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Frightfest 2016: The Rezort is a cross between Jurassic Park and The Walking Dead
‘Tis the season for organised death theme parks to open their gates. While Jurassic World obviously closed relatively quickly last year after all that dino-induced murder, Jurassic Park author Michael Crichton’s other ‘Disney-with-a-deadly -twist’, Westworld, is getting an HBO makeover this year. The Rezort, from director Steve Barker, staggers into the mix nicely.
Set in a world where humanity has just survived a zombie apocalypse and come out the other side not covered in teeth marks, The Rezort takes place on an island which just happens to be the last place on earth where there are undead. What can you do there? Shoot them, of course. There’s money to be made in stupidity after all.
As high concepts go, it’s a winner. Tourists flock from all over the world to hunt down the staggering undead. Melanie (Jessica De Gouw) is there with her boyfriend Lewis (Martin McCann) to try and rid herself of her zombie induced PTSD, while others, like Dougray Scott’s Archer, are a little more mysterious on the matter. Even before things go a pear shaped - because of course they were going to - The Rezort manages to pull off a pleasingly satirical zombie experience.
Businessmen queue to fill undead flesh with UZI bullets but the infected are held in place with shackles, swung out on boards like a shooting gallery. Yes, this is how humans can pay to feel powerful. It might be big and stupid but Barker’s zombie movie has more smarts than most as humanity looks more the fools than the creatures with their faces hanging off.
The motley crew that end up attempting to survive The Rezort once things go downhill are entertaining enough. While two teenagers who won their trip after an esports competition are initially irritating, some sweet performances rein in the frustrations and Dougray Scott is, well, Dougray Scott. There’s of course some predictable characters - Claire Goose’s park manager is enjoyably clinical - but the right people meet a sticky end and the last half hour is a rollicking zombiefest with a surprising Romero style twist that genuinely strikes an emotional chord.
There’s no shortage of undead nightmares out there but The Rezort stands a rotten head and shoulders above the rest and while it’s mostly on concept alone, there’s plenty of genuinely tense moments. It’s far superior to Barker’s previous Outpost movies and ideal popcorn fodder with, y’know, actual brains. Hunt it down. And remember to aim for the head.
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PA Medicaid Provider Guidelines
For our Pennsylvania providers, we've developed a set of guidelines for a variety of conditions, as well as clinical indicators and reference materials.
Physical Health Guidelines
Asthma Guidelines
“Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma” is a National Guideline developed by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute as part of the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program. The Expert Panel Report 3 was initially published in July 2007.
Found April 2014 Draft Needs Assessment Report for Potential Update of the Expert Panel Report 3 (2007)
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/files/docs/resources/lung/NHLBAC-Asthma-WG-Report.pdf
Clinical Indicators:
The percentage of members 5-85 years of age who were identified as having persistent asthma and had a ratio of controller medications of 0.50 or greater during the measurement year.
Medicaid ages: 5-64
(Source: HEDIS® 2019, Vol. 2, Technical Specifications AMR)
The percentage of members 5–64 years of age during the measurement year who were identified as having persistent asthma and were dispensed appropriate medications that they remained on during the treatment period. Two rates are reported:
The percentage of members who remained on an asthma controller medication for at least 50% of their treatment period.
(Source: HEDIS® 2019, Vol. 2, Technical Specifications - MMA)
National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Expert Panel Report
ADHD Guidelines
Reference: October 2011 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescents.
The percentage of children newly prescribed attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication who had at least three follow-up care visits within a 10-month period, one of which was within 30 days of when the first ADHD medication was dispensed.
Two rates are reported:
Initiation Phase. The percentage of members 6–12 years of age as of the IPSD with an ambulatory prescription dispensed for ADHD medication, who had one follow-up visit with practitioner with prescribing authority during the 30-day Initiation Phase.
Continuation and Maintenance (C&M) Phase. The percentage of members 6–12 years of age as of
the IPSD with an ambulatory prescription dispensed for ADHD medication, who remained on the medication for at least 210 days and who, in addition to the visit in the Initiation Phase, had at least two follow-up visits with a practitioner within 270 days (9 months) after the Initiation Phase ended.
(Source: HEDIS® 2019, Vol. 2, Technical Specifications, ADD)
AAP Practice Guideline
COPD Guidelines
Reference: The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Guideline was formed through the collaborative efforts of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, USA and the World Health Organization in 1998.
From the “Global Strategy for the Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease,” Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) 2019.
Percentage of members 40 years and older with a new diagnosis of COPD, who have received spirometry testing to confirm the diagnosis. (Source: HEDIS® 2019, Vol. 2, Technical Specifications, SPR)
Percentage of COPD exacerbations for members 40 years and older who had an acute inpatient discharge or ED visit between January 1-November 30 of the measurement year and who were dispensed a systemic corticosteroid (or there is evidence of an active prescription) within 14 days of the event. (Source: HEDIS® 2019, Vol. 3, Technical Specifications, PCE)
Percentage of COPD exacerbations for members 40 years and older who had an acute inpatient discharge or ED visit between January 1-November 30 of the measurement year and who were dispensed appropriate medications, and who were dispensed a bronchodilator (or there was evidence of an active prescription) within 30 days of the event. (Source: HEDIS® 2019, Vol. 2, Technical Specifications, PCE)
GOLD Reports
Cardiac Guidelines
2013 ACC/AHA Guideline on Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to Reduce Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk in Adults
2013 ACCF/AHA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure
AHA/ACCF Secondary Prevention and Risk Reduction Therapy for Patients with Coronary & Other Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease: 2011 Update
2017 ACC/AHA/HFSA Focused Update of the 2013 ACCF/AHA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure
The percentage of members 18 years of age and older during the measurement year who were hospitalized and discharged from July 1 of the year prior to the measurement year to June 30 of the measurement year with a diagnosis of AMI and who received persistent beta-blocker treatment for six months after discharge. (Source: HEDIS® 2019, Vol. 2, Technical Specifications, PBH)
The percentage of males 21-75 and females 40-75 years of age during the measurement year who were identified as having clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and who:
Received statin therapy: Members who were dispensed at least one high or moderate-intensity statin medication during the measurement year.
Met statin adherence 80%: Members who remained on a high or moderate-intensity statin medication for at least 80% of the treatment period. (Source: HEDIS® 2019, Vol. 2, Technical Specifications, SPC)
The percentage of members 18-85 years of age who had a diagnosis of hypertension (HTN) and whose blood pressure was adequately controlled during the measurement year <140/90.
Treatment of Blood Cholesterol
Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure
Secondary Prevention and Risk Reduction for Coronary and other Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease
2014 Evidence-Based Guideline for the Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults
Childhood Obesity Guidelines
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-Childhood Overweight and Obesity
AAP Updates Recommendations on Obesity Prevention: Its's Never Too Early to Begin Living a Healthy Lifestyle
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and American College of Endocrinology Clinical Practice Guidelines for Patients with Obesity 2016
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, Pediatric Obesity-=Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
1. Weight Assessment and Counseling for Nutrition and Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents (ages 3-17)
The percentage of members 3-17 years of age who had an outpatient visit with a PCP or OB/GYN and had evidence of following during the measurement year:
BMI percentile documentation*
Counseling for nutrition
Counseling for physical activity
* Because BMI norms for youth vary with age and gender, this measure evaluates whether BMI percentile is assessed rather than an absolute BMI value.
(HEDIS® 2019, Vol. 2, Technical Specifications – WCC)
Cystic Fibrosis Guidelines
Reference: "Cystic Fibrosis Foundation:
Clinical Care Guidelines
Cystic Fibrosis pulmonary guidelines. Chronic Medications for Maintenance of Lung Health (April, 2013)
These guidelines were developed by consensus based on expert opinion and a medical literature review to provide evidence-based recommendations for chronic medication use for lung health maintenance."
CM will review treatment plan and any changes and facilitate communication between member/family/caregiver and the other CF team members.
All CF members will be followed by a nutritionist that is familiar with the member’s medications and plan of care.
Member/family/caregiver will be educated on the importance of following their treatment plan for their prescribed medications.
Member will be provided educational resources through Health Wise and other appropriate resources as needed.
Chronic Medications to Maintain Lung Health Clinical Care Guidelines
Diabetes Guidelines
American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) “Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes-2019” for its Diabetes Guideline, Supplement 1 (January 2019). Clinical Indicators:
The percentage of members 18–75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who had HbA1c testing. (Source: HEDIS® 2019, Vol. 2, Technical Specifications, CDC)
The percentage of members 18–75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who had HbA1c Control <8.0%. (Source: HEDIS® 2019, Vol. 2, Technical Specifications, CDC)
The percentage of members 18–75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who had HbA1c poor control >9.0%. (Source: HEDIS® 2019, Vol. 2, Technical Specifications, CDC)
The percentage of members 18–75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who had a retinal eye exam. (Source: HEDIS® 2019, Vol. 2, Technical Specifications, CDC)
The percentage of members 18-75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy. (Source: HEDIS® 2019, Vol. 2, Technical Specifications, CDC)
The percentage of members 18–75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) whose blood pressure was <140/90mm Hg. (Source: HEDIS® 2019, Vol. 2, Technical Specifications, CDC)
The percentage of members 40–75 years of age during the measurement year with diabetes who do not have clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) who were dispensed at least one statin medication of any intensity during the measurement year.
(Source: HEDIS® 2019, Vol. 2, Technical Specifications, SPD)
The percentage of members 40–75 years of age during the measurement year with diabetes who do not have clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) who remained on a statin medication of any intensity for at least 80% of the treatment period. (Source: HEDIS® 2019, Vol. 2, Technical Specifications, SPD)
ADA Standards of Care
Depression Guidelines
Reference: Treatment of Patients with Major Depressive Disorder, Third Edition
Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement Health Care Guideline titled, “Major Depression in Adults in Primary Care” (Seventeenth Edition, March 2016)
The percentage of members 18 years of age and older who were treated with antidepressant medication, had a diagnosis of major depression and who remained on an antidepressant medication treatment.
Effective Acute Phase Treatment: The percentage of members who remained on an antidepressant medication for at least 84 days (12 weeks).
Effective Continuation Phase Treatment: The percentage of members who remained on an antidepressant medication for at least 180 days (6 months).
(Source: HEDIS® 2019, Vol. 2, Technical Specifications, AMM)
Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement Health Care Guideline Adult Depression in Primary Care (Updated March 2016)
US Department of Health and Human Services/Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) – “Adult Depression in Primary Care”
HIV Guidelines
Reference: “Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in HIV-1-Infected Adults and Adolescents” is a national guideline, following the recommendations by the HHS Panel on Antiretroviral Guidelines for Adults and Adolescents - A Working Group of the Office of AIDS Research Advisory Council (OARAC). This guideline describes the best clinical practices based on available knowledge and a consensus of experts as of July 14, 2016. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Measure HVL-AD: HIV Viral Load Suppression, as presented in the Core Set of Health Care Quality Measures for Adults Enrolled in Medicaid 2017 Technical Specifications and Resource Manual
Number of HIV+ individuals with at least one outpatient visit in the past 12 months.
Percentage of enrollees age 18 and older with a diagnosis of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) who had a HIV viral load test during the measurement year. (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Percentage of Enrollees with pharmacy claims for HIV medications in the past 12 months with an 80% medication possession ratio.
https://aidsinfo.nih.gov/contentfiles/lvguidelines/adultandadolescentgl.pdf
http://aidsinfo.nih.gov/guidelines
https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/quality-of-care/downloads/2017-adult-core-set.pdf
Hypertension Guidelines
Reference: “2014 Evidence-Based Guideline for the Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults:Report From the Panel Members Appointed to the Eighth Joint National Committee” (JNC 8).
Percentage of members 18-85 years of age who had a diagnosis of hypertension (HTN) and whose BP was adequately controlled (BP was <140/90 mm Hg) during the measurement year.
Results can be broken out by race and ethnicity.
(Source: HEDIS® 2019, Vol. 2, Technical Specifications, CBP)
CDC – Overweight and Obesity
AACE/ACE – American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and American College of Endocrinology Clinical Practice Guidelines for Comprehensive Medical Care of Patients with Obesity, 2016
Adult BMI
The percentage of members 18–74 years of age who had an outpatient visit and whose body mass index (BMI) was documented during the measurement year or the year prior to the measurement year.
(Source: HEDIS® 2019, Vol. 2, Technical Specifications - ABA)
https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/
https://journals.aace.com/doi/pdf/10.4158/EP161365.GL
Reference: “Clinical Practice Guidelines for Quality Palliative Care,” 2018, 4th Edition, based on the National Consensus Project for Quality Palliative Care.
Care of the Older Adult-Advanced Care Planning
Discussion about preferences for resuscitation, life-sustaining treatment and end of life care. Evidence of advanced care planning must include one of the following:
The presence of an advance care plan in the medical record.
Care of the Older Adult-Pain Assessment
At least one pain assessment during the measurement year, as documented through either administrative data or medical record review.
3. Care for Older Adults-Medication review
At least one medication review conducted by a prescribing practitioner or clinical pharmacist during the measurement year and the presence of a medication list in the medical record, as documented through either administrative data or medical record review.
4. Care for Older Adults-Functional Status Assessment
At least one functional status assessment during the measurement year, as documented through either administrative data or medical record review.
(Source: HEDIS® 2019, Vol. 2, Technical Specifications COA)
Clinical Practice Guidelines for Quality Palliative Care
Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain
Reference: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain – United States, 2016 (CDC)
The rate per 1,000 members 18 years and older, receiving prescription opioids for ≥15 days during the measurement year at a high dosage (average milligram morphine dose [MME] >120mg).
The rate per 1,000 members 18 years and older, receiving prescription opioids for ≥15 days during the measurement year who received opioids from multiple providers. Three rates are reported.
Multiple prescribers defined as the proportion of members receiving prescriptions for opioids for four or more different prescribers during the measurement year
Multiple pharmacies defined as the rate per 1,000 members receiving prescriptions for opioids from four or more different pharmacies during the measurement year.
Multiple prescribers and multiple pharmacies defined as the rate per 1,000 members receiving prescriptions for opioids from 4 or more different prescribers and 4 or more different pharmacies during the measurement year.
Opioid Overdose Information
When is Taking an Opioid Okay?
Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder FAQ’s
Understanding the Opioid Epidemic
Reducing Shame by Changing the Language of Addiction
A Safe Way to Stop Taking Opioids
Schizophrenia (Children & Adolescents) Guidelines
APA Steering Committee on Practice Guidelines Practice Parameters for the Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Schizophrenia. Second Edition, (2004).
Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP) “Practice Parameters for the Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Schizophrenia”, Volume 52, Number 9 September 2013
JAACAP
Metabolic Monitoring for Children and Adolescents on Antipsychotics plus Medicare indicators for Schizophrenia as indicated (Source: HEDIS® 2019, Volume 2 Technical Specifications, APM)
Use of Multiple Concurrent Antipsychotic in Children and Adolescents (Source: HEDIS® 2019, Volume 2 Technical Specifications, APC)
Practice Parameter for the Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Schizophrenia
Sickle Cell Disease Guidelines
“The Management of Sickle Cell Disease”, The National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute NIH Publication No. 02-2117 June 2002 (Fourth Edition).
The New England Journal of Medicine, “The Management of Sickle Cell Disease”, NEJM 1999; 340:1021-1030 April 1999.
In some cases, RCTs cannot be done satisfactorily (e.g., for ethical reasons, an insufficient number of patients, or a lack of objective measures for sickle cell “crises”). Thus the bulk of clinical experience in SCD still remains in the moderately strong and weaker categories of evidence.
Not everyone has an efficacious outcome in a clinical trial, and frequency of adverse events, such as with long-term transfusion programs or hematopoietic transplants, might not be considered. Thus, an assessment benefit-to-risk ratio should enter into translation of evidence levels into practice recommendations. A final issue is that there may be two alternative approaches that are competitive (e.g., transfusions and hydroxyurea). In this case the pros and cons of each course of treatment should be discussed with the patients.
Percentage of members compliant with the flu vaccine in the current year
Percentage of members who received the meningococcal vaccination (quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine) starting age 2-10 years then every 5 years after)
“The Management of Sickle Cell Disease”, The National Institutes of Health, National heart, Lung, and Blood Institute NIH Publication No. 02-2117 June 2002 (Fourth Edition)
Quality-of-care indicators for children with sickle cell disease.
Reference: American Psychiatric Association’s “Practice Guideline For The Treatment of Patients With Substance Use Disorders,” Second Edition, (2006).
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide (Third Edition).
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Knowledge Map, Unhealthy Alcohol and Drug Use – Adult Primary Care – February 2017
Initiation and Engagement of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse or Dependence (AOD) Treatment
Initiation of AOD Treatment. The percentage of members who initiate treatment through an inpatient AOD admission, outpatient visit, intensive outpatient encounter or partial hospitalization within 14 days of the diagnosis.(Source: HEDIS® 2019, Vol. 2, Technical Specifications, IET)
Engagement of AOD Treatment. The percentage of members who initiated treatment and who had two or more additional AOD services or MAT within 34 days of the initiation visit. (Source: HEDIS® 2019, Vol. 2, Technical Specifications, IET)
The percentage of emergency department (ED) visits for members 13 years of age and older with a principal diagnosis of alcohol or other drug (AOD) abuse or dependence, who had a follow up visit for AOD.
Follow-Up After Emergency Department Visit for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse or Dependence
The percentage of ED visits for which the member received follow-up within 30 days of the ED visit (31 total days).
(Source: HEDIS® 2019, Vol. 2, Technical Specifications, FUA)
http://psychiatryonline.org/pb/assets/raw/sitewide/practice_guidelines/guidelines/substanceuse.pdf
https://www.drugabuse.gov/node/pdf/675/principles-of-drug-addiction-treatment-a-research-based-guide-third-edition
https://med.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/documents/unhealthy-alcohol-drug-use-clinical-practice-guideline.pdf
Adult Guidelines
Reference:Gateway follows the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, recommended Adult Immunization Schedule-United States, 2019.
The Adult Immunization Schedule has been approved by ACIP, ACOG, ACP & AAFP.
1. The percentage of women 50–74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer.
(Source: HEDIS® 2019, Vol. 2, Technical Specifications, BCS)
2. The percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria:
Women 21-64 years of age who had a cervical cytology performed every 3 years
Women 30-64 years of age who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV) co-testing performed every 5 years
(Source: HEDIS® 2019, Vol. 2, Technical Specifications - CCS)
3. The percentage of women 16-24 years of age who were identified as sexually active and who had at least one test for chlamydia during the measurement year. Report two age stratifications:
The total rate is reported.
(Source: HEDIS® 2019, Vol. 2, Technical Specifications - CHL)
4. The percentage of members 18–74 years of age who had an outpatient visit and whose body mass index (BMI) was documented during the measurement year or the year prior to the measurement year.
(Source: HEDIS® 2019, Vol. 2, Technical Specifications, ABA)
Recommended Immunization Schedule for Adults Aged 19 Years or Older, United States, 2019
Adult Preventive Clinical Guideline
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force:
Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Screening
Child Guidelines
Reference: PA Department of Human Services Periodicity Schedule, and 2017 CDC Immunization Schedule Birth-18 Years and Catch-up
The percentage of members who turned 15 months old during the measurement year and who had the following number of well-child visits with a PCP during their first 15 months of life:
No well-child visits.
One well-child visit.
Two well-child visits.
Three well-child visits.
Four well-child visits.
Five well-child visits.
Six or more well-child visits.
(Source: HEDIS® 2019, Vol. 2, Technical Specifications, W15)
The percentage of enrolled members 12–21 years of age who had at least one comprehensive well-care visit with a PCP or an OB/GYN practitioner during the measurement year. (Source: HEDIS® 2019, Vol. 2, Technical Specifications, AWC)
The percentage of children 2 years of age who had four diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis (DTaP); three polio (IPV); one measles, mumps and rubella (MMR); three haemophilus influenza type B (HiB); three hepatitis B (HepB), one chicken pox (VZV); four pneumococcal conjugate (PCV); (Combo 3) (Source: HEDIS® 2019, Vol. 2, Technical Specifications, CIS)
The percentage of members 3–6 years of age who had one or more well-child visits with a PCP during the measurement year. (Source: HEDIS® 2019, Vol. 2, Technical Specifications W34)
Updates to PA EPSDT Program Periodicity Schedule (1/3/2018)
CDC Well-Visit Schedule
CDC Childhood Immunization Schedule for 2019 (0-6 yrs)(7-18 yrs)
Routine and High Risk Prenatal Care Guidelines
Reference:American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Clinical Guidance and Publications
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institute of Health; Management Asthma During Pregnancy, Recommendations for Pharmacologic Treatment (2004) – NHLBI/NIH
ACOG – High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) - ACOG
American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology: Pregnancy and Asthma (2014) - ACAAI
Timeliness of Prenatal Care. The percentage of deliveries that received a prenatal care visit as a member of the organization in the first trimester or within 42 days of enrollment in the organization.
Postpartum Care. The percentage of deliveries that had a postpartum visit on or between 21 and 56 days after delivery, as documented through either administrative data or medical record review.
(Source: HEDIS® 2019, Vol. 2, Technical Specifications, PPC)
https://www.acog.org/Clinical-Guidance-and-Publications/Search-Clinical-Guidance
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/files/docs/astpreg_qr.pdf
https://www.acog.org/womens-health/high-blood-pressure-hypertension
https://acaai.org/asthma/who-has-asthma-and-why/pregnancy-and-asthma
Reference: Gateway adopts The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry: Guideline on Periodicity of Examination, Preventive Dental Services, Anticipatory Guidance/Counseling, and Oral Treatment for Infants, Children, and Adolescents, 2013 and follows the PA Department of Human Services: MA Bulletin #99-17-10, Revisions to the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) Program Periodicity Schedule, August 7 2017.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) intends for this guideline to help practitioners make clinical decisions concerning preventive oral health interventions, including anticipatory guidance and preventive counseling, for infants, children and adolescents. Since each child is unique, these recommendations are designed for the care of children who have no contributing medical conditions and are developing normally. Please note, these recommendations will need to be modified for children with special health care needs or if disease or trauma manifests variations from normal. In addition, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) emphasizes the importance of very early professional intervention and continuity of care based on the individualized needs of the child. It is recommended that children receive their first dental exam by 12 months of age.
Please refer to the text of this guideline for supporting information and references. Refer to the text the Guideline on Periodicity of Examination, Preventive Dental Services, Anticipatory Guidance and Oral Treatment for Infants, Children, and Adolescents for supporting information and references.
The guideline is relative to Gateway’s child population (ages 0-21) which represents about 52% of the total Medicaid population. Dental caries is one of the most common chronic disease among children, yet it is can be reversible if detected in the early stages. If left untreated, decay will progress, and negatively impact quality of life.
The percentage of members 2–20 years of age who had at least one dental visit during the measurement year. This measure applies only if dental care is a covered benefit in the organization’s Medicaid contract. (Source: HEDIS® 2018, Vol. 2, Technical Specifications, Annual Dental Visit)
The percentage of dental exams within 12 months of age. (Source: HEDIS® 2018, Vol. 2, Technical Specifications, Dental Exams by 12 months of age)
Guideline on Periodicity of Examination, Preventive Dental Services, Anticipatory Guidance/Counseling, and Oral Treatment for Infants, Children, and Adolescents
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE BULLETIN
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) Recommendations for Pediatric Oral Health (pdf)
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Saint-Seurin-De-Prats, Dordogne
Region: Aquitaine Department: Dordogne (24) Commune: Saint-Seurin-de-Prats (24230)
Agency Name: La Residence South View Agent's Microsite Find more properties from this Agent
Type: Residential (Maison de Maître, House)
Conservatory / Orangerie
Fireplace / Stove
Classic double-fronted stone house
4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 receptions
Just under an 1.5 acres of land
Riverside location
Heated swimming pool with terrace
Recently completely refurbished
South facing orientation
Just 45 mins from Bergerac airport
Located in a privileged position on the banks of the stately River Dordogne, this classic, double-fronted stone house is situated quietly at the end of a lane. Renovated between 2012 and 2014, the house is simply superb. The rooms are bright and comfortable with underfloor heating on the ground floor, and the location is idyllic - right beside the river.
Here you will find a really top quality renovation, with a brand new kitchen (30m2) which overlooks two terraces - one terrace to the South for the morning, and a terrace to the West for the evening and your aperitifs.
The accommodation, measuring 214m² of habitable space, consists of, on the ground floor, a large, central entrance hall which leads to the sitting room with its lovely fireplace. On the other side of the hall is the dining room and kitchen. At the rear of the property is a guest cloakroom with WC, a utility room and Bedroom 1 with its own en suite shower room. This bedroom also has its own independent access making it suitable for letting or for guests. Also at the rear is a conservatory and a terrace that overlooks the pool.
A beautiful ash staircase leads to the first floor and the master suite with its own en suite bathroom and two further bedrooms with a family bathroom.
The property is double-glazed throughout. There are beautiful tiles on the ground floor and really lovely oak floors upstairs. This is an exceptional quality home. Its riverside position is unrivalled and the views are superb. The large garden is just under an acre and a half with a beautiful, heated swimming pool with its own terrace. As the renovation is very recent, all of the works comply with current regulations and standards so all you need to do is move in!
Location: Riverside
Receptions: 2
Habitable space: 214m²
Plot size: 5748m² (1.42 acres)
Heating: Electric
Distance to airport: 40 kms (Bergerac - 45 minutes)
(Location shown on property portals is approximate.)
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Dordogne (24), Aquitaine
Region: Aquitaine Department: Dordogne (24) Commune: Saint-Seurin-de-Prats (24230) Location: Dordogne View Large Map
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7 Best Cities to Visit in New Zealand
1. Wellington
Wellington is the capital of New Zealand. While it lies beautifully at the Wellington Harbour in the south of North Island. Wellington is surrounded by mountains around its harbour which enhances its landscape also makes it one of the most beautiful cities. The city has many attractions, and also its rich art and culture to offer to its visitors. It certainly one of the 7 best cities to visit in New zealand.
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2. Auckland
It’s the largest city in New Zealand. Auckland situated in the north of North Island between two beautiful harbours. Among many attractions, Sky Tower is standing straight 328m, so It gives panoramic views of the city. There are many bars and cafes, wonderful restaurants. Activities such as surfing or hiking nearby islands or exploring the city from its streets and markets. hence there are plenty of things you can do in Auckland.
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3. Queenstown
Gateway to the adventure, Queenstown lies on the Lake Wakatipu in the south of the Southern Island of New Zealand. It’s surely one of the most beautiful cities, surrounded by Southern Alps. Queenstown is popular among adventure travellers.
Queenstown. Image by Bernd
4. Christchurch
It’s the largest city of South Island. Christchurch is rapidly rebuilding itself after devastating earthquakes in 2011 and in between 2010 – 2012. Facing the Pacific Ocean, it therefore has a different feel from other cities. Many new building, cafes, restaurants also parks and museums and many other places to hang out around the city.
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5. Rotorua
It’s a small city on Lake Rotorua in the North Island. New Zealand lies on the Pacific ring of fire, as a result, Rotorua has some of the advantages of it. There are many natural hot springs and natural geysers around it. The city also offers a mixture of adventure and culture. Hiking or rafting and maybe just spend some time to relax in one of the spas. Rotorua has local Maori influence and there are many mauri villages nearby visitors can explore even more. Hence it deserve to be one of the 7 best cities to visit in New Zealand.
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6. Nelson
Its another small city lies peacefully on the north of South Island. Nelson sits on the banks of Maitai River on the Tasman Bay. Between mountains and natural scenes, Nelson offers wonderful delight to its visitors. There are beaches, parks, lakes and also popular breweries to explore in the area.
Nelson. Image by Marianne
7. Dunedin
The city of Dunedin lies on the southeastern coasts of the South Island. It’s popular for its Scottish feel also Victorian architecture. Dunedin has Maori heritage. The city is vibrant with its live and happening atmosphere. Natural sights and wildlife around Otago peninsula are also decent attractions for visitors.
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Mario Says 'I Need More' Is the Perfect Intro to 'Dark, Sexy' New Album: Video Interview
Jeff Benjamin
Mario's gearing up for his fifth studio album, Paradise Cove, and it kicked off with the trap-inspired, R&B/hip-hop single "I Need More." While the singer has gone in different sonic directions throughout his career (see his 2009 Gucci Mane collabo "Break Up"), the aggressive new cut likely marks the most unexpected from the smooth crooner and the star says he's enjoying the reaction:
"A lot of the album is not that aggressive. There are songs that are more R&B-driven, but [for] the first single I wanted to do something that was fun, abstract, R&B/hip-hop type of record. That's why I chose 'I Need More.' I'm getting the reaction that I wanted: Some people are like, 'That's different, I don't know...' and they hit me two days later like, 'Yo! I love it!' And some people love it straight up top. I wanted to shock people and get that shock value."
The singer adds that he's working on a music video to accompany the track that will also showcase an unexpected side of himself.
Watch above for more as Mario reveals more details about "I Need More" and Paradise Cove that he promises will include "dark and sexy shit."
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The Gift of Time
on March 1, 2010 in Stories by Melissa Currence
It was the police car outside a school that shook him up. Dick Fencl was visiting an inner-city elementary school as a volunteer with Executive Service Corps. He was there to work on the school’s security system, but what made an impression on him was a police car outside because a sixth grader had been caught selling drugs.
It was the police car outside a school that shook him up.
Dick Fencl was visiting an inner-city elementary school as a volunteer with Executive Service Corps. He was there to work on the school’s security system, but what made an impression on him was a police car outside because a sixth grader had been caught selling drugs.
“It was a real eye-opener for me,” he said. “It’s very different from how I grew up. I thought, I’ve got to be involved. I can’t continue to run to the suburbs forever – this is our youth.”
Fast forward a few years to find Dick and his wife, Carol, spending Saturday mornings with second through fourth graders from Rothenberg Preparatory Academy on Vine Street.
The Fencls wear backpacks loaded down with lunch supplies, fanny packs of emergency gear and name tags around their necks reading “Mr. Dick” and “Miss Carol.”
They also wear huge smiles. The Fencls’ work with inner-city children combines two of their passions – education and the environment.
They volunteer with the Sierra Club’s Inner City Outings (ICO) program. ICO provides environmental experiences for children that otherwise wouldn’t have them.
On a rainy April day, the Fencls and a handful of volunteers took the children to the Cincinnati Museum Center. Ask the children why they come on these trips and they are quick to answer – they like Mr. Dick and Miss Carol. Oh, and the time they tapped sap from a tree was pretty good too.
“I like it because Mr. Dick takes us places we’ve never learned about before,” third grader Lyric said. “I like seeing them because I know they are friendly.”
“They take you places that are fun,” chimed in second grader Evah. “I’ve learned about making syrup and I know about dinosaurs and wooly mammoths.” (The group had an outing to Big Bone Lick State Park to learn about mastodons.)
To an outsider, lunch time with 30-plus children may seem like controlled chaos. But Carol beams as she helps a young boy make a sandwich.
“You see how this energizes us?” she asked. “They are very organized,” Gail Lewin of ICO said. “They make nametags for everyone, bring the food, and organize the driving. The kids respect them and listen to them. They are wonderful people.”
Parent Brenda Alexander knows they are making a difference with her children. Brenda has been going on the Fencls’ outings for four years.
“I think it’s great for the kids to get out and see other things than they are used to,” she said. “It’s a big plus. I love the Fencls. If they need me to help, I’m there.”
The Fencls, both retired, were already philanthropists.
“We have been able to give back,” Carol said. “But we wanted to give back and not just write checks.” And there was the image of that police car at school. “When Dick came home and told me that story, I felt like I wanted to be involved,” Carol said.
“We feel bad that children growing up in not as good neighborhoods aren’t given the same type of respect and support in society as children living in the suburbs,” Dick added.
Working with the children of Rothenberg seemed to be the perfect way for them to make a difference and support their belief in the importance of education.
“It gives them exposure to something besides asphalt and exhaust,” Dick said.
It’s not just the children who benefit. “They are great kids,” Dick said with a smile. “I can’t walk in their school without someone giving me a hug.”
Dick and Carol Fencl established a donor advised fund at GCF in 2001.
Originally published in the 2006 Annual Report to the Community
Best Gifts Given, Received: Our Staff Shares Favorites
In honor of the giving season, we asked our co-workers to share stories of the best gifts they’ve ever received — or given:
“Dancing with the Stars has been my mom’s favorite since its inception. We have watched the show together for the past 28 seasons! The first year that they had a live show that traveled from city to city, I bought my mom and I tickets for her Christmas present. (I’ve since taken her many times.) I put together a whole packet that she opened on Christmas. Pictures of the cast, poem I wrote, a scroll with the announcement. She was overwhelmed. She was crying she was so happy. And when we attended, it was one of the best evenings ever!” — Lori Beiler, Senior Grants Manager
“The best gift I ever got was a metal yardstick. This was back when I was a residence hall director at Miami. Jason and I had been dating a few months at the time. I had gotten a free wooden yard stick from a hardware store but I had left it in Michigan. I mentioned something off-handed while I was talking to Jason on the phone about wishing I had my yard stick so I could measure the paper I needed for the bulletin board. That weekend, Jason showed up with a really nice, metal, cork-backed yardstick. I still have it! I use it all the time. It really is the best gift I ever got, because it showed he was paying attention to me and put some effort into picking out a really nice one.” — Christine Mulvin, HealthPath Senior Program Officer
“The best gift I ever gave was to my dad for his birthday in 2018. My parents finally bought their dream home and my dad got the bar he always wanted in the basement. I bought him a sign that says “Coyt’s Bar” and it was the first thing he hung in the basement. I still hear him tell his friends and our family that I bought the gift for him. My dad isn’t one to rave about gifts and he’s not easy to shop for but I can tell this is something he really liked.” — Paige Goodin, Marketing Coordinator
“The best gift I ever received was my childhood dog, Annabelle. Santa brought her a couple of days before Christmas and left her on my front porch. She was the best dog and throughout my childhood, she was always there when I needed her! She lived for 13 years before she passed away, but she is such a special member of our family.” — Samantha Molony, Women’s Fund Applied Research Manager
“The best gift I received was for my 40th birthday from my wife. She asked people in my life (past and present) to write down one word to describe me. She then created a word cloud and framed it. It’s displayed proudly in my office. The top three words are: Loyal, Genuine and Authentic.” — Phillip P. Lanham, Vice President, Donor and Private Foundation Services
“I received the Barbie Dreamhouse. It had three levels and an elevator that you pulled up and down using strings. Another gift that stands out was my Cricket Doll. She had a cassette tape that went in her back. I played with her and did her hair so much, she was bald by the time I was done with her!!!” — Adrienne Taylor, Women’s Fund Senior Development Officer
“My best gift was a letter from my son, which he hand wrote to me as a Christmas gift a few years ago. In it he talked about how I had influenced him and what he saw of me in himself ... as I read it I realized that he had written me a love letter.” — Ellen M. Katz, President/CEO
“I am an obsessive vacuumer. Last Christmas, my wife finally gifted me a fancy new Dyson that I had wanted (was waiting for my old vacuum cleaners to die but they just wouldn’t). Upon opening the gift box, my eyes watered and I hugged the Dyson like it was a long-lost relative!” — Harold Brown, Vice President, Community Strategies
“The best gift I’ve ever received was my charm bracelet. It is a tradition passed down for generations. My grandmother and my mother both shared their stories with me and when I was 10 years old I received my very own that I have treasured since. It is a representation of the experiences in my life, with charms symbolizing big moments to celebrate and challenging times. It has captured my world travels. I have a charm that represents the moment I became a wife and a mom. What I love most about it is how it creates an intentional focus to find the absolutely perfect charm to capture each experience. I have been blessed with three beautiful daughters and I cannot wait to carry on the tradition with them, create memories together, and keep the tradition alive.” — Jaclyn Sablosky, Director, Marketing
“Flying Lessons! On my 30th birthday my wife put me in the car blindfolded. Drove me somewhere (ended up being the airport), I had my first flying lesson that day! Went on to solo and become a private pilot.” — Eric DeWald, HealthPath Executive Director and President
“The best gift that I ever received was the birth of my daughter two weeks before my mom passed away, so she got to meet her first grandchild.” — Will Woodward, Chief Financial Officer
“My best Christmas gift came on Christmas Eve, and it was her due date (my daughter, Micha).” — Mary R. Pitcairn, Philanthropic Advisor
“My all-time favorite gift was a stuffed Curious George monkey, which I received when I was 8 years old. I was surprised and delighted to receive this monkey – I had never indicated (or even thought) I wanted him, but once I held him — he was a perfect, cuddly friend. Actually, and this is where things get weird, he became my pretend baby. My little sister Maurine received a Honey Bunch doll that year, that became her pretend baby (a whole lot more believable than Curious George, but you work with what you have). Maurine also received a four-foot-tall standing Smokey the Bear, who promptly became her ‘husband,’ who she set outside our bedroom door every morning to go to work. She let him back in our room after ‘work.’ Apparently, I was a single mother. However, Maurine and I and our babies had thousands of hours of fun, while her ‘husband’ worked fighting fires. I still have Curious George.” — Lisa Davis Roberts, Senior Program Officer, Private Foundation Services
“My parents were young and on a tight budget, and my dad was putting himself through night school to get an accounting degree. At 7, I was oblivious to financial pressures, and had asked for a Barbie Dream House (the original cardboard version!). My dad received an unexpected bonus and, without telling my mom, bought the Dream House for me, a battery-operated dog for my little brother and a necklace for my mom — no one was more surprised than she was, and I think he had her half believing in Santa Claus! The best part of that gift was to hear the story of his ‘Secret Santa’ exploit when I was old enough to appreciate it.” — Connie Yeager Winternitz, Copywriter
“My husband isn’t a planner, to say the very least. So when it comes to our day-to-day lives or fun family activities I am usually the one who plans and organizes things. Last year at Christmas it was my turn to open up my present. When I unwrapped it, I was blown away. It was a window box with a picture of the sunset as the background that I took in Clearwater Beach on the Pirate Cruise from a previous vacation. The box had sand laid out like the beach and sea shells scattered along the sand from our trip that year as well. On the back of the window box was a postcard from Clearwater Beach that said, “Can’t wait to see you next year!” with the dates of our next vacation planned. My husband knows this is where I find peace each year and planned the entire trip and made the window box on his own. It was absolutely the most thoughtful gift I have received.” — Angie Williams, Senior HR Manager
“I was given a second chance at life after going into cardiac arrest here at work on July 12, 2019. My best gift yet.” — Venita Turner, Administrative Associate
Is now a good time for making charitable gifts?
The stock market and impending tax reforms may all lead you to wonder whether to give before the end of the year. While our crystal ball at the Greater Cincinnati Foundation is a bit foggy about the final tax bill, we reached out to a well-regarded CPA and attorney, Bill Hesch, for insight. As a lifelong Northern Kentucky resident and Cincinnati business, tax and estate planning attorney, Hesch is a dedicated professional and volunteer who is known for financial strategies that impact the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky communities. In this article, Hesch advises 2017 is the right time to give.
Given the current giving climate, tax rates, and rules, consider the following:
The stock market recently hit a record high.*
Do you have appreciated assets in your stock portfolio? If you sell those highly appreciated assets, you could be subject to capital gains tax. But if you give those assets to a donor advised fund, you could offset up to 30% of your AGI (for assets held more than a year) with a charitable deduction, skip the capital gains tax, and—mostly importantly—make a lasting impact on the causes and organizations you care about the most.
Charitable IRA Rollover*
If you are at least 70½, the law allows you to transfer up to $100,000 of your IRA assets directly to a qualified public charity such as The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF). Since the assets you transfer will not be recognized as income, they will not trigger federal income taxes. If you are married, you and your spouse can each transfer up to $100,000 per year from each of your IRAs.
Although Charitable IRA distributions cannot be directed to donor advised funds, there are other options to explore. You may establish or add to a fund that supports a particular area of your interest; establish or add to a designated fund for one or more nonprofits of your choice; create a single-purpose designated fund – allowing you to be involved in the timing and amount of the distributions to the named nonprofit; and support our region through a gift to GCF’s Community Fund to address the most critical unmet needs in our region. To complete the gift by year-end, you must contact your IRA administrator.
Together with our donors, we’ve been a catalyst for meaningful change, but we could be making an even greater impact on our region. This is the promise and the potential of our new Empowering Communities Annual Fund. Your contribution today will help strengthen our work across the region, connecting community leaders and other stakeholders with organizations and causes that can not only use the investment in their community the most, but also use it the best.
3 advantages of working with the Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Personalized service that helps make giving easy and effective. GCF can accept a variety of gifts and provides great flexibility. GCF has created a Family Philanthropy Toolkit that can assist you in crafting your family’s philanthropic legacy.
Local expertise from our professional staff who have a deep understanding of the issues, opportunities, and resources that shape our community. And you will have a dedicated staff person available to help you tackle the issues you care about the most.
Our team invests the time to get to know you so we can support your goals, and we have the right tools and connections to amplify the impact of every gift you make. Today, we’re leading the charge toward a more vibrant Greater Cincinnati for everyone – now, and for generations to come. Contact us at 513-241-2880 to discuss how creating or giving to your fund can prepare you to make a greater difference in your community, regardless of what tomorrow brings.
Visit our website for more information on year-end giving with GCF, including the Charitable IRA Rollover.
*GCF cannot provide legal or tax advice. Please contact your tax or financial advisor to discuss how charitable giving will affect your personal circumstances.
2019: A Year of Forward Movement
As we wrap up 2019, we look back at our very impactful year of moving forward on many fronts! As your community foundation, Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) is grateful for the support of and partnerships with our donors, nonprofit partners and community stakeholders to bring about a more equitable future for everyone in our region.
We offered an expanded schedule of Racial Equity Matters equity education events throughout 2019, including four half-day Groundwater sessions and six two-day Phase 1 workshops. To date, over 700 community members — including business leaders, nonprofit employees, GCF donors and regional stakeholders — have attended the impactful events. Read Racial Equity Matters Sessions Engage Over 700 Participants for the 2020 schedule.
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Liverpool Music Week closing party: Deerhunter, Gang of Four, All We Are, Spring King, SOAK: Camp and Furnace, Liverpool
on 2nd November 2015 Featured Article, Live reviews, Liverpool Music Week
Deerhunter headline Liverpool Music Week 2015 Closing Party
As Liverpool Music Week drew to a close with Gang of Four, Deerhunter and All We Are, Getintothis’ Paul Higham and Adam Lowerson were there to catch the action.
Catching a brief moment with Deerhunter‘s Bradford Cox just after Fraser A. Gorman‘s set proved insightful and revealing. Among various revelations was that “there are no good bands in 2015“. In many ways Liverpool Music Week‘s raison d’être has been to introduce new and emerging artists as well as celebrating more established performers that so were Cox‘s assertion of a current drought to be true what would be the point of the festival.
Surely it is the point of festivals such as this to disprove as baseless such assertions of the curmudgeonly and cynical. Certainly the week-long festival has celebrated the established as evidenced by the standout performances of Richard Hawley, Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Josh T Pearson, yet the week has also seen challenging boundary-pushing music from the likes of Holly Herndon and Darkstar at the event’s opening party as well as the pop-punk of Best Coast.
In addition the week has seen a series of break-out events celebrating the best emerging talent. It all goes to show that there remains much to admire in music and that remains worth celebrating and making that extra effort to uncover the next best thing.
As an event, although bookended by two showpiece events it does feel rather like a series of standalone gigs rather than coming together as a cohesive whole. Yet the flip side is that it resets in a greater diversity providing something to satisfy pretty much everyone’s tastes. In hosting the closing party at Camp and Furnace it also marks the promotion of music as accessible, inclusive and available to all. The free entry all night at Blade Factory gives people the opportunity to discover new artists without incurring the financial risk while combining the closing party with a general night at the venue felt like it brought different cultures within the city together as one.
It helped to create a true party atmosphere. And what a party it proved to be.
See our coverage of Liverpool Music Week
In the prime slot on the main stage at Camp, Deerhunter more than lived up to elevated expectations. With a new album drawing mixed reviews, the group made easy work of winning over the crowd, settling into an easy hypnotic repeato-groove as enveloping ambience weaved around propulsive krautrock-inspired rhythms
Newer material, however divisive on record, blended in well with older material as the set culminated in a stupendous and extravagantly protracted version of Nothing Ever Happened. A full fourteen minutes in duration the track hinged around eerily repetitive grooves that built in a relentlessly hypnotic intensity leaving those in attendance dumbstruck.
With the set over seemingly before it had barely begun, Locket Pundt and Bradford Cox ended hunched over their respective amplifiers as a haze of dissonant and droning feedback filled the venue.
With the unenviable task of opening the party were Cavalry. As one of the hardest working bands on the Liverpool circuit, the go to support act saw their efforts given little report as they played to, well, pretty much nobody on the second stage in Camp shortly after the doors opened.
It is fair to say that the late arrivers missed a treat. This was a band growing in confidence and becoming surer of their own sound. Balancing expansive and cinematic with admirable restraint the band painted wonderfully epic soundscapes which drew comparison with The National.
To their credit the group did not allow the absence of an audience to detract from their performance and even commented at this was the best they had ever sounded. On this showing, we would struggle to disagree with their sentiment.
Fraser A. Gorman was the first performer to grace the larger main stage at the end of Camp and brought an easy affability to the event, taking time to praise the sound engineers and not to dwell on his native Australia’s defeat in the Rugby World Cup Final that had been on the big screen in the neighbouring Furnace.
Drawing an interested observer in the shape of Deerhunter’s Bradford Cox, Gorman proved that Courtney Barnett might not have an exclusive claim on wryly observational and laid-back antipodean musings. In his vocal delivery Gorman strongly recalls Dylan yet musically he draws on alt-country influences if reshaped them through a 90s indie-rock lens. While not offering anything remarkable this made for a mildy diverting and gentle introduction to the party, as Gorman’s natural charm, good grace and overall positivity shone through and carried the crowd with him.
Liverpool’s Clean Cut Kid have been generating a certain buzz in and beyond the city. Performing on the smaller second stage we’re not sure it did them any favours as the sound came across as muddy and a bit disjointed. This didn’t seem to have an affect on what is becoming a loyal following who lapped up all the band offered.
The performance is characterised by songs high on energy, reminding that loud guitars can retain a place in electronically influenced pop music. Indeed what was arresting was the volume that helps to produce a distinctive sound that combines elements of abrasion with an innate tuneful melody. As the set progressed it could be suggested that the band need an injection of variety to retain interest and to really engage, yet the heartfelt nature of their songs seem to strike a chord with the band’s fans who received each song with unbridled enthusiasm.
Clean Cut Kid
Back on the main stage, Mercury Prize nominee SOAK proved a big draw, pulling in a big early evening crowd. This performance highlighted the many qualities that have propelled Irish singer Bridie Monds Watson to fame in 2015.
Check out our interview with last year’s Mercury Prize winners Young Fathers
What was immediately striking was the quality of her voice which displayed a delicate fragility yet was laced with emotional poignancy. At times it recalled the likes of PJ Harvey, Elizabeth Fraser and, most notably, Waxahatchee. The set was characterised by its atmosphere built around delicate guitar work and subtle and eerie electronics. With a hazy, ethereal ambience the set was bathed in a delightful beauty suggesting that the hype was more than justified.
GIT Award winners All We Are, of course, need no introduction and we all know what to expect from them, don’t we? Well, almost. Alongside impeccably rendered material from their debut album released earlier in the year we were introduced to new material as their set closed with two brand new songs.
Read our profile of All We Are
Expressing how much Liverpool means to the band and how they like wherever possible to debut new material in the city, the songs hinted at a more brooding and darker direction. The tracks built on the distinctive mellifluous poly-rhythmic sound yet with added intensity and a sinister depth. Pretty much perfect for the Hallowe’en occasion.
Sandwiched between All We Are were two contrasting electronic performers featuring on the smaller stage in Camp. Reminding that this was a party the sets offered ample opportunity for people to test out their dancing shoes.
First up was Baio, perhaps better known for his work in Vampire Weekend. The set was very sleek and rounded fusing elements of afro-beat rhythms that fans of his day band would find familiar with more dancefloor-inspired fare. While Baio clearly invested a significant amount of energy into the performance dancing across the stage with gusto it all felt a bit too middle of the road to really grab our attention.
More successful was LA Priest who seemed to offer something altogether more exciting and brimming with ideas in a highly charged frenetically performed set. Building his set around striking syncopated beats, other-worldly home-made synth sounds and electric guitar this felt like the work of a madcap psych-pop genius. Strikingly different and hugely distinctive, this was musical alchemy in the most deranged sense.
Dressed in an all-in-one white boiler suit and a home-made tinfoil hat and mask, the sense of a mad scientist bending and creating was had to ignore. The audience played its part too dancing and really engaging with LA Priest’s set. The obvious(!) logical conclusion was for LA Priest to record and loop the crowd’s cheering and to integrate into the performance. This really was a set where the boundaries between artist and audience were truly blurred.
Responsibility for closing the live music events in Camp fell to Gang of Four, with a new line-up constructed around the mainstay of guitarist Andy Gill. If there is a debate to be had around the continuing relevance of such a revered band when stripped of its dynamic rhythm-makers and iconic front-man then 1:30am in Camp is not the place to have it.
Certainly the current line-up means business playing with an energy and fluidity that did justice to the band’s memory. Andy Gill’s guitar lines still bite with an untamed anger while band effectively marry the competing influences of post-punk’s harsh angularity and the funkier, more danceable tendencies.
If criticisms were to be levelled, perhaps frontman looked too boy-band pretty and lacked Jon King’s aggressive snarls but the rhythm section delivered with such dynamism that it barely seemed to matter. If debate about relevance was to be had it was surely swept away by a pointed and downright angry version of To Hell With Poverty,a song remaining as depressingly apposite as it ever was.
Aside from the two main stages in the Camp and Furnace, the Blade Factory played host to a free event featuring the likes of Spring King, Sugarmen and Holy Thursday. Looking at the line up, it was a run of bands that should have guaranteed to be a great night. Some of the best bands from Merseyside, plus a couple of other belters from further beyond. What could go wrong?
Unfortunately, the sound at the Blade Factory was pretty poor. Awful at times. It took the shine off what otherwise would have been a brilliant night of live music. It made most bands sound a bit worse than they usually are, it was at times a struggle to pick out vocals over the clattering, echoing drums, and melodies were lost amongst a melee of noise.
The bands powered through, though. Holy Thursday kicked things off with their shimmering psychedelia, and managed to still impress despite the sound issues. They were unfortunate to be performing such an early slot, but won over the handful of watchers with tracks such as Morning, In My Mind and a real standout unreleased track, with the opening lyrics “There’s a fire starting in my heart.” Whatever it’s called, it should be in with a shout for the next single. A real pop gem.
Keeping things holy, HOLY HOLY performed probably the standout set from the Blade Factory stage, despite having just driven all the way from Bruges. Their beautiful, soaring harmonies matched with Americana tinged folk rock had the feel of Fleet Foxes meet the War On Drugs, with songs such as Heartbreaker really standing out.
One surprise was the performance by Gulf, but not a good surprise. Now only a two piece, the band have been completely stripped of their sound. The programmed drums, bass and synth is certainly no replacement for real musicians, and the sound is flat, hollow and quieter than a breeze. Unless the remaining members completely reinvent themselves, this sadly feels very much like the end of Gulf.
Lying Bastards picked up the pace with their raucous rock and roll, but once again suffered from the sound issues as the sound of the band completely drowned out frontman Henry Pulp‘s vocals. They’re still incredibly entertaining to watch however, with their infectious energy and swagger drawing a big crowd in. Broken Men and Moats follow with two solid sets showing why they’ve become favourites on the Liverpool scene. The former’s brassy rock sound with soulful vocals was as impressive as ever, while Moats‘ fuzzy, gloomy post punk shook the walls of the Blade Factory.
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Energy was high from here on in, with Liverpool’s finest rabble rousers Sugarmen topping off a festival season which has seen them support the likes of the Who and Blur at Hyde Park. Again, Luke Fenlon‘s vocals were difficult to distinguish at times, yet it was still one of the sets of the night.
These boys have got swagger, style and songs to back it up, with tunes such as This Is My Life And It’s Alright getting the packed out crowd moving. It was a set that would be difficult to top, but Manchester’s Spring King certainly gave it a good go.
With whopping guitar riffs and pummelling rhythms, the four piece’s Clash-tinged punk sound closed proceedings at the Blade Factory with a bang. They’re deeply rooted in the sounds of 1970s punk, yet they feel fresh and modern, and in a better venue could genuinely be one of the most exciting new live acts around.
Liverpool Music Week 2015 – the team, musicians and supporters outside Camp & Furnace
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What Sears’ Bankruptcy Will Mean for Holiday Shoppers
Sears' bankruptcy comes with big sales before the holidays.
By Stephanie Asymkos October 15, 2018 Start a Business
Sears, the iconic American retailer, filed for bankruptcy on Oct. 15.
Just days before Sears’ $134 million debt repayment deadline, it sought assistance from a financial advisory group.
Bargain shoppers can look to Sears retail stores and its website to score merchandise deals in advance of holiday shopping.
Sears filed for Chapter 11 file bankruptcy on Oct. 15, 2018. The store will shut down more than 140 stores by the end of 2018 and hold a massive liquidation sale later on in the season. In addition, company CEO Eddie Lampert has stepped down from his position.
In recent years, Sears, which also owns Kmart, displayed all of the telltale signs of a cash-strapped retailer in peril: record low stock prices, layoffs, store closures and certain stores in structural decay.
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The company filed for bankruptcy after it was unable to resolve its debt repayment of $134 million, which was due on Oct. 15. All of this comes right before the holiday shopping season, during which the retailer has historically seen its highest cash injection.
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Sears CEO Blames Amazon and Low Sales
Lampert has been a fixture at the helm for more than a decade. Lampert has been quick to peg the company’s shortcomings on changing consumer preferences and the rise of e-commerce. The former Wall Street-guru-turned-CEO has been dipping into his hedge fund, ESL Investments, as a last-ditch effort to cauterize the wounds.
Sears is just another retailer to fall amid the rise of e-commerce, namely Amazon, but it’s likely that Sears contributed to the demise of Sears. As Sears has struggled to keep up in the digital marketplace, a series of decisions at the hand of Lampert haven’t done the company — now more than a century old — any favors.
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Under Lampert’s leadership, Sears locations around the country have been closed or in-store sales associates have been cut to the bare minimum in an effort to conserve costs. Meanwhile, when rival retailers like JCPenney were met with sagging sales and foot traffic, the company decided to diversify its product line to include more baby products in the absence of Toys R Us and Babies R Us.
Sears Liquidation Sales Start in November
Shoppers looking to snag holiday deals on Sears’ inventory are in luck. The company has announced plans to hold liquidation sales for certain stores, and the next wave of store closures will begin next month, according to a company statement. Independent of store closures, online shoppers can score deals like deeply discounted fitness equipment and kitchen appliances.
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Yunnan billionaire missing, presumed dead in France
By Patrick Scally in News on December 23, 2013
James Gregoire (second from left) and Hao Lin (second from right) are presumed dead following a helicopter accident
A Chinese real estate magnate is missing in France and following three days of searching, investigators believe him to be dead. Hao Lin (郝琳), president of investment firm Brilliant Group, was surveying his just-purchased vineyard in southwestern France by helicopter when the aircraft crashed into a river.
Hao was in France with his family finalizing the acquisition of the sixteenth century Château de la Riviere and its accompanying 65-hectare vineyards. The previous owner of the Bordeaux estate, James Gregoire, and Hao completed the 30 million Euro sale on the afternoon of December 20. Following a small press conference, Gregoire invited the Chinese hotelier on an aerial tour of the property.
Initial press accounts reported the two men boarded a helicopter with an interpreter and Hao's 12 year-old son. Gregoire, an experienced pilot, was at the controls. Twenty minutes after their departure, witnesses reported hearing a crashing sound and hurried to the banks of the nearby Dordogne river.
Search teams looking for the bodies of Chinese businessman Hao Lin, and French winemaker James Gregoire
Police investigators discovered the fuselage of the helicopter in the river and late Saturday evening pulled the body of a child — presumed to be Hao's son — from the water. The three men remain unaccounted for and are presumed dead. Search efforts have been hampered by the river's high water level and icy temperatures. Rescue crews have reportedly deployed sonar equipment and SCUBA divers in further attempts to discover the bodies of the missing men.
Just before the flight, Hao told reporters he wished to maintain the winemaking traditions of the château. He also introduced plans market luxury Chinese teas alongside the estate's famous Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon appellations. His purchase of the estate is part of a growing vineyard-buying trend among wealthy Chinese. The purchase of Château de la Riviere however, is considered the most prestigious purchase yet made by a Chinese investor in France.
Hao made his fortune by investing heavily in tea plantations in his native Yunnan province. He went on to co-found the Hong Kong-based Brilliant Group. The company has diverse real-estate holdings on the Chinese mainland and in Hong Kong, where Hao went by his Cantonese name, Lam Kok.
In Yunnan, Hao built the province's first high-end shopping center, Brilliant Plaza in 2001. He also developed several resorts and spas in the province and was a member of the Industrial and Commercial Association of Yunnan. Hao is survived by his wife, Lau Shengwan, who declined to board the helicopter due to a fear of flying.
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Magnifico • December 23, 2013, 2:43pm
there was an article a few years back that showed statistics where a very high percentage of billionaires in china have died prematurely.
Dazzer • December 23, 2013, 8:29pm
@magnifico -many a happy widow
shijuelu • December 23, 2013, 9:05pm
i know one chinese business woman in her 40s who was widowed 3 times before going overseas. and she ain't poor.
nb i was commenting on @magnificos comment, not on this particular story above.
SCH-UK • December 27, 2013, 10:40am
This couple were actually clients of mine. I was sat in a meeting room with them a few weeks ago discussing a huge project they have down in Banna. Something this article, and many others omitted, is that the wife is actually the company Chairman, and therefore also a hugely influential woman, more so in fact than her husband. Though in light of her personal tragedy, losing both her husband and son, I would assume she will be retreating from company affairs for a while.
Interesting how the global media focuses so strongly on the Chinese angle and little is mentioned of the French millionaire who also died, not to mention the poor interpreter who was just doing their job.
Shyam • December 27, 2013, 5:38pm
How terribly sad, especially after surviving all of the tumultuous history of the past 50 years. I'm reminded of the words of a wealthy friend I have: "You just never know how long God is going to let you stick around.|
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Sripuram Golden Temple, Tamil Nadu
The Golden Temple is a Hindu temple complex located in the Sripuram spiritual park which is situated at the foothills of the thickly vegetated mountain range in the Thirumalaikodi village in Tamil Nadu, the southernmost state of India. There are a host of ways to access the temple premises from other parts of the country. Interested tourists or pilgrims can choose to come to Vellore, a very busy junction and an important landmark city in Tamil Nadu. The Sripuram Golden Temple is roughly 8 km from Vellore. For those embarking on a temple tour of the South Indian states, they can continue to the Sripuram Golden Temple from famous and celebrated Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh from where it is located at a stretch of distance of 120 km. Alternately transport to the Sripuram Golden Temple is well connected from the capital city Chennai from where it is roughly at a distance of 145 km.
Tourists can also enter the temple complex via other busy Indian metropolises in the Southern part of the country like Pondicherry and Bangalore from where it is 125 and 160 km apart respectively. The temple and its facilities house the shrine of Hindu Goddess of Wealth Lakshmi and her consort Narayan in separate sanctums. As the name suggests, the striking feature of this temple is its golden dome made from pure gold which makes it visible even from a far away distance reflecting the beams of the sun to dazzling blindness. The temple itself is gilded or plated around the original construction walls with 1500 kg of gold all round its perimeter which makes it double the amount of gold used in the Golden temple Amritsar which is a place of worship for the believers of the Sikh religion. This is one of the main tourist attractions in Tamil Nadu.
Note : The trousers, shorts, jeans are not allowed in the temple. Males devotees can wear dhotis, kurta, pajama, ethnic wear and females preferably wear salwar suits and sari.
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What’s Hiding in Your Food? The Dangers of MSG
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG 621), known also as processed free glutamic acid, is a flavour enhancer and one of the most widely used food additives globally.
Although glutamic acid is found in the human body, it is not the same as MSG and should never be considered as such; it is not essential to our diet.
When MSG is produced it is accompanied with impurities in the form of by-products.
You will not find MSG in naturally occurring whole foods, like fruits.
It is very difficult to really know whether MSG is in your food, as it goes by so many sneaky aliases so informed choice is essentially the only way to make sure MSG does not enter our diets.
History of MSG
In 1908 a Japanese scientist Kikunae Ikeda isolated the main substance of dashi — the seaweed Laminaria japonica, which gave food its meaty taste. Using an evaporation method, he isolated a specific compound within the seaweed.
After days of evaporating and treating the seaweed, he saw the development of a crystalline form – what we now know as MSG.
Ever since MSG was introduced into Western food in 1948 adverse effects have been associated with the free glutamates in MSG.
First identified as ‘Chinese Restaurant Syndrome’, symptoms of MSG sensitivity have ranged from burning, numbness, facial pressure, chest pain and headaches.
Since then many other reactions have been reported including migraines, diarrhoea, nausea, stomach cramps, asthma, insomnia, depression, heart palpitations, ventricular fibrillation, AF (atrial fibrillation), children’s behaviour and attention problems.
In the mid nineties, three more flavour enhancers called ribonucleotides (627, 631, and 635 which is a combination of 627 and 631) started appearing on supermarket shelves after scientists realised that these chemicals could boost the flavour enhancing effect of MSG up to 15 times!
Due to the public backlash against this substance the term”MSG” (or its number 621) is seldom seen on food packaging anymore. This disappearance has led some consumers to believe that MSG is no longer used but this is wrong.
MSG is more widely used than ever.
Global MSG production has approximately doubled every decade, from 200,000 tons in 1969 to 270,000 tons in 1979 and 800, 000 tons in 2001, making MSG one of the most widely used food additives in the world.
But to get around the anti-MSG sentiment, one is hard pressed to find a food companies that will put 621 on a food label.
However food companies do have ways, some would say sneaky, to make sure that MSG and its closely related substances get into their processed foods.
