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Roxxfoxx ~~~ Adventures in Geology
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New Video~Holuhraun Volcano, Iceland, November 2014
Holuhraun Volcano, Iceland, November 2014 from Jon Gustafsson on Vimeo.
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More Earthquakes in Bárðarbunga, Heat Increases
By Eygló Svala Arnarsdóttir
Bárðarbunga. Photo: Páll Stefánsson.
Seismicity continues in Bárðarbunga volcano in Vatnajökull glacier. A magnitude 4.4 earthquake hit 11.5 km (7.3 miles) east of the volcano shortly before 2:30 last night and the strongest earthquake recorded there yesterday was magnitude 5.1.
Geothermal heat continues to increase in Bárðarbunga. Scientists on a surveillance flight above the volcano yesterday could clearly see cauldrons that had formed in the glacier on the western and southeastern rim of the caldera, ruv.is reports.
The largest cauldron has deepened by 25 meters (82 feet) in one month. Scientists link this development to the subsidence of the caldera, which now measures 40 meters. The subsidence cannot be detected with the naked eye as the caldera is 8 km wide.
The eruption in Holuhraun, north of Vatnajökull, continues. The lava erupting in a fissure there originates in the Bárðarbunga magma chamber and is channeled to the eruption site via an intrusive dike, which formed underground before the eruption started in August.
The eruption is visible on webcams, including one established by telecommunication company Míla in August.
Images from the Holuhraun at Barðarbunga Cam capped on 10/24/2014
How much lava has erupted from Holuhraun?
Extention of lava field in Holuhraun, updated to today. Please click on image for larger size.
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Holuhraun at Barðarbunga Eruption Update 10/19/2014
Fissure Eruption Update
Experts at Discover The World and Ari Trausti Guðmundsson
The lava outpouring from the short fissure at Holuhraun has now remained steady for weeks. Three interconnected vents (300-400 m long) are what remains of the original 1.9-km-long, once active fissure. The height of the crater hill around the vents exceeds 100 m, taking the form of a lava shield (also known as a shield volcano) - see the image from the Geoscience institute by geoscientist Morten Riishuus. The big regional dyke is still going strong and the eruption could remain active for many years or die down within a few weeks or months. Further breaching of the surface along the dyke leading to a subglacial eruption in the Dyngjujökull outlet glacier is still possible.
The lava flow now has an area of roughly 60km² and a volume of approximately 800 million cubic metres (0.8 cu. km). The Hekla lava flow is somewhat similar in size but was generated in 13 months. Therefore, the highlands will soon become the largest lava flow occurring within such a short interval in Iceland - since the late 18th century. New trace elements and isotope analysis are said to indicate a magma source at a depth of at least 15 km.
The included map is from the Geoscience Institute and the Coast Guard (October 17th).
The Bárðarbunga central volcano continues to shudder, with dozens of earthquakes every day. On October 18th, two earthquakes were recorded with a magnitude 4.7 and 5.0, with a further two on the 19th with a magnitude of 5.2 and 4.5. Currently, the depression in the caldera ice dome is over 35 m deep. The main earthquake location is at the northern rim of the caldera or at the volcano flank in the north. GPS-readings over a period of a few days show both dilation and/or doming of the volcano.
Reverse faulting has been detected from some earthquakes. Another earthquake location is at the south-eastern rim. Practically no earthquakes originate in the caldera floor. With time, a simple model of caldera floor subsidence and a direct link between a Bárðarbunga magma chamber and the big dyke seems more and more unlikely.
I have stressed before, as have prof. Águst Guðmundsson (Royal Holloway – University of London) and prof. Þorvaldur Þórðarson (University of Iceland) in talks and in an article (in the Bulletin of Volcanology), that a large magma reservoir, is the possible site of the magma influx into the dyke.
Independently of this, the roots and the non-verified (but naturally alleged), shallow magma chamber remains beneath the caldera, a theory consistent with chemical signals in the magma. The magma from a deeper reservoir is probably being injected into the volcano, even as ring dykes. It remains to be seen if this hypothesis is correct but many indications are present.
There is no way to predict what will happen at Bárðarbunga; small or large eruptions may occur, and similar tectonic movements or a sudden caldera collapse could become the result of the processes in the volcano.
The many scenarios presented by the Civil Protection and its Scientific council are still valid.
The nearby Tungnafellsjökull central volcano (with a caldera), west of Bárðarbunga, has been the site of over 150 earthquakes (with the majority of them with magnitude less than 3.0). Most of them have loci at shallow depth but some originate much deeper, at up to 20 km plus. This probably indicates an influx of magma but the GPS-readings do not support that, so far. Magma intrusions in a volcano do not automatically lead to eruptions.
It is interesting to note that the Kverkfjöll central volcano (with two calderas), the next neighbour of Bárðarbunga in the east is showing very little tectonic activity. Only a few dozen quakes have originated there and the same story can be said about the very active Grímsvötn central volcano southeast of Bárðarbunga. It is, at any rate, important to follow the development of all nearby volcanoes with care.
More elaborate seismic and GPS monitoring would help in revealing the processes at hand below the earth´s surface in this very active part of Iceland.
Compiled by: Geoscience Institute of the University of Iceland/Coast Guard
Map base: The Geodetic Survey.
Photo: Morten Riishuus, Geoscience Institue
Dates: 28th of Sept. and 15th of Oct.
Increased Earthquakes at Bárðarbunga Volcano
An increased number of earthquakes have been detected in and around Bárðarbunga volcano under Vatnajökull glacier in the past days. In the last 24 hours, almost 130 earthquakes have been detected at Bárðabunga and about 30 in the northern part of the intrusive dike.
The dike channels magma from Bárðarbunga to the Holuhraun eruption site north of Vatnajökull.
No quakes above 5.0 in magnitude have been detected in the area since October12, but five quakes between magnitude 4.5 and 4.8 hit yesterday, the Icelandic Met Office reported in its latest update this morning.
The eruption continues at a similar intensity. It was clearly visible on webcams from midnight until almost 8 this morning.
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Michael Jackson's Mum has kicked her grandchildren OUT !
KATHERINE Jackson has kicked her grandchildren to the curb. .
The Jackson matriarch has reportedly asked her kids’ kids to move out of her mansion.
According to TMZ, the 79-year-old told Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza, who lives at the Jackson estate with two of her children with Randy Jackson and two with Jermaine Jackson, that they all must move out within the next week.
Katherine — who is the legal guardian of her tragic son Michael… Continue
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Schwarzenegger wants to run for president
Calif. governor tells Leno he would run ‘without any doubt’ if he could
BURBANK, Calif. - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger would love to run for president — if he could.
California's actor-turned-governor was born in Austria and the U.S. Constitution prevents foreign-born citizens from holding the nation's top job.
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Google's nightmare: Facebook 'Like' replaces links
Editor's note: Pete Cashmore is founder and CEO of Mashable, a popular blog about social media. He writes a weekly column about
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El-rufai returns Tomorrow
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The former Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nasir el-Rufai, will return to Nigeria on Saturday, NEXT can exclusively report.
Mr. El-Rufai has been…
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Malcolm X killer released after 45 years . Hagan, gets parole
THE only man ever to admit involvement in the assassination of American civil rights leader, Malcolm X, was freed on parole on Tuesday, 45 years after he helped gun down the activist.
Thomas Hagan was the last man still serving time in the 1965 killing, part of the skein of violence that wound through the cultural and political upheaval of the 1960s. He was freed from a Manhattan prison where he spent two days a week under a…
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RCCG pastor arrested over N7.5m unpaid loan
By CHRIS ANUCHA
A Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) pastor, Akin Obatusin, has been arrested and detained at the Special Fraud Unit (SFU), Milverton Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, over a loan of N7.5 million.
Daily Sun gathered that another RCCG pastor, Abimbola Oresegun, wrote a petition to SFU that led to the arrest.
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Death Sentence for two cops for killing Student, Court Judges.
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CAN A MAN SURVIVE WITHOUT EATING AND DRINING FOR 70 DAYS?
Military medics hope the experiments on Prahlad Jani can help soldiers develop their survival strategies.
The long-haired and bearded yogi is under 24-hour observation by a team of 30 doctors during three weeks of tests at a hospital in the western city of Ahmedabad.
Two cameras have been set up in his room, while a mobile camera films him when he goes outside, guaranteeing round-the-clock observation.
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Man with knife attacks kindergarten in China
(CNN) -- At least 28 children were injured when a man with a knife attacked a kindergarten in east China on Thursday morning, state media said.
Most of the victims were four-year-olds, the state-run Xinhua news agency said. Three of the children were in critical condition.
Police said they have arrested a 47-year-old suspect.
The incident happened in Taixing city in Jiangsu province.
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Mr Jonathan’s directive was given in a terse statement signed by…
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The seaside community has adopted a zero tolerance policy on anyone wearing the barely-there bikini by the shore on their part of North Carolina's Pleasure Island, just south of Wilmington.
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Parading the suspect before newsmen, Edo State Police image maker, Mr. Peter Ogboi, disclosed that it was a good Samaritan who alerted the police on discovering the baby in the pit toilet.
… and the child… Continue
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Chris's story
We are very grateful to everyone who has shared their story with us on this website. We know that many people find reading the story of other patients very helpful when trying to make sense of their diagnosis or cancer journey. We also know that these stories can be very powerful in helping to raise awareness of bladder cancer and highlight the urgent need for new treatments, research and support for those with bladdercancer.
If you would like to tell your story please do get in touch with us by email at group@actionbladdercanceruk.org
We can arrange for Sara Jane, our Patient Programme Officer, to get in touch to help you tell your story if that would be helpful, and we also have a 'hints and tips' sheet to give you more ideas about what to write.
I have not found my condition easy to talk to about, mainly because I'm a private person and very conscious of other people knowing my business. However, if this helps one other person, it's worth it.
It all started in May 2010, my wife and I decided to have a spa break - we like them! So off we went and I was feeling a little under the weather, but my job is demanding, with a lot of travelling and hotels. So thought nothing much of it until I noticed my urine was darker than normal, which I thought was maybe a touch of dehydration. It was at the spa that I started to bleed when going to the toilet and it got worse until a clot came out that was really not supposed to happen.
An appointment at the doctor could have been taken the wrong way, as he tried to convince me to take antibiotics due to a knock, but I insisted this was not the case, so he sent a sample to the hospital. It was the hospital appointment that changed my life. Having a camera put into my bladder and seeing the tumours. I must admit was amazing, to see inside myself and the tumours were like a coral reef. I asked the doctor if it was cancer, but he would not confirm or deny, so it was left to the nurse holding my hand who started to say that looks bad for can---, then stopped. The other clue was after getting dressed and being taken to a separate room with a very special nurse. She explained - without saying it was cancer that I would need an operation soon and it could be a difficult road ahead. So if I had any medical insurance, it would be worth looking to see if I was covered. Luckily, the company I work for had taken out private medical cover a few months before. I was then put in contact with a consultant at the Biddenham Manor hospital. The consultant was fantastic, blunt and to the point. He said it was cancer and needed to be sorted as soon as possible, which happened two weeks later. Also, that I would be having a lot of surgery over the next five or so years, so needed to stay fit and healthy for the long road ahead.
It's not worth trying to make it sound better because it was the worst time of my life. Going from someone, who was always there for other people to needing their help and support instead? Also finding out that life could become very short. After the operation, I had a catheter the size of a hose pipe into my bladder (OK, maybe smaller) and very sore. The consultant came by and said it was very aggressive and had to do a lot of work to remove the tumours. I was signed off for two weeks to recover and needed that time as well, because my head was everywhere with emotion and to honest, a lot of crying!
After a week I went back for the results, where I was told that my cancer was a grade three with little chance of having my bladder by Christmas. This meant I would be impotent, sterile and in my mind smell of wee all the time. However, being only 51 my best option was to have a new bladder made from my bowel or other parts - not sure now. The other option was a bag!! As far as I was concerned both options were crap, but I don't think they understood when I told them ‘that's not me and it won't happen'.
An interesting point here is, the waiting list at the local hospital was about eight weeks, I was told that my bladder was about one month from being punctured by the cancer, which would automatically mean my bladder and prostate would have to be removed.
And so my life with bladder cancer started. After the operation, I started a six week course of BCG treatment with a catheter and solution directly into my bladder. The first one my wife attended so she could share the pain - I did say ‘it was the only time my wife would agree to a threesome' funny what's said to ease the pain!! My oncology nurse talked me through the procedure and how I would feel both emotionally and physically. One of the things with BCG, it works or it doesn't. It seemed that mine worked from the start, with feeling pretty rotten and just worn out all the time, plus bleeding after the second treatment. It wasn't really until my next biopsy the situation became more positive, when after the operation, my consultant said that my bladder was much improved and looked much better. At our results meeting, he confirmed that the treatment had worked wonders and no sign of the cancer was evident. To say this was a relief - knock me over with a feather!!
It has now been a little over two years since that time and to say all is well - I'm not sure and I don't want to sound negative but be honest. I gave up smoking after my first meeting with the consultant, going cold turkey - never want another one, as I feel cleaner and surprised how my body has improved. Plus the money helps. I cry in the shower because no one hears you or suspects. I have BCG treatment every six months now and always buy my nurse a little present to say thanks for sticking me with that tube, but it has reduced from six sessions to three, with only another three of four sessions left. The biopsies are every four months at the moment. I am very lucky to have the use of a private hospital, which means the consultant and often the nurse are the same, this gives continuity that I feel is important. I also look at that day as my ‘spa day' - no driving, pampered and sleep without dreaming. Until I wake up and need that first wee!
It's not easy, as the treatment makes my joints ache and I relate the feeling to coming off a long flight, where you feel wrecked, but your mind is spinning. It's like having flu without a snotty nose. My bladder does not work quite as well, because of scar tissue and the treatment. By not working as well, I don't mean it leaks or anything, but if I hold it, it's not a great flood when I go. At least it works and the treatment eases after a couple of months. There are side effects, but I'm sure everybody is different. I still work as hard, if not harder than before, still have an allotment and a large garden and taken up cycling to stay fit and get some weight off.
After taking from the nurses and doctors, I felt it was time to give something back, so my stepson and I did the first London to Brighton Night ride in May of 2012 and raised £1100 for the local hospital cancer unit. That felt really good!
As a last note, bladder cancer is not easy, as with any cancer or illness, but there is hope and blind stubbornness to succeed and beat the odds. I don't think of when I retire or when I'm old, but I do know the next few months will be ok and my family love me. That enough for me now!!
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Poppy Hills Golf Course Opens; Champions Tour Event Scheduled for Fall
Reinvented Poppy Hills Layout in Pebble Beach to Co-Host Champions Tour Event Starting this Fall
(PEBBLE BEACH, CA) - It has been 13 months since Poppy Hills Golf Course closed for a near top-to-bottom redesign overseen by the course’s original architect Robert Trent Jones II. But if the excitement of today’s Opening Day festivities weren’t enough, it seems that there is even more good news.
Adding to the buzz is the announcement that the all-new Poppy will co-host the Champions Tour’s Nature Valley First Tee Open, teaming with its esteemed neighbor, Pebble Beach Golf Links, from Sept. 22-28.
