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Dance, Debt and the Rebel Body
Engagements in Sevilla, Fall 2016
Doñana y el Tulipán Africano
Collaborations with Flo6x8 in Sevilla
In the fall of 2016 the University of the Phoenix's revenge consultancy was commissioned by the Spanish artivist platform Flo6x8 to collaborate on an intervention in the historic European city where Columbus's catastrophic voyage set sail in 1492.
Today, almost a decade into the global financial crisis, Sevilla, like many cities in the "European periphery," is experiencing the torture of austerity: high rates of unemployment and precarity, a disastrous wave of home foreclosures, and worsening health and social indicators.
Flo6x8, founded before the crisis, came to worldwide fame for reclaiming the radical, working-class origins of Flamenco by staging disruptive performances in banks, legislatures and other sites of financial power. Their guerrilla actions spread virally by social media and have become an iconic part of the upsurge of social movement activity associated (outside of Spain) with the Indignados moment of 2011 and 2012.
Since that time, the right-wing Spanish government has launched a campaign of political repression against its own people, including the passing of the notorious "gag law" aimed at quelling dissent through dramatic fines.
The University of the Phoenix and Flo6x8 worked together over the fall of 2016 to discover what new forms of activism and righteous vengeance might be possible in an age of drowned hopes and severe repression.
Doñana and the African Tulip
Based on conversations with the University of the Phoenix's revenge consultants, Flo6x8 planned and executed a daring set of interventions targeting CaixaBank and the atrocious skyscraper it financed (the only one in Sevilla or, indeed all of the province of Andalusia), in part because of the bank's financing of a natural gas drilling project in the Doñana National Park.
Flo6x8 explains (flo6x8.com/node/85):
The flamenco anticapitalist group Flo6x8 returns to the forefront with the action "Doñana y el tulipán africano” (soleá de Triana). With this action we want to denounce how the economic interests and exploitation of Doñana's natural resources (Andalucia) is putting at risk our National Park, a natural heritage of great ecological and cultural value.
Flo6x8 incriminates CaixaBank with the action “Doñana and the tulipán africano” as the main shareholder of the transnational Company Gas Natural Fenosa. This company is responsible for the Pipeline project and the storage of gas in Doñana. The video action takes place at the foot of Torre Sevilla, owned by CaixaBank and the sole skyscraper in Seville. This building is taken as a symbol of the financial arrogance and urban fiasco in this city.
The Pipeline and gas storage project poses a serious seismic threat, as well as a source of pollution of the National Park and biggest wetland of Europe. The project lacks scientific backing to endorse its viability as a whole. It currently represents the biggest threat of the many that are looming over the National Park.
The Doñana Gas Project has been supported and approved by the [Spanish Prime Minister] Mariano Rajoy's government, which has declared it as a project of public interest, as well as the Andalusian regional government. Susana Díaz, the regional government president, accepted the project in its initial stages and now shows some lukewarm opposition in overruling it, despite the mobilizations against it. In order to understand this implicit approval towards such a controversial project it is relevant to be aware that the enablers of this environmental and social outrage are Isidre Fainé and Felipe González. Fainé has been director of CaixaBank for more than 30 years and now leads Gas Natural Fenosa. González, former Prime Minister of Spain, has also been president of the Participation Council of the Doñana National Park (2009-2012) and member of the Gas Natural Fenosa Advisory Board (2010-2015).
Flo6x8 with its flamenco troop attacks the tower and its owner with African Tulip seeds, one of the most invasive plants in the planet. The Tulip seeds act as a trojan vegetable: They assault the tower and retake for nature what the financial colonization wants to steal from us. For every gas pipeline that aims to drag us to hell, we will conquer a skyscraper. The action restores equilibrium bringing back to earth what is rightfully hers, which is also ours.
We reject the gas project and subscribe the mobilizations proposed by entities sympathizing with the problems on Doñana Natural Park:
Salvemos Doñana: http://www.salvemosdoñana.es/
Act. Pass it on.
For the University of the Phoenix, this is the latest collaboration that calls on the spirit of the Immortal Stranger (Tulipan Africano), a flowering tree that the University's researchers were discovered and possessed by in Puerto Rico, and which is now the President of the University.
Following a botanical revenge tour of San Francisco in September of 2016, where the Immortal Stranger helped participants recognize the connections between financialization, colonialism, racial capitalism and gentrification (outlined in an article published in ROAR Magazine), the University sought to make an intervention at the site of colonialism's dark origins, Sevilla, which is now also a victim of the global capitalism that Columbus's voyage unleashed.
Working with Flo6x8, the working-class and radical dance form of Flamenco is partnered with the seeds of the Immortal Stranger (sourced on a reclaimed autonomous coffee farm in Puerto Rico) to take vengeance on CaixaBank.
Debt, Flamenco and the Rebel Body workshop
In mid-December of 2016, Flo6x8 and the University of the Phoenix collaborated on offering a workshop on Debt, Flamenco and the Rebel Body for activists from several PAH (Plataforma de Afectados por la Hipoteca) chapters near Sevilla.
La PAH, an activist group with chapters in more than 100 municipalities, has emerged as one of the most important, powerful and inspirational movements in Spain today. They are autonomously organized and led by those who have had their homes seized or endangered by bank-led foreclosures in the wake of the financial crisis and collapse of the financialized Spanish housing market. An excellent documentary about the group's Barcelona chapter can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caD17RKJfbc.
Like Flo6x8 and other activist initiatives, La PAH is struggling with severe political repression, notably the infamous "gag law" which punishes activists with staggering fines for any form of disruption. Meanwhile, the political stalemate of Spanish politics, combined with the worsening economic and social situation of austerity, has led to a loss of momentum.
Working together, Flo6x8 and the University of the Phoenix convened this workshop to discover what radical Flamenco might be able to offer beyond an inspiring spectacle. Starting from the perspective that financialization and debt lodge themselves within the body and stymie hope, solidarity and activism, the full-day workshop, held at the Radiopolis community space in Sevilla, aimed at discovering how to reclaim collective power through dance.
The workshop began with a presentation by the University of the Phoenix's Max Haiven that explained how financialization and debt aim to control people's collective movement while enabling and accelerating the movement of global capital.
Next, Cassie Thornton of the University of the Phoenix led the participants in a set of embodied exercises that drew on Kundalini yoga, method acting and activist role-playing that offered the activists a means to contact and draw strength and inspiration from the spirits of the dead.
Following lunch, Flo6x8 activist and professional Flamenco dancer and teacher Niña Ninja worked with the PAH activists to transform their experiences of financial pain and fury into a collective dance, with lyrics aided by the flamenco guitarist Rentable. This dance will be used in the future as a method of activist intervention.
The lyrics
Banquero tu no te enteras
Aquí no pasamos hambre
Ni mi casa te la quedas
Bankers, you still don't get it
Bankers you still don't get it
We refuse to go hungry
And you will never get my house
Nos lo ponen muy difícil
Los alquileres sociales
Habiendo pisos vacíos
Y mucha gente en la calle
[They make it so very difficult for us
To negotiate a humane compromise
Yet there are so many empty homes
And so many people are in the streets]
Deja ya a nuestro avalista
Que ellos no tienen la culpa
De esta crisis que asfixia
[Leave our guarantors alone
Leave our guarantors alone
They are not guilty
Of this crisis that strangles us]
Nosotros te rescatamos
Pero se te acabo el chollo
Porque aquí en la PAH estamos
[We rescued you, banker
We rescued you, banker
But your luck is running out
Because the PAH has arrived]
El Gobierno se equivoca
Rescatando a los banqueros
Juegan con nuestro dinero
[The Government was mistaken
The Government was mistaken
When it rescued the bankers
And played with our money]
The Immortal Stranger⟶
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What was Sarkozy's mistake?
Good piece on Sarkozy's disillusionment with Obama:
"There is room for the two of us," he said, expecting his enthusiastic embrace of American values, which carries political risks at home, to pay dividends in Washington.
Let's do a quick check on how America's relations with the world have improved since Obama:
France - Ignored. Ignored! You may dislike a Frog, but you may not ignore him. Amour propre and all that; Obama should understand. Hear what the French say about US policy towards Iran:
singes mangeurs de fromage
UK - Special relationship no more. Churchill bust returned immediately. DVD of Hollywood movies doesn't work. British military heroism in Afghanistan counts the same as that of US military heroism in the Administration's reckoning. That may not be a good thing.
Canada - Stephen Harper, Uncle Sam needs you. Please invade.
Czech Republic, Poland - Small far away countries of which we know little. Call them at midnight to abandon land-based missile defence.
Flyover America - Far away country of which we know little.
Italy - Run by a bogeyman. Don't shake his hand.
Iranian democrats facing torture and murder- Don't meddle.
Honduran democrats - Meddle.
Israel - Yes, Israel. We need to talk about Israel.
Ok, I'm being flippant, but truth is flippanter than fiction. The flipped finger, the smirk, the absent handshakes, the body language, the insulting gifts...all the graceless details point the same way; the longer a country has been allied to the USA, the less the Obamans like that country.
But look on the bright side. The USA is much, much closer to Ghadaffy, Chavez, Castro, the 12th Imamists in Iran, the Sudanese terrorist government, the Nobel Peace Prize committee, the UN.
Reality is beyond satire. Americans who still support Obama because he's charming or because he's black or because he's not George Bush (who of course had excellent personal relations with Blair, Sarkozy, Berlusconi, Harper and America's traditional allies), or because he's improved America's standing in the world, those Americans don't need therapy, they need a metaphorical slap round the head. If history is a guide that's what they'll get, but it won't be so metaphorical.
As Obama dithers about Afghanistan let me cite a finer Hamlet:
It is not nor it will not come to good.
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The crisis the Housing Minister created
A report yesterday of a woman, 86, moving because of a 73 percent rent hike illustrates the crisis created by Housing Minister Phil Twyford, Tenancies War spokesman Mike Butler said today.
This story of a property being sold with the new owner hiking rent from $150 a week to $260 provides evidence of the consequences of Mr Twyford’s agenda that he refused to accept – that owners would sell and rents would rise.
The new owner said that the property needed work to be brought into line with the “healthy homes” standards, which was something he “supported”.
The new owner phrased his comment as if he had a choice, Mr Butler said.
In fact, rental property owners have no choice. They either comply with the standards that were imposed by regulation and include penalties of up to $200,000 for non-compliance, or sell, he said.
The out-going tenant did not say whether or not her flat was cold and damp, as the Minister alleged all rental properties were. Her only objection was the rent hike, Mr Butler said.
The property looks like a 1970s construction which may already comply with the 1978 insulation standard which achieves the greatest heat-loss prevention, he said.
The main justification for Mr Twyford’s standards was to prevent the hospitalisation each year of 6000 children for housing-sensitive illnesses.
As a one-bedroom flat, the flat under discussion would be unsuitable for children; this illustrates the short-sightedness of setting requirements for 588,700 properties for the supposed benefit of 6000, Mr Butler said.
Mr Twyford has created a new housing crisis and now both owners and tenants are paying the price, Mr Butler said.
16 June, 2019 Healthy Homes Guarantee Act, Mike Butler, Phil Twyford, rental property, Stop The War On Tenancies Uncategorized
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Nominate a WesCeleb
WesCeleb: Joomy Korkut ’17
December 1, 2016 , by Leah Pensler, Contributing Writer
If you’ve taken a computer science course in recent semesters, there’s a good chance you’ve already met Joomy Korkut ’17. The Argus sat down with him to learn about his experience as an international student from Turkey, his love of Balkan music and creating new apps, and his take on the election.
The Argus: What makes you a WesCeleb?
Joomy Korkut: Well I don’t really know, because I’ve been TAing computer science classes for a long time and some people have been saying saying stuff like, “Oh, you should be a WesCeleb. You basically know all the computer science people.” But that’s because it’s been, like, six semesters at this point. But I don’t really know if I actually qualify, so I was surprised when I got your email.
A: What’s your major?
JK: I’m [doubling] in Computer Science and Math, and I’m also minoring in Russian Studies.
A: What do you miss most about Turkey?
JK: I guess food and high school friends. But I learned how to cook Turkish food, so I don’t miss it as much now.
A: Really? What type of things do you cook?
JK: Um, stuffed peppers, what else…rice pudding…cauliflower and ground beef.
A: What’s the best part about being at Wesleyan as an international student?
JK: It’s about having access to people from a lot of different places and cultures. Especially politically, it gave me a lot of different points of view that I never really heard of before. And also coming from a really conservative country, it was really amazing to see how the main concerns of people here differ from those in Turkey.
A: What are some major concerns in Turkey right now?
JK: In Turkey, people are primarily concerned with secularism and religion…so, yeah, like the dichotomy you have in the U.S. between Republicans and Democrats exists between Secularists and Islamists, so it’s a really different look at the situation. And the right-wing parties in Turkey don’t really discuss healthcare or taxes. Those are not really popular questions as much as religion is.
A: What was it like being here during the election this year?
JK: First of all, it just felt really long, considering the Democratic primary elections. And also it was interesting to see how there was almost a single point of view on campus, in a way. Most people supported Bernie Sanders, who I also support. And then when he lost, it was almost like people were disillusioned. But still, they felt like they had to be engaged because of Trump, obviously. And then the day after the election itself, it was kind of interesting to see, because as someone who almost lost every election I was interested in, I just felt like people were finally feeling how I felt my entire life.
A: What languages do you speak?
JK: Hah…so I speak Turkish, English, I’m taking Russian here, and I speak some German.
A: How does leading such a different life from your parents affect you?
JK: We’re obviously kind of disconnected in a way, in the way we think about religion, or other kinds of politics, especially policies about minorities and all that in Turkey. So we have very different views, and we don’t have many things to talk about. But since I’m away from them it’s not such a big problem I guess. They seem to be fine with that. We don’t really have that much tension.
A: I saw online that you have a blog called “Cat Theory.” Where does this name come from?
JK: It’s a pun on a mathematical field called “category theory.” And I like cats, too.
A: Do you have one?
JK: No.
A: What is the objective of your blog?
JK: It was just for me to ramble on about mathematics, computer science, or history.
A: On your LinkedIn, it says you made an app called Foody Call. Can you tell me about that?
JK: So, are you familiar with the concept called a “hackathon”?
JK: So, a hackathon is basically a coding marathon….We used to have those at Wesleyan when I was a freshman and sophomore, I think. They were called WesHacks. And this was one I attended. We made this app called Foody Call. I think the greatest part was the name….It’s basically a way to order food from Summies using this online app. We didn’t really sustain it, so it’s not usable anymore.
A: Do you have any secret ideas for new apps to make?
JK: I don’t really have any new ideas, but I think reviving old WesHack applications would be a good idea….One of them was an app that showed you on a map which parties on campus were “lit.”
A: That sort of sounds like Yik Yak.
JK: Well, this was pre-Yik Yak.
A: You’ve also been a TA for five comp-sci classes. What makes you so committed to being a TA?
JK: I am kind of still planning to do a PhD at some point and go into teaching…and at first, starting to TA was kind of an experiment to see if I liked teaching and if I’d be good at it, especially as a non-native [English] speaker. I thought it’d be good for me. And it was.
A: Was it hard being a TA without English being your first language?
JK: Uh, surprisingly no. I thought it would be. But the first TA session I held, I was so confident that I could speak so fluently, and I was so surprised I could.
A: What’s the Turkish community like on campus?
JK: Hah. Nonexistent…there are only two people who are from Turkey, including me. And there are two Turkish Americans.
A: Do you ever feel lonely because of that?
JK: Not really. It maybe even helped me with English.
A: What else are you involved with on campus?
JK: I’m involved with some bands, and I was doing some a cappella groups. I was in Mazeltones, the Jewish a cappella group on campus. I was raised Muslim. I think I was the the only non-Jewish member. But I like the music. It’s kind of Middle Eastern in a way. I also play the accordion; I was on the WestCo open mic one time.
A: Where did you learn to play the accordion?
JK: By myself.
A: What’s your current go-to song?
JK: Can I spell it? It’s not in English. The band is called Kitka and the song is called “Strahil Hajdutin.” It’s a beautiful a cappella song, from I think Bulgaria.
A: Are most of your playlists a cappella songs?
JK: No, but they’re mostly Balkan music.
A: What’s your favorite place on campus?
JK: In front of Olin. Obviously, Olin’s view is magnificent.
A: Any advice for international students?
JK: I guess I can say if their first year is basically spent getting used to living in the U.S. and getting used to speaking English, they shouldn’t worry about it, because things are going to get better. Much better for them.
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Fruitmarket Gallery
About Fruitmarket Gallery
45 Market Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1DF
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The Fruitmarket Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is located in the centre of the city on Market Street, beside Edinburgh Waverley train station.
The Fruitmarket Gallery brings to Scotland the work of some of the world’s most important contemporary artists. We recognise that art can change lives and we offer an intimate encounter with art for free.
We make exhibitions, commissions and publications directly in collaboration with artists. We celebrate new thinking, and offer an international platform for artists, curators and writers, whether they have made their reputation here or abroad.
The Fruitmarket Gallery welcomes all audiences. We make it easy for everyone to engage with art, encouraging questions and supporting debate.
Originally built as a fruit and vegetable market in 1938, The Fruitmarket Gallery has been operating as a visual arts space since 1974. Rescued by the Scottish Arts Council from threatened demolition, the building was initially shared between the Scottish Arts Council, the New 57 Gallery and the Printmakers Workshop. At the end of 1983 the Scottish Arts Council relinquished management of the building, and in Spring 1984, The Fruitmarket Gallery became an independent space with the continued support of the Scottish Arts Council and now Creative Scotland.
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Sunday Fire Destroys Greenfield Square Buildings
By Benjamin Cox on January 16, 2020 at 9:25am
The Greenfield town square may be losing two of its original buildings after a Sunday morning fire. The Greenfield Fire Department worked to save the structure, which houses 3 businesses – Bev’s Baskets & Bows Bridal Shop, Randy Fergurson Insurance, and the Friends and Family Diner. Assistant Greenfield Fire Chief John Hardwick, Jr. explained the nature of the fire: “We received a call at 4:39AM Sunday morning for a fully involved structure. We responded to the station and could see flames out of the roof from the firehouse because it’s only a half block away. We got a crew and started in through the restaurant where the fire was through the roof. We had some heavy smoke in the insurance, which is located directly west of the restaurant. We made entry into the front of the insurance office. Shortly after that, Carrollton Fire Department showed up on an automatic mutual aid page, and I had them make entry into Bev’s Baskets & Bows. They had heavy smoke and fire in the ceiling in that building. Both crews gained entry and knocked that fire down. Another crew knocked down the fire in the restaurant, and had it all put out.”
The fire department allegedly received the call from a Morgan County dispatcher who lives in Carlinville and drives through Greenfield on their way to work, according to a report from the Greene Prairie Press. The fire was extinguished in a half hour, but crews remained on scene for about 5 hours to ensure no hot spots reignited in the structures.
Hardwick says that insurance investigators and the State Fire Marshall have not issued a report on the origins of the fire. Hardwick says that the insurance and flower business buildings will have to consider rebuilding or moving: “The east wall [of those two businesses] that was against the restaurant has sagged. It was a brick wall that had a wood structure under it, and the wood structure burned out. I’m not sure what it would take to fix that, but it’s going to be significant. I would say that those two buildings will not be occupied again and possibly be torn down. As far as the restaurant, I think it can probably be rebuilt, but it would have to be after the two other buildings are torn down.”
Bev Goode, owner of Bev’s Baskets & Bows Bridal said in a Facebook post that she is concentrating on two weddings that are booked from the business and then she will persevere through the setback. Hardwick says the brick structure on the east side of the square is an original piece to the town’s square that sits adjacent to U.S. 267 and was originally all one building. Fergurson Insurance, in a Facebook post this morning, said their Greenfield location will be closed until further notice.
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Posted on July 15, 2009 by Mark Lee
Land We Love … and Hate Part II – Burnt But Still Standing
The evening continued into the night. We could have continued talking further. However, tomorrow was another day and we each had more roads to travel and more mountains to conquer. We made some calls to other schoolmates, my friend struggling to untangle the two ubiquitous cell phones he had dangling around his slender neck, fishing for them furiously whenever one or both of them rang. It was a curious site – a man being strangulated by technology. In Jamaica, between Cable and Wireless and Digicel, it is easy to become entangled to death in an attempt to stay in touch. We exchanged more embraces and farewells and committed to do just that, staying in touch that is, parting company with a feeling that was light-hearted and giddy.
Our camaraderie had been amazing but amazing also was the stubborn persistency of this negative view of the country held by my local brothers. Each time I had tried to put a positive spin on life on the island and each time they would rebound almost instantly into pessimism.
I referred to the ingenuity of the scam artists and their efforts to lift themselves and their loved ones out of poverty.
I argued that Jamaicans were not lazy but rather that they were uninspired and needed to be sparked by a right sense of purpose. I pointed at them – two fairly successful men who had never left the country but who had stayed to establish themselves with stability and showing measurable progress. But even so, my brothers refused to yield, continuing instead to bemoan the conditions of a country in freefall. I was like a voice in the wilderness, a naïve one at that who had been in “foreign” too long to completely comprehend the enormity of the calamity.
When asked how they have been able to get by without becoming contaminated, one friend introduced an interesting concept: circumnavigation – to avoid trouble they circumnavigated it. More laughter. If circumnavigate means to go completely around instead of through, then by their own reckoning they must be making some very wide circles. Even more laughter.
I went to bed that night and fell into a peaceful but sometime restless sleep aided by the cacophony of the amplified sound of crickets and toads whistling and chirping having conversations of their own. Circumnavigate? I had one whole week of circumnavigation ahead. If all went well, we would make it through unscathed.
A few hours later I was awoken to the gentle sounds of a morning rain and the buzzing fly-by of a solitary mosquito. It was June 11 and we were all alive, alive and well.
The buzzing fly-by of a solitary mosquito jolted my reverie as I listened to the gentle beat of rain. It was about 5:30 a.m. going on six. I found it amusing that in Ironshore there were no roosters. Rather, for wake up calls, they had mosquitoes – and alarm clocks. Later I became aware of the singing of birds. Here nature seems omnipresent.
The conversations of the night before hung and replayed in my head making me realize how central the theme of violence was in the consciousness of some who lived in Jamaica. This was an unusual adaptation for me. I was born and raised here for three decades of my life and the concept of violence that I knew was restricted to sling shots, playful fist fights, cowboys and Indians, “police and thief” playing out their silly dramas on television. As children we would re-enact these dramas by running through the bush or around the yard playing “gun shoot” with pieces of sticks going pow pow pow! But no one died or got hurt. We had open disputes about who got shot and who hadn’t for there would be no blood, no wound. It was all pretending. Then it was just for fun. Or so we thought. Some of us probably took it more seriously than it was meant to be.
In all my time growing up in Jamaica, I had never seen a real gun except in the holster around the waist of a police officer. I have seen rifles slung over the shoulders of passing soldiers. I even had one pointed at me once by members of the armed forces when a group of us had slept overnight in the parking lot of a police station in Spanish Town while hitchhiking during the 1970s. That was the closest I have ever come to what could be considered a “close call”. I had never even held a real gun or knew anyone who did.
Expression of violence was rare where I grew up, the most outstanding being a machete-killing spree in the village perpetrated by a mentally ill man. But this was an extreme and tragic exception, not the rule. I recall more mundane preoccupations such as trips to the beach, church and school functions, bammy (cassava bread) and breadfruit, ackee and saltfish such as we had for a late lunch yesterday shortly after our arrival.
I remember being raised in an environment where the golden rule was the rule: Love your neighbour as you love yourself; do unto others, as you would like them do unto you. Love God, respect your elders. Respect yourself. Go to school. Work hard. Do good and so on. And I was not alone. Most everyone I grew up with and knew lived their lives in close approximation to these principles. Maybe it was because I was on vacation; maybe it was because I was away too long but I could not as yet adopt this level of consciousness about the violence that presumably had overtaken this place. The preoccupation with violence was one version of reality, albeit profoundly visceral. For good or for bad, however, I saw a different reality and so with much anticipation I eagerly waited for the day to unfold with no thought of harm in mind whatsoever.
My friend and host offered to drive the Suzuki in an effort to alleviate any fear I may have had about driving on these maniacal roadways. Maybe he was trying to alleviate his own fears. In any event, I declined his invitation. Instead he would be a passenger today, along with my other traveling companion, as we hit the road at 7 a.m.. By now the rain had stopped and the sun already was making its presence felt gently but surely.
Our first stop was Canterbury, or more precisely a hill overlooking Canterbury. Years ago before migrating I had stayed numerous times on this prominent rise overlooking a part of the city of Montego Bay. From there I had witnessed the fire burning out at the refinery in Bogues in the early 1980s or earlier. I also remember another fire that had taken out a fair amount of the residences in Canterbury around the same time. Sparks from the conflagration in Canterbury had allegedly traveled up the hill to ignite the apartment building in which I once stayed.
Now as I stared down at the ghetto village of Canterbury consisting of improvised makeshift shacks nestled in the valley, it looked less like the picturesque and jarring conglomeration of hovels that it once was. It now appeared to be much tamer, smaller and somewhat ordinary, a notch down from the spectacular expression of poverty that it once represented. The area, a known squatters’ village, seemed now to be less congested as if reduced in density. Prominent throughout now were structures that had evolved into concrete dwellings, some of which looked even palatial, each at various stages of completion mingling with the remaining cabins to create an ironic blend of progress and stagnation.
The view reeked with irony. Fire started in this ghetto allegedly ruined more upscale dwellings a little distance away. Fire can be a great leveller. On the other side of the hill overlooking this ramshackle ghetto was Cornwall College, a prestigious and once elite high school for boys and probably still is. How many boys from Canterbury attended Cornwall College? I don’t know but for a boy living in Canterbury, Cornwall College may have appeared to be miles away, a case of so close and yet so far.
In Jamaica, rich and poor, educated and uneducated, exist side by side, sometimes one nestling in between the other in what appears to be a peaceful coexistence. It is hard however to imagine that no tension exists in this dichotomy, particularly when their respective expression is so extreme. Jamaica seemed to have enjoyed a measure of peace in the balancing of these two extremes as the trajectory of violent acts does not appear to be between social classes.
If anything, violence here appears to be intra-class, not inter. Nonetheless, the fear engendered by these class divisions can be measured by the proliferation of burglar bars. They are everywhere and if they could talk, they would speak of fear and loathing not peace and safety. If and when these polar opposites clash, one can only anticipate “wat a liiv an babaie” (what is left for by and by – leftovers). It would be the completion of unfinished social business. Combustible indeed.
As we drove down the hill and out of the area, the neighbourhood was waking up with the sound of moving cars and trucks, pedestrian traffic and the incessant blaring of horns. One tattered looking woman limbered along alone moving in the direction of Canterbury trying to eke out some space along the narrow edges of the street without a sidewalk. She made her way haltingly and gingerly against the flow of traffic, making herself small as she stood now in the gutters that lined the narrow asphalted roadway. Strangely, she reminded me of a tree I had noticed in the ravine a moment ago. The tree was still standing but was unique from all the others. Its trunk was charred and burnt black, held in its roots with only a thin fraction of its trunk supporting branches and a sparse foliage – burnt but still standing.
Across on the other side of the street a storefront was emblazoned with the graffiti of a political slogan denoting a specific allegiance. Word was that Canterbury, and other ghetto squatter communities like it, sprung from the bare earth like fruits cultivated by and for political campaigns as a means of gaining and maintaining territory. If correct, then Canterbury, and other places like it, act as vanguards and rear guards for vested political interests. These enclaves are like hot beds for political hooliganism representing a form of grass roots mockery of democracy that is based not on ideals but on crude values associated with need, greed and thuggery. And when the love is gone what then? What happens when the political pork barrel runs out? What happens when the political masters no longer need the services of these hungry henchmen? Where do the angry henchmen go to “make a living”? Wat a liiv an babaie!
Chances are these ghetto communes with their own subculture will continue to proliferate if they serve strong political ends. Within these neighbourhoods there will also be innocent women and children struggling to snap the cycle of poverty and strife. Some will make it, by fair or foul means, some won’t. Others will be burnt but still be standing there waiting for deliverance.
Caption: Canterbury tale: the Montego Bay squatter settlement now gushes forth impressive mansions among the hovels.
2 comments to “Land We Love … and Hate Part II – Burnt But Still Standing”
Goldie Falconer
The last line of our prayerful National Anthem: Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica land we love.
Do we love this land!
Yes we do, but maybe it is only sometimes.
I was at a school leaving function for six year olds. They sang the National Anthem and my question was,’ Little ones, do you love Jamaica? I got a resounding ‘Yes Miss!’ but a lone voice in the row to the back said, “No”. I asked the yeses what do you love? Their answer, my mother, my school, the trees, the cars. Then I asked the one negative reply, “Why did you say you do not love Jamaica?” He said, “I hate to hear the guns being fired when I am in my bed.” The honesty of this little boy made me say to the audience, “Out of the mouths of babes.” This little boy spoke the truth, he is frustrated with the gun firing in the Kingston 11 area. The principal’s report confirmed the little boy’s concern. She said that many of the children have reverted to biological functions at night which should not happen at this stage of their lives. When there is gun fire in the days, some of the children have these ‘biological accidents’ right in the classes. The trauma experienced by these children will haunt them all their lives. Trauma results in fear, fear cripples you mentally, emotionally and can manifest itself physically. Do we understand why some of these children cannot learn at school?
Some years ago the children in August Town would keep their back packs on their backs throughout the school hours. My investigation resulted in the following, “We keep them there so that if we have to run from the gun men we do not have to search for our bags.”
Do we love this land? I love your term, “circumnavigation” how aptly that describes how many of us function. If we do not circumnavigate, then by the process of osmosis we will become just as the elements who create a society that breeds fear.
Oliver Hunter
Love Jamaica, hate the anthem. It’s a lazy diatribe. Lord do this, Lord give us that – while I sit on my ass. Hardly inspiring stuff.
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Posted on January 23, 2012 by Mark Lee
Stony Gut, Coral Gardens, Tivoli – Repression of the Counter Culture
It may be unseemly to some folks to see a commonality between Jamaica’s national hero Paul Bogle, the Rastafari and the dons who rule the island’s so called politically defined ‘garrison communities’. The peasant farmer cum Baptist deacon Bogle was hanged in October 1865, with his mulatto middle class ally, George William Gordon, by the British colonial authorities after they were charged with sedition for leading a march to the Morant Bay court house to protest against harsh economic conditions being faced by the post slavery peasantry.
Rastafari elder recall's Black Friday 1963 events in documentary video.
The march turns bloody when the militia fires of the protesters and they respond by burning the court house. Bogle, Gordon and several others dubbed ringleaders are rounded up, summarily tried and executed. In the aftermath, Jamaica loses any semblance of internal representation, reverting to Crown Colony status and gusto is thrown into the establishment of a constabulary, prison and mental sanitarium, in Kingston, which would be made the capital in 1872 having displaced Spanish Town as the economic centre of the colony.
The slavery system had only been abolished 27 years earlier, and not many people of colour, especially of the darker hue, participated in the country’s economic or political system beyond peripheral and subsistence levels.
By the 1930s, with the Great War in the recent shadows, the Great Depression in full swing and the liberty calls of Marcus Garvey for a full recognition of African humanity, Afro Jamaican messianists searching redemption located it in the coronation of Ras Tafari as Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, who with his title of Lion of Judah was seen as Christ returned to rescue the downtrodden Israelites.
This ‘heretic’ doctrine with man as God and calls for repatriation to Africa put the adherents to the nascent movement further on the periphery of colonial Jamaican society and left them on the dung hills and slums of the community. Their dreadlocks hair style and beards and the use of ganja as a a sacrament led to their stereotyping as criminals and lunatics to be purged from respectable society.
Skip to August 1962 and Jamaica against independence as part of a federation of soon to be ex British Caribbean colonies and instead go it alone . The first government of the independence era is led by Alexander Bustamante, a semi-educated lesser planter class eccentric who comes to power by ingratiation as leader of the poor dock and sugar cane field labourers but heads a conservative political group, the Jamaica Labour Party.
Busta’s letter writing campaigns to the newspaper was buttressed by the crutch of his lieutenant, former Garveyite and labour leader, St William Grant, who provided the link to the black underclass.
He has supplanted his cousin, erudite barrister and Rhodes scholar, Norman Manley, who in his time as premier and leader of the Fabian socialist People’s National Party and advocate of Caribbean federal unity, had agreed in 1960 to send a mission to Africa and undertake a University of the West Indies social study of the movement at the prompting of Rastafari leaders to seek cultural links with the continent and ameliorate their outcast status.
Whatever trust had been emerging between the Rastafari community and the government regressed when the security forces were unleashed on Rastafari adherents around the island after a fracas in Coral Gardens, Montego Bay, where a killing at a gas station followed an altercation between a worker and a “beardman”, alleged to be a Rastafari.
Not that Manley was a friend of the movement because to quote columnist Mark Wignall’s They Cant’t Kill Rasta Now, ‘In 1960 after the capture of Cladius Henry, for treason, and his wild son, Ronald, for murder/sedition, Manley said of Rasta, “These people – and I am glad that it is only a small number of them – are the wicked enemies of our country. I ask you all to report any unusual or suspicious movements you may see pertaining to the Rastafarians.”
A tribalized political culture which had been emerging under Bustamante and Manley since the granting of universal adult suffrage in 1944, with supporters in depressed urban constituencies defending territory with bottles, stones, knives, then guns and Molotov cocktails has taken root.
The western communities of the Corporate Area of Kingston and lower St Andrew are particularly depressed and crowed with the remnants of landless Africa, turned off the sugar estates in 1838 and traveling into Kingston via train to eke out existence on the periphery of produce markets, morgues, and free residence with scavenging on the adjacent cemetery and refuse dumps.
It is here that the deformed religious retentions of Africa comingle with revivalist Christianity and creolize into what is called Pocomania, and Kumina and Rastafari and where drummers and singers are wailing their relief and where the prisoners return to after serving their time at the Genral Penitentiary on the opposite side of town.
Bustamante himself was member of parliament for the West Kingston constituency in a pre-independence term but he made way for the Lebanese Jamaican Edward Seaga, who had previously immersed himself in the community doing sociological studies on the religious expresions in the community. The powerful imagery of a white skinned man living among them in their misery made a lasting impact on residents and Seaga embedded himself and the JLP in the area after one of the biggest housing and sociological experiments in the Anglophone Caribbean.
In the mid 1960s, while Minister of Development and Welfare, Seaga oversaw the bulldozing of the slum and its transformation into Tivoli Gardens self high rise, contained residential community almost completely sanitized of political opposition. State funds were funneled through the party constituency mechanism and community lieutenants enabled strict loyalty via the distribution of benefits and the force of weapons – a model that would be borrowed by politicians of the JLP and PNP.
Former Mayor Kingston, Desmond McKenzie, who succeeded Bruce Golding as the MP in a December 2011 general election, is a Seaga protege who proudly admits that he was one of those flogged by the representative as late as his 20th birthday, to tow the laid down lines.
“I remember the last beating I got from him was in 1972, during that election, I had a terrible period at that time,” McKenzie is quoted as having told Jamaica Observer editor, Desmond Allen. “Everything I put my hand on I used to mash it up… and I got a good caning from him for being in a demolishing mood, very destructive and being very irresponsible.”
It is this environment that created Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke and his father before him and others before that, most notably Claude Massop, who with the enforcer from the nearby PNP Matthews Lane enclave, ‘Bucky Marshall’, had agreed to a 1978 peace treaty backed by prominent Rastafari figures such as reggae star, Bob Marley. Both were subsequently killed amidst allegations that their peace had attempted to breach the political patronage status quo.
Coke himself met his comeuppance for breaking that mold. The growth of the illicit drugs industry with links to Columbia, gave the community dons an independence which could not be controlled by their political overlords or the security forces many of whom the controlled any way and who had interior fire power. While the dons continued to deliver the votes at election time, it was they who kept pots cooking and children clothed and able to attend school while the economy withered under the JLP and PNP but whose leadership associates continued to flaunt the trappings of success via ostentation.
It was Seaga who first attempted to exorcise the uncontrollable Coke and his associates from Tivoli by handing their names to the police high command under the label of criminal elements. Bruce Golding it was who threw him to the dogs after fighting valiantly in his corner to avoid extradition to the United States.
What is clear in 2012, the 50th anniversary of Jamaican Independence and the Rastafari observance of the 120th anniversary of the birth of Haile Selassie, is that the system of patronage has not changed and the black underclass, despite the huge change in coloration of the political directorate still depends on the brown alliance to achieve and semblance of economic advancement as a group.
A dreadlock gained a seat with the winning PNP in the December 2012 election but reggae and the Jamaican language for example which are prime cultural markers internationally are not fully endorsed at home; and Bogle was hanged, Garvey jailed in the USA and derided by polite society in Jamaica, Coke and his gun running, drug pushing and slayings represent a counter culture that is forced into criminalization in balancing contrasting class interests.
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ISSN/ISBN: Not available at this time. DOI: 10.1007/s11634-009-0048-5
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Abstract: Digit distributions are a popular tool for the detection of tax payers’ noncompliance and other fraud. In the early stage of digital analysis, Nigrini and Mittermaier (A J Pract Theory 16(2):52–67, 1997) made use of Benford’s Law (Benford in Am Philos Soc 78:551–572, 1938) as a natural reference distribution. A justification of that hypothesis is only known for multiplicative sequences (Schatte in J Inf Process Cyber EIK 24:443–455, 1988). In applications, most of the number generating processes are of an additive nature and no single choice of ‘an universal first-digit law’ seems to be plausible (Scott and Fasli in Benford’s law: an empirical investigation and a novel explanation. CSM Technical Report 349, Department of Computer Science, University of Essex, http://cswww.essex.ac.uk/technical-reports/2001/CSM-349.pdf, 2001). In that situation, some practioneers (e.g. financial authorities) take recourse to a last digit analysis based on the hypothesis of a Laplace distribution. We prove that last digits are approximately uniform for distributions with an absolutely continuous distribution function. From a practical perspective, that result, of course, is only moderately interesting. For that reason, we derive a result for ‘certain’ sums of lattice-variables as well. That justification is provided in terms of stationary distributions.
@Article{, author="Dlugosz, Stephan and M{\"u}ller-Funk, Ulrich", title="The value of the last digit: statistical fraud detection with digit analysis", journal="Advances in Data Analysis and Classification", year="2009", volume="3", number="3", pages="281--290", issn="1862-5355", doi="10.1007/s11634-009-0048-5", }
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Subject Area(s): Accounting, Probability Theory
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What is a Christian Video Game?
What qualifies as being a Christian video game? The same could be asked about any other form of Christian media. What is a Christian book? A Christian movie? A Christian song?
The following categories apply to all of the above.
Categories of a Christian Video Game
Is a Christian video game...
A game inspired by Christian content?
A game created by a Christian developer or distributed by a Christian publisher?
A game that doesn't contain anything offensive to Christians?
A game that explicitly promotes Biblical Christianity?
Let's consider each of these possible qualifiers.
Video Games Inspired by Christian Content
I'm thinking here of video games that feature angels, demons, God, the devil, crucifixes, clergy,
Scripture, etc. but without a strictly Biblical understanding and portrayal of these concepts.
There's no doubt these elements can add mystique and a rich mythos to various genres of games. And they could arouse people's interest into looking at what these concepts actually are. But I don't think many people would qualify a game as Christian merely because it includes concepts from or references to Christianity.
A Christian might get excited to hear a game refer to Adam, the archangel Michael, or even Lucifer as validation for their beliefs. Unfortunately, though, most game developers that include these Christian characters respect them as legendary characters only. They don't believe that they were and are real people that acted in actual history. They, therefore, feel justified in taking as much creative license with these persons as they want. They can portray them in any way that best suits their story, rather than staying true to the Biblical story.
I loved the Castlevania games growing up!
Other games include crucifixes and holy water as magical items. Sometimes, clergy members are portrayed as wizards, fools, hypocrites, or downright evil characters. You might be able to defeat the demons that you face by human power alone or by a special power that doesn't come from the authority God gave us over such creatures.
And that's the danger of games inspired by but not true to Christianity. When people play these games, they are passively absorbing a message about the religion that simply isn't true. What they see in a game helps shape their opinion of the Bible, God, Christians, and the Church.
Video Games Developed or Published by Christians
The Bible tells us to do all things to the glory of God, right? And many Christians who are working on video games feel that their work is honoring Him. One writer said that an hour spent in God-honoring labor is an hour spent in worship. I completely agree. But...
When a Christian works on a project that isn't explicitly Christian, their worship is a private matter between themselves and God. Those who play the game will have no way of knowing that the developer or publisher is a Christian unless the creator tells them so. And while the Christian player might rejoice with you in your creation of a quality product, they won't be edified in any other way. In short, it's a Christian act of service for the game maker, but it doesn't qualify as a Christian game for anyone else.
I would also add that God is not honored by content that dishonors Him. So, even if a Christian game maker is seeking to honor God with their labor, they need to be very discerning when it comes to what type of projects they will work on. If a game's content tempts people into thinking impure thoughts or gives them a false view of the world and the God who made it, the Christian will actually be dishonoring God with their product.
Unoffensive, Clean Video Games
Who doesn't like Tetris?
There are plenty of games that don't have any objectionable material. They might be puzzle games,
word games, FPS games (wait, scratch that one), or various types of simulators. A Christian can enjoy having good, clean fun with no worries.
But does Christian-friendly mean Christian?
Again, I would say that unless a game inspires or strengthens someone's faith, it doesn't qualify as Christian. It's just neutral. That's a lot better than portraying false ideas, tempting images, or sin-simulating game play, and there's nothing wrong with Christians making or playing these games. But let's not call them something they're not. There's nothing that sets them apart as being Christian.
Explicitly Christian Video Games
My opinion is that a Christian video game encourages someone to have faith in the real, Biblical God or strengthens them in the faith that they already have. The game should be as true as possible to Scripture and authentic Christianity. Yes, filling in gaps in the Biblical narrative for the sake of gameplay is sometimes necessary. And, no, there's nothing wrong with showing a Christian making mistakes or referring to the historic and present sins of the Church...
...As long as the game doesn't contradict Scripture and balances non-Christian behavior from individuals or organizations with authentic Christian behavior. If, for example, one clergy person has the wrong attitude, show another one who has the right attitude. Don't demonize Christianity in your attempt to point out the flaws that you see in others.
The goal is to bring newcomers to Christ or ultimately encourage those who already believe. Christian game developers can do that in a variety of creative ways. The most popular has been telling Biblical stories, and I'll admit that's the route I've taken with my first offering into the Christian game market. But Christian developers should feel free to explore any genre or subject matter provided they do so in a truly Christ-honoring way.
The Call to Christian Developers and Gamers
Christians have mastered making Christian music. We're growing in our exploration of Christian fiction, with more and more authors branching into different genres. The Christian movie industry is big business right now.
Now, it's time for more developers to make truly Christian video games and for Christian game players to support them.
Christian devs need to eat, and you might need to work on games that aren't explicitly Christian to pay the bills. Just make sure the projects you work on are of the neutral variety. And as you're able, lend your talents toward Christian projects.
If you're a gamer, don't play games that propagate wrong concepts about the world or our belief system. It doesn't matter how fun the game is. You don't need to support it with your money or your time. Instead, look for Christian games that you can play. And help grow the market for Christian games by supporting Christian game publishers.
Together, we can spread the truth of Christ in this largely secularly-dominated form of media.
Where to Find Reviews of Video Games for Christians
You can stay on top of what Christian video games are coming out on these websites.
Apostolic Game Designers
I'll also post links to new reviews on our More Christian Games to Explore page.
These sites provide great reviews of video games from a Christian perspective.
Christ Centered Gamer
God Minded Gaming
Focus on the Family's "Plugged In"
Family Friendly Gaming
Posted by Rev. Stephen R. Wilson at 4:07 PM
Man, that is a very interesting article. I agree with just about every single point. I think a lot of Christians think games are Christian just because they're positive or have elements that are allegorical of Christian virtues, but I feel many fall short of the mark. Unfortunately, a lot of Christian game devs have to fall back to neutral games to stay in business (Scott Cawthon is a prime example), but I think once they an support themselves, they should move forward into God's commission. In a nutshell, if it's God's will, he will make a way.
Rev. Stephen R. Wilson July 6, 2018 at 1:15 PM
God will make a way, and sometimes that way is making those positive games. Perhaps someone could gain a following making positive games and then introduce their audience to a Christian project that they make at some point.
Very Valid Points! Great blog!
i dont think Paul mentioned sewing crosses into his tents though, so maybe work does not define heart?
Thanks, Cody! I agree that there's nothing wrong with secular work. And, in fact, there is no such thing for the Christian, right? As long as we're working in a way that honors God, He views our work as sacred.
i like blogspot, and i like your blog post, I am making a hand made website and would love to decompile this code for it lol, figure out how to make my SQL work... -sigh-
I agree, sorry i had to admire the handiwork of the website is all, but all i do is for gods glory, and when i sin, which is somewhat often, and seriously, it is for my own self... few sins but big ones you know? im kicking them out but they are hard to face the world without...
my love of secular games, i am actually working on making my own version of Empire Earth 2, kind of an expansion, with a whole new rule system and such... i want to do what i'm sure the dev's themselves would have done if they had another year to work on the project... but its pretty much a war game, and i am a firm passivist by creed. i also like WOW and Guild Wars 2...
I enjoy war games myself. I like the strategy involved. You could go really deep with a game like that and even add some Christian elements. I've played WOW but not the others specifically. I'm wondering what a solidly Christian faction would look like in some of those games. What would be their strategy of winning. How would they treat those attacking them? In what situations (if any) would a Christian nation rise to violence? You could build a whole game around those questions. Just some thoughts as you seek Jesus the Messiah in your game design ;-)
Rev. Stephen R. Wilson
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Weekend Delight: UFC 73:Stacked PPV, boxing on HBO & Showtime
UFC 73: Stacked
Deviating away from their last Pay Per View which was held overseas, a dismal one at that, the latest UFC fight card figures to give more bang for their buck. This card features one of its original starts in Tito Ortiz taking on undefeated, young upstart Rashad Evans in Sacramento, Calif.
I'm tempted to make Rashad a quick pick based on his punching power, but I can't help remembering how he was dominated by Sean Salmon before delivering a devastating shin kick to the head of Salmon in one of the best ko's ever seen (up there with Crocop-Gonzaga)in an octagon. However, Ortiz, who showed much improvement after tapping out against Frank Shamrock, has been losing with such determination that I wonder if he can remember how to win. I will pick the winning horse and go with Evans by decision, though a ko seems to be Ortiz's preference.
There's also Nate Marquardt Vs. the ever explosive Anderson Silva. Marquardt is a veteran with great ground skills though Silva is no slouch on the ground himself. And to get within his range is to get within his arsenal of leg kicks, heel kicks, knees, and some potent hands. I'll have to pick Silva by 2nd round stoppage.
The fight of the night may reside in this match up: Hermes Franca Vs. Sean Sherk.
Sherk is like a smaller, pigment-challenged version of the Hulk, while France is a version of, well, Franca. And that's a good thing. Franca has great Brazilian Jiu Jitsu skills and throws hay makers from South America. Sherk brings it and has the strength to keep it there. This is a hard call, but I will go with the more versatile of the two; France by a close decision.
In addition, Pride FC legend "Minotauro" Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (not to be mistaken for his recently KO'd twin brother Antonio Rogerio "Minotoro" Nogueira) will make his Octagon debut against rugged "The Texas Crazy Horse" Heath Herring. All in all a fight card worth watching.
Boxing: HBO & Showtime
Though no where near as stacked with main attractions as the UFC the two fight cards offered this Saturday does have some significance to the sport of boxing.
First off the heavyweights on HBO: Wladimir Klitschko vs Lamon Brewster looks to be an intriguing rematch. In their first fight, Klitschko delivered a brutal beating for the first four rounds and dropped Brewster. Miraculously, or as trained, Brewster came back the very next round and shellacked a completely dehydrated Klitschko twice to the canvas and was subsequently stopped. I'm going to make an educated guess here and say that Klitschko has learned better conditioning under Emanuel Steward and will win by a mid-rounds knockout. This is a must-win fight for him. IF he wins look for some much needed unification bouts.
On Showtime, it's the jr. middleweights: Travis Simms (not to be mistaken with his equally undefeated brother Tarvis Simms--I'm serious) vs. Joachim Alcine. Alcine does not have the pedigree Simms has and therefore should lose by a comfortable decision. If Simms can win impressively, look for him to possibly go to the red-hot middleweight division for big-money fights.
Also on the card look for hard-hitting Vic "The Raging Bull" Darchinyan to extend his kayo streak against unknown Nonito Donaire. Time for "The Raging Bull" to step up his level of opposition.
http://73.ufc.com/
http://www.hbo.com/boxing/events/2007/0707_klitschko_brewster/news/announcement.html
http://www.sho.com/site/sports/flash.do#/site/sports/event.do?event=454261&source=shocom_carousel
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Evander Holyfield: Real Deal or Real Problem?
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This past weekend, former undisputed heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield inched closer toward possibly another world title shot--which titlist, remains to be seen--with a 12-round unanimous decision over non-contender and recently re-retired Lou Savarese.
Though I'll be the first to tell you that a 42-year-old heavyweight contender is nothing new (see Archie Moore, Foreman, and Larry Holmes, just to name a few) just what benefits they reap for the sport of boxing is another matter altogether.
Not to beat a dead horse, but of all the anti-boxing remarks Joe Rogan made during the ESPN interview, he did make at least one good and unfortunately, accurate point: Boxing relies on relics to keep itself in business.
There are some great fights around the corner and many would-be-tv-fighters ... if they were only given the exposure.
Back to MMA for a moment. Other than the great fights provided by the combatants, the fact of the matter is that the UFC is into building stars, not merely dusting them off every few years. Look, it was great for the UFC and the human spirit to see 43-year-old former UFC heavyweight champion Randy "The Natural" Couture pull off a huge upset and unseat unsteady UFC champion Tim "The Maniac" Sylvia.
While this result sent shock waves throughout MMA, it did not stagnate the UFC because the UFC does not rely on the heavyweight division or singular champions to to keep the train running.
Just like MMA has copied the successful molds which shape boxing (from nearly the same announcing styles, to coming together with athletic commissions to seek reform), boxing needs to take a page from the UFC and stop pillaging old names while consistently overlooking qualified up and comers.
I will start here:
Kelly Pavlik (terrific middleweight with a punch and a chin)
Edison Miranda (though he recently lost to Pavlik, he will be seen again)
Paul "The Punisher" Williams (this generations Tommy Hearns?)
Antonio Margarito (a fight with Williams next Saturday may provide some post-4th of July fireworks)
Manny Pacquiao (if it weren't for boxing, he may have been another great Asian action movie star)
Chad Dawson (speed, punch and shaky chin make him a must watch)
Those were but a few fighters I have mentioned. What are yours?
Next time:
Keeping up with MMA and boxing. Best sports combo around
Boxing Meets MMA, And It Is Good
Enough already! There exists enough money for ALL types of professional one-on-one combat. It's not like there's a season ans the combatants participate a few times, or even once a week!! (More on this in the future)
And what was Joe Rogan babblin' about when he incorrectly said "Their are many aspects of boxing that are ineffective and will not work in a real fight."
Did he or did he not watch the Jens "Little Evil" Pulver vs. John Lewis fight? That fight ended in about 20 seconds when Pulver unloaded a classic, boxing one-two, right jab, straight left down the pipe and it was Lewis who resembled an early drunk on the octagon mat. And weren't Vitor Belfort, Andre Arlovski, and Chuck Liddell lauded more for their hands than their ground skills?
Rogan also went to state that boxing is a dying sport. Again, huh?
Now had he said the boxing "Heavyweight" was a dud, all the more power to his quote. But I guess he's not fully aware of the record number DeLHoya-Mayweather and Cotto-Judah made in a month span. But I digress.
I know that Rogan gets a check from the UFC and is an accomplished martial artists. And from past interviews as well as the one to the side of this post (the Youtube one) he's a huge boxing fan.I jsut can't stand the way mainstream media treats boxing, even though it generates more money than all these sports in one night-minus the Nike , etc.promotions.
The Pillaging of a Legend
Is Evander Holyfield delusional or our generation's George Foreman?
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Boxing vs. MMA? Why??
Admittedly I am a chronological boxing fan. My fascination with The Sweet Science first started in the checkout section of the supermarket when I was 14 and had a sudden urge to find out more about a fairly familiar face on a boxing magazine. That scraggly face, topped with a baseball cap and joined by rapper Hammer, belonged to none other the Evander "The Real Deal" Holyfield, following his 1993 rematch decision win over Riddick "Big Daddy" Bowe.
While most mainstream fans may not know about those two warriors or may have simply forgotten them, it is an indelible part of my introduction and fascination with boxing.
Equally as impressive two years later was my introduction to the UFC via KO Magazine, The Ring Magazine's sister publication. This was ironic because it was the latter magazine for which Holyfield graced the cover. I will confess that at the time I did not watch the UFC. I simply read Jeff Ryan's searing commentary in which he titled his commentary "Ultimately Ridiculous" (or something to that effect) and ripped the combatants as fairly heartless and that they would probably be blitzed inside a minute in a parking lot against boxing's elite.
It made for a fun read and when I finally did get around to renting the tapes--late 1996--I must admit that I would certainly not pay or waste my time watching someone in a gi cradle another man into submission.
Fast forward four years later and advancement in user participation on the Internet and I was suddenly intrigued by MMA. It started with a highlight clip someone made regarding the aforementioned gi-wearer Royce Gracie and Japanese superstar Kazushi Sauraba. The HL mixed the late, great Notorious BIG's music with clips of the 90-minute fight. That's right 90 MINUTES!
The HL mixed the late, great Notorious BIG's music with clips of the 90-minute fight. That's right 90 MINUTES!
I suddenly found myself searching the Internet for all the MMA information I could find. Everything finally cam down to an awe-inspiring documentary entitled "The Smashing Machine" shown on HBO in 2002. It summed up the whole inception of the UFC and Japan's premiere MMA event Pride FC.
Now, in 2007, MMA has eclipsed Pride FC (actually bought the rival organization out)and on par to do boxing numbers, in terms of pay-per-view.
Let's face it: We (meaning fans of one-on-one combat sports) have all been fans of MMA before it was even given that title. I dare you to tell me that you weren't a fan of Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Jet Li, or the latest action star Tony Jaa. We've all wanted their fistic prowess and their confident swaggers. Come on, I dare you to say no. Didn't think so.
While I am happy for all the recent success of MMA and boxing latest PPV, "Pretty Boy" Floyd Mayweather and Oscar "The Golden Boy" DeLaHoya, I must admit that the media proverbial stake in the heart for boxing is useless and premeditated. Here are some recent sickening examples:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jJgg3XHLhs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bB5XxIzrRAk
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Ecosystem Change
Research Staff: Dr Marian Yallop, Dr Martin Genner
Research Students: Huiling Ooyang, Jasmina Majit, Huw Pullin
Current Collaborators: Mark O'Connell, Tom Scott (University of Bristol), Alex Anesio (University of Bristol), Martin Tranter (University of Bristol), Rupert Perkins (Cardiff University), Elizabeth Bagshaw (Cardiff University), Juliet Brodie (Natural History Museum), Devin Sapsford (Cardiff University), Alex Porter (Imperial College London), Marek Stibal (University of Copenhagen)
Ecosystem responses to environmental change: past, present and future
Our aim is to understand how the structure and function of ecosystems change in response to external environmental drivers (e.g. climate change, ocean acidification, eutrophication, pesticides), and in turn, how these changes feedback on the environment. Ecosystems are complex systems of intricately linked processes and feedbacks between biota and their geophysical and geochemical environments. The multi-disciplinary nature of ecosystem change research means that we collaborate with expertise across the Faculty of Science (in particular Geographical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Archaeology, Interface Analysis Centre, Nanoscience and Quantum Information, Chemistry and Physics). Current research themes include:
Microbial community succession and metabolic pathways from ice to vegetated soils in response to glacial retreat.
The role of ice algae in ice sheet melt in Greenland.
Taste and odours in drinking water reservoirs.
Ecotoxicology: impacts of anthropogenic stressors including heavy metals and nanoparticles on the structure and functioning of biota in aquatic ecosystems.
Control of cyanobacteria in drinking water reservoirs.
Establishing the impact of climate change and fishing on marine fish assemblages
Please contact Marian Yallop or Martin Genner with any general enquiries about joining the group.
YALLOP, Dr Marian
Huiling Ooyang
Jasmina Majit
Huw Pullin
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From ‘Bun Rang’ (beginners) to ‘Ard Rang’ (advanced learners)
Popular Irish Language Classes Recommence in Armagh
A new term of Irish language classes for all levels of learner will begin in St Catherine’s College in Armagh City on Wednesday 18 September at 7.00pm. Beginners and improvers, lower and higher intermediate levels and advanced learners are all catered for at five separate levels of instruction.
The lessons are organised by CAIRDE Teo and take place in the Irish Medium Unit of Coláiste Chaitríona on Nursery Road/Callanbridge Road. At a subsidised cost of just £30 for a 12 week term (concessionary rate of £15), the classes are extremely popular with people of all ages and community backgrounds. Many parents of pupils at local Irish Medium schools also attend the classes in order to better support their own children’s educational needs.
CAIRDE Teo employs professionally qualified teachers and the focus is on conversational Irish that will help the learners obtain spoken fluency in the native language. A second term of learning will follow in the New Year.
Thursday 19 September 2019 also sees the return of the Irish Medium youth club for children attending Rang 4 to Rang 7 in local Gaelscoileanna. The club is based at the Sherry’s Field complex at Cathedral Road, with a post-primary club starting back on Friday 27 September 2019.
Interest in the Irish language in Armagh is at an all-time high, with a young, confident and active Irish speaking community in the city. More and more social and employment opportunities are opening up to Irish speakers both in Ireland and in Europe. Demand for places at Irish medium pre-schools and primary schools continues to grow in Armagh, Keady and Portadown and numbers attending the Irish medium unit at St Catherine’s College also continue to increase.
2020 will be a very significant year for the vibrant, local Irish language scene as Armagh Gaels anticipate the imminent opening of the new language and cultural centre in the Shambles. Cultúrlann Aonach Mhacha is expected to be completed by the end of year and will host the City’s leading language and cultural agencies in a multi-use, community space.
Whether you have no previous knowledge of the language, have a few words or are on the road to fluency, you are welcome to take part in the classes or in some of the conversation groups which take place regularly in Armagh City. Cairde Teo also organise a monthly bilingual hillwalking group on the first Saturday of every month and offers Irish speakers and learners an opportunity to practice their language skills in the great outdoors.
For further information on learning Irish, registering for classes or clubs, contact Seán in the CAIRDE Teo office on 028 3751 5229 or email sean@cairdeteo.com. Or call into Siopa Cultúr on Thomas Street, Armagh City!
Siúil bilingual walking group heading to Darkley January 15, 2020
Irish classes back underway in Armagh January 14, 2020
Job vacancy: Centre Manager with Aonach Mhacha November 12, 2019
Intensive Irish courses set for Armagh October 24, 2019
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Home Colne Life Visit Pendle home of Tour of Britain cycle race – new guide...
Visit Pendle home of Tour of Britain cycle race – new guide out now!
Pendle has launched its new visitors’ guide in English Tourism Week with the announcement that the stunningly beautiful corner of Lancashire will host stage two of the Tour of Britain cycle race in 2015.
“Pendle will be the toughest part of the eight stage race which attracts the top cycling teams from around the world,” said Tourism Officer, Mike Williams.
The major event will help to put Pendle’s fantastic countryside under an international spotlight as it will be featured around the world.
Anyone who’d like to visit Pendle for a long weekend in time for the race on Monday 7 September can browse the online brochure at www.visitpendle.com
Or ring to request a copy by calling our Discover Pendle Centre on (01282) 856186.
The new guide includes details about Stage 2 which starts in Clitheroe in the Ribble Valley and ends in Colne, Pendle.
Our iconic landmark Pendle Hill, world famous for its associations with the Pendle Witches of 1612, will be the striking centrepiece for the race.
“The Tour of Britain has the biggest live attendance of any sporting event in the UK and our stage has some of the most challenging climbs, which are a big attraction,” he explained.
“Make sure you book your accommodation in Pendle in good time,” warned Mike.
The race is part of The Great Pendle Summer Festival which includes our international Pendle Walking Festival on 15th – 23rd August and the Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival in Colne at August Bank Holiday.
The Visit Pendle guide highlights why Pendle in Lancashire is part of the UK’s Cycling Capital of Great Britain, including details about the new Steven Burke cycle track named after our gold medallist.
“Our countryside is perfect for cycling and walking and you can download a wide range of free routes from our website www.visitpendle.com/countryside,” explained Mike.
The new Visit Pendle guide also includes information on the world famous Pendle Witches with car, cycle and walks to follow and attractions like the Pendle Sculpture Trail and the UK’s only urban aerial assault course, Urban Altitude.
“There’s a full events listing in the guide for the year ahead so you can book where to stay in advance so as not to miss out,” added Mike.
“It also features our great towns and villages including the historic market town of Colne, the end of stage 2 of the Tour of Britain race.
This town on the hill has a growing reputation as Lancashire’s Capital of Cool thanks to its individual shops, cafes, bars and restaurants.
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Amanda Hart on the Mind Body and Soul-TV
Amanda Hart
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About Amanda Hart: Amanda, a mum of 3 discovered she was very different to other children during her childhood. This in itself helped her to survive a dire upbringing when taken from her mother by her father. She was invisible behind the veil of a middle class family hiding a very dark secret.
Amanda learned survival from the age of 4 but equally she discovered a ‘presence,’ her angels, which helped her survive the 15 years of physical, mental and emotional hell she suffered.
After leaving home as a young adult she felt the world would become an adventure however her ‘programs’ learned from childhood attracted even more dire predicaments to torture her more so.
Eventually when her world came crashing in, she gave in and asked her angels for guidance and that’s when they led her to discover the secret behind the programs she’d attracted.
Amanda had a full blown epiphany from a near death experience when she contracted Meningococcal Septicaemia. She was shown the reason why she’d gone through so much hardship and why she’d had the re-occurring dreams since she was 3. It was the push she needed to discover her own exceptional abilities to help others. This, at long last was her saving grace.
Through years of study, research and meeting people who recognised her gifts she finally found the key that helps unlock the negative programs that have held so many back from achieving their full potential.
Amanda was eventually nominated to go on ‘Britain’s Psychic Challenge’ hosted by Trisha Goddard to find the top psychics in the country, which was on Channel 5 in 2005/2006. She was then asked to present her own radio show, The Soul Searching Show on My Spirit Radio, writing all her own material and interviewing experts in the Mind, Body and Spirit Field. Her passion for writing led her to then become an expert for Soul & Spirit Magazine writing the Soul Solutions page, giving tips and advice on soul evolution.
It was whilst at My Spirit Radio she was asked to write her memoirs by her then agent, because of her extraordinary life experiences. 5 years later, Amanda finally succumbed when a secondary condition from the Meningitis stopped her in her tracks from working and she finally resigned herself to sitting down and writing her book.
Her memoirs are a remarkable account of how against all odds she found the key to unlock us all from our negative programs and how we have the power within us to do that.
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Vegan Vs Paleo ft Gary Yourofsky
By Emily Moran Barwick | November 10, 2014 | 11
One of the most heated dietary debates is that of vegan vs Paleo. You can find countless knock-down drag-out fights on every online social platform between die-hard members of each camp. But does this necessarily need to be a rivalry? Or can the two dietary approaches coexist? well, believe it or not there is such a thing as vegan Paleo.
In the video for this post, I first asked vegan activist Gary Yourofsky his opinion on the vegan diet, so be sure to watch for his full answer, but here is my favorite part:
“You can't solve diseases with meat…you can't solve any health issues with animal protein. It's toxic to the human body. You can't solve them with cholesterol, it's toxic to the body. You can't solve with huge amounts of fat. You can't solve it with naturally occurring trans fatty acids, that's not how you obtain health. Again, you might be lucky, but keep in mind that not everyone that worked in an asbestos factory got mesothelioma. You could get lucky, but lucky is not health.”
Now for my own two cents on this matter, the thing I personally find interesting about this rivalry is the implicit belief that vegan and Paleo have to be mutually exclusive. There are people who eat vegan Paleo (see the resources below). Paleo is all about eating as our ancestors did and there is a large body of studies and research that paints a surprisingly plant-based picture of our stereotypically meat-eating caveman forefathers. In his article , Human Ancestors were Nearly all Vegetarians, Robb Dunn states,
“Although “Paleolithic” diets in diet books tend to be very meaty, reasonable minds disagree as to whether ancient, paleolithic diets actually were. Fortunately, new research suggests answers…to the question of what our ancestors ate. The resolutions come, in part, from considering the question of our diets in a broader evolutionary context. When we talk about “Paleo” diets, we arbitrarily tend to start with one set of ancestors, our most recent ones. But why do we choose these particular ancestors as starting points? They do seem tough and admirable in a really strong five o’ clock shadow sort of way. But if we want to return to the diet our guts and bodies “evolved to deal with” (a concept that wrongly assumes our bodies are fine tuned by engineers rather than cobbled together by natural selection), perhaps we should also be looking our earlier ancestors. If you want to return to your ancestral diet, the one our ancestors ate when most of the features of our guts were evolving, you might reasonably eat what our ancestors spent the most time eating during the largest periods of the evolution of our guts, fruits, nuts, and vegetables—especially fungus-covered tropical leaves.”
As a vegan, my main concern is animal rights. I’m primarily an ethical vegan, though I value all of the benefits of a vegan diet. Some people come to veganism for health explicitly and I fully support that. I don’t care what gets you here, just that you make it. And honestly, the health benefits of veganism often branch into deeper convictions as people learn more about animal issues.
For me, even if my ancestors ate nothing but meat and that was somehow the healthiest thing for me to eat, I’d still choose veganism. Fortunately, as it is, I get to eat in a way that doesn’t involve the blood and suffering of other being and is healthy and ancestrally sound, or as much as you can be in this day in age. But if you want to eat Paleo vegan or junk food vegan or any other variation, I say, go for it. Do what works for you, as long as it’s not encroaching on the rights and lives of others.
So now that you’ve heard Gary’s take on Paleo and my quick 2 cents, I’d love to hear what you think. Let me know in the comments!
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LorriePaige on November 12, 2014 at 5:45 pm
Great video that I will pass along!
Regarding not caring how a person becomes vegan, I do, because it seems many who do not become vegan for ethical reasons do not stay vegan, as proof by the recent outpouring of “ex-vegans”.
Just becoming vegan is not good enough. One needs to stay vegan.
When some people say that vegan diet made them sick, they may be right, but it was the wrong type of vegan diet for their bodies. So those that become vegan purely because of health reasons I would strongly suggest they see a vegan nutritionist so they will not become ex-vegans. Ethical vegans will find a way to stay vegan because of our strong convictions. Vegans for health reasons can EASILY be persuaded to change to another diet as shown by many of the ex-vegans.
Also, many of the vegans for health reasons are that way because a vegan diet is “trendy and cool”.
If one becomes vegan for health reasons only, I think an ethical vegan needs to persuade them to stay vegan for ethical reasons, because that increases their chances HUGELY of staying vegan for life.
You know something? I just made a huge mistake in my comment. Let me correct it now: There is no such thing as a person who is vegan for health reasons only. They are simply people who don’t eat animal products–they are just strict vegetarians. Vegans do not eat, wear, or use animal products. So the ONLY vegan is an ethical vegan.
Vegan by definition is an ethical social justice cause–NOT a health/diet cause. Getting healthy benefits from veganism is an added bonus result of the ethical eating “part” of veganism.
That’s another huge mistake we vegans are making by assuming when people say they are vegan they also are not wearing or using animals either, as most people in the world now define veganism as only a diet–grossly reducing the meaning of what it means to be vegan.
Sigh, we have a looooong way to go in educating the world on veganism.
EconDemocracy on November 15, 2014 at 7:07 am
Lorrie,
I see where you’re coming from, and I agree with many parts, but I’d like to offer some counterpoints:
1. I became pesco-vegetarian for health reasons, then it led to being vegetarian, then my diet became vegan.
2. I never thought it was “cool” what people did to animals, but over time concerns for AR grew and increased
3. I think it is, at the very least a tactical mistake to tell people they can’t go vegan for health reasons or that they are not officially vegan if they do (see also point number 5). Why not be more welcoming whatever people’s reasons are, and then try to help with information on how to craft diet choices so it’s enjoyable and sustainable, and yes, I agree, also give them information when/as much sa they are ready, about ethics, including animal suffering and also environmental issues (which are in a way part of the same larger area of Ethical considerations)
4. You’re right that caring about AR/ethics increases their chances of staying vegan for life…but you know what else does? Finding a diet that meets their health needs so they can stick with it, ALSO increases (hugely) their chances of staying vegan for life
5. I don’t think we can define for eveyrone what the term vegan means. For some it includes honey, for others, not. For many people, by the way, it goes from “includes honey” to (later in time) not including honey. Telling them they get a “bad grade” whiel they have honey is not the best way to win people over. Tell them about downsides of eating honey? Yes. But tell them “well then, you’re NOT a vegan!” is not going to be helpful, I think, it just says “I define what gets called vegan, you’re not In The Club”
And the same for someone who excluces all animal products from their diet but still wears (or is wearing out old items they purchased beefore they were vegan) say leather…or who is very poor and dumpster dives for something that has leather etc.
There are many definitions of vegan, but at least two, by Merriam Webster, which agrees with my two definitions, one definition is a person whose diet has no animal products, the second definition is stronger, also not using animal products. Both definitions are in common use. I sometimes use the phrase “vegan diet” to clarify the former.
I have moved over time to things like non-leather belts, non-leather sandals etc from earlier having a vegan diet, but if I had been surrounded by people saying “you’re not a real vegan!” it would have been a big turn off I have to say.
No one is 100% vegan. If there was a tiny little bit of leather inside a car you purchased hidden inside that you didn’t know about or inside material, do we get to take away your “vegan card”? I don’t think that’s fair or reasonable or good tactics…And as for 100% vegan, if there is a tiny bit of leather square on jeans (and you remove that leather square) is that non-vegan, versus buying a huge house built by 10 people all munching hamburgers? Is the second choice really more vegan than the first? I don’t think so. Just do the best you can, and in a respectful, polite, supportive way, encourage others, informing ourselves while we inform others, is that best, and I think most practicadl and also strategicadlly smart way to go IMO.
LorriePaige on November 17, 2014 at 5:05 am
I know veganism isn’t about being perfect. It’s about doing the best you can, but I did not make up the word Vegan. The Vegan Animal Society did in Europe. THEY are the ones who defined veganism as I stated. If we decide to start changing the definition of a word, we might as well throw out dictionaries and define ANY word any way we want. This makes for a very confusing way to communicate with people and I believe is one of the main reasons why veganism is not really growing. It may seem like we have grown as a movement but we really have not much. We should talk about veganism honestly and truthfully. It’s telling people they can be vegan in so many erroneous ways is what is confusing people.
To add more about the definition of the word vegan. I think it’s best to stick with what the group who coined the word vegan in the first place, The Vegan Society, because as I said in my first comment, veganism by some definitions, has been watered down now to just being a diet and nothing more. We need to stick to the original way it was defined. If we don’t, it’ll keep getting more and more watered down–as it is becoming already and I guarantee you if this continues to happen, the vegan social justice cause as a movement will die. Truth and honesty is going to set the animals free, not a watered down version of veganism.
I’m not advocating that we “throw out dictionaries” – I was actually quoting from a dictionary…I understand you don’t want things to be “watered down” and assure you I do not want them watered down either :-)
It *would* indeed be “watering down” if we *replaced* one concept with another…replacing the broader meaning, with the more narrow meaning…but neither I, nor most if not all readers, advocate that at all….we’re *not* for doing away with the meaning..
We’re not for doing away with the goal, either, at least I’m not.
I’m all for the goal of not using any animal products (that’s why my belts are non-leather for example) So we agree there.
The main two issues are two.
First, most people who have heard of the word use vegan to also mean “vegan diet” and if also the Dictionary itself uses it, then that’s, de facto, one of the two meanings of the term, whether I like it or not, whether you like it or not, it’s one of the two, de facto, “per usage” two meanings of the term..and to be effective activists we need to at least understand that others use it. Now you might argue, “it might be de facto one of the two meanings, but we should work hard to change that, so there is only one meaning”
I think it’s not likely to succeed in the foresable future, but again, it’s *not* about watering anything down. It’s about using terms people undertstand and also (the second even bigger issue), not turning people off.
Instead of “you’re not vegan” just say “oh, you mean you have a vegan diet, that’s what you mean, right? Well that’s cool, that’s a great step…but have you also considered not using animal products outside your food? Because that hurts animal too…”
See? There’s no watering down; we still advocate the exact same thing. But instead of turning people way off by telling them “You are officially not vegan! you are not allowed to use that word when you mean only diet”, instead of that, we encourage them to keep going further in the right direction.
The movement doesn’t die, on the contrary, it expands, since we’re grounded in reality (the reality of how the term is used, so people undertand us) … plus, we’re not in the funny position fo saying “I know that’s what many dictionaries including Marriam Webster write, but some society you haven’t heard of created that term and way back then it used to mean…” and they tune us out and the message gets lost…
So for these reasons, I respectfully disagree with the idea that the only way to be effective, is that we have to insist that others never use the word ‘vegan’ when they mean their diet only, for us to be effective.
Instead, to be effective we have to understand what they mean, and be friendly and encouraging, and then, to lovingly encourage them to go from “vegan diet” to not using animal products at all, not even outside their diet…
Mind you I’m not telling you not to use the term that way you use it; I’m only talking about the diversity of how people use the term, and also, my thoughts on effective outreach. We are disagreeing about tactics only, at most, it seems to me. We agree on the goal of not watering down and agree on the importance of encouraging people to avoid animal products outside as well as inside their diet :-)
Sue on February 9, 2017 at 12:06 pm
Gary is wrong saying it is the same old diet because – as he later stated – they don’t consume dairy with it. Personally,I disagree with eating that much animal protein,but nor do I agree with the vegan diet.Both are the opposite extremes of each other, although both agree on no dairy.
Lorrie,you say people who fail on vegan diets are those who do it for health reasons,so if anything, I would imagine a vegan who does it for that reason would be eating healthily on it and not junk in the same way that an ethical vegan would, so if someone is developing health problems despite everything they are do, why should they continue that diet. Perhaps,then there are ethical vegans who get sick from it and still stick to it because of animal rights reasons…..which would demonstrate then, that it isn’t always as healthy as it is cracked up to be.
It would seem that many vegans don’t like to believe that some people are simply not suited to a vegan diet and that it can make them sick.The fact that many have to take so many supplements does not make me think it is a healthy diet. What of people who are allergic to beans,soya,nuts or gluten?
Meat consumption is constantly being touted as unhealthy by vegans and how people felt health benefits by going vegan. Have you considered that maybe it isn’t cutting out the meat that is the issue but consuming more veg or maybe they were eating too much meat or processed meat. A small amount of quality meat in a balanced diet is not bad for you. Also,you need a certain amount of cholestorol in your diet. People did not have all these problems years ago when they still ate meat as they did not each as much as they do nowadays.
Super commentary Emily…there is no real contradiction, like you said, though it’s also true that people find it easy to embrace “paleo” because it gives a “cool” name to a diet which is not different, or only in smaller easier ways a “change” fromt their current diet.
BTW the first link is not working…it’s trying to find the Sci Amer article inside BiteSizeVegan.com (I did read that article some months back, it’s good) just the url got misformatted just FYI..
And thanks for the links from NutritionFacts, a great website..”Will The Real Paleo Diet Please Stand Up?” which is one of the four items that show up in the keyword-search link you put as your last link is great..pointing out real ‘paleo’ type diets so to speak had a lot more in common with modern day whole food plan based vegan diets than with the modern so called “Paleo”..they do it by cadreful nutritional analysis…
Meanwhile “the real paleo diet” points out ” It’s estimated that 200,000 years ago we got 600mg of vitamin C a day. That’s the amount of vitamin C found in 10 oranges. Every day we appear to have consumed the amount of vitamin E found in 2 cups of nuts, the amount of fiber found in 12 bowls of oatmeal, and the amount of calcium found in 5 cups of collard greens. They weren’t milking mammoths–that came in part from all the wild greens they foraged.” they had even more fiber than vegan, if anything it says “vegans need to go even more hardcore than we are today” ;-)
General thoughts to share with other readers:
I believe in “Naturalistic living” personally. It’s not as cool sounding a word as “Paleo” but shares some of the *good* parts that *some* people have in mind when they use the term: question modern day practices. Don’t abandon them all, but question each one, and make an informed decision. Second, pay attention to your body. What does all this mean?
To me it means things like: Question the high speed, high stress, overwork life. It means sleep when you’re tired. Consider not owning a TV, or not buying a house, or having kids…make up your own mind, don’t let society make it for you, and question Consumerism.
It means meditation for quieting the mind. It means not beating up on yourself when it is very hard to make this list of changes, be gentle with yourself and do the best you can but don’t stress over it too much.
Question alcohol and tobacco and drugs. But don’t just grab on to any touchy feely “sounds good” thing that calls itself “alternative medicine”…read and reserach and inform yourself…some mainstream medicine things are good, others questionable, other bad. Same with “alternative”.
I could add to the list above but won’t go much deeper other than saying you do these things from that philosophical point, then you also come to question things that many “paleos” correcdtly and rightly question and even avoid: refined grains, refined sugars etc. Doing all this makes sense…doing all this does not mean you need to eat any animal product though! In fact the health studies show we should avoid them, too.. NutritionFacts has a ton of those studies with the full citations and original articles (scientific studies) mentioned by name.
Emily Moran Barwick (BiteSizeVegan) on November 16, 2014 at 7:08 pm
wow thanks for the boat load of extras! love this :) i’ll look into that link issue too- thank you for the notice.
EconDemocracy on August 21, 2015 at 3:41 am
Another study to share w/”paleo” friends: Latest scientific study about “PALEO” diet: not only carbs, but that it was not meat but cooked carbs that expanded BRAIN SIZE
Study says Carbs Were A Brain Food For Our Ancient Ancestors
Darlene TverdohlebAug 19, 2015 08:23 PM EDT
It is well known today that carbohydrates are a rich source of energy. Several recent studies have suggested we should cut on carbs to lose weight. However, for our ancient ancestors, gathering carbohydrates for their energy could have been the trigger to the evolution of human brain.
A group of British researchers, by looking at past work on human evolution, had the intuition that once ancient humans learned to cook, by using starchy foods like root vegetables or grasses they got access to a rich source of calorie that fueled the evolution of the human brain.
It was previously suggested that the early brain began developing and growing in volume at least 2.5 million years ago. Researchers studying Paleolithic diets believed that this process began after early humans learned to butcher and processed meat with stone tools. However, a group of British researchers came to a different conclusion. According to Mark Thomas, an evolutionary geneticist at University College London, the brain truly accelerated in increasing its size only around 800,000 years ago.
…In a new paper published in The Quarterly Review of Biology, Thomas and colleagues sustain their hypothesis that the brain suddenly began evolving faster because our ancient ancestors discovered a better brain food. Thomas says that at that point, human populations started to consume more carbs-rich foods and developed the use of fire. Those two improvements “were critical to the expansion of the brain.”
..Carbs, the starches, are an ideal brain food, according to Thomas, since our human brains have an absolute requirement for glucose. And a diet rich in carbs allows the body to not spend extra energy converting other nutrients into glucose to feed the braina.
http://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/7133/20150819/study-shows-that-carbs-were-a-brain-food-four-our-ancient-ancestors.htm
Also,not everyone in the world can be vegan.Not enough land and some people live in parts of the world where they can’t grow fruit and veg.Such as Inuits.
As for environmental reasons pointed out.I always find people always give extreme examples.Such as pro lifers going on about late term abortions when most are carried out early or vegans going on about people consuming factory farmed meat,when there are alternatives.
Anyway, someone who consume local grass fed meat – which does not rely on soya feed from abroad – probably has less of an environmental impact than a vegan who relies on lots of produce from abroad. Okay,I know a meat eater who also relies on produce from abroad can also have that impact,but making the contrast between local grown meat eater and vegan since it is vegans who like to claim the moral high ground here and point out how meat eaters always contribute more to environmental damage they cause by their diet
Emily Moran Barwick on February 26, 2017 at 2:52 pm
Hi there. Thank you so much for the comment. Regarding land, it’s actually things like grass-fed meat for which we do not have adequate land. Check out this video particularly the area on land use where you’ll find cited statistics including:
1.5 acres can produce 37,000 pounds of plant-based food and only 375 pounds of meat.
The land required to feed 1 vegan for 1 year is 1/6th acre. It’s 3 times as much for a vegetarian and 18 times as much for a meat-eater.
You can grow 15 times more protein on any given area of land with plants versus animals.
136 million rainforest acres have been cleared for animal agriculture with 1-2 acres of rainforest are cleared every second.
In fact, animal agriculture is responsible for up to 91 percent of Amazon Rainforest destruction.
A single quarter-pounder burger takes 55 square feet of rainforest to produce.
Also, for a case study on the affects of grassfed cattle on a country, see: Greenpeace, Beltra, Finari, and Lineair. “Slaughtering the Amazon.” Greenpeace International, July 2009. http://www.greenpeace.org/international/en/publications/reports/slaughtering-the-amazon/.