MSG in Australia
Food manufacturers must label a food when MSG is added, either by name or by its food additive code number 621. For example, MSG could be identified as:
‘Flavour enhancer (MSG)’, or
‘Flavour enhancer (621)’.
Australian food labelling laws also applies to other added permitted glutamate food additives, which have food additive code numbers 622 – 625.
When glutamates are naturally present in a food or an ingredient of a food, they don’t have to be labelled (e.g. glutamate in meat, or glutamates in mushrooms used as a food ingredient).
Other ingredients typically added to foods may also contain naturally occurring glutamates and glutamate salts (e.g. yeast extract, hydrolysed vegetable protein (HVP), and ‘natural flavourings’).
MSG doesn’t have to be declared in restaurant or takeaway food but you can ask the staff whether or not it is added to food.
Remember by the food industry’s own definition, all MSG is “naturally occurring.” In this instance “natural” doesn’t mean “safe.”
It refers merely to the fact that the ingredient started out in nature, like arsenic and hydrochloric acid!
Why is MSG Dangerous?
MSG is known to be an excitotoxin which means it overstimulates our nervous system upon ingestion.
MSG was shown in animal studies to damage the neurons in the brain of mice.
High levels of excitotoxins have been linked to brain tumours, diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease, brain damage, learning disorders and behavioural problems.
In addition to these serious health risks, Dr. Russel Blaylock, neurosurgeon and author of ‘Excitotoxins: The Taste That Kills’, says:
“Excitotoxins have been found to dramatically promote cancer growth and metastasis… [MSG] also causes a cancer cell to become more mobile, and that enhances metastasis, or spread. When you increase the glutamate level, cancer just grows like wildfire….”
Consuming MSG, even in the short term can have consequences. While the effects may not be immediately apparent, sensitivity can build up in our bodies.
Those who are sensitive to MSG report symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, numbness/ tingling, flushing, muscle tightness, nausea, cold sweats, irritability, heart palpitations, and even an asthma attack.
Just as MSG tricks your brain into believing food has more flavour, it also fools you into thinking you’re still hungry. This encourages overeating because your brain essentially doesn’t get the message that you’re full.
Reactions to MSG are dose related, i.e., some people react to even very small amounts. MSG-induced reactions may occur immediately after ingestion or after as much as 48 hours.
The time lapse between ingestion and reaction is typically the same each time for a particular individual who ingests an amount of MSG that exceeds his or her individual tolerance level.
MSG is a far reaching and surprisingly prevalent ingredient in a variety of foods and other items.
MSG reactions have been reported from soaps, shampoos, hair conditioners and cosmetics, where MSG is hidden in ingredients with names that include the words “hydrolysed,” “amino acids,” and/or “protein.”
Most sun block creams and insect repellents also contain MSG.
It is little surprise that children are most at risk from MSG sensitivities. The blood brain barrier, which keeps toxins in the blood from entering the brain, is not fully developed in children.
MSG can additionally penetrate the placental barrier and potentially affect unborn children as well. It is of considerable concern therefore that most major brands of infant formula contain some processed free glutamic acid.
The Aliases of MSG
By becoming familiar with the hidden and varying names of MSG, we can help determine and control what foods to eat and what foods to avoid.
Here is a list that highlights 129 ways to add MSG and claim ‘no added MSG’ to fool consumers!
How to avoid MSG
Read the ingredient list – not the label!!! The following words will NOT protect you: fresh, natural, traditional, original, plain, pure, gourmet, finest ingredients, ‘100% wholesome goodness’.
All natural. No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. No added MSG.
Avoid ‘600 number’ Flavour Enhancers
620 Glutamic acid
621 Monosodium glutamate, MSG, umami, E621 (in Europe)
622 Monopotassium glutamate
623 Calcium glutamate
624 Monammonium glutamate
625 Magnesium glutamate
627 Disodium guanylate, DSG or GMP
631 Disodium inosinate, DSI or IMP
635 Disodium 5’ribonucleotides, I&G, nucleotides
However, there is a food labelling loophole.
Most consumers don’t realise that ingredients such as hydrolysed vegetable protein, soy sauce or yeast extracts contain free glutamates that are essentially the same as MSG.
Consumers must educate themselves on the myriad of deceptive and ever-changing ways that MSG can be described on labels.
Free glutamate can be listed as:
HVP (hydrolysed vegetable protein)
HPP (hydrolysed plant protein)
and any combinations of:
Hydrolysed, autolysed, formulated
Vegetable, wheat, gluten, soy, maize, plant
Yeast (except in baked products like bread), yeast flakes
Yeast extracts (Vegemite, Marmite and similar foods such as Promite, Natex savoury spread, Vegespread and Vecon contain free glutamates)
Free glutamate can also be present in added flavours in savoury foods.
Free glutamate can also be added as:
Kombu extract
Vegetable powder, tomato powder, etc
Soy sauce – even without any additives, this is naturally very high in glutamates
Other sauces and seasonings e.g. BBQ sauce, Worcester sauce, Bragg’s all purpose seasoning
All stocks and stock cubes
It can seem overwhelming to search packaging labels for some of these hidden ingredients. Food companies seem to be deliberately making it hard to decipher exactly what is in the food that we are purchasing and eating.
One way around this is the knowledge that there is no MSG in unprocessed whole foods. By cooking your meals at home from scratch, you can monitor the ingredients and seasonings to ensure you aren’t eating hidden MSG ingredients.
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When I was first diagnosed with MSG intolerance, I was led to believe that MSG occurred naturally in foods such as peas, broccoli, tomatoes, strawberries, plums etc, so I have been avoiding eating those foods.
I used to react to MSG and other foods with free glutamate, but I never reacted to any veg with naturally occurring MSG. I could eat plates of tomatoes no problem. Natural foods have other inhibitory amino acids which help keep the excitory glutamate in balance. In raw foods the glutamate is bound to other things. Cooked and processed foods like broth, stock, some cheese and food with added MSG etc have a lot of free glutamate and can be a problem. Red and purple plums and berries, chicken and eggs, have malvin in them which can be a seizure trigger for some people.
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Formula One Trash Talk: The Circus Comes To Oz Town
March 15, 2013 /48 Comments/in Beer, Bingo, Culture, Football, Trash Talk /by bmaz
Hi there Wheel, Empty, and and otherwise gear heads, it is time for Spring Trash Talk. There is a lot under foot, Spring Training in Major League Baseball, free agency season and pending entry draft in the NFL, the somewhat diminished fortunes of the NBA and, most of all, FORMULA ONE! The Circus season is upon us, and it is starting down under in the Land of Oz.
Appears we are starting off where we left off: there is yet no reason to believe the Red Bulls of Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber are anything less than the cars to beat. But, that being said, there is also no reason to think that the Ferrari and McLarens are anything less than the threat that they were at the end of last season. Drivers make a difference in F1, and Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button are very, very good drivers. And their cars are not chopped liver either. For the clear superiority of the Red Bulls, and even the McLarens for that matter, Fernando Alonso pulled off one of the greatest performances in the history of F1 with inferior equipment last year. Alonso was only 3 measly points behind Vettel in the final Driver’s standings. Simply astonishing.
The opening two practice sessions for the Australian GP were late last night my time; i.e. between 9 pm and 12 am whatever the heck time AZ is. (Daylight savings time really screws with our heads here, cause we don’t do that). Bottom line…..not much has changed.
Okay, if I were pleading guilty (I would never!) to a heinous offense under truth serum to make sure I was cray cray (yeah, okay, this is some stupid shit too) I MIGHT admit that a lot of this post was written from a series of taco joints in Old Town Scottsdale. It is nowhere near as opulent as it sounds; hell even the mariachi music is piped in like Muzak. And the 60 something threesome at the table next to me looks like their Winnebago may be illegally parked out on Camelback Road.
Where were we? Okay, back to the Australian GP. Here is what Brad Spurgeon thought:
Red Bull and Sebastian Vettel have won all the titles for the last three seasons. Vettel became only the third driver in Formula One history to win three drivers’ titles in a row, after Juan Manuel Fangio in the 1950s and Michael Schumacher last decade. Only Schumacher, Fangio and Alain Prost have won more than three titles, with seven, five and four, respectively. So both Vettel and the team have more pressure on them than ever. Still, Red Bull has the advantage of the consistency of keeping the same two drivers and technical team, and Mark Webber is still pushing for his own final career chances to capture the drivers’ title. With the great designer Adrian Newey leading the way, Red Bull should remain among the strongest.
As a lifelong aficionado of Scuderia Ferrari, I would kill to demur. But, I cannot; I think that is right. Still. As to the beloved Prancing Horse, well, from the lens of the season start, it will take another superhuman drive for the ages by Fernando Alonso to keep Ferrari in the chips.
That leaves McLaren and Mercedes fighting for sloppy thirds. Maybe it will come to be that one will blast out of nowhere to be a contender for King Vettel’s Crown, but it is really hard to see. Lewis Hamilton proved himself to be a self absorbed punk at the more superior team, McLaren; now he will try to do what Michael Schumacher could not at fast, but unreliable, Mercedes. Please. Juan Pablo Montoya performed better and was sent packing to NASCAR.
For all the sturm and drang, for all the off season shuffle, the Championship will still be fought for between Red Bull and Ferrari, with a decided advantage to the former.
Let the Circus games begin!
And, then, there is the NFL free agency merrygoround. Heck, I do not know who are the winners and losers at this point. But, a quick take says the Steelers and Cardinals, the teams of local pricks bmaz and Scribe, did not do well.To be kind. Probably nobody did worse than the Cardinals, who signed an aging punt return specialist that even the Cleveland Browns did not care about anymore, and let go Kevin Kolb, the only even practice squad level NFL quarterback they had. Seriously, what kind of addled mentally challenged assholes are running the Cardinals? Oh, wait, it is still the fucking Bidwell family. Who could have guessed from this level of rank pathetic incompetence??
The Deetroit Kittehs seem to have done very well. If they can keep their peeps healthy and out of the klink, they may have the greatest show on fake turf. The Pats lost Welker’s whining wife (and shitloads of clutch catches in the slot and over the middle) BUT gained a sometimes fragile Danny Amendola. Amendola was the successor in kind at the Pirate attack fun/gun at Texas Tech. Amendola is actually every bit the route runner, and even faster, than Welker. But he ain’t as predictable, nor as reliable, as Welker. This could be a wash, or it could be a loss. Time will tell. The Pat’s defense and, especially, secondary looks to be much improved.
Other than the above, the Squawks got Percy Harvin and some other studs, and the Niners got some too. Whoo weee baybee, the gold rush is on on the left coast.
MLB is in Spring Training; let me tell ya something brother, it is fucking hot here. The NBA is in the stretch run, but the only question of interest I see is what lower seed will the Lakers fill? 8? 7? 6 looks bleak, but not impossible; though I would be shocked. We will return to that in a roundball post later. As we will with the student athletes for March Madness, and very soon.
Rock it, Talk it, Jayhawkit. Get yer sweve on Wheelies. Light it up.
Music by BB King, Bono and the band.
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DOJ PIN Head Steps Into More Malfeasance Poo
April 6, 2010 /48 Comments/in Bingo, Bush Administration, Department of Justice, Law, Obama Administration /by emptywheel
Central to the prosecutorial misconduct directly resulting in the criminal charges against former Alaska Senator Ted Stevens being dismissed was Brenda Morris, the Principal Deputy Chief of the DOJ Public Integrity Section (PIN). The misconduct was so egregious, and the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) so infirm, the trial judge, Emmet Sullivan, appointed a special court investigator to handle a criminal contempt probe.
Has the DOJ itself taken any action in light of the heinous conduct? No, of course not, they never do at the Roach Motel that is the OPR. Instead, the DOJ banished Morris to the Atlanta USA office apparently still as some kind of functioning authority in the Public Integrity (PIN) section. The DOJ is nothing if not consistent, whether under Bush or Obama.
Morris has promptly inserted herself into another high charged political mess, and done so with questionable ethics and curious basis for involvement. From Joe Palazzolo at Main Justice:
Brenda Morris, a veteran trial lawyer in the Criminal Division’s Public Integrity Section, was among a group of federal law enforcement officials who met with Alabama legislators on April 1 to inform them of the probe, which is related to a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would legalize electronic bingo.
The investigation has inflamed tensions between state Democrats and Republican-appointed U.S. Attorney Leura Canary, who prosecuted former Gov. Don Siegelman (D) and whose husband has close ties to Republican Gov. Bob Riley, who strongly opposes the amendment. Canary’s office and the Public Integrity Section are jointly investigating bingo proponents’ quest for votes in support of the amendment, which the Senate passed on March 30.
The state House of Representatives has yet to vote. Alabama Democrats sent a letter to the Lanny Breuer, the head of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, charging that the “unprecedented” disclosure of the investigation was meant to have a “chilling effect” on state legislators who otherwise might have voted for the amendment.
Here, from the Alabama Press Register, are a few quotes from local Alabama legal experts familiar with the facts and history:
Doug Jones, a former U.S. attorney now in private practice in Birmingham, called the private meeting a “virtually unprecedented” break from standard FBI procedures.
“I can’t think of a legitimate law enforcement purpose to do something like this,” said Jones, who represents members of the Alabama Democratic Caucus.
“I have never, in all my years of practicing law, heard of an event like what happened (on Thursday)” said Mobile County District Attorney John Tyson Jr. “It was stunning to me.”
Former U.S. Attorney William Kimbrough of Mobile said he’d seen nothing like it in a legal career that spans nearly five decades.
So what in the world was Brenda Morris doing smack dab in the middle of such a contentious political mess and how could the Obama/Holder DOJ think it appropriate? The answer is hard to fathom. Morris was supposed to have been tasked to the Atlanta US Attorney’s office as a litigation attorney while she is being investigated by the court for criminal contempt from her last case. You really have to wonder who is running the asylum at DOJ Main to think that there could ever be positive optics from Morris being involved in anything politically contentious.
You also have to wonder how exactly it is the Obama Administration has seen fit to leave Leura Canary, the Karl Rove acolyte who persecuted Don Siegelman, in office as the US Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama. Local blogs are not amused; from Legal Schnauzer:
According to press reports, representatives from the Office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama played a key role in Thursday’s meeting. Bush appointee Leura Canary, who oversaw the prosecution of former Democratic governor and Bob Riley opponent Don Siegelman, remains in the charge of that office. Alabama’s two Republican U.S. Senators, Richard Shelby and Jeff Sessions, have scuttled various Obama nominees for the position, and the White House, so far, has chosen not to fight for the two candidates (Michel Nicrosi and Joseph Van Heest) favored by Democrats.
Canary’s lingering presence in office almost certainly is driving the bingo investigation. Angela Tobon, an FBI special agent in Mobile, Alabama, told The Birmingham News that the Public Integrity Section (PIN) of the Justice Department is leading the inquiry. Tobon refused to elaborate when contacted by a reporter from the Montgomery Advertiser.
Does that mean Leura Canary was able to take advantage of a leaderless organization, contacting “loyal Bushies” still embedded in the Justice Department to help get PIN involved in a bogus Alabama operation?
It sure looks that way.
I honestly do not know enough to make the call on the underlying electronic bingo investigation, but the locals sure look to be raising a lot of very good questions about how it is being used to manipulate the local political landscape. Irrespective of the merits of the underlying investigation, leaving tainted authorities, of questionable ethics, like Leura Canary and Brenda Morris to be the face of this unusual and politically charged matter is simply inexcusable.
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The New Robber Barons
December 30, 2009 /161 Comments/in Bingo, Culture, Democrats, Domestic Policy, Economics, emptywheel, Health Policy, Ideas and Ideology, Law, Obama Administration /by emptywheel
Previously, Marcy Wheeler noted the unsavory blending of the private interests of health insurance companies with the power and hand of the US government:
It’s one thing to require a citizen to pay taxes–to pay into the commons. It’s another thing to require taxpayers to pay a private corporation, and to have up to 25% of that go to paying for luxuries like private jets and gyms for the company CEOs.
It’s the same kind of deal peasants made under feudalism: some proportion of their labor in exchange for protection (in this case, from bankruptcy from health problems, though the bill doesn’t actually require the private corporations to deliver that much protection).In this case, the federal government becomes an appendage to do collections for the corporations.
The reason this matters, though, is the power it gives the health care corporations. We can’t ditch Halliburton or Blackwater because they have become the sole primary contractor providing precisely the services they do. And so, like it or not, we’re dependent on them. And if we were to try to exercise oversight over them, we’d ultimately face the reality that we have no leverage over them, so we’d have to accept whatever they chose to provide. This bill gives the health care industry the leverage we’ve already given Halliburton and Blackwater.
Marcy termed this being “On The Road To Neo-feudalism” and then followed up with a subsequent post noting how much the concept was applicable to so much of the American life and economy, especially through the security/military/industial complex so intertwined with the US government.
Marcy Wheeler is not the only one recently noting the striking rise in power of corporate interests via the forceful hand of US governmental decree (usually at the direct behest of the corporate interests). Glenn Greenwald, expanding on previous work by Ed Kilgore, penned a dynamic description of the dirty little secret (only it is not little by any means) afoot in modern American socio-political existence:
But the most significant underlying division identified by Kilgore is the divergent views over the rapidly growing corporatism that defines our political system.
Kilgore doesn’t call it “corporatism” — the virtually complete dominance of government by large corporations, even a merger between the two — but that’s what he’s talking about. He puts it in slightly more palatable terms:
To put it simply, and perhaps over-simply, on a variety of fronts (most notably financial restructuring and health care reform, but arguably on climate change as well), the Obama administration has chosen the strategy of deploying regulated and subsidized private sector entities to achieve progressive policy results. This approach was a hallmark of the so-called Clintonian, “New Democrat” movement, and the broader international movement sometimes referred to as “the Third Way,” which often defended the use of private means for public ends.
As I’ve written for quite some time, I’ve honestly never understood how anyone could think that Obama was going to bring about some sort of “new” political approach or governing method when, as Kilgore notes, what he practices — politically and substantively — is the Third Way, DLC, triangulating corporatism of the Clinton era, just re-packaged with some sleeker and more Read more →
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Why Did Obama Kill The Dawn Johnsen Nomination?
December 25, 2009 /149 Comments/in Bingo, Democrats, Law, Obama Administration /by emptywheel
Yesterday, when I wrote about 34 Obama Nominees Not Named Dawn Johnsen being confirmed by the Senate on the heels of the healthcare vote, and before they left town, I was not aware, in addition (h/t earlofhuntingdon), the nomination was now completely dead. From Main Justice:
The Senate approved a unanimous consent request today to hold over several nominees for the second session of the 111th Congress, which begins in January.
But nominees to head three DOJ offices: Dawn Johnsen, for the Office of Legal Counsel, Mary L. Smith, for the Tax Division, and Christopher Schroeder, for the Office of Legal Policy, were returned to the White House before the Senate recessed for the holidays.
Johnsen, who was nominated in February, was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee in March on a party line vote.
Several Senate Republicans, joined by Democratic Sens. Arlen Specter (Pa.) and Ben Nelson (Neb.), have voiced concerns about Johnsen’s vocal opposition to the Bush administration’s national security policies and her past work for an abortion rights group.
The nomination of Dawn Johnsen to be the head of the Office of Legal Counsel at DOJ, a critical post, is now truly dead. If Ms. Johnsen is to serve, she will have to be renominated by Barack Obama and start over. She never got the up or down vote promised as soon as the Senate had done healthcare, she never got an ounce of support from the Administration that nominated her, and a year of her life was taken in what certainly appears to be a cowardly and demeaning Read more →
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34 Obama Nominees Not Named Dawn Johnsen Confirmed
December 24, 2009 /86 Comments/in Bingo, Law, Obama Administration /by emptywheel
Barack Obama first announced his intention to nominate Dawn Johnsen, a distinguished lawyer, professor of Constitutional law and former AAG in the Office of Legal Counsel for the DOJ, to be his head of the supremely critical Office of Legal Counsel nearly one year ago on January 5, 2009. Ms. Johnsen is eminently qualified and one of the best selections Obama has made for any position in his administration. In spite of that fact, Barack Obama and Harry Reid have callously and shamelessly left her twisting in the wind and have refused to put any emphasis or effort in forcing her confirmation. It is one of the greatest unpublicized scandals of an increasingly feckless Obama Presidency.
As recently as the end of November, there were promises that the Senate would take up Dawn Johnsen’s confirmation as soon as they were done with the healthcare bill. Well today, after patting themselves on the back for passage of the Bailout For Health Insurance Corporations Bill, the United States Senate managed to confirm thirty four (34) Obama nominees. None of them, of course, are Dawn Johnsen. Still she waits.
Here is a list of nominees that Hanoi Harry Reid, and without any question Barack Obama himself, since he will not lift a finger to help, think are more important than installing the head of the Office Legal Counsel, to oversee reformation of the rotting festering hole that produced the torture and wiretapping crimes of the previous administration: Read more →
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Late Night: Max Tax Baucchanal Grabs The Dental Floss
December 5, 2009 /85 Comments/in Bingo, Democrats, Health Policy, MaxTax /by emptywheel
There seems to be no end to the duplicitous clean livers that are hiding cirrhotic private lives and peccadillos. Now, if you ask me, no one should be all that shocked Tiger Woods prowls like a big cat. He has been known to feel a kinship and run with Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley pretty much since he left Stanford for the bright lights and big city attractions of the PGA traveling circus. Tiger didn’t want to be like Mike, he already was like Mike. The “right stuff” that makes the greatest athletes stand out above the mere all stars and all pros generally comes with a healthy quotient of carnivore like killer instinct and desire.
But the discovery that a holier than thou condescending family values prairie dweeb like Max Baucus (R-Dentalflossville) is footing the shack up of his latest shag, well that is a whole nuther thing. Who knew Max chased the skirts and dental floss just like those hedonists in California? And considering the Max Tax concubine was, at least for a while, one of his staffers, there is of course some relief it was not an intern. So he has got that going for him I guess.
Before the moment that is the Passion Of Max fleets from memory though, let the proletariat he arrogantly betrays daily in his day job as an elected representative of the people, nation and the collective interest not be lost as to the real upshot. But lost it will be if left up to the puerile panty sniffers in the main stream political media. For instance those deer hunting manly men over at Politico have two stories on their front page (here and here) on the Max Tax plan to boost his squeeze with an elite appointment to a coveted US Attorney position and, yet, not one mention of the hypocrisy exhibited by the revelation as framed against the Baucus constant braying for fiscal responsibility and reticence to provide a health care bill covering women equally and fairly. Go figure.
As an extra Late Night bonus, check out this story of the evil terrorist Christmas elf:
A man dressed as an elf is jailed after police in Georgia say he told a mall Santa that he was carrying dynamite.
Police say Southlake Mall in suburban Atlanta was evacuated but no explosives were found.
Police say Caldwell got in line Wednesday evening to have his picture taken with Santa Claus.
Police say when Caldwell reached the front of the line, he told Santa he had dynamite in his bag. Santa called mall security and Caldwell was arrested.
Caldwell faces several charges, including having hoax devices and making terrorist threats.
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DOJ Circumvents Judge Walker; Attempts To Further Correct Previous Falsities
November 11, 2009 /49 Comments/in Bingo, FISA, Law, Obama Administration, state secrets, Unitary Executive /by emptywheel
In what can only be described as a curious filing, the US Government, through the DOJ has submitted a pleading to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in the previously terminated al-Haramain appeal originally filed in 2006. In this appeal, on November 16, 2007, the 9th generally upheld the government’s state secrets assertion, but remanded the case to Judge Walker “to consider whether FISA preempts the state secrets privilege and for any proceedings collateral to that determination.” (Walker has so ruled and those proceedings are indeed ongoing and awaiting the Court’s decision of Plaintiffs’ Motion For Summary Judgment). The 9th Circuit’s mandate issued on January 16, 2008.
The new submission filed in the 9th Circuit is nothing short of a brazen attempt to subvert Judge Walker’s trial court authority and jurisdiction by an end run, and is entitled “NOTICE OF LODGING OF IN CAMERA, EX PARTE DECLARATION OF DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE”
The Government hereby respectfully notifies the Court and counsel that it is lodging today with the Court Security Officer copies of an in camera, ex parte classified declaration, dated November 8, 2009, of the Director of National Intelligence, Dennis C. Blair.
We are making the lodging because an issue arose regarding an inaccuracy in an earlier Government submission in the district court that was part of the record before this Court in an interlocutory appeal in this matter bearing the above caption. The case has been remanded to the district court and an appeal is no longer pending before this Court. The lodging does not call for any action by this Court but is intended to ensure that this Court is informed of the earlier inaccuracy and has available to it classified details with respect to the issue. The Government has informed the district court of the issue, has offered to make available to that court additional classified details in camera, ex parte, and is informing that court that the Government is making the lodging in this Court.
Here is the document. Now the government had just submitted an unclassified declaration of ODNI Blair to the trial court in September, and references said declaration in their new little filing, but does not seem to attach it. Instead, they submit a new classified ex parte declaration from Blair.
Because the inaccuracy was in an earlier Government submission that was part of the record when the case came before this Court on interlocutory appeal, we are today lodging with the Court Security Officer copies of an in camera, ex parte classified declaration, dated November 8, 2009, of Director of National Intelligence Blair. That declaration provides additional classified information regarding the matter. As noted, the lodging ensures that this Court is informed of the issue and has available to it classified details concerning the issue.
Well now, it would seem that Jon Eisenberg has struck a raw nerve with his putative entry into the Horn v. Huddle case as an amicicus urging Royce Lamberth to leave his opinions in place and in force. After having been blistered by Read more →
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Obama DOJ Continues To FlimFlam Judge Lamberth On State Secrets
November 6, 2009 /73 Comments/in Bingo, emptywheel, FISA, Intelligence, Law, state secrets /by emptywheel
The state secrets doctrine was born on the wings of fraud and lies by the US government in the case of US v. Reynolds in 1953. As Congress struggles to rein in the unbridled use of the doctrine to cover up illegality by the Executive Branch (see here, here and here), it is a good idea to keep focus on just how addicted the Executive Branch has become to this unitary ability to quash inquiry into their malfeasance.
It took over four decades for the outright lie in Reynolds to surface and be exposed. The government was well on their way to covering up their similar dishonesty in Horn v. Huddle for decades, if not eternity, when a relentless plaintiff was finally able to demonstrate to Judge Royce Lamberth the fraud being perpetrated upon the court, nearly a decade after the original state secrets assertion. After giving the government multiple opportunities to come clean, Judge Lamberth blistered the DOJ with an opinion literally finding their acts a fraud upon the court.
After being exposed on the record by Judge Lamberth, the government suddenly decided to settle with the plaintiff, with a non-disclosure and no admission of wrongdoing agreement of course, and then moved the court to vacate its rulings against them. The DOJ literally wants to erase the record of their fraud.
But not everybody is quite so excited about the thought of the DOJ wiping the record of their time worn proclivity to dishonesty in state secrets assertions. It important for there to be such a record, with written opinions of the court behind it, because the government is still out there seeking to shirk accountability for illegality and Constitutional malfeasance in critically important cases such as al-Haramain and Jeppesen.
In this regard, the attorney for al-Haramain, Jon Eisenberg, has just taken the extraordinary step of seeking leave to file an amicus brief to Judge Lamberth in the Horn v. Huddle case objecting to the government’s attempt to vacate the court’s opinions. The amicus filing by Eisenberg is brief, but a thing of beauty. And he nails the government for continuing dishonesty with the court by pointing out Read more →
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Harry Reid’s Price Of Failed Leadership
October 13, 2009 /14 Comments/in Bingo, Democrats, emptywheel, Health Policy /by emptywheel
Harry Reid is in trouble in his reelection effort in Nevada. From the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s report on a new poll by Mason Dixon:
Nevadans say they’re ready to replace longtime Democratic incumbent Sen. Harry Reid with an untested Republican.
Which Republican? Undecided.
But of their top two picks — former GOP party official Sue Lowden and real estate developer Danny Tarkanian — either one would unseat Reid if the election were held today, according to a poll commissioned by the Review-Journal.
Lowden and Tarkanian are in a statistical tie atop a list of nine primary candidates, according to the survey of Nevada registered voters.
In one general election scenario, 49 percent of respondents picked Lowden and 39 percent chose Reid. In another, 48 percent picked Tarkanian to 43 percent for Reid. That poll, which surveyed 500 voters Tuesday through Thursday, has a margin of error of plus or minus 4.5 percentage points.
In Clark County, where Reid needs to dominate to win another term, he is in a statistical tie with either Lowden or Tarkanian.
“That is the bad news,” UNLV political science professor David Damore said of Reid’s Clark County numbers. “That tells you there is a disaffected base there.”
For months the perception of Reid among voters has been fixed, with near 100 percent name recognition and a high number of voters viewing him unfavorably. In the latest poll, 38 percent of voters viewed Reid favorably compared to 50 percent with an unfavorable view.
Chris Cillizza, the David Broder wannabe and heir apparent, draws the knee jerk Villager conclusion that Reid’s troubles result from Nevada voters viewing him as too liberal and carrying too much water for Barack Obama.
But Cillizza typically ignores that Barack Obama won Nevada over McCain by a huge margin, 55% to 43% ten short months ago. And Cillizza ignores that Nevada is populated by a huge community of service employees in the Las Vegas and Reno metropolitan areas, and generally a poor to middle class populous in the remaining areas, all of whom are dying for healthcare reform and relief. It is not that Democratic votes are not there for Reid; it is that Nevadans are fed up with his inability to get the things done that they want, and healthcare with a strong public option that will actually help them, is undoubtedly the leader in their clubhouse of reasoning.
The depth of Reid’s problem should not be underestimated. Nor should the challenge of Republican businessman Danny Tarkanian. Tarkanian grew up in Las Vegas, was a top student and Rhodes Scholar candidate, and was point guard on the first of the famous UNLV Runnin Rebel basketball teams that held forth for the better part of two decades at or near the top of the NCAA standings. Oh, by the way, those famous UNLV teams were coached by Danny’s father Jerry “Tark the Shark” Tarkanian, probably the most beloved name in Nevada sports history. Tarkanian’s mother was a Las Vegas City Councilwoman and active philanthropist. The guy has some serious juice from his name and background and will get major support from the GOP assuming he continues to climb in relation to GOP official Sue Lowden, which he is expected to do.
The conclusion here is that Reid has serious problems and they are of his own making. Unless Reid gets with the program, exercises some party discipline from his Majority Leader position and starts working earnestly for the causes, first and foremost the strong public option, of Democratic voters, he will not get any support from the activist base. As Jane Hamsher says: Read more →
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The Wind Takes The Lion: RIP Senator Edward M. Kennedy
August 25, 2009 /98 Comments/in Bingo, Culture /by emptywheel
It was only a few days ago we learned Teddy Kennedy was thinking about his succession for his long held Senate seat from Massachusetts. The day has come too soon.
Senator Edward M. Kennedy has passed. "Teddy" was the senior Senator from Massachusetts and has so served in office since November 1962. Kennedy was in his eighth full (and ninth overall) term in the Senate and was the second most senior member of the Senate and the third-longest-serving senator of all time.
Senator Kennedy was born on February 22, 1932 and passed on August 25, 2009 at age 77 at his family home at Hyannis Port Masachusetts.
From Reuters:
One of the most influential and longest-serving senators in U.S. history — a liberal standard-bearer who was also known as a consummate congressional dealmaker — Kennedy had been battling brain cancer, which was diagnosed in May 2008.
Known as "Teddy," he was the brother of President John Kennedy, assassinated in 1963, Senator Robert Kennedy, fatally shot while campaigning for the 1968 Democratic presidential nomination, and Joe Kennedy, a pilot killed in World War Two.
UPDATE: Boston Globe: Statement from the Kennedy Family
"Edward M. Kennedy — the husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle we loved so deeply — died late Tuesday night at home in Hyannis Port.
"We’ve lost the irreplaceable center of our family and joyous light in our lives, but the inspiration of his faith, optimism, and perseverance will live on in our hearts forever.
"We thank everyone who gave him care and support over this last year, and everyone who stood with him for so many years in his tireless march for progress toward justice, fairness and opportunity for all.
"He loved this country and devoted his life to serving it.
"He always believed that our best days were still ahead, but it’s hard to imagine any of them without him."
UPDATE #2: Here is the full New York Times obituary, and it is very thorough.
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Jim Kalafus
Yes. Exactly.
There is a strong subtext of masochism present in certain Christian sects, and an equally hearty dose of self-righteousness. The following, by Jonathan Edwards, captures A) the repulsiveness of the wrath of an angry god Titanic theory, and B) why it was so easy for me to abandon religion with no backwards look.
"The truth of this observation may appear by the following considerations.
There is no want of power in God to cast wicked men into hell at any moment. Men's hands cannot be strong when God rises up. The strongest have no power to resist him, nor can any deliver out of his hands.-He is not only able to cast wicked men into hell, but he can most easily do it. Sometimes an earthly prince meets with a great deal of difficulty to subdue a rebel, who has found means to fortify himself, and has made himself strong by the numbers of his followers. But it is not so with God. There is no fortress that is any defence from the power of God. Though hand join in hand, and vast multitudes of God's enemies combine and associate themselves, they are easily broken in pieces. They are as great heaps of light chaff before the whirlwind; or large quantities of dry stubble before devouring flames. We find it easy to tread on and crush a worm that we see crawling on the earth; so it is easy for us to cut or singe a slender thread that any thing hangs by: thus easy is it for God, when he pleases, to cast his enemies down to hell. What are we, that we should think to stand before him, at whose rebuke the earth trembles, and before whom the rocks are thrown down?
They deserve to be cast into hell; so that divine justice never stands in the way, it makes no objection against God's using his power at any moment to destroy them. Yea, on the contrary, justice calls aloud for an infinite punishment of their sins. Divine justice says of the tree that brings forth such grapes of Sodom, "Cut it down, why cumbereth it the ground?" Luke xiii. 7. The sword of divine justice is every moment brandished over their heads, and it is nothing but the hand of arbitrary mercy, and God's mere will, that holds it back.
They are already under a sentence of condemnation to hell. They do not only justly deserve to be cast down thither, but the sentence of the law of God, that eternal and immutable rule of righteousness that God has fixed between him and mankind, is gone out against them, and stands against them; so that they are bound over already to hell. John iii. 18. "He that believeth not is condemned already." So that every unconverted man properly belongs to hell; that is his place; from thence he is, John viii. 23. "Ye are from beneath." And thither be is bound; it is the place that justice, and God's word, and the sentence of his unchangeable law assign to him.
They are now the objects of that very same anger and wrath of God, that is expressed in the torments of hell. And the reason why they do not go down to hell at each moment, is not because God, in whose power they are, is not then very angry with them; as he is with many miserable creatures now tormented in hell, who there feel and bear the fierceness of his wrath. Yea, God is a great deal more angry with great numbers that are now on earth: yea, doubtless, with many that are now in this congregation, who it may be are at ease, than he is with many of those who are now in the flames of hell.
So that it is not because God is unmindful of their wickedness, and does not resent it, that he does not let loose his hand and cut them off. God is not altogether such an one as themselves, though they may imagine him to be so. The wrath of God burns against them, their damnation does not slumber; the pit is prepared, the fire is made ready, the furnace is now hot, ready to receive them; the flames do now rage and glow. The glittering sword is whet, and held over them, and the pit hath opened its mouth under them.
The devil stands ready to fall upon them, and seize them as his own, at what moment God shall permit him. They belong to him; he has their souls in his possession, and under his dominion. The scripture represents them as his goods, Luke xi. 12. The devils watch them; they are ever by them at their right hand; they stand waiting for them, like greedy hungry lions that see their prey, and expect to have it, but are for the present kept back. If God should withdraw his hand, by which they are restrained, they would in one moment fly upon their poor souls. The old serpent is gaping for them; hell opens its mouth wide to receive them; and if God should permit it, they would be hastily swallowed up and lost.
There are in the souls of wicked men those hellish principles reigning, that would presently kindle and flame out into hell fire, if it were not for God's restraints. There is laid in the very nature of carnal men, a foundation for the torments of hell. There are those corrupt principles, in reigning power in them, and in full possession of them, that are seeds of hell fire. These principles are active and powerful, exceeding violent in their nature, and if it were not for the restraining hand of God upon them, they would soon break out, they would flame out after the same manner as the same corruptions, the same enmity does in the hearts of damned souls, and would beget the same torments as they do in them. The souls of the wicked are in scripture compared to the troubled sea, Isa. lvii. 20. For the present, God restrains their wickedness by his mighty power, as he does the raging waves of the troubled sea, saying, "Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further;" but if God should withdraw that restraining power, it would soon carry all before it. Sin is the ruin and misery of the soul; it is destructive in its nature; and if God should leave it without restraint, there would need nothing else to make the soul perfectly miserable. The corruption of the heart of man is immoderate and boundless in its fury; and while wicked men live here, it is like fire pent up by God's restraints, whereas if it were let loose, it would set on fire the course of nature; and as the heart is now a sink of sin, so if sin was not restrained, it would immediately turn the soul into a fiery oven, or a furnace of fire and brimstone.
It is no security to wicked men for one moment, that there are no visible means of death at hand. It is no security to a natural man, that he is now in health, and that he does not see which way he should now immediately go out of the world by any accident, and that there is no visible danger in any respect in his circumstances. The manifold and continual experience of the world in all ages, shows this is no evidence, that a man is not on the very brink of eternity, and that the next step will not be into another world. The unseen, unthought-of ways and means of persons going suddenly out of the world are innumerable and inconceivable. Unconverted men walk over the pit of hell on a rotten covering, and there are innumerable places in this covering so weak that they will not bear their weight, and these places are not seen. The arrows of death fly unseen at noon-day; the sharpest sight cannot discern them. God has so many different unsearchable ways of taking wicked men out of the world and sending them to hell, that there is nothing to make it appear, that God had need to be at the expense of a miracle, or go out of the ordinary course of his providence, to destroy any wicked man, at any moment. All the means that there are of sinners going out of the world, are so in God's hands, and so universally and absolutely subject to his power and determination, that it does not depend at all the less on the mere will of God, whether sinners shall at any moment go to hell, than if means were never made use of, or at all concerned in the case.
Natural men's prudence and care to preserve their own lives, or the care of others to preserve them, do not secure them a moment. To this, divine providence and universal experience do also bear testimony. There is this clear evidence that men's own wisdom is no security to them from death; that if it were otherwise we should see some difference between the wise and politic men of the world, and others, with regard to their liableness to early and unexpected death: but how is it in fact? Eccles. ii. 16. "How dieth the wise man? even as the fool."
All wicked men's pains and contrivance which they use to escape hell, while they continue to reject Christ, and so remain wicked men, do not secure them from hell one moment. Almost every natural man that hears of hell, flatters himself that he shall escape it; he depends upon himself for his own security; he flatters himself in what he has done, in what he is now doing, or what he intends to do. Every one lays out matters in his own mind how he shall avoid damnation, and flatters himself that he contrives well for himself, and that his schemes will not fail. They hear indeed that there are but few saved, and that the greater part of men that have died heretofore are gone to hell; but each one imagines that he lays out matters better for his own escape than others have done. He does not intend to come to that place of torment; he says within himself, that he intends to take effectual care, and to order matters so for himself as not to fail.
But the foolish children of men miserably delude themselves in their own schemes, and in confidence in their own strength and wisdom; they trust to nothing but a shadow. The greater part of those who heretofore have lived under the same means of grace, and are now dead, are undoubtedly gone to hell; and it was not because they were not as wise as those who are now alive: it was not because they did not lay out matters as well for themselves to secure their own escape. If we could speak with them, and inquire of them, one by one, whether they expected, when alive, and when they used to hear about hell ever to be the subjects of that misery: we doubtless, should hear one and another reply, "No, I never intended to come here: I had laid out matters otherwise in my mind; I thought I should contrive well for myself: I thought my scheme good. I intended to take effectual care; but it came upon me unexpected; I did not look for it at that time, and in that manner; it came as a thief: Death outwitted me: God's wrath was too quick for me. Oh, my cursed foolishness! I was flattering myself, and pleasing myself with vain dreams of what I would do hereafter; and when I was saying, Peace and safety, then suddenly destruction came upon me.
God has laid himself under no obligation, by any promise to keep any natural man out of hell one moment. God certainly has made no promises either of eternal life, or of any deliverance or preservation from eternal death, but what are contained in the covenant of grace, the promises that are given in Christ, in whom all the promises are yea and amen. But surely they have no interest in the promises of the covenant of grace who are not the children of the covenant, who do not believe in any of the promises, and have no interest in the Mediator of the covenant.
The "Yes. Exactly." was aimed at Bob's post.
>It looks as if Grant had seen the Cameron's movie only...
Well, his outlook can be reenforced by reading the Old Testament, in which god IS a spiteful creature capable of great and capricious evil.
And, in certain cases, if 1912 evidence is taken at face value (I dont, but for the sake of the discussion, I'll willingly suspend disbelief and take Titanic survivors at their word) in certain cases passengers DID prevent boats from going back. And, in at least once case , witnessed by Beesley (who WAS one of the better observers and less inclined to gild his account than most) second class female passengers WERE barred from progressing into first class, based specifically on their class and no other factors.
So, you can't really dismiss him as being Cameron influenced, since there are true theological and historical underpinnings to portions of his post.
[Moderator's note: A sentence has been removed from this message as originally written. MAB]
Hello, all---
Discussion of God's role in Titanic's sinking in particular, and of His nature and qualities in general, is beyond the scope of what should be debated here. Please be guided accordingly.
This Jonathan Edwards guy had way too much time on his hands. Must have been a rich, first-class passenger type to spend so long on such a simple message. "God loves me, not you. You will suffer through eternity. I won't."
I'm slightly puzzled by the concept of heaven and hell. Why do you need both? The prospect of eternity spent worshipping god sounds like sheer hell to me ... bring on oblivion.
Sorry, Mark.
Eric Longo
I just briefly say I am amazed at the idea that anything other than man was needed to get a big ship in trouble. We do quite well making a right mess of things on our own and we have for some time. Look around. To think anything else was needed other than the standard navigational practices of the day could be seen as arrogance in itself. A big ship headed more or less directly into an ice field at some speed, ran afoul of the odds and sank. I'll leave any other speculation to others, or none, as Mark has so correctly asked.
Marilyn Lena Penner
Re: God’s Character. With apologies to the moderator, let me recommend John Selby Spong's book "The Sins of Scripture: exposing the Bible's Texts of Hate to Reveal the God of Love." It’s an insightful book, by a concerned, though controversial bishop.
Now, my answer to Grant regarding the Titanic.
>I hate how people in the 1910's were so arrogant!
We are all arrogant or prejudiced about certain things and people. All humans are prone to believe their class, race, nation, region, religion, profession, honesty and / or moral fiber is superior to others’. We accept our ancestors’ beliefs or we question them and hopefully accept, change or reject them for better, truer or kinder ones. For example: Some folks still won’t accept that a person of a particular race /gender is as capable as a person of their own race / gender — which is the same attitude of a lot of people 1910. Even though that’s now against the laws in North America, ‘unaccepted’ people are still slighted and treated badly.
*J. Brute Ismay ordering the Titanic to go full speed ahead in an ice field (I'm glad he was later shunned for that!)
Mr. J. Bruce Ismay was 'shunned' because he, a) a man and b) a director of the White Star Line, the Titanic’s owner, saved his life by entering a lifeboat. Many men of all classes and crew - including notable men in First Class like Major Archibald Butt, close friend and aide to U.S. Presidents Taft and Theodore Roosevelt - refused to enter a lifeboat while women and children remained on board. Their self-sacrifice got into all the papers. They were practically canonized. That meant the other men who boarded lifeboats, such as Mr. Ismay, were called ‘coward’ by newspaper readers and snubbed in their hometowns. It didn’t matter to them that Mr. Ismay had encouraged and assisted women into the boats before he took a place in one. That he was ‘the owner’ on board and may have ordered the engineer to speed up the ship (and that was based on hearsay, was it not?) made him appear a ‘brute’ in the public eye.
*First Class segregating steerage leaving them to drown like rats in a trap while they got away in the lifeboats and refused to rescue people.
As said by others, it was the crew’s duty to inform the passengers to get into the boats and point out where the boats were. The First Class passengers had no responsibility to inform, allow or restrict anyone. If there was a conscious segregation of 3rd class passengers from the others, or restrictions to them accessing the boats, that was not the fault of the 1st class passengers but of the officers or certain of the crew.
IMO, there must have been some unconscious class attitudes. This was a British ship, and the Brits lived in a class layered society. Through many generations, they were used to thinking some folks were more worthy than others and thus should be treated better than others. And, as the most powerful nation in the world at that time, controling an empire of many races, the British saw themselves as better than other nations and races. Those in 3rd were either from the ‘working class’, like the stewards themselves, or they were ‘foreigners’ — called ‘Italians’ or ‘Chinese’ no matter where they were born. The stewards would have thought their passengers were, at best, no better than they were. The stewards themselves weren’t entitled to first place in the lifeboats. Why, they may have thought, should their working class peers in the steerage or their non-British inferiors expect a seat? They may have thought that, since the Titanic was ‘practically unsinkable’, she wouldn’t sink, or she’d sink slowly enough that the lifeboats could ferry the 1st and 2nd class passengers to rescue ships, then come back for the 3rd and themselves. They may have. I don’t know what they thought; but can imagine how I would have thought, had I been a Englishwoman and a stewardess on a new ship that was supposed to be the best afloat.
There was also the language barrier. Did anyone but the Armenian passengers speak Armenian, for example? Could the Armenians or Russians or Chinese in ‘working-class’ third understand printed or spoken English — and English in a Southhampton or Scots accent, spoken by a perhaps anxious and harried steward who didn’t know the ship was going down? Remember that most passengers and crew believed the ship was ‘practically unsinkable’. It seems that most third class passengers who got to, if not into, a lifeboat did not believe in the ship and had the gumption to find his or her own way to the boat deck. Others believed what they had been told — that the ship was safe - or didn’t understand and weren’t told in their own languages that it was not.
There was the ‘women and children first’ rule. Survivors who were interviewed spoke of ship’s officers and passengers like Major Butt pulling men out of lifeboats — even shooting them - because, in their worldview, it was cowardly to save one’s life while women and children were in peril, and cowards should not be allowed to live. Any man, although the women interviewed insisted the men pulled out were from steerage. In their view, those men could not have been from the same class as their dead husbands or heroes like the Major.
Those in the boats were afraid of being capsized by a rush of panic stricken people in the water, so they either rowed away to save themselves, or, like Officer Lowe, they waited until the mass of people thrashing in the water 'thinned out' before they went to rescue those who still lived. Be charitable. The women had seen the unthinkable horror. They had been thrust, confused, out of their beds and into the lifeboats without their husbands. They were terrified and their children were in the lifeboats with them. The last thing they wanted was to die, or to see their children die. Mr. Lowe did what he thought was both right as an officer (to save lives) and safe for the living in his charge (to wait a bit before going back, in case too many panic-stricken victims would overturn the boats).
*People saying "She's Unsinkable" and "This ship can't sink!" and "God himself can't sink this ship!" Because of that, God made the Titanic sink so humans wouldn't think they're better than God (just like the Tower of Babel).
Mark, I want so much to address the question of God’s role in the sinking that I feel a bit shackled. Let’s see if I can slant my reply to human beliefs in the ship and technology.
It seems that, at the turn of the 20th century, many Europeans and North Americans believed that their technology was advanced enough that their new ships were made ‘practically unsinkable’. At least the Titanic was touted as that in the press and through word of mouth.
There were other people, both devout and non-religious, who were very concerned that belief in Man’s achievements and in the unsinkability of modern ships was arrogance and hubris. They said “If those who captain the new ships think they need not fear sinking, they will think they need not take care to avoid accidents.” One passenger or survivor was quoted as saying that statements like “God himself can’t sink this ship” was ‘flying in the face of Providence’ — mocking God’s power and thus risking his wrath.
Charles M. Hays, a first class passenger who did not survive, predicted that a terrible accident would happen. I don’t know if he was religious, but he did not believe in the ‘practically unsinkable’ ship. A railroad owner, he was probably aware of the number of deaths on his line caused by disregarding safety measures. Trains run off the rails or collide. Ships collide and sink.
Eva Hart’s mother was reluctant to board the Titanic because, according to Eva’s later interviews, ‘that ship was too big’. Mrs. Hart therefore stayed awake at night, waiting for the calamity she was sure would occur.
Other people said after the sinking that they did not board the Titanic because they, like Mrs. Hart, had a premonition of disaster. Some may have really believed they had one. Others refused to go on new ships, believing maiden voyages were always ‘unlucky’. They were probably ‘uncomfortable’. There were always problems on new ships, which was a reason for the presence of the ship’s designer and the ‘guarantee men’ of engineers Harland and Wolff sent on board to solve them and recommend improvements. One I heard or read — I don’t recall if it was in a novel and thus fiction — called the Titanic ‘a malevolent ship’ or ‘an angry ship’; that he felt shivers when he was working on it in Belfast.
After the disaster, because of the ‘unsinkable’ publicity and because Thomas Andrews, the ship’s designer and so many wealthy men died (and that Mr. Ismay, the ‘owner’ had been on board), certain folks did say that God had punished mankind for its hubris (Ismay and Andrews) or the rich (Messrs. Astor, Guggenheim, etc.) for how they got or spent their wealth, and their disinclination of spending it on the poor. There were scads of sermons on that theme in the weeks after the sinking, and they may have fuelled the “Wrath of God” theory.
The disaster did shake people up about their lives and/or their attitudes and beliefs. A close call on the highway or seeing images of the Holocaust victims or the events of 9/11/01 would do the same for some of us today.
I'm glad the Titanic sank! It shows how humans are no better than God!
I would respond to that statement, but a private reply might be best.
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>>One passenger or survivor was quoted as saying that statements like “God himself can’t sink this ship” was ‘flying in the face of Providence’ — mocking God’s power and thus risking his wrath. <<
If I recall correctly, it was Eva Hart who threw that one out. One of the problems here is that the claim itself is purely anecdotal andcan't even be reliably sourced. Be that as it may, if somebody said something like that, it was an overly optimistic and/or enthusiastic individual who threw that one out to a passenger.
White Star never made that claim. To do so would be to invite the wrath of the clergy in a day and age when the clergy had far more power and influance then they do today in the western world.
Bishops over the western (and near-Eastern) world declaimed from their pulpits that the sinking of the Titanic proved God's wrath for various sins.
Doesn't seem very likely given the outbreak of WW1 inside just over 2 years, which was a much greater event. One does feel that God, if s(he) exists, is rather hampered by human stupidity, and has probably given up. Not to mention subsequent wars and outbreaks of violence. I'm only a human, but I'd do anything to protect children. Unlike God, it seems.
Kate Sen
I hate when people think that God was the one who made Titanic sink, It`s much easier to think that it was God will, not human mistake.
I agree that there is/ are "beings" (for many it will be God/ gods for some it will be nature/force etc.) which are more powerful then us, but could we for sure said that none of Titanic crew made mistake? Could we said that none of the orders given in this 4 days and before weren`t a mistake? ( from ours, post disaster point of view)
Or could we said that she was build without any problems, wrong weak materials, or build the way that make her unsinkable? We can`t.
(I`m not discrediting Titanic crew, because I do believe they did their best, to first avoid the ice berg and second.. the help people on this ship)
So why adding God to this mess? For me this is arrogant thinking. Add some god to to disaster, make people believe that it was his/her/it decision... where it is clear human mistake.
Luckily many people don`t/didn`t think this way, because we would still be living in caves now.
>>So why adding God to this mess?<<
Blame shifting...simply another way of saying "It's not our fault!" by making whatever deity one believes in the fall guy/gal for our silly mistakes.
In simpler terms, it's a cop out.
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Celie reads on. Nettie writes that she went along with the family to Africa. On the way she wrote almost every day, but when they docked she tore the letters up and dropped them into the water because she knew that Albert would keep them from her. The reason she is in Africa is that another missionary could not go. Nettie feels quite lonely, so lonely that she cannot even talk to God about it. When she does not write to Celie, she feels as bad as if she is failing to pray.
Nettie has gone to build a school in the middle of Africa. Sam and Corrine are happy. Their only sorrow is not having natural children, but now they have Olivia and Adam, Celie’s children. Nettie adds that Celie’s children are being brought up in love. Nettie also says that she does not feel like a maid in the family. The parents teach her, and she teaches the children.
Before she left, Nettie had read a lot of books about Africa. For the first time, she realized that the Ethiopians in the Bible were black. She also traveled a bit around America before she left. She rode trains with beds on them. New York was beautiful, with a whole section for blacks called Harlem, where all the people have indoor toilets and gas or electric lights. They also spent two weeks studying the Olinka dialect before they left.
Their ship was three stories high and had cabins. They first arrived in England and then, two months later, in Africa. Nettie tells her that it was awful that the Africans sold her own ancestors and wonders why blacks in America still love Africa.
The people in Dakar, Senegal, are so black that it looks as though their skin is glowing. In Monrovia she visited the president, who talked about his efforts to develop the country. At the cocoa plantations, the people who work there all sing, even when they are tired. Holland owns these fields, and the people make Dutch chocolate.
Just as Celie has read to this point, Mr. ______ and Grady come home. Celie is angry with Mr. ______, but Shug tells her not to think about killing him—if not for Celie or Nettie, then for her. Celie agrees. She asks Shug to make sure that Albert allows Shug to sleep with Celie from now on. She does.
The two women sleep like sisters. Celie is not aroused at all and feels that she must be dead, but Shug suggests that Celie is just angry. Shug suggests that they make Celie some pants because they would be easier to plow in. From then on they sew and read Nettie’s letters every day.
In the following letters, we learn more from Nettie. An African named Joseph meets Nettie, Corinne, and the family at the ship and helps them unload their things from the ship onto a little boat. Then there is a four-day march to Olinka through the bush. When Nettie gets there, one of the first things she notices is the straw on the roof of the huts. When they arrive, everyone is very curious. The women in the village ask who Adam’s and Olivia’s parents are, saying that they look just like Nettie.
Then the villagers tell the story of the roofleaf. A long time ago, the story goes, a chief wanted more and more land to make crops to trade with whites. The chief began to use the land where the roofleaf grew, but a great storm came and destroyed all the roofs and killed many Olinka people. When the roofleaf grew again after five years, they celebrated it.
Nettie records her work schedule in Africa. The Olinka do not believe that girls should be educated because a woman is nothing by herself; she becomes something when she is married because she can have children. A woman named Catherine shares this view. Her daughter, Tashi, is not allowed to go to school, but she plays with Olivia. Olivia secretly teaches Tashi what she has learned.
Olivia has not adapted very well to Africa. She dislikes the chief’s wives joking about her becoming their littlest sister or wife. Corrine has changed since they arrived; she wants Nettie to call Samuel and Corrine brother and sister and the children to stop calling her Mama Nettie. This, Corrine thinks, will stop the confused idea that they are Nettie’s children when they are not. Nettie lives in a lovely hut. The only improvement she could make to it is a window, which she is determined to have.
Tashi’s mother and father decide that they do not want Tashi to spend so much time with Olivia because she is changing and becoming quiet and thoughtful. They say Tashi is becoming like her aunt, who had to be sold because she refused the man chosen for her and would not bow to the chief. Nettie tells them that the world is changing and is no longer a world for just boys and men.
We next learn that Nettie has been there five years. Road builders from a different tribe are approaching the Olinka village as they build their road. As the road reaches the Olinka village, the tribe think it is for them, but the road continues to be built through the village, destroying crops and homes. Now the Olinka village essentially belongs to a rubber manufacturer in England and the Olinka people have to pay rent to use their own water.
Nettie has to nurse Corrine, who has fallen ill with African fever. Corrine accuses Nettie of being the children’s birth mother, with Samuel as father. Why else would they look so much like Nettie? Corrine makes Samuel and Nettie swear on the Bible that they had never met before the day that Corrine and Samuel met Nettie together.
Nettie’s letters to Celie are the written manifestation of her fight to communicate, to have her story told, and to keep up her relationship with her sister. She has faith that one day Celie will receive her news. But Nettie tells Celie that she once destroyed the letters she wrote, acknowledging that they would never get to her. This feeling was temporary, however, for Nettie then decided to keep writing. Celie’s situation is parallel: she keeps writing to God without any assurance that she is being listened to. Both women believe that their stories are significant and that they owe it to themselves and to their intended readers to keep writing. And in general, Alice Walker, the novelist—like pretty much every novelist—begins writing with the same hope and faith that her words will be read.
Nettie always wants to educate her sister and has done so since they were young. Note that Nettie’s prose is much less colloquial and much closer to standard, grammatical English. She writes in the way that she would be best understood by the white missionary family with her in Africa. It is appropriate that Nettie educates Celie about the wider community since her close family have always suppressed her ability to communicate. Nettie is not just telling grand stories about her travels; she is teaching Celie about America and about Harlem, and then she teaches Celie about Africa and Africa’s influence and importance throughout the ages, even in the Bible. Nettie is connecting Celie to the outside world, one that is much larger than her domestic life and her town. Nettie describes trains and boats, England, and the continent where their ancestors came from. If Nettie has traveled this far, Celie can comprehend doing the same. As Nettie opens her horizons, she does so for her sister as well, recording this possibility through her letters. Celie can understand that there is more to life than the life she has been born into.
Nettie’s letters also explain that she has found happiness with another family. This is another example of the wider community providing alternatives for domestic happiness. She did not find happiness at home, but she has found it with Corinne and Samuel and Celie’s children. Similarly, Celie finds happiness with Shug as an alternative to her father and her husband. The stories of both sisters carry hope and courage; they are fights of faith. This faith keeps them writing. Likewise, their stories can educate and inspire each reader of the novel.
When Nettie arrives in the Olinka village, it is remote from the port and the town, four days’ travel away. Celie does not even know where England is, much less Africa. This remoteness also makes the area feel protected. This is an enlightening place for Nettie. All kinds of things are different here, and Nettie sometimes resorts to figurative language to explain it. It is so hot, for instance, that it is “hotter than July. Hotter than August and July. Hot like cooking dinner on a big stove in a little kitchen in August and July. Hot.”
The pride that the Olinka people take in the roofleaf is clear. Indeed, the Olinka people also have a story to tell. The first story they tell Nettie is the story of the roofleaf. They celebrate the roofleaf because it protects the huts that the Olinka people live in. Although the story has elements of myth because seemingly natural events are attributed to a divine force, this myth carries great importance for the tribe.
The tribe’s traditions are important. When the road builders invade the village and begin to destroy it, the land that the people live on and tend to is stripped from them. Even their water is no longer free. The new rubber manufacturing plant marks the changing times as the Olinka people fight to hold onto their old ways of life. This fear of change and the new patterns of an outsider civilization is verified by reality. But when the fear is echoed in the way that Tashi’s parents think about her education, one cannot simply condemn progress. Tashi’s father will not hear of his daughter being educated because that is not the way the Olinka people raise their daughters. He must adhere to the old way of life, not the new one that Nettie promotes. Tradition protects the old ways of the village, which were first of all for boys and men. Tashi’s father will not hear of his daughter becoming like her wayward aunt. Just like her aunt, Olivia is driven away from Tashi’s family, and if they had their way, the tribe also would drive away the road and the manufacturing plant.
Traditions cut both ways. Each change must be evaluated on its own merits. The new road and the new plant seem destructive to everyone in the tribe. But will educating the women of the tribe also be destructive? Perhaps it will destroy a lot of tradition, but the results of education might produce a better society and a better position for women in the tribe. From whose perspective should each change be evaluated—from that of the men, the women, the children, the tribe as a whole, or outsiders?
Corrine’s strange behavior regarding the children is also provoked by something like a fear of invasion. She is frightened that Nettie has power over the children and her husband because Nettie might be the children’s mother by Samuel. Corrine’s feeling seems symptomatic of the climate in which she lives in the Olinka village. She has become paranoid that Nettie is her husband’s ex-lover, and she fears the change that she must confront if she finds out that her fears are justified. In this mindset of fear and paranoia, nothing can move forward. Finally Corrine relies on an oath to ensure that she is wrong and that Nettie is not really the mother.
Once again, color is important at times in this section. Shug remembers Annie Julia as pretty, “black as anything,” with “big black eyes” that look “like moons” (yet another simile). Often beauty is stated in terms of color in this novel. Shug also notes that Annie Julia’s beauty has to do with her smooth skin, “just as smooth” as her body is black. When Corrine buys cloth for Nettie to make traveling outfits, the colors are olive green and gray. Samuel is black and dresses in black almost all the time, “except for his white clerical collar.” In Africa, seeing black people, Nettie feels like she is “seeing black for the first time,” with a dazzling shine that seems to come from moonlight, with the Africans’ skin glowing in the sun. Others, such as the boatmen, “are a deep chocolate brown,” with the “strongest, cleanest, whitest teeth!” At the Olinka funeral, the women paint their faces white and wear “white shroudlike garments”; for them, white is apparently the color of death, with the color scheme reversed in comparison to the way it is in the United States that Celie knows. Of course, the invaders with their rubber trees have a white governor whose mansion is huge and white.
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Why does Celie believe the little girl she sees in the dry good store is her daughter?
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What Candy Crush can teach you about diversity
Francesca Lagerberg 16 Mar 2016
Too many companies are failing to attract women to top positions, even though mixed-gender leadership teams deliver greater profits. How can we tackle this challenge?
Here’s a secret: I like to play games on my phone. My favourite? Candy Crush. And it’s not just my favourite. People around the world love it. Especially women. That’s because, in a market where for the most part men build games for men, Candy Crush creator King designed a game that specifically appeals to women. As a result, it has reaped significant commercial rewards - with an estimated daily revenue of over $400,000[1]
Businesses seeking greater gender diversity at leadership level have a lot to learn from King. While many women want to lead, too many businesses fail to understand what motivates women to become leaders. Without that understanding, how will they offer the rewards that encourage women to apply for leadership positions?
Likewise, if businesses’ definition and depiction of ‘great leadership’ doesn’t chime with what women perceive it to be, companies will broadcast messages and build cultures that don't appeal to women.
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For more than a decade, Grant Thornton has annually researched levels of female participation in senior business roles. Once again, this year’s findings reveal some difficult home truths: a third of companies have no females in senior leadership positions and overall women hold less than a quarter of senior positions.