Poppy Hills officially debuted its new layout today after closing last March for a comprehensive renovation. The course reopens for public play on April 4.
Jones was on-hand to hit the ceremonial first shot at the new Poppy Hills, 28 years after he did so to debut his original design in 1986. He was joined for the first shot by:
* Brian Morse, President of the NCGA, the largest regional golf association in the country
* Derrell Biddy, President of Poppy Holding Company, which oversees golf operations
* Patrick Moran, an 11-handicap golfer representing the 150,000 members of the NCGA.
“Since Poppy Hills is the members’ course,” Morse said, “we wanted to honor our member in the special ceremony. It worked out perfectly to have Patrick with us on this special day to represent the entire NCGA membership.”
Jones returned to rejuvenate Poppy Hills, restoring each hole to its natural elevation along the forest floor, softening doglegs and contours, and redesigning all 18 greens with bentgrass.
Among the most significant changes were:
* Revitalizing a seasonal creek that cuts in front of the new ninth green
* Building the new 11th hole, the shortest par 3 at Poppy Hills
* Creating the downhill 12th hole, which tees off toward a spectacular ocean view of Monterey Bay
The catalyst for the renovation was to find a way to improve drainage while conserving water. The introduction of native waste areas reduces irrigated turf by nearly 25 acres, while a 20 percent more efficient irrigation system was installed. The entire course was sand capped to enhance drainage and rough also was eliminated, further promoting firm-and-fast play, as well as more imaginative shot making.
“It’s a renaissance more than a renovation,” Jones said. “It’s really a brand new golf course. The new conceptions have reinvigorated the golf course. They will bring the course back to all its glory.”
Par has dropped from 72 to 71, but yardage has increased from 6,863 to 7,002 from the new Jones Trail (back set of tees). The Jones Trail plays to a rating of 73.5 and a slope of 135, but now there is more flexibility in course setup, with five sets of tees instead of four.
And even before the ceremonial first shot was taken, Poppy Hills was already deemed “Tour-quality” with the confirmation of The First Tee Open partnership. Of course, Poppy Hills is no stranger to pro tour competition. It co-hosted the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am from 1991-2009, as well as the Callaway Pebble Beach Invitational for four years.
“The First Tee Open is a wonderful partner for the home course of the Northern California Golf Association,” said Brad Shupe, General Manager of Poppy Hills Golf Course. “One of the prime initiatives of the NCGA Foundation is its Youth on Course program, which allows boys and girls to play courses for only $5. And we are proud that two of the last three pro-junior teams to win The First Tee Open were made up of Youth on Course players.”
Four Youth on Course members were also represented in the opening day ceremony – Richard Garcia, Jack Hyland, Katie Hyland and Mariel Mercado, all from Salinas. Each was the “official caddie” for the four representatives who hit the official first shot.
For additional information about Poppy Hills Golf Course and to reserve tee times, visit www.poppyhillsgolf.com
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Label: Mr.305/Polo Grounds Music/RCA Records
Who releases an album of sunny, clubby, up-all-night anthems in November?! Mr. 305, that's who -- the guy who not only lives in Miami, but might just pull off his goal of taking Miami's heat and its year-round party worldwide. Nothing too weighty here, though Pit does get serious here and there -- about really rapping, for instance, on the title track and about things he cares about on almost-feminist pickup anthem "Drinks for You" and the almost-political "I'm Off That." Mostly, though, life's a beach in Pit's world, especially on the Latin-leaning tracks ("Tchu Tchu Tcha" really heats up).
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Feel This Moment
Back in Time (featured in "Men In Black 3")
Hope We Meet Again
Party Ain't Over
Drinks for You (Ladies Anthem)
Outta Nowhere
Tchu Tchu Tcha
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About Surah Al-'Asr
The Surah takes its name from the word al-\`asr occurring in the first verse.
Although Mujahid, Qatadah and Muqatil regard it as a Madani Surah, yet a great majority of the commentators opine that it is Makki; its subject matter also testifies that it must have been sent down in the earliest stage at Makkah, when the message of Islam was being presented in brief but highly impressive sentences so that the listeners who heard them once could not forget them even if they wanted to, for they were automatically committed to memory.
Theme and Subject Matter
This Surah is a matchless specimen of comprehensiveness and brevity. A whole world of meaning has been compressed into its few brief words, which is too vast in content to be fully expressed even in a book. In it, in a clear and plain way it has been stated what is the way to true success for man and what is the way to ruin and destruction for him. Imam Shafi has very rightly said that if the people only considered this Surah well, it alone would suffice them for their guidance. How important this Surah was in the sight of the Companions can be judged from the tradition cited from Hadrat Abdullah bin Hisn ad-Darimi Abu Madinah, according to which whenever any two of them met they would not part company until they had recited Surah Al-Asr to each other. (Tabarani)
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The person who is recording cannot intervene
Alan Michael, Claire van Lubeek, Hannah Quinlan & Rosie Hastings, Kayode Ojo
14 November – 14 December 2019
Arcadia Missa is pleased to present The person who is recording cannot intervene, a group exhibition curated by Ruth Pilston and featuring works by Alan Michael, Claire van Lubeek, Hannah Quinlan & Rosie Hastings and Kayode Ojo.
“I am a camera with its shutter open, quite passive, recording, not thinking… Some day, all this will have to be developed, carefully printed, fixed.”
It is with this metaphor that Christopher Isherwood describes his eponymous character within the opening chapter of his semi-autobiographical novel Goodbye To Berlin. An account of the experiences of a fictionalised version of himself in the decline of the Weimar Republic, Goodbye To Berlin documents snapshots of life in 1930s Germany, focusing on those who, like Isherwood, were most threatened by Nazi intimidation: a teenage Jewish heiress; the young gay couple Peter and Otto; the decadent English cabaret singer Sally Bowles (a character later brought to life by Liza Minelli in a straight-washed version of the story, the 1972 musical Cabaret).
As a writer facing the rise of xenophobia and ethnonationalism, it became the role of Isherwood to immortalise, to memorialise the declining society he was immersed in. The person who is recording cannot intervene aims to explore the artist as image maker, as ‘a camera with its shutter open’. The exhibition considers the role of art as documentation, encompassing photorealist painting, sculpture and photography. In a time like the decline of Weimar Germany, is it possible for the artist, or writer, to remain, as Isherwood states, ‘quite passive’? To record and not to think?
In On Photography, Susan Sontag (who, in her seminal essay Notes On ‘Camp’, promoted Isherwood as one of the first novelists to explicitly consider the concept of ‘camp’) lingers on this idea of recording experience through photography. Sontag wrote that ‘while all modern forms of art claim some privileged relation to reality, the claim seems particularly justified in the case of photography.’ To Sontag, the camera produced ‘images of truth’; the written word was instead ‘an interpretation, as are handmade visual statements, like paintings and drawings’. In On Photography, Sontag wrote that ‘the person who intervenes cannot record; the person who is recording cannot intervene.’ The title of this exhibition draws from that idea, aiming to interrogate Sontag’s hierarchy of truth, questioning photography’s ‘privileged relation to reality’, by placing different mediums, or modes of recording, side by side.
Included in The person who is recording cannot intervene are a series of photographs by New York-based artist Kayode Ojo. Held in slick mirrored frames, the photographs are high-gloss, candid images, documenting gallery and museum after-parties, snapshots of a scene in which Ojo is immersed. Photos are at once documentarian, yet, as Sontag would say, ‘haunted by tacit imperatives of taste and conscience’: even though the photographs hold up a mirror to reality, each image, much like his work in painting and sculpture, is instilled with a distinct visual language.
It is these ‘tacit imperatives of taste and conscience’ that haunt all forms of image-making, from painting to videography. Something For The Boys, is Hannah Quinlan and Rosie Hastings’ 2018 video filmed across two iconic Blackpool queer venues endeavours to create a lasting record of a receding queer culture. Following on from their documentarian approach in their 2016 film UK Gay Bar Directory, Something For The Boys is influenced by Quinlan and Hastings’ subjective perspective, Sontag’s ‘conscience’, on the ongoing collapse of queer scenes and safe spaces. Combining staged performances and film of archival photos, the video exemplifies what Sontag refers to as photography’s ‘twin capacities to subjectivise reality and to objectify it’.
As in Goodbye To Berlin and Something For The Boys, this feeling of documenting a place on the edge of collapse is pertinent to Alan Michael’s paintings. Based on photographs of agency models walking the streets of central London, the series references the familiar tropes of street-photography and fashion editorials, in an attempt to interrogate the politics of image-making, of processing and representing reality in a time of pessimism.
Claire van Lubeek’s Baby Bar, composed of tiny ceramics and modified images and objects, imagines the last open bar in a dystopic, post-apocalyptic world. Creating a bar staffed by society’s most vulnerable, babies, van Lubeek questions the inequalities of a capitalist system and its representations. In On Photography, Sontag writes ‘cameras miniaturise experience, transform history into spectacle’ but here the process is reversed; the miniature experience is blown up, the spectacle of this tiny bar at the end of the world is magnified, showing details that might otherwise have gone unnoticed.
Working from Sontag’s description of photography as ‘an act of non-intervention’, The person who is recording cannot intervene questions the role of the image-maker as the passive recorder of events. As we’ve seen queer spaces shut and, much like in Isherwood’s Berlin, a proliferation of right-wing views across media (including art), can we (or, perhaps more importantly, should we) create an objective image of this reality?
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Predynastic Egypt (Percy Newberry Collection), 8 results 8
Scarabs and Seals (Percy Newberry Collection), 4 results 4
Nome Ensigns (Percy Newberry Collection)
Level of description Collection File Fonds Item Object Part Series Subfonds Subseries
Drafts on the predynastic period, nomes, ensigns and emblems
NEWB5/1/01
Part of Percy Edward Newberry Collection
Drafts relating to the predynastic period, nomes, ensigns and emblems.
-Two versions of a contents page for a publication to be titled ‘The Cults of Predynastic Egypt’, one of which includes the sub-heading ‘A study of the Cults of Predyn[astic] Eg[ypt] As shown in the Decorated Pots of the Second Civil[isation] of Predyn[astic] Eg[ypt] fully illustrated by slides of the ensigns fig[ured] at the mast heads of boats of the period the Scorpion King s Macehead and on Slate Palettes and maps to show their foreign distribution’.
-Several versions of drafts relating to Dr Elise Baumgartel's disagreement with Newberry’s identification of the harpoon ensign in Baumgartel, Elise J. 1947. The cultures of prehistoric Egypt. Oxford: Griffith Institute; Oxford University Press (OEB 18)
-Two handwritten drafts titled ‘The Harpoon Ensigns’ as well as tracings and draft plates
-Draft relating to Scharff, 'Some Prehistoric Vases in the British Museum', in the Journal of Egyptian Archaeology XIV (1928) (OEB 14965)
-Handwritten draft on boats in predynastic Egypt including a table showing occurences of nome ensigns or standards. Also includes reference to a rock drawing of a sailing vessel, published in Winkler, H. A., Rock-Drawings of Southern Upper Egypt, Volume 1, plate viii., 1939 (OEB 152765).
-Draft titled 'Cult-signs of the Predynastic Period' with details of occurrences of the signs, also includes traced map showing distribution of predynastic cults, tracings of Andjety and notes on his link to the goat, and notes on the pomegranate tree
-Draft on an ensign on a small pot figured in Morgan, J. de 1896. Recherches sur les origins de l'Égypte: l'âge de la pierre et les métaux, plate ix, no.3. Paris: Ernest Leroux (OEB 145678) and other similar examples which according to Newberry are inaccurate
-Cutting of abstract of Newberry, P.E., 'Remarks on some early Egyptian cults', in Transactions of the Third International Congress for the History of Religions, (Oxford, 1908) (OEB 146392)
-Draft titled 'Ensigns figured on pots of the Second Civilisation of the Predynastic Period' with notes
-Drafts relating to the geographical distribution of cults
-Sections of drafts relating to the Tehenu or Libyan Palette (Cairo Museum, CG 14328)
-Revised draft of 'The Petty-Kingdom of the Harpoon and Egypt's earliest Mediterranean Port', in Annals of Archaeology and Anthropology, Volume I, pp.17-22 (1908) (OEB 146389)
-Draft plates for Newberry, P.E., 'The Egyptian Cult-object [R22] and the Thunderbolt', in Annals of Archaeology and Anthropology, Volume 3, pp.50-2 (1910) (OEB 146356)
Evans, (Sir) Arthur John - correspondence
NEWB2/254
Correspondence from Sir Arthur John Evans (1851-1941) including relating to Evans' research, cylinder seals and arranging visits. Also includes letter relating to early Egyptian cults and their symbols which has the following note on the back by Newberry which appears to be an idea for an article: 'Primitive cults of Egypt as Illustrated by Nome Signs'.
MSS 14/36 is also numbered 15
MSS 14/38 is also numbered 274
MSS 14/39 is also numbered A.33
Green, F. W. - correspondence
Correspondence from F. W. Green (Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge) including relating to a sale at Sothebys; photos of a stelae of Tyty; bequest from Sir Herbert Tompson and candidates for a position in demotic and coptic; and standards on boat mast heads including notes and sketches; World War Two.
MSS 20/49 is also numbered A.7
MSS 20/50 is also numbered A.189
Jones, Harold - correspondence
Correspondence from Harold Jones including relating to his health and work in Egypt for John Garstang and Theodore Davis. Also includes reference to Howard Carter and correspondence relating to nome signs.
MSS 27/2 is also numbered A.251
MSS 27/5 is also numbered A.92
Leeds, Edward Thurlow - correspondence
1916 - 1945 (no letters 1917-1939)
Correspondence from Edward Thurlow Leeds (Ashmolean Museum, Oxford) including corrections to Newberry's list of nome signs (1916), relating to relocating material during the war including two predynastic bowls belonging to Newberry, Newberry sending his filing cabinets to the Griffith Institute (1939), damage during World War Two, donation of items by Newberry including Egyptian textiles (including draft reply from Newberry), museum acquisitions and copyright ownership of the Howard Carter material.
Also includes: copy of a letter from Newberry to Leeds on copyright ownership of the Howard Carter material; draft letter from Newberry on work during World War Two and gifting books to the Griffith Institute; draft letter from Newberry on donating Persian tiles to the Ashmolean Museum.
Mace, Arthur Cruttenden - correspondence
Correspondence from Arthur Cruttenden Mace (Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York) including relating to: excavation work in egypt, 1901; decorated predynastic pottery at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York including sketches of boats with ensigns on mast heads, 1909; research by Newberry on boats and the pomegranate branch, 1910; his posting to the Supply Reserve Depot in Deptford, S.E., 1917; accession of the Munich collection; apology relating to concession for the Palace of Amenhotep III; purchase of the Macgregor and Hood collections; Carter and Breasted's negotiations with the Egyptian government, 1924.
Also includes a cablegram from Lythgoe cancelling option on the MacGregor collection, 1921.
MSS 30/6 includes a few words on the back relating to boats, 1921.
MSS 30/1 is also numbered 34
Nome ensigns
NEWB4/39
Folder titled 'Drawings Ensigns' containing notes, correspondence, photographs, rubbings, tracings and drawings relating to nome ensigns or standards (also referred to as cult ensigns).