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Gál and Krása String Trios: Ensemble Epomeo
Hans Gál: Serenade in D, Op.41. Trio in F Sharp Minor, Op.104. Hans Krása: Tanec, Passacaglia and Fuga
Ensemble Epomeo.
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Following his sterling work championing the orchestral music of Hans Gál, Kenneth Woods now turns his attention to the composer’s chamber music. Woods here plays cello in Ensemble Epomeo, a trio that also includes violinist Caroline Chin and violist David Yang. Given the high quality of the Gál symphonies that Woods has previously presented, it comes as little surprise that the music here is very fine indeed. Gál upholds all of the time-honoured virtues of the Austro-Germanic tradition, one of which is to treat chamber music as the most hallowed of musical genres, demanding the highest level of craftsmanship and the most personal and confessional modes of expression. The contrapuntal ingenuity that we hear in Gál’s symphonies is much in evidence in his string trio music, yet there is never any danger of dry academicism, nor of fashionable neo-classical formality.
The Serenade in D is a substantial work, coming in at over 25 minutes, and is rigorously structured along symphonic lines. But the title has not been selected out of modesty, rather it reflects the lightness and grace that characterises the music. Here we find Gál at his most playful, conjuring a range of airy and open textures, the better to display the inner workings of his counterpoint. This is music composed with an assured and confident technique but that never takes itself too seriously. Brahms may be the model for the technical details of this music, but in its playfulness and grace it has a direct line to the serenades of Mozart.
The Trio in F Sharp Minor is a much later work, written in 1971 and separated from the 1932 Serenade by almost 40 years, a world war and a displacement to the UK. It opens in a completely different aesthetic, a less focussed and more impressionistic soundworld. Curiously, Gál is not able to maintain this undisciplined approach for long, and after a few minutes he returns to the clear, well-structured and contrapuntal textures in which he is clearly most comfortable. The piece was originally written for the London Viola d’Amore Society, with that instrument taking the middle part. As a result, the viola has plenty to do. In fact, Gál always treats his three instruments as equal players anyway, so the difference is minimal.
Music by the Theresienstadt composers comes with all sorts of historical and political baggage, and while the musical qualities of Ullmann, Krása, Klein and their colleagues are now widely appreciated, their works are usually presented together and in isolation from anything else. This approach is defensible in some musical respects, particularly through the fact that each of the composers who worked at Theresienstadt was transformed by the experience, leading them to write music they would never have contemplated on the outside. But the ghetto approach to the presentation of these works perpetuates the injustice that created it. With that in mind, it is all the more laudable that two Theresienstadt works by Hans Krása are programmed here with the Gál. The camp makes its presence felt in the terseness of Krása’s musical prose; his message is concentrated because his days are numbered. Even so, there are interesting stylistic links between the two composers. The Brahms in Krása’s music is mediated by Schoenberg, whereas Gál takes his direct. Dance forms underpin the more energetic passages in both composers’ works, but in both cases the links with any actual folk tradition are tenuous.
Ensemble Epomeo does both composers a great service with their precise, lively and stylistically astute performances. The clarity in all the textures allows both men’s contrapuntal innovations to shine through. There is atmosphere here too (helped by the warm recorded sound) and the long movements of both Gál works are fabulously involving, with the ensemble leading the ear through the composers various arguments and corollaries.
Nobody is suggesting that any of this music is being rediscovered or saved from terminal neglect. In fact, both composers are well represented on disc, at least in terms of the number of commercial recordings each has to his name. But the quality of these performances may help to initiate a new era in the reception of their works, and especially of Gál’s. His Serenade definitely deserves a central place in the recital repertoire, even if it requires performances of this high standard to make its many qualities fully apparent.
Labels: Avie, Ensemble Epomeo, Gál, Krása
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The impact of technology on businesses and mental health & the importance of regular learning
This month we interviewed Simon Kelly who played a vital role in scaling LinkedIn’s business across Europe and Asia as one of the first sales leaders on the ground. Clip 1 is available now, please click on the link below.
Clip 1: What is the impact of technology on businesses and how has it changed businesses?
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Welcome – Jaqueline Kenney
The CML Team has grown and we welcome our new member Jaqueline Kenney, Senior Teaching Fellow in Management Education to the Centre. Jaqueline will work alongside Andy Adcroft on various Surrey IDEA projects and contribute to the Management Education in Practice programme (internal staff development programme). Jaqueline has extensive global experience in Management Education and worked with colleagues in DHE at Surrey on Learning and Teaching initiatives. She has also published and authored a number of papers focusing on blended learning, disruptive pedagogies and diversity of knowledge.
CML Teaching Projects
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In October SurreyIDEA launched one of the University’s largest ever widening participation programmes with its innovative IDEA in a Day programme. Through IDEA in a Day we’ll welcome over 500 young people aged 15-17 into the school for an interactive digital innovation workshop. Click here to read more about this fantastic initiative.
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The Society for the Advancement of Management Studies (SAMS) and the British Academy of Management (BAM) have announced that the online application form for the SAMS/BAM Research and Capacity Building Grant Scheme is now available by registering at: https://bam.grantplatform.com. SAMS/BAM Research and Capacity Building grants are aimed at researchers who want to develop an empirical research project that:
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Demonstrates the social value of management research conducted in the public interest
The maximum value of each award is £150,000. The duration of projects will be between 24 months (minimum) and 36 months (maximum). The application deadline is 30th September 2019, 17:00 (BST). For further information please click here https://www.bam.ac.uk/grant-schemes. If you have any questions on the entry process, please contact the British Academy of Management Grants Administrator, Stuart Hull, by email at grants@bam.ac.uk.
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Iowa voters oust justices who made same-sex marriage legal
By Mallory Simon, CNN
Gay, lesbian and transgender activists react to the Iowa Supreme Court's decision in April 2009 to make same-sex marriage legal.
Marsha Ternus, David Baker and Michael Streit were removed by voters
The three Iowa Supreme Court justices were part of decision to legalize same-sex marriage
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(CNN) -- Voters in Iowa chose to remove three high court justices who helped make Iowa the first Midwestern state to permit same-sex marriage.
The vote marks the first time a member of the Iowa Supreme Court has been rejected by the voters under the current system that began in 1962.
Under the voting system in Iowa, each of the three justices up for retention -- Chief Justice Marsha Ternus, David Baker and Michael Streit -- needed simply to get more "yes" votes than "no" votes in the election to be elected for another eight-year term. They faced no opponents. None of the judges raised money for the campaign.
While all seven justices on the court ruled with Ternus, Baker and Streit, those three were the only ones whose seats were up for retention. None of them received the 50 percent "yes" vote needed to remain on the bench.
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The outcome marks the end of a showdown in the state that was funded by several million dollars from mostly out-of-state groups opposed to the same-sex marriage ruling. The vote became very much a referendum on the issue and the ruling, rather than the judges themselves, analysts say.
The move was spearheaded primarily by Bob Vander Plaats, a Republican Sioux City attorney who lost the nomination for governor of the state and created the group Iowa For Freedom.
"Iowa law wisely allows for a check and balance of the Supreme Court through a retention vote by you, the citizens. In April of 2009, we all witnessed blatant judicial activism by the Iowa Supreme Court," the group's website said, referring to the decision by the court that Iowa's law restricting marriage to one man and one woman violated the state's constitution.
"The court legislated from the bench ... they governed from the bench ... and, they even attempted to amend our constitution from the bench as they declared Iowa a 'Same Sex' marriage state. This is not their role. The Legislature makes the law. The Governor executes the law. And, only 'we the people' can amend our constitution."
Although there wasn't much campaigning from the justices, some local officials began to throw support their way in an effort to help them keep their seats.
"If we allow political money to buy judicial retention elections, the quality of judiciary will be harmed and the perception of the judiciary will be diminished," the Iowa group Fair Courts For Us said on its website.
The group wrote on its site that a "special interest group" was "pouring money" into the race, when in the past three decades all of Iowa's judicial campaigns had "combined spending of $0."
So when Vander Plaats' group told voters it was "time to take a stand against the radical judicial activism of the Iowa Supreme Court," the Fair Courts for Us group did what it could to help.
And while the justices did not actively campaign to keep their seats, Ternus did give a speech last month that warned against the power of special interest groups -- like the groups that campaigned against the justices. "[They want] our judges to be servants of this group's ideology, rather than servants of the law." Ternus said, according to the Des Moines Register. "They simply refuse to accept that an impartial, legally sound and fair reading of the law can lead to an unpopular decision."
But Vander Plaats and his group said they were afraid that the legal precedent set for same-sex marriage could lead to the erosion of other freedoms -- and that was why voters needed to speak up.
"If the Iowa Supreme Court will do this to marriage, every one of our freedoms, including gun rights and private property, is in danger of being usurped by activist judges who are unelected officials," Vander Plaats' group says on its website.
On Election Day in Iowa, Des Moines Register columnist Rekha Basu went to the courthouse where the momentous decision came down.
"What I'd gone looking for was reassurance -- that, come today, the court could continue its business without worrying about voter backlashes; that justices who have done their jobs wouldn't lose them for upholding the constitution," Basu wrote.
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She argued that the Iowa Supreme Court had a history of shattering walls and making precedents, and worried what it would mean for the future, and the past, if the current Iowa justices were rejected over a political issue.
"Our court was ahead of the nation's in upholding the right of women to practice law, and black people's right to public accommodations," she wrote. "What if all those justices had been turned out in revenge?"
The justices said little before and during the election. But after the results were announced, they jointly issued a statement.
"We wish to thank all of the Iowans who voted to retain us for another term. Your support shows that many Iowans value fair and impartial courts," they wrote. "We also want to acknowledge and thank all the Iowans, from across the political spectrum and from different walks of life, who worked tirelessly over the past few months to defend Iowa's high-caliber court system against an unprecedented attack by out-of-state special interest groups," the statement said.
"Finally, we hope Iowans will continue to support Iowa's merit selection system for appointing judges. This system helps ensure that judges base their decisions on the law and the Constitution and nothing else. Ultimately, however, the preservation of our state's fair and impartial courts will require more than the integrity and fortitude of individual judges, it will require the steadfast support of the people."
Iowa Supreme Court justices are appointed by the governor from a list of nominees chosen by a nominating commission, according to the court's website, and then face retention votes every eight years.
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Impeachment news roundup: Dec. 6
Trump asks the Supreme Court to temporarily halt enforcement of another congressional subpoena for Trump’s financial records
Posted Dec 6, 2019 9:45 AM
Roll Call Staff
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., holds her weekly news conference in the Capitol on Thursday. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
As expected, President Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Friday to temporarily halt the enforcement of congressional subpoenas for financial records of the president and his business from Deutsche Bank and Capital One Financial Corp.
The president filed an emergency request with the justices to halt an order from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit for “prompt” compliance with the subpoenas — at least until the court can consider Trump’s appeal.
This is the third case with similar issues at the high court in the past few weeks.
19A640 Trump v Deutsche Bank AG (PDF) 19A640 Trump v Deutsche Bank AG (Text)
Apparently, this time the House has taken a stiffer legal tack in court on the subpoenas from the House Financial Services and Intelligence committees.
Trump’s lawyers told the justices that they contacted House General Counsel Doug Letter to agree on a fast appeals schedule as long as the House delayed enforcement.
“That offer was rejected,” Trump’s lawyers wrote.
The Supreme Court is likely to grant Trump’s request. The justices already granted Trump’s emergency request to put a hold on a lower court ruling ordering accounting firm Mazars USA to comply with a congressional subpoena for eight years of the president’s financial records.
If the justices agree to hear the Mazars case, the freeze would remain until they rule, likely before the end of the current court term at the end of June. But if the Supreme Court declines to hear the case, the House Oversight and Reform Committee could seek the documents as early as this month.
The Supreme Court scheduled a separate but closely related case — Trump’s challenge to a subpoena to Mazars in a Manhattan grand jury probe that is nearly identical to the congressional subpoena — for a closed-door conference on Dec. 13.
Here is the latest in the impeachment inquiry:
Lengthy list: House Judiciary ranking Republican Doug Collins has written to Chairman Jerrold Nadler requesting a long list of impeachment hearing witnesses including the intelligence community whistleblower, Hunter Biden and House Intelligence Chairman Adam B. Schiff.
He also wants to call other sources who provided information to the whistleblower and other connected individuals.
“Thus far, the only witnesses Chairman Schiff has permitted to testify publicly are those he has previously vetted and approved in a private deposition setting. He did not permit Republicans or the President to call any additional witnesses,” Collins wrote.
Weekend work: Judiciary Democrats said Friday they still don’t know exactly what they’ll be doing during closed-door weekend meetings that have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday, but several said they expect preparation for Monday’s hearing and possible discussion about what should go into articles of impeachment.
Judiciary Democrats were advised to stay in Washington this weekend for impeachment strategy sessions.
The committee will receive a presentation from Intelligence Committee counsel on its impeachment inquiry report, as well as a presentation from its own counsel. Members on the panel were not clear what the Judiciary counsel would be presenting.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that she had asked the six committee chairmen investigating Trump to draft articles of impeachment.
Senate GOP wants to probe DNC-Ukraine collusion: The Republican chairmen of three Senate committees are seeking documents and interviews about the possibility that a consultant associated with the Democratic National Committee was in contact with Ukrainian officials during the 2016 campaign.
“Election interference by any foreign entity is a serious matter. Since the last presidential election, our nation rightly expended significant resources to examine allegations of collusion and foreign interference by Russia to influence the outcome. While there was no collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia, we know that Russia meddled in our democratic processes,” Finance Chairman Charles E. Grassley of Iowa said. “However, certain reports of collusion and interference involving Ukrainian officials have not been sufficiently examined, and the few answers that have been given are inadequate.”
Grassley was joined in the request by Judiciary Chairman Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Chairman Ron Johnson of Wisconsin.
Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer was critical of his Senate colleagues Friday, responding to the latest inquiries from three Senate Republican chairmen about Ukraine.
“Putin and his intelligence services disinformation campaign team in Moscow couldn’t have cooked up a more useful tool for spreading conjured and baseless conspiracy theories than the one Chairmen Graham, Grassley and Johnson announced today,” he said.
Another deadline: The White House faces a deadline today to tell the House Judiciary Committee if it plans to participate in its impeachment hearing scheduled for Monday, but it appears unlikely that it will.
A White House official on Thursday gave no indication that it would begin to cooperate with the investigation. The official pointed to the president’s comment last week ahead of Wednesday’s Judiciary hearing that he has opted against sending witnesses and attorneys to participate because he views the inquiry as a “hoax.”
The Trump administration has refused to cooperate with the inquiry since October, refusing to produce documents requested by investigating committees and blocking White House and other government agency officials from testifying, though some have defied that guidance and others have testified under subpoena.
Judiciary ranking member Doug Collins told NPR Thursday that while he thinks the White House should participate under the right circumstances, House Democrats has made that impossible by refusing to conduct “a robust set of hearings.”
Collins said that Democrats are conducting a scenario presuming Trump’s guilt where “you have to prove your innocence ... and that’s just not the way our system works.”
Nunes’ phone records: Intelligence ranking member Devin Nunes told Fox News Thursday evening that in the coming weeks and months he will be looking at “all legal options” for responding to Chairman Adam Schiff’s decision to disclose phone calls he was allegedly a party to in the Intelligence Democrats’ report summarizing evidence compiled in the impeachment inquiry.
“Clearly my civil rights, civil liberties were violated,” the California Republican said.
[Lawmakers weaponize colleagues’ call records]
Nunes confirmed he spoke on the phone with Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, saying he’s known him for over a decade and that Giuliani is friends with many Republicans in Congress. But the Intelligence Committee ranking member said he still has to go back through his phone records to determine if there’s truth to Schiff’s claim that he spoke on the phone with indicted Giuliani associate Lev Parnas, whom Nunes claims he never met.
“You have to remember, we are the House Intelligence Committee oversight Committee,” Nunes said when asked wouldn’t he remember if he spoke with Parnas. “So, we get calls from people every day — all walks of life. I get them from all over the world, allies and people that aren’t our allies. In this case, I just don’t know. I have to get my phone records.”
Asked if the calls were from his cell phone or office phone, Nunes said, “We don’t even know that.”
But then Nunes contradicted himself when asked if he didn’t have an opportunity to look at the cell phone records Schiff’s subpoena to AT&T produced.
“We’re sitting with thousands of pages of metadata, OK, of numbers,” he said. “So, somehow they went through there and found my cell number a few times.”
Earlier in the interview Nunes said he doesn’t even know how Schiff has his phone number — a curious statement given that they should be talking as their respective party leaders on the Intelligence Committee.
Nunes also claimed he wasn’t involved in the effort to oust Marie Yovanovitch, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, as the Democrats’ report suggests. “No offense, but I didn’t even know who the hell Yovanovitch was until the last couple of months,” he said.
Input: Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters told reporters that “all of the committee chairs that you see meeting with Nancy Pelosi are feeding into what we think, you know, should the Judiciary decide,” before a meeting between Pelosi and the six committee chairs.
The Judiciary Committee will ultimately draft the articles of impeachment, but the other five committees providing input are Intelligence, Oversight, Foreign Affairs, Financial Services and Ways and Means.
Widening the scope: Pelosi declined to answer a question during her weekly news conference about whether the articles of impeachment should be focused on the Ukraine scandal or be broadened to include findings from the special counsel report or other matters Democrats have been investigating.
“I’m not going to talk about that,” said the California Democrat. “Our chairmen will be making recommendations.”
Waters, a California Democrat who has long said she’s ready to impeach Trump, also declined to comment on what charges should be included in the articles — as did several members of the Judiciary Committee who said they expect their panel to have those discussions soon.
While some Democrats have suggested the articles of impeachment could include obstruction of the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election, others think they should be narrowly tailored to the circumstances around Trump’s call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in which he appears to pressure the Ukrainian leader to investigate political rivals.
“I think it’s important to keep the articles of impeachment simple and clear for the American people,” said Rep. Jackie Speier, who serves on both the Intelligence and Oversight panels. “The president corroborated the whistleblower’s complaint when he issued his transcript of the summary of the phone call. The elements of bribery are seeded in that phone call and corroborated by subsequent people.”
GOP reacts: House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy responded Thursday that House Democrats are operating on a predetermined timeline and outcome for impeachment.
“Today with the speaker’s announcement she has weakened the nation,” the California Republican said.
In response to Pelosi quoting George Mason and other founders on why impeachment was necessary, McCarthy said she left out Alexander Hamilton, who warned of partisan impeachments.
“This is the day that Hamilton feared and warned of,” McCarthy said.
Minority day: Collins sent a letter Thursday to Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler requesting being contacted as soon as possible to schedule the minority day hearing Republicans requested during the panel’s hearing on Wednesday. The Georgia Republican said House rules are “clear and unequivocal” that the minority is entitled to host a hearing with testimony from their requested witnesses.
“The requested minority hearing day must take place before articles of impeachment are considered by the committee,” Collins wrote.
Recuse yourself: Reps. Mark Walker and Jason Smith, Republican Conference leaders from North Carolina and Missouri, respectively, introduced a resolution co-sponsored by two dozen GOP members to urge the Senate to change its rules requiring any senators running for president to recuse themselves from an impeachment trial.
Senate rules already require the vice president to recuse himself from his role as president of the Senate during an impeachment trial, because of the clear conflict of interest. The leaders argued Democrats seeking their party’s presidential nomination “are incapable of rendering an impartial verdict” against Trump as they campaign to replace him.
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Argument: Bullfighting thrives due to devout local fans, not tourists
Debate: Bullfighting - pro argument.
Robert Elms. "End bullfighting and you give in to the neutering forces of accepted taste." The Independent. July 31st, 2010: "The oft-repeated claim that such rings are kept alive by tourists is ludicrous. Despite the economic recession, which has hit Spain especially hard, the corrida is still thriving. Its top practitioners are huge stars, and its fans, among them a prominent group of British aficionados, intensely devoted, because it is still the very soul of this dark and complex country."
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With the progress of technology and the modernization of life style, particularly the influence of modern art, jewelry design has been going through tremendous development. Jewelry designers try to conform to the trend of The Times and seek the elements of nature, simplicity and innocence in the colorful world, hoping to achieve the return to innocence and express a lasting artistic realm of beauty. The three major trends of jewelry design and manufacture are simplicity, decoration and return to nature.
I. Modeling
Modern jewelry is developing towards concise, geometric and abstract decoration in modeling. Designers are skilled in utilizing concise and lively line, three dimensional structure and abstract geometric modelling, thus express a new inspiring idea. Pieces of jewelry is actually small sculptures, people can get a visual enjoyment from whatever angle to see the designer items
II.Theme
Along with the social communications, networking, information transmission and the rapid development of technology, people are easily pressured by cutting-edge technology caused by the contemporary material, and also easily got worried caused by the competition and environmental pollution. people are more eager to seize quietness from the depth of hearts. These, in turn, have brought in the restoring ancient ways of classical art, the pursuit of traditional style and national characteristics, the return to nature. All these will be an eternal theme. In order to show this theme, flowers and plants, lovely animals, plain ethnic decoration will be more used in jewelry design.
III. Materials
With the development of society, people will no longer stick to traditional and expensive materials for the material of jewelry. New materials will emerge endlessly, including organic and inorganic materials, and even some ordinary materials, which will endow the works with richer connotation and strong expression. For example, titanium gold, which is rarely used in the past, can be transformed into rich colors after being heated. It is highly layered and is often used by some modern jewelry masters.
IV. Processing Technology
Modern jewelry production is no longer limited to the traditional waxless casting and decoration carving process. As long as the work requires, artists can adopt more industrial processing methods, such as milling, planing, grinding, riveting, drilling, electroplating, sandblasting and corrosion, which will bring unexpected effects to jewelry production.
V. Personalized production
The designer of modern jewelry, whose design is not satisfied with the previous way of only painting, leaving the production to be completed by the craftsman. Instead, they try to express personality and take the whole production process as the process of their creation. Most of their works are made by hand individual studios, supplemented by precision machining. Designers integrate their unique inspiration with exquisite craftsmanship. A successful work is an integration of perfect design and craftsmanship.
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Best inspirational Malayalam movies you’ve got to watch
by docdivatraveller - 3/20/2019
Every one of us seeks inspiration in our day to day lives. Sometimes it is from books, other times it is from people and sometimes it is from movies. If you belong to the third category, then this article is just for you. Malayalam cinema has been witnessing quite a few cinematic tales that don’t just touch your heart but also give some food for thought. Far from boring, these movies are entertaining tales that tell real stories for some much-needed inspiration. So, let’s begin our list of best inspirational Malayalam movies you’ve got to watch.
Diwanjimoola Grand Prix (2018)
Directed by Anil Radhakrishnan Menon, the movie follows the journey of Sajan Joseph IAS (Kunchacko Boban) who is trying to bring a bike race at the Diwanjimoola race track after three decades. Far from easy, Diwanjimoola Grand Prix focusses on the conflicts that Sajan faces to unite the town and nurture potential talent. Coming from the director of North 24 Kaatham, one can surely expect some good inspirational undertones in the narrative. Watch this inspirational movie online now.
Jacobinte Swargarajyam (2016)
This Nivin Pauly starrer is one that is made for the entire family. Based on a true story, the film showcases the struggles for a Dubai-based family after patriarch suffers massive losses in his business. Director Vineeth Sreenivasan delivers a highly emotional ride in this underdog story and delivers the ‘never give up’ message with a lot of heart.
Charlie (2015)
In a mystical and surreal manner, the movie follows the cat and mouse chase between Tessa, a rebellious young girl and a young artist who used to live in her apartment. The movie deals with many philosophical ideas but most importantly, addresses a non-conformist approach to life and society. Dulquer Salmaan and director Martin Prakkat win over the viewers with a story that comes straight from the heart.
Su Su Sudhi Vathmeekam (2012)
Featuring one of Jayasurya’s best performances, Su Su Sudhi Vathmeekam shed lights on the struggles of people with a stutter. Taking a realistic approach to the idea, the movie humanises its characters and makes us connect with the simple yet inspiring journey of Sudhi (Jayasurya). Ranjith Sankar’s writing shines throughout the movie with its subtle yet impactful storytelling.
Ustad Hotel (2012)
One commonly does not connect food with philosophies. However, that is exactly what director Anwar Rasheed and writer Anjali Menon manage to communicate through this movie. The movie follows a young chef Faizi (Dulquer Salmaan) who is trying to move to UK to begin his new job against his father’s wishes. How a stint at his grandfather’s Ustad Hotel changes his perceptions towards life forms the crux of the movie.
So, that was my list of some inspirational movies you’ve got to watch from Malayalam cinema. These are gems that feel heartfelt and speak volumes about ideas that we could inculcate within us.
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Fiona Silver – Smoking Gun
NYC-based singer-songwriter Fiona Silver is currently preparing to launch her debut album, Little Thunder, mixing styles and genres as diverse as her hometown. Her new track “Smoking Gun” fits in somewhere between Garbage and Fiona Apple – which is to say, a little bit soulful, a little bit rock and roll.
“Smoking Gun” is a cinematic journey into the mind of a scorned woman driving through the desert to kill her lover… In the verses it dips down from the physical feeling of rage into …
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Goody Grace – April
Canadian-born, LA-based singer/songwriter/producer Goody Grace may be only 19 years old, but you wouldn’t know it from the quality and depth of his brand new single, “April” – off his upcoming debut, Her Name Was April, due out this June via Bananabeat Records.
The song is personal and emotive with a rich melody that reminds me a little bit of Savage Garden but with deeper vocals.
It’s all right there. You can listen to the song and travel through it like the narrative of a …
Evee – Lone Wolf
Multi-hyphenate Evee is showing off her dancing prowess in the new lyric video for her latest single “Lone Wolf”. The song hits these really deep, pulsing rhythms and the video – which consists of a choreographed dance routine performed by Evee and accomplished choreographer (and Evee best friend) Zana Gankhuyag, while the song’s lyrics make their way on to and off the screen – is the perfect pairing.
“Lone Wolf” is in a way, my personal theme song… It’s the first song we wrote in …
The Megaphonic Thrift – Interlopers
Norwegian four-piece The Megaphonic Thrift – which, come on, is just an incredible band name – will be releasing their new album Sun Stare Sound later this week, April 7th via Old Flame Records to be exact. They have graced us with another new track off the album to hold us over; check out “Interlopers” below.
The band has received critical acclaim back home, winning a Spellman Award in 2015 (think Norwegian Grammys), and are preparing Sun Stare Sound for all of our enjoyment in …
Know Hope Records Release Solidarity In Sound: A Compilation To Benefit The ACLU
Philadelphia-based record label Know Hope Records announced the release of a new benefit album late last week, Solidarity in Sound: A Compilation to Benefit the ACLU. The label is offering the new album on their Bandcamp page and while you can as much or as little for as you wish, they will be donating all of the proceeds directly to the ACLU.
The talent on Know Hope’s roster goes very deep and you can check out the track listing, as well as a statement from …
Western Daughter – Pillars Of Salt
Pacific Northwest outfit Western Daughter will be releasing their new album, Driftwood Songs, later this month – March 24th via Take This To Heart Records – and have graced us with another new track, “Pillars Of Salt”.
Mixing genres and inspirations, Western Daughter hits all the notes from emo to folk to indie rock and everything in between. Check out the new song below, and if you’re in a road trip kind of mood, you can check out the band in person at Treefort Music …
Music For Everyone – A Compilation To Benefit The ACLU, Now Available For Pre-Order
The ACLU has been in the news quite a bit since late January – and for good reason. Their team is on the ground, fighting the good fight wherever they are needed, and have seen support for their cause pour in from across the country.
Adding to what has already been a record year for them will be the addition of this new compilation – Music For Everyone – curated by Taking Back Sunday’s John Nolan. The album will be out March 30th via Collective …
Ron Pope – Bad For Your Health
For those us that were absolutely smitten with Ron Pope’s last album, 2016’s Ron Pope and the Nighthawks, the announcement of a new album for this year is like manna from heaven. While the new album, Bad For Your Health, is still a few months away from release – August 18th – we do now have a lyric video for the title track which you can enjoy below.
If this song is any indication, Bad For Your Health will pick up right where Ron Pope …
The AP Awards Return for 2017 Installment, Hosted By Andy Biersack
The 2017 edition of the Alternative Press Music Awards will return to Cleveland, OH this year on July 17th. The award show, which always fits in nicely to the Vans Warped Tour calendar, will be hosted by Black Veil Brides frontman Andy Biersack.
I am so honored to be hosting this year’s fourth annual APMAs. I’ve attended every APMAs, and I’ve been fortunate to have a favorite moment every year. As host, I want to make people feel happy and create favorite moments for them, …
Adam Friedman – What If
LA-based singer-songwriter Adam Friedman and his debut EP, Green, are already on their way to the masses; and will undoubtedly be helped along by two national TV appearances where he’ll be performing his new track, “What If”.
After next week’s appearances on The Bachelor (Monday 2/13 at 8PM EST) and The Today Show (Friday 2/17 at 10AM EST), you will almost certainly be hearing a lot more from Friedman with multiple soundtrack and commercial placements already lined up.
“What If” is perfectly soundtrack-worthy in its …
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Image Comics Announces Huge Digital Sale on all Eisner Nominated Titles Including Saga, Monstress & More!
Keven Skinner News May 8, 2017 brian k. vaughan, comics, Eisners, fiona staples, Image comics, jeff lemire, Monstress, saga, Sana Takeda 0 Comment
[Press Release] Comic-Con International announced the nominations for the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards 2017 last week. Seventeen nominations were for books published by Image Comics, and an additional three nominations were shared with other publishers, bringing the total nominations for Image Comics to twenty. In celebration, digital editions of all nominated titles are on sale at Comixology and ImageComics.com.
FULL LIST OF IMAGE COMICS EISNER 2016 NOMINATIONS
Best Short Story:
“Monday,” by W. Maxwell Prince and John Amor (from ONE WEEK IN THE LIBRARY)
“Mostly Saturn,” by Michael DeForge (from ISLAND #8)
Best Single Issue/One-Shot:
CRIMINAL 10TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL, by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips
Best Continuing Series:
KILL OR BE KILLED, by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips
PAPER GIRLS, by Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang
SAGA, by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples
Best Publication for Teens:
MONSTRESS, by Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda
Best Anthology:
ISLAND MAGAZINE, edited by Brandon Graham and Emma Ríos
Best Writer:
Ed Brubaker, for CRIMINAL 10TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL, KILL OR BE KILLED, VELVET
Brian K. Vaughan, for PAPER GIRLS, SAGA
Max Landis, for GREEN VALLEY (Image/Skybound, shared nomination)
Jeff Lemire, for DESCENDER, PLUTONA (shared nomination)
Best Best Painter/Multimedia Artist:
Sana Takeda, for MONSTRESS
Best Penciler/Inker or Penciler/Inker Team:
Fiona Staples, for SAGA
Best Coloring:
Elizabeth Breitweiser, for CRIMINAL 10TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL, KILL OR BE KILLED, VELVET, OUTCAST BY KIRKMAN & AZACETA (Image/Skybound)
Jean-Francois Beaulieu, for GREEN VALLEY (Image/Skybound)
Matt Wilson, for CRY HAVOC, PAPER GIRLS, THE WICKED + THE DIVINE (shared nomination)
Best Cover Artist:
Sean Phillips, for CRIMINAL 10TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL, KILL OR BE KILLED
In celebration, Image Comics is offering a sale on digital comics for Eisner-nominated series, available on Comixology and ImageComics.com, now through Monday, May 15th.
Voting for the awards will be open soon at www.eisnervote.com. All professionals in the comic book industry are eligible to vote. The Eisner Awards will be presented at a gala awards ceremony to be held on Friday, July 21st at Comic-Con International.
ABOUT THE EISNER AWARDS:
The Eisner Awards are presented under the auspices of Comic-Con International, San Diego, a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to creating awareness of and appreciation for comics and related popular artforms, primarily through the presentation of conventions and events that celebrate the historic and ongoing contributions of comics to art and culture.
ABOUT IMAGE COMICS
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of bestselling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline Comics, Skybound Entertainment, and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
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By Chris Atkins
Success of Demba Ba and Mohamed Sissoko crucial for Shanghai Shenhua
Demba Ba is the latest player to seek success at Shanghai Shenhua.
How does a football club emerge from sustained chaos? While for most supporters of top European teams this is a question they never need ask, for those elsewhere it is one which emerges with astonishing frequency. A change of owner, president or general manager is often greeted with promises of hope and progress, but invariably little changes until there is meaningful reform at all levels -- and even then success is far from guaranteed.
For traditional Chinese powerhouse Shanghai Shenhua, it remains an ongoing predicament.
Shenhua made headlines worldwide this week with their captures of former Premier League stars Demba Ba and Mohamed Sissoko -- both excellent players in their own right, albeit at 30 years of age, respectively. Given the expense involved, with Ba reported to have cost in the region of €14 million in addition to his €6 million per year net wages, they are signings that carry significant expectation of on-pitch results.
With Shenhua, though, we have been here before.
It is after all just three years since the club made headlines with their capture of both Nicolas Anelka and Didier Drogba in the space of just six months from Chelsea. Under previous owner Zhu Jun -- a computer game mogul with a penchant for playing himself in the club's marquee friendly fixtures -- Shenhua were determined to gain international recognition and, for a short while, did just that. They are still perhaps Chinese football's most famous name internationally as a result.
However, the manner of Drogba's departure just months after arriving caused the club great damage. Having gone unpaid on reported €300,000 per week wages, the Ivorian was awarded a settlement by FIFA shortly after walking out to join Galatasaray. The club's reputation was sullied and their marquee signings were gone. Admittedly, Anelka's largely forgettable spell at the club ended in far less dramatic fashion.
Times have changed on the east coast, though, with Zhu having sold the club to real estate giants Greenland in early 2014. The richest club in the league -- or so the headlines read -- they were expected to quickly put in place the foundations of a brighter future. Yet, despite their sure financial footing, Shenhua have thus far remained a club mired in off-pitch controversy.
From having to deal with the departing owner selling their two best Chinese talents to fighting with their own fans over a desire to change the club's name, Greenland have not found life at the Hongkou Stadium easy. Even when the outlook looked brighter at the beginning of the 2015 season, with the club topping the league in the early weeks of the campaign, Shenhua have managed to revert to type on and off the pitch.
Didier Drogba's arrival to Shenhua was heralded, but his time in China did not even last a year.
In their latest act, the club's long-serving general manager, Zhou Jun, was forced to deny making transfers based on illegal payments after an anonymous forum post online made a series of acute and detailed accusations. As a club, they have lurched between comedy and tragedy with alarming regularity.
With their season in a mess and the team dropping down the table, Greenland have acted swiftly in an attempt to resurrect what looks set to be another highly disappointing campaign. Having begun the season with a plethora of attacking midfielders, yet lacking even a single defensive midfielder of note, Sissoko's addition was probably six months overdue.
Ba, on the other hand, is a true marquee signing brought in to replace another, with Australia's Tim Cahill likely to make way after a mediocre six-month spell in China. In a league where foreign forwards are often expected to create their own chances given a lack of reliable service, the former Evertonian was often found wanting -- with his natural game reliant on others providing chances. On that basis, Ba's pace and technical ability should provide better support to top-scorer Paulo Henrique -- himself signed last year for €4 million from Trabzonspor.
No club has been treated to as many marquee signings as Shenhua in recent years, but there is a feeling that these latest deals are finally fulfilling footballing needs rather than simply drawing publicity.
"Ba and Sissoko's signing now is different to when Drogba and Anelka joined," said well-known Southern Metropolis Daily reporter Feng Zhen to ESPN FC. "In the Zhu Jun era, signings were made simply to build hype around the club, but they are finally starting to address needs.
"As long as Greenland continue to invest big money, they will surely become strong challengers in time. The city of Shanghai is very attractive to many players. As long as they put up the money they will find people willing to play for Shenhua.
"To really compete with Guangzhou Evergrande or Beijing Guoan, though, they will need to massively boost the depth of talent in their Chinese squad. That Shenhua are feeling the need to spend in the manner of Evergrande mid-season shows how far behind they've fallen."
Long-term Shenhua supporter Cameron Wilson, founder of the Wild East Football website, agrees, adding: "The transfer policy is questionable. Spending €14 million on one player right now doesn't make a lot of sense.
"At present, Shenhua don't even have one current Chinese international in their squad. In a league where seven Chinese players must be on the pitch at any one time, that's a severe handicap."
Shanghai Shenhua's ability to continue reforming this season is currently limited, with their five-man Chinese player registration quota already filled for the 2015 season. For next season, having amassed a foreign player collection which ranks among the best in Asia, recruiting greater domestic talent must be the priority. However, with genuine Chinese talent in short supply and monied competitors increasingly plentiful, it is easier said than done.
The natural expectation among those who don't follow the CSL closely will be that the newly-reinforced Shenhua will rise up the league quickly. However, their supporters' scepticism is understandable. Shenhua are competing with sides who have similar quality in their overseas player ranks as well as a monopoly on local talent. It is a status quo which will be difficult to break.
The aim of all clubs in China following major investment is to repeat the success of four-time league champions Guangzhou Evergrande over recent years. However, what in part has made the Cantonese side so successful is their clear chain of command regarding their transfer policy. Generally speaking, the club has handled recruitment of Chinese players while the manager has been given authority regarding foreign additions.
While it has not always worked -- as in the case of Alberto Gilardino and Alessandro Diamanti -- their recruitment of South Americans been largely successful. With their Brazilian contingent sharing a universal language and culture, off-pitch issues have been minimal as the club moves from success to success.
Frenchman Francis Gillot has been tasked with turning Shenhua around.
"Life in China is not always easy for foreign players, especially once the initial boost of playing against weaker opposition wears off. Shenhua have done well to secure two players of similar backgrounds who can help each other through tough times ahead," Wilson notes. With manager Francis Gillot also French-speaking and Zambian defender Stoppila Sunzu having joined from Ligue 1 side Sochaux, the club are seemingly beginning to move in a unified direction.
There is still an outside chance for Shenhua to qualify for next season's AFC Champions League courtesy of the CFA Cup, but this season must now be about laying a platform for the future rather than unrealistic expectations of immediate success. Chronic short-termism has been the club's biggest issue for several years and they need to learn from those mistakes.
Shenhua have some of the best supporters in China, fans who have stuck with the club through thick and thin over recent years. They deserve better for their loyalty and even the capture of Demba Ba can only, at best, be seen as the beginning of a process that will require gentle evolution and stability as much as off-pitch reform. It is a tough balance.
As Chinese football grows, Shanghai needs its most traditional team to return to the top of the game. In a league lacking deep-rooted football culture, Shenhua bring much to the table in that regard. The challenge now is to bring their football up to a level befitting of their status. Ba and Sissoko could potentially become icons if they help change the club's course, but they must first succeed where others have tried and failed.
Chris Atkins is based in China and writes for ESPN FC about the Chinese Super League. You can follow him on Twitter @ChrisAtkins_.
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The transfer windows in Europe's top leagues are closed, but it's never too early to look forward to January. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below.
Juventus eye Chelsea trio
Chelsea fans still smarting from Saturday's shock 1-0 loss at home to West Ham won't be pleased to hear that continental bargain hunters Juventus are sniffing around three of their stars.
Reports at Tuttosport claim that the Bianconeri are lining up moves for Emerson Palmieri, Willian and Pedro, with the Serie A champions looking to take advantage of the protracted contract situations of the latter two.
In particular, Juve sporting director Fabio Paratici is concentrating on Brazilian winger Willian and could make a January swoop to tie the 31-year-old down to a pre-contract agreement to join the Turin club in the summer of 2020.
Pedro, meanwhile, is also close to the end of his Stamford Bridge deal, and with no new contract believed to be on offer at the moment, there is a clearer pathway for Juventus to sign the former Barcelona forward.
Full-back Palmieri would be the only player of the three to command a transfer fee, having joined from Roma on a four-year deal in 2018.
22.53 BST: As Juventus seek to clear out some of their squad in January, Football Italia cites Tuttosport as reporting that the Bianconeri are ready to move on 25-year-old centre-back Daniele Rugani in order to keep Merih Demiral.
21.15 BST: With starting goalkeeper Dean Henderson on loan from Manchester United, and likely to prove too expensive even if he wanted to stay, Sheffield United have identified Ben Foster as a summer replacement should last-placed Watford be relegated, according to the Sun.
19.28 BST: Pep Guardiola has identified 22-year-old River Plate midfielder Nicolas De La Cruz as the man to reinforce his midfield, with Marca reporting that the Premier League champions have already held "advanced negotiations" with the Uruguayan, and are closing in on a €25m fee with River.
17.41 GMT: Former England captain Wayne Rooney was given a rousing reception before taking his place among Derby County's coaching staff for the first time at the start of his 18-month stint as player-coach at the Championship club.
Rooney watched from the dugout as Derby drew 1-1 with Queens Park Rangers at Pride Park on Saturday.
England's all-time leading scorer, who is not eligible to play until January, had his name chanted by Derby fans when he was introduced to supporters on the field before kickoff. He applauded in reply.
The former Manchester United and Everton star left Major League Soccer side D.C. United in October after a two-year stint in North America's top flight.
15.35 GMT: Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has said the team's poor form is due to a "lack of quality" in certain areas in an apparent message to the club that the squad needs to be strengthened.
United have won only two of their last eight Premier League games and sit ninth in the table, nine points behind the Champions League places ahead of Sunday's match at home to Aston Villa.
"I don't think it's through any lack of effort, the boys are leaving everything out on the field in training and games," De Gea told Sky Sports. "You could point maybe to a lack of quality in certain areas, but certainly not a lack of fight."
Manchester United spent around £150m in the summer on centre-back Harry Maguire, right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka and winger Daniel James, while Romelu Lukaku was sold to Inter Milan for £75m and Alexis Sanchez was loaned to the same club shortly before the transfer deadline.
13.59 GMT: Bayern Munich are interested in appointing Mauricio Pochettino as their next permanent head coach and are willing to wait until the summer for him, the Sunday Telegraph reports.
Pochettino has been linked with a host of Europe's top clubs since he was fired by Tottenham almost two weeks ago with Real Madrid, Manchester United and even Arsenal among those reported to be keen on hiring him.
Pochettino has said in the past that he would never manage Barcelona or Arsenal due to his previous affiliations with Espanyol and Spurs.
The Telegraph report claims the Argentine coach has been advised to take a proper break from management before considering his next move.
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12.29 GMT: Mexico striker Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez has told the LA Times that he is open to a move to Major League Soccer in the future.
Hernandez, 31, left Premier League club West Ham to join Sevilla in Spain at the end of the summer transfer window, and has since scored three goals in 10 appearances.
The former Manchester United and Real Madrid player said when asked if MLS was a destination he has considered: "Yes. Definitely.
"Look, I am always thinking about my future. I want to be as open as I can to any opportunity.
"MLS is a league that is improving. It is an opportunity. Every league is an opportunity."
11.06 GMT: Liverpool and Tottenham are both considering a £50m move for Lyon attacker Memphis Depay, Calciomercato reports.
Depay, 25, has reinvigoriated his career since joining Lyon in 2017 following an unsuccessful 18 months at Manchester United. The Netherlands international has scored 41 goals in Ligue 1 and another nine in Europe in just under two years at the French club.
However, the two clubs could face competition from United, who inserted a buyback clause into the £15m sale to Lyon which means they must be informed if any club makes a bid for Depay.
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10.00 GMT: Manchester City have identified Leicester City's Caglar Soyuncu as the long-term replacement for Vincent Kompany, according to The Sunday Times.
City has been plagued by issues in defence all season following Kompany's departure to become player-manager at Anderlecht. Aymeric Laporte is a long-term absentee through injury while both John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi have struggled with form and fitness, leading to Fernandinho filling in at centre-back.
Soyuncu, 23, has emerged as a key player for Leicester under Brendan Rodgers' management this season, featuring in all but one of their Premier League games so far this term. The Turkey international has helped the Foxes keep clean sheets in each of their last four league games.
PAPER TALK (by James Capps): Vidal vying for Inter switch
Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal is growing increasingly frustrated at his lack of playing time at Barcelona, and Tuttosport claims the Chilean is hoping to link up with Antonio Conte at Internazionale in January.
The 32-year-old has been missing for the Catalans' last three games and has been in and out of the side since joining the club from Bayern Munich in the summer of 2018.
Conte has been a long-term admirer of the former Juventus man. He reportedly wanted to bring him to the San Siro in the summer and also enquired about the midfielder's availability while he was manager of Chelsea.
Speaking in an interview, Vidal raised doubts over his long-term future at the Nou Camp, saying he will reevaluate his options at the turn of the year if his first team prospects don't improve.
United to trigger Matic deal to avoid Italian freebie
Manchester United are hoping to sell midfield outcast Nemanja Matic in January, with the Sun claiming Italian duo Juventus and Inter Milan are keen on the former Chelsea man.
Serie A leaders Juve are closely monitoring the Serbian's contract situation, with the 31-year-old's deal at Old Trafford expiring at the end of the season.
However, the United hierarchy are determined to recoup at least some of the £40 million transfer fee they spent to sign Matic from Chelsea in 2017, and will trigger a one-year extension on the player's deal if he does not agree a permanent move in the January transfer window.
Reports claim the Red Devils are looking for around £15 million for the 48-cap Serbia international, and Inter Milan manager Conte prefers the defensive midfielder as a potential bargain over the aforementioned Vidal.
Tap-ins
- Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson says he is bracing himself for another tense transfer window, with the Standard saying that speculation regarding Wilfried Zaha's future is set to intensify after the club's chairman told the Ivory Coast international he can leave the club in the New Year if the right offer comes in.
- Queens Park Rangers midfielder Eberechi Eze looks set to miss out on a dream move to Tottenham Hotspur following the sacking of manager Mauricio Pochettino, who was reportedly lining up a January move for the 21-year-old. The Sun claims Chelsea, Leicester and West Ham are also keen on the youngster.
- Celtic manager Neil Lennon is determined to keep midfielder Nir Bitton at the club, despite the Israel international being linked with a free transfer to Premier League side Burnley, according to the Herald. The 27-year-old's contract in Glasgow expires at the end of the season, but Lennon says talks to extend the player's stay are ongoing.
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Studying Twitter and the Moldovan protests
Moldova’s parliamentary elections on April 5th appeared to return the governing Communist party to power. Reuters reports that exit polls showed the Communists with 46% of the vote; figures from the board of elections released the following day gave the party a 50% share.
In Moldova, the parliament elects the president. While Vladimir Voronin has served two terms and is ineligible for a third term, there’s a storm brewing over the future presidency – three parties that favor closer ties with the EU say that they won’t form a coalition government with the Communists. After the announcement of preliminary results on April 6th, there were complaints about election fraud, claims that Voronin had packed the voting lists with the names of dead and nonexistent people to keep his party in power.
On Tuesday, April 7th, at least 10,000 protesters took control of the President’s office and of parliament in the capital, Chisinau. Over 100 people were hurt and one killed during demonstrations and the police response. By Wednesday, April 8th, the buildings had been retaken, and almost two hundred opposition protesters were arrested. In the hopes of calming the tense situation, a vote recount will be held Wednesday. But the situation looks difficult to defuse – Moldova is desperately poor, and up to a quarter of the country’s population is working abroad. The result, suggests Mansur Mirovalev in the AP, may be a generation gap between pensioners who traditionally side with Russia in political disputes, and students, who look to the EU and specifically to Romania. Protests continued on Sunday, bringing fewer people into the streets, but suggesting that a vote recount may not be sufficient to calm the situation in Chisinau.
There’s a parallel timeline to this one, focusing on the use of social media in organizing these protests. The Telegraph reported on April 7th that students had used Twitter to organize their protests. My friend and colleague Evgeny Morozov explored the idea in more detail on his blog, net.effect, helping to set off a storm of articles and posts about “the Twitter revolution” in Moldova. Commentators stepped up to debunk the role of Twitter in organizing the protests, leading to an interesting debate between Daniel Bennett – “The Myth of the Moldova Twitter Revolution” – and Morozov – “Moldova’s Twitter Revolution is NOT a Myth“.
While I weighed in on the argument a few days back, I realized that the argument over the role of Twitter in Moldovan activism reminded me of a lot of arguments about new media I’ve had in the past few years, both at Berkman and elsewhere. These arguments tend to be long on examples and storytelling, and very short on data and analysis. That frustration is what led friends and me to start building MediaCloud, a platform designed to study the spread of ideas between the blogosphere and mainstream media. The goal is to help turn media criticism from a largely qualitative to a partly quantitative pursuit.
MediaCloud doesn’t currently track Twitter – we’ve optimized the system to look at blogposts and newspaper articles and make generalizations about the subject matter of those pieces. It’s very hard to perform that sort of text analysis on the very short messages that come through Twitter.
At the same time, Twitter’s a very appealing platform for media research because it promises completeness. When tracking an idea that spreads between blogs (or blogs and mainstream news sources), there will always be sources not tracked by MediaCloud or fully indexed by Google. But Twitter is a self-contained universe – it’s virtually impossible to assemble a set of all webpages that mention the Moldova protests during the past week. Assembling a set of all tweets, on the other hand, is absolutely possible.
A brutally simple and stupid approach to the problem would involve retrieving every tweet for the past week and throwing away the ones that aren’t about Moldova. I decided to sharpen my large, heavy rock slightly and try something marginally less dumb. I decided to grab every tweet that included the #pman tag between Tuesday morning and yesterday afternoon (April 7th – April 12th).
(What follows is geekery about doing research on Twitter, and surprisingly few conclusions about whether Twitter did or didn’t help organize the revolution. If you’re interested in questions about what quantitative research might tell us on platforms like Twitter, it might be fun. If you’re looking for me to tell you whether Evgeny or Daniel is right, you’re out of luck, for the moment at least.)
Grabbing those 32,000 tweets involves talking Twitter’s search engine into doing something it really doesn’t like doing – giving you more than 1500 search results. The trick involves manipulating the “max_id” field in the twitter search URL. Try a search on twitter. Go to the second page of results. You should see a URL that looks something like this:
http://search.twitter.com/search?max_id=1511783811&page=2&q=%23pman&rpp=100
Picking apart the URL:
max_id=1511783811 – Only return results up to tweet #1511783811 in the database
page=2 – Hand over the second page of results
q=%23pman – The query is for the string #pman, encoded to escape the hash
rpp=100 – Give the user 100 results per page
While you can manipulate these variables to your heart’s content, you can’t get more than 100 results per page. And if you retrieve 100 results per page, your results will stop at around 15 pages – the engine, by default, wants to give you only 1500 results on any search. This makes sense from a user perspective – it’s pretty rare that you actually want to read the last 1500 posts that mention the fail whale – but it’s a pain in the ass for researchers.
What you need to do is figure out the approximate tweet ID number that was current when the phenomenon you’re studying was taking place. If you’re a regular twitterer, go to your personal timeline, find a tweet you posted on April 7th, and click on the date to get the ID of the tweet. In the early morning (GMT) of the 7th, the ID for a new tweet was roughly 1468000000 – the URL http://search.twitter.com/search?max_id=1468000000&q=%23pman&rpp=100 retrieves the first four tweets to use the tag #pman, including our Ur-tweet:
evisoft: neata, propun sa utilizam tag-ul #pman pentru mesajele din piata marii adunari nationale
My Romanian’s a little rusty, but Vitalie Eşanu appears to be suggesting we use the tag #pman – short for Piata Marii Adunari Nationale, the main square in Chisinau where the protests were slated to begin – in reference to posts about the protests. His post is timestamped 4:40am GMT, suggesting that there were at least some discussions about promoting the protests on Twitter before protesters took to the streets.
Now the key is to grab URLs from Twitter, increasing the max_id variable in steps so that we’re getting all results from the start tweet ID to the current tweet ID. My perl script to do this steps by 10,000 results at a time, scraping the results I get from Twitter (using the Atom feed, not the HTML) and dumping novel results into a database. This seems like a pretty fine-toothed comb to use… but if you want to be comprehensive, it’s important to figure out what maximum “tweet density” is before running your code.
Density of tweets charted against blocks of 100,000 tweets
At some point on Friday, we hit a peak tweet density – 410 of 100,000 tweets included the #pman tag. Had I been scraping results by iterating 100,000 tweets at a time, I would have had four pages of new results – my script is only looking at the first page, so I’d be dropping results. If I ran the script again, I’d try to figure out the maximum tweet density by looking for the moment where the meme was most hyped, try to do a back of the envelope calculation as to an optimum step size and then halve it – that would probably have me using 20,000 steps for this set.
Some things to think about if you’re interested in scraping Twitter:
– There’s a lot of data. On the days for which I have complete data, I saw roughly 7 million tweets a day on weekdays, 6 million on Saturday. (Wednesday: 7087156, Thursday: 6921776, Friday: 6929399, Saturday: 5977967). You’re going to have more luck choosing good tags or keywords and using the search to limit your set than by grabbing all the data. (Smart monkey sharpens rock first.)
– It’s easy to break Twitter. Twitter breaks Twitter all the time – how many other tools can you think of where their semi-official mascot is the symbol of their dysfunction and downtime? So be really nice. Your spider should identify itself as a spider and include your email address so the admins can tell you to back off if it’s hurting the site. My spider waited two seconds per page and took a minute off if it got a 500.
– Use as big a step size as you can without losing data. Bigger steps mean fewer retrieves.
– Please don’t re-spider the #pman tag. I’ll happily share the data with you – which I’ve already done some preprocessing on. It’s here as an .xls file. If you need it in something else like .csv, let me know and I may be able to accommodate you. I plan on updating the set in a couple more days and will post when I do.
So what can you do with 32,107 brief messages in a language you don’t speak? I was curious to see the time distribution of the messages – the tweet density histogram above is a little confusing, because the density of tweets can change from moment to moment on twitter. Here’s how the activity breaks up over time:
Tweets versus time, starting around 04:00 GMT on April 7th, and extending through 21:00 GMT on April 12th
There’s very little activity until midday Moldovan time on Tuesday, at which point the protests are in full swing. By 12:30pm (09:30 GMT), we’re seeing tweets like:
@Moscovici: Protesters are injured. The Presidency building is damaged and protesters get inside. Police prepares to fight back. Chisinau, Moldova #pman
@bunelul: Anticomunist Protesters are injured. The Presidency building is damaged and protesters get inside. Police prepares to fight back. #pman
What’s interesting (to me, at least) is how quickly the Twitter analytics community made it onto the scene. An hour after these first posts about the protests, we see:
@whatthetrend: Why is #pman trending? Help explain why at What The Trend? http://wttrend.com/2173
I’d been operating under the theory that there was some Twitter use during the protests, but that the sustaining interest – the peaks on subsequent weekdays – had as much to do with self-congratulatory Twitterers talking about the revolutionary potential of social media as it did with actual discussions concerning people in Moldova and the Moldovan diaspora. There’s some evidence to support that viewpoint – here’s an exchange from Wednesday night:
4/8/09 23:57:24 1480123179 PaulMaior (Paul Maior) RT @guykawasaki Twitter revolution: 10,000 protesters organize in Moldova via FB, Twitter and texts http://adjix.com/2w9d #pman
4/9/09 0:08:21 1480180156 chriskeating (chriskeating) The people of Moldova say with one voice: IT’S NOT ABOUT F*CKING TWITTER! #pman
But the whole point of quantitative analysis is that you might get a different understanding from the numbers than from reading individual tweets. I was surprised to see a “professionalization” of tweeting as time went on. In other words, on the first day of the use of #pman, we saw an average of 5.87 posts per person using the tag – the sort of volume one might expect from a protester with a mobile phone. By Sunday, we’ve got roughly the same volume of tweets, but a much smaller set of people speaking, and an average of 14.74 tweets per author.
tweets authors mean
Tuesday 3820 651 5.87
Wednesday 6684 1050 6.37
Thursday 7300 643 11.35
Friday 7003 529 13.24
Saturday 4012 275 14.59
Sunday 3288 223 14.74
These numbers are almost certainly the result of a lot of people posting single tweets, and a small group of people posting tons of tweets, a classic long-tail/Pareto distribution. (For the whole set, the mean/median/mode is 16.22/2/1.) On Friday, the most active Twitterer, Zalmox3s, offers 465 posts with the #pman tag. (His posting volume may explain why he’s got only 51 followers. It might be interesting to try to figure out who had the biggest influence on promoting the #pman conversation – perhaps a product of number of #pman tweets and number of followers.)
There’s also quite a bit of staying power within the group – I saw only 1979 unique Twitterers using this tag over the six-day set. On Wednesday, the second day of the tag’s life, 53% of the people who’ve ever used the tag (in this data set) use the tag. That suggests to me that this isn’t so much a viral phenomenon, which keeps adding members, as a community that formed quickly, got some out-of-group attention (including my four #pman tweets :-) and has retained a small, hard-core membership.
My bitter, cynical hope had been to demonstrate that the conversation switched from a small Romanian-language conversation about the actual protest events to a self-congratulation festival in the English-language twittersphere. Good thing we’ve got data to prove me wrong. Using Daniel Steinbock‘s kickass tool TagCrowd, I was able to generate word frequencies for each day’s worth of data. This is a fun hack – unless you remove “stop words” from your data, you’ll get a frequency map telling you that people on Twitter were talking about “I” “me” and “here”. I fed Daniel’s tool a custom English-language stoplist… and his had a Romanian one built in!
On the first day of the tag’s use, the top twenty terms were moldova, rt, chisinau, protesters, live, ro, moscovici, twitter, tv, md, revolution, police, protests, piata, anti-communist, voronin, fost, protest, protv, romania. “rt” – which appears in 908 of the day’s 3820 tweets – is short for “retweet” – it’s a sign that a poster is quoting someone else. On Tuesday, a lot of the tweeting was amplifying reports from people in the square, and “rt” was a common term. By Wednesday, it dropped to fourth in the frequency tables, and to 29th by Thursday – something is clearly changing in the nature of the discourse. Across the board, we see “rt” appear in 1932 of over 32k tweets, or roughly 6% of all posts. On Tuesday, when people were desperate for on-the-ground news, it appeared in almost 24%.
antena asa c7qfuf can cei chisinau cnn communists comunistii despre doar don facebook fost jos live md media mediamtv moldova moldovan news now people piata police protesters protests revolution ro romania rt russian search trebuie tv tweetgrid twitter vor voronin
TagCrowd for tweets containing #pman on 4/8/2009
I’d expected to see “twitter” emerge as one of the most popular terms by Wednesday or Thursday, and to see the conversation shift into English. Twitter ranks third in term incidence on Wednesday and there’s a bit more English in the word cloud. But by Thursday, Twitter’s out of the top 20 entirely and “comunistii” ranks behind Moldova and Chisinau. So yes, the conversation on Wednesday – the busiest day with over 1,000 authors – included lots of non-Moldovans. But the conversation quickly shifted back to the political standoff. (The word clouds are really interesting, but take up a lot of space – the downloadable data includes the 40 most frequent words for each day.)
Evgeny made the point that tracking the number of Twitter users in Moldova (reported to be under 200) doesn’t adequately show the impact of social media – how do we know if a tweet is reproduced on a blog or on Facebook? What’s the interaction between different types of social media? I don’t have a good answer – I think Evgeny’s right, but I also think it’s a bit of a cop-out. But I thought it would be interesting to see what URLs were referenced the most often in the #pman tweets. Here’s the top ten, plus their incidence:
92 http://revolutiemoldova.islandjewelers.us/ (Romanian-lanaguage blog)
74 http://redkokane.blogspot.com/ (Romanian-lanaguage blog)
59 http://tinyurl.com/dlwvtb (http://www.imarin.net/2009/04/moldova-revolution-2009.html, Romanian-lanaguage blog)
58 http://tinyurl.com/c (probably a broken version of the following URL)
57 http://tinyurl.com/c6zckl (http://pmfu.blogspot.com/2009/04/tinerii-arestati-in-chisinau.html)
51 http://www.pldm.md/ (Party site for the Liberal Democrats in Moldova)
50 http://www.antena3.ro/live.php (Streaming TV in Romanian)
49 http://www.azi.md/ro/story/2146 (Romanian-language news story)
47 http://tinyurl.com/c88rd5 (Romanian-language news story)
45 http://tinyurl.com/cda895 (English translation of a Romanian blog post)
Stories on CNN, the BBC, the New York Times and our battles over whether or not the events of the week are a twitter revolution, an old fashioned revolution or a riot do make it onto the list of URLs, but they don’t rank very highly – the #pman tag is mostly being used by Romanian speakers to share information, both through Romanian news sites and independent blogs. Again, my cynicism is shattered.
There’s a lot more I’d like to do with this data. I think it would be great to do some social graphs and try to track the spread of information. I’d love to work with a Romanian speaker to understand who was seeding and who was amplifying information in this space, and to look at the accuracy of reportorial information on the day of the protests. I plan on capturing data sets for some related tags and keywords – moldova, moldavia, chisinau, voronin, comunistii – and I’d be grateful for suggestions for keywords to study, especially Russian terms.
I’m most interested in comparing this tag to some other Twitter-reported stories. I’m hoping I can retrieve data on #Madagascar before Twitter expires it’s archives – while the Twitterverse was much less attuned to the tensions and coup in that country, it might provide an interesting contrasting case.
What I’m hoping to do – with my colleagues at Berkman and with anyone who wants to join the conversation – is try to figure out a set of techniques and tools we can apply to any breaking events on Twitter. As news breaks, we’ve got the opportunity to capture these conversations and study them at length – seems like an opportunity we should take advantage of and get better at.
Please feel free to download and play with the data yourself. It includes the full set of tweets, the tweets broken up per day, the top authors per day, the most popular terms per day, the top authors through the whole set, and the most popular URLs referenced in the set of tweets. Would love to hear what you come up with as well.
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32 Responses to Studying Twitter and the Moldovan protests
Zamolx3s says:
Really interesting article from both, a technical point of view and a sociopolitical one. If i may express my opinion , it was a combination of first hand witness accounts , gathering & filtering and RT’ing information , at the same time being under constant SIS attack and attempted manipulation. I actually advised the CIA to take a look at the possibilities that twittering may have in informational “warfare”. If you want to contact me feel free to do so , trough e-mail or via Twitter.
DINESCU says:
Incredible work, Ethan.
Now, you must take a Romanian linguist to compile the messages according to their real impact. Such events are not just about numbers. Sometime, a single sentence can have the impact that the whole world culture doesn’t have. I am also curious who triggered this movement. It appears that it was a dirty manipulation … keep tracking this, please.
He he, Zamolx3s, your are tracking me from US or what? we were writing here in the same time … don’t answer here, Ethan might not agree to twitt on his blog ..
Very interesting analysis, Ethan, and great data — thanks for taking the time to do this!
techn0man says:
Impressive analysis. Thank you for the information..
ion says:
My respect for you and your work done researching the #pman tag and my country with its reality and paradoxes.
But, I would think once again about posting here names, names and names. There are a lot of people in a small country posting under real names and note that the posts related to prostests where made only for reporting and to inform the people around the world of mass disorders and police maltreat. These people could be found and intimidated/arrested.
Did you know that here, in the republic of Modlova, one young man died already, killed by pollice. There are talks about 2-3 more. …young people disapeared. There are talk of a large, very large for such small country, numeber of arrests and maltreat by the pollice and secret services. (300 to 800 arested and terrorized)
Check these links (in romanian)
http://www.jurnaltv.md/?article=2105
http://www.timpul.md/news/2009/04/13/1580
there are hundreds of such reports, i don`t want to post a lot here as it will be seen as spam.
This post+file into police and secret service hand will put pressure on moldavian twitterers.
Check again and decide if you want to be an accomplice of comunists revealing to them real people names.
P.S. Sorry for mistakes – my English is not the best.
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Gantrans says:
I’ve been trying to find more information on this twitter development in Moldova ever since I saw this story: http://www.newsy.com/videos/twittering_a_revolution/ and I have to say this is the most informative site I’ve found. Thank you for all of the time this must of taken. It’s just what I wanted to know.
What a cool article!! The flowcharts and graphs really brought it to life.
Watched a video the other day about twitter, it noted that “Twitter was a key tool in terms of ‘mobilizing people and shifting around,’ because it allows people to file and read updates via their mobile phones.” Its so true. That is perhaps the best use for this new technology.
Here’s the link: http://www.newsy.com/videos/twittering_a_revolution/
nathan reed says:
fantastic article – this is the type of writing that keeps me coming back to wired, not the endless mac vs pc debate.
Thank you for sharing the data set as well, i’ve only just started in the social research industry and this is something very interesting to look into in my spare time.
Gabriel Radic says:
I did a little experiment on the day of the events. These were posted at a couple of minutes interval…
– Following the uprising in Moldova, on Twitter #pman
– The .md uprising seems big on Twitter. I wonder how much is propaganda. Next 2 tweets are fake!!! It’s bate for the media, ignore them.
– Russia’s 4th army tanks, based in Tiraspol, are moving towards Chisinau. #Moldova #pman
– Moldavian navy choppers “engaged to restore order in the capital”. Pictures coming soon. #moldova #pman
– Ok, just seconds later my tweets are being RT-ed. The ball is rolling like a headless chicken.
– RT @Ceziceu: @gr stupid fake twitts. no army and navy in #Moldova. #pman
– I take back what I said. Twitter as news does work. My troll/experiment was quickly uncovered. Happy.
http://twitter.com/gr
Beth Kanter says:
Gabriel gives a great example of data poisoning.
Anyway, Ethan, thanks for the analysis – and glad you are looking into Twitter measurement/monitoring of activism. I took or rather organized to take a deeper dive into the various Twitter analyzers and metrics floating around out there – and started with a brief taxonomy.
http://beth.typepad.com/beths_blog/2009/03/twitter-analytics-and-measurement-tools-a-taxonomy.html
It would be interesting to see a social network analysis of the relationships – and through what weak or strong ties the activity on Twitter started to change. Lots to think about here – thanks again
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Jon Camfield says:
Would you mind posting your perl file as well? I’d love to pull stats on #GYSD over the past few days…
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ionm says:
It is interesting that the tag for this post is ‘Africa’ :))
Otherwise, thanks a lot for this post. I am working on a paper about the interpretations of the Twitter revolution in Moldova and I am trying to shed some light also on how the use of Internet (not Twitter) contributed to such a large turnout in the square. The dataset is definitely very useful, I was waiting for the Library of Congress to make the Twitter archive public, but it turns out your dataset is rich enough. Thanks again.
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Public Spaces, Private Infrastructure – Open Video Conference
Posted on October 1, 2010 by Ethan
I’m speaking at the Open Video Conference in New York City today on a panel with noted Indian legal activist, Lawrence Liang. The panel is titled “Public Spaces, Private Infrastructure”, and we’re going to talk about the challenges that come from hosting the “networked public sphere” on platforms owned by private, for-profit companies. Here’s what I’m planning on putting forward to open the conversation.
Wael Abbas is one of the leading lights of independent media in Egypt. He’s a blogger, journalist and activist whose blog, Al-Waay Al-Masry (“Egyptian Awareness”) logs over a million visits a month. In 2007, he won the Knight International Journalism Award, the first time the International Center for Journalists awarded the prize to a blogger.
Much of the focus on Abbas’s work is on exposing police brutality in Egypt. His weblog features more than 200 videos, which include some extremely graphic footage. One shows 22-year-old microbus driver Emad El-Kebir being sodomized with a stick by a police officer – the video was recorded by another police officer, who intended to send it to El-Kebir’s fellow microbus drivers, further humiliating him. Other videos document women being forced to strip before male officers, another woman being hung upside down to force a confession of murder, and election officials marking ballots to rig an election.
Needless to say, a lot of Egyptians in power would like Abbas to shut up. He’s routinely arrested and beaten by the police, and he’s basically unemployable because anyone who dared to hire him would face intense government scrutiny. But the entity that finally managed to shut him up – at least for a week – was YouTube.
Abbas hosts his blog with Paris-based bloghosting site Blogspirit and maintains a channel on YouTube – the videos embedded on his site are served from YouTube’s servers. In late November 2007, YouTube suspended Wael’s account and deleted his videos, indicating that they’d violated YouTube’s terms of service by featuring gratuitous violence. An international outcry led YouTube to reverse their decision after a week – initially, they restored his account, but not the 180 or so videos he’d hosted there. Later, they restored the videos as well, though asked that Abbas add “sufficient context so that users can understand his important message.”
YouTube and the human rights community both learned some useful lessons from this encounter. The advice to add “sufficient context” has now become a best practice for human rights activists using hosting services – unless there’s an explanation in English (because, alas, the customer service people for YouTube don’t speak much Arabic) for controversial content, there’s a chance that content’s going to get flagged for removal. (In the case of Abbas’s videos, it’s likely that a viewer who didn’t know anything about Egyptian politics complained about the explicit content. In other cases – including some recent Facebook removals of content – it’s quite possible that ideological opponents of the content flagged it for removal, hoping to censor it.) Activists are learning to maintain copies of their videos, and special purpose archives like the WITNESS Video Hub (no longer accepting new material) were launched in the wake of the Abbas situation.
YouTube has learned as well – I recently worked with my friend Sami ben Gharbia to help restore a video he’d uploaded of Tunisian street kids sniffing glue. YouTube removed the video, fearing that it was celebrating substance abuse. When Sami complained, they restored the video and asked him to add more context to the video, which he did. It wasn’t a perfectly smooth procedure, but it was easier than the process Wael Abbas went through, and I saw strong indicators that YouTube understood the importance of hosting human rights video and ensuring it remains available. My colleague Jillian York published an excellent paper reviewing the mechanisms five major content hosting and social networking sites have for addressing Terms of Service violations and seeking restoration of content, and gives YouTube high marks.
Still, this situation makes me uncomfortable. Wael Abbas’s ability to report on police brutality is seriously constrained by the Egyptian government, who can harass and arrest him. (They could also filter his website, or YouTube, though – surprisingly – there’s currently no evidence of internet filtering in Egypt.) But he’s also constrained by YouTube, their terms of service and the interpretation of that terms of service. Hosting your political movement on YouTube is a little like trying to hold a rally in a shopping mall. It looks like a public space, but it’s not – it’s a private space, and your use of it is governed by an agreement that works harder to protect YouTube’s fiscal viability than to protect your rights of free speech. Even if YouTube’s rulers take their function as a free speech platform seriously and work to ensure you’ve got rights to post content, they’re a benevolent despot, not a representative government. (Here I’m borrowing a formulation from Rebecca MacKinnon, who’s working on a book on this topic.)
Of course, we’ve got an alternative. This is the internet – we can always run our own server, right? You would think that one of the responses to Wael’s problems with YouTube would be to establish an independent video hosting site focused on the human rights community. A site like that could use different terms of service from YouTube, focusing on disseminating information on human rights abuses rather than protecting the sensibilities of a wide audience. And there was – WITNESS, a video advocacy organization based in Brooklyn, launched a platform to do precisely that. They abandoned it two years later, deciding to shift towards a Hub that didn’t host its own video, but curated and featured video hosted with services like YouTube.
WITNESS’s reasons for getting out of the hosting business are complicated, but they include the realization that hugely prominent sites like YouTube are where activists are going to look to post their videos, not to much smaller, special purpose sites. And they discovered that hosting lots of video is a tremendous technical challenge. I want to spend a couple moments discussing one of those challenges, a challenge that I believe means we can’t sidestep the challenges of public speech in private spaces by simply running our own servers.
Irrawaddy is the leading Burmese dissident website, providing information that’s unavailable in official Burmese media to audiences around the world, including readers in Burma who use filtering circumvention software to access the site. In September 2008, Irrawaddy was hit with a powerful distributed denial of service attack. Machines around the world flooded the site with malformed packets, generating so much bogus traffic that the attack briefly knocked most of Thailand – where the servers were hosted – offline. Irrawaddy moved to a host with access to much higher bandwidth, who charges premium rates for DDoS-resistant hosting. This week, they were knocked offline again by a DDoS attack – this one was roughly four times the volume of the attack that had crippled them previously, and it arrived on the third anniversary of the Saffron Revolution. As Irrawaddy was coping with this attack, two other major Burmese dissident sites suffered similar DDoS attacks.
Irrawaddy is far better prepared to fend off DDoS attacks than most websites. They’ve got dedicated system administrators who fend off attacks routinely, and they have an ISP whose reputation is built on weathering these storms. And yet, they spent at least two days where the only site available was their backup… hosted as a Blogspot blog. The choice of Blogspot is not an accident – human rights organizations who experience frequent DDoS often use Blogspot as a backup because it’s unlikely that even a very powerful adversary will succeed in DDoS’ing Google. (My friends at Viet Tan decided to skip a step when they launched their new anticensorship site, No Firewall – they simply set it up as a Blogspot blog.)
My colleagues Hal Roberts, John Palfrey and I have been researching DDoS and other attacks on human rights and independent media sites for the past year. We’re gradually coming to the uncomfortable conclusion that it may not be possible for most independent media and human rights organizations to maintain their own sites if they come under repeated attack, either through DDoS or intrusion attacks. Companies like Blogger have dozens of staff dedicated to fighting off DDoS attacks – because they’ve seen dozens of different types of DDoS attacks, they can often fend off an attack in a few minutes. A sysadmin who hasn’t seen an attack might take hours or days to fend one off. Berkman recently had one of our servers come under attack. We’ve got utterly brilliant sysadmins and the might of Harvard’s network connection behind us, and we were down for about twelve hours. Put aside for the moment the cost of serving video from a connection bought at retail prices, or the technical challenges associated with running your own site – DDoS alone may be a reason for many independent media and human rights organizations to seek service from some of the internet hypergiants.
Why not run a dedicated human rights hosting platform? This may be a good idea – I’m still looking for arguments for and against. But at least three good reasons why not spring to mind:
– A dedicated platform is going to get blocked by governments hostile to free speech much more quickly than general platforms like YouTube. I make this case in my talks on the Cute Cat Theory, so I won’t belabor the point here.
– A dedicated platform can mean a successful attack affects multiple sites. If we’re all using the same server farm, a successful DDoS on Irrawaddy doesn’t just affect Burmese media, it takes down Vietnamese, Iranian and Chinese dissidents as well.
– I’m not convinced we can fend off powerful attacks. The folks who were handling DDoS for Irrawaddy are smart, experienced guys. But it’s possible to organize extremely powerful attacks these days with few resources, and there’s a very limited set of sysadmins with the skills and resources to fend attacks off.
So what should Wael Abbas do? He doesn’t have the time, money or experience to keep his website running in the face of sustained attack. He should probably host his blog with a service like Blogspirit and his videos with YouTube… just what he’s doing.
Here’s the tension. I’d love to be able to offer a stern warning that we risk our freedoms of speech by allowing critical debates that should take place in the public sphere be hosted on private platforms. I’d love to urge everyone to to think twice about whether they want YouTube, Vimeo, DailyMotion or Facebook to have veto power over their expression. But realistically, these platforms are better equipped to protect the speech of the people I’m trying to help than many alternatives. And they’re the platforms many activists are going to seek out when they need to express themselves because they’re vastly more visible and well known than human rights-focused alternatives.
I think the challenge we need to undertake is to start engaging with companies like Google, Yahoo, Facebook and others to ensure that they understand the role they’re playing as quasi-public spaces. My colleague danah boyd suggests that we might regulate platforms that end up serving the function of key social infrastructure in the same way we regulate utilities. Rebecca MacKinnon is working on a book tentatively titled “Consent of the Networked” that suggests that these companies need to move from being benevolent despots to a state that respects their users who consent to being governed by terms of service. I think those are interesting ideas that probably require book-length durations of thought to think through.
In practical terms, I think that people who care about online speech need to demand that the services they use permit and protect users rights of free expression. This means ensuring that there are transparent appeals processes for content removal, human-readable terms of service agreements, and people within the corporations whose job it is to advocate for human rights and independent media users of tools. (This isn’t as far out as it sounds – Yahoo’s Ebele Okobi-Harris, director of the business and human rights program, serves this role in her company.) We should switch from companies that don’t take these issues seriously when possible, and force companies to compete on their free speech policies, not just their service offerings. We should cover our asses as well, archiving key content in case the sites we’re using kick it off – AccessNow is doing an excellent job of archiving video associated with the Iranian Green Movement.
In the long term, I think there are technical solutions that might let the pendulum swing back towards hosting sensitive content somewhere other than on the servers of the supergiants. Peer to peer distributed webhosting is a technology that’s still in the labs, but it could conceivably address the concerns I have about DDoS and hacking as well as concerns about Terms of Service enforcement. But I don’t think we can wait for these solutions and avoid addressing these question for much longer. I think much of the key public speech of the next decade is moving inexorably onto privately owned platforms, and that we need to start working to protect our ability to have a public dialog in private spaces.
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Dofinansowania says:
I`am first time here, but i heard about your blog, so I want check it.
That what you write is real, I saw, and see that in many countries. I was few times in Egypt, but for normal tourist dont`t see how is real word of there. But for me it was very strange that everywhere was so many soldiers, policeman with gun. It`s very poor country, so the poor people are like insect. Nobody are intrested in his life…
I wish there was a role for public media as part of the solution here. Several billion dollars of investment have gone into broadcast and digital spectrum, infrastructure, and services that represent a mix of public, private and individual support. Not enough of that capacity is dedicated to an inclusive hosting/distribution role – to date the digital transition has been focused on more effective ways to get content out. But as we grapple with what the next several billion dollars of investment in public media is for, some of the same positive pressure and engagement you call for with Google, Facebook etc should be brought to bear on our public media institutions.
Miles Nordin says:
It’s not talent of sysadmins which fends of DDoS. It’s scale. and money (for bandwidth).
Talent is definitely required, but from what I’ve seen in the sysadmin trenches it’s mostly an economic problem to resist these things, not a “fu”. The underlying problem is that there’s less competition among last mile ISP’s to which “eyeballs” (web browsers) are connected than there is among server ISP’s, so
(1) the marginal cost for your share of bandwidth in the core is paid mostly by the web server side of the connection, so you PAY for the DDoS, either in the form of “insurance” when you’ve found these strange ISPs that claim to be resistant or, on normal ISP’s, you pay for the DDoS bandwidth itself—hundreds or thousands of times larger than your usual traffic—so you effectively get kicked off by running up a bill you can’t pay. Usually they don’t try to collect this bill: they say, “you don’t have to pay but you do have to leave” which is only practical because of course you are not going to pay. Sometimes they make it really simple: pull the plug and stop taking your calls. The insight here is that, if you drink beer with them and get them to tell you what they really think, in their twisted libertarian world they think you owe this money. They don’t acknowledge their obligation of stewardship as inheritors of the Internet to solve the underlying technical problem that’s squashing free expression. More kindly, they burry their anxiety about how implausible it feels they could actually solve the problem under victim-blaming and go work on something else that can grow their business.
and (2) any shopping for “good” bandwidth (DDoS-resilient, for example, if it existed) will be done by the web server, not the browser, meaning no one is going to pay extra for a magical home ISP that lets her continue reading the DDoSed Burmese Resistance even while her neighbor can’t get to it, which is something we could possibly build efficiently if there were a market for it, albeit with great IETF effort, but there is no market because home users are too dumb to figure that out (or don’t aggregate the experience the way a habitual DDoS victim does) and, in the US for example, have only two real choices anyway because of the congressionally-endorsed duopoly which is too small a market to do much evolutionary exploring. Yet it’s the eyeball ISP’s that are closest to technically able to block DDoS.
Consequently, nothing gets done to solve it, ex. uRPF & BGP-controlled blackholes, and more thorough improvements on those ideas analagous to methods we’ve seen slowly evolve in the spam space, for DDoS no one cares. To ISP’s DDoS is either irrelevant, an inevitable nuissance controllable by shedding problem customers, or a profit center.
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Ethiopia approves mobile and agent banking regulatory framework
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Skyrocketing Office Rent: A Critical Challenge for Banks Branch Expansion in Ethiopia
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Steep rental fees are making it tough for prominent and fast-growing private banks to expand their enterprise. Strict regulations and increasing rental fees highlight the difficulty that private banks face in trying to grow the number of branches they operate throughout the country. EBR’s Samson Hailu explores the reasons why this problem has come about and what should be done to solve it.
The banking industry in Ethiopia has been changing rapidly during the past two decades. Many changes have happened both in the structure of the industry as well as modernization in the delivery of banking services to clients. Currently, changes in the form of branch expansion seem the order of the day in a bid to take banking service to all the nooks and crannies of the country.
However, the high cost of expansion especially the sky-rocketing office rent is challenging most private banks, particularly those with relatively low capital and asset bases.
One of the younger private banks that increased its branches massively in the last two years is Bunna International Bank S.C., which was established in 2009. Last fiscal year, Bunna, has disbursed loans and advances of 938.42 million birr and mobilized deposits of 1.55 billion birr.
“The expansion of branches is the main reason for staggering increase in loans, advances, and deposits,” Solomon Jebessa, Director of Economic Research, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation at the bank told EBR. Currently the Bank’s branch reached 58 from 21 last year. “This, undoubtedly, affords us more access to the banking public,” Solomon added.
Indeed, last year the size of Bunna’s loans and deposits have expanded by 45.58Pct and 71.6Pct, respectively, when compared with 2011/12. However, the cost of office rent has expanded by 31Pct in 2012/13 to 9.5 million birr, which is 44.1Pct of the general and administrative expense and 22.5Pct of the total expenses of the Bank. “Despite the high cost of renting offices, Bunna preferred to go ahead with its plan to open more branches because we need to reach our customers,” says Solomon.