Some of the countries that talk most about the gender diversity have made the least headway. As a group, the G7 are among the worst-performing countries – just 22% of senior roles are occupied by women and 39% of companies have no women in senior roles.
What compounds bemusement about this lack of progress is that there is a wealth of research that links superior financial performance with mixed-gender leadership. Analysing the companies listed on the S&P 500, FTSE 100 and India’s CNX 200, Grant Thornton’s own Value of Diversity report illustrates a significant opportunity cost associated with male-only boards: US$655 billion of profit forgone. That’s for just 1,050 companies.
Diversity is good for business and good for growth. So why aren’t more companies creating diverse leadership teams and reaping the rewards diversity affords?
We believe that men are subconsciously moulding the dominant culture and the messages broadcast within companies. That’s hardly surprising when three-quarters of senior business positions are occupied by men and in two-thirds of companies they are exclusively held by men. The problem is that men typically define leadership differently to women.
For example, when it comes to being a good leader, our research found that more women than men value communication. They also think of communication differently. Whereas male respondents tended to see communication in leadership as broadcasting messages, female respondents placed more importance on listening and dialogue as crucial aspect of communication for leaders.
We also found surprising differences in what motivates men and women to lead. Perhaps counterintuitively, more women cite money as a driver than men. Women also point to recognition of their ability as an important motivator.
This is where companies can look to Candy Crush for inspiration. King did its homework, developing a game that suited the way women want to play.[2] Women have rewarded King in droves through high levels of engagement. Companies can do the same to create a business model that appeals to women, and enables them to flourish and lead.
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As a business leader, how should you respond to this challenge? A good first step would be to read this year’s Women in Business Report: Turning promise into practice. You then need to ask yourself honestly: does the culture of my business encourage female leadership?
As a result of this introspection, you may need to do more to demonstrate the leadership skills women value. For example, if your company values domineering leaders who solve complex problems single-handedly, you will be out of step with what women perceive to be good leadership. Review the attributes your existing leadership team has and consider the message this sends to women, both internally and externally.
Money clearly matters to women so let’s get this conversation out into the open. Women see pay as a demonstration that the business values them and will reward them fairly for their work. However, studies show that women are generally more reluctant about asking for more pay and better positions, and are much less likely than men to initiate negotiations. Companies need to encourage employees to talk freely about pay and train managers to have honest conversations with their staff about this issue.
Improved financial performance makes for a compelling case to increase female participation in senior business positions. Companies need to develop cultures that enable women and motivate them to become leaders. It’s time to learn from Candy Crush. It’s time for companies to up their game.
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PUBLISHED: 13:38 19 March 2019 | UPDATED: 15:46 19 March 2019
Harry Webb, 25, has left the Green Party and joined the Labour Party in a bid to be elected to Great Yarmouth Borough Council in this year's local elections.
A candidate in this year's local elections has switched parties in a bid to get elected.
Harry Webb, 25, was Green Party candidate at the 2017 General Election - but on Tuesday (March 19) declared his intention for this year’s election to Great Yarmouth Borough Council to run under the banner of the Labour Party.
He intends to campaign in Yarmouth North, a two-seat ward currently held by the Conservative Party.
“I was born and raised there,” Mr Webb said.
He also attended three schools in the ward.
One of the younger candidates, he said he is “passionate about engaging young people in politics.”
Explaining his decision to swap a green for a red rosette, he said: “As much as I love and support the views of the Green Party, I am very real to the fact that I was never going to get elected, unless with a mainstream party.”
This year’s local elections will take place on Thursday May 2.
Mr Webb said that while he will miss the Green Party’s environmental policies, the Labour Party’s manifesto is “very close in certain aspects” to his former party’s.
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Legacy senior chooses Wingate basketball Legacy Charter School senior basketball player chooses Wingate Check out this story on greenvilleonline.com: http://grnol.co/2fkZQ5J
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Legacy Charter School senior Teliyah Jeter has signed to continue her basketball career at Wingate University.
The 5-foot-11 Jeter, a forward/post player, is in her second season at Legacy and as a captain. Last year, she averaged eight points, six rebounds and two blocks for the Lions.
"She is best known for her athleticism, which allows her to run the floor and control the boards offensively and defensively," Legacy coach LaCheryl Smith said.
Jeter played AAU basketball for the Carolina Lady Shock, a team also coached by Smith. In July, the Lady Shock competed in the Battle in the Boro tournament in Nashville, Tennessee.
"When she went to the tournament, she had several schools express interest, but she didn't have any offers," Smith said of Jeter. "After having a phenomenal tournament at the Battle in the Boro, phone calls started to come in, and Teliyah collected five offers within the next 30 days."
Jeter chose Wingate over Winston-Salem State University, Queens University, Belmont Abbey College and Claflin University.
Jeter also maintains a 4.0 grade-point average, is a dual enrollment student at North Greenville University and will graduate Legacy with 18 college credits, according to Smith.
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Anonymous Shuts Down Montreal Police Site Against Brutality on Student Demo
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The infamous online hacker group Anonymous’ Quebec branch has taken the credit for penetrating the Montreal Police department website and the officers’ union.
On Friday, at 10:30PM, the Montreal police website went down and minutes later the Montreal police brotherhood also was shut down. The Police department website remained off until Saturday.
According to a tweet from Anonymous, the group targeted police because of the brutality accusations when thousands of students took to the streets to protest against the recent austerity measures.
https://twitter.com/QuebecAnon/status/586718137934020608
The hacker collective also identified that it will “ruin the life” of an officer who was seen pepper spraying protesters in Montreal.
Police says that the situation is “sad” since this attack is the latest one in the unending array of similar attacks on Toronto police and the City of Ottawa websites.
The spokesman Manuel Couture explained that key information data such as info on missing people, news releases and police contacts wasn’t accessible to the public while the site was down.
He stated: “There’s a lot of information for the citizens, so it’s pretty sad that right now, they don’t have access to the site.”
Anonymous has however, made it clear that the group will keep targeting Montreal police even though the website is back online.
This is not the first time when Anonymous has shutdown website of Canadian government. In November 2014, the official website of Ottawa city, Canadian Supreme Court and Ottawa police was also taken down against the arrest of a 16-years-old kid for allegedly using social media to spread terrorism hoax around the country.
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NSA claims it shares 91% of security flaws with its manufactures
November 9th, 2015 Ryan De Souza Security 0 comments
NSA discloses 91 percent of the zero-day bugs it finds in the online systems to its manufacturers while it keeps the 9 percent to itself.
This information was disclosed to defend the agency’s bug disclosure policies, according to reports from Reuters.
NSA has been heavily criticized since Snowden‘s leaks and many questions have been posed to the United States government on the activities of the agency. One such thing is NSA’s bug disclosure policy.
President Barack Obama’s cybersecurity coordinator, Michael Daniel, has said that the NSA has changed its policies in relation to the security bugs disclosure program. Right after the statement from Daniel, the Electronic Frontier Foundation sued the US government and received the document explaining the new procedures and found them heavily edited.
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According to a spokesperson from the NSA, they held back 91 percent of the bugs they found for offensive purposes.
NSA public statement on the zero-day disclosure program
But, 91 percent is just a figure it doesn’t say anything about how it is calculated. Like if NSA found a bug and didn’t notify and/or held it back for offensive purpose.
According to a statement from NSA:
“The National Security Council has an interagency process to consider when to disclose vulnerabilities, said the NSA in a public statement. The process requires the government to weigh many factors, including the importance of the information to the nation’s security. While these decisions can be complex, the government’s bias is to responsibly and discreetly disclose vulnerabilities.”
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HalfSolid Productions is a comedy theatre production company based in County Mayo in the West of Ireland. We stage family-friendly productions all over the country and the UK.
HalfSolid was originally established to bring the GAA-comedy, “The Pull,” to audiences and to raise funds for clubs. “The Pull” was written and performed by the original HalfSolid partners, John Corless and Liam Horan. This production was enormously successful and toured between 2012 and 2016.
In 2015 Liam Horan left the production company due to other work commitments. He was replaced in the show by Eamonn O’Shiel. John Corless continued the business.
Our current offering is “Since Death Began” – a comedic look at the business of the undertaker. It tells the story of Sudbury and Soames who have been in business a long time – since death began. (They should know all about the funeral business.) The current principal, Allard Winston Soames is planning for retirement, and is teaching the subtleties of the business to his nephew – Archibald Huxton – in the hope that the young man will take over and continue the tradition.
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The government are therefore consulting on whether and how the setting up of or residing on an unauthorised encampment should be made an offence, as well as seeking views on the previously proposed changes to the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 to lower the criteria that must be met for the police to be able to direct people away from unauthorised sites, which could be introduced as an alternative to criminalisation.
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Boat Accident In Niger Claims 15 Lives, 35 More Missing
15 people, who were involved in a boat accident at River Malale in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, were confirmed dead by the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA).
Recent reports suggest that the people involved in the accident were returning from a small community in Ngaski LGA of Kebbi State to Sabo Yumu in Borgu when the incident took place.
Speaking in an interview with Channels TV, Ibrahim Inga, Director General of SEMA, said the agency received the call for help late, adding that they heard about the incident a few days after it occurred.
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Harlem Chef Turns So, So Dish Into Mouthwatering-ish
Independent reports that Harlem-based YouTube chef Andrew Rea has become an internet sensation with his recreations and reinterpretations of food from film and television over the past year – and he’s now turned his attention to British comedy.
His show, Binging With Babish, this week tackles a dish from Channel 4’s award-winning sitcom Peep Show. As usual, Rea at first remakes Mark Corrigan’s “Moroccan pasta” true to on-screen recipe, before creating his own delicious version.
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“Mark and Sophie’s wedding has got to be the most painfully funny story ever filmed,” he said. “My favourite episode is probably ‘Shrooming’.”
Rea is self taught and films his shows from his kitchen in Harlem, New York. He has had over 166 million views on his channel for recipes from TV shows and films ranging from Spongebob Squarepants to Game Of Thrones and Harry Potter to Goodfellas.
Asked if he has plans to recreate more foodstuffs from British comedy shows, Rea said: “Absolutely, I get lots of requests for the ‘triple fried egg chili chutney sandwich’ from Red Dwarf! And I’m always open to new ideas and suggestions!”
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“Binging With Babish will continue weekly through 2018,” said Rea. “As will Basics With Babish and Bedtime With Babish, with a much bigger show about food and culture on the horizon.”
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The Walter & Elise Haas Fund has provided the GTU a grant to support the Center for Islamic Studies and the Center for Jewish Studies in their joint programming for this academic year. We are pleased to announce grants for students working on an interreligious research project related to Judaism and Islam. Grants will range from $250 to $500 for individual projects and $500 to $1000 for joint projects, which are strongly encouraged. Student must be in the GTU MA, ThD or PhD degree program focusing on Jewish Studies and/or Islamic Studies and/or have registered for a CJS or CIS class this...
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Fastest-growing market in Asia rethinks coal’s prospects
Coal is loaded into a bulk carrier at Qingdao Port, China. Reuters
After riding China’s demand train for nearly two decades, Asia’s coal industry is looking to a future of smaller markets and slimmer pickings, as buying declines in the world’s second-biggest economy and climate change concerns blunt demand.
By far the biggest user of coal-fired power, China is buying less thermal coal from global markets, said delegates to Asia’s premier coal conference last month in Bali, both as renewables gain market share and as it digs up more of its own supply.
A backlash against coal is also growing in the West. Last week, investors managing nearly half the world’s invested capital demanded ahead of a Group of 20 summit in Tokyo that governments take urgent action on climate change.
Delegates to coaltrans in Bali, Indonesia, however, said that while coal’s glory days are done, reports of its imminent demise have been greatly exaggerated.
“coal will continue to provide low-cost energy. We are looking at increasing demand in Southeast Asia, so we are still positive,” said Hendri Tan, marketing director at PT Adaro Indonesia, a unit of PT Adaro Energy, Indonesia’s second-biggest coal producer.
Indonesia is the world’s biggest exporter of thermal coal, used primarily for power generation, shipping out 429 million tonnes last year and accounting for 43% of the 1 billion-tonne-a-year seaborne market, according to Australian government data. Around 124 gigawatts (GW) of coal-fired power capacity is under development in Southeast and South Asia, both key markets for Indonesia, and that is expected to offset declining demand from China, said the chairman of Indonesia coal Mining Association, Pandu Sjahrir.
Indonesia itself is expected to add some 50 million tonnes a year of coal-fired power demand by 2023, he said, a rise of 55% that would make it one of Asia’s biggest consumers.
As China takes less, economies like India, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Philippines are also expected to pick up the slack, delegates said.
Between 2014 and 2018, China’s coal demand fell by 2.4%, while India’s swelled by 16.7%, according to BP’s Statistical Review of World Energy report this year. Over the same period, Vietnam’s coal use grew by 65% and Indonesia’s by 36%, helping to offset falls in the United States, Japan and Germany as well.
Indonesia shot to prominence as a coal producer last decade as it dug out and shipped the fuel to meet power demand from China, eventually outstripping then leader Australia.
As China’s manufacturing might grew, so too did its hunger for electricity, turning it into a net thermal coal importer around 2004. That was a bonanza for miners and helped establish coaltrans in Bali as the industry’s main event in Asia.
During the boom years, companies would battle to outdo each other at coaltrans with lavish beach parties. One Uzbekistan company flew in belly dancers to entertain potential customers drinking free-flow vodka and eating caviar, delegates said.
“People were throwing money at everything,” said SMG Consultants’ Alistair MacDonald, who has attended coaltrans since 2000. But times have changed, he said.
“The bankers aren’t here. A lot of the services like insurers aren’t here any more,” he said. “It’s a lot more domestic (Indonesian) players, and they want to be perceived as energy companies, not as coal companies.”
Staring at prospects of tougher conditions ahead, Indonesia’s large thermal coal miners are diversifying into other geographies and other industries, Sacha Winzenried, a partner at PriceWaterhouseCoopers, told Reuters. “They are looking into renewables, other infrastructure, supply chain support such as water, utilities, shipping and logistics,” Winzenried said.
Indonesia’s Adaro Energy bought an Australian coal mine from Rio Tinto last year. And Indonesian state coal miner Bukit Asam is targeting commercial operation of four coal processing plants in South Sumatra that would extract gas from, as well as burn, coal.
Delegates also noted the difficulty of getting financing for their businesses, working capital and further investments, and some were pessimistic on the coal industry’s longevity.
One mining engineer in his fifties, who had spent most of his career in coal at a major miner and also had an MBA, saw his career options as limited.
“I’ve spent twenty years in coal. Where can I go next?” he said. “I would not recommend any young people join this industry.”
Still, renewables are not expected to make the same inroads in emerging Asian economies as in developed nations, because Asian governments are working to provide cheap baseload power from coal, and renewables can’t compete on scale or price, said an industry analyst, declining to be named due to his listed company’s policy.
Coal-mine explosion kills 15 in north China
Nine other people were injured by the gas explosion on Monday afternoon, which took place in a mine owned by Shanxi Pingyao Fengyan Coal & Coke Group Co, according to official news agency Xinhua.
14 miners dead after southwest China mine blast
Fourteen miners were killed on Tuesday in a coal and gas blast at a mine in southwest China, leaving two people still trapped underground, authorities said.
Aussie swimmer Horton warned over Sun podium protest
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Dressel scorcher as China slam ‘unacceptable’ doping protests
American Caeleb Dressel swam the second-fastest 100m freestyle in history to retain his world title on Thursday as China lashed out at the anti-doping protests targeting Olympic star Sun Yang.
Space industry is important for driving sustainable development
As part of its participation in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2020, the UAE Space Agency discussed its continuous efforts for achieving a sustainable future, both through space exploration as well as the implementation of innovative space technologies.
Global stock markets end in green on buoyant mood and upbeat data
Global stock markets rose on Friday, seemingly buoyed by high spirits on Wall Street, as new data suggested China’s economic slowdown may have stabilized and Washington and Beijing signed a trade deal.
Volkswagen to buy 20 per cent stake in Chinese battery maker
In a major move Volkswagen (VW) to acquire 20 per cent stake in a Chinese battery maker. VW is set to buy a stake in Chinese electric vehicle battery maker Guoxuan High-tech Co, according to some sources.
UN projects India growth rate at 5.7%, seeks labour reforms
The United Nations (UN) projects India’s economy to grow by 5.7 per cent in the current fiscal year and expects it to rise to 6.6 per cent in the next. The global body also suggested the county should uplift social conditions of labour class especially women.
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Stephen Colbert Grills James Franco on Whether He's a 'Fraud' (Video)
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The Comedy Central host puts the "Oz" enigma on the spot, also sking which of the film's witches he'd marry or "throw a pail of water on."
With all of his projects, interests and side-hustles, James Franco might seem more of a dilettante than a seasoned Hollywood actor. The job-shifting human enigma balances lead roles in Hollywood films with literary endeavors (he writes poetry and has a new pseudo-memoir coming out), music (he recently released a Motown-inspired album) and art (yes, he paints too).
Stephen Colbert, or rather his impish Comedy Central alter ego, seems suspicious of Franco's jack-of-all-trades public persona, comparing the multi-hyphenate star to his portrayal of The Wizard in Sam Raimi's Oz the Great and Powerful.
"He's something like you. He's a Renaissance man, you're a Renaissance man. Are you also a fraud?" asked Colbert during Franco's Tuesday-night appearance on The Colbert Report.
"I am a fraud! This is an act," responded Franco, grinning hugely.
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Pressing on, Colbert asked: "Why do you do all the things that you do. You're a great actor -- why not just drill in on acting?" Franco's response: he dropped out of school, overcompensated for his lack of education by "studying a lot." The result: he's a perpetual student of the arts.
As Oz, Franco stars alongside Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz and Mila Kunis, who all play witches engaged in a battle of good versus evil.
"Let's play marry, hit that, throw a pail of water on her," Colbert demanded, to which Franco replied: "You're gonna get me in so much trouble!"
Singling out Weisz, Colbert joked: "I wouldn't mind dropping a house on that."
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2059 Bord-Du-Lac-Lakeshore, L'Ile-Bizard
Au départ, le couple ne voulait qu'agrandir le balcon de l'ancienne maison. Le projet s'est plutôt muté en construction. Après avoir démoli la première maison, on a rebâti à même les fondations, profitant ainsi des droits acquis.
Millennials think harder about what to watch on Netflix than choosing the right realtor
By Michelle McNally
While homeownership remains a strong desire among the generation that’s frequently priced out of attaining such a goal, consumers need to become more empowered with knowledge, says Nobul.
Finding the perfect Netflix show to watch is a meticulous process — you don’t want to be 12 episodes deep into BoJack Horseman before you realize that you should’ve gone with Nailed it! instead. Unfortunately, many Millennial homebuyers don’t invest nearly as much time into learning about real estate as they do in selecting their next binge-worthy show.
Seventy-five percent of Canadian Millennial homeowners hired the first agent they met when choosing a representative, according to an Angus Reid Forum survey commissioned by the real estate marketplace, Nobul. By comparison, the average Millennial user browses 10 to 20 titles on Netflix before making a selection. Only four out of 10 Millennial homeowners considered meeting with more than one agent, despite the fact that 67 percent of prospective buyers agreed in the survey that finding the right realtor is essential for a successful home purchase.
The report, which surveyed 400 Canadian Millennial members of the Angus Reid Forum, highlights the knowledge gaps that could lead many prospective Generation Y homeowners to disappointment and confusion. The study remarked that research is sorely lacking with Millennials showing signs of “…confidence in the process of buying or selling a home…,” despite not fully understanding all of the costs associated with home purchase. Those unforeseen expenses add up quickly once you factor in closing costs, land transfer taxes, commissions and the rest.
During the recent federal election, affordable housing policies were a hot-button issue for young voters who are struggling to enter the market against high prices. However, one third of participants surveyed believed that home prices were affordable in the area in which they planned to live — despite the fact that the national average price for a bungalow is $521,250, while most Millennials take home only $44,093 in income after taxes. The average condo in the GTA was reported to be even higher than this amount in Q3 2019, with an average price of $584,019, which would require an income of at least $100,000 to comfortably afford.
Millennials — 68 percent of whom identified as first-time homebuyers who plan to buy within the next two years — also find it tricky to understand realtor commission structures. Thirty-eight percent of those surveyed said they know nothing, or very little, about average commission rates.
“The study clearly shows that while millennials value home ownership, with many planning to purchase soon, they don’t completely understand the costs,” writes Regan McGee, CEO of Nobul. “Industry stakeholders need to take more responsibility in creating transparency in real estate transactions, especially as it relates to the costs associated with buying and selling a home.”
Unlike choosing a new Netflix show, undoing the damage of an uninformed homebuying decision is not as easy as switching from Queer Eye to Big Mouth.
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Readers offer their opinions on a variety of topics.
Letters to Plymouth-Canton editor Readers offer their opinions on a variety of topics. Check out this story on HometownLife.com: http://www.hometownlife.com/story/opinion/2016/03/24/letters-plymouth-canton/82142024/
o&e media Published 12:04 a.m. ET March 24, 2016
‘Thuggish behavior’
Supervisor Shannon Price's misconduct at the March 15 Plymouth Township Board meeting should result in censure by the board as soon as possible. In my 25 years in local, county, and state government, I have never seen the CEO of a municipality engage in such obscene and thuggish behavior toward another elected official. Price clearly lacks the temperament and maturity for this important job, and has brought more shame and embarrassment to the Plymouth community.
Kurt L. Heise
Oppose anti-historic district bills
There was a time when answering “Northville” to the question, “Where do you live?” was like sheepishly admitting to ramshackle digs. The once proud town, well past its heyday, was little more than an assemblage of sad-looking, slowly rotting Victorians – a dilapidated outpost on the fringe of Detroit’s urban sphere that few cared about and fewer still considered viable as a place to call home.
Then I-275, completed in 1977, opened up the “western frontier,” making remote Northville more accessible. But an even bigger boon to Northville was the genesis of its Historic District three years earlier, in 1974. In fact, the establishment of the Historic District is arguably the main reason forgotten and decaying Northville was veritably resurrected to morph, 42 years hence, into one of the most sought-after communities in the entire state.
Considered in this context, it matters not whether one makes his Northville home within or without the Historic District. The benefit to the desirability and valuation of his house is the same. This institutionalized respect for Northville's past is Northville's greatest asset. Without it, we are just another nondescript suburb with nothing special, nothing unique, to offer. Remove the Historic District and the commission that oversees it and one has set into motion the death knell of our quaint and lovingly maintained town.
My wife and I labored for decades to turn our once veritable dump of a circa 1895 Queen Anne, in Northville’s Historic District, into something that we could be proud of, and the original owners whom, we like to think, are admiring in spirit over our shoulders. Were our house sited anywhere else, it would in all likelihood have been bulldozed. But this is Northville where because of the preservation ethic that undergirds the community, no amount of effort at preservation goes unrewarded.
Legislation currently under consideration in Lansing (HB 5232 and its identical Senate counterpart, SB 720), seems designed by its sponsors to do away with all of Michigan’s historic districts, including Northville’s. Why? Big money. Northville’s real estate boom (look at how the real estate bust afflicting the rest of the country was largely unfelt here), owes the entirety of its success to our Historic District and the preservation-minded who inhabit it. We cannot now turn our backs on protections that made Northville coveted not only by homeowners, but more ominously, by builders trying to cash in on the town’s popularity by convincing legislators to remove such cumbersome obstacles to their profit agendas.
Were it up to me, every Northville property owner would get on the horn with his state representative to voice his concerted objection to these two ill-conceived amendments. The very substance and future of our proud town is at stake.
Contact: State Representative Kurt Heise, R, District 20, kurtheise@house.mi.gov , 517-373-3816, State Senator Patrick Colbeck, R, 7th Senate District, SenPColbeck@senate.michigan.gov , 517-373-9278, SB 0720 sponsor Senator Peter MacGregor, R, 28th Senate District, SenPMacGregor@senate.michigan.gov , 517-373-0797, and HB 5232 sponsor State Representative Chris Afendoulis, R, 73 District, ChrisAfendoulis@house.mi.gov , 517-373-0218
Ken Kilpatrick
H2, oh
There has been a lot of coverage in the news regarding the Flint water crisis and a lot of finger pointing has gone on as to who might deserve the blame.
I’m certainly no fan of Snyder and I won’t make excuses for him, but there are others who deserve some blame also, including at the federal level, namely, the EPA.
There’s another culprit though who’s ‘flying under the radar’ and that’s the city of Detroit and the Detroit water system. The fact of the matter is, it was because of the obscene, exorbitant rates that Detroit fleeces the suburbs for water that Flint, in an act of desperation to get out from under Detroit’s thumb, attempted to set up its own water source. The idea had merit but it wasn’t executed properly.
It may be fashionable to bash Republicans for all the problems in the world, but let’s consider how much trouble Detroit has caused Michigan. Let’s start with how they abuse their monopoly over the water service.
Michigan is surrounded by five Great Lakes and thousands of rivers and smaller lakes, having access to more water than almost anywhere else in the country. Places like California don’t have this luxury. Indiana has less access to water yet has much lower water bills.
Water is a natural resource and when it’s available in abundance like in Michigan, it certainly shouldn’t be expensive, yet every year, Detroit raises the water bill for suburbs by 5% or more. How is this justified? How does the water increase in value every year, it’s just the same ol’ water?
The reason is the corrupt crony system in Detroit takes in excess money for employee salaries and pensions. What really is asinine is when a city uses less water in order to save money, Detroit then claims it has to raise prices due to lost revenue.
The changes made in the water authority, including adding advisers, hasn’t prevented Detroit from arbitrarily raising its rates. Local officials do little more than raise their arms up in exasperation. Why not have the city attorney challenge this highway robbery in court?
Leo Weber
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Home / India News / Indian researchers develop skin gel that will protect farmers from pesticides
Indian researchers develop skin gel that will protect farmers from pesticides
A team from the Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine (inStem) have formulated/created and patented the gel
india Updated: Oct 19, 2018 09:34 IST
Snehal Fernandes
The gel, when applied on animal models, chemically deactivated or neutralised organophosphate-based pesticides on their skin and reduced the inhibition of acetylcholinesterase (AChE).(Getty Images/Representative image)
Indian researchers have developed a skin gel that inhibits the absorption of the most commonly used pesticides that can cause serious ill effects on health and, in worst cases, result in the death of pesticide handlers such as farmers.
A 13-member team from the Bengaluru-based Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine (inStem), under the Department of Biotechnology, have formulated and patented the poly-Oxime gel made of chemically modified chitosan — found in the shells of crustaceans such as lobsters, crabs and shrimps.
Work on developing the gel started in 2015, and assumes significance given that India is among the major countries that uses organophosphate-based pesticides in agriculture. Last year, 63 farmers died due to pesticide poisoning in Maharashtra alone and more than 1,000 were affected.
The gel, when applied on animal models, chemically deactivated or neutralised organophosphate-based pesticides on their skin and reduced the inhibition of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) – the most abundant enzyme in the central and peripheral nervous system and critical for controlling nerve signals in the body.
Organophosphates can result in neurological disorders, neurotoxicity, cognitive dysfunction, reduction in motor coordination, suffocation, paralysis, and in severe cases, death due to cardiovascular collapse and respiratory failure.
Researchers said suits, gloves, face masks, headgear, and boots, which can offer some protection from the pesticides, are scarcely used by farmers as they are expe-nsive and cause discomfort in tropical weather such as India’s.
“Farm workers spray pesticides in high concentration on open fields with scant or no protection that can expose them to toxic chemicals through the dermal route,” said Praveen Kumar Vemula, senior author and head of the Laboratory of Self-Assembled Biomaterials and Translational Research, inStem.
The paper on the invention - ‘Prevention of pesticide-induced neuronal dysfunction and mortality with nucleophilic poly-Oxime topical gel’ — will be published in Science Advances, an international peer reviewed scientific journal, by the American Association for Advancement in Science, on Thursday.
“It’s an interesting concept and worthy of attention,” said Dr JV Peter, director, Christian Medical College, Vellore. “The results of experiments on animals can be different when applied to humans. Although there have been similar studies in the West, the experiments haven’t worked on humans. Hope this experiments translates positively on humans.”
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Apple to hire National Geographic producer for Apple Podcast originals
Monday, November 25, 2019 12:32 PM UTC
Rumors say that Apple has hired National Geographic podcast producer Emily Ochsenschlager to begin production of original podcast content.
Ochsenschlager has worked 15 years over at NPR, or National Public Radio and a year at National Geographic as a producer for its podcasting department. Some of her accomplishments include producing the first NatGeo podcast and being an editor at NPR.
According to Insider Podcasting, the hiring is just one of the many to come as Apple is looking to expand into the podcasting niche with additional funding.
Earlier, Bloomberg reported that Apple was looking into hiring creators and media companies about purchasing exclusive podcast rights. How the Cupertino-based company intends to monetize the Apple Podcasts platform is still unknown.
Apple has largely adopted a ‘hands-off’ approach in its podcasting section, allowing other creators to host and distribute their own content within the platform. Now, it seems all that will change in the coming months.
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Home/Safaris/Namibia Safaris/Self Drive Luxury 11 Day
Explore the bare plains of the Namib Desert, the apricot colored dunes of Sossusvlei, the romantic coastal town of Swakopmund nestled between the Ocean and the Desert, the rough terrain of Damaraland and the abundant wildlife in the world renowned Etosha National Park.
Arrival at Hosea Kutako (Windhoek International) airport, where you will receive your rental vehicle. Once you have sorted out all the formalities for your vehicle, drive to Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia. After check-in at the accommodation establishment, you will be taken on a city tour. Windhoek is a city of many contrasts. Modern skyscrapers blend with historic buildings dating from the turn of the century. Several buildings from the German colonial era have been preserved and restored to fulfill useful functions in the community today. Some of the sights you will see on your tour are the Ride Memorial, the Old Fort, the Parliament Building (also known as the “Ink Place”), the Lutheran Church, the Railway Station and many more. Overnight stay at Olive Grove Guesthouse – bed & breakfast.
Leaving Windhoek after breakfast in a southerly direction through the mountains of the Khomas Hochland, via the “Spreetshoogte Pass” into the low plains of the Namib Desert to Kulala Desert Lodge. Kulala Desert Lodge is situated south of the Sesriem gate to Sossusvlei on the 21 000 hectare Kulala Wilderness Reserve, the closest reserve to Sossusvlei itself. It offers magnificent dune scenery to the west and rugged Namib mountainous escarpment to the north and east with grassy plains and “fairy circles” filling the spaces between. The Lodge offers excellent opportunities to explore the oldest desert in the world, the Namib Desert. Overnight stay at Kulala Desert Lodge on full board plus activities basis.
Activities are varied and numerous and include early morning guided game drives to the dunes (the journey takes you to the famous Sossusvlei, a clay pan surrounded by some of the highest sand dunes in the world), nature drives and walks on the private reserve. Day trips into the Namib Naukluft Mountains and early morning ballooning can be booked as an optional activity at extra cost. Overnight stay at Kulala Desert Lodge on full board plus activities basis.
The route takes you north via the Kuiseb Canyon to Swakopmund. Highlights en route include a drive to the „Moon Landscape“and the ancient desert plant, “Welwitschia mirabilis”. This quaint desert town, Swakopmund with its old-world charm and relaxed atmosphere hedged by desert and sea, is enhanced by lush green lawns and palm trees. Overnight at the Hansa Hotel on bed & breakfast basis.
Day 5 and 6
Two days are spent in Swakopmund. The sweep of the coastline and desert hinterland offers many options for adventure and relaxation. Contact our office in Swakopmund for possible information of things to do or transport. Two overnight stays at the Hansa Hotel – bed & breakfast.
Departure from Swakopmund along the Atlantic Coast towards the North. Visit the lichen fields near Wlotzka’s Baken before continuing to Henties Bay, a small holiday resort. Onwards to the seal colony at Cape Cross. After visiting the seals, the journey continues via Ugabmund to the southern Skeleton Coast Park to inspect a shipwreck. You leave the Skeleton Coast Park in the early afternoon via Springbokwasser and experience the harsh transition from the Namib Desert to the Damaraland highlands with its impressive landscape and ragged valleys. Overnight stay at Doro Nawas Camp – dinner, bed & breakfast.
Visit to Twyfelfontein! Twyfelfontein, which means „doubtful fountain“resembles a large, open-air art gallery. This treasure house of rock engravings left by stone-age artists is regarded as one of the richest collections of rock engravings in Africa. South of Twyfelfontein is the Burnt Mountain, a panorama of desolation with colored rocks contrasting vividly against the grey-black surroundings. The Organ Pipes, a mass of basalt slabs in a ravine gouged out by a river, is another geological curiosity in the area. Your destination for today is Ongava Lodge. Ongava Game Lodge is situated along the southern border of the Etosha National Park in the privately owned Ongava Game Reserve. Overnight at Ongava Lodge – full board plus activities.
Discover the mysteries of the African bush in Etosha National Park and in the private reserve of the Lodge. Your game ranger takes pleasure in trying to show you the diversity of Namibia’s fauna. Relax on the veranda of your room and delight in the comings and goings of a variety of game at the floodlit waterhole. Overnight at Ongava Lodge, inclusive of full board and activities.
Return journey via Outjo, Otjiwarongo and Okahandja to Windhoek. Okahandja is an important centre for woodcarvers from the north. They practice their ancient skills at the Woodcarvers Market next to the main road. This is a good place to pick a last souvenir. Overnight at Olive Grove Guesthouse on a bed & breakfast basis.
Depending on the departure time of your flight, you will have time for some last minute shopping before driving to the Windhoek International airport in time to drop off the rental keys, take care of all the formalities before check-in on your outbound flight. Bid farewell to Namibia!
R 22,500 pp/ US $ 3,215.00 pp includes accommodation & car hire
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Building via bonifacio, Piazza del Grano - Burchiellati, Treviso
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In Paese, in the town of Castagnole, a few kilometers from Treviso, UniCredit Immediately House offers for sale an elegant ancient villa, surrounded by a large garden of about 1,000 square meters. The villa is spread over three floors and all large spaces finely restored in full respect of the architectural style of the period. The ground floor is characterized by an important central hall with six side rooms and a bathroom; a staircase in Istrian stone leads us to the upper floor, where a sunny living room with large windows welcomes us, facilitating a relaxing view of the greenery of the surrounding garden; followed by a large kitchen, two bedrooms, a study and a bathroom; on the second floor, we find a living room, two bedrooms, two rooms dedicated to the library and a bathroom. The high ceilings with exposed beams and beams are reflected on the wooden and sown Venetian floors, giving the rooms a warm, comfortable and refined atmosphere. To evaluate the customized business proposal based on your needs, you can call the UniCredit Subito Casa 800.896.968 freephone number--7d794497b7a38d86336be947c7b06baf!
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In Asolo, a town that during the various historical periods knew the hegemony of several powerful families and over the years it was home to important artists, writers and poets, CAVALLIN IMMOBILI offers for sale a historic villa. The original nucleus of the villa was built between the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries along the border of the pre-existing medieval walls. After a succession of owners, and one of these is also named the villa, the writer and British traveler Freya Madeleine Stark; in the sixties the house was bought by the Province of Treviso. Subsequently it was sold to the current owners, who carried out a conservative restructuring work bringing back to the maximum splendor what is today called Villa Freya. The internal transformations mainly concerned the living room and the bathrooms, towards which a work of addressing a rational taste was carried out, such as the treatment of the floors, as well as the oriental ones such as washbasins and toilets. The interior of the house is appreciated in some spaces and in the effect of the bow window windows. The rest of the interior reflects a broader taste choice that is culturally part of the Bloomsbury Group's literary aestheticism whose choices, based on Ruskin and Morris's orientation, surpass and replace any aspect of traditional Italian aristocratic luxury. The interventions in the villa have therefore kept the original spirit of the house unaltered, preserving its long history and tradition. The comfort of the home is however guaranteed by technical and technological interventions that bring the habitability to the same levels of a modern luxury house. With an area of ??about 5000 square meters, the villa's garden, a perfect refuge of body and soul, presents an identity and an absolute quality. After a long work the park has been restored to its former glory. The hedges of roses, the hornbeam gallery with the stepped garden on the north end and the proverbial holm oaks, make this park a unique and distinctive element of Villa Freya. To evaluate the commercial proposal customized to your needs, it is possible call the number 0423.465883 and visit www.cavallinimmobili.it.
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In a quiet area a stone's throw from the center, an old house, consolidated by a recent intervention, private garden, fenced 1200 square meters. with a building index of 1.5 square meters. The property is habitable, with an area of 174 square meters. arranged on three floors, divided as follows. On the ground floor kitchen with processing, large living room and cellar. On the first floor, two double bedrooms and a bathroom. On the second floor attic with a minimum useful height of mt.210. RUSTIC ANNEX used as a tool shed and warehouse, of 80 square meters. on two floors. GARAGE of 15 sqm. with wide-spreading used as a woodshed--5389a647a13d5d1e866e49e48cf82145!
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In the immediate vicinity of the dominant bishop's castle the Historical Center of Ceneda with suggestive panoramic view of the mountains and the surrounding context, noble early 20th century real estate complex to renovate and restore with strong potential to create a receptive structure or unity also autonomous prestige inserted in a fund of 5000 square meters in part to garden and partly to internal courtyard and flowerbeds to crown of the entire property. Architectural details, developments in interior spaces and very interesting views.--87cc788d4570db3d8fcf4602b66a058d!
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Here's how long it took for an egg to freeze on the sidewalk in Downtown Indianapolis
Frying eggs on the sidewalk is for rookies.
Here's how long it took for an egg to freeze on the sidewalk in Downtown Indianapolis Frying eggs on the sidewalk is for rookies. Check out this story on IndyStar.com: https://www.indystar.com/story/news/2019/01/30/heres-how-long-took-freeze-egg-outside-indianapolis/2723275002/
Justin L. Mack, Indianapolis Star Published 3:10 p.m. ET Jan. 30, 2019 | Updated 6:47 p.m. ET Jan. 30, 2019
The #PolarVortex made its presence felt in Indianapolis Wednesday, giving residents a day that'll go down tied for the coldest ever for its date.
It also led to tons of "winter experiments" being conducted across social media. Throwing boiling water into the air and to seeing it turn to vapor. Watching pop and beer cans freeze and explode one by one.
Using Super Soakers to blast streams of ice that would make Mortal Kombat's Sub-Zero jealous.
Sub-zero temperatures in Milwaukee cause these beer cans to explode and completely change the game of the super soaker. #PolarVortexpic.twitter.com/pXbxVDRue9
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) January 30, 2019
But I'll be honest, that stuff is a little "been there, done that." So instead, we took the summer classic of frying an egg on the sidewalk and gave it the cold shoulder.
At around 2:30 p.m., when the air temperature climbed to around two below zero and the "feels like" conditions were minus 22, we took to a portion of Georgia Street infamous for collecting liquid substances, cracked an egg and timed how long it took to freeze.
A egg sits frozen on the sidewalk along Georgia Street in Downtown Indianapolis. (Photo: Justin L. Mack/IndyStar)
In about 3 minutes and 13 seconds, the egg went from ready to scramble to solid as a rock. So next time you're in the mood for a frozen omelette, we've already figured out the temperature and cook time for you. You're welcome.
And yes, before you ask, we did pry the frozen egg from the pavement. Stay warm, everyone.
Call IndyStar reporter Justin L. Mack at 317-444-6138. Follow him on Twitter: @justinlmack.
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1 Thursday, 16 December 2010
2 [Open session]
3 [The accused entered court]
4 [The witness entered court]
5 --- Upon commencing at 9.16 a.m.
6 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Good morning to everybody. Due to technical
7 problems here in the courtroom, we have a delayed start today.
8 Good morning, sir. Welcome back to the courtroom. I have to
9 remind you that the solemn declaration you made yesterday at the
10 beginning of your testimony still applies.
11 And Mr. Tolimir is continuing his cross-examination.
12 Mr. Tolimir.
13 WITNESS: PIETER BOERING [Resumed]
14 {Witness answered through Interpreter]
15 Cross-examination by Mr. Tolimir: [Continued]
16 THE ACCUSED: [Interpretation] Thank you, Mr. President.
17 MR. TOLIMIR: [Interpretation]
18 Q. Yesterday we stopped when we were explaining the situation that
19 you were explaining in the Bandera Triangle. I would like to ask you if,
20 on the basis of everything that we said yesterday about the Bandera
21 Triangle, if you were ever there. Were you ever in the Bandera Triangle?
22 A. Yes. I have certainly been there twice; once to try to meet up
23 with Mr. Zulfo, and the second time to try to relieve some colleagues
24 that had been stopped during a patrol. They had been stopped by Muslims.
25 Q. Thank you. Did you manage to reach some kind of agreement with
1 the Muslims about UNPROFOR-Muslim relations in the Bandera Triangle?
2 Thank you.
3 A. I was not personally able to bring about any agreements.
4 Mr. Karremans and perhaps higher-ranking officers were working on that.
5 In any case, after having been detained for two or three days, we were
6 able to return to our base. True freedom of movement, however, we did
7 not have.
8 Q. Thank you. Can we now look at D66 in the e-court, please. Could
9 the electronic court please show D66.
10 This is a report sent by Naser Oric, the commander of the
11 Srebrenica Brigade, to the command of the 2nd Corps, where he says, in
12 the second line - we can see the document now - he says, in the second
13 line, I quote -- actually, we can start from the first line:
14 "Due to the situation in the Podgaj village on 9th of January
15 1995, of which you were informed in a timely manner, the command of the
16 8th Operations Group has restricted the movement of the UNPROFOR forces
17 in the broader region of Suceska and Podgaj. At about 1100 hours today
18 the commander of the Dutch Battalion in Srebrenica ordered his patrols to
19 enter the movement restriction area. In coordination with the commander
20 of the 8th Operations Group respecting the agreement reached with the
21 UNPROFOR liaison officer after the warning was issued not to move in the
22 aforementioned area, the commander of the 281st Eastern Bosnia Light
23 Brigade blocked all UNPROFOR patrols and is still keeping them blocked."
24 Are you able to tell us whether this refers to you as the liaison
25 officer and were you the one who reached this agreement with the
1 commander of the operations group? Thank you.
2 A. I remember that this situation figured at the start of my period
3 in the enclave. At that moment, we had the arrangement of a civil and a
4 military liaison officer, because there were two of us, and there was a
5 third person in addition to Mr. Rave and myself. That person eventually
6 left. I think he was more involved in this process. I was present at
7 one or two of these discussions. If I remember correctly, UNMOs were
8 present as well. They were also trying to bring about freedom of
9 movement in that area, and were similarly unsuccessful. And I believe
10 that in that period somebody from UNPROFOR also tried to visit DutchBat.
11 Whether it truly happened, I think it did, but I can't remember exactly.
12 Q. My question is: Did you take part in the talks in order to
13 resolve the problems in the Bandera Triangle?
14 A. My answer is yes, I was present at some of --
15 Q. Thank you. And was an agreement reached between the Muslim army
16 and the UNPROFOR that the UNPROFOR does not enter the Bandera Triangle?
17 A. As far as I remember, in the subsequent period, UNPROFOR provided
18 indications that we should try to increase freedom of movement, and as a
19 consequence, DutchBat carried out more patrols in that area. One of the
20 results as a consequence of this was the hostage-taking of that group,
21 and I believe I didn't see the document, but I remember that later
22 indications arrived from UNPROFOR -- UNPROFOR provided indications that
23 these operations should be scaled back and that there shouldn't be
24 extensive patrols in the Bandera Triangle to bring about freedom of
25 movement. So status quo, restricted freedom of movement, was accepted.
1 Q. I would like to tender this document, D66 -- I'm sorry, thank
2 you, Aleksandar. It's already been admitted, my assistant has told me.
3 Are you able to tell us if you had received a written or an oral
4 order from your superior command no longer to patrol in the Bandera
5 Triangle?
6 A. I didn't see any such written document, nor was I in that line of
7 command.
8 Q. Thank you. Can we now look at 1D362, 1D362. Thank you. We are
9 now looking at 1D362. We are reading the first paragraph just below the
10 Order. We don't have a translation, so this is a document by the Army of
11 Bosnia-Herzegovina, its 2nd Corps command from Tuzla, which is sent to
12 the Srebrenica Operations Group, and it's addressed to the commander,
13 Naser Oric. These are measures in relation to UNPROFOR, that is the
14 heading of the document. I'm just reading the first paragraph of the
15 order. Thank you. I quote:
16 "The command of the Operations Group 8 will provide to the 2nd
17 Corps command a detailed report with the date, time, place and type of
18 impermissible activities by the Dutch Battalion of the UN in the area of
19 responsibility of the 281st Light Mountain Brigade/Operations Group 8,
20 Srebrenica." I end my quote.
21 So my question is: Are you able to tell us, what are these
22 activities that are not permitted that are referred to in this order?
23 A. No. Nothing comes to mind now. It could have been the patrols.
24 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Mr. Tolimir, you said that was addressed to Naser
25 Oric. Can you tell me where I can find the name of Naser Oric in this
1 document?
2 THE ACCUSED: [Interpretation] Thank you. If you look in the
3 right-hand corner, it says "Urgent," and then underneath that, it says
4 "OG 8, for the commander." He was the commander of Operations Group 8.
6 JUDGE FLUEGGE: This is the conclusion you are drawing from this
7 document, but the name is not written here; is that correct? Just for
8 the sake of the record.
9 THE ACCUSED: [Interpretation] Thank you, Mr. President. For the
10 transcript, I am saying that it is addressed to the commander of
11 Operations Group 8. Thank you.
12 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Mr. Thayer?
13 MR. THAYER: And Mr. President, there is no dispute from the
14 Prosecution that Naser Oric was indeed the commander.
15 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Just wanted to have it clear on the record.
16 Please continue.
17 THE ACCUSED: [Interpretation] Thank you.
19 Q. My question, on the basis of your previous answer, is: Did
20 UNPROFOR take any kind of impermissible activity in the Bandera Triangle?
21 Thank you.
22 A. I don't remember that.
23 Q. Thank you. My next question is: As members of UNPROFOR, were
24 you unwanted or people non grata in the Bandera Triangle?
25 A. There was an area where we were not welcome.
1 THE ACCUSED: [Interpretation] Thank you. Can we look at -- can
2 we have this document 1D362 admitted, please? Aleksandar, thank you.
3 MR. TOLIMIR: [Interpretation]
4 Q. Can the witness now look at 13 -- actually, 1D366. Can we show
5 that document to the witness. Thank you. That is a document of the army
6 of the Republic of Bosnia-Herzegovina, by the command of the 2nd Corps,
7 which was sent to deputy -- to assistant commanders for security of
8 Operations Group 8 and it relates to movements by UNPROFOR members. I'm
9 going to read the second paragraph. I quote:
10 "In order to prevent these actions and occurrences --" meaning
11 the movements of UNPROFOR -- "and for the purpose of protecting the units
12 of the Army of Bosnia-Herzegovina, the population, special purpose
13 production, and other elements important for the defence of the country,
14 it is necessary that all visits by members of UNPROFOR and other
15 international foreign institutions and organisations to units and members
16 of the Army of Bosnia-Herzegovina be announced via the liaison officers
17 at the corps command and that they be announced in advance."
18 My question, on the basis of what I read, is this: Are you able
19 to tell us, what is this special purpose production that they are
20 protecting and what is its relevance to the Bandera Triangle? I didn't
21 come across any references to that. Thank you.
22 A. I don't have any additional information about that.
23 Q. Thank you. Since you are being requested here to announce in
24 advance each of your visits, and it says here because of special purpose
25 production and other elements important for the defence of the country,
1 they are protecting those, and that's why they say it is necessary that
2 all visits by members of UNPROFOR and other international organisations,
3 and so on and so forth, be announced in advance. Please, did UNPROFOR
4 have any information that something was being produced or manufactured in
5 the Bandera Triangle, such as weaponry or equipment? Thank you.
6 A. No. I don't have any information about that.
7 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Mr. Thayer?
8 MR. THAYER: Just an inquiry, Mr. President, because we don't
9 have a translation of this document. I'm just wondering if somebody can
10 tell us whether this document refers to the Bandera Triangle in
11 particular or at all or whether it's just a general document pertaining
12 to the entire enclave. I note that the date appears to be 4 January. We
13 have been dealing with the Bandera Triangle, but I just can't tell
14 whether this document actually deals with the Bandera Triangle itself
15 only, partially, not at all, or just the enclave. I don't know if the
16 Defence has a position on that or whether they can tell us, based on
17 their review of the document, since we don't have a translation.
18 JUDGE FLUEGGE: The Chamber is in the same position. We don't
19 know all the background and the content of this document. The witness is
20 not able to give us additional information. What is it about,
21 Mr. Tolimir?
22 THE ACCUSED: [Interpretation] Thank you, Mr. President. In the
23 beginning, I did say who wrote the document and that the document is
24 titled, "Movement of members of the UNPROFOR, instruction, addressed to."
25 This document refers to UNPROFOR, who is being banned from going to areas
1 where special purpose production and other elements important for the
2 defence of the country are being protected. And I'm asking the witness
3 if he knows whether something was being manufactured there.
5 Q. This question is, sir, are you able to explain to the Trial
6 Chamber what this special purpose production is?
7 A. Is this a question to me or is it an explanation to the Judge?
8 I thought it was the latter.
9 JUDGE FLUEGGE: No, it is a question for you, Mr. Boering. Are
10 you able to explain to the Trial Chamber what this special purpose
11 production is? That was the question for you.
12 THE WITNESS: [Interpretation] No. I have no idea.
14 Q. Thank you. Witness, is this some kind of a special purpose
15 production? Because it's called "special purpose production." Thank
16 you.
17 A. I have no idea.
18 Q. Thank you. What is the name of military production, any kind of
19 production; materiel, equipment, military equipment, used for this kind
20 of production in NATO countries, including Holland?
21 A. Do you mean in a factory?
22 Q. Anywhere. It can be out in an open area as well. Anywhere.
24 A. As far as I know, the patrols that took place throughout the
25 Srebrenica enclave did not discover any weapons-producing facilities.
1 And, of course, one of their tasks was to seek out any facilities where
2 such items could be produced inside a building or outside. One problem
3 that we encountered in ascertaining where activities were being performed
4 in buildings was that in house searches we had to be assisted by the
5 police, so our mandate did not provide us with the full latitude to
6 conduct house searches everywhere.
7 Q. In view of this answer of yours, were you able to discover a
8 weapons-producing facility in the Bandera Triangle if you were restricted
9 from moving in that area? Thank you.
10 A. It was not possible.
11 Q. Thank you. Can we now look at the third paragraph.
12 You see it in front of you. I'm going to read it. It says:
13 "The corps command and the UNPROFOR liaison officer who is
14 stationed at that location needs to coordinate positions about the
15 procedure of announcing the movements and control by teams, crews,
16 patrols, and others from the UNPROFOR force, with the commands of the
17 brigades, battalions, and defence lines of the Army of Bosnia and
18 Herzegovina, and it's required that the movement of UNPROFOR is
19 channelled and reduced to as few patrols as possible in places where they
20 could possibly observe and gather intelligence data."
21 So were you obliged, pursuant to this order, to announce in
22 advance the movements of your patrols in these areas that were under the
23 control of the Muslim army? Thank you.
24 A. I don't remember that with respect to the actual DutchBat
25 patrols. I do remember that the UNMOs, when they actually wanted to
1 enter the Bandera Triangle or that area, that they would submit a plan in
2 advance and request permission.
3 Q. Thank you. Whose permission did they ask for, and was the
4 Bandera Triangle a militarised or a demilitarised zone? Thank you.
5 A. That permission was requested, if I remember correctly, at the
6 weekly meetings we had with Naser Oric or Ramiz, his deputy, or Ekrem,
7 the third man. The schedule of the week ahead was reviewed there, and
8 whether the Bandera Triangle was militarised or demilitarised, as far as
9 we could tell from outside, it was unclear to me.
10 Q. Thank you. Since the transcript is not written in the best
11 possible way, would you kindly repeat whether the Bandera Triangle was a
12 militarised or a demilitarised zone. Thank you.
13 A. We had no view of what actually took place in that area, but we
14 didn't see any operations being performed from outside of that area. We
15 couldn't see any such operations being performed with great military
16 prowess, so it could have been a demilitarised area.
17 Q. Thank you. Thank you. Since you were obliged to announce your
18 movement as members of UNPROFOR to military forces within that zone, and
19 in view of the fact that they controlled your movement, were you then
20 able to control them or to monitor them if you announced your movement a
21 week ahead? Thank you.
22 A. That was not the case. And as I've indicated earlier today, the
23 battalion leadership had decided to increase the patrols later in
24 January.
25 Q. Thank you. As liaison officer, if you had to submit a report to
1 the UNPROFOR command in Tuzla or Sarajevo and report to them whether that
2 zone was militarised or demilitarised based on what you could observe,
3 what would you have reported?
4 A. I did not submit any reports to Tuzla or Sarajevo as liaison
5 officer. Karremans did.
6 Q. Thank you. Were you Karremans' adviser; and what would you have
7 advised him to report about whether Srebrenica was a militarised --
8 THE INTERPRETER: Interpreter's correction: Whether Bandera
9 Triangle ...
11 Q. -- was a militarised or a demilitarised zone? Thank you.
12 THE WITNESS: [Interpretation] I would have advised him to try to
13 get some insight in the Bandera Triangle and to carry out patrols there
14 and to include that in the negotiations toward Tuzla and Sarajevo.
16 Q. Thank you. Thank you. As this document has not been translated,
17 I will read out the last three lines in the fourth paragraph, and they
18 talk about controls on separation lines. And it says:
19 "Military police and the Ministry of the Interior will carry out
20 visual controls and ask for IDs of all persons from the UN complement."
21 Now, tell us, please, what was your reaction to this decision
22 taken by the 2nd Corps?
23 A. Well, I have no knowledge of this. I don't know whether that
24 took place.
25 Q. Thank you. Did you ever leave that zone? Did you exit or enter
1 it? And were you then, on those occasions, asked for your IDs by the MUP
2 or Ministry of the Interior police, or the military police? So when you
3 went out of or came into the demilitarised zone.
4 A. I can't remember ever presenting an ID.
5 Q. Thank you. I'm running out of time, but could you please just
6 answer the following question: If the command of the operations group
7 Srebrenica - and Srebrenica was a demilitarised zone - actually worked or
8 dictated the relationship within -- with the UNPROFOR within the
9 demilitarised zone, could then that zone be considered demilitarised or
10 were you actually under the control of the organs within -- the military
11 organs within the so-called demilitarised zone?
12 A. All I remember is the restricted freedom of movement in the
13 Bandera Triangle, and controls preventing them from moving ahead at a
14 certain point. I don't have that impression and nothing comes to mind.
15 Q. Thank you. We cannot dwell on this anymore.
16 Can you just tell us, if you know, whether there was an agreement
17 in place between the UNPROFOR and the BH Army on non-entry of the
18 UNPROFOR into the Bandera Triangle?
19 A. As I've said earlier today, after we stepped up the patrols later
20 on in January and were blocked and taken hostage, I believe that
21 subsequent to that, UNPROFOR issued instructions to accept the Bandera
22 Triangle and its restricted freedom of movement for us. I did not see
23 any documents to that effect.
24 Q. Thank you. Did you know the observer, who was called Kingori,
25 and was he in Srebrenica?
1 A. Yes, I remember him, and that was in Srebrenica. He was an UNMO.
3 MR. THAYER: Mr. President, just before we move to the next
4 topic, it may have gotten buried in some of the questions, but I believe
5 General Tolimir had tendered 1D362, which was the document before the one
6 he just used, and I don't know if he intended to tender 366, which is the
7 one that he just finished up with. I do recall him tendering 362, but
8 then he rolled right into another question so it may have gotten buried
9 somewhere. So just before we move any further, just so there is no
10 confusion.
11 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Thank you very much for this reminder. I was
12 waiting for tendering the current document by Mr. Tolimir. Are you
13 tendering it? The Chamber has some concern --
14 THE ACCUSED: [Interpretation] Yes, thank you, Mr. President. We
15 would like to tender it. Thank you.
16 JUDGE FLUEGGE: The Chamber is not in the position to admit these
17 two documents into evidence. We don't know anything about the content.
18 It is not only a translation issue. This witness couldn't say anything
19 about the content. He doesn't know anything. He several times repeated,
20 "I have no idea about it." And the questions you put in relation to
21 these two documents to the witness were not answered in a way that we can
22 receive these two documents into evidence. You may tender them with
23 another witness, use them with another witness, but in that way we only
24 can mark them for identification but not admit into evidence.
25 They will be marked for identification.
1 THE REGISTRAR: Yes, Your Honour, document 1D00362 shall be
2 marked for identification as D00141, while document 1D00366 shall be
3 marked for identification as D00142. Thank you.
4 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Mr. Tolimir.
5 THE ACCUSED: [Interpretation] Thank you, Mr. President. This
6 document, in its third paragraph, and I've read this out to the witness,
7 it says that the corps command, would coordinate with the liaison officer
8 of UNPROFOR, and this man was a member of the UNPROFOR, and he should be
9 able to testify about this, and I have just heard him say that he had
10 received an order from the command in Sarajevo not to go to Bandera
11 Triangle, and I don't see why this document would not be or cannot be
12 admitted into the evidence, because this witness is able to testify about
13 it. He was a liaison officer and he was the person through whom actually
14 all these arrangements about movements within the zone were done.
15 JUDGE FLUEGGE: I'm very sorry, I have to interrupt you. The
16 Chamber has ruled on that. Please carry on. No discussion.
17 THE ACCUSED: [Interpretation] Thank you. I understand.
19 Q. Witness, sir -- could we please see P996, the so-called Kingori
20 diaries. And could we pull up page 3 in e-court. Thank you. And
21 I thank Aleksandar. You can see it on the screen before you now. And
22 that's the fourth line, where Mr. Kingori says, "Control of movement
23 towards Zepa (Carter agreement)." Now, please tell us what you know
24 about the Carter agreement.
1 MR. THAYER: Mr. President, obviously we have no objection to the
2 use of this document or any continued questioning along this line. I'd
3 just ask perhaps if the witness could be given either an opportunity to
4 at least have a moment to look at the document or have it placed in some
5 kind of context for him, either by date or topic, just so we have -- or
6 the witness has some idea what -- what this particular page of this
7 journal reflects. That's all I'm asking for.
8 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Thank you. That would be helpful indeed.
9 THE ACCUSED: [Interpretation] Thank you.
10 JUDGE FLUEGGE: To assist the witness in order to give him -- in
11 order to give him the opportunity to answer questions.
12 THE ACCUSED: [Interpretation] Thank you. We've had Mr. Kingori
13 as a witness here, and when asked why entry into Bandera Triangle was
14 banned, and who had made the decision and on whose decision it was done,
15 he answered that this was a way in which the Muslims protected people
16 from leaving to -- from Srebrenica to Zepa, and then he mentioned the
17 Carter agreement. And my question for you is: What do you know about
18 the Carter agreement?
19 A. Well, at this time, nothing comes to mind about the Carter
20 agreement.
21 Q. Thank you. Can -- does any other agreement come to mind? Can
22 you recall any other agreement which regulated the UNPROFOR issue and its
23 movement within the Bandera Triangle and movement from Srebrenica towards
24 Zepa? Thank you.
1 MR. THAYER: Mr. President, this is not a huge issue but
2 apparently it's an important issue to General Tolimir. I think he needs
3 to be very careful when he's characterising another witness's testimony
4 when he's examining a witness currently, and I think if we look at the
5 record, it's clear that Colonel Kingori never connected the Bandera
6 Triangle to the activities that are listed here on this document.
7 I think the Trial Chamber will remember Colonel Kingori talking about OP
8 Kilo and an OP in the south of the enclave, but he was careful to
9 distinguish the Bandera Triangle.
10 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Mr. Thayer --
11 MR. THAYER: Sorry, and I won't go any further, but there is
12 mischaracterisation of the prior testimony that I think we need to be
13 careful about. That's all I'm saying.
14 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Mr. Thayer, you may deal with that in
15 re-examination. The question was quite clear: Can you recall any other
16 agreement which regulated the UNPROFOR issue and its movement within the
17 Bandera Triangle and movement from Srebrenica towards Zepa? This is a
18 clear question. The witness should answer that. If you are able to
19 answer that, please give us the answer.
20 THE WITNESS: [Interpretation] I know nothing about agreements
21 regarding the Bandera Triangle. As for discussions about movement
22 between Srebrenica and Zepa, I remember that there were discussions about
23 that, especially concerning smuggling operations, and that DutchBat tried
24 to get more insight into that and indicated that they would be moving
25 observation posts to improve their insight into that, and that gave rise
1 to tensions with the Muslim leadership, who did not agree with the
2 location of the new observation posts. That's what I remember.
4 Q. Thank you. As Mr. Thayer, the Prosecutor, says that Kingori
5 never mentioned control of movement, would you please read out the line,
6 line 4, and read what it says in brackets for transcript purposes. Would
7 you please read it out.
8 JUDGE FLUEGGE: The left side of the screen. I think Mr. Tolimir
9 is referring to the fourth bullet point. Do you see that?
10 THE WITNESS: [Interpretation] You mean, "Control of movement to
11 Zepa, (Carter agreement)"?
13 Q. Thank you. Mr. Kingori spoke about that during his evidence, and
14 I just want to point out that this document has already been admitted
15 into evidence, and I thank Aleksandar for reminding me of that. Thank
16 you as well.
17 As for this illicit activities of the Muslims and the protection
18 of the Muslims and the ban on movements of patrols, could we -- UNPROFOR
19 patrols, could we now please show the witness document 65 ter 0696.
20 That's a document produced by the BH Army, a report sent from Srebrenica
21 on the 28th of April 1995, to the General Staff of the BH Army,
22 personally to Brigadier General Enver Hadzihasanovic. And I will repeat,
23 while we wait for the document to show up, 65 ter 06696. 65 ter 06696,
25 Thank you. Now we see the document in both versions, and I will
1 read out the first paragraph, and I quote:
2 "On the 27th of April, 1995, the command of the Dutch Battalion
3 in Srebrenica began carrying out engineering work in order to set up an
4 observation post in the Lozina village sector on their own -- of their
5 own will. They made the decision to do so on their own. The setting up
6 of an observation post in this area creates the preconditions for
7 controlling the Srebrenica-Zepa corridor [road] which directly impedes
8 the safety and secrecy of the transport of materiel and technical
9 equipment which is delivered to Srebrenica in the customary manner."