-Section of a draft and notes on the pomegranate tree and pomegranate ensign
-Photographs of boats on predynastic pottery and a rock drawing
-Letter from Newberry to Myrtle Broome relating to a seal of King Den in which he is harpooning and wrestling a hippopotamus published in Petrie, F., 'Royal Tombs of the Earliest Dynasties II', Plate VII 5 and 6, (London, 1901) (OEB 147184), with enclosed tracing
-Tracings of boats from predynastic pottery with museum references
-Drawing, cutting and rubbings of a carved slate in the MacGregor collection resembling the 'Dogs Palette' published in Legge, F. 'A New Carved Slate', in Proceedings of the Society of Biblical Archaeology, p.87, (1906) (OEB 206093)
-Letter from Carroll R. Young, The University Museum, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia relating to predynastic pottery that shows boats and standards, including list of relevant items from the Museum and sketch of jar (The University Museum, University of Pennsylvania, E1405), 12 July 1944
-Letter from William A. Ritchie, Rochester Museum of Arts and Sciences, New York, relating to a boat standard on a predynastic pot (Rochester Museum of Arts and Sciences, E15259) on loan from the University Museum, Philadelphia, with sketches, 18 July 1944
-Letter from John D. Cooney, Brooklyn Museum, New York with two enclosed photographs of predynastic vases featuring boats (Brooklyn Museum, 09.272; 07.144) and catalogue notes (letter refers to three photographs but only two with letter)
-Draft on an ensign on a small pot figured in Morgan, J. de, 'Recherches sur les Origines de l'Egypte', plate ix, no.3, (1896) (OEB 145678) and other similar examples which according to Newberry are inaccurate
-Notes and parts of drafts on the harpoon ensign and harpooners including handwritten draft titled 'The Harpoon Ensigns'
-Notes and part of a draft on variant forms of bows
-Notes on the pomegranate ensign
The back of the folder contains a large number of tracings and drawings of cult ensigns or standards, mostly copied from publications.
This folder was previously in a box labelled, during previous archival processing, 'Predynastic pots - Cult ensigns'.
c.1943 Approximate date based on date stamp on envelope
Folder titled 'Egypt. Nomes. Lower Egypt' containing notes on places and nomes in Egypt.
-Notes on the Nile and bibliographic references to the Nile
-Envelope containing notes on Ta-Seti and Aswan including tracing and drawing of a fragment of a stela depicting Khasekhem with a bow on his head published in Quibell, J. E. and F. W. Green 1900-1902. <i>Hierakonpolis</i>, Part 2. London: Bernard Quaritch (OEB 147893)
-Notes on Edfu
-Notes from Mariette-Bey, A. 1871. <i>Dendérah: description générale du grand temple de cette ville</i>, Volume 4, Plate 34, (Paris, 1871) (OEB 144495)
-Nome priests
-Notes and tracings of birds possibly relating to the 18th nome of Upper Egypt Nemty
Notes on nomes
Ringbound notebook containing mostly handwritten notes on nomes, with some additional loose notes, some of which appear to have been cut from other notebooks. First half of the notebook is on nomes in Lower Egypt and the second half on Upper Egypt. Both sections start with a list of the nomes in numerical order and the notes are arranged accordingly. Some pages are titled but do not contain any notes.
The first half of the notebook contains notes on nomes in Lower Egypt including Predynastic nome insignia, titles connected with nomes in Lower Egypt, Thoth and Thoth priests, the Ibis and other animals associated with nomes. There is also the following loose material:
-handwritten notes on the 12th nome of Lower Egypt and sketches of a calf
-typed notes on the name of the 15th nome of Lower Egypt, with draft of a letter to Alan (probably Alan Gardiner)
-handwritten notes on Thenessus and the nome of Nesyt
The second half of the notebook contains notes on nomes in Upper Egypt and the animals associated with the nomes. There is also the following loose material:
-typed and handwritten notes on Coptos
-cutting of an image of an engraving with the caption 'Nilinsel aus dem Sonnen-tempel des Neuserre' [Island in the Nile river from the sun temple of Neuserre]
-handwritten notes on Abydos and tracing
-handwritten notes on the 13th nome which appear to have been taken from other notebooks, also a note written by Diana Magee
The notebook also includes the following references: to a 'notebook on Sais and folder'; a 'Harpoon folder'; and 'see Folder Pig'.
Religion and predynastic cults
Folder titled 'Religion. Cults' containing notes, drawings relating to deities and religion.
Also includes notes on religion in the archaic period and on the relationship between nome ensigns and early cults including their geographical distribution.
This folder was previously in a box labelled, during previous archival processing, 'Religion 3'.
Research material on nomes and standards
Research material on nomes and ensigns or standards. Folder contains a range of loose notes not specific to a particular nome or standard. The notes include a number of references to Newberry's other notebooks.
-Notes relating to the geographical distribution of nomes
-Sketch maps of nomes
-Table of nome ensigns and variations in the predynastic period, protodynastic period and Old Kingdom
-Cutting of an image of statue of a Nome triad: King, Hathor Mistress-of-the-Sycamore and Jackal-nome goddess (Cairo Museum, JE 40679) from the pyramid complex of Menkaurec (TopBib iii.28)
-Notes on Anubis
-Notes on flint knives
-Notes on governors of nomes
-Notes on guinea fowl including sketch of predynastic pot and a guinea fowl
-Notes on Poseidon
-Cutting of golden emblem of Anubis
Also includes a collection of photographs of predynastic pots featuring standards on the mast heads of boats.
Research material on the Bull Kingdom
Research material relating to the 6th nome of Lower Egypt, also known as the Bull Kingdom.
-Photograph of a graffito of a boat with the bull ensign
-Cuttings of bulls and bull ensign
-Notes on cattle including bulls and cows
-Notes titled 'The King as a Bull in the Archaic Period and later'
-Notes on compound ensigns which include the bull
-Copies from publications of bull ensigns and flint knives
-Notes on the location of the Bull Kingdom
Research material on the harpoon and harpoon ensign
Research material relating to the harpoon and the harpoon ensign representing the 7th and 8th nomes of Lower Egypt. Includes notes on the use of the harpoon for hunting including hunting hippos, lists of occurences of the harpoon ensign on predynastic pottery and compound ensigns which include the harpoon and notes on the harpoon shaft including tracings.
Research material on the pomegranate tree and pomegranate ensign
Research notes on the pomegranate tree and ensign identified by Newberry as the branch of a pomegranate tree.
-Copies of Newberry, Percy, 'The Tree of the Herakleopolite Nome', in Zeitschrift für Ägyptische Sprache und Altertumskunde, Volume 50, pp. 78-9 (OEB 146413)
-Tracings and drawings of depictions of the pomegranate tree or <i>ncr</i>-tree
-Tracings of ensigns from Morgan, J. de, 'Recherches sur les Origines de l'Egypte', (1897) (OEB 145679)
-Drawing of a pot with a boat and pomegranate ensign
-Notes on the pomegranate as the gift of Athena
Research material on the symbol of a falcon in a boat
Research notes, tracings and cuttings relating to the symbol of a falcon in a boat [G7] on the Scorpion Macehead (Ashmolean Museum, AN1896-1908.E3632). Includes cuttings and tracings of other occurences of the symbol.
Research material on the thunderbolt ensign
Research material relating to the thunderbolt ensign representing Min and the 9th nome of Upper Egypt including tracings of occurrences of the ensign on predynastic pottery and draft plates for Newberry, P.E., 'The Egyptian Cult-object [R22] and the Thunderbolt', in Annals of Archaeology and Anthropology, Volume 3, pp.50-2 (1910) (OEB 146356).
Research material relating to Andjety and Bat/Hathor
Research material relating to Andjety, Bat/Hathor and the symbol of the 7th nome of Upper Egypt, including material relating to a hypothesis by Newberry that the symbol of Hathor is a cow's uterus, and that the symbol of Andjety is a goat's uterus.
-Photograph of statue of nome triad: King, Hathor Mistress of the Sycamore and bat-fetish nome goddess (Cairo Museum, JE 46499) (TopBib iii.28)
-Photographs of a predynastic pot featuring dancing figures with headresses bearing the 'cow horn' symbol (British Museum, EA 35502)
-Drawings and tracings of a cow's uterus
-Rubbing, drawing and tracing of the 'Gerzeh palette' featuring Bat symbol (Cairo Museum, CG 34173)
-Drawings showing the head dress of Andjety and the similarity to the shape of a female goats uterus
-Drawings of symbols of Bat and the similarity to the shape of a cow's uterus
-Letter from L. Pugh, Department of Agriculture, relating to the reproductive organs of a goat, 5 Aug 1921
-Notes relating to the symbol representing the bicornate uterus of animals [F45]
-Notes relating to the sistrum
-Draft, notes and draft correspondence on the symbol of the 7th nome of Upper Egypt
-Notes on identification of symbol believed by Victor Loret to be the standard of the 7th nome of Upper Egypt and the symbol of Hathor
-Notes on the standard or ensign as it appears on predynastic pottery
-Notes on shepherds
-Notes on the girdle tie and Tjet amulet also known as the Isis knot
-Notes on 'split totems' or the worship of parts of animals
-Cutting of Griffith, F., 'Notes on Mythology: Eileithyia in Egypt. The God of Busiris. Hermes Trismegistus', in Proceedings of the Society of Biblical Archaeology, (1899) (OEB 140774)
-Notes on Astarte
Notes include reference to NB [Notebook] 35, NB 38, and NB 41.
Research material relating to Neith
Notes and parts of drafts relating to Neith. Includes notes on the figure of eight shield with crossed arrows, single and compound ensigns featuring bows and crossed arrows, the Minoan-Mycenaean Goddess of the Bow, and different forms of bow and arrows.
-Draft titled 'The Minoan-Mycenaean Goddess of the Bow'
-Tracings of stone bead seals
-Notes on the form of bows and depictions of bow like objects
-Part of draft and notes on Neith and the bow of Neith
-Notes on Athena
-Notes relating to Libya
-Reprint of Hogarth, D.G. 'The Zakro Sealings', in Journal of Hellenic Studies, Volume XXII, (1902)
Notes also include reference to 'NB [Notebook] Sais and Folder'.
Research material relating to symbols of Neith
Research notes, tracings and drawings relating to symbols of Neith including bows, shields, crossed arrows, as well as boats with these symbols on their mast head.
-Photograph of a predynastic pot in the British Museum featuring crossed arrows on the mast head
-Beginnings of a draft titled 'The Ensigns of Neith. (1) The Crossed Arrows'
-Plates prepared for article (not published)
Research material relating to the sand dune symbol
Research material relating to the sand dune symbol [N25].
-Photograph of a pot from the MacGregor collection featuring a boat with the symbol for sand dunes on the mast head [N25]
-Notes, drafts, cuttings and tracings on the sand dune symbol [N25], occurences of the symbol on predynastic pots, the bull kingdom or 6th nome of Lower Egypt and the God Ha
-Notes on the geographic distribution of the sand dune cult
Research material relating to throw sticks and boomerangs
Research notes, tracings and drawings relating to throw sticks and boomerangs, and the associated ensigns and cults. Includes tracings of a boomerang on the mast head of a boat.
-Draft titled The Cult of the Boomerang
-Notes relating to occurrences of the boomerang and throw stick ensigns on Predynastic pottery
-Cutting of Eggers, H., 'A Study of the Boomerang', in Proceedings of United States National Museum, (1888), pp.363-367
-Photographs of throw sticks including man holding two throw sticks
Research notebook
1908 - c.1939
Notebook titled on inside page '1908-9 - Percy E. Newberry - University of Liverpool - c/o Thomas Cook and Sons - Cairo or Luxor'. It has also been labelled during previous archival processing 'Miscellaneous - Mainly sealings and other early dynastic material'.
Notebook contains short notes on a range of different topics, copies of inscriptions, drawings, cuttings and rubbings of scarabs and seals.
Includes notes on religion, geography, museum collections and objects, genealogy of the Newberry family, nome ensigns or standards, cult symbols and architecture.
This notebook was previously in a box labelled, during previous archival processing, 'Sealings, Scarabs, Cylinders'.
Wainwright, Gerald Averay - correspondence
Correspondence from Gerald Averay Wainwright including relating to travel to Egypt; a stela in the Cairo Museum; the tomb of Teti-ki; 'finances of independent Egypt' and the Egyptian Railway (1925); Newberry's research on nome standards (1932); hieroglyphic sign of a seven petaled flower.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate impeachment trial on whether to remove U.S. President Donald Trump from office formally began on Thursday even as a congressional watchdog found that the White House broke the law by withholding security aid for Ukraine approved by Congress.
The assessment from the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office was a setback for Trump, even though it was unclear if it would figure in his trial in the Republican-led Senate given that key issues such as whether witnesses will appear or new evidence will be considered remain up in the air.
Democrat Adam Schiff, who heads a team of seven House of Representatives members who will serve as prosecutors, appeared on the Senate floor to read the two charges passed by the House on Dec. 18 accusing Trump of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress arising from his dealings with Ukraine.
Chief Justice John Roberts, wearing his black judicial robe, was led onto the Senate floor by four senior lawmakers. He took an oath to preside over the trial and then swore in the assembled senators, instructing them to raise their right hand, asking, “Do you solemnly swear that in all things appertaining to the trial of the impeachment of Donald John Trump, president of the United States, now pending you will do impartial justice according to the Constitution and laws, so help you God?”
The 99 senators present signed their assent one by one. One senator - Republican Jim Inhofe - was in his home state of Oklahoma to be with a family member facing a medical issue, according to his office, but was due to sign later in the day.
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5 MILLION Opiate Pills - From One Privileged Fuck
Big Jim's Worn Out Tire Sale Fri 17 Jan 2020 14:27:22 No.533146 ViewReplyOriginalReport
https://www.wbir.com/article/news/investigations/one-doctor-and-49-million-addictive-pills-now-under-federal-investigation/51-a024e1a2-6e9a-4497-b6ac-b94bab027925
Dr. Bruce Coffey and his degenerate wealthy sons helped fuel the opiate epidemic crisis in Oneida, Tennessee. Some dumb fuck town, perfect location for a million-dollar drug operation. And you would think, his 500 patients a day would be enough money for his whore family, but it wasn't. He also owned the pharmacy next store he'd send the victims to get their dope from.
Assholes like this one, are what politicians (left and right) and local law enforcers allow to do business that destroys our families in this nation. It took a "federal investigation" to take this scum bag down. Yet, he's still running his drug businesses! Thanks to his local and state supporters in government and the judicial system.
These doctors are idiots from the get-go! Privileged retards. Their educations are paid for. Even the test and exam scores! So when they finally get that "doctor" title, they do what most dummies with drug connections do, start selling drugs. But this prick was selling so many addictive pills, it was enough to supply the entire town; 15 pills per resident, per day!
Assholes, like this guy, turn our children into drug addicts. And they get away with it! Local protection. It's always local.
We need a FEDERAL POLICE agency. Police to police the police. Like a big brother watching you. But not in a hillbilly way. That's just sick.
>give capitalism a bad name
But he's doing capitalism. Only money matters. He's the perfect capitalist. Money is the end of the road in ism called capitalism. In real life it's not but what you get with that money.