The tide is similar for most of the private banks. Lion International Bank S.C., which was a pioneer to extend the bank service hours to 11 hours a day and for six days of a week two years ago, managed to increase its branches to sixty. Until last fiscal year, the Bank, which was established in 2006, had 39 branches. Its office rent expenses also soared to 9.9 million birr last fiscal year, accounting 31.5Pct of the general and administrative expense as well as 14.3Pct of the operating expense of the Bank.
This is certainly a bad news for banks, especially for younger ones, since increasing the number of branches to mobilize deposits is now becoming compulsory in order to survive in the business, seriously shaken by a directive of the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) forcing private banks to hand over 27Pct of the loan they disburse to buy government bonds. In addition, the stiff competition in the industry also pushes to expand their reaches to potential clients.
As a response, commercial banks in Ethiopia have continued their plans to open significant number of branches across the country. The number of commercial bank branches in operation increased by 141.5Pct in the last three years from 691 in 2010/11 to 1,669 in 2012/13. However, the majority of the increase comes from the state-owned Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE), which increased its branch network from 417 at the end of 2010/11 to 820 currently.
Apparently, for private banks, branch expansion has become a question of survival in the banking sector in which the state’s giant CBE is opening branches every other day, on average. Despite this aggressive move of CBE, however, private banks, especially the oldest ones, continued to expand their branches year after year but at slower rate, which is a reflection of their smaller size and ability as compared to the state owned banks.
Awash International Bank (AIB), the first private bank in Ethiopia after the re-endorsement of establishing private banks in 1991, also underwent the same road as the youngest private banks but at higher cost.
The Bank opened 35 new branches since July, 2013, raising the total branches of Bank to 150 as of June 30, 2014. Established in 1994, Awash’s office rent expense climb to 45.2 million birr last fiscal year, showing a 29.9Pct increment compared with the previous fiscal year. Since Awash is a big bank with an assets worth of 14.4 billion birr as of June 2013, its office rent expense accounts only for 5Pct of the total expense but 26.7Pct of the general and administrative cost. The same goes for Dashen Bank. In 2012/13, Dashen spent 49.6 million birr for office rent.
Banks such as Awash and Dashen are trying to cope up with the increasing cost of office rent by constructing their own buildings.
“Based on the bank’s five years strategic plan, we are investing massively to construct our own buildings in order to ease problems related with office rent,” says Tsehay Shiferaw, president of the Bank. Indeed, as the first private bank to construct its own 18 storey headquarter, Awash currently owns an eight floor building in Adama Town, four storey buildings in Agaro and Gimbi towns as well. It has also G+1 buildings in Jimma.
The Bank is currently constructing various buildings both in Addis Ababa and regional towns. Accordingly, a 10 storey building around Balcha Aba Nefso Hospital in Lideta District in Addis Ababa is under construction. Along with this, necessary preparations are under way to commence construction works of a seven storey complex of Bulbula building in Addis Ababa in front of St Joseph Church in Nefas Silk Lafto District and a six storey complex building at Hawassa. The Bank also purchased a four storey building in Harar. This, according to the president, helps the Bank to reach out its customers and reduce the unjustifiable rental cost banks incur these days. Besides these benefits, Awash collected 1.6 million birr in 2012/13 by renting out part of its buildings.
On the investment front, Dashen Bank, which was established 18 years ago, has also come a long way. To date it has 16 buildings of its own throughout the country. More than 10 of these buildings are found in Jimma, Woldia, Wolaita, Hawassa, Adama, Bahirdar, Dila, Bedele, Debrebirhan and Gondar. It has also acquired three buildings in Addis Ababa, which houses its Piassa, Tana and Kera area banks. It has also an acquired building in Harar.
At the moment the Bank is undertaking construction of four other buildings in Addis Ababa and two other in Dessie and Arbaminch. Its 18 storey headquarters is also at finishing stage. It is not only the long established banks that are trying to construct or acquire their own buildings. Oromia International Bank, one of the youngest banks established in 2006, purchased a 13 storey SA building located next to Getu Commercial Centre on Africa Avenue last year.
“Branch expansion is surely a costly vehicle for conducting banking business currently,” says Temesgen Hailu, a financial consultant who runs BET Consulting Plc. Indeed, the lease price of space in commercial buildings has shown a significant increase over the prices of the previous fiscal year. In the past, rental prices used to increase between 5Pct and 10Pct annually. However, currently the rate of increase is above 25Pct in some cases he said.
Rental prices in commercial buildings not only differ between locations but also between floors in the same building. Aberus Complex located around Olympia in Africa Avenue charges relatively lesser price for the building since it has parking space problem when compared to other buildings in the area. Yet, the Construction and Business Bank (CBB)’s Olympia branch located in the ground floor of the Complex has been informed by the building administration that rental price would increase to 450 birr a square meter recently. This is 69Pct higher than the existing 268 birr per square meter.
“The increasing rental price will undoubtedly reduce the profitability of the branch,” said Yirgalem Atlabachew, manager of the branch. If CBB agrees with the new rental price, the expenses of the branch will rise to 1.37 million birr a year from 813,648 currently. According to the branch manager, the probability of accepting the new rental price is certain since relocation of branch offices is not something that is considered in the banking business.
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Megaworld brings Eastwood in Cebu, The Mactan Newtown Rises Soon
by Cebu Blogger - 12:47 PM
Do you think going Downtown is so mainstream? Then check out Mactan NewTown!
Are you familiar of Eastwood City? The very first IT Park in the Philippines? How about MCKinley Hill in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City? Maybe Newport City situated across NAIA Terminal 3 where the famous Resorts World Manila is hosted? Well, they are Megaworld Corporation creations. Megaworld Corporation emerged as The Philippines' No.1 residential condominium developer from 2000 to 2011 —over a decade—in a study conducted recently by CB Richard Ellis. According to the firm, Megaworld cornered a 16 percent share of the market, rolling out more than 40,000 residential units with a total aggregate saleable area of about 1.9 million square meters.
And now, Megaworld will bring all those features installed in those mentioned built cities to Cebu specifically in Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City via The Mactan NewTown. Why did they choose Mactan and not in Downtown Cebu? Simply because Megaworld wants a space, a stress free space for people who would like to LIVE, WORK and at the same time PLAY. "Uptown is in Cebu City while the Newtown is in Mactan" commented Harold Geronimo, Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications of Megaworld Corporation. Indeed, a newtown must be built in order to meet the innovative world we had in this era, and I bet Megaworld can do more than that. With this Japanese inspired infrastructure in the island of Lapu-lapu, Mactan Newtown features a strategic location. It is minutes away from Mactan Circumferential Road, which links directly to the Mactan Airport Road, putting the Mactan-Cebu International Airport, the country's second busiest international airport, only 10 minutes away. For Cebu-based BPO professionals that need to fly to nearby provinces, Metro Manila or even abroad for business, this is a big plus.
Mactan Newtown is adjacent to Shangri-La Mactan and Portofino along the Hilutungan Channel and near Magellan Bay, making the beach resort lifestyle even more accessible. Employees can look forward to working in an environment surrounded by sand, surf and sea—a fun, refreshing change from the quintessential corporate setting that is all urban sprawl and concrete jungle. Meanwhile, the nearby Marcelo Fernan Bridge links the Mactan Newtown to commercial and business hubs in the larger island of Cebu.
Here are some FACTS and INFORMATION about The Mactan Newtown:
Megaworld’s communities have always been regarded as some of the most well-planned, well-designed and well-developed in the country. All of Megaworld’s communities have residential (LIVE), office (WORK), and retail and leisure (PLAY) components. Providing the very essence of “The Good Life,” Megaworld’s integrated townships not only provide for the comfort and convenience that residents and companies need, but also additional perks that make spending time in the townships highly enjoyable as well.
The Mactan Newtown
Simply put, Megaworld intends to bring Eastwood into Mactan. The first buildings are:
One World Center - A 5-storey BPO-ready building with a retail component. Recently completed in May 2012, this building is ready for occupancy. Just like in Eastwood in 1999, the first food outlet will be McDonald’s, which is set to open in September 2012. Other outlets to open soon will be a coffee shop and a convenience store. A rendering of the building can be found on the title page. The specs are as follows:
- 4 floors for office, 1 for retail
- Bare shell handover with an airconditioning system
- About 1,500 sqm per floor
- N+2 power capability
- 2 side core elevators and 2 fire exits service the 4 office floors
Two World Center - Another 5-storey BPO-ready building with a retail component, similarly-configured as One World Center. Construction will start on July 2012.
8 Newtown Blvd - This development will house 4 residential towers (716 residential units), a 7,250 sqm retail component on the ground floor, and 3 floors of office space with a floor plate of 12,700 sqm each. Construction is under way since January 2012 and should be completed in 30 to 36 months’ time.
In 5 years, The Mactan Newtown will be able to help in improving the local economy by building enough space to be able to accommodate 25,000 office and BPO seats. This will be equivalent to generating around 40,000 jobs. The growth in office spaces will be corespondingly coupled by proportional growth both in the number of residential units and in retail and leisure establishments, thus making this development a self-contained, complete and self-sustaining community. Once completed, The Mactan Newtown will soon be the place to live, work and play - the Eastwood City, and certainly the place to be, in the the province of Cebu.
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A Robbery Or Two
Allister was accused of theft twice in his life. The first was a small bank robbery. The second was the theft of a bike which Allister, in the process of the getaway of the aforementioned bank robbery, had been forced to take. Allister blamed his horse, Chronicle, for this. Chronicle, typically a most loyal horse, had become bored whilst Allister robbed and left for some unforeseen pasture-so unforeseen, in fact, that Allister never saw Chronicle again. There are, however, no accounts of whether or not Chronicle had ever seen Allister again.
Allister was devoid of even the slightest form of guilt toward the bank robbery, for which he successfully escaped blame all his life (For a full recap of Allister's escape, please see the extracted sentences at the bottom of the page.). This lack of guilt was due to the knowledge Allister had acquired regarding accusations that the bank manager was crooked in many ways beyond the physical definition. Allister had also intended to use the money for good. His plans were to purchase a small island in the south Pacific. There, he would build and fund a large orphanage and a school of the highest order in both academics and childhood fun. If money were left over, Allister would then build a bridge from the island to the main land.
So, Allister felt justified in the bank robbery. The bike theft, however, was a different story altogether. This accidental theft left Allister's stomach in pain and knots. Guilt wreaked havoc on both his mind and body. Allister could not sleep without viewing the owner of this bike, sobbing uncontrollably, perhaps to the point where someone would finally commit them. Allister could not stand this. Who could? Night after night of tossing and turning, your thoughts poisoned by guilt? All you eat, all you drink, tasting of guilty bitterness? A bitterness neither salt nor pepper, nor sugar, could suppress.
Allister was left with no other choice but to visit the small town of his first and only bank robbery and leave the bike for its owner to find. (For a more comprehensive account of what next took place, it is useful to re-apply Allister's escape method at bottom, taking special care to subtract the bank robbery and substitute a return of the bike for the theft of the bike. Also, to subtract the final step.) He rented a room in a small hotel adjacent to where the bike waited and, here, Allister waited for the reunion of bike to owner. A week passed and not a soul touched the bike. Allister began to fear that the owner's family was a most efficient one, committing the bike owner as soon as the slightest sign of insanity revealed itself. At the same time, a lighter and more positive thought frolicked in Allister's mind. Perhaps the owner had begun a quest to find the bike. Or, perhaps, the owner had simply moved to another town.
Once more, Allister was left but one choice. That was to purchase as many identical bikes as his stolen funds could afford, leaving them throughout the world, in all places the owner could possibly be. A note was affixed. A note that read, "Your bike and my apologies. Allister." If you have found such a bike, or your bike had at one time vanished from its place next to a small bank, this is why.
-And now, a full account of Allister's escape-
1.) Allister shaved his mustache an hour before the robbery, saving the shaved hair in his vest pocket.
2.) After obtaining the money, Allister ducked into an alley.
3.) Allister pulled out a hand mirror and scissors.
4.) Allister cut his hair as close to the scalp as his scissors would allow, being careful to collect all the hair.
5.) Allister pulled paste from the vest pocket opposite the vest pocket where Allister's former mustache laid.
6.) Allister retrieved his mustache hair from his vest pocket and pasted his mustache back on.
7.) Allister pasted his former scalp hair to his face to form a most convincing beard.
8.) Allister walked out into the street.
9.) In haste, Allister hopped onto the bike.
10.) Allister rode into the horizon.
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DiGiCo/Optocore Network Propels Streisand Back to Brooklyn
No matter your musical predilection, there's no denying that Barbra Streisand is one of the biggest talents in show biz. She is the epitome of élan and elegance, bringing a level of detail and sophistication to every aspect of her professional presence, from motion pictures to Broadway to concerts. As for the latter, the notoriously stage-shy artist's performances have been few and far between; the beginning of her 2012 Back To Brooklyn tour marked only her 82nd performance in a six-decade career.
For the 1993 Concert Tour—which was her first outing in nearly 30 years—Streisand built an audio dream team spearheaded by audio innovator, engineer and sound designer Bruce Jackson. His challenge was to create a comfortable yet controlled live sound environment designed to make Streisand supremely comfortable, while simultaneously ensuring her audience would get the best-sounding show money could buy from any seat. Often this involved carpeting a venue at tremendous expense, or configuring and designing gear. Jackson, who had worked with other notorious perfectionists including Elvis for six years and Springsteen for another 10, brought on orchestra mixers Chris Carlton and Kevin Kilpatric to help shape his vision for Streisand's tour. He was rewarded for his efforts on her 1995 TV special Barbra: The Concert with an Emmy Award for sound design and sound mixing.
Flash forward to 2012. Strategic planning was already underway for another tour when sound designer/FOH mixer Carlton assumed Jackson's reins in the wake of Jackson's untimely death in a plane crash in early 2011. The Back to Brooklyn tour, a 12-date run of fall shows, would bring Streisand back to her roots: to Brooklyn (where she jokingly mentioned that the last time she performed in the borough was "on somebody's stoop on Pulaski Street" as an 8-year-old) in the city's new Barclays Center, and also to the MGM Grand, the spectacular hotel/venue in Las Vegas she helped open on New Year's Eve in 1993. Each of the Brooklyn tour shows clocked in at about two-and-a-half hours and featured a variety-style format, with Streisand performing along with a 72-piece orchestra, a top-tier rhythm section of studio stalwarts from Los Angeles, an 80-piece guest choir in each city, and special guests including her son, singer/actor/writer Jason Emanuel Gould, world-renowned smooth jazz trumpeter Chris Botti and Italian teen-tenors trio Il Volo—plus touching stories and a tribute to her longtime friend and composer, the late Marvin Hamlisch.
Inspired by Jackson's legacy, Carlton designed a new system worthy of Streisand for the tour that would improve on the previous technical model while streamlining and advancing the technology. His positive experience working with DiGiCo consoles on the 2010 Vancouver Olympics was still fresh in his mind as he teamed with DiGiCo and Clair Global at Clair HQ in September to build and program the new gear for the tour. With a team of 12 engineers on deck, the updated system was comprised of six consoles in five mix locations: FOH (Carlton on an SD7 with Kevin Gilpatric on an SD7-EX007 expander), artist monitors (SD7 run by Ian Newton), band monitors (SD10; Blake Suib), orchestra mix stems (SD10; Steve Colby), and David Reitsaz on a Avid Icon in the M3 Music Mix Mobile truck. What made the setup so distinct was that all FOH, monitor and broadcast recording engineers shared the 170+ inputs, generated from one central SD system rack—comprised of four DiGiCo SD Racks—and linked solely by a DiGiCo/Optocore 2GHz fiber optics network running at 96kHz. On some dates including Brooklyn, they used broadcast recording feeds into a Brainstorm DCD-8 that could receive Burst or Word Clock, and the DiGiCo system would sync off of that. In addition, the SD Rack's third MADI port handled live down-conversion from the 96kHz to 48kHz, which fed to both the mobile truck as well as to a backup redundant recording system located in the orchestra mix room.
"The audio production on this tour has evolved slightly from what we've done in the past only because of the newer technology that was available to us," explains Carlton. "As far as the amount of mixers and personnel involved with this show, it's pretty much the same team we've been working with for the past 12 years—although she doesn't go out that often, as you know. We revisited what we had done back in 2007 and wanted to incorporate what worked well back then, as well as identify areas that we could improve upon with the current technology. In the past, our system involved a lot of analog splits and another digital console, which worked well for us, but this is a much better, streamlined solution for having multiple mixers online with no passive splitters involved. Having an all-digital fiber optic distribution network ensured that we had no additional unwanted loading on the microphones, too."
"Given the number of inputs we are using," adds longtime Clair Global engineer and Streisand tour crew chief Bob Weibel, "if we were using individual stage racks and analog splits, we'd need like 15 racks, which would occupy three to four times the physical space! From that perspective, it's been good logistically for us to have everything concentrated in one spot. All of the PA outputs, as well as all of the analog and digital monitor outputs, come out of that rack and all systems that run digitally are also assigned to an analog card on the SD Rack for backup. We've got all of the mics from the orchestra musicians going to Steve Colby, who's devoted to generating the orchestra stem submixes, which in turn are sent to Chris Carlton at FOH, Ian Newton at artist [Streisand] monitors, and to Blake Suib at band monitors. Those submixes get returned to the other consoles digitally through the DiGiCo network system that can handle 448 channels simultaneously at 96KHz, so it stays in the digital realm the whole time. In addition, the engineers have the ability to grab any discrete channel of the orchestra on their work surface."
"Chris Carlton had some pretty hefty shoes to fill with the passing of Bruce Jackson," offers Kevin Gilpatric, assistant FOH engineer. Gilpatric started as an orchestra mixer with Streisand in late 2005. "I've known Bruce over 35 years, as have Chris and Bob. The three of us go way back, so it was a logical extension for Chris to have me on the EX-007 expander. Initially, the idea was for the console to just be an extension of the SD7 as additional faders for Chris, because of the sheer amount of inputs he had to manage. As things progressed, however—and because the extender could be used either as an extension or a mirror of the main console—it was decided that I would assist with the main FOH mix. This way Chris could pay attention to the overall mix and do most of the heavy lifting on his side, and I could monitor little things, change or save presets, and fine-tune different things on the EX-007 without affecting what he's doing. It's almost like there's two separate consoles out there and it worked seamlessly."
Having extensive hands-on experience proved beneficial for Carlton, who was well versed on the DiGiCo desk, not only from his work on the Olympics but also with his own sound company, Carlton Audio Services and the DiGiCo regional training sessions. "The best thing about the consoles," he explains, "is how flexible they are. When we were thrown the last minute addition of an 80-piece choir, we were able to adapt and suggest a few different solutions. I could add an additional 20 inputs to cover the choir with plenty of space to spare. Working within the fiber optic network, we were able to send different mixes and different foldbacks between the monitor consoles and that added a lot of flexibility to what we were doing. Plus, the stems that were sent by the orchestra mixers to everyone else all stayed digital at 96kHz—no splitters and no additional A/D - D/A convertors.
"As far as for Barbra, there are a few things onboard the SD7 that I patch in for her," Carlton adds. "The multiband compressor works well. In addition, I have an outboard Summit Tube Compressor on her vocal and a TC6000, but for the most part, I'm using onboard dynamics and effects for everything else. DiGiCo's DigiTube Tube Emulation works well and adds a nice edge to the sound on some of the instruments. With this kind of music, we are trying to represent it as naturally and organically as possible. We're not doing a lot of processing. Just a little bit of compression and some high pass filters are all that are required to get us where we need to be. We are using quite a few DPA microphones on the string section of the orchestra and high-end Beyer and Milab microphones on the rest of the orchestra. These combined with the great sound of the console make the job easy."
As Carlton expressed, the DiGiCo consoles paired with Clair Global's innovative i-5 line array system with full-range cabs proved to be a stunning sonic combination, and more than satisfied the artist as well as audience members, who were treated to clear, intimate acoustics even in the farthest of seats. The standard PA configuration is 16 x i-5s in the front PA, left and right, plus 12-high stacks that are the side-facing element of that front PA. The i-3 line arrays, which are 10 cabs high, covered the rear corners of the arena. Positioned underneath the stage were 4 x i-5b subwoofers that were spaced individually across the front of the stage to add a little bit of low end for first few rows. Additionally, there were approximately 10 x FF-3 front fill cabs spaced across the front of the venue, and they were employing a delay system of six clusters of a two-way i-DLcab.
"Chris places a strong emphasis on making sure the frequency response is really even across the front of the audience," explains Weibel, "ensuring it is consistent even as you move from front to back. We spent a lot of time focusing on that. The addition of the delay system added a tremendous amount of clarity and vocal presence in the back of the arena. It was a great amount of work to install but it was worth it. The Lab.gruppen amps are driven by AES digital outputs from the DiGiCo SD stage racks. As I mentioned previously, we have a simultaneous active analog backup feed from the SD racks as well to ensure there wouldn't be any issues one way or the other. The amps have input priority configured such that if they failed to see the digital signal, they would automatically fall over to the analog. We've had good reliability with this system and the rig sounds great."
"Most groups wouldn't be carrying delay speaker systems because it takes a lot of time, additional cost and extra effort to set up," adds Carlton, "but because this is Barbra we wanted every seat to have the best sound possible."
Carlton brought in Steve Colby, the longtime FOH engineer for the Boston Pops and veteran DiGiCo user, to handle the orchestral stem mixes on an SD10. (Earlier this year, Colby added a pair of SD10 consoles to the Pops' sound system.) "I'm very, very fond of the platform," Colby says, "and when we got to the Clair shop the first week for training, I came in at an advantage as I'd had a lot of flight time on the SD10. It was fun to be able to show people some of the things it could do. And that's a credit to the console, too. Everybody latches onto it very quickly. The guys who have been on previous Barbra tours are really, really happy with this new system. They love the fact that we could send signals to and from consoles directly. The DiGiCo/Optocore system is a brilliant concept, and sonically it's extraordinary. The SD10 is a very flexible console. You can drill down pretty deep in terms of surgical equalization and things like that. "One of the real treats for me was the addition of the DigiTube Tube Emulation on the SD10, which was added with the most recent software upgrade (5.3.2, available for all DiGiCo consoles). So if you're a guy like me who deals with strings a lot, it's great to have something overall to warm up the signal. You have the clarity and the noise floor of the digital signal, coupled with the warm analog fuzziness of the DigiTubes. It's a terrific combination for us.
"This is a particularly large input show," Colby continues. "It reminds me a lot of the Star Wars show we did with the Pops because we were at 160 inputs and did the whole thing from FOH. It was a chore. With Barbra, we tried to spread the labor around in specialized areas. We're taking all of the microphones from the orchestra and breaking them down into submixes that go off to other mixers in the system. So Chris at FOH is taking my string stems and mixing with other discrete channels, and I make five stems that are sent off to Ian on monitors for Barbra and to Blake on monitors for the orchestra. We're basically taking the first wave of huge chunks of inputs and cutting them down into something manageable, making lots of subtle mix changes from song to song that we hope will make a difference out front. I'm thinking about what it's going to sound like in the room; how I can help Chris by giving him something consistent to work with, bumping up solos and things of that nature, so he doesn't need to worry about it. I listen to that and then I also listen to the other stems at the same time from a monitor standpoint. The matrix capability lets me set up a different listening mix on every song, so it helps me to stay honest to the boys that I'm providing feeds for. Having a really deep snapshot automation that can drill all the way down into the matrix inputs and levels is incredibly powerful. The snapshot recall automation on the console is fabulous, too. I like that you can build your own macros. We're cranking on these shows every day. We get them set up fast, they sound great, and we're happy as clams."
On his first tour with Streisand, Blake Suib—whose previous outings include work with Britney Spears—attends to band monitors on an SD10 rig upstage center under the deck. The console, run primarily in conjunction with an Aviom system, is used to generate submixes that are fed to the string section's in-ear monitors or to various band members with their own adjustable Aviom rigs. He was blown away by the ability for all of the mix engineers to share stage racks and preamps, a feature not available on other comparable digital consoles. "What that means is that we've simplified our whole patching world," he explains, "which is huge as far as the logistics. With this new approach, all of the engineers had to agree on something that we stuck with. Traditionally, most award shows and the like use shared stage racks, but that rarely happens on tours. With the DiGiCo Gain Tracking, we each had our own independence. In my 30 years, I've never had to consult with anybody on any setting on my console. But on this tour, it's worked really well, and in the end, was definitely worth it because of the amount of inputs we have. With the DiGiCo Gain Tracking, we were able to set the input gains on the first day, make maybe a couple of tweaks here and there for the different zones, and were able to lock that down. Each engineer could change his own Digital Trim to boost or reduce the level on the discrete channel, or, if we wanted to make an over-tone change in the mic preamp, we could adjust the mic pre. With the flexibility of the outputs on the DiGiCo, there's really no competition. I love the console and in particular, the setup. My setup here is pretty basic, though, and I'm mostly only using all the onboard compressors and they are working out great."
Ian Newton has handled monitors for both Streisand and her special guests since 2006. Newton's logged time on an SD7 previously with Roger Waters. For Streisand, he's feeding a stereo pair mix to 40 wedges around the stage. "As she walks around the stage, I send a mix that I flare through the wedge wherever she is, so we don't have them blowing into her orchestra mics," he says. "She gets a balanced mix of everything and everyone uses the wedges with the exception of Il Volo, who are all on in-ears. I'm taking stems from the orchestra from Steve, which helps out and cuts down a bit of mixing on my end. Because I'm sending the same mix to all the wedges, I'm using the Copy to Mix feature in the SD7 pretty heavily on the outputs. I'm also using the onboard reverbs, but other than that, I'm not doing anything groundbreaking here. My main challenge is keeping an eye on Barbra all night."
With stellar reviews coming in at every show, the consensus is that Streisand is still brilliant at age 70 and still very much in control. "This is really a classic example of having all of the elements in place for a great show," Weibel sums up. "We have a band that plays great material, are very skilled and generate really good sounds. Chris is a very talented engineer and works really hard, putting in a tremendous amount of time and effort to make sure the overall sound, SPL levels and frequency response is great in every seat… Combine that with very capable digital consoles and speaker system, and you have the potential to have really great shows. We're fortunate in that we have all of those elements in place and working on all eight cylinders. In my personal opinion, we've had some really outstanding shows over the course of this tour and have gotten quite a few compliments from people we respect along the way. The new stage racks, particularly, have been really solid and reliable, as have the consoles. We've literally had no service issues. The rig sounds good; there's no getting around that. Personally, I'm very satisfied and really pleased."
"The amount of things that Bruce Jackson shared with us over the years is staggering," adds Carlton. "One of the highlights of my career was working with him; it was a pleasure. Carrying on his legacy with Streisand, we're trying to keep pushing that as much as we can. One of the most important things I learned from him was about thoroughness: nailing down every detail you possibly can to make it right, no matter what. And I believe we are doing just that with the Streisand tour. I think we'd make Bruce proud."
Tour staff (LtoR): Dave Reitzas, recording engineer; Chris Carlton, Sound Designer/FOH Engineer, Blake Suib, Band Monitor Engineer; Ian Newton, Artist Monitor Engineer; Kevin Gilpatric, FOH Mixer (Clair); Danny Badorine: PA Technician (Clair): Brandon Allison, PA Technician (Clair); Ricky Avila, PA Technician (Clair); Steve Colby, Orchestra Engineer; Bob Weibel, Crew Chief/Systems Engineer (Clair); Jason Brace, RF Engineer/Monitor Assist Clair); Tom Ford, Audio Stage Technician (Clair); Chris Fulton, Monitor Assist (Clair). Photo by Matt Larson
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Statoil and Methanex to form Strategic Alliance towards methanol for fuel cells
Statoil and Methanex signed a five year Memorandum of Understanding to form a Strategic Alliance. The primary intent of this agreement is to work towards the safe introduction of methanol as a fuel for fuel cell applications.
Under the Memorandum of Understanding, both companies will work together towards establishing a demonstration pilot program for fuel cell vehicles in Europe using methanol as the fuel. The pilot program will entail all aspects of the supply, distribution and marketing of methanol.
Mr. Finn Kulas, head of the Methanol Division of Statoil stated, "We are convinced that methanol is a suitable and safe fuel for the fuel cell vehicles of tomorrow. As representatives of Responsible Care(R) businesses, we have decided to work together in order to prepare for such an introduction." Pierre Choquette, President and CEO of Methanex Corporation added, "This agreement with Statoil continues the steady progress being made towards establishing a retail methanol supply infrastructure for the successful commercial introduction of fuel cell vehicles. Our agreement comes at a time when auto manufacturers are becoming more and more vocal in their support for methanol as the fuel of choice for fuel cell vehicles."
Methanol is a clean and environmentally friendly fuel that is made predominantly from natural gas. In addition, methanol can be made from renewable resources. It is a basic chemical building block used in many environmentally friendly products such as recyclable plastics, reconstituted wood products and cleaner burning gasoline.
With methanol as the fuel, the consumer would enjoy the benefits of fuel cell technology without any significant changes to their current refuelling practices.
Methanex is a Vancouver based, publicly traded company engaged in the world-wide production and marketing of methanol.
Statoil is engaged in international exploration and production of oil and gas as well as refining and marketing. Statoil is also engaged in power production and trading. Statoil is the operator and major owner of Europe's largest methanol plant at Tjeldbergodden, Norway.
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I’m an actor/improvisor/former sketch comedian/sometimes writer based in Los Angeles, CA.
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Fighting Style: Kenpo Karate, Jeet Kune Do Concepts, but mainly the ancient art of Pagtakbo
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I was born [redacted] years ago in the highlands of Los Angeles. Actually, I suppose East Hollywood is in the L.A. basin, which technically makes it the lowlands of Los Angeles. As a child, my parents kidnapped me and raised me ~25 miles south of L.A. in Long Beach, CA. There, I spent much of my formative years, weirding out other kids, getting bowl-shaped haircuts, taking holiday pageants too seriously, and losing my Filipino accent. When I was 17, I was like, “I’m getting the hell out of here,” and ended up at UC, Irvine – former home of the Roundabout sandwich. It was at UCI that I took my first acting class. I was doomed. I spent the rest of my college years under the delusion that I was going to go to medical school and like it. All the while, I kept acting and singing in choir, as well as with my acapella group, Echo Point.
A couple years after college, I joined an Asian-American improv troupe called ROOM TO IMPROV. After joining Room to Improv, I was cast in a sketch comedy troupe that went on to compete and win in several sketch competitions. That group was SKETCHCOMEDYSHOW.COM. While working with SketchComedyShow.com, I decided to become an actor, for realsies, after signing up for ActorsAccess so I could submit for a World of Warcraft voiceover gig.
Currently, I am the Artistic Director of Room to Improv, a gig which provides one of the few reasons I leave my cave. In my “free time,” I enjoy slowly trudging through all the games on my Steam backlog, rolling multi-sided dice in hopes of hitting a natural 20, and lurking on Reddit.
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Gut and Liver 2017; 11(5): 648-654 https://doi.org/10.5009/gnl16503 In Vitro Activity of Diphenyleneiodonium toward Multidrug-Resistant Helicobacter pylori Strains
Jun-Won Chung1, Su Young Kim1, Hee Jung Park2, Chang Su Chung1, Hee Woo Lee1, Sun Mi Lee3, Inki Kim3, Jhang Ho Pak3, Gin Hyug Lee2, and Jin-Yong Jeong3
1Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Incheon, Korea, 2Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea, 3Department of Convergence Medicine and Asan Institute for Life Sciences, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
Jin-Yong Jeonga and Gin Hyug Leeb. aDepartment of Convergence Medicine and Asan Institute for Life Sciences, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul 05505, Korea, Tel: +82-2-3010-4105, Fax: +82-2-3010-4182, E-mail: jyjeong@amc.seoul.kr. bDepartment of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul 05505, Korea, Tel: +82-2-3010-3197, Fax: +82-2-485-5782, E-mail: jhlee409@chollian.net
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Background/Aims
The increased resistance of Helicobacter pylori to antibiotics has increased the need to develop new treatments for this bacterium. The aim of our study was to identify new drugs with anti-H. pylori activity.
We screened a small molecule library—the library of pharmacologically active compounds (LOPAC), which includes 1,280 pharmacologically active compounds—to identify inhibitors of H. pylori growth. The minimal inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of antibiotics against multidrug-resistant H. pylori strains were determined using the agar dilution method.
We identified diphenyleneiodonium (DPI) as a novel anti-H. pylori agent. The MIC values for DPI were <0.03 μg/mL against all tested H. pylori strains. DPI also exhibited strong antibacterial activity against common gram-negative and gram-positive pathogenic bacteria.
DPI may be a candidate anti-H. pylori drug for future development.
Keywords: Helicobacter pylori, Diphenyleneiodonium, Drug resistance, multiple, Anti-bacterial agents, Minimal inhibitory concentration
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Helicobacter pylori infection is the main cause of peptic ulcer disease, mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma, and gastric cancer. The eradication of H. pylori has been shown to dramatically decrease the recurrence of peptic ulcer disease, including gastric and duodenal ulcers.1 Currently, it is estimated that around 50% of the world’s population has this bacterium.2 Hence, eradicating this organism is of significant clinical importance. According to various guidelines published since 1993, the first-line choice of treatment for H. pylori eradication consists of conventional triple therapy, which includes a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), clarithromycin, and amoxicillin for 7 to 14 days. Over the past few years, however, the efficacy of conventional triple therapy has decreased and now demonstrates eradication rates of less than 80%.3,4 This decrease is mainly due to the emergence of clarithromycin-resistant H. pylori strains.
To improve first-line treatments for H. pylori, a four-drug treatment (including metronidazole), with sequential and concomitant bismuth-based quadruple therapy for 7 to 14 days, was introduced. In many previous studies, this regimen has demonstrated a better eradication rate than that of conventional triple treatment as the first-line treatment.5–7 However, all of these treatments include metronidazole, which has been conventionally used as a second-line treatment. Hence, there is concern that these four-drug regimens could worsen antibiotic resistance and decrease the second-line eradication rate. Another drawback to these complex regimens is that they increase both the cost of therapy and patient noncompliance. In addition, quinolone is popularly used as a second-line treatment after a four-drug treatment regimen.8 The quinolone resistance rate also has dramatically increased in recent years.9
Various methods have recently been introduced to overcome the drawbacks of four-drug treatment and fluoroquinolone-containing therapy. Rifabutin-containing therapy, probiotics, and tailored therapy are alternative methods.10,11 However, these methods involve some challenges. Rifabutin causes serious complications, such as myelosuppression, and is difficult to use in countries with a high incidence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.12,13 Probiotics are relatively invulnerable agents, but the cost of eradication has increased and they have not been clinically effective in some randomized control trials.14,15 Most importantly, the ultimate disadvantage of the various methods presented so far is that they could increase antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic resistance has been increasing gradually since H. pylori eradication began, and H. pylori will eventually become resistant to several antibiotics.10,16 This will increase the incidence of multidrug-resistant H. pylori, and effective antibiotic regimens will gradually disappear. Therefore, resistance to diverse antibiotics indicates the need to develop new drugs that are effective against resistant strains.
The library of pharmacologically active compounds (LOPAC) is a collection of high-quality innovative molecules, such as antibiotics, enzyme inhibitors, cell-cycle regulators, and various other substances. It is designed for the identification of novel drug discovery assay and commonly used for screening of novel agents in drug discovery fields. LOPAC includes a large number of small molecules, and small molecules have certain benefits, such as high chemical stability and simple synthesis. Additionally, small molecules registered with LOPAC are commercially available and their effects on human cells are well known. Therefore, it is easier to apply these substances in clinical practice. Many studies have demonstrated that LOPAC is useful and effective for detecting new drugs against various pathogens, such as fungi, tuberculosis, malaria, and viruses.17–20 Therefore, we utilized LOPAC as a way to identify anti-H. pylori drugs. The primary purposes of our present study were to (1) identify new chemical agents with potential anti-H. pylori activity among the 1,200 compounds included in the LOPAC Chemical Library; and (2) measure the minimal inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of these candidates against reference and resistant strains of H. pylori.
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1. Bacterial strains and culture conditions
The well-characterized ATCC 43504 H. pylori strain (ATCC, Manassas, VA, USA) was used as the reference strain for the chemical library screening assay and the initial antimicrobial susceptibility test. Twenty clinical isolates (known to be resistant to antibiotics currently used to treat H. pylori) and three susceptible strains were used to test the anti-H. pylori activity of diphenyleneiodonium (DPI; Sigma D2926; Sigma-Aldrich Co., St Louis, MO, USA). Resistant strains included single drug- and multidrug-resistant strains. Single drug-resistant strains were resistant to clarithromycin (Sigma C9742), metronidazole (Sigma M1547), levofloxacin (Sigma 28266), or amoxicillin (Sigma A8523), all of which are frequently used to eradicate H. pylori. Multidrug-resistant strains were resistant to at least two of these four drugs. Antibiotic resistance was assessed according to the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) guidelines.21H. pylori strains were cultured using a selective medium that contained Brucella agar (BD 211088) and 7% defibrinated sheep blood. Incubation of the cultured isolates was performed at 37°C under microaerobic conditions (10% CO2) for 72 hours.
2. Screening for inhibitors of H. pylori growth
The LOPAC Chemical Library was purchased from Sigma-Aldrich Co. and is composed of 1,280 small pharmacologically active molecules. These chemical compounds (2 mM) were serially diluted in 96-well source plates to select the growth inhibition concentration in a 50-μL volume. Each well of the 96-well microplate contained 180 μL of culture medium to which 10 μL of the chemical compound and 10 μL of a stock solution of 106H. pylori ATCC 43504 bacteria/mL was added. The plates were then incubated under microaerobic conditions at 37°C for 72 hours to allow for bacterial growth. After 3 days, the chemical compounds that prevented the growth of H. pylori were regarded as candidates for anti-H. pylori activity and further analyzed in antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
3. Determination of MIC
The susceptibilities of the H. pylori isolates to antibiotics were examined using the serial 2-fold agar dilution method, as previously described.21 Briefly, the bacteria were subcultured on Mueller–Hinton agar supplemented with 5% defibrinated sheep blood for 48 hours. The bacterial suspension was adjusted to 107 colony-forming units and directly inoculated onto each antibiotic-containing agar dilution plate. After incubation for 72 hours, the MIC of each antibiotic was determined. The MIC range for amoxicillin, clarithromycin, and DPI is 0.03125 to 32 μg/mL. The MIC range for metronidazole is 0.5 to 128 μg/mL. The standard H. pylori ATCC 43504 strain was included in these susceptibility tests as a control. The resistance breakpoints for amoxicillin, clarithromycin, metronidazole, and levofloxacin were defined as ≥1.0, >1.0, ≥8 and >1.0 μg/mL, respectively. The MIC results were obtained from two experiments.
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1. Anti-H. pylori activities of DPI
More than 50 chemical compounds from the small-molecule LOPAC library prevented any visible H. pylori growth, and were regarded as having an inhibitory effect on H. pylori. Based on currently known pharmacological applications, we excluded antibacterial and antifungal agents that are currently used in clinical practice. Anticancer drugs acting on the cell cycle, apoptosis, DNA metabolism, and phosphorylation were also excluded. We also excluded antipsychotics and antidepressants that could affect the central nervous system through unexpected mechanisms of action. Calcium channel blockers and calcium channel activators were also excluded due to the possibility of cardiac toxicity. Finally, we selected a promising candidate, DPI, for further analysis (Fig. 1). DPI is a nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) oxidase inhibitor that reduces the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and may reverse atherosclerosis. DPI is presently under investigation for its possible neuroprotective effects against focal cerebral ischemia, but there are no reports on its antimicrobial activity. The MIC value of DPI against the H. pylori ATCC 43504 strain was <0.03 μg/mL.
We further evaluated the possible anti-H. pylori activities of DPI using multidrug-resistant H. pylori strains. The MIC values of DPI for the ATCC 43504 strain and 23 clinical isolates are listed in Table 1. The antibiotic resistance of each strain is also stated in Table 1. The MIC value of DPI was <0.03 μg/mL against all of the tested H. pylori strains, indicating strong anti-H. pylori activity.
2. Antibacterial activity of DPI against common pathogenic bacteria
The activity of DPI against common gram-negative and -positive pathogenic bacteria was also assessed. The MIC results are indicated in Table 2 and ranged between 0.5 and 2 μg/mL against gram-negative bacteria. The MIC of DPI against all of the tested gram-positive bacteria was 1 μg/mL. These MIC values are comparable to those of vancomycin, which is a commonly used antibiotic against gram-positive bacteria including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
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We demonstrate that the NADPH oxidase inhibitor DPI has inhibitory activities against reference and resistant H. pylori strains and could be a candidate for further studies and future drug development. Importantly, the MIC value of DPI is lower than previously reported chemical compounds.22 The direct mechanism by which DPI inhibits H. pylori has not been clearly evaluated, but our indirect in vitro evidence suggests that DPI noncompetitively inhibits NADPH oxidase via covalent binding to flavin adenine dinucleotide. Although DPI is a nonspecific inhibitor of flavoenzymes, a decrease in ROS production has been reported in DPI-treated cells.23 Based on this decrease in ROS production, it has been speculated that DPI may reverse atherosclerosis and this compound is now under investigation to determine its neuroprotective effects in focal cerebral ischemia, a neurodegenerative disease.24 Micromolar concentrations of DPI are highly toxic, but sub-picomolar concentrations of DPI inhibit NADPH oxidase activation with high specificity.25 In another study, DPI was reported to inhibit H. pylori-induced increases in ROS, NADPH oxidase activity, MCP-1 expression, and the activation of MAPKs (mitogen-activated protein kinases), including the extracellular signal-regulated kinases, p38, and Jun N-terminal kinases, in AGS cells.26
DPI is likely to be a novel agent in the future for two reasons. First, a NADPH oxidase inhibitor is a new substance that has never been used to treat H. pylori infection. Previous studies have shown that some chemicals inhibit activation of NADPH oxidase, suggesting that they may alleviate cell inflammation in H. pylori-infected gastric epithelial cells.27,28 DPI may also suppress unnatural apoptosis in gastric epithelial cells infected with H. pylori.29 However, whether DPI can directly eradicate H. pylori has not been reported. In our in vitro study, we demonstrated that DPI effectively eradicated H. pylori. This is the first study to investigate the efficacy of DPI for eradicating H. pylori. This novel agent may be free from current antibiotic resistance, so it may help to overcome antibiotic resistance. Second, NADPH oxidase exists in gastric mucosal tissue, and DPI is a nonselective inhibitor of NADPH oxidase.30,31H. pylori infections increase ROS in infected cells using NADPH oxidase. This increase in ROS causes oxidative DNA damage in infected cells and may provoke H. pylori-infected carcinogenesis.32 Therefore, a substance with a NADPH oxidase inhibitor mechanism, such as DPI, may inhibit carcinogenesis and eradicate H. pylori. Finally, in this study, DPI was effective against all H. pylori strains regardless of antibiotic resistance. Considering these findings, we expect that DPI may help to overcome multidrug-resistant H. pylori in the future.
As mentioned earlier, the rate of resistance to commonly used antibiotics such as clarithromycin, metronidazole, and fluoroquinolone is the main cause of the decrease in the eradication rate of certain bacteria. In addition, the number of multidrug-resistant bacterial strains has increased. This highlights a critical need to develop selective antibacterial agents with novel target sites and establish an effective drug-resistance management strategy. In contrast, the development of new antimicrobial agents is somewhat out of proportion. Rifabutin, furazolidone, sitafloxacin, and nitazoxanide have been introduced but are not always available in some countries. In addition, rifabutin demonstrates serious side effects, such as myelosuppression, and should be reserved to treat mycobacterial infections. Furazolidone is a nitrofuran antibiotic that has demonstrated efficacy in some trials. However, it has been recognized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a carcinogenic agent and thus is no longer used, except in a few developing countries.33 Sitafloxacin seems to be effective, but clinical data are still limited in Japan.34,35 Nitazoxanide is an antiprotozoal agent that has demonstrated efficacy in a restricted study, but it is a somewhat expensive agent.36,37 Further studies of these antibiotics are needed.
In addition to these antimicrobial approaches, therapeutic alternatives beyond antibiotics have been investigated in recent years, including natural phytotherapy and probiotics.22,38 Representative agents include Lactobacillus reuteri, Korean red ginseng, and sulforaphane. Micro- and nano-technologies have also been used to develop gastric drug delivery systems.39,40
Acid stability is an important factor for antibiotics used to treat H. pylori. Some studies have reported that major antibiotics (clarithromycin, amoxicillin, metronidazole) for H. pylori treatment degrade in human gastric acid at different pH values. Metronidazole is stable in an acidic environment (half-life >800 hours); however, clarithromycin is unstable in an acidic environment (half-life <1 hour).41,42 The quick destruction of antibiotics in gastric acid makes them less effective at eradicating H. pylori. Therefore, it is important that this problem is solved. No study has reported on the influence of gastric juice on antibacterial efficacy and acid stability of DPI. Additionally, DPI has not been reported as an antibiotic in humans. However, DPI has excellent antibiotic effects in vitro, and it has an antimicrobial effect on H. pylori as well as other gram-negative and -positive pathogenic bacteria. DPI is also expected to maintain acid stability using these methods, but more studies are needed.
We demonstrated that DPI has the ability to strongly eradicate H. pylori. Although DPI is relatively highly toxic, some studies have reported that ultra-low dose DPI is not overtly toxic in mice and has potent neuroprotective efficacy.24,43 Therefore, we could produce a substance that strongly inhibits H. pylori infection without toxic side effects by identifying the proper dose of DPI to treat H. pylori. Additionally, DPI has excellent antibacterial effects even in multidrug-resistant H. pylori. These advantages could help DPI serve as a novel agent in the future. Although we identified a novel H. pylori chemical inhibitor, additional steps are needed to develop such a substance into a viable drug because of several limitations. First, DPI is a non-specific NADPH inhibitor, so drug development is somewhat limited. Second, the interactions between DPI and other medications (PPIs and other antibiotics) for treating H. pylori have not been elucidated. Finally, the effects of an acidic environment on the activities of anti-H. pylori agent have not yet been considered. The high environmental pH of the stomach may affect the susceptibility of these bacteria to antibiotics. Further research is needed to examine the effects of pH on anti-H. pylori activity in different agents. Animal experiments will also be needed to determine whether substances such as DPI are effective under in vivo conditions.
In conclusion, DPI shows a potent MIC value against H. pylori, suggesting that it might be a promising new agent for that could be used to significantly improve anti-H. pylori treatment success and eradicate this pathogen.
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This work was supported by a grant from the Asan Institute for Life Sciences (number: 2013-348, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea) and Il-Yang Pharmaceutical (GCU 2014–5115).
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Fig. 1. Array
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Antimicrobial Susceptibilities of the Tested Helicobacter pylori Strains
MIC, μg/mL
HP43504 MET 0.03 <0.03 128 0.25 <0.03
CS_S1 - 0.03 0.125 4 0.25 <0.03
CS_S3 - 0.03 <0.03 2 0.25 <0.03
CS_C1 CLA 64 0.25 4 0.5 <0.03
CS_C2 CLA 32 0.125 4 0.5 <0.03
CS_C3 CLA 64 <0.03 2 0.25 <0.03
CS_M1 MET 0.06 <0.03 128 0.5 <0.03
CS_M3 MET 0.06 0.125 128 0.5 <0.03
CS_L1 LEV 0.03 0.25 2 16 <0.03
CS_L2 LEV 0.06 0.125 2 32 <0.03
CS_L3 LEV 0.06 <0.03 4 8 <0.03
CS_A1 AMO 0.06 1 4 0.25 <0.03
CS_CM1 CLA/MET 32 <0.03 128 0.5 <0.03
CS_CM2 CLA/MET 64 <0.03 16 0.25 <0.03
CS_CM3 CLA/MET 32 0.03 64 0.25 <0.03
CS_CA1 CLA/AMO 64 1 2 0.25 <0.03
CS_CML CLA/MET/LEV 128 0.06 128 64 <0.03
CS_CMA CLA/MET/AMO 64 1 64 0.5 <0.03
MIC, minimal inhibitory concentration; CLA, clarithromycin; AMO, amoxicillin; MET, metronidazole; LEV, levofloxacin; DPI, diphenyleneiodonium; HP, Helicobacter pylori; CS, clinical strain.
Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Gram-Negative and Gram-Positive Pathogenic Bacteria to DPI and Vancomycin
Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus 29213 (MSSA) 1 1
Staphylococcus aureus 33591 (MRSA) 1 1
Enterococcus faecalis 29212 1 4
Staphylococcus epidermidis 12228 1 2
Gram-negative Escherichia coli 25922 0.5 >32
Pseudomonas aeruginosa 27853 2 >32
Acinetobacter baumannii 19606 1 >32
Salmonella enteritidis 13076 1 >32
Salmonella typhimurium 13311 1 >32
Enterobacter cloacae 13049 1 >32
DPI, diphenyleneiodonium; MIC, minimal inhibitory concentration; MSSA, methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus; MRSA, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
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Famous/Infamous people in Glasgow
by Kirsty » Wed Feb 25, 2004 6:33 pm
There was that wee girl called Mary Bell, she killed the two wee boys in the 60's.
Big outcry recently because she wrote a book about it.
There was also Dr Pritchard the poisoner. His surgery was in Sauchiehall Street, next to Mothercare. I worked in it years ago when it was a wee shoe shop. My Manager told me the basement was haunted!
by mr sad » Thu Mar 11, 2004 12:38 am
Such Bad Company, Square Mile of Murder and The Big Men are 3 very good books on an assortment of dodgy Weegies. Squre mile is especially good as all the locations are addressed. Also, Glen Michael still does the rounds of primary schools with Palladin. He dishes out photocopied autographs. 'Cartoon Cavalcade' was mainly filled with Looney Toons. Then it became 'Glen Michaels Cavalcade' and went down the pan, as tehman himself became more important than the toons. Palladin was named by member of the public, some poor wee soul who got a 2.50 book token for his trouble.
mr sad
by DickyHart » Thu Mar 11, 2004 5:39 pm
I would love to know who it is that does palladins spooky voice!!!
DickyHart
Location: Rutherglen
by Fossil » Thu Mar 11, 2004 9:09 pm
DickyHart wrote: I would love to know who it is that does palladins spooky voice!!!
i thought it was Glen Michael himself...
Bum tit tit bum tit tit play yer hairy banjo
Location: Pitt Street
by james » Sun Mar 21, 2004 5:22 am
Rudolph Hess the infamous nazi was held at Maryhill police station after his mysterious flight.
Busy bunny
Re: Famous/Infamous people in Glasgow
by Schiehallion » Mon Mar 22, 2004 12:19 am
crusty_bint wrote: Fred West lived with his first wife in Blair St in Shettleston would u believe!! I think it was in the 1970's.
Fred West also lived in Kinning Park. When they found the bodies in Cromwell Street, they traced all the other houses he lived in in case he'd buried others earlier in his life and this would close missing persons cases from years ago. When the police checked his Kinning Park address they discovered he had an allotment but they couldn't dig it up to carry out a check. The allotment was where the M77 now merges with the M8.
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Infamous People
by Alastair » Mon Mar 22, 2004 1:11 am
Just a few points on the latest posts on this subject.
Glenn Michael, as a young actor(?), was in the famous London cop movie 'The Blue Lamp'. At the end of the film, Dick Bogart (the villain) is robbing the cinema paydesk at gunpoint and good ol' Glenn and makebelieve girlfriend are scared away by Bogart just before he shoots local bobby George Dixon dead....Jack Warner as Dixon later made a remarkable recovery to star in Dixon of Dock Green for more years that he should have.
On a historical note, Rudolph Hess was not held in any Scottish police station. When arrested (injured) at Floors Farm, Eaglesham, he was taken to the Home Guard Hut (old Scout Hut) in Percy Drive, Giffnock, then to Maryhill Barracks. He was then taken to Colquhoun Castle on Loch Lomond which was at that time a military hospital, as he had a leg injury. He was then transferred to the Tower of London and of course later to Spandau Prison, via Nuremberg.
Oh, and the Doctor Edward Pritchard metioned earlier was the last person to be hanged in public. He was hanged outside the South Prison (Saltmarket) on 28 July 1865.
Location: Glasgow Police Museum
by james » Mon Mar 22, 2004 11:27 am
Thanks for that Alastair , but having Hitler's deputy in Maryhill is going to be pretty tough to beat in regards nefarious and shady characters visiting
Mind you there must have been a few local scoundrels as from what iv'e read Hess was on his way here in an unarmed plane to broker a peace deal , would you agree he was possibly betrayed or set up ?
by DickyHart » Mon Mar 22, 2004 12:13 pm
Did he not ask for asylum, before he would give any information. if you ask me he was scared.
Is this gonna be a standup fight, sir, or another bughunt?
by Fossil » Mon Mar 22, 2004 8:35 pm
Thought I bring it a bit more upbeat after Hess
Midge Ure Eastfield Cambuslang………right nae laughing at the back
by Ronnie » Mon Mar 22, 2004 8:43 pm
Hess was held overnight in the guard house of Maryhill Barracks. It's still there, on the left as you go in from Maryhill Road.
Best, Ronnie (old Maryhillite)
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by james » Mon Mar 22, 2004 11:02 pm
Thanks Ronnie , i'll look for it .Which end of Maryhill rd tho ? It's not the shortest road i know :) gawd , i walked it once in new shoes for me'first day at work.
That was about the same time i learned how to use the excellent and extensive bus services .
I'm not so certain Hess was after asylum DickyHart , he only asked to be taken to the Duke of Hamilton.
by Fossil » Mon Mar 22, 2004 11:51 pm
I sure a few years back (90's?) there was a commemorative stone put up at the site of his plane crash, by who I cant remember but lasted only a short time.
by james » Tue Mar 23, 2004 12:10 am
It's a comforting thought , that somebody thought to mark his landing/crash site.Fom what iv'e read he was here to make peace in an unarmed plane.
He's been labeled as nazi when in fact most nazi atrocities happened after his capture , of course he was 2nd only to Hitler himself , without doubt Hess was ready to stop it all .
He flew here in a nazi fighter un harrassed , gimme a break , somebody knew he was coming , and i suspect those somebodys didnt want peace at all.
For his efforts Hess was to spend the rest of his life in solitary confinement.. just as effective as any iron mask ...it shut him up.
oops , there i go with thinking out loud agin...:)
by Alastair » Tue Mar 23, 2004 12:40 am
The Hess incident has been the target of a lot of conspiracy theorists, particularly when they say that the guy who landed was an imposter
There are also people who worked on the Duke of Hamilton's estate swear that the Dukes airstrip landing lights were switched on then switched off just before a plane few over very low. They also say that there was a group of officials in cars waiting near one of the road...aparently a 'welcoming party'.
The History of the British Intelligence Service claimed that they knew that the Nazi heirarchy were right into horoscopes etc. and knew that Hess was trying to make contact. Through a Swiss Medium (well it said so on his vest ) they say they got the horoscopes doctored to say that 'a trip on 10 May would be a good idea'.........and Hess fell for it.
Anyway, by way on a advert for our Police Museum in St. Andrew's Square, we have a (small) piece of Hess' aeroplane on display from 1 April. Don't expect a wing or anything like that.........it's an inspection cover (verified by RAF Museum at Hendon).
BTW James.............the Barracks Guardhouse is diectly opposite Maryhill Police Office.....after McDonald's and before you come to the Aquaduct Bridge.
Hope this is of interest.
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Pony Girl on artist residence program
Last November, the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) announced three local artists selected to take part in three Live Production Residencies throughout 2017.
Soulful indie electro-pop five-piece Pony Girl, were the first band to enjoy the residency this month at the Shenkman Centre for the Arts. Funk, soul and hip hop fusion artist Yao, and blues musician Catriona Sturton will take part in the program in April and July, respectively.
On today's show, we'll be chatting with Pony Girl about their experience and to find out what's next for the band after the success of their sophomore album, Foreign Life.
We've got a few special spins planned for you so be sure to tune in at 5 pm tonight and every Friday on 89.1 FM in Ottawa or online at CHUO.fm. You can also find us on iTunes radio under College stations and on #943 on Rogers HD.
I am forever impressed with the myriad talented artists emerging from the Great White North! I have made a few selections of my favorite releases of 2016 either national or local from here in Ottawa. There are far too many to choose from that would fit into a one-hour program so basically the artists that I feature on Hop The Fence all year round are "best of" according to me! That's why I feature them!
Amanda Rheaume - Holding Patterns
The Peptides - EP
Trevor Alguire - Perish In The Light
Andy Shauf - The Party
Tanya Tagaq - Retribution
Slo' Tom - Down in a Government Town
Martha Wainwright - Goodnight City
Tim Moxam - Soft Summer
Monkey Junk - Time To Roll
Kroy - Scavenger
Elephant Stone - Ship Of Fools
Black Mountain - IV
Suuns - Hold Still
Keep tuning in every Friday at 5 pm in Ottawa at 89.1 fm.
Happy 2017 everyone!!
Showcasing Canada's Emerging Artists
This September, Heather Gibson was named the new executive producer of the National Arts Centre’s homegrown singer-songwriter series, NAC Presents. It’s an artist development program that provides a national stage for emerging artists. Heather has an impressive background. She was the Executive Director of the Halifax Jazz Festival, and Founder and Artistic Producer of the In the Dead of Winter Music Festival which takes place in both Halifax and here in Wakefield.
I look forward to hearing about her vision for the future of the NAC Presents series.
(On another note, you might like to read a piece I recently wrote about Séan McCann who recently appeared in Ottawa as part of the NAC Presents series. Read it at DamnMag)
Also on today's program, we welome Toronto-based band Future PEERS before their Ottawa release show on Thursday December 15th at Bar Robo. Their debut self-titled album was conceived while being artists in residence at the Banff Centre working with Grammy award winning engineer Shawn Everett (Alabama Shakes, Weezer, Julian Casablancas) and Broken Social Scene's Kevin Drew.
Time permitting, we'll also give these a spin for ya:
David Dino White (at Avant Garde Bar tonight)
David Francey (in Almonte Saturday)
From the hip and from the heart
Her Harbour
My guests on this week's Hop The Fence are amazingly talented, each in their own right. One shoots straight from the hip and the other sings from the heart. One has 17 albums to his name and the other is up-and-coming. One is bluesy rock and the other is ethereal electronica "dream folk".
C.R. Avery: On his 18th release, All The Angels Didn't Scare Me, C.R. Avery teams up with Ben Mink to tell the stories of life-like characters, people who have shaped our world - some fictional, some not. The stories are as diverse as his approach using traditional folk, blues, hip-hop and roots rock. He'll be at The Blacksheep Inn on Nov. 20.
Her Harbour: AKA Gabrielle Giguère, just released a haunting new single and video for "Hewing Crowns", a track which will make its way on her new album, Go Gently Into the Night, set for release early in 2017. She appears at Le Temporaire in Hull on November 24.
Also queued up for spins this week:
Tasseomancy's new album, Do Easy. Appearing Nov 24 at Le Temporaire (with Her Harbour)
The Damn Truth will be at House of Targ on Friday night with a new CD Develish Folk
Jen Lane appearing with the Sunparlour Players at the Blacksheep Friday night
Chanda M: Montreal Psychology-PhD-turned-electro-folk-artist launching her debut EP, Icons of Dreams November 19 at Live on Elgin
It's going to be a solid show! Tune in at 5 pm every Friday on 89.1 FM in Ottawa or online at CHUO.fm. You can also find us on iTunes radio under College stations and on #943 on Rogers HD.
It's November 11, 2016. Really feeling like we are entering some very strange times. In honour of Remembrance Day, here are three items we shouldn't ever forget:
The good men and women who put themselves in danger, who lost their lives or limbs, and to those who returned to us. Thank you for allowing us to live free.
Democracy, before November 8 2016. Let's hope our freedom remains intact.
Leonard Cohen. Hallelujah!
Come escape with me at 5 pm for an hour. We'll listen to some great music and speak to two fascinating artists who create it.
Toronto banjo player and singer-songwriter Hannah Shira Naiman. In town on Saturday at Pressed (750 Gladstone Ave) to showcase her sophomore album Know The Mountain.
The Darcys in town at Babylon on Nov 17 to release their new album, Centerfold.
Live broadcast from The Record Centre
We have a special show planned for you today! The city is crawling with amazing musicians from across the nation! They are all in for the Annual Folk Music Ontario conference. I have invited a few of them to stop by The Record Centre today between 5 and 6 pm for a live broadcast. This is a special edition as CHUO is in the midst of its funding drive!
Come see us live in person! Please stop in and make a donation to your community radio station! Help us stay on the airwaves to provide you with alternative content. Not your run-of-the-mill radio! You can also easily donate on-line at CHUO.fm.
Here's who I am expecting to show up today:
Tim Moxam: Performing at Bar Robo on Sunday.
Laura Spink of The Young Novelists: Performing as part of FMO this weekend.
Dawn Pritchard: Performing at FMO Indigenous artists showcase on Saturday
Slo Tom Stewart: CD Release party at Irene's on Saturday
So come on in, enjoy the show and make a pledge! The Record Centre is located at 1099 Wellington St W.
Other ways to pledge:
Text "CHUO" to : 613-562-5967
https://www.paypal.me/CHUO891
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Tune in at 5 pm on Friday on 89.1 FM in Ottawa or online at CHUO.fm. You can also find us on iTunes radio under College stations and on #943 on Rogers HD.
Séan McCann / CHUO Funding Drive
I'm honoured to welcome Séan McCann, formerly of Great Big Sea to HTF this week! You won't want to miss Séan speak about his tumultuous but enlightening journey over the past years: Séan left GBS shortly after going sober, then opened up about his survival of childhood abuse. He’s now a solo artist and motivational speaker. He is coming to Ottawa's NAC on October 22nd.
This is the kind of radio programming that I get excited about and am so proud to prepare for you each week. CHUO's Hop The Fence has supported hundreds of independent Canadian and local music artists, many of whom you may not otherwise learn about through traditional media outlets.
The CHUO Funding Drive has started! So far, I'd like to give big thanks to Séan McCann as well as the Blacksheep Inn for their generous donations! Be cool like them and contribute to CHUO's funding drive! Help me reach my goal (or surpass it)! You can donate easily online at CHUO.FM
Cool vibes on the French side of the river
One advantage of being located in the National Capital Region is that we are in the crosshairs of our country's two solitudes: a rich blend of French and English cultures. I am bilingual so I get to enjoy the best of both worlds. (I'm French first actually, if you didn't know. The only people who ever pick out my French accent are either American or from Toronto. Ha!)
My featured artists this week are performing Friday night at a quaint little club/art house in the heart of Gatineau called Le Temporaire (75 St-Redempteur). Come broaden your horizons with me this Friday at 5 pm.
Lisa Conway, aka L CON is a vocalist, arranger and producer. She has a new album called Moon Milk. It is part "astral folklore and earthly hues", an experimental and psychedelic concoction that was engineered by Andrew Collins at their rural studio in Grey County, ON. Moon Milk showcases L CON’s background working with filmmakers, dancers, and performance artist.
Montreal’s The Luyas are back in the area with a new EP, Says You, their first new recording since 2012. The band’s debut album released in 2011 was long listed for a Polaris Music Prize that year. Their retro-futurist songs are drenched in echo, and built from guitars, French horn, keyboards, drums and percussion.
The last time The Luyas played at Le Temporaire in 2013, David Byrne of The Talking Heads attended the event after his performance at Ottawa Jazz Festival. That’s pretty cool in my books.
Find us on your radio every Friday at 5 pm at 89.1 FM in Ottawa or online at CHUO.fm. You can also find us on iTunes radio under College stations and on #943 on Rogers HD.
Subterraneans and Aliens gather in O-Town
Alex Silas and the Subterrenans are on a mission to capture hearts and minds across the nation's capital. They've appeared on many radio programs and stations in their relentless pursuit to turn themselves into a household name. Well... depending on which household...
They are dropping a new project, TUNNELS Season One on Saturday, Aug. 6, at Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts. We are looking forward to hosting them on Hop The Fence at 5 pm tonight.
We have lots more good spins queued up for you. Be sure to tune in on 89.1 FM in Ottawa or online at CHUO.fm. You can also find us on iTunes radio under College stations and on #943 on Rogers HD.
And remember that you can text us in studio between 5 and 6 pm at 613-562-5967. Ask questions or request songs!
Music news and interviews
I always encourage emerging artists to reach out to me for help promoting their new music or upcoming gigs. I love this part of being involved in the industry. What a pleasure it is to discover talented artists from around the country!
On today's show, we will be speaking with Thanya Iyer who offers a very unique kind of instrumentation. Her music now strays in between the lines of a variety of eccentric and eclectic styles primarily drawing inspirations from folk and jazz. From Montreal, Thanya will be in Ottawa for a special performance at The Record Center on Monday, 25 July at 6 pm.
Just recently returned from Switzerland, Lyndsay Ferguson is back home and has already wowed local audiences with a masterful gig at Bluesfest. She has a few upcoming shows lined-up. We thought we'd check in with her to catch up on the latest.
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History of the KRPF
In 1936 the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) first set foot in Port Harrison which today is called Inukjuak. A ship called “Eastern Arctic Patrol” patrolled the shores performing rescue missions. Shortly after 1936, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police occupied all the communities of Nunavik.
In 1961, la Surete du Quebec (S.Q) replaced the Royal Canadian Mounted Police followed by a decision made by the provincial government assuming full jurisdiction of its territory. The SQ’s first police station was set in Kuujjuaraapik also known as Great Whale and six months later in Kuujjuaq (also known as Fort-Chimo). Prior to 1961, the SQ only came to Nunavik to provide reinforcement to the RCMP in major crime matters.
In 1975, the James Bay agreement was signed which provoked major changes in regards of policing in Nunavik. An agreement was made between the SQ and the first nations to implement an aboriginal police program. The Cree nation first initiated the program in 1978 followed by the Naskapis and Inuits in 1980.
SQ representatives with first aboriginal constables.
Inuits who successfully completed the aboriginal police program, became special constables of the SQ . Each special constable was supervised by a regular member.
The Kativik Regional Police Force (KRPF) was created in 1996 with the participation of the Solicitor General of Canada and the Ministère de la Sécurité publique (public security) in accordance with the spirit of the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement and pursuant to sections 369 and 370 of the Act respecting Northern Villages and the Kativik Regional Government.
It is the duty of the KRPF and each member thereof to maintain peace, order, and public safety in the territory, to prevent crime and infringements of the by-laws of the municipal corporations, the ordinances of the KRG, and the laws of Québec and Canada, and to seek out offenders.
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SQ Officers in front of the Kuujjuaq police station circa 1980.
The Kativik Regional Police Force (KRPF) delivers regular policing services with detachments in every community. Community detachments are composed of three officers, except in Kuujjuarapik, Inukjuak, Salluit, Puvirnituq and Kuujjuaq, which have respectively four, five, six, seven and eight officers. The headquarters of the KRPF are located in Kuujjuaq.
The Nunavik Investigation Unit was created in 2009 to promote the sharing of intelligence and expertise between the KRPF and the Sûreté du Québec (SQ). With one KRPF member and four SQ members based in Kuujjuaq, the Unit focuses on drug trafficking and bootlegging, as well as crimes of a sexual nature. In addition, the KRPF has a criminal intelligence officer who is mainly devoted to drug trafficking and bootlegging files. The position is funded through the Ungaluk Program for safer communities. Part of the officer’s duties involves gathering information from the communities that could be used to execute warrants or seizures under municipal by-laws.
The Aboriginal Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (A-CFSEU) is another joint policing initiative involving the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the SQ and Aboriginal police services across Québec.
A tripartite agreement in effect between April 1, 2014, and March 31, 2018, provides funding for KRPF operations. In line with the usual federal-provincial funding split under the First Nations Policing Program, Canada has committed to provide 52% and Québec 48% of funding under the tripartite agreement. A bilateral agreement with Québec for the same period for the purpose of maintaining police services in the communities is also in effect.
Some additional funding is received by the KRPF under mandate B.11 of the Agreement concerning Block Funding for the Kativik Regional Government (Sivunirmut Agreement) for the delivery of guarding services during sessions of the itinerant court and from other sources for crime prevention activities, the Cadet Program and officer training.
The financial burden carried by the Kativik Regional Police Force (KRPF) for guarding and transferring detainees is directly proportional to the number of arrests, bail hearings and cases heard by the region’s itinerant court. The costs are in fact estimated to represent 15% of the KRPF’s operating budget. The KRPF and its partners have so far been unable to identify immediate solutions to lower these costs. Savings generated in this area would make available more financial resources for regular policing services.
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Olive Street High Rise Gets City Approval
Last month the Los Angeles City Council approved a planned 29-story apartment building in South Park. The residential structure will replace a parking lot at 845 S. Olive St. and comes from developer Hearst Olive, with 205 apartments ranging from studios to two-bedroom units.
Designed by architecture firm Togawa Smith Martin, the project features a podium spanning the width of the block, with a pool and the residential tower on the east side of the site, all with a dark exterior. The podium will house 268 parking spots, and the building will also include 2,400 square feet of ground-floor retail.
No budget has been announced and no groundbreaking date has been set.
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845 S. Olive St.
Downtown Development: The Latest Information on 121 Local Projects
By Tom Fassbender, Jon Regardie, Nicholas Slayton and Sean P. Thomas
DTLA - A decade ago, the Downtown Los Angeles development scene was barely moving. The residential revolution that ignited in 2000 had come to a close as the Great Recession pummeled lending markets. Proposed housing projects stalled. The anticipated Frank Gehry-designed mega-development on …
Building L.A.: The Latest Information on 109 Downtown Projects
By Tom Fassbender, Eddie Kim, Jon Regardie and Nicholas Slayton
DTLA - The transformation of Downtown Los Angeles is no longer a subject of fascination solely for the city: The national and even the international press has jumped on the bandwagon, with numerous articles on the investment pouring into the area, and the residential, cultural and culinary rebirth.
Building L.A.: Updates on 116 Downtown Projects
By Eddie Kim, Emily Manthei, Jon Regardie and Nicholas Slayton
DTLA - These days one hears occasional warnings that the long-running bull market is coming to a close, that the national economy could shift into recession and sky-high prices will fall. That may in fact happen, but right now there are absolutely zero indicators of it occurring in the Downt…
Downtown Development: The Latest Info on 106 Downtown Projects
DTLA - Maybe it’s the turbo-charged national economy. Maybe it’s the Los Angeles housing shortage that has caused both rents and home sale prices to spike. Maybe it’s the pressure developers face of trying to launch a project before voters cast ballots on Measure S in March. Maybe it’s all o…
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Whatever Happened to the G-Word?
John Kerry's sophomoric outburst of F-word profanity, apparently intended to woo the teenie-bopper vote, and Wesley Clark's braggertly use of the S-word, to cow imaginary impugners of his battlefield valour, both are interesting primarily as potential specimens for a psychiatric seminar; but, another candidate's speech patterns deserve far more political curiosity: Why doesn't Joe Lieberman use the G-word anymore?
Candidate Al Gore chose Lieberman as his 2000 running mate, amidst Democrat Strategists' fears that the Democrats had "lost God" to the Republicans, and the consequent felt need to reclaim the Party's affinity with voters of faith. So, America met a Vice Presidential Candidate who could scarcely complete a sentence without mentioning God. Lieberman's G-word profusion was comical to anyone who pays close attention to politics, but to the occasional and casual observer Lieberman seemed a soothing antidote to fears of Democrat hostility to religion.
Since I have no window to look into Senator Lieberman's soul, I won't attempt to ascertain whether he was sincere in his obsessive use of the G-word in 2000; but comparing Lieberman's current speech patterns to three and one-half years ago, I can pronounce the Senator completely cured of God-speak.
Now, is Lieberman's former God-consciousness a condition from which one should want to be cured? Evidently that depends on who one is trying to impress. In 2000, a God-fearing general electorate, suspicious of Democrats' attitude toward people of faith, might have been comforted by Lieberman's identification with them, but the Democrat Left-wing Activist Base that chooses the Party's Presidential Nominee would hardly be so accepting of a Candidate who professes that his actions are hedged by a sense of accountability to God.
While there is nothing reprehensible about a candidate emphasizing different issues before different audiences, the very point of Lieberman's G-word mania in the 2000 campaign was to illustrate to the American People that he is a man motivated and restrained by his faith in and accountability to God. This intimation had considerable success in winning the trust of religious voters, so since Lieberman has now lost his taste for the G-word, we may reasonably inquire whether he was being insincere in 2000 or now? A man who makes pretensions about his faith in God is a fraud, unworthy of anyone's confidence; on the other hand, if Lieberman was sincere then and now, we must conclude that the candidate no longer looks to Heaven for his guiding light, in which case Americans of faith have no particular reason to trust him.
Perhaps some day a reporter on the Lieberman campaign trail will get around to asking the Senator whatever happened to the G-word. The change in Lieberman's vocabulary from the 2000 campaign to this one is at least as telling as the more rigorously reported foul language of Kerry and Clark.
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Research Article - Neuropsychiatry (2017) Volume 7, Issue 5
Screening for Schizophrenia in Recruits, Active Duty Soldiers and Veterans: Can we do a Better Job?
Mark B Detweiler1-3,†, Amara S Chudhary4-6 and Pamela F Murphy3,7
1Staff Psychiatrist, Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salem, Virginia, USA
2Professor, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Blacksburg, Virginia, USA
3Geriatric Research Group, Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salem, Virginia, USA
4Staff Psychiatrist, Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital 130 Highway 252. Anderson, South Carolina, USA
5Clinical Assistant Professor, University of South Carolina Greenville, South Carolina, USA
6Assistant Professor Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Carolina campus, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
7Ashford University, College of Health, Human Services, and Science, Psychology Program, San Diego, California, USA
Corresponding Author:
Mark B. Detweiler MD (116A7)
Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1970 Roanoke Boulevard
Salem, Virginia, 24153, USA
Phone: 540-982-2463, ext: 1652
The United States military continues to have difficulty maintaining the number of troops they need to accomplish their global military missions. The United States military medical service has been struggling with methods of identifying mental disorders, including schizophrenia, during recruitment and, if possible, no later than basic training. From World War I, the United States military medical service has continually worked to improve their ability to evaluate military recruits with prodromal or mild schizophrenia symptoms at enlistment or early in their training in order to limit military and personal disruptions during active duty and especially during deployment to combat theaters. It is known that the longer the recruit progresses through training to active duty, the greater the disruption for the military command when schizophrenia is diagnosed and the soldier is withdrawn from active duty.
Schizophrenia, Disability, Screening, Military, Recruits, Veterans
“In a war in which PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and TBI (traumatic brain injury) are of great concern, it can be easy to forget that young adults beginning military service are often at an age where schizophrenia symptoms first become apparent” [1]. For many veterans the diagnosis of schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders is the end-point of their productive military and often their avocational lives. DSM-5 [2] describes schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders as including: delusional disorder; brief psychotic disorder; schizophreniform disorder; schizophrenia; schizoaffective disorder; substance/medication induced psychotic disorder; psychotic disorder due to another medical condition; catatonia; other specified schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders; and unspecified schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders. These disorders in general are defined as having abnormalities in five delusional domains: hallucinations; disorganized thinking and speech; grossly disorganized or abnormal motor behavior; and negative symptoms [2]. Symptoms of schizophrenia most often render active duty soldiers incapable of meeting their duty requirements and leads to a medical discharge and lifetime payments from the United States military for their disability. In this paper, the single word “schizophrenia” will be used to include all the signs and symptoms related to schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders.
Schizophrenia is one of the top 25 disabling diseases in the world [3]. For young men and women who wish to have careers in the United States armed forces, schizophrenia will usually end their dreams and aspirations for a career in the military and/or a productive and satisfying life [4]. The disease removes soldiers from active duty and creates a monetary and medical burden for the United States military and the United States economy [5]. It is noteworthy that in 2002, the estimated total cost of schizophrenia in the United States was $62.7 billion [6]. In 2007, veterans with mental health diagnoses accounted for 15 percent of the Veterans Affairs (VA) patients; however, their care consumed 33 percent of the total Veterans Health Administration (VHA) medical costs [7]. Recently, more than one-third of Veterans returning from Iraq or Afghanistan that have entered the VHA have been diagnosed with mental health disorders including schizophrenia, PTSD, depression and bipolar disorder. Consequently, the VHA has been funding more than 20 projects to improve the treatment and decrease schizophrenia morbidity [8].
Although there is a growing body of evidence describing the neuroanatomical and functional alterations of schizophrenia, research is ongoing [9-12]. The evolving understanding of the genetic mechanisms of schizophrenia supports the need for early diagnosis in the prodromal stages [13]. Clinical symptoms of schizophrenia reflect the results of the manifestation of interacting genetic and environmental (epigenetic) factors in concert with ongoing heterogeneous neurobiological processes [11]. Genetic factors begin to alter early neural development and continue a cascade of detrimental processes during pre- and perinatal development [14,15]. The Schizophrenia Working Group of the Psychiatric Genomic Consortium has identified 108 chromosomal sites with inherited variations in the genetic code linked to schizophrenia [16].
Two of the schizophrenia susceptibility genes involved in the cognitive disruptions of schizophrenia that have been identified are catechol-o-methyltransferase (COMT) and glutamate metabotropic receptor 3 (GRM3) [17]. Alterations of COMT appear to disrupt cortical dopamine signaling resulting in altered variable neural strategies for working memory and altered patterns of intra-cortical functional correlations. Working memory is impacted by the interaction of GRM3 and COMT. Genetic analysis suggests that GRM3 influences synaptic glutamate levels in addition to cooperating with COMT leading to cortical genetic alterations responsible for the declining logic of the neural circuits involved in memory and behavior [17,18].
One recent important genetic finding is the role of gene C4 on chromosome 6 in schizophrenia. It is reported that the degree of activation of gene C4 on chromosome 6 controls the severity of excessive neural pruning in the early stages of the disease. In the brains of adolescents at risk for the schizophrenia, the excessive pruning of the maturing brain interconnections manifests clinically as the positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia with concurrent cognitive and functional deficits [19,20]. Also, larger cortical networks are employed with interplay between reduced signal-to-noise components and the recruitment of compensatory networks [17]. Dopamine release disruption from the nucleus accumbens, prefrontal cortex (PFC) and other brain structures are involved in the impairment of cognition as reduced dopamine impairs memory imprinting with concurrent degradation of memory [21,22].
It is notable that the severe biopsychosocial morbidity of schizophrenia is relatively treatment refractory [23]. Once the C4A gene on chromosome 6 is activated, science has not yet found a method to turn off the excessive pruning that diminishes brain reserve and results in smaller brains than for the general population [24,25]. Disease progression in schizophrenia is principally the result of structural brain changes that can be imaged as neuro anatomical disruption emerges from its relatively early dormant stages to more advanced stages eventually leading to clinically observable signs and symptoms [26]. Many individuals, especially the highest risk group for developing schizophrenia, have significant executive control impairment in the PFC that can be imaged and also assessed with face to face testing [13,17,22,27]. These findings highlight the fact that the genomic [28], anatomical and cognitive deficits of schizophrenia can be detected before the common clinical presentation deficits are recognized [29]. For example, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) yields digitally enhanced color images of brain function, depicting localized changes in blood flow and oxygenation that allow digital imaging of various functional levels of localized brain areas. fMRI and electroencephalography studies have detected changes in the PFC. When healthy persons make executive decisions which occur in the PFC, fMRI reveals activation of frontal and mid-brain regions that are marginally or not activated in persons with schizophrenia [29].
The clinical manifestations of the genetically driven process of schizophrenia are most frequently first seen in young males, e.g., 18-22 years of age [1]. This debilitating mental illness incurs a high cost for the United States military, the United States Government in health care costs and a in substantial burden for veterans, their families and society. Perhaps what is missed in the discussion of veterans with schizophrenia is the fact that the joint medical services of the United States armed forces have been struggling to reduce the number of recruits with nascent or ongoing mental disabilities from entering boot camp and active duty since World War I (WWI). Thus, the objective of the United States armed forces medical services of decreasing the percentage of soldiers with schizophrenia and also of reducing the long term morbidity and early death rate of veterans with schizophrenia has been an ongoing project for approximately 90 years [30].
It is estimated that one of every 4 active duty soldiers demonstrates signs of a mental health condition [31-33]. In 1997, the United States Congress mandated that the military screen all troops scheduled to be deployed for mental health problems. However, Pentagon statistics indicate that fewer than 1 in 300 service members were referred to a mental health professional before being deployed to Iraq as of October 2005. United States Army mental health expert Dr. Elspeth Ritchie has noted that some soldiers with mental health problems are often returned to combat theaters due to an underlying troop shortage [34].
When an active or reserve duty soldier is diagnosed with schizophrenia that reaches clinical criteria, the soldier is lost as a contributing component of their military unit with the need to find and train a replacement soldier. This is less disturbing to a military unit in garrison when compared to a deployed combat unit. In these situations, both the soldier suspected of having schizophrenia and the military unit lose. For example, veterans with schizophrenia have elevated rates of non-cancer pain (arthritis, back pain, chronic pain, migraine, headache, psychogenic and neuropathic) and are more likely to die as hospital inpatients when compared to veterans without schizophrenia [35,36]. Of note, it is well known that veterans with schizophrenia 40 years of age and older have better daily functioning, health-related quality of life, cognitive performance, and less substance abuse compared to nonveterans with schizophrenia [5]. based on the lifetime care given to veterans in the VHA [37].