10 Please tell us, can you recall these activities of April?
11 Because you were a liaison officer at the time. And what is this exactly
12 about? What does this concern? Thank you.
13 A. I remember them. They related to an effort by DutchBat to deploy
14 more observation posts to have a clearer view of what was happening
15 around the enclave, and this was part of a plan to improve the view of
16 what was happening both within and outside the enclave.
17 Q. Thank you. Were you prohibited from stationing or setting up a
18 check-point in that sector, the sector of Lozina village? Thank you.
19 A. I was not present at all discussions about this because I had
20 other duties as well, but I remember that the Muslims resisted, they
21 objected, and exactly how setting up these new observation posts were
22 negotiated, whether the location was adjusted as a compromise, I don't
23 remember that. But I believe that new observation posts were placed in
24 that area.
25 Q. Thank you. Can you tell us what it was called, this observation
1 post in the Lozina sector? Thank you.
2 A. If I remember correctly, that was Observation Post Kilo. It may
3 have initially served as a temporary post, given the lack of clarity
4 between both parties.
5 Q. Thank you. Do you mean -- when you say "the parties," do you
6 mean the BH Army and UNPROFOR or do you mean the warring parties? Thank
8 A. What I mean by that is between UNPROFOR and DutchBat or, rather,
9 DutchBat and the Muslim authorities, whether these were, in fact,
10 military people or a combination including the mayor of the enclave,
11 I think it was a combination.
12 Q. Thank you. Now I'm going to read paragraph 2, even though
13 I thought I wouldn't.
14 "UNPROFOR representatives do not accept our interpretation of the
15 agreement on the complete cessation of hostilities reached between
16 representatives of the army of the Republic of Bosnia-Herzegovina and the
17 aggressor. In view of such a state of affairs, the liaison officer of
18 the 28th Army Division Srebrenica requested an urgent meeting with
19 representatives of the Dutch Battalion command. He met them twice on
20 28th of April, 1995, at 10 and 1600 hours, when he attempted invoking
21 documents of the General Staff of the army of the Republic of
22 Bosnia-Herzegovina and the 2nd Corps command in Tuzla to make it clear to
23 them that the setting up of a new observation post was impermissible
24 without a previous proposal to do so by the joint regional commission
25 comprising representatives of UNPROFOR and the 28th Division commands,
1 which also has to be approved by the joint central commission."
2 My question is: The problem of weapons smuggling from one
3 enclave to another, from one demilitarised zone into another, should that
4 have been resolved in the manner proposed in this document at a joint
5 meeting between the UNPROFOR representative and the command of the
6 Division whose weapons were being smuggled? Thank you.
7 A. Setting up these observation posts related to smuggling in
8 general, including supplies. It also related to safety, having a view of
9 what was happening outside the enclave. It didn't target smuggling
10 alone; it was a combination of things.
11 JUDGE FLUEGGE: For the sake of the record, Mr. Tolimir has mixed
12 two parts of this document while reading from it. He started with
13 paragraph 2 of the document and then he moved to paragraph 1.
14 THE INTERPRETER: Interpreter's note: That was the interpreter's
15 error because we were not sure where Mr. Tolimir was reading from. We
16 apologise.
17 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Thank you very much. That clarifies the
18 situation. And Mr. Tolimir was reading very fast, and it's very
19 difficult when you are reading so fast to catch everything for the
20 interpreters. Please carry on.
21 THE ACCUSED: [Interpretation] Thank you. I am going to repeat
22 the first paragraph that I read as the first one so that the interpreters
23 could put it into the transcript. I quote, the very beginning of the
24 document:
25 "On the 27th of April, 1995, the command of the UNPROFOR Dutch
1 Battalion in Srebrenica began carrying out engineering work in order to
2 set up an observation post in the Lozina village sector. They made the
3 decision to do so on their own. The setting up of an observation post in
4 this area creates the preconditions for controlling the Srebrenica-Zepa
5 corridor [road] and vice versa, which directly impedes the safety and
6 secrecy of the transport of materiel and technical equipment which is
7 delivered to Srebrenica in the customary manner."
8 That was the first paragraph of the report that was sent to the
9 Chief of the General Staff of the Army of Bosnia and Herzegovina from
10 Srebrenica.
11 I apologise for reading fast, and I thank the Presiding Judge for
12 helping me to put this correctly into the transcript. Thank you.
14 Q. My question is: As representatives of UNPROFOR, were you
15 duty-bound to inform the Armija where you would set up your observation
16 post? And did you have the right to monitor the roads to check if there
17 was any smuggling activity there; for example, the Srebrenica-Zepa road?
18 A. Yes. At DutchBat we assumed that we had that right. That's why
19 we did it.
20 Q. Thank you. The activities of the Bosnia-Herzegovina army in
21 preventing UNPROFOR from doing its job, were they illegal or were they in
22 line with the demilitarisation agreement? Thank you.
23 A. Well, there was an attempt to keep those smuggling routes open.
24 It was an attempt.
25 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Mr. Boering, this was not the question. Were
1 they illegal or were they in line with the demilitarisation agreement?
2 That was the question.
3 THE WITNESS: [Interpretation] I don't know.
5 THE ACCUSED: [Interpretation] Thank you, Mr. President.
7 Q. Thank you to the witness. My question is: Is it clearly stated
8 in this report that the Srebrenica-Zepa road that passes through the
9 village of Lozina is used for the passage of materiel, technical
10 equipment, and weapons that are being sent from Zepa to Srebrenica?
11 A. Yes. That's what it says.
12 Q. Thank you. Can we now look at paragraph 3 of this document in
13 the Serbian. This is the last one that we are looking at, on page 1. In
14 the English, this is also the last paragraph -- actually, it's on page 2
15 in the English. First paragraph on page 2. Thank you. I quote --
16 you've already seen it. It's the last paragraph.
17 "For our part we want to stress that the setting up of an
18 UNPROFOR observation post in this locality would practically block the
19 Srebrenica-Zepa corridor and prevent the transport of materiel and
20 technical equipment arriving from Zepa to Srebrenica. Consequently, we
21 need your instructions and suggestions on how to resolve this problem."
22 My question is: Was -- were you prevented or banned from setting
23 up an observation post in the village of Loznica in order to prevent the
24 flow of materiel and equipment and weapons from continuing -- which was
25 supposed to be part of your duties?
1 A. I remember that DutchBat gave this matter a lot of thought. As
2 for whether an observation post was, in fact, set up in that area, in
3 those immediate surroundings, does not come to mind at this time.
4 Q. Thank you. Thank you. Actually, it's already been admitted as a
5 Prosecution exhibit so I withdraw what I was going to say. The document
6 has already been admitted.
7 Can we now look at the reply by the command of the 2nd Corps to
8 this question. Can we look at 65 ter 06700.
9 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Mr. Tolimir, are you tendering the last document?
10 It was admitted yesterday as a P document and it will be part of the
11 internal memorandum of the Registry. Please carry on and put a question
12 to the witness, please.
13 THE ACCUSED: [Interpretation] Thank you. Can we now show the
14 witness 65 ter 06700.
16 Q. We can see it on the screen. This is a document of the 2nd Corps
17 of the army of the Republic of Bosnia-Herzegovina, addressed to the
18 command of the 28th Division of the land army, and that relates to the
19 cessation of construction activities on the UN observation post. Can we
20 look at paragraph marked with the number 1 of that order. I quote:
21 "1. The 28th Army Division command, in cooperation with the
22 Srebrenica municipal civilian structures, shall undertake all measures
23 not to allow further construction work on the UNPROFOR observation post
24 in the Soline [sic] village sector.
25 "2. In all contacts with the representatives of the Dutch
1 Battalion, we shall consistently adhere to the position that the location
2 of observation posts, locations of observation posts, were agreed on at
3 the level of the General Staff of the Army of Bosnia-Herzegovina and the
4 UNPROFOR B and H command at the signing of the agreement on the
5 demilitarisation of Srebrenica and Zepa and that any change in that
6 respect must be verified at the same level."
7 Thank you. I'm finished with the quote.
9 MR. THAYER: Mr. President, just a correction for the record. At
10 page 23, line 10, what I think I heard through my earphones was Soline.
11 It didn't make it into the transcript but I think we can all agree that
12 what's in the document from which General Tolimir was reading was the
13 village of Lozina, which we've heard reference to.
14 THE INTERPRETER: Interpreter's note: The accused said Soline.
15 THE ACCUSED: [Interpretation] I thank you Mr. Thayer. My
16 question is -- actually I meant to say the village of Lozina.
18 Q. My question is: Do you know if the UNPROFOR and the UNPROFOR
19 command in Zepa agreed with the Main Staff of the Bosnia-Herzegovina army
20 and the units in the Srebrenica demilitarised zone about the places where
21 they could set up observation posts and the places where they could not?
23 A. No. That was not known by me.
24 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Mr. Tolimir, I think it's break time. We are
25 over time already. We need the first break now and we will resume five
1 minutes past 11.00.
2 --- Recess taken at 10.34 a.m.
3 --- On resuming at 11.06 a.m.
4 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Yes, Mr. Tolimir. Please carry on.
7 Q. Mr. Boering, has your command in Tuzla or Sarajevo advised you as
8 the UNPROFOR command in Srebrenica that you were not to continue building
9 up the observation post in Lozina village? Thank you.
10 A. I know nothing about that.
11 Q. Thank you. Was this observation post ever established in Lozina
12 village? Thank you.
13 A. If I delve into my memory, I believe that there was a temporary
14 post in the area.
15 Q. Thank you. Can you explain to the Trial Chamber what it means,
16 what "temporary" means.
17 A. It's a post consisting of a vehicle and manpower positioned there
18 for a period, for example, a week, and is not intended to remain there
19 permanently.
20 Q. Thank you. Were you obliged to announce to the Muslims in every
21 particular instance that you were to go to the Lozina village to carry
22 out these searches or checks, to check whether the materiel that was not,
23 in fact, permitted to pass through be transported down that road? Thank
25 A. I don't remember any specific procedure for that.
1 Q. Thank you. Can we show the witness in e-court D65 -- that was
2 marked by Mr. Franken -- to assist the witness in answering my questions.
3 Thank you. Thank you.
4 Now, you can see this map. Can you please show us where the
5 observation post was at Lozina village, and was it the observation post
6 that you started constructing or the one that was actually shut down
7 after it was prohibited by the Muslim army?
8 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Mr. Tolimir, are you asking the witness to mark
9 it on this map?
10 THE ACCUSED: [Interpretation] Thank you, Mr. President. Perhaps
11 the witness can tell us which observation post was set up there from
12 which they had control over the village of Lozina. Thank you. And if
13 possible, perhaps the witness can mark it on the map.
14 JUDGE FLUEGGE: With the assistance of the Court Usher, please.
15 THE WITNESS: [Interpretation] Well, it's been a while. It was
16 somewhere here in the southern section. [Marks]
18 Q. Thank you. Could you tell us, on this stretch of seven
19 kilometres of either side of the road that went from Zepa through Lozina
20 to Srebrenica, was there a check-point on that stretch? Thank you.
21 A. On the road from Srebrenica to Zepa, so outside the enclave in
22 the direction of Zepa, we did not have a DutchBat check-point.
23 Conceivably, there was a Muslim check-point. I don't know.
24 Q. Thank you. Was that in Lozina village? Thank you.
25 A. I was not in that area, so I haven't the foggiest idea of that.
1 In this specific area, and let's say the subject matter of this
2 check-point, my involvement was peripheral. I was certainly not the main
3 operator aware of all the ins and outs. This was more the area of
4 Franken and Karremans, and the company's commander of the actual area.
5 Q. Thank you. Since you don't know anything about that, I will not
6 insist.
7 THE ACCUSED: [Interpretation] Could we now see 65 ter 065701 [as
8 interpreted]. And I would like to tender this document into evidence.
9 JUDGE FLUEGGE: This marked map will be received as an exhibit.
10 THE REGISTRAR: As D00143, Your Honours.
11 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Mr. Tolimir, can you please repeat the 65 ter
12 number. I'm not sure if that is correct.
13 THE ACCUSED: [Interpretation] Thank you. I wanted 06701. 06701.
14 JUDGE FLUEGGE: I was told there was a problem with the last
15 document, the marking on the map, that was lost by the Registry. This is
16 the map D65, and I would like to ask the witness to draw the circle again
17 on this map because it was not saved.
18 THE WITNESS: [Interpretation] [Marks]
19 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Thank you very much. Now it should be saved and
20 received as D143. Was it fixed now?
21 So we are waiting for 65 ter 6701.
23 Q. Thank you, we see it before us. I will now read out what this
24 document deals with. This is a document from the 2nd Corps command and
25 it is addressed to the command of the 28th Division, and it says that
1 instructions are requested for further action in connection with
2 UNPROFOR's intention to set up an observation post in Srebrenica. And
3 this relates to Lozina. And I will only read out the first paragraph and
4 see what the corps has to say about this. And I quote:
5 "1. The assertion made by UNPROFOR in Srebrenica that de jure it
6 has unrestricted freedom of movement and can choose the sites for OS on
7 the territory of the Srebrenica demilitarised zone is accurate.
8 Agreement on the demilitarisation of Srebrenica and Zepa of 8 May 1993.
9 "2. The assertion of UNPROFOR in Srebrenica is true that, based
10 on the agreement on demilitarisation, they are duty-bound to prevent any
11 attempt of uniformed personnel to military equipment and combat assets to
12 enter --"
13 The second paragraph, while we wait for the English version, I
14 will just read it out.
15 "The assertion of UNPROFOR in Srebrenica is correct; namely, that
16 on the basis of the agreement on demilitarisation, they are required to
17 prevent any entry attempt by persons in uniform, combat equipment, and
18 weapons in demilitarised zone."
19 Could we please scroll the page up a little bit, because I would
20 like to quote the next portion. And then it says:
21 "Bearing this in mind --" and then it says, under 1: "The
22 problem --"and may I just add this is the next page in English, a new
23 paragraph numbered as paragraph 1, and it says:
24 "This issue should not be escalated to the level of the General
25 Staff, BH command of UNPROFOR, because the unit of UNPROFOR in Srebrenica
1 would in that way, be allowed sufficient time to set up an observation
2 post."
3 JUDGE FLUEGGE: [Previous translation continues] ... English
4 translation, there is no further page, and if I compare the two versions
5 in English and B/C/S, number 2, it seems to be quite different.
6 Mr. Thayer?
7 MR. THAYER: Mr. President, we just need to stay on page 1 in the
8 English and I think that will take care of the problem.
9 JUDGE FLUEGGE: This is not -- it seems not to be the same.
10 MR. THAYER: It's the wrong document, actually, Mr. President.
11 I think they've got the wrong document on the screen. I was following,
12 on my hard copy, along with what General Tolimir was reading. And I'm
13 looking at the screen and I think that's the wrong document.
14 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Only the date is the same. Mr. Thayer, it is a P
15 document, tendered yesterday by the Prosecution. Perhaps there was a
16 wrong translation added to the original B/C/S version. That might be the
17 explanation for this difficulty.
18 MR. THAYER: Yes, Mr. President. I'm just confirming the B/C/S
19 is correct, the -- if we go to page -- I'm sorry, Mr. President, but if
20 we could go to page 2 just to see what we have there in the English, just
21 see that again, yeah.
22 THE ACCUSED: [Interpretation] [No interpretation]
23 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Please wait a moment, Mr. Tolimir.
24 MR. THAYER: What we can do ist that's clearly the wrong -- it's
25 an incomplete or erroneous translation. I've got an English hard copy.
1 JUDGE FLUEGGE: I think it's the right translation but
2 incomplete. It just stopped after the third line of paragraph 2.
3 MR. THAYER: Yes. I have a complete translation in English. We
4 can put it on the ELMO, if that helps, or at least hand it to the
5 witness.
6 JUDGE FLUEGGE: That would be very helpful. One copy for the
7 witness, please, and another copy on the ELMO, please.
8 Mr. Tolimir, we have this document in the English translation now
9 on the ELMO and you may proceed.
12 Q. I just wanted to read out paragraph 1, below the interceding
13 paragraph between 3 and 1:
14 "Do not bring this problem to the level of the army General
15 Staff, UNPROFOR's BH command, because this would give the UNPROFOR unit
16 in Srebrenica ample time to set up an observation post."
17 And my question for the witness is as follows: Since the
18 superior command in Tuzla understood clearly that UNPROFOR was right in
19 what they were saying, and we saw that in the first paragraph, my
20 question to you is why was it that you did not insist on being allowed to
21 proceed with the setting up of the observation post in Lozina village?
23 A. Interpreting this for myself, item 1 of this document, which is
24 disappearing now --
25 Q. Thank you. I'm not asking you to interpret this document. Just
1 please answer my question.
2 A. In this document, it refers to an assumption of DutchBat in
3 Srebrenica, and there is no agreement from Tuzla or Sarajevo on this
4 subject. So item 1, the assertion made by UNPROFOR in Srebrenica, the
5 first line, indicates to me that it's a matter of interpretation by the
6 unit in Srebrenica.
7 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Mr. Boering, Mr. Tolimir put to you the following
8 question: Why was it that you did not insist on being allowed to proceed
9 with the setting up of the observation post in Lozina village? That was
10 the question. Have you an answer?
11 THE WITNESS: [Interpretation] I don't have any answer to that.
12 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Why did you not insist?
13 THE WITNESS: [Interpretation] Again, I was peripherally involved
14 in this subject was not an operator present at all meetings, so this
15 could be a perfectly good question, but not to me.
16 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Thank you.
17 Mr. Tolimir, continue please.
19 Since Witness does not know the answer, I would like to tender
20 this document into evidence.
21 JUDGE FLUEGGE: If I'm not mistaken, that was tendered and
22 admitted yesterday through the Prosecution.
23 THE WITNESS: [Interpretation] I have a question. Could I please
24 see the texts again?
25 JUDGE FLUEGGE: I think, Mr. Boering, you touched something on
1 this machine and that was the moment it disappeared. It was the ELMO --
2 THE WITNESS: [Interpretation] No.
4 JUDGE FLUEGGE: We don't have it on the screen.
5 Mr. Boering, do you want to add something in respect to this?
6 THE WITNESS: [Interpretation] No. I don't want to add anything.
7 I'm happy to be seeing the transcript of the case in front of me again.
8 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Now you have the transcript. Okay. Thank you
9 very much.
10 Mr. Tolimir, go ahead, please.
13 Q. We've already spent a lot of time on this so I have no further
14 questions about this topic. Let's move on to the next group of
15 questions. In view of the fact that Muslims in the area of Bandera
16 Triangle conducted some illicit activities and that in Lozina village
17 that was the case too, where they publicly said that there was a
18 transport -- that weapons were being transported from Srebrenica to Zepa,
19 did the UNPROFOR command in Srebrenica inform the -- its superior command
20 of this?
21 A. I think there were weekly or daily reports from DutchBat to the
22 superior command, and all matters that were known or suspected were
23 reported. So I assume that matters such as suspected arms smuggling was
24 reported as well. But confirmed transport, smuggling of arms, as far as
25 I know, we didn't actually identify those.
1 Q. Thank you. On the basis of these impermissible activities and no
2 overview of the activities, did UNPROFOR try to assess what were the
3 intentions of the operations group in Srebrenica? Thank you.
4 A. That must undoubtedly have happened. And as far as I remember,
5 that related in part to smuggling operations and the objective was to get
6 something of an impression of that, and DutchBat tried to carry that out,
7 and we were able to do that to some extent because our own logistics was
8 no longer optimal either; fuel shortages and the like. So we were no
9 longer able to operate extensively everywhere.
10 Q. Thank you. Since these are activities from January 1995 and then
11 April 1995, were you restricted because of the fuel quantities from
12 carrying out your full duties in controlling the demilitarised zone?
13 A. Well, let's say from March and April, we -- our fuel supply was
14 reduced, the supplies to the enclave were reduced due to lack of
15 clearances issued and, as a consequence, we weren't able to operate as
16 much with vehicles.
17 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Mr. Tolimir, we have to finish the testimony of
18 this witness today. I think you are going around and around the same
19 topic. If you want to raise other matters in your cross-examination, you
20 should consider that, to do that as soon as possible. We have lost a lot
21 of time this morning by repeating the same questions, and once you said,
22 "I'm running out of time." That is perhaps because of some repetition,
23 we have to observe. If you want to raise other matters, deal with other
24 issues, you should do that.
2 Q. My question is: Were you able to reach other points other than
3 the ones that were located in the Bandera Triangle that we were
4 discussing? Thank you.
5 A. I'm doing my best to understand your question, but I'm not
6 entirely successful. I would say that we had freedom of movement in the
7 enclave except for the Bandera Triangle, if that's what you mean.
8 Q. Thank you, Mr. Boering. We are not going to talk about that
9 anymore. I would like to see D67 in e-court, and then I'm going to put
10 questions to you on the basis of facts that are going to be evident from
11 this document. Thank you.
12 We see a document here from the General Staff of the Republic of
13 Bosnia-Herzegovina on the 13th of July 1995, after the fall of the
14 enclave, to the president of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Alija Izetbegovic,
15 as an interim report, listing all their military activities in the
16 Srebrenica and Zepa zones.
17 In paragraph 2, line 1, the only one, it says:
18 "Specifically, the following has been done for Srebrenica and
19 Zepa."
20 And then the first bullet point:
21 "To start with, lethal assets and materiel and technical
22 equipment were brought in on foot in fairly small quantities.
23 "2. 17 helicopter flights were carried out in each of which a
24 helicopter was hit." And later we'll see what was brought in on these
25 helicopters.
1 "3. In this way we transported a number of seriously wounded
2 injured and brought in and took back 15 from Srebrenica and five from
3 Zepa, men who are graduated from the wartime officers' college.
4 "4. In preparation for a future operation to link up the
5 enclaves, we brought in and took back four brigade commanders, two
6 brigade chiefs of staff, and the 26th Division Chief of Staff. The
7 Division commander, who was meant to go on the next helicopter flight,
8 did not return after the final flight ended tragically. Naser remained."
9 My question is: If you remember, you said that you did not see
10 Naser Oric after February. This is something you said in the
11 examination-in-chief. Was this the period when he left and could not
12 return anymore? Is that the period in which these officers were in the
13 territory in Bosnia-Herzegovina in order for the Zepa and Srebrenica
14 enclaves to be linked up at some point in the future with the corps?
16 A. Well, those are several questions at once. Let me start with the
17 first one. Sometime at the end of February, possibly, Naser Oric was
18 discovered to have left. Where he actually was was kept secret. We
19 suspected that he was in Tuzla. Whether at that point operations were in
20 progress to connect or link up Zepa and Srebrenica, I don't know about
21 that. I did not hear or see any information about that. I was aware
22 that smuggling was taking place between the two enclaves, and the staff,
23 including the mayor of Srebrenica, sometimes stayed in Zepa. So there
24 was a link between Zepa and Srebrenica.
25 Q. Thank you. Are you able to say whether the UNPROFOR command in
1 Srebrenica at any point got any information that would indicate that the
2 demilitarised enclaves of Zepa and Srebrenica wanted to link up and
3 wanted to link up with their corps, the home unit in Tuzla and Kladanj?
5 A. I know nothing about that.
6 Q. Thank you. Can we now look at the next page of this document in
7 the Serbian. And in the English it's already on this page, if we can
8 just scroll up a little bit and then continues in -- on the next page,
9 and then we can see what has been brought in from -- of the weapons.
10 I think this is sufficient of a question for the witness. Thank you.
11 My question is: These weapons and these reports, do they
12 indicate that the Muslim army was preparing for some combat assault
13 actions, and did UNPROFOR have any information about these assault
14 actions that were being launched from the demilitarised zones? Thank
16 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Your answer, please.
17 THE WITNESS: [Interpretation] I have no immediate answer to that.
18 There were regular reports of breakouts from the enclave in the direction
19 of Serbia, but as for actually being involved in the planning or being
20 notified that the activities were taking place, no.
22 Q. Thank you. Can we now look at 65 ter 040333. Thank you.
23 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Would you please repeat the number. I'm not sure
24 if we have the correct number.
25 THE ACCUSED: [Interpretation] 65 ter 04033. Thank you.
1 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Thank you.
3 Q. While we are waiting, I'm going to say, because there is no
4 English, this is a document that the Main Staff of the Army of Republika
5 Srpska sent to the commander of the Main Staff about activities of the
6 enemy in relation to the units of the Main Staff.
8 MR. THAYER: Mr. President, I have a hard copy, English
9 translation. I might suggest that we do the same as we did with the
10 other one.
11 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Is there no English translation in e-court?
12 MR. THAYER: I don't know if there is. There wasn't one listed
13 in the defence list. Doesn't appear that there is one in e-court, but I
14 have one.
15 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Thank you very much. It should be put on the
16 ELMO. The Chamber would appreciate if the translation could be uploaded
17 in e-court. Mr. Gajic.
18 Mr. Tolimir, your question.
21 Q. I just indicated what the document was about. I'm going to quote
22 a part of the document and then I'm going to put a question to it. This
23 document was signed by General Tolimir and sent to the commander of the
24 Main Staff and the 65th regiment because of the activities directed at
25 the Main Staff and the regiment. It states here:
1 "On the 23rd of June of this year, at 0200 hours, a unit of
2 approximately 300 soldiers headed out from Srebrenica, led by Ibrahim
3 Mandic, the commander of the 281st Eastern Bosnia Light Brigade, Veis
4 Sabic, the commander of the 284th Light Mountain Brigade, and his deputy
5 Semso Salikovic and a guide man called Zoran Cardakovic, a Muslim. The
6 unit's task was to insert itself that same day at approximately 2200
7 hours into the general sector of Ruzine Vode, Han Pijesak municipality.
8 This group is equipped with automatic weapons, with a couple of 60
9 millimetre mortars, and some rocket-propelled grenades."
11 Please, my question is: Did you have any information that groups
12 were infiltrating themselves from demilitarised zones, from Srebrenica to
13 Zepa, in groups of 300 or so soldiers and that they were led -- being led
14 to carry out various assignments in the depth of the defence of the Army
15 of Republika Srpska, as we can see on this -- in this information from
16 the Main Staff? Thank you.
17 A. No, I was not aware of anything like that.
18 Q. Thank you. The last paragraph, the fourth paragraph in the
19 Serbian on this page, can we scroll up, please, states:
20 "Also on the 23rd of June of this year, in the evening hours, a
21 company of 120 soldiers --"
22 THE INTERPRETER: Interpreter's note: We are unable to see the
23 text.
24 JUDGE FLUEGGE: With the assistance of the witness and now of the
25 Court Usher, we will see it soon. Thank you.
1 THE ACCUSED: [Interpretation] "-- commanded by Zehrudin
2 Jasarevic was sent from the composition of the Manoeuvre Brigade for a
3 rotation to the sector of Jovino Brdo that will last five days and during
4 which time they are to perform reconnaissance in the direction of
5 Jeskovik [phoen] and the Peruca hydroelectric power plant in the Skelani
6 municipality."
8 Q. Thank you. My question is, did you have information that there
9 was a Manoeuvre Brigade in Srebrenica and that they were carrying out
10 actions in relation to Serbia and in relation to the hydroelectric power
11 plant, which at that time was a key industrial facility, as it is now?
14 Q. Thank you. Can we now look at 1D27, please. Thank you. Can we
15 look at page 2 of this document.
16 This is a document of the Army of Bosnia and Herzegovina command
17 of the 28th Division, that it sent to the command of the 2nd Corps in
18 Tuzla. Can we look at page 2 of document, please, where the information
19 is confirmed that they are also sending Mr. Tursunovic to Zepa. If you
20 look at the second paragraph on this page, where it says:
21 "Apart from the other measures, I have decided to send to Zepa
22 part of the company sabotage and reconnaissance platoon, a unit attached
23 to the staff, and the commander of the 281st Light Mountain Brigade,
24 Major Zulfo Tursunovic."
25 Can you tell us whether you knew anything about the departure of
1 Tursunovic from Srebrenica to Zepa and his frequent trips to that area in
2 order to guide the activities of the sabotage and reconnaissance platoon?
5 Q. Thank you. Can we go back to page 1 of this document, please, at
6 the very beginning. We are talking about the month of June - it's on the
7 screen already - where it says in the document, I quote:
8 "The problem of members of the army of the Republic of
9 Bosnia-Herzegovina and civilians leaving the Srebrenica and Zepa safe
10 areas in the direction of Tuzla, Kladanj and Serbia, have been present
11 since the first days of demilitarisation of this area."
12 I'm going to skip a part and then I'm going to read line 15 to
13 you of this first paragraph. This is five rows above this number, about
14 the division command order, and that sentence states:
15 "However, in the summer months it is as if some unknown wave
16 flows through the people, suddenly creating a euphoria that the best
17 solution is to leave for Tuzla. This literally causes waves throughout
18 the entire area and the majority of people are then ready to leave."
19 In view of this, and the fact that you said yesterday that they
20 were not going to Tuzla voluntarily, can you say if you can tell from
21 this document whether this was a problem that was there throughout the
22 whole demilitarised period in the safe area, this departure of people
23 going towards Tuzla and Kladanj?
24 A. I was aware that the population was leaving in small groups for
25 Tuzla or Kladanj. I was also aware that it was a dangerous stretch.
1 I remember that in the period from March to June food and medical
2 supplies seriously deteriorated so that the population figured out that
3 prospects were grim.
4 Q. Thank you. Did UNPROFOR have reports that the civilians from the
5 Zepa and Srebrenica enclaves kept crossing over illegally to the
6 territory under the control of the Muslim Federation, to Tuzla, Kladanj,
7 Sarajevo, and so forth, and that some of them even tried to flee to
8 Serbia? Thank you.
9 A. Well, it was clearly happening, and there were reports, for
10 example, by the mayor of Srebrenica that things were tense among the
11 locals.
12 Q. Thank you. If civilians throughout this period after 1993, when
13 it was demilitarised, up until they left the enclaves, continued taking
14 this trip, crossing dangerous territory, does this actually contradict
15 your statement that they were not willing to leave, that they did not
16 leave there willingly but were, rather, forced to? Thank you.
17 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Your answer, please, sir.
18 THE WITNESS: [Interpretation] I'm trying to figure out the
19 question in my own mind. Ultimately, the population that left the
20 enclave in convoys boarded the buses and, in my view, at that point those
21 people had no other option because no supplies were available to meet
22 their primary needs, and the same factor had motivated people to leave
23 the enclave at previous points in time, so a form of voluntary departure,
24 you could describe it as that, but forced by circumstances.
1 Q. Thank you. Can we go back to page 2, please, of this document so
2 that I can show you, if you did not remember it, and I'm referring to the
3 passage that I quoted earlier about Major Zulfo Tursunovic who was
4 supposed to prevent those people who were trying illegally to leave Zepa
5 and go to Kladanj or Tuzla. So my question is: Did even Muslims prevent
6 those Muslims who were trying and wanted to leave the enclaves? That's
7 my question.
8 A. That may have happened in that manner. To -- this was to have
9 the enclave continue existing.
10 Q. Thank you. I would just like to read out the penultimate
11 sentence of this document. And this document was drafted by the Muslim
12 side, not the Serb side. And it says:
13 "A sabotage platoon of the company will, in cooperation with the
14 police of the 285th Light Mountain Brigade, in identifying such people,
15 arresting them and forcibly returning them to Srebrenica."
16 And the last sentence:
17 "We are of the opinion that the command of the 2nd Corps, in
18 cooperation with the other authorities, should undertake more severe
19 repressive measures against all persons leaving the zone."
20 I'm not going to read any further. End of quote there. But my
21 question would be this: Did even Muslims take repressive measures to
22 prevent people from moving out of the demilitarised zones of Zepa and
23 Srebrenica? Thank you.
24 A. As is apparent from this report drafted by Ramiz, Naser's deputy,
25 this was policy.
1 Q. Thank you. I'm not asking about the policy. I'm asking you
2 whether you, as a member of UNPROFOR, had received such reports that the
3 civilians were actually wanting to leave the demilitarised zones and move
4 on to the areas under the control of the Bosnian Federation. Thank you.
5 A. Well, I can say that people I spoke with, whose prospects were
6 grim, mentioned that they were considering leaving. Measures as
7 described in this report were not reported to us, or in any case not to
9 Q. Thank you. In other words, you did have such knowledge because
10 you just told us that you had occasion to talk with people who had a grim
11 view of the situation.
12 THE ACCUSED: [Interpretation] Now I would like to tender this
13 document into evidence, unless it's already been admitted.
14 JUDGE FLUEGGE: It will be received as an exhibit.
16 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Mr. Tolimir, the previous document, 65 ter 4033
17 is not in evidence yet. Are you tendering it?
18 THE ACCUSED: [Interpretation] Thank you, Mr. President. I would
19 like to tender it into evidence.
20 JUDGE FLUEGGE: It will be received and we are hoping that the
21 Prosecution will upload the English translation.
22 THE REGISTRAR: Your Honours, it will be received as D00145,
23 marked for identification. Thank you.
24 JUDGE FLUEGGE: In fact, yes, it will now be marked, not pending
25 translations but pending uploading the translation. Then it will be an
1 exhibit.
2 Mr. Tolimir, please continue.
3 THE ACCUSED: [Interpretation] Thank you, Mr. President. Could we
4 now pull up in e-court 1D191. Thank you. Thank you.
6 Q. This is a document confirming the information we saw a little
7 earlier, that sabotage units were being sent to take action against the
8 Main Staff. Here we see this is a document from the Army of Bosnia and
9 Herzegovina, sent to the command of the 2nd Corps and the 28th Division,
10 and it is sent as a combat report. And there it says:
11 "Pursuant to an order from the representative of the commander of
12 the 28th Division of Srebrenica, Major Ramiz Becirovic, strictly
13 confidential, number 01-127, from 1995, dated 20th June 1995, on taking
14 measures to conduct sabotage operations in order to inflict losses on the
15 aggressor, personnel and materiel losses, and in the overall attempt to
16 push back the Chetnik forces from Sarajevo."
17 And now they number a number of -- they list a number of groups
18 there. Can we please scroll this document a bit up.
19 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Mr. Tolimir, I don't see this document on your
20 list of documents to be used during cross-examination. And in addition,
21 Mr. Thayer?
22 MR. THAYER: I'm just wondering if there is a translation that
23 the Defence has to assist the witness. I'm not sure if there is one
25 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Indeed. Mr. Gajic?
1 MR. GAJIC: [Interpretation] Mr. President, we put documents -- as
2 soon as we receive a translation of a document, we enter it in e-court.
3 For this particular document, we have as yet received no translation.
4 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Again, it's not on the list of documents to be
5 used with this witness.
6 Mr. Tolimir, put your question to the witness, please.
9 Q. My question is this: Did you have information about sabotage
10 terrorist groups being sent, led by Zulfo Tursunovic, from Srebrenica via
11 Zepa to the Main Staff? And did you ever receive any such information
12 from anyone? Thank you.
13 A. I was aware that Zulfo was active, and also that he was
14 pressuring people in the Bandera Triangle, and that he frequently
15 performed operations outside the enclave, but this was more general.
16 Q. Thank you. I would like to show another document from the same
17 period, from June 1997, sent from the army of BH, that's document 1D356.
18 JUDGE FLUEGGE: We don't have an English translation yet.
19 THE ACCUSED: [Interpretation] We haven't received it yet. We
20 have requested a translation. Thank you.
22 Q. As we have no English translation, I will only read out the first
23 paragraph under the date:
24 "In the morning hours on the 26th of June, 1995, our forces from
25 the Srebrenica area attacked and set on fire Visnjica village. According
1 to unconfirmed information, Chetniks suffered losses among the civilian
2 population."
3 My question is this: Did you -- or were you ever informed about
4 an attack launched from the enclave in Srebrenica on Visnjica village,
5 which was outside the enclave to the west and that is exactly the area
6 where your movement was restricted? Thank you.
7 A. In contacts with Momir Nikolic in Bratunac, he regularly
8 mentioned incidents of outbreaks from the enclave by Muslims, describing
9 the losses. It's perfectly possible that this was reported to us, but it
10 isn't fresh in my memory at this time.
11 THE ACCUSED: [Interpretation] Thank you. Could we please have
12 this document admitted into evidence? That's 1D356. And in the
13 meantime --
15 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Mr. Tolimir, the Chamber has a problem with
16 receiving that document. You have only put one question to the witness
17 and he said, "It is perfectly possible that this was reported to us, but
18 it isn't fresh in my memory at this time." I think there is no
19 authentication by the witness about this document, we don't know any
20 details about the document. We have a big problem to receive it at this
21 point in time. You may use it with another witness and, especially as we
22 have no translation, we don't know anything about it. Wait, please, I'm
23 still talking. Your request to admit it is denied.
24 Now we have another document on the screen. Please go ahead.
25 Still the same. I'm sorry, I was mistaken. Please go ahead.
1 THE ACCUSED: [Interpretation] Thank you, Mr. President. I would
2 now like to pull up D52. That's a document that has already been
3 admitted, and I would like to talk with the witness about this because he
4 said that he didn't know that a village on the very border of the enclave
5 had been torched. Thank you.
7 Q. Here we see that document, that's D52, another report from the
8 command of the 2nd Corps of the BH Army of the 8th of July, 1995, when it
9 was sent to units as information on combat results of the units and
10 commands of the 28th Ground Army Division. Would you please just take a
11 look at the first bullet point below the first paragraph. It says: "60
12 Chetniks were liquidated," so on and so forth, what was captured, and
13 then it says:
14 "In the village of Visnjica, large quantities of ammunition were
15 seized but the soldiers were exhausted and could not remove all of it, so
16 it was destroyed, as were all the facilities that the aggressor could use
17 for military purposes."
18 Thank you. End of quote.
19 Now, you said that you had a meeting with Nikolic, and he might
20 have mentioned this, but did you also have a meeting with Mr. -- a
21 gentleman from the Milici Brigade regarding this same issue? And you
22 mentioned this gentleman as a man by the name of Sarkic, and you said
23 that you had two meetings with this person. Thank you.
24 A. I can't remember having dealt with Sarkic about this. I met with
25 him once in early January at the introduction, at the very start of my
1 deployment, and later on at the very end, upon my departure for Kladanj,
2 he was present there. In between, I did not speak with him. All our
3 dealings concerning the VRS either went through Vukovic or, ordinarily,
4 they would go through Nikolic.
5 Q. Thank you. In other words, you didn't know anything about your
6 command having any information that a village to the west of the
7 demilitarised zone had been torched in the area not far from the Bandera
8 Triangle. It was some six kilometres from the separation line and
9 Bandera Triangle.
10 A. Well, reports regularly arrived of shooting and combat, so it was
11 known that activities were taking place in that region. The details of
12 these operations, however, were not known, especially six kilometres
13 away. It must have been audible to observation posts and must have been
14 reported, but an actual description of what was happening in that village
15 was not available to us.
16 Q. Thank you. Could we now see 2806 in e-court, please. My
17 apologies. Actually, we need 1D364 now, thank you. 1D364. Thank you.
18 Here we have the document before us. It was also from the Army
19 of Bosnia and Herzegovina, its 2nd Corps, and in June - in other words a
20 month before the events in the enclave - this document was sent to the
21 commander of the 28th Division, of land forces, and the command of the
22 285th Light Brigade, and it goes on to read as follows:
23 "Our congratulations on the successful completion of your combat
24 operations which have significantly contributed to a successful
25 completion of the operation to lift the blockade of Sarajevo and where
1 you have inflicted heavy losses on the aggressor in the fight for the
2 ultimate and final liberation of the Republic of Bosnia-Herzegovina and
3 the destruction of the Serbo-Montenegrin fascists."
4 That is what it reads in this document, signed by the commander,
5 Sead Delic. And then it goes on to say:
6 "In the next period you are to comply with the orders issued so
7 far. Prepare your plans for active combat at the appropriate time.
8 Orders for those combat operations shall be forwarded to you from us or
9 the BH Army Main Staff."
10 Now, in view of what I've read, did you have any information
11 that, in the month of June - in other words, a month before the enclave
12 fell - in late June and later, Muslim forces were conducting active
13 combat operations, as it says in this document, against the rear lines of
14 the Serbian army? Thank you.
15 A. We were aware that activities were taking place from the enclave
16 to relieve the burden from Sarajevo. And that was indicated regularly
17 through our contacts with, in part, the VRS.
19 MR. THAYER: Mr. President, keeping an eye on the clock for this
20 witness, but also for future witnesses, we've said it before and I'll say
21 it again, that it is not contested, in fact it's part of the
22 Prosecution's case and has been from the beginning of this trial and
23 previous trials, that the Muslim forces operating from within the
24 Srebrenica enclave had, as part of their objective, tying down VRS troops
25 as a way of drawing VRS resources away from the Sarajevo front. That is
1 not contested. And I think I see from the cross-examination list of
2 documents a number of documents - I don't know if there are a lot more -
3 in this line of questioning, but again, it's not in contest, we could
4 probably agree with the Defence, as we do, I think, on 99 per cent of
5 their documents, that there will be no objection from the Prosecution to
6 tendering them, whether it's by way of a bar table motion later or some
7 other mechanism, but to just simply try to save some time and avoid going
8 over these same uncontested issues, I would urge the Defence to look at
9 that, especially with this witness, for whom we have a limited amount of
10 time, but also in the future. Again, we are always available to do that;
11 it is not contested in this case.
12 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Thank you very much. The Chamber would like to
13 invite the parties to negotiate if it would be possible to reach an
14 agreement about these facts. Indeed, that would help the Defence and the
15 Chamber to know what we are talking about.
16 The Chamber is concerned a bit about the time. It's the last
17 hearing day of this year before the winter recess. I would like to ask
18 Mr. Tolimir about your estimation of the remainder of cross-examination.
19 You have used more than four and a half hours up to now. We have only
20 three-quarters of an hour left. The Prosecution will need some time for
21 re-examination. Mr. Thayer?
22 MR. THAYER: Not yet, Mr. President, and I doubt that we will
23 have any, based on the way things are going.
24 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Thank you very much. That will be very helpful,
25 especially for Mr. Tolimir. Have you any idea if you will be able to
1 finish the cross-examination today?
2 THE ACCUSED: [Interpretation] Thank you, Mr. President. I'm
3 going to try to finish, and I thank Mr. Thayer for allowing us time to be
4 able to complete the cross-examination of this witness by the end of the
5 day today.
6 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Thank you very much. We adjourn and resume at 1.
7 --- Recess taken at 12.35 p.m.
9 JUDGE FLUEGGE: We tried to have a shorter break but we were not
10 successful because of technical problems again.
11 Mr. Tolimir, please continue.
12 THE ACCUSED: [Interpretation] Thank you, Mr. President. In order
13 to start with the footage right away, we can look at it right away, we
14 don't need to lay down the foundation, and then we can move to questions.
15 If we can look at P991 from 46.24 to 48, and if the witness can carefully
16 look at the footage, pay attention to what the speakers are saying.
17 Yesterday we actually had the transcript of this footage and we went over
18 it. Thank you.
19 [Video-clip played]
20 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Mr. Tolimir.
23 Q. Mr. Boering, are you able to say if this is the first meeting
24 that you and Mr. Karremans had with General Mladic? Thank you.
25 A. Yes. This was the first meeting with General Mladic.
1 Q. Can you remember when the meeting was held, what time?
2 A. This meeting was on 11 July, I believe in the course of the
3 afternoon, at Fontana.
4 Q. Thank you. Was this a meeting that was requested by General
5 Mladic or by General Karremans? Thank you.
6 A. You asked me this question yesterday several times, and then
7 I indicated that at this time I don't clearly remember that. In any
8 case, there was some contact with Petar, the interpreter present in
9 Bratunac, about this meeting. I thought about it some more last night.
10 Conceivably we sought contact via Petar and, through this interpreter,
11 this proposal at this time was made. So I think it was a combined event,
12 perhaps first at our request and then accepted and subsequently requested
13 by Petar. That's what comes to mind.
14 Q. Thank you, Mr. Boering. Yesterday you also said that before this
15 meeting, Colonel Karremans spoke with Nicolai. At this meeting, did he
16 tell General Mladic what orders he received from General Nicolai and the
17 command, as he put it, for Bosnia-Herzegovina? Thank you. The UNPROFOR
18 command for Bosnia-Herzegovina. Thank you.
19 A. Yes. He indicated, as conveyed in this video, that the intention
20 was to leave the enclave, both DutchBat and let's call them the refugees.
21 And the objective was to bring this about in the most appropriate
22 possible way.
23 Q. Thank you. In order to resolve this situation at the Potocari
24 base, did you need the help of the Army of Republika Srpska to which you
25 were directed by General Nicolai, according to what Karremans said?
1 A. I assume we did.
2 Q. Thank you. Since we covered this topic in detail yesterday, I'm
3 not going to go back to it. Can we now go back to your statement. This
4 is page 4, paragraph 6, and this is the 65 ter number 06703.
5 We will be looking at your statement now, the 65 ter number
6 06703. I would like to look at page 4, please, paragraph 6. And we can
7 see that sixth paragraph in the Serbian. Can we also see it in the
8 English, please. This is page 5 in the English. Thank you, Aleksandar.
9 This is page 5, paragraph 2. You say, line 4, I'm quoting. Line 4:
10 "During this night, Karremans and I held talks with the Muslims.
11 Karremans promised the Muslims air support on that occasion. I suspect
12 that the Muslim fighters decided that night that their position was
13 untenable and that they would have to flee."
14 My question is: Were you with -- were you alone with Colonel
15 Karremans during these talks or were there any other persons who attended
16 this meeting with the Muslims? Thank you.
17 A. There were other people present, both from the Muslim side and
18 for DutchBat. If I remember correctly, Sergeant Major Rave was also
19 present.
20 Q. My next question is: Who was interpreting for you during this
21 conversation that you had with the Muslims? Who translated what
22 Mr. Karremans was saying? Thank you.
23 A. I suspect that it was Hasan, the interpreter who was ordinarily
24 present in the PTT building. I can't think of his surname just now, but
25 he's known.
1 Q. Thank you. Are you able to remember what Mr. Karremans told the
2 Muslims that night in your presence and the presence of the interpreter
3 Hasan Nuhanovic? Thank you.
4 A. Well, I remember something about a commitment of massive air
5 support, if the attack on the enclave continued by the VRS or, in fact,
6 took place on the part of the VRS, and that would happen -- it was
7 supposed to happen in the early morning hours, and that would be a
8 massive attack, and people would need to take care for their -- to watch
9 their own safety.
10 Q. When you said "people," did you mean Muslims, the Muslims had to
11 take care of their own security, their own safety?
12 A. When I say "safety," I mean that you need to try to avoid getting
13 hit by bombs that drop. And that held true both for our own DutchBat
14 members as for the Muslims.
15 Q. Thank you. Was the zone that needed to be evacuated indicated
16 for the safety of Muslim members and UNPROFOR?
17 A. Well, I remember that there was an area and there were borders,
18 but the details are not fresh in my memory.
19 Q. Thank you. Can you tell us if you remember if Colonel Karremans
20 spoke about massive bombardment of that area and that sector that he
21 indicated? Thank you.
22 A. Yes. He mentioned that. I think I explained that a few
23 sentences earlier, about massive air support.
24 Q. Thank you. Let's see what the Muslim representative said about
25 that and what this translator said, Hasan Nuhanovic. Can we look at
1 1D137, now, please.
2 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Mr. Tolimir, are you tendering the OTP statement
3 of this witness, 65 ter 6703? I think you used it already yesterday but
4 I'm not sure if you tendered it.
5 THE ACCUSED: [Interpretation] Thank you, Mr. President. Yes, we
6 would like to tender it.
7 JUDGE FLUEGGE: It will be received.
8 THE REGISTRAR: Yes, Your Honour, it will be received as Exhibit
9 D00146. Thank you.
10 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Thank you. Mr. Tolimir.
11 THE ACCUSED: [Interpretation] Can I ask the e-court now to show
12 1D137, please. Sorry, I made a mistake. I actually need D137, without
13 this 1 in front.
15 Q. While we are waiting for it to appear on the screen, I'm going to
16 say that this is a transcript of a conversation which was shown in a
17 documentary film on Radio Television Serbia, on the 9th of July, 2010. I
18 am reading this text in the second paragraph -- actually, the first
19 paragraph says:
20 "On the 10th of -- on the evening of the 10th of July, a meeting
21 between the Dutch Battalion commander and representatives of the 28th
22 Division was held in the post office building in Srebrenica. Hakija
23 Meholjic, member of the Srebrenica War Presidency from 1993 to 1995."
24 And now they are quoting the transcript of what was said in that
25 programme:
1 "In the meantime, Karremans arrived requesting a meeting. I told
2 him, five more minutes, so we can first agree on everything ourselves
3 because we have no reason to trust you anymore. We arranged everything,
4 then we received him for a talk and he said that NATO informed him that a
5 death zone has been set around Srebrenica for tomorrow at half past five.
6 Everything that moves on two, four, or a hundred feet, or on a hundred
7 wheels, or on one wheel or on two wheels, will be destroyed, that it will
8 be destroyed."
9 My question is: Do you remember whether Mr. Karremans said this
10 in the way that Hakija Meholjic, the member of the Srebrenica War
11 Presidency, conveys it here?
12 A. I'm not sure whether it was stated literally that way, but the
13 gist corresponds well with what I remember.
14 Q. Thank you. My question is: Did what Mr. Karremans announced
15 actually take place; and if it did not, why did it not?
16 A. Well, it didn't happen en masse, and it didn't take place in the
17 morning but later in the afternoon. And why it didn't happen? Extensive
18 research has been conducted on that, many, many times, but that exceeds
19 my scope.
20 Q. Thank you. Can you tell us what you know about the research that
21 has been conducted into why the air-strikes did not happen? Thank you.
22 A. Well, that could become a very long answer. I derive most of the
23 information from the reports to which you have access as well. Given the
24 time pressure, I don't think it's relevant for me to elaborate on all
25 that off the top of my head.
1 Q. Thank you. Can you tell us whether NATO had a green light to
2 bomb the positions of the Republika Srpska in and around Srebrenica?
4 A. I don't have any concrete information for that.
5 Q. Thank you. Can you tell us whether NATO, when it announced that
6 they would conduct air strikes, actually took sides in this conflict
7 between the Muslims and the Serbs in Srebrenica? Thank you.
8 A. I don't think that the actual support that took place was biased.
9 It was a situation where their own troops were dealing with VRS units and
10 these forward air controllers were under fire. So it wasn't bias; it was
11 self-defence.
12 Q. Thank you. Well, does self-defence occur at the point of attack
13 or subsequently? Thank you.
14 A. I don't understand the question. Thank you.
15 Q. Thank you. Since Colonel Karremans announced on the 10th that
16 there would be air-strikes, he announced it on the 10th, that the
17 air-strikes would follow in the early morning hours on the 11th, does
18 this constitute self-defence if it is already announced ahead of time?
19 Or would self-defence actually be considered self-defence if it happened
20 once an attack occurred, or subsequently? Thank you.
21 A. As far as I can remember, Lieutenant-Colonel Karremans did
22 mention on the evening of the 10th that this bombing would take place if
23 ongoing attacks were conducted that constituted attacks. And if you're
24 under attack, you're entitled to defend yourself.
25 Q. Thank you. Let us now look at what the interpreter, Hasan
1 Nuhanovic, who interpreted all that, let us hear what he had to say.
2 "The Serbian side was given an ultimatum to withdraw by 0600
3 hours to their starting positions, in other words Zeleni Jadar, to go
4 back six kilometres or they would be bombarded at 0600 hours."
5 He says that "the number of aircraft that will come for
6 air-strikes, they told me, would be between 40 and 70. That is what was
7 -- what has been said."
8 Now, this is what Hasan Nuhanovic said during the interview and
9 this programme of the 10th of July, 2010. So my question is who was it
10 who gave this green light for the bombing?
11 THE INTERPRETER: Interpreter's note: Could the accused please
12 repeat his question. We did not understand him.
13 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Mr. Tolimir, the interpreters asked to repeat the
14 question. I only see the question, "So my question is who was it who
15 gave this green light for the bombing?" Was that your question?
16 THE ACCUSED: [Interpretation] Thank you. My question was who
17 issued the ultimatum to the -- to Republika Srpska; was it NATO or the
18 UNPROFOR? Thank you.
19 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Mr. Boering.
20 THE WITNESS: [Interpretation] I'm not aware of who issued the
21 ultimatum.
23 Q. Thank you. Did Mr. Karremans mention this ultimatum of by 0600
24 hours? Thank you.
25 A. Well, let me put it as follows: After this meeting,
1 Lieutenant-Colonel Karremans left for Potocari while I remained behind in
2 Srebrenica. So what happened was that in Potocari, after
3 Lieutenant-Colonel Karremans returned, was not -- I didn't observe that,
4 so I don't know.
5 Q. Thank you. The UNPROFOR or NATO, by issuing an ultimatum to one
6 of the warring parties, would that constitute taking sides, and would
7 that shift the balance of forces? Thank you.
8 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Mr. Tolimir, I think the witness has explained
9 his position very clearly. He spoke about self-defence. You should not
10 repeat the question. We have not so much time. We are approaching the
11 end of today's hearing.
13 now like the witness to be shown again the statement D14, the witness
14 statement that was 65 ter 60 -- 6703. What we would like to see is
15 paragraph 7.
16 JUDGE FLUEGGE: This is D146.
17 THE ACCUSED: [Interpretation] Thank you, Mr. President. Could we
18 then please have D146 in e-court. And I would like the witness to be
19 shown paragraph 6, on page 4 in Serbian and page 5 in English.
21 Q. Paragraph 7 in Serbian, in the first line, the last three words:
22 "The captain out there had received information, a message that
23 we had to establish definitively where the Serbs were located within the
24 enclave. Only after the presence of Serbian fighters had been definitely
25 confirmed and after positive identification of their presence and use of
1 weapons would air support be given."
2 My question is this: Who issued this assignment to Captain
3 Groen, and why did they have to know the exact location of the Serbs, and
4 did they have to engage them in order for air support to follow? Thank
6 A. I assume that this assignment was issued by Captain Groen or by
7 Karremans. So there had to be an actual threat to be allowed to issue
8 air support.
9 Q. Thank you. Did UNPROFOR soldiers, in keeping with this request
10 from Captain Groen, have to locate the tanks of the VRS, the Republika
11 Srpska army, and establish at the time that those tanks were actually
12 firing in order for the air support to come? Thank you.
13 A. Yes. I think you could express it that way.
14 Q. Thank you. During the examination-in-chief you said that you
15 couldn't recall the name of the lieutenant who was in charge of forward
16 air controllers of UNPROFOR. Could you tell us, please, was it
17 Lieutenant Egbers who was in charge of forward air control of UNPROFOR,
18 and did he subsequently take any action in order to locate the targets of
19 Republika Srpska to be able to guide the NATO air-strikes? Thank you.
20 A. Well, the actual execution of forward air controls was certainly
21 not performed by Lieutenant Egbers. He may have provided instructions,
22 but that was not observed by me. It was outside my field of observation.
23 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Mr. Tolimir, can you tell us the time you will
24 need for concluding your cross-examination?
25 THE ACCUSED: [Interpretation] Thank you. We will conclude it
1 within the time frame that you tell us we have, but I would just like to
2 remind this witness that he was present there.
3 Now, let's take a look at --
4 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Stop. We are at the end of today's hearing and
5 now I'm asking you how much time you need to conclude your
6 cross-examination. That's a question to you. We are at the end of
7 today's hearing.
8 THE ACCUSED: [Interpretation] Thank you, Mr. President. If you
9 allow me, I would have an additional four to five questions, and I should
10 be able to conclude my cross-examination by 1400. Thank you.
11 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Please go ahead. Thank you very much.
13 Q. Please take a look at line 4, paragraph 7, of your statement, on
14 page 4 that we have before us. And you say there the following:
15 "I went to confer again with a few Muslim administrators who
16 communicated Serb positions to me. Every time DutchBat soldiers went to
17 look at these positions, they were fired upon by the Serbs."
18 Does this indicate that you too were involved in locating Serb
19 targets and that you asked information from Muslim fighters to that
20 effect? Thank you.
21 A. I did indeed do this, so in my view, that happened earlier, not
22 on that day. In my view, it took place the day before. So I suspect
23 that it happened before our meeting where Lieutenant-Colonel Karremans
24 mentioned the massive air support.
25 Q. Thank you. You begin this paragraph with the words "the next
1 day," and that is why I asked you whether this was on the 11th, on the
2 day when the positions of the VRS were under air-strikes.
3 A. My impression is that this request or activity on my part with
4 respect to the Muslims so that they could invoke the smoking-gun
5 principle was on the previous day or on the day that we had that meeting
6 in the evening with Lieutenant-Colonel Karremans. So it was probably on
7 the 9th, I think.
8 Q. Thank you. Well, was my question fairly put, and I only actually
9 posed my question based on what you said there, that it was on the next
10 day that Karremans had talks with the Muslims. Thank you.
11 A. I'm gradually beginning to lose my power of concentration. I'm
12 having trouble understanding this question.
13 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Mr. Tolimir was referring to the beginning of
14 that paragraph, "The next day there was no air support at the agreed
15 time." And he wants to know the time frame, the subsequent events, when
16 all that happened, especially he was asking you at which day you had the
17 talks with the Muslims together with Karremans. If you remember.
18 THE WITNESS: [Interpretation] The conversation with the Muslims
19 was in the evening of 9 July, as far as I remember.
23 Q. Did Karremans then announce NATO air-strikes for the 10th or for
24 the 11th? Thank you.
25 A. Well, it was the next day. If the conversation with the Muslims
1 took place about the massive air support on the 9th, then the previous
2 afternoon or morning was when the conversation took place with the
3 Muslims about the smoking-gun principle, but exact days, it was a
4 succession of events. Because in the morning of the 10th, no air support
5 was forthcoming, my impression is that the enclave fell on the 10th.
6 That's the way I've got it in my mind at this time but my power of
7 concentration is eroding by now.
8 Q. Thank you. I appreciate that, and I will not insist on this any
9 longer, in view of the difficulties you're having, and it could happen to
10 any one of us.
11 Now, since we can no longer discuss matters that you have
12 difficulty recalling at this point in time, let me just ask you quickly
13 whether the assignment that Captain Groen received and forwarded to the
14 air forward controllers, was it -- did it have to be met? In other
15 words, did the tanks have to be found and did they have to be found with
16 the so-called smoking-gun principle, and was that the condition for the
17 air support to follow?
18 A. Well, I don't know.
19 Q. Thank you. We will leave this topic since you don't know. But
20 now could we see P1203. My apologies, P1202. My apologies to e-court.
21 Page 1, P1202.
22 While we are waiting for it to come up, we can see it in the
23 Serbian language and, for the transcript, let me say that this is a
24 document drafted by the command of the Drina Corps on the 2nd of July and
25 forwarded to brigades as an order to prevent Muslim operations, and I
1 will just read paragraph 1:
2 "As part of an all-out offensive against Republika Srpska
3 territory, the enemy has carried out attacks with the limited objective
4 against the DK units. We believe that in the coming period the enemy
5 will intensify offensive activities against the DK area of
6 responsibilities, mainly in the Tuzla-Zvornik and Kladanj-Vlasenica
7 directions with simultaneous activity by the 28th Division forces from
8 the enclaves of Srebrenica and Zepa, in order to cut the DK area of
9 responsibility in two and connect the enclaves with a central part of the
10 territory of former Bosnia-Herzegovina held by Muslim forces."
11 This was information about activities that were carried out at
12 the time in the territory under the control of the army, BH Army.
13 Now, my question is: In view of this and the earlier instance
14 where the Prosecutor said that he was not disputing that, does this mean
15 that it was to be expected to -- that the Republika Srpska army would
16 conduct and take such activities on in order to prevent the offensive
17 activities in those areas where there should be no military activities?
19 A. It's possible to take such action. That's one of the options.
21 Mr. President, we are not requesting any additional time and I've
22 said that I will complete my cross-examination by 2.00, but I would like
23 to address the Trial Chamber with a request that my assistant seek to
24 tender the documents that we wanted to tender earlier via bar table
25 motion, in view of the fact that the Prosecutor was not disputing the
1 facts there and these were documents that have already been admitted in
2 other cases. Thank you.
3 JUDGE FLUEGGE: The Chamber will look forward to receive such a
4 request by the Defence. Can I take it, Mr. Tolimir, that this concludes
5 your cross-examination?
6 THE ACCUSED: [Interpretation] Thank you, Your Honours. That is
7 correct. And I would like to thank Mr. Boering and apologise to him for
8 keeping him here under intense questioning over the course of the past
9 two days, and I wish him a merry holiday season, the Christmas season,
10 and I would like to thank him for coming to testify in this case. And
11 I would also like to thank Mr. Thayer for his assistance, and
12 I appreciate everyone's understanding. And I wish a Merry Christmas to
13 all those who celebrate Christmas.
14 JUDGE FLUEGGE: Thank you very much.
15 Mr. Boering, you will be pleased to hear that now you are free to
16 leave the Tribunal to return to your normal activities and to your home.
17 This is really the end of your testimony in this trial. Thank you very
18 much that you were able to come here and to stay an extended time with us
19 in this courtroom. Thank you again.
20 Are there any matters to raise today by either party? I don't
21 see anybody on his feet.
22 Mr. Boering, I would like to invite you to leave the courtroom,
23 if you wish to do that. It concludes your testimony. Thank you very
24 much again.
25 THE WITNESS: Thank you very much.
1 [The witness withdrew]
2 JUDGE FLUEGGE: At this point in time, I would like to express my
3 gratitude and the gratitude of the Chamber for all those who helped us
4 today, especially the Dutch interpreters, but the other interpreters for
5 all the different languages as well. I would like to thank the whole
6 staff: The Court Recorder, the Court Usher, the Court Officer, the
7 officers of the Chamber, the Defence and the Prosecution, for their very
8 good cooperation during the past year. Sometimes we had some problems
9 but I think that was -- we all were able to resolve the problems after
10 they occurred. We are grateful for this good cooperation in the
11 courtroom, and I hope very much that we will be able to continue that way
12 next year.