Pro tip: it's not socialism to be against capitalism. Just like being against christianism doesn't make someone a muslim. Binary logic doesn't work if there are more than two options. And there are. You can be against all isms or religions. It's all bullshit anyway.
Meanwhile, when I had to get a tooth pulled a few years back, the dentist wouldn’t prescribe me any pain killers until after the extraction… a fucking week away!
There is no way this pain killer epidemic became an epidemic without pharmaceutical corporations bribing politicians and law enforcement into letting it happen.
This shit ain’t being smuggled in from overseas and it’s not like you can grow Oxycontin in your backyard, it’s being manufactured in multi-bazillion dollar facilities owned by Wall Street pharmaceutical corporations and knowingly sold on the black market.
Big Jim's Worn Out Tire Sale Fri 17 Jan 2020 22:51:20 No.533376 Report
>the dentist wouldn’t prescribe me any pain killers
Most likely because he was close to his DEA limit. When they get close to that peak, only good paying customers get the dope. Though their are prescribers who eat at the same dinner table with a judge, a police captain, politician and so these assholes feel untouchable and shoots the bird at the DEA.
Kek, the DEA responded this time to one of those birds.
Its a TRILLION....TRILLION.....TRILLION dollar empire. This isn't some Starbucks money. These people own judges, courtrooms, sheiffs, federal agents, politicians.
And when I hear, "ahhh...just say no.....ahh...you don't have to...duh!" Those people are fucking jackasses. They place themselves on top of pedestals. And, kek, some of them are fat disgusting fucks that should easily BREAK any column.
Our children are being targeted by not just drug cartels in South America, but our own people from the upper-society. Our children don't understand SHIT about life yet, so its not that they're dumb as shit for getting hooked on dope, its because the parents are. Or they just don't give a fuck about their kids unless its show and tell.
You're a literal brainlet. I bet you're extremely confident in your retard opinions aren't you?
People like you have turned me into a technocrat.
Morons that can vote.
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Florida Thief Wearing "Hover Shoes" Fleeces Walmart
JANUARY 16--A man wearing a pair of self-balancing hover skates recently rolled into a Walmart, filled up his cart, and then glided out of the Florida store without paying for the merchandise, police say.
In a bid to identify the “futuristic thief,” cops in Winter Haven have released surveillance video showing him zipping into and around the store on January 8.
According to a Winter Haven Police Department report, the suspect made off with $551.08 worth of merchandise, including paint, a trash can, a vehicle battery, a bouquet of flowers, a Roku TV, and a Motokicks hoverboard.
A cop noted that the perp used a "hover board to push the shopping cart through the store by standing on it and hovering while selecting items."
The thief, who has a large tattoo on his forearm, drove away from Walmart in a late-90s Nissan Maxima sedan with "two different sets of aftermarket chrome wheels, and slight hood damage."
The suspect appears to be wearing a pair of Voyager brand Space Shoes. The shoes, which cost about $200, use self-balancing technology and are the “next generation of E-mobility, with two skates that are independent of each other,” according to the manufacturer.
The Space Shoes have a maximum speed of 6.2 MPH and a range of five miles before they need recharging. The shoes, each of which weighs six pounds, include “fun, bright” LED lights (as seen on the Walmart footage).
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/crime/hovering-walmart-thief-178492
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrVuNfuRY0o
>product placement in the news
How dare you assume the thief's race based on its skin color. Race is political social construct & anyone can identify as any race it chooses to!
BBC lives rent free in your head, mouth and ass I see. /pol/tards like you are of the lowest IQ.
Because this is an advertisement campaign, brainlet. Some retard robbed a walmart, happens all the time. Thesmokinggun decides to do a filler article on it and contacts the space shoes company and says "Hey we'll do a Florida Man story on your shoes and really hype them up for X amount of $" and they go "Sure, here are all the features, you have to call them e-mobility shoes and don't forget to emphasize how fun and bright the LEDs are"
another aspect of the jewish problem
immigration (pushed by crazy jews) of Muslims into gay/jew infested EU causes shift to square knives to keep everyone from killing each other
https://foxwilmington.com/headlines/uk-company-to-sell-knives-with-square-tips-after-sharp-rise-in-knife-crime/
>Lefties: UK please don't leave! REEEEEEE
>also Lefties: the EU is better off without the them
you're all retarded children
>are you trying to present people helping other as a bad thing?
I think he's trying to say that flooding a country of homos with muslim fag-droppers actually causes harm to people.
but you were trying to be clever
you are just now beginning to understand the power and reasoning behind british dentistry
Yeah, it's not like humans have the capacity to live with each other peacfuly. Must be the jews.
Take your meds
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A Ukrainian man nearly lost his genitals after his wife put him in a painful DIY chastity belt for being unfaithful.
The unnamed man in his 40’s, from the city of Zaporizhia, in southern Ukraine, told doctors that he woke up one morning earlier this week to find a big metal nut screwed onto his wiener. It had been “installed” by his wife, as a way to stop him from being unfaithful, but the man claimed that it was strangulating his organ. He tried removing it himself, but the nut didn’t budge, so he had no choice but to call an ambulance.
Unfortunately for the desperate man, hospital staff could do little to help with his delicate problem, so a specialist team of rescuers were called in. They used a circular saw to slice the piece of metal in two, while pouring water on it to keep it from overheating because of the friction. There wasn’t too much they could do about the sparks, so the patient just had to endure.
“We received a call from doctors who asked to remove the nut,” rescuer Oleksandr Brienko said. “We used special equipment to do the job. The man was lying on the surgical operating table under anaesthesia while we were cutting the object off.”
“We often face similar incidents and are quite trained in removing rings, handcuffs and other objects off people’s bodies. In this case, we actually saved the man’s penis. He will be able to become a father in the future,” fellow rescuer Eduard Nekhoroshev added.
The Ukrainian man is currently being treated in the hospital, but is expected to make a full recovery. According to local media reports, he is considering asking for a divorce.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-U1dQxvCNY&feature=emb_title
https://www.odditycentral.com/news/woman-puts-husband-in-diy-chastity-belt-to-prevent-him-from-cheating.html
Come to BitMEX, the land of opportunity.(×100 cryptocurrency Exchange)
https://blog.naver.com/bisbisbisbis/221774919412
So a dip in a cold pool and some baby oil wasn't gonna cut it, eh?
>>>/diy/
penis envy.
never trust a woman, they all secretly hate you.
The burger cope on this issue is always fucking hilarious
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Florida Man, 20, Cuts Sweet Plea Deal In Dumb-As-Dirt Felony Case
The Florida Man arrested for using a front-end loader to dump a bucket of dirt on his girlfriend’s car has escaped with a judicial slap on the wrist, according to court records.
Hunter Mills, who was scheduled for a January 6 trial for felony criminal mischief, recently struck a plea deal that resulted in a deferred prosecution agreement and his placement in a pretrial diversion program.
If Mills, 20, successfully completes the program--which is afforded to some first-time offenders--the criminal charge will likely be dismissed. Most diversion programs last 12 months.
Mills was arrested in August after he covered a 2010 Cadillac driven by his girlfriend in dirt. The woman had driven to meet Mills on a road adjacent to the headquarters of an excavation firm that sells top soil and landscaping materials. The dumping site was in Crestview, a city about 50 miles from Pensacola.
According to an arrest report, when Mills’s girlfriend “refused to answer a question,” Mills--who arrived at the meeting site in a front-end loader--“dumped the dirt on the driver side half of the vehicle, causing scratches to the top, hood, and trunk. The window was down during the incident, which caused dirt to fill up the air vents, center console, and power windows.”
The car’s owner estimated that his ride suffered $8000 in damages.
When questioned by police, Mills admitted covering the car in dirt, but “stated that he did this in an attempt to get [the woman] to leave him alone.”
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/buster/criminal-mischief/dirt-dump-plea-deal-085139
>cover de Cadillac driven by her in dirt
>Her boyfriend
>She refused to answer question
>The owner of the Cadillac said he was...
>He
who wants to bet she's a rostie and the owner of the Cadillac was her new boyfriend and the question was "where'd you get that Cadillac"
Hah, didn't catch that at first, probably exactly what happened
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Australia fires are harbinger of planet’s future, say scientists
Apocalyptic scenes give glimpse of what would be normal conditions in 3C world
The bushfires ravaging Australia are a clear sign of what is to come around the world if temperatures are allowed to rise to dangerous levels, according to scientists.
“This is what you can expect to happen … at an average of 3C [above pre-industrial levels],” said Richard Betts, professor of geography at Exeter University. “We are seeing a sign of what would be normal conditions in a 3C world. It tells us what the future world might look like. This really brings home what climate change means.”
Average temperature rises in Australia were about 1.4C above pre-industrial levels before this season’s fires, showing a more rapid rate of heating than the global average of 1.1C.
Scientists warn that beyond a rise of 2C, the impacts of climate breakdown are likely to become catastrophic and irreversible, yet current global commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions under the Paris agreement are estimated to put the world on track for 3C of heating.
“These are the impacts we are seeing at 1C [of heating] so these impacts will get more [severe] as long as we do not do what it takes to stabilise the world climate,” warned Corinne Le Quéré, professor of climate change science and policy at the University of East Anglia (UEA). “This is not a new normal – this is a transition to more impacts.”
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/jan/14/australia-bushfires-harbinger-future-scientists
>Climate Change isn't fixable
You put your conclusion first, there
Anyway, the term "industrialization" is meaningless. What is at issue is how new technologies are implemented, regulated, and enforced, and how existing (presently obsolete) technologies are rounded up, and sent to a recycler.
How do you dismantle a coal plant? And how does someone run their life on electricity at $0.50/kWh? These are questions people who are fighting climate change care nothing about, partly because the conservatives have made such a great case about "the Market" and its ability to solve EVERY problem that humans need. I agree.
Those are problems to be solved by "the Market". The "invisible hand" is going to be "guided" to solutions... by governments, corporations, individuals, and groups, and (not) you... but who cares about you.
You are going to lose access to concentrated liquid fuels.... coal, oil, gas and wood. There is nothing that can be done about it. Buy a bicycle, save money now, or you be poor in the future.
You will eventually be housed in a mass-produced "Box" cities... along with the rest of the idiots. Behind walls, I'm definitely sure. "Jobs" as we knew them will not exist. Robots will build things in far away factories.
lol no none of this shit is going to happen, our leaders have to be elected and the moment they try to force shit like this through is the moment they get run out of town on a rail.
>We can adapt to it though
It's been 50 years since we've known how bad it could be if we didn't change how things worked and exactly shit has been done about it. There will be no adaptation and it will all crash down on everyone with no exception.
>if we didn't change how things worked
>we
what have you done to do your part?
Wouldn't you like to know, glowfag
tfw you try to get Ukraine to investigate your opponent but they investigate you instead
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ukraine-opens-investigation-into-purported-monitoring-of-former-amb-marie-yovanovitch/
Before the whistleblower complaint, The Ukranian president was supposed to go on CNN to mention investigations into Hunter Biden if he wanted the money.
>no that evidence doesn't count!
Jim Jordan blew that little lie right out of the fucking water, the fact that you are still bringing it up tells me only one thing
>you havent read the transcripts
Jim Jordan and Devin Nunes are my personal heroes and proof why only Republicans should be allowed to vote. We're the only ones with sense to actually vote in competent and fair people.
I am meh about Nunes but Jordan, Paul and Gowdy are truly great men.
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Vatican Hides $2 Billion in Assets to Limit Abuse Payouts
Anonymous Sat 11 Jan 2020 12:46:33 No.530025 ViewReplyOriginalReport
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2020-01-08/the-catholic-church-s-strategy-to-limit-payouts-to-abuse-victims
Dioceses are aggressively moving and reclassifying holdings to shrink the value of their bankruptcy estates.
More dioceses are filing for bankruptcy now that rules are changing about how much time a victim has to sue over abuse. Seven states and the District of Columbia passed laws in 2019 that suspend the statute of limitations on civil sex abuse suits, and at least three other states are considering them.
In many cases, churches precede bankruptcy by transferring and reclassifying assets. The effect is to shrink the pot of money available to clergy abuse victims. That and Chapter 11’s universal settlements and protections from further claims have been an effective one-two punch for limiting payouts. A Bloomberg Businessweek review of court filings by lawyers for churches and victims in the past 15 years shows that the U.S. Catholic Church has shielded more than $2 billion in assets from abuse victims in bankruptcies using these methods. “The survivors should have gotten that money, and they didn’t,” says Terry McKiernan, president of BishopAccountability.org. “The Catholic Church has behaved like a business. It hasn’t behaved like a religion that lives by the rules it espouses.”
COUNTDOWN TO POPE FRANCIS CONDEMNING THE GAYS IN THREE >>> TWO >>>
I, too, desire the world to have infinity niggers.
Actually most humans are Asians
When is Bloomberg.com going to report on presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg's connection to Ghislaine Maxwell? They seem like they be in a great position to cover this very newsworthy relationship, Bloomberg.com's paying advertisers would really be pleased with that, news is a business, gotta keep the customer satisfied.
This seems to be the latest on Ghislaine Maxwell, from NZ instead of NY, sad.
Prince Andrew's Accuser Blasts Naomi Campbell
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=12301375
They aren't going to report on it because it's bullshit.
he's still one of the wealthy
unless they need something out of him, everybody keeps their mouths shut
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[1969 North American Sled Dog Championship Race - Fairbanks, Alaska]
These scenes from the 1969 North American Championship Sled Dog Races in Fairbanks, Alaska, filmed by Fairbanks photographer Richard L. Hansen, include: an Alaska Dog Mushers Association sign; a Sled Dog Races Sweepstakes sign; dogs in dog boxes on a truck; a truck with Malamak logos; a man removing dogs from dog boxes and placing dogs in harness; a race board with names including Lombard, Attla, Redington, Shepard, Taylor, Nayokpuk, McDougall, Lake, and Folger; a race announcer; a drum filled with slips of paper for a drawing; spectators watching as the race starts under snowy conditions; a variety of dogs in harnesses; spectators buying and eating cotton candy; close-up views of dogs; a close-up view of a Fairbanks Dog Mushers Association patch on a man’s coat; many people in colorful parkas and boots; dogs rolling in snow; a sign for George Attla sponsored by J.C. Penney Co.; mushers; a truck for Wright's Aurora Huskies; and dogs peeking out of dog boxes on a truck.
In the first segment, reporter Mark Weller examines the struggle between Ahtna, Inc. and the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company over agreements made prior to construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. Those interviewed include: Roy Tansy, president of Ahtna, Inc.; Christine Yazzie, past president of Ahtna, Inc.; Jimmy McKinley of Copper Center; Dean Olson, business advisor to Ahtna, Inc.; unidentified Copper Center residents; Bernie Kline (?) of Copper Center; and John Ratterman, Alyeska spokesman. The program contains scenes from the 1978 AFN Convention in Anchorage as well as views of the pipeline and the Copper Center area. In the second segment, Eric Eckholm reports on controversies surrounding the combating of forest fires in Alaska. Those interviewed include: Jerry Timmins, BLM fire chief for Interior Alaska; Ray Settles, state fire chief; Carl Jeglum, BLM fire researcher; and Davis Perkins, smokejumper and artist. The program contains views of wildfires, fire fighting equipment, fire fighting crews and aircraft. This program also contains Public Service Announcements (PSAs) about Social Security and home mortgages.