A significant question for the United States armed forces and the United States Government is what new strategies can be implemented to reduce the diagnoses of schizophrenia among US armed forces recruits, active duty soldiers and veterans? For today’s cohort of veterans from the Vietnam era to the Iraq and Afghanistan combat theaters, the repercussions of schizophrenia have been life altering, often with permanent and progressive reductions in quality of life [11,38,39]. As clinicians who have worked with active duty soldiers, reserve duty soldiers and veterans with the diagnosis of schizophrenia, in this paper we suggest an improved schizophrenia screening protocol to be employed for pre- and post-enlistment, including the identification of schizophrenia among combat troops being evaluated for PTSD in the battle field or after returning to garrison in addition to veterans entering the VA medical system.
Limited insight into the biological mechanisms of schizophrenia has fostered only a few consensus treatment strategies based on incomplete research. Presently, there is the risk of a worsening prognosis over the lifetime of veterans once schizophrenia and its variants are identified [10,11]. Many veterans and non-veterans do not significantly improve with treatment, even if clinicians follow guidelines for current multimodal treatment approaches for schizophrenia [10,40,41]. Treatment resistant patients are commonly managed with multiple medications for schizophrenia with less than ideal outcomes [10,11,42-44].
The United States Military medical services have acknowledged that since WWI, the early diagnosis of mental illness, including schizophrenia, prior to the recruits reaching active training is a difficult problem. Military recruits with a genetic predisposition and epigenetic enhancers for schizophrenia such as childhood abuse, neglect and the use of street drugs prior to or during their military service, risk having an earlier schizophrenia onset when coupled with the stress of military training and active duty. Complicating this situation, in order to avoid detection and removal from active duty and probable military discharge, once entered into the military and on active duty, it is uncommon for soldiers to voluntarily admit to symptoms of depression, odd or bizarre thoughts, paranoia or hallucinations until they are relatively incapacitated [45,46]. Moreover, given the challenge of meeting recruiting and active duty preparedness requirements, the needs of the military mission objectives are sometimes viewed by commanders as superseding the soldiers’ personal needs. It has been reported that United States military troops with significant psychological problems have been sent to Iraq or kept in combat even though the responsible commanders and medical staff have been aware of signs of mental illness [36]. Such problems complicate the diagnosis of schizophrenia in the military arena.
Soldiers diagnosed with major or severe depression can be stabilized and returned to duty [47]. In contrast, once diagnosed with schizophrenia, soldiers rarely return to active duty after assessment and treatment in a military hospital. A majority of soldiers diagnosed with psychosis, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia will receive a medical discharge. Subsequently, they will receive payments from the United States Government for their schizophrenia service connected disability, usually for the remainder of their lives.
The United States military medical services have a long history of mental health screening dating from post WWI. Salmon proposed that general practitioners receive better education in the principles of psychiatry with the goal of improving the screening of young persons who are under their care and who may choose to enlist in the United States armed services [48,49]. Following World War II (WWII) psychiatrists argued that attention should shift from problems of the abnormal mind in normal times to problems of the normal mind in abnormal times [50]. United States military psychiatrists have played a major role in attempting to reduce the debilitating impact of psychiatric syndromes on military preparedness. Psychoanalyst Harry Stack Sullivan, who was a consultant to the Selective Service System in the 1940s, had the goal of developing a screening program to exclude all recruits suffering mental illness and maladjustment syndromes [51,52].
The same goal of reducing the number of military recruits with psychiatric disabilities was addressed by Britain in 1942 during WW II. In Britain, all armed forces recruits from 1942 onwards have received a twenty-minute version of the Standard Progressive Matrices (SPM) [53,54] to estimate abstract reasoning and non-verbal fluid intelligence [54]. Although not a screen for mental illnesses, this screen was adopted by other national military medical services to screen for intellectual capacity helpful for MOS assignments. It is significant that lower scores on the Raven Progressive Matrices test assist in separating persons with schizophrenia risk when compared to controls [55], suggesting that the Raven Progressive Matrices test may be employed as a secondary screening test for schizophrenia [53,54].
It can be posited that the multiple decades of developing screening protocols by the United States armed forces medical services for schizophrenia among recruits and active duty soldiers have not achieved expectations identified since World War I. Also, the effects of treatment for mental illnesses such as PTSD and other psychiatric diagnoses in combat theaters are unclear, and the results of treatment for chronic postwar syndromes are mixed [27,56-58]. After the Persian Gulf War, a number of military physicians made innovative proposals for a population-based approach, anchored in primary care instead of specialty-based care medical model. This approach appears to hold the most promise for the future according to some authors [57].
Presently, the United States Army uses only educational achievement, cognitive testing and a cursory psychiatric screening for mental illnesses. Confidential surveys and interviews with 5,428 soldiers at Army bases in the United States revealed that 20 percent of these soldiers had a mental illness (e.g., depression, panic disorder, ADHD, intermittent explosive disorder, substance use disorder) prior to enlisting in the Army. Of these soldiers, over eight percent had pre-enlistment suicidal ideations and more than one percent had prior suicide attempts. Notably, both soldiers who had been deployed and those with no history of deployment reported higher rates of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), intermittent explosive disorder, PTSD and substance use disorder than recorded among civilians [31-33,58]. These data support the argument that the proficiency of recent United States military medical services screens of recruits and active duty soldiers for mental illnesses including schizophrenia is less than ideal.
Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Candelario, retired former Battalion Surgeon of the United States Army Warrior Transition Clinic, Womack Army Medical Center at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, has commented that he had advocated for many years that the United States Army could do a better job of prescreening recruits “in an effort to save hundreds of millions of dollars” for the treatment of mental illness during and after military service. He has suggested that the United States Army should screen recruits the same way the Army Special Forces soldiers are screened prior to allowing them into the Special Operations Command. The screening used for the Special Operations Command is expensive, but necessary due to the level of importance of the Special Forces operations and missions. The question is, if the United States Military medical services allocated resources for better mental health screening for all recruits prior to enlistment or during basic training, how much money could be saved versus the costs associated with losing soldiers from active duty units followed by treatment in military medical units and eventually treating veterans with service-connected mental health disabilities for their lifetime after being released from active duty? Lieutenant Colonel Candelario posits that it would be financially beneficial to screen out potentially debilitating mental illnesses prior to enlistment. He notes that this would significantly reduce the disruption of operations that the United States Army commanders face during the process of removing soldiers with mental illness from their command units. Lieutenant Colonel Candelario also notes that even more disruptive to United States military forces are the problems that can compromise the mission of United States combat operations with the discovery of incapacitating mental illness in deployed soldiers with an essential MOS in a combat theater [59].
During early training, the United States Navy and Air Force employ a fourth assessment in addition to those assessment measures used by the United States Army. While it has been proposed that having a high school diploma or 1-2 years of college in addition to the rigors of basic training, may be the best screening techniques, the effectiveness of these measures in the early identification of schizophrenia are unknown [30]. As part of the 2015 defense budget, the House of Representatives proposed a bill ordering the National Institutes of Health to create a universal mental health evaluation for potential recruits that would screen for past suicide attempts and psychiatric disorders. The main focus was to reduce the number of suicide attempts and completions; it was not specifically focused on decreasing schizophrenia in the military ranks [60]).
It has been proposed that diagnosing schizophrenia in combat soldiers during the early stages of schizophrenia may be more effective than later therapeutic interventions in the more advanced disease stages as seen in some young military soldiers and veterans [61,62]. In the most recent combat theaters, the prevalence of PTSD has been relatively similar: 11-20 percent in a given year for Operations Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Enduring Freedom (OEF); 12 percent in a given year for the Persian Gulf intervention (Desert Storm); and 15 percent in a given year for the Vietnam military action. It is estimated that about 30 percent of Vietnam Veterans will have had PTSD in their lifetime [63]. It is now understood that PTSD may mask the early stages of comorbid schizophrenia. During the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, there has been a problem diagnosing schizophrenia among active duty and reserve duty soldiers in active combat as PTSD has some symptoms that are also commonly found in schizophrenia [74]. In part this is due to the fact that the primary objective of the United States armed forces medical services has been to identify PTSD at its earliest stages to reduce morbidity [64]. Therefore, it would be helpful to have a more aggressive and consistent screening protocol for schizophrenia to accompany every PTSD screen in active duty soldiers. If comorbid schizophrenia is missed or the diagnosis delayed, the underlying schizophrenia most often progresses and worsens the prognosis [37,62].
Based on ongoing medical and psychiatric problems in the United States military, new diagnostic protocols for recruits and active unit soldieries would be beneficial for both the military and the individuals involved. A literature search revealed some suggestions for a more proactive serial screening protocol for schizophrenia in men and women who wish to join the United States armed forces, active duty soldiers, and also for veterans entering the VAMC (Table 1). Such a suggested protocol would utilize existing, relatively brief (between 10 and 45 minutes) and easily manually scored screening tools. For example, the Prodromal Questionnaire Brief Version (PQ-B) could be administered at the lowest threshold of suspected schizophrenia [64,65]. A positive screen could be followed by a test for a biological markers of schizophrenia such as the single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the gene SLC1A1 on chromosome 9p24, encoding the neuronal glutamate transporter EAAC1 [65] (Table 2).
A. Pre-enlistment: Armed Forces Recruiting Stations, Schools, Medical Offices
Urine drug screen.
Personal and Electronic record review of family history for mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, Depression, mania, or schizophreniform disorder.
If positive: Prodromal Questionnaire Brief Version.
If positive, utilize a confirmatory biological marker: Screen for biological marker of single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the gene SLC1A1 on chromosome 9p24, encoding the neuronal glutamate transporter EAAC1 .
B. Military : During basic training and prior to military occupational specialty school graduation, prior to first active station assignment
Indirect screen: Raven Progressive Matrices test ;
Prodromal Questionnaire Brief Version and the Brief Cognitive Assessment Tool for Schizophrenia;
If positive: DSM 5 diagnostic examination;
4 . If positive: Screen for biological marker of single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the gene SLC1A1 on chromosome 9p24, encoding the neuronal glutamate transporter EAAC1.
C. Diagnosis of PTSD in combat or post- combat
As part of the differential diagnosis assessment: Prodromal Questionnaire Brief Version.
If positive and needs a biological marker confirmation: Screen for biological marker of single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the gene SLC1A1 on chromosome 9p24, encoding the neuronal glutamate transporter EAAC1..
D. Veterans Affairs Medical Center
For all veterans on admission
In Primary care Intake: Prodromal Questionnaire Brief Version.
If positive: Consult Psychiatry to perform schizophrenia screening protocol:
Screen for a individualsigns and symptoms of PTSD;
Screening for familyhistory for mental illnessessuch as schizophrenia, schizoaffectivedisorder, bipolardisorder, Depression, mania, or schizophreniformdisorder;
Exclusion of othermetabolic or psychiatricdisordersthat are presentingsymptomsmistaken for schizophrenia
DSM 5 diagnostic examination.
To assess the key cognitive demains relevant to schizophrenia: Measurement and TreatmentResearch to Improve Cognition in Schizophrenia (MATRICS).
Table 1: Proposed proactive screening for schizophrenia in men and women who wish to join the US Armed Forces, active duty soldiers and veterans entering the Veterans Affairs Medical Center System.
Administration time
Primary Care Physician and/or Psychologist or Psychiatrist Results to be taken to the military recruiter Psychological assessment from electronic medical records of recruit Recruit psychological history Family psychological history Include urine drug screen within the last months
Raven's Standard Progressive Matrices (53,54) Untimed, individual or Group: 20-45 minutes 60-item test: 5 sets of visual geometric designs with a missing piece of 12 items each; increasing difficulty within each set Non-verbal estimate of fluid intelligence ability to think clearly observation skills
Prodromal Questionnaire Brief Version (64) 5 – 10 minutes 16 self-reported true/false items that screen for the risk of psychosis 9 items assess perceptual abnormalities and hallucinations 5 items assess unusual thought content, delusional ideas, paranoia 2 items assess negative symptoms
Brief Cognitive Assessment Tool for Schizophrenia
(67) 15 minutes 3 tests commonly
included in comprehensive cognitive batteries administered to patients with
schizophrenia Verbal Fluency Trails A and B Hopkins Verbal Learning Test
Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the gene SLC1A1 on chromosome 9p24 (65) association of schizophrenia with glutamate transporter genes with the glutamate receptor genes association of schizophrenia with a genotype of SNP4 glutamate transporter genes SLC1A6 encoding the glutamate transporters EAAT4
MATRICS Consensus Cognitive Battery
(68) 60 to 90 minutes ten tests that measure seven cognitive domains brief evaluation of key cognitive domains relevant to schizophrenia and related disorders Speed of processing; Attention/vigilance;
Working memory;
Verbal learning Visual learning; Reasoning and problem solving;
Table 2: Screening tests for Schizophrenia.
We propose a multistep program screening protocol for schizophrenia from pre-enlistment, during active duty and for veterans entering VHA. It is suggested that a short screen for schizophrenia be initiated at: (A) pre-enlistment at Armed Forces Recruiting Stations; (B) during boot camp; (C) prior to MOS training graduation; (D) during active duty when screening for PTSD in combat or post-combat; (E) at admission to Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (Table 1).
The screening for schizophrenia should begin prior to enlistment. Once a person seeking to enlist in the Armed Forces presents at a recruiting station, they should be asked to have their primary care physician screen for: drug use (with urine drug screen) within 1-2 months of presentation; their mental health history; and their family’s mental illness history. Perhaps the most important elements of this history would include a history of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, mania, or schizophreniform disorder. For the primary care provider, such an evaluation has been made progressively easier due to advanced technology involving electronic medical records which permits rapid review of an individual’s medical history. This technology has been available at Veterans Affairs Medical Centers for approximately two decades and is expected to spread to most hospitals and eventually to a nationwide linked electronic medical record system [66]. This primary care report would then be taken to the recruiting station to qualify the individual for the next step of joining the United States military.
If the past medical record review meets satisfactory criteria, the individual would be administered PQ-B which can differentiate between persons with the prodromal schizophrenia and the more advanced forms characterized by psychotic features [64]. The PQ-B would be administered by the recruiter, or better, by a United States military screening center that serves all the military service recruiting stations regionally. If the PQ-B is positive, the prospective recruits would have to have be screened for a biological marker of single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the gene SLC1A1 on chromosome 9p24, encoding the neuronal glutamate transporter EAAC1 [14,65]. If positive, the person would not qualify for admission to the military and the testing results would be part of the military’s electronic records regarding potential recruits. Once the recruit has a confirmatory schizophrenia examination, no Government/military money or time should be allocated for their future recruitment or assessment.
If the recruit progresses to basic training, a major effort needs to be implemented to minimize the possibility of having a recruit graduate from basic training or MOS training with underlying schizophrenia. Therefore, it is proposed that during basic training and prior to MOS school graduation, all soldiers would receive the Raven Progressive Matrices test 20 minute version as a preliminary rapid screen for schizophrenia [53,54]. This test is helpful as some astute individuals who fear that they have a mental illness will probably not understand that this is an indirect screen for schizophrenia and other mental disorders. This would be followed by the PQ-B [64] along with the Brief Cognitive Assessment Tool for Schizophrenia [67]. If positive, the screen for the biological marker of the single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the gene SLC1A1 on chromosome 9p24, encoding the neuronal glutamate transporter EAAC1b would follow.
Once the soldier has graduated from their MOS school and transferred to their duty station, any signs of altered mental status particularly paranoia and delusional disorders should be evaluated with the PQ-B. The PQ–B should be used aggressively during active duty at the lowest threshold of schizophrenia symptomatology in garrison. This is most critical when an active duty soldier is being evaluated for PTSD in a combat theater [37,62].
At admission to the Veterans Affairs Medical Centers, during primary care team admissions, all veterans should be screened for schizophrenia by clinical technicians, nurses or social workers utilizing the PQ-B. If positive, the veteran would have a consult to psychiatry. Psychiatry would perform the routine schizophrenia screen utilizing DSM 5 diagnostic criteria. All other biologic and psychiatric disorders which could present with signs and symptoms similar to schizophrenia would need to be ruled out. A positive result would benefit from an assessment of the key cognitive domains relevant to schizophrenia using the Measurement and Treatment Research to Improve Cognition in Schizophrenia (MATRICS) assessment tool [68]. This assessment will enable the treatment team to better meet the needs of the veteran for intermediate and future care.
Many young soldiers experience their prodromal and early manifestations of schizophrenia prior to enlistment or after joining the United States armed forces. The schizophrenia often goes undetected clinically until during or after basic training. The diagnosis of schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders most often ends the soldiers’ military careers prematurely. The result is a substantial financial burden for the United States military and for the individual. Studies suggest that schizophrenia is under diagnosed prior to enlistment, during active duty, particularly in combat theaters. A more efficient screening process for schizophrenia would reduce the number of military recruits with nascent schizophrenia reaching active duty where a diagnosis of schizophrenia reduces the ability of United States Armed Forces to meet their mission expectations and goals.
The benefits of better screening would include reducing the number of recruits with schizophrenia reaching active duty and early diagnosis and treatment for the individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia. It is proposed that the potential cost savings of a more comprehensive screening protocol for schizophrenia for the United States armed forces and the United States Government may outweigh the cost of losing soldiers from active duty and paying them lifetime service connected schizophrenia disability payments each month until their death.
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Tourism and Services
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Neil Beloufa, Tourism and Services, visual work book. Courtesy of the artist.
In main stream industrial cinematography, the figures of the terrorist or mid-oriental agent "the Arab" is always opposed to the occidental secret agent (often played by a A-list actor). This configuration has been recursive since the events of 2001: the enemy has a new face and it is no longer that of The Soviet since the Cold War has ended. These representations in espionage and action films are always associated with the imagery of place of vacation, or a military complex that looks like a hotel resort (due to financial issue links to the production.)
Paradoxically, in the media, political questions about power in Arab countries rarely consider the notion espionage despite the common frenzy 'secret' information. This culture of secrecy gave birth to the like of Wikileaks and Mediapart and the internet-based fascination with hidden agendas that has followed. This fascination must come from the fact that today our world is in a constant re-evaluation of power and the images related to it. Traditional hierarchies have been totally abolished.
The result of that is a video on YouTube of a cat playing piano can become the most viewed video on earth, and by the same token, basic spying equipment is becoming more accessible. We can now buy easily material that we used to see in movies: thermal cameras, tracking chips etc..
With this problematic in mind, the video that I'm preparing will swing between these the genres of documentary and film. In the first instance, I will work with actors acting like American tourists in Algeria, asking them to follow a specific itinerary around the city. Subsequently, I will ask a group of 3 young Algerians who will be equipped with spying material (cameras in the button of their shirts, recorders in their shades…) and tasked with spying on the American tourists.
The film will consist of sequences of conversations and analysis between the apprentice spies. These conversations will naturally orient around geopolitics and based on the places that they will visit. Importanly, I will ask the apprentices spies to use their analyses to find a motive to justify their acts of espionage.
The film will also include action sequences inspired by cinematographic techniques of Hollywood movies. Certainly, not all of these avenues will be successful. The apprentice spies will fail many times and others conversations will be created of these failures.
The main goal of this film project is to consider and reflect upon social and political paranoias that exist today, and also to reverse conventional representations of espionage. For this project, the hunted is no longer the Arab.
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Power to cancel leave
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Changes over time for: Cross Heading: Power to cancel leave
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Two chums from Mumbai, India
(photo by Brett Davies)
Noun. Colloquial. Late 17th century.
[Probably short for chamber-fellow: originally Oxford University slang equivalent to Cambridge crony.]
A person who shares apartments with another or others;
(now usually) an intimate friend, especially among schoolchildren.
Chum and crony are both university slang, with chum (Oxford) probably being short for chamber-fellow and crony (Cambridge) derived from the Greek khronios, meaning 'long-lasting' and, in this case, a contemporary. Their modern use has taken divergent paths, however, as while chum has developed into something generally friendly and childlike, crony is now almost always derogatory.
Other than the noun itself, chum has a number of related words and constructions, all of which sound progressively less wholesome than chum itself. For example, it can also be used as a verb, to chum, meaning 'to share rooms with, be very friendly with'. You can also chum up to someone, meaning 'to form a close friendship with' (although, for me, chumming up does carry a shade of insincerity about it). As for chumship and chummery, both meaning 'intimate friendship', they just sound a bit weird, at least where adults are concerned. And finally, there is chummage, being a fee demanded by prisoners from a new inmate, or from a longer-serving prisoner to a new cell-mate, something I'm sure we can agree a true chum would never do.
Me and two of my chums busking in Galway
(and, yes, proper chums, as we lived together at the time)
Do you have any chums?
Have you ever paid, demanded or negotiated chummage?
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Labels: 17th century, Colloquial, English, Noun, Relationships
Eric F. Tuesday, 13 May 2014 at 16:49:00 BST
A couple seen sitting close together for the evening could be described as chummy.
Unknown Wednesday, 14 May 2014 at 12:15:00 BST
They could, but it still has a mildly negative connotation, no? Like a synonym for 'as thick as thieves'.
Jingles Wednesday, 14 May 2014 at 00:09:00 BST
I named my first dog Chum.
He really was my best friend. Lots of fond memories there.
While I've not used the noun chum for quite some time, I still do use chummy when describing those who are very friendly.
I've not used it the way you described Eric, but why not! :)
Me and my man are very chummy! :)
Chum - it's a sweet name for a dog! And a person who knows a lot more about dogs than I once told me that single-syllable names for best for dogs, as they don't really listen to any subsequent syllables.
*shrugs*
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The Taskmaster meets with Ernie Saltes, a martial artist for hire who demonstrates a very powerful killing stroke that took him ten years to learn. Through his "photographic reflexes", Taskmaster perfects the move and demonstrates his proficiency by killing Saltes.
Peter Chin meets with some entrepreneurs in an exclusive restaurant. It is revealed that this meeting was arranged under false pretenses by a third party. Chin abruptly leaves, furious that his time was wasted. As he arrives at the coat check station, he is pulled over the counter into the back room where Tombstone snaps his neck. He marks the kill on a small notepad and leaves.
Daredevil follows an underworld informant named "Mad Dog" whom he knows has information on a recent series of killings. One of the victims was Mad Dog's associate Ernie Saltes. Exposing him to a variant of the "water torture" method, Mad Dog eventually cracks and admits that he set up the meeting between Taskmaster and Saltes, but thought this was a strictly legit request.
In his skyscraper office, the Kingpin and Typhoid Mary meet with Colonel Strang about their multi-media business venture. Neither Kingpin nor Strang intend to remain content with their part of the arrangement.
Later at his makeshift office, Murdock meets with Foggy Nelson. Foggy has agreed to work with him on his appeal to get his law license reinstated. Prior to his arrival Matt was reading newspaper articles on the killings and is unable to focus on the task at hand. He knows that Taskmaster can't be responsible for all the killings; it's too widespread. He resolves to find out more tonight.
Following the unique sound of Taskmaster's heartbeat, Daredevil has tracked him to a warehouse where he's meeting Tombstone. He hides in the rafters and listens to them describe the assassin's game in which they are participating. As he plans his next move, he detects the Punisher is nearby and is about to enter the building. When the Punisher opens fire, his shots miss their intended targets thanks to Daredevil's timely intervention. While DD detains the Punisher, Tombstone and Taskmaster leave the building and steal a passing bus to escape the Punisher.
Punisher manages to stun Daredevil and resumes his mission. He lands atop the bus and plants an explosive device. As he turns, he realizes that Daredevil has recovered and is standing on top of the bus as well. Taskmaster tries to shake both of them off, but succeeds in placing Daredevil near the device. He is caught at ground zero when the device explodes, throwing him to the ground and effectively shutting down his hypersenses. The Punisher falls through the opening in the roof his device made and finds himself being strangled by Tombstone.
Outside, Daredevil is trying to focus past the sensory pain and locate the Taskmaster's bus which is now bearing down on him.
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Interesting Things on the Internet: November 28th 2016
The Politics of Optimism. It's hard to remain open and optimistic when things aren't going well, but it's an important thing to work at.
Interesting Things on the Internet: November 21st 2016
When the maps run out. The best take I've seen so far on the current political climate and paralysis. The linked article Unnecessariat is also excellent, if sobering, reading.
Public In/Formation. A great article arguing for libraries' role in smart city and open data initiatives. A more in-depth look at some of the topics I was poking with my recent talk to the Society of Chief Librarians.
You Are Still Crying Wolf. Trump is bad, but maybe not as bad as the media's hyperbole paints. Or at least, maybe he's bad in different ways.
Kim at Interesting. Touching, sad, beautiful.
The Best Way to Predict the Future is to Issue a Press Release. Fantastic skewering of the techno-determinism and the religion of disruption.
UK hospitals shut down by malware. Why we shouldn't let politicians—however well-meaning—water down online security.
Practical Frameworks for Beating Burnout. Not revolutionary, but some good reminders in there.
Life and the Liverpool Tech Scene
This was originally a long (as you'll see) rambling response to an email on the DoES Liverpool discussion group asking where all the local tech speakers are for the upcoming GDG DevFest Liverpool. Given that it ended up with a potted "what I've been up to" and some general ruminating on the local tech scene, it felt like it might be worth posting here too.
(And if you want any more of my recent writing, it's mostly been ending up on the Indie Manufacturing blog.)
tl;dr - a long ramble about me being busy, then 3 suggestions. Skip to the ###### to find the suggestions :-)
I'm extrapolating wildly from my experience here (so, y'know, it's all speculataion and probably wrong, but that doesn't usually stop me ;-) but... it might be that they're all busy and aren't sure how the event fits into what they do?
I did get asked about it a while back and haven't replied or done anything else about it. Sorry about that, it's nothing personal, I just get too many things like that in my inbox and my far-from-perfect method for deciding which ones I can respond to is that I do them in roughly priority order (which is a whole different can of worms to unpick...) and get to as many as I can. Which ends up appearing rude to anyone else because they just don't get a response :-/
I try to pass on any that others could do instead and where it's more obvious that I'm a bottleneck otherwise, but I think the GDG request looked more like a general request (not an impersonal one, but one where me not replying wouldn't stop you finding other people).
I've also recently ignored the chance to go to Poland and speak at some big dev conference there, and go out to Texas for Dell launching their IoT strategy. Which isn't to show how important I am or how successful I am, but to show the level of opportunities that I'm annoyingly passing up.
So I've missed out on those, but what I have done is... DoES is still here and functioning better than ever (there's still a load of "organisational debt" to work through, but there are a load more people involved in helping make epic shit happen - last Saturday's Make:Shift:Do being a great example - without me being involved, which is great and freeing me (and the other directors) to look at longer-term stuff), and yesterday I sent off the PCB designs for the Ackers Bell which is my bootstrapped startup side of things as I build IoT product.
Alongside all of that, I have to find enough consultancy work to actually provide any income to fund the rest of this stuff :-D And work that will fit in and around that (and take precendence at times, obviously, as that's the only way I get any money while I'm still in the product development side of the startup...).
Right now that side is getting a bit more focus, as the big project I was expecting to do with Museum in a Box which would've paid the bills for the next few months has fallen through and so I'm in the hustling to find things to replace that shortfall (so if anyone has any paid projects... give me a shout :-)
All of which is a rather long-winded me, me, me...
So some thoughts that aren't just "sorry, I'm busy"...
Firstly, in case anyone is hanging back thinking "oh, one of the usual suspects will step up in a minute" - we won't necessarily, and so you should offer to give a talk. The only way any of us get better at speaking and get better known for our speaking is, guess what, by speaking at things :-D If you're worried that GDG DevFest is too big a leap for your first talk (and I don't know how big a thing it is, so first off ask Paul [who's organising the Liverpool DevFest]!) then find a meetup where your experience would fit and offer to speak there. Or an even easier first-speaking step would be to speak at Ignite Liverpool sometime - that's more varied in the sort of topics we cover and it's only for five minutes :-) That won't all solve Paul's immediate problem but will mean there are loads more people to speak at next year's ;-)
Paul, who is GDG DevFest aimed at? I'm assuming it's for Android devs, with a touch of doubt that it's maybe wider than that? I don't pay much attention to what Google are up to, so don't know anything about it. It's tricky to then think about how I'd frame a talk at it, as I don't know who the audience is. I don't have a standard talk that I dust off for all my speaking gigs - each one (maybe as can be seen for how not-polished they are ;-) is written specifically for the occasion.
Finally, where /are/ all the Liverpool techies? There was a BBC report into tech clusters across the country and according to that Liverpool has more tech jobs than Cambridge (20k vs 19k). As someone who's lived in both cities that's either (a) ludicrous or (b) I hardly know anyone in tech in Liverpool.
I suspect it's mostly down to differing definitions of "digital tech job". Liverpool has a load of agencies whereas Cambridge has lots of tech startups, and the latter require more engineers. I know a load of people running the agencies in Liverpool, but I don't seem to encounter the techies working in them enough.
There are loads of events going on round the city now, but lots of them seem to be more general and/or aimed at the business side of tech. There's nothing wrong with them at all - they're /really/ useful - BUT they don't attract developers (IMHO). I think there's a gap in the community for the meetups where you find out more about how to do load balancing on a database cluster or the lessons learnt in building an app to talk to the Facebook API, etc.
I think. Am I just not getting along to enough of the right meetups? Is there a demand for that sort of thing beyond me?
I suspect the regular GDG does fall into the sort of meetup I'm talking about, so this half-rant isn't aimed at that. However, I don't get the same visibility of what talks it has, or when the events are happening, as I do with Baltic Schmooze or Creative Kitchen (for example). Is everything hived off in its own silo of meetup.com group? How can we cross-promote things without giving everyone more work to do in running a meetup or requiring everyone to sign up for loads of meetup.com groups? I guess the Startup Digest used to provide that sort of coverage, so maybe there aren't enough events out there?
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State Department Blocks Exposure Of UNRWA Textbook Content By Filing As Classified
David Bedein Of The Center For Near East Policy Research Asks Why
Is the State Dep't preventing exposure of PA UNRWA textbook content?
The Government Accountability Office study of PA textbooks may be filed as classified by the State Dep't. Why?
David Bedein, ו' באייר תשע"ח, 4/21/2018
A journalist and constituent of Sen. James Risch (R-IDAHO), recently asked the GAO (Government Accountability Office) as to the status of the GAO investigation of the Palestinian Authority school books now used by UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, which are rife with indoctrination to war. Senator Risch had requested this GAO study after this Idaho constituent introduced the Senator to the findings of the Center for Near East Policy Research, which purchases, translates and evaluates all school books that Palestinian Arab children learn in UNRWA schools.
Chuck Young, managing director of public affairs of the GAO provided the following answer to Dr. Harper's request:
"I checked with our team doing the work on Palestinian textbooks that you inquired about. The work is scheduled to be completed and go to the requester, Sen. Risch, the last week in April, though the date could always slide a bit. During the course of the work, the State Department indicated the report will need to be classified and cannot be released publicly. GAO must follow such classification decisions so we do not expect to issue a public report at this point. It would be available only to those with the necessary secret security clearance and a need to know, such as Members of Congress"
The question remains: Will any member of the US Congress, in the Senate or the House. ask to read and publicize the findings of the GAO investigation of the PA school used in the UNRWA schools?
After all, schoolbooks taught to half a million students of UNRWA are publicly disseminated.
Why should the content of PA school books paid for in part by the US government not be disclosed?
The question remains: Why does the State Department not want to disclose what half a million students study in US partially funded UNRWA schools?
The US donates 30% of the $1.2 billion UNRWA budget. 54% of that UNRWA budget is allocated to UNRWA education.
In September 2016, Senator James Risch, chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Near Subcommittee, received studies of PA textbooks used by UNRWA conducted by The Center for Near East Policy Research, which showed that UNRWA education had regressed into total war education. Following that, Senator Risch formally asked the GAO to conduct an investigation of UNRWA education.
In September 2017, the Center for Near East Policy Research completed a study of the 2016-2017 school books, partially financed by the Simon Wiesenthal Center and published by the Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center.
In February 2018, the Center for Near East Policy Research completed a study of the newest PA school books provided to UNRWA, and determined that the 2018 PA schoolbooks provided for UNRWA continue to prepare a new generation for war.
What is the US State Department trying to hide? And why?
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/Articles/Article.aspx/22034
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Prattville – The Prattville-Autauga Humane Society Board is concerned about the Prattville-Autauga County Humane Shelter’s representation in the Project Prattville master plan.
On Tuesday night in City Council chambers, the Prattville Planning Commission held a public hearing on he Project Prattville draft comprehensive master plan (a process initiated by the City of Prattville to completely update the city’s comprehensive development plan). The hearing is required by law to entertain public comments and input about the plan.
Joel Duke, City Planner, discussed a concern made by the Prattville-Autauga County Humane Shelter.
“As the county and city continue to grow, there continues to be a struggle to handle the animal population,” Duke said. “They just want to make sure they have a place at the table and I understand that … and we’ll do what we can to accommodate that.”
Prattville-Autauga Humane Society Board Vice-President Alice Floyd, stated that she wanted to make sure that the animals were not left out of the planning.
“As the human population grows, so does the animal population, and that affects each of us,” said Floyd when contacted for comment after the proceeding.
Floyd also said that the Board is comprised of volunteers who work full-time jobs and therefore do not have the opportunity to attend meetings such as this one concerning Project Prattville.
“I sent an email to Joel to let him know that we want to be included during the time of public comment,” Floyd said. “Hopefully someone will be there in the future to represent the Humane Society.”
There will be another regular meeting of the Planning Commission on Thursday of next week. This will primarily serve as a set up for their agenda on January 21. At that time, they will adopt the plan, make a formal presentation to the City Council and ask them to adopt it.
State Law does not require the City Council’s adoption, according to Duke.
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Etampes – Paris Champs-Elysees
July 27, 2008 by Dick Nigel Leave a Comment
After 3 weeks of sun, rain, crosswinds, storms, flat stages, sprint finishes, brutal climbs and mountain-top finishes the peloton moves out of Etampes on a hot Sunday morning with much fanfare and very little energy.
There’s joy, exuberance and champagne coming from the CSC cars, they have a man in yellow, and nervousness and fear from the Gerolsteiner cars, they’ve had a great Tour but have no sponsor for next year. Along the roadside I see Cadel Evans, the great Aussie hope, taking a pee alone, stone-faced as always. He’s on the podium for sure but once again has come away with nothing – the Nearly Man of Antipodean cycling.
Jens Voigt, locomotive of CSC and my personal hero, comes by to chat with Whitey.
“Jensie! Are you retiring?”
“My kids want a swimming pool and my wife wants a new car so I guess I’m signing up for 2 more years of this crazy shit!”
Everyone laughs and Voigt pushes himself away from the car and pedals up the road.
Why doesn’t everyone race on the final day on the way into Paris? That’s what people want to know. Partly it’s tradition, partly its respect for the race and partly, as David Millar told me the other night, its pure pragmatism: anyone who attacks the yellow jersey will get shut down awful fast.
After the soft breezes of the past days Paris is hot and humid. The domestiques shuttle back to their Team cars for the last time and stuff their shirts with bidons for their fellow riders. There are no longer empty hedgerows where the riders can pee – instead they’re lined up along walls letting it all hang out as they get ready for the final explosive kilometres of the Tour.
The Champs Elysees is crowded and cheering and very bumpy. In a car those bumps are part of the romance of Paris, after 3 weeks on a bike it must be hell . After one circuit they kick me out of the Team car – there are a line of sponsors wanting rides and bottom feeders like me need to make space for the heavy-hitters.
The lead-out trains form up and the sprinters make a final effort – a victory in Paris on these cobbled Elysian Fields could be a career-defining moment.
After 85 hours of pedalling the Tour is over – the wives are kissed and the babies hugged – and the riders form up with their Directeur Sportifs who are riding spare bikes and looking out of place in their civvy clothes and 40-something bodies. Each team sets out on a lap of honor pedalling slowly towards l’Arc de Triomphe.
Garmin DS Jonathan Vaughters is trying to stand on his pedals and keep stationary, the way cyclists do at the lights. He’s having some trouble with the cobbles. He was a previous lieutenant of Lance Armstrong, held the TT record up Ventoux and rode 4 or 5 Tours but famously never made it to Paris. He’s visibly excited – it’s the first time he’s ridden a victory lap on The Champ.
Garmin’s number 5 GC man, Christian Vandevelde, has snagged a stars and stripes from a bystander and wears it proudly over his shoulders. Ryder Hesjedal snags a Canadian one and does the same. Tiny Trent Lowe borrows an Aussie flag on a little stick and Julian Dean finds some Kiwis in the crowd to have his picture taken with.
Christian Prudhomme, CEO of all things TdF shakes everyone’s hands and smiles.
I shout across to one of the ladies from the Slipstream office in another team car: she’s a single Mom of a certain age, has never been to France, and here she is riding a Team Car down the Champs Elysees as the crowds cheer her on.
“Will anyone ever believe you if you tell them this was your first drive into Paris?” She’s visibly moved as we all are.
As I hang out of the side of the Team Car I see Mr. Pony Tail one last time. He’s clearly not happy I’ve slipped past his personal cordon and gained access to a team car for the victory lap – I hope he has a short memory and doesn’t hold grudges: I want to come back next year.
Twenty minutes later the big blue whale of a team bus has gone and the riders have ridden off on their bikes to their hotel. After all these tough weeks on the bike they can’t get seem to get off. Half the team were rookies and they’ve all made it to Paris – their bodies have changed while I’ve watched the ride and they’ve all suffered horribly.
For me there is a quick meal and 2 hours packing in a smelly RV parked on the edge of the Place de la Concorde. It’s been an extraordinary journey – we’ve driven nearly 4,000 miles and shot over 85 hours of film – but right now all I want to do is go home and hug my girl who I love so much …and ride my bike.
Postcript:
My comment from Stage 3 about Carlos Sastre (“Tiny, doesn’t look like much of a threat.”) has proven to be wildly inaccurate – he wins the 95th Tour de France. Months later Christian VandeVelde is promoted from 5th to 4th after another rider is sacked for taking drugs. When I get home to LA the folk at Garmin kindly send me one of their GPS units. It is vastly superior to the device that we had in France though I do miss Geraldine’s voice and her constant advice to make a 180 degree turn: “Prenez un demi-tour avec prudence.”
Want to go behind the scenes with Har-V & Co? Check out this short video filmed in glorious Handicam: Adventures with Har-V & Geraldine
Magnus Backstedt, Jon Cassat, Sloane Cooper, Nick Davis, Julian Dean, Doug Ellis, Tom Ennis, Graeme Fife, Bonnie Ford, Eric Fostvedt, Will Frischkorn, Lucas Gilman, Inaki Goiburu, Ryder Hesjedal, Paul Kimmage, Allen Lim, Trent Lowe, Lionel Marie, Martijn Maaskant,David Millar, Lindsey Miller, Alyssa Morahan, Danny Pate, Marya Pongrace, Neal Rogers, Beth Seliga, Joachin Schoonaker, David Smadja, Prentice Steffen, Brandi Thomas, Christian VandeVelde, Jonathan Vaughters, Matt White Kris Withington & everyone at Team Slipstream Garmin Chipotle.
A note about the pictures:
Except where otherwise noted all pictures in this diary are copyright Nigel Dick 2008. The pictures were taken with a Blackberry. I apologise there are not more pictures of the Tour itself but I was paid to shoot the Tour – not take snaps of it!
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Cerilly – Saint-Amand-Montrond (ITT)
The final Time Trial day of this year’s Tour started for David Millar at 8am with my camera in his face and a massive swig of water. Breakfast followed – an impressive selection of bowls of cereals.
Back in his room Millar selected an unwashed racing kit and downed more water chased by handfuls of mineral supplements. Minutes later his elegant six foot three frame was bent over the bike he famously threw over a fence at the Giro d’Italia (see YouTube) as his legs pounded out imaginary kilometres as his bike was clipped into a home trainer and wasn’t going anywhere.
The team were staying in an inexpensive hotel – part of a complex that included acres of parking space and concrete, a large supermarket and a McDonalds – and round the back of one of the buildings, the kind of place where a homeless man might seek shelter from the rain, he faced a wall under an overhang as his legs spun faster and faster. Soon a circle of bystanders appeared as a large puddle of perspiration collected under his bike: he wasn’t sweating bullets but golfballs. 3 more bidons of water went down the hatch as his legs spun at a speed and frequency that suggested an athlete of extaordinary strength and stamina. The work-out continued for 40 minutes and I wondered later why he would expend such a huge amount of energy on such an important morning: “To remove the stiffness from yesterday’s racing,” he explained bored with a question he was tired of answering.
He showered, lay on his bed, drank a large bottle of Vittel laced with sugar and pushed his legs into huge inflatable tubes connected to a pump designed to squeeze all the blood back to his heart sooner and thereby aid recovery.
At 1045 he was back in the dining room eating a plate of plain pasta with 2 fried eggs and drinking more water.
Noon: In the small town of Cerilly 300k south of Paris, Millar sat outside the team bus reading l’Equipe – fluent in French and Spanish Millar is a well-read and deeply thoughtful, eloquent man. He then moved inside the team bus and shifted languidly from one seat to another playing and supping with another bottle of water filled with sugar gel and munching on a power bar – I realised that if I’d spent the morning drinking and eating the way he had I would, by this time, be physically sick.
“Going to put my skin suit on now,” he announced, “this is the worst part of the day.” The skin suit is a one-piece outfit made from hi-tech fabric that aids the passage of wind over the athelete’s body and, as Millar is the current British TT champion, his is all in white with a horizontal red and blue stripe. He grunted and groaned as he contorted his body to slip inside the skin tight layer. Now Millar bent over like a patient at the proctologist’s while the soigneur pinned his racing number to his back – all those thousands of dollars in the wind-tunnel to get the right position on the bike and that special fabric and now he was having a small sail safety-pinned to his arse.
1pm: Millar is bent over sweating again warming-up on another trainer outside the bus. Fans watch in awe as the wheels spin faster and faster and all we can hear is an impressive whooshing sound as the spokes slice through the air. He’s chugging more water, listening to techno music and focused on some spot below him deep inside the earth and trying not to think of the hour of torture he’s about to put himself through. As Millar continues to pedal the team doctor pulls a special vest from the ice chest and throws it on Millar’s back. There’s some carefully thought-out medical reason for this and the whole crowd shudders as they watch Millar’s body twist with the shock as his core temperature drops fast.
1358: Millar is in the starting gate on his aerodynamically designed TT bike with its Union Jack wheels and an aerodynamic bottle filled up to a roughly etched half-way mark.
“Daviide Millarrrre, specialiste du contre la montre!” Says the man with the mic and he’s off.
For the next 53km I watch from the team car as Millar’s frame slams out a tempo that is just unbelievable. Even on these flat roads the car has trouble keeping up. JV talks to Millar through the radio unit in his space-age TT helmet: “Keep your head down, follow the white line, don’t break on this corner, come on, David, full gas! Full gas!”
Like a complex toy David is guided along the course by JV who rode it himself two days previously noting every bump and twist and turn. “Second drink point coming up, then 5k of false flat. Full gas, David, c’mon, full gas!”
Millar cranks it out and at one point nearly hurtles off the road; there’s a collective gasp and then nervous chuckling inside the car.
En route Millar sets new split-times all along the course and overtakes not one but two of the men ahead of him. As he hurtles over the finish line 65 minutes after he started he’s set a new fastest time but current world TT champion Fabian Cancellara is right behind him and almost immediately he’s demoted to second.
Minutes later he’s drinking water again, buckets of it, and patiently dealing with the press geeks. “How do you feel David? A good ride?”
He looks into the far distance the way he does. “I feel like shit actually, the last 2 weeks have been hard. My main job today was to set times for Christian and let him know what the course was like.”
In the end Millar comes 5th in the stage at an average speed of 49 kph.
Later I find him hidden behind the trailer relaxing. Some fans discover him too. They have a big box of beer with them.
“Fancy a drink David?”
“Yeah, love one.”
Postscript: CVV is racing for his top 5 slot at the Tour. When he arrives I have to get in there and get his reaction but Mr. Pony Tail is on my case. I hover at the back of the shute waiting for my moment, trying to keep hidden. When CVV finally arrives I dodge, sprint and slide through the crowd to the front of Christian’s wheel. I am on my knees and looking up at Christian and the mics, faces and cameras of my fellow Tour-hounds who have pushed forward to interview him. As my heart pounds I have to hold this shot steady…it’s possibly the best shot of the whole 3 weeks. Then a hand reaches through the legs and grabs the viewfinder of my camera – it’s Mr. Freakin’ Pony-Tail and he’s going to break my $7,500 camera if I don’t let him have his way. Next his other hand is on my collar and he’s dragging me away. I shout at him, “I’m on his team!” which is kind of accurate. Everyone stops. Christian and all the press turn and stare for a second. Clearly this kind of behavior is not acceptable at the Tour.
I slink off, hurt. Mr. Pony Tail has won.
Roanne – Montlucon
I have attracted the personal attention of my very own TdF security guy – and not in a good way. At the end of every day’s race only people with bibs are allowed in the 100metres immediately after the finish line. I am making a film about the Garmin Chipotle team and one of their guys, Christian VandeVelde, is in 5th. When Christian gets to the finish line every day he’s surrounded by media folk and it’s my job to get in there and record what he has to say. If I don’t get that shot then most of my day has been wasted. So for the last two weeks, bib or no bib, I’ve managed to infiltrate this hallowed zone unnoticed and got right up close with CVV at the finish.
But the honeymoon period is over and a man with a pony-tail hair do that only a Frenchman could get away with has now identified me as an interloper: someone without the magic bib. For the last few days Mr. Pony Tail has made it his job to chuck me out whenever he sees me. Today’s ejection was delivered with a forceful push and extra bile and disdain. “You! Go away! Go very far away!”
Bourg d’Oisans – Saint- Etienne
The night before Stage 17 to l’Alpe d’Huez we found ourselves outside a hotel in Gap imaginatively titled Gapotel.
In the cold evening light the mechanics and soigneurs were downloading the gear from their trucks that they would need high up on the mountain the next day as the truck and team bus would not be able to make it to the top of the Alpe. They squeezed everything they could inside the team cars and went to bed as did we.
After 5 hours sleep we awoke and went to buy coffee before our long drive North. The door of the hotel was ajar as the dawn light crept into the empty lobby. In the breakfast room a rumpled man dressed all in white like a baker was filling coffee pots and cutting baguettes.
To the left of the coffee pots leant up against some tables and chairs and completely unguarded I noticed a bunch of bikes.
Thousands upon thousands of dollars worth of Garmin velos were lying behind the coffee, not so much as a bike lock in sight, and anyone could have walked in off the street and pinched one!
Embrun – L’Alpe-d’Huez
L’Alpe d’Huez is the Lords, the Wrigley Field, the Wimbledon, the Monaco Grand Prix of cycling. There are certainly bigger and nastier mountains but ‘the Alpe’ is the one we all want to ride up.
Bourg d’Oisans is a small picturesque Alpine town in a long winding valley with massive rock walls climbing steeply upwards on both sides. You leave the centre of town, pass the Casino supermarket on your left, go across the roundabout towards the swimming pool and then start climbing and climbing and climbing.
Alpe d’Huez is known for its 21 virages (bends) and they say up to half a million fans line the 14km climb in a good year. The road up the mountain is spectacular whether you ride it or just go in the car, but what struck me the most this year was not the views but how ugly the village at the top is. Just another collection of rather garish resort buildings made for processing human beings so that they enter excited at one end and are ejected from the other, tired and cash-free.
I’d now like to share with you my thoughts on the last great mountain-top finish on this year’s Tour but, as I was waiting at the finish surrounded by other, better equipped newshounds (they have earpieces and producers telling them what’s happening) who blocked my view of the TV monitors I have no opinions of my own.
What I can reveal is that at the Club Med hotel after the race Michael Douglas, Mr. Zeta Jones himself, was introduced to Whitey, Lionel and other members of the team. I was allowed to film the event for posterity and slyly rolled tape as they all shook hands in the lobby and then repaired to the bar downstairs.
As Mr. ZJ and his entourage arrived down below a frisson of whispers and glances accompanied his journey to a quiet spot in the corner. He sat, and then, like he was the king, everyone else sat. And as I watched through my viewfinder I noticed he was alone and no-one dared talk to him, so he did what we all do at such times – he pulled out his Blackberry and sent the wife an e-mail.
Cuneo (Italy) – Jausiers (France)
Tuesday morning found me quivering with excitement for I had been promised a seat in Car #1. I was going to be right there in the thick of the action, camera in hand on a mountain stage, and I was ready to rock. JV, team owner,ex-rider and all around good-guy, took one look at my camera and quite small camera bag – filled with spare tapes, batteries, headphones etc – and said harshly, “What’s that? Do you need that?” They were the first nasty words I have ever heard JV utter.
When I looked at my space in car #1 I had a new perspective on JV’s concern: in the backseat along with Kris the mechanic, his toolbox, a dozen bidons, a couple of boxes of food and 2 expensive wheels was a very small piece of real estate which was going to be my operating platform for the next 5 hours.
Minutes later we were racing along the flat Italian roads behind the peloton and I was getting some excellent shots of the back of our driver Matty White’s head. Whitey, as many call him, is as Australian as a box of marsupials and is the Garmin Directeur Sportif who, despite his casual day-at-Bondi-Beach look, has proven himself to be an excellent tactician; like most in his position he’s an ex rider.
In one of the vehicles at the front of the car convoy is a faceless man who narrates the Tour’s own radio station and speaks in flawless French and English. Suddenly amongst the ceaseless tour radio chatter we heard him say, “Garmin rider punctured, stopping on the right.”
Kris the mechanic leapt from the car as Trent Lowe’s small figure, standing forlornly by a roundabout with a wheel in his hand, hove into view. Seconds later Lowe was back in action and pedalling like a maniac while JV was looking backwards egging him on as the road suddenly went upwards and Lowe lost contact with the peloton. “Heck of a time to flat,” said Whitey as an elaborate ballet took place in which Car #1 overtook other cars in the convoy to resume its correct place and, with assistance from other team cars, dragged Lowe along behind it. They say the race referees turn a blind eye to this tactic but clearly Car #1 had comitted some Tour crime as one of the comissaires (mounted on the back of a moto and wearing a red helmet) roared up and gave Whitey a telling-off in French.
JV was not pleased with the censure and a furious exchange took place between the team-owner and the moto-mounted commisaire. As they yelled at each other the commisaire pointed at me and told me to turn the camera off.
If the ascent of the first major climb of the day, la Lombarde Pass, was attractive, scenic and impossibly perfect the descent on the other side made any ride at a Hollywood theme park look like a long relaxing bath in warm, milky cotton wool.
At each hairpin bend Car#1 lurched while 2 of its wheels spun uselessly in the air and the other pair quivered nervously at the edge of a vertiginous drop; I could feel the car’s suspension groan underneath me . On the same bend, barely inches away, a motorcycle was taking the inside line while its passenger blithely checked his camera or talked on his microphone. At one corner a moto whizzed past with the passenger standing up, camera held in front of him. Commisaires over-took us, fans cheered and screamed. Meanwhile the cyclists descended with such elan we couldn’t keep up. Backmarkers would overtake us furiously swapping race information or quickly snacking on energy bars, stoking the engine for the next mountain that lay ahead.
Whitey was obviously loving it, JV was looking ashen and Kris the mechanic was checking his cell phone.
As we crossed back into France another mountain lay ahead – the massive La Bonette Resteford Pass.
Whereas the first hill of the day had been wooded and charming, like a steeply sided backdrop for a Bilbo Baggins / Lord of the Rings follow-up, the Bonette was a vast beast with a massive and ugly topping that would frighten any mortal – even on a sunny afternoon like this one.
Half-way up we came across our lead man Christian VandeVelde, separated from the yellow jersey group. A cold cloud of disappointment descended on the car as Whitey modified his earlier plan, whereby a rider waited ahead to help Christian over the top, to a rescue operation to bring Christian back into contention.
Back behind the driver’s seat my emotions were at odds. The bike fan in me wanted the rider to overcome, the film-maker in me was feasting on the drama. But most of all I was gutted that Christian, a man I have come to like and respect a lot, was losing time.
From where I sat I could only see the man’s butt as he cranked away, dragging himself up the climb limiting his losses.
As we reached the peak Christian escaped from view and was gone. His descent was so rapid that, despite falling from his bike and losing another 2minutes, we never saw him again till the race was done.
As I climbed from Car#1 at the race’s end I asked JV if all days in the team car were that scary and dramatic. “On a scale of 1 to 10? I’d say it was a nine and a half.”
Whitey’s Aussie reflection was a touch more pragmatic. “Where else can you drive like that on public roads?!” He chuckled and went in search of some food.
Rest Day Cuneo (Italy)
I often tell a joke about the difference between heaven and hell which defines, in cliches, the difference between English, French, German and Italian people. If I needed another illustration for a part of my joke I got it on Sunday as we raced from France into Italy with the Tour.
At the end of every stage in France, as we reach our destination, the sides of the roads are littered with the cars of all the eager fans trying to get to the race. Most of the parking is illegal and random but at least you can get by and reach L’Arrivee.
So, sunday afternoon – we’ve crossed the border into Italy and we’re racing to get to the end of the stage and suddenly the road is filled with cars parked randomly on both sides of the small feeder road just like France…but, unlike France, they we’re also parked in the right lane and the left lane and all the vehicles in both lanes pointed at the course. The road was completely blocked. We’d been driving hard for hours and we had to get to the end of the race, I wasn’t going to give up that easily.
David, intrepid co-pilote, set out to see what he could do. A Carabinieri appeared with an impressive hat, a Peter Sellers moustache, a whistle and a small plastic bat which he began to wave furiously at all the abandoned Fiats and Alfas. I half expected Sophia Loren to emerge from the crowd at any second.
Just like in the movies David and the Italian cop magically parted the red sea – but as we reached the road junction ahead we heard the helicopters coming, we had missed our chance to get to the end of the race for the second day running.
The difference between heaven and hell? In heaven the Italians organise the parties, in hell they run the trains…
Embrun – Prato Nevoso
Cycle teams, like rock bands, have roadies. The roadies pro cycling teams have are broken down into three sub-groups: doctors, mechanics and soigneurs.
The doctors obviously look after all the medical stuff (and in the past some stuff they shouldn’t have), the mechanics keep the bikes working and make sure all the team cars are clean and shiny in the morning…and the soigneurs?
Soigneur is apparently a French word which means helper and the Soigneurs, or ‘swannies’ as the Garmins call them, do a lot of helping. So far I’ve established they do the following:
In the morning they make sure all the riders have full water bottles on their bikes and that each team car is loaded with spare water bottles (bidons) in ice chests along with food, power bars etc. They even make sure there’s a sandwich in the team cars for any guests – that will be me on Tuesday I hope.
On the journey in the bus to the start of the stage another swannie is on hand to fire up the coffee machine and keep the liquids flowing. Meanwhile I assume another Soigneur is taking care of the guys’ bags which miraculously appear in their hotel rooms later in the day.
Once the riders have set off to race another Soigneur is already half-way along the course at the Feed Zone waiting with musettes, small cotton bags, filled with more food, snacks and goodies so the riders can keep stoking their engines as they race past. Be careful – such is the confusion at the Feed Zone as the riders pedal past and pick up their musettes from their various Soigneurs that it’s not uncommon for an accident to happen.
At the race finish a Soigneur waits with towels, chilled water (available from the Vittel stand found at the finish line) and maybe spare dry clothes if the weather demands it – at the end of the Hautacam stage there was no room for the team buses so the riders changed from their sweat-sodden kit in the cold mountain air and freewheeled 15k back down the hill to where the buses were waiting in fresh kit.
On the bus after the race a Soigneur is churning out bowls of oatmeal and other snacks to help those bodies recover.
Once back at the hotel the Soigneurs perform what is possibly their most important function – giving each rider a relaxing and invigorating massage which makes sure the blood is flowing and those tired muscles are able to recuperate.
From this list of tasks you must assume there are 10 Soigneurs hard at work but, as far as I can establish, the Garmins have four. Last night one of the Soigneurs told me a poll was published of the 10 worst jobs in professional sports.
Soigneurs came in with a bullet at #9.
Nimes – Dignes-les-Bains
Sometimes even a magic sticker isn’t quite magic enough.
Each day the official Tour guide lists the route of the Tour (them) and then a separate route which is described as the Off Race Itinerary (us). Once the Tour has left Le Depart we all jump in our vehicles and gas-it down the ORI to the end of the race. If we’re lucky the ORI will take us close enough to the riders’ route that we can grab one or even two looks at the Tour. Mostly the race travels on B roads and the ORI travels on the autoroute so, presumably, even HAR-V can out-run the peloton.
Presumably.
This being a Saturday and in the height of the holiday season the autoroute was packed and somewhere around the Peage in Aix-en-Provence I sensed we had a race on our hands.
As we reached L’Arrivee at Digne-Les-Bains we saw the familiar face of Fabian up ahead – one of the red-T-shirted organisation dudes who directs us to a parking spot at day’s end every day – and his face told the whole story: we were 1.5 km shy of the finishing line and we weren’t getting any closer.
I grabbed the camera my spex and my camera bag and started running.
As I reached the final roundabout of the day’s course I was still in the lead. I grabbed a quick shot of the Flamme Rouge (the red flag hanging above the road that marks the 1km-to-go-point) and hit the afterburners. Undeterred by the narrowness of the pathway and the density of the fans beside the course I ploughed on.
It was somewhere around the 800m to go flag that I knew my own personal breakaway was doomed: I could hear the helicopters and the crowd was starting to cheer – unfairly it seemed that one man of a certain vintage with bag, camera and a lot of determmination was simply no match for a bunch of twenty-something world class athletes riding a lot of carbon-fibre bikes.
I had no choice but to slow down, push through to the fence and point the camera at the sprinters racing for the line. I’d missed the end of the race but perhaps there was still time for that all important post-race interview with our man Julian Dean – I heard them announcing he’d come in 4th behind Freire, Zabel and one other.
I raced and pushed through the crowd but around the 100m mark it was clear I had to take drastic action.
I turned hard left, scrambled down the bank and onto the rock-strewn shore of the Bleone river, behind me I could hear other desperate camp-followers coming after me. I forded a small stream (only one sock wet) came around behind the finish-line and scrambled my way back up to street level. Now it was a clear 300m shot to where the team’s bus lay in the distance.
Unsurprisingly the whole team was already safe inside the large blue whale and I’d missed the boat. Which only goes to show that over 180kms on a sunny Satuurday in France a bike is faster than a motorhome.
Postscript: Julian kindly granted me an interview – which was about the time I found I’d lost my spex. I later found them on the river-bank bent, battered but, mercifully, not broken.
Narbonne – Nimes
At first glance the members of the peloton are mostly very handsome and very healthy young men and there’s not an ounce of spare fat between the lot of them.
When you look downwards you notice a number of things: they have huge thighs, their legs are all shaved and deep brown and all of them, but all of them have a frightening array of cuts, bruises, scars and, in George Hincapie’s case, many frightening looking varicous veins.
The other night I filmed Garmin’s sprinter Julian Dean having his daily massage after the race. Julian is a compact, quiet yet warm and friendly man and he hails from New Zealand. The more observant of you may notice that his team kit is black and white with ferns on it and not the usual Garmin Chipotle blue and white. This is because he is the New Zealand National Champion and the rules say that all champs have to wear their national colors at the race. In fact Julian is one of at least three national champs on the Garmin bus.
As Julian lay back and talked the Soigneur massaged his muscles and I was stunned by the array of scars on his body. It quickly came apparent that he is a man of steel…literally. I think he said he has three steel plates in his body and was it a dozen or twenty screws? The laundry list of gashes, crashes, dislocations, sprains, fractures, other wounds and operations he shared with me took up minutes and minutes of tape.
As our conversation wound down I asked Julian what he ‘s got coming up next. “The Olympics in Beijing, I suppose,” he replied casually. Of the eight riders left on the bus at this point at least 2 will be travelling to Beijing and a 3rd would be going if not for previous infractions. Back in Boulder the Garmin team has at least one more Olympic athlete travelling to China.
After all the hard work training on the bike, riding these killer days on the Tour and getting ready for the Olympics I wondered where Julian would go on holiday if he had the chance? “I’d like to travel through South America.”
“Oh yeah? How?”
“On me mountain bike…”
Lavelanet – Narbonne
Let us commence, aujord hui, with a statement of the bleedin’ obvious: you cannot compete in, let alone win, the Tour de France without a bike.
Unlike the riders who come in all shapes, weights, heights and sizes the bikes have to obey certain rules: they must all have wheels the same size have seatposts etc at certain angles and they must weigh at least 15 pounds and change (can’t recall the exact weight). The theory is that no rider gets an unfair advantage over another by having a special bike. However the arrival of carbon fibre and all the rest of the other crap available to your average 21st century bike builder means that you could shave about 7 pounds off that minimum weight if you really wanted to. As a consequence many of the bikes here are tricked out with super-sexy gizmos that your average velo don’t have – partly because the engineers need to make the bikes heavier in order to match or exceed that weight requirement.
This team is now called Garmin Chipotle because they have a big new sponsor: Garmin – the people who make GPS devices for your car. And guess what – each rider’s bike sports a big bronze Garmin thingy on the handlebars. (See pic below of David Millar’s bronze thingy…and also his very sexy aerodynamic handlebars) The bronze Garmin thingy not only helps the bike hit the right weight but also tells you all kinds of things your average rider never knew he needed to know:
How far away the next climb is…
Where the wind is blowing from…
What to watch out for ahead…
His power output…
His heart-rate…Etc. Etc.
But the funniest thing is that now the members of the Garmin Chipotle have one extra thing that they cannot afford to forget. And it here’s how Jonathan Vaughters (team uber-boss) put it at the final team meeting before the Tour started:
“We now have a major sponsor, Garmin, producer of the world’s leading GPS systems. So here’s one thing you have to remember. From now on, whatever situation you may find yourself in, don’t ever, ever let me or anyone else hear you say that you’re lost!”
Lannemezan – Foix
Of course the Tour de France is just that and I am realising that I’m not getting quite as much France as I’d expected with my Tour…
Today’s stage ended in Foix and the bit of Foix I saw felt almost Italian in the way those houses were stacked up on top of each other by the river. Then, as we waited for the riders to come in, I suddenly imagined the street in front of me full of excited fans and in monochrome as if we were at a Tour in the fifties. Even better today’s stage was won by the breakaway which made my black and white Tour image even more complete.
As we escaped from Foix the warm air hung over the harvested fields and we drove along a road lined with trees. And now this evening we find outselves camped out miles from anywhere and it’s one of those gorgeous summer evenings you never get in LA and I’ve been transported back to my youth when summer evenings seemed endless and the future was infinite. I’m in France at last.
Rest Day Pau
I’ ve often heard it said on rock ‘n roll tours that, when you’re on the road, there’s no such thing as a day off.
And when I asked one of our esteemed rouleurs the other night if it was true that riders need to ride, even on a day off, to keep things from seizing up, he replied, “Bollocks!”
So what do they do on their day off? Well right now I’m not too sure because I am sitting in a Lavomatique on the wrong side of Pau guarding our washing while the Aide de Camps is filling up Har-V, topping up our cell phones and photocopying more release forms.
However a Rest Day on the Tour is pretty much what it says on the box. Some of the guys do a ride, some of them do an interview and maybe a sponsors lunchtime thingy. Mostly I think they take naps.
Wouldn’t you?
Pau – Hautacam
We drove to the top of the Hautacam in Har-V. It’s a beautiful drive with lovely views of the valleys below. Not quite as dramatic as the Alps perhaps but it’s a relentless 15 km climb and there’s only one way up and only one way down..
When you have those magic stickers on your wagon, as we do, you skirt the rest of the day’s course and then jump onto the Tour route for the final hill. This means you see a rider’s eye view of the insanity lining the road – and those beer tents, fires, miles of campers, daft signs and names painted on the road certainly add a flavor which must be missing at any other time of year.
When you reach the top they send you round the back to park high above the finishing line and suddenly you find yourself surrounded by the vehicles and the drivers and entertainers of the publicity caravan – the jolly folk who throw brightlly colored freebies and swag at the fans who line the road. This morning they were brash and smiling as they left from Pau and now here they are, high above the tree-line, sullen and weary, waiting for the road to clear so they can drive back to their hotels and get warm again.
The riders arrive an hour after we do and their faces speak volumes about their abilities in the mountains – some are almost relaxed, if breathless, and ready to talk while others are gaunt, concerned and silent.
Now it’s all done for the day there’s the long drive home and the wonderful news that tomorrow is a day off.
Toulouse – Bagneres-de-Bigorre
I suppose you think that because I’m at the Tour I’m really clued in about the race. Fat chance.
Over the last days I’ve started to notice the same faces outside Big Garmie and, as we wait like desperate camera and mic weilding vultures for cycling carrion, we chat. After 7 days of keeping my race-confusion under my hat I let slip that I had very little clue about everything that was really going on in the race. Imagine my surprise when many of them nodded their heads with a weary resignation and agreed they shared my situation.
This is where the cold reality of what television has done kicks in. You can be right there beside the road but it’s the TV coverage that gives you a real perspective on what’s going on. One of my fellow Garmie stalkers, an experienced journalist who’s covered the race 9 times, told me she needs to watch the race in the press room on TV to get a proper idea of what’s going on! On occasion she’s even rung up her husband in the States to check a detail.
Well this Garmie-stalker doesn’t have access to the press room or TV (or electricity most nights). Today we shot the start in Toulouse, shot race coverage in 2 spots along the route, shot the end of the race AND got a 1 on 1 interview with David Millar in his hotel room in Pau and I saw it all through the viewfinder. We’ve also driven almost 300km today and had no Phil Ligget, Paul Sherwen or Bob Roll giving us the low-down. I’m amazed to realize that I can’t wait to get home so I can turn on the Tivo and watch the race!
Tonight marks the end of our second week travelling in Har-V. So far we’ve done nearly 3,000km and we decided to celebrate with real food for dinner – perhaps somewhere typically French yet affordable. But in Pau at 9pm on a Sunday night near the ring road that meant that Smudger and I dined at Quick – the French version of McDonalds.
Figeac – Toulouse
Oh the glamour of it all.
Everyone got wet today: the fans, the press / TV folk (that would be us), and of course the riders. When they came hurtling past us, in the shute in Tolouse this afternoon, only one of them was smiling and that would be stage winner Mark Cavendish who, up close, looks like a teenage scallywag off down the pub to meet some girls.
The rest of the lads were drenched and filthy, their faces caked with dirt like old-school racing drivers. They went straight for the bus and not one of them said a word. Then that Garmin bus was out of the parking lot faster than a Formula One Racing Car.
30 minutes later we had tracked the bus down again outside their hotel. We requested a chance to chat with a rider during their post-race pumelling but not one replied.
My guess is that right now they’re warming up in their rooms with hot baths and food to follow. Meanwhile in the glamorous world of film-production, just a few metres and a whole world away, an instant meal and a pile of petty- cash receipts to be added-up awaits me in Har-V.
I think we’re all nervous now. We’re 8 stages in and the next big test of the Tour is coming tomorrow: the first mountain stage in the Pyrenees. It will be a restless night for the true contenders have to strut their stuff tomorrow and there’ll be no hiding behind doors when the mountains come.
Brioude – Aurillac
I have been making my own cycling documentary (separate from this one) for the last couple of years about the rider who comes last in the Tour. www.rougefilm.com But you can only be last in the race if you actually reach Paris.
Each day there is a Time Cut. This time cut is a margin of time added to the winning rider’s time. Perhaps on a stage which takes 6 hours for the winner to cross the line that additional margin may be 25 minutes. If you don’t make it home inside that 25 minute cushion you’re out of the race. End of story.
Today one of the Garmin riders failed to make the time cut. Magnus Backstedt (the guy who speaks 5 languages) is a big, lovable, powerful man known for drilling it at the front and leaving lesser men gasping for breath in his wake. Yesterday he was one of those gasping men and for the last 100k he rode alone fighting to stay in the race.
Competitive cycling is about suffering and Maggie suffered nobly yesterday but still crossed the line 4 minutes outside the cut. If he had made it would he have recovered enough to keep on going? He, for one, is as mystified as the rest of us as to where his form has gone.
Last night’s other news was that Manuel (Tricky) Beltran was ejected from the Tour for using EPO, the infamous drug that helps with recovery. After all the months of deprivation, suffering and hard training both men left the Tour today and will watch their team-mates arriving in Paris on TV.
The difference is that one man is looking at a doubtful future and possibly jail-time while the other can hold his head up high knowing that he did his best.
Aigurande – Super-Besse
I’ ve been promised ride in a Team Car. I know this will mean lots of cool footage of the riders coming back to discuss tactics, pick up drinks and power bars; a chance to hear what they say over those radios; and a first class view of some amazing countryside. Even more importantly it means I get to find out what the drivers do about pee breaks following the Tour 6 hours at a time.
I’m in Car Two and on a stage like today, where the peloton sticks together for 5 hours of the day, I quickly discover that the reality is that what I’m really going to see is 6 hours of the back of the Team Columbia car (we travel in an order established by the TdF organisation) and an awful lot of my lovely driver, Lionel, chatting with his pals in the other team cars in a variety of languages. Most people in the peloton are at least bilingual – one of the riders I’m following, Magnus Backstedt, speaks 5 languages fluently, Swedish, English, Dutch, French, Italian and can tell jokes in German. Boy, do I feel inadequate.
The cars travel very close together and often at great speed. For the first three hours I see but one rider racing back to the front after a flat. However what I do see lots of is a number of men standing by the roadside, near to a brightly colored team car, with their equipment in hand taking a leak. It seems that the directeur sportifs stop for a bathroom break whenever they please. Indeed it is at this point that the true raison d’etre for car #2 is revealed as the radio comes to life for the only time all day: “Lionel! Take over – we’re stopping to pee,” yells car #1. While car #1 pulls over car# 2 jumps in to take its place. That’s what car #2 does? Covers for car#1 while it stops to pee? Five minutes later we’ re back where we belong staring at the brake lights of Columbia #2.
We’re 5k behind the action as the true heroes of the Tour fight for the line. Tour radio announces the results fluently in three languages. As has been the case much of the day the crowds view us like hyenas at the zoo as we pass – we’re strange, we’re watchable but we’re not sexy, huggable or famous like the lions, tigers and leopards up the front of the race who are already at the finishing line.
We’re a part of the Tour? Hell yes! But let’s not get carried away here – after all we’re only car #2.
Cholet – Chateauroux
July 9, 2008 by Dick Nigel Leave a Comment
Everyone riding the Tour has a number stuck on each side of the back of their shirts. Today all the Garmin Chipotles were given yellow numbers as they are currently leaders of the team prize and Will Frischkorn, who created the winning breakaway 2 days ago, was wearing a red number today as the panel of judges voted him most aggressive rider. He gets 2,000 euros for that but told me he will share it with his team mates.
Many of the most famous riders have nicknames: Il Pirata, Il Grillo. Today we met and interviewed Le Blaireau (the Badger) otherwise known as Bernard Hinault and arguably one of the greatest living cyclists second only perhaps to Eddy Merckx (the Cannibal). Hinault won the Tour 5 times and was the last Frenchman to reach Paris in Yellow.
The Badger seemed to be quite compact and broad about the shoulders though still quite lean. His face is tanned and lined and his eyes sparkle when he smiles yet his teeth suggest he is a man not troubled much by vanity. He is a good advert for the Tour – relaxed, neatly dressed and happy to talk. I asked him questions in my appalling French and he happily replied discussing his fears about Le Dopage and his admiration for the Garmies and their pursuit of clean cycling.
Later, on the road, I wished I’d asked for a picture with this hero of the Tour but the images I have in my head of this tough rider, arms and hands throttling the bars while his teeth are gritted and his legs humble his opponents on some distant Alpine pass, would not sit well with a happy snapshot in a parking lot on a sunny morning.
I wonder what name they’ll give this year’s Tour winner.
Cholet – Cholet (ITT)
Some call it The Race of Truth, the French call it Le Contre le Montre the normal description is Individual Time Trial.
I call it Silly Bike Day.
One by one the riders go out on a bike that’s worth more than your car wearing something a stripper would blush to wear and a big plastic thingy on their heads – and the winner is the fastest guy home. It’s great for me because I can shoot all day long and stay in one place.
Which is how I got to bump into 2 very important men at the Tour…
Our key man to shoot today was David Millar and, as he was preparing to ride, I was rushing from one spot to another 50 yards away to get a 2nd angle on him and barrelled straight into the arms of Christian Prudhomme, the grande frommage of the Tour. “Ah, you’re that crazy Engleesh/American I’ve heard about who wants to make many movies about cycling” he said in excellent English “we must talk!”
Actually he said no such thing. He just stared at the man with the camera, the head-phones and the crazy look on his face and stepped politely to one side to let me through.
And then there was The Devil! Didier Senft (think that’s his name) is some large bearded German bloke who dresses up as the Devil and follows every stage of the Tour with his nicely painted yellow pitchfork. The Devil (who my sources tell me is rather smelly and as potty as a row of portaloos) is such an institution at the Tour that his pitchfork and uniform now carry sponsorship logos.
So I’m scanning the crowd and there, across five rows of don’t-pass-here barriers and behind hundreds of spectators was Didier and his pitchfork. I turned on the camera and waved and Didier did his special Devil dance for us.
And M. Prudhomme thinks I’m crazy…
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True Stories of Modern Magic
A Conjurer's Confessions
Deception Explained By The Science Of Psychology
Facing The Arab's Pistol
Fact And Fable In Psychology
Fraudulent Spiritualism Unveiled[1]
How Spirits Materialize
How The Tricks Succeeded
Matter Through Matter
Mind Reading In Public
Some Famous Exposures
The Magician Who Became An Ambassador
The Methods Of A Doctor Of The Occult
The Name Of The Dead
The Lock And Key Library
A Flight Into Texas
A Formidable Weapon
A Wish Unexpectedly Gratified
Addressed To The Advocate Who Defended Him At His Trial
Adventure Of The Black Fisherman
Adventures In The Secret Service Of The Post-office Department
An Aspirant For Congress
An Erring Shepherd
An Heiress From Redhorse
An Old Game Revived
By The Waters Of Paradise
His Wedded Wife
Horror: A True Tale
In The House Of Suddhoo
Introduction To The Corpus Delicti
My Own True Ghost Story
My Wife's Tempter
Saint-germain The Deathless
The Baron's Quarry
The Corpus Delicti
The Dream Woman
The Fortune Of Seth Savage
The Fowl In The Pot
The Gold-bug
The Golden Ingot
The Hostler's Story Told By Himself
The Lost Duchess
The Man And The Snake
The Minister's Black Veil
The Minor Canon
The Pavilion On The Links
The Pipe
The Puzzle
The Sending Of Dana Da
The Shadows On The Wall
The Story Continued By Percy Fairbank
Wieland's Madness
Wolfert Webber Or Golden Dreams
From "The Revelations of a Spirit Medium"--a book out of existence
now, since the plates and all copies were bought up by
"spiritualists" and destroyed. The following is given by courtesy
of Mr. Hereward Carrington:
Reader, have you ever attended a "seance" for "full-form
materialization?" Have you ever thought you had met your dead
relative's spirit at these "seances"?
If you have never had the pleasure of attending a seance of this
"phase" you have missed a rare treat. The writer has assisted at
many a one and will relate to you some of the wonderful phenomena
occurring at them and the means used to produce them. . . . There
are hundreds of "materializing mediums" doing business in this
country, who are swelling a good-sized bank account. Their
business sometimes runs into the hundreds of dollars in a single
week. This "phase" of mediumship is considered by the spiritual-
ists as the highest possible attainable, and if you are a clever
"full-form medium" your financial welfare is assured. . . . Many
and various are the methods employed by the different "mediums" in
producing this phase. It is in Boston, New York, and San Francisco
that it is worked the finest. The full-form seances most often met
with are very simply worked, and easy of performance by the medium.
You are usually given a seat in a circle of chairs about the front
of a "cabinet" made by hanging heavy curtains across the corner of
the room. If you are a stranger or one who looks or acts as though
he would "grab" the "spirits," you are seated at the farthest point
from the cabinet; or, if there are two rows of seats, you will be
given a seat in the back row. . . .
I made my way to the "materializing seance," at which my friends
hoped to materialize. I was admitted to the seance room and found
about twenty persons already assembled. I was seated in the front
row of chairs. The cabinet used was a closet about six feet long
and four feet wide. The ceiling of both the room and the cabinet
was of wood. After a thorough examination had been made of the
cabinet by all those who cared to do so, the sitters were
rearranged to suit the medium. There were present now thirty-five
persons. The seance room was very large. The door had been taken
off the closet that served as a cabinet, and in its stead were hung
heavy curtains. The floor of the room was carpeted with a dark
carpet, as was the cabinet. The light was furnished by a lamp
placed in a box that was fastened to the wall some eight feet from
the floor. This box had a sliding lid in front, controlled by a
cord passing into the cabinet. By this means the "spirits" could
regulate the light to suit themselves, without any movement on the
part of any of those in the seance room being necessary. When
everything was in readiness the medium entered the cabinet, seated
himself and was tied, and so secured to his chair that it was
impossible that he could have any use of himself. He was most
thoroughly secured to his chair, and his chair nailed fast to the
floor by passing leather straps over the rounds in the side and
nailing the ends to the floor. After it was shown to the sitters
that he was utterly helpless, the curtain was drawn. The manager
now placed an ordinary kitchen table in front of the door of the
cabinet, so that it stood away from it about two feet. The table
contained no drawer. On the table was laid writing materials, a
guitar, and small bell. The manager seated himself close to one
side of the cabinet entrance, and started a large Swiss music box.
Before it had finished the first air the lamp was shut entirely
off, making the room inky dark.
An illuminated hand and arm was now seen to come from behind the
curtain, and played an accompaniment to the music box on the
guitar. We could see plainly the movements of the hand, arm, and
fingers, as it manipulated the strings of the instrument. It did
not appear necessary to finger the strings on the keyboard,
although the air was in a key that made it impossible to tune the
guitar so that an accompaniment could be performed WITHOUT
fingering. However, but one hand was visible, and it was picking
the strings. After the tune was finished, the hand left the in-
strument, and moved out into the room to the front of the table,
and from the sound we knew it was writing on the tablet that had
been placed there. The arm was of bluish light and appeared to end
just above the elbow, and to have no connection with the body. It
finished writing and seemed to float into the cabinet near the top.
The light was opened and the manager requested those who had tied
the medium to examine his condition and see if the ropes had been
tampered with. The examination was made and it was evident that
the fastenings were undisturbed. The communication was read aloud
to those present, and contained the following:
"We are pleased to meet so many seekers after light and truth here
this evening, and, from the conditions, as we sense them, we will
have a satisfactory and pleasant seance. The way to obtain the
best results is for each person to maintain a passive condition and
take what we have to give. You may rest assured that our best
efforts will be put forth to give you entire satisfaction. The
Control."
The writing was exactly on the ruled lines although written in
absolute darkness. The hand and arm, although luminous, did not
give out a particle of light. The arm had been at least five feet
from the cabinet opening and seven feet from the medium. Surely,
it was not he. The message read, the light was again shut down and
the music again started.
Once more a hand appeared, and floating out to the table, again
began writing. Of a sudden the hand disappeared, and, after a few
seconds, I was astonished to feel a hand thrusting a paper into my
top coat pocket. Now appeared two hands and they played an air on
the guitar. Now came three, then four hands were visible, bright
as the day. Two of them began writing again, and, when they had
finished, two more sitters were the recipients of sheets of paper.
Soon the light was opened for an inspection of the cabinet, which
was made, with the conclusion that the medium had not moved. Those
of us receiving communications were afforded an opportunity to read
them. We found them nicely written, as before, and all contained
"tests." . . .
After the light went out again, more hands were seen; the table was
floated about over the heads of the circle, as was the music box,
which weighed at least fifty pounds. Another examination of the
cabinet was made and everything found satisfactory. This time the
light was not put entirely out, but a very dim light was allowed.
The music box was again set playing, and, while yet it was playing
the first tune, a tall figure, robed in creamy white, with gleaming
sparks in her hair, and on her head a sort of crown, issued from
the cabinet. She was recognized by a gentleman present, a
spiritualist, whose spirit guide she was, and who addressed her as
"my queen." She stood a few seconds behind the table and then
stepped out in the open space between the sitters and the table.
The gentleman now arose from his seat and, standing beside her,
holding her hand, conversed in a whisper with her for some seconds.
This was most assuredly a lady, if appearances go for anything.
Her hands were quite small, and were warm and lifelike, as several,
including myself, can testify, having been permitted to shake hands
with her. At last she started to the cabinet, and, as she went,
appeared to grow shorter, until, as she disappeared between the
curtains, she was not much taller than the table. The manager now
explained that the spirit had remained out rather too long and came
near dematerializing before she reached the cabinet. Now came the
spirit of a young man, dressed in a light suit of clothes, who gave
his name and said his mother was present. She was, and had a few
words of conversation with him when he disappeared into the
cabinet. The lady said that it was unmistakably her son; but there
was SOMETHING that was not as he had been, but what it was she was
unable to describe.
The next spirit to present itself was my son Eddie. He came out
from the cabinet calling "Papa, papa." The manager asked "Who is
your papa?" and he replied, "Mr. (Smith)." All this time he stood
between the table and the cabinet, and only his head and shoulders
could be seen. The manager told him to step out where he could be
seen, when he came around to the front of the table.