13 We have a long time ahead in this trial. We are not sitting
14 until the 31st of January, to enable Mr. Tolimir to review the documents,
15 especially the diary of General Mladic. Again I would like to thank
16 everybody and wish everybody a very happy time, good Christmastime, if
17 you're celebrating Christmas, and a Happy New Year. See you next year.
18 Thank you very much. We adjourn and resume on the 31st of January.
19 --- Whereupon the hearing adjourned at 1.03 p.m.,
20 to be reconvened on Monday, the 31st day of
21 January, 2011, at 2.15 p.m.
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Chance The Rapper Has Lunch With "Mentors" Kanye West & Dave Chappelle
The iconic crew assembled Sunday.
Chance The Rapper has acquired some powerful cosigns over the years. Kanye West and Dave Chappelle are just two of many highly regarded people who have shown the Chicago emcee love, and they just so happened to be the two people Chance joined for lunch Sunday. Though he did not reveal what the three talents may have been discussing over a meal, he did refer to West and Chappelle as his "mentors" in a tweet sent Sunday Afternoon.
Of course, Kanye and Chance's collaborative history is already well established. Chance delivered a scene-stealing verse on "Ultralight Beam," the opening track of Ye's 2016 album The Life Of Pablo, while Kanye returned the favor by appearing on Chance's "All We Got," the first track on his 2016 project Coloring Book. This was all the result of many sessions the two took part in at the time, with Chance also working on records like "Famous" and "Waves."
As for Dave, the celebrated comedian showed up as a special guest at Chance The Rapper's open mic night in Chicago back in January. In July, Chappelle announced that Chance would be one of a few guests including Lauryn Hill and Yasiin Bey to perform at his NYC shows.
Chance recently premiered new music with Daniel Caesar on Stephen Colbert. Last we heard, Chance was considering releasing his official debut album as his next project. Up to this point, Chance has only released mixtapes, which have been released for free in some way or another (Coloring Book being made available on streaming services and SoundCloud but not sold on iTunes). Kanye West has also been rumored to be working on a new project. Could this meeting have something to do with a future collaboration? It seems likely the three would have talked shop at some point, but this could have very well just been a casual meal shared among friends. Either way, it's exciting to see the three artists in the same photograph.
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Anthony Borges, rear, who was shot during the Parkland, Fla., school shooting, hugs Marianne Sheehan after a news conference with Florida governor Ron DeSantis, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. DeSantis ordered a statewide grand jury investigation on school safety. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Year after Parkland school shooting massacre, 17 victims remembered
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The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre a year ago renewed the national debate on guns and school safety, turned some victims’ parents and surviving students into political activists and at least temporarily ended the local sheriff’s career.
But Thursday’s anniversary will primarily be about remembering the 14 students and three staff members who died in the third high-profile mass shooting in Florida since 2016. An interfaith service will be held at a Parkland park, near the school, to remember the victims.
Students also will perform service projects and observe a moment of silence and a non-denominational, temporary temple will open in neighbouring Coral Springs for people to pay their respects. The structure will later be burned in a purification ceremony. Security throughout the community and at schools will be high.
“We don’t need (the anniversary) to remind us what happened. We live with it every day,” said businessman Andrew Pollack, whose 18-year-old daughter Meadow died in the attack. He met with President Donald Trump at the White House after the shooting and became an adviser to Gov. Ron DeSantis and his predecessor, Rick Scott. Other fathers like Fred Guttenberg and Manuel Oliver have become active in Democratic politics.
And victims’ relatives from both sides helped lead the successful push to remove Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel. DeSantis suspended the Democratic sheriff last month, citing incompetence in his handling of the shooting. Israel is fighting the suspension in the state Senate and says he will try to win back the office in next year’s election.
The massacre also led some Stoneman Douglas students to form the group “March for Our Lives,” which holds rallies nationwide calling for tougher gun regulations and toured the country registering young adults to vote.
“It was the kids themselves that made Parkland an unusual shooting,” said Adam Winkler, a professor at the University of California Los Angeles School of Law and gun rights expert. Just in Florida, 49 people died in the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando and five died at Fort Lauderdale’s airport in 2017. There have been other notable mass shootings across the country during that period — at a Las Vegas concert, a Pittsburgh synagogue and a Texas high school. But none resonated politically like Stoneman Douglas.
“What we haven’t seen is a mobilization of the students in quite the same way,” Winkler said.
But Thursday will be mostly a day to push aside politics. Victims’ families who have spoken publicly say they will spend the day quietly, visiting their loved one’s grave or participating in low-key events like a community walk.
“We are going to simply reflect and remember,” said Tony Montalto, president of the victims’ families’ organization, Stand With Parkland. “That is the best thing.” Montalto’s 14-year-old daughter Gina died in the shooting.
At Stoneman Douglas, students will mark the tragedy by working on service projects. They also can receive mental health counselling and visit therapy dogs. Volunteers will provide massages and manicures.
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Mickey Pope, the district’s chief of student-support services, said the staff worked with mental health counsellors, community groups, the victims’ families and others for four months to devise a plan they believe will honour those killed and allow students and staff to mourn.
Still, many Stoneman Douglas students are skipping school. For some it’s too emotional; others don’t want to be in the spotlight.
Alexis Grogan, a junior, said she’ll spend the day picking up beach trash, dedicating her work to those who died.
“I survived something and I don’t want to waste what I call a second chance at life because those who have passed don’t get that,” she said. “We have to make a difference for them.”
In Coral Springs, San Francisco-area artist David Best will open “The Temple of Time,” which at 1,600 square feet (150 square meters) represents the indefinite period it will take for the community to come to grips with the slayings. It’s an Asian design with a spire roof that has intricate designs cut into it.
Best rejected naming it “The Temple of Healing” because he said that is impossible for the victims and their families. Since 2000, he has built such temples worldwide, including in Northern Ireland for those killed in political strife and in Nepal for the 2015 earthquake victims. Like those structures, the Stoneman Douglas temple will be burned along with whatever mementos, writings and art that mourners leave behind. That ceremony will happen in May.
Most construction materials and other expenses are being paid by former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s public arts foundation, but neither Best nor his workers are paid.
“When the smoke goes up and the flames go up, it will have a great meaning,” said volunteer Tony Bianco, an Army veteran and artist from Coral Gables,
Associated Press Writers Kelli Kennedy in Fort Lauderdale and Lisa Marie Pane in Boise, Idaho, contributed to this report.
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The pet insurance industry began in Sweden nearly a century ago, but it’s taken a while for Americans to catch on to the trend.
It wasn’t until 1982 that the first pet insurance policy was sold in North America to the canine star who portrayed Lassie on television.
Today, though, getting a policy for your pooch is less of a novelty. By the end of 2017, there were over 2 million pets insured in the US.
Part of that recent surge in the pet insurance industry has been fueled by newer companies like PetFirst.
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Founded in 2004 and based in Jeffersonville, Indiana, PetFirst Healthcare LLC offers accident and illness coverage for cats and dogs, which is available in all 50 states.
The insurer has earned some of the better reviews in the industry thanks to a relatively simple application process, a short waiting period before coverage begins, and fairly generous policies.
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PetFirst is a very well-reviewed veterinary health insurer. We gave PetFirst pet insurance a score of 4.8 out of 5, indicating “excellent” coverage. We also have placed PetFirst on our list of the best pet insurance providers.
PetFirst has been accredited by the Better Business Bureau since 2006, and currently boasts a perfect A+ BBB Rating. The insurer does have an average of just one out of five stars from BBB customer reviews, though that number is based on only 17 reviews.
PetFirst Company Contact Information
Homepage URL: https://www.petfirst.com/
Company Phone: (866) 937-7387
Headquarters Address: One Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
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Although PetFirst only insures dogs and cats, not offering policies for birds and exotic animals as some other providers do, the company does offer quite generous and comprehensive coverage for felines and canines of all ages.
Petfirst has a particularly painless and lenient enrollment process when compared to other companies.
In addition to having no upper age limit on lifetime policies, PetFirst does not require a vet exam. Accident coverage begins at midnight on the day you enroll in a policy, and illness kicks in 14 days after, with no fee if you choose to cancel during that two-week period.
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Available for as low as $15 per month, PetFirst’s dog insurance allows policyholders to take their pup to any licensed vet, emergency clinic or specialist in the US, then send a claim in and have it settled in less than two weeks.
There is no waiting period for coverage of hip dysplasia, patella luxations, or orthopedic conditions. The company also offers a wellness plan as an additional rider.
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Available for as low as $9 a month, PetFirst’s cat and kitten insurance is more or less identical to its policies for dogs.
There is no network of providers to work around, claims are processed in two weeks or less, and there is no age limit, although cats that are 11 years or older are considered senior and will cost more to insure.
PetFirst Pet Insurance Application Process
To get a free online quote from PetFirst, simply go to the company’s website and fill out a form that includes your pet’s species, sex, name, age, color, and breed. You will also be asked to provide your zip code and email address before proceeding to the next page, which allows you to select any discounts which may apply to you.
After submitting those answers, you will be taken to a page that will present you with quotes for three different coverage options which vary in price and annual benefit.
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At this stage, you will also have the option of customizing a policy, allowing you to decide on an annual benefit (your choices being $2,000, $5,000 or $10,000), a deductible ($50, $100, $250, or $500), reimbursement amount (70%, 80%, or 90%), and routine care benefit ($150, $325, $500, $650, or none at all).
As you adjust these inputs, your monthly premium estimate will change accordingly. Once you’ve crafted a policy you are comfortable with, you can move on to checkout.
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Kisenosato in west slot for debut at yokozuna
Online: Feb 27, 2017
Last Modified: Feb 27, 2017
OSAKA – Kisenosato will start life as sumo’s 72nd yokozuna on the west side as the Japan Sumo Association on Monday released the rankings for the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.
Kisenosato, after winning the New Year Basho with a 14-1 mark last month, became the first Japanese-born wrestler to be promoted to yokozuna since Wakanohana in 1998.
“On the one hand I am pleased but on the other hand I am bracing myself,” Kisenosato told a packed press conference in Osaka. “I really feel that it (the challenge) starts here and so I kind of can’t truly feel joy in my heart.
“I have to place importance on practice and want to get myself well prepared. My mission is to always be involved in the championship title race. That is an absolute must.”
Kisenosato’s promotion means there will be four yokozuna competing in the elite makuuchi division for the first time since the spring meet in 2000.
“When I used to watch a lot on television, there were four yokozuna and the sumo at that time felt really special,” said Kisenosato.
“Hopefully I can help create a similar sort of atmosphere.
Kisenosato is the first homegrown yokozuna on the banzuke list since 2003, when Takanohana, one of sumo’s most popular grand champions, retired.
Pre-ordered tickets for the spring tournament have already sold out ahead of Kisenosato’s yokozuna debut.
But he said, “This is not just down to me. It is up to all of us to wrestle with every ounce of strength we have.”
Sumo’s most successful wrestler with 37 Emperor’s Cups, Hakuho, who went 11-4 at the last tournament, returns to the prestigious east yokozuna slot for the first time in four basho.
Fellow Mongolian yokozuna Kakuryu and Harumafuji both return to the raised ring after pulling out during the New Year meet with injuries.
Ozeki Goeido also withdrew during the New Year Basho. Mongolian giant Terunofuji, who finished the last tourney with a 4-11 record, will need at least eight wins to stay at ozeki.
Kotoshogiku, who became the first Japanese-born wrestler to win a championship title in a decade at the 2016 New Year meet, finds himself at sumo’s third-highest rank of sekiwake, dropping down from ozeki after double-figure losing records from his last two outings.
He is the first wrestler to be demoted to sekiwake since Kotooshu at the 2014 New Year meet and will need 10 wins in Osaka to return to sumo’s second rank.
Ura is the only newcomer to the makuuchi division.
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Jens Kristian Balle is originally from Ødis, a small town in the tiny1 Kingdom2 of Denmark, the land of Carlsberg, The Little Mermaid, Vikings, a lot of pigs3 and(not to forget) the 1992 European soccer champions4. Jens grew up with a garage, lego, drawing, fairytales, an electrician and a garden in his life5, this suited his talent for fixing, solving, making and creative thinking well. Somehow Jens eventually ended up in Vancouver6, Canada7, working as a photographer for commercial and editorial clients8 on one side, while he on the other, with his personal work, puts his own ideas and concepts to life as well as finding peace outdoors documenting the landscape and environment with his minimalistic style. Jens’ photography is strongly inspired by his scandinavian roots9, from his clean and graphic style to his personality and slightly quirky humour which you might find in some of his works. Jens specializes in conceptual portrait, still-life and landscape photography. At a (fairly) young age Jens has already gotten local, national and international recognition for his work, he recently won the Applied Arts Photography Award in Toronto(again), a professional advertising award at PX3 in Paris as well as receiving multiple Honorable Mentions by IPA, the International Photography Awards in Los Angeles10.
1 Yet, Danes are on average the second tallest people in the world. Note that Jens is above this average! 2 There is at least a 1/110000 chance that Jens might be royal blooded. 3 Denmark has 2.3 times more pigs than people. 4 Ok, Danes might be the only ones still remembering this accomplishment. 5 There was a very loving family as well. 6 - 7 Just like his ancestors, the Vikings, who settled in Canada in 1000AD as the first discoverers of North America approximately 182621 days before Sir Christopher Columbus was even born. 8 Such as Rethink, Universal Pictures, Rogers Communications, The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones & Company, Taxi, TC Transcontinental, Coast Capital Savings, Financial Times, Western University, BC Hydro, Starbucks, FORBES Magazine and TELUS. 9 Speaking of roots, one of Jens’ favorite root vegetables nowadays are red beets, the very thing he despised the most as a child. 10 See a list of Awards and Honours HERE.
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The changing profile of the typical whisky drinker
Drink / 1 August 2019, 6:30pm / LEBOHANG MOSIA
People are drinking less but better across the world. The profile of the typical whisky drinker is changing PICTURE: UNSPLASH
Ten bottles of a limited edition, 60-year-old premium scotch whisky, Glenfarclas, were sold for R360 000 each at Whisky Live Festival in Sandton earlier this year.
But the sale won’t surprise those who have tracked South Africa’s progress in becoming the fifth-largest export market in the world for Scotch whisky.
Last year, R1.78 billion worth of Scotch whisky was imported to South Africa.
“That translates into about 35 280l or 47 026 bottles”, says Emily Stockden, chief operating officer of Whisky Live Festival.
"The industry is flourishing - incidentally at the expense of the traditional South African spirit of choice, brandy. Whisky is the most-consumed spirit in SA with 4.1 million South Africans drinking it, while the number of brandy drinkers has decreased to 3.3 million," she says.
George S. Grant, whose family has run the Glenfarclas distillery in Scotland since 1836, was one of the high-profile guests at Whisky Live. He says South Africa has become a major market for his whisky in just a few years.
"The whisky industry has grown tremendously in this country. We have had a whisky boom worldwide for about 10 years and, in the past five years, that explosion has reached SA," he says.
Grant says Scotch makers have had to up their game as many strong whiskies are now being produced by countries which do not have a history of whisky making.
"Scotch is basically the mother of whisky. Many countries have learnt how the Scots make it and then added their value and raw materials to the process. Japan is a case in point. The first Japanese person to make whisky lived in Scotland for decades and studied the beverage. We now see countries such as Russia and Taiwan creating high-quality whisky," says Grant.
The profile of the typical whisky drinker is also changing.
"People are drinking less but better across the world," Grant says. "They want to taste what they are drinking and not just get drunk. People also have more disposable income than their parents and grandparents had.
"They want to spend it on a beverage that is in vogue but has history behind it. They don’t want to drink what their parents drank," Grant says.
Stockden says Grant has been a brilliant addition to the festival.
"His family has been in the business for 150 years and have probably the most comprehensive collection of old casks maturing for every year since 1953. Glenfarclas also sits in the top 20 index for investment auction whiskies," she says.
You might not imagine whisky as a conventional investment, but some have found that whisky is indeed a resilient long-term bet which holds up well as a strong safe-haven asset.
"Whisky has beaten gold and art in the past in terms of alternative investments and as the market grows, whisky investments will only become more valuable," says Stockden.
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Home»Sport»Golf
Donald looks worth a shot at St Andrews
By Tony Leen
FOR those looking for a value punt for this week’s British Open, Luke Donald is worth an investment.
The English man spent last week in Ireland fine-tuning his game at Ballybunion and the Old Head, and his game looks in really tight shape for the Open Championship at St Andrews.
Oddsmakers have him ranging from 35/1 (Boylesports) to over 40s on Betfair to win the season’s third major but of far more relevance is those who spied him at both Irish venues last week.
Donald remained in Adare after the JP McManus Pro-Am and played Ballybunion on Thursday before helicoptering to the Old Head on Friday.
He had a small but interesting gallery at Ballyb where he kept his game under impressive control despite the elements. And he repeated the form on Friday at the Old Head, where he had ex-footballer and friend Jamie Redknapp for company.
“He was around in 68 off the black markers and was swinging really well,” reported Old Head director of golf, Danny Brassil.
“That matched the course record set here in 2002, but we’ve moved the tees around since to make it more difficult, and the best over the past few years has been 70. That underlines how impressive his card was,” said Brassil.
Donald also visited Lahinch and Waterville as he prepared for St Andrews, a strategy he explained yesterday: “Links practice is vital. I did something similar last year in Scotland and had a good Open Championship. My form is very good so I’ll be very optimistic of having another good Open.” He added: “I’ve played the Old Course a few times and I feel very comfortable around it. It’s a course you have to play several times to know where you are going and what you are doing. I’ve had some very good rounds there, so hopefully I can feed off that.
“The recipe for success at St Andrews is staying out of the bunkers. They are like water hazards. It’s a shot lost automatically if you go in one.”
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Not a shamrock in sight: Building a new vision of Ireland in New York
The city’s Irish Arts Center is changing perceptions of Ireland and Irish America
Sat, Dec 22, 2018, 05:00
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Camille O’Sullivan and band during their residency at the Irish Arts Center
In a Greek restaurant on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, a group are discussing their Irishness. DNA testing kits are big in the United States, prominently displayed in the vast pharmacies that Americans seem to either love or require. At this multi-ethnicity table, having traces of emerald green in your genome appears to be a matter of pride. Knowing about your roots makes sense in a country founded on immigration, but pausing over my pitta bread, I wonder what it is about Irishness that exerts such a romantic pull.
One reason is the strong attraction to the narrative of having risen, defiant over centuries of oppression, and of a country that wasn’t part of the colonial projects that ravaged continents – although Irish people certainly participated in numbers. In some communities, Ireland’s over-arching English-speaking whiteness helps, but behind it all is the country’s extraordinarily strong tradition of generous hospitality, and exceptional cultural reputation.
That evening, at the Irish Arts Center (IAC), housed in a tiny tenement building in Hell’s Kitchen, jazz musician Cassandra Wilson takes the stage. She performs a breathtaking version of Ntozake Shange’s poem, People of Watts, to a gentle guitar accompaniment, then tells the crowd how she is 12 per cent Irish, again with an accompanying aura of pride.
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Wilson is appearing as part of Muldoon’s Picnic, an occasional series of eclectic gatherings, hosted by Paul Muldoon the Pulitzer Prize-winning Irish poet, who has lived in the US since 1987. During the course of the evening, the crowd will enjoy comedy, poetry and music. Singing torch songs is Puddles the Clown (aka Mike Geier), whose exquisite pathos is undermined by the fact that he’s more than two metres tall, and dressed as a pierrot.
If I had imagined the IAC to be a spot for lonely emigrants, yearning for a little fadó fadó, and a chance to slap bodhráns together, I was wrong. Yes, they hold Irish dancing, tin whistle, and language classes; but the 99-seater theatre programmes a mix of music, spoken word, film and drama, and audiences come from a wide range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds and affiliations.
Sonya Kelly’s How to Keep an Alien played here, as did Deirdre Kinahan’s These Halcyon Days, and Mikel Murfi’s I Hear You and Rejoice. Off-site projects include bringing This Is Pop Baby’s Riot to the Skirball at NYU, a 900-seater theatre. How much of a risk was it, bringing a show that involves a former GAA star, Ronan Brady, semi-naked, spraying the audience with Tayto while performing aerial dance, to audiences once more-used to the Irishness of The Quiet Man? “The Irish Arts Center has been working hard to update the face of Irish Arts,” says Philly McMahon of This Is Pop Baby . “Once a great New York Times review dropped, the audiences were everybody and anybody.”
Deirdre Kinahan: Stephen Brennan and Anita Reeve in These Halycon Days at the Irish Arts Center
The IAC also hosts collaborative residencies, such as one which paired Liam ó Maonlaí with Cassandra Wilson, and culminated in a tour taking the duo to venues in Los Angeles and Chicago. Those connections are what attracts fiddle player Martin Hayes. “If this was a social club, I would never have got involved. I was quite sceptical in the first place,” says Hayes. “For Irish artists to succeed in America, they have to reach outside the diaspora and have a relevance beyond. You don’t want to ignore that audience, but you don’t want to be ghettoised. When I was putting The Gloaming together,” he adds, “I said to Iarla [ó Lionáird] and Thomas [Bartlett] ‘let’s meet at the IAC, there’s a piano over there…’. It’s still my hub for facilitating collaborations, I enjoy it a lot.”
The strategy clearly works. The IAC have successfully raised over $60million, and broken ground on a new venue, which will include a theatre, as well as a library, studios and bar/cafe area. The original building will also be renovated, and included in the new centre. All of this raises the question of what an Irish arts centre, anywhere in the world, might actually be for, and why it might matter in today’s hyper-connected world. The idea of a community space for first-generation arrivals, lonely off the boat is, today, as archaic as the idea of arriving by boat at all.
When Brian Heron established the IAC, back in 1972, in its original base on the Lower East Side, he described his purpose to the New York Times as being a cultural educator. “There are very few real Irish people in the United States,” he said. “They know little about authentic Irish culture, and care less […]We have to go back to the beginning, to learn again what it means to be Irish.” Gore Vidal, Arlo Guthrie and Liam Clancy were named on the first board of advisers.
Martin Hayes, Dennis Cahill and Kate Ellis at the Irish Arts Center
A grandson of James Connolly, Heron, who died in 2011, had a background in the trade-ynion movement, and had founded the National Association for Irish Justice, which organised Bernadette Devlin’s US fundraising tour in 1969. If re-education was going on, it had a definite slant. The Irish Rebel Theater was the in-house company.
That older cultural purpose has shifted. After Heron came Jim Sheridan. Now, Aidan Connolly, the IAC’s current executive director, describes how “the notion of a homogenous Irish America doesn’t exist, or not so much that it’s an organising principle. Instead, we are positioning what we do to the voracious New York cultural consumer, but all the time bathing the whole mentality in Irish hospitality, which creates community.”
Irish theatre has a way of being able to throw your emotions from heartbreak, to fear, to hilarity in one place
Looked at through that lens, is it possible to describe such a thing as Irish culture? A particularly Irish sensibility? In 1971, New York-based Irish artist and writer Brian O’Doherty described Irish art’s “atmospheric mode” and “restless fix on the unimportant,” but a great deal has changed in the decades since. The IAC’s visual arts programming has always been its weakest link, though Connolly suggests the greater space in the new building will lead to greater ambition.
In literature, music and theatre, however, the punching-above-its-own-weight influence of Irish culture is thanks to a network of connections, some deliberate, some pure serendipity. Susan Feldman, founder and artistic director of St Anne’s Warehouse, has been seeking out Irish productions for the past decade. After we speak, she is due to fly to Dublin, to catch Landmark and The Everyman’s production of Louise O’Neill’s Asking for It. Enda Walsh’s adaptation of Max Porter’s Grief is the Thing with Feathers will play at St Ann’s in April 2019.
Liam O Maonlai and Cassandra Wilson at the Irish Arts Center
What brings an acclaimed New York artistic director thousands of miles to Ireland to check out new drama? Feldman’s first Irish connections came even further from home, when she met the director of the Galway International Arts Festival , Paul Fahy, at the Adelaide Festival in South Australia, and hit it off immediately. Irish theatre, says Feldman, “has a way of being able to throw your emotions from heartbreak, to fear, to hilarity in one place.”
Another key ambassador has been the Druid theatre’s Garry Hynes, who was the first woman to win a Tony Award for direction, for Martin McMcDonagh’s The Beauty Queen of Leenane in 1998. “I have never seen such wild story telling,” says Feldman of McDonagh’s work. “It freaked me out.”
Audiences love the fact that they don’t get all the references, but know they are part of something authentic
“Historically, New York has always had a sweet spot for the Irish community,” says Karen Brooks Hopkins. A former president of BAM, Brooks Hopkins is now senior advisor at the Onassis Foundation. She describes the IAC as a “melting pot, very publicly oriented, rather than being there to serve a single ethnic community”. “Certain cultures,” she continues, “lend themselves to a very powerful artistic output.” She speaks of the “Irish point of view” and “an Irish sensibility,” so I ask her what she thinks that might look like. “In theatrical terms, it’s very family-oriented,” she says. “But it’s often a very dysfunctional family,” she laughs. “But it runs deep, and it’s not something that can be cast off lightly.”
“People sometimes ask us how work that seems so specific to Ireland connects with audiences in New York,” says Fishamble’s Jim Culleton, who has worked with the IAC on numerous occasions and is planning a co-production for the first season in the center’s new home. “In fact, audiences love the fact that they don’t get all the references, but know they are part of something authentic.”
Architect’s Rendering of the new Irish Arts Center. Architects Davis Brody Bond with the OPW
Support is also practical. Connolly estimates that between $30,000 and $40,000 per year is spent on facilitating visas for Irish artists. They also bring critics in to see the shows. “It was because of my work in the IAC, and being a Critic’s Pick in the New York Times that I won an agent there,” says playwright Deirdre Kinahan, who is also quick to acknowledge Culture Ireland’s role in the mix.
Camille O’Sullivan, another IAC resident, echoes the strong affection that emanates from those who work with the center. “Artists live quite a nomadic gypsy life,” she says. “And there are certain loving motherships that exist in the world. You go there and they put their arms around you. It’s my most terrifying and favourite venue of all time, because it’s so intimate.”
With the new building due to open in 2020, fundraising continues, led by Connolly and Pauline Turley, vice-chair of the center, with philanthropist Loretta Brennan Glucksman and her campaign co-chair Robert Devlin. The ask is getting harder, says Glucksman, a previous chair of the American Ireland Fund. Liam Lynch, publisher of Irish Central agrees. “What’s the big reason to care about Ireland just now? That’s the question for Irish America, for the diaspora, for Irish philanthropy.” If the downside is not having such plausible reasons to plead poverty, the upside is a thriving and growing reputation around the world. “It’s a privilege to have seen the metamorphosis,” says Glucksman. “In the past Irish people knew their own value, but they had been told they didn’t have it.”
While I’m in New York, Druid’s Waiting for Godot has sold out at the Lincoln Center, as has Conor McPherson’s The Girl from the North Country, one of the hottest tickets in town, at The Public Theater. McPherson’s play weaves Bob Dylan songs throughout its Minnesota Depression-era narrative, and the audience in the packed theatre is spellbound. There’s nothing particularly Irish about it, and yet I’m reminded of something Karen Hopkins said about Irish drama, and our shared humanity: how it “shows how we’re all different, and yet the same. That’s what art does.”
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July 29, 2015 By Kara Snyder
Helix Education’s OPM Model Enables Institutions to Become Operationally Independent Helix Enable Solves Institutions’ Frustrations with Legacy Models at Half the Tuition Revenue Share
With the launch of Helix Enable, a revolutionary Outsourced Program Management (OPM) model, Helix Education is disrupting the legacy models and partnership approaches that are failing higher education today. Helix Enable provides colleges and universities the expertise, operational resources and technology to grow and scale their enrollments across all program modalities – online, on-campus, hybrid, and CBE – combined with the unique flexibility to take operational services back in-house when the institution is ready, reducing their fees even more so.
“OPM providers can add tremendous value to institutions, but one of the biggest pitfalls is their black box approach. Administrators often feel left in the dark when it comes to truly understanding what their OPM partners are doing for them, where the money is being spent, and where they can be empowered to do things themselves,” said Matthew Schnittman, President and CEO of Helix Education. “These legacy OPM models force colleges and universities into punitive outsourcing relationships, which they are locked into for a decade. We heard this pain from numerous institutions, which led us to develop Helix Enable, helping institutions protect more of their hard-earned tuition dollars while putting them in the driver seat. So much so, that we won’t just help institutions grow, we’ll help them outgrow us.”
Truly disrupting the legacy OPM models, institutions that work with Helix own all their created intellectual property and work product, including program curriculum. Additionally, the train-the-institution approach gives colleges and universities access to the assets, technology and resources needed to ultimately run a program in-house if they choose, reducing tuition revenue share even further. What’s more, Helix acts as a seamless extension of its partners’ team, employing support staff directly on-campus to fully understand the institutional brand, values and DNA.
“Helix Education’s approach to enterprise services provides us with far deeper program insight, powerful integrated marketing, tremendous financial flexibility, extensive support, and a real sense of ownership,” said David Armstrong, President of Thomas More College. “We fully trust Helix’s capabilities and respect the level of transparency and commitment to collaboration that they offer us as their partner.”
Helix Enable leverages the technological power of its comprehensive Student Lifecycle Management platforms – Find, Enroll, Retain and Acuity – applying actionable data analytics and personalized coaching to increase student success and completion rates, ultimately optimizing the cost of graduation. The company’s data-driven solutions coupled with its four-decade long focus on post-traditional students makes it uniquely qualified to connect institutions with the right prospective students, nurture them through enrollment, and engage and motivate them to graduation.
Schnittman noted, “Because we believe institutions deserve full transparency from their providers, our partners will see every number and test result. They will know what worked and what didn’t. We will even teach them exactly how to take these program management capabilities in-house with our technologies should they choose to do so. We take this opportunity to be a trusted partner very seriously, and are thrilled to provide a new pathway to OPM with the hope of changing higher education for the better.”
About Helix Education
Educators today are challenged to achieve multi-layer visibility, actionable analytics and measurable results, yet the legacy partnership approach that spans the industry simply can’t support these outcomes. Helix Education gives educators an opportunity to break away, disrupting the traditional landscape with innovative solutions, minds and models. Helix Education’s marketing services, enterprise services and integrated technologies aggregate data across the education lifecycle, empowering institutions to find, enroll, retain and teach students, ultimately optimizing the cost of graduation. Its partnership framework bridges four transformative decades, with over 250 institutions, fostering trust and transparency through a solid understanding of institutional challenges, a reliance on conclusive business intelligence, and a commitment to collaboration. For more information, please visit www.helixeducation.com.
Kara Snyder
As the Director of Corporate Marketing, Kara brings nearly a decade of education marketing insights and experience to Helix Education. Before joining Helix, she worked in enrollment and affiliate marketing, undergraduate and graduate admissions, and student affairs. Kara earned her bachelor’s degree from Temple University.
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Stocks slide ahead of US-Canada trade talks; tech lags
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NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks are lower Wednesday morning as technology companies decline. Those stocks have been the market's biggest gainers for more than a year. Executives from Facebook and Twitter are testifying to Congress about their efforts to prevent meddling in U.S. elections. The U.S. and Canada are scheduled to restart trade talks later in the day.
KEEPING SCORE: The S&P 500 index skidded 13 points, or 0.5 percent, to 2,883 as of 10:15 a.m. Eastern time. The benchmark index fell 0.2 percent on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 36 points, or 0.1 percent, to 25,916. The Nasdaq composite tumbled 87 points, or 1.1 percent, to 8,003. The Russell 2000 index of smaller-company stocks lost 14 points, or 0.8 percent, to 1,719.
TECH HEARING: Technology companies were also down for the second consecutive day. Executives from Facebook and Twitter are testifying to Congress about their efforts trying to root out foreign actors who want to interfere in U.S. elections.
In a separate hearing, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is set to reject charges from Republicans who say his site is biased against conservatives, an accusation they and President Donald Trump have made without evidence.
Twitter fell 3.6 percent to $33.57 Wednesday and Facebook lost 0.9 percent to $169.91. Snap shed 2.8 percent to $10.29.
FAVORITES FALL: Many of the largest companies on the market and the most successful stocks in 2018 traded lower. Microsoft fell 1.1 percent to $110.48 and Alphabet, Google's parent company, slid 1.1 percent to $1,198.42. Amazon dropped 1.4 percent to $2,011.75.
TRADE TENSIONS: The United States is due to resume talks with Canada on revising the North American Free Trade Agreement. Mexico agreed to the broad outlines of a trade deal with the U.S. last week.
According to media reports, President Donald Trump may also announce new tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods as early as this week.
VERA GOOD: Clothing and accessories retailer Vera Bradley jumped after it posted strong results in the second quarter and raised its profit forecast for the year. The company said fewer items were marked down, which improved its profit margins. The stock climbed 16.5 percent to $16.65.
Furniture and housewares maker RH fell 7.9 percent to $144.35 after its second-quarter sales came up short of analysts' projections.
JD DOWN AGAIN: Chinese internet retailer JD.com dropped another 6.5 percent to $27.51 after a Minneapolis police report showed company founder and CEO Richard Liu was arrested over a felony rape accusation.
The stock fell 6 percent Tuesday, the first trading day after Liu's arrest was reported. JD.com said Sunday that police found no misconduct, and the company also says Liu has returned to China.
ENERGY: Oil prices and dipped as Tro
ENERGY: Oil prices and dipped as Tropical Storm Gordon changed course and headed east, reducing the risk it will disrupt oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.
Benchmark U.S. crude declined 1.6 percent to $68.78 per barrel in New York while Brent crude, used to price international oils, shed 0.5 percent to $77.77Â per barrel in London.
Energy companies also lost ground. Chevron fell 1.1 percent to $117.59 and Schlumberger gave up 1.8 percent to $60.80.
BONDS: Bond prices were little changed. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note remained at 2.90 percent.
Banks continued to do better than the rest of the market after a big jump in interest rates on Tuesday. Lincoln National gained 1.8 percent to $67.04 and Capital One Financial rose 0.9 percent
Banks continued to do better than the rest of the market after a big jump in interest rates on Tuesday. Lincoln National gained 1.8 percent to $67.04 and Capital One Financial rose 0.9 percent to $100.68.
CURRENCY: The dollar rose to 111.68 yen from 111.48 yen. The euro rose to $1.1625 from $1.1581.
OVERSEAS TRADING: The French CAC 40 fell 1.1 percent while Germany's DAX lost 0.8 percent. In London the FTSE 100 shed 0.9 percent.
Tokyo's Nikkei 225 retreated 0.5 percent and Hong Kong's Hang Seng dropped 2.6 percent. Seoul's Kospi declined 1 percent.
AP Markets Writer Marley Jay can be reached at http://twitter.com/MarleyJayAP His work can be found at https://apnews.com/search/marley%20jay
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The Best Pie in Every State Gallery
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Mmm...pie. No matter how you slice it, America is obsessed with pie. Nearly all U.S. states have their own iconic pies, and eight states either list pie as the official state dessert or have an official state pie. And no matter where you live, a great piece of pie is never too far away.
We judged the establishments and their pies on these criteria: freshness, flavor, texture, mouthfeel, presentation, noteworthy or unique ingredients, innovative flavor combinations, and fidelity to tradition and/or innovative excellence.
Our list includes 36-plus distinct pie flavors, from the traditional apple and cherry to the unique The Baltimore Bomb from Dangerously Delicious Pies in Baltimore and Drunken Turtle at Pie Junkie in Oklahoma City. It's no surprise the most popular pie on the list is apple or a variant of apple, with 10 establishments baking the best version in their states. Whether you like your pie plain, with a slice of cheddar cheese, or à la mode, any way you slice it, these are the absolute best pies in each state.
Courtesy of Slice Pie Company
Alabama: PieLab (Greensboro)
Since PieLab opened its doors in 2009, pie lovers from around the world have come to try the Chocolate Chess, German Chocolate, and Bourbon Pecan. PieLab was founded by a design collective, Project M, and was, at first, meant to be a pop-up. "PieLab is a pie shop meant to gather communities together. It's founded on the idea that simple things, like delicious pie and good conversation, can bring us together and spread joy. Pie+Conversation = Ideas. Ideas+Design = Positive Change," according to its Facebook page. We couldn't agree more.
Pie Lab/Yelp
Alaska: A Pie Stop (Ankorage)
The pie offerings at A Pie Stop may change seasonally, but the made-from-scratch pies are excellent no matter the season. The grandfather-granddaughter team bought A Pie Stop from two Amish and Mennonite women a few years ago, and they use many of their predecessors' recipes to make more than two dozen pies like Apple, Dutch Apple, Bluebarb, Banana Cream, and more. Run by a mostly teenage staff led by 19-year-old owner Alisa Louangaphay, A Pie Stop also makes savory pot pies Monday through Friday that are ready by 11:15 a.m. Customers can call one day ahead to request a pie flavor of their choice be made. The shop also makes gluten-free and sugar-free pies by special order.
Michelle C./Yelp
Arizona: Rock Springs Café (Rock Springs)
Adding a little Tennessee whiskey to its legendary pecan pie has led to the creation of Jack Daniels Pecan Pie, Rock Springs Café's top-selling pie. Opened in 1932, the café sells more than 30,000 Jack Daniels Pecan Pies annually. Diners can enjoy a slice, but why by a piece when you can buy an entire pie that is packed with locally-sourced pecans from Arizona pecan farms? The café also sells "take & bake" frozen pies that can be baked at home and ships whole fruit pies to all 50 states.
John D./Yelp
Arkansas: Ms. Lena's Pie Shop (Devalls Bluff)
A true labor of love, Ms. Lena's Pie Shop makes the best pies in Arkansas. Open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays only, Ms. Lena's faithful following knows to check her Facebook page to see what flavors are on offer each week. The top-seller is the Coconut Cream Pie, which customers can guarantee themselves to get by ordering ahead.
Courtesy of Ms. Lena's Pie Shop
California: Tartine (San Francisco)
Inspired by the French open-face sandwich of the same name, husband-and-wife team Chad Robertson and Elisabeth Prueitt opened Tartine, a bakery, artisan bread shop, and café, in San Francisco's Mission District in 2002. Among the offerings made by the James Beard Award-winning chefs is a seasonally-changing pie menu and two pies that are sold year-round: Coconut Cream Pie and the top-selling Banana Cream Pie. "This is a very American pie and, like lots of modern American pastries, it uses traditional European elements: a flaky crust and a perfect pastry cream," said Prueitt, pastry chef and owner. "I like a cream pie with a filling that is not so stiffened with cornstarch that the cut edges stand straight when the pie is sliced. This one oozes a bit, but you get a much lighter cream filling in return. Because the pastry is lined with chocolate, the pie will, unlike most cream pies, keep for a few days and still have a perfectly crisp crust." Fans of the pie can indulge in a 4-inch individual pie or share a 9-inch pie with family and friends.
Noimee/Yelp
Colorado: Gold Star Pies (Colorado Springs)
Ever since the Gold Star Pies truck rolled out on the streets of Colorado Springs in May 2017, there has been a loyal following for Heather Briggs' pies, particularly, the Bourbon Pecan (it frequently sells out when the truck is out and about). Briggs' mother was a pie maker when she was growing up, and the base of the sweet and light Bourbon Pecan pie recipe, which includes toasted pecans, a few walnuts for depth of flavor, and bourbon, is from her. "I added the walnuts and bourbon, and brought my own crust recipe into the picture to get the right play on flavors," said Briggs. "It's a steady pie that always delights, which is why I think it's become the favorite." Made year-round, patrons can buy the Bourbon Pecan pie by the slice or pre-order a whole pie for pickup from the truck.
Courtesy of Gold Star Pies
Connecticut: Cutie Pies (Thomaston)
Husband-and-wife team Tanya and John Clark opened Cutie Pies in 2011, and while the shop (an old ice cream parlor transformed into a bakery) sells 200-plus cupcake flavors, the deep dish fruit and cream pies are not to be missed. There are a dozen fruit flavors like Apple Crisp, Apple Cranberry, Triple Berry, and Pumpkin Pie and a quartet of cream flavors like Banana Cream, Chocolate Cream, Chocolate Banana Cream, and Coconut Cream to choose from. We dare you to stop at just one slice.
Krista C./Yelp
Delaware: Sweet Somethings (Wilmington)
As the name suggests, sweet somethings are what you will find at Sweet Somethings, a bakery that bakes cakes, cupcakes, cheesecake, and pie. There are more than a dozen traditional pies, like Apple, Pumpkin, and Pecan, and creative twists like White Chocolate Banana Cream (the bakery's take on the Banana Cream Pie with short dough crust layered with fresh banana, white chocolate pastry cream, unsweetened whipped cream, and topped with shaved white chocolate and cocoa powder) are on offer.
Lee S./Yelp
Florida: Joe's Stone Crab (Miami Beach)
You gotta go to Joe's, not just for the stone crabs, but also for Joe's Famous Key Lime Pie. For more than a century, Joe's Stone Crab has been serving the iconic yellow-hued pie made of key limes and condensed milk nestled on a graham cracker crust and topped with a dollop of whipped cream.
Joe's Stone Crab/Yelp
Georgia: The Pie Hole (Roswell)
Ever since The Pie Hole opened in 2011, the bakery has had a loyal following for its pies (there are more than 100 savory and sweet pies) like the Raspberry Cream Crumble, which starts with The Pie Hole's signature Double Butter Pastry, which is filled with delicate sweet sour cream custard and locally grown organic raspberries, and topped with butter sugar crumble. The pie is sold by the slice, and in 3-inch, 5-inch, and 9-inch pies.
Courtesy of The Pie Hole
Hawaii: Ted's Bakery (Haleiwa, Oahu)
What started as a gas station and a grocery store selling canned goods and basics in 1956 turned into Ted's Bakery three decades later in 1987. The bakery introduced pies, including its top-selling Chocolate Haupia Cream Pie, in 1996 and began its wholesale business in 1998. Sold by the slice and by the pie, the Chocolate Haupia Cream Pie was created when the bakery team was making coconut cake and there was some haupia (a coconut-based Hawaiian dessert traditionally found at luaus) filling left over. They decided to make a pie with leftover chocolate and haupia; thus, the Chocolate Haupia Cream Pie with its flaky crust, layer of haupia with a chocolate cream layer on top, and whipped cream topping, was born.
Courtesy of Ted's Bakery
Idaho: Pie Hut (Sandpoint)
Pie Hut's silky smooth Crème Brûlée pie, a baked custard-style pie with a Graham cracker crust and a crispy sugar shell that is toasted to order, is the top selling pie, frequently selling out (in the summer, the seasonal Huckleberry pie reigns supreme). Owner Heather Gross, who opened Pie Hut in 2004, loves to travel and bring back recipes and ideas from all over the world to incorporate into Pie Hut's menu, which includes sandwiches, soups, meat pies, and dessert pies. "The Crème Brûlée recipe is based on one from a 200-year-old French baking book," said Gross, who added it to the menu in 2006. "Took a while to get just the perfect recipe. It's a temperamental pie; it needs the exact right oven temperature, waterbath, and experience to know when it's done. [It is] never quite the same length of time in the oven." The pie is sold by the slice for $4 or by the pie for $16. Pie Hut also ship its fruit pies nationwide Tuesdays through Thursdays.
Courtesy of Pie Hut
Illinois: Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits (Chicago)
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits opened in spring of 2012 as a pie shop and has since expanded into a full-service restaurant focusing on Midwestern classics like scratch biscuits, pot pies, and, of course, its famous sweet pies. Its Key Lime pie is the most popular. The custard-based pie is the perfect balance of sweet and tart thanks, in part, to the fresh lime zest, and is baked in a buttery graham crust (the crust is made from scratch and thrice baked). While the pie is sold by the slice, we won't blame you if you decide to order (and eat) and entire pie.
Courtesy of Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
Indiana: Lisa's Pie Shop (Atlanta)
When it comes to determining the most popular pie at Lisa's Pie Shop, it's a tie between the Sugar Cream pie, a rich, smooth, buttery, creamy mix of butter, sugar, and cream, which is the official state pie, and the Humbleberry, a national award-winning combination of apples, rhubarb, red raspberries, and blackberries that is typically a special order pie but sometimes makes an appearance in the shop. The lattice-topped fruit pie was created for the National Pie Championships, which the pie shop has won several times. The Sugar Cream and Humbleberry pies are so delicious, they are only sold as whole 9-inch pies (the shop only takes cash and checks). Interestingly, Lisa, the owner, doesn't like pie and has not tried any of her award-winning pies since opening the shop in 2002.
Denise P./Yelp
Iowa: Country Junction (Dyersville)
For 25 years, Country Junction has been making its pies by hand daily. From homemade Apple, Cherry, Peach, and Blueberry to specialty pies like Coconut Cream, Sour Cream Raisin, Banana Cream, Lemon Meringue, Chocolate Mousse, Rhubarb Crumb, and Butterfinger along with Pumpkin and Pumpkin Pecan, there is a flavor for everyone. Be sure to save room after dining on specialties like open-face beef and loaded country fried steak for the pies, which are served by the slice and by the pie.
Country Junction Restaurant/Yelp
Kansas: The Upper Crust (Overland Park)
One taste and patrons instantly know why The Upper Crust's Cherry pie has been the best since two sisters opened the bakery in 2005. Made from scratch using their piemaster mother's recipe, the amazing Cherry pie has a perfectly flaky butter crust that is packed with juicy sour cherries and topped with a beautiful lattice crust. The pie menu changes daily, offering 12 to 18 varieties in 5-inch "cutie pie" portions and full-size pies, and the daily pie slice menu includes six varieties, including sweet pies and quiche.
Upper Crust Pie Bakery/Yelp
Kentucky: Kern's Kitchen (Louisville)
Kern's Kitchen started by only making three pies at a time, but it has transformed into a bustling bakery in Louisville. Opened in 2010, Kern's Kitchen only serves two pies: Golden Pecan Pie and their own trademarked Derby-Pie, which outsells the Golden Pecan Pie. Made from a recipe developed more than half a century ago, Derby-Pie is made with chocolate chips and walnut pieces nestled in a delicate crust. The pies are sold in area grocers and online.
Courtesy of Kern's Kitchen
Louisiana: Not Just Pie (Monroe)
Since 1985, Not Just Pie has been serving American fare, but it's the pies that diners save room for. We previously wrote about Not Just Pie in our article The South's 10 Most Iconic Foods and Where to Eat Them, because of its delicious Pecan pie, for which the pecans are baked in the pie crust first for a more even distribution. The Banana Caramel pie has been the most popular pie for more than 30 years. The pie is made with the restaurant's own handmade crust, house-made caramel, homemade whipped cream, bananas, and topped with crushed Heath bar.
Courtesy of Not Just Pie
Maine: Helen's Restaurant (Machias)
Helen's Restaurant has been serving Down East fare for more than 60 years, but locals and visitors alike know to save room for dessert, particularly the pies. From year-round favorites like Chocolate, Coconut, Banana, Graham Cracker, Apple, Baked Blueberry, Strawberry, Lemon Meringue, Pecan, and Toll House to seasonal Rhubarb, Raspberry Cream, Blueberry Cream, and Pumpkin, it's difficult to choose just one!
Pete C./Yelp
Maryland: Dangerously Delicious Pies (Baltimore)
As the name suggests, Dangerously Delicious Pies are, well, delicious, and the most famous of its 70 pies, The Baltimore Bomb, is da bomb. Sold by the slice or the pie, The Baltimore Bomb, a twist on the pie shop's popular chess pies, features vanilla custard with crumbled Berger Cookies. (A staple in Maryland homes, Berger Cookies, which made our list of Best Cookies in Every State, are a vanilla cake-like cookie hand-dipped in fudgy frosting.) The pie is best eaten warm as the chocolate fudge gets very gooey. The pie menu changes daily, and fans can enjoy their pies with rock 'n' roll as local musicians play in the two Baltimore locations, which serve pie for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Courtesy of Dangerously Delicious Pies
Massachusetts: Parker's Restaurant at the Omni Parker House (Boston)
It's not surprising that the birthplace of Boston Cream Pie would also serve the best in Massachusetts and, quite possibly, the world. When the Parker House opened in 1855 (the hotel is America's longest continuously operating hotel, and is also responsible for inventing Parker House rolls and coining the term "scrod"), chocolate was mainly consumed at home as a beverage or in puddings (America's first chocolate mill opened in neighboring Dorchester in 1765). Since colonial times, New Englanders had enjoyed a dessert called American "pudding-cake pie" of which Boston Cream Pie is a direct descendent, according to the hotel. Boston Cream Pie - originally dubbed "Chocolate Cream Pie" or "Parker House Chocolate Cream Pie" though it was technically a cake - became an immediate and perennial hit when the hotel began serving it in the 1860s. It became a Betty Crocker cake mix in 1958. The world famous Boston Cream Pie, which is the official state dessert of Massachusetts, consists of two layers of fluffy sponge cake, filled with light, airy pastry cream that is topped with chocolate ganache and the restaurant's signature white icing spiderweb design and garnished with toasted almonds along the outside of the cake for a bit of crunch. It's nearly impossible to stop here or stay overnight and not order this pie; it can be found on the breakfast, lunch and dinner menus at the hotel. Individual portions are sold in hotel eateries Parker's Restaurant, Parker's Bar and The Last Hurrah, and they're also available via in-room dining. The gift shop, Morsel's, sells individual portions to go, and 10-inch pies are available via pre-order (an 8-inch version, which the hotel flash-freezes, can be shipped overnight anywhere in the continental U.S.).
Coutresy of Parker's Restaurant at the Omni Parker House
Michigan: Achatz Handmade Pie Company (Ann Arbor)
Wendy Achatz and her husband Dave began selling their pies at local farmers markets in 1993 and could barely keep up with demand. The duo bought a nearby apple orchard and opened Achatz Handmade Pie Company. "Our 'family farm' approach means that we take pride in always using the best ingredients and producing the best possible pies," Wendy Achatz explains in a letter on the company's website. Achatz created her signature Michigan 4-Berry by accident. After a long day baking pies, she had berries left over from various flavors but not enough to make one more of each flavor, so she added locally grown tart cherries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries together and the top-selling Michigan 4-Berry was born! "Real pie making is much like running a small family farm; it takes time, patience, hard work, dedication and a whole lot of passion," says Achatz, who has recently launched a series of Kitchen to Commerce videos to help others create their very own success stories.
Courtesy of Achatz Handmade Pie Company
Minnesota: Betty's Pies (Two Harbors)
Betty's Pies began as a fish shack that Betty's father opened by the Stewart River on Highway 61 in 1956. Betty first sold coffee and doughnuts, then hamburgers and hotdogs. The stand turned into a café in 1958 with a lunch counter, more seating, and a pie selection. There are 40 pies, like 5 Layer Butterscotch Pie (a flaky crust layered with melted butterscotch, cinnamon meringue, whipped cream and butterscotch whipped cream), 5 Layer Chocolate Mint Pie (a flaky crust layered with dark chocolate, mint flavoring, cinnamon meringue, whipped cream and chocolate whipped cream), and Turtle Coconut Pie (fluffy coconut custard cream topped with real whipped cream and toasted coconut, pecans, and a drizzle of caramel); all are sold by the slice, by the pie, and by online ordering (the pies can be shipped across the U.S.). Some pies, like the French Cherry Pie (a graham cracker crust with a cream cheese and whipped cream mixture topped with blueberry filling and a hint of almond), and the specialty, top-selling Lemon Angel Pie (a crispy meringue crust shaped high around a light lemon chiffon filling), and Orange Chocolate Pie (crispy meringue crust shaped high around a light lemon chiffon filling mixed with orange concentrate and topped with shaved chocolate). Of the 20 baked pies, the Old Fashioned Apple Pie (Granny Smith apples, cinnamon, and allspice all wrapped up in a double crust) is the most popular.
Tram P./Yelp
Mississippi: Sugaree's Bakery (New Albany)
Mary Russell's great grandmother used to make chocolate meringue pie for a small family café in Memphisin the 1950s. The recipe was passed down from Russell's mother along with an antique pie pan that Russel's great-great-great grandmother was given as a wedding gift. "I grew up with my mom taking this chocolate meringue pie to every church pot luck and family gathering and watching people follow her to the kitchen to claim their slice of her dessert before going through the dinner line," said Russell, who started Sugaree's Bakery as a home-based business in 1997 and opened the retail shop in 2001 after establishing a wholesale client base. The chocolate meringue is a hefty pie that weighs 5 pounds: one pound of flaky homemade butter/lard pie crust, 3 pounds of rich and creamy chocolate filling, and one pound of meringue. The chocolate meringue pies are made every Friday and on holidays and come in two sizes: the 5-pound, 9-inch pie and a smaller 4-inch version.
Courtesy of Sugaree's Bakery
Missouri: The Blue Owl Restaurant and Bakery (Kimmswick)
When the flood of 1993 threatened to devastate the small historic town, the town attempted to save itself with levee mountains of gravel and sand. To mark this historic flood and to honor the levees, The Blue Owl Restaurant and Bakery, which opened in 1985, created a pie to resemble the levees that saved the town and restaurant. "The pie is as tall and grand as the great levees," said Laura Costello, Blue Owl's director of weddings and custom orders. "The caramel and pecans that cover the outside of our pie resembles the sand and gravel of the levees." The massive Levee High Caramel Apple Pecan Pie, which was listed as one of Oprah's Favorite Things in 2011, is made of 18 hand-sliced, hand-peeled apples stacked perfectly and methodically with layers of cinnamon sugar and baked to perfection! Then, the pie is covered with a melted buttery caramel mixed with chopped pecan pieces; it weighs 8 to 10 pounds after baking.
Courtesy of The Blue Owl Restaurant and Bakery
Montana: Crossing Bar & Grill at Fetty's (Wisdom)
The signature pie at Crossing Bar & Grill at Fetty's is Buttermilk Pie, a custard pie made with buttermilk, sugar, and eggs. Sold by the slice or whole pie, the recipe came from Joanie Wilke. The super-sweet pie includes huckleberries, which are added to the top of the pie before cooking, which cuts the sweetness. First opened in May 1994 as the Big Hole Crossing Restaurant, a fire at the original restaurant forced the team to shut down, but they bought the restaurant across the street, which was known as Fetty's, and renamed the establishment The Crossing Bar & Grill at Fetty's. Located at a five-way crossroads, the restaurant is on the Continental Divide Trail and the Transcontinental Bicycle Route. There's a loyal following of regulars, who come for pie even though the restaurant is located 60 miles from the nearest town of more than 100 residents and the winters can be as cold as -40 degrees Farenheit and maintain 12-18 inches of snow. Most business in done May through November, but any day is the perfect day for Buttermilk Pie.
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Nebraska: Village PieMaker (Eustis)
The small town Village PieMaker has a big time following for its pies, which are made in small batches. Opened 14 years ago, each slice of happiness is made with an uncompromising attention to detail and hand-crimped for the perfect finish. The top-selling hand-made Cherry pie has an incredibly flaky crust that covers a perfect blend of tart red cherry filling. The pies are sold by the pie in the grocer's freezer section at select stores, and they are also available online at villagepiemaker.com.
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Nevada: Du-par's Restaurant and Bakery (Las Vegas)
Ever since Du-par's opened at a farmers market in 1938, the small restaurant chain has been popular, particularly for its hotcakes and pies, which are served 24/7. There's a Pie of the Month, which is based on the seasons, and more than a dozen traditional fruit, fresh cream, and specialty pies baked in-house daily. The classic Green Apple pie and Southern Pecan are perennial favorites at every location of the California-based chain, and the Nevada location in the Suncoast Hotel and Casino serves the best pie in the Silver State.
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New Hampshire: Just Like Mom's Pastries (Weare)
There are more than 30 flavors of pie on offer at Just Like Mom's Pastries, which also makes cakes, cupcakes, and more. As the name suggests, the fruit pies and cream pies in nostalgic flavors like Apple, Blueberry, Cherry, and Peace Lattice are homemade with love. The shop offers 10 U-Bake Pies like Strawberry Rhubarb, Three Berry, and Apple-Cran-Raisin-Nut that can be taken home and baked. There are six gluten-free flavors, including Apple, Blueberry, and Pumpkin, and four sugar-free options like Apple, Apple Raspberry, and Peach Raspberry.
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New Jersey: Delicious Orchards (Colts Neck)
In 1959, Carroll Barclay went from an apple wholesaler to a roadside stand. The move was so successful that the following year he built a 1,200-square-foot stand and started selling fresh apple cider and his wife Janet's Apple Pie. Today, Delicious Orchards is the quintessential gourmet country food market, specializing in fresh fruit and baked goods like apple cider doughnuts made from the orchard's fruit. Sit among the apple trees and enjoy the top-selling Apple Pie, which is still made using Janet's recipe and is sold by the pie only. The apples are picked, peeled, and sliced and each pie is filled by hand.
Courtesy of Delicious Orchards
New Mexico: Pie-O-Neer Pies (Pie Town)
It's no surprise that the best pies in New Mexico come from a town named after pie! In 1995, Pie-O-Neer Pies literally put the pie back in Pie Town when it opened up shop in an abandoned trading post. An award-winning documentary, "The Pie Lady of Pie Town," was made about the shop in 2014, and the Pie-O-Neer was filmed for a segment on CBS "Sunday Morning Show" on November 30, 2014, officially putting Pie Town on traveler's bucket lists. The shop's signature pies with a kick were inspired by local Native Americans, who would sell the owners jewelry and freshly harvested pinon nuts. They were also the ones who suggested adding some red chile powder mixed with cinnamon in the shop's Apple Pie. The result is so amazing, the shop continued experimenting with adding heat to its pies. The spicier green chile was added to what is now its most famous pie, New Mexico Apple with Green Chile and Pine Nuts. The pie shop calls it 'The Pie That Bites Back!" because of the spicy New Mexico green chiles, which contain capsaicin and are loaded with vitamin C. Sold by the slice, whole to go, and frozen unbaked, the four types of pie made daily always sell out.
Courtesy of Pie-O-Neer Pies
New York: Four and Twenty Blackbirds (Brooklyn)
Sisters Emily and Melissa Elsen, who were born and raised in South Dakota and worked in a family restaurant with their mother and her sisters, opened Four and Twenty Blackbirds in Brooklyn in 2010. Inspired by their pie-making grandmother, the duo has gained a loyal following. The most popular pie is Salty Honey, a Four & Twenty Blackbirds original recipe that combines sweet custard with a salty finish. Sold by the slice and by the pie, the Salty Honey pie, which has been replicated and served worldwide, is the product of creativity - bakers in the kitchen experimenting and putting their minds together.
Courtesy of Four & Twenty Blackbirds
North Carolina: Slice Pie Company (Raleigh)
A father's passion for baking and his daughter's dream of turning their shared passion for baking an award winning apple pie into a way of life is how Slice Pie Company was born in 2014. The most popular pie is the State Fair Blue Ribbon Apple Pie, which won first place at the North Carolina State Fair. Weighing more than 3 pounds, the pie is packed with the freshest local apples stuffed into a blanket of flaky pastry crust and "Slice" spices. The pie is dairy-, egg-, soy-, and nut-free. The pies are sold in "bites," mini pies, by the slice, half pies, and whole pies, and can be shopped nationwide.
North Dakota: Tower Travel Center (Tower City)
A truck stop is not where most folks would expect to find the best pie, but the Tower Travel Center off Exit 307 on Interstate 94 near Fargo offers the best pie in North Dakota. The family-friendly rest stop has a gas station, restaurants, convenience store, and bakery. Weary travelers looking for a respite from the road can watch the bakers at work in the kitchen while deciding which pie to order fresh from the oven.
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Ohio: Just Pies (Westerville)
At the age of 19, owner and head baker Peter Sterk found a love for baking an entirely different kind of pie: pizza. In 1978, Sterk began working at his mother's pizza shop, and he decided to take on the endeavor of creating pies for Mom. Eventually Sterk made the full transition from pizza pies to dessert pies and the first Just Pies storefront opened its doors in Worthington/Clintonville (in 1994, production was moved to a bigger facility in Westerville). The pie menu, which features more than 40 varieties, stems from family recipes, as well as Sterk's own creations like the Tripleberry, a fruit explosion of strawberries, blueberries, and red raspberries all together under the same crust. The pies are sold in as a solo 6-inch version, a more generous 8-inch individual serving, and a shareable 10-inch pie.
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Oklahoma: Pie Junkie (Oklahoma City)
Two moms with a passion for baking began their pie business in a rented church kitchen nine years ago. After three years, the duo outgrew the church kitchen and moved into the current 1,000-square-foot Pie Junkie digs in Oklahoma City in 2013. For the last eight years, the moms have been making their most popular pie, the Drunken Turtle, a hand-pressed graham cracker crust filled with rich fudge filling and topped with pecan pieces and house-made salted bourbon caramel. The deep-dish pie, which was inspired by co-owner Darcy's grandmother's fudge pie recipe, is served by the slice and by the pie (locals and visitors in the know buy extra pie and freeze it to take a sweet souvenir home). In their quest to enhance the pie, pecans, caramel, and bourbon were added (the pie shop tried selling a Sober Turtle version sans bourbon, but no one wanted it).
Courtesy of Pie Junkie
Oregon: Banning's Restaurant & Pie House (Tigard)
The full service, diner-style, family-owned Banning's Restaurant & Pie House has been serving 24/7 breakfast, comfort food, and pie by the slice and whole pie since 1979. Owned by Trish Banning and Mark Banning, who both grew up on farms and met while working in a restaurant, Banning's Restaurant & Pie House is a Tigard institution. The top-selling pie is the creamy, rich Peanut Butter Pie with a savory, buttery graham cracker crumb crust, topped with chocolate fudge topping and finished with whipped topping. The pie was created as a special order, but it has turned into a permanent menu item and the restaurant's most popular pie.
Courtesy of Banning's Restaurant & Pie House
Pennsylvania: Bird-in-Hand Bakery & Café (Bird-in-Hand)
For more than 50 years, the Smucker family has been selling casual cuisine, baked goods, and ice cream in the village of Bird-in-Hand in Lancaster County. In addition to the bakery and café, the family runs the Bird-in-Hand Family Inn. The pies are made from family recipes, including the signature, best-selling Shoo-fly Pie, a wet-bottom pie from Pennsylvania's Amish Country.