The first segment, "Fred Machetanz: An Alaskan Master," is a repeat broadcast from another Alaska Review program (AAF-4959). The second segment, "Blazing Skies," is a repeat broadcast from another Alaska Review program (AAF-4950). The program also contains Public Service Announcements (PSAs) about the Consumer Information Center, social responsibility, and solar energy.
Reporter Mark O. Badger examines the impact of worldwide demand for salmon, the rebuilding of Alaska's salmon stocks, salmon fishing and processing methods, limited entry permits and government regulations, and conflicts within the Alaskan fishing industry. Those interviewed include: Al Adasiak (misspelled in title screen), chairman of the Limited Entry Commission; unidentified people at fish camp; unidentified commercial fisherman; Jack Milnes, aquaculture director for SSERAA(?); Dave Kron, state biologist; Wally Neurenberg; Doug Holenbeck, manager of Harbor Seafoods in Wrangell; Heidi Lee (?), fisherman; Frank Warfel (name likely misspelled in title screen), Wrangell fisherman; Will Bergman, State Department of Fish and Game biologist at Petersburg; Jim Beaton, commercial fisherman from Juneau and member of the State Board of Fisheries; Scott Roth, National Bank of Alaska manager at Petersburg; Carson Boysen, Petersburg artist; Bob Thorstensen, president of Petersburg Fisheries; and unidentified people involved in the fishing industry and residents of southeast Alaska. The program contains views of the Tanana River, a fish camp, fish processing facilities, fishing boats, the Crystal Lake Hatchery in Petersburg, the mending of a gill net, a purse seining demonstration, and several southeast Alaska fishing communities. Program also contains Public Service Announcements (PSAs) about the Social Security Administration and boat safety.
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Reporters Eric Eckholm and Mark O. Badger travel with a group of Alaska fishermen to explore bottomfishing techniques in Norway and Denmark and to examine the ways in which those techniques could be adapted to the Alaskan fishing industry. Those interviewed include: Alfred Nygard of the Norway Export Council; Jim Edenso, Alaska's bottomfish coordinator in Juneau; Mike Painter of Ketchikan; Chuck Parsons of Homer; Stan Reddekopp of Juneau; Bjorn Bong; Kurt Bergen, a Norwegian union representative; an unidentified member of Denmark's Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Peter Weis of Denmark; Shari Gross; Dave Osterback of Sand Point; Birgir Danielsen of Faroe Seafoods Marketing; Prime Minister Atla P. Dam; and unidentified speakers. The program contains views of coastal fishing villages in Norway and Denmark, fishing and crabbing vessels, and fish processing facilities.
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As predicted, AG report loves teen driver decals
Posted on May 9, 2011 by Bob Ingle
Sean Kean
Back when lawmakers couldn’t admit their foolishness in passing a law to have young drivers put a red decal on their license plates they put off angry parents by saying the Attorney General’s Office would do a study. We said we can tell you how that turns out before it begins — there will be no problems. Turns out that’s what happened. Attorney General Paula Dow says one 17-year-old has reported she was targeted as a result of the sticker. Sen Sean Kean reacted: “It’s a situation where I have to weigh the pros and cons and the negatives outweigh the pros. The cons are from parents who are concerned about it.” Of course, that was one official report. They can’t measure how often it happened and was not reported. They also don’t know how many parents refused to allow their kids to use the decals.
This is about numbskull lawmakers and bureaucrats who can’t admit they had a stupid idea. The first clue should have been it was named after someone — that usually means a bill rushed through to make people feel good.
Here’s the bureaucratic view from a former state bureaucrat Pam Fischer, who was director of the state Highway Safety Division under Gov. Corzine. She said the report vindicates the idea of identifying teen drivers to police so they can enforce provisions of the graduated driver’s license law.
Or the cops could enforce it after a teen is stopped for doing something wrong the cop witnesses, the way it works with other divers. It’s a good thing Christie sent Fischer packing — she was the darling of the big Click It Or Ticket waste of time. He should have eliminated the job to help out the budget because it’s obvious not much good comes from the office.
If Fischer and like thinkers, such as Assemblyman John Wisniewski, had been against this they would have said when the report came out, “One child threatened is one child too many.” Wisniewski, who also is chairman of the state Democratic Party, and Fischer think parents should just shut up because they know more than parents what’s best for the teen drivers.
About Bob Ingle
Bob Ingle is Senior Political Columnist for Gannett New Jersey newspapers and co-author of The New York Times' Best Seller, "The Soprano State: New Jersey's Culture of Corruption" and "Chris Christie: The Inside Story Of His Rise To Power". He has won numerous journalism awards and is often a news analyst on radio and television. Twitter @ bobingle99.
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5 Responses to As predicted, AG report loves teen driver decals
O&APartyRock says:
What I’d like to know is if this sticker has reduced the incidents of teen driving deaths. Wasn’t this sticker the work of parents who’s little princess drove wrecklessly & died? So has this sticker magically protected kids from their own stupidity, and reduced the incidents of speeding, accidents, and fatalities?
speedkillsu says:
Some day this will come back to haunt them ,and they will not take responsibility for there actions .Just like Bionnie Watson Coleman ‘s early- release prison program that led to the death of another man ……..I can only hope I ‘m wrong on this one because it will involve a child
KalNJ says:
What’s with the love for license plates decals?
Which “cousin of…” owns a factory to produce those?
Those decals have been a failure every time they were tried in NJ.
I agree with a “new driver” sign for ALL new drivers, but why not just print one off the Internet and put it in your back window?
alex hamilton says:
That’s funny. My daughter got stopped for doing nothing wrong the first day the decals were required. I wrote letters, called politicians, even called the brain institute and talked for a half an hour.
Where did she do her study? Kansas??!!!
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The politicians are playing with fire with this law. The law is a knee-jerk reaction that is going to cause irreprehensible harm to another family. The A.G. and the former director to the HTSD are saying that the numbers do not support a repeal of the law. The simple fact that the possibility, not statistical probability, exists for a predator to target a teen is in itself proof that the law is flawed.
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Flags lowered in NJ today to honor Scalia February 19, 2016
Today is Friday, February 19th, 2016. Here’s today’s Daily Quickie calendar of what’s happening in New Jersey politics — the last of a 1,488-part series. Flags at state buildings are flown at half-staff today and Saturday to mourn the passing … Continue reading →
NJ Assembly meets for voting session February 18, 2016
Here’s the New Jersey politics calendar for Thursday, February 18th, 2016 … Flags are flown at half-staff at all state buildings to honor Port Authority of New York & New Jersey police officer Elise Bastardo of Wall Township, who was … Continue reading →
Sweeney in Linden calling for Tremley Point interchange February 17, 2016
On the New Jersey political calendar on Wednesday, February 17th, 2016: Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno attends the grand opening ceremony for Nygala Corporation/FLOMO USA, 11:30 a.m. in Moonachie. Senate President Stephen Sweeney, Sen. Nicholas Scutari and Assemblymen Jerry Green and … Continue reading →
Christie foes plan rally and retort to budget plan February 16, 2016
On Tuesday, February 16th, 2016 in New Jersey politics: Gov. Chris Christie delivers the 2017 budget speech to a joint session of the Legislature, 2 p.m. in the Statehouse’s Assembly chamber in Trenton. Assembly Democrats will be livestreaming their formal … Continue reading →
Guadagno attending opening of Plainfield magnet school February 12, 2016
A very light New Jersey politics calendar heading into President’s Day weekend on this Friday, February 12th, 2016 … Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno attends the grand opening of the Plainfield Academy for the Arts and Advanced Studies, 1 p.m. in … Continue reading →
Trenton today: Sick leave, Sandy funds, benefits report February 11, 2016
On New Jersey’s political calendar on this Thursday, February 11th, 2016: Senate voting session, 1 p.m. at the Statehouse in Trenton. Among the 22 bills listed on the agenda: requiring companies to offer paid sick leave to employees, Port Authority … Continue reading →
Christie’s schedule: Detouring back to New Jersey February 10, 2016
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At last, the all-important New Hampshire primary February 9, 2016
On Tuesday, February 9th, 2016, the big story in New Jersey politics takes place in New Hampshire … Gov. Chris Christie’s presidential campaign faces its first crucial test in today’s New Hampshire primary. His polling average shows him in 6th … Continue reading →
Christie in New Hampshire: 4 town halls, 1 day to go February 8, 2016
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Christie’s New Hampshire bus tour rolls on February 5, 2016
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CT Scam?
(How much should you pay for a CT scan, that vital diagnostic test, if you fall seriously sick? No one really knows…)
“How much do you charge for a CT scan of the whole abdomen?”
That’s what I have been asking diagnostic labs and hospitals across the country for the last few days. I don’t need to look beyond the NCR. But ever since I took up this quest, it has become almost a game with me. Ask. Note down. And then laugh at the absolute lack of consistency (and transparency) in the market. It all started with a stomach scan that a Calcutta lab did on my father and charged a whopping sum. Being a patient—scared and pliant as ever—he coughed up the money without even raising an eye brow. My entreaties that my friend has paid only Rs 2,000 for a head and neck scan didn’t even cut much ice. But it did trigger off this search:
“It’s Rs 7,000,” pat came the reply at Delhi’s Mahajan Imaging Center.
—“Because we have to give some medicine before that”
I tried a less upscale outlet. At Pitampura’s Saral MRI & CT Scan it went down by about Rs 1000. After calling up the Delhi MR & CT Scan Centre at posh Safdarjung Enclave, I was a bit more sure that CT scan costs, for some reason, do not depend on how advanced a device is but more on the neighbourhood. Unpredictably, CT scans cost more or less the same at Hauz Khas and at Safdarjung.
In Mumbai, however, this neighbourhood rationale doesn’t’ work. At posh Breach Candy it’s Rs 7,750. At Jaslok it’s around Rs 8,600 (“Because we use a 64-slice CT scanner”). At the new stunner, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital it’s Rs 6,500 (wow! But wait for the catch. “We don’t do plain abdomen. You have to do a pelvic scan, too. That’ll be Rs 8,500”). Expect the costs to go down in Vashi? Don’t be silly. Along with bars, hotels, discotheques, malls and multiplexes, uptown no longer downmarket. Hence Vashi Diagnostic Centre asks for a neat Rs 8,500.
Calcutta threw me for a loop. At that much-touted cheapest metro of India, CT scans are inexplicably high: at Quadra on Hazra Road it’s nearly Rs 8,000, at the old and established Eko Diagnostic Limited opposite Nehru Children’s Museum, it’s 8,500 and at the AMRI hospital in Salt Lake it zooms to Rs 10,800. Hold on. No one can match Apollo Chennai.
—“It’s Rs 11,620 here.”
—“That’s the Apollo rate.”
Yet at Bangalore’s Sagar Apollo, the cost for CT scanning “whole abdomen” comes to Rs 5,000! And I have heard that in Hyderabad the average cost is between Rs 2,000-3,000.
Does the Government of India update its websites on such hearsay? Why else would the Incredible India website (http: //www.incredibleindia.org/ microsite/ medical/indicative_costs.htm) run by the Ministry of Tourism indicate that (obviously for medical tourists) that CT scan rates in India are well below Rs 3,000. In a 2005 study, ‘Financing and Delivery of Health Care Services in India’, done under the aegis of the Ministry of Health, the “estimated average cost” of CT Scans is given as Rs 2,700 in public hospitals, Rs 3,333 in private hospitals and Rs 1,999 in stand alone diagnostics centres.
Are they providing state-of-the-art devices? Nah. Ask around and most labs seem to have ancient 4 or 6-slice CT scans. Your mind boggles at the price range the hospital biggies with fourth-gen, 256-slice machines would ask for! Have costs generally gone up, then (like it does for potatoes or petrol)? But how can a 38-year-old imaging modality suddenly become more expensive, when only “new and advanced” technological wonders command a hefty price? May be demand has come down, hence labs are being forced to push up the costs to break even? Not possible. With 0.39 CT scans per 100,000 population in India, demand can not be an issue.
To me it looks like a story of uncontrolled greed in a sector that’s going through a hectic phase of growth and patients who still do not think of themselves as healthcare “consumers”. Look at a scenario where greed doesn’t work: the Saibaba Sansthan Hospital in Shirdi has a high-end, 64 slice CT scanner bought for Rs 4.5 crore. What does a stomach scan cost there? Just Rs 3,000. How? It’s run on no-profit-no-loss basis for members.
Here’s a bit of feel-good piece of news: the US, despite all its might, charges about $6,500 for an abdominal CT scan.
April 14, 2010 Posted by Damayanti Datta
Tags: Vashi Diagnostic Centre, Saral MRI CT Scan, Salt Lake, Safdarjung Enclave, Pitampura, Mumbai, Mahajan Imaging Center, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, India, Delhi MR CT Scan Centre, Delhi, Culcutta, CT Scan, Breach Candy, AMRI hospital
Thanks for the detailed study for CT scan price across the country. But my dear friend this is a grossly skewed study because the you can get potatoes from Rs 2 per Kg to Rs 20 per Kg, depends from where you buy, from whom you buy, which place you buy. This ten times difference is much more than the difference in the price of CT scan. Do you think the farmer or the shopkeeper is much more greedy than a doctor? Do you know how much efforts it take to become a doctor? Do you know eho own these hospitals or CT scan centers? Did you take into account the exact details of the type of study? Type of contrast? Amount of contrast? Who reads the study? The quality of the study andthe quality of the report? Accuracy of the report? Do you know how much it cost to make any drug and how much you pay for it? Do you know how much it take a make a shirt and how much it sell for? Do you know how much it cost to grow rice and how much it cost to a common man? Do know the cost ( including time, money, sacrifice) you pay to become a doctor? Do a complete study, take all factors into account and than let everybody know about ncluding about yours own business who is how much greedy (do some introspection) ? Till that time this stupid study does not make any sense.
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I was looking for a dental implant for a lower denture.In USA,the cost varied from $7000 to $30000.In India it was around Rs 50000!
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The value of health (when at stake) is directly proportional to the amount of money in the pocket and our private health sector knows that everyone is ready to empty them. It’s better to die hungry than kick the bucket with a full stomach. The last minute of life is the longest and worth all the money in the world. Most of healthcare money in this world is spent in this long last minute. This minute is the Xmas Turkey and it’s just understandable that everyone wants to feast on it. Thank God I am a vegetarian.
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The Grand Canal, from The Library of Congress, at loc.gov.
LONGEST CANAL IN HISTORY
The Grand Canal of China is not only the world’s oldest canal, it is far longer than either Suez or Panama. At 1,795 kilometers (or 1,114 miles) it has 24 locks and 60 bridges, and claim to the title of longest canal. Building began in 486 B.C. with an important extension decreed in the third century, BCE during the Qin Dynasty.
COMMON LANGUAGE MADE POSSIBLE BY CANAL
The Grand Canal, connecting China via an internal route, greatly improved not only defense but administration. It was the first Qin emperor in 221 BCE who standardized writing in China. Before this, each area had its own particular writing system. But with the help of the connections made by the Grand Canal. the so-called Qin script became the official set of characters, required for all state and governmental affairs. This script made possible the governance of China, and region became a nation through standardized language uniting different, and vastly distant, areas. In this sense, the Grand Canal with the addition of Qin script was the internet of its time.