It was rather dark, but I could swear it was my son. He was just
the right size, with long flaxen hair and a very pale face. He
wore a light-colored waist and darker knee-breeches and stockings,
with a large black bow at his throat, Just as I remember seeing him
last in health.
While Eddie was still standing in front of the table a large man
came out and took him by the hand. Eddie spoke, saying:
"Must I go back, grandpa?" The form turned toward me, saying:
"My son, this is a great pleasure to us, but we must not long
remain, as it is our first attempt at materializing." He turned to
go when the manager said to him:
"If the gentleman is your son you ought to give him your name."
"The name of the child is Eddie, and my own is J. A. Smith,"
replied the form, as they vanished into the cabinet.
The manager suggested that it would be well to examine and see
whether the medium had been out or not. The cabinet was examined
and everything found satisfactory.
Spirit after spirit came from the cabinet, one or two at a time for
an hour; some of them came to friends, and others were "controls"
of the medium. Many of them were recognized by different ones of
the sitters in the room. I, for one, could swear to the identity
of my own son Eddie, while my father was plainly recognizable. . . .
The room was again made dark. Suddenly there appeared on the
floor, in front of the table, a light about as large as a baseball.
It moved about in a circle of perhaps a foot in diameter and grew
larger. It soon lost the shape of a ball and appeared to be a
luminous cloud. Seemingly we could see into and through it. In
the course of thirty seconds it had become as large as a six-year-
old child; still there was no definite shape, only a fleecy
cloudlike mass, turning, twisting, and rolling. At the end of
perhaps a minute it was the size and shape of an adult person. The
face could not be seen, but light, luminous spots were visible as
though the hair and ears were decorated with gems. The shape spoke
and requested light. As the light was turned on the luminousness
disappeared, and we beheld a beautiful young lady clothed in a
dazzling white costume. Her arms and shoulders were bare, and
about her neck there was a necklace of what appeared to be very
brilliant diamonds. Her feet were encased in white slippers, with
straps across the instep. In her ears and hair glistened and
shimmered beautiful diamonds. Her face and arms were as alabaster,
and altogether she was one of the most beautiful women I had ever
beheld. She was recognized by a lady and gentleman present as
their daughter. They had met her here before. They were from the
East, and were wealthy. The spirit requested that they come to
her, which they did, and were each kissed and embraced by it. They
held a moment's conversation with her and resumed their seats, when
the lamp was slowly turned down. As the light became dim the
spirit became luminous. The face and arms disappeared and the body
became as a cloud again, turning and twisting and growing smaller
until it was nothing but a small light spot on the carpet, which of
a sudden disappeared entirely.
Immediately after this manifestation an examination of the medium
and cabinet was made, and it was certain the medium had not been
away from his chair. The light was again turned out and the music
box started, when TWO bright spots appeared on the carpet, one at
either end of the table. These went through the same process of
development until, when the light was turned on, there was another
beautiful female spirit at one end of the table, and a child of
perhaps eight years of age at the other. The child was recognized
by a lady present as her daughter, while the adult spirit was
recognized and rapturously greeted by a gentleman who sat near me
on my left, as his "darling angel guardian." They had quite a long
conversation, in which they made use of very endearing language,
each to the other. I supposed it was the gentleman's wife. . . .
The spirits did not disappear as the first one had, but, when the
light had been turned off, the luminous shape revolved a few times,
and on two occasions assumed the garb and shape of men, and when
the light was turned on again, there stood the men with beards and
men's forms. After some eight or ten of these materializations and
dematerializations, before our eyes, the last couple completely
disappeared.
The light was again turned down and a luminous shape came from the
cabinet, followed by others, until seven of them stood on the
floor. The light was turned up until we could see the seven
spirits. Five were females and two males. They were of different
sizes. The curtain at the door of the cabinet was pulled aside and
we could see the medium sitting in the chair in which he was bound.
The forms now filed into the cabinet again, while the music box
played. After they had disappeared the light was turned up, an
investigation made of the cabinet, and the seance was over.
There, reader, is a truthful description of what can be witnessed
at the seances of mediums who are artists. None of your bungling,
amateur work here. The work of such a medium is always
satisfactory for the reason that if a man feels SURE that the
medium is a fraud, he has been so well entertained that he does not
regret the money paid for the opportunity to witness it. This is
the class of medium also who frequently succeed in getting large
sums of money from wealthy persons they have converted to
spiritualism.
Did the writer not give you the true explanation of the manner in
which these things were produced, you would probably say it was
conceived by a very fertile imagination. If you believed that he
saw these things you would perhaps offer the preacher's
explanation, by saying, "it is the work of the devil"; or that of
the scientist, by asserting that "it is the mesmerist's power over
your mind"; or "the operator has discovered an odd force in
nature"; or go off on a long dissertation on hypnotism and fourth
dimension of space problems. However, it is not the work of the
devil, neither are there any but NATURAL laws necessary to its
production.
The seance described actually occurred and was described in writing
by Mr. Smith in the language used, although it was not printed, and
the writer was one of those who assisted in its production. He
will now proceed to explain this particular seance. . . .
It will be remembered that the room and cabinet were carpeted with
a dark carpet, and that the ceilings were of wood. The ceilings
were decorated by being put on in panels. The ceiling of the
cabinet would not have been like that of the room had the closet
been a part of the architect's plans of the house. It was not, but
was made by the medium. He simply built a lath and plaster
partition from the corner of a wide chimney to the wall, thus
inclosing a space of six by four feet. The panel in the ceiling of
the closet was twenty inches square. This panel was "doctored" and
could be displaced, leaving an aperture large enough for the
"spooks" to get through with perfect ease. A light ladder which
reached within three feet of the floor of the cabinet was hooked
fast above and furnished the means of getting down and up again.
There were eight persons connected with the seance described by Mr.
Smith, seven upstairs and the medium in the cabinet. Of course it
was not necessary that the medium get out of his fastenings, and
the facts are that he did NOT. The table was placed across the
cabinet door, not to lay the instruments on, but to be very much in
the way should anyone make a rush and "grab" for the materialized
forms. In case this occurred, the "spooks" above would close the
light, making the room perfectly dark, and the manager would do his
utmost to turn the table on end, or side, with the legs out in the
room. Before the "grabber" could get the lay of things and get
past it, the spooks would have gone through the trap, closed it,
pulled up the ladder, and the "grabber" would have found the medium
writhing and groaning and bleeding from the mouth. The bleeding
was for effect, and was caused by sucking very hard on his teeth or
gums.
The table also served a convenient purpose in the materialization
and dematerialization through the floor. You now know where the
spooks came from, in this particular house, and how they got in and
out. Now let us see how they managed the materializations, and the
properties used to produce them. The trap and ladder were
practically noiseless in their operations, but the music box made
assurance doubly sure that the least sound from the cabinet should
not he heard in the seance room.
When the box began its first air the trapdoor was opened and down
the ladder came a young man clad in a suit of black tights. He was
entirely covered with black with the exception of his right arm,
which was bare to a point a little more than halfway from the elbow
to his shoulder. The bare arm glowed with a luminous bluish light.
This condition of things was brought about by powdering his arm
with pulverized luminous paint. If you are not told the method of
transforming the sticky paint to powder, you will not be able to do
it, and will conclude the writer was romancing in this case. The
most essential thing to you will be to know where you can procure
this paint. The writer has been unable to procure it anywhere,
except of Devoe & Co., of New York City. It is put up in a package
resembling six-ounce jelly glasses, and you will get six of them
for five dollars. In order to reduce it to powder, thin the
contents of one of the glasses with one pint of turpentine. When
it is thoroughly cut and incorporated into the turpentine, soak
strips of muslin in it and hang them out to dry. When thoroughly
dry you can shake the powder from the cloth. In order to powder
one of your arms, gather one of the cloths in your hands, and use
it as a powder puff on your arm. You will not be able to get all
the paint out, but the pieces will make luminous crowns, slippers,
stars, and luminous decorations for your robes. You will be under
the necessity of perfuming your robes each time they are used, for
the odor of the turpentine will always remain to a greater or less
degree. To illuminate a robe or costume (the mediums always say
"robe") you proceed the same as in the powdering process, except
that to the pint of paint you will add a wineglass full of Demar
varnish, which will prevent its falling or being shaken off as
powder. You are not to make the robe of muslin, but of white
netting. Every lady will know what netting is. It is the
lightest, thinnest material the writer ever saw sold in a dry goods
store. Ten yards of it can be put into the vest pocket. Do not
scrimp the material, but get as much of it into your robe as
When he of the luminous arm steps from the cabinet into the dark
room no part of him is visible save the arm. He picks the strings
of the instrument with the illuminated hand and fingers the
keyboard with the other. He makes a sound of writing on the tablet
and tears off a leaf which he conceals, and, drawing a long black
stocking over the luminous arm, places in the pocket of the sitter
a communication that has been written upstairs in a good light.
This accounts for the even, beautiful writing, supposed to have
been done in the dark. He covers the luminous arm so that anyone
so inclined could not locate it in order to "grab" when he is near
enough. By mounting the table, that luminous hand and arm can be
made to show as though it was floating about near the ceiling.
When four hands were visible there were two spooks at work with
both arms illuminated. . . . You can readily understand the forces
that floated the music box and table above the heads of the
sitters, and an explanation is useless.
When the first female spirit appeared it was, in reality, a young
woman, dressed in a gorgeous white costume without paint, hence the
light was turned up instead of down, in order that she be visible.
Rhinestones and Sumatra gems being cheap, she was plentifully
supplied with "diamonds," although many of those who are the queens
or spirit guides or "controls" of wealthy spiritualistic fanatics
wear real diamonds, the gift of their wealthy charge, or "king" as
they usually call him.
When she started for the cabinet she used her hands to keep her
robe from under her feet, and as she went stooped lower and lower,
until, as she disappeared in the cabinet, she went on her hands and
knees. This is what caused the appearance of "dematerialization."
When Mr. Smith's son, Eddie, came from the cabinet, he was
represented by a boy of about eight years of age, the son of one of
the female "spooks" upstairs. He receives two dollars a night for
his services, the same as the larger spooks. He was powdered until
he was very white, a blond wig put over his own hair, and dressed
as most boys are at the age Mr. Smith's son died. Mr. Smith
recognized him by his size, his light complexion, and flaxen hair,
and the fact that he called him "papa" and gave his correct name.
His father was "made up" from the description given by the medium,
and acknowledged by Mr. Smith as correct. Of course he knew his
own name, for it was given him by the slate-writer. . . .
We now come to a part of the phenomena that all spiritualists who
have witnessed it will swear by. What is referred to is the
materializing and dematerializing of the spirit from the floor and
before your eyes. In this you see first a small light, which grows
larger and larger, until there stands before you a fully formed
female or male spirit, as was described in Mr. Smith's experience.
In order to accomplish what he witnessed, the same spook who had
before been recognized by a gentleman as "his queen," prepared
herself in the following way: Divesting herself of all clothing she
donned simply a long chemise that reached her shoe tops. She drew
on a pair of white stockings, and over them a pair of white
slippers. Into her hair and ears she put rhinestone diamonds, and
around her neck a necklace of the same beautiful but valueless
stones. On each ear lobe and around her neck were put small spots
of the luminous powder to represent the diamonds while it was dark.
Her face was powdered and her eyebrows and eyelashes darkened,
while a dark line was drawn under each eye. She now took a black
mask that covered her head, and her "robe" in her hands, and went
down to the cabinet. Arriving there, she put the black mask over
her head, to prevent the luminous diamonds being seen until the
proper time. She carried her robe in a black bag. Crawling from
between the curtains and under the table, she exposed on the floor
a small part of her robe. This she shook and moved about, allowing
it to escape from the bag until it was all out. She was now from
under the table and on her knees, and it was time the head show on
the form, so, getting close to the robe, she threw off and under
the table the black mask. The shape was now the size of an adult;
she adjusted the robe to her person, and rapped for light. As a
matter of course, when any light was made the luminousness of the
robe was drowned, and she appeared in simply a white costume. The
necklace and eardrops could now be seen, but when the light was
such as to reveal them, the luminous spots had disappeared, leaving
the spectator to think the ones he now saw were the ones he had
seen in the dark. The process of dematerialization will now be
apparent, and a description will only tire the reader. One small
spook was all that was required, as he could be made to represent
boy or girl as was desired, by clothing him in the garments of
either sex.
At the close of the seance, the full force of "spooks" came into
the room. After disappearing, they shinned up the ladder, drew it
after them, closed the panel and the trap in the floor above it,
replaced the carpet and pushed over the place a heavy bedstead from
which they took the castors. They now carried the ladder
downstairs and concealed it in the coal house as they went through
it on their way home. They will get their pay next day.
Should ever so close an examination of the cabinet be made, you
would not find anything wrong. This particular medium has taken
investigators into the cellar beneath the cabinet, and the room
above it, scores of times, yet nothing was discovered.
You are not always to search for the trap in the ceiling, nor yet
in the floor. A trap is not possible in the ceiling except a
closet is used as "cabinet," and the ceiling is of wood. Where
this condition of things does not exist, you must search elsewhere.
The floor is a very likely place when it cannot be made in the
ceiling. If you do not find it there, examine the base or
mopboard. If it is in the mopboard you will find, upon
examination, that there is a joint in it near the corner of the
cabinet, but you will find it solidly nailed with about four nails
each side of the joint. This appearance of extraordinary solidity
will be absolute proof that it is NOT solid.
The nails are not what they appear, but are only pieces about one
half inch in length, and do not even go through the board. The
piece is fastened on the other side with a couple of bolts that
hold it very firmly in place. There is a corresponding opening in
the mopboard in the next room, although no attempt is made to so
carefully conceal it, as no one is ever admitted to it. Through
this trap the "spooks" enter the cabinet by crawling and wiggling.
It is not a very desirable trap, for the mopboard is scarcely ever
wide enough to permit of a trap that the spook could get through in
a hurry; besides, they must assume their costumes after they get
into the cabinet or tear them to pieces. You can see how this
would make it very inconvenient.
If the room is wainscoted the spook will have all the sea room
necessary in his trap, for it will extend from just below the
molding on the top of the wainscoting to the floor behind the strip
of quarter-round. . . .
It is next to an impossibility to detect these traps by examining
in the cabinet. They were constructed to avoid discovery, and no
pains spared to make them so absolutely perfect that not one chance
in a million is taken. The proper place to seek for traps is in
the adjoining room, upstairs, or in the cellar. One is foolish to
undertake to find a trap by thumping the walls or floor; for, if
you happen to thump one, the medium who is smart enough to make use
of a trap is also sharp enough to make provision for its being
thumped, and your sounding method goes for naught.[1] Bear in mind
that when you are examining the cabinet, you are seeking at the
very place that is prepared most effectually to withstand your
investigations. . . . Do not forget the MANAGER in your search.
He or she is never searched, or never has been up to date, which
has been the cause of many a failure to find the "properties" of
the medium when the seance was given in a room and cabinet
furnished by a stranger and skeptic. Do not be deceived into a
belief that all of the sitters are strangers to the medium. There
may be from one to five persons present who pay their money the
same as yourself, and who may appear to be the most skeptical of
anyone in the room. They will generally be the recipients of some
very elegant "tests," and weep copiously great grief-laden tears
when they recognize the beloved features of some relative.
[1] It must be remembered that it is occasionally possible for the
medium to do away with traps altogether, either by having a con-
federate in the audience who produces all the phenomena--the medium
sitting bound meanwhile--or by some such simple device as the
following: Suppose the seance room is closed at one end by a pair
of folding-doors; these doors are locked, the key kept by a member
of the audience, while the keyhole is sealed, and strips of gummed
paper are also stretched across the crack between the doors,
sealing them firmly together. Confederates enter the room, in this
case, by merely pushing BOTH doors to one side, they being so
constructed that this is possible. A small space is now left
around the end of ONE door, through which the medium's confederate
creeps!
They are the most careful of investigators, and, when the medium's
trap is located in the door-jamb, will pound the walls, and insist
on the carpet being taken up, when they will get upon their hands
and knees and make a most searching examination of the floor. They
are the closest and most critical of investigators, but they are
very careful to examine everywhere EXCEPT WHERE THE DEFECT IS
LOCATED. Because one or two men seem to be making such a critical
investigation, do not allow that fact to prevent you making one on
your own responsibility. Wait until they have finished and then
examine not only where they did, but more particularly where they
did NOT. Their examination is only for the purpose of misleading
others. Their "tests" are received in a way to cause those about
them to think they admit them very unwillingly, or because they
were so undeniable that they could do nothing else.
A great many will probably deny that confederates are ever
employed. They are not, by mediums who are not smooth enough to
produce that which appears so wonderful as to make a good business
for them. The writer would advise those mediums who give such rank
seances to employ a few floor workers (they are easily obtained),
and see what a difference it would make in the amount of business
they will do. Get good ones, those who know human nature, and know
when they have said all that is necessary. Most of them are
inclined to say too much, thus causing the ordinary man to suspect
that they are confederates.
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Trumps Pledged To Accept The Result "If I Win"
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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has said he will accept the results of the US election "if I win".
He added that he would accept a "clear" result - but reserved the right to challenge a "questionable" result.
Mr Trump has been heavily criticised for suggesting that he might not accept the election result.
Speaking in Ohio, Mr Trump said, grinning: "I would like to promise and pledge to all of my voters and supporters and to all of the people of the United States, that I will totally accept the results of this great and historic presidential election - if I win."
He also said: "I will accept a clear election result, but I will also reserve my right to contest and file a legal challenge in the case of a questionable result."
During Wednesday night's debate, when moderator Chris Wallace asked Mr Trump if he would accept losing to Mrs Clinton, the Republican nominee said he would "keep you in suspense"
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The Indian Canoe
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Traditional First Nations Food
The Northern Ojibwa
Food was hunted down, hauled from the water, gathered from the forests or plucked from shallow waterways. Farming wasn't an option because of sparse soil and the cold climate.
The collection and processing of the food used up most of the day. The men only had access to primitive tools...bows and arrows, spears, clubs, snares and their wits...to hunt down and kill animals that were often been many times stronger, faster and more powerful than themselves. When Hollywood referred to native American men as 'braves', they weren't off the mark.
The Southern Ojibwa
The milder climate and better soil conditions below the Great Lakes made subsistence farming possible. Because the crops had to be tended families tended to gather together in small villages rather than divide up in migratory family groups. Women were responsible for the farming and food production although men helped clear space in the forest for planting.
Hunting, fishing and foraging were still part of the daily routine but the diet was expanded to include vegetable like corn and squash.
Hunting Methods
Success depended on how well the hunter knew his prey - its habits, its tracks and its ability to defend itself. He had to make judgements about the most likely way of making a kill how to approach close enough without being detected and he had to be silent, very fast, very powerful and very accurate. Not a job for your average computer geek.
With luck a single man could bring down a large animal, but it was more effective for small bands of men to track down, surround an animal and move in for the kill together so that avenues of escape were limited. Certain amount of safety in numbers, too.
Knowing an animal's habits allowed for another technique - the covered pit trap. Simply put a large deep hole was dug, covered and camouflaged and baited with the remains of a carcass. When the bear or cat came for the free lunch and fell into the hole it could be dispatched with spears and arrows from the safety of the edge of the pit.
Snares were used on smaller animals. Made from sinew or strips of braided tree root there was little danger to the hunter. The skill needed was in knowing where to set the snare.
In areas of reasonably temperate climate, some Ojibwa food was grown in small garden plots. Southern tribes learned to grow squash, gourds and corn and the practice made its way at least as far north as the Illinois area.
Corn was originally domesticated in Mexico but became an important part of the southern Woodlands Indian diet about 1300 years ago. The northern Ojibwa, of course, couldn't grow corn or any other crop.
At the time the continent was very heavily forested and if a suitable garden plot wasn't available it had to be created. It was possible to use a controlled fire to fell a single tree, but another method was to strip bark from several neighboring trees so that when they died sunlight could filter through to the forest floor.
Other plants were domesticated and made their way into the ojibwa food basket. Many of those plants are considered weeds today. . . goosefoot, marsh elder, little barley and may grass, but that's because you guys don't know how to use them!
Although it was used for ceremonial purposes, not food, it's interesting to note that native people domesticated tobacco more than 2000 years ago.
Ojibwa artist Gayle Sinclair - Ice Fishing
Besides the old tried and true method of baiting a hook and lowering lunch into the water for the little fishies, in shallow waters it was possible to spear the fish.
In narrow streams a hand made net could gather in more than one fish at a time. Elongated woven baskets attached to a pole were also used to scoop fish out of the water.
Ojibwa food also included mussels, turtles, crayfish and frogs and if you check out Gayle's painting you'll notice that there's a beaver house in the bottom right corner.
Ojibwa Food - Natural Harvests
Nokomis - "Picking Berries in August"
Other Ojibwa food was just there for the taking. Grapes, sumac berries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, chokecherries, blueberries and plums could be found from one end of the territory to the other. So could bulrush. The bulbous root, the white stalk that grows under the water and even the brown seed head are edible (but harvest the seed head early in the summer before it goes to seed). There's twelve times more vitamin C in a bulrush plant than there is in a single orange!
And there are various kinds of lichen that are edible. There's a black lichen that grows on trees . . . my ever so educated friend says its bryoria fuscescens for those of you who really want to know . . . that can be cooked slowly in a pit or steamed if you don't want to go that route. It hardens up, looks wicked but tastes sort of like licorice.
Persimmons, groundnuts, hazelnuts and various other edibles were only found in the warmer parts of the territory.But then again some foods like wild rice and maple syrup were only available in the cooler climate.
Making Maple Syrup
How to Make Maple Syrup
Real Canadian Maple Syrup
Maple Sugar Candy
Maple Sugar Pie
Birch Syrup
Bannock
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How Birmingham invented romance
Jon BoundsPosted on February 11, 2015 Posted in Romance — No Comments ↓
Birmingham is the most romantic place in the world. You only have to look at the ‘love locks’ on the bridge from the back of the Mailbox to Gas Street basin to see that. They are all about permanence of affection, put there by young lovers to represent the unending commitment and ties to Capita of our city council.
Canal from Livery Street to Lancaster Street CC: Tim Ellis
Greetings cards were popularised by a man called Cole (underling to our 101 Things Birmingham Gave the World star Sir Rowland Hill, inventor of the stamp and the post) – he pioneered it with Christmas cards, but it was Valentine’s Day cards that were really to benefit from the anonymity of the postal system. So, without Birmingham you would be forced to do your wooing face-to-face with all the intendent problems that creates (for us Brummies mostly the inability to sound sincere or sexy – known as the Mark Williams effect).
So, from poetry, through lovelorn graffiti, to the thrilling heartache of the futile gesture, Birmingham is the home of romance. Here are ten romantic moments — covering every romantic trope — that wouldn’t have got out of the starting blocks without the ‘big heart of England’.
To celebrate our love for you lonely people we’ve halved the price of the eBook version of 101 Things Birmingham Gave the World until Valentine’s Day — the lucky in love can buy the paperback as a delightful gift.
Hillare Belloc and the angst of desire
Poet and argumentlist Hillare Belloc was a funny old bugger, he spent much of his working life composing fairy tales that were even darker than usual, and professionally disagreeing with HG Wells. His mother (as we find out in 101 The Book) was Bessie Rayner Parkes a feminist author and the granddaughter of Joseph Priestley, and she made sure he grew up in Birmingham.
Bellloc’s Juliet is as aching as they come – what’s more romantic than resolving that the rest of the World simply isn’t worth thinking about.
How did the party go in Portman Square?
I cannot tell you; Juliet was not there.
And how did Lady Gaster’s party go?
Juliet was next me and I do not know.
Benny from Crossroads and unrequited love
Benny loved Miss Diane, but it was never to be. He was unbowed, always at her beck and call. His bedside manner and grasp of hipster hot beverages never better illustrated than this clip.
The ‘I Love you Josephine’ graffiti man and public declarations of love
A couple of years ago the words ‘I Love you Josephine’ were seared onto the walls of the city much like the bright lights of the Queensway tunnels are burnt onto your eyelids as you gaze in wonder at their lusciously private-contractly refurbished brightness.
The work of a hopeless romantic? No, the work of a hopeless artist: when the perpetrator was tracked down and quizzed he said there was no Josephine and it was just ‘art, man’.
William Shakespeare and killing yourself rather than getting over it
Shakespeare was a Brummie, or as near as dammit. And so is David Harewood, despite his (a) advertising London and (b) always speaking in the requisite low volume, low frequency, low speed voice used by actors that are showing off. The bard was the master of flowers, chivalry and teenage suicide – the three great pillars of real romance.
Some of his sonnets only scan properly in a Brummie accent, including Sonnet 18 – the “shall I compare thee to” one – which you can hear David do a bit of here (for climate change or something). He doesn’t do the accent.
Martin Shaw and throwing the kitchen sink at her
We’ve told you before, but we can’t tell you too often — Martin Shaw’s anecdote about a restaurant sink’s dodgy plumbing is sex on a stick. See our top Brummie chat up line, from a real professional.
WH Auden and just having a cuddle
“Some say love’s a little boy,” said Auden (from Solihull, actually) once — but the net is closing on those types. His most romantic poem however, is Lullaby: you can feel the warmth of lying in your lover’s arms from here.
Lay your sleeping head, my love,
Human on my faithless arm;
Time and fevers burn away
Individual beauty from
Thoughtful children, and the grave
Proves the child ephemeral:
But in my arms till break of day
Let the living creature lie,
Mortal, guilty, but to me
The entirely beautiful.
Boon (series 1-3 only) and riding off into the sunset
When your wife’s left you for a hairdresser, your garden centre is failing and your lungs are knackered due to inhalation of smoke when saving a young boy from a fire, there’s not much you can do but get on your motorbike (a BSA of course) and ride off into the sunset. To Nottingham.
Hi-ho Silver!
Stephen Duffy and kissing you with his mouth
A romantic tip for those wanting to break the ice with women or gentlemen of a certain age, wait until the Alum Rock anthem Kiss Me by Stephen Duffy comes on in a provincial disco and then get up to dance with them. Everyone who likes the ’80s likes Kiss Me, and for some reason every one thinks that they are the only ones to remember it. Jury is out on the ‘I explode inside your kiss’ line.
Get practicing your moves.
Dame Barbara Cartland and the chase of the chaste
It turns out that Edgbaston lass and original pink lady Dame Barbara was the author of some ‘racy’ plays, one of which, Blood Money, was banned by the Lord Chamberlain’s Office. But by the time she got into the stride of her 600th or so novel there was no way of anyone getting into anyone’s strides. For Cartland it was all in the thrill of the chase, although quite slowly — as in her invention of the idea of soldiers being transported by glider, even though they were tied tightly to a strapping jet.
And to think it all ended up in 50 Shades of Grey.
BRMB and love at first sight
When Carla Germaine and Greg Cordell married at the Hyatt hotel in January 1999, they had only just met. It wasn’t a whirlwind romance, but a competition ‘Two Strangers and a Wedding‘, organised by BRMB. They were matched by a panel which included relationship counsellors and lower league football pervert Russell Grant.
They spent their wedding night in the Chamberlain Suite at the Hyatt Hotel in the bed used by Tony Blair during the G8 summit. We assume that the one used by Bill Clinton was still being steam cleaned.
They won use of a sports car for a year and a two-bedroom apartment in Birmingham’s ‘exclusive Symphony Court development’ (no, me neither). Their neighbours included Stan Collymore, and the marriage was dogged by problems – Carla eventually going on to marry the most romantic man in Brum, Jeremy Kyle.
Hungry for more top facts about Birmingham’s place in the world? Get our book now.
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Drug therapy of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Current trends
Avinash De Sousa1, Gurvinder Kalra2
1 Consultant Psychiatrist & Founder Trustee, Desousa Foundation, Carmel, 18, St. Francis Avenue, Off SV Road, Santacruz West, Mumbai-400 054, Maharashthra, India
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Lokmanya Tilak Medical College & General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai-400 022, Maharashthra, India
Date of Submission 15-Jun-2011
Date of Decision 15-Oct-2011
Date of Acceptance 17-Oct-2011
Date of Web Publication 28-Apr-2012
Avinash De Sousa
Carmel, 18, St. Francis Avenue, Off SV Road, Santacruz West, Mumbai-400 054, Maharashthra
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a developmental disorder with an age onset prior to 7 years. Children with ADHD have significantly lower ability to focus and sustain attention and also score higher on impulsivity and hyperactivity. Stimulants, such as methylphenidate, have remained the mainstay of ADHD treatment for decades with evidence supporting their use. However, recent years have seen emergence of newer drugs and drug delivery systems, like osmotic release oral systems and transdermal patches, to mention a few. The use of nonstimulant drugs like atomoxetine and various other drugs, such as a-agonists, and a few antidepressants, being used in an off-label manner, have added to the pharmacotherapy of ADHD. This review discusses current trends in drug therapy of ADHD and highlights the promise pharmacogenomics may hold in the future.
Keywords: ADHD; α-agonists; Antidepressants; Atomoxetine; Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; Bupropion; Children; Clonidine; Dopamine; Drug delivery systems; Guanfacine; Lisdexamphetamine (LDX); Methylphenidate; Mixed Amphetamine Salts; Modafinil; Non-stimulants; Pemoline; Pharmacogenomics; Preschool ADHD; Reboxetine; Selegiline; Stimulants; Theophylline; Venlafaxine
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common psychiatric problem in children. It presents as inattentiveness, over-activity, impulsivity, or a combination of these and affects 3-10% of school-going children worldwide (Biederman and Faraone, 2004 [13] ; Shastri et al., 2010 [105] ). The disorder is unique in showing marked variability over time, in different situations (for example at school, home and at the clinician's consultation), and within the same child and in similar situations. With an increase in the prevalence of ADHD, there has also been an increase in research based on pharmacotherapy of ADHD.
Pharmacotherapy remains the cornerstone for the management of ADHD, and there have been some recent advances in this area (Prince, 2006 [93] ; Boyle et al., 2011 [18] ; Sitholey et al., 2011 [106] ). First, there has been the development and availability of novel drug delivery systems for methylphenidate (MPH) and mixed amphetamine salts (MAS) that has made it possible to extend full day coverage with a single dose. Second, the emergence of atomoxetine (ATX), a noradrenergic medication, has allowed us access to alternate neurotransmitter systems in children where stimulants fail. These two, coupled with development in the pharmacogenomics of ADHD, are set to usher in various newer trends in its drug management.
This review article discusses various drugs used in ADHD management starting with older drugs like stimulants, moving on to ATX, and finally looking at off-label drugs. It deals mainly with current trends in ADHD Management. To our knowledge, we could not find any relevant Indian literature in this area, which underscores the need for future work in this field in the country.
Stimulants, such as MPH and MAS, are the most widely used medications approved by the US-FDA for the treatment of ADHD in children (Findling, 2008 [38] ). These medications have a paradoxical effect on individuals with ADHD, calming them and improving both the cognitive (inattention and impulsivity) and the non-cognitive (hyperactivity) domains of the disorder (Swanson et al., 2011 [121] ). All stimulants work by increasing the levels of dopamine in the brain, dopamine being associated with attention, pleasure and movement. When started at lower doses followed by gradual up-titration, stimulants are able to increase dopamine slowly and steadily, producing an effect similar to the natural production of dopamine in the brain. However, when taken in higher doses, or if the dose is increased in a shorter time, stimulants can increase brain dopamine rapidly, producing euphoria and an increased risk of abuse and dependence. Even though stimulants remain the US-FDA-approved medical treatment of choice for ADHD and are associated with an exceptional response rate (Wigal, 2009 [131] ), around 10-30% of all children and adults with ADHD either do not respond to, or do not tolerate treatment with stimulants (Banaschewski et al., 2004 [5] ).
MPH is a psychostimulant drug approved for ADHD. It increases norepinephrine and dopamine levels by inhibiting their reuptake and facilitating their release especially in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex that improves attention, concentration, executive function and maintains wakefulness. Enhancement of dopamine actions in basal ganglia may explain the improvement seen in hyperactivity symptom of ADHD with MPH. This amplifying effect of MPH on release of dopamine improves attention and focus in individuals who have weak dopamine signals (Volkow et al., 2002 [125] ). MPH improves overall productivity and accuracy on arithmetic assignments, reduces disruptive behavior, and improves classroom rule-following and negative behavior in the child (Pelham et al., 2001 [83] ).
Expert consensus recommends MPH as the first line medication to be used in a treatment algorithm for ADHD in children and adolescents (Greenhill et al., 2002a [44] ; Wolraich et al., 2010 [139] ). In case of no response or partial response, optimising the doses, or switching to other agents is the recommended step. It is also worth addressing and assessing non-compliance issues and any co-morbid conditions. There are various preparations of MPH available and various delivery forms to facilitate dosages in a once-a-day format.
Case Vignette: A 7-year-old female child was referred for poor concentration and reduced 'interest' in classes while the teacher was teaching. She would make careless mistakes while writing dictation, often coming home with incomplete notes. She would lose her things in school daily and would have difficulty sitting in one place for a long time with a lot of fidgetiness. She was also known to be hyperactive. The teachers would complain about her distractibility to the smallest of stimuli during teaching hours in class. Her IQ on Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children was 115 and there were no other significant problems in her psychosocial history. Her father had a history of similar problems.
Discussion: This child with ADHD is a suitable candidate for MPH. Clinical experience shows that ADHD primarily of inattentive type responds better to MPH.
MPH - immediate release (MPH-IR)
Immediate release MPH (MPH-IR) has a short half-life of approximately 2 to 3 hours (Swanson et al., 1978 [118] ; Greenhill, 1992 [43] ; Atzori et al., 2009 [4] ). This requires multiple daily doses that pose problems for dosing during school timings and can thus compromise patient compliance. It also compromises confidentiality issues as the patient is required to take the medication during school hours (among other classmates), who may not be able to understand the patient's condition, further stigmatising his/her experience with the illness. The dose range for MPH-IR is 0.3-1mg/kg TID up to a maximum of 60 mg per day (Atzori et al., 2009 [4] ).
MPH - extended release (MPH-ER)
MPH extended release formulation provides the benefit of a lasting effect that is maintained even about 12 hours after dosing and is equivalent to twice- or thrice-daily dosing of plain MPH. Studies support the use of MPH-ER formulation that provides benefits throughout the day and early part of the evening (Pelham et al., 2001 [83] ; Mikami et al., 2009 [73] ). Some newer ER formulations produce therapeutic effects by the MPH dose being delivered initially by a bolus that achieves peak plasma concentrations in early morning within 2 hours of dosing, and a second extended and controlled delivery of the drug that achieves the required plasma concentrations in the afternoon (Swanson et al., 2002 [119] , 2003 [120] ; Mikami et al., 2009 [73] ). Thus, with the ER formulations, one achieves effective symptom control throughout the day. The dose range for MPH-ER is the same as for immediate release formulation, except that it has to be dosed once in the morning. [The IR- and ER- preparations are the more commonly and easily available formulations in different parts of the world, including India; however those mentioned hereafter are not yet universally available].
Newer Drug Delivery systems for MPH
MPH - osmotic release oral system (MPH-OROS)
This is a preparation of MPH with a novel drug delivery system using the osmotic pump process as a release mechanism. It was launched in the US in August 2000 and is not yet available in India. It consists of a 50:50 racemic mixture of D, l-threo MPH. It has a 12-hour coverage period per dose and, the release system being gradual, prevents any form of tachyphylaxis. It is available as an 18mg caplet, where 4mg is released as a bolus and additional delivery is in the form of an ascending profile similar to MPH-IR being given at a dose of 5mg thrice a day (Swanson et al., 2003 [120] ).
There have been some important randomised controlled trials using OROS-MPH with interesting findings. Though different dosages have been tried, it has been noted that the effect sizes with both MPH-IR and OROS-MPH have been the same (Wolraich et al., 2001 [138] ). Side effects have been mild in the form of headache, drowsiness and irritability (Pelham et al., 2001 [83] ). It has been noted that lower doses of OROS-MPH are needed in children with ADHD inattentive type compared to children with a combined type of ADHD (Stein et al., 2003 [115] ). There have been long-term studies for periods in the range of 8-24 months with OROS-MPH indicating good efficacy and tolerability (Wilens et al., 2003a [133] ; Steele et al., 2004 [114] ).
MPH - modified release (MPH - MR)
This is a form of MPH that uses a release system made up of two types of coated beads consisting of MPH-IR and MPH-ER in a 30:70 ratio. It is available in 20mg capsules with 6mg of MPH-IR and 14mg of MPH-ER. The 1 st peak in dosage is in 1.5 hours with MPH-IR and the second peak in dosage is in 4.5 hours with MPH-ER. The beads can be sprinkled on food or mixed in a drink. The capsule has been designed to simulate a twice a day MPH-IR dosage. Further studies are warranted to gauge the efficacy and usage of this preparation (Greenhill et al., 2002b [45] ; Faraone and Buitelaar, 2010 [36] ).
Methylphenidate-extended release capsules (ERC)
This is a preparation of MPH that uses the spheroidal oral drug absorption system (SODAS). It is available as 10, 20, 30 and 40 mg capsules. It has bimodal release profile with 50% of the drug i.e. d,l-threo MPH releasing initially and the other 50% releasing after 3-5 hours. It thus provides 8-hour coverage. The side effect profile is mild too. A study has shown an effect size of 0.9 with this treatment and no major adverse effects (Biederman et al., 2003a [11] ).
D-threo-methylphenidate, D - methylphenidate (D-MPH)
As originally formulated, MPH was produced as an equal mixture of D,l-threo-MPH and D,l-erythro-MPH. It was later recognised that the erythro form of MPH was responsible for the cardiovascular side effects of MPH, and thus MPH has been manufactured as an equal mixture of D and L-threo MPH. Studies have revealed that the D form is the primary active form of MPH (Ding et al., 1997 [31] , 2004 [32] ). Thus the D form is now available as tablets of 2.5, 5 and 10 mg. It is worth mentioning that 5 mg D-MPH is equivalent to 10 mg MPH-IR. The drug has been studied and is well tolerated in open trials and controlled studies with minimal side effects (Silva et al., 2004 [107] ; Wigal et al., 2004 [129] ). Using the SODAS beaded technique there is an extended release preparation of D-MPH available in 5, 10 and 20 mg capsules (Greenhill et al., 2006 [47] ).
MPH transdermal patch
MPH has been investigated for use as a transdermal patch in sizes of 6.25cm 2 (0.45mg/hour), 12.5cm 2 (0.9mg/hour) and 25cm 2 (1.8mg/hour). The only side effects noted in the study conducted were erythema at the site of the patch, mild insomnia in a few subjects, and decreased appetite (Pelham et al., 2005 [84] ). Such innovative yet investigational methods of drug delivery may pave the way for easy drug administration in a regular manner throughout the day in children with ADHD.
Amphetamine and Related Drugs
Mixed amphetamine salts
In recent years, both immediate and extended release preparations of MAS have been studied in clinical trials. MAS tablets contain equal proportions of D-amphetamine saccharate, D,l-amphetamine asparate, D-amphetamine sulfate and D,l-amphetamine sulfate. The two isomers have different properties and some children may respond better to one isomer than the other. The peak behavioral effects of MAS occur later than MPH-IR and are more sustained. It has also been noted in studies that a twice-daily dosage is superior to a once-daily dosage (Plizska et al., 2000 [87] ; Greenhill et al., 2003 [46] ; Hechtman, 2011 [53] ).
MAS - extended release (MAS-ER)
The MAS-ER preparation contains a 50:50 ratio of immediate release beads designed to release MAS in a fashion similar to MAS tablets and delayed release beads designed to release MAS 4 to 6 hours after the dosing. Clinical trials in both large and small groups of prepubertal children have shown that response and effect size is good with stimulant naïve subjects, who respond equally well as compared to children who have been treated previously with stimulants. Long-term studies over 24 months have reported that MAS-ER has been well tolerated and resulted in significant and sustained clinical benefits (Biederman et al., 2002 [10] ; McGough et al., 2005 [69] ).
Pemoline is a central nervous system stimulant structurally different from amphetamine and MPH, and acts via enhancing central dopaminergic transmission. Since its availability in 1975, 15 cases of acute fulminant hepatic failure with pemoline have been reported. US-FDA recommends liver function tests every 2 weeks while on the drug. Hence the use of pemoline has been relegated to only rare circumstances (Sallee et al., 1992 [100] ; Patrick and Markowitz, 1997 [82] ; Safer et al., 2001 [99] ).
Lisdexamphetamine (LDX)
A recently approved prodrug stimulant, LDX converts to dextroamphetamine in the blood stream due to the action of a peptidase enzyme and provides a longer duration of effect that is consistent throughout the day (Findling, 2008 [38] ). As a prodrug it does not become active until after it is metabolized. This lowers its ability to be diverted and abused in an intranasal or intravenous manner. It is available in capsule form that can be dissolved in water when the patient may not be able to swallow. Its longer duration of action provides 12-hour coverage with a single dose (Biederman et al., 2007a [14] ). Patients on LDX may complain of typical amphetamine side effects such as decreased appetite, nausea, weight loss, upper abdominal pain, insomnia, headache and irritability (Najib, 2009 [77] ). Studies suggest that LDX may form an integral part of a total treatment programme for ADHD in the future. Clinical evidence supports its efficacy and tolerability in the management of ADHD (Najib, 2009 [77] ). At equivalent doses, LDX had lower abuse potential compared with immediate release d-amphetamine (Findling, 2008 [38] ; Najib, 2009 [77] ). The recommended starting dosage is 30 mg orally daily that can be adjusted to a maximum dosage of 70 mg/day (Popovic et al., 2009 [89] ).
Side effects with stimulant drugs
0 Knowing the side effect profile of these drugs is important since side effects could be a major reason for non-adherence to treatment (Sitholey et al., 2011 [106] ). The various MPH formulations (IR and ER) are reported to have similar effect and side effect profile (Pelham et al., 2001 [83] ; Stiefel and Besag, 2010 [117] ). Various side effects of MPH include insomnia, headache, nervousness, irritability and dizziness. MPH may have gastrointestinal side effects like anorexia, nausea and abdominal pain. It is also reported to reduce seizure threshold in some patients, thus precipitating seizures. Although new onset seizures and drug-drug interactions between MPH and antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) have been reported, open-label trials suggest otherwise, with no effect of MPH on either seizure or AED serum levels (Baptista-Neto et al., 2008 [8] ). A worsening of tics with stimulants may be seen in some but not all patients, although this is a major limiting factor in their use in such patients (Pringsheim and Steeves, 2011 [94] ).
Treatment of ADHD comorbid with tic disorders cannot be ignored given the impact that ADHD has on these patients, and MPH appears to be the best-tolerated stimulant compound in such patients (Kurlan, 2003 [63] ). Although use of stimulants has been avoided in patients with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) due to the concern that they worsen stereotypies, studies suggest otherwise (Santosh et al., 2006 [103] ): autistic patients with ADHD show significant improvements in the symptom clusters of ADHD along with aggression and oppositionality seen in autism (Santosh et al., 2006 [103] ). MPH is also known to cause pupil dilation leading to blurring of vision (Jaanus, 1992 [55] ). Complex visual hallucinations have been reported with MPH (Halevy and Shuper, 2009 [50] ). There is some amount of risk of abuse with MPH-IR formulations (Findling, 2008 [38] ). Concerns on an increase in the risk of drug and alcohol abuse disorders later in life in ADHD children treated with stimulants have not been supported by research (Wilens et al., 2003b [134] ; Biederman et al., 2008a [16] ; Mannuzza et al., 2008 [66] ).
An emerging area of concern has been the effect of stimulant drugs on cardiovascular function. It is well known that these medications have an effect on heart rate (HR), systolic and diastolic blood pressure (SBP and DBP). On an average, patients on stimulant drugs reported that while on the medication in optimal doses, there is an increase in HR by 1-2 beats per minute, and SBP and DBP by 3-4 mmHg (Findling et al., 2001 [37] ). This increase is linear with increase in dosage. Although statistically significant there has been no clinical event as a result of these changes in cardiovascular parameters. It is, however, advised that an electrocardiogram (ECG) be done in every child before starting on stimulants, and this may be supplemented by a 2D echocardiography (2D ECHO) when needed (Findling et al., 2001 [37] ). Recent studies have reported statistically significant yet clinically minor changes in HR, SBP and DBP even with OROS-MPH and MAS-ER preparations (McBurnett and Starr, 2011 [70] ). There have been reports of sudden cardiac deaths with MPH and MAS, but in all cases, post mortem examination revealed a structural heart defect that was not investigated prior to starting medication (Wilens et al., 2004 [135] ).
Sleep disturbances are common in children with ADHD. The increased prevalence of sleep disturbances in ADHD has not been correlated to stimulant drugs that have been shown to have little detrimental effect on sleep characteristics (Cohen-Zion and Ancoli-Israel, 2004 [23] ). Melatonin and small doses of Clonidine have been advocated for the treatment of sleep problems in ADHD (Prince et al., 1996 [92] ; Tjon Pian Gi et al., 2003 [122] ). Patients treated with stimulants experience dose-related reduction in appetite and in some cases, weight loss (Rapport and Moffit, 2002 [96] ). Cyproheptadine, an antihistaminergic and antiserotonergic medication, has been suggested as useful for stimulant induced appetite suppression. Nutritional options with higher caloric diet may be another option (Daviss and Scott, 2004 [29] ). Coupled with appetite suppression, concern surrounds the impact of stimulant therapy on the rate and extent of growth in children (Biederman et al., 2003b [12] ). The current consensus is that stimulants may infrequently produce a small negative impact on growth velocity; however, this delay may be related more to ADHD than to its treatment. The role of drug holidays or temporary periods of medication discontinuation to minimise the growth effect has not been supported by research data, though clinically this method may be more practical (MTA Cooperative Group, 2004 [78] ). It is worth noting that MPH has not been approved for use in children below six years of age (Vitiello, 2001 [124] ; Hermens et al., 2006 [54] ). Predictors of poor clinical response to MPH include ADHD combined type, comorbid oppositional defiant disorder and maternal ADHD symptoms (Chazan et al., 2011 [21] ).
Non Stimulants
Atomoxetine
ATX is the first non-stimulant treatment approved by the US FDA and is an effective alternative to stimulants, especially for patients who have comorbidities that contraindicate their use. It is also the first ADHD treatment to be approved for use in adults with ADHD (Simpson and Plosker, 2004 [108] ; Hammerness et al., 2009a [51] ). ATX has a negligible risk of abuse and is therefore considered particularly useful for patients who may be at such risk. Patients with comorbid anxiety or tics, and oppositional symptoms, or those who do not wish to take a controlled substance may be given a trial of ATX. Dosing with ATX involves weight-based dosing up to 1.4 mg/kg/day; benefit is generally observed within 2-8 weeks of initiation of treatment (May and Kratochvil, 2010 [68] ). In the case of ADHD, practice parameters from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry provide clear guidelines and describe the three common approaches taken by clinicians in dose titration with ATX: prescribing and waiting for the effects to occur, gradual up-titration of the dose until behavioral improvement is seen, and increasing the dose until side effects occur with gradual reduction of the dose to the level before the side effects appeared (Greenhill et al., 2002b [45] ; Manos et al., 2007 [65] ; Daughton and Kratochvil 2009 [27] ). It has been suggested that treatment algorithms involving the initial use of atomoxetine appear more cost-effective as compared to algorithms involving initial use of MPH or other medications (Garnock-Jones and Keating, 2009 [40] ).
Pivotal studies documenting the efficacy of ATX in ADHD started in 2001 (Spencer et al., 2001 [110] ). Results from large randomised controlled trials have shown that teachers and parents report similar improvements in their children when ATX is used over long periods (Weiss et al., 2005 [127] ). A recent meta-analysis has reported good efficacy and safety of ATX in children with ADHD (Cheng et al., 2007 [20] ). However, when studies on ADHD are reviewed, it is worth noting that superior effect sizes compared to ATX have always been consistently noted with MPH-IR and MPH-ER (Faraone et al., 2006 [35] ). In short term studies of 4-8 weeks, a greater improvement has been noted with MPH and MAS compared to ATX (Wigal et al., 2005 [130] ), while in long term studies over a period 10-14 weeks or more, ATX is as efficacious as MPH (Kratochvil et al., 2006 [60] ).
Theoretically, twice-a-day dosage of ATX appears better than a single dosage, but most studies document improvement with a once daily dosage alone (Michelson et al., 2002 [72] ; Kelsey et al., 2004 [58] ). Newcorn et al., 2008 [80] , demonstrated that ATX elicits a lower response from children who have received stimulants prior to starting ATX compared to children who are stimulant naïve. The mechanism for this is not yet understood but this has not been the case in other studies where ATX has shown an equivalent response in both the above groups (Quintana et al., 2007 [95] ; Hammerness et al., 2009b [52] ). ATX has also been reported to be effective when combined with stimulants, though side effects like insomnia and reduced appetite increase with this combination (Carlson et al., 2007 [19] ). In case it is needed, shifting a patient from MPH to ATX requires gradual cross-titration and poses no major problem (Quintana et al., 2007 [95] ). ATX has also shown good efficacy in long-term studies over 2 years and 5 years with all effects sustained and well maintained (Kratochvil et al., 2006 [60] ; Spencer et al., 2007 [111] ). In other studies, when ATX has been used in children with ADHD and oppositional defiant disorder, it has been noted that larger doses of ATX were needed to reduce hyperactivity symptoms, but there was little change noted in oppositional behavior (Biederman et al., 2007b [15] ; Bangs et al., 2008 [7] ). ATX has also been demonstrated, in small studies, to have a positive effect on anxiety and depressive symptoms that may accompany ADHD, unlike MPH (Geller et al., 2007 [41] ; Bangs et al., 2007 [6] ).
Side effects with atomoxetine
The side effect profile of ATX is milder than that of stimulants. Common side effects include decreased appetite and weight, irritability, sedation or insomnia, dizziness, abdominal pain and fatigue. While patients may complain of an initial loss in expected height and weight, this may eventually return to normal in the long term (Garnock-Jones and Keating, 2009 [40] ); hence reassuring concerned parents about this is important. Although considered safer, there have been rare case reports of exacerbation (Parraga et al., 2007 [81] ) or development (Sears and Patel, 2008 [104] ; Ledbetter, 2005 [64] ) of tics with ATX. It is important to keep a watch for suicidal ideations in patients on atomoxetine (Polzer et al., 2007 [88] ) though such episodes may be rare. At routinely prescribed doses and as seen in various trials there is no significant effect of ATX on the cardiovascular system in children as well as no reports of sudden cardiac death (Perrin et al., 2008 [86] ). There are rare reports of seizures with ATX and the percentage has been 0.1-0.2% (Wernicke et al., 2007 [128] ). No deaths have been reported when poison centre reports were analysed for ATX overdoses, and doses up to 2840 mg have been reported to cause seizures and GI problems (Kashani and Ruha, 2007 [56] ; Spiller
et al., 2005 [113] ). In a double-blind study in 6- to 16-year-old outpatients with ADHD from three different countries, Wang et al., 2007 [126] , reported a higher incidence of adverse effects with ATX compared to MPH.
Case Vignette: Parents brought a 9-year-old boy with a history of deteriorating grades in school and poor peer relations. The parents were receiving frequent complaints from school regarding his inattention and increasingly mischievous behavior during class, which led to punishments. This problematic behavior did not improve despite changing his sitting position. He was a known case of seizure disorder since past 3 years and was on regular medications with no seizures in the past 2 years. His father was a known case of alcohol dependence with multiple failed attempts at abstinence and was presently not on any treatment.
Discussion: The drug of choice in this child would preferably be ATX. Two risk factors in this child's history push the decision in favor of ATX: history of seizures in him, and of substance use in his family.
Non US FDA approved Medication used in ADHD
While stimulants are clearly the most effective agents, other drugs may also be useful. Additional therapy with non-stimulants (other than ATX) is warranted if the patient fails to respond to trials of two different stimulants, has intolerable side effects with stimulants, or fails to respond to ATX (Manos et al., 2007 [65] ).
Clonidine and guanfacine
Alpha-adrenergic agonists have been recommended in patients with a suboptimal response to psychostimulants, or in whom they cannot be tried (Sallee, 2010 [102] ). Both these drugs are available in India. Studies have shown that guanfacine extended release can be safely administered with MPH or amphetamine and gives good clinical results in ADHD (Spencer et al., 2009 [112] ). The rationale for combining α-adrenergic agonists with stimulants is the complementary mechanisms of action of the two classes of drugs involving different neurotransmitter systems that together modulate prefrontal cortex functioning (Sallee, 2010[102] ). Various adverse effects include headache, fatigue, sedation and cardiovascular adverse events. One has to be vigilant and monitor changes in blood pressure and heart-rate during treatment with guanfacine; it is also better to avoid this drug in children with cardiovascular pathology (Connor and Rubin, 2010 [25] ).
Immediate release clonidine and guanfacine have limited use as they are rapidly absorbed and cleared from the body and have negative side effects. However, the newer controlled-release formulations of these two drugs have overcome these limitations and have proven effective in ADHD. A selective alpha (2A) adrenoceptor agonist, guanfacine extended-release is a once a day formulation that significantly improves the symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity in a dose range of 1-4 mg/day. Its efficacy has been demonstrated in both short-term and long-term studies (Biederman et al., 2008b [17] ; Sallee et al., 2009 [101] ).
Bupropion has been used in certain cases of ADHD but has been associated with the onset or exacerbation of tics in these children (Ledbetter, 2005 [64] ). It is found to be useful in some cases of ADHD coupled with nicotine dependence because of its primary effect on smoking cessation (Upadhyaya et al., 2004 [123] ). It has also been useful to lift depressive symptoms that may accompany ADHD (Daviss et al., 2001 [28] ). Its efficacy is lesser than that of stimulants or ATX. Irritability and tics are commonly noted side effects. It is available as immediate release, extended release and sustained release preparations (Wilens et al., 2005 [136] ; Daviss et al., 2005 [30] ).
A novel stimulant distinct from amphetamine, modafinil has been US FDA approved for the treatment of narcolepsy and is easily available in Indian markets. It acts by activating specific hypothalamic regions. It has been shown to improve cognitive and meta-cognitive skills in non-sleep deprived adults (Baranski et al., 2004 [9] ). Published trials in ADHD show mixed results but definitely advocate the case for modafinil as a supplemental medication in the management of ADHD (Biederman et al., 2003b [12] ).
Other drugs with anecdotal evidence
Certain studies have shown the benefits of selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor drug Reboxetine in the management of ADHD (Cohen-Yahin et al., 2009 [22] ; Arabgol et al., 2009 [3] ; Hechtman, 2011 [53] ). Similar reports exist for Venlafaxine, a drug from the same family (Ratner et al., 2005 [97] ). Selegiline, another drug, is an irreversible type B monoamine oxidase inhibitor that is metabolised into amphetamine and methampetamine. Certain trials show modest efficacy of this drug in children with ADHD, but potentially life threatening reactions with tyramine rich foods such as cheese, impede the use of selegiline in children who are unlikely to remember or adhere to the dietary restrictions (Akhondzadeh et al., 2003 [1] ; Mohammadi et al., 2004a [74] ). Medications used to slow the decline in Alzheimer's disease have also generated interest in enhancing cognition in the treatment of ADHD.
The effect of cholinergic modulation on attention remains unclear. Studies of these drugs till date remain restricted to case series (Wilens et al., 2000 [132] ; Narahashi et al., 2004 [79] ). Based on the high rates of cigarette smoking in adolescents in ADHD and the cognitive enhancing properties of nicotine, transdermal nicotine has been tried in isolated studies to improve the fronto-striatal attention networks in ADHD. At this point though, nicotine is not a viable or recommended treatment, but remains a potential target for the development of novel treatments (Rezvani and Levin, 2001 [98] ; Potter and Newhouse, 2004 [91] ). Theophylline, an adenosine receptor antagonist, is a psychostimulant widely used as a bronchodilator. Adenosine antagonism may have an effect on central dopaminergic and noradrenergic neurotransmission and may benefit in conditions like ADHD. Pilot studies support the role of theophylline in paediatric ADHD (Guieu et al., 1996 [49] ; Mohammadi et al., 2004b [75] ). Other agents such as polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), acetyl-L-carnitine, and iron supplements have been shown to improve ADHD symptoms (Dopheide and Pliszka, 2009 [33] ).
The Treatment of Preschool ADHD
ADHD in pre-schoolers has become established as a valid psychiatric disorder, with prevalence estimates ranging from 2% to 6% in community samples (Keenan and Wakschlag, 2000 [57] ). Despite some differences in symptom presentation in younger children, similar patterns of comorbidity and impairment have been identified (DuPaul et al., 2001 [34] ). Many areas of impairment have been identified among pre-schoolers with ADHD, including relationships with parents, siblings, peers, and teachers, as well as their ability to cooperate with family activities and behave appropriately in public, which requires limitations of activities outside the home (Angold et al., 2000 [2] ; Murray, 2010 [76] ). Academically, preschoolers with ADHD perform more poorly on tests of pre-academic skills (Cunningham and Boyle, 2002 [26] ) and have identified deficits in working memory, planning, and delay of gratification (Sonuga-Barke et al., 2003 [109] ). Evidence indicates that ADHD may be more severe and complicated in younger children and those with earlier onset ADHD. Within a sample of clinically diagnosed children 3 to 5.5 years of age with ADHD, parents and teachers rated symptoms as more severe in younger children (Posner et al., 2007 [90] ). Earlier age at onset of ADHD (recalled by parents in annual increments from birth to 6 years of age) within a clinical sample of elementary school-age children was also associated with higher rates of parent-reported aggressive symptoms (Connor et al., 2003 [24] ). Diagnosis during the preschool years also predicts the development of other psychiatric disorders and creates significant risk for the development of secondary impairments such as school failure and peer difficulties during adolescence.
Prescription guidelines from the US FDA indicate that stimulant medications should not be used in children younger than 6 years of age. However, off-label use has increased dramatically since the 1990s, when 34% of paediatricians and 15% of family practitioners reported prescribing stimulants to pre-schoolers with ADHD (Wolraich et al., 1990 [137] ; Murray, 2010 [76] ; March, 2011 [67] ). Understandably, many concerns have been raised about these practices, including ethical objections to using any medication for children this young, concerns about side effects, and the limited body of efficacy data. Extensive data spanning several decades supports the safety and efficacy of stimulant medication in school-age children; however, few studies have included preschoolers. Prior to the National Institutes of Health- funded PATS, initiated in 2000 (Kollins et al., 2006 [59] ), there were only 11 publications of 10 controlled stimulant treatment studies, including less than 280 total participants, with many methodological limitations that affected interpretation of outcomes (Greenhill et al., 2008 [48] ). In particular, most of these studies were not placebo controlled, sample sizes were small, duration of the trials was short, and the diagnostic procedures and side effect reporting were highly variable. The results were mixed, with six reporting good efficacy and safety, two failing to show benefit, and two reporting higher rates of adverse events, including sadness and social withdrawal.
There are only a handful of studies with non-stimulants in preschool-age children with ADHD. One study treated 5 and 6-year-olds with ATX in open-label fashion for 8 weeks in combination with parent education in behavior management adapted from 'Helping the Non Compliant Child' (HNC) provided at each pharmacotherapy visit (Kratochvil et al., 2007 [61] ). A significant decrease in ADHD symptoms was observed at a dose of 1.25 mg/kg, which is similar to the dosing for school-age children. Similar to adverse events seen with stimulants, mood lability, decreased appetite and weight loss were common. Results of a recent 8-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of ATX by the same authors in 101, 5 and 6 year olds recruited across two sites show similar findings (Kratochvil et al., 2011 [62] ). Although 3 and 4-year-olds were not included, and any effects of the psychoeducational component cannot be separated out, this study will greatly increase the existing knowledge base and inform clinicians considering non-stimulant treatment for preschoolers with ADHD (Pelham and Fabiano, 2008 [85] ).
Despite significant advances made recently in our knowledge of medication use for preschoolers with ADHD, many important questions relevant for clinical practice remain. In particular, stimulant dosing parameters and tolerability issues need further examination, as do the effects of sustained-release formulations in this group. There are literally no data on use of non-stimulants such as ATX in children younger than 5 years. Although there is evidence of benefit of stimulant medication for preschool-age children with ADHD, effects do not seem to be as large, and some of the side effects may be greater than for school-age children, including growth slowing. The long-term impact of medication use for preschoolers beyond 1 year is unclear, although follow-up studies should address this in the near future.
Clinical Aspects of Pharmacogenomics in ADHD
Preliminary evidence suggests that in ADHD, genetic variability plays some role in predicting treatment response (McGough, 2005 [71] ). The results may differ based on whether teachers or parents are informants. Correlations between various outcome measures, even in the same subjects, are known to be fairly weak, raising the question as to which outcome measure defines the best result. Pharmacogenetic effects are also known to vary amongst ethnic groups. Most published studies in the pharmacogenetics of ADHD examine response to MPH, which is an obvious choice considering the known pathophysiology of DAT1 and its association with ADHD serving as a specific target for stimulant action (Friedel et al., 2007 [39] ).
Certain prerequisites are essential when conducting pharmacogenetic studies in ADHD (Goldstein, 2003 [42] ). These are as follows -
Pharmacogenetic studies in ADHD should be methodologically rigorous in terms of the pharmacological intervention, which means that the trial should meet criteria for being published on its own.
There must be more randomised assignment to treatment or control groups. Response in the trial should always be measured in different ways and at different time points. Functional outcomes, adverse events and symptom ratings must also be evaluated.
Different doses of the drug or the optimal dose must be evaluated and dose ranging or forced titration designs are more likely to elicit pharmacogenetic effects than flexible dosing designs.
Multiple genes must be examined.
Genotyping quality control must be performed by laboratory checks.
Samples large enough to look at gene-environment interactions must be studied.
Trials sponsored by pharmaceutical companies should routinely collect DNA for pharmacogenetic and subgroup analysis.
ADHD pharmacogenetics may pave the way for development of novel treatments. Gene discovery may promote the discovery of new drug targets. Genotyping may lead to identifying patients who are more likely to show response to a particular drug and thus treatment failures can be minimised. The hope that arises out of this is that ADHD treatments will eventually improve through a more personalised and individualised approach, and personalised ADHD therapy shall soon move from the promise phase to a practical one (Stein and McGough, 2008 [116]) [Figure 1].
Figure 1: Flowchart of paper
Concluding Remarks : Flowchart of Paper
See also [Figure 1]
Overall, pharmacotherapy of ADHD in children is proven to be effective. There is an abundance of evidence in this context, especially for MPH and ATX. In contrast to many other drugs used by relatively large proportions of children, drugs for treating ADHD are licensed and on-label for children. Although ADHD medication is being increasingly used for adolescents and adults, not much is published on specific efficacy and safety issues in these age categories. In general, we may conclude that though stimulant use has increased over the years, there is a lack of studies on long-term effects of ADHD drugs in all ages. Since ATX is new and has been used on a relatively small scale, not much is known yet about its adverse events. This may at times bias the ATX - MPH choice discussion in favor of the first. There are few studies that provide a head on comparison between various drugs used in ADHD. Multiple studies with small and large number of subjects using different scales and methods, along with varying durations, make meta-analyses in ADHD an onerous task. Although MPH has been used for decades, physicians also need to be aware that rare and possibly severe adverse events might come up. Also, the increased longevity of ADHD medication use may give rise to new concerns, which stresses the importance of monitoring people who use this medication for such a long period.
There have been recent advances in the pharmacotherapy of ADHD with studies showing that MPH, MAS and ATX are useful in children with ADHD.
Stringent monitoring of treatment emerging side effects with these drugs is essential when a patient is taking them for a long time.
There are various novel drug delivery methods available for MPH that allows optimal dosage and once a day dosing.
Various anecdotal case reports, case series and small trials have shown the usefulness of medications like Bupropion, Reboxetine, Clonidine and Selegiline in ADHD. These agents may be used in non-responders to MPH or ATX.
Compared to the earlier contrary belief, it is noted from certain studies that ADHD treatment may need initiation right in the preschool years between ages 3 to 6.
In the near future, Pharmacogenomics, though at an investigational stage, holds promise to individualise and personalise ADHD treatment based on patient genotype.
None declared.
This is our original unpublished work, not submitted for publication elsewhere.
Questions that this Paper Raises
Are we fully equipped with current pharmacotherapy for a complete management of ADHD?
What do we expect from newer drugs for ADHD - ease of dosage and better drug delivery systems, or newer mechanisms of action?
Is it wise to keep trying off label drugs in ADHD when US FDA approved medications fail?
Should ADHD be treated with medication in preschool children?
What is future of the treatment of ADHD with the advent of pharmacogenomics?
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Ash Barty. Ashleigh Barty. The Barto. Who is this name you keep hearing around?!
Well, it’s time we educated you as to who the wonderful Ash Barty is and why she is the hero we need in 2019.
1. She won the French Open
At 23-years-old, this is a pretty big title to take out. Ash had a stunning triumph on June 9 as she became the first Australian to win a French Opens singles title in 46 years. Talk about an achievement!
Upon winning the biggest match of her career, she put her hands on her head in disbelief and dropped to her knees. We love a humble queen.
2. Ash has been sloggin’ away for years
She may be young, but she’s been working hard for this victory. As they say, there is no such thing as overnight success and Ms Barty is the epitome of this sentiment. She’s been swinging a tennis racquet since the age of four, ‘quickly’ accelerating through the ranks to superstardom. In 2011, she was ranked No. 2 in the world after winning the girls’ singles title at Wimbledon. She was 15. How does that make you feel?
3. She's a role model for young kids
Yeah the girls! Ash is a stellar role model for younger girls as an inspiring sportsperson, fitness exemplar and demonstrates perfect sportsmanship. She shows girls (and boys) that if you set your mind to it, you can definitely do it. We’re sure she’d be the type of girl who’d have time for a little hit with you if you ever ran into her on the court.
A post shared by Ash Barty (@ashbar96) on Jan 14, 2019 at 5:12pm PST
4. Regional Aussie girl making it big.
Ash is from Ipswich, QLD. Whilst not the smallest of towns, it’s certainly not the biggest of cities with Ash often commuting to train closer to Brisbane and the Gold Coast. It doesn’t matter where you live, you too can get your grand slam title if you’ve got the dedication and passion.
5. She’s not a one-trick-pony.
Ugh, this girl has too much talent. Not only is she a superstar at tennis, she’s also a former cricket player and is also pretty pro at golf. It really makes you wonder if Barty ever stops? Well kids, the world’s your oyster really.
The perfect way to celebrate 🇫🇷✈️🇬🇧🏌🏽♀️ @thebelfryhotelandresort
A post shared by Ash Barty (@ashbar96) on Jun 12, 2019 at 2:14am PDT
6. She loves a good coffee – same.
If you check out Ash’s Insta, she posts numerous pics with her one true love, coffee. The coffee connoisseur enjoys a good espresso macchiato or even a little bit of a latte… and she’s gone to barista school to learn to whip up her own javas in the morning. Again, skill upon skill upon skill.
But first...espresso macchiato 🥰🇮🇹☕️
A post shared by Ash Barty (@ashbar96) on May 13, 2019 at 1:22am PDT
7. She’s got some cute as heck doggos – and she’s ambassador for the RSPCA
She’s the proud mum of two adorable doggos, Affie and Chino. They are possibly the fluffiest puppers you’ll see today – just look at them.
Happy 2nd Birthday my Handsome Boys 💙 You’re the most cuddly, adorable and absolutely inseparable babies anyone could ask for 🐶🐶 #Affie #Chino #babywolfpack
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To top it off, she’s also an ambassador for the RSPCA. Talk about superwoman!
Now get your Google on and check out Ash Barty for yourself - her name will be around for a while we think.
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Demi Lovato: "I was on Instagram and I started comparing myself to these Instagram models, and I just thought to myself, someone needs to show my fans and anybody that's looking at my account that what you see isn't always what's real."
Lizzo: “I think because I believe that I’m beautiful and I found that beauty within myself, it starts to come out. Maybe I was always beautiful to people, you know, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But I’m glowing because I had to find that.”
Serena Williams: "I was playing in Wimbledon, and I totally have a stomach. You know? It’s no secret. It is what it is. And I’m proud of my tummy.”
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Beyoncé: “Confidence makes a woman sexy… We are too obsessed with what a perfect nose is, or perfect hair, but there is nothing more beautiful than loving yourself and being confident.”
Lena Dunham: “I think about my body as a tool to do the stuff I need to do… I think I can do anything, as cliché as it sounds, to aid in the comfort of a woman accepting her form, then I want to do that.”
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Very, very, very bad advice
December 11, 2017Allison Brennan — 4 Comments ↓
Yes, I’m being tongue-in-cheek with my title because I’m writing today about adjectives and adverbs.
On Twitter, the fabulous Manda Collins — a historical romance writer who I know and love — posted something that at first made me laugh, then made me cringe. Under the caption “This is terrible advice” she posted a screenshot of, well, some terrible advice. I’ve removed the advice-givers name — partly because I don’t think anyone should be personally attacked for their opinion (and I don’t want her to get hate mail!) but also partly because she removed the post. However, because I have heard this so-called advice, and the original post was posted by an agent, I thought I would blog about it.
I’m sure the poster of this poor advice has reasons for spreading it — because we all know there are some people who toss adjectives and adverbs around like Mardi Gras beads on Fat Tuesday. But to delete ALL adjectives and adverbs? REALLY?
Just … no.
I’ll be the first to tell you that I’m not a grammar expert. I love my copyeditor because (usually) he/she will fix my errors. So I’m not giving you a grammar lesson here, I’m giving you an author’s perspective as both a storyteller and a reader. Let’s look at what adverbs and adjectives really are.
According to Dictionary.com:
ADVERB: a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb or a word group, expressing a relation of place, time, circumstance, manner, cause, degree, etc. (e.g., gently, quite, then, there ).
ADJECTIVE: a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it.
I learn by example, so I’m going to give some examples.
In the screenshot above, “submitting” describes the type of author she’s talking to, therefore is an adjective. I suppose you could argue that “submitting author” is the entire noun, but I think it’s an adjective.
“Direct” describes “result.” She could have said “As a result” and that would have given us the same information, but she wanted to be emphatic, to show that by taking this advice, you’ll see a direct (i.e. clear, immediate) result. Not a result that might take weeks or years to see (such as the result of a meandering river cutting through a mountain.)
I understand what this agent wants to share with aspiring authors: she likely sees thousands of submissions every year written by unedited and unprofessional writers who think every line of dialogue needs a tag, and with that tag why not attach an adverb or two? Or writers who over-describe the weather (I woke up this morning to frost. A cold, frigid, numbing winter morning.) Yeah, people (including me) overuse adjectives. That’s why I am ruthless in self-editing, and why I love my editor and copyeditor.
How we write is our style–our author voice. The descriptors we choose, how we use them in a sentence, how we show character and setting, is all part of our authorial style. If we remove all adjectives and adverbs we will all write exactly the same way. Noun verb. Noun verb. Sally ran to the park. She slid on the slide. She fell. The sand hurt her butt.
JD Robb, SECRETS IN DEATH
It wouldn’t kill her.
Probably wouldn’t kill her.
Eyebrows knit together beneath a snowflake cap, Lieutenant Eve Dallas strode through the flood of people on the crowded sidewalk with thoughts nearly as bitter as the February wind.
She’d rather be back in her vehicle and driving home through the jam of other vehicles. Down to it, she’d rather engage in mortal combat in some downtown alleyway with a Zeused-up chemi-head than head for some fussy fern bar.
But a deal was a deal, and she’d run out of excuses–reasons, she self-corrected. She’d had solid reasons to put this deal off.
Take away the adverbs and adjectives of this opening, and it’s dry and dull and loses the voice of Eve Dallas. (Don’t yell at me if I missed a few! Again, I’m not a grammarian.)
Lisa Gardner, CATCH ME
The little girl woke up the way she’d been trained: quickly and quietly. She inhaled once, a hushed gasp in the still night, then her eyes fixed on her mother’s drawn face.
“Shh,” her mother whispered, finger to her lips. “They’re coming. It’s time, child. Move.”
The girl threw back her covers and sat up. The winter night was cold; she could see her breath as a frosty mist in the glowing moonlight. The little girl was prepared, however. She and her older sister always slept fully dressed, layering T-shirts, sweatshirts, and coats regardless of the season. You never knew when They might come, flushing their prey from warm sanctuary into the treacherous wild. Unprepared children would fail quickly, succumbing to exposure, dehydration, fear.
In the above example, the adjectives and adverbs give you details you need to really connect with the young girl who is the viewpoint character. You need to know that she’s little (young); that she has an older sister (not simply a sister); that through her mother’s “drawn” face, you sense that her mother is tired and fearful. Some of the adjectives set the scene (frosty, glowing, treacherous) which is instrumental in getting us, as readers, into the scene. Without them? the scene is interesting, but falls flat. And some of the descriptors are needed for clarity, such as “unprepared children” — she’s describing the children that the viewpoint character fears, because being unprepared means you will fail.
Another thing I should point out are adverbial phrases and the like — but I really don’t have a strong grasp on how to describe them. Basically, dependent phrases that describe how someone is doing something or describing an object. My high school English teacher is going to kill me. (Sorry Mr. Kubiak! It’s been — cough cough — 30+ years!)
Stephen King, NEEDFUL THINGS
In a small town, the opening of a new store is big news.
It wasn’t as big a deal to Brian Rusk as it was to some; his mother, for instance. He had heard her discussing it (he wasn’t supposed to call it gossiping, she had told him, because gossiping was a dirty habit and she didn’t do it) at some length on the telephone with her best friend, Myra Evans, over the last month or so. The first workmen had arrived at the old building which had last housed Western Maine Realty and Insurance right around the time school let in again, and they had been busily at work ever since. Not that anyone had much idea what they were up to in there; their first act had been to put in a large display window, and their second had been to soap it opaque.
Whenever you hear advice that seems to be all or nothing — do this ALWAYS, don’t do that EVER — be skeptical. Stephen King says that the road to hell is paved with adverbs — but trust me when I say, he writes them on occasion. Why? Because sometimes, an adverb is the best way to convey the exact feeling or thought you want your reader to have.
Advice like the above — delete all adjectives and adverbs — is born out of frustration. I remember reading an unpublished 25 pages or so in the Kiss of Death contest years ago. The author used every dialogue tag on the planet … except for the tag I use 95% of the time: “said.” It was as if she’d listened to someone’s advice about repeating words (generally good advice — I cut echoes multiple times in the page proofs for BREAKING POINT) and applied the advice everywhere. But “said” is unique — it disappears to the reader. My advice? Don’t tag except to avoid confusion for the reader. Use action tags when appropriate, and “said” to keep clarity so the reader doesn’t lose who’s talking. If you use something other than “said” (and the occasional “asked” or “whispered”) it will stand out — so use it only when you want the tag to stand out. And while avoiding adverbs in dialogue tags is generally good advice, sometimes you want that added umph!
I am the last person to give grammar advice — but I know about telling stories. And if you strip all your adverbs and adjectives out of your story, you’ll lose both style and voice. That said, when you edit, be ruthless. Consider stronger verbs, and making one good adjective do the work of three. Editing is your friend. And so are all the parts of speech.
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4 comments on “Very, very, very bad advice”
Silver James says:
We must also consider dangling participles and slit infinitives. (And no, that has nothing to do with sexy times – 😆 ) I’m a firm believer in understanding the rules of grammars so I have an understanding of which rules I can break, with a firm grasp of my motivation and inspiration for doing so.
Loved the examples you gave. Nora, in her JD Robb persona, is a prime example of this.
As a reader, I want details–enough to paint me a picture of people, places, and mood without so many details the pace is slowed to a snail’s pace. Great topic, Allison!
Allison Brennan says:
You and I are truly the leaders of the JD Robb fan club 🙂
I mean there is NOTHING in fiction that has NO adjectives or adverbs. Talk about boring! No, don’t give me 10 different ways to say blue eyes. You can just say blue eyes. Or dark blue. Or baby blue. I don’t need azure or lapis. And we all have our own pet peeves — but I hate black-and-white statements. Frankly, in most everything … 😉
B.E. Sanderson says:
Bingo. Someone tried to give me the adverb advice years ago. Umm, not just no, but hell no. Cut out an entire part of speech? I think not. But don’t dump them into the manuscript – sprinkle them like seasonings. And, for pity’s sake, use the right ones. Salt and pepper are fine, but tarragon and basil add more flavor. If you get my gist.
And now I’m hungry…
LOL — yes, I like the seasoning analogy. I also think that when you look at the examples of three distinctly different (yet commercial) voices, you see that the way they tell the story is their own “dish” and they use different seasonings. King, for example, will always use the simplest word that conveys his exact — basic salt and pepper — to populate his prose. It makes reading his stories fluid and easy, while getting a far juicier story than you expect. Lisa Gardner uses a bit heavier spice to create a rich world where you feel the cold and emotion of the situation. And JD Robb is just a completely different dish because Eve Dallas has such an original voice. 🙂
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musica Dei donum
William Lawes: "Knock'd on the head - Music for Viols"
Dir: Mark Levy
rec: Sep 22 - 25, 2001, Orford Church, Suffolk (U.K.)
Metronome - MET CD 1045 (59'02")
Come my lads, catch a 3; Consort Setts a 6 in F, in g minor, in B flat [1]; Hark jolly lads, catch a 3; Lyra viol trios in D, in d minor; The wise men were but seven, catch a 3; Whither go ye, catch a 3
Mark Levy, Veli-Markus Tapio, treble viol, lyra viol; Joanna Levine, tenor viol, lyra viol; Emilia Benjamin, tenor viol; Reiko Ichise, Alison McGillivray, bass viol; Gary Cooper, organ
(Sources: [1] Consorts in six Parts)
William Lawes was one of the main composers in England in the first half of the 17th century. He was held in very high esteem by King Charles I, himself a great lover and connoisseur of the arts. But it was the King himself who was ultimately responsible for the premature death of this great composer. As Mark Levy writes in the lines notes: "Not one content to fiddle at home, since after all he was more used to performing for one of the greatest monarchs in Europe, he chose to fight and was duly knock’d on the head in one of the last and most disastrous royalist manoeuvres, shot in the massacre at Rowton Heath on 24 September 1645, as the King watched from his vantage point atop the old city wall of Chester."
The fact that Lawes chose to fight, although he didn’t have to, is an indication of the close relationship between the composer and the king, but also tells us something about Lawes’ character – stubborn and recalcitrant - which is reflected in his music for viol consort. If there is anything that strikes in the pieces recorded here, it is Lawes’ unconventional musical language. This recording brings together three of the Consort Setts in 6 parts. These are basically suites, whose main sections are the fantazies, where we meet Lawes at his most unconventional. The strange and uncommon harmonies in some of these fantazies are quite astonishing. The second fantazy of the Consort Sett in F ends – after a sudden general pause – with a harmonic progression which can only be compared to the madrigals of Carlo Gesualdo. And the fantazy from the Consort Sett in g minor lacks any harmonic pattern, wavering from the conventional to the highly unusual and unexpected. The first fantazy from the Consort Sett in F reflects Lawes the composer of theatre music: it starts quietly, but becomes more and more passionate, and then returns to the tranquillity of the beginning.
This recording also contains all extant pieces for the lyra viol. "The lyra viol was a small bass viol which could be used in a huge variety of chordal tunings; its music was consequently notated in tablature so the player would always know where to put his fingers, whatever unlikely notes the strings were tuned to" (Mark Levy). Most music for the lyra viol was somewhat lighter in nature than music for the ‘normal’ viol. Although some music Lawes wrote belongs to that category, like Humor from the Lyra viol trio in D, even here Lawes breaks the rules by composing more serious works as well. To compensate for the lack of music for lyra viols by Lawes, Mark Levy has transcribed some of Lawes’ catches for three lyra viols. They were originally composed for three male voices to be sung in the tavern. The texts of these catches have been lost, so this is the only way they can be performed, and they do quite well in this form.
I have nothing but praise for this recording. This is simply great music, reflecting a very strong and intriguing musical personality. The ensemble playing is immaculate, the tone crisp and clear, and the full dynamic range of the instruments is exploited. The interpretation is dramatic where needed, or light-hearted when the music asks for relaxation. Strongly recommended.
N.B. This review first appeared on MusicWeb
Johan van Veen (© 2003)
William Lawes
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WaPo, Politico: You know Mueller-mas will be a bust (again), right?
Of course we know it will be a bust, but at least a couple of outlets are getting ahead of the curve. The media has begun ramping up chatter over Robert Mueller’s testimony on Wednesday — as I’m writing this, NBC’s sending around a promotional e-mail complete with a logo, seen above. Their missive also pledges to have five anchors working the gig spread across two platforms, NBC proper and MSNBC.
Nothing like setting expectations! To be fair, everyone seems to be jumping into the deep end of the Mueller pool (via Twitchy):
Dear @StephenKing So your research before you spread #FakeNews @JaniceDean @FoxNews @Carolde https://t.co/4eulmwYcng pic.twitter.com/WVgqfHg0oi
— Belinda Thomma (@bjv1129) July 22, 2019
The Washington Post, however, sounds deeply skeptical that Mueller will say anything worthy of the media circus that will launch the day after tomorrow … or anything new at all:
On Wednesday, when he delivers long-awaited testimony about his investigation into President Trump and Russian interference in the 2016 election, Democrats are hoping to coax from him the kind of dramatic moments that could galvanize public opinion against the president. Republicans, meanwhile, are eager to elicit testimony that shows the investigation was biased from its inception.