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Rhode Island: Wayland Bakery (Providence)
For more than 80 years, the Wayland Bakery has produced some of the finest baked goods in Rhode Island. Originally opened in 1928 by the Basilico family, the Wayland Bakery was sold in 1999 to Luis Rodriguez, who runs the bakery with his wife, Elizabeth. The duo make breads, cakes, cookies, pastries, and pies. There are 14 pies on offer, including Apple, Blueberry, Coconut Custard, Minced Meat, and Banana Cream Pie that come in 8-, 9-, and 10-inch pies.
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South Carolina: Kaminsky's Dessert Café (Charleston)
Opened in 1992 in Charleston, Kaminsky's Dessert Café just celebrated its 26th anniversary. With additional locations in Columbia and West Ashley, it's easy to get a slice or an entire Toll House Pie, the top-selling pie here. Akin to eating cookie dough in a pie crust, the Toll House Pie here is loaded with chocolate chips, drizzled with caramel and chocolate syrup, and sprinkled with pecans. It's recommended to indulge in this pie à la mode.
Courtesy of Kaminsky's Dessert Cafe
South Dakota: Purple Pie Place (Custer)
Bob Yehle and his wife bought Purple Pie Place in 2013 and remodeled it - located in one of the first houses in Custer, built in 1881, the residence was a rock shop in the 1980s. It's a quaint place to get a slice of the popular Rhubarb and Strawberry Rhubarb pies. Open May 1 to September 30 each year, Purple Pie Place is a restaurant that serves sandwiches, paninis, chicken pot pie, and prime rib French dip along with pie by the slice or whole. Yehle's wife bakes 60 to 150 pies per day, including Raspberry Rhubarb Jalapeno (Bob's favorite), Bumbleberry, Blueberry, Blackberry, Apple, Peach, Cherry, Peanut Butter, Banana Cream, Chocolate Cream, and the top-selling Rhubarb and Strawberry Rhubarb.
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Tennessee: Merridee's Breadbasket (Franklin)
From our original 12 Best Pies in America list, Merridee's Breadbasket continues to impress families in Franklin, Tennessee - and us. In 1975, owner Merridee McCray made her family-inspired Pecan Pie and then entered it into the Tennessee State Fair. She entered the Pecan Pie and other pies and breads, winning seven first place blue ribbons that year. The bakery was opened in 1981, and today each baker is trained the same way, each crust's edge is carefully shaped by hand into a traditional crust weave. The top-seller is the Pecan Pie with a smooth, perfectly baked melt-in-your-mouth crust. The bakery also sells sandwiches (the chicken salad is not to be missed), soups, and salads. The bakery has a cookbook, "Favorites," which explains the founding of the bakery: "It all began in 1880 when Anna Maria Faust, Merridee's grandmother, came to Minnesota from Sweden, bringing her most precious recipes, a sense of tradition and an uncompromising set of values for high quality food. She worked as a cook in St. Paul and was at one time the head cook for the Pillsbury family. Anna Maria always wanted to have a bakery of her own. She enjoyed good conversation, good humor and good coffee, which she brewed all the time. Anna Maria passed on this heritage to her granddaughter, Merridee."
Texas: Three Brothers Bakery (Houston)
For the last 69 years, Three Brothers Bakery has weaved itself into the fabric of Houston, offering traditional Jewish breads, cookies, cupcakes, custom cakes and pies to generations of families. The famed Pumpecapple Piecake from Three Brothers Bakery is a three-layer "piecake" featuring a Pumpkin Pie baked in a Pumpkin Spice Cake, a Pecan Pie baked in Chocolate Cake and an Apple Pie baked into a Spice Cake. Each piecake is layered with a generous filling of scratch-made cream cheese icing. The piecake is then topped and covered with the same cream cheese icing, pecan pieces, and a generous caramel drizzle. The Texas-sized Pumpecapple weighs approximately 28 pounds, stands 11 inches tall, and feeds up to 80 people. Sold in-store by the slice and by the pie, the Pumpecapple is also sold in the bakery's online store, The idea of the Pumpecapple Piecake started as a joke in 2010 - it's commonly referred to as the "Turducken of desserts" because of the variety of flavors that are found in the dessert. Greg Morago, food editor at the Houston Chronicle, came to co-owners Bobby and Janice with the idea of a piecake and asked Bobby if he could make the dessert. Since then, the Pumpecapple's popularity has soared - it was even featured on "Saturday Night Live". Three Brothers Bakery has been through three floods in three years and encourages the #shopdisasterzones movement to help small businesses in affected areas recover faster.
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Utah: Rocky Mountain Pies (Salt Lake City)
Rocky Mountain Pies bakes old-school pies, which are sold at retail outlets across the U.S. The frozen pie supplier makes 657 types of pies from scratch with expertly blended fruit fillings, flaky pie crust, and hand-whipped meringues like Apple Caramel Crumb, Peach Praline, French Silk, Sweet Potato, and Pumpkin Chiffon.
Vermont: Vermont Apple Pie Bakery Breakfast and Restaurant (Proctorsville)
Launched in 1988, Vermont Apple Pie's signature pie is its eponymous Vermont apple pie. The casual restaurant serves hearty country breakfasts, homemade biscuits, sticky buns, and fresh-baked pies. Whether you eat your pie plain, with a slice of cheddar, or à la mode, Vermont Apple Pie Bakery Breakfast and Restaurant will be waiting with warm pie because, as its Facebook page proclaims: "Good friends are like pie...they are always welcome!"
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Virginia: Red Truck Bakery and Market (Warrenton)
When Brian Noyes - the former art director of such magazines as Smithsonian, Preservation, and House & Garden - took a job at The Washington Post, he probably never dreamed that his hobby of making jams and baked goods on the weekend would lead to an award-winning bakery. But as his reputation grew, Noyes would show up at the local farmers market in his red truck (which he bought from clothing designer Tommy Hilfiger) full of baked goods to find a full parking lot of hungry customers; after The New York Times wrote about the bakery, he knew he was onto something good. He opened a storefront in a renovated 1921 Esso service station in Warrenton, Viginia, and the rest is history. The signature Sweet Potato Pecan Pie with Bourbon was saluted by President Barack Obama on Pi Day in 2016 on the White House website and on his own Facebook page. Two pies in one, the homemade pie crust is filled with roasted sweet potato puree with whipped-in butter, brown sugar, sorghum, spices, a hint of orange zest, and a little splash of top-shelf bourbon. Atop that, the bakery adds the makings of a Pecan Pie: pecan halves, thick sweet filling, another layer of pecans and more bourbon that is topped with bourbon-barrel-smoked brown sugar crystals and baked. The Red Truck Bakery and Market, which was on our original 12 Best Pie Shops in America, just released the "Red Truck Bakery Cookbook" through Clarkson Potter/Random House.
Left:Courtesy of Red Truck Bakery and Market; Right: Pete Souza
Washington: A la Mode Pies (Seattle)
In 2009, Chris Porter quit his corporate job to pursue his dream of opening a neighborhood pie shop in Seattle. Today, there are two pie cafes: one across from Woodland Park Zoo and one in West Seattle in the heart of the Junction. A la Mode's signature pie is the Blue Hawaiian, a combination of blueberries, crushed pineapple, and toasted coconut, but the most popular pie is the French Apple and the Apple & Ginger Pear. The beloved Blue Hawaiian, a blueberry pie sweetened with crushed pineapple and covered in an ultra-buttery coconut crumble topping, is our favorite (it's also low in sugar!). It's sold as a whole pie, petite pie, pie baby, and 'Lollipie' (pie-on-a-stick), and the entire pie can be bought via Goldbelly.
Courtesy of A la Mode Pies
Washington, DC: Pie Sisters (Georgetown)
Sisters Alli, Bear, and Cat Blakely opened Pie Sisters in 2010. The trio bakes nearly two dozen flavors of sweet pies and six savory pies. From traditional flavors like Classic Apple Pie with double crust, Cherry, and Banana Cream to specialty pies like the seasonal Apple Sour Cream, Jumbleberry (a mix of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries), and S'Mores, the pies are served in four sizes: pie bites, 'cuppie' (individual size), slice, and 9-inch pie. Several pies are available in gluten-free and lactose-free options. Customers who return the glass pie plate each whole pie is served in get $2 off their next purchase.
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West Virginia: Sugar Pie Bakery (Charleston)
The family-owned Sugar Pie Bakery is a team of five who have been making exemplary pies since 2012. The signature, top-selling Apple Crumb Pie is made with hand-peeled and -cut Granny Smith apples that sit in juices and spices overnight, yielding an inside of the pie that is gooey, soft, and slightly crisp. The classic recipe, including the pie crust, has been passed down for generations. Sold in mini 5-inch pies and 9-inch pies, the pie is topped with crunchy pecans, cinnamon, brown sugar, and butter.
Courtesy of Sugar Pie Bakery
Wisconsin: Manderfield's Home Bakery (Fox Valley)
Owned and operated by a third generation of the family, Manderfields' tradition of making extraordinary baked goods began more than 70 years ago. Manderfield's Home Bakery makes 14 pies at each of its locations, including Lemon Meringue, Banana Cream, Caramel Apple, Chocolate Cream, Coconut Cream, German Chocolate, Key Lime, Mincemeat, Pecan, Peanut Butter Silk, Pumpkin, Rhubarb Custard, Strawberry Rhubarb, and the most popular, Turtle Pie, which made our original 12 Best Pies in America list.
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Wyoming: Cowboy Cafe (Dubois)
Opened in 1993, Cowboy Cafe serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and pies at its two locations in Dubois and Sheridan. There are more than 20 pies on offer. Save room for pies like Mountainberry, Kahlua Chocolate Pecan, Apple Caramel Crunch, Blueberry Almond Crunch, Peach, and Apple. Want more desserts? Check out the best cookie in every state.
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Today’s Generation of Young Hollywood Stars
By Melissa Marie • York U Contributor • Entertainment November 9, 2018 at 12:00pm
There are so many young and talented actors out there working on films and TV shows that deserve recognition. These individuals work very hard to bring the characters they portray to life and tell their stories properly. Plus, a lot of young actors these days are seen as activists, fighting for equal rights and a better world. So, I wanted to highlight 10 actors who have recently stepped into the spotlight as they will be Hollywood’s bright future.
Kiernan Shipka (18 years old)
She may be young but she’s got a long list of movies and television shows on her resumé. Most recently, she stars as badass Sabrina Spellman in Netflix’s the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. She’s very talented and her performances are commanding, especially in CAOS where she gets to play a strong and powerful witch. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for her because she’ll for sure have a long career.
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Tom Holland (22 years old)
Many of you may know Tom Holland from Marvel’s latest Spider-Man movies, but he’s actually been in a few other great movies where his performances were award worthy. Take The Impossible for example, a movie about the devastating 2004 Thailand tsunami, where Tom plays a young boy who gets swept away by the waves and has to care for his mother while trying to find his younger siblings and father. It’s one of those movies that make the tears flow every single time. Plus, Tom is so charming and sweet, it’s hard not to love him.
Lana Condor (21 years old)
The lovely Lana Condor stole hearts where she played Lara Jean Covey in To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before. Since TATBILB is the first book of three, we might get lucky and see Lana retrieve her role as Lara Jean in 2 more movies to complete the trilogy. However, you can catch her soon on SyFy’s new show Deadly Class.
Chance Perdomo (22 years old)
He’s charming and British, what more could you ask for? Oh, and he plays the wonderfully witty Ambrose Spellman on the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. I’m looking forward to seeing more when new episodes of CAOS are released.
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Danielle Rose Russell (19 years old)
Currently starring as Hope Mikaelson in the CW show Legacies, Danielle Rose Russell plays a strong willed and very powerful young girl. Having played Hope in The Originals, I’m excited to see what’s in store for Legacies because Russell sure knows how to play an emotionally angsty and strong tribrid. Yep, her character is part werewolf, part vampire, and part witch, which means it’s going to be an intense season for her.
Noah Centineo (22 years old)
Although Noah played Jesus on The Fosters, he was thrusted into the spotlight when the movie To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before came out on Netflix. People just couldn’t help but swoon all over him and it’s not just because of his good looks. Noah is a talented actor and definitely has a knack for playing sweet love-struck boys. Hopefully, we’ll be seeing more of him soon.
Cierra Ramirez (23 years old)
If you watched The Fosters, you’ll know Cierra Ramirez as the smart and feisty Mariana. Thankfully, we’ll be seeing her more often as she’ll be starring in Good Trouble, a show about Mariana and Callie Adams Fosters’ life in LA.
Fionn Whitehead (21 years old)
Fionn Whitehead’s raw performance in Dunkirk was so emotional and moving that he’s sure to book many movie roles in the future. Don’t be surprised if this kid wins an Oscar one day!
Tati Gabrielle (22)
Tati Gabrielle gave a chilling performance in the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina as Prudence, one of the Weird Sisters. She showed us a few different sides to Prudence from witchy mean girl to empathetic sister, but I bet we’ll be seeing Prudence get a lot more sinister in upcoming CAOS episodes.
Nick Robinson (23 years old)
You may recognize him from the adorable movie Love, Simon. Although Nick Robinson has been acting for many years in different movies and TV shows, it’s his most recent role as Simon Spier which has gotten him the most recognition. Robinson plays the lead in a delightful teen rom-com which had everyone crying happy tears. He’s a sweet and talented guy so I’m sure it won’t be long until Nick is back on the silver screen.
If you haven’t watched the shows or movies these actors star in, I highly recommend you do because they’re worth watching!
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UTEP’s game-winning buzzer-beater gains national attention
by: Kayla Melson
Posted: Jan 13, 2019 / 06:18 PM MST / Updated: Jan 13, 2019 / 06:25 PM MST
UTEP’s miraculous game-winning buzzer-beater is dropping jaws all around the nation.
As KTSM 9 Sports reported, UTEP freshman Jordan Lathon made a baseline jump shot as the buzzer sounded on Saturday night to defeat Rice 65-64 at the Don Haskins Center.
The play landed the No. 2 spot on SportsCenter’s Top 10 list Saturday night and was shared by popular national outlets.
UTEP freshman Jordan Lathon told me after his game-winning buzzer-beater to beat Rice that he grew up dreaming of being on #SCTop10. Dreams do come true! Coming in at no. 2 and ESPN used #KTSM9Sports’ video that @ColinDeaverTV was on the floor for. pic.twitter.com/9FgxRQRo4O— Andy Morgan (@AndyMorganTV) January 13, 2019
Perfect pass. Perfect shot. Jordan Lathon wins it for UTEP pic.twitter.com/WoHOq27dYe— SI College Hoops (@si_ncaabb) January 13, 2019
Down 1 with 0.5 seconds left
Can’t draw up game-winners like this 🤯
(via @UTEP_MBB)pic.twitter.com/ScBZcyoWUr— Bleacher Report CBB (@br_CBB) January 13, 2019
Saturday’s victory brought UTEP to 6-9 and 1-3 in Conference USA play. The Miners will now look to play UAB and Middle Tennessee on the road next week.
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - The UTEP women's basketball team will look to improve to 4-1 in Conference USA play when they host UTSA at the Don Haskins Center on Saturday. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. MT.
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Miners mount 24-point comeback win over UTSA
by Andy Morgan / Jan 15, 2020
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - For the UTEP fans who stuck around at the Don Haskins Center on Wednesday night, they witnessed history. The Miners erasing a 24-point deficit to comeback and beat UTSA, 80-77 in overtime. It is the largest comeback win in program history.
"I've been coaching Division I for 23 years and as a head coach, it's probably the best comeback I've ever been a part of," "I told them it's one of the biggest comeback wins I've been a part of and it shows character and grit."
UTEP to host UTSA, nation’s second-leading Scorer on Wednesday night
by Colin Deaver / Jan 14, 2020
EL PASO – After coming off a tough loss to LA Tech, the UTEP men’s basketball team will be put to the test when it hosts upstart UTSA on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. in the Haskins Center.
Miners (10-7, 1-3 Conference USA) lost their first home game on Jan. 11, and are 2-6 in their last eight contests. The Roadrunners (8-9, 2-2 C-USA), after an 0-5 start, are 8-4 in their last 12 games.
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CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro replaced his electricity minister on Monday in a move to address a series of blackouts plaguing the country, while opposition leader Juan Guaido called on supporters to continue taking to the streets.
In an address on state television, Mr Maduro said he named Igor Gavidia, a 65-year-old electrical engineer who was previously president of state power generator Electrificacion del Caroni, to replace Electricity Minister Luis Motta.
The change came as Mr Maduro reiterated plans for a 30-day “load administration” plan, which he first mentioned last week and which Venezuelans widely assume will be a way to ration electricity.
“Some changes are needed to strengthen, take responsibility for, and develop the new phase of this plan,” Mr Maduro said.
Oil-rich Venezuela was rocked by a debilitating blackout on March 7, which dragged on for nearly a week in some parts of the country. Power has been intermittent since another blackout on March 25, and growing water shortages have aggravated the sense of crisis in a country where food and medicine are already scarce with an economy racked by hyperinflation.
Demonstrators took to the streets throughout Caracas on Sunday and Monday, with small groups of people blocking roads to demand water. On Sunday night, police fired gunshots after some residents in Caracas set up burning barricades, according to Reuters witnesses.
Mr Guaido, the leader of the opposition-controlled National Assembly who in January invoked the country’s constitution to assume an interim presidency in a challenge to Mr Maduro’s legitimacy, said it was “very clear that this regime has no solution to the crisis.”
“Every time the power goes out, or we do not have water, or we do not have gas, guess what we are going to do?” he said at an earlier rally at the country’s Catholic University. “We are going to protest, we are going to make demands, we are going to take to the streets of Venezuela, because it is our right.”
Mr Guaido has been recognised by most Western and South American countries as the OPEC nation’s rightful leader on the grounds that Mr Maduro’s May 2018 re-election was illegitimate.
Power outages over the weekend prompted Venezuela’s main oil terminal, Jose, to halt operations including crude exports, the lifeblood of the country’s economy. It was the third time in a month that the port, which only restarted applications last Friday following last Monday’s blackout, had stopped operations due to lack of electricity.
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Three ‘Bows earn preseason All-American honors
by: Sam Spangler
Posted: Dec 18, 2015 / 11:55 PM HST / Updated: Dec 18, 2015 / 11:55 PM HST
Three University of Hawai’i men’s volleyball players have been chosen to the 2016 Off the Block/Springbak, Inc. Preseason All-America teams which were selected by a nationwide voting committee.
UH, along with two-time defending NCAA champions Loyola, and BYU each had a nation-best three players earn preseason All-America honors. Senior outside hitter Sinisa Zarkovicand senior libero Kolby Kanetake were picked to the 10-member first team while junior setterJennings Franciskovic was named to the 11-member second team.
All three were AVCA honorable mention All-Americans a season ago. Zarkovic, who sat out a chunk of the season while nursing an injury, averaged 3.20 kills per set and posted double-figure kill totals in 15 matches. Kanetake posted the program’s third-highest dig total in the rally-scoring era with 297 digs last season and finished fifth nationally with a 2.91 per set average. Franciskovic was a second-team all-Mountain Pacific Sports Federation pick who ranked sixth nationally with 10.80 assists per set in his first season as the team’s starter.
The All-America teams were selected by an 18-member voting committee comprised of men’s volleyball head coaches and volleyball reporters from around the country. The 10 players receiving the most votes were named preseason first-team while the next 10 vote-getters were selected to the second team. A tie for the final spot resulted in the second team having an additional member.
This is the fifth season that Off the Block has presented the Division I-II Preseason All-America teams. Off the Block is also the only volleyball organization to present men’s volleyball Preseason All-America teams.
UH begins its 2016 campaign with an exhibition match against Team SportConX, Monday, Jan. 4 at the Stan Sheriff Center. The season officially kicks off with the 22nd Outrigger Resorts Invitational, Jan. 7-8, and 10.
Makiki building fire extinguished, cause under investigation
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Firefighters extinguished a two-alarm building fire on January 16, around 2:31 p.m. according to the Honolulu Fire Department.
Heavy smoke could be seen coming from the mauka side of the apartment building on Makiki just after 2 p.m.
Washington man accused of sexually abusing a minor on Hickam Air Force Base indicted
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- A Washington man was indicted Thursday, January 16, in connection to an aggravated sexual abuse case of a minor under the age of 12.
The man was identified as 37-year-old Shawn Wilcher of Tacoma, Washington who was accused of sexually abusing a child at Hickam Air Force Base.
Man accused of trying to rob 53-year-old woman arrested
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Police arrested a 23-year-old man in connection to a robbery in the Waikiki area on Jan. 15 around 3:50 p.m.
According to the Honolulu Police Department, the suspect tried to take the property of a 53-year-old woman with force but was not successful.
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Exclusive: Canada set to postpone Huawei 5G decision to after vote, given sour ties with China - sources
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada is likely to postpone a decision on whether to allow China’s Huawei Technologies Co Ltd to supply 5G network equipment until after the October federal election, given increasingly strained relations with Beijing, say three well-placed sources.
The sources, who requested anonymity given the sensitivity of the situation, said the Liberal government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was reluctant to move until the fate of two Canadians detained in China became clearer.
China picked up the pair last December and later charged them with spying. Beijing acted after Canadian police arrested Huawei’s chief financial officer on a U.S. warrant, a move condemned by China.
Experts in Ottawa are reviewing the security implications of 5G networks, including Huawei’s participation. The United States is concerned the use of Huawei equipment could undermine national security.
Two sources with direct knowledge of the situation said there was no chance of an announcement before the election. A third source stressed a final decision had not yet been made but added it was unlikely details would be released in time for the vote.
A postponement could irritate telecommunications companies such as BCE Inc and Telus Corp, which cannot proceed with their plans for 5G wireless networks until Ottawa comes to a decision.
The 5G issue is entangled in the broader trade and diplomatic dispute with China. Trudeau has condemned the arrests of the two men and several Canadian allies, including the United States, are calling for their release.
Whether Canada was willing to allow a Chinese company to dominate an important part of the telecommunications network for the next generation was an important issue, said the third source.
China has also stopped importing some Canadian commodities.
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, in charge of the 5G review, said in late April he intended the results to be made public by the election.
“We will be taking appropriate decisions in due course,” said Goodale spokesman Scott Bardsley. Bell, Telus and Huawei did not respond to requests for comment.
Recent polls suggest the Liberals could retain power, fending off a challenge from the rival Conservative Party, which has said it would not allow Huawei 5G technology.
A decision before October would not help Trudeau with voters, said the third source. Banning Huawei could anger Beijing but a positive decision would leave him open to attacks that he was ignoring the detainees’ fate.
The question of whether Huawei’s 5G equipment could contain backdoors allowing access to spies is dividing Canada and its partners in the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing network.
The United States, Australia and New Zealand have bans in place while Britain is taking a less firm line, indicating Huawei’s 5G products could be used in less sensitive areas.
Canada is watching what Britain does very closely, said the third source, indicating Ottawa could take a similar decision. Huawei has repeatedly insisted Beijing has no influence over it.
In the meantime, Rogers Corp, Canada’s third major telecommunications company, has announced it will use 5G equipment from Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson.
“(That) potentially gives them quite a head start ... at a certain point the clamor from Bell and Telus will be louder than it is now,” said the second source.
Smaller telecommunications firms such as SaskTel in the western province of Saskatchewan are chafing at the delay.
“It’s a challenge for us ... we’re pushing hard to get some answers from the federal government,” Don Morgan, the cabinet minister responsible for SaskTel, said on July 8.
Reporting by David Ljunggren; editing by Steve Scherer and Steve Orlofsky
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ISSOC125 Introduction to Sociology
Introduces basic concepts, theories, and methods of sociology. Develops a sociological perspective on social issues, problems and events. Provides an overview of major sub-fields in sociology. Also prepares students for the major and a career in sociology and related professions. Fall, Spring.
SOC234 Introduction to Social Work
An overview of the ethics, philosophy, and methods of the field of social work. Attention will be paid to social problems encountered in central social institutions and community resources available to address these social problems. Prerequisites: ISSOC 125 - Introduction to Sociology, or permission of instructor. Fall, Spring.
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This course studies how a society defines "normal" and "deviant" behavior. The social institutions and processes related to this act of labeling, as well as those concerned with controlling such behavior, are critically analyzed through a survey of the sociological literature on deviance. Fall.
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This course examines education from a sociological perspective. Evaluates research and theories of schooling, learning, and education, both formal and informal. Analyzes schools, colleges, and universities as organizations. Compares practices and policies around the world. Prerequisite: ISSOC 125 - Introduction to Sociology, or permission of instructor. Occasionally.
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Selected topics in sociology. May be repeated as topics change. Total of 8 credits. Prerequisite: ISSOC 125 - Introduction to Sociology. Occasionally.
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Methodologies and types of research commonly used in sociology. Focus on the research process, including the research problem and techniques of data gathering. Design and use of the interview, questionnaire, and case study approaches to sociological analysis. Three-hour lecture, one-hour lab. Prerequisite: ISSOC 125 - Introduction to Sociology, or CJS 240 (Min Grade of B), or permission of instructor. Fall, Spring.
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Embeds statistical techniques in the sociological research process. Application of statistical techniques to test sociological hypotheses, assess social theories, and draw conclusions about sociological problems from statistical data. Review of descriptive/inferential statistics and instruction of statistical software. Three-hour lecture, one-hour lab. Prerequisite: SOC 301. Fall, Spring.
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The assumptions, orientations, and applications used by both classical and contemporary schools of sociological thought in explaining social phenomena. Prerequisite: ISSOC 125. Fall.
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A study of selected social problems using a sociological lens. Problems may include alcoholism and drug addiction, crime, divorce, poverty, gender inequality, race relations, and others. Prerequisites: 24 credits in ISP, including ITW 101 and QL, and one course from the IS category. Fall, Spring
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Examines the Holocaust from a sociological perspective, applying sociological theories, concepts, and methods. Emphasizes social and cultural forces that led to and sustained the Holocaust; the course also grapples with sociological legacies of the Holocaust. Prerequisite: 24 credits in ISP, including ITW 101 and QL. Cross-listed as ISHGS/ISSOC Fall, odd years.
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In this course students will use a comparative and historical approach to study social policy. Students will learn about how US social policies have evolved over time, analyze theoretical debates related to citizen rights and access to government services, and compare policies in the US to those in other countries. Prerequisite: ISSOC 125 - Introduction to Sociology. Fall, even years.
IISOC330 Person and Society
Sociological social psychology lies at the intersection of our inner lives and our social worlds. In this interdisciplinary course, we explore socialization, self-presentation, attitudes and behavior, interpersonal relationships, deviance, conformity, and other topics through sources from sociology, women's and gender studies, psychology, communications, and popular culture. Cross-listed with IIWGS 330. Prerequisites: 24 credits in ISP, including ITW 101 and QL. Spring.
SOC335 Practicum in Sociology
This course provides an opportunity for students to use sociological learning in a community setting for 8 to 10 hours each week. Students may select from among applied research, human services, or other social change settings. Prerequisites: SOC 301. Fall.
SOC345 Sociology of Families
This course examines various family forms, with primary emphasis on U.S. families. Includes the history and functions of families, theoretical and methodological approaches to studying families, intimate relationships, parenting and socialization of children, and family disruption. Prerequisite: ISSOC 125 - Introduction to Sociology, or permission of instructor. Spring.
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Examines major sociological trends relating to globalization, giving special attention to topics such as development theory, consumerism, opposing viewpoints on the benefits of globalization, and consequences of globalization for economics, culture, technology, politics, and other institutions. Prerequisite: ISSOC 125 - Introduction to Sociology. Fall, odd years.
SOC352 Sociology of Deviance
This course examines the processes involved in labeling behaviors and people as "deviant" within society. We will explore theories of why individuals engage in deviance as well as those discussing societal reactions to deviance. We will also explore popular forms of deviance in American culture through a theoretical lens. Cross listed with CJS 352. Prerequisites: CJS 240 or ISSOC 125 - Introduction to Sociology, or permission of instructor. Fall.
ISSOC355 Sport in Society
The sociological analysis of sport: issues discussed include the history, definition, and functions of sport; role of sport in the socialization of children; the relationship between sport and values; athletics within the social organization of education; deviance, crime, and violence in sport; the business and economics of sport. Prerequisites: 24 credits in ISP, including ITW 101 and QL. Spring.
ISSOC357 Global Ethnic Relations
This course applies sociological theories and methods to the study of ethnic relations, conflict, and peacebuilding efforts across the globe. Students also study social problems related to ethnic relations from multiple perspectives and evaluate policies to address them. Prerequisites: 24 credits in ISP, including ITW 101 and QL. Fall, even years.
SOC370 Homeless in NH & US
In this service-learning course, students study homelessness, while developing research and professional skills. After hearing from experts and reviewing scholarship on homelessness, they work on a statewide needs assessment, interview shelter residents, craft a grant proposal, volunteer at a shelter, and engage in education and advocacy for the homeless. Prerequisite: ISSOC 125 - Introduction to Sociology. Spring.
SOC372 Law and Justice in Society
This course examines the institutions and practices of the criminal justice system with reference to substantive and procedural laws, criminal and civil laws, and regulatory laws. Prerequisite: CJS 240 or ISSOC 125.
SOC380 Environmental Sociology
Introduces students to the sociological analysis of human systems as they relate to the natural environment around the world. Topics include population, food energy, sustainable development, environmental justice, the environmental movement, international environmental conflicts, and globalization. Prerequisite: ISSOC 125 - Introduction to Sociology. Fall, even years.
SOC390 Studies in Sociology
Intensive study of selected topics in sociology. May be repeated as topics change to a maximum of 8 credits. Prerequisite: ISSOC 125 - Introduction to Sociology. Occasionally.
SOC427 Rwandan Society and Genocide
This course involves intensive sociological study of Rwandan society, with a particular focus on its 1994 genocide. Topics include historical, social, and cultural background; assessment of theoretical explanations for the genocide; the extent of international intervention to stop it; and post-genocide social institutions and culture. Prerequisite: IIHGS 255 or SOC 305, or permission of instructor. Cross-listed as HGS 427. Spring, even years.
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This seminar focuses on the key theoretical paradigms used in social movement studies. These paradigms will be examined with an emphasis on movements in the areas of democratization, civil rights, migration, labor, women, the environment, and globalization. Prerequisite: SOC 305. Occasionally.
SOC450 Mind, Self, and Society
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Seminar introduces students to social benefits and practices related to the human body with a focus on gender and sexuality. Topics include socialization, cultural constructions of masculinity and femininity, body image, aging bodies, sexual harassment, rape, pornography and sex work, and new reproductive technologies. Prerequisite: SOC 305 or permission of instructor. Occasionally.
SOC475 Social Stratification
This seminar examines how the unequal distribution of wealth, power, and prestige among individuals and groups affects life chances. Emphasizes class, race, gender, and occupational divisions in the contemporary United States with some attention to global inequality. Prerequisite: SOC 305. Occasionally.
SOC480 Political Sociology
Seminar acquaints students with sociological approaches to the study of politics in world context. Attention is given to aspects of political culture, political theory, the media, international politics, political participation, social movements, political economy, and globalization. Prerequisite: SOC 305 or permission of instructor. Occasionally.
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Spiritual Behavior Modification
By Rabbi Sholom B. Lipskar
Neurological experimentation has confirmed the presence of the soul - also known as the mind.1 It is this incredible substructure that gives us purpose, meaning, transcendence and spiritual connection. It is this human software wherein the driving forces of life originate and from whence come the impulses for our thought, speech, and action.2
According to tradition, every Jew is operated by two general souls.3 The first is the animal soul or life force that drives the base aspect of the person, including all bodily functions and desires ranging from hedonism, arrogance, ego, anger, laziness, depression to natural kindness and goodness.
The second is the G‑dly and pure soul from which all transcendent, selfless, and spiritually motivated manifestations originate.4 The soul is further subdivided into five segments, each serving as the power source for the various aspects and functions of the person.5
Generally the two souls function through the mechanism of thought, speech, and action
The Nefesh is the basic life force that vivifies physical existence. It is related to the blood. (The bridge between the non-corporeality of this life force and the tangible blood plasma is the very light vapor emanating from the heat of the blood).6
The Ruach is the operating system of our emotions.
The Neshama drives our intellect.
Chaya is the foundation of our wills and desires.
Yechida is the connection to the essence of all life and being - the Creator Blessed is He.
Generally the two souls function through the mechanism of thought, speech, and action.7 Some human actions seem self regulating, such as the heartbeat, breathing, and hearing, while others are specifically directed and caused, such as speaking and walking. The chain of command to a directed action originates in the person's desire, which activates the will, which manifests in the mind, which stimulates the emotion, which gives birth to the thought, which then can become words or deeds.8
It is the nature of homo sapiens for the mind to dominate the emotions and all the resulting behavior.9 Consequently, when we want to modify our behavior (thought, speech, and action) we can do so either by addressing the act itself or by focusing on the primary origin of the act. For example when you feel the onset of rage and anger, you can clench your teeth or bury your head in a pillow to stifle the potential outburst; or you can make contact with the inner software where the anger was conceived and given life and switch it off at its root. The benefits in the latter approach are obvious and manifold as you thus avoid contaminating the various aforementioned links by anger. Physiologically, as well, this way your inner personality remains free of the ravages of anger. In the former method, while the anger does not express itself externally, it has erupted internally.
The Torah Method of Behavior Modification
How do we identify the internal switches that operate the source of all actions, and do we have the mechanism to manipulate and control them?
It can be argued that while the mind certainly can dominate the person, nurture and habit have the power to effectively neutralize the mind's independence. Proof for this is the ease with which we make good, sound resolutions and the difficulty in keeping them. Behavior patterns, whether intrinsic or learned (nature or nurture), can be otherwise described as addictions. While some addictions are chemically or psychologically motivated, others are a result of regularity and repetition.10
One of the reasons postulated why successful dieting can be a greater challenge than rehabilitation from drug or alcohol addiction is the fact that you can completely eliminate drugs and alcohol from your regimen, but you cannot stop eating. Instead, you must modify and transform your attitude towards eating. It requires a lifestyle change. Many credible studies and much experience show that it would be futile to heal addiction to drugs or alcohol by modifying their consumption. In life most of the traits or actions that we want or need to change cannot be completely eliminated. For instance, if you want to stop gossiping, you must modify your communication pattern. You do not stop speaking entirely.
Hence we need to address the intended behavior that we want to change by knowing and activating the source of that particular behavior. Let us consider the two human software components, namely the animal soul and the divine soul, and analyze how they affect extremely different results in the hardware or body.
Spiritual acts habituate a person to behave in a G‑dly directed manner.
The way we modify our bodies is analogous to how we can modify our souls. If we wish to develop certain muscles, we repeat a specific exercise frequently. If we wish to reduce part of our anatomy, we repeat different specific exercises regularly. So, too, our internal operating systems (souls) respond to different stimuli to achieve different results.
Each of our two souls seeks to control the functions of the body according to its own agenda. The animal soul, seeking to express its brute animalism, becomes more emboldened and dominant by the very behavior it activates.11 The divine soul likewise becomes stronger and more dominant when the behavior it motivates is performed.12
From the moment we are born, the animal soul is closer to our consciousness and sensations - eating, sleeping, enjoying, playing. The exercise that nurtures it and makes it grow derives from the natural instinctive aspects of existence. Thus when the human animal wants something, it employs all of its faculties, including intellect and emotion, to achieve the desire. (Though the mind is the domain of the divine soul, it can be overcome by a more powerful animal instinct and used for its hedonistic fulfillment. It is this level of intellect that Chasidism infers to as "immature intellect" that can be manipulated.)
The divine soul in its holy distinction also evokes behavior that when carried out strengthens its influence on the personality. Its exercises are the spiritual acts of G‑d's directives - mitzvot (Torah commandments). Performing mitzvot utilizes the animal soul to perform its necessary function but subordinates its will to the divine soul.
When the divine soul dominates a person, his/her behavior pattern operates in purity for good purposes. Spiritual acts habituate a person to behave in a G‑dly directed manner.
Since the revelation at Mount Sinai, G‑d has been commanding us to behave in a way that reverses the natural internal chain of command.13 (See Figure 1.) Generations before Sinai, our forefather Abraham began his process of spiritual growth the "natural" way, starting with his intellect. Maimonides states that Abraham began to wonder about the universe - contemplating about it for more than fifty years - and concluded that there must be a Creator. He then promulgated his findings and conclusions by teaching and propagating G‑dliness to the world. Only at the age of 99 was the Divine command of an action conveyed to him, when he was directed to circumcise.
The way we modify our bodies is analogous to how we can modify our souls
Action (mitzvot) ==> Speech (emotion) ==> Thought (intellect)
Figure 1. The Torah system of behavior modification reverses the "natural" hierarchy of the chain of command within the human personality.
The seemingly natural chain of command in human behavior is reversed in the Torah-directed system of how to live. Instead of thought (intellect) leading to speech (emotion) that ignites action, the Torah way requires action (mitzvot) first, which then opens the doors for speech (emotion) and thought (intellect). This is most fundamentally demonstrated by the commitment of the Jewish people at Sinai to "do before we understand." In the Jewish life cycle, we start with action. At the age of eight days a boy must be circumcised. Then from the time a child learns to say Daddy or Mommy, s/he begins to learn the words of the Torah. Only at a more mature stage does the child decipher true understanding and feeling from these words14 The meaningful continuity of the Jewish people as a unique nation is proof of the success of this method. The act of performing commandments is the critical element that touches and affects our inner being, which in turn affects behavior.
See also: Prisoners, Families and Torah (originally published as The Torah Method of Behavior Modification for the Benefit of Prisoners and Their Families)
Condensed from the original article and reprinted with kind permission from B'Or HaTorah vol. XII (2000), pp.121-124.
William Penfield. The Mystery of the Mind (Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press).
Shneur Zalman of Liadi. Tanya, Likutei Amarim, chap. 3,4. (Brooklyn, NY: Kehot), English translation by Nissan Mindel.
Tanya, chap.1.
Bereishit Rabba, end of parasha 14; Zohar, Raya M'hemna, Ex. p. 158b.
Likutei Torah, Numbers 116.
Derech Mitzvotecha, shoresh mitsvat ha'tefilla, chap. 10.
Zohar, Raya M'hemna, Num. p. 224a; Tanya, chap. 12.
Tanya, chap.14; Shvilei Emuna, chap. 4, gate 2. See also responsa of Rama Mi’Pano, section 36.
Talmud Shabbat105b.
Sefer HaChinuch, mitzva 16; Guide to the Perplexed, part 1,ch.71.
Yosef Yitzhak Schneerson, ed. Ha’Yom Yom (Brooklyn, NY: Kehot), entry for 7 Cheshvan.
Tanya, chap.6; Derekh Mitzvotecha, shoresh mitsvat ha’tfilla, ch. 10.
Rabbi Sholom B. Lipskar an emissary for the Lubavitcher Rebbe, he founded the Landow Yeshiva Center in Miami Beach in 1969, and in 1981 he founded both The Shul of Bal Harbour in Surfside, Florida and the Aleph Institute and the Educational Academy for the Elderly. He may be reached directly at sholom@aol.com
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yaakov lexington,virginia,24450 March 21, 2017
You saved my life in there...Torah rabah שלום Reply
Myrna Solganick Madison wi February 24, 2017
Wonderful! So very inspirational. Reply
Very interesting words of wisdom, but I felt compelled to point out that the distinction between a passion-drive soul and a G-d-ly soul was first described by Plato, thousands of years before Tanya was written. Reply
michele ann garris-barlow santa monica, ca July 16, 2012
action & feeling
the age old discussion of nature vs nuture
seeking to know more of this topic
found this essay to be food for thought
thanks Reply
Rabbi Tzvi Freeman July 21, 2011
Re: Making erroneous statements... Thank you for pointing this out. I have modified the opening lines accordingly. Reply
AF Brighton, MA July 20, 2011
Making erroneous statements is a form of chillul H "Neurological experimentation has confirmed the presence of the soul--also known as the mind."
Please avoid making statements about matters you have little direct knowledge of.
First of all, the mind and the soul are different things. Just like the RPMs of the engine and the guy pushing the pedal are different things.
Second, the science did not confirm the existence of the soul.
Third, the existence of mind is known from psychology and philosophy, not from neuroscience. You can say that electrophysiological recordings have confirmed that brain matter has physiological function, but that function "creates" or "underlies" mind, just like movement of molecules underlies temperature. (So, we knew about temperature long before molecules).
Fourth, "neurology" by convention refers to the medical discipline of treating nervous-system–related disorders (or finding out new ways of treating them). Study of nervous system (including its disorders) is known as neuroscience or neurobiology. Reply
David Toronto November 25, 2010
NOTE Re "It is the nature of man, states Rabbi Schneur Zalman, for the mind to dominate the emotions and all the resulting behavior. " --
WDR, Wrong. It is the nature of the AUTHOR of the Tanya and people with a similar personality (intellectual) as him. He is generalizing. By some people it's the emotions that dominate the mind (eg. artists) and instincts and by yet other people it's their natural instincts that dominate their mind or emotions (eg. many athletes). Reply
Eliyahu Walla Walla, WA July 30, 2010
While the earliest prison programs in the US were, indeed, religious, the Philadelphia model, as it was known, also included total isolation of each prisoner, a ban on speaking or having contact with anyone else, and was, essentially, a sensory-deprivation model guaranteed to induce insanity.
Unfortunately, we've become accustomed to thinking of prison as the punishment of choice, rather than being the punishment of last resort. As a result, we lead the world in number of prisoners, per capita incarceration and length of sentences, and are the only western nation whose prisons fail to meet UN standards for jails and prisons. As Rabbi Lipskar points out elsewhere, there is absolutely no Torah support for prison as punishment, as it acts as a barrier to reconciliation between offender and victim, offender and society, and, in the absence of religious programming, between offender and G-d. If we want men to improve while in prison, we need to make available the means of improvement. Reply
Anonymous Canada November 4, 2008
in very "rough terms"... This was most educational!
As a fitness trainer for several years, i have educated adults on healthy lifestyles - eating and exercising. They didn't believe me. Because they didn't lose weight immediately, they felt somehow it didn't work.
I would tell them, don't believe me, in fact don't THINK about it at all. Just DO IT.
In fitness we would call it "fake it till you make it" (i think some self help books say the same thing).
I wouldn't say "fake it" when it comes to Mitzvot or the Torah, but i would almost describe it as not OVEr thinking it. Learn it, Be it. (actions). One you are living the Torah (again, action), your feelings will change (it does for me!) -
For my clients who exercised (reluctantly), eventually noticed they felt better (more that there was an absence of pain), and then told me so.
Oy a bit of a rambling.
Thank you for the most amazing website. I am learning so much! Reply
Eli Federman Milwaukee, WI November 16, 2004
Constructive Crtique Fabulous upbeat tone! Well done Rabbi Lipskar!
It’s important to remember that the first prisons mandated religious programs (whence the term ‘penance’ is derived from ‘penitentiary’). They were built under the philosophy that only through intensive “bible” (not the Torah—these were Quakers) study could inmates truly reintegrate into society. The consequences were deleterious.
Many religious programs in prisons have failed (as stated in the article, no research has established a link between reductions in recidivism and increased religious programs).
Another concern is that prisons are public institutions, and having religious programs funded by the state often blurs the separation line b/w church and state delineated in our constitution.
Some relegious programs have unwittingly opened the door for evangelics proselytizing behind prison walls, with the states stamp of approval, under the guise of voluntary religious programs, resulting in disaster for some misguided Jewish inmates Reply
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Home Crime Guns Purchased Out of State Keep Claiming Lives in California
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Guns Purchased Out of State Keep Claiming Lives in California
The Gilroy Garlic Festival mass shooting was carried out with a gun from Nevada—and it’s not an isolated incident
Ian Spiegelman
A 19-year-old shooter killed three people at the Gilroy Garlic Festival on Sunday: 6-year-old Stephen Romero, 13-year-old Keyla Salazar, and 25-year-old Trevor Irby. The suspect, Santino William Legan, is reported to have legally purchased his “AK-47 style” SKS rifle in Nevada less than three weeks ago, although it’s unlikely there was anything legal about how he brought the weapon here—and it’s a problem that’s plagued California for years.
Although California has some of the strictest gun control laws in the country, neighboring states like Arizona and Nevada take a far more lenient stance on who can purchase guns and how quickly they can do so, and California legislators have tried to regulate the flow of firearms coming here from outside, to limited effect.
Legan was killed by police and it’s not yet clear if his weapon is classified as an assault rifle under California law, but at 19 he was not allowed own any rifle in a state where the minimum age is 21; the legal age in Nevada is just 18. Still, unless Legan followed some stringent guidelines, the rifle should never have crossed the border in the first place.
In 2015, California passed legislation that would treat any firearm that is not an antique being brought into the state as if it was purchased in California. As outlined on a legal advice website, the statute, “prohibits California residents from buying guns out of state and simply driving home with them (or shipping them home). Now, the seller must ship to a licensed California dealer, who will treat the event like any in-state transaction, involving the waiting period, background check, and safety certificate. (Cal. Penal Code §§ 26840, 27540, 27545, and 27585.)”
The legislation, however, does not seem to have curbed the flow of out-of-state firearms. According to a 2017 U.C. Berkley study, “When gun shows are held in Nevada, gun-related deaths and injuries spike across the state line in California for at least the next two weeks.”
In fact, the study reveals that gun-related deaths and injuries, “show a nearly 70 percent increase […] in California communities within convenient driving distance of Nevada gun shows.” Meanwhile, “No spike in gun deaths or injuries was found following gun shows in California.”
Statistics indicate that most guns used in crimes in California are not purchased here. As the Sacramento Bee reports, “In 2016 and 2017, law enforcement recovered 80,561 guns in California. About 58 percent came from out of state. The No. 1 out-of-state source was Arizona, with 4,053 guns, followed by Nevada at 2,765.”
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World Heritage Tastes Good
Star Chef Plans Menu for the Spotlight High-Low Coast Project
Press release Spotlight High-Low Coast project 2016-06-21
In the autumn, food enthusiasts will have the chance to experience unique tastes from the World Heritage Site onboard the Wasaline ferry. Michael Björklund, an award-winning chef, has been chosen to create a four-course World Heritage Menu, served onboard the Wasaline ferry in the autumn.
- The menu will contain ingredients from both sides of the Kvarken and consist of an appetizer or an amuse-bouche, an entrée, the main course and a dessert. It will be launched in the autumn, but already now we can reveal that we’re doing all we can to incorporate as many local ingredients into the menu as possible, Michael Björklund reveals.
Björklund has, for a long time, been a familiar face in the grand chef scene, and he has endeavored to highlight Nordic cuisine, ingredients and producers. He is also known from several TV programmes and for his cookbooks, and he has been awarded the title of “Chef of the Year” in Finland and Sweden and the fifth place in the renowned Bocuse d’Or chef contest.
- Thanks to the visionary Björklund and Wasaline, we can offer this taste experience to all the inhabitants and visitors in the Kvarken Region.What’s more, this coincides with the 10-year anniversary celebrations of the joint World Heritage Site, Project Leader Marianne Sjöström states.
- We are glad that the project decided to launch the menu in our à la carte restaurant. This is an exciting World Heritage and tourism project, and we are more than happy to promote the local food culture, says Wasaline’s Managing Director Peter Ståhlberg.
The menu will be served in the à la carte restaurant onboard Wasaline’s Wasa Express ferry during September 1st-24th, 2016.
The decision to serve the menu onboard the Wasa Express ferry was a natural one because the World Heritage Menu High Coast/Kvarken Archipelago is part of the EU-funded Spotlight High-Low Coast project. The project focuses on cross-border collaboration via mutual product packaging in order to attract more tourists to the region. As a submeasure, the project has chosen to highlight the local food culture of the mutual World Heritage Site High Coast/Kvarken Archipelago.
In addition to the planned menu, an information wall has been created onboard the ferry, providing travellers with short presentations on what the High Coast, the Kvarken Archipelago, Vaasa and Umeå have to offer. The purpose of this all is to show that the visitors can experience extraordinary locations in incomparable nature during one visit to the Kvarken Region.
Marianne Sjöström, Project Leader, Spotlight High-Low Coast, Kvarken Council +358 (0)40 678 8375.
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The Spotlight High-Low Coast project is funded by the EU through the INTERREG Botnia-Atlantica programme. The cross-border World Heritage and tourism project aims to create product packages and marketing materials in order to attract more tourists to the High Coast/Kvarken Archipelago World Heritage Site and its surrounding regions in a sustainable way. The project is due to end on May 31st, 2018.
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2,500 unsold Bison playoff tickets “concerning” NDSU official says
FARGO, N.D. – The Bison are looking to fill seats in the Fargodome for its playoff game this weekend.
Season ticket holders didn’t end up buying 2,500 tickets for NDSU’s FCS Playoffs second round game against Nicholls State on Saturday.
The team is hoping to continue its perfect season and get its third straight championship.
The university says a lot of factors can play into the amount of tickets being available for games.
“Encourage people who may have not been to a game to use this as an opportunity to get a ticket because you just never know when they come available and how many will be available. So, to have this number is at some level concerning, but at the same time a great opportunity for fans who haven’t been to a game,” NDSU Senior Associate Athletic Director External Operations Troy Goergen said.
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The game kicks off at 2:30. You can check out all of the highlights and coverage of the game on KVRR local news that night at 9:00.
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Increased sentences for burglary offences
Today I asked Robert Buckland (Secretary of State for Justice) about increased sentences for burglary offences.
Mr Laurence Robertson:
Do Ministers agree that the crime of burglary has devastating effects on those who have been burgled? Will they increase the sentences available for people who have committed that offence?
Robert Buckland:
My hon. Friend is right to remind us that burglary is a crime not just against property, but against the wellbeing of people whose homes are violated. He will be glad to know that average sentences for burglary have increased over the years from an average of 21 months to 28 months. I will have a further conversation with him about this, but I assure him that sentences are going in the right direction when it comes to dwelling house burglaries.
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ASABE committee continues work on LED horticultural lighting standards (MAGAZINE)
In the June 2015 issue of LEDs Magazine, the author reported the standard development activities initiated at the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ASABE) related to LED-based horticultural lighting and that work continues.
ASABE committee continues work on LED horticultural lighting standards
JIANZHONG JIAO describes the progress being made in standards activity related to horticultural SSL applications including new metrics, a wider spectral band, and new test and measurement practices.
ASABE committee continues work on LED horticultural lighting standardsIn the June 2015 issue of LEDs Magazine, the author reported the standard development activities initiated at the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ASABE) related to LED-based horticultural lighting and that work continues. Horticulture remains a significant solid-state lighting (SSL) application where the energy efficiency and spectral control of LED sources can deliver substantial benefits for growers. But horticulture requires metrics and test procedures that are quite different from those used for products intended for the human visual system, and here we will chronicle progress in the horticultural standards effort.
Interested in articles & announcements on LED horticultural lighting?
At that timeframe of the earlier article, ASABE passed a bylaw to form a new committee "Electromagnetic Radiation Application for Plants Committee" - ES-311. The purpose and scope of this committee is to lead and coordinate the activities of ASABE in matters relating to LEDs and other electromagnetic radiation source applications for plant growth and development. The committee works include: defining and describing the proper metrics of measured quantities and units; establishing methods of measurements and testing for using the proper metrics for plants; providing guides or recommendations for methods to quantify energy consumption and performance characteristics. The committee set up the objectives including to identify, document, and assist in the coordination of LEDs and other electromagnetic radiation source applications for plant growth and development; and to develop guidelines, recommendations, or standards in the related areas.
The ASABE ES-311 Committee further formed three task forces with each charged to develop a standard document that will meet industry and society needs. The first task force focused on a standard to define and describe the metrics used for horticultural lighting. As of now, most current lighting standards are based on human sensitivity to light, which is biased positively to green/yellow light and negatively to blue and red light. Plants utilize light for photosynthesis and adjust their developmental processes - e.g., seed germination, stem elongation, and other morphogenic responses and circadian rhythms - according to light signals perceived through different photoreceptors.
Many plant biologists believe that photoreceptors absorb radiation from approximately 280-800 nm. Today, many LED lighting fixtures for horticultural applications provide the so-called broadband and continuous spectra and they are developed specifically for plants. Using human-biased lighting standards, their efficiency is low, yet from a plant perspective, their efficiency is high. Therefore, some of the current lighting standards for LEDs are not appropriate for plant applications. The task force has completed the drafted standard titled "Quantities and Units of Electromagnetic Radiation for Plants (Photosynthetic Organisms)." According to the scope, this document provides definitions and descriptions of metrics used for radiation measurements for plant (photosynthetic organism) growth, development, and production. This document does not cover display aspects and human visualization.
In over one year of document development, the draft has gone through two ballots and it is in the final finishing stage. This standard provides comprehensive information on the metrics used in horticultural applications including terminologies, quantities, and units. Because of the plant-to-optical-radiation response from the 280-800-nm wavelength range, the standard encompasses, besides the Photosynthetically Active Radiation or PAR band from 400-700 nm, the ultraviolet radiation band from 280-400 nm, and the far-red radiation band from 700-800 nm. Indeed, the entire plant response range from 280-800 nm is designated the Plant Biologically Active Radiation, or PBAR, band.
In this standard, the commonly used quantities for plant biological applications are grouped into two sections: radiation measurements (physics based) and photon measurements (chemistry based). With a conversion factor that includes Avogadro's number, Planck's constant, the speed of light, for any given or specific wavelength, a spectral radiant flux measured in the unit of watts per nm, a photon flux value is calculated in the unit of micromoles per second. Radiation measurements include radiant flux, radiant intensity, radiant efficiency, and all plant biology-related specifics. Photon measurements include photon flux, photon flux density, photon intensity, photon efficacy, daily light integral, and other quantities.
As for the plant response and sensitivity to radiation, it is widely recognized that different plant species, and even cultivars, respond to radiation with different sensitivities, through the processes of photosynthesis, photomorphogenesis, and photoperiodicity. However, for the purpose of defining metrics that reflect objective measurements, the standard is to have no weighting functions to be used in measuring and reporting radiant flux, photon flux, and/or irradiance.
The second task force has focused on the development of a testing or measurement document, and the draft is titled "Recommended Methods of Measurements and Testing for LED Radiation Products for Plant Growth and Development." In today's practice, LED radiation products (lamps or fixtures) have been widely used in plant growth and development applications. These products have demonstrated higher effectiveness and energy-saving potential. However, standardized methods of measurements for these products have not been established.
In order to recognize the benefits of these products, the ASABE ES-311 committee believes that reliable, repeatable, and consistent test and measurement methods must be established. The standard requirements have to be refined to give clear information to plant growers about the light or radiation provided within the plant growth spectrum, and maybe some specific requirements for plant growth and applications have to be established.
Measurements for horticultural lighting and associated testing equipment have not been standardized, and this has presented a wide range of inconsistencies. Lighting equipment manufacturers would like to have consistent methods of measurement for evaluating the characteristics or properties of the products. On the other hand, plant growers would like to have reliable measurements that quantify the amount of radiation on the plant surface or photons at the plant levels.
Matching measurement to metrics
With all the metrics for the measured quantities and the units defined and described in the first standard, this second standard should provide users with methods for measuring and obtaining the defined quantities. From the lighting equipment point of view, the measurements may be divided into two levels: the lighting source (such as LEDs) level and lighting fixture level. As for the measured results, they can also be divided into two areas: single measurements and long-term or ongoing performance and changes.
In particular, if the ongoing changes effort is to reflect longevity of the product, the corresponding environmental impacts such as temperature and humidity will be considered. In the past few years, the standard development work performed in the IES (Illuminating Engineering Society) Testing Procedures Committee and the published LM documents can be a good basis for this ASABE standard. However, in developing the application-based measurements, that testing procedure has been presented with a wide range of challenges. There have been a large variety of field measurement instruments in the plant growth community. Many of them are handheld devices. Some are spectrum measurement devices and others are intended for measuring light levels. Almost all of them are using some converting calculations with a given weighting-factor to report measured results as per human eye response, illuminance or chromaticity.
On top of that inconsistency, the uncertainty or degree of accuracy may also vary from type to type or brand to brand. In the recent ASABE ES-311 committee meetings, a smart spectrometer called the Lighting Passport from Asensetek was demonstrated (see nearby photos). This equipment presents several new measurement capabilities: One is the integration of apps with smart devices. The measured results can be transmitted via Bluetooth and viewed and analyzed remotely. Furthermore, it's operated with a specific app for agricultural/horticultural lighting that includes a single-measurement mode, a multiple-measurement mode, and a daily mode for long period observation.
The task force for developing the testing standard has been collaborating with laboratory lighting measurement experts and field measurement equipment makers whose needs are both essential to the industry.
Performance standard
With the progress made in writing the metrics and testing standards, the third task force was formed to develop a performance standard. Plants, with their photosynthetic and photomorphogenic transduction biochemical pathways, require an electromagnetic radiant environment that differs in significant ways from the needs of people or animals. Key questions include: What is the effect of electromagnetic radiation? What should be the efficiency of such radiation in generating horticultural lighting products? And how efficient should these products be in terms of energy consumption?
In order to address these questions, there is a need to establish a performance measurement standard for the electromagnetic radiation system. These measures are different from the measures of human eye response to the light, such as luminous efficacy, CCT, CRI, etc. The purpose of this standard is to provide users with guidelines for appropriate performance measures and design characteristics for the electromagnetic radiation system used for plants. These measures may be able to characterize effectiveness, efficiency, and energy consumption.
The task force has been focused on the scope of the document, which is to provide guidance on measures for reporting electromagnetic output and efficacy of individual horticultural lighting products used for plant applications. The standard will address the products used for assimilative lighting as well as those used for photomorphogenic control, i.e., day-length extension, but it does not address operating conditions or serviceability issues. Furthermore, the task force agreed that the standard should be intended to be descriptive rather than prescriptive.
The experts in the committee are aware that not all measures are appropriate for all plant lighting systems and applications. Therefore, the document may not prescribe a specific wavelength range or weighting factor for reporting performance, but it expects that this data will be included when the performance is reported. Utility companies and energy management programs have expressed interests in categorizing horticultural lighting product energy-consumption measures, which may be used for incentivizing energy saving products. Thus an objective performance standard is necessary.
The ASABE ES-311 committee is on the right track to pave the path to standardize horticultural lighting metrics, testing, and performance. These standards will reflect the collaboration of the expertise, knowledge, experiences, and best practices from metrology scientists, product developers, plant biologists and growers, as well as energy management authorities. The results should have long-term benefits for the fast-growing horticulture industry.
DR. JIANZHONG JIAO, an internationally recognized lighting expert, is an independent consultant for LEDs and lighting technologies. He has been actively involved in LED and LED lighting standard development activities, technical conferences, and industry consortia. Currently he serves on the IESNA Testing Procedures, Roadway Lighting, Computer, and Light Source Committees. He is also vice chair of the ANSI SSL Light Source Working Groups, and at present works with many other technical organizations, groups, and symposia, in addition to being a member of the Technical Panel of Strategies in Light. He can be reached at j_jiao@hotmail.com.
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Chapter 1 Somewhere in America. Los Angeles. 11:26 P.M. Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Coming to America. 813 A.D. Chapter 4 Coming to America. 1721. Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Somewhere in America Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Meanwhile. A Conversation. Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Coming to America. 1778. Chapter 12 Interlude Interlude 2 Interlude 3 Chapter 13 Coming to America. 14,000 B.C. Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Postscript
All Themes Mythology, Belief, and Community Change and Growth Life, Death, Desire, and Sacrifice Deception Plurality and the Power of the Individual in America The Sacredness of American Land
All Characters Shadow Moon (Baldur) Mr. Wednesday (Odin) Mr. World (Low Key Lyesmith / Loki) Mr. Nancy (Anansi) Laura Moon Richie Hinzelmann Sam Black Crow Audrey Burton Atsula Mama-ji (Kali) Technical Boy Chad Mulligan Czernobog (Bielebog) Mad Sweeney Zorya Utrennyaya Zorya Verchernyaya Zorya Polunochnaya John Chapman (Johnny Appleseed) Horus The Unknown God Mr. Jacquel (Anubis) Essie Tregowan The Norns
All Symbols Shadow’s Coins The Ash Stick
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Coming to America. 813 A.D.
Coming to America. 1721.
Somewhere in America
Meanwhile. A Conversation.
Coming to America. 14,000 B.C.
Mythology, Belief, and Community
Change and Growth
Life, Death, Desire, and Sacrifice
Plurality and the Power of the Individual in America
The Sacredness of American Land
Shadow Moon (Baldur)
Mr. Wednesday (Odin)
Mr. World (Low Key Lyesmith / Loki)
Mr. Nancy (Anansi)
Laura Moon
Richie Hinzelmann
Sam Black Crow
Audrey Burton
Atsula
Mama-ji (Kali)
Technical Boy
Chad Mulligan
Czernobog (Bielebog)
Mad Sweeney
Zorya Utrennyaya
Zorya Verchernyaya
Zorya Polunochnaya
John Chapman (Johnny Appleseed)
Mr. Jacquel (Anubis)
Essie Tregowan
The Norns
Shadow’s Coins
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American Gods Chapter 12 Summary & Analysis
LitCharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in American Gods, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work.
At the start of the chapter, an excerpt of Agnes Repplier’s Times and Tendencies says that America’s religion and morality are all wrapped up in the idea that America deserves all its blessings. The scene then opens with Shadow driving Wednesday across the Midwest to South Dakota, in a Winnebago that Wednesday has bought. Wednesday comments on Mount Rushmore, calling it another sacred place of America where white people felt that they needed to build an excuse for people to visit. Shadow adds that he had a friend once who told him that the Dakota Indians climb Mt. Rushmore in order to pee on the presidents’ noses.
The chapter opener introduces the idea of American exceptionalism—the belief that America is special because it deserves to be, and it somehow will always be superior to other countries. Mount Rushmore was a sacred place for the Sioux Native American tribe, among others, before the land was made “public” by the American Government. Modern Americans still feel that this land is special somehow, but had to inscribe images of presidents on it in order to feel they could worship it, instead of just worshipping the land itself. The Dakota who pee on the president’s noses seem to be rejecting the man-made (and colonialist) changes to the land, rather than disrespecting the land itself.