Kublai Khan, by Liu Kuan-Tao ca. 1280 CE from the Collection of the National Palace Museum, Taipe, from Michigan State University, at msu.edu.
It was Kublai Khan, (grandson of Genghis Khan, the ruler who ordered the excavation of a direct waterway between his newly founded city of Dadu – today’s Beijing – and Hangzhou) who, when he became emperor, directed grain be transported to Dadu. 816,000 tons of grain were delivered annually, the major share – 537,000 tons – coming from the south via sea or the canal. But the canal stopped short of Dadu. So the grain had to be offloaded and piled onto carts pulled by draft animals conscripted just like soldiers. As a result, local farmers could not plow their fields and agriculture suffered. To make matters worse, many animals died along the route. And so it was failure that led Kublai Khan to order the completion of the seventh and final section of the Grand Canal, straightening the route to make it more efficient, and enabling all of China to communicate with the new center of political and cultural life, Dadu/Beijing.
FULTON IN AMERICA
Fulton, by the Circle of Thomas Sully, from Christies.
It was in 1796 that an American engineer wrote, in “The Treatise on the Improvement of Canal Navigation,” that China became a great nation primarily because of the Grand Canal. He lobbied for the building of the first canal in New York, and inspired the eventual building of the Erie Canal. However, Robert Fulton is more famously known for building the first successful steamboat in 1807.
MODERN TURN-AROUND
“They’re going to turn the water around,” explained an oarsman interviewed in the year 2000 who lives on a barge floating along the Grand Canal in Jiangsu province. The flow of the Grand Canal will be changed from south to north, and in some places it will change from downhill to uphill. Why? To provide water to northern China. Half of the population of China now lives in the north, but that region has only 1/5th of China’s water. The estimated cost for the first phase is $22 billion. According to experts’ calculations, this megaproject will be the largest of its kind ever undertaken. When completed (in the year 2050), the massive renovation of the ancient Grand Canal will move 44.9 billion cubic meters of water annually. Can the Grand Canal contribute to the recent water-resourcing challenges in China? Droughts and floods prompted the United Nations Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction to express concern regarding conditions affecting 230 million people in China.
Document of Authorization
These are translations of a few of the earlier (although still about a thousand years into the project) imperial decrees for the creation and extension of parts of the Grand Canal.
I. Sui Dynasty, founded by Yang Jian in 581
In 584, Emperor Yang Jian gave the order: “Build the canal from the Wei Shui in Daxing (Xi’an) to the Yellow River to enable grain transport in an inland waterway.”
In 587, Emperor Yang Jian ordered: “Dig the canal of Shanyang Du in Yangzhou to create a waterway.”
In 605, Emperor Yang Guang gave the decree: “Recruit thousands of men and women form every county iin the south of the Yeloios River to build the Tongji Canal, and lead the water of the Gu Shui and Luo Shui in Xi Yuan into the Yellow River, and lead the water of the Yellow River in Ban Zhu into the Huai.”
In 608, Emperor Yuan Guang ordered again: “Recruit thousands of men and women from all counties in the north of the Yellow River to build the Yongji Canal, to reach the Yellow River in the south through the Qin Shui and to connect Zhu Chun in the north.”
-From Ruifang Liu, The History of Chinese Emperors ([Beijing ?]: National Defense University Publishing House, n.d.) 304-5.
VOICES OF THE FUTURE: Discussion and Implications
The Future of Water: The Grand Canal provides China’s water resources — for navigation and irrigation. When the 2008 Beijing Olympics threatened to stress the water supply, China hastened Canal improvements. How should decisions concerning shared water resources be made? Will findings of the international conference: “Rebuilding Sustainable Communities after Disasters in China”(http://www.umb.edu/crscad/events/china_2012) convened at the University of Massachusetts Boston provide guidance regarding alleviation of water challenges including flooding and drought? Can the Grand Canal inspire solutions?
Commerce and Success: The Grand Canal transformed China from a region with separate languages and customs into a nation. A shared central passage facilitated government, communications, even China’s first standardized language and script. During the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), the Grand Canal was opened to commercial enterprise, The distinguished Institute for Qing History of Renmin University (http://qss.ruc.edu/cn/) might enlighten policy regarding the Grand Canal’s contribution to China. Can the Confucius Institute (www.umb.edu/confucius/) lead the discussion of the Grand Canal in China’s inspiring history and exciting future?
To read the complete chapter, members of the University of Massachusetts Boston may access the e-book through Healey Library Catalog and ABC-CLIO here. Alternatively the volumes can be accessed at WorldCat, or at Amazon for purchase. Further resources are available onsite at the University of Massachusetts Boston, Healey Library, including some of following:
Building the World Collection Finding Aid
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The Grand Canal of China, South China Morning Post Ltd, New China News Ltd: Hong Kong, 1984. ISBN: 962 10 0025 4. Folder does not contain entire book.
“Water Technology: South-to-North Water Diversion Project,” Water Industry. Covers period 2001/2002, listing organizations involved in South-to-North Water Transfer planning work. http://water-technology/net/projects/south_north/
“They want Genghis Khan to have his due, statue, too,” Washington Post, date of article not known. File contains copy of article with painting depicting Genghis Khan.
“Genghis Khan a Prolific Lover, DNA Implies,” Hillary Mayell. National Geographic News, February 14, 2003
Ennin’s Travels in T’ang China, by Edwin O. Reischauer. New York: The Ronald Press Company, 1955.
The Grand Canal of China, by Lyn Harrington. Rand McNally, 1967.
File with additional book sources including works by Joseph Needham.
“On Lu Kou Canal,” “On Thung Hui Canal,” also two sources on Great Wall, researched by Lin-lin Ju. Folder contains English translations and original Chinese text.
“Hydraulics:” with figure 882 plot of the number of hydraulic engineering works undertaken in successive dynasties (data from Chi Chhao-Ting). Source unknown.
“The Grand Canal,” Scarre, 232-233, National Geographic “Builders” 29
“The Chinese Model for America’s Canals,” by Anton Chaitkin, American Almanac, 1989. http://members.tripod.com/~american_almanac/canal.htm.
“The Mongolian Empire: The Yuan,” by David W. Koeller.
Http://campus.northpark.edu/history/WebChron/China/Yuan.Chron.html. See also:http://www.wsu.edu/~dee/CHEMPIRE/YUAN.HTM.
“The Grand Canal,” thinkquest.
Http://library.thinkquest.org/20443/grandcanal.html.
“Global firms thirst for China’s biggest canal project,” China Internet Information Center, Xinhua News Agency, 11/20/2000. www.chinapage.com/canal/html.
“China’s Grand Canal Queues for World Heritage Status,” China Internet Information Center, Xinhua News Agency, 07/06/2004.
Http://www.china.org.cn/english/culture/100401.htm.
“Ssu-ma Kuang (Pinyin Sima Guang) compiled general chronicle of Chinese history from 403 BC to AD 959” Encyclopaedia Brittanica.
http://www.brittannica.com/eb/article-9069328.
“Books of the Twenty-Four Histories” a collection of historical books covering period from 3000 BC to Ming Dynasty of 17th century. This source lists the books and their dates.
http://www.answers.com/topic/twenty-four-histories.
“Chinese Language and Script: First Emperor of Qin,”
http://www.crystalinks.com/chineselang.html.
“Beijing invites design to revive Grand Canal,” Xinhua News Agency, People’s Daily Online. http://english-people.com.cn/200402/23/eng20040223_1354.
“Timeline of World Canals,”
http://hoome/eznet.net/~dminor/Canalto1749.html
“The Grand Canal of China” illustration of navigational lock, and port city of Changzhou, Jiangsu Province about 150 Km northwest of Shanghai.
http://www.chinapage.com/canal.htm.
“Image Search Results for Grand Canal of China”
http://www.altavista.com/image/results?pg=qdstype=simage&imgset=2&q=The%Grand…
“Map of the Silk Road,” http://silkroadproject.org/silkroad/map.html
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No drugs at all,
No alcohol,
Pays taxes
and gives to charity,
Black belt is he,
Competes for his country
Don’t you ever say
You don’t want Joe Hendry
I made my entrance in a Hendry Ball…
So starts my alltime favourite YouTube video and probably the best 28 seconds that can be found anywhere on the internet and if I were to say I had watched that clip a thousand times it would not be an exaggeration.
When my wife and I left our home in Newcastle to travel via train to Glasgow to celebrate our sixth wedding anniversary by taking in ICW’s Fear and Loathing VIII little did I suspect that my life would change so dramatically. We were in amongst the 4000 strong crowd when “The Local Hero” made his entrance and I completely lost my shit.
Since then I had been hoping I would get a chance to sit down and have a chat with Hendry and share it with our readers. Thankfully since the man is almost as accommodating as he is uber talented I was given the opportunity after the first ever WhatCulture Pro Wrestling show.
I plan to upload a full review of the first WCPW show shortly but in the meantime I feel it’s necessary to congratulate the WhatCulture team on on behalf of wrestling fans in the Northeast for them putting on two fantastic nights of top quality wrestling. If they plan to continue running shows in the Newcastle area then I think it’s entirely possible that Newcastle will soon be the place to be in terms of UK Wrestling, if that does happen I for one will be very grateful. On a more personal note I would also like to thank the WhatCulture staff on being so friendly and helpful in allowing me access to Joe Hendry once the show was over. I had arranged the interview with Hendry beforehand but the people from WC were incredibly considerate in letting us chat while they were taking down the ring.
So myself and Internet megastar and YouTube sensation Maffew, from Botchamania, sat with ‘The Local Hero’ and shot the proverbial breeze…
Neil Rogers – So Joe, how long have you been training and wrestling so far?
Joe Hendry – I’ve been pro for two and a half years, I made my debut in SWA on the Saturday then made my ICW debut the next night at Fear and Loathing on the Sunday. So Fear and Loathing is the anniversary of my professional wrestling career. I trained for quite a long time before I debuted Damo, Mikey Whiplash and to a certain extent Robbie Brookside, those were my three main trainers and Marty Jones too as number four but Damo and Mikey wanted it to be an impactful debut, when people saw me that they would think “Oh this guy’s going somewhere”. I trained from January 2013 and didn’t debut till the very end of the year.
NR – You have a legitimate fighting background, is it amateur wrestling and Judo?
JH – Yeah I’m a black belt in Judo. I’m working to going to the Commonwealth Games for amateur wrestling, 97kg to represent Scotland. I think it’s going to happen but it’s somewhat out of my hands a lot of it comes down to the selection process. What I can do and what I can control is there’s some qualifying competitions coming up in November around the time of Fear and Loathing. Getting to that point is going to be intense and that time of the year for me is going to be very busy. It’s going to be an intense year from October/November this year to the year after for qualification so that’s going to be tough going but I really feel this is a great opportunity, I would love to represent my country. I feel I can do this and I don’t say that lightly, I’ve worked very hard to get to this point.
NR – What did you do before you began wrestling? Obviously we touched on your judo and amateur wrestling but did you ever hold down a 9-5?
JH – I’d always wanted to wrestle but when I was younger I didn’t know how and I didn’t think I was big enough. I didn’t realise that through eating and the gym you could actually make yourself bigger. I was in a band, I’m still in that band, been making music for 10 years. Doing shows helped me develop my gimmick to this point. The thing about my gimmick is that you can’t fake being a musician for 10 years so I feel that has paid dividends now.
We went for a meeting in New York with Sony about potentially signing with them, it didn’t quite work out so I decided maybe that was a sign and maybe it was time to do what I had always wanted to do which was professional wrestling. I decided on New Year’s Eve going into 2013 that I would devote everything to wrestling so I started training in 2013 and I’ve never looked back really.
I went to university and got my degree, when I sing about it in the Hendryball gimmick it’s all truth. I do have a job at the moment I’m a marketing manager in oil and gas, specialising in advertising and digital analytics. It is difficult to balance both of them but at the moment I do quite like having separate lives if you will.
NR – Kurt Angle is obviously set to appear at Fear and Loathing this year. Will you be asking him for any tips on amateur wrestling given his history in the sport?
JH – I want to wrestle Kurt Angle, Kurt Angle is probably my dream match, The Rock is the reason I got into the business but Kurt Angle is the greatest. Kurt Angle was a total package, he was a 10 in everything, charisma, legitimacy, his wrestling ability in the ring, his intensity level he is the definition of what a true pro should be. And Kurt Angle knows I want to wrestle him.
NR – Maffew and I, were both at Fear and Loathing VIII in November and it was one of my favourite moments when you came out in the Hendry ball, how was it for you to perform? I’ve spoken to Viper, she said they thought it was mental!
JH – Well I’ve a small collection of friends in wrestling (including Viper) but outside that small group everyone wanted it to burst or for me to fall on my face or fall off the ramp. Falling off the ramp was a real concern but they put up safety barriers so it was ok.
NR – Do you mean when you did the roll?
JH – Here’s the problem, when we were backstage and did a run through the ball was full but there was actually a small puncture in it so the only way there was to get it to fit back up the ramp so as soon as the doors opened I couldn’t re-inflate it. I did it in a run through and smashed my head off the ground, tried it again, re-inflated it and I was like “I’m going to smash my head here” but I narrowly missed it. You can see the moment after the ball comes off it just falls to nothing so that was lucky. I wasn’t going to do the roll but I thought nah I HAVE to do the roll and that made it!
It was an amazing reaction, I loved it, to be honest with you it was what I felt the situation required. Fear and Loathing was the biggest independent wrestling show in Britain at that point, I just felt I had to do something wildly different so I was happy with the way it turned out.
NR – What made you change it? Your “default” entrance always gets such a positive reaction. It definitely did tonight…
JH – Well actually you may notice, I’ve changed the words
NR – We noticed, “you wrestle not just make lists” (Neil tried to sing this but did not do it justice)
JH – Exactly, exactly, I wrestle I don’t just make lists, such as the Top Five Barbie games that I am gonna make Jack do probably next week.
NR – Are there Five Barbie games??????
JH – Oh yeah, there are some weird niche Barbie games out there…
Maffew – Unlike those really mainstream Barbie games…
JH – *laugh* Yeah. But that’s what I think Jack needs, it’s like when you catch your kid smoking and you make them smoke the whole pack that’s what I’m making jack do, he’s been making too many c****y lists. You can take out the word c****y but put in comments that Joe Hendry asked to take out the word crappy. Yeah I added in some lyrics to reference what’s been going on in What Culture and that’s what I do to be interactive.
NR – What’s the favourite of your entrances that you have done? From what I have seen mine is the one for Jack Jester to ‘Boom Boom Boom‘ by the Vengaboys.
JH – That seems to be the favourite, honestly I knocked that one out in a few hours and I didn’t even think it was that good. I took it to the venue and you know when the wrestlers react, if the wrestlers are losing their minds about it you know it’s going to be good. You get some that the guys and girls backstage find amusing and you get some that the fans find amusing and then you get ones that do both. The one that’s done both is the Lionheart one, I think it was his reaction and the fact that everyone was getting so annoying with the constant dog selfies and no one had addressed it. The fact that he hadn’t seen it, sometimes they see it before the match but he hadn’t seen it, you can see the joy on our faces.