Those who know him best are skeptical he will meet either side’s expectations.
“For anybody hoping he’s going to provide new information or evidence against the president, I think many people will be very disappointed,” said John Pistole, who served as Mueller’s deputy for years when he was FBI director. “And then on the other side of the aisle, some may be disappointed to find out that he’s not a demagogue of the left.”
Pistole reminds the Post that Mueller dislikes congressional appearances anyway, but Mueller has already specifically made it clear he has nothing to add to his report. He held a press conference after its full release explicitly discouraging committees from attempting to force him to appear, telling them to read the report instead. Mueller had pushed the limits of Department of Justice guidelines on the report to AG William Barr, who then released almost all of it to the public.
Pistole offers a even-money prediction:
Pistole said he expects Mueller to be “as unresponsive as possible, while telling the truth. I think his first approach will be, ‘Read the report and form your own conclusions.’ He’s no longer a government employee, and he can tell them to pound sand, not that he would use those words.”
By the end of the day, who knows? Mueller might well use those specific words for the umpteenth time someone demands to know something that’s already in his report.
Politico also tries to do a little bar-lowering today as well. In an opinion piece, Fordham law professor Jed Shugerman offers his own prediction, as well as the one piece of advice that is guaranteed to be ignored on Wednesday:
If recent history is any guide, Robert Mueller’s much-anticipated Capitol Hill appearance on Wednesday will fizzle into a mix of political grandstanding by the questioners and frustratingly narrow answers from the star witness. Congress’s biggest public chance to highlight the links between the Trump campaign and Russia, and the president’s acts of obstruction, will become a chance for members to showcase their wit, score politcial points and maybe even go viral with a dramatic exchange. This one was originally scheduled for last week, and a main reason for its delay is that the junior members of the Judiciary committee wouldn’t have enough time to get their own questions in.
So far, the solution has been to expand the hearing time. Here’s a better one: None of the members should ask the questions at all.
Their expert staffers should ask all the questions—not just to resolve the battle of egos, but to give Congress its only chance to make any real progress on the issue.
Here’s an even better suggestion: no one asks any questions. Instead of this hearing, everyone should resolve to do two things — read the report, and then do their jobs rather than farm them out to special counsels. If Congress is unhappy with Mueller’s conclusions, Mueller’s not the problem. The legal “mistakes” to which Shugerman refers later all come from the same source, which is Congress’ demand to have the executive branch investigate the president instead of Congress itself. Democrats in particular raised Mueller high up on a pedestal, threatening to pass laws protecting an inferior executive branch employee from his superiors and making him into Super-Mueller, at least until they read his report.
Finally, even Jerrold Nadler is worried that expectations might be set so high that Mueller’s appearance comes across as a “dud”:
House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler said on Sunday he hopes former special counsel Robert Mueller’s testimony before the House won’t be “a dud.”
“What if the whole thing ends up being a dud?” Chris Wallace asked the New York Democrat on “Fox News Sunday.”
“Well,” Nadler responded, “we hope it won’t end up being a dud. We’re going to ask specific questions — ‘look at page 344, paragraph 2, please read it. Does that describe an obstruction of justice? Did you find that the president did that?’
And when Mueller says It depends on the context and intent as I wrote on page 344 paragraph 3, what then? The word “dud” does come to mind. Democrats had better be ready for the wave of ennui that sweeps across America everywhere except in the Beltway bubble.
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Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK
Martin Spring supervises 2 postgraduate research students. If these students have produced research profiles, these are listed below:
Kasmaruddin Che Hussin
Nichapa Phraknoi
Professor Martin Spring
B.Tech (Hons); D.M.S., Ph.D.
My research has contributed to and shaped three prominent themes in Operations Management over the past twenty-five years. Most recently, my work has been in business service operations; this built on work in the other two areas, supply chain management and operations strategy. I am also Director of the cross-disciplinary Centre for Productivity & Efficiency at LUMS.
In 2008 I was awarded a Services Fellowship by AIM (Advanced Institute for Management Research ), focussing on Business Models for Business-to-Business Services. This led to a number of publications, both theoretical and empirical, as well as guest editorships of two special issues: one in The Journal of Supply Chain Management, on Service Supply Chains (with Scott Sampson – Volume 48, Issue 4) and one in the Journal of Operations Management on Service Triads (with Finn Wynstra and Tobias Schoenherr – Volume 35, Issue 1). I also carried out a study on emerging Business Models for manufacturing as part of the UK Government Foresight project on The Future of Manufacturing. This subsequently led to work (with Alan Hughes and Katy Mason) on industrial policy, published in the Journal of Operations Management in 2017.
I have supervised PhD students in various areas of operations management, especialy in business-to-business services. I am interested in supervising more students in this area.
I am an Associate Editor of the International Journal of Operations and Production Management, the Journal of Supply Chain Management, and the Journal of Operations Management (2015- present). I am also an Editorial Board Member, Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management, and served as an ESRC CASE Studentship Panel Member (2005-2008), and ESRC Peer Review College member (2010-present). I am a member of the Board of the European Operations Management Association (EurOMA).
Business-to-Business Services - Operations and Supply Aspects
Business Models and Operations Strategy
Research Methods in Operations and Supply Management
Four issues within business-to-business services are of current special interest:
the institutional basis of products and services
service interfaces and modularity
service triads and service supply chains
coordination in multi-organisation service networks
I am also working on the linkages between operations management and industrial policy.
Operations Management (Full-time MBA)
MSCI 571 - Strategic Supply Chain Management
MSCI 281 - Supply Chain Management
ESRC/EPSRC AIM Fellowship in Services (2008-2010) on "Business Models for Business-to-Business Services"
External Roles
Univerity of Stirling: External Examiner for the MSc in Management (2013-2014)
Heriot-Watt University: External Examiner for undergraduate programmes in operations management subject areas 2007-2010
ESRC CASE Studentship Panel Member 2003-2007
ESRC Peer Review College Member 2010- present
Associate Editor Journal of Operations Management
Associate Editor Journal of Supply Chain Management
Associate Editor International Journal of Operations & Production Management
Editorial Board Member Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management
Board Member - European Operations Management Association (EurOMA)
Professional Role
Director, Centre for Productivity & Efficiency
Impact Director, Department of Management Science
Co-ordinator of the Operations Management Research Group (LUMS-OMG)
PhDs Examined
PhD External Examination
PhD (Cranfield School of Management) Antonios Karatzas, ‘Business triads in servitization: the influence of the provider-partner relationship on the performance of the partner towards the provider’s customer base’, March 4th 2013
PhD (Warwick Business School) Emmanouil Alvizos ‘Servitization strategies and firm boundary decisions’, December 10th 2012
PhD (Cranfield School of Management) Marko Bastl “An exploration of a manager’s openness and relationship transparency in a buyer-supplier relationship” 17th February 2012
PhD (Jonköping International Business School, Sweden) Lianguang Cui, “Innovation and network development of logistics firms” 9th January 2012
PhD (Swinburne, Australia), Nicholas Grigoriou “Modelling the packaged food product customisation-standardisation decision for China”, July 2011 (written exam only)
PhD (Cranfield School of Management) Simon Templar “An empirical investigation into the role played by contextual variables in determining a transfer price for an intermediate product within an FMCG organisation” 31st October 2011
PhD (Stirling Management School), Alireza Khorakian “Developing a conceptual framework for integrating risk management in the innovation project”, 4th April 2011
PhD (Cambridge University, Centre for Strategy and Performance), Shellyanne Wilson, ‘Manufacturing Flexibility: Achieving Mix Flexibility in the Caribbean Flour Milling Industry’, November 2007
PhD (Leeds Metropolitan University, Faculty of Business and Law), Jens Neu, ‘An Empirical Evaluation of Logistical Concepts for Supply Chain Collaboration’, March 1st 2007
PhD (Leeds University Business School),Yong Rae Kim “Technology acquisition strategy and firm performance in the Korean information technology industry” September 2004
Doctoral Thesis, Facultad de Economía y Empresa, University of Salamanca: Member of doctoral comision for Javier González-Benito, ‘Aprovisionamiento en Entornos Just-in-Time: Prácticas y Factores Determinantes en la Industria Española de Fabricantes de Componentes de Automoción’ (Just-in-Time Purchasing: Practices and Determining Factors in the Spanish Automotive Component Supply Sector), 3rd December 1999
PhD Internal Examination
PhD (Lancaster University, Department of Management Science), Fahian Huq, ‘Social sustainability implementation in global supply chains’, 16th October 2014
PhD (Lancaster University, Department of Management Science) Chris Wright, ‘Complex Procurement within Complex Organisations: the Case of Radiology Equipment in the UK National Health Service, 17th April 2012
PhD (Lancaster University, Dept of Marketing) Juanjuan Ou, “Identity constructions of sales managers: the Chinese Guanxi Milieu”, November 2011
PhD (Lancaster University, Department of Marketing), Markus Vanharanta, “Customer Portfolio Management: A Study of Managerial Decision-Making in an Industrial Marketing Context”, February 2008
PhD (Lancaster University, Department of Management Science), Mark Stevenson, “Bridging the Gap: Refining a workload control (WLC) concept for practical implementation”, December 2005
PhD (MSM, UMIST), Elizabeth Ritchie, ‘Re-engineering the Pharmaceutical Supply-Chain in Hospital Pharmacy: an Assessment of Practice in the National Health Service’, December 2002
PhD (MSM, UMIST),: Jaime Darby, ‘The Design, Evolution and Implementation of an Integrated Transport Management System’, 15th June 2001
PhD (Total Technology Dept, UMIST), Robert Barker, 'Measuring Value-Adding Performance (A Framework for Analysis)', March 21st 1997
Selected Publications and Research Outputs
Supply chain alignment as process: Contracting, learning and pay-for-performance
Selviaridis, K. & Spring, M., 5/03/2018, In : International Journal of Operations and Production Management. 38, 3, p. 732-755 24 p.
Creating the competitive edge: a new relationship between operations management and industrial policy
Spring, M., Hughes, A., Mason, K. & McCaffrey, P., 1/03/2017, In : Journal of Operations Management. 49-51, p. 6-19 14 p.
Beyond the service factory: service innovation in manufacturing supply networks
Spring, M. & Araujo, L., 05/2013, In : Industrial Marketing Management. 42, 1, p. 59-70 12 p.
Selected Research Activities
Journal of Operations Management (Journal)
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity
International Journal of Operations and Production Management (Journal)
New self-driving car system tested on UK roads
Press/Media: Newspaper Article
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Crossover Prog
Special Collaborator
Honorary Collaborator
Among the popular Rock bands from Spain, Asfalto from Madrid emerged from the group Tickets in early-70's, but it wasn't until the mid-70's when the group had a stable core on Jose Luis Jimenez (vocals, bass), Julio Castejon (guitar, vocals), Enrique Cajide (drums) and Lele Laina (guitar, vocals).In 1976 the band performed a tribute album to The Beatles, entitled ''Homenaje a Los Beatles'', and the next year they were signed by Zafiro.In 1978 Asfalto made their self-titled debut on Zafiro's sub-label Chapa Discos.
The debut of Asfalto was a full-blown Hard Rock album with slight prog inspirations, featuring dual guitar leads, expressive Spanish vocals and definitely among the more deep bass works to find in the genre.Most of the tracks are short and catchy with some impressive guitar parts and good solos, while even the vocal melodies sound pleasant.A Hard Rock sound with a nice balance between stronger and lighter moments is here and there supported by a proggier style.''Capitan trueno'' is a beautiful Symphonic/Spanish Rock with a beautiful flute melody repeating among its rockier parts.The short ''Todos los dias'', despite performed with a classic rock instrumentation, bursts a light symphonic flavor due to the great guitars and interesting vocals.Even the long ''Quiero irme: la huida'' has its moments with acoustic guitars, impressive electric guitar workouts and more space for instrumental madness.
This is still a typical Hard Rock album from Spain, but the music is sometimes too good to simply pass this one by.Recommended, especially if you like Spanish Prog-related Rock music.
apps79 | 3/5 | 2012-12-26
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Ocean Care Solutions Jellyfish Sting Relief Spray with 5% Acetic Acid Meets Medical Community Recommendations for Jellyfish Sting First Aid
Jellyfish String Relief Solution 1st Aid made with 5% acetic acid supported by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Institutes for Health, Queensland Health and the Australian Resuscitation Council among noted medical authorities ...
Now available at select Walgreen's, Resorts, Beach Shops and Sporting Good retailers...
We are confident our 5% acetic acid jellyfish sting relief solution will deliver safe and effective pain relief from jellyfish stings"
Ft Myers Beach, FL (PRWEB) May 25, 2012
Ocean Care Solutions is a company specializing in the development, distribution and sales of marine sting first aid kits. These kits are designed to meet medical and marine science first aid protocols for marine stings. This includes their Jellyfish Sting Relief Solution manufactured with 5% acetic acid as the active ingredient.
"We knew when we started to develop our jellyfish sting relief formula it had to be safe to use, it had to work effectively and it had to be made in America. Most of all, based on years of scientific and medical research, we knew we had to start with a high percentage level of acetic acid", claims Kevin Freeman, OCS President. "The more we understood about the variety of stinging species of jellyfish, the more we found 5% acetic acid was central to neutralizing the toxins to provide pain relief."
Scientific and medical research publications authored by Emergency Dept. physicians from UC Davis ( Dr. Glen Daubert/Cnidaria Envenomation Treatment & Management), Stanford Medical (Dr. Paul Auerbach/"Medicne for the Outdoors and past medical director for DAN), Georgetown Medical (Georgetown Emergency Department Pediatrician Tamara Katy, MD), the National Institutes for Health, the World Health Organization and the Mayo Clinic independently and collectively recommend the use of 5% acetic acid. The list affirming the use of 5% acetic acid continues with internationally recognized medical and scientific authorities in medicine and marine biology. "It's important to understand that while household vinegar claims and states on the bottle to be 5% acetic acid, not all brands are even close to that level", says Freeman. "We wanted a minimum of 5% acetic in our product and verifiably safe for all skin types from young to old," continued Freeman.
The American Red Cross and the American Heart Association also recently announced updated recommendations for the treatment of jellyfish stings. These First Aid Guidelines are being published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. "Volunteer experts from more than 30 national and international organizations joined the Red Cross and the American Heart Association in reviewing 38 separate first aid questions. Experts analyzed the science behind them and worked to reach consensus on the treatment recommendations. In looking at the treatment of jellyfish stings, the revised guidelines reaffirm the recommendation to use vinegar to treat the sting. The vinegar neutralizes the venom and may prevent it from spreading. After the vinegar deactivates the venom, immersing the area in hot water for about 20 minutes is effective for reducing pain".
Australian waters are home to some of the most venomous marine life including the potentially deadly Irukandji and Box jellyfish. The Australian Resuscitation Council is considered The medical reference for the United States Lifesaving Association has the source for the latest medical protocol in providing effective first aid treatment of marine stings and it also recommends 5% acetic acid. Ocean Care solutions is a member of the USLA. ARC reports vinegar as the most suitable treatment ruling out previous treatments such as rubbing sand in the wound. Queensland Health, renowned marine sting authority and center of many scientific research projects has dispelled myths about the best treatment for jellyfish stings by recommending vinegar in a major research report released last year.
Kevin Freeman states, "Scientific and medical authorities and published journals were very clear on 5% acetic acid being the most effective application in providing jellyfish sting pain relief on a variety of jellyfish species. Our goal was to create a convenient, spray-on product thick enough to stay where it's sprayed with a higher acetic acid content than typical household vinegar. More or less a very viscous, clinically strong, vinegar that can treat the sting and the salve damaged skin at the same time", according to Freeman. "Given the minimum level of acetic acid in and the lotion-like feel to our product, you would have to use a half gallon of house hold vinegar to get the same effect as a few sprays of our jellyfish sting relief," added Freeman.
There simply isn't another 5% acetic acid product like ours on the market", claims Freeman. We don't use topical anesthetics like some products. Our sting relief spray delivers real first aid rather than covering it up; all the while providing a skin component to sooth and help damaged skin. Just spray Ocean Care Solutions Jellyfish Sting Relief Solution on the sting for immediate, fast acting relief and in about 3-5 minutes, scrape away the neutralized stinging cells from the wound with a flat edged card and your done..it's that easy and effective", states Freeman. "Our team at Ocean Care knows first hand because we tested our products on each other to be sure before we released it for consumers," according to Freeman.
Ocean Care Solutions full family of marine sting first aid products are available at retailers or on-line.
Ron Adley
Ocean Care Solutions
In this picture, we wrapped the tentacle of a jellyfish on our arm to maximize the sting injury.. We made sure our test included the worst case sting injury to determine the effectiveness of our sting relief product.... The sting welts are evident from the jellyfish sting.. Here, the sting volunteer is applying our jellyfish sting relief product...once we knew our jellyfish sting product was effective, we decided on using a spray bottle rather than roller application Once jellyfish sting relief is apparent, simply take a straight edge like a credit card and scrape away any remaining nematocysts.. After application, the pain is gone and sting welts will begin to vanish ... Help us help this worthy cause..OCS will donate a portion of the sale proceeds to SUDS from on-line orders.
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Cantigny
Join facebook "NIHS" Face Book Page
NIHS Application Form-Join Us
Newsletters & Flyers
Member Vendors
Community Gardening Events
Taking Care of Your Garden >
Hosta Problems
Hybridizing Informtion
Other Hosta Societies
Book References
National and Regional Societies:
American Hosta Society (AHS)
Midwest Regional Hosta Society (MRHS)
On-Line Educational Resources:
Hosta Library
"The Hosta Library is the largest and most comprehensive information resource for the Genus Hosta. It features photos of thousands of hosta cultivars and much other information. Photos are submitted by numerous contributors and generally are accurate representations of the cultivar. The Hosta Library is an independent resource not under control of any authority, or country, and is an independent resource for all to use." (Taken off the website 1.15.2019)
Hosta Treasury (formerly known as The Hosta Registrar)
The American Hosta Society (AHS) created and maintains this website. It includes a search utility feature that includes an option to search for a particular hosta by registration year. Photos of registered cultivars are found on the website. Many of the photos are the actual ones submitted with the original registration forms.
"To better reflect the expanded nature of information now available to the public, the name has been changed to the Hosta Treasury."
(Taken from the website on 1.15.2019)
American Hosta Growers Association (AHGA)
This association is for nurseries that focus on the growing, selling and marketing of hostas.
Don Rawson's Hosta Lists
"The Hosta Lists represent a compilation of 102 individual lists which group hosta cultivars and species according to various characteristics. These lists have been compiled over a seventeen year period and are updated annually. Containing over 22,000 entries, this is the most complete and accurate collection of lists available. Hosta names are faithfully and carefully checked for accuracy against the The Hosta Registry and The Hostapedia: An Encyclopedia of Hostas (Mark R. Zilis, 2009). The Hosta Lists have displayed their usefulness in years past and will continue to be an invaluable and indispensable resource for gardeners everywhere." (Taken from the website 1.15.2019)
Hosta College-Piqua, Ohio
"Each year during March, the Great Lakes Region (GLR) of the American Hosta Society hosts a garden symposium of approximately 400 enthusiastic gardeners from the Midwest and other parts of the US, Canada, and even Europe. This garden symposium is called Hosta College, and it takes place at Upper Valley Career Center in Piqua, Ohio." (Taken from the website 1.15.2019)
Hallson's Hosta Forum
Hosta, perennial, and gardening forums on various topics for the gardener.
Chicago Area Botanical Gardens:
Cantigny Park
Garfield Park Conservatory
Morton Arboretum
USDA Hardiness Map
Latest USDA Hardiness Map
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The Constitution of the Northwest Filipino American Student Alliance
Revised June 20, 2015
Name and Mission Statement
This organization will be referred to as the ‘Northwest Filipino American Student Alliance’ and/or ‘the Alliance’, hereafter abbreviated ‘NWFASA’.
NWFASA is a regional coalition that brings together various Filipino American student organizations at institutions of higher education, as well as the Filipino American community, across the Pacific Northwest. Established in 1995 as the Washington State Filipino American Student Alliance, it was renamed in 2003 to reflect incorporation of Filipino American student organizations in the state of Oregon.
The mission of NWFASA is to create a unifying environment of youth and student led and/or oriented organizations in the Pacific Northwest with an emphasis on Filipino and Filipino American culture, in which educational, political, cultural, and social advancement are promoted through various activities and events. NWFASA shall strive to foster a sense of community, provide opportunities to further self-awareness and cultural knowledge, as well as promote awareness and support the social welfare of the greater Filipino and Filipino American community.
NWFASA shall strive for the advancement of the membership’s Filipino and Filipino American communities through education, unification, action, and empowerment.
NWFASA shall further the membership’s education through self-identity, cultural, and socio-political awareness, as well as the history of Filipinos in the Pacific Northwest, the United States, and the Philippines.
NWFASA shall further the membership’s unification of diverse perspectives utilizing effective communication, inter- organizational support, and networking principles.
NWFASA shall take action through the membership’s collective voice and strength in unity.
NWFASA shall further empower the membership by continuing to teach others, providing resources and networking opportunities, and supporting one another’s vision.
Membership Common Purpose
NWFASA shall be a coalition of student and/or youth organizations with vested interest in Filipino and Filipino American issues. A member organization’s constitution, including its mission, shall be in accord with this document and the existing member organizations’ constitutions. Existing member organizations shall determine whether or not an applying organization shares common purpose.
Organizations within NWFASA are classified as one of the following:
New Organization: During an organization’s first three months of official membership, it is considered a ‘new’ organization. A ‘new’ organization shall not have voting rights until it is considered an ‘active’ organization. A ‘new’ organization may participate in all NWFASA meetings, activities, functions, and events.
Active Organization: A member organization shall be considered ‘active’ after attending its first three consecutive meetings from official membership. An ‘active’ organization shall have the right to vote. Member organizations must be present at NWFASA meetings to retain ‘active’ status.
Inactive Organization: An absence is unexcused if there is no notification to the NWFASA Executive Board at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date. An organization shall be considered ‘inactive’ if it is absent at two or more consecutive NWFASA meetings. The NWFASA Executive Board shall notify an organization if it has one unexcused absence within 48 hours of the missed Alliance meeting. An ‘inactive’ organization shall lose its right to vote at the subsequent two NWFASA meetings it attends. If an organization is absent and unexcused at three NWFASA meetings within the year, it shall lose its right to vote for the remainder of the year.
Regaining Active Status: An ‘inactive’ organization may become ‘active’ by attending two consecutive NWFASA meetings. The organization shall regain its right to vote for the third consecutive meeting it attends. If a member organization is inactive for six months or more, it must reapply to be considered for membership following the process of New Organization Registration under section III.e.
Voluntary Termination of Membership: A member organization may terminate membership with NWFASA through written notice to the NWFASA Executive Board. The effective date of termination shall be indicated by the organization. An organization that voluntarily terminates membership may participate in, but not be represented at, NWFASA activities or events. If a member organization voluntarily terminates membership, it may reapply after three months to be considered for membership.
Involuntary Termination of Membership: A member organization’s membership may be terminated involuntarily under the following circumstances:
The member organization’s constitution is not in accord with the NWFASA constitution;
The member organization does not share common purpose with NWFASA;
The member organization partakes in activities endangering or damaging the principles of NWFASA.
Membership considered for termination must be thoroughly discussed by member organizations and determined using the Normal Voting Process. The NWFASA Executive Board shall provide written notice to the member organization up for termination at least one week prior to the meeting at which voting will occur. The organization up for termination should make a substantial effort to attend the Alliance meeting at which the voting on their proposed termination shall occur. The effective date of termination shall be indicated through written notice by the NWFASA Executive Board to the offending organization. An organization with involuntarily terminated membership may not participate in NWFASA activities or events. If an organization’s membership is involuntarily terminated, it may reapply after six months to be considered for membership.
All member organizations must abide by the provisions of this constitution. This constitution must be reviewed yearly so that new Alliance Representatives shall be knowledgeable of their rights and responsibilities as a member organization. Any organization’s membership may be involuntarily terminated upon violating this constitution.
Phone and Video Conferencing: An ‘active’ member organization wishing to be present at a NWFASA meeting via phone or video conference must notify the NWFASA Executive Board at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date. An organization may not phone or video conference more than twice during the year. Exceptions shall be made on a case-by-case basis, as determined by the NWFASA Executive Board.
Normal Voting Process: Majority vote shall be the deciding factor of all items voted on by NWFASA member organizations. Only ‘active’ member organizations present at a NWFASA meeting shall have the right to vote on items presented during that meeting. An organization is present if it has physical representatives at the meeting, or has representatives participating via phone or video conference with notification to the Executive Board at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date. Information shall be provided to member organizations prior to voting, allowing sufficient time for thorough and objective discussion of the item at hand, at the discretion of the Executive Board. Discussion on an item may be tabled if less than two-thirds organizations are present at a meeting. An item may be tabled for a maximum of two months, after which no action will be taken.
Membership Dues: Each member organization shall be required to pay the greater of the following:
$1.00 per registered/paid member of the organization;
$1.00 per registered Conference attendee of the organization, based on the previous NWFASA Conference.
The Secretary of Finance and Fundraising shall collect dues annually in November. Membership dues are used to fund NWFASA activities and events, including, but not limited to, the Conference, Filipino Olympics, and the Summer Retreat.
Voting Rights: An ‘active’ member organization present at a NWFASA meeting shall have the right to vote on items presented during that meeting. An organization is present if it has physical representatives at the meeting, or has representatives participating via phone or video conference with notification to the Executive Board at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date. Each NWFASA active member organization shall be entitled to only one vote.
New Organization Registration: An organization must submit an application and a copy of its constitution to the NWFASA Executive Board to be considered for membership. The Executive Board shall review the application and constitution, and provide the documents to ‘active’ member organizations for review. The organization being considered for membership must be in attendance at the next consecutive NWFASA meeting, during which the applying organization’s membership shall be decided using the Normal Voting Process as outlined in section III.c.iii. The Executive Board shall inform the applying organization of its decision in writing within two weeks of the meeting. If the applying organization is denied membership, it may reapply after three months to be considered for membership. If the applying organization is approved for membership, it is considered a ‘new’ organization, effective from the date of notification. New organization membership fees dues shall be collected at the discretion of the Secretary of Finance and Fundraising.
NWFASA Executive Board Function and Purpose
The NWFASA Executive Board, hereafter referred to as the ‘Executive Board’, shall serve as the executive body of NWFASA.
The Executive Board shall implement the policies and principles of the NWFASA Constitution as well as manage the operations of NWFASA.
The Executive Board shall serve as a facilitating body to guide NWFASA activities, events, and discussions.
The Executive Board will hold Alliance representatives accountable to their duties and appoint special committees as necessary.
Members of the Executive Board shall not have voting rights.
The Executive Board shall be composed of:
the Secretary General,
the Secretary of Communications,
the Secretary of Public Relations and Outreach, and
the Secretary of Finance and Fundraising.
All Executive Board members shall be elected by NWFASA member organizations using the Normal Voting Process as outlined in Section III.c.iii.
All candidates for the Executive Board must be an active member of an ‘active’ NWFASA member organization at the time of nomination and for the duration of their term.
All candidates for the Executive Board must have been an officer or leadership position for their respective organization in NWFASA for a single term.
The spokesperson of NWFASA. Will keep track of all member organizations to ensure that they are fulfilling their responsibilities to NWFASA. In the event the Secretary General is unable to facilitate an activity or event, another Executive Board member may fulfill his or her responsibilities.
Secretary of Communications
Record and archive detailed meeting minutes and record attendance of member organizations at all NWFASA meetings.
Distribute meeting minutes to member organizations after each meeting.
Keep an updated event calendar available to Alliance members containing important dates, events, and activities from the Alliance and member organizations.
Obtain contact information for representatives from all member organizations (name, position, phone number, email, website, etc.)
Maintain the NWFASA listserv by adding, removing, and updating members’ email addresses.
Take leadership in coordinating with the host organization the reservation of rooms and equipment necessary for NWFASA meetings.
Secretary of Public Relations and Outreach
Maintain and update the NWFASA website and other social media outlets with a summary of the Alliance’s current business, upcoming meetings, activities, and events, as well as include pictures and/or other media informing the community of NWFASA activities and announcements.
Outreach to inactive NWFASA member organizations and potential new member organizations by contacting representatives to inform them of upcoming NWFASA events, activities, and announcements and encouraging them to attend NWFASA meetings and events.
Responsible for creating and maintaining public relationships with other Filipino American community organizations in the Pacific Northwest and with the general public.
Promote NWFASA and its activities and events in community announcements and local media via fliers, press releases, etc.
Outreach to other Filipino American community organizations for networking and community building purposes.
Secretary of Finance and Fundraising
Maintain details of all financial transactions of NWFASA by keeping an accurate record of all money received and disbursed.
Collect annual membership dues from each member organization for use for NWFASA events and activities. Provide advance notice of collection of dues to member organizations.
Take charge, plan, and coordinate fundraising events with NWFASA member organizations in order to raise funds for NWFASA sponsored events.
Distribute donation letters for all events.
Research grant opportunities, scholarships, and sponsorships for NWFASA sponsored events.
Must receive approval from the other Executive Board members before using and disbursing NWFASA funds.
The term of the Executive Board shall be one year (June to June of the subsequent year).
Executive Board members may be elected for an additional term, for a maximum of two terms total.
NWFASA Advisory Board Purpose
The NWFASA Advisory Board (hereafter referred to as the ‘Advisory Board’) shall serve primarily as a consultative body to the Executive Board and as a general resource to NWFASA.
The Advisory Board shall assist the Executive Board with problems and/or issues that arise through the course of managing NWFASA operations.
Members of the Advisory Board are encouraged to attend NWFASA meetings and events and maintain an active presence among member organizations.
Members of the Advisory Board shall not have voting rights.
The Advisory Board shall consist of minimum of one volunteer and up to ten volunteers, with a target minimum of four volunteers, but not limited to, graduate students, alumni, professionals, and community members with the exception of undergraduate students.
Members of the Advisory Board shall be nominated and elected by NWFASA member organizations using the Normal Voting Process.
All candidates for the Advisory Board must have held leadership role in a student, community or professional organization(s) prior to their appointment.
All candidates for the Advisory Board must have attended at least a NWFASA meeting prior to their appointment.
The term of Advisory Board members shall be one year (June to June of the subsequent year).
Current Advisory Board members may be nominated for reelection.
Members of the Advisory Board may only serve for three consecutive terms at a time.
Organizational Representative Purpose
The organizational representative is an appointed individual of a member organization of NWFASA that will serve as the intermediary bridge between NWFASA and the representative’s member organization.
The Organizational representative must be an active member of their organization they represent.
Must be present at the NWFASA Alliance meetings.
Relay information about the Alliance to their respective member organization.
Serve as a point of contact between their respective member organization and the rest of the Alliance.
NWFASA Issue-Based Projects and EventsThe annual NWFASA Conference (hereafter referred to as ‘the Conference’) shall serve as the main forum for networking and discussion of issues and concerns affecting the life, education, progress, and welfare of the NWFASA, Filipino, and Filipino American communities. The Conference shall aim to enrich participants with Filipino and Filipino American culture, history, and identity. The information presented at the Conference shall empower youth and students to become leaders in their own communities.
Bidding: Bids to host the Conference shall take place during the meeting following the debrief of the prior Conference. Organizations wishing to present a bid will present a detailed report, including plans for Conference venues, speakers, attendee capacity, budget, and fundraising.
Conference Host Selection Process: The Conference host organization shall be selected using the Normal Voting Process. NWFASA member organizations should base selection of a host organization on leadership capacity, level of commitment, and resource availability. An organization may not host the conference for two consecutive years. WHEREAS FASA sa UW proposes that for the year of 2016-2017 that the NWFASA host is referred only to the school that is housing the conference and that the planning and logistics of such conference is executed through a collaborative effort of the NWFASA Alliance Representative Board. The structure of such system can be found here. WHEREAS it currently states that:
Host Organization Financial Obligation: The organization hosting the Conference shall be primarily responsible for gathering funds upon accepting to host the Conference. WHEREAS FASA sa UW propose that for the year 2016-2017 that the NWFASA Conference Host is not responsible for gathering funds upon accepting to host the Conference. In accordance with the stipulations outlined in the proposed structure the NWFASA Secretary of Finance in conjunction with the NWFASA Executive board will be in charge of accepting and managing the funds gathered by all of the NWFASA Organizations to be allocated solely to the production costs of 2017 NWFASA Conference. WHEREAS this amendment is specifically for the 2016-2017 NWFASA year and will no longer be in effect after June 2017 unless the NWFASA Representative Board votes to re-establish this conference structure. WHEREAS FASA sa UW as of November 19th 2016 is proposing to enact this new NWFASA Conference Structure effective immediately.
NWFASA Financial Obligation: Member organizations are obligated to make a donation toward the Conference through fundraising, materials, and/or allocated financial grants, scholarships, and sponsorships.
NWFASA shall be open to formal resolutions, proposed forms of action, and/or intentions in regards to the NWFASA mission toward the advancement of Filipino and Filipino American communities.
Proposal: An ‘active’ member organization may propose a resolution to the NWFASA Executive Board, presenting sufficient information to justify advancement of the NWFASA mission. The Executive Board shall review and present the proposed resolution at the next consecutive NWFASA meeting.
Voting Process: Proposals shall be voted on using the Normal Voting Process, after the issues involved are freely and thoroughly discussed.
Resolution Adoption: If the resolution is adopted, NWFASA shall carry out the resolution under the leadership of the Executive Board.
Other Alliance Projects and Events
An ‘active’ member organization may propose an issue-based project or resolution to the Executive Board, including, but not limited to, public education forums, fundraisers, workshops, campaigns, etc. The Executive Board shall review and present the proposal at the next consecutive NWFASA meeting. The proposal shall be thoroughly discussed and voted upon at the NWFASA meeting using the Normal Voting Process. The Executive Board shall appoint committees as necessary to carry out the resolution, and will follow up to ensure implementation.
An ‘active’ member organization may submit a proposal for a constitutional amendment to the Executive Board for review. The Executive Board shall review and present the proposed amendment during the next consecutive NWFASA meeting. All ‘active’ member organizations present must evaluate and discuss the proposed amendment before voting.
A proposed constitutional amendment shall be voted on by the ‘active’ member organizations present at the meeting using the Normal Voting Process.
Resignation and Impeachment In the event that a member of the Executive Board has determined they are unable to fulfill the duties of their position, they have the right to permanently relieve themselves from their position.
Resignation of Executive Board members must be in writing submitted two weeks prior to implementation.
The written statement will be distributed to the entire Alliance.
The resigning Executive Board member will continue the duties of the position till the time of official resignation.
Impeachment of members of the Executive Board may be done by:
Two different active NWFASA member organizations submitting an official statement each revealing their intent to impeach a member of the Executive Board.
A warning will be given to that Executive Board member to resolve the concern by the next Alliance meeting. If the original member(s) feels that officer is still failing to perform their duties after two weeks, it will be discussed at the next Alliance meeting with both the member(s) and the Advisory Board in attendance.
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(Dunkirk, NY)
[so far, Oct 1922 - Nov 1925; plus asst others]
Oct 6, 1922 : Peter Schneider has moved to Gowanda.
May 4, 1923 : Fitz Patrick is having a lunch car built by Fox Bros. of Forestville.
May 15, 1923 : Mrs. Erwin Chapin gave a delightful luncheon recently at her home on Babcock Ave., in honor of Mrs. Henry O. Smith, who will move to Niagara Falls soon. Mr. Smith has purchased a dining car of Earle B. Richardson and will operate same at Niagara Falls.
Jun 1, 1923 : A new lunch wagon, which is located on Main St, is the latest addition to the town. [Brocton] (This is the George Dickinson dining car)
Nov 9, 1923 : M. Harry More and family will move to Kenmore where they will operate a lunch car.
Nov 30, 1923 : Mr & Mrs John Knox are visiting Mr & Mrs Harold Taylor in East Aurora. Mr & Mrs. Taylor opened a new lunch car there on Sunday. Alsso visiting were Mr & Mrs Frank Kahabka, Mr & Mrs Clark Smith & Gertrude Taylor.
Dec 14, 1923 : Wallace Wasmond is working for Harold Taylor in his lunch car at East Aurora.
Dec 21, 1923 : Mr & Mrs Lyle Cook will leave this week to make their home in Painesville, Oh. Erwin Cook will fill Mr. Cook's position on the signal gang with the NY Central.
Feb 8, 1924 : Mr & Mrs. Howard Chapman left Monday for Falconer, where they and Mr. & Mrs. Chas. Hoeffner will install a new lunch car.
Mar 14, 1924 : Mr. & Mrs. Roy Payne have purchased a lunch car which Mr. Richardson is building
April 11, 1924 : Sheldon Neebuhr, recently employed by the H. Ernst, has left to take posession of a new lunch car built by E. B. Richardson.
April 18, 1924 : Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Bader have purchased half interest in the Harold Taylor lunch car in East Aurora.
May 9, 1924 : Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon Neebuhr & Mr. & Mrs. Fred Neebuhr have moved to Conneaut, where they will run a lunch car.
May 27, 1924 : Mr. Gascon, with his truck, drew the new lunch car belonging to Roy Payne & Mr. Carr to Wesleyville, PA on Thursday. Both families left on Monday.
Jun 3, 1924 : Mr. & Mrs George Dietzen of Silver Creek, formerly of Sheridan, have purchased a dining car and are conducting same at Painesville, Ohio.
Jun 7, 1924 : About 6 members of the Here and There card club gave a farewell dinner Thursday evening in honor of Mrs. Ed Root & Mrs. Henry Shattuck, who are leaving in the near future with their husbands to run a lunch car.
June 24, 1924 : ... A lunch car factory on the course of construction near the Pennsylvania Station was blown down ...
June 27, 1924 : Mr & Mrs. George Dietzen have a lunch car in Painesville, Oh
July 11, 1924 : Mr. Neil Paul has purchased the lunch car of Arthur Shattuck (In 1923, he was listed as manager of the lunch car in Angola)
July 18, 1924 : Albert Baker is employed by Chas. Haviland in his lunch car at Ashtabula, Oh.
Aug 1, 1924 : Arthur Wasmond and Howard Manning have purchased the lunch car of Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Carr and Mr. & Mrs. Roy Payne, located at Wesleyville, PA to take posession August 9th
Aug 8, 1924 : Ethel Slack & Dorothy Walker are managing a lunch car at Perrysburg, recently purchased by John Stock.
Aug 15, 1924 : Emeroy Harrington is running a lunch car at Belleview, Oh
Aug 29, 1924 : Lyle Cook sold his lunch car and will continue in the employ of the New York Central
Aug 29, 1924 : Montford Fox has purchased a lunch car.
Sept 12, 1924 : Montford Fox and Lloyd Blanding have purchased a lunch car.
Sept 16, 1924 : Neil Paul & family to Belleview, Oh to run lunch car.
Oct 3, 1924 : Fox & Blanding to Salamanca Monday to run lunch car.
Oct 3, 1924 : Wheeler Shumaker has taken his new lunch car to Williamsville.
Oct 27, 1924 : Both the Taylor and Bader families were renting apartments in Silver Creek.
Nov 7, 1924 : Holley Hawkins & S.B. Trask leaving soon to operate lunch car.
Nov 11, 1924 : A fine looking new lunch car has ben installed on the Kraeft lot, Central Ave, as was opened last week. Roy Payne who operated sucessfully a lunch car in Wesleyville, PA is the prop. Mrs. George Van Duzen, of Lake Ave., will do the baking.
Nov 25, 1924 : Ward & Dickinson building a factory.
Dec 2, 1924 : Montford Fox has sold his interest in the Salamanca lunch car to his partner, Lloyd Blanding and is returning to Silver Creek.
Dec 9, 1924 : Walter Callen is operating Charles Tiedman's lunch car in Erie, PA.
Dec 23, 1924 : Helen Ward of Bristol, VA is spending christmas with her parents, owners of the Powers Hotel.
Jan 16, 1925 : A newly completed lunch car built by Dickinson & Ward Co. was on exhibition over the weekend in front of the Powers Hotel. Monday it was shipped to Florida, where it will be operated by Elmer Birdsey & Howard Dickinson.
Jan 23, 1925 : The Ward & Dickinson lunch car which was parked in front of the Powers Hotel, to be shipped to Florida, was found too broad to be shipped such a distance & was sold to Roy Dickinson, who has taken it to Toledo, Oh.
Feb 13, 1925 : Robert McCraig and family left for Toledo on Thursday to make their home there.
Mar 3, 1925 : Walter Plum has placed a new lunch car on the lot occupied in the summer by the alligator and ostrich farm.
Mar 6, 1925 : Mr & Mrs. Joseph O'Connors will leave soon with a lunch car to be operated on a lot belonging to H.C. Webster, Seneca St. Buffalo.
Mar 27, 1925 : George Dickinson leaves April 1st with a new lunch car for Newark, NY.
Mar 31, 1925 : C.U. Ubel has opened a new lunch car on the corner of Water & Main Streets. The car was built in Silver Creek and is unusually large and well equipped and this, with the excellent location, should insure a good business. (Gowanda)
Apr 3, 1925 : Mr. & Mrs. Ed Comerford have purchased the lunch car of Ted Graf at Warren, PA and will take posession about April 1st.
Apr 3, 1925 : E.B. Richardson and Herbert Cook motored to Oil City Sunday.
Apr 3, 1925 : Wheeler Schumaker has sold his lunch car in Williamsville to Herman Swartzman of Dunkirk.
Apr 10, 1925 : Arthur Wasmond has sold his lunch car in Wesleyville to his brother Walter Wasmond.
Apr 10, 1925 : Erma Huer will accompany Herman Swartzman to Williamsville to assist in the new lunch car recently purchased of Wheeler Schumaker.
Apr 10, 1925 : Erma Huer & Marion Manning were united in Marriage Saturday at Salamanca. Mr & Mrs Manning will make their home in North East, where they will manage a lunch car for Arthur Wasmond.
Apr 10, 1925 : Jos Muscatto has purchased a lunch car of E.B. Richardson. The car was shipped tuesday to its destination at Franklin, PA. where it will be run by Charles & Michael Muscatto.
Apr 24, 1924 : Mr & Mrs. George Dickinson have moved to Newark, NY where they have a new dining car. (Brocton)
Apr 28, 1925 : Herbert Cook found business in Erie, Pa on Wednesday.
Apr 28, 1925 : Mr. & Mrs. Harold Taylor left Friday night for Geneva, Oh. Their newly completed lunch car was shipped on Wednesday.
Apr 28, 1925 : E.B. Richardson spent this past week in Newark, NY. helping George Dickinson install his new lunch car.
May 1, 1925 : S.S. Tanner resigned his position held for the past 20 years with the Huntley Manufacturing Co. and began work Monday building lunch cars for Sharp & Fitzpatrick
May 5, 1925 : E.B. Richardson is building a lunch car for Mrs. Frank Kahabka to be placed at Kenmore.
May 5, 1925 : Alfred Smith, Mather Morse, William Walstrum & E.B. Richardson have spent the past few days at Penn Yan, where they are installing a lunch car for Barney Lechter (sp. Byron Legter). The kitchen for the car is being built by these men underneith the lunch car.
May 12, 1925 : The carpenter gang of the Nickel Plate Road, under the supervision of Bob Wasmond has been building this past week, a platform at the station to assist in the loading of lunch cars.
May 21, 1925 : Frank Kahabka spent the weekend at Kenmore where Mrs. Kahabka began last week managing a lunch car.
May 29, 1925 : Roy Payne is managing a lunch car at Batavia for Dickinson & Ward.
June 9, 1925 : Mr. Earl Richardson, a resident of this village & Silver Creek, died on the operating table at a Buffalo Hospital early sunday morning.
June 9, 1925 : Charles Haviland has sold his lunch car at Wellsville, to Ralph Phillips who has moved the car to Bolivar, NY.
June 9, 1925 : PROMINENT RESIDENT OF SILVER CREEK DEAD.
Earl B. Richardson succumbs following operation in Buffalo Hospital.
Silver Creek, June 9 - Earl B. Richardson, for the past thirteen years a resident of Silver Creek, passed away early Sunday morning at the General Hospital, Buffalo.
Mr. Richardson, who has been ill since Thursday and was rushed to the hosppital on Saturday did not survive the operation for appendicitis.
The body has been taken to Westfield, his former home where lives his wife and two children, Raymond, 23 years and Doris, 19.
Mr. Richardson who was 52, years of age occupied an improtant place in the business life of the village. He has sucessfully operated a lunch car here for thirteen years and during the past four years, has manufactured lunch cars, building at his new factory on Hawkins Street, twenty-six cars this past year.
Besides this, Mr. Richardson has helped many young men in a business way and assisted in giving an education to several of the young people. He was very popular with the business men and a member of the Moose, Odd Fellows and Masonic Lodges.
June 26, 1925 : Arthur Wasmond has sold his lunch car at Northeast, to his partner, Marian Manning.
Aug 11, 1925 : Roy C. Payne arrived by motor Tuesday, returning to Kane, PA when he operates a lunch car on Wednesday, accompanied by his son Wilson.
Aug 21, 1925 : Jos Muscato has sold his lunch car at Franklin, Pa to William Martin, formerly of Silver Creek.
Aug 25, 1925 : Alfred Smith has purchased the lunch car on Main St. in Dunkirk.
Oct 2, 1925 : Ward & Dickinson, manufacturers of lunch cars are completing an addition to their factory on Central Ave. The addition is about 2/3rds of the original building.
Nov 13, 1925 : SILVER CREEK HAS FINE CELEBRATION - Armistice Day celebration in Silver Creek took the form of a flag raising at the Ward & Dickinson lunch car factory on Central Ave. The exercises were in charge of the American Legion who marched to the plant led by the band. Schools were dismissed in time for the children to attend the three o'clock service and they joined a large croud of citizenns in the patriotic demonstration.
The Rev. C. H. dudley gave a very fitting address and "The Star Spangled Banner" was sung as the new flag waved from its forty foot pole in front of the factory.
During the whole day, the factory made spic and span for callers was the scene of lively interest. Led by employers who explained the manufacture of the cars, groups were shown the electrically driven machinery, heating plant, and ample store rooms. Six great cars in the process of construction stood in one large well lighted room, each car in front of a doorway large enough to let out a finished product.
A completed car ready to send to Miami, Fla., stood in the yard and lady visitors were exclaiming over the conveniently arranged interior. A double, nickel plated coffee urn, a nickel cream container, roomy ice box and plenty of cupboard and drawer room were all a delight to a housekeeper. The outside of the car was cream colored enamel over sheet iron.
This factory which was just beginning its existence a year ago when three cars were built at the rear of the Peter Kofoed shop on Central avenue, has increased so fast that their output is a car a week now and orders are ahead of that. In the spring, they will erect another large building on the lot and the payroll will have fifty names not counting office force.
The employees gave a dinner at six o'clock at the Hotel Powers with the employers as guest. A six piece orchestra was present and covers were laid for forty-two. There were many impromptu speaches expressing faith in the future of what a sign painter in the factory termed, "The Pride of Silver Creek."
The evening was spent at the Geitner Theatre where the picture "The Ten Commandments" was showing.
Dec 29, 1925 : Mrs. Fred Guenther and family moved to Brocton to take posession of their lunch car.
Feb 23, 1926 : Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Richardson have purchased a lunch car, and are operating the car in Sharon, PA.
Mar 30, 1926 : On Monday, March 29, Ward & Dickinson, builders of lunch cars broke ground for a second factory, the size of the new one now in use. Its dimensions are 35 by 140 feet.
Apr 2, 1926 : Mrs Emma Swartzman moved Wednesday to Williamsville, where her son Herman is interested in the lunch car business. Miss Lucy Swartzman will assist her brother in opening.
Apr 27, 1926 : work has started on a new Standard Oil Service Station next to Nelson's lunch car on Jamestown St. (Gowanda)
Apr 27, 1926 : Mr. & Mrs. Wallace Stafford have purchased the lunch car at Westfield of Bruce Murray & will take posession within a week.
Clem Yonk has purchased the Rich Lunch Car on Central Ave & taken posession. Mr. yonk was formerly proprieter of Powers Hotel. He recently sold a very prosperous lunch car at Bryan, Ohio.
Apr 30, 1926 : Mr. & Mrs. J.F. Willson of Forest Place, Fredonia, spent the weekend with their son George, who has recently opened a new lunch car at Bailey & Kensington Ave. Buffalo (Fredonia)
May 4, 1926 : The Standard Oil Company is putting a new gasoline station on Jamestown St., next to Nelson's lunch car. The new station will be the 8th on this one street, between Sand Hill and the bridge over the crek. (Gowanda)
May 18, 1926 : Mr. C. J. Yonk who has purchased the Rich Dining Car, has painted the exterior of the car and is building a kitchen at the rear of the car. This Mr. Rich will equip with modern cooking facilities.
July 2, 1926 : Laaura Beck left Thursday for Springville(Springfield), Ohio, where she has a position in a lunch car.
Franklyn Richardson had an extended visit to Sharon, PA, guests of Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Richardson.
For Sale - Dining Car, nearly new, doing good business. Location : Franklin, PA. Price Right. Write Greenfield & Martin, Greenville, PA
Jul 23, 1926 : Laura Beck married Joseph Holtz of Dunkirk in Springfield, Ohio.
Aug 6, 1926 : Mrs. Esther Oldenburg is employed at W&D as a bookkeeper.
Aug 10, 1926 : Mather Morse left Wednesday for Dayton, Ohio where he is employed in the Rich Dining Car Factory, which has been moved there from Silver Creek.
Oct 19, 1926 : Roy Dickinson has sold his lunch car in Newark to his daughter, Mrs. Walter Dennis.
Dec 3, 1926 : Mr. & Mrs. Howard Clute and Peter Clute have returned from Ravenna, Ohio to mmake their home here once more. Mr. Clute has sold his lunch car.
Dec 31, 1926 : The firm of Ward & Dickinson remembered their employees on christmas with a turkey for each one. The foremen & office help were given very substantial checks as Christmas gifts.
Dec 31, 1926 : Mr & Mrs. Philip Diefenbach are leaving next week to make their home in Dayton, Ohio.
Mar 18, 1927 : Clem Yonk has sold his dining car on Central Ave. to the Harrington Bros., who take posession April 1st.
Apr 8, 1927 : Silver Creek, April 6. Damage at $30,000 was done to the Montgomery Building. ... the loss ... entire equipment of the Ward & Dickinson offices. ... Lee F. Dickinson of the dining car company said his concern would immediately move one of its lunch cars to the business district and until other arrangements can be made, will conduct their office business in the car.
Apr 22, 1927 : Wesley Kofoed is spending several weeks in Cleveland in the interest of the Ward & Dickinson dining car co.
May 3, 1927 : Ward & Dickinson have taken on a larger force at their factory to finish 10 dining cars for immediate delivery to a Toronto Company
June 14, 1927 : Alfreda Mueinghouse who has been employed in the Ward & Dickinson office, left Friday for N.Y., where she has accepted a position as a private secretary.
July 1, 1927 : New Modern Dining Car at Factory, at reduced price. For information: C.W. Hammond, Silver Creek, NY
July 29, 1927 : Frank Sharron has discontinued his lunch car on Central Ave.
Jan 17, 1928 : Mr. & Mrs. Val Manwaring, formerly of this city, are in Erie, PA, where they are managing a dining car (Dunkirk)
Feb 1, 1928 : For Sale, Lunch Car, 2 yrs old. Price $2,700 if taken at once, easy terms. Inquire R.H. Payne.
Feb 17, 1928 : For Sale - Dining Car, weekly business from $500 to $600. Dailey's Dining Car. 1109 Peach St. Erie, PA.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis - What Causes It?
It wasn't until 1958 that the medical community had its first official criteria for the classification of rheumatoid arthritis [3]. This was preceded by the work of Dr. Charles Ragan, a rheumatologist, who first developed the test for rheumatoid factor, one of the key biomarkers present in 70-80% of patients with RA. Since then only one other biomarker has been discovered to ascertain the prevalence of RA in patients—anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies (anti-CCPs). Anti-CCPs are present in 50-70% of patients with RA and, like rheumatoid factor, are predictive of more serious cases of RA with a higher degree of future bone erosions [7]. Although having methods classifying the severity and prognosis of RA are useful, it does little good from a treatment aspect unless the cause of the disease is understood.
Over the decades following Dr. Ragan's work much has been done to link RA with a genetic cause [4]. While it would be nice to blame everything on our genes current estimates suggests the risk of developing RA is only 50% determined by genes [5]. Even if one is genetically susceptible to developing RA it is also well established that an antigen (foreign protein or "toxin") has to be presented to an individual's immune system in order to trigger the cascade of events resulting in rheumatoid arthritis [3].
In other words, your genes play only a small role in whether or not you develop RA. Like many autoimmune diseases, RA is instead largely determined by environmental factors and how they interact with [and influence] the expression of your genes. Diet, smoking, and exposure to various infectious agents (viruses) have all been implicated as likely 'triggers' in the initiation process of RA [5,6]. Of these, diet is the major player and should serve as the cornerstone in any successful treatment program when treating RA. You'll learn more about diet and RA later, but, first, let's take a look at treating RA using the conventional route of medications.
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Treatment With Medications
If you were to go to your doctor or other healthcare provider with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis chances are you'll quickly be introduced to a handful of medications. Conventional medicine has turned to pharmaceuticals as first line therapy to try and combat this chronic, debilitating condition. The goal of treatment is to reduce symptoms (pain, swelling, etc.) and delay progression of the disease through the use of various classes of medications. These include 5 classes of drugs—opioid pain relievers (used rarely) and 4 mainstays of treatment (NSAIDs, corticosteroids, DMARDs, and biological agents).
1) Opioids - (Codeine, Tramadol, Percocet, etc.)
Aimed at reducing pain during short term (up to 6 weeks) but have no long term beneficial effects
18% of patients experienced improvement in pain [8]
30% of patients experienced one or more side effect (constipation, nausea/vomiting, dizziness, etc.) while taking opioids [8]
Have the potential to become habit forming if taken long term
2) Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) - Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Celebrex, etc.
Aimed at reducing inflammation and pain during short term
Do nothing to slow or halt progression of disease [9]
Side effects include nausea, gastric distress/ulceration/bleeding, kidney damage, and increased risk of heart attacks/cardiac death [10]
3) Corticosteroids - Prednisone, Prednisolone, etc.
Moderate to high dose therapy used short term to reduce inflammation and pain
Low dose therapy used long term for its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects - delays progression of joint/bone erosion in clinical studies (often in combination with DMARD therapy) [11]
Side effects remain a major concern for both patients and physicians
Short term side effects include upset stomach, sleep disturbances, weight gain, and mood changes [12]
Long term side effects include increased risk of osteoporosis, atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, Cushing's syndrome, cataracts, glaucoma, stomach ulcers, and higher rates of infection due to suppressed immune system [12]
4) Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) - Sulfasalazine, Methotrexate, Hydroxychloroquine, Leflunomide, etc.
Aimed at reducing inflammation and delaying progression of disease over long term
Takes a minimum of 4-6 weeks to start working (Methotrexate); all other DMARDs take from 3-6 months to produce an effect [10]
High long-term failure rates with DMARDs (insufficient clinical response or discontinuation due to toxicity or other reason) [13]
Methotrexate (MTX) 2-year failure rate = 66% of patients
Sulfasalazine (SSA) 2-year failure rate (patients previously failing on MTX) = 78% of patients
Leflunomide 2-year failure rate (patients previously failing on SSA and MTX) = 87% of patients
Hydroxychloroquine + MTX + SSA 2-year failure rate (patients previously failing on MTX + SSA) = 64% of patients
4 out of every 5 patients discontinue DMARD therapy within 5 years due to toxic side effects of the medications [14]
Methotrexate side effects include damage to lining of stomach and intestines, headaches, confusion, blurred vision, mouth sores, hair loss, liver disease, blood cell disorders, severe lung damage, and increased risk of infections due to suppressed immune system [15,16]
Side effects of other DMARDs can be found here
5) Biological Agents - TNF-α inhibitors (Humira, Enbrel, Remicade), IL-6 inhibitors, T and B Cell Inhibitors (Orencia, Rituxan)
Aim to suppress immune and inflammatory processes occurring in RA patients
Extremely expensive - average cost is $17,000-$18,000 per year. These medications show no current success in preventing long-term disability due to RA [17]
Number of patients treated with biologics experiencing at least a 50% improvement in symptoms compared to placebo in clinical trials ranged from 9-36% depending on agent being used [18]
Rare, but serious, side effects including increased risk of infections (including tuberculosis), cancer of the blood (lymphoma), and congestive heart failure can occur in those taking biological agents [19]
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Treatment With Diet
In contrast to drug treatment, it is very rare that the newly diagnosed patient with rheumatoid arthritis is offered a solution to their problem using nutrition. Being educated and trained as a clinical pharmacist, I was never taught about the link between diet and rheumatoid arthritis when I went through pharmacy school. Your doctors are likely to have been undereducated as well in these regards. Because of this, it isn't surprising when I hear or meet patients and fellow medical professionals who think treating and evening reversing a serious autoimmune disease, like rheumatoid arthritis, with diet alone is just plain absurd. It is not. In fact, a switch to a whole foods, plant-based diet should be the first line of therapy offered to patients faced with this dreaded disease. The earlier this is done the better chance of halting and reversing the damage resulting from RA.
It was previously mentioned in the first part of this article that the introduction of foreign antigens (proteins or "toxins") into the body is responsible for the antibody formation and inflammatory process taking place in RA. These antigens come in the form of food in many cases. One of the primary food sources for these foreign antigens is animal proteins (cow's milk and meat) [20]. However, in some cases gluten (wheat protein) has also been found to act as a foreign protein capable of producing an autoimmune response in patient's with RA [20].
Studies have shown that cow's milk protein mimics proteins in our own body [21]. As a result, the antibodies created by our immune system towards the cow's milk don't just attack the cow's milk protein (or other animal proteins), but they attack the tissues within the joints of RA patients as well. In essence, the body is literally attacking itself in its efforts to rid itself of the foreign proteins (antigens) consumed in the diet.
Another possible aggravating factor originating from the diet is the release of vasoactive amines (histamine, serotonin, octopamine, and phenylephrine) from various food sources [23]. These substances have been known to enhance the inflammatory process taking place in patients suffering from RA. Foods which have been link to this are pork, beef sausage, meat, tomato, spinach, shellfish, strawberries, chocolate, fish, coffee, alcohol, and citrus fruits [24].
As you can see, treating RA with medications will never target the true cause of disease. This is why removing animal-based proteins (milk, meat, and all dairy) is crucial for successfully treating this debilitating illness. Red meat, meat and meat products, and total protein content of the diet have all been shown to be significant risk factors for the development of inflammatory arthritis [22]. Eliminating animal products often does the trick in halting and reversing rheumatoid arthritis (as shown below in the video). If it does not to the trick for you then going on an elimination diet removing the remaining plant foods (citrus, tomato, wheat products, spinach, strawberries) my be something to consider. These plant foods can then be added back one at a time to see which ones cause troubling symptoms.
In the end it all starts with what you eat, not with the false promises of medications and prescription drugs that've shown a poor track record in treating RA. There is simply no downsides to adopting a whole foods, plant-based diet.
For more information on RA and diet read - Diet Therapy For The Patient With Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Patient Stories - Reversing Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Formation : Abdur-Rahman Bin Nasir as-Sadi
Translators : Dr. Saleh As-Saleh
Let the Bible SpeakThe author said in the beginning, "After reading the Bible carefully and completely, I found it containing the following texts: (1) False texts abusing the attributes of God (2) False texts abusing the prophets, falsely accusing them of adultery, fornication and idol-worshipping (3) Obscene tales full of graphic physical details (4) Strange stories, such as the story of the trees that called for an election among all trees to select the president among them. Still there are many who know nothing about these things. The reason may be: (1) The mere length of the Biblical, more than 3000 pages, which makes it difficult for most people to read (2) The fact that many Christian do not read the Bible but claim it only as a matter of tradition (3) The activities of priests who only read to people what they choose for them to know.
The Man in the Red UnderpantsWho is the man in the red underpants? What does he want and why are his pants red and not pink? Did he really get his red underpants from Agent Provacateur and what does he want anyway? None of these questions are dealt with in this book! Rather this book asks you to think about how you would deal with the man in the red underpants. It will take you on a journey in which you will encounter some startling conclusions. If you believe in unbelievable things without proof, then put this book down now, and if you think that you’re a thinker, think again! The man in the Red Underpants will make sure your life is never the same again.
Formation : Abdurraheem Green
The Clear Quranic ExegesisThis book of Tafsir was written according to the approach I mentioned. I wanted to make it easy for the ordinary reader to give the meaning and the concept for each Ayah separately and that is called the analytic method. In which a reader can understand the meaning of the Ayahs and their significance without giving details or being concise with special care for the word, structures and style to promote the language and the culture of the reader. I have concentrated on the expressional side which establishes the meaning and reaches to the heart and mind. In order to achieve this, I used the proper educational and preaching style. This book is also for non-Muslims who want to know the significance of Islam as well as those who want to embrace Islam whether they know Arabic by nature or this book has been translated to him.
Formation : Mohammed Khair Ramadan Yosuf
From issues : http://www.alukah.net - Al Alukah Website
Jawame DuaaWhat are the Conditions of Du'aa? Merits of Supplications? Manners of Making Du'aa? Mistakes in Du'aa? Why invocations not Answered? This series answer those questions and other topics.
Formation : Khalid Aljuraisy
Consumer BehaviorThe present book deals with various aspects of consumer behaviour, in addition to the study of consumer purchase decision and its major determinants. It is methodologically based on a practical application approach. A unique feature of this book is its adoption of a methodological framework integrating all marketing dimensions with consumer behaviour, theoretically and practically.
Fasting Is ProtectionA very detailed and beneficial book which highlights the fasting and its history, aims, requirements and types. This is one of the selected materials.
Self-Ruqya TreatmentThe selected Ruqyas can be easily used by any sensible adult to treat himself or his family members. They can be also used as daily and nightly prayers for protection from Satan and his allies.
King Abdul-Aziz Noble CharacterA very famous book on King Abdul Aziz noble character.
Ash-Shafi’i's Risala: Treatise on the Foundations of Islamic JurisprudenceImam Shafi on On Legal Knowledge Read Classical – Excerpt Written in the second Islamic century by al-Imam al-Shafi’i (d. 204AH/820AD), the founder of one of the four Sunni schools of law. This important work gives the fundamental principles of Islamic jurisprudence and its influence continues to the present day. During the early years of the spread of Islam, the exponents of Islamic legal doctrine were faced with the problems raised by ruling and administering a diverse and rapidly growing empire. In Medina and Kufa, as well as other cities of early Muslim rule, schools of law had to be developed, but it took the genius of Muhammad b. Idris al-Shafi’i, born in the year 150AH/767AD, to establish the principles by which the various legal doctrines could be synthesised into a coherent system. In the Risala, which laid down the basis for such a synthesis, al-Shafi’i established the overriding authority, next only to the Qur’an, of the Sunnah or example of the Prophet Muhammad as transmitted in the traditions.
Formation : Muhammad Bin Idrees Al-Shafaei - Mohammed Bin Idrees Al-Shafai
Explaining the Meaning of An-Nur (the Light), One of Allah's NamesThis nice article discusses a very nice topic. It discusses the meaning of Allah's name: An-Nur (the Light). No doubt lots of Muslims did not read about its meaning due to its being obvious but we should take much care of knowing any aspect of Islam even if we think it is very clear. Dr. Saleh As-Saleh explains its meaning through explaining the verse in which it is mentioned in Surat An-Nur.
Knowing Allah, Purpose of Our Existence and Our End – Allah Makes All That Known by His WordsIn this book, Dr. Saleh As-Saleh just mentions the Quranic verses talking about the following topics, for example: who is Allah, we should worship none but him, proofs for his existence, the final Messenger Muhammad (peace be upon him) and purpose of our life.
The Message of the MessengersDr. Saleh As-Saleh shows in his introduction to this book that Allah could not have created this universe without a purpose. He is All-Wise, All- Knowledgeable, All-Merciful and All-Just. All of these attributes entail providing ways of guidance that would lead to the proper knowledge of Him, and thus the right way to worship Him. Allah sent his messengers to direct man to relate to His Creator through complete submission and obedience (this is the meaning of Islam). He needs to know what benefits him and what harms him. The Message from Allah comprehends everything. It brings man to live for a noble purpose. All forms of worship are explained in the Qur'an and by the Prophet. Worship is not left for our limited minds to decide upon their ways.
Summarize of Research of The Tenth World Conference on Scientific Signs In The Quran and Sunnah 1432 - 2011This book contains Summary of Research of The Tenth World Conference on Scientific Signs In The Quran and Sunnah, which was held in Istanbul , from 11 – 14 March, 1432 – 2011. It contains these Research topics: 1. Summarize of Research of Medical & Life Sciences 2. Summarize of Research of Legislative provision 3. Summarize of Research of Astronomy and Space Sciences and Earth and Marine Sciences.
From issues : http://www.nooran.org - The International Institution For The Scientific Miracles Website
Muhammad (pbuh), the Finest Man Who Ever LivedAlmost everyone on the earth today is discussing Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. People want to know, “Who was he exactly?” “What did he teach?” “Why was he loved so much by some and hated so much by others?” “Did he live up to his claims?” “Was he a holy man? “Was he a prophet of God?” “What is the truth about this man – Muhammad?” How can we discover the truth and be totally honest in our judgment? We will begin with the very simple historical evidences, facts as narrated by thousands of people, many of whom knew him personally.
Hell - A Vision from withinA very important series begins on the list today, concerned with the subject of al-Jannah and an-Naar - the Paradise and the Hell-Fire. One of these two will be the end destination; moreover the eternal abode, for each and every one of us. Therefore it is crucial for us to reflect on what Allah has prepared for mankind - for those who are obedient and recognise His favours, and for those who reject His sins and rebel against Him.
A Study on the Hadiths of VirtuesIn this brief book A Study on the Hadiths of Virtues which deals with ahadiths of virtues.
A Program of Studies for New MuslimsTo act correctly, a Muslim must first acquire authentic knowledge, change his mode of thought and improve his practical ability. These changes must result from the Muslims' own decisions and efforts if they are to be educationally enduring, religiously sound, socially important and physically permanent. It is with this aim and intention that the Islamic Teaching Center has prepared "A Program of Studies for New Muslims" It is an attempt to enable the New Muslim to respond to his environment in North America equipped with an Islamic framework reflecting his beliefs, values, attitudes and behavior which characterize him as a new breed of men enjoining right, eradicating evil, forbidding wrong and believing in Allah.
Formation : Mohammed Moin Uddin Siddique
The Day of WrathThe content of this book are glad tidings to the oppressed people of the occupied territories particularly, and to all Muslims in general.
Formation : Sefr Bin Abdul Rahman Al-Hawali
Satan and His Ways of Approaching the BelieversIn the Islamic Faith, however, Satan is a member of the jinn that constitute a world of their own, created with the ability to obscure themselves from human sight.
Formation : Abdullah Al-Khater
O My Child! You've Become an AdultOur goal is to serve a long-standing need on the part of Muslim youth in Western societies where the younger generations have been rent asunder by the overt disregard and abandonment of moral values and ideals on a very broad scale.
Formation : Muhammad Bin Abdullah Al-Daweesh
Translators : Abdul Rahman Al-Jamhoor - Abdul Kareem Al-Najeedi
Was Muhammad (pbuh) Merciful?The author said in his introduction, "The study itself falls into four parts: Chapter One: An Introduction, Chapter Two: Aspects of Mercy for Human Beings in the Character of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) Before the Divine Call, Chapter Three: Introducing the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), Chapter Four: Aspects of Mercy for Human Beings in the Character of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) After the Divine Call."
Formation : Mohammed Hassam Uddin Al-Khateeb
Reveiwers : Abu Adham Osama Omara
Muhammad (Peace Be upon Him), the Prophet of MercyThis book talks about some situations from the biography of our Prophet Muhammad such as: his life in Makkah, calling people to Islam, persecution for the early converts, emmigration to Abyssinia then Madina, Islamic country in Madina, conquest of Makkah, the farewell pilgrimage and his death. It also mentions his physical description and manner. In addition, it mentions what the prophet said about the environment, treatment of animals and relationships with non-Muslims. It also sheds light on his appreciation of woment and his love for children. On the other hand it takls about what non-Muslim scholars have said about Prophet Muhammad such as: Alphonse de Lamartine, Sir George Bernard Shaw, Michael Hart, Mahatma Gandhi, Thomas Carlyle, Edward Gibbon, Simon Ocklay, Annie Besant, W. Montgomery Watt, Bosworth Smith, Wolfgang Goethe, Lane-Poole, W.C. Taylor, Dr. Gustav Weil, Washington Irving, Arthur Glyn Leonard and Jules Masserman.
From issues : http://www.mercyprophet.org
The Global MessengerThe author said in his introduction, “The purpose of this small book is not to answer ignorant or hostile critics, nor is it to recount praises of our Prophet as countless Muslim authors have done so eloquently over the centuries. Rather, it is to present facts that are based on historically verified sources and then leave the reader to make his own decision, or if he desires, to investigate the matter further. The book is divided mainly into two sections, although the topics covered in both are interrelated and complimentary. The first acquaints the reader with information about the life of Prophet Muhammad and his global mission, while the second is concerned more with his teachings and way of life.”
Tawhid of Allah's Most Beautiful Names and Lofty AttributesThe author presents the belief of Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah, which is the creed of the first few generations of Muslims and those who followed in their footsteps. Besides outlining the principles and foundations of this creed he also highlights some of the foreign ideas and deviant concepts that have crept into the hearts and minds. The style in which this book has been written relates more to a textbook than to a book for casual reading. The author has carefully structured the book, divided it into clearly headed sections and provided all the necessary definitions and explanations that will facilitate a clear understanding of this immensely important branch of knowledge.
Formation : Muhammad Bin Khalifa Al-Timemi
The Excellence of KnowledgeThis Small treatise brings to light many amazing and intricate points of benefit with regard to knowledge and discerning between which of its types are beneficial and non-beneficial. The Prophet praised some forms of knowledge while condemning others, at times he would ask Allah to grant him beneficial knowledge while at other times he would seek refuge in Him from non-beneficial knowledge.
Formation : Ibn Rajab Al-Hanbali
Translators : Mahmoud Reda Morad Abu Romaisah
Provisions for the Hereafter (Zaad Al-Ma'ad)Allah has sent the Messenger (S) with guidance and the Religion of Truth. Strict adherence to the guidance of His Prophet (S) is required from the followers of Islam. The scholars of the Islamic community have attached great importance to it and produced texts regarding the Acts of Worship, Dealings and Habits in the light of the Divine guidance. This book is one of the most famous works written on this subject. This book is one of the important resources of knowledge for those who seek to know the Seerah of their Prophet (PBUH) as well as, the Fiqh learned from it. This is a book that is unique in that it explains the Sunnah through the Seerah and the Seerah through the Sunnah.
Formation : Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah
The Etiquette of Seeking KnowledgeThe Etiquette of Seeking Knowledge ... to adorn oneself with beautiful etiquette, noble manners, good behaviour, and pious conduct are distinguishing characteristics of the people of Islam, and knowledge - the most precious pearl in the crown of the purified Shariah - cannot be attained except by those who adorn themselves with its etiquette and those who leave evil qualities associated to it. For this reason the scholars devoted their attention to this etiquette, outlined its importance and wrote books solely on this topic; either pertaining to (general conduct] with all types of knowledge or to specific types of knowledge such as the etiquette of the carriers of the Noble Quran, the etiquette of the muhaddith, the etiquette of the mufti, the etiquette of the qazi (judge), the etiquette of the muhtasib (the one who enjoins good and forbids evil for the sake of Allah) and so on. The issue of this book is the general conduct of those who take the path of seeking the knowledge of the Sharee'ah.
Formation : Baker Bin Abdullah Abu Zaid
Translators : Murad Hilmi Al-Shuwaiq
Enjoining Good, Forbidding EvilIbn Taymiyyah said: "This (enjoining good and forbidding evil) is a duty that the entire Ummah is obliged to fulfil. It is what the Ulama know as an obligation of collective responsibility, if a group in society undertook to discharge it, the other members of this society are absolved from it. The entire Ummah is commissioned to undertake it, but if a group therein was responsible for discharging it, the rest of society is no longer obliged to undertake it."
Formation : Sheikh-ul-Islam ibn Taymiyyah
Translators : Salim Abdullah Marjan
The Dreamer's HandbookThis book starts by presenting a spiritual understanding of sleep from the Islamic viewpoint, which is followed by guidelines for recommended evening, pre-sleep, night, and morning acts of worship. The conceptual understanding of dreams is laid out next, followed by an analytical study of dreams in the Quran, and of dreams seen by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and by his companions (R). The rest of the book deals with dream interpretation, its correct rules and procedures, drills to help understand these rules, and a large glossary of interpreted dream symbols. This, we hope, fulfills two important goals regarding sleep and dreams: It establishes their understanding upon the strong foundation of the Quran and Sunnah, and it eliminates a great deal of superstition that surrounds them. Indeed, from Allah (SWT) alone we seek help and acceptance.
Formation : Muhammad al-Jibaly
Understanding the Evil of InnovationThis book is to be seen as a modest attempt, a small but significant and sincere contribution, to the input of materials pertaining to Islam which set to curb and eventually uproot evil and establish righteousness, so that people are helped in clinging to the only way that affords them safety from the Fire, and brings them closer to Allah with a submission to his will that is borne of easiness as a result based on correct knowledge and understanding.
Formation : Abu Al-Muntasir Bin Muhar Ali
The Islamic Ruling on Music and SingingThe legality of music and singing in the Islamic shari'ah (the divinely-revealed law) is an issue which is hotly debated among individuals and scholars in Islamic societies of our present day. Arriving at the correct view requires unbiased, scholarly research of the available literature which must be supported by authentic, decisive proof. A considerable amount has been said and written both for and against this subject, and the proliferation of doubt and confusion necessitates another more critical, meticulous analysis and assessment of this whole matter, in order for one to come to a clear, decisive conclusion which leaves not the least bit of doubt in the mind of the reader.
Formation : Abu Bilal Mustafa Al-Kandi
Bid'ah (Innovation)The Islamic definition of Bid’ah: Imaam Ash-Shaafi’i, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: “A Bid’ah is anything that has no basis in the Qur’aan, Sunnah or sayings of any of the companions.” Ibn Al-Jawzi, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: “A Bid’ah is any form of worship that did not exist (at the time of the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam and his companions) then later it was innovated.” Ibn Rajab, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: “A Bid’ah is any form of worship which has no basis in the Sharee’ah which would warrant its legislation.”
Dawah Training CourseAll of us interact with people to some degree or another. The Dawah Training Program by Dr. Bilal Philips gives us the tools we need to turn our interactions into fruitful opportunities for Dawah. Starting from the legal ruling of Dawah and taking us through various Dawah techniques, Dr. Bilal Philips presents a comprehensive course enlightening the listener to the appropriate means and methodology of presenting the beautiful religion of Islam to people from various backgrounds.
Formation : Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips
Conditions and Pillars of the PrayerThis is a translation of the beneficial treatise of Imaam Muhammadbin ‘Abdil-Wahhaab, “Shuroot as-Salaat wa Arkaanuhaa wa Waajibaatuhaa.” In this short treatise, Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdil-Wahhaab, may Allah have mercy on him, briefly outlines the nine conditions for the acceptance of one ’s prayer, as well as the fourteen pillars and eight requirements of the prayer, mentioning some of their proofs and evidences from the Book and the Sunnah.
Ibn Taymiyyah Expounds on IslamThis is the English book "Ibn Taymiyyah Expounds on Islam" - A book of various Fataawa on Islamic faith, life and society. Translated by Muhammad Abdul Haqq Ansari and printed by The Institute of Islamic and Arabic Sciences in America (IIASA).
Translators : Mohammed Abdul Haqq Al-Ansari
Invitation to a Good TidingsEVER SINCE its revelation 1400 years ago, the Qur'an has been a book of guidance and inspiration, a reference point, and a rich source of social and moral dynamism for hundreds of millions of people throughout the world who believe it to be the immutable word of God.
Formation : Ibrahim Bin Saad Abu Nayyan
From issues : A website Islamic Library www.islamicbook.ws
At-Tadhkirah (The Reminder)An Authentic Selection from Imam Al-Qurtubi's At-Tadhkirah Fiahwalil-Mawta Wal-Akhirah. Death is not the absolute end. It is just the discontinuation of unity between the body and soul. It is a change from one state to another and a transition from this present life to that of the hereafter.
Formation : Muhammad Bin Ahmad Al-Qurtubi
Rays of Faith: Fundamentals of Faith NotesRays of Faith. A seminar to enlighten the minds and hearts, as we continue on our journey towards Allah SWT and explore the deeper meanings of the last five of the six articles of Islamic faith: Angels, Divine Books, Messengers, the Day of Judgment and Al-Qadar.
Formation : Waleed Basyouni
The World of the Noble AngelsFrom the moment an individual is conceived in his mother's womb, until his death and beyond, angels play a part in human life. Angels bring forth the soul of the dying and they bring comfort or inflict torment in the grave. An angel will sound the Trumpet on the Last Day, and angels will be present on the Day of Judgment until they accompany people to their ultimate destination in Paradise or Hell.
Formation : Omar Bin Sulaiman Al-Ashqar
The Paradise and the Hellfire (Al-Jannah wa An-Naar)A very important series begins on the list today, concerned with the subject of al-Jannah and an-Naar - the Paradise and the Hell-Fire. One of these two will be the end destination; moreover the eternal abode, for each and every one of us. Therefore it is crucial for us to reflect on what Allah has prepared for mankind - for those who are obedient and recognise His favours, and for those who reject His sins and rebel against Him.
The Messengers and the MessagesIs it true that mankind today has reached such a level of progress that they have no need of the Messengers and their teachings? Are humans capable today of guiding themselves without referring to the methods set out by the Messengers? This comprehensive work which is full of clear proofs and evidences from the pure teachings of Islam, is an essential reading for all Muslims and seekers of truth.
The Purpose of CreationDiscusses the question of why Allah created, and why Allah created humans.
From issues : Cooperative Office for Propagation, Guidance, and Warning of Expatriates in the city of Sultanah, Riyadh - A website Islamic Library www.islamicbook.ws
Highlights on the Meaning of Al-FatihaThis book on the Opening chapter of the Muslims Glorious book Al-Quran is a serious Attempt to Approach a great task, comprehensive yet simple explanation of Surah Al-Fatiha (The Opening) of the Quran.
Formation : Salah Edin A Nefeily
From issues : http://www.islambasics.com - Islam Basics Website
The Bride's BoonAn informative guide to marriage and its various rulings. The writer decided to write this beneficial treatise and authenticated treatment clearly explaining the way to a happy marital life. He pointed out certain issues important to everyone who marries, and with which many wives in particular have been tested. I ask Allah Most High to bring about some benefit from this treatise, and to accept this work solely for His glorious countenance. Surely, He is the Righteous, the Merciful.
Formation : Mahmood Mahdi Al-Istanboli
Like a GarmentI welcome you to our ‘Like A Garment’ e-book, an initiative that seeks to educate Muslims to find conjugal bliss in their marriages. The initiative is called ‘Like A Garment’, from the famous Quranic phrase of spouses being like garments to one another. The website has two aims: to disseminate information about this topic (which will, Insha Allah, be beneficial to all Muslims, single and married), and to garner, via anonymous questionnaires, the problems and concerns that the Muslims of our times are facing in this area (which will help me better prepare future lectures).
Formation : Abu Ammaar Yaasir al-Qaadi
Islam and ChristianityIslam is the universal religion, in this comparative study between Islam and Christianity, the reader will notice the tolerant approach of Islam toward other revealed religions.
Formation : Ulfat Aziz-us-Samad
Rules of Purification and PrayersSalaat (Prayer) is one of the main obligations which Allah (subhanahu wa ta’ala) has ordained on His servants. It is the first act of worship decreed on the Muslim Nation (Ummah) by Allah (subhanahu wa ta’ala) and was ordained on the night of the Prophet’s (peace be upon him) ascension to the seven heavens. It is the second of the five pillars of Islam after the proclamation of the “Shahada” (the words of witness).
Formation : Abdur-Rahman Murad
From issues : Cooperative Office for Propagation, Guidance, and Warning of Expatriates in the city of Salay, Riyadh - A website Islamic Library www.islamicbook.ws
A Guide to Prayer in IslamA Guide to Prayer in Islam: Each worship has a quality and manner demonstrated by Allah or by His prophet peace be upon him. So the writer of this message said in the introduction: "This is a brief about the manner of praying of the prophet introduced to each Muslim to try hard to follow him.
Formation : Abdul Karim Thaqeb
How to Perform Wudu and Prayer and its ProofThis is a summarized study according to the texts of the Quran and the Sunnah on ablution (ritual purification with water), and some rulings concerning prayer.
Formation : Abdullah Bin Sulaiman Al-Marzooq
From issues : Cooperative Office for Propagation, Guidance, and Warning of Expatriates in the city of Naseem - A website Islamic Library www.islamicbook.ws
Isbaal and the Approved Length of the Lower GarmentIn Islam some things are permissible and some are forbidden such as backbiting, gossiping, and slander. The writer gave evidences from the Qur'aan and Sunnah on backbiting, gossiping and so on...