After driving a while longer, Shadow tells Wednesday that a girl disappeared in Lakeside. Wednesday calls it a tragedy, but focuses more on the sadness of the question that used to be on the milk cartons that displayed missing children: “Have you seen me?”
Wednesday again can’t seem to care about the things that bother humans. The missing child question—“Have you seen me?”—resonates with Wednesday, who is trying to force the other gods and the humans of America to see him, and worship him once more.
Wednesday tells Shadow to exit the interstate, but finds a roadblock in front of them and a fleet of black cars behind them. Wednesday uses chalk to scratch a design on the Winnebago’s dashboard, then tells Shadow to drive the Winnebago off the road. Shadow reluctantly does so, as the Dakotan landscape dissolves around them. Wednesday tells Shadow to park the Winnebago, and he and Shadow walk into a strange version of the Dakota hills with bright stars overhead, though it is daytime. Wednesday laughs at Shadow for simply accepting all these fantastic events, but Shadow says that nothing has surprised him since he learned that Laura was sleeping with Robbie.
The roadblock and black cars seem to have been built by the New Gods in order to trap Wednesday and Shadow. Wednesday takes Shadow to the mythic dimension “behind” America, which can only be accessed by the gods. Shadow is starting to have some qualms about Wednesday’s plans, questioning his desire to take the top-heavy Winnebago off road, but he still follows Wednesday’s orders. Ever since Laura’s betrayal, Shadow’s whole world feels so unstable that no strange event seems out of place.
Wednesday and Shadow walk in silence, as Wednesday warns Shadow not to speak and not to get too close to the odd spider-like contraptions and shards of bone that dot the landscape. Shadow accidentally touches a bone and finds himself transported into the body of a policeman at the roadblock. The other policemen chatter about how odd it is that they lost the Winnebago that was coming down the road, but all Shadow’s policeman can think of is how badly he needs to pee. Shadow’s policeman, Mr. Town, calls Mr. World and tells Mr. World the bad news that the Winnebago got away. Mr. World says not to worry about trying to intercept the Winnebago later. Shadow’s own thoughts interrupt to think that Mr. World’s voice sounds familiar, and Mr. Town struggles to imagine why he would think that when he talks to Mr. World every day.
The spider-like contraption seems to be a monitoring device left by the New Gods, while the shards of bone act as conduits into the minds of different people and gods. The bone that Shadow touches transports him into Mr. Town’s head, as Mr. Town is trying to keep up the roadblock that Mr. World wants, while also ensuring that the human police don’t think anything strange is happening. The New Gods do not want humans to see magic, as that could spark belief in Old Gods once more. Shadow’s thoughts break into Mr. Town’s head when Shadow recognizes Mr. World’s voice, which he has heard once when Mr. World ordered the raid on the House on the Rock—but also because it’s the voice of Low Key.
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Shadow snaps back into his own body as Wednesday removes Shadow’s hand from the bone shard. The two men watch the spider-like contraption light up green, then fade to blue, then red. Wednesday says it is now safe to speak. Shadow asks where they are, and Wednesday answers that they are “behind the scenes.” Shadow recounts his experience in Mr. Town’s head and Wednesday is happy to hear that the police don’t know where they are. Shadow begins to get a headache as they keep walking, so Wednesday gives him a sip of a sweet liquid to keep him from getting sick from being “Backstage.” Finally Wednesday tells Shadow to walk between two mounds of glassy rock and Shadow emerges back in the real world.
On Mr. World’s orders, the New Gods stop monitoring Backstage, the mythical godly dimension behind America. This place seems to be the magical foundation underneath America that can only be accessed by gods, and is not a place where mortals like Shadow should be. Wednesday gives Shadow what seems to be either ambrosia (a divine liquid from Greek mythology) or soma, the divine liquid from Hindu mythology, to help him tolerate the place. Yet there must be something special about Shadow, as he seems to be accessing Backstage in his dreams. Gaiman hints that Shadow is not entirely mortal.
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Wednesday and Shadow walk down a hill to a mobile home where a dark-skinned man warns “two white men who lost their Winnebago” that they are on Lakota land. Wednesday snorts that the man, Whiskey Jack, is not himself Lakota. Whiskey Jack invites them into his mobile home, where Wednesday introduces Shadow to Johnny Appleseed, who is sitting at the table. Shadow says his name is Mike Ainsel, but Johnny corrects him. Whiskey Jack serves stew for them all while Johnny pours apple cider.
Whiskey Jack, also called Wisakedjak, is a trickster and friend to humankind in the Native American Algonquin, Menominee, and Cree cosmologies. Like Johnny Appleseed, Whiskey Jack is more of a culture hero used to teach morals or lessons, rather than a god. Johnny Appleseed, the culture hero named for John Chapman, was famous for planting apple trees across the Eastern and Midwest United States as well as advocating for conservation of natural resources. Whiskey Jack’s description of Shadow as white again highlights his racial ambiguity.
After they eat, Johnny Appleseed asks Wednesday why he is leading the old folks on a war path. Whiskey Jack comments that the New Gods have already won and that he doesn’t want to fight for another lost cause, like when the Native Americans continued to fight even after the white men had already won. Johnny chimes in that he wouldn’t be worth anything in a fight, now that people no longer believe in him after Paul Bunyan took over his place in the minds of the American people.
Whiskey Jack has already fought a hopeless battle, and does not consider Wednesday’s cause important enough to fight again. None of the gods that Wednesday visits seem interested in his war, most just hoping to survive themselves rather than get involved in a bloody battle. Even Johnny Appleseed, angry about the “fakelore” of Paul Bunyan—a cultural figure similar to Johnny Appleseed, but one that was partly made up by lumber companies—does not want to destroy the New Gods.
Whiskey Jack suddenly focuses on Shadow and says that Shadow is hunting for a debt he wishes to pay. Shadow thinks of Laura and nods. Whiskey Jack tells a story of Fox and Wolf, with the moral that the dead must stay dead. Whiskey Jack asks Shadow to tell him his dream, and Shadow explains about the skull spire and the thunderbirds. Whiskey Jack nods and tells Shadow that a thunderbird would bring Laura back, but that she is meant to stay dead. Finally, Whiskey Jack tells Shadow to come visit him again when Shadow has found his tribe.
Though Whiskey Jack admits that it’s possible to bring Laura back, there would be consequences beyond what Shadow is willing to pay. Unlike Wednesday, who goes for what he wants no matter what, Whiskey Jack follows the Native American tradition of advocating for balance above all. Whiskey Jack’s reference to Shadow’s “tribe” suggests that Shadow himself might have Native American heritage, which would help explain Shadow’s racial ambiguity and his unique connection to America itself.
Whiskey Jack asks Wednesday if he is going back for his “Ho Chunk,” the proper name for the “Winnebago” tribe. Wednesday says that it is too risky, and Whiskey Jack offers his nephew Harry Bluejay’s Buick in exchange. Johnny Appleseed then takes Shadow and Wednesday to find Harry. As they walk, Johnny explains that he once had a wife who was Choctaw but that she died, making Johnny go crazy for a bit. After walking for half an hour, the three men catch a ride from a Lakota woman. She explains that the Lakota call Whiskey Jack Inktomi.
Whiskey Jack highlights how modern American culture exploits Native Americans, taking the name of a tribe and using it for a motorhome. Adding insult to injury, the commercial product doesn’t even use the right name. Johnny’s grief after his wife’s death offers a parallel to Shadow’s situation, as Shadow feels like he’s going crazy from all the events that have transpired since Laura’s death. Whiskey Jack’s name among the Lakota tribe is Inktomi, another reminder that the gods have different names and even different characteristics according to what different groups of people believe about them. Yet Inktomi is still a trickster figure, maintaining the essential core of the god.
Shadow and Wednesday find Harry Bluejay at the reservation rec hall. Harry angrily explains that he is not Whiskey Jack’s nephew (as Shadow realizes that they have all been saying “Wisakedjak” this whole time), but agrees to give them his Buick. Shadow drives to St. Paul, with Wednesday sulking the whole time. At a restaurant, Shadow sees a paper and notices that the date is the 14th of February, though it was only the 21st of January when they left for South Dakota. Wednesday, still grumpy, grunts that they spent a month walking Backstage. After seeing Johnny Appleseed, Wednesday is very aware that America forgets even its own legends, much less the stories of the gods brought to America.
Though Wisakedjak may be a friend to humankind, he still expects humans to follow his will even when it’s inconvenient. Shadow has also had to sacrifice his time to Wednesday, spending almost a month Backstage, where time moves at a different rate. Wednesday is nowhere close to grateful for all that Shadow is doing for him, focusing instead on his imminent fading away if all people in America forget him. It is clear that Wednesday will do anything, no matter who it hurts, in order to stay present.
Shadow and Wednesday drive back to Lakeside, seeing notices about the missing Alison McGovern as they get closer to the town. Shadow buys the “Lakeside Reporter,” looking for news of Alison, but the newspaper is full of fluff human interest pieces. Back in Lakeside, Wednesday takes the car and leaves, while Shadow walks out to the lake to look at the car on the ice. There, he sees Marguerite Olsen and asks about Alison. Marguerite says darkly that she hopes Alison is dead, because the alternatives are worse. Shadow realizes that Marguerite is really talking about her own missing son Sandy.
Lakeside puts so much stock in being a “good” town that they even curate their newspaper in order to keep anything distressing appearing on the record. Marguerite, the only one who seems to still remember all the kids who have disappeared, obviously does not buy the story that Sandy ran away with his father. If Marguerite hopes that both Alison and Sandy are dead, she must be sure that there is something horrible lurking in Lakeside.
Through the month of February, Shadow spends his time taking long walks on the trails around Lakeside. He watches the wildlife and tries not to think about gods, or Laura, or strange dreams. Getting a haircut at the local barber one day, Shadow sees Chad Mulligan. Chad welcomes Shadow back to Lakeside and tells Shadow to consider a career in law enforcement if the job with his “uncle” ever falls through. Chad then changes the subject, asking advice about whether he should pursue a relationship with a second cousin who was recently widowed and may have a thing for him. Shadow tells Chad to go for it.
Shadow finally gets a chance at a normal life, growing into his “role” as Mike Ainsel and finding he likes the fit. Without the baggage of Shadow’s criminal record, Chad goes so far as to offer Shadow a job on the other side of the law. After all the talk of gods and battles, the small detail of Chad’s love life comes as a welcome respite from the tense situations elsewhere in the novel.
Shadow follows a trail out of town that leads him to a tiny graveyard. Laura is there, but she asks Shadow not to look at her because she now appears very obviously dead. Shadow’s time at the funeral home in Cairo makes him more comfortable with the dead, though, and he is able to admit to Laura that he misses her. Laura explains that she hasn’t been able to find him lately, as his presence only flares up for a couple of days all over the states. Shadow says that he has been staying in Lakeside.
Laura’s soul may be kept alive by the gold coin, but her body is decomposing exactly as if she really were dead. This is another sign that Laura really should accept death fully, rather than continue to lie that she is alive. Shadow’s presence seems to be hidden from Laura when he is in Lakeside, suggesting that there is something magical about this “normal” town after all—and this is probably also why Wednesday insisted that Shadow stay here to “lie low.”
Shadow and Laura begin to walk, and Shadow revels in how normal it feels to walk with his wife. Laura stops and says that she may be dead, but Shadow never truly seemed alive even when they were together. She goes on to chatter that she liked Robbie because he was actually somebody who wanted things. Shadow is hurt, and Laura apologizes, but she asks Shadow if he’s sure he’s alive. Laura then leaves, telling Shadow that he will see her again before the end.
In this moment, Shadow has practically everything he wanted when he was in prison—yet Laura reminds him that this is not enough. Shadow needs to figure out some long-term goals and desires so that he can start living purposefully rather than floating around as he did when he and Laura were married. Shadow dislikes that Laura went to Robbie in his place, but he does not contradict her, as Shadow seems to agree that he needs to become more fully “alive.”
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Smirking Sam Allardyce leads Everton to win which dents fragile positivity of his former side
The national media have their say on Everton's 1-0 win over Newcastle
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The revolution is gathering pace.
OK, that may be a tad premature, but there is no doubt that Sam Allardyce has had an impact on Everton.
Their unbeaten start to life under the new manager continued at Newcastle on Wednesday night. Their 1-0 win keeps them in the top half of the Premier League table. They will be there come Monday night, whatever happens.
Wayne Rooney is scoring again – that's five in four for the man whose signing was questioned in the summer – and clean sheets are back in vogue. Having riled Jurgen Klopp on Sunday, Allardyce added Rafa Benitez to his list here. In short, things are looking up.
Here's what the national media made of the Blues – although they were, in truth, more focused on Newcastle's failings...
Newcastle v Everton
Full-time report
Allardyce shocked by speed of revival
Dogs of War look like Barcelona U16s
The Times – 'Trust smirking Alardyce to dent that fragile positivity'
George Caulkin: “As so often happens at St James’ Park, the football soured an otherwise decent day. With Newcastle United edging closer to a takeover, Tyneside was beguiled by optimism, by the feeling of oppression lifting, but the giddiness was brief. After Amanda Staveley submitted an improved bid of £300 million for the club, the end of Mike Ashley’s contentious ownership can finally be contemplated, but bone-grinding graft must follow with it.
“Trust Sam Allardyce to dent that fragile positivity, to inflict a result that illustrated precisely why new blood is necessary on Gallowgate. Courtesy of Wayne Rooney’s seventh goal in his past eight league appearances, Newcastle are careering towards the bottom three, with only a single victory since mid-September. Allardyce knows how it is to squirm in Ashley’s employment, but he was smirking last night; Everton are unbeaten under their new manager.”
The Guardian – 'Allardyce got the win he wanted'
Louise Taylor: “Allardyce presided over Everton’s first away win in the league since January. “A defensive performance which kept Newcastle pretty quiet pleases me very much,” said Ronald Koeman’s successor, whose presence seems to have instantly improved fortunes at Goodison Park. “We move onwards and upwards.”
“Flattering to deceive, Benítez’s players began in upbeat mode. As Everton struggled to assume possession, let alone string a few passes together, and Newcastle parked their tanks in Allardyce’s penalty area, home fears of a looming relegation battle temporarily appeared overblown.
“Given his long-standing personal rivalry with Benítez – not to mention the small matter of an unhappy eight months in charge here during 2007 and 2008 – this was one fixture Everton’s manager was particularly keen to win, though.
“If Allardyce’s increasingly intense technical area gum chewing suggested a degree of early concern, he was not about to panic. For all Newcastle’s huffing and puffing, the excellent Jordan Pickford was rarely troubled and, almost imperceptibly, Everton began both seeing more of the ball and using it fairly sensibly.
“They weathered an odd scare – most notably when a counterattacking, thoroughly rejuvenated Matt Ritchie hit a post with a blistering left-foot shot – but took the lead after Rooney capitalised on Karl Darlow’s goalkeeping error.”
Sam Allardyce gives his team instructions during the match between Newcastle United and Everton at St James' Park (Image: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
The Mirror – 'Evergreen Rooney loves causing misery on Tyneside'
Simon Bird: “Wayne Rooney loves causing misery on Tyneside.
“The Everton midfielder has scored more goals against Newcastle during his career – a magnificent 15 – than any other team.
“And it might just be one of the more damaging strikes of his collection – this defeat intensifying the relegation worries at St James’s Park.
“The former England was the subject of an ambitious bid from Newcastle in summer 2004 before moving from Goodison Park to Manchester United. And he’s been cashing in against the Geordies ever since.
“Evergreen Rooney is on a rich vein of scoring form this season. His simple prod home in after 27 minutes was his seventh in eight games, and ninth of the season.
“Rooney was quickest to react when Dominic Calvert-Lewin threw in a cross and Aaron Lennon outjumped the defence to head goalward.”
The Telegraph – 'Allardyce has already got to grips with Everton's problems'
Luke Edwards: “Everton merely had to be organised, disciplined and take the one clear chance that was gifted to them, scored by Wayne Rooney, in the first half. It was their first away win for 11 months and Sam Allardyce has already got to grips with their problems.
“Newcastle’s need for points is even more pressing than their need for a new owner. They began well – as they tend to at home – but did not create a clear chance. Everton soaked up the pressure and waited for their hosts to make a mistake, which they are always likely to do.
“The contest was scrappy, disjointed, riddled with errors, poor control and loose passes. Matt Ritchie produced Newcastle’s best moment, a rasping shot that rattled the post with such ferocity that the frame of the goal continued to wobble for some time after the ball had been cleared.
“Seconds later, Newcastle were behind thanks to a howler from goalkeeper Karl Darlow, who failed to hold on to a tame header from Aaron Lennon, which allowed Rooney to prod the ball home from close range. It was Rooney seventh goal in his last eight league games.”
Wayne Rooney of Everton celebrates his goal against Newcastle United (Image: Tony McArdle - Everton FC via Getty Images)
The Daily Mail – 'A familiar foe sunk Newcastle'
Craig Hope: “Newcastle were undone here by a familiar foe. How Newcastle must wish they had pulled off an audacious bid for Wayne Rooney in the summer of 2004. He has been scoring goals against them ever since.
“This was his 15th against the club who, at one point, met with Rooney's agent as they tried to rival Manchester United's offer some 13 years ago. That tally is more than he has versus any other team.
“For Everton and former Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce, this took their return to seven points from nine under his charge and it was a first away win since January.
“Allardyce — who was sacked by Ashley in 2008 — also warned that not all takeovers are good news.
“'If Mike steps down and a new regime moves in then the hope is you will see the sort of money you're expecting,' he said.
“'But you don't really know yet. A lot of people come in to make money in the Premier League because you can.'
“That will hardly go down well with Newcastle supporters.”
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Cinder-Ugly by Laura Strickland
CINDER-UGLY
by Laura Strickland
Genre: Sweet Fantasy Romance
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
From the moment Cindra is born, misshapen and ill-formed in face and body, her beautiful mother hides her away, allowing the world to see only her other three perfect children. Cindra, raised by an aged nurse and assigned humble duties in the kitchen, receives little affection and plenty of abuse from both her mother and sisters. Starved for beauty, she longs most of all for love.
Prince Rupert, newly returned from an education outside the kingdom and forced to take over duties as king, sees the beauty of Cindra’s spirit. In her sister-in-law’s garden, he courts her with rare flowers and nearly makes her forget her mother’s hate. But when war tears them apart, will Cindra have the courage to stand on her own? And when faced with the challenge of leading Rupert’s subjects through a siege, will the strength of her compassion be enough to sustain a kingdom?
This is not a simple fairy-tale,
but a complex story of deep emotions.
Cinder-Ugly by Laura Strickland is a tear jerker for sure and a much harsher tale than the tale of Cinderella. However, it is far more plausible than the original. This is a story of a cruel mother who taught her two beautiful daughters her meanness and selfishness. Then when the woman had a difficult birth with her third daughter, resulting in Cinder being less than ‘perfect’, the woman disowned the baby, hiding it in the attic from everyone. But babies grow, so eventually, Cinder sneaks out of the attic to attend a fine party downstairs. That resulted in a brutal whipping.
When her older brother gets married, he invites Cinder to come live with him and his new wife, Donella, a kind and gentle young woman. Cinder is at first afraid to leave home. While it is a hellish place, it is the only place she has ever known.
But war is coming, and that changes all for everyone. And for most, it was not a good change, but for Cinder, she moved to her brothers home, where she discovered love, not just from Robin and Donella, but from the Prince, who had traveled all over the world and had learned the difference between a beautiful soul and mere physical beauty. He fell in love with Cinder at once. While it took Cinder time a while to accept that she was worthy of being loved, she finally accepted that the prince did love her.
If the author had wanted a fairy tale, it would have ended there. But that is not what happened.
The king dies, Prince Rupert becomes the new king, and a neighboring king declares war. And war is hard on all. However, for Cinder, it was life-changing. King Rupert asked for her hand, married her, and bed her in short order, then headed off to war, hoping she now carried his child.
Having no choice, Cinder becomes a grand, helpful, caring monarch, even as their world changes for the worst.
What follows will make you cry, angry, and appreciative of your own life. The author does not balk at killing off good people, because in real life, during a war, that is what happens. So keep some tissues nearby.
Thankfully, there is a happy ending, but I’ll let you discover that and the many nuances of the story I left out.
I dropped the tray. It fell hard with a clatter that echoed through the room. The remaining tarts—still a generous load—flew everywhere spewing their jam fillings as they went—on the carpet, on my shoes, on the Queen’s skirt and all over the Prince’s sapphire blue legs.
Everything froze. The music paused, everyone stopped talking. Someone laughed in horror and said, “Oh, my God!”
Mother’s face seized in a rictus; she leered at me. For an instant I could see nothing else. Not my father, not Bethessa who, I’m pretty sure, had laughed, not even the mess that surrounded me like the fallout from an explosion.
Just her anger. Her horror. Her disgust.
Then the moment’s paralysis broke. Mother reached out quick as a wasp and slapped me. The blow took me on the cheek and its force turned my head. Instant tears flooded my eyes.
“Stupid girl!” She drew back her hand to strike again. Two things happened before she could: Father cried, “Erikka—it was my fault!” And the Prince stepped between me and my mother, and seized her wrist.
“Please, Madame, do not. It was but an accident.”
No rebuke colored his tone. He sounded exceedingly polite. But I knew my mother took it as a rebuke and a public one. Her face stained with ugly red and she transferred her glare from me to the Prince.
Even at that moment, that terrible, terrible moment I knew she would never forgive me for this.
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Award-winning author Laura Strickland delights in time traveling to the past and searching out settings for her books, be they Historical Romance, Steampunk or something in between. Born and raised in Western New York, she’s pursued lifelong interests in lore, legend, magic and music, all reflected in her writing. Although she enjoys travel, she’s usually happiest at home not far from Lake Ontario, with her husband and her "fur" child, a rescue dog. Author of numerous Historical and Contemporary Romances, she is the creator of the Buffalo Steampunk Adventure series set in her native city. Cinder-Ugly is the kind of fairy tale she thinks all children should read.
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Laura Strickland July 28, 2018 at 12:47 PM
Thank you so much for hosting me and for the lovely review!
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PRE-SEASON MATCH PREVIEW | LUTON TOWN V NORWICH CITY
Town take on Norwich City this evening at Kenilworth Road
The Hatters play their first game at Kenilworth Road of the 2018/19 pre-season schedule as they ramp up their preparations for the new Sky Bet League One campaign, with Championship outfit Norwich City making the journey here from East Anglia.
Nathan Jones' side were last in action on Saturday, when they defeated St Albans City 6-3, having beaten Chesham United 5-1 the previous Wednesday.
Norwich have just returned from a pre-season tour of Germany, their last game there finishing 1-1 against Bundesliga side Wolfsburg.
THE GAFFER SAYS:
"We did the same last year when we played Leicester and then we played Scunthorpe. We're entering into an important time now. We will shorten the training, freshen it up, sharpen it up and then be ready to go.
"We like to build up the tests. You don't tend to play sides from your own level in pre-season ironically enough, so you want good tests. We didn't want to play two Championship sides, so we're playing a Championship and a League Two side, one that we felt was a very strong test. Notts County were strong last year, they've recruited very, very well and they will be a real stern test. It'll be the equivalent to a League One test, so that's why we do that.
"Norwich is a different test. We like to have a big game as well, something a bit different for the fans to have, but it's a real good test for us and that's why we had Leicester last year and why we've got Norwich this year, which was done quite early.
"Then we tend to build things up, we started with Hitchin, we've kind of built up the levels and then the only thing that was a little out of sync was the game we had away against HNK Rijeka, which we specifically picked because we felt they were a top Croatian side. We worked a lot out of possession and we felt that we would get that test."
Now in their third season in the Sky Bet Championship following their relegation from the Premier League in 2016, Daniel Farke will be looking to build on his side's 14th placed finish last season. The former Borussia Dortmund II boss took over at Carrow Road at the beginning of the 2017/18 campaign, bringing in a number of player from the German leagues, with the likes of Christoph Zimmermann hitting the ground running. James Maddison was their main outlet, netting 15 times from midfield, before making a big money move to Leicester City last month.
Kick-off is at 7.45pm tonight (Wednesday 25th July) at Kenilworth Road.
All the information for visiting supporters can be found by clicking here
Ticket prices are as follows for tonight's game:
£12 - Adults
£6 – Concessions (Over-65 and Under-22)
FREE – Under-10
Why not take advantage of our ticket offer for both the game against Norwich and Notts County, with tickets priced at for both games:
£20 – Adults
£10 – Concessions (Over-65 and Under-22)
PLAYED BEFORE?
The Hatters have faced the Canaries on 92 occasions – but our meeting in January 2013 will live long in the memory, and not just because it was the most recent. It was of course the FA Cup fourth round, where Scott Rendell netted in a 1-0 victory for the Town – becoming the first Non-League side to knock out a top-flight side since 1989.
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Regular updates from Kenilworth Road will be provided via the Match Centre on the club website, which you can access here
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To support us through one of our fundraisers, scroll down to “Current events”.
If you sponsor one of them you boost their spirits as well as ours!
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Running a sponsored event
If you decide you would like to raise some money for LDA through a sponsored event, we can help you to create a fundraising page on Virgin MoneyGiving linked to LDA.
Your supporters will be able to make donations using their credit/debit cards and you will be able to track the amount donated.
If you want to collect money in person, perhaps from people who don’t use websites, there is a special form for this which will enable us to collect Gift Aid on qualifying donations. You can use this instead of, or as well as, the Virgin MoneyGiving website.
Download Sponsorship Gift Aid Declaration form.
We can also publicise your event here on our website, and on our Twitter and Facebook pages, and we can help you with contacting local press.
If you would like to raise money for LDA please contact our fundraising email address
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Madman Running The Virgin London Marathon 2019
Andy Says “I’m always up for a challenge, but this is probably the biggest I’ve attempted! The hard work is already underway with regular training runs, which are getting longer and longer and as this is (probably) a one off, I’m raising funds for two great charities. Last summer my wife was bitten by a tick and as a family, we are now aware of how debilitating Lyme Disease can be. My first charity is Lyme Disease Action, they are a non for profit organisation who support people with Lyme Disease, educate and raise awareness of the symptoms with the general public and work with health care professionals to speed up diagnosis and treatment as the disease is often misdiagnosed. Secondly, The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution provide support to farming families across the UK. Agriculture can be a very isolated industry to work in and this charity helps support rural families through bereavement, illness, injury and financial hardship often when they have been let down by others. By raising funds for these charities, I can raise awareness of the work they do and provide funds for the vital work, please dig deep!”
You can help Andy by donating here.
Jonathan’s Edinburgh Half Marathon
Jonathan is running the Edinburgh Half Marathon on the 26th May to raise funds for research and LDA is committing that to LDA’s Restricted Funds account specifically for that purpose. Please support Jonathan by donating here.
RideLondon 2019
LDA has 9 riders participating in the event this year!
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Linda’s Muddiest Year of All!
Please Support her by donating here.
Many thanks to those who have raised money for LDA
Layton and Matt cycled for the Spotlight Project
“We are taking part in RideLondon2018 to raise money for Lyme Disease Action, who are doing fantastic work to improve awareness and knowledge of Lyme Disease both in the general and medical communities.
Lyme disease is a debilitating disease caused by bacterium and transmitted by ticks. It is very difficult to diagnose and cannot be confidently ruled out by current tests. If it is inadequately treated, or treated late, it can be very difficult to cure and can spread throughout the body, affecting the eyes, joints, heart and brain.
The money we raise will contribute toward the Spotlight Project run by LDA. The project aims to support primary care clinicians in developing clinical skills and expertise aimed at improving early recognition, diagnosis and treatment of the condition. Please help us support this cause, which is so close to our hearts, by donating a few of your hard-earned pennies. ”
Layton and Matt raised £777.50. Thank you both very much!
Dave fundraised for the Spotlight Project
“Hi my name is Dave and this is my second time competing in the RideLondon 100. Lyme disease is such an understated disease which I would like to raise the profile of through sponsorship. Lyme disease can be dismissed as ‘flu’ or ‘lethargy’ to name a couple of common misconceptions, but the reality can be much worse. With your donations more valuable research and improved awareness can be heightened. Thank you. ”
Dave raised £237.50. Thanks Dave!
Jon and Vicky RideLondon for the Spotlight Project
“I have Had Lyme disease for 9 years. It has been a mental and physical battle for me and my family over the many years. It has been a challenge to do physical exercise because of lyme disease attacking my body in different ways.
I caught Lyme disease cross country running training to do my first iron man. The lack of knowledge from the GP delayed my diagnosis.
I had years of not being able to ride a bicycle due to my body not being able to support myself.After lots of rehab in a rehab centre with hydro, I was able to ride a recumbent bicycle. After not giving up I was able to get back on 2 wheels with the support of my friends and family.I have had some dark moments in my journey.
Due to the love and response I have received over the many years, it is going to be a delight to ride this 100 miles with the most supportive wife and friend I could ever imagine, knowing how much she *****ng hates cycling!! Lol”
Jon and Vicky raised £1035. Thank you both a lot!
Emma ran the Burnley 10K for the Spotlight Project
Emma D’Ipollito ran the Burnley 10k for the Spotlight Project “One of my closest friends, an adventurous and avid runner, has recently been diagnosed with Lyme Disease after suffering with debilitating and constraining life changing symptoms for almost three years. Her resilience and poise during this time has been both remarkable and inspiring, as she has altered her diet and lifestyle completely in order to combat this hellish disease.
You can follow Natasha on Instagram: @project_recharge
I am running the Burnley 10k not only to raise funds for LDA and general awareness of Lyme but also to acknowledge and support my friend and others who are battling with symptoms of Lyme, or have been affected by Lyme, this sometimes ‘invisible illness’. Awareness and vigilance is key.”
Emma raised £250. Thank you Emma!
Layton’s London Marathon Challenge
Layton who took part in the RideLondon 100 2017 last year took part in the London Marathon. He says: “I have had first-hand experience of Lyme disease through my now wife, Kelly. She has been battling Lyme for over 9 years and I cannot think of a single facet of her life that hasn’t been negatively impacted.
Her strength and resilience in the face of a debilitating illness is such inspiration to me and the least I can do is support her fight and help spread the word in any way I can. I took part in RideLondon for Lyme last year and I am now running the London marathon in April 2018. All money donated will help Lyme Disease Action.
Please help me raise at least £1,000. Thank you!!”
Layton raised another £1312.25 for LDA. Thank you Layton!
Danny’s Hull Marathon
Danny Armstrong, ran the “RB” Hull Marathon for LDA. He has seen the devastating effects of this cruel illness on his mum and the anxiety she has suffered due to the ignorance and denial of the UK Medical Profession – the very people who should have helped her but who have instead caused her so much anguish. He knows that a major reason that she has got through the last 4 years has been the help of LDA. Danny has completed many half-marathons and cycling events (including a 60 mile one today) but this was his first full marathon. And where better than as a running tour of the 2017 City of Culture. (Danny is in the black and white helmet).
Starting outside the KCom Stadium, notable city landmarks include Queen Victoria Square – home to the Ferens Art Gallery and Maritime Museum; the Old Town, The Deep, Victoria Dock, Spurn Lightship and Marina, Albert Dock and the Humber Bridge. The varied course included West Park, East Park, Pickering Park, Peter Pan Park and a lap of Costello Stadium. The marathon finished inside the KCOM Stadium where spectators cheered on the runners from the comfort of the stands.
Danny raised £324.50. Many thanks.
Click here for other people who have previously raised money for LDA.
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REMEMBERING DIVERSITY
THE 60s & 70s
Don K. Harrison & Percy Bates
U-M was also feeling the impact of The Civil Rights Movement, that began in the early 60s, when we came to Michigan. Robben Fleming was president of U-M when the first of three Black Action Movements (BAM) occurred at U-M in 1970. This was a student protest movement that advocated for an increase in minority student enrollment, as well as an increase in the number of minority faculty. Our appointments were in the School of Education, and Wilbur J. Cohen (formerly Secretary of Health Education & Welfare) was dean.
Black students enrollment increased during Wilbur Cohen’s tenure. African American faculty appointments in the School began to increase in the 60s, continued in the 70s, and declined thereafter. If a black faculty member was not the ‘first’ in his or her department, that faculty member was most likely ‘among the firsts’. At one time, there may have been as many as 20 African Americans who held faculty appointments concurrently in the School of Education. There is a bit of fluidity in the numbers since some faculty colleagues left the School for various reasons, including, the acceptance of other positions, and school reorganization.
Programs in which black faculty held appointments during the 60s and 70s, and after, included: Administration & Supervision, Al Loving, Charles Moody, Leonard Sain; Educational Psychology, Betty Morrison; Guidance & Counseling; Don Harrison, *William Cash; Higher Education, Murray Jackson; Instructional Technology, Warren Palmer; Physical Education, Joe Vaughn; Social Foundations, Tshome Wagaw; Special Education, Percy Bates, Jonas Chenault, Ray Elliot, Joe Price; Teacher Education, Gwendolyn Baker; and Vocational Education, Ella Bowen, Rudy Lockett. Programs that appointed black faculty after the 70s were in: Higher Education, Michael Nettles; and Educational Studies, Arnetha Ball, **Henry Meares, Sherry Saunders.
During the 60s and 70s, programs with Native, Brown, and Asia faculty members were appointed in: Health Education, Edward McLendon; Teacher Education, Irene Tejada; and Social Foundation, Cho Yee To. After the 70s, Educational Studies appointed Elaine Chen.
The length of time these colleagues remained on the faculty at U-M varied and so did their tenure status. We recall several who were significantly engaged in writing research proposals and obtaining grant funding for projects that enhanced their contributions to the University.
*Primary appointment was in the Office of the President
**Primary appointment was in the Office of the Dean
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Externally hosted open access publications with NUI Galway authors (1)
Life history, morphology and crossability ofchondrus ocellatusformaocellatusandc. ocellatusformacrispoides(gigartinales, rhodophyta) from the north-western pacific
Brodie, Juliet
Guiry, Michael D.
Masuda, Michio
Cited 20 times in Scopus (view citations)
Brodie, Juliet; Guiry, Michael D. Masuda, Michio (1993). Life history, morphology and crossability ofchondrus ocellatusformaocellatusandc. ocellatusformacrispoides(gigartinales, rhodophyta) from the north-western pacific. European Journal of Phycology 28 (3), 183-196
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/09670269300650281?needAccess=true
The morphology, life histories and crossability in culture are described for the marine red algae Chondrus ocellatus Holmes forma ocellatus from Japan, China and Korea and C. ocellatus f. crispoides Mikami (Gigartinaceae, Rhodophyta) from Japan. In culture, all isolates of both formae showed a Polysiphonia-type life history typical of the family Gigartinaceae. Plants of C. ocellatus f. ocellatus from Korea and China and some strains from Japan formed gametangia under long-day conditions (LD) at 15-degrees-C; however, two other Japanese strains required short-day conditions (SD) at 15-degrees-C for gametogenesis, indicating a photoperiodic response. Plants of C. ocellatus f. crispoides did not require SD for gamete formation. In all strains, tetrasporophytes of both formae produced tetrasporangia under LD. Isolates of C. ocellatus f. ocellatus from Japan, China and Korea were found to be completely sexually compatible regardless of photoperiodic characteristics, and the responses to daylength shown by progeny of LD and SD strains suggested Mendelian inheritance of a daylength factor. Chondrus ocellatus f. ocellatus was sexually incompatible with C. nipponicus Yendo, a morphologically similar species from Japan, but C. ocellatus f. crispoides was partially interfertile with both C. ocellatus f. ocellatus and C. nipponicus, indicating that the three entities are closely related. In view of the apparently higher breeding compatibility between C. nipponicus and C. ocellatus f. crispoides, and the fact that these two entities are more similar morphologically and reproductively, it is proposed, provisionally, to refer C. ocellatus forma crispoides to C. nipponicus.
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Split Screens in Different Versions of Windows
How To › Windows
See multiple apps on your screen
Joli Ballew
Joli Ballew is a former freelance contributor to Lifewire and Microsoft MVP, Lynda.com trainer, Microsoft Press author, and college professor.
If you work with multiple open windows, you likely spend a lot of time moving among them. At any given moment, you might have several windows open; a web browser to surf the internet, a mail program to manage email, a couple of applications to perform work, and perhaps even a game or two.
Lifewire / Colleen Tighe
There are a few traditional options for switching among them, like Alt + Tab and resizing the open windows, but there’s another option that might suit your needs better: Windows Split Screen.
Instructions in this article apply to Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7.
Split Your Screen in Windows 10 With Snap Assist
There are several ways to split a screen in Windows 10, but the easiest is with Snap Assist. This feature has to be enabled in Start > Settings > System > Multitasking, although it should be enabled by default.
Snap Assist lets you drag a window to a corner or side of the screen to “snap” it there, which in turn makes room for other apps to be snapped in the resulting empty screen space.
To split your screen in Windows 10 with Snap Assist using the mouse:
Open five windows and/or applications. (This is a good amount to practice with.)
Place your mouse on an empty area at the top of any open window, hold down the left mouse button, and drag the window to the left side of the screen, toward the center of that side.
Let go of the mouse. The windows should take up half the screen, although in some cases it snaps to the top left; it just takes practice.
Click any window that now appears on the right side of the screen. It will position itself to take up the other half.
With two windows side-by-side, drag the dividing line that separates them to resize both windows simultaneously.
Access and then drag any other open window to the right side of the screen. It will likely snap into the top right corner.
Continue to experiment with dragging and dropping each of the open windows. Click any smaller window to bring it to the forefront.
Drag any window to the top of the screen to maximize it.
You can also use the Windows key + left arrow and Windows key + right arrow to snap windows.
Windows Split Screen in Windows 8 and 8.1
Use your finger to open and snap apps. Getty Images
Microsoft assumed with Windows 8 and 8.1 that most users would have a touchscreen device. If you have a touch screen you can use the snap feature to position two windows on the screen at one time using your finger. What is outlined here can also be performed with a mouse though.
To use split screen with Windows 8.1:
Open the two apps you want to view at the same time, and open one of those in full-screen mode.
Swipe in from the left and hold your finger on the screen until the second app is docked on the left side of the screen. (Alternatively, position your mouse in the top left corner, click the app to move, and drag it to the desired position on the screen.)
Tap and hold the dividing line that appears in between the two apps and drag it to the left or right to reposition the apps to take up more or less room on the screen.
If your screen resolution is high enough and your video card supports it, you can position three apps on the screen. Experiment with this to see if your computer is compatible.
How to Do Split Screen in Windows 7
Windows 7 supports Snap.
Oli Scarff / Getty Images
Windows 7 was the first version of Windows to support the Snap feature. It was enabled by default.
To use the Snap feature in Windows 7 to position two windows side-by-side:
Open two windows and/or applications.
Place your mouse in an empty area at the top of any open window, hold down the left mouse button, and drag the window to the left side of the screen, toward the center of that side.
Let go of the mouse. The window will take up half the screen.
Repeat Step 2 for the second window, this time dragging to the right before letting go of the mouse button. The window will take up the other half of the screen.
In Windows 7 you can also use the Windows key and the left or right arrow keys to move windows around.
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Land law on the move: what was new in conveyancing last year?
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The article, authored by Alison Mackay, Professional Support Director in our Commercial Property team, was published in the November edition of The Journal of the Law Society of Scotland.
2018 was another busy year in the world of conveyancing. Like many of my colleagues, I attended Professors Gretton and Reid’s sellout seminar “What Happened in Conveyancing 2018?” The answer to that question is rather a lot, as evidenced by the size of the course papers, running to 227 pages, the largest volume of the now 28 annual updates of new developments. There follows a summary of just a few of the interesting highlights.
Servitudes of recreation?
In Regency Villas Title Ltd v Diamond Resorts (Europe) Ltd [2018] UKSC 57, which concerned two neighbouring timeshare developments near Canterbury, the Supreme Court, in an English appeal, held for the first time that the grant of purely recreational (including sporting) rights over land which genuinely accommodate adjacent land may be the subject matter of an easement. This decision is likely to be influential in Scotland because the law of servitudes shares many features with the law of easements in England.
So will Regency Villas be followed in Scotland, or as Professors Gretton and Reid ask in the course papers, “Are we witnessing the dawn of a new age of recreational servitudes?”
Section 76 of the Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003 abolished the fixed list of permissible servitudes and opened the door to the possibility of new servitudes being created, provided they are in writing, dual registered and not repugnant with ownership. Recent examples of recognised new types of servitude include parking (Johnson, Thomas & Thomas v Smith [2016] SC GLA 50), and overhang (Compugraphics International Ltd v Nikolic [2011] CSIH 34). The fact that recreational servitudes have not been recognised in the past is no barrier to their recognition in the future.
It may be that a right to swim or play golf lies on the edge of what is likely to be accepted as a servitude, or that, if it is accepted, it will be permitted for example only for the benefit of timeshare developments and hotels. Accordingly, it will really depend on the type of property and the context involved. Professor Reid stated that it was his view and also that of Professor Paisley that a servitude right of recreational use is now a valid type of servitude in Scotland, so you may well see this appearing in drafting in the future.
Community right to buy
The Scottish Government has set a target of having 1 million acres of land under community ownership by 2020.
The latest phase of the community right to buy legislation in relation to “abandoned, neglected or detrimental” land came into force on 27 June 2018 in terms of s 74 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015. Unlike the first right to buy (introduced by part 2 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003), which is a right of first refusal if an owner wants to sell, there is no requirement for the owner of the abandoned, neglected or detrimental land to be willing to sell.
The landowner can be forced to sell the land, but the community body must have tried and failed to purchase it. Land is eligible if in the Scottish ministers’ opinion it is wholly or mainly abandoned or neglected, or the use or management of the land is such that it results in or causes harm, directly or indirectly to the environmental wellbeing of a relevant community.
In practice the different types of community right to buy have been little used. To date there have been no applications by community bodies to buy land which is abandoned, neglected or detrimental, which has led to campaigners arguing that community land buying powers are not “fit for purpose”.
Scottish Standard Clauses
The new (third) edition of the Scottish Standard Clauses came into force on 1 November 2018. The standard clauses were introduced in January 2015 with the aim of achieving consistency and uniformity in missives across Scottish residential conveyancing practice. The intention is for them to reflect a fair and reasonable balance within the standard offer between the respective interests of the purchaser and the seller.
Ross MacKay, who chairs the Standard Clauses Review Group, wrote a helpful article at Journal, November 2018, 34 highlighting the main changes from the second edition so I do not intend to cover that.
The interpretation of the Scottish Standard Clauses was the subject of two sheriff court cases in 2018: Anwar v Britton 2019 SLT (Sh Ct) 23 and Cooper v Skene (Aberdeen Sheriff Court, 2 March 2016).
Anwar v Britton related to clauses 2.1.3 and 27.1 of the second edition of the clauses. The purchasers, Mr and Mrs Anwar, raised an action for reduction of missives of sale and a subsequent disposition, alleging misrepresentation prior to the conclusion of missives regarding flooding at a property in Strathblane.
The primary question before the court was the correct construction of clauses 2.1.3 and 27.1. Clause 2.1.3 is a warranty in relation to flooding and clause 27.1 is an “entire agreement” clause. The court had to consider, first, whether the purchasers were entitled to found on an alleged misrepresentation prior to the conclusion of missives, and secondly, whether clause 2.1.3 obliged the sellers to disclose any flooding they were aware of within the previous five years, or only flooding which affected the property at the date of conclusion of missives.
The alleged misrepresentation was whether the property was affected by flooding. The Anwars’ solicitors submitted a formal offer to purchase incorporating the second edition of the Scottish standard clauses on 24 May 2016. The offer was conditional on a flood risk report being obtained in terms satisfactory to the purchasers. The Anwars argued that the flooding issue was important to them, given their intention to develop the property. A flood risk report was exhibited which stated that the risk of flooding was low, but recommended that the purchasers should ask the sellers whether the property or the surrounding area had flooded before. By email dated 14 July 2016 the sellers’ solicitors confirmed that their clients had no experience of flooding at the property. Missives were concluded on 3 August, in terms of which clause 2.1.3 stated:
“So far as the Seller is aware (but declaring that the Seller has made no enquiry or investigation into such matters) the Property is not affected by flooding from any river or watercourse which has taken place within the last five years.”
The transaction settled, but unfortunately for Mr and Mrs Anwar they later discovered that the stream which passed through the property had overflowed in November 2015.
The sheriff held that the entire agreement clause did not exclude reliance on a misrepresentation which predated the contract, and accordingly the Anwars could found on the email of 14 July 2016. The sheriff also held that clause 2.1.3 should be read as warranting that the property “has not been affected by flooding from any river or watercourse which has taken place within the last five years”.
On appeal by the sellers, the Sheriff Appeal Court upheld the sheriff’s decision. The Appeal Court noted that its task was to ascertain the objective meaning of the words used in each of the clauses, and in cases of ambiguity to have regard to commercial common sense. From a practical perspective, and in light of this case, clause 2.1.3 has been amended to make it clear that the warranty covers flooding which took place at any time in the previous five years regardless of whether it still affects the property today.
Ad factum praestandum standard securities
An ad factum praestandum standard security is one which secures non-monetary obligations.
The law on this topic is complex and outdated. The Conveyancing and Feudal Reform (Scotland) Act 1970 is still the key legislation in this area, but the various provisions of the Act proceed on the assumption that the debt is a monetary debt.
The Scottish Law Commission, which is currently reviewing the law of heritable securities, recognises this and states in its first discussion paper on the subject: “the effect of using a standard security to secure a non-monetary obligation... such as an option to buy land if planning permission is granted is unclear”.
JH & W Lamont of Heathfield Farm v Chattisham Ltd [2017] CSOH 119; [2018] CSIH 33, which relates to the enforcement of an ad factum praestandum standard security, illustrates this. This type of security is often used to secure obligations under an option agreement, as in the Lamont case. The reason a security is needed in this context is because it is not possible to register an option agreement in the Land Register.
In Lamont, the owners of 73 acres of land with development potential entered into a contract with a developer whereby the latter, in exchange for payment of £135,000, acquired an option to buy the land. As security for implementation of the owners’ obligations, a standard security was granted to the developer.
Planning permission for development was never obtained and the option period came to an end. The owners asked for a discharge of the standard security. The developer refused on the basis that the owner was in material breach of its obligations under the contract, and claimed £5 million damages for the alleged breach based on the amount of profit that it would have obtained if the development had gone ahead.
Lady Wolffe held that the standard security should be discharged, and that its wording did not extend to any damages. The developer appealed but the Inner House affirmed Lady Wolffe’s decision.
Professors Gretton and Reid disagreed with this decision, as they think that the 1970 Act does provide that a standard security for a non-monetary obligation is a security for the damages that will be due in the event of breach of that obligation. This is because the standard security would be meaningless and pointless if it did not also secure the damages element. It would be like a control switch on a machine which is disconnected.
The takeaway from this decision is that if an ad factum praestandum security is being entered into, you need to make sure that the drafting also expressly covers the payment of damages arising from a breach of that non-monetary obligation as well as the obligation itself.
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Te Kūiti Kaumātua Games celebrate 10 years
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The Te Kūiti Kaumātua Games are held in Te Kūiti each year, have been running since 2008, and have just celebrated their 10th year earlier this month. There has always been a great turnout and this year was no different. Ten teams participated with the majority of attendees ranging between the ages of 60-80+, totalling over 90 participants as well as support people and spectators. This year also saw teams join from Paeroa, Raukawa, and locals from Taumarunui, Te Kūiti, Otorohanga and Benneydale.
Organised by the Te Kūiti Kaumātua Games committee, support was also provided by a number of organisations to ensure a successful day. Chair of the committee, Anne Lemieux expressed how a key aspect of the games success is the support received by the individuals and organisations who support the event. “ Like most things it can’t be done without the people willing to do the mahi on the ground , whether large or small, or the organisations who provide the funding to pay for the venue and resources.
All participants thoroughly enjoyed the music and humour that Barry Batley brought as MC/DJ for the day who has been involved in the Games for the last nine years.
“The biggest achievement is that people are still coming and able to participate, have fun, catch up with old friends and make new ones. The volume of sound and hilarity creates an amazing feeling at the Les Munroe Centre. The young people who come to support on the day continue to be blown away by how active and competitive their aunties, nannies and koro are”, states Anne.
Congratulations to the two first placed roopu for the day, Ngāti Maniapoto Marae Pact Trust Team 1 and Raukawa Kaumatua Ora Team 5.
The Maniapoto Māori Trust Board were once again proud to have supported such an inspiring kaupapa and look forward to next year’s event.
“It’s always a highlight to know that everyone has had a good time and leave on a high. A huge thank you from our team to all who attended and participated as well as all the helpers and funders. See you all next year,” says Anne.
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Mac Gems
By J.R. Bookwalter, Contributor, Macworld |
Capto review: A bigger, better Mac screen capture utility
Mac utility expands on the abilities of the former Voila with a more robust set of tools for capturing screen or websites and recording Mac or iOS screens.
Global Delight Technologies Capto 1.0.2
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Born from the ashes of the former Voila, Capto ($30 single user; $20 student/educator; $80 family pack) was built from the ground up as a completely new Mac application to handle not only screen capture, recording, and annotation, but also basic video editing in up to 4K resolution.
Voila users will feel right at home—aside from the darker appearance and a few user interface nips and tucks, Capto could be mistaken for Voila 4 at first glance. You organize a library of images and videos from the left-hand pane, with buttons across the top for accessing the key tools.
The star of Capto is the new video editing tools, which deliver a wider variety of creative possibilities on top of the existing capture, recording, and annotation features.
There are more than 50 new features, including quick preview from the bottom capture tray and a full-screen video player, but it’s the under-the-hood changes longtime users will most appreciate. Capto is now faster than Voila, a change you’ll feel every time you use it.
Two of my favorite improvements are non-destructive editing across the board, and the ability to add multiple annotations. The software also recognizes other image-capable applications installed on your system, adding them to a list of one-click “send to” locations from the Share menu. (You can also add destinations manually, and Capto can be configured to share to cloud and FTP services as well.)
Capture this
When it comes to capture, everything can be done from the menu bar, whether you need the full screen, just a small area, a specific window or menu, or even floating panels, which can be awkward or impossible to grab from other apps. There are also keyboard shortcuts available, which can be customized in preferences.
No matter where video is playing on your Mac, Capto can record it at 60fps for smooth playback in up to 4K resolution.
Capto records full HD video of the entire screen or a selected area at 60 frames per second (fps) for smoother results, although files are actually saved at 30 fps or less. For those on Retina display-equipped Macs, there’s an option to automatically scale video to 1x during recording to keep frame and file sizes manageable.
With Capto, users can start from a new, empty canvas, rather than with an existing image. This is done by selecting File > New and entering the desired width and height, but there’s a shortcut available from the capture tray. From there, simply assign a background canvas color, then add images, text, or annotation as needed.
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Despite its enhancements, Capto retains the archaic packaged library format of the previous app, which isn’t designed with cloud storage or multi-system access in mind. By default, anything captured with or imported into Capto (including video files) is copied to a library stored in the Pictures folder. I’d prefer to leave larger files where they are and link to them instead, but if internal storage is an issue, Capto can be configured to store the library in another location.
Capto’s smart collection features allows users to automatically sort new or imported images and video with a minimum of effort.
Video editing is one area where Capto stands head and shoulders above Voila, as well as costlier screen capture utilities like Snagit. Instead of just trimming the head or tail of a clip, you can now cut out entire sections, crop them, or join multiple videos into one.
I particularly liked the new annotation options for adding shapes, arrows, callout bubbles, text, or blur to videos. Users can adjust where annotations are shown in the timeline annotations, with multiple elements on overlapping layers.
Image annotation is a snap with Capto, which features a darker user interface and more than 50 new features since the last version of Voila.
There is also a smattering of audio editing tools built in for adding quick fades to the head or tail of a clip, changing volume levels, and adjusting or entirely muting selected regions. One thing you can’t do is add or replace audio, which is a missed opportunity—Capto won’t import standalone audio files, and lacks the capability to do much more than mute an existing track.
Finally, Capto’s video capabilities extend beyond the Mac: With an iOS device plugged in, the software can capture, edit, and annotate action taking place on your smartphone or tablet as well.
With Capto, it’s easy to grab images from anywhere on your Mac or iOS devices, then organize them into collections for later use.
Global Delight offers a 15-day trial on its website, and existing owners of Voila or the company’s other flagship title Boom 2 can upgrade at a 50 percent discount. (Capto can import existing Voila libraries.)
Goodbye Voila, hello Capto—and with it, more capable video editing and annotation tools at an affordable price unmatched by the competition.
Capto expands on the abilities of the former Voila with a more robust set of tools for capturing screen or websites and recording Mac or iOS screens that can be easily shared with other applications and popular cloud services.
Powerful new video editing, annotation features
Multiple annotations per session with non-destructive editing
Mac and iOS screen recording
One-click sharing to social networks, cloud storage services
Limited audio editing functionality
Library content stored inside package, no links for larger media files
Occasional performance issues when attempting to import unsupported media
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Economist claims TVNZ should be allowed to buy Stuff
The Commerce Commission is being urged to rethink its "out-of-date" thinking on media monopolies.
There is speculation TVNZ is interested in snapping up Stuff, the sixth-most popular website in New Zealand and biggest news site.
Australian broadcaster Nine acquired Stuff last year when it purchased parent company Fairfax Media. It took only days for chief executive Hugh Marks to put Stuff up for sale.
TVNZ chief executive Kevin Kenrick has refused to confirm or deny the rumours the Government-owned broadcaster is interested.
But if he is, the Commerce Commission could stand in the way. A two-year attempt by Stuff and media company NZME to merge was first blocked by the Commerce Commission and then the courts.
Economist Shamubeel Eaqub explained his views when it comes to media companies.
Current rules and regulations around competition are so out-of-date.
"The Commerce Commission will come out and say, 'You can't buy each other because actually, that will reduce the plurality of media,'" he told The AM Show on Thursday.
"If you look at the media landscape it's in fact now global, and because of the internet and social media, it's very difficult to argue who is a media company. The competition doesn't necessarily come from an organisation based down the road - the competition is everywhere."
Social media company Facebook and search giant Google have scooped up an increasing share of the advertising dollar that used to go to traditional media companies, forcing mergers and takeovers across the industry.
The economics of media no longer works. It's a race to the bottom.
"... the pie is getting smaller, and you can't divvy it up across lots of people," said Eaqub.
"MediaWorks went through this over the last couple of decades - the successive sales have seen big changes come through. The bigger question for me is, we know the economics doesn't work - what are the solutions?"
A merger of two private behemoths like Stuff and NZME would only delay the inevitable for both companies, he says, while a taxpayer-funded TVNZ takeover of Stuff makes more sense.
"The media serves a really important function in our democracy, in the way the public are informed. If we have a really weak media and no plurality of views, then we're going to find it really hard…
We need the Government to do this stuff
"because in reality there's nobody else who will pay for the public interest stuff."
Broadcasting Minister Kris Faafoi declined to comment on the possible Stuff deal with TVNZ, saying it would be inappropriate.
The AM Show / Newshub reporter Dan Satherley
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EDM News: Magnetic Reviews Avicii's "True"; Is It A Defining Album In EDM Culture?
Tim Bergling, aka Avicii, has become one of the most divisive figures in new electronic music. His relatively quick rise to fame and coinciding corporate endorsements have made him the poster child for everything supposedly wrong in EDM culture- green talent, greed and a quick fix.
These perceptions have often pigeonholed dance music artists like Avicii into an ambiguous category. They are too mainstream to be underground, to underground to be mainstream. Those on both sides seem to agree on one thing- today's electronic dance music all sounds the same.
The arrival of True, Avicii’s full-length studio album, comes at a time where there is a perceived need to define electronic music in order to move the genre forward. It has gone from the warehouses to the festivals. The new questions are what’s next and how does it get there?
True might have some of the answers. Yes, Avicii has gone country, but that’s just start. On this album, he his able to successfully import folk, bluegrass, rockabilly, soul and disco to the world of electronic dance music.
To make it come together sounds impossible- but he is able to pull it off by rejecting what is considered 'core' and focusing instead on what he feels will work. He takes a big chance, but it is necessary, as many have grown weary of clichés sounds like the wobble of dubstep and the power drills of Dutch house.
To use an old country saying, ‘you keep doing what you’re doing you’re going to keep getting what you’re getting’. In order to create something fresh you have to switch it up. Avicii is able to break free of the stagnant energy found in modern dance music by bringing forth an under-utilized technique in the genre- song.
The album opens with the first single and summer hit “Wake Me Up”. When first played at Ultra Music Festival earlier this year, it was a sign that Avicii was on to something different- a heavily folk sound featuring the vocals of Stones Throw recording artist Aloe Blacc. Something different yes, but no one really knew what it was.
It's the third track,“Hey Brother”, that sets the tone for what is going what is ultimately a shocking triumph on True. The strumming guitar has you immediately thinking “Wake Me Up” Part Two, but it’s not. Dan Tyminski’s bellowing voice comes in eight counts deep and you are instantly taken to the roots of folk Americana. Yes, Dan Tyminski from “A Man Of Constant Sorrow” off of the O Brother, Where Art Thou soundtrack.
Dan Tyminski. Not Chris Martin, Kelis, Ellie Goulding, Rihanna or any of the go-to vocalists electronic music artists rely on when trying to do something “different”. And yes, “strumming guitar” was just to describe a track on an EDM album.
Oh don’t worry, there’s plenty of modern EDM to go around. However on True the communal experience is not togetherness at a rave or a festival, but life’s joys and struggles shared through music. Avicii’s liberation of suppressed rock ‘n roll, folk and country rhythms showcases sounds most have heard all their lives. Combined with an EDM centric four-on-the-floor beat, suddenly they are relevant again.
Even disco makes an escape from its relative mainstream obscurity on “Lay Me Down” featuring Adam Lambert. It’s a cut up dance track that’s heavy on the Nile Rodgers and oozes the underground. If you fault Avicii for not having a grasp on dance music’s roots, this song is the counterpoint.
The stand out track on the album is “Addicted To You” featuring Oklahoma country singer Audra Mae. Her singing is immaculate and the energy of the track coincides perfectly with her voice. She reveals the subtle soul of country music that has been shrouded in pop culture’s 'I want it now' flash for so long.
True has its peaks and valleys like any good album should. It will certainly polarize fans of dance music. Those who look towards the future of EDM see the importance of an album like this. For those stuck somewhere in yesterday, the future is whatever continues to be the status quo.
Like or not, dance music is rapidly changing. Avicii’s True will likely be marked as one of the catalysts.
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Orphan Train Riders: A Brief History of the Orphan Trail Era (1854-1929) with Entrance Records from the American Female Guardian Society’s Home for the Friendless in New York, Volume 1
By: Tom Riley
Book Details: 200 pages, 5.5x8.5, 2005, 5.5x8.5, paper, 200 pp, Softcover, Heritage Books, Inc
Temperance organizations such as the American Female Guardian Society stepped in, establishing orphanages and homes for unwed mothers and battered women: "homes for the friendless." Some of the children in the homes were orphans, but some were "surrendered" by parents who were unable to take care of them. Nearly 250,000 of these children were fostered out to families across the United States via the "orphan trains." Recently several Orphan Train Rider organizations have been formed, providing opportunities for the riders to reunite with family and loved ones, and to seek sources that provide clues to their roots. This book contains valuable entrance records from several of the surrender books of the AFGS Home for the Friendless in New York. Volunteers from the Orphan Train Heritage Society of America painstakingly indexed the surrender books, which had been left to the Rockland County Historical Society. Perhaps these records hold the key to your past! The Orleans County Genealogical Society held an Orphan Train Reenactment in Medina, New York, in 2004. Photos of that event illustrate the emotional journey of the Orphan Train Riders.
200 pages, 5.5x8.5, 2005, 5.5x8.5, paper, 200 pp, Softcover, Heritage Books, Inc
Title: Orphan Train Riders: A Brief History of the Orphan Trail Era (1854-1929) with Entrance Records from the American Female Guardian Society’s Home for the Friendless in New York, Volume 1
Author: Tom Riley
Categories: New York,
Publisher: Heritage Books, Inc: 2005
Seller ID: R3169
Keywords: NEW,
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By: Clark Kidder
Orphan Trains to Missouri
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Hunterdon County, New Jersey, 1895 State Census, Part I: Alexandria-Junction
By: Patricia B. Duncan
Sumter County, Alabama: Index to Wills and Estate Administrations, 1834-1884; Register of Deaths, 1881-1892; and Cemetery Records
By: Joseph F. Stegall and Jud K. Arrington
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The Malliard Report is one of the only shows i listen to. Jim is the best. Also, thank you Jim for all your advice and support!
Bob Williams says:
“The Malliard Report” grabs your interest from the very start. If you want the facts without the fluff about the paranormal, then you need ‘The Malliard Report”.
Eric Altman says:
A fun show. Knowledgable host, informative guests, entertaining topics.
A very talented up and coming internet broadcaster. His approach to his guest & topics is fun, entertaining, and very informative!
Lindsay Anne Kendal says:
The Malliard Report is a fun and informative show, hosted by a great personality, Jim Malliard. For me, a great host is one that holds your attention throughout, can have you laughing, but still be very informative, and who is open to engaging with fans/guests. Jim seems to be a natural at accomplishing this. I have also been a guest on this show, and I must say, Jim was one of the friendliest hosts I’ve ever had the pleasure of speaking with. He was able to completely calm my nerves, and made it an enjoyable experience.
I would recommend this show to everyone who is looking to be entertained, as well as fans of the paranormal.
Karen A. Dahlman says:
I appreciate Jim and his talk show, The Malliard Report. It is obvious that Jim does his research and knows his guests’ work before taping. He asks relevant questions, but maintains his part within the conversation; so whereas I was a guest on his show, both interviews became likened to fun conversations between friends. This makes for a lively, “fast” and listener-friendly show. Great work!
Robbie Lunt says:
Jim Malliard is the real deal. The Malliard Report is a top notch show that appeals to the paranormal community and the general public. I have been lucky enough to be a listener and a guest. Malliard is a true professional at the top of his game and getting better every moment. Even in the face of adversity(a cancelled guest)he pulls the show off with amazing virtuosity. I could see Jim head down the road to syndication one day, it would not surprise me a bit.