M – It’s a shame you got some good Liam Thompson lines in there but the Lionheart ones were so funny everyone loved it.
NR – Speaking of Lionheart, I recently watched NGW saw that you, Lionheart and Kid Fite showed up to answer an open challenge that had been issued by their tag team champions Stixx and Colossus. Having been a fan favourite for most of the last 12 months what was it like performing as more of a dastardly heel?
JH – NGW is one of the best companies in the United Kingdom, the production values of their product are brilliant. I very much enjoy doing what I’m doing there and I don’t feel like I’m a different person I feel like I’m just being me and I’m saying what I really want to say but in a more direct way. I don’t have to plan intricate entrances, I can say what’s in my head the moment it comes to me and they give me the freedom to say what needs to be said and that’s one of my favourite places to work. It’s a lot of fun for me, the companies doing well, it’s good to be a part of it even though we have hijacked the tag team titles and most probably never bringing them back.
NR – How did you explain that to Mr Anderson…Mr Kennedy when you did the Pikachu one? Was he aware that you personalise your entrances for your opponent?
JH – How do you explain to an international superstar that for your entrance I would like first of all for you to come out first and stand there while I ridicule you by having an enraged Pikachu stab you to death? How can you explain that?????? You can’t! You just have to go in the ring, grit your teeth and give as good as you get.
NR – How did you get him to go out first?
JH – He knew there was going to be AN entrance but if I choose to do that then I need to accept the consequences.
NR – How did that rate in matches that you have had as one of the more high profile opponents?
JH – It’s the most high profile match I’ve had to date probably, after the Rock left, Mr Kennedy, Mr Anderson, he was my guy, oh my god, this was the crazy thing. On one hand I felt I had to do this entrance, I have to entertain people because everything I do entertainment is number one. It’s not about anything other than what’s going to entertain the fans and I knew that video would but that was quite hard for me to do that to someone I looked up too that much. I remember watching his clips on Byte This, WWE Byte this, I remember his “Kennedy declares” they were hilarious vignettes and I would be lying if I said part of what I do isn’t influenced by what he did, of course it is. So it was an honour to face him in the ring and it was an intense situation but I like intense situations.
The video, that was done a few hours before the show, I did the video, put it on my laptop, got to the show, edited it at the show and delivered it just before we went out.
NR – What other songs do you have on your list to do next?
JH – There’s no end to this, I see comments on Reddit that I couldn’t do this on a bigger stage, it’s like these people think I haven’t thought about this and I don’t have a meticulous plan for what I want to do and where I want to go. This is what I can do now, this is what is available to me, it’s protected by parody laws but should that be an issue anywhere I can do original songs, that’s what ICW me and you effectively is, yeah it’s a theme song but melodically it stands up I can do original songs like that about my opponents anywhere I go, it’s not a problem but I might as well do all the songs that are worth doing before someone comes along and copies the gimmick.
M – Parody a parody, I always thought it’s a shame the Ofcom stable isn’t around anymore, I always thought it would be great for them to cut the parody short.
JH – Yeah that would have been good
M – What do you find are the advantages to being in this current era of wrestling?
JH – The advantages are unbelievable, we live in an age where, before you were either on tv or you weren’t on tv, now its gradual. I can build my brand and I’m in control of it. I made a splash when I came in then I got this crazy gimmick which is working really well, the videos that got me to the next level and now going on WhatCulture Pro Wrestling on their channel, to be able to do what I do in that setting, the exposure and the fan base that they have, my clips got 400,000 hits in 3 days, IN 3 DAYS!
I feel 100% ready for it, living in this digital age, it’s tangible, it’s building day by day. When I’ve read Chris Jericho’s books I feel like that’s coming back, you know the territories? The way he started in Canada then went to Mexico and Japan then America I kinda feel I can take that same sort of path.
NR – You’ve done some stuff with Ring of Honor over in America, you went over for a while, how was that?
JH – I want to wrestle for Ring of Honor, I want to do something a bit different from what I do in the UK, when I went over there to show them what I had I did something completely different. I did sing and I did X, Y and Z but I didn’t rely on it, I did something a bit different and I hope I get the opportunity to do that so see what happens with Ring of Honor.
NR – How did it come about that you were on WWE TV? It was you and Lionheart either side of Lana wasn’t it?
JH – Long story short, they said who wants it and me and Lionheart put our hands up the quickest.
M – How did you feel doing a pretty good Russian accent when a few weeks later they had someone who was terrible?
JH – To me I was glad for the opportunity and I’m glad to get to talk about it because it actually meant the world to me but think who gets to talk on RAW? Not many people, who gets to go to that ring and everyone in that arena and everyone at home, millions across the world, hundreds of countries for one moment they are all listening to what that one person is saying, not many people get that privilege.
I thought to myself all the people who had been in the business, been in the company the length of time they had don’t get the opportunity to speak on RAW and the fact that I had been entrusted with that microphone meant the world to me and I felt I delivered and I was grateful for the opportunity.
Joe Hendry on WWE Raw in 2014
NR – When I was preparing for this interview I noticed your Wikipedia page appears to have amended recently and you have been given the nickname “The Man Who is Better Than Damien Sandow”. Does this have anything to do with Sandow and you both being set to appear at the next WCPW show? Without giving too much away (unless you want to) can I expect to see ‘The Intellectual Saviour’ be in the ring with ‘The Local Hero’?
JH – Me having a Wikipedia page is a very recent thing so you asking me is the first time I have heard that particular nickname so the answer is I know nothing about this but I don’t think it takes a genius to look at what Joe Hendry does and look at what Damien Sandow does there’s definitely interest for a confrontation there so who knows maybe at some point in the future in WCPW we may cross paths we’ll see, if the fans want it then chances are it might happen.
NR – You’ve appeared at both WCPW events so far and I understand that you are set to appear for their series two tapings. What are your thoughts of the promotion? For me they appear to be incredibly well run and are exceptionally well organised given their lack of experience running a wrestling show.
JH – WCPW is something I am extremely proud to be a part of, it’s the perfect platform for me, a fantastic product that they have put out there and I am proud to be associated with that and to be the first main event of the first show. I feel we delivered on all levels and I look forward to being a key player for WCPW, doing my part in showing the world what we can do. I think the promotion is going to get bigger and bigger and bigger, we had well over 20000 people watching us live for that first episode, I expect that number to grow exponentially and I am excited about the possibilities the What Culture platform can provide for me with the wrestling, with the entrances, with the character, with the promos, with the vignettes, with the whole package, it allows me to showcase what I do and I am excited to see how I can grow with the brand. It’s a very exciting time for wrestling and WCPW is a very exciting product indeed.
NR – The last question I always try and ask, if you could wrestle anyone from wrestling past/present that would you choose? I asked Grado, he chose Chris Benoit, Viper chose Cesaro, so you in your prime, them in their prime who would you pick?
JH – Kurt Angle, that’s a tough one there is so many, The Rock is the reason I got into this business. I am a single minded person, don’t get me wrong I genuinely believe I will have a match with The Rock, I believe I will be the WWE champion, I believe I will main event WrestleMania, I believe that but the opportunity to wrestle Kurt Angle everyone on the ICW roster is clamouring for that.
NR – I wouldn’t want to be the guy who stopped you wrestling Kurt Angle, if I was Mark Dallas I would let you have whatever you wanted rather than face an angry Joe Hendry.
JH – See what happens…
NR – I can’t wait! Thanks for your time Joe, have a great night.
Since this interview took place, Hendry was given an opportunity to secure his place in match with Kurt Angle and fulfill one of his wrestling dreams. Unfortunately for Hendry he lost the match (hr made another awesome entance here) and his opponent Joe Coffey is now set to face Olympic Gold Medalist in November in what could go down as the biggest event ever in British wrestling history.
Despite this setback I would not be surprised if that match changes between now and November as having spent time in the presence of Hendry and having heart the conviction in his voice and see the fire in his eyes I would never count out The Local Hero…
If, like me, you are are a Joe Hendry fan I’d recommend you check out his or follow him on Twitter @joehendry to see if and when he is at a show near you. As for me I will be attending the recording of WCPW Season 2, which Hendry is set to be a part of. Season 2 of WCPW which will be filming on July 27th & 28th in Newcastle. Tickets can be bought from www.shop.whatculture.com.
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Milford Chronicle: Milton News Letter
Supplement: Christmas Advertising, 1907
Supplement: The Schooner Edward J. Berwind Disaster
Abstracts from other publications
Snapshot: Milton in 1906
People of the Windows
Mary E. M. Atkins
John B. Barker
James A. Betts
John W. Coulter
Rev. James H. Ellegood
William G. Fearing
Rev. George Robert Hodge
Rev. George J. Hooker
Benj. B. Johnson
Rev. H. S. Johnson
Frances H. Leonard
Fannie Leonard’s Postcard Album
William S. and Mary B. Mason
John H. B. and George Mustard
The Sunday School Girls
Jacob M. White
N. Wallace White
Lydia B. Cannon
David A. Conner
The Little Maid of Mankin’s Woods
Felicia D. B. Hemans
Easter 1908 – Women With Big Hats
Joseph Ledger
J. B. Welch – Milton’s poet laureate
Fredonia Wilson And Her Circle
Samuel J. Wilson
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In Search of Milton’s Story
Captain J. Carey Palmer, one of Milton’s progressive men, has been busily engaged during the past week in shipping stove wood to Philadelphia. This is giving employment to quite a few people and we hope that the enterprise will continue for some time.
Victor, son of Thomas Spencer, met with a very painful accident on Thursday of last week. He and his little brother were cutting wood with an ax when he incidentally [sic] placed his hand on the block. This was not noticed by his brother who let the ax fall, cutting off one of Victor’s fingers.
The Milton Shirt Factory, Douglass & White proprietors, is badly handicapped on account of not having sufficient amount of help. They could now conveniently use about fifty more operators, and not being able to get the help is a serious drawback to the firm.
Quite a few improvements have been made during the week at Wiltbank’s granary. The building has been raised and a new foundation made.
The Queen Anne’s Railroad ran a special excursion to Baltimore on Thursday, February 5th. These excursions have been quite an advantage to people who wished to make a cheap trip to Baltimore; the one on Thursday was fairly well attended.
The farmers in this vicinity are selling their corn to D. A. Wiltbank.
Della R., daughter of Joseph and Virgie Carey, died on Friday, Jan. 23rd. Age six week and six days.
Mrs. Anna Eliza Burton, aged 76 years, 3 months and 22 days, died at her home in Long Neck on Friday evening, Jan, 23rd. The funeral was held at St. George’s Chapel on Tuesday.
Miss Maggie Ellingsworth has been the guest of Milton friends during the past week.
Luther Pettyjohn, who has been suffering from smallpox in a hospital in Baltimore, has returned home and is now completely well.
Thos. Wilson has been on a business trip during the past week.
Adison Chandler, who has been very sick, is now convalescing.
Virden Morris, of Frederica, was a Milton visitor last week.
Elmer Dickerson, who has been visiting in Philadelphia, has returned home.
Wm. H. Carrol, of Roadsdale, Md., has been the guest of relatives in Milton.
Horace Wiltbank, of Parksley, Va., has been the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Wiltbank.
Edward Bailey has returned to Camden, N. J. on Saturday last.
Henry Messick returned to Camden, N. J., on Saturday last.
Mrs. Virden, of Philadelphia, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. E. J. Sharp.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Warrington have been visiting in Lewes.
John Downing, of Maryland, has been visiting Thos. Spencer.
A social was held at the home of Mrs. A. L. Culver last Tuesday evening for the members of the Epworth League, the young people’s class, new converts, and those who participated in the lawn social last summer.
At about 3.30 o’clock Friday morning, fire was discovered in the barroom of L. Benero’s hotel, but b quick work the fire was extinguished before much damage was done.
Clara Wilson Starkey, ca. 1890
The Epworth League topic of Sunday evening is “Truth and Life.” Leader, Mrs. Clara Starkey[i].
Mrs. George Hunter is spending a few weeks with her mother, Mrs. Eliza Black.
Capt. George Megee has returned from a trip to Philadelphia and New York.
Mr. George Fowler, of Camden, N. J., spent a few days with friends in town last week.
Mrs. Maggie Manship left Saturday for a trip to Wilmington.
Misses Elizabeth King, Elizabeth Black and Estella Davidson, spent part of last week in Lewes as guests of Miss Fannie Lank.
Mrs. Clara Rice has returned to her home in Philadelphia, after spending a few days as the guest of her mother, Mrs. E. J. Sharp.
Miss Ida Prettyman, of Stockley, is visiting Miss Virginia Burton.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gray spent Sunday with friends in Dagsboro.
Elizabeth King. ca. 1908
Miss Hattie Conner is on the sick list.
Miss Sallie Polk was confined to her home with tonsillitis last week.
Mrs. Mary Goslee is spending a few weeks in Milford.
Miss Blanche Megee has returned to Philadelphia after spending three weeks with friends in town.
Mrs. Frank R. Carey is in Philadelphia.
Mr. Louis Darby of Camden, N. J. is the guest of his father, Capt. James Darby.
Note: This letter was signed by E. N. D. [ii]
[i] Clara Starkey (nee Wilson) was the wife of druggist Milton druggist William Starkey.
[ii] The prose style of this letter is substantially different from David A. Conner’s usual work, enough to suggest that E. N. D. was a substitute. There is no assurance that these are the actual initials of the author; it was quite common for correspondents to use obscure or cryptic by-lines, and E. N. D. could just as easily be a bit of word-play on the part of the correspondent.
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I was originally going to write a foreword about how 2016 was a terrible year, but I am already sick of hearing that, so I’m going to embrace a different perspective. 2016 was an…interesting…learning experience. On a personal level- the year drew attention to my strengths, weaknesses, potential, limitations and unhealthy obsession with the “Carnosaur” trilogy. Yes, I felt the collective dread when a clown masquerading as a Politician somehow became the President-elect of the United States. But I’ve now learned the importance of understanding the political landscape, so we can hopefully avoid these kinds of mistakes in the future. Yet I have also come to the realization that it’s just as important to understand those you don’t agree with, as hostile generalizations will only drive us further apart. I’ve even learned that the mental image of a shirtless Putin bending Trump over his Oval Office Desk is very contagious and this sentence may cause an epidemic. But on a more bittersweet note, 2016 taught me it was time to move on…
From reviewing…
I know, I know, this is obviously the most devastating news of 2016, but hear me out. I’ve been critiquing movies since 2007, with “Rush Hour 3” being my first (posted) review. I chose to adopt a video format for some of my works in 2009 and my original intention had been to lampoon bad movies- because that was a totally original concept that hadn’t been done by the entire internet…I eventually broadened my horizons with “Kickass of Awesome“, “Guidelines to Not Sucking at Video Reviewing“, “Review Memoirs“, New movie vlogs and my most popular contribution to the web: “Critiquing the Critics“. But what began as passion deteriorated into obligation and eventually I became bored, if not miserable. When even recording vlogs became tedious, I adopted a scripted format, but even that ran out of momentum. The strange thing is I didn’t realize any of this until I was working on my critiques of “Halloween 4” and “Never Back Down 3“. I would stare at the computer for hours, wondering when reviewing had become such a chore. This went on for about a week before I completed those reviews. It suddenly dawned on me that this had been happening for awhile and each subsequent critique- video or written- would drain a lot out of me. It has always been my ambition to become a professional screen-writer, yet instead of working on my dream, I was trying to come up with something to say about someone elses work. So even though 2016 was a stern teacher, I can’t deny that I was thoroughly educated in many different areas. I intend to post a final video going further into my feelings and I also want to assure you that I’m not going to completely disappear from the reviewing community. If I feel inspired to record a video or write a review, I’ll do it without hesitation. But it has been a good 10 years and I just think it’s time to wrap it up. I can’t thank those who have watched, read or even critiqued my reviews enough. I love you all, almost as much as I love “Carnosaur 3: Primal Species“.