From issues : Cooperative Office for Propagation, Guidance, and Warning of Expatriates in the city of AlQaseem - A website Islamic Library www.islamicbook.ws
Important Fatwas Regarding Ten Rites of Hajj and UmrahThese are some questions, concerning the rites of Hajj and Umrah asked by some of our brothers. The answers to these questions are as follow.
Formation : Abdul Aziz bin Abdullah bin Baz
Translators : Muhammad Raqeb Aldeen Ahmad Husain
From issues : Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Da‘wah and Guidance - A website Islamic Library www.islamicbook.ws
Discover IslamDiscover Islam: A brief book that guides a person towards Islam, Islam is the religion and way of life of about one Fifth of the world's population. Muslims are of diverse nationalities, cultures and races, but their Religion teaches that all humanity is essentially equal. It guides them to the Straight Path.
Formation : Mustafa Malaikah
Pillars of FaithPillars of Faith: discusses the fundamentals of faith, by outlining and detailing the objectives of the Islamic 'Aqeedah. Numerous references are made to the Qur'an and authentic Ahadith, for establishing the sincere intention and worship to Allah, liberating the mind and thought from the irrational and chaotic losses, establishing peace of mind and sound thinking, safeguarding the intentions, learning to establish a strong Ummah (community), achieving happiness in this life and the hereafter, and more.
Formation : Jafar Sheikh Idrees
From issues : A website Islamic Library www.islamicbook.ws - Islamic Dawah centre in Hamra, Jeddah www.islamic-ef.org
Muhammad (Peace Be upon Him) in the Torah and GospelAn incisive, thoroughly research and above all informative discourse on the subject of Prophet Muhammad in Torah and Bible.
From issues : Daar Al-Watan - A website Islamic Library www.islamicbook.ws
Islam In ConceptA simplified Introduction to Islam in English language in categories of question and answer in different aspect, and it increases the question from non Muslims.
From issues : Cooperative Office for Propagation, Guidance, and Warning of Expatriates in the city of Zelfi - A website Islamic Library www.islamicbook.ws
The Life and the Aqeedah of Muhammad Bin Abdul-WahhabThe Life and The Aqeedah of Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab: This book is not one with a political agenda. It is meant neither to support nor to critique any contemporary regimes or policies. Indeed, the driving force behind this work is much greater and more important than that. It has to do with, first, the religion of Islam as preached by the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) himself and, second, with the honor and rights of an individual Muslim, Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab.
Formation : Mahmoud Reda Morad Abu Romaisah
The Book of FastingA summary of the rulings, etiquette and Sunnah of fasting.
Formation : Muhammad Bin Ibrahim Al-Tuwajre
Some of the Manners of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be upon Him)This book is talking about the manners of the Prophet - peace be upon him - and shows generosity and dream, Zahedan, courage, justice and company.
From issues : http://www.jdci.org - Jeddah Dawah Center Website - A website Islamic Library www.islamicbook.ws
Your Day in RamadanThis is a useful book talks about how a fasting Muslim should spend his day in Ramadan. This is regarding deeds by which he abides during his day. No doubt he should be eager to instill the good morals into himself while performing this great rite. He should not forget to ask Allah when he breaks his fasting, for Allah promised that he answers the fasting Muslim’s invocation when he breaks his fast. He should remember that it is highly recommended to perform Qiyam (supererogatory prayers at night) to get his sins forgiven.
From issues : http://www.rasoulallah.net - Website of Rasoulullah (peace be upon him)
Why Did Prophet Muhammad Marry Aisha the Young Girl?This is an important book talks about a common issue misunderstood but misused by lots of thinkers and orientalists. It is “Why did Prophet Muhammad marry Aisha the young girl?” The author shows the reason behind their discussion. They want to distort the picture of Prophet Muhammad not criticize the marriage of young girl. Also if this kind of marriage was strange, why did not the disbelievers of Quraish use it as a pretext against Muhammad?! The author discusses other topics such as: Europe also allows marrying young girls, the age of consent in most countries worldwide.
A Paper on Hadiths of Month of MuharramThis is an article talks about the virtue of Muharram month, the divine Month, in the light of the Prophetic hadiths. It relates the story of Day of Ashuraa' (10th of Muharram), urges to fast it and mentions the reason behind the recommendation on fasting this day and the day before it, all of that through the prophetic hadiths.
Formation : Abdullah ibn Saleh Al-Fowzan - Abdullah ibn Saleh Al-Fawzan
From issues : A website Al-Sunnah Al-Nabawiyah www.alssunnah.com
The Prophet's Noble CharacterThis is a book presented by Rasoulallah Website (http://www.rasoulallah.net) shows aspects of our Prophet’s life. It contains topics as: his manners, his exemplary justice, his simple life, his love for the poor, his forgiveness shown to the non-Muslims. It includes other important topics as: how did he achieve reform, can he be taken as a model for Muslims to follow and how did he instill brotherhood among Muslims?
The Only Way out: A Guide for Truth SeekersA book which presents Islam to educated readers in the West in particular and from any other background in general. It is a book the covers a wide variety of topics from religion ot sceince and philosophy. It tackles the problem of atheism and darwinism but presents Islam from its authentic sources and shows the remarkable intellectual heritage presented by Islam as complete way of life. Finally, it is the right book to give to sincere truth seekers worldwide, God willling.
Formation : Abdullah ibn Saeed Ash-Shehri
From issues : http://www.jubaildawah.org - The Website of The Cooperative Office for Propagation, Guidance, and Warning of Expatriates - Jubail
How to win your wife's heart?Happiness is a feeling that resides in the heart. It is characterized by peace of mind, tranquility, a sense of well-being, and a relaxed disposition. It comes as a result of proper behavior, both inward and outward, and is inspired by strong faith. This is attested to by the Qur’ân and Sunnah. Happy marriages are fundamental to a stable family and for personal well being. This book is specifically written for men so that inshallah they can have successful marriages.
Formation : Ibrahim Bin Saleh Al-Humood
The Manual of Hajj And UmrahMy brother pilgrim, as there is for every group a leader and for every journey a guide, the leader of the Hajj group is the prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and their guide is his example and Sunnah, for he has said “ take from me your rites of Hajj”. Therefore it's incumbent on everyone who approaches the House of Allah for hajj or Umrah to learn the way it was performed by the prophet (peace be upon him) through accurate guide books and by asking scholars about any uncertainties one may have. This book is written in clear language and has a new format which presents and simplifies for you the rulings pertaining to Hajj and Umrah which I hope you will make use of as your guide.
A Guide to Hajj And UmrahThis treatise was prepared by the Agency of Islamic Enlightenment in Hajj. Includes a discussion about those things which nullify a person's Islam as well as common errors made by the commonfolk.
From issues : Cooperative Office for Propagation, Guidance, and Warning of Expatriates in the city of Bade'ah - A website Islamic Library www.islamicbook.ws
The Conduct of the Prophet (Peace Be Upon him) During HajjThis treatise was prepared by the Agency of Islamic Enlightenment in Hajj. Includes a discussion about those things which nullify a person's Islam as well as common errors made by the commonfolk.
Formation : Faisal Bin Ali Al-Ba'adani
Guidance For Fasting MuslimsA reference that simplified all matters pertaining to the fast and Ramadan in this short and concise treatise.
Farewell Advice of The Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him)In recent times, many sincere Muslims have looked to ascertain the situation of our Nation, and what they see were the effects of the Devil (Shaytan), the blackness of wicked deeds, and the blood of many wounds. They saw discord, disagreement, disunity, confusion, and anxiety. They perceived the evil results of not ruling according to Allah's Book - in the home, the streets, or the marketplace. They saw these results in schools, universities, books, newspapers, and the media; in fact, they even witnessed them in the best places, mosques, where innovations now flourish. And they have also seen the effects of that evil among the ranks of callers to Islam and students of knowledge.
Formation : Hussain Al-Weshi
The Bible led me to IslamThis book is a compilation of excerpts from several books addressing Christianity that I had the pleasure of reading before and after I became a Muslim. After becoming a Muslim, I continued to read books about Christianity because the "skin" of Christianity was hard to cast off after 28 years in the religion; years that almost led me to becoming the minister of an African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) church In Great Falls, Montana.
Reveiwers : Ahmed Deedat - Muhammad AbdulRaoof
This is the TruthThis is the Truth: This book has statements of a scientific nature contained in the Qur’an and other subjects to specialists from other disciplines. Astronomers, zoologists, geologists and specialists in the history of the earth would all have been struck, just as forcibly as medical doctors, by the presence in the Qur’an of highly accurate reflections on natural phenomena.
Formation : Abdullah Mohammed Al-Rehaili
From issues : Al-Haramain Foundation - A website Islamic Library www.islamicbook.ws
The Book of (Nikah) MarriageAn informative guide to marriage and its various rulings.
How Do We Receive Ramadan?A brief book about the virtue of Ramadan and the importance of making good use of all seasons of worship. This is through getting ready to do good deeds, making faithful repentance and intending sincere intention to change one's conditions in Ramadan and what is after it.
Formation : Mohammed Al-Hashmi Mustafa
From issues : Cooperative Office for Propagation, Guidance, and Warning of Expatriates in the city of Albatha - A website Islamic Library www.islamicbook.ws
HijabThis book talks about the value of the obligation of hijab and to beware of display and unveiling, the characteristics of the Hijab are discussed, bringing the glad tidings promised (by Allah) to those women adhering to it. It also points out the danger of dazzling displays of ornaments and beauty as well as the terrible repercussions in this life and in the hereafter.
Formation : Abdul Aziz Bin Mohammed Al-Dowaish
Family System In IslamA comprehensive and scholarly look at the family unit in Islam, from its conception via marriage to rights and roles of the partners that make for a successful team. The learned author also squarely confronts more touching issues such as polygamy, modes of divorce, and social equality.
Formation : Zinat Kauther
Supplication And its Manners Times Conditions MistakesWhat are the Conditions of Du'aa? Merits of Supplications? Manners of Making Du'aa? Mistakes in Du'aa? Why invocations not Answered? This series answer those questions and other topics.
The Signs of The Hour And What After DeathBelieving in the hereafter and the reward and punishment in it is one of the fundamentals of Islam. Allah made signs before it indicating its approach. The prophet made the matter of the hereafter great, whenever he mentioned it his voice became louder and he got angery. Due to the prophet's repetition of the Hour the companions feared that it might have taken place during their life.
Salah (Prayers) Step by Step with Illustration and Audio SectionsThis is a very useful book contains important information despite its few pages. It shows how to perform the second pillar of Islam i.e. prayer. At first, the author some words from book "The Dispraise of Desire" authored by Ibn Al-Qayyem. Then he talks about some issues pertaining to prayer e.g. meaning of prayer, its merits, its times and conditions should be met before performing it. It is characterized by containing audio sections showing what is said during the prayer.
From issues : http://www.turntoislam.com - Turn to Islam Website
Letter to the West - A Saudi ViewThis book was prepared by a group of Saudi scholars and intellectuals. They address Western mind which looks at fair truth and objective and convincing dialogue. The book, in general, discusses the most important issues and suspicions raised by Western political and media organizations in the aftermath of September 11, 2001 events. These events have placed Islam, the Kingdom, its people, and its religious, educational and social institutions in a position that requires correction and review. The book is a moderate vision in responding to the issues and suspicions. A biased reader would notice the major difference between the reality and the raised concepts and images which were far from the reality.
The difference between the shee'ah and the muslimsAn important book shows the corrupt belief of Shi’ites. The author said in the introduction, “I wrote this book for a number of reasons including: (1) The increased efforts of the Shi’ites to spread their ideology in the Muslim world. (2) The danger of this deviant sect poses on Islam. (3) The ignorance of many Muslims about the danger of this deviant sect. (4) The corrupt Aqeedah (belief system) of the Shi’ites, which includes polytheism, defamation of the Quran and defamation of the Companions of the Prophet, may Allah be pleased with them all. (5) Their extreme beliefs in relation to their imams.
Formation : Saeed Ismail Seni
The History of the Quranic Text from Revelation to Compilation - A Comparative Study with the Old and New TestamentsThe author said in his introduction: This work comprises a short introduction to the history of the Quran, its recording and its collection. The reader may therefore be puzzled as to why one third of the material in this book tackles the Old Testament (OT) and the New Testament (NT), wondering what significance this has on the Quran’s history. This significance shall, I hope, be made clear as the chapters progress, since I have attempted to present only those details which have a direct bearing on the current subject matter.
Formation : Muhammad Mustafa A'zami
What a Muslim is required to know about his ReligionWe should know that the only way for our salvation in this life and in the hereafter is to know, for sure, our Lord who created us, believe in Him, and worship Him Alone. We should also know our prophet whom Allah had sent to us and to mankind, believe in Him and follow him. We should know the Religion of Truth which our Lord has commanded us to believe in and practice it.
Formation : Abdullah Abdul Ghani Al-Khayyat
Women Saudi towards a New EraThere has been much misinformation about the people of Saudi Arabia in Western media; some may be due to Islamophobia, but some come from the difficulty in getting an accurate picture of the Kingdom's diversity from the outside. Saudi woman was no exception. This books demonstrates the achievements been made by Saudi woman despite the difficulties facing them. It highlights the roles being played by educated Saudi women and the government efforts to change negative attitudes towards women. While reflecting the emerging role of Saudi women who have been marginalized by rigid traditions and restricted misinterpretation of Islamic law, the book stresses that the active roles of Saudi woman, at both domestic and international levels, has dispelled long-held stereotypes of these women as being uneducated and dull.
Political System in Saudi ArabiaThe discourse in this book addresses elite western politicians, intellectuals and thinkers. It discusses the most important issues related to the political system of Saudi Arabia from an Islamic perspective and through the state's laws like the Basic Law of Governance. Among the issues discussed by the book, for instance, the imama (leadership), the rights and duties of the Muslim leader, the nature of relation between citizens and the King, the concept of Shoura in Islam and the impact of the implementation of this Shoura in Saudi Arabia compared with democracy, the concept of bay’ah (pay of allegiance), the formation of political parties and the so-called opposition, the freedom of opinion, as well as other issues raised in the Western media and political circles about the political system of Saudi Arabia.
The general prescription of belief in the Quran and SunnahAllah Almighty ordered all his servants to enter Islam and adhering to it and warned them of disobeying him. Also he sent His messenger to call to this. Allah told us that the one who follows him is the rightly guided and the one who turns away from his call goes astray. He warned us in many ayahs of apostasy, polytheism and disbelief.
Formation : Abdur-Rahman Abdul-Khaliq
Religious Freedom in Saudi ArabiaThe annual Religious Freedom Reports released by US State Department often include sections about religious freedom in Saudi Arabia. These reports are officially distributed by the State Department and then circulated amongst the centers of research in the West as well as the international media outlets and other channels. Saudi Arabia comes on top of concern of those involved in these reports, due to its religious and political significance. Accordingly, it becomes incumbent on us, as Saudis, to discuss the sections in these reports which cover religious freedom in our country and provide facts that are not included in these reports. While discussing these reports, we should explain to the world our view point vis-à-vis these reports. We should also allow the reader to discover the truth as stated therein and according to criteria upon which many fair-minded, rational people agreed with us.
Religious Police in Saudi ArabiaThis book includes a comprehensive vision of issues related to the promotion of virtue and prevention of vice and its official establishment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This book was prepared by a group of Saudi academicians, males and females, representing different Saudi universities and various geographical regions. They address the Western public opinion, its political and intellectual sources. Their aim is to clarify reality for Western public opinion, its political, intellectual and media sources. This reality that remains obscure for this public opinion as a result of certain political circumstances, religious superiority or suspicious media lusts. This reality was obscured from the West by the current rapid international developments and changes.
The Meaning Of the Testimony of FaithThe testimony of "Laa ilaaha ill-Allah", its meaning, prerequisites, conditions, and fruits.
Formation : Humood Bin Muhammad Al-Lahem
From issues : A website Islamic Library www.islamicbook.ws - New Muslims Care Centre
The Fundamentals of IslamA simplified Introduction to Islam in English language in categories of question and answer in different aspect, and it increases the question from non Muslims.
The Meaning of Articles of FaithFaith in the sense of belief is based on six principles, which are mentioned in the hadith of Jibreel (peace be upon him), when he questioned the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), who said: “Faith means to believe in Allah, His angels, His Books, His Messengers, the Last Day, and the Divine Decree, both good and bad.” (Agreed upon). This series explain those articles of faith in detail.
Islam Our ChoiceIslam consists of God’s guidance to humanity. It is not the religion of any particular people. It does not belong to any specific land. All Prophets of God, in all ages, and at all places, preached this very religion.
A Model For A Muslim Youth In the Story of YusufThe story of Joseph, peace be upon him, represents the peak of all. The Qur'anic stories with regard to its topical unity' and is artistic appeal, and also with regard to the lessons of faith which the story contains.
Formation : Mahmood Shaker Saeed
Translators : Khalid Ibrahim Al-Dawsari
A Mercy for all That ExistsProphet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) is the best role model for all humankind. Among his outstanding virtues and characteristics, he was an extraordinary husband, a perfect father, and a unique grandfather. He was also a great statesman, judge, and spiritual leader. His most distinctive quality, however, was the fact that he was a blessing to all in both word and deed.
Translators : Al-Tijani Mohammed Siddique
A Glimpse of Islamic FaithExplaining the Fundamentals of Faith: discusses the fundamentals of faith, by outlining and detailing the objectives of the Islamic 'Aqeedah. Numerous references are made to the Qur'an and authentic Ahadith, for establishing the sincere intention and worship to Allah, liberating the mind and thought from the irrational and chaotic losses, establishing peace of mind and sound thinking, safeguarding the intentions, learning to establish a strong Ummah (community), achieving happiness in this life and the hereafter, and more.
Formation : Ghalib Ahmed Masri
Saudi Arabia in 100 QuestionsMost of those who come to Saudi Arabia either as visitors or workers are often awe-struck at the vast development all over the country. They admit that their image of Saudi society was very different before they arrived and lived in it. "Saudi Arabia in 100 Questions" aims at presenting simple and comprehensive answers for many questions that may be raised by others about Saudi Arabia. The answers to the questions in this book were formulated in a simple way reflecting the various political, economic, cultural and social aspects of life in Saudi Arabia. This will make this book an important reference that facilitates information and cultural communication between KSA and other countries and people.
Muhammad, the Prophet of GodA booklet presented by IPC (Islamic Presentation Committee) to show people who is the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). It is divided into five sections: introduction, his life, his moral characteristics and mannerisms, his miracles and conclusion.
From issues : http://www.ipc-kw.net - Islamic Presentation Committee Website - Kuwait
You Ask and the Quran AnswersThis is a small book in which it answers 32 questions through Qur'anic verses. It answers questions about Allah, the true creator, previous nations, meaning of worship, saving Quran from corruption, Prophet Muhammad and Prophet Jesus (peace be upon them), the Hereafter and destination of both believers and disbelievers.
Formation : Mohammed Bin Yahya Al-Taum - Muhammad ibn Yahya Al-Toom
Is Trinity Doctrine Divinely Inspired?The author said in its introduction, "Nothing offends more the Christians than to cast doubt about the doctrine of the Trinity, the fountainhead of their faith. Since I grew up as a Christian, I know by heart that it will surely injure a devout follower of Christianity something he knew as true. But to lend a blind eye when I know better is far from righteousness since I am bound by the God's Commandments to guide those mislead by the false doctrine. It is a basic right of every individual to know the truth that will lead him to the right path.
Etiquettes of a Muslim on FridayMany people are unaware of what the etiquette of a Muslim on Friday should be and most are unaware of its significance. Most do not consider the Friday Prayer as obligatory, hence they miss it intentionally. Many people in Islamic countries are on holiday on this day, so then spend their time sleeping, or in other activities that cause them to neglect the Friday prayer altogether. They do not realise the significance of the Friday Prayer and its sermon, and they come to the mosque according to their own wishes and desire. Most of them are unaware of what is required from a Muslim before or after the Friday Prayer. It is with these concerns in mind that this book has been written.
Concept of God in IslamIts author said in the introduction, "It is a known fact that every language has one or more terms that are used in reference to God and sometimes to lesser deities. This is not the case with Allah. Allah is the personal name of the One true God. Nothing else can be called Allah. The term has no plural or gender. This shows its uniqueness when compared with the word "god," which can be made plural, as in "gods," or made feminine, as in "goddess." It is interesting to notice that Allah is the personal name of God in Aramaic, the language of Jesus and a sister language of Arabic."
Congregational PrayerThe Congregational Prayer is one of the most important outward manifestations of Islam. Prayer is of extreme importance to the well-being of a persons religion. But prayer in Islam is more than just an individual spiritual experience. It is mean to be performed in a congregation - the foundation of a Muslim society as a whole.
Formation : Saleh Bin Ganim Al-Sadlan
Ahmad ibn Hanbal's Treatise on Prayer (Salah)The treatise by Imam ibn Hanbal, the Imam of the Hanbali school of juristic reasoning, renowned for his steep knowledge, was written several hundred years ago to the inhabitants of a town where the Imam stayed for a period of time. It contains a full and clear description of the prayer and includes detailed observations of the mistakes, which Imam Ahmad observed during his time in that town. It was and remains an invaluable work for all Muslims. Detailing as it does many common errors made during prayers, some of which are serious enough to invalidate the act of worship.
Formation : Imam Ahmed ibn Hanbal
Sacred Scrolls: 40 Hadith NawawiThe 40 Hadith of Imam Nawawi is a profound and comprehensive collection, summarizing the teachings of Islam and the character of the Prophet (S). “Everyone who desires and looks forward to the Hereafter must be familiar with these hadith because they cover the most important aspects of the religion and they offer direction to all forms of obedience to Allah. This is clear to anyone who ponders these hadith.” - Al-Nawawi’s introduction to his Forty Hadeeth.
A Description of the Wudhu' of the ProphetAs the name implies, this book discussing the Wudhu (ablution, performed before prayer) of the Messenger of Allah (saw).
The Life Of The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)Almost everyone on the earth today is discussing Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. People want to know, “Who was he exactly?” “What did he teach?” “Why was he loved so much by some and hated so much by others?” “Did he live up to his claims?” “Was he a holy man? “Was he a prophet of God?” “What is the truth about this man – Muhammad?” How can we discover the truth and be totally honest in our judgment? We will begin with the very simple historical evidences, facts as narrated by thousands of people, many of whom knew him personally. The following is based on books, manuscripts, texts and actual eyewitness accounts, too numerous list herein, yet all have been preserved in original form throughout the centuries by both Muslims and non-Muslims.
The History Of Muhammad (PBUH) The Prophet And MessengerTo approach the stories of kings and potentates, as well as the movements and vicissitudes of tribes, nations, and masses from a proper historical perspective seems to be an unattainable objective. Something is needed more than human intelligence, empirical method, and rigid scientific criteria: and the only possible source for undefiled knowledge is through religious revelations. The History of Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him) is an attempt in this regard. It gives a short account of the life of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him) based on the Qur’an and authentic and reliable sources in a simple and easy language.
Sharh 'Umdah al FiqhThe Fiqh of Worship. The book of al-‘Umdah is an abbreviated book of Fiqh according to the hanbali school of Fiqh (madhhab).
Formation : Hatem Al-Haj Ali
Life in Al-BarzakhThis book is the fourth in the series. It deals with many important matters that have always perplexed the human minds, but that, as is shown in this book, have been clearly explained in the authentic Texts from Allah's Book and His Messenger's Sunnah. Among the subjects covered are the following: The Moment of Death, The Soul's Trip to the Heavens, The Final Test, The Righteous and the Sinful in al-Barzakh, Saviors from the Grave's Punishment, Communications with al-Barzakh and Things That Benefit the Dead.
The Islamic Will And TestamentWriting a will is a religious obligation on every capable Muslim. It protects against many problems and conflicts that could arise after a person’s death. This obligation is more emphasized in the West: Failing to write a well-founded will may result in the distribution of one’s estate in discord with the Islamic law, and may lead to losses for some of the rightful inheritors.
Nurturing Iman in ChildrenNurturing Iman in Children, however, addresses an aspect of child-rearing that is vitally important, and is not touched upon in the mainstream selections that we are so familiar with. In her book, Dr. Hamdan clearly and in no uncertain terms explains the importance of instilling in our children a strong connection to their Creator and a love for the religion that He has chosen for us and them. From this book, you will learn the what, why, and the how of raising a righteous and faithul Muslim child.
What You Should Do In The Following Situations?The Muslim may be faced with a number of emergency situations in his life, where he needs an immediate answer as to how he should act in that particular situation. In most cases, however, it is not possible to look for or ask about the appropriate Islamic rulings at that time.
Formation : Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid
Taqwa: The Provision of BelieversAccording to the earliest sources, compiled from the works of Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali, Ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawziyya and Abu Hamid al-Ghazali. Taqwa is an abundant treasure, a precious trait, an honourable substance, a great success. Those who have Taqwa are the friends of Allah. Allah has promised them success at the time of death and and deliverance from Hell on the Day of Judgment.
Formation : Group of Scholars
Predictions about the Last ProphetA wonderful booklet mentions the predictions about the Prophet Muhammed (Peace be upon him) in Psalm, Old Testament and New Testament. It also discusses some other issues.
1000 Sunnah Per Day & NightA useful booklet shows 1000 acts of Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It contains different situations i.e. waking up, going to the bathroom, performing ablutions, using sewak, wearing shoes, wearing clothes, going out and coming back home, going to the mosque, athan, iqama, praying at night and post-prayer sunnahs.
Formation : Khaled Al Husainan - Khaled Al-Husainan
Have You Discovered the Truth about HimThis is a marvelous booklet talks about the prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) from many aspects. He presents some of his teachings and gives a glimpse at his life and attributes. In addition, it shows what the world’s scriptures said about him. Also, it mentions sayings of some scientists of different aspects of science about the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), praising and admiring him for his high attributes and his comprehensive legislation.
Formation : Naji Ibrahim al-Arfaj
Become acquainted with IslamBecome Acquainted With Islam: It is necessary, before explaining the facts and the pillars of Islam, to elaborate and understand the meaning of the name Islam. The word Islam has many meanings. It means submission, safety, and peace. In this study, when we mention the word Islam, it means the religion that Allah (S.W) revealed to His Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). because it concludes a total submission to Him (S.W) only, obedience to His rules, and following His commandments.
Formation : Munqith ibn Mahmood As-Saqqar
Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) In The BibleI will raise them up a prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him. Upon whom to these characteristics of the awaited prophet apply? Upon Jesus or Muhammad (peace be upon them). This book examines these prophecies in a very logical and scientific method.
Formation : Jamal Badawi
110 Ahadith Qudsi (Sacred Ahadith)Ahadith are the sayings, deeds and approvals of the Prophet (PBUH) under Divine guidance and are generally traced back to the Prophet (PBUH) as regards to their authority. But some Ahadith hold a distinct place and are termed as Ahadith Qudsi (Sacred Ahadith) and the authority in these Ahadith is attributed to Allah through the Prophet (PBUH). It is a collection of 110 such Ahadith relating to the important aspects of daily life so that the readers may get benefited from it for the success in this life as well as in the Hereafter.
From issues : http://www.dar-alsalam.com - Darussalam Publications Website
30 Lessons For Those Who FastIn relation to fasting, this book contains the most pertinent Qur'anic verses, authentic ahadith, delightful poetry and touching advice. It is therefore, a book for the righteous when they meet for pleasant conversations. It is also a gift for wayfarers when they break their journeys for rest, a treasure for those who share mutual love and respect - For Ramadan is indeed the noblest month and its days are the sweetest days.
Formation : Aaed ibn Abdullah al-Qarni
Fiqh of FastingThe prescribed book for the course is Subulus-Salaam by the 17th century Yemenite scholar Muhammad ibn Ismaa‘eel as-San‘aanee which is a commentary on Buloogh al-Maraam written by Haafiz Ibn Hajar al- ‘Asqalaanee. In Buloogh the author gathered the majority of the hadeeths which are commonly used as the basic evidences for the Islamic legal system. The course material is comprised of the Chapter on Fasting (Kitaab as-Siyaam) from Subulus-Salaam.
IS ALLAH (S.W) ONE OR THREE?Allah is above the seven heavens far from His creation but with them wherever they are cognizant of them, their deeds and hearts. This is explained through given evidences from Quran and sunnah. Allah rose above the throne which contradicts the void creed of the Ash'arites and those agree with them that Allah is everywhere by His self.
WAS JESUS CRUCIFIED FOR OUR ATONEMENT?How did the Quran Narrated the stories of the messengers and prophets from Adam to Muhammad, and the Quran had explained in detail the story of Jesus peace up on them.
IS THE OLD TESTAMENT GOD’S WORD?A look at what Judeo-Christian scholars say about the authenticity and preservation of the Old Testament.
More than Eigthy Ways to Make DawahAn interesting book contains more than eighty means of da'wah in different fields of our life such as da'wah at home, masjed, school and work in addition to various means of da'wah. These books teach us that we should not confine da'wah to masjed but it should far exceed it to include all life's fields. Based on these means of da'wah, we can direct da'wah to everyone by easy ways. We should know that da'wah is a responsibility of every Muslim, the issue which encourages us to use these means efficiently.
General Dawah IssuesA very important book talks about some misconceptions about Islam such as: 1- Polygamy. 2- Women are oppressed by Islam. 3- Double standard in marriage. 4- Divorce is easy in islam. 5- Divorce is only the man’s right. 6- Hijab. 7- Double standard in inheritance. 8- Two women are equal oto one man. 9- Islam was spread by sword.
Dawah to ChristiansThis is an important book talks about the sects of Christianity i.e. Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant and Jehovah’s Witness, etc. In addition, it shows the differences and the unifying beliefs among them. It also focuses on the way of Jesus regarding pork, alcohol, polygamy, fasting, interest, greeting, veiling, prostration, ablutions and circumcision. Finally, it gives a chapter about the authorship of the Bible.
THE CHENNAI TREATISE ON ANNUAL PAYMENT OF ZAKAAHThe conditions for giving Zakat and who should receive Zakat and explainations of certain Quranic verses.
From issues : http://www.bilalphilips.com - The Official Website of Shaikh Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips
Tafseer Ibn Katheer – Part 30 Of The Qur’an (Juz’ ‘Amma)Explanation of all the surahs of the 30th chapter of the Quran: in a very simple and informative way, the Shaikh Explain the surahs of the 30th chapter of the Quran, starting with Surah An-Naba' and ending with An-Nas.
Formation : Imam Ibn Kathir
From issues : International Islamic Publishing House
Fasting in Ramadan according to the Qur’an and the Authentic SunnahWith the advent of another Ramadan, a mixture of feelings overwhelm the hearts of Muslims all over the world. The hearts are full of hope, based on trithful promises and glad tidings given by Allah and his Messenger, of great bounties and endless bliss.
Formation : Abdul Kareem Awwad
Predestination (Qadar)Qadar is a very sensitive topic. It is the sixth pillar of faith, and many people have gone astray regarding it. Some have denied it altogether while others have gone to such extremes in affirming it that they end up denying human free will.
Some Sincere Advice To Every ChristianMost people agree to the fact that Allah’s (God’s) Word cannot be contradictory. What He spoke about Himself must be true. He made Himself known as The Creator, The One, The Originator, and The Provider. He is the First, nothing is before Him; The Last, nothing is after Him; The Most High, nothing is above Him; The Most Near, nothing is beyond His reach, and He encompasses everything while He is above heavens, distinct and separate from His creatures. Great in His Majesty and Honor, Most Merciful, Severe in Punishment, All-Knower, Most Compassionate, All-Wise, and All-Just; Most Perfect in all of His Names and Attributes. He does not beget, nor is He begotten. There is no equal to Him, and there is nothing like unto him, and thus He alone deserves to be worshipped. In essence, the religion as revealed1 to nations before us and to mankind up to the Day of Resurrection, calls for the worship of none but God (Allah).
Women In IslamThis book discusses the special place women have in the religion of Islam and seeks to address some of the many misconceptions and false propaganda published by those who are ignorant of this religion or harbor a malicious intent to purposely misrepresent this religion.
Formation : Shareef Abdul Azeem
Difficult Dawah QuestionsA very important book talks about some misconceptions about Islam such as: allowing husbands to beat their wives, punishments by Islam for the criminals, not allowing religious freedom which is considered intolerance, prohibiting music, and terrorism in the name of jihad.
English Technical Terms for Da'wahThis is a useful book although it is small. It contains some technical terms for da'wah in English. No doubt all scholars and callers to Islam in English are in much need to something like that to conveys the right message of Islam to all those speak English.
Important issues on Zakat and FastingThis is a booklet that briefly addresses the rulings of Fasting, including a clarification of the categories of people relative to the obligation of fasting, the immeasurable benefits of fasting, and things that nullify fasting. We will also address the benefits and rulings pertaining to Zakaah.
BEFORE YOU PRAYThe Book Of Prayer: Salaat (Prayer) is one of the main obligations which Allah (subhanahu wa ta’ala) has ordained on His servants. It is the first act of worship decreed on the Muslim Nation (Ummah) by Allah (subhanahu wa ta’ala) and was ordained on the night of the Prophet’s (peace be upon him) ascension to the seven heavens. It is the second of the five pillars of Islam after the proclamation of the “Shahada” (the words of witness).
Formation : Anas Bin AbdulHameed Al-Qooz
Before Nicea : The Early Followers of Prophet Jesus (Peace Be Upon Him)"BEFORE NICEA," the enlightening, insightful history of modern day Christianity, previously only available in e-book form is now available for the first time in paperback! The truth about Paul, the Trinity, the Crucifixion and modern day Christianity.
Formation : Abdul Haq Al Ashanti - Abdul Rahman Bawz
WHY DO WE PRAY?Why does Man need to Pray?. After a long and hectic day at work, how difficult it is for a tired person to stand on the prayer-mat and concentrate on his prayers to Allah Almighty. Snuggled in a warm and cozy bed, how difficult it is to get up at the call of Mu’adhdhin: “Come to prayer, come to success.” The famous doctor and philosopher Ibn Sina (Avicenna), recalls such a moment in his life. Once cold and icy night, he and his slave were resting in an inn in a remote part of Khurasan. During the night he felt thirsty and shouted out to his slave to get him some water. The salve had no desire to leave his warm bed, so he pretended not to hear Avicenna’s call. But finally after repeated calls he reluctantly got up and went to fetch the water. A little while later, the melodious sound of the Adhan filled the air. Avicenna began to think about the person calling the believers to prayer.
Formation : Suhaib Hasan AbdulGhaffar
THE MUSLIM CREEDTHE MUSLIM CREED is one of the best books on the subject of Tawheed (Islamic Monotheism) and ranks high in authenticity. Till date it has gone through various publications; and had been the means for guidance of the millions of people throughout the world; by taking them out of the darkness of polytheism and error.
The Man : A Strange Creature with Diverse QualitiesIn this era, many people are trying to learn everything concerning the material life aiming at making their living conditions better. In this digest, the author has tried to write about the spiritual aspect of life which is, as a matter of fact, more important than any other aspects. Discussion of many topics associated with this, including weakness, disbelief, oppression, being quarrelsome, impatience, ignorance, forgetfulness, irritability, discontent, striving and working hard for worldly desire, transgression and ingratitude, turning away, and more.
Formation : Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Mutaz
Tafsir Surat Al-Kahf (Chapter – 18)The Tafsir of Surat Al-Kahf (Chapter – 18), Which was revealed in Makkah, What has been mentioned about the Virtues of this Surah and the first and last ten Ayat, which provide protection from the Dajjal.
The Way To Patience And GratitudePatience and Gratitude are the keys to success in this world and the next, as Imam Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya explains in a beautiful Manner in this Book.
Answers To Non Muslims Common Questions About IslamIn conveying the message of Islam to a non-Muslim, it is usually not sufficient to highlight only the positive nature of Islam. Most non-Muslims are not convinced about the truth of Islam because there are a few questions about Islam at the back of their minds that remain unanswered. This book will help non-Muslims to discover and know more common questions about Islam in more depth.
Formation : Zakir Naik
Priests Embracing IslamThis book compiles the stories a number of past priests who have since embraced Islam, Including well known speakers and authors Yusuf Estes and Abu Yahya.
The Characteristics Of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH)Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) is the best role model for all humankind. Among his outstanding virtues and characteristics, he was an extraordinary husband, a perfect father, and a unique grandfather. He was also a great statesman, judge, and spiritual leader. His most distinctive quality, however, was the fact that he was a blessing to all in both word and deed.
Formation : Muhammad Bin Isa Al-Tirmidhi
The Book Of PrayerThe Book Of Prayer: Salaat (Prayer) is one of the main obligations which Allah (subhanahu wa ta’ala) has ordained on His servants. It is the first act of worship decreed on the Muslim Nation (Ummah) by Allah (subhanahu wa ta’ala) and was ordained on the night of the Prophet’s (peace be upon him) ascension to the seven heavens. It is the second of the five pillars of Islam after the proclamation of the “Shahada” (the words of witness).
Formation : Nathif Jami Adam
The Signs Before The Day Of JudgementThis book is an authoritative source on a matter of central importance to everyone: the events of Akhir al-zaman the final period of this world’s history The work is by Ibn Kathir. an eminent Muslim scholar and is based entirely Upon authentic texts. The many Ahadith or Traditions. The Blessed Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him) described the condition in which people would live in those times.
Dangers In The HomePutting things right in the home is a great trust and huge responsibility which every Muslim man and woman should undertake as Allah commands; they should run the affairs of their homes in accordance with the rules set out by Allah. One of the ways of achieving this is by ridding the home of evil things. The following aims to highlight some evil things that actually happen in some homes and that have become tools of destruction for the nests in which the future generations of the Muslim ummah are being raised.
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) A Blessing For MankindThis booklet tells us in a simple way about Prophet Muhammad PBUH’s birth, youth, marriage and the Prophethood. It also tells us about the new era mankind entered by the advent of Islam.
The Islamic Awakening: Important GuidelinesThe Muslim Nation today is experiencing a blessed awakening in all aspects of its affairs; one that has been aroused by the efforts of the Muslim youth. However, the astute observer of this awakening will find that there are many problems that hinder its progress; problems that have prompted some scholars, callers to Islam, and students of knowledge to lay down some guidelines that the youth of this blessed awakening should adhere to and follow.
Stories Of The Qur’anHere we are with the book Stories of the Qur’an by AI-Hafiz Isma` il Ibn Katheer Ad- Dimashqi (May Allah rest his soul), taking a tour throughout the stories mentioned in the Glorious Qur’ an pertaining to which Allah the Almighty says: {Indeed in their stories, there is a lesson for men of understanding}. (Yusuf, 111) Yes, in order to find admonition, lessons and exemplary models! This book handles the stories that are cited in the Glorious Qur’an, gathered from the book titled, Al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah (The Beginning and the End).
Translators : Ali As-Sayed Al-Halawani - Ali As-Sayyed Al-Hulwani
Is the New Testament God’s word?This book is aims to prove that the New Testament is not God’s Word through some chapters as: nullifying the attribution of the Gospels and Epistles to the disciples, ancient pagan sources of the New Testament, the Gospel of Christ (PBUH), the documentation and the canonism of the New Testament, the Gospels’ errors, alterations in the New Testament, the contradictions of the Gospels, the legislative and the ethical impact of the New Testament.
From issues : http://www.saaid.net - Saaid Al Fawaed Website
Is Jesus God? , The Bible says NoThis book affirms from the Bible that Jesus Christ is not God but a human.
Formation : Shabbir Ally
The Truth About The Original SinThis is a very good book which deals with false Aqeedah of peoples, named “The Truth About The Original Sin”.
The Way to HappinessThis book addresses an important subject, The only way to achieve true happiness is Islam and call for the faith in Allah and His angels, His Books, His Messengers, the Last Day, and destiny.
Formation : Ghalib Ahmed Masri - Nathif Jami Adam
Islam: The Religion You Can No Longer IgnoreA brief book which describes the definition of a summary statement of the Islamic religion and inclusiveness of all aspects of life and the doctrine of monotheism, and of God, the Holy Quran, and the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
The Principles of IslamIn Islam there are five basic duties which Muslims must perform. They are known as the five pillars of Islam (Arkanul Islam). These are: Shahadah, the establishment of prayer (Salah), the payment of Zakah (paying the poor due), the Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah and Sawm Ramadan (fasting the month of Ramadan).
Muslim Christian DialogueAnyone interested in comparative religion will find in this book many surprises that challenge what many once believed to the absolute truths, This book has been written as the result of dialogues I had with Christian clergy as well as laity. The discussions were polite, pleasant, friendly, and constructive without the slightest intention of hurting the religious feeling of any Christian. It is provocative, and a challenge to Christianity. It is indispensable for those looking for the truth and those studying Comparative Religion.
Formation : Hasan Mohammed Ba Aqeel
From issues : Books of the office of propagation in Ulayya, Sulaymaniyah and north of Riyadh
The Family Structure in IslamA comprehensive and scholarly look at the family unit in Islam, from its conception via marriage to rights and roles of the partners that make for a successful team. The learned author also squarely confronts more touching issues such as polygamy, modes of divorce, and social equality.
Formation : Hammodah Abd al-Aati
Enjoy Your LifeThis is an exquisite collection of incidents from the life of the Prophet (Peace be upon Him), stories from our Islamic Heritage, and thought-provoking anecdotes from the life of the author. The aim of the book is to train the reader to enjoy living his life by practicing various self-development and inter-personal skills. What is so compelling and inspiring about this book is that, in order to highlight the benefit of using social skills, the author draws from the lives of the Prophet (Peace be upon Him) and his Companions. This book is both a practical systematic guide to self-improvement and a treasure trove of historical incidents. It increases self-awareness, whilst nurturing the soul and strengthening the spirit.
Formation : Muhammad Bin AbdulRahman Al-Areefi
Islam In BriefThis booklet will open before you a new dimension of thinking, and will enable you to realize the importance of your role as a human being in this universe, to help you understand the relationship between you and your Creator, God Almighty Allah. It presents Islam to you in a clear way, and provides straightforward answers to many questions about Islam and its credibility.
Islamic MonotheismAt-Tawheed is one of the best books on the subject of Tawheed (Islamic Monotheism) and ranks high in authenticity. Till date it has gone through various publications; and had been the means for guidance of the millions of people throughout the world; by taking them out of the darkness of polytheism and error.
The Prophet's Prayer From The beginning To The End As Though You See ItThus this book would, Allah Willing, gather whatever is relevant to each topic from the various contents of the books of Hadith and the books on the differences between the Madhhabs, such that the correct verdicts found in this book would not be found totally in any one Madhhab. Hence the one acting on it, Allah Willing, would be among those whom Allah had guided "by His Grace to the Truth concerning that in which they differed, for Allah guides whom He will to a path that is straight."
Formation : Muhammad Naasiruddeen al-Albaanee
Women Around The Messenger (Peace Be Upon Him)This is the "women's lib" age as the West preform to term it. But is it true? Is it not a lip-service age turning women practically to "dolls" or something like "real-life dolls"? Women entering the fold of Islam played an enviable prominent role, side by side their counterparts, in shaping and developing the Muslim society as a model from the onset, emancipating humanity, men and women, from the shackles of deep-rooted ignorance. Women in Islam have a very special place, status, and dignity that is unknown to mankind before or after. The women in this book are listed in categories, such as "Mothers of the Prophet", "Wives of the Prophet", "The Prophet's Daughters", and many more categories.
Formation : Mohammed Ali Qutub
A Study on Ablution, Bathing, Dry Ablution (Tayammum) and PrayerThis is a summarized study according to the texts of the Quran and the Sunnah on ablution (ritual purification with water), Ghusl (bathing), Tayammum (dry ablution) and some rulings concerning prayer.
Islam In FocusIslam, is a comprehensive way of Life, does not confine itself to the spiritual aspect of man's life only, rather its primary concern is with the application of its rules to the daily life of man, the author wrote it in an easy and simple method to achieve the very purpose of the book, namely introducing Islam to Muslims and non-Muslims, through the best and simplest way.
A Mercy to a UniverseA great book about the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) which shows how his mercy embraces all beings: humans and jinns, believers and disbelievers, friends and enemies, women and girls, orphans, children, weak people, widows, poor people, students of knowledge, prisoners, the sick and animals. Before that, it mentions his lineage, worship, physical description and morals such as: justice, bravery, generosity, humbleness, gentleness, softness, patience and wisdom. It also illustrates how he encourages others to develop their good manners. It also mentions his miracles and the just and honest Jewish and Christian scholars who acknowledge the truthfulness of the Prophet’s message. Finally it mentions his death and his rights over the people of his nation.
Translators : Faisal ibn Muhammad Shafeeq
Evolution of FiqhThe author says in the introduction of the second edition, “The overall purpose of this book is to acquaint the reader with the historical factors behind the formulation of Islamic law (Fiqh), in order that he or she may better understand how and why the various schools of Islamic law (Madh-habs) came about. It is hoped that this understanding will in turn, provide a basis for overcoming the petty differences and divisions which occur when present-day followers of different schools of people without definite schools try to work together. Thus, another aim of this book is to provide a theoretical framework for the reunification of the Madhhabs and an ideological basis for Islamic community work free from the divisive effects of Madh-hab factionalism.” The book consists of six chapters: foundation, establishment, building, flowing, consolidation, and stagnation and decline.
Rules Governing The Criticism Of HadithAn summarised text detailing the rules governing the Criticism of Hadeeth. From its introduction -'A hadith (pl. ahadith) is composed of two parts: the matn (text) and the isnad (chain of reporters). A text may seem to be logical and reasonable but it needs an authentic isnad with reliable reporters to be acceptable; 'Abdullah b. al-Mubarak (d. 181 AH) is reported to have said, "The isnad is part of the religion: had it not been for the isnad, whoever wished to would have said whatever he liked." During the lifetime of the Prophet (SAS) and after his death, his Companions (Sahabah) used to refer to him when quoting his sayings. The Successors (Tabi'un) followed suit; some of them used to quote the Prophet (SAS) through the Companions while others would omit the intermediate authority - such a hadith was known as mursal (loose). It was found that the missing link between the Successor and the Prophet (SAS) might be one person, i.e. a Companion, or two persons, the extra person being an older Successor who heard the hadith from the Companion.'
Formation : Mahmood Al-Tahaan
Nukhbat al-Fikr (the top of thinking in the classification of hadith)The science of hadith is one of the most honourable and important sciences as we know through it the truthfulness of what was narrated to messenger of Allah peace be upon him whether it is authentic or weak.It's importance and honorability are due the honorability and importance of it's target which is the sunnah of the messenger peace be upon him , the second source of the islamic legislation, the words of who doesn't pronounce any word out of prejudice, it is nothing except a revelation revealed. And from the most collective and summarized written texts of this field is The Text Of Nukabat Al Fakar In Mostalah Ahal Al Athar (the top of thinking in the classification of hadith) by the Hafiz Ahmed Ibn Ali Ibn Hajar Al Askalany Al Shafi may the mercy of Allah be upon him.And this is the reading of the text.
Formation : Ibn Hajar Al-Asqalani
Bulugh Al-MaramBulugh Al-Maram (attainment of the objective according to the evidence of the ordinances) is based upon the Ahadith of our Prophet which have been the sources of Islamic Jurisprudence. Al-Hafiz Ibn Hajar Al-Asqalani has recorded the true significance of the Ahadith and their origins & also made a comparison of the versions, if the sources are more than one.
Al-Adab Al-MufradTranslated from the original Arabic into English, provides a vivid insight into the moral conduct of the early Muslims in a society led by the perfect character of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) ('I was only sent to perfect good character'). The Prophet's Companions represent excellent examples of men of vigorous moral stature whose conduct inspired and attracted the masses to the fold of Islam wherever they went during the expansion of the Muslim territories, and contrary to the stereotypic portrayal, in the West, of Islam as being spread by the sword.
Formation : Muhammad ibn Ismaeel al-Bukhari
An Introduction to the Sciences of HadithThe Muslims in general believe that the Qur'an has been preserved intact and pure by Allah Himself. But what is often forgotten by many is that this preservation necessarily includes the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (S), the practical example of the implementation of the Qur'an. Hadith is Sunnah in record. How the immense wealth of Hadith literature has been left to us by the Muhaddiths (scholars of Hadith) is an extremely wide, complex study. We publish this short treatise on "the science of Hadith" by the learned Suhaib Hasan with English readers in mind. It is part of our scheme to introduce various aspects of Islam to English readers. May Allah accept it as a good work.
Explanation of Riyadh al-SaliheenA comprehensive explanation and commentary of the first 24 hadith of Imam al-Nawawi's classic compilation, Riyadh al-Saliheen.
Formation : Abu Zakaria Al-Nawawi
Riyad-us-SaliheenThe book was compiled by Imam An-Nawawi who was the great scholar of Hadith and Fiqhof his time. Commentaries on the Ahadith have been added by Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf of Pakistan who had originally executed them for the Urdu edition of this book. The English translation of the book and the - commentaries was performed by Dr. Muhammad Amin and Abu Usamah Al-Arabi bin Razduq who have performed their task with utmost care and profound interest.
Usool Al-HadeethThe science of hadeeth terminology and assesment is a particularly difficult field of study. Dr. Bilal Philips has managed in this text to simplify this topic and to make it quite relevant to our times by addressing some of the most challenging questions raised by those who question the validity of hadeeth literature in general.
Kindness and GentlenessUndoubtedly, the heart leans towards those who are kind and gentle. It was said a long time ago: "Make your face happy and your words gentle, and you will be more beloved to the people than those who give them a gift". The one calling to the religion of Islam and dealing with other people has the utmost need to gather the people around him, and cause their hearts to lean towards him so that they will listen to him. Adorning himself with kindness and gentleness helps to achieve that goal with the grace of Allah.
The World of the Jinn and DevilsIn the work before you, Dr. Umar Al-Ashqar, a well-known contemporary scholar of Islam, has attempted to tackle two important topics. The first topic is that of the characteristics of the jinn. This is a difficult topic for many reasons. One of them is that the devils are known to be liars. Thus, even when a person does encounter them, he cannot put much trust in what they claim about themselves. Therefore, one must virtually rely only on the statements of the Quran and the authentic hadith of the Prophet (peace be upon him). The second topic is the characteristics and methodology of Satan himself. It is no coincidence that Allah has mentioned Satan, his goals, his plots and his allies throughout the entire Quran. This is because Satan is man’s greatest enemy. The believer must know the key to defending himself from Satan.
Translators : Jamaal Zarabozo
Selected Friday SermonsThis book is a must for every Imam and anyone who expects to give Friday sermons in the English speaking world. The sermons contained in this book are collected from the sermons of Prophet Muhammad (S) himself, his companions and various prominent scholars. The sermons are both educational and heart moving, therefore fulfilling the goal of the Friday sermon. Every Muslim who attends the Friday congregational prayer wants to have his faith increased with inspirational and encouraging exhortations, and at the same time be sure that the information that he is receiving is Islamically correct. Thus, we present this collection of sermons in hopes that it will assist the reader in delivering quality religious speeches, thereby fulfilling the obligation of the Friday sermon in the best manner. May Allah grant us success.
The World of the AngelsThe World of the Angels is an example of traditional learning and its translation fills a much needed gap in aqida (beliefs) literature in the English speaking world Basing himself exclusively on the Quran and Hadith, Sheikh Kishk deals with every aspect of the angelic world. He goes from discussing the creation and nature of the angels to enumerating their many different types and also explains their role in existence and the character of their interaction with the human race. An in depth understanding of the nature and activity of the angels is essential for the people of today. Particularly in the face of the onslaught of scientific materialism which has done so much to weaken the bases of belief in this time. This book should help a great deal towards this end.
Stories of New MuslimsThis book is published on the shoulders of those people who have volunteered their personal stories of how they entered Islam. If you, the reader, are open to the possibility that Allah, the Creator, has given you clear evidence to accept Him and His message of Islam, then read these stories. From different backgrounds, and different experiences, you just might find someone here who had the same questions and doubts that you may have. Many of these people have endured against tremendous obstacles, including parental opposition, despair with other religions, being blind, and being lied to about the true nature of Islam.
Lessons of Educational Department in Dawah Office, RabwahBrief lessons in fiqh, da'wah (calling to Islam), Creed and hadeeth and its terminologies taught in the Educational Department of Islamhouse. They help Muslims to be aware of what he indeed needs regarding the Islamic sciences. They also give him a glimpse of qualities of the caller to Islam.
From issues : Islamic Propagation Office in Rabwah
Islamic Studies Book 1The "Islamic Studies" series of books by the prolific writer and scholar Dr. Bilal Philips are part of a meticulously written series intended to guide young Muslims in a manner that helps them acquire a thorough practical and spiritual foundation. This series have been generally acknowledged as an excellent introduction set to the principles of the Islamic faith, with core sciences discussed and explored, for both the new Muslim as well as the "old" Muslim wishing to brush up on the fundamentals.
Is the Bible God's Word?According to Biblical scholars and the text of the Bible itself, Shaikh Ahmed Deedat explained in detail regarding "Is the Bible God's word?"
Formation : Ahmed Deedat
Crucifixion or Cruci-fictionThrough Gospel accounts of the crucifixion, Shaikh Ahmad Deedat exposes the fallacy of the crucifixion.
Christ in IslamJesus in Islam: How did the Quran Narrated the stories of the messengers and prophets from Adam to Muhammad, and the Quran had explained in detail the story of Jesus peace up on him.
Al-Qur'an: The Miracle of MiraclesThis is a brief book which explains the meanings and the definitions of the miracle. It also takes a look at some of the scientific facts mentioned in the Quran which modern scientists, Muslim and non-Muslim alike, affirm as true.
The Shiites And Al-Aqsa MosquePerhaps some people will disapprove that we write about the position that Aqsa Mosque occupies in the hearts of the Muslims and in the Sharee’ah of Islam. For, the sanctity of Al-Aqsa mosque is an incontestable fact among the Muslims and the position it occupies does not need any further explanation. The merits of this mosque are established by explicit texts from the Qur’an and the Sunnah and the consensus of the Muslims. However, we are sure that the reader of this book will excuse us for the facts we are going to reveal, and realize how much we have been deceived by some people who claim to support Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Land of Israa and to defend the oppressed Palestinian people and their sacred sites. Therefore, it is very pertinent to rise up in defence of Al-Aqsa Mosque and to call attention to the fact that the Shiite books and their authorized sources, which they wrote with their own hands, indicate that they have no regard or recognition for Al-Aqsa Mosque in its present location and that, according to them. They also hold that ‘real Al-Aqsa mosque’ is in the Heaven and that majority of people mistakenly believe that it is the mosque that is in Palestine!! We have tried to not leave out those claims without refutations that show their falsity. This is a contribution we can make to reveal the truth so that all the Muslims will be aware of the enormity of the deception and fraud of those folks. Through research and exhaustive study, we have affirmed that all those Jews and orientalists who have attempted to cast doubt on the position of the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque relied heavily, in support their vicious claims, on Shiite sources. They thereby used these sources as a weapon against foundations of our Ummah with an aim to shaken the position of Al-Aqsa Mosque in our hearts. We deem it suitable to point it out here that our goal is to unite the ranks of this Ummah to support our sacred sites and to love those individuals whom Allah used to win these places for Islam. We also intend to block the way in the face of these Jewish ‘professors’ and orientalists who find in the Shiite books, a ready tool for weakening the position that Al-Aqsa Mosque occupies in the hearts of the Muslims. As such, those dubious narrations whose goal is to cast doubt on the sanctity of Al-Aqsa Mosque must be meticulously scrutinized and the sanctity of that mosque must be proved through argument and authentic evidences.
Formation : Tariq Ahmad Hijazi
From issues : A website Al-Haqeeqah www.haqeeqa.com
Usool At-TafseerAn Excellent Gift to Students of Islamic Sciences Literally translated 'The Fundamental Principles of Qur'aanic Interpretation,' this book refers to the branches of knowledge which are necessary to provide an accurate interpretation of the Qur'anic texts, such as Arabic grammar and syntax, Arabic literature and Qur'anic sciences ('uloom al-Qur'aan). Addressed topics include the Tafseer of the Qur'an, books of tafseer, translations of the Qur'an, Wahy ('divine revelation'), reasons for revelation, the differences between Makkan and Madinan revelations, Naskh, the Muhkam and Mutashaabih, and more.
Concise Commentary on the Book of TawhidThis book gives a clear explanation of the Muslim sound Creed which is the core of the religion of Islam, as the belief in Tawhid (monotheism) is the purpose for which Allah created both mankind and jinn, and thus, those whoes belief in Tawhid is corrupt, are not considered Muslims.
In Pursuit of Allah's PleasureWe introduce this book as a clear message and a reminder of the principles and fundamentals of Shariah which should not be absent from any Islamic movement drawn into committing itself, in all matters, to Shariah laws.
Formation : Abdul-Malik al-Qasim
The Beginning and The EndIslam is the religion which Allah has chosen, is pleased with and has legislated for His slaves. People are in dire need of its laws to organize the affairs of their private and public lives, their internal and external affairs. Besides the great importance paid in Islam to general principles and fundamentals, it has not neglected secondary issues.
Formation : AbdulRahman Bin Abdulkarim Al-Sheha
From issues : http://www.islamland.com - Islam Land Website
The Message of IslamThe Complete and Final Message to Man is a brief presentation of Islam defining its terms and teachings, followed by an advice to the Muslims and non-Muslims on following the path of the Righteous Predecessors.
The Key to HappinessThis book addresses an important subject, The only way to achieve true happiness is Islam and call for the faith in Allah and His angels, His Books, His Messengers, the Last Day, and destiny.
Islam is The Religion of PeaceIslam is the religion of peace: This book addresses an important subject, a concept of Islam from the social justice and fighting injustice as a basis for the establishment of peace in the international community. A discussion of how Islam is a religion that promotes peace and understanding among all nations, and prohibits violence and aggression against anyone.
Fundamental Shi'ite BeliefsAn important book shows the corrupt belief of Shi’ites. The author said in the introduction, “I wrote this book for a number of reasons including: (1) The increased efforts of the Shi’ites to spread their ideology in the Muslim world. (2) The danger of this deviant sect poses on Islam. (3) The ignorance of many Muslims about the danger of this deviant sect. (4) The corrupt Aqeedah (belief system) of the Shi’ites, which includes polytheism, defamation of the Quran and defamation of the Companions of the Prophet, may Allah be pleased with them all. (5) Their extreme beliefs in relation to their imams."
Formation : Abdullah ibn Muhammad As-Salafi
Translators : Abdur-Rahman Murad
Islam Its Foundations and ConceptsThe author said in the introduction, “I write this book to invite people to the religion of Allaah … I briefly explained herein the story of the creation of the Universe, the creation of man and how he was favoured by sending Messengers to him and situation of past religions. I afterwards made an introduction to Islaam as per its meaning and pillars. So, whoever is looking for guidance will find its evidences therein, whoever is looking for salvation may find that I have explained the way to it in this book, whoever desires to follow the track of the Prophets, Messengers and righteous people will find their path herein while those who turn away from their way only befools themselves and take to the straying path. It is a matter of fact that adherents of each religion call others to it and believe that truth only abide in their religion … Thousands of those who embraced Islaam have testified that they did not know real life until after they embraced Islaam and that they did never tasted happiness except under the shade of Islaam. Since it is a fact that every human being looks for happiness, peace of mind and truth, I prepare this work to help them achieve that. I pray that Allaah makes this work purely for His sake and let it be well-accepted and make it one of those righteous deeds that will benefit its doer in this world and the next.”
Formation : Muhammad ibn Abdullah as-Saheem
Translators : AbdulRafe Adyoyl Emam
Diseases of the Hearts & Their CuresBy Shaykhul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah. Actions are distinguished, one from the other, with respect to their excellence in the Sight of Allaah in accordance with the condition of the heart, not by their number or form, but rather due to the strength of the caller, his truthfulness, his sincerity and the extent to which he prefer Allaah over himself…
Child Education in IslamThis book outlines the basic Islamic concepts in child education. The author has tried to coordiante the main ideas, as well as the basics precepts for raising Muslim children in all the different spheres of life. First of all, the importance of correct belief and faith cannot be inculcated in young children except through the teaching and example of their parents; and obviously, the role of the mature and religious mother is foremost.
Funeral Rites In IslamThe purpose of this book is to provide English speaking Muslims a concise and authentic compilation of the instructions regarding funeral rites in Islam.
The Devil's Deception (Talbees Iblees)Abridged translation of the Introduction and four chapters from Ibn al-Jawzee's classical work Talbees Iblees Dr. Bilal Philips' explosive edited translation of Ibn al-Jawzee's classical work 'Talbees Iblees', which offers the Ibn Jawzee's views on the Shi'a sect, as well as various other groups such as the Khawaarij (Khaarijites) and the Baatineeyah.
Formation : ِAbu Alfaraj ibn AlJawzi
The Ka'bah From the Prophet Ibrahim till NowThe book begins with a discussion of the sacred nature of Makkah Al-Mukarramah, the boundaries of the Haram (Sanctuary) and its sanctity. Then it discusses the superiority of Makkah and narrates Ahadith to that effect. Then it mentions the names of Makkah and the significance of these names. This book also speaks of Ibrahim (Abraham) and Isma'il (Ishmael) (peace be upon them) and their connection to Makkah and its sanctity and development.
A Summary of Islamic JurisprudenceThis is very easy and important book which shows the shar’i rulings and their evidences. This is useful book for any Muslim hopes to abide by Islam as it should be. It contains topics e.g. purification, prayer, zakah, fasting, pilgrimage and Jihad. Afterwards, it begins to show the other rulings e.g. trade transactions, partnership, sharecropping and renting, reclamation of wastelands and possession of allowable objects, inheritance, marriage, divorce, breastfeeding, legal retribution, prescribed punishments, food, oaths and vows, and judiciary. This soft copy was not produced by Islamhouse.com but taken from one of Islamic websites.
Guarding the TongueBefore you is a chapter from the great book "Al-Adhkaar" of the Imam and great scholar of the seventh century, Abu Zakariyyah Yahya ibn Sharaf an-Nawawi. The chapter is entitled "Hifdh-ul-Lisaan" or "Guarding the Tongue." The original source, "Al-Adhkaar," is one of the prize works of Imam an-Nawawi in which he compiles and discusses the texts related to what is recommended and forbidden from speech, focusing on al-adhkaar (words of remembrance) and al-ad'iyah (supplications). In the last part of the book, as he explains, Imam an-Nawawi devotes a chapter to what is forbidden and disliked from speech, such as backbiting, gossiping, and slander. So he brings the evidences from the Qur'aan and Sunnah on the obligation of guarding the tongue from evil speech. This great work was checked and verified by Shaikh Saleem ibn 'Eed al-Hilaali and printed in two volumes. In his verification, Shaikh Saleem provides a grading for each hadeeth as well as a discussion about the reason for the hadeeth's authenticity or weakness. Due to a desire to make the e-book a source of easy reading and benefit, the verification of hadeeths have been limited to just the grade that Shaikh Saleem al-Hilaali has provided and the references of the hadeeth sources they can be found in, while abridging his discussions of certain hadeeths in some places.
Translators : Abu Maryam Ismaeel Alarcon
From issues : http://www.almanhaj.com - Almanhaj Website
The Difference between Advising and CondemningIn this classical treatise, Ibn Rajab (may Allah have mercy on him) discusses the differences between advising and condemning, which is an extremely important topic since it is very common that the two are confused for one another. For the most part, his talk revolves around the dealings and affairs of the scholars, and how it was from their way to advise and accept the truth from one another. And he shows how condemning was not from their characteristics, but rather from the signs of the evil and wicked people who held hidden goals and objectives.This book is especially important in these days due to the wide scale confusion that exists on this subject amongst the Muslims. So today when we find scholars of the Sunnah refuting weak opinions of other scholars from the past, they are quickly accused of hating those scholars of the past and just condemning them, when in fact they are really advising the ummah and warning the Muslims against following a man in his error. So, we hope that these matters become clear to the reader upon studying this treatise and that he is able to distinguish those who are truly advising from those who are just condemning.
The Best Provision to the Day of JudgmentA book contains sunnahs (recommended acts) scattered in a lot of books. It’s divided into two main sections. The first is concerned with good deeds that have specified rewards whose benefits are restricted to whoever performs them only. Examples of such good deeds are: praying sunnahs and performing ‘umrah. The second section is devoted to the deeds with unspecified benefits, i.e. the good deeds whose benefits reach others like the family, the neighbor or even the community in large. These benefits are achieved in this life as well as the Last Day. Giving charity and useful knowledge are examples of this group of good deeds.
Formation : Hakam Bin Adel Zummo Al-Nuwairy Al-Aqily
Translators : Ayat Fawwaz Ar-Rayyes
The Prophet Muhammad from A to ZThis book describes and talks about the aspects of life of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), and shows his great qualities and the attractive aspects of his true religion which has the right to be followed by all mankind.
Knowledge Mandates ActionIqtidaa-ul-‘Ilm al-‘Amal By Al-Khateeb Al-Baghdaadee. This is the second book in the "Classical Knowledge Series", which is a collection of selected scholarly works from the past that deal with the subject of religious knowledge. The first book in this blessed series was “The Book of Knowledge” written by Imaam Abu Khaithamah Zuhayr bin Harb An-Nasaa’ee (Died 234H), may Allah have mercy on him. Since that book served as an introduction to knowledge, its virtues, merits and manners, it seemed proper that the second book be dedicated to the next level of knowledge, which is its result and outcome, and that is righteous deeds. And what better work to present on this subject than the classic and well-known treatise of the distinguished Imaam, Al-Khateeb Al-Baghdaadee, 'Iqtidaa-ul-‘Ilm al-‘Amal' (Knowledge Mandates Action).
Formation : Al-Khateeb Al-Bagdadi - Al-Khateeb Al-Baghdadi
The Evil of Craving For Wealth & StatusThis is the first English translation of the book Sharh Hadeeth Maa Dhi'baan Jaai'aan… written by the great scholar Ibn Rafab al-Hanbalee (d.795H) in explanation of the prophet. An excellent book , warning us about the dangers of expending our energies in chasing after the transitory things of this world at the expense of the rewards of the Hereafter.
Biographies of the Rightly-Guided CaliphsIbn Katheer, At-Tabari, As-Syooti and Other Historians. The four Rightly guided Caliphs (Khaliph's) Abu Bakr As-Sideeq, Umar ibn Al-Khattaab, Uthmaan Ibn 'Affaan and Ali Ibn Abi Taalib. The Biography of Umar Ibn Abdel-Azeez who is regarded as one of the Rightly Guided Chaliphs is also included in this book.
Lessons of Arabic Language for the Non-Native SpeakersThese are three good books for learning Arabic Language for the non-native speakers. But we should pay your attention that they are for who has slightly good knowledge about Arabic and how to pronounce it. We don't claim that you can consider them as an alternative to a teacher but they are good step for who wants to be excellent at Arabic. With these books, there is an Arabic-English glossary confined to the words mentioned in these books, and the author shows in its introduction how to find any word.
My Great Love for Jesus Led Me to Islam-
Formation : Saimon Al-Fareedu Karaballow
The Lofty Virtues of Ibn TaymiyyahBy The Imam, the Hafidh Abu Hafs 'Umar bin 'Ali al-Bazzar. Translated By Abu Sabaayaa. “If I had to swear standing between the corner of the Ka'bah and the spot of Ibrahim, I would swear that I have not laid my two eyes on anyone like him, nor has he seen anyone as knowledgeable as himself.” - al-Hafidh adh-Dhahabi
Formation : Omer Bin Ali Al-Bazzar
Great Women of IslamThis book is about the life stories of the Mothers of the Believers and 16 other Sahabyat who had been given the good news of the paradise in this world by Prophet Muhammad (S). There are good examples in the lifestyle of the Mothers of the believers and women Companions especially for the Muslim women. It is necessary for all of us to study the Seerah of these noble and fortunate women. Besides the Mothers of the believers, the compiler of the book has included the description of those sixteen women who had been given the good News of the Paradise in this world by the Prophet Muhammad (S). Although the original book is in the Urdu language but the efforts of the translator had made it more beneficial for the readers.
Formation : Saifur Rahman Al-Mubarakpuri
Fatwas of Muslim WomenThe Fatawa's of Shaikh-ul-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (Rahimahullah). Though he preferred the Hanbali school of jurisprudence, he was never biased in favor of it, he frequently quotes the opinions of all four of the well-known schools of jurisprudence, even others. In a number of matters, he himself held opinions different from those of the four schools.
Polygamy in IslamA book helps in explaining the concept of polygamy in Islam. It shows that Muslims are not the first nation which encourages this system but there were many nations -such as the ancient Christians- support this behavior. Afterwards, it shows the legality and conditions of this system, and rights and duties of marriage partners under it.
Formation : Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips - Jameelah Jones
Common Mistakes in HajjCommon mistakes which some pilgrims make such as their wrong concepts in 'Aqeedah (Islamic Belief) relating Hajj. In addition to their mistakes in Hajj rites as Tawaaf, Sa'i, Shaving or Trimming, 'Arafah, Spending Night in Mina and Muzdalifah, and Stoning the Jamaraat. Finally, it talks about their mistakes in visiting the Prophet's Masjid in Madinah.
Have you Discovered its Real Beauty?A great book which explains the real beauty of Islam, by Dr Naji Ibrahim Arfaj.
From issues : http://www.abctruth.net - ABC Truth Website
Natural Blood of WomenThis book deals with fiqh issues specific to women regarding menstruation, post partum (Nifaas), and abnormal bleeding (Istihadah). Shaykh Uthaymeen brings proofs from the Quran and Sunnah. Widely Referenced book for Women.
Salvation Through RepentanceThis book clearly and concisely presents the Islamic concept of Tawbah (repentance) and its viewpoint wherein salvation by faith and salvation by deeds are combined in a truly unique manner. A book that is relevant to every Muslim.
Fiqh Made EasyIn this work, the world- renowned scholar of comparative fiqh, Dr. Saalih al-Sadlaan of Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University discusses the most important issues of fiqh. In this work, the author has done an excellent job of concisely mentioning the most important aspects of the different fiqh topics he discussed. Furthermore, he has discussed many issues that are not greatly discussed in the English literature, such as the rules concerning bequests and endowments. Hence, this work was chosen to be translated as a welcomed addition to the available English literature.
Humility in PrayerIbn Rajab al-Hanbali This is a treatise we have written concerning humility (Khushu') and the hearts meekness and breaking (inkisar) before the Lord. The basic meaning of Khushu', is the softness of the heart, its being gentle, still, submissive, broken, and yearning. When the heart is humble, so too is the hearing, seeing, heard, and face; indeed all the limbs and their actions are humbled, even speech. The source of the Khushu, that takes place in the heart is the gnosis of Allah's greatness, magnificence, and perfection.
The Religion of TruthThis book, The Religion of Truth, treats these basic and great subjects. We should know that the only way for our salvation in this life and in the hereafter is to know, for sure, our Lord who created us, believe in Him, and worship Him Alone. We should also know our prophet whom Allah had sent to us and to mankind, believe in Him and follow him. We should know the Religion of Truth which our Lord has commanded us to believe in and practice it.
Formation : Abdurrahman bin Hammad Alomar
The Islamic View of Jesus (Peace Be Upon Him)The Islamic View of Jesus (Peace Be Upon Him), How did the Quran Narrated the stories of the messengers and prophets from Adam to Muhammad, and the Quran had explained in detail the story of Jesus peace be up on him, In the Light of Holy Quran and Sunnah.
Non-Muslim Religious Celebrations and Ruling on participataingThe conflict between truth and falsehood is ongoing and will last as long as this world remains. The fact that some groups among the Ummah of Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) are following the people of falsehood.
From issues : http://www.islamqa.com - Islam : Question & Answer Website
The Criterion Between The Allies Of The Merciful And The Allies Of The DevilThe Criterion Between The Allies Of The Merciful And The Allies Of The Devil, by Shaikh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah.
Translators : Salim Morgan
A guide for the new MuslimThis is a gift for all the new Muslims who currently know the right path to Allah. This is a means to strength and preserve their belief. In this book Sheikh Jamaal al-Din Zarabozo shows the fruits of becoming a Muslim, the excellent features of Islam and all aspects of Islam. Sheikh Jamaal illustrates the pillars of faith on which one’s belief is based and the pillars of Islam which contain the best practical deeds (e.g. prayer) and the best deeds of the heart i.e. the monotheism. As Islam is a social religion, Sheikh explains the Muslim’s behavior towards all individuals in the society, old or young, whether they embrace Islam or not. Afterwards he puts up some notice about both of the permissible and prohibited financial dealings. He also mentions the factors which increase the one’s belief and help the Muslim to abide by Allah’s commands. He refers to the obstacles (e.g. lust, misconception and ignorance) in the path of the Muslims prevent him from continuing his way to Allah. He also shows the prerequisites of the sincere repentance which is between the person and his God without a mediator. Finally, he gives a word for the new Muslim.
Formation : Jamaal Zarabozo
speed of light in the Holy QuranSpeed of light IN MONOTHESIM BOOKS, WHY?
Formation : Mohammed Dudah
What did jesus really say?The book contains detailed information and descriptions that show how the Bible was changed and tampered with over the past two millennia. The account and the discussions presented are based on, and collected from, the writings of Christian authors, the Church and the Bible. By Misha'al ibn Abdullah
Sharh Al-Aqeedah At-TahawiyyahThe Muslim Creed - 'Commentary on the Creed of Aqeedah At-Tahaawiyyah.
Formation : Abu Jafar at-Tahawi
The Book Of ImaanThe source of all evil is the deviation from the truth and its straight path. The goodness of all matters is the following of truth and adherence to its right way. Truth is the fixed state in which Allah has created every creature in a particular way and managed its affair in a certain manner. Allah is Perfect and exempt from any deficiency or error. This book aims to elucidate the pillars of Imaan (basis of belief, faith) and the characteristics of Kufr (disbelief) and its causes.
Hajj and Umrah GuideMy brother pilgrim, as there is for every group a leader and for every journey a guide, the leader of the Hajj group is the prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and their guide is his example and Sunnah, for he has said “ take from me your rites of Hajj ”. Therefore it's incumbent on everyone who approaches the House of Allah for hajj or Umrah to learn the way it was performed by the prophet (peace be upon him) through accurate guidebooks and by asking scholars about any uncertainties one may have. This book now before you, noble pilgrim, is written in clear language and has a new format which presents and simplifies for you the rulings pertaining to Hajj and Umrah which I hope you will make use of as your guide. Notice : We could not be able to complete this book.
Formation : Thalal bin Ahmad Al Aqil
From issues : www.mnask.com The site of the rites
The Truth About Jesus-
Formation : Mane' Bin Hammad Al-Juhani
33 Ways of developing Khushoo’ in SalaahA book on how to develop Khushoo in prayers, rulings on Khushoo, the means of developing Khushoo, knowing the advantages of Khushoo in prayers and etc.
The Miraculous QuranThe first and second articles are an introduction for the Quran and the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and make comparison between the Quran’s content and the orientalists’ sayings about it. The third explains that in order for a religion to be true, it must be from God in a total sense and not only in its origin then the scholars distort it. The fourth and fifth mention one of the unique qualities of the Quran which is its detailed preservation, a fact which makes it much different than all other religions, confirm that the Quran itself contains proofs for its truth and requires no “leap of faith” in order to believe it, and take a look at the accusation that Muhammad borrowed or stole the Quran from other religions, particularly the Christianity and the Judaism. The sixth and seventh mention the depictions of God and the Prophets in the Quran vs. the Bible and the Talmud and explain the comprehensiveness, completeness, balance and practicality of the legislation of the Quran. The eighth shows the Quran's effect on the generation of the Prophet and the next generations to the extent that it made them leaders of the world to guide people to the straight path. The ninth mentions a unique prophecy which dealt with events completely out of the control of the Prophet or the Arabs that the Byzantine kingdom will defeat the Persian Kingdom within three to nine years. The tenth takes a look at some of the scientific facts mentioned in the Quran which modern scientists, Muslim and non-Muslim alike, affirm as true. Finally, the eleventh shows the linguistic miracle of the Quran and refers that Allah challenged the disbelievers of Makkah to compile a book like the Quran but they failed. The challenge got into very simple standard i.e. to compile a Surah (Chapter) looks like any of its Surahs but they also failed.
From issues : A website Islam Religion www.islamreligion.com
The authorship of the Qur’anAn article to refute the allegations of those who say that the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him authored the Quran. Refuting the allegations of those who say that the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him learned the Quran from a person. Refuting the allegations of those who say that the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him learned the Quran from the Satan.
Interest and Its Role in Economy and LifeAn article explains why the Muslims abide by the prohibition of usury while the Jewish and Christian secularists are calling to to affirm it. A glimpse at some texts from the Quran and the Sunnah which severely warn against the taking of interest. Interest and Usury in the Bible (Judaism and Christianity) and according to early thinkers. An article explains how something so despised such as interest could be justified and even institutionalized as a standard. The various ways in which thinkers in the past have tried to conjure explanations for the existence of interest. The various ways in which interest has harmed society. The devastating ills of interest on an international level. An Islamic solution to the interest model, and how economy can still thrive without interest.
The Fiqh Of HajjAn excellent 18 page treatise upon the excellence of Hajj and its rulings. Taken from Silsilah Ahadeeth As-Saheehah & Silsilah Ahadeeth Ad-Daeefah. Translated by Abbas Abu Yahya
Translators : Abbas Abu Yahya
Journey Of A LifetimeThis booklet explains the basic rights of Hajj. It also notes that the tawheed of Allah requires the Muslim to follow the perfect way of worship, demonstrated by Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) and as understood by the Sahaabah who were the best of mankind.
From issues : http://www.al-jumuah.com - Al-Jumuah Magazine Website
The Ideal MuslimahThe true Islamic personality of the Muslim woman as defined by the Quran and Sunnah offers the reader a comprehensive overview of the woman's place in the Islamic scheme of things, and many roles which a woman may play throughout her life - daughter, wife, mother and friends - are explored in details.
Formation : Muhammad Ali Al-Hashemi
The Ideal MuslimThe 'Ideal Muslim' is now in its second revised edition in English, it has been very well received by our English and Arabic readers. The author has even examined both Eastern and Western thoughts on certain issues and proved that the Islamic Ideal is superior in all cases.
Prohibitions That Are Taken Too LightlyA book which explains the Prohibitions That Are Taken Too Lightly, Allah has laid down obligations which we are not permitted to ignore, and has set limits which we are not permitted to transgress, and has set out prohibitions which we are not allowed to violate.
The Ill-Effects of SinsThis short booklet is a translation of a khutba (sermon) delivered by Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih on the 12th of Muharram in the year 1411AH. Which has been published in Arabic under the title: Athar ul-Ma’aasee ‘ Alal Fardi Wal Mujtama.’
Explanation of the Last Tenth of the Quran Followed By Rulings that Concern Every MuslimA summarized book that contains the most important matters that a Muslim needs in his life, from Quran, tafsir, fiqh rulings, beliefs, virtues ...etc. And the book is in 2 parts: The first part includes the three last Ajza of the Quran with its tafsir from "Zubdat At-Tafsir" by shaikh Muhammad Al-Ashqar. The second part contains rulings that concern the Muslim, which includes: Rulings of Tajwid - 62 questions in aqeedah - A calm dialogue on Tawhid - Rulings of Islam (Testimony of faith, purification, prayer, zakat, hajj) - Miscellaneous points of benefit - Ruqya - Du'a - Adhkar - 100 acts of virtue - 70 forbidden matters - Illustrated description of wudu and prayer - The journey of eternity.
From issues : http://www.tafseer.info - Tafseer Website
The Promised Prophet of the BibleThe Promised Prophet of the Bible
The Nature Of FastingThe Nature Of Fasting: This book will help the reader better understand the fine points about fasting. like; What is the nature of the things that break the fast? What are the rules by which one can know the difference between what breaks the fast and what does not?
The Fasting of RamadanThe Fasting of Ramadan: a reference that simplified all matters pertaining to the fast and Ramadan in this short and concise treatise.
Formation : Muhammad Jameel Zeeno
Time management from Islamic and Administrative perspectiveTime management from Islamic and Administrative perspective
Translators : Muhammad Atif Mujahid Muhammad
From issues : Al-Juraisi Foundation - http://www.alukah.net - Al Alukah Website
Daily and Nightly SupplicationsDaily and Nightly Supplications
Selected Adhkaar: Situations and Supplications-
Take your Belief from the Quran and SunnahTake your Belief from the Quran and Sunnah: a booklet containing important questions of religious beliefs, the writer replied it was seeded with evidence from the Quran and Sunnah; to reassure the reader to answer correctly; because the doctrine of unification (Tawheed) is the basis of His Excellency rights in this world and the Hereafter.
Explanation of a Summary of al‐'Aqeedatul Hamawiyyah'One of the works on this subject is his “al‐Fatwaa al‐Hamawiyyah” which he wrote as an answer to a question presented to him. In it, he was asked what the scholars and Imaams of the religion say concerning the Aayaat and the Ahaadeeth of the Si/aat, or the attributes and characteristics of Allah.
The Manners Of the Knowledge SeekerThe Islamic knowledge is the legacy of a prophet, the scholars are heirs of the prophets, and this is why the Knowledge seekers were among the best people.