Pennie Montrauex says:
I have been listening to The Malliard Report ever since my friend alerted to me of its existence. I liked the show with his wife, it is that type of off the path topic that makes it a good show. Most fans connect with the host and want to know more about the personal side. I like Jim better than Coast To Coast’s George Noory.
Raymond Bautista says:
I have been listening to this show for years, Jim is straightforward with his guests. The one bad part is the show is over too fast, much like a good movie coming to an end you wish there was another hour to go. The best thing is if miss the live broadcast you can catch it in the archives.
Leo (yogertlvr) says:
Jim’s show is one of those shows that makes you question your own beliefs. You listen to his guests with an open mind and you are challenged to ask more, even ask for more.
I used to be very skeptical of Psychics/Mediums and Spiritualists, however, as I have listened to Jim’s shows and guests, that wall I had built has been slowly broken down, Brick – by – Brick.
Jim is a real honest person. He is who he is. He is not sitting on the air promoting himself, but he gets into the meat of the meal.
I miss listening to his shows when my Computer decides to muck up. But I am so grateful to Jim and KGRA radio for allowing us to hear his show in archive form.
Thank you Jim, you are the best.
Dr. Kimberly Rackley says:
The Malliard Report with Host Jim Malliard is a fast paced nonstop ride of content and information that will leave you looking forward to the next show. As a frequent guest and listener I can’t praise Jim or the Show enough. Top Hat Radio!
I really enjoy The Malliard Report. Been listening for a couple years now. Jim is a great host and always has interesting topics and cool guests. Always entertaining!
Nina De says:
I wish I had more time to listen to the show, it is fun, entertaining and educational. Whenever I am not working I am sure to tune it!!!
Allan Gilbreath says:
I have been a guest on the show a couple of times and have always found the Malliard Report to be concise and enjoyable. Interesting and occasionally differing points of view are presented and discussed. Definitely not the standard paranormal format and well worth the time to listen in and enjoy.
Bryan Anderson says:
I really enjoy The Malliard Report! I have been listening for the past 2 years and don’t believe I have missed a report yet! I honestly hope Jim brings the show to 90 minutes in the future! It’s no lie, definitely the fastest hour in paranormal talk radio! One of the most enjoyable programs available!
Renee Tennant says:
“The Malliard Report” is a show that focuses not on just one topic from week to week, but diverse selection of guests and topics. Jim is upfront and to the point with his guests and listening audience, adding a twist of controversy at times to get people to think and not follow the crowd. His show platform is unique and a cut above many. Jim keeps the listeners interested and coming back for more. I highly recommend “The Malliard Report” if you want to further expand your knowledge.
Calum says:
I’ve been listening to The Malliard Report for a couple of years now ever since I got an internet connection decent enough to download podcasts and I typed, “paranormal” into iTunes. I have subscribed & unsubscribed to hundreds of podcasts over the years and now have a core of 3 of which TMR is very much one of them. Jim is an intelligent quality host who brings the best out of his world class guests.
A thoroughly entertaining and informative, well spent, hour every single week.
Bill Oberst Jr. says:
I love being a guest on The Malliard Report show, and I love talking with Jim; with him it is always a real conversation, with ideas expressed and explored. That’s what talk radio (whatever the delivery platform) should be. I’m thankful that Jim is on the air. I’m a fan!
Fran Melino says:
The Malliard Report is an Amazing show! Jim is a Fun, informative host, with an eye for the paranormal! His guests are always interesting! Love this show! I am and will always be a Fan !
Ryan McCormick says:
My name is Ryan and I host a nationally syndicated metaphysical radio program. Have a lot of respect for Jim Malliard & “The Malliard Report.” Jim presents engaging interviews and he does everything possible to present his guest at their best. Am happy to see that the show has exploded in popularity these past few years.
Coyote Chris Sutton says:
The first podcast I ever listened to was the “Malliard Report” back in 2012. Over the years I have listened to Jim’s show numerous times and I usually come away feeling that I was more informed and entertained. I have my own podcast now, “All Things Spiritual and Supernatural” and I have no trouble citing Jim Malliard as one of the people who inspired me. Good host, good guests, good shows. You can’t go wrong.
CL Parker says:
Jim Malliard is the host with the most! Fun, energetic, and sometimes, even slightly naughty. But maybe that’s just when he has me on his show. What I like the most about being a guest and a listener is that Jim allows the guest freedom to express their views on whatever topic might be touched upon. Though I, personally, like to see if I can make him blush.
I had the opportunity to tune in today from his “Tweet”
I’ve decided to tune in to a previous recording, expecting to listen for at least half an hour.. been listening to The Malliard Report for a couple of hours now! Sleep is for the weak. ^^
Great content, respect!
Science Ghost says:
The Malliard Report is great fun! Jim is such a wonderful host. He asks great questions and gets his guests talking about some really exciting stuff in world of the paranormal. And I love that he has all of his shows available on his site so I can go back and listen whenever I want. Definitely a show worth tuning into ever week!
Dave B. says:
OK, so here’s the deal: The Malliard Report (as it’s host Jim claims) is, indeed, “the fastest hour in paranormal talk radio.” While some radio programs claim to deliver the best in supernatural content and guests, The Malliard Report is one of a precious few that actually delivers on that promise. This is one of the best investment of one hour I make every week to gain knowledge and be entertained. The interactive chat feature of the website also is a great feature to enhance listening to Jim and his highly entertaining guests. I am a fan and plan to listen for years to come!
Jim Malliard is fair, objective, non-biased, non-judgmental, scientific, and professional with his work and towards his guests. He does not tell you what the paranormal is, he gives you all of the information available and lets you make up your own mind on abnormal phenomena. He is also charitable, and helped a Children’s Cancer Fund (Genre’s) earn $50 by music sales in partnership with a local musician. Good dude. Haters welcome to hate on Jim, because you don’t know dude, and will never have the honor to, since Jim neither is nor does he associate with the petty on this earth.
Heidi Linden says:
Many pods are dry and same ‘ole, same ‘ole. The hosts really make the show, and this one is like a spark to a firework. Jim Malliard is a super host- great Q’s and fun personality. The wide range of topics and guests make for a very interesting show. But Mr. M is so entertaining, he doesn’t even need a guest- just a slew of topics and a mic and it’s truly a fast hour! He usually leaves you wanting more.
Marika Dessle says:
I found The Malliard Report years ago on a podcast app . I was searching for paranormal shows and gave a listen to many different ones . TMR immediately stuck out as a favorite of mine. I’ve listened to it continuously over the years . I like Jim’s voice and his sense of humor. The show covers a wide range of paranormal topics and guests. There is something for everyone . Definitely a top show in the paranormal realm . Check it out . You will be glad you did !
This is one of the most laid back shows and I mean that in the best way possible only one issue is it goes by way to fast needs to be 2 hours at least
Tara Mier says:
This is a really good show and it has a good variety of topics.
Andrew Nissenbaum says:
Jim Malliard has a deep depth of understanding of the paranormal world as well as keen insights into the universe at large. Jim’s charisma, superb oratory skills and cosmic understanding make him a force to reckon with in the radio world. I hope that Jim keeps his small town rhetoric when he goes big time because some day Jim Malliard will go big time. – Andrew Nissenbaum – Give TV
Hey you, it all sounds really awesome. Be proud. I hope, I will find a way, to listen to your show. Don’t have an I pod, so..but I will find you. All the best wishes.Andy
judith richardson says:
The Mallard Report, has something for everyone!! From ghost’s to bigfoot,,he covers it all!! Congrats Jim !
Shawn G (@1shawnster) says:
Simply the BEST paranormal talk radio show out there. I have found my goto 60 minute radio show. Jim’s passion for interviewing is palpable with every show. Give The Malliard Report a try today!
Tammy Hopler says:
What a fun hour!! Jim makes everyone feel comfortable and part of his Mallard Report family. I was a guest for the first time last week. The hour flew by so fast , I was amazed. I can relate it to sitting in a friend’s living room bantering back and forth. So much fun!
Rebecca Codner says:
Time flies when you’re listening to a great paranormal show!
Winona (@Nonabot77) says:
I have been trying to find that ONE show with that ONE group of Guests, topics, & like minded people. Here it is! Malliard is the One that has it all! NO annoying small chat, every show is a ride & the live chats are a blast!
Tracy Moore says:
The Malliard Report is the best show that I’ve come across. When you hear it called the fastest hour in the paranormal, it’s no joke! The time always flies when listening. Not only is Jim Malliard a great host, but he has built up a great community of listeners. If you give the show and live chat a try, you won’t be disappointed. It’s always fresh and oftentimes unexpected. This is the one show that I always try not to miss.
Reverend John M. Polk says:
Jim is a jovial host that puts you in a loose and relaxed state so that you can be yourself. He doesn’t avoid the tough questions. He presents them in such a fashion that he’s not being confrontational while asking them. I found myself chuckling during my interview with him. Not that he was cracking jokes, it’s his energy that makes you want to smile while talking with him. Great show it was on January 10, 2017. I’d like to do it again in the future.
Carrie Geren Scoggins [Official] says:
I have enjoyed Malliard’s Twitter feed, interesting stories shared. I read and follow his posts daily.
Twitter @CarrieGeren and @Carrie_TN
The Malliard Report is the one thing each week I wait patiently for these days. The subject matter is fascinating, the guests are intriguing, Jim is polite and stays on topic- lol, usually. Family fun. It’s good to expand your mind with different theories on subjects. I remember the days before VCR and digital recordings when one had to stay on schedule to watch a show or listen to a broadcast. Kind of reminds me of that. I try to listen live because I can chat with other listeners, the host, or the guest speaker. I consider this gathering of like minded individuals more as extended family now. We get together once a week and learn something new.
Toby Brendel says:
I met Jim though my old podcast station and this guy knows his stuff as well as people. I could not ask for more when it comes down to the “boo”
Denver Michaels (@_denvermichaels) says:
Jim is a great interviewer and the hour flew by. It really is the fastest hour in paranormal radio! I enjoyed being on the show very much.
Taso Zouroudis says:
I’ve listened to many radio shows, podcasts like coast to coast, etc and i am deff a new fan of Jims podcasts The Malliard Report. easy to follow and full of interesting info!! Not only detailed he keeps it entertaining and to the point! Not once do i have the feeling of wanting to turn it off! when its over i’m already anticipating the next one! Keep it up Jim!!!
We need more paranormal j.m.
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Roger Stone is a New York Times Bestselling Author featured in the Netflix documentary “Get me Roger Stone”.
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“The Malliard Report and the Host, Jim Malliard are exceptional.The interviewer or even corporate executives have been taken aback by my answers. Not Jim Malliard. He continued without pause into the breach and, to me, personally, really impressed me. His podcast, The Malliard Report, is destined to catch more and more attention, not just in America but Globally, due to his unbias, open minded, fair and equal interviews. - Brent N. Cann, IMPACT Training & Consulting, Managing Partner & CTM (Chief Trouble Maker)
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James R. Fitzgerald
“A shoutout here to one of my favorite interviewers on one of my favorite podcasts. Yes, that would be Jim Malliard and the Malliard Report. It’s always an interesting topic being discussed with an interesting guest. ”
James R. Fitzgerald, MS Supervisory Special Agent, FBI (Ret.) Forensic linguist, profiler, consultant, and author of A Journey to the Center of the Mind – Books I, II, and III
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“Jim Malliard is fair, concise and honest. I can’t ask for much more in an interview.”
George Noory – Host of Coast To Coast AM
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David Paulides
“Had a great interview with Jim Malliard. Enjoy”
David Paulides – author of Missing 411
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"And you had some good questions coming in, so obviously you’ve got a bright and thoughtful audience"
Jim Marrs is a celebrated journalist and the author of Crossfire: The Plot That Killed Kennedy.
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Enjoying the lingering Christmas feeling? Here’s what to watch
Everyone’s got a favourite Christmas movie, and they might just get a mention here. But resident film critic TEODOR RELJIC is also after some deep cuts that will leave the Xmas Sceptics sated over the season of good cheer…
27 December 2019, 10:59am
Bah, humbug! Billy Bob Thornton in Bad Santa
The One to Crown them All
Discovering that Charles Dickens all but ‘invented’ Christmas celebration as we know it may come as a surprise to many, but deep down we’ve all known it, really. A recent – a fairly middling though adequately heartwarming – biopic pretty much lays it out in its very title, as The Man Who Invented Christmas casts Downton Abbey’s Dan Stevens as a younger version of the titan of Victorian literature, just as he’s about to pen the work that would help assure an already-secure position in the Western canon but also revive flagging financial prospects at the time of publication.
Even Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life, while not directly inspired by the source material in question, still expresses a similarly redemptive aspect of the holiday, where fellow-feeling trumps over the black dogs of egotism and introspection.
I am, of course, referring to Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, whose many adaptations continue to enjoy production, rotation and healthy audience numbers, and whose most recent take is the Jim Carrey starring 3D animated take, with a highly interesting-sounding BBC mini-series version coming up courtesy of writer-director extraordinaire Stephen Knight (Peaky Blinders, Taboo), starring Guy Pierce and Andy Serkis, the latter being a voice-over/motion capture artist famous for his portrayal of Gollum in the Lord of the Rings series… a role that positioned him at the forefront of what is essentially digital puppetry. But the old-school puppets do still put on a good show, as is evident in that evergreen classic, The Muppet Christmas Carol.
The franchises
Among other things, Christmas is a time to snuggle up and get cosy – where indulgence means not the cynical and morally bankrupt activities of binge-drinking but the warm embrace of loved ones stuffed to the brim with mince pies and sipping mulled wine. In other words, the perfect mood to sit back and escape into a snug fantasy world for the millionth time in a row, by which point you’re no longer concerned with the plot mechanics because you know them by heart, so you can let the nostalgia of it all wash over you. Whatever your fluffy poison here – The Lord of the Rings? Harry Potter? Jane Austen adaptations (because ‘prestige’ period dramas are basically fantasy)? – now’s the time to go wild.
The Netflix Revolution
Assuming that the world’s most popular streaming service would not cash in on the hunger for audio-visual good cheer that’s part and parcel of the season. Well, so far it’s offered us the rather risible schmaltz-fest A Christmas Prince saga (2017-19), which despite its cringe-worthy script, setting/s and acting managed to score not one, but two sequels, with the latest (A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby) making its way to the Netflix rolodex just this month. It’s not all terrible, though: Klaus is a genuinely affecting and beautifully animated tale that gives a much needed bump up to Netflix’s Christmas offerings.
It’s Tim Burton time
Yep, the maestro of the twee-gothic gets his own sub-category here. Though not directed by him (that honour goes to Henry Selick) the Burton-produced The Nightmare Before Christmas injects Burton’s vintage B-movie, Hollywood haunted house vibe to a kid-friendly but darkly romantic fairytale that pits the literal representation of Halloween on a collision course with Christmas.
Surely a gateway drug to more refined gothic splendour for many an impressionable kid, and Burton’s earlier output certainly fits the bill there, with both Edward Scissorhands and Batman Returns juxtaposing the season’s cheerful cosmetics with dark, but really no less cosmetic, stylings.
The Dark Horses
One step above, or below, the Tim Burton films on the risque darkness scale are the true Christmas dark horses, for those of us who are partial to the overall atmospherics of the time but have no truck with its unquestioned sentimentality.
Gremlins would be a good way to ease into it, and in fact the story of a cutesy supernatural critters who go berserk when they’re fed after midnight straddles a dangerously fine line between family-friendly entertainment and grisly-guilty joy.
The more recent – and one of many – Krampus (2015) taps into a similar vein of dark comedy in employing the German folkloric ‘anti-Santa’, and the cynical definitely shouldn’t miss out on Bad Santa, starring Billy Bob Thornton as a hard-drinking shopping mall Santa who however does get to enjoy something of a redemption arc at the end.
No such final uplift for the bona fide horror favourite Black Christmas, whose original 1974 version actually predates John Carpenter’s Halloween, thus making it the prototype of the slasher genre. Its remake – directed by Sophia Takal and featuring an all-female cast led by Imogen Poots – can currently be enjoyed in local cinemas – an adrenaline-pumping, gory palate cleanser to get the blood pressure back up after all those artery-clogging family dinners.
Yes. Die Hard is a Christmas movie. Let’s kill this debate right now and close the gap between us talking about, and us fully enjoying this glorious seasonal repast of exhilarating, funny and just downright fun survival machismo, which cemented Bruce Willis as a bona fide action hero and the dearly departed Alan Rickman as an eminently hissable villain figure. But it’s the lines you’ll remember, like “Ho, Ho, Ho – now I’ve got a shotgun!” and other stuff that may be a tad indecorous given the season.
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Jörn Behrens Publikationen
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S. VATER, N. BEISIEGEL, and J. BEHRENS. “A limiter-based well-balanced discontinuous Galerkin method for shallow-water flows with wetting and drying: Triangular grids”. Int. J. Numer. Meth. Fluids (2019) DOI:10.1002/fld.4762
S. BECKERS, J. BEHRENS, and W. WOLLNER. “Duality Based Error Estimation in the Presence of Discontinuities”. Applied Numerical Mathematics 144. (2019): S. 83-99.DOI:j.apnum.2019.05.016
K. SIMON, J. BEHRENS. “A Semi-Lagrangian Multiscale Framework for Advection-Dominant Problems”. Computational Science – ICCS 2019. Hg. J.M.F. Rodrigues et al.. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 11539. Cham: Springer Verlag, 2019, S. 393-409. DOI:10.1007/978-3-030-22747-0_30
T. ULRICH, S. VATER, E. H. MADDEN, J. BEHRENS, Y. VAN DINTHER, I. VAN ZELST, E. FIELDING, C. LIANG, A.-A. GABRIEL. “Coupled, Physics-based Modeling Reveals Earthquake Displacements are Critical to the 2018 Palu, Sulawesi Tsunami”. Pure and Applied Geophysics (2019): S. 1-41.DOI:10.1007/s00024-019-02290-5
W. BAUER, J. BEHRENS. “A structure-preserving split finite element discretization of the split 1D wave equations”. Applied Mathematics and Computation 325. (2018): S. 375-400.DOI:10.1016/j.amc.2017.12.035
R. BRECHT, A. BIHLO, S. MACLACHLAN, J. BEHRENS. “A well-balanced meshless tsunami propagation and inundation model”. Adv. Water Res. 115. (2018): S. 273-285.DOI:10.1016/j.advwatres.2017.12.013
J. BEHRENS. “A Mathematics Inspired Notation of Scales in the Climate System”. Geosciences 8. (2018): S. 213.DOI:10.3390/geosciences8060213
Y. CHEN, K. SIMON, J. BEHRENS. “Enabling Adaptive Mesh Refinement for Single Components in ECHAM6”. Computational Science – ICCS 2018. Hg. Y. Shi et al.. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 10861. Cham: Springer Verlag, 2018, S. 56-68. DOI:10.1007/978-3-319-93701-4_5
E. GERWING, M. HORT, J. BEHRENS, and B. LANGMANN. “An Adaptive Semi-Lagrangian Advection Model for Transport of Volcanic Emissions in the Atmosphere”. Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci. 18. (2018): S. 1517-1534.DOI:10.5194/nhess-18-1517-2018
A. JESCHKE, G. K. PEDERSEN, S. VATER, J. BEHRENS. “Depth-averaged Non-hydrostatic Extension for Shallow Water Equations with Quadratic Vertical Pressure Profile: Equivalence to Boussinesq-type Equations”. Int. J. Numer. Meth. Fluids 84(10). (2017): S. 569-583.DOI:10.1002/fld.4361
A. GREZIO, A. BABEYKO, M. A. BAPTISTA, J. BEHRENS, A. COSTA, G. DAVIES, E. L. GEIST, S. GLIMSDAL, F. I. GONZÁLEZ, J. GRIFFIN, C. B. HARBITZ, R. J. LEVEQUE, S. LORITO, F. LØVHOLT, R. OMIRA, C. MUELLER, R. PARIS, T. PARSONS, J. POLET, W. POWER, J. SELVA, M. B. SØRENSEN, H. K. THIO. “Probabilistic Tsunami Hazard Analysis (PTHA): multiple sources and global applications”. Reviews of Geophysics 55(4). (2017): S. 1158-1198.DOI:10.1002/2017rg000579
U. DRÄHNE, N. GOSEBERG, S. VATER, N. BEISIEGEL, and J. BEHRENS. “An Experimental and Numerical Study of Long Wave Run-Up on a Plane Beach”. J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 4. (2016): S. 1-23.DOI:10.3390/jmse4010001
N. BEISIEGEL, J. BEHRENS. “Quasi-nodal third-order Bernstein polynomials in a discontinuous Galerkin model for flooding and drying”. Environmental Earth Sciences 74(11). (2015): S. 7275-7284.DOI:10.1007/s12665-015-4745-4
S. VATER, N. BEISIEGEL, and J. BEHRENS. “A Limiter-Based Well-Balanced Discontinuous Galerkin Method for Shallow-Water Flows with Wetting and Drying”. Advances in Water Resources 85. (2015): S. 1-13.DOI:10.1016/j.advwatres.2015.08.008
N. WILKENS, J. BEHRENS, T. KLEINER, D. RIPPIN, M. RÜCKAMP, and A. HUMBERT. “Thermal structure and basal sliding parametrisation at Pine Island Glacier – a 3-D full-Stokes model study”. The Cryosphere 9. (2015): S. 675-690.DOI:10.5194/tc-9-675-2015
C.E. CASTRO, J. BEHRENS, and C. PELTIES. “Optimization of the ADER-DG method in GPU applied to linear hyperbolic PDEs,”. Int. J. Numer. Meth. Fluids 81(4). (2015): S. 195-219.DOI:10.1002/fld.4179
J. BEHRENS, F. DIAS. “New computational methods in tsunami science,”. Phil. Trans. R. Soc. A 273. (2015) DOI:10.1098/rsta.2014.0382
A. MÜLLER; J. BEHRENS, F. X. GIRALDO, and V. WIRTH. “Comparison between adaptive and uniform discontinuous Galerkin simulations in dry 2D bubble experiments”. Journal of Computational Physics 235. (2013): S. 371-393.DOI:10.1016/j.jcp.2012.10.038
J. BEHRENS. Adaptive Atmospheric Modeling - Key Techniques in Grid Generation, Data Structures, and Numerical Operations with Applications. Lecture Notes in Computational Science and Engineering, 54. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Verlag, 2006. DOI:10.1007/3-540-33383-5
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Research reveals significant number of UK businesses anticipate a recession in 2020
Research commissioned by finance provider Stenn Group has revealed that a significant number of UK businesses predict a recession in 2020.
The research found that over a third of UK firms expect the economy to shrink this year. More than a tenth anticipate it to contract by 1-3%.
6% expect the economy to stay flat and experience no growth.
The research also suggested that trade tariffs, Brexit and regional instability pose risks to UK businesses in 2020. Climate change and environmental concerns are also worrying firms, according to the report.
'2019 was weaker than expected and the stakes are only higher for the year ahead,' said Kerstin Braun, President of Stenn Group.
'The prolonged uncertainty has been battling the UK economy and many businesses are concerned Brexit could cause the economy to shrink in 2020. It's vital UK firms start investing again as they exit Brexit limbo.
'This is critical for long-term growth. If current political and economic uncertainties ease, we could see a gradual revival in activity over the course of the year.'
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Andra's career studying coastal ecology began at a very young age growing up around the boats and the water in Bayou LaBatre, Alabama. Her first job was at a shrimp shop, Sea Pearl, in Bayou LaBatre and didn't last very long because she landed the perfect summer job which was lifeguarding on Dauphin Island at Isle Dauphine overlooking Sand Island everyday while hanging out at the pool and getting paid to do it. Upon graduating from Mobile College, she began teaching touch labs and field trip groups at Discovery Hall which is part of the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. She moved to the science classroom during an extended year long ski vacation in Salt Lake City, Utah and returned to begin her career in Mobile County Public Schools in 1993.
She received her Master's degree in Secondary Science education with a concentration in Biology and has been employed by MCPSS for 25 years. She has taught quite a variety of science courses as well as coached Varsity Cheerleaders, Varsity Tennis, and swimming. Her favorite courses during her tenure have been Aerospace Science and Environmental Science, which is why she is so excited about this new adventure at ESC.
She spends as much time as possible with her two favorite people, her husband Bill and son David. She and Bill have known each other since middle school and have both been blessed with so many opportunities along the way. Their son is a gifted musician and has just finished getting his private pilot's license while studying vocal performance at USA. While he is more cultured than his parents, he still manages to hang out with them as they search for the perfect anchorage along the Gulf Coast, which is their favorite thing to do these days.
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Photojournalist Brings Copyright Suit Against Yahoo
by Wendy Davis @wendyndavis, June 2, 2017
A photojournalist has accused Yahoo of infringing her copyright by posting six photos she took of villagers in Ghana.
Matilde Gattoni, who founded the agency Tandem Reportages, alleges in a complaint filed late last month that Yahoo featured her photographs last October in the online news story "West Africa Is Bring Swallowed by the Sea."
At the conclusion of the story, an italicized sentence directed readers to Gattoni's photo essay "The Waves Will Take Us Away," according to court documents.
Gattoni alleges in her complaint that she didn't license any of her photos to Yahoo.
The story appears to have been published originally by Foreign Policy Magazine. It wasn't immediately clear whether Yahoo licensed the piece from Foreign Policy, and, if so what that license covered.
Last year, Yahoo was sued for copyright infringement by Kali Kanongataa, a father who live-streamed his his son's birth on Facebook. ABC's "Good Morning America" ran an item about the stream and showed a brief, 22-second excerpt of the 45-minute video. A snippet of the video also appeared on Yahoo (which has a partnership with ABC), NBC Universal and other companies.
Yahoo, ABC and NBC prevailed in that case in February, when U.S. District Court Judge Lewis Kaplan ruled that the company made fair use of the clip.
ABC, Yahoo and NBC recently asked to be awarded at least $140,000 in attorneys' fees and court costs from Kanongataa and his lawyer. Kaplan hasn't yet ruled on that request.
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In a ceremony event on July 11th in the presence of Dr. Amanj Saeed, The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research’s advisor, Dr. Alan Faraidoon, the president of Polytechnic university of Sulaimani and some of the University’s lecturers, Dr. Yusuf Goran, The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research opened the Language Center at Sulaimani Polytechnic University.
After opening the center and in a press conference, Dr. Alan, the president of the Polytechnic University released a speech and said, “We have met to open an international language center and contract between the Polytechnic University and British Council to IELTS test.”
In another part of the press conference, Dr. Yusuf Goran released a speech and said, “I am delighted to open the center.” He also said that in the previous months, they have had tried to open an IELTS center for language exam at Sulaimani, because English Language has its huge impact over the world in terms of scientific. English Language is the language of research and interaction.” Regarding having IELTS exam, The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research said, “IELTS is an accredited certificate in which thousands of institutes and universities accredit its certificate. So, opening this center of language in the region will help the ones who are interested in learning language and will affect their English positively.” Dr. Yusuf Goran said, “British Council is an International and wide organization in which is not only in language aspect but culture also. In doing this, opening this center in Sulaimani leads students and the ones who want improve their language level for study, business, economy, and interaction purposes use this center as a good initiative to achieve their targets.” During the continuing of his speech, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research said, “Opening the center is the ministry’s agenda to improve English and make it our second language at the universities. In doing this, today is a special day for Polytechnic University. We will try to open a semi-like center in Dhouk also especially for nowadays in which demanding for master and PhD degree is increasing at the Kurdistan Universities.” In the end, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research said, “This center will be a cultural-center at Cultural Capital, Sulaimani. So, I hail the university’s staff in which had been able to have this contract.”
In another part of the press conference, Dr. Alan Faraidoon, the president of Sulaimani Polytechnic University mentioned the detail of the contract between the university and the British Council to have IELTS exam at the center of the Polytechnic University and said, “This contract started to practice on June 12th. He also had good news to the learners in which at the first week of August, there will be an English exam. Dr. Alan Faraidoon explained more about the contract and said, “According to the contract, British Council in coordination with the Center of Language use the Center’s Hall and some other Halls to have IELTS exam and the British Council will publish leaflets and posters in reverse. Dr. Alan Faraidoon mentioned the importance of the contract and said, “The Sulaimani Center of Language, Polytechnic University as an accredited institute will be published at the official page of IELTS, www.ielts.org. At the same time, the British council will provide the special facilities and tools of the program to the course of language in free to the Center of Language of Sulaimani to prepare IELST exam relevant stuffs. He also emphasized that the center will be a significant center to the region to have IELTS test.
IELST is a type of language exam for the students and normal people whom want to study or work. This test is one of the most famous tests in the world in which millions of examiners in more than 137 states of the world will take the exam. In Iraq, after Baghdad and Erbil, Center of Language of Polytechnic University, Sulaimani will be the third center in the region to have language test. It will be the first over the Iraq in which have this test based on a contract. The exam will be listening, reading, speaking and writing based test. The IELTS has been accredited by more than 9000 different institutes and universities.
It is supposed to have a preparation Language course between the Sulaimani Polytechnic and British Council in a good quality in which will be under the supervision of the British Council at the Hall of workshops and language center, laboratory. The cost of the course will be 275000 IQD. Any group reaches the enough number of its seats, the course will start. The center will provide books to the knowledge-seekers. The course will take 5 weeks.
In the response of the reporters, Dr. Yusuf Goran said, “Though the financial crises, we are still keep carrying our projects out. We are also happy that we will announce the national ranking of universities for the second year.”
At the end of the conference, Dr. Yusuf Goran, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research had a skim to the departments and the halls of the language center of English in which has been built in a high quality.
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Our small firm works with complex organizations that offer complex initiatives targeting complex audience types. We work hard to strategize, synthesize, crystallize, and symbolize their meaning and intent. Layer in factors of pre-existing public biases, existing market conditions, the role of social networking, and the will to strive for lofty goals…
Ouch! My head hurts.
This morning, I was reminded of perhaps a simpler, humbler way to think about what we should hope for and expect our work to do. I stood in the subway station coming back to our office after visiting a client…much to do, process, prioritize…a million thoughts spiraled through my head. Amidst the screech and hum of the moving trains, I suddenly became aware of the music that swirled through the slightly musty platform air.
Looking around, I saw him…a musician, crouched around his cello, playing one of Bach’s Unaccompanied Cello Suites, and playing it very, very well. I love all kinds of music, but this is the stuff of the gods…a single cello that mimics the human voice, more closely than any other instrument ever created. The melody soared and wove around the hard station columns.
Most people streamed past the musician without even looking up. I stopped, listened, and found respite. The million things banging in my head melted away until it was just the man, the music, and me. We made eye contact, and then I placed money in an empty instrument case while giving a bow of appreciation to acknowledge the maker of these magical sounds. Then a train pulled in and he silently mouthed, “thank you.” I replied, “Just beautiful man, thank you.”
The musician smiled broadly and returned to his art, happy that it had been received. And in that moment I believed that he felt more joy from my acknowledgement than from seeing me toss money into the velvet-lined case.
As I stepped onto the train that idled by the platform, a woman said to me “good for you.” And it was good for me…good for both the musician and me, in fact. What had really happened? There had been a pause in the chaos of the day, a point of exchange, and a briefly shared experience of meaning. Technically there was a financial transaction, too, but this moment represented something much truer and more valuable than that.
Hmmm. Not a bad goal for the strategy, symbols, and brands that we help our clients forge. If we can give every organization we serve the tools to create a similar pause in which people can experience exchanges that lead to shared meaning at a very deep human level…then maybe we really can do better by doing good.
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NO-KNICKERS BABE LEAVES STEVE COLD
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Well, you can't have it both ways, Steve. You fancied Tracy because she was a bit of a good time girl - now you want her to be the girl-next-door.
She's not. I agree the micro-mini may not be everyone's choice for a first date outfit, and she clearly thinks fellas like an eyeful with their trifle. But that doesn't make her a slapper, does it?
If you don't fancy her after all, then just put it down to experience. But if there's still a spark, then tell her, subtly, that you like to undress a girl yourself in the bedroom. Or point out that it's November now - and winter draws on!
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Grandson wins bizarre battle over body of…
Grandson wins bizarre battle over body of Charles Manson
FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2018, file photo, Jason Freeman, Charles Manson's purported grandson, speaks to reporters outside court in Los Angeles. A Kern County Superior Court commissioner ruled Monday, March 12, 2018, that Freeman can collect the remains of Charles Manson from the morgue in Bakersfield, Calif. (AP Photo/Brian Melley, File)
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A Kern County Superior Court commissioner ruled Monday that Jason Freeman, of Florida, can collect the remains of Charles Manson, shown here in a photo from 2017, from the morgue in Bakersfield.
In this 1969 file photo, Charles Manson is escorted to his arraignment on conspiracy-murder charges in connection with the Sharon Tate murder case. Kern County Superior Court Commissioner Alisa Knight said Wednesday, March 7, 2018, that she would rule in a few days on petitions to release Manson’s remains from the Bakersfield morgue. (AP Photo, File)
FILE – This Oct. 8, 2014 file photo provided by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shows serial killer Charles Manson. California prison official says cult killer Manson is alive following reports that he was hospitalized on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017. (California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation via AP, File)
FILE – In this June 25, 1970 file photo, Charles Manson sticks his tongue out at photographers as he appears in a Santa Monica, Calif., courtroom, charged with the slaying of musician Gary Hinman. Authorities say Manson, cult leader and mastermind behind 1969 deaths of actress Sharon Tate and several others, died on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017. He was 83. (AP Photo, File)
In this 1986 file photo, Convicted killer Charles Manson is seen during a parole hearing in California. (AP Photo/File)
Santa Clarita resident Michael Channels displays a copy of Charles Manson' s 2002, last will and testament leaving Channels all of Manson's possessions and custody of his body. Tuesday, December 12, 2017. (Photo by Dan Watson / SCNG)
Jason Freeman, Charles Manson’s grandson, speaks after a hearing regarding his grandfather’s remains at L.A. County Superior Court in Los Angeles on Jan. 26, 2018. (Photo by Olga Grigoryants)
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FILE - This undated file photo provided by MY Entertainment producer, Robin Keats shows Jason Freeman. Freeman is seeking control of Charles Manson's estate. Freeman's attorney, Dale Kiken provided The Associated Press with a copy of a 1986 Ohio court ruling saying Freeman is the son of Charles Manson Jr., and a 1993 Colorado death certificate showing Manson Jr. as the son of Charles Manson and his first wife, Rosalie Willis. A Los Angeles judge on Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, will begin trying to sort out at least two conflicting wills and claims to his estate by a purported son, grandson and pen pal. (Richard Buckley/MY Entertainment via AP, File)
PUBLISHED: March 12, 2018 at 7:34 pm | UPDATED: March 13, 2018 at 11:30 am
By Brian Melley | Associated Press
LOS ANGELES — A grandson of cult leader Charles Manson won the bizarre California court battle Monday over the killer’s body.
Kern County Superior Court Commissioner Alisa Knight ruled that Jason Freeman can retrieve Manson’s remains, which have been on ice in the Bakersfield morgue since he died in November.
Freeman didn’t immediately comment but previously said he would cremate and spread the ashes of Manson and put to rest “this so-called monster, this historical figure that shouldn’t have been blown up as big as it was for all these years.”
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Manson died in a hospital in Bakersfield while serving a life sentence for orchestrating the 1969 killings of pregnant actress Sharon Tate and eight others. He was 83.
The fight over his corpse devolved into a circus of sorts with friends filing competing wills purportedly signed by the infamous inmate while kin began to come out of the woodwork to also stake a claim to the killer’s body and an estate that could include lucrative rights to songs Manson wrote or to license his image and other material.
While the decision clears the way for Manson to be cremated or buried, the battle for the body foreshadows what lies ahead as the same competing camps wrestle for control of the estate.
The case in Kern County was brought by the coroner’s office, which said it wanted to quickly resolve the matter because bodies were piling up at the morgue from the methamphetamine and opioid epidemics.
The three-way fight for the body was between Freeman, Michael Brunner, a man who said he was fathered by Manson, and Michael Channels, a pen pal who collected and sold Manson memorabilia and filed what he said was the cult leader’s will.
The three all tried to cast doubt on the authenticity of the competing claims and Freeman largely won out because of deficiencies with the other petitions.
Knight said the will submitted by Channels was problematic, in part, because he was one of the two witnesses while also sole beneficiary. It was also ambiguous about what would be done with Manson’s body other than for Channels to use his judgment as executor.
“All I wanted to do was take the dude’s ashes and dump them in the desert where he wanted,” said Channels, who said he was more upset that Freeman prevailed over Brunner, who he believes is Manson’s legitimate son. “I’m irate. That Jason Freeman, he just pulled the wool over the whole system’s eyes.”
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Brunner’s mother was an early member of the so-called Manson family and he was fathered by the cult leader, according to his birth certificate, though it misspelled Manson’s middle name. Knight said Brunner had shown evidence he was fathered by Manson, but he lost his right to be deemed an heir because he was adopted by his maternal grandparents.
Freeman, a former professional mixed martial arts fighter from Florida, is the son of the late Charles Manson Jr., who was the child of Manson and his first wife. Charles Manson Jr. changed his name to Charles Jay White and later killed himself.
Although some raised questions about whether Freeman was really Manson’s grandson, Knight determined he was “the surviving competent adult next of kin.”
Another purported son, Matthew Lentz, who claims he was fathered by Manson during a Wisconsin orgy, supported Brunner’s petition. He is named as the sole beneficiary in a 2017 will that Manson apparently signed and sent to Ben Gurecki, another friend and memorabilia collector, who is named as executor.
Knight noted that the will did not appear to be properly executed and that Lentz forfeited his claims as an heir because he was also adopted.
Most of the people vying for the body have said they would cremate it, though Freeman’s attorney balked at that suggestion when Deputy Kern County Counsel Bryan Walters suggested at hearing last week that the coroner could cremate the body and allow the parties to continue their court fight over the ashes.
Some adversaries have suggested others want to profit off the death by selling morbid photos of the corpse to tabloid publications.
To prevent photos of the body from being leaked, the coroner’s office stored Manson’s remains under a pseudonym and only two employees were told its true identity, Walters said.
Freeman has denied having a deal to sell photos of the body. A video online shows Freeman’s son playing with a Manson puppet, complete with swastika on the forehead, and Freeman joking about stuffing the doll with Manson’s ashes and taking him fishing.
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Attorney Dale Kiken, who represents Freeman, dismissed the video as play and said his client is respectful and wants to have a final internment that doesn’t keep ashes or pieces of Manson.
Kiken expects there to be a public ceremony, possibly documented by a film crew that has been following Freeman, in which Manson’s ashes are scattered on a body of water.
“From a logical standpoint, there’s a great benefit to a public scattering of his ashes, not just for finality for his relatives but to everyone affected by Mr. Manson,” Kiken said.
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Summary: Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories is an entirely new game in the Grand Theft Auto series and brings a mobile dimension to this epic experience. The original storyline and all new missions take place in Liberty City, featuring the interactive, open environment, voice talent and diverseGrand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories is an entirely new game in the Grand Theft Auto series and brings a mobile dimension to this epic experience. The original storyline and all new missions take place in Liberty City, featuring the interactive, open environment, voice talent and diverse music that have become pioneering trademarks of the series. [Rockstar]… Expand
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It is a full-fledged GTA experience, and it is only $20 (even cheaper if you shop around), which means it's an incredibly good value for money at a time when the PS2 is absolutely starved for great new games. Don't buy it if you've played the PSP version, but if you haven't -- it's great.
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Taking the PSP completely out of the equation, Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories is definitely a smaller, less involving game than San Andreas was, and for many, regardless of price, it won't be a worthy purchase.
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Liberty City Stories has a number of mishaps and annoyances, some of them which are borderline frustration. On the PlayStation Portable this was forgiven because GTA: LCS brought a console-like Grand Theft Auto experience to the handheld. These problems are less excusable on the PS2.
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At $20, Liberty City Stories is an offer that's very difficult to refuse. [Sep 2006, p.82]
Even though it takes place in Liberty City and bridges together many of the events in the other titles, you can't help but feel that there's something missing. Amidst all those drive-bys, crazy women, prostitutes and shady business, Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories has somehow lost it's soul.
By no means a terrible game. It's just a very slapped-together title that shows that direct ports of handheld games to PS2 probably aren't a great idea.
The rest of the Grand Theft Auto series is dirt cheap now, and offers better gameplay in a far more massive world, with vastly superior graphics. So, unless you have absolutely maxed out on all things GTA, it’s unlikely that Liberty City Stories will be anything but a minor curiosity.
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THE BEST INTRODUCTION OF SAGA GTA THERE UNTIL NOW!! I think, the GTA LCS much better than GTA III, of course. Mechanisms, graphics, andTHE BEST INTRODUCTION OF SAGA GTA THERE UNTIL NOW!! I think, the GTA LCS much better than GTA III, of course. Mechanisms, graphics, and everything was better. This game is sensationally ADDICTIVE!… Expand
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JUEGAZO! ni una pega le puedo encontrar, usaron la buena base de gta 3 para crear otro juegazo en la misma ciudad, excelentes gráficos, granJUEGAZO! ni una pega le puedo encontrar, usaron la buena base de gta 3 para crear otro juegazo en la misma ciudad, excelentes gráficos, gran música, gran historia, misiones buenisimas, uno de los mejores gta… Expand
RickN.
People that give this game a bad rating are missing the point completely - this is not the all singing, all dancing sequel we expect from People that give this game a bad rating are missing the point completely - this is not the all singing, all dancing sequel we expect from Rockstar, but more of a "filler" game to keep fans ticking over. Think of it as "Diet GTA", as it has been stripped of a lot of features and size that we enjoyed in San Andreas. This is just a little slice of nostalgic gaming, with a few new cars and a new storyline. Why do you think it costs so little? Exactly.… Expand
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Petepems7905
I like GTA LCS but... this version has got the WORST case of slowdown this is not acceptable compared to the PSP version and obviously theI like GTA LCS but... this version has got the WORST case of slowdown this is not acceptable compared to the PSP version and obviously the iPhone version.… Expand
v.jitho
crap game.Its cost me onlly $3when i got it from a friends shop.But i still find it crap its a last minute piece of shit and a ancient replicacrap game.Its cost me onlly $3when i got it from a friends shop.But i still find it crap its a last minute piece of shit and a ancient replica of vice city and Gta3 but to gether.Its amutant in the series don't buy even if u get it for $1… Expand
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Sprouts: Bare Branches, Green NeedlesWednesday, January 22 : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMSprouts: Bare Branches, Green Needles
Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center
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247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, NJ 07928
(For driving / GPS address)
Hours of Operation / Spring & Summer Activities / History / No Smoking Policy
The Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center (GSOEC), situated on 45 acres on the eastern end of the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, serves as an important crossroad between nature and civilization. You can walk along 2 miles of flat trails and boardwalk, and enjoy the spectacular views of the swamp, marsh, meadow, pond, forest habitats, and wildlife. It is the unique intermingling of these habitats and diversity of terrain that gives the Great Swamp its unique character. Marvel at the many plants along the way, from the ferns, maples, and sedges of the swamps to the oaks, beech trees, and witch hazel shrubs of the forest. There is a myriad of wildflowers and wildlife. Perhaps you will have a rare opportunity to spot one of the many threatened and endangered species that call the Great Swamp their home.
Venture into the Visitors Center to view the many interactive and educational exhibits depicting the natural history of the area. A large mural with two dozen realistic, taxidermied animals helps you to develop a better understanding and appreciation of the types of creatures that call the Great Swamp home. Observe live reptiles and insects, test your nature knowledge with the many interactive displays, or attempt to fit inside a replica bear den. Touch and examine a wide variety of natural artifacts up close, or perform a nature puppet show at the puppet theater. Enjoy using track stampers to make trails in the sandbox. Discover the latest wildlife spotted on the trails by checking the sightings board before you head out on the trails with a self-guided trail booklet, or a free seasonal scavenger hunt. Stop by the model wigwam behind the center to see what life was like for the Lenape Indians.
Digital trail maps are available online.
Spring and Summer Activities:
SPRING: Experience firsthand the many amazing changes in the natural world as winter loosens its grasp and spring begins. As you walk along the trails, listen for the ‘quacks’ and ‘peeps’ of wood frogs and spring peepers as they call for mates. The patient observer will also be rewarded with the cheerful songs and bright colors of migrating birds arriving in the area after wintering in the south. A multitude of color emerges in the plant life as well, from the yellow marsh marigold to the blue iris.
Highlights of spring programs include Nature’s Playground, Toddler Treks, Night Hike Adventures, and many more offerings for all age groups and interests.
SUMMER: The summertime swamp is alive with sound and color, and wildlife is easy to spot along the trails. Dozens of painted turtles bask on the floating docks of the pond while green frogs blend in along the banks of the streams. The flowers of swamp milkweed, Joe Pye Weed, and Goldenrod attract scores of nectaring butterflies, and iridescent dragonflies patrol the wetlands. Sit on one of the many benches along the trails to enjoy the scenic views and the tranquility of nature.
Highlights of summer programs include a wide variety of Adventures in Nature summer camps for children ages 2 to 18. Naturalists can take you on a guided nature walks along the trails, pointing out wildlife and sharing interesting facts about the Swamp’s wild residents.
The Special Events page highlights programs and activities, offering unique and fun opportunities for visitors of all ages.
The Great Swamp was created approximately 15,000 years ago by the melting waters of the Wisconsin Glacier, which poured into the natural basin of this area and created prehistoric Lake Passaic. When the lake eventually drained northward, it formed the Passaic River, leaving behind the rich soil from which the Great Swamp flora would grow.
This incredible natural oasis was almost lost in the late 1950s when the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey promoted a plan to change the land into an international jetport. Fortunately, through the tireless efforts of grassroots activists, and state and local government officials, the Great Swamp basin was preserved in perpetuity as a National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). Including all the public lands, this area now covers approximately 8,000 acres and extends seven miles across and three miles wide.
The Morris County Park Commission maintains approximately 45 acres on the eastern edge of the Great Swamp NWR at the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center. The GSOEC was opened in 1963, one year before the federal refuge was established, as the Morris County Park Commission’s contribution to the preservation efforts.
The Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center trails are open daily Sunrise to Sunset throughout the year.
The Visitors Center is open weekdays 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. throughout the year.
No Smoking Policy
The Morris County Park Commission has recently announced a No Smoking Policy banning all smoking including burning of, inhaling from, exhaling the smoke from or the possession of a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe or any other matter of substance which contains tobacco or any other matter that can be smoked, or the inhaling or exhaling of smoke or vapor from an electronic smoking device. CLICK HERE for more details. Thank you for your continued support!
For more information, 973.635.6629.
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GPS Address: 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, NJ 07928
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Lyme Disease Prevention
Zika Virus Prevention
Mosquito Squad of Southeastern Massachusetts
Family Planning for Deer? How Complex is Finding the Solution for Lyme Disease Control?
Author: Mosquito Squad of Southeastern Massachusetts
Controlling Lyme disease is a complex problem with no easy solution. There are many available options, all with plenty of support and opposition, but there is no unanimous and obvious choice. From controlling deer populations to controlling mouse populations, researchers are busy trying to find the right solution for every area affected. With exploding deer populations in suburban areas, relaxing of hunting regulations are not effective for some of the most hard-hit Lyme infected Massachusetts towns where hunting is not possible.
Increased Deer Hunting
There is a great deal of conflict in the idea of controlling Lyme disease by eliminating large portions of the deer population through increased deer hunting. According to Miles O’Brien in the PBS story, “deer were hunted nearly to extinction a century ago…” but with legal protections and “regulated harvests,” the deer population nationwide has increased dramatically. He cites there are more than 30 million deer in the United States.
The overpopulation has created a situation where deer are thriving in suburban areas looking for food and coming right up to homes. O’Brien says that 10 deer per square mile is a density of deer that could help reduce Lyme disease rates, but places like the Blue Hills Reservation outside of Boston in Milton, Massachusetts has approximately 85 deer per square mile. With such a large number of hosts for ticks, the area is suffering from a Lyme disease epidemic.
Many people are avidly against hunting the deer and are eager for a better solution.
Decrease Mouse Populations
White-footed mice are the reservoir host for ticks, responsible for infecting the ticks with the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. Targeting mice could essentially limit the spread of Lyme dramatically, but the practicality of that method has been called into question by experts working on the solution. At Mosquito Squad of the South Shore, we use these white-footed mice to target the ticks themselves. Providing treated nesting materials in tick tubes, the mice build their dens with it which eliminates the ticks that are living with and feeding on the mice.
Deer Birth Control?
Yes, we are serious. The National Institute of Standards and Technology in Gaithersburg, Maryland, are trying birth control for deer. They tranquilize the deer and then surgically sterilize them. With the benefit of wide-spread social support, deer birth control could be the long-term solution to Lyme disease.
The Humane Society is also joining the birth control effort with a birth control vaccine that lasts for approximately 22-months. This method is labor intensive and will require continuous constant effort. What’s the one big downfall? The birth control method takes approximately 5 – 10 years before its effects on the deer population is felt. So while it could be the long-term solution, it will require the sacrifice of immediate results.
While the experts work on short and long-term solutions to controlling Lyme disease, you can protect yourself and your family with tick control from Mosquito Squad of Southeastern Mass today. With our Intensive Tick Treatment program, you can reduce ticks on your property by 85-90%. Call today for a free quote
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Small Container-Sized Agaves Perfect for Urban Spaces
By Noelle Johnson, Houzz
There are more than 200 species of agave, ranging in size from 6 inches to more than 12 feet wide. Due to their modest size and compact root systems, smaller agave species make an excellent choice for growing in containers. They require only infrequent watering and do well in summer, even in the heat. Their spiky shapes add dramatic interest to many garden spaces, big or small, along with patios, poolsides and entryways and as outdoor table centerpieces.
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Here are 10 agave species that are perfect for smaller areas, with varying cold tolerances, exposure requirements and sizes to ensure there is one right for you.
Noelle Johnson Landscape Consulting, original photo on Houzz
1. ‘Compacta’ Queen Victoria Agave (Agave victoria-reginae ‘Compacta’) Native to Mexico
This smaller version of the slow-growing Queen Victoria agave barely reaches 12 inches wide. The dark green leaves with bright white margins make this species highly desirable. This miniature native of Mexico doesn’t produce offsets (volunteers) like many other species of agave do, and it looks great when planted in groups of three or five.
Where it will grow: Hardy to 10 degrees Fahrenheit, or minus 12 degrees Celsius (USDA Zone 8)
Light requirement: Full sun is best, but it can handle filtered shade for a few hours a day
Mature size: Up to 8 inches to 1 foot tall and wide
Curtis Horticulture Inc, original photo on Houzz
2. ‘Blue Glow’ Agave (Agave ‘Blue Glow’) Hybrid of Agave attenuata and Agave ocahui
Every few years there is a new plant arrival that takes the gardening world by storm. In the succulent world, ‘Blue Glow’ agave has done just that. While it doesn’t resemble its parents, the mixing of their genes created an agave that has dark blue-green leaves with yellow and red margins that seemingly glow when backlit by the sun.
Where it will grow: Hardy to 20 degrees Fahrenheit, or minus 6.7 degrees Celsius (Zone 9)
Light requirement: Full sun is best, but it can handle filtered shade for a few hours a day; filtered sun is best in low-desert zones
Mature size: 2 feet tall and wide
Totem pole cactus (Pachycereus schottii var. monstrosus) adds height behind a globular golden barrel cactus (Echinocactus grusonii) and a spiky rosette of black-spined agave
3. Black-Spined Agave (Agave macroacantha) Native to southern Mexico, including Oaxaca
Black-spined agave’s powder-blue leaves and maroon tips provide great color contrast in the garden. This agave produces numerous offsets, creating a clumping appearance. Its narrow leaves and open rosette growth habit add welcome texture in containers.
Light requirement: Full sun to filtered shade
Mature size: 10 to 16 inches tall and wide
4. Agave Schidigera (Agave schidigera) Native to Mexico, including Chihuahua and south through central Mexico
The curly white fibers that grace this small agave’s bright green leaf edges capture the attention of passersby. White markings on the leaves increase Agave schidigera’s visual appeal.
Light requirement: Full sun or light shade; filtered or afternoon shade is recommended in low-desert gardens
Mature size: 1 foot tall and 1 foot to 2 feet wide
5. King Ferdinand Agave (Agave nickelsiae syn. Agave ferdinandi regis) Native to Coahuila, Mexico
The resemblance of this agave to Queen Victoria agave is unmistakable, as both have dark green leaves, similar white margins and sharp terminal tips. At one point, it was thought that King Ferdinand agave was a naturally occurring hybrid of Agave victoria-reginae; however, this is no longer considered to be true. Its unusual shape and open rosette form make it look great planted singly in containers.
Where it will grow: Hardy to 10 degrees Fahrenheit, or minus 12 degrees Celsius (Zone 8)
Light requirement: Full sun
Mature size: 1 foot to 2 feet tall and wide
6. Agave Lophantha (Agave lophantha) Native to the Rio Grande area of Texas and adjoining Veracruz, Mexico
The leaves of this succulent are a lush green color, with curved maroon teeth along the edges. The center of the leaves often has a lighter stripe that runs the length. There are several varieties of Agave lophantha, including ‘Quadricolor’, which has yellow margins on bright green leaves. Plant it with other succulents for maximum effect.
Light requirement: Full sun to light shade
7. Artichoke Agave (Agave parryi var. truncata) Native to central Mexico, including Durango
Wide blue-gray leaves with maroon spines bear a striking resemblance to artichoke leaves, hence this Mexican native’s common name. Prized by many for its beauty, artichoke agave is a popular choice for container gardening, whether used in rows of three in a long, narrow container or singly in a modern pot. It does produce a few offsets, which can be used elsewhere in the garden or given to friends.
Light requirement: Full, reflected sun or filtered shade
8. Twin-Flowered Agave (Agave geminiflora) Native to Nayarit, Mexico
The finely textured leaves of this bright green agave set it apart from most other species. Twin-flowered agave tolerates a range of exposures, from full reflected sun all the way to full shade, which makes it an asset in most situations.
Light requirement: Full reflected sun to full shade
9. Mescal Ceniza (Agave colorata) Native to Sonora, Mexico
The decorative leaves of this midsize agave species are loaded with interesting features, including well-defined imprinted patterns and deeply toothed edges, which add a wavy texture to the landscape. Mescal ceniza’s blue-gray color adds a visually cooling element to hot outdoor spaces.
Related: Cool Down With a New Ceiling Fan
10. Queen Victoria Agave (Agave victoria-reginae) Native to the Chihuahuan Desert region of Mexico
Often described as the most beautiful agave, this one, named after Queen Victoria, lives up to its queenly name with dark green coloring and vibrant white markings. The tight rosette shape and smooth leaf edges that terminate into a single spike add to Queen Victoria’s visual appeal.
Where it will grow: Hardy to 10 degrees Fahrenheit, or minus 12 degrees Celsius (Zone 8) Light requirement: Full sun Mature size: 18 inches tall and wide
Agave growing tips:
• First select a pot, with a drainage hole, that is a little larger than the root ball, as agaves do better when their roots are slightly crowded. No saucer is needed, and is in fact discouraged, as sitting water can lead to overly moist soil.
• All agaves require well-drained soil, which can be created using one part compost, one part sand and one part perlite or pumice.
• Water when the top two-thirds of the soil has dried out. Water deeply, until water runs out the bottom. Watering should be done weekly in summer when temperatures are above 100 degrees Fahrenheit and very little in winter.
• Fertilize once a month during the growing season, which is typically late spring and summer.
• Repot every three years or so once the roots have little soil left to grow in.
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2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray Live Photos From Detroit
Viknesh Vijayenthiran January 14, 2013 Comment Now!
Direct from its debut just moments ago at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, we have the first live photos of the stunning new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. Yes, we say Stringray as Chevy has decided to commemorate one of its most legendary models--the ’63 Sting Ray--with its latest ‘Vette, while also delivering the cutting-edge style the nameplate is known for.
As we’re sure many readers will lament, the Corvette’s iconic round tail lights are gone, replaced instead with a set that's more reminiscent of the Camaro. There’s a chance they’re only here for the Corvette Stringray launch model, but we wouldn’t mind if they stick around.
READ OUR IN-DEPTH 2014 CHEVROLET CORVETTE STINGRAY PREVIEW HERE.
Seeing the car live in person, it exudes beauty from every angle. The rear fenders flow into the rear bumper with almost supercar-like vertical details, and there are also a number of sharp edges, though there’s no forgetting that this is a Corvette, the seventh-generation of the iconic American sports car.
The good news is that there’s also performance to match those looks. The 2014 Corvette Stingray is the most powerful standard model ever, with an estimated 450 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque emanating from its 6.2-liter LT1 V-8 engine.
Chevy boasts that it is also the most capable standard model ever, able to accelerate from 0-60 in less than four seconds and achieve more than 1 g in cornering grip (that's C6 Z06-like performance). It is also expected to be the most fuel-efficient Corvette, exceeding the EPA-estimated 26 mpg of the current model, thanks in part to a seven-speed manual transmission but also cylinder-deactivation tech. A six-speed auto with paddle shifters is also offered.
Inside, almost every aspect has been improved over the outgoing ‘Vette. There’s a Driver Mode Selector that adjusts no less than 12 parameters, the next-generation of Chevy’s MyLink interface and surfaces all fully-wrapped in your choice of Napa leather, aluminum, carbon fiber and micro-suede.
For all the details check out our original 2014 Chevrolet Corvette preview, and for the rest that the 2013 Detroit Auto Show has to offer be sure to hit our dedicated show hub.
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2005 Ducati 749 Review
The 2005 Ducati 749 is the third and penultimate model year of the sports bike that Italian manufacturer Ducati produced from 2003 to 2006. For the 2005 model year, the 749 – also known as the ""seven-four-nine"" – received four models. They consist of the regular version (749 Base); 749 Dark, a less expensive version of the Base model that made its debut that year; the sporty 749S and the racing-oriented 749R. Ducati set the manufacturer""s suggested retail prices for the four models at $13,495, $11,995, $14,795 and $21,995, respectively.
Although each 2005 Ducati 749 is powered by a four-stroke liquid-cooled L-twin (two-cylinder) Testastretta engine, most of its specs differ depending on model. The engine on the 749 Dark and 749 Base generates 108 horsepower at 10,000 revolutions per minute (RPM) and 59 pounds-feet (lb-ft) of torque at 8,500 RPM. The one on the 749S and 749 R produce 116 horsepower at 10,500 RPM and 61 lb-ft at 8,500 RPM. Each engine has eight intake valves. However, the ones on the 749R are larger, and the engine has a longer bore and shorter stroke to maximize its racing abilities. While the number ""749"" stands for the displacement of the engine measured in cubic centimeters (cc), only the one on the 749R actually displaces at 749 cc; the engine on the other trims displace at 748 cc.
Each engine on the 2005 Ducati 749 is fueled by a 54-millimeter Marelli fuel injector and is ignited by an electric starter on the bike. Paired with the engine is a six-speed manual transmission. A 4.8-gallon (18.3-liter) gas tank goes on the 749R model; the others have a peak fuel capacity of 4.1 gallons (15.5 l).
Made of a solid steel frame and covered in sharp-edged plastic with a rear spoiler to give it an aerodynamic feel and look, the 2005 Ducati 749 sports a Matte Black color finish. The digital dashboard at the front of the bike is loaded: with a clock, tachometer, trip odometer, lap timer, shift light, speedometer, service reminder indicator, temperature, and fuel level warning lights. Seating is restricted to the driver on the 749S and 749R trims; two people can sit on the 749 Dark and 749 Base. Other standard features on the 2005 Ducati 749 include an engine immobilizer for the bike""s security and a tinted windshield for warding off wind and flying debris.
The 2005 Ducati 749 is basically a less powerful version of the 2005 Ducati 999, so it offers what the latter has: great performance and impressive styling. For even more engine power, though, it is recommended that you go for the 749S or 749R, especially the latter for you are a racing fanatic.
This is the third model year for the Ducati 749
A Dark variant is added to the model line-up
Matte Black color scheme replaces Red and Yellow.
2005 Ducati 749 Specs
Model: Sport bike (2005 Ducati 749 Dark, 2005 Ducati 749 Base, 2005 Suzuki 749S and 2005 Ducati 749R)
Engine Type: 748cc (748 Dark and 748 Dark); 749cc (748R and 748S) desmodromic liquid-cooled L-twin Testastretta
Bore and Stroke (millimeters/inches): 90 / 3.55 x 58.8 / 2.32 (749 Dark, 749 Base and 749S); 94 / 3.7 x 54 / 2.13 (749R)
Compression ratio: 11.7:1 (749 Dark, 749 Base and 749S); 12.3:1 (749R)
Valve Train: double overhead camshaft (DOHC), four valves per cylinder
Induction: 54-millimeter Marelli fuel injection
Transmission: Six-speed manual
Fuel Capacity (gallons/liters): 4.1 / 15.5 with 0.8 / 3 reserve (749 Dark, 749 Base and 749S); 4.8 / 18.3 with 0.8 / 3 reserve (749R)
Brakes (Front): Brembo® 12.6-inch / 320-millimeter dual disc
Brakes (Rear): Brembo® 9.5-inch / 240-millimeter single disc
Suspension (Front): 1.7-inch (43-millimeter) Showa® (749 Dark, 749 Base and 749S) / Ohlins® (749R) inverted fork
Suspension (Rear): Sachs (749 Dark and 749 Base) / Showa® (749S) / Ohlins® (749R) twin-sided aluminum swing arm, with shock absorber
Wheelbase (inches/millimeters): 55.9 / 1,420
Rake: N/A
Trail: N/A
Seat Height (inches/millimeters): 30.7 / 780
Curb Weight (lbs/kg): 417 / 189 (749 Dark); 415 / 188 (749 Base); 410 / 186 (749S); 405 / 183.5 (749R)
Tires (Front): Tubeless 120/70 ZR17 on aluminum wheel
Tires (Rear): Tubeless 180/55 ZR17 on aluminum wheel
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Key Competitors For The 2005 Ducati 749
2005 Suzuki Hayabusa
2005 Aprilia RSV
2005 Aprilia Tuono
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