But enough of this emotional shit, what about 2016’s contribution to cinema? I think this has been a pretty solid year for the movies, as I was consistently entertained and suffered through fewer disappointments. There were some odd quirks, like how September somehow upstaged the entirety of Summer. But even the upcoming ‘Worst Of’ List didn’t provide anything that made me truly angry. I can only remember the happier experiences, which achieved orgasmic levels with the following list. As always, these are merely my opinions and opinions are like assholes- sometimes a doctor has got to stick a lubricated finger inside of them. You don’t have to agree with me, even though I am obviously right about everything and you should definitely agree with me.
9) Rogue One: A Star Wars Story– The “Star Wars” saga has always been known for its innovative effects and “Rogue One” definitely pushed boundaries, even using its technology to ‘raise actors from the dead’. I’m not entirely sure if they built actual models and sets, or if they designed the CGI to resemble practical effects, but “Rogue One” has the rusty aesthetics that I crave from my “Star Wars” movies. Director Gareth Edwards and DOP Greig Fraser frame so many memorable visuals, with eye popping colors and breathtaking set pieces. I like the contrasts between the gorgeous landscapes and the gritty costume designs. The cinematography, mixed in with the exceptional score by Michael Giacchino, often evoked emotion when the story or characters could not. This is low on the list because part of me wonders how much the fanservice will hold up upon multiple viewings, as it is a little distracting, even if I enjoy it (for now). Furthermore, Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) was a rather underwhelming protagonist, with the entire supporting cast being significantly more interesting than her. I debated whether to include “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” on the list, or if it should function as a runner-up, but the experience left me very happy so I decided to honor that.
8) Doctor Strange– Yeah, yeah, I know “Doctor Strange” is a slave the Marvel Cinematic Universe formula, but as someone who believes that said formula has yet to grow stale, I’m perfectly content with the movie being reminiscent of the likes of “Iron Man”, “Thor“, etc. In terms of the script, “Doctor Strange” treads on familiar territory by covering similar character arcs, conflicts and tones of its predecessors but it does them very well. I enjoyed seeing the titular Doctor flaunt his arrogance around indiscriminately, because he’s charismatic, funny and still has a heart. Yet his fall is gripping and his rise from the ashes is satisfying. Plus, Benedict Cumberbatch is is a compelling screen-presence and his interactions with the supporting cast are fun. I laughed. I sniffled. I squeed and I was thoroughly invested in all the conflicts and scenarios. Visually, the kaleidoscope inspired imagery was f@cking cool and unique, helping differentiate “Doctor Strange” from its contemporaries. Even though people complain about the rather bland villain (Mads Mikkelsen), I didn’t mind as ‘origin story’ antagonists are usually only designed to help build up the protagonist- which this one did effectively. The pacing is swift, without being in too much of a hurry and the action scenes are exciting. As a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this was a very satisfying experience that was enhanced by the IMAX screen I saw it on.
7) Deadpool– While being held back due to the occasional bout of amateurish direction, “Deadpool” was hilarious, exhilarating and occasionally even moving, but it primarily excels because of how odd it is compared to other comic book flicks. It not only wears its R rating proudly, containing graphic violence, sexuality and vulgar comedy- stuff you normally don’t find in this genre, but it’s bizarre fourth wall breaking ensured that I was not going to forget this any time soon. Or ever. It also happens to just be really good, with stylish choreography, likable characters and even a love story that entertained me just as much as the action thanks to the chemistry between Ryan Reynolds and Morena Baccarin. I also found it to be very funny. There is an unpredictable nature to the humor, so I was constantly being caught off my guard, which only made me laugh harder. Awesome stuff.
6) Shin Godzilla– I wanted to rate this movie higher on the list…so…much…Yet I had to knock it down a few notches because while the new Godzilla design is cool and menacing, this is the only Godzilla movie where I felt like Godzilla himself was a mere special effect…a good special effect, but not really a character- unlike the remainder of the Toho universe, no matter how much the sad music tried telling me otherwise. Yet surrounding the questionable take on the King of the Monsters is a very exceptional movie, with strong performances and clever dialogue. I liked how the entire narrative is built around the Governments reaction to Godzilla’s rampage, never giving into the temptation to force in a token romance or family drama. The tension continues to build and build as the situation becomes increasingly desperate and I was completely hooked all the way through. When Godzilla does attack, prepare yourself for some of the best miniature work ever and the new atomic beam was freaking awesome. Co-Director Hideaki Anno’s bizarre imagination is put to good use, without derailing the final product off the rails. Seeing this in theaters also magnified the experience, as I am a bit of a G-dog fanboy.
5) Arrival– While the special effects are imaginative and convincing, “Arrival” is compelling primarily because it boasts a strong and often creative story. It offered new and thought provoking ideas surrounding our concept of time and language. This might be the kind of movie that stimulates the mind, but it doesn’t lose its emotional core in the process. The acting, writing and editing worked together to tug on my heartstrings, while the haunting cinematography, music and the slow burn pacing successfully made this into one of the most suspenseful pictures of the year. I found myself eagerly yet nervously wondering what would happen next and the following scene would build upon my excitement and unease, with the climax giving me a satisfying pay-off. It’s probably one of the few entries on this list that won’t raise eye brows, as it’s universally agreed to be an exceptionally well made film, without any real weaknesses. You might not be invested in the material, but can you find any genuine flaws? I can’t think of any. “Arrival” is elegant, nerve wracking and intelligent, probably being the ‘best’ movie on this list from an objective standpoint.
4) Deepwater Horizon– “Deepwater Horizon” patiently builds up to a big explosion, but whereas I would normally anticipate such a spectacle with disturbed glee, I was actually dreading it. The film did a phenomenal job of making me fear the impending catastrophe, with every death standing out as tragic despite the minimal characterizations. The suspense was masterful, primarily because of how the actors interacted with the effects. Characters would constantly find themselves receiving minor burns, bumps and other wounds, with the makeup artists doing a great job at making them all look authentic. Little obstacles such as heated handles, falling debris or even small explosions ensured that I was always on my guard, wondering what danger was lurking right around the corner. Then the major challenges would arise and jack up the intensity to unbearable levels, with the action being designed to make us feel like we’re part the situation. This made the experience that much more terrifying and I was left emotionally exhausted by the time it was finished. I would say that “Arrival” is technically superior, even though it was placed lower on the list, but this had a bigger impact on me. In fact, I ranked this entire list based on their impact on me.
3: Primal Species) Blood Father– “Blood Father” has the soul of an exploitation film, with the only sign of legit production value coming from the impressive cast (which also includes William H. Macy and Michael Parks). It’s violent, gritty, sometimes unpleasant and doesn’t have a lot of variety in its locations, but these points add to the films’ almost-apocalyptic atmosphere. The cinematography emphasizes the isolation of the desert landscapes and you can see traces of “No Country for Old Men” and “Sicario” in the direction- based on how they’re paced, staged, framed, etc. I felt the tension, cringed during the brutal action sequences and even felt nostalgic, as there is definitely a “Mad Max” vibe going on. The dialogue is excellent and the actors all look like they’re having a blast in their roles. Mel Gibson in particular is a bit too convincing as the aggressive, chaotic, grumpy, quasi-racist, recovering alcoholic. I also appreciated how Gibson and Moriarty have chemistry as the Father-Daughter pair and they even avoid the obnoxious ‘bratty, hostile kid’ tropes. They do bicker, but these vitriolic interactions are balanced out with enough moments of warmth and care (and they’re all so well written). The action scenes are a little restrained, as the film favors suspense over spectacle, but there are a handful of really cool moments that function as satisfying pay-offs to the slow burn build-ups. I’m partial to this genre and “Blood Father” functions as an effective throwback and as its own entity.
2) The Nice Guys– “The Nice Guys” is clever to its core, producing very well written characters- complete with strengths, weaknesses, quirks and arcs- that give the cast a lot of room to show their acting range. They’re participating in an intriguing story that actually enters some unpredictable territory. It often intentionally defied the cliches and conventions normally accompanying the genre, without being pretentious about it. The director does an excellent job with the neo-noir visual style and I loved the Neon Lighting and the flashy production design- which recreates the time period in a colorful kind of way. “The Nice Guys” is also really funny, with great comedic timing by its cast, lots of quotable lines and many hilarious situations and sight gags. The humor is just strange enough to catch you off guard, but not so weird that it starts to become alienating. “The Nice Guys” also boasts genuine tension and drama. When characters found themselves in peril, I was nervous for them. When their personal weaknesses rose to the surface and affected those around them, I felt sad. “The Nice Guys” gave me the full cinematic experience, with no real shortcomings or misfires. All of its content worked for me on some level.
1) The Wailing (2016)
“The Wailing” was excellent, even though the long running-time (2 and a half hours), lack of clarity and the eccentric tone will certainly alienate some viewers. The first act resembles a comedy, complete with quirky characterizations, amusing sight gags and hilarious banter. But around the 45 minute point, “The Wailing” becomes bleak and TERRIFYING. I would usually criticize this sudden shift in tone, but for some reason, it works here. I think I love it because the humor disarmed me, leaving me unprepared for the horrors I was about to endure. The imagery is haunting, with the methodical pacing soaking up a lot of atmosphere. I think the movies’ greatest weapon is its unpredictability, as every time I thought I knew where it was leading, it would throw me a curve ball. “The Wailing” was constantly tricking me into following false leads, so I spent the majority of the running-time in the dark…unsure what would happen next. This doesn’t happen often and is a great recipe for suspense. The cinematography deserves special mention as well, as the visuals strike the perfect balance of foreboding and breathtaking. The sound design enhanced the mood, while the director uses clever symbolism and subtle implications to get your mind working. There aren’t any memorable jump scares and to be honest, I can’t even recall many individually ‘scary’ moments. Yet every scene is designed to make you feel a little more uneasy, collectively building up to a bone chilling finale that has stayed with me for weeks.
“The Wailing” is pretty confusing and probably requires multiple viewings to understand it, as there is a lot of ambiguous content surrounding the lore and motivations of various characters/entities. I don’t want to discuss my theories, as it would probably spoil too much of the story, but there is a lot left to our interpretation. I’m still trying to piece this puzzle together, but this is great because I want to watch the movie AGAIN just to find answers. You can argue that the director had no real structure to his vision and gave us a lot of nothing, disguised as as mystery. I disagree, but even if this is true, cinema has always been a sleight-of-hand medium. If we are caught in a films illusion, we are witnessing characters participate in a story. If the spell fails, then we are watching actors playing with props in a set. When I accuse certain arthouse flicks of using smoke-and-mirrors techniques to trick the audience into believing there is a deeper meaning in the work, it’s because said arthouse flick has failed to capture my interest…Therefore, all that’s left is for me to critique and analyze. But “The Wailing” kept me fascinated and nervous throughout the entire experience. Warning though: Prepare to read subtitles that sometimes flash across the screen a little too quickly.
This was actually a very difficult list to compile, because I realized that I loved the majority of these movies about equally. I really don’t like “Deepwater Horizon” (#4) anymore than “Doctor Strange” (#8) and I was constantly changing the order as I was writing this. At one point, “Blood Father” (#3) and “Deadpool” (#7) were flipped. “Arrival” (#5) was at #4, then moved to #3, was changed to #6, before settling on its final number. “Shin Godzilla” (#6) was lower on the list and then I decided to place it a lot higher, as it was my favorite theatrical experience of the year, but I ultimately gave it sixth place. I normally base my lists around my reaction to the film, which is why something like “Blood Father” is even present in the first place, but sometimes the objective quality did influence my decision. I might’ve loved “Shin Godzilla” and thoroughly enjoyed “Rogue One“, but they are among the more flawed entries on this list, so I had to be a little harsher with their placement. “Rogue One” was always at the bottom and “The Nice Guys” was always at #2, but there was never any question that “The Wailing” would be the ‘winner’. “The Wailing” not only challenged me, but made me want to rise to the challenge and scrutinize its narrative. I’ve spent hours researching the movie, deciphering it, debating its merits and truths. It almost has become an obsession, so “The Wailing” had the most profound impact on me. My tastes have always been eccentric though and just because I loved these movies, you might not. I always emphasize that these are my ‘favorites’ and not the ‘best’, because ‘best’ implies that I have some deeper knowledge of cinema that puts my opinion above yours…I mean, granted, I do have some deeper knowledge of cinema, which puts my opinion above yours, but only because watching the entire “Carnosaur” trilogy back-to-back is tantamount to achieving nirvana.
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Stango's Coffee Shop Theft Ring Investigation Widens
Stango's Coffee Shop Theft Ring Investigation Widens. (Screen grab, second burglary video)
By Joe Hyde | Dec. 6, 2019 5:29 pm
SAN ANGELO, TX — More than one person burglarized Stango’s Coffee Shop overnight, Steve Stango, proprietor announced late Friday afternoon. This morning he publicized a video and a still image of a video screen capture depicting a teen male that Stango said was likely the culprit who emptied Stango’s cash register.
The publicity was too much and the culprit emerged.
Stango said the teen seen on video surveillance stealing cash from the store’s register overnight turned himself in. Stango promised that if the teen did so, no charges would be filed by Stango.
“The young man did the right thing and came in to return what was taken from our store. We want to thank him for doing the right thing and taking responsibility,” Stango posted on Facebook.
At around 4:30 p.m., Stango announced his review of additional video surveillance footage from last night has uncovered two, maybe three, more teen male cash register thieves. Clearly the self-conscious and admitted perpetrator didn’t act alone!
Stango published a second video with the additional two teens, maybe three, plundering the store in what is emerging as the case of the Stango’s Coffee Shop crime gang. Watch it here:
“Sadly the culprit last night also had friends who helped in a second robbery at Stango’s. If you can recognize any of these kids please let us know,” Stango said.
Next door merchant Lifted Smoke and Vape owner Branche Vancourt said their burglar alarm sounded after their shop closed last night. He wondered if the same crime ring set it off?
Stango said he is installing more security cameras. He also said that he doesn’t lock the cash register overnight because if he did, and a burglar came to take the cash out of the register, the burglar would then be forced to smash the register open, and adding to the cost of his pain from crime the price of a new register.
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If he didn't want to file
by Doctor Ding-bat
If he didn't want to file charges on the first one but now has discovered more actors and wants police help now, I hope they told him to go outside and kick rocks up the road. If he's smart enough to leave the register open but stupid enough to leave money inside it, I'd say he got what he deserves and the value of the loss is the cost of his lesson taught to him......
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