Formation : Muhammad Saeed Raslan
Muhammad the Greatest" And indeed, you are of a great moral character." (Quran, 68:4)
Kitab At-TawheedKitab At-Tawheed is one of the best books on the subject of Tawheed (Islamic Monotheism) and ranks high in authenticity. Till date it has gone through various publications; and had been the means for guidance of the millions of people throughout the world; by taking them out of the darkness of polytheism and error.
The Needs Of Humanity In The Mission Of Prophet MuhammadThe Needs Of Humanity In The Mission Of Prophet Muhammad: This is a research that was developed to answer the Westerners who presently asking what new aspects Prophet Muhammad -peace be upon him- offered to the world?
Formation : Adel ibn Ali Al-Shiddy - AbdulRazaq Maash
Answering Those Who Altered The Religion of Jesus ChristThis book is one of the most important Islamic books which gives right answers about Christianity.
Source : http://www.islamhouse.com/p/93497
The Quran and Modern ScienceThe Quran and Modern Science: This book has statements of a scientific nature contained in the Qur’an and other subjects to specialists from other disciplines. Astronomers, zoologists, geologists and specialists in the history of the earth would all have been struck, just as forcibly as medical doctors, by the presence in the Qur’an of highly accurate reflections on natural phenomena.
Formation : Maurice Bucaille
Reveiwers : Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips
Jesus and Christianity in the Perspective of IslamJesus and Christianity In the Perspective of Islam: This book guides those who misunderstood the teachings of Jesus and Christianity in the Perspective of Islam.
From issues : Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Da‘wah and Guidance
What is Islam?ًWhat is Islam?: This book explains basic introduction to the fundamental beliefs and practices of the Islamic faith. An attempt has been made to be as concise as possible, but with the hope that the reader will be encouraged to study Islam in more depth.
Forty Encounters With the Beloved Prophet -Blessings and Peace Be Upon Him- His Life, Manners and CharacteristicsForty Encounters With the Beloved Prophet -Blessings and Peace Be Upon Him- His Life, Manners and Characteristics: these encounters in a brief and simple way in order to present Muslims with a glimpse of Prophet Muhammad -pbuh-, his guidance and some of the aspects which made him a role model
Formation : Adel ibn Ali Al-Shiddy
The Guidance of Muhammad -Blessings and Peace Be Upon Him- Concerning Worship, Dealings and MannersThe Guidance of Muhammad -Blessings and Peace Be Upon Him- Concerning Worship, Dealings and Manners: The guidance of Muhammad -Blessings and Peace Be Upon Him- is the practical application of Islam. It consolidates all the characteristics that make Islam easy to embrace and practice, for it includes all aspects of life, whether religious, practical, ethical, material or spiritual. This book contains selections from the scholarly work by Imam Ibn al-Qayyim, "Zadul-Ma`ad"
Formation : Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah - Ahmad bin Uthman Al-Mazyad
Compassionate Among ThemselvesCompassionate Among Themselves Mutual Compassion between Members of the Prophet’s Household and the Rest of the Companions: A brief book on the Prophet's Household and the Companions in the light of Glorious Quran and Sunnah.
The Choice: Islam and ChristianityThe Choice - Islam and Christianity: Two Volumes, By Ahmed Deedat, An excellent book discussing Islam and Christianity in the light of Holy Quran and the Sunnah.
Translation Of The Meanings Of The Glorious QuranSaheeh International, based out of Saudi Arabia, Translated the meaning of the Quran in English, which is most appropriate for non-Muslims, it is easy and clarity of words and meanings.
From issues : http://www.islambasics.com - Islam Basics Website - Sahih International
The Good EndThe Good End: During his lifetime, man moves from one stage to the another beginning with childhood followed by his youth and ends with senility. During these stages, man encounters times of rest and distress as well as good health and other affairs. The author in this book has presented the causes of a good end i.e. eternal happiness etc.. One should not only remain hoping but he has to seek the means and ways to have a good end. Reading such books will help you to consciously seek to be one of the blessed people whom Allah will grant eternal happiness in Paradise.
Formation : Abdullah ibn Muhammad Al-Mutlaq
Know the ProphetKnow the Prophet: is a collection of articles by different students of knowledge like Shaikh Yusuf Estes, Salah As-Sawi and others. It describe the biography of Prophet Muhammad
Why I Chose IslamWhy I Chose Islam: A story of a priest who reverted to Islam, it is based on a True Story.
Formation : M. Emery
Islam In BriefA simplified Introduction to Islam in English language in categories of question and answer in different aspect, and it increases the question from non muslims.
Formation : Yaser Jaber
Sahih MuslimSahih Muslim includes sayings, doings and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) narrated by his companions. It is considered the third most authentic book in Islam after the Quran and "Sahih al-Bukhari". It covers almost all aspects of life.
Formation : Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj ibn Muslim al-Qushairi an-Naisabori
Translators : AbdulHamid Siddiqui
From issues : http://www.islamspirit.com - Islam Spirit Website
Sahih al-BukhariGenerally regarded as the single most authentic collection of hadiths, Sahih al-Bukhari covers almost all aspects of life in providing proper guidance from the Messenger of Allah. This book is the work of over 16 years by Imam al-Bukhari who before writing any hadith in this book performed two rak'ahs prayer of guidance from Allah and when he was sure of the hadith's authenticity, he wrote it in the book.
What must be known about islam-
Formation : Muhammad Bin Ali Al-Arfaj
Explanation of Important Lessons-
The True Religion of GodA beautiful book for non-Muslims which takes a look at the criteria used to find the true religion of God.
Reveiwers : Ahmad Bolter - Mueed AbdulSalam Abu Hashim - Abdur-Rahman Murad - Khalid Al-Ahmadi - Mahmood Hasan - Dawood Fateh - Ahmad Bolter
Hajj & Umrah from A to ZHajj & Umrah from A to Z: a careful scientific approach that gradually guides pilgrims to perform the Hajj rituals very easily and smoothly. The design was developed through an educational perspective that handles all critical issues of Hajj rituals from a learners’ viewpoint, an approach that is always needed when high standards of accuracy are required.
Formation : Mamdooh Muhammad
From issues : Dar Ashbelia
Hajj and TawheedHajj and Tawheed: Hajj is to set out for Makkah to worship Allah by performing certain religious rights in accordance with the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) Sunnah. It is a time in which to call upon Allah to purify the self from any worship to anyone other than him. This booklet explains the basic rights of Hajj. It also notes that the tawheed of Allah requires the Muslim to follow the perfect way of worship, demonstrated by Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) and as understood by the Sahaabah who were the best of mankind.
The Sword of Allah: Khalid bin Al-WaleedThe Sword of Allah: Khalid bin Al-Waleed: Khalid bin Al-Waleed was one of the greatest generals in history, and one of the greatest heroes of Islam. Besides him, Genghis Khan was the only other general to remain undefeated in his entire military life. This book was written by the late Lieutenant-General A.I. Akram of the Pakistan Army, in October 1969. The author learnt Arabic in order to draw on the earliest historical sources and he visited every one of Khalid's battlefields in order to draw analyses from the viewpoint of military strategy, including reconciling conflicting historians' accounts. The book was originally published by the Army Education Press, Rawalpindi, Pakistan and printed by Feroze Sons Publishers in Lahore, Pakistan. The excellence of the book was such that it has been translated from English into Arabic and is currently sold in bookshops throughout the Arab World.
Formation : A. Akram
God in Christianity... What is His Nature?God in Christianity... What is His Nature?: The intent of this work is to honestly and sincerely present the truth that was found
Just One Message!Just One Message: is a book to those who seek the truth sincerely, honestly, and open-mindedly.
Did God Become ManDid God Become Man: The main purpose for writing this booklet is to reach those who believe in God and cause them to reflect on the nature of their beliefs in the light of reason and revelation. The booklet is actually the edited version of a lecture, which I have delivered on many occasions and in many locations around the world. The positive response of the varied audiences to this lecture encouraged me to prepare it as a booklet in order to make it accessible to a wider audience.
Relationships of the Great: Prophet Muhammad Presents His Brother Jesus to MankindProphet Muhammad Presents His Brother Jesus To Mankind (Peace And Blessings Be Upon Them).
Formation : Zain Al-Abedeen Al-Rakabe
The Explanation of the Fundamentals of Islamic BeliefExplaining the Fundamentals of Faith: discusses the fundamentals of faith, by outlining and detailing the objectives of the Islamic 'Aqeedah. Numerous references are made to the Qur'an and authentic Ahadith, for establishing the sincere intention and worship to Allaah, liberating the mind and thought from the irrational and chaotic losses, establishing peace of mind and sound thinking, safeguarding the intentions, learning to establish a strong Ummah (community), achieving happiness in this life and the hereafter, and more.
Reveiwers : Jamaal Zarabozo - Ahmad Bolter - Ahmad Bolter
Translators : Abu Salman Diya ud-Deen Eberle
Praying Eid in the Musallaa is the SunnahPraying 'Eid in the Musallaa is the Sunnah: there is great and profound wisdom behind this Sunnah – the Sunnah of praying in an open area of land. And it is that: The Muslims will have two days of the year where all the people of every city can gather together – whether men, women or children - and turn towards Allaah with their hearts in unity, praying behind one Imaam, making the Takbeer, the Tahleel and supplicating to Allaah sincerely together, as if they were united upon the heart of one man, happy and joyous about the blessing Allaah has bestowed on them. So the Eid will truly be an occasion of celebration for them.
The Life, Teachings and Influence of Muhammad ibn Abdul-WahhaabThe Life, Teachings and Influence of Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhaab: This book is not one with a political agenda. It is meant neither to support nor to critique any contemporary regimes or policies. Indeed, the driving force behind this work is much greater and more important than that. It has to do with, first, the religion of Islam as preached by the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) himself and, second, with the honor and rights of an individual Muslim, Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhaab.
Lessons on Fasting, Taraweeh & ZakaatLessons on Fasting, Taraweeh & zakaat: contains numerous beneficial points. Itis divided up into eight sections, which were designed to serve as lessons on distinct topics commonly talked about during the month of Ramadan.
The Muslim Creed - 'Aqeedatut-TahaawiyyahThe Muslim Creed - 'Aqeedatut-Tahaawiyyah.
Translators : Suhaib Hasan AbdulGhaffar
The Hadith is Proof Itself in Belief & LawsThe Hadith is Proof Itself in Belief & Laws
The Most Excellent Manner of Seeking ForgivenessThis booklet deals with one of the most important topics to which the Muslim should give attention in his life and for which he should have the utmost concern. Included in it is the explanation of a tremendous way of seeking forgiveness, from amongst the various forms of seeking forgiveness that occur in the sunnah of the Prophet.
Formation : AbdurRazzaaq AbdulMuhsin Al-Abbaad
Prophet Muhammad the last Messenger in the BibleAn incisive, thoroughly research and above all informative discourse on the subject of Prophet Muhammad in the Bible.
Formation : Kais Al-Kalby
Why Were We Created ?have you ever asked; why was I created? why I am here? what am I doing in this world? why did God created me?.. This book will help you find the answers.
Strengthening of the FaithThe author refers to the Quranic verses and Ahadith by interpreting them in a very simple and comprehensible style, and also brings to light the true status of all the unlawful customs and rituals which are commonly practiced in the society and are detrimental to the faith of Tauhid. Tauhid (Oneness of Allah) is the basis of the Islamic religion.
Formation : Shah Ismail Shaheed
The Islamic OpeningsThis books cover the historical events of the Islamic Openings through which the word of Islam reached out the whole world. It represents the real Islamic attitude during the war, and real intentions of those openings.
Formation : AbdulAziz Al-Shinnawy
Translators : Heba Samir Hendawi
From issues : Umm Al-Qura for Translation, Publishing & Distribution
One Hundred famous Weak or Fabricated Traditions attributed to the ProphetOne Hundred famous Weak or Fabricated Traditions attributed to the Prophet.
Formation : Ihsan Al-Utaibi
The Quran and Modern Science Compatible or Incompatible ?-
Concept of God in Major ReligionsConcept of God in Major Religions.
The Geological Concept of Mountains in the QuranGloriouse Quran remains the ever-lasting miracle that witnesses to the truthfulness of Muhammad's Message. The miraculous nature of the glorious Quran is not confined to a certain field or time but it emerges to challenge people in whatever field they master.
Formation : Zaqlol El-Naggar
From issues : Al-Falah Foundation, Translation, Publication and Distribution
Warning Against Riba [ Usury ] TransactionsThis is an advice from the previous Grand Mufti in Saudi Arabia in regard to Riba (usury) transactions that have proliferated in the recent times through the numerous financial institutions that have been established throughout the world.
Translators : Jalal Abualrub
Response on Misconceptions about the Ruling of Celebrating the Birthday of the ProphetThis is a medium response to one Yemenite Sufi whose name is Al-Habeeb Ibn 'Ali Al-Jafri. In his most recent tape entitled ''The Objectives of a Female Believer and Her Example in Life'', he mentioned that the celebration of the Prophet's, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, birthday is permissible. He provided evidence from the Quran and the Sunnah (of the Prophet, sallalaahu 'alayhi wa salam) -as he claims- and he confused the ordinary listener with this evidence.
Formation : Aadil ibn Ali ibn Ahmad Al-Fareedaan
Translators : Kessai El-Karim
The Fundamentals of TawheedTawheed, the oneness of God, is the core of the Islamic faith. Mankind is assigned the duty of implementing this concept on earth in every walk of life since the days of Adam. However, Satan spares no effort to distract mankind from the guided path. This book points out and clarifies this concept
The Provision of the Caller to AllahIssues that the caller to Allah must obtain
The Prophetic MedicineThis book is the panacea for those in search of good health. It is a magnificent work that is a treasure every Muslim household. Although it was written by the author, Ibn Al-Qayyim, over six hundred years ago, it is extremely timely work for our generation in which health and natural health care products have become an important aspect of the lives of so many. The author presents the guidance of the Prophet in dealing with a variety of health issues, including treatment of ailment and preventive remedies to keep the body fit. As the Qur'an and Sunnah are the main sources of Islamic lifestyle, it only stands to reason that they should likewise be referred to in the matters of health and fitness. This is the approach taken by Ibn Al-Qayyim as he presents Verses of the Qur'an and statements of the Prophet as his main reference in these issues of health and medicines.
Reveiwers : Dr. Ingi
Translators : AbduelQader AbdulAzeez
From issues : Dar Al-Ghadd Al-Gadeed
Fiqh us-SunnahFiqh us-Sunnah
Formation : Sayid Sabiq
People of Sunnah, be kind with one anotherPeople of Sunnah, be kind with one another
Formation : Abdul-Muhsin Bin Hamad Al-Abbad Al-Badir
Translators : Tarik Preston
I Want to Repent, ButPeople face many obstacles which they think stand between them and repentance, some of which exist within their own selves, and others in the world around them. This brief book clears up this confusion, dispel doubts, explain wisdom and drive away the Shaytaan.
200 FAQ on Muslim BeliefThis is a summarized book which I hope to be of great benefit to the reader. This book includes the basics of religion and principles of Islamic Monotheism. It shows the Straight Path of the True Religion (Islam). It covers what follows: Iman (Faith), its characteristics and what nullifies or demolishes it. Each statement is supported by clear-cut proofs.
Formation : Hafiz Ibn Ahmed Al-Hakami
Ruling of Peace Treaties with the JewsIt is the victory of the Jews, notwithstanding that they are a small group, over the Muslim ’ummah in four successive wars. The Arab Muslims whom these defeats have affected concur about the indispensability of concluding peace and compromise with the Jews, saying that there is no alternative before them and offering the excuse that the Jews are helped by the Western nations and America while the Muslims have no power and authority in their favour. And after having extended their hands for compromise with the Jews some of the Arabs have in fact concluded treaties with them calling these Peace Treaties. Since these treaties contain conditions that are invalid, more harmful and graver than defeats in the wars, and since people are asking about what should the Muslims' attitude be towards the Jews and towards the Peace Treaties that have been concluded, and because Allah Subhânahu wa Ta‘âlâ has taken a ovenant of those who are given knowledge to elucidate and not to conceal anything, I have liked to write briefly about the attitude which, according to sharî‘ah, the members of the Islamic ’ummah should adopt towards these treaties they call Peace Treaties.
From issues : http://www.salafi.net - Salafi Website
What Does it Mean : You Are a Muslim ?What Does it Mean : You Are a Muslim ?
Formation : Suleiman Saoud Al Saqer
Hell: a vision from withinAllah has granted humankind certain span of life in this world and with it the ability to think and then decide their course in this life. After that, everyone will die and be buried. Then all of Allah's creation will be brought back to life on the Day of Judgment. Those who did well on the earth will be rewarded with Heaven/Paradise, but those who were unfortunate (i.e., the wrongdoers) will be sent to Hell. Heaven is the abode of enjoyment, which Allah prepared for the righteous and Hell is the abode for penalty or torment, which He set up for the disbelievers. This book shows Hell from inside based on the authentic Hadeeths.
The Status of the Sunnah in IslaamThis is a lecture that Shaikh Al-Albani gave in the city of Doha, the capital of Qatar, during the blessed month of Ramadan of 1392H. Then requesters asked the shaikh to print it due to the important benefits contained within it, and to the Muslim's need for something like it.
Warning Against the Fitnah of TakfeerThis book is an amended transcript of one of the many, many sittings with the illustrious Shaykh, where he was asked about the issue of Takfeer. The sitting took place in Jordan. The transcript was amended by the Shaykh to make it suitable for print.
Treasures in the Sunnah, a Scientific ApproachThis book follow the Adadith (prophet sayings) in an attempt to trace their miraculous nature from a scientific perspective so as to pave the Sunnah's way into the hearts of Muslims and non-Muslims as well.
This is Our CallThis is a translated transcription of a lecture delivered by Imaam Al-albaanee (rahimahullah) that was recorded and distributed under the title "Hadhihi Da'watunaa" (This is Our Call). The present translation was translated directly from the Arabic audio. In this lecture, Imaam Al-Albaanee explains the basis of the Salafee Manhaj, which is following the way, understanding and practical application of the Salaf, who ware namely the first three generations of Muslims: The Sahaabah, Taabi'een and Atbaa' at-Taabi'een. They are the ones referred to in the Prophet's saying: "The best of mankind is my generation, then those that come after them, then those that come after them."
Night Prayer in RamadanA most rewarding and fulfilling part of a Muslim's worship are those blessed moments that he spends praying in the depth of the night, privately addressing his Great Lord, sincerely glorifying Him, humbly imploring Him - beseeching His forgiveness and asking Him for favors. The voluntary "night prayer", or qiyaam, is indispensable for a person's moral, spiritual, and physical welfare. Yet, it is greatly misunderstood and largely neglected by most Muslims
The Establishment of ProofA refutation against those who deny the appearance of Mahdi, the coming of Dajjaal, and the descent of the Messiah at the end of time.
Formation : Hammoud Ibn Abdullah Ibn Hammoud At-Tuwayjri
Translators : Abdul Qaadir Abdul Khaaliq
Foundation of the SunnahThis is the second treatise in the collection The Beliefs of the Pious Predecessors and the People of Hadeeth. The Author present it to the respected readers after Allah has ennobled him by making him concerned with it and by checking and verifying the ahaadeeth mentioned therein, (all) by the bounty of Allah, the Exalted
The Important Lessons for the Muslim UmmahThis is a small booklet which has Islamic teachings for the Muslim Ummah.
Reveiwers : Dr. Saleh As-Saleh - Muhammad AbdulRaoof
The Hijab .. Why ?This book list the virtues of a critical aspect of this protection: the HIJAB. The characteristics of the Hijab are discussed, bringing the glad tidings promised (by Allah) to those women adhering to it. It also points out the danger of dazzling displays of ornaments and beauty as well as the terrible repercussions in this life and in the hereafter for those who practice Tabar'roj.
Formation : Muhammad Bin Ahmad Bin Ismail AL-Mokadam
The Book of KnowledgeThis treatise is comprised of a collection of ahaadeeth (sayings of the Prophet) and athaar (sayings of the Salaf) on the subject of Islamic Knowledge. The Tahqeeq of the book was done by Imam Al-albanee.
Formation : Abu Khaithama Zuhair Ibn Harb An-Nasaa’ee - Abu Khaisamah Zuhair Bin Harb Al-Nisai
The Sealed NectarA complete authoritative book on the life of Prophet Muhammad (S) by Sheikh Safi-ur-Rahman al-Mubarkpuri. It was honored by the World Muslim League as first prize winner book. Whoever wants to know the whole life style of the Prophet in detail must read this book.
Rites of Hajj and UmrahRites of Hajj and Umrah From the book and Sunnah and Narrations from the Pious Predecessors.
The Biography of the Prophet and the OrientalistsA monumental work discussing the Makkan period of the Prophet's life, and a refutation of Orientalist attacks.
Formation : Muhammad Mohar Ali - Mohammed Mahr Ali
Islam Is Your BirthrightEach person is born in a religious environment that is not of his/her own choice. From the very beginning of human existence in this world, they are assigned the religion of their family or the ideology of the state. By the time individuals reach their teens they usually accept the beliefs of their parents or that of their particular society. However, when some people mature and are exposed to other beliefs and ideologies, they begin to question the validity of their own beliefs, and search for the truth.
Formation : Majed S. Al-Rassi - Majid Bin Sulaiman Al-Russi
Causes Behind The Increase and Decrease of EemaanThe lofty rank and high station eemaan possesses is not something obscure, as it is unquestionably, the most important duty as well as being the most imperative of all obligations. It is also the greatest and most glorious of them. All the good in the world and the Hereafter is dependent upon the presence of eemaan and on its soundness and integrity. Eemaan holds such a multitude of benefits, ripe fruits, delicious pro-duce, constant food and continual goodness.
Translators : Abu Safwan Farid Ibn AbdulWahid Haibatan - Abu Safwah Fareed Abdul Wahid
Don't be SadAt a time in which the Muslims are beset with trials from every periphery and within, comes this heartening book rooted in the commandments of Allah (swt), the Sunnah and the excellent guidance and examples of the Muslims that have come before us. Don't Be Sad is an absolute must-read for all people. It is full of practical advice on how to replace sadness with a pragmatic and ultimately satisfying Islamic outlook on life. It exposes to the modern reader how Islam teaches us to deal with the tests and tribulations of this world.
Human Rights in Islam and Common MisconceptionsHuman Rights in Islam and Common Misconceptions: In this booklet the author address human rights in the light of perfectly balanced system of laws and principles of Islam. These rights are bases on revelations from the Divine Book of Muslims, the Glorious Qur'an and from the Sunnah, the practice of Allah's Messenger -pbuh- the two main sources of Islamic life and jurisprudence.
The Wisdom behind the Islamic Laws Regarding WomenThe Wisdom behind the Islamic Laws Regarding Women: A treatise presented for the Fourth United Nations World Conference on Women, held in Beijing, China
Translators : Ali at-Tamimi
From issues : IANA
The Tenets of Faith, Creed of Ahlu Alsunnah and AljamahThe Tenets of Faith, Creed of Ahlu Alsunnah and Aljamah: This Book Present the Pillars of Eman in a very Simple way.
Translators : Mane' Bin Hammad Al-Juhani
From issues : http://www.al-hidaayah.co.uk - Al-Hidaayah Publishing and Distribution Website - Books of the office of propagation in Ulayya, Sulaymaniyah and north of Riyadh
A Collection Of Wise Sayings [ Al-Fawaid ]A Collection Of Wise Sayings (Al-Fawaid): is one of the well-known compilations of Imam Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah (may Allah have mercy upon him). This book consists of the elevated thoughts that Allah bestows upon some of His servants as He wills. So whenever any of these scattered pearls of wisdom occurred to the Imam, he would immediately record them.
The Life of Isa ( Jesus ) -peace be upon him- in Light of IslamThe Life of Isa (Jesus) -peace be upon him- in Light of Islam: His personality has impacted the three major religions of this world, namely Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Given the importance of his time on earth, it is critical for mankind to fully understand his pivotal role in shaping history as well as the final days.
Formation : Ahmad Musa Jibril
From issues : http://ahmadjibril.com - Ahmad Jibril Website
[ Hisn Almuslim ] Fortress of the Muslim, Invocations from the Quran and SunnahFortress of the Muslim, Invocations from the Quran and Sunnah: is a very beautiful booklet consists of many authentic Dua's (supplications) for a Muslim to supplicate on a daily basis and on special occasions.
Islam: The Complete and Final Message to ManIslam: The Complete and Final Message to Man is a brief presentation of Islam defining its terms and teachings, followed by an advice to the Muslims and non-Muslims on following the path of the Righteous Predecessors
The Amazing QuranThe Scientific Miracles of the Quran
From issues : Abul-Qasim Publishing House
Source : http://www.islamhouse.com/p/1407
Who Should Perform Ijtihad?The Importance of the issue of ijtihad, who has the right to make it, and caution of speaking about the religion without knowledge
Formation : Salman Bin Fahad al-Awdah
From issues : http://www.islamtoday.net - Islam Today Website
KhushooA Book discussingthe importance of khushoo in prayer and how to achieve it
Formation : Imran Hussein
Beyond "Mere Christianity," C.S. Lewis and the Betrayal of ChristianityAn excellent book discussing the status of Jesus in those verses regarded as the oldest in the Bible.
Formation : Brandon Torobov - Branden Trawbouf
Fiqh as-Sunnah: The Book of HajjOne of the most detailed books describing the rulings of Hajj, Umrah, and visiting the Masjid of the Prophet (peace be upon him).
The Book of Hajj and UmrahA Book detailing the rulings concerning Hajj and Umrah.
Muhammad, the Messenger of AllahThis book talks about the life story of Muhammad, may Allah exalt his mention, and his beautiful manners. It also brings to light statements for contemporary figures in Western society, who spoke favorably of Prophet Muhammad, may Allah exalt his mention.
How to Become a Muslim?An informative and detailed guide to new Muslims discussing the main pillars of Islam, Faith, as well as various commandments and prohibitions in Islam.
What Every Muslim Must Know about PurificationA nice book covering many aspects of wudoo, ghusl, tayammum, and wiping over socks and bandages.
The Virtues of the QuranAn informative book about the virtues of studying, understanding, reciting, memorizing, and acting upon of the Qur'an, as well as a mention of the virtues of various Surahs.
Formation : AbdulQader Al-Arnaoot
Translators : Muhammad Bin Munir Al-Qashlan
A Guide to Hajj, ‘Umrah and Visiting the Prophet’s MosqueThis treatise was prepared by the Agency of Islamic Enlightenment in Hajj. Includes a discussion about those things which nullify a person's Islam as well as common errors made by the commonfolk.
How to Perform the Rituals of Hajj, Umrah and Visiting the Prophet's MasjidAn overview of the rites of Hajj, Umrah, and Ziyaarah in the light of Quran and Sunnah.
Prostration for Forgetfulness in the PrayerAn explanation of the different situations in which one must make prostrations for forgetfulness and when to perform them.
Conditions of Laa Ilaaha ill-AllahThe Nine Conditions of the Testimony of Faith.
From issues : Al-Basheer Magazine
The Meaning of our Testimony that Muhammad is the Messenger of AllahThe meaning of our testimony that Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the messenger of Allah.
Formation : Abdul-Azeez Bin Abdullah Aal-ish-Sheikh
Jesus & the BibleConcise examination of the Christian texts as well as the Islamic perspective of the purpose and message of Jesus
Formation : Rashaad Abdul-Muhaiman
From issues : El-Haqq Islamic Resource Center
Essentials of RamadanThis is an in-depth resume of the essential rules and laws on the Fiqh of fasting designed to provide the reader with explanation for both spiritual and physical significance and uniqueness of this remarkable act of worship. Sheikh Shu`aib clarifies major point on fasting. His focus is relevance of this divine discipline on to the life and living as well as the interpretation of related text on Fasting based on Al-Qur`an and the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (saas). This book serves as a guide and reference on courses on Islamic studies.
Formation : Tajuddin B. Shuaib
The DajjaalA detailed description of the Dajjaal as mentioned in various ahaadeeth.
The Prophet’s Methods for Correcting People’s MistakesA detailed description of the different ways the Prophet (s) advised people.
Ruling of the Udhiyah [Eid Sacrifice]During the annual event of Eid al-Adha, millions of Muslims join together in similar act of performing the Udhiyah, so what are the Ruling of al-Udhiyah? What are the Conditions of al-Udhiyah? What should the Muslim avoid in the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah if he wants to offer a sacrifice?. These questions and more pertaining this great act of worship are getting answered in this book.
Virtues of the Ten Days of Dhul-hijjahA book shows the importance of these ten days and the excellence of deeds in them.
Celebrating Valentine's DayDue to the pitiful state which the Ummah of Muhammad (may God praise him) is in, due to the lack of knowledge of Muslims about their religion, and due to the high regard which some Muslims hold for Western thought and culture, we see that a hideous practice which contradicts the very principles of chastity and honor in Islam has crept into many Muslim societies. Many people don't realize the origins and consequences of this shameful celebration, but rather blindly follow its rites and customs to be "closer" to the West, not thinking of the sin and displeasure they are earning from Allah.This Book study the ruling concerning this celebration and statements of scholars in this regard.
Rulings pertaining to RamadaanA compilation of five works dealing with fasting, Taraaweeh, I'tikaaf, Zakaat-ul-Fitr, and Eid.
Mother’s Day: A Historical Overview and the Scholars’ Rulings on this HolidayA historical overview and Scholars’ Rulings about Mother's Day.
The Month of SafarThe Month of Safar in Jahiliyyah and in Islam.
Muharram and 'AshuraThe Virtues of Allah’s sacred month of Muharram and Fasting on Aashooraa.
Problems and SolutionsSome enlightening solutions to common problems faced by Muslims in practicing their religion
Zakaat al-FitrRulings on Zakaat al-Fitr.
Night Prayer during RamadhanA summary of the rulings, etiquette and Sunnah of Qiyaam.
70 Matters Related to FastingA summary of the rulings, etiquette and Sunnah of fasting.
The Three Fundamental Principles and the Four Basic RulesThe Three Fundamental Principles and the Four Basic Rules of Islam.
From issues : Daar Al-Watan
Why Do You Smoke?A discussion with our smoking brothers regarding the prohibition of smoking
Formation : Muhammad ibn Ibraheem al-Hamad
The Evil Consequences of AdulteryEffects of fornication upon the self and society
Respond to the Call for PrayerWarning to those who have abandoned prayers
Formation : Khaalid Abu Saalih - Khalid Abu Salih
I Appeal to Your Sense of Shame my Muslim Sister...Will You not RespondAn advice and admonition to Muslim sisters about Hijab.
Formation : Nawaal Bint Abdullah
Death is Enough as an AdmonitionA short but influential admonition regarding death.
How Do I Repent?Prophet Muhammad –pbuh- said: (All mankind are mistaker, and the best mistakers are those who make repentance) narrated by Al-Turmuthe. This booklet is small in size yet it is great in value. It shows the reality of repentance and the way leading to it.
Seventy Ways to Earn Reward from AllahMany deeds through which a Muslim can earn great rewards
Ways to instigate the Love of AllahHow we can be loved by Allah
The Creed of Ahl-us-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah concerning the SahabahRulings regarding Eid and some common errors relating to it.
The Two Eids and their SignificanceRulings regarding Eid and some common errors relating to it.
Formation : Abdul-Majeed Ali Hasan - Abdul Majeed Ali Hasan
From issues : AHYA Multi-Media
Islam Is ...An excellent book for non-Muslims explaining various aspects of Islam.
Formation : Pete Seda
The Islamic Ruling on TawassulThe permissible and prohibited types of waseelah
Formation : Naasir Bin Abdulkarim al-Aql
General Precepts of Ahlus-Sunnah Wal Jamaa’ahBrief guide concerning the fundamentals of Islam.
The Muslim Woman and Her HusbandThe ideal Muslim woman and her relationship with her husband.
From issues : Al-Haramain Foundation
The Prohibition of MusicA concise treatise discussing the ruling concerning music.
Fatawa on the Rulings of the AdhaanRulings concerning different aspects of the Adhaan.
Formation : Abdullah Bin Abdur-Rahman AL-Jibreen - Muhammad Bin AbdulRahman Al-Areefi
From issues : Memphis Dawah
The Rulings of the TravelerA proof that the Qur'an is from God and that Muhammad is a Messenger of God.
Formation : Abdullah Bin Abdur-Rahman AL-Jibreen
Who Wrote The Quran?A proof that the Qur'an is from God and that Muhammad is a Messenger of God.
Formation : The Memphis Dawah Team
The Rulings of the JanazahA brief treatise discussing the rulings of Janazah.
Fatawa Concerning LookingFatawa concerning looking at members of the same and opposite sex.
The Etiquette of Marriage and WeddingAn informative guide to marriage and its various rulings.
The Abridgement of the Prophet's Prayer DescribedA description of the Prophet's prayer from beginning to end.
The Fiqh of Hajj for WomenA research paper discussing issues of Hajj & Umrah particular to women.
Formation : Muhammad Bin Shakir al-Sharif
ZakaahA brief but nice booklet discussing Zakaah, those items and amounts upon which it is due, and where it is to be spent. Includes a few important fataawa related to Zakaah
The Obligation of Adhering to the Sunnah and a Caution Against InnovationA small but beneficial treatise concerning innovation, celebrating the birth of the Prophet (s), as well as a small note about Wahhabiyyah and the creed Muhammad bin Abdul-Wahhab.
Concerning TaraaweehFatawaa concerning Taraweeh
The Ruling on Magic and FortunetellingA clarification of the great danger magic poses to Muslims and various du'aas to cure it
The Description of the Prophet's PrayerEach worship has a quality and manner demonstrated by Allah or by His prophet peace be upon him. So the writer of this message said in the introduction: "This is a brief about the manner of praying of the prophet introduced to each Muslim to try hard to follow him for the saying of the prophet "Pray as you have seen me praying." narrated by Bukhari.
From issues : Daar Al-Watan - Cooperative Office for Propagation, Guidance, and Warning of Expatriates in the city of Naseem - A website Islamic Library www.islamicbook.ws
The Ideological AttackPlots of the kuffaar and the Muslim response.
From issues : http://www.islammessage.com - Islam Message House Website
KnowledgeA small treatise concern knowledge & scholars, its importance & merits.
From issues : http://www.al-hidaayah.co.uk - Al-Hidaayah Publishing and Distribution Website
The True Message of Jesus ChristAn explanation of the 'real' message and relgion which Jesus (peace be upon him) came with, from both the Bible and the Qur'an.
Contemporary IssuesIslamic view of Contemporary Issues - The book still under editing
The Biography of the Prophet, may God praise himA detailed account of the life of the Prophet, may god praise him.
Fifteen Points concerning the Call and the CallerA nice discussion of some important points needed by those callling to Islam
Translation of the Meanings of The Noble Quran in the English Language [with Recitation]The best explanatory translation of the Qur'aan by Muhammad Muhsin Khan and Taqi-ud-Deen Hilaali, with verse by verse recitation embedded into the file
Translators : Muhammad Muhsin Khan - Taqi-ud-Deen Hilaali
From issues : http://www.qurancomplex.org - King Fahd Complex For Printing The Holy Quran Website
The Evils of the TongueVarious Prohibitions regarding Speech.
Translation of the Meanings of The Noble Quran in the English LanguageThe best explanatory translation of the Qur'aan by Muhammad Muhsin Khan and Taqi-ud-Deen Hilaali.
Fataawa regarding Tobacco and Cigarettes3 Treatises concerning Tobacco by the great scholars: Muhammmad bin Ibraaheem, as-Sadi, and bin Baaz
Formation : Abdul Aziz bin Abdullah bin Baz - Abdur-Rahman Bin Nasir as-Sadi - Muhammad bin Ibraaheem Aal-ish-Sheikh
Eid Etiquette and RulingsEid Etiquette and Rulings
The Beard Between the Salaf & KhalafA discussion of the obligation of keeping a beard and a clarification of some common misconceptions.
From issues : Al-Kitaab & as-Sunnah Publishing
The ResurrectionA description of Death, the Life of the Grave, and the Day of Judgment.
The Authentic Creed and the Invalidators of IslamA discussion of the 'pillars' of Eemaan and the factors which invalidate ISlam and remove a person from its fold.
The Search for the TruthThe story of one of the Companions search for the truth.
The Declaration of FaithThe testimony of "Laa ilaaha ill-Allah", its meaning, prerequisites, conditions, and fruits.
A Brief Illustrated Guide To Understanding IslamThis colorful book is for non-Muslims who would like to understand Islam, Muslims, and other facets of Islam.
Formation : I. A. Ibrahim
From issues : http://www.islam-guide.com - Islam Guide Website
Choose Sorah
1- Al-Fatihah ( The Opening )
2- Al-Baqarah ( The Cow )
3- Al-Imran ( The Famiy of Imran )
4- An-Nisa ( The Women )
5- Al-Maidah ( The Table spread with Food )
6- Al-An'am ( The Cattle )
7- Al-A'raf (The Heights )
8- Al-Anfal ( The Spoils of War )
9- At-Taubah ( The Repentance )
10- Yunus ( Jonah )
11- Hud
12- Yusuf (Joseph )
13- Ar-Ra'd ( The Thunder )
14- Ibrahim ( Abraham )
15- Al-Hijr ( The Rocky Tract )
16- An-Nahl ( The Bees )
17- Al-Isra ( The Night Journey )
18- Al-Kahf ( The Cave )
19- Maryam ( Mary )
20- Taha
21- Al-Anbiya ( The Prophets )
22- Al-Hajj ( The Pilgrimage )
23- Al-Mu'minoon ( The Believers )
24- An-Noor ( The Light )
25- Al-Furqan (The Criterion )
26- Ash-Shuara ( The Poets )
27- An-Naml (The Ants )
28- Al-Qasas ( The Stories )
29- Al-Ankaboot ( The Spider )
30- Ar-Room ( The Romans )
31- Luqman
32- As-Sajdah ( The Prostration )
33- Al-Ahzab ( The Combined Forces )
34- Saba ( Sheba )
35- Fatir ( The Orignator )
36- Ya-seen
37- As-Saaffat ( Those Ranges in Ranks )
38- Sad ( The Letter Sad )
39- Az-Zumar ( The Groups )
40- Ghafir ( The Forgiver God )
41- Fussilat ( Explained in Detail )
42- Ash-Shura (Consultation )
43- Az-Zukhruf ( The Gold Adornment )
44- Ad-Dukhan ( The Smoke )
45- Al-Jathiya ( Crouching )
46- Al-Ahqaf ( The Curved Sand-hills )
47- Muhammad
48- Al-Fath ( The Victory )
49- Al-Hujurat ( The Dwellings )
50- Qaf ( The Letter Qaf )
51- Adh-Dhariyat ( The Wind that Scatter )
52- At-Tur ( The Mount )
53- An-Najm ( The Star )
54- Al-Qamar ( The Moon )
55- Ar-Rahman ( The Most Graciouse )
56- Al-Waqi'ah ( The Event )
57- Al-Hadid ( The Iron )
58- Al-Mujadilah ( She That Disputeth )
59- Al-Hashr ( The Gathering )
60- Al-Mumtahanah ( The Woman to be examined )
61- As-Saff ( The Row )
62- Al-Jumu'ah ( Friday )
63- Al-Munafiqoon ( The Hypocrites )
64- At-Taghabun ( Mutual Loss & Gain )
65- At-Talaq ( The Divorce )
66- At-Tahrim ( The Prohibition )
67- Al-Mulk ( Dominion )
68- Al-Qalam ( The Pen )
69- Al-Haaqqah ( The Inevitable )
70- Al-Ma'arij (The Ways of Ascent )
71- Nooh
72- Al-Jinn ( The Jinn )
73- Al-Muzzammil (The One wrapped in Garments)
74- Al-Muddaththir ( The One Enveloped )
75- Al-Qiyamah ( The Resurrection )
76- Al-Insan ( Man )
77- Al-Mursalat ( Those sent forth )
78- An-Naba' ( The Great News )
79- An-Nazi'at ( Those who Pull Out )
80- Abasa ( He frowned )
81- At-Takwir ( The Overthrowing )
82- Al-Infitar ( The Cleaving )
83- Al-Mutaffifin (Those Who Deal in Fraud)
84- Al-Inshiqaq (The Splitting Asunder)
85- Al-Burooj ( The Big Stars )
86- At-Tariq ( The Night-Comer )
87- Al-A'la ( The Most High )
88- Al-Ghashiya ( The Overwhelming )
89- Al-Fajr ( The Dawn )
90- Al-Balad ( The City )
91- Ash-Shams ( The Sun )
92- Al-Layl ( The Night )
93- Ad-Dhuha ( The Forenoon )
94- As-Sharh ( The Opening Forth)
95- At-Tin ( The Fig )
96- Al-'alaq ( The Clot )
97- Al-Qadr ( The Night of Decree )
98- Al-Bayyinah ( The Clear Evidence )
99- Az-Zalzalah ( The Earthquake )
100- Al-'adiyat ( Those That Run )
101- Al-Qari'ah ( The Striking Hour )
102- At-Takathur ( The piling Up )
103- Al-Asr ( The Time )
104- Al-Humazah ( The Slanderer )
105- Al-Fil ( The Elephant )
106- Quraish
107- Al-Ma'un ( Small Kindnesses )
108- Al-Kauther ( A River in Paradise)
109- Al-Kafiroon ( The Disbelievers )
110- An-Nasr ( The Help )
111- Al-Masad ( The Palm Fibre )
112- Al-Ikhlas ( Sincerity )
113- Al-Falaq ( The Daybreak )
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Postscript: Four cases for the persistence of blogging
In 2008, the year that I wrote most of Say Everything, blogging was already being declared dead. But its ostensible replacements weren’t quite able to fill its shoes: Twitter and Facebook were both on a curve of rising popularity, but neither had yet become the mass-cultural phenomena each is today.
As I write now, in May, 2010, the industry’s prognosticators have moved on from writing blogging’s obituary to declaring the imminent mortality of the Web itself. According to them, these new networks aren’t just popular; they are eclipsing the Internet As We Have Known It — blogging included.
Silicon Valley’s legendary angel investor, Ron Conway, recently told TechCrunch, “Facebook is becoming the Web. Everything you need is there… it is the universe.” According to another Silicon Valley insider, “Twitter is exactly what the Internet was around 1996. It represents nothing less than the New Internet. It is the game-changer.”
On one level, these model instances of digital hype are easy to dismiss. Obviously, Facebook and Twitter offer us no more than a fraction of the possibilities that the open Internet affords us today. Their growth may be phenomenal, but the enthusiasm of Internet users is fickle and easily transferred, and today’s market leader can easily become tomorrow’s has-been.
These predictions of the eclipse of today’s Internet are less valuable as forecasts than as evidence of a cultural reaction. They seem, in their embrace of social networking as a Hot New Thing, to be forward-looking. (Forget that software-driven social networking has been around nearly as long as the Internet itself.) But for the people who make such blanket statements, they represent a wish to turn back the clock — a postlapsarian yearning for a return to a digital communications regime that is closed, manageable and monetizable. This is nostalgia masquerading as futurism.
The Internet, as it has evolved in the nearly two decades since its emergence from the public sector that incubated it, is a messy, sometimes anarchic commons. The same openness that allows myriad novelties, including blogging, to prosper also leaves it vulnerable to con artists, junk peddlers and spam. Businesspeople from Steve Jobs on down dream of reasserting control over the environment, cleaning up the mess, banishing the hackers and cranks and porn merchants, and figuring out how to reinflate profit margins that the Web has, for the majority of industries, decimated.
For this vision to be realized, the legions of bloggers whose ascent Say Everything chronicled must drop their keyboards and docilely accept losing all the autonomy, bonhomie and voice that their posts have provided for them. No one should wait up for that to happen any time soon. Here is why — via an examination of four disruptive forces shaping today’s Web.
Why Twitter makes blogs better
Probably the single question I’m most often asked as I talk to people about Say Everything is: How has Twitter changed blogging? In the zero-sum mindset of technology journalism, Twitter’s rise must mean blogging’s fall. Twitter’s rapid growth is altering the landscape. But I think the result is auspicious in the long run, both for Twitter-style communication and for traditional blogging.
If you look back to the roots of blogging you find that there has always been a divide between two styles: One is what I’d call substantial blogging — posting longer thoughts, ideas, stories, in texts of at least a few paragraphs; the other is “Twitter-style” — briefer, blurtier posts, typically providing either what we now call “status updates” or recommended links. Some bloggers have always stuck to one form or another: Glenn Reynolds is the classic one-line blogger; Glenn Greenwald and Jay Rosen are both essay-writers par excellence. Other bloggers have struggled to balance their dedication to both styles: Just look at how Jason Kottke has, over the years, fiddled with how to present his longer posts and his linkblog: Together in parallel, interspersed in one stream, or on separate pages?
A historical footnote: Twitter’s CEO is Evan Williams, who was previously best known as the father of Blogger. You find a style of blogging that’s remarkably Twitter-like on the blogs that became the prototype for Blogger — a private weblog called “stuff” that was shared by Williams and Meg Hourihan at their company, Pyra, and a public blog of Pyra news called Pyralerts (here’s a random page from July 1999). The same style later showed up in many early Blogger blogs: brief posts, no headlines, lots of links — it’s all very familiar. In some ways, with Twitter, Williams has just reinvented the kind of blogging he was doing a decade ago.
Today, the single-line post and the linkblog aren’t dead, but certainly, much of the energy of the people who like to post that way is now going into Twitter. It’s convenient, it’s fun, it has the energy of a shiny novelty, and it has the allure of a social platform.
But there’s a nearly infinite universe of things you might wish to express that simply can’t fit into 140 characters. It’s not that the Twitter form forces triviality upon us; it’s possible to be creative and expressive within Twitter’s narrow constraints. But the form is by definition limited. The haiku is a wonderful format for a poem, but most of us wouldn’t choose to adopt it for all of our verse. Yes, there are rare examples of long-form bloggers who have largely traded in that form for Twitter: Rosen, for instance, puckishly explains his enthusiasm for Twitter “mindcasting” by describing it as a response to the criticism he used to get that his blog postings were too damn long. But you’ll hunt for a long time before you find other Twitter users who put as much substance into their streams as Rosen does into his. Most people who want to cast their complex thoughts into the online mix choose the longer form.
From their earliest days, blogs were dismissed as a mundane form in which people told us, pointlessly, what they had for lunch. In fact, of course, as I reported in Say Everything‘s first chapter, the impulse to tell the world what you had for lunch appears to predate blogging, stretching back into the primordial ooze of early Web publishing.
Today, at any rate, those who wish to share quotidian updates have a more efficient channel with which to share them. This clarifies the place of blogs as repositories for our bigger thoughts and ideas and for more lasting records of our own experiences and observations.
Twitter does have some serious deficiencies as a substitute for linkblogging and short-form blog posts. It fails at one of the most basic functions that blogging serves: the creation of a personal archive.
Blogs privilege the “now.” New stuff always goes on top. But they also create a durable record of “then” — as I learned in researching this book. One of the great contributions of blogging software is to organize the past for anyone who writes frequently online. Before blogs, with each new addition to a website we had to think, where does this go, and how will I find it later? Blog tools, as personal content management systems, ended that era.
Twitter is great at “now.” But so far, it’s lousy at “then.” It offers no interface to the past. You can’t easily navigate your way backwards in time.
Each tweet is timestamped and lives at a unique URL. So it should be possible to build the machinery to organize one’s tweets into a more coherent record. But we don’t really have a clear sense, or commitment from Twitter the company, of how long these URLs are going to be around. Twitter is providing the Library of Congress with a full archive of its public data so historians can access it. That’s great. But what about the rest of us?
The other big weakness of Twitter as a sort of universal microblogging platform is that all its interaction is happening on one company’s server, in that company’s database. That poses some fierce technical problems if the Twitterverse keeps scaling up. (See for instance this comment by Chuck Shotton at Scripting News: “IMO, Twitter is a toy to be experimented with until it breaks and is replaced by a properly implemented solution that will persist, scale, and be as open as the protocols above.”)
Even if Twitter can engineer its way out of this scaling dilemma, it remains a single-owner platform, which means that users and developers will always be subject to sudden changes dictated by the company’s needs. One of Dave Winer’s original message as a proto-blogger in the mid-’90s was to warn us about such platform control and to celebrate the arrival of the Web as the platform that nobody owns. Today Winer is sounding the same alarms about Twitter, and they are worth weighing.
Any service owned by a for-profit company will sooner or later face the pressure from investors to start “monetizing.” (As I write this, in fact, Twitter is beginning to change the terms by which it shares data and splits ad revenue with its third-party developers.) Twitter may handle this transition sensitively or crudely. Either way, the results will likely remind us of the disadvantages of publishing our words using someone else’s virtual printing press.
Why Facebook is no replacement for personal blogging
More so than Twitter, Facebook can serve, for its most avid users, as a sort of alternative-universe version of the open Internet. With its nearly half a billion users and its phenomenal leveraging of what it calls “the social graph,” or network of human relationships, Facebook has managed to rise from its roots as a networking tool for college students to become the single most popular service for people to share messages and photos with their friends.
For a long time, Facebook’s appeal lay in its simplicity. Facebook made it easy for new users to build a network of friends and distribute pictures and words to them. Just as America Online had once been popular as “training wheels for the Internet,” Facebook served millions as training wheels for social networking. As a result, to many observers it also began to look like a natural successor to, and replacement for, the personal blogging movement. If you had been using a blog just to keep friends and relatives up to date on your doings, rather than to build a career as a writer or public expert, then wasn’t it easier just to use Facebook?
In some ways, yes. Of course, Facebook has the same problem as Twitter with older material. On Facebook, you live in an eternal now, and the past just gently vanishes from view. No one who actually cares about the long-term fate of what they’ve written would contribute it to Facebook; you can’t save or export your contributions — you have no chance to curate the record of your life. Still, for anyone who felt public blogging was a little too exposed — or who saw limiting communications to a smaller circle of friends as a feature rather than a bug — Facebook’s appeal was and is undeniable.
The trouble with Facebook as a blog replacement is that it has recently chosen to discard its most attractive characteristics: its simplicity and privacy. The company’s speedy growth and constant tinkering has given it a classic case of “featuritis”: it has added so many options and add-ons and wrinkles that it has lost the simplicity that made it attractive. Its mania for innovation, some of it ill-conceived, leaves its population in a state of perpetual semi-confusion. And as it has set out to turn a big profit, it has begun relentlessly pushing its users to take material they’d once considered private, to be seen by friends only, and expose it to the open, public Web.
For Facebook, this means more ads on more pages and more pages in search-engine listings. But for the users who originally embraced the service precisely because it let them limit access to their content to a select few friends, the changes have been both confusing and off-putting. Recently, Facebook has begun to look like one giant Skinner-box experiment to see how far you can push loyal users by changing the rules on them before they turn and run. The answer is: really far, but not forever.
This is where we glimpse another facet of Facebook’s resemblance to AOL. Just as people fled AOL for the open Internet once they discovered its advantages and no longer needed AOL’s hand-holding, it seems inevitable that users weaned on social networking at Facebook will gradually migrate away from the service as they realize its drawbacks: its unpredictable and arbitrary rule changes, its failure as a steward of its users’ content, its casual betrayals of their trust.
Some observers argue that Facebook has achieved so powerful a “lock-in” that its users will put up with anything rather than face the pain of emigration to a different service. But the short history of social networking suggests exactly the opposite: users readily move from one service to another as long as they’re motivated, and as long as they see their friends moving with them. The landscape is littered with the carcasses of once-hot and now eclipsed social networks, from Friendster to Orkut to MySpace. These networks rarely disappear — they find and keep some population to serve — but they have each in turn lost the mantle of leadership in their business.
There is no reason to think Facebook is invulnerable to the same dynamic. In the meantime, its impact on the universe of blogging is similar to Twitter’s: far from killing off the appeal of starting a blog, it simply gives ambitious bloggers another way to build and feed a following.
Why the App Store won’t drive blogs out of business
Twitter and Facebook each represent further extensions of the idea of blogging — the notion that everyone now has the opportunity to publish and share information, thoughts and updates about themselves and things they care about. The new social networks can be framed as threats to the healthy future of blogging because they can claim that they do what blogs do, only better.
In another precinct entirely, there are still media reactionaries who, rather than seeking to improve blogging, aim to reverse its influence. They dream about rolling back the Web-borne tide of personal publishing, interactivity, and peer-to-peer self-expression. They wait for “things to return to normal,” for the public to go back to being content with receiving news and information in tidy bundles from a small number of profitable outlets. This dejected faction has faced one setback after another over the last decade. But recently it has been heartened by the rise of Apple’s App Store model of media distribution — which it imagines as the reconstitution of an old media order in the very heart of technological novelty.
Here, for instance, is media-biz consultant Ken Doctor — writing, of course, on his own blog, about the allure to publishers of a “digital do-over”:
Web browsing — desktop and laptop — has been a quicksand for publishers. Alluring, it drew them in and then got them stuck. Maybe, they hope, this next generation of reading devices — tablets (and maybe mobile) can re-start the engines, putting them on the curve (if not ahead of it) with readers and advertisers, instead of being sent to the dustbin of history as dowdy, old, dying media.
As they rush to restart their engines inside Apple’s shiny new vehicles, though, many publishers and journalists seem to be ignoring some crippling drawbacks the Apple world poses to their businesses and traditions.
Beginning with the iPhone and extending further now to the new iPad platform, Apple has built a regulated publishing environment in which every producer of media must win approval from Apple itself before being allowed to post its material in the App Store. In doing so, Apple is simply adopting a time-tested software distribution model, in which a technical platform’s keeper vets products that add new functions or capabilities to make sure that they “play nicely” with consumers’ existing hardware and software.
But media — news and information and messages that people want to distribute widely or share with specific audiences — has always been governed by different norms, socially and legally, than software tools. Apple seems to want both to build a vast digital newsstand and also to serve as editor, ratings agency and standards cop for every publication it hosts there. And so what once looked like vigilant stewardship of technical assets very quickly turns into something that looks like Big Brotherism, if not outright censorship.
Consider the bind Apple got itself into when it turned down a proposed app that political cartoonist Mark Fiore submitted to its review process in late 2009. Fiore, one of the pioneers of animated political cartooning online, found his work rejected — apparently because it violated one of Apple’s lawyerly guidelines that prohibited the ridicule of public figures. Gee, Fiore protested, “That’s what I do. That’s my life!” It wasn’t until Fiore was awarded a Pulitzer Prize several months later that Apple reversed itself and deigned to allow his work to be distributed through the App Store.
You shouldn’t have to win a Pulitzer to publish your cartoons. But it’s hard to imagine any future for the App Store that does not involve an escalating number of Fiore fiascos. In the U.S. market, every socio-political flashpoint will spark another fight; internationally, Apple will have to make regular tough calls between its business interests and the efforts of political activists to use its platform. Meanwhile, Steve Jobs’ promise to deliver “freedom from porn” means that Apple faces the daunting prospect of drawing its own line between the pornographic and the wholesome. There are already “pro-life” apps; will Apple also allow the distribution of information about birth control and abortion services? Why would a technology company ever put itself in the position of having to make such choices?
Back when Steve Jobs was planning the iPhone, he famously referred to the four major US cellphone carriers as “orifices” — at once childishly mocking them and memorably characterizing their chokepoint placement in our communications networks. The App Store has turned Apple itself into an “orifice.”
By making itself this sort of gatekeeper, Apple is asking for an endless stream of conflict and controversy. Yet that prospect hasn’t cooled the ardor of those media executives who welcome the App Store approach, seeing it as a genie-bottling move that might allow them, once more, to package and sell media products the old way. Corporate media offerings have lost market value because of oversupply; so instead of greeting the App Store with a journalist’s traditional hostility to information-control regimes, they welcome its limits as a means to reverse that oversupply and raise prices.
But this is their dream, not Apple’s, and certainly not their customers’. If Apple cared about any of this it would never have placed a Web browser alongside the apps on the iPhone and iPad. But it did. That means all of Apple’s devices serve as portals to the entire Web — passable ones, in the case of the iPhone, and excellent ones, in the case of the iPad.
As long as that’s the case, there can be no new monopoly, no reversal of the information over-supply. Instead, what we’ll see is efforts to reproduce print design for the iPad, festooned with bits of pseudo-interactivity inherited from the CD-ROM era and then offered for sale at prices very few users will be willing to pay. These App Store-based publications will try to keep the user on their own turf, minimize links to other publishers’ content, fail to connect readers with one another very well — and thereby actually provide less value to many users than an equivalent website.
Meanwhile, starting a blog continues to require no one else’s permission. No App Store approval process sits athwart your path. And anyone with a Web browser can read your work. App Store offerings can tap into some capabilities of Apple’s device hardware that a browser can’t. But today any decent browser taps us into a teeming multitude of other people’s minds. This choice isn’t even a close call.
Content farming and the bright future of passion-driven blogging
Say Everything chronicles the rise of a form of media driven by the passion of individuals. Blogs emerged from the work of unconventional pioneers like Justin Hall, Dave Winer and Jorn Barger and spread quickly and widely because they provided an outlet for all manner of obsession. To this day, every successful blog is fueled by some blogger’s unreasonable dedication to his or her subject. Such bloggers are true amateurs — writing out of love, and typically for love.
The arrival of professional blogging, first at Nick Denton’s Gawker Media and later from thousands of one-person shops and small startup companies, seemed to turn this model inside out. The writing was now for pay, and blogs began to measure their success using conventional media metrics — page views and ad impressions. But the work was still driven by the intersection of the bloggers’ and the readers’ passion for the blog’s topic. Denton described his method as “to take an obsession…and feed it.”
Today a new approach to personal publishing online is emerging at companies like Demand Media, Associated Content and their similar competitors. These outfits — derisively dubbed “content farms” — scour the data from search engines and their advertising adjuncts (chiefly Google), determine what small sum can be made from a quickly produced article on some topic, commission that article, and turn a profit by paying its writer less than that sum.
On one level, this harnessing of search-engine optimization (SEO) analysis represents a brilliant innovation. It instantly solves the business-model conundrum that has plagued online publishing from its infancy. Content-farm operators can justifiably crow: Who says you can’t make money on content online?
But their idea also represents a sharp break from the past. By banishing personal taste and enthusiasm from the publishing equation, they abandon both the editorial tradition and the blogging tradition. The writers for these companies superficially resemble their blogging counterparts: They write at home, earn very little money for their work, and don’t typically reach a very large audience.
But where bloggers have always written about what they know and love, content-farm authors are the ultimate pens for hire. Rather than feeding the obsessions of human readers, who can applaud and argue with them, they are producing their posts and pages with a different, impassive audience in mind: the Googlebot.
For the moment, this turns out to be good business. But it is a business that’s entirely tied to Google’s fortunes — and thereby vulnerable to technical, economic and social changes in the Google ecosystem. Those who live by the algorithm can also die by it.
More importantly, there is little evidence that the material produced by the content farms holds any value outside of Google. These articles are good at generating click-throughs from search results. But, having clicked on the story’s headline, is anyone ever happy to read the body? Does such writing ever inspire anyone to stay up late, laugh out loud, or feel for the author? Does anyone care enough about stories generated by SEO-driven businesses to save them, reread them, or share them?
The passion that drives a good blog is no guarantee of polished writing or accurate information. But it remains the best possible indicator we have of lasting value. Every entry on a decent blog comes with an implicit assurance: Someone cared about this enough to post it.
That’s why so much personal blog content survives for so long, as bloggers painstakingly ferry their archives from one publishing platform to another, while the back catalogs of so many commercial publishers vanish without a trace. And that is why blogging will continue to thrive, as more ephemeral schemes for Web domination and profit-eking come and go.
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Unjust legal system extends way beyond Trump
Larry Klayman explains how 'little guy' is disadvantaged by establishment
By Larry Klayman
Last Tuesday, an arbitrator for the arbitration service JAMS – which large entertainment companies like to insert into their agreements with talent as arbitration services are inclined to protect large vested interests – almost one year after a federal court referred the case to JAMS, issued an allegedly dishonest or grossly negligent decision dismissing the claims filed by Jackie Beard Robinson, a fashionista who had joint ventured with the star of "Housewives of New Jersey" Melissa Gorga. Mrs. Robinson is my client.
After the joint venture came to an unfortunate end, Gorga and Andy Cohen of NBC and Bravo, acting jointly, defamed Mrs. Robinson, falsely publishing that she had stolen merchandise from the women's clothing store they both had operated. This charge of committing a crime constitutes defamation per se, for which malice need not be proven even by a public figure.
The arbitrator assigned to the case – after a Clinton-appointed judge had transferred it to JAMS – ruled in a poorly and flawed written decision that Mrs. Robinson had released the defendants from any claims, even though the defamation occurred after the release was signed. It is textbook black-letter law that a person, particularly one of unequal bargaining power like Mrs. Robinson compared to billion dollar entertainment corporations, cannot bargain away the right to sue when the tortious act had not yet even occurred. In this case, Mrs. Robinson was maliciously defamed after she had signed the release to appear on "Housewives of New Jersey."
Nevertheless, the arbitrator strained either dishonestly or though gross negligence to rule for Gorga, Cohen, NBC, Bravo and other named defendants. I had predicted as much, since arbitration services such as JAMS are inserted by big corporations and other similar vested interests into releases because, generally speaking, in order to get more lucrative business, they consistently rule in favor of these mega-corporations. That is why I had filed Mrs. Robinson's complaint in the first instance in federal district court, in Florida. But this Clinton-appointed judge sent it to arbitration, claiming that the forum selection clause required this. I disagreed, since the release was allegedly procured through fraud, and due to its unconscionable nature and the unequal bargaining power of Mrs. Robinson and NBC and Bravo, it should be ruled null and void.
Upon the issuance of the arbitration ruling, I issued this statement on behalf of my client, Mrs. Robinson:
"It is unconscionable that the arbitrator engaged in delay for about nine months to write an intellectually dishonest opinion, and then dismissed my client's claims with little to no factual and indeed patently wrong legal reasoning. Mrs. Robinson had been maliciously defamed by Melissa Gorga and the other defendants on national and international television for having stolen merchandise from the joint venture between Mrs. Robinson and Ms. Gorga, the so-called star of the 'Housewives of New Jersey.'"
We will now appeal the ruling by a federal court to refer the lawsuit, which I filed as early as Dec. 26, 2017, for Mrs. Robinson in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, to JAMS, as this case belongs in federal court, not the ethically challenged and conflicted JAMS, which the multi-trillion dollar entertainment industry effectively has in its "hip pocket." We will also be pursuing other legal actions to seek redress for this willfully false or grossly negligent arbitration ruling.
The defendants' motion to dismiss was filed Nov. 15, 2018, almost a year ago, and this outrageous delay in reaching a JAMS decision speaks for itself. Only when Mrs. Robinson pushed for a ruling after about nine months of delay by the arbitrator was one issued. Notably, JAMS demanded full payment for the arbitrator's "services" before releasing the decision, suggesting that it knew that the decision was unfavorable to Mrs. Robinson. And, even when Mrs. Robinson paid the money "up front," JAMS then again delayed releasing it with apparently bogus excuses, all suggesting nefarious conduct.
JAMS and its arbitrator have been put on notice to retain all documents concerning this matter as they will be requested in later legal proceedings.
Once again, the "little guy," in this case Mrs. Robinson, is cast aside by the rich and powerful establishment vested interests who butter their collective bread at the expense of ordinary people. The ruling by JAMS' arbitrator was simply dishonest or grossly negligent and this will be proven in further proceedings. Justice will be done in the end!
For those of you patriots who think that only our great president is subjected to a corrupt legal system, it's important to take heed that it extends to you the rest of us peasants as well. While by the grace of God the underdog can sometimes win despite an otherwise stacked deck, this is the exception rather than the general rule. This is why strong and fearless lawyering is necessary to win.
I am confident that in the end Mrs. Robinson will prevail, but this will be a long and costly venture, which should not have proved necessary.
Join with me at www.freedomwatchusa.org and sign up for our Justice League to support our efforts to reform the legal system and to return honesty to our nation's body politic. Today, Mrs. Robinson is for now the victim of a frequently corrupt legal order, but tomorrow it could be you and your loved ones!
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Larry Klayman, founder of Judicial Watch and Freedom Watch, is known for his strong public interest advocacy in furtherance of ethics in government and individual freedoms and liberties. During his tenure at Judicial Watch, he obtained a court ruling that Bill Clinton committed a crime, the first lawyer ever to have done so against an American president. Larry became so famous for fighting corruption in the government and the legal profession that the NBC hit drama series West Wing created a character after him: Harry Klaypool of Freedom Watch. His character was played by actor John Diehl.
In 2004, Larry ran for the U.S. Senate as a Republican in Florida's primary. After the race ended, he founded Freedom Watch.
The author of two books, Fatal Neglect and Whores: Why and How I Came to Fight the Establishment, Larry is a frequent commentator on television and radio, as well as a weekly columnist, on Friday, for WND.com. He has been credited as being the inspiration for the Tea Party movement. (See "Larry Klayman - The One Man TEA Party," by Dr. Richard Swier.)
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Killswitch Engage and Clutch Summer Co-Headlining tour 2019
Summer is halfway over but that isn’t stopping the tours from rolling through, Killswitch Engage is currently on a co-headlining tour with the mighty Clutch and Friday night (July 26th) they made a stop at New Jersey’s Stone Pony Summer Stage joined by fellow Massachusetts metallers All That Remains.
Things are about to get awesome for Killswitch Engage fans. The band will be releasing their new album Atonement on August 16th and the record features guest vocals by former KSE singer and Light The Torch frontman Howard Jones. Pre-Orders for Atonement are available via the band’s website HERE.
All That Remains were a special guest for the evening as they’re out supporting their recent release Victim of the New Disease, which was released November of 2018. The album marks the last album with guitarist Oli Herbert who tragically passed away weeks before the album’s release.
ATR is doing anything but slowing down, the band recently just announced a fall tour with Lacuna Coil throughout North America. Dates for that tour can be found HERE!
Maryland rockers Clutch are on the road in support of their fall 2018 release Book of Bad Decisions, the band has been touring nearly nonstop since the record’s release and so it’s no surprise they’re back at it this summer.
Fans made their way to the shore town of Asbury Park, NJ as an early outdoor show the crowd arrived early and eager for this line-up.
All That Remains kicked things off with new guitarist, one who really needs no introduction Jason Richardson formerly of Born of Osiris and All Shall Perish along with being known for his own solo material.
Richardson adds a new fresh dynamic to ATR’s live show as he plays a seven string over guitarist Mike Martin’s six string. This gives a heaviness to the guys like I haven’t heard in years. Their new material sounds heavier than the record and older stuff like “Six” just sounds earth-shattering.
All That Remains were in top form with vocalist Phil Labonte sounding the best he has in years. It’s great to see these guy’s firing on all cylinders despite the tragedy and line-up changes. The band’s set consisted of a mix of their entire discography including “This Calling”, “Two Weeks” and “Fuck Love”.
The band’s performance certainly had me excited to see these guys again and I’m looking forward to catching them on tour this fall!
Next up was the evening’s co-headliners, Clutch. The band took to the stage and delivered a stoner rock fans dream performance. These guys are tight, maybe one of the tightest live bands out there.
Vocalist Neil Fallon carried his usual intensity on the stage, at times calm and composed and others a wild man bouncing around the stage.
Clutch carried a variety performance which helmed a wide range of material with the set heavily focused on tunes from records like Book of Bad Decisions, Earth Rocker and Pure Rock Fury as well as a cover of ZZ Top’s “Precious and Grace”.
Clutch wrapped up their 16 song set with the fan-favorite “Electric Worry”.
Massachusetts metalcore legends Killswitch Engage closed out the night, giving fans a treat before officially stepping on stage as guitarist Adam D and their guitar tech went back and forth sound checking using the intro and solo of Guns N’ Roses “Sweet Child of Mine” which had the crowd laughing and smiling before the show.
The band, led by frontman Jesse Leach took to the stage kicking off the set with “Strength of the Mind” before throwing it back with classic Killswitch tracks “Arms of Sorrow” and “My Curse”, Leach as always reminding the crowd to love one another and keep each other safe.
Guitarist Adam D was his crazy self, as usual, running all over the stage and getting up close and personal with fans as did Leach who literally went on to the rail and sang with the crowd during “My Last Serenade”.
The guy’s also performed the two new tracks off the band’s upcoming Atonement album, the records lead single “Unleashed” and the highly personal track “I Am Broken Too” which vocalist Jesse Leach had tattooed on his arm.
The also 16 song set was capped by the Dio cover “Holy Diver” , which sent fans into a frenzy and the singing from the crowd could be heard on the boardwalk of Asbury Park.
Killswitch Engage is one of those bands who never disappoint, as good live as on the albums and the shows have a special energy due to the band’s connection with its fanbase.
The Asbury show and this tour were no different. I always say you will never have a bad time at a Killswitch show and this has been proven to me over and over again.
Till next time, for now, don’t forget to pick up the band’s new album Atonement when it gets released on August 16th!!!
See full gallery of the night here!
David Zeck
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Placement sessions are designed to determine rosters for the following season and are held in mid-March. There are no placement sessions for the Little Devils Learn-to-Play Hockey program or at the Midget level. Team placement for these groups is carried out by coach recommendations and subsequent Board approval.
Placement is the process of determining the best fit for players, teams and the organization to encourage player development. The format consists of two parts – skills and scrimmages. Player hockey skills - skating, passing, shooting, puck handling and competition drills - will be assessed. Scrimmages are used to evaluate hockey sense and team play. All players must attend both sessions to effectively determine team assignment.
Our philosophy is that coaches gain significant insight into returning players throughout the season. All team coaches will assess and rank players following criteria described in Player Evaluation document, which can be found on the Documents section on the SMS website.
Taken together, these results are used by the Board to determine team rosters. They will consist of players with similar abilities and development potential. Roster size will be influenced by the number of registered players to ensure ample playing time. Player position can be a factor at the Bantam age group.
Please be aware that players with comparable skills may span two teams, and those differences can be small. First versus second year players within an age group may influence roster assignment. If disagreements in roster assignment arise, re-evaluation may be requested. Requests must be received by October 1st by the Board.
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Beyond NYC: Inn at the Presidio
New York City and San Francisco are often thought of as sister cities. And, as with all great siblings, such sorority evokes tremendous affection and unabashed rivalry. Of the many controversies on the topic (mixology, music, fashion, google…) one thing that can not be rivaled is San Francisco’s natural splendor. While New York is engulfed in dense urban jungles, San Francisco—even from the heart of its downtown—yeilds a horizon of lush, rolling hills, redwood forests, and the Pacific ocean seeming almost within an arm’s reach.
Luckily for locals and visitors alike, this untamed natural landscape worn like a boa around the metropolis actually is within arms reach. Countless parks of all sizes are contained within the infamous San Francisco “7×7.” Of the vast array of greenery, it is The Presidio that seems to rise above the rest–a place where one can get lost in nature so deeply, it becomes a marvel that you are still within the city limits.
How could it be possible to fully embrace this enigmatic natural world, while simultaneously indulging in the luxurious sophistication that a global metropolis offers?
We are so glad you asked.
Let us introduce you to The Inn at the Presidio, a place that truly lets you have it all, and San Francisco, too.
First, it has history. The picturesque Georgian revival style building dates back to 1903, when it was built as an elegant officers’ quarters. In 2011, with the support of The Presidio Trust, the building was rehabilitated, transforming it into a uniquely elegant hotel. The Inn at the Presido has magnificently preserved the historic integrity of the structure, while updating it with a modern eye for cutting edge style and top notch amenities. The nearby historic buildings have also been revitalized, creating a magical setting and perspective that no other hotel in San Francisco can match.
Secondly it has nature. Nestled quite literally into the fringes of a redwood and eucalyptus forest, the Inn not only embraces the stunning natural beauty that surrounds it, but also fervently protects it. Staunchly committed to green practices across all of its endeavors, The Inn at the Presidio adheres to environmentally friendly practices and is committed to sourcing everything locally — from its complimentary bicycles, to its indulgent breakfast spread. Guests, therefore, can take in the fragrant air and lush landscape (hiking into the park, zipping along the curving streets by bike, or lounging in a rocking chair by the Inn’s outdoor fireplace) with the comforting knowledge that such enjoyments do not harm the earth that provides them.
Finally, it has luxury. Even without beds that envelop you in delirious comfort, picturesque views, and well appointed bathrooms, the Inn’s two room suites would be absolutely delightful. Air-filled and spacious, the rooms also feature quirky, historically-inclined details that add a unique character and vintage flair.
Beyond the rooms, each nook and cranny of the historic building has been outfitted to welcome guests, and encourage them to unwind and enjoy the Inn’s incredibly warm welcome. An inviting outdoor fireplace greets you in the evening, when you arrive to your home away from home.
A long day of exploring leaves your appetite whetted for the vast array of local cheeses and california wines, roasted nuts, and even freshly baked cookies, that make up the evening “happy hour.” Here, around the fire, guest gather with their wine, savouring not only the delectable treats and each other’s company, but also the unique calm that such closeness to nature provides.
– Ava Fedorov
Photographs by Jeff Owens for Socially Superlative
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About the Author: Ava
Ava was a bottle of champagne in a past life. Her passion for discovery is only eclipsed by her love to introduce people to a bohemian boutique hotel, an indie cocktail bar or a recipe for delight. Ava is a true artist whose story is as varied as the phases of the moon.
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I am interested in the representation of marginalised or 'hard to reach' groups with respect to health, and the collision of culture and different forms of knowledge about health and illness during public health encounters. My PhD seeks to explore how Gypsies and Travellers and public health practitioners produce accounts of themselves amid competing claims that seek to define Traveller Communities in relation to health. This research utilises a narrative approach, informed by poststructuralism in order to examine how the health identities of Gypsies and Travellers may be produced through relations of power and resistance and attend to potentially multiple and shifting identity positions of Gypsies and Travellers and public health practitioners.
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AAP Horse Racing
Microphone to head to G2 Australia Stakes
James McDonald rides Microphone to victory in the Skyline Stakes - AAP
Godolphin trainer James Cummings has decided to wait for the Group Two Australia Stakes for Group One-winning colt Microphone's return to racing.
Three-year-old Microphone was nominated for Saturday's Listed Kensington Stakes (1000m) at Flemington, in which he would have had to carry 60kg and give weight to all his rivals, but he was not among acceptances on Wednesday.
The Kensington attracted a field of only six, with three-year-olds Time To Reign (54.5kg) and Sartorial Splendor (54kg) to take on the older horses including last start Listed Christmas Stakes winner All Too Royal (58.5kg).
"The reality is, the scale of the handicap in the Kensington Stakes isn't what we believed it to be," Cummings told the Godolphin website.
"We would be asked to give more than five kilos to some well-credentialled runners and we don't believe that is in the best interests of the horse."
The Australia Stakes (1200m) is on Friday week under lights at The Valley and is run under weight-for-age conditions.
Microphone starred during his juvenile season, winning four of his six starts as a two-year-old, including the Group One Sires' Produce Stakes at Randwick last April, and finishing second in the Golden Slipper.
The colt raced only once during the spring, finishing third in the Roman Consul Stakes in October.
Haze hazard is still a risk
District residents have so far escaped being seriously impacted by smoke cover coming from the Victorian and NSW bushfires.
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Sports boom for Berrigan Shire
Sports tourism will be a major driver of the Berrigan Shire economy in 2020, with a number of large scale events to be hosted locally this year.
Gold Coast club handles extraordinary day
The Gold Coast Turf Club is happy with the way it handled an extraordinary situation on Magic Millions day.
Joe Pride looking ahead to Rosehill
Trainer Joe Pride is concentrating on his Sydney team after the disappointment of Superium’s non-appearance in the Magic Millions Guineas.
Race morning decision on Caulfield meeting
The smoke haze and air quality will be assessed before racing officials make a race morning decision whether meetings at Caulfield and Yarra Valley go ahead.
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Oprah Winfrey denies advising Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to take a step back from their royal roles
Oprah Winfrey has denied having anything to do with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to step back from their roles as senior royals.
Page Six published a report that TV icon Oprah Winfrey advised the Duke and Duchess of Sussex about stepping back from the British monarchy.
Winfrey has now denied her involvement in Harry and Meghan's shocking announcement.
Oprah Winfrey said in a statement to ET: "Meghan and Harry do not need my help in figuring out what's best for them. I care about them both and support whatever decisions they make for their family."
Oprah is close to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. She was at their wedding and is working with Harry on a mental health series for Apple TV+ that will be released later this year.
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Communication Law News
'Browser Act' Would Bring Back Internet Privacy Rules
By Suzanne Craig R... on Fri, 05/26/2017 - 1:40pm
This week Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced the “Browser Act,” a bill that would reapply internet privacy rules to internet service providers (ISPs), as well as to search engines, social networks and other websites. It would put millions of websites in a position to have to ask consumers for the right to sell their data, turning what traditionally has been an opt-out mechanism into an opt-in mechanism. The bill would also prevent states from passing their own privacy rules. Earlier this year, the passage of legislation targeted at revoking Federal Communications Commission oversight on online privacy for ISPs drew a major outcry from online observers. AssociationsNow.com has the story.
Survey: Lawyers Are Underperforming, Slow to Change
A recent survey of nearly 400 managing partners and chairs nationwide suggests that changes in the legal market are continuing to affect performance, Bloomberg Law reports. In response to survey questions posed by legal management consulting firm Altman Weil, 88 percent of respondents said they have chronically underperforming lawyers, 61 percent said overcapacity is diluting their profitability, and 65 percent said their partners resist most efforts to change how to they do business. This comes at a time when most (72 percent) law firm leaders said the pace of change in the legal industry will only continue to increase in the coming years. Join the TBA's Evolving Legal Market Discussion Forum to weigh in on this.
New Online CLE Focuses on Tennessee Public Records Act
By Katharine Heriges on Thu, 05/25/2017 - 2:29pm
The Tennessee Public Records Act, originally one of the broadest in the country, now has hundreds of exceptions. Attorney Robb Harvey addresses the substantive and procedural aspects of this act in an online CLE available at the TBA website.
Turn Your Expertise into a Magazine Article
By Suzanne Craig R... on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 7:30am
It’s no surprise that some of the best articles in the Tennessee Bar Journal have come from TBA section and Young Lawyers Division members. Your membership in this group shows that you have a keen interest in trends, developments and case law in this practice area. Sharing this knowledge with your colleagues is one of the best traits of the profession. Readers want to learn what you know, from your unique perspective.
How can you become a Journal author? Think of and refine your topic. It should be of interest to Tennessee lawyers, which is a broad criteria. This could mean you might detail a new state law, explain a complicated area of law, or take a larger issue and connect it to what it means for Tennessee attorneys and the justice system. Find a global issue within your particular experience or knowledge and tell about it and how it affects Tennessee law. Then take a look at the writer’s guidelines at http://www.tba.org/submit-an-article, which will tell you about length, notes and other details.
The Journal is always looking for excellent articles, so send yours in!
And as a bonus, if you are published, you may apply for CLE credit for your work under Supreme Court Rule 21 Section 4.07(b). For details on claiming the credit, check with the Commission on CLE & Specialization at http://www.cletn.com/.
TBA Convention in Kingsport is Just Around the Corner
By J. Scott Rudsenske on Thu, 05/11/2017 - 9:54am
Registration is open for the 2017 TBA Annual Convention. This years programming offers plenty of opportunities to make new friends and renew acquaintances with colleagues from across the state. The highlight comes Thursday night with the Kingsport Karnival at the downtown Farmers Market. Along with fabulous food and drink, there will be live music from two bands, an aerialist, juggler, magician, body and face painters, caricaturist and more. Plus, you'll have access to the fabulous Kingsport Carousel, the delightful project of community artisans. Special thanks to Eastman for support of this event!
This years convention also offers 12 hours of CLE programming, highlighted by sessions on the Hatfields and McCoys, The Neuroscience of Decision-Making, and the popular Better Right Now wellness program. It is all set at the beautiful MeadowView Marriott Conference Resort & Convention Center. To receive the TBA $129 room rate, you must book your reservation by May 23. Book your room online now or call 423-578-6600.
Call For Submissions — Law Practice Pointers
One of the benefits of being a TBA Section Member is having access to information from experienced practitioners to assist in your day-to-day practice. The sharing of this information amongst colleagues is one of the best traits of the profession. It is also a way of helping each other to maneuver the evolving legal market and strengthen your legal practice.
How can you help your fellow Section Members? If you have some Law Practice Pointers you would like to share with your fellow section members, write an article between 300-500 words and submit it to the Section Coordinator for review and approval. These Law Practice Pointers can be related to a court opinion, piece of legislation, or current event or industry trend that affects the practice of law as it relates to the specific Section. The main requirement is to make sure the article gives lawyers practical tips, based on experience, to include in their day-to-day practice.
Journalist Arrested for Repeatedly Questioning Federal Official
By Katharine Heriges on Wed, 05/10/2017 - 2:22pm
A journalist was arrested at the West Virginia Capitol yesterday for repeatedly questioning Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, the ABA Journal reports. Dan Heyman of Public News Service was charged with willful disruption of state government processes and released on $5,000 bail. Heyman said he was wearing a press badge and no one told him he was in the wrong place. The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia called the incident “a dark day for democracy.”
Court Considers What’s Real, What’s ‘Fake News’ in Jones Child Custody Case
Lawyers for Alex Jones, conservative radio and YouTube host, and his ex-wife are battling in a child custody case about whether his online persona is who he really is, the ABA Journal reports. Jones, the personality behind Infowars, is famous for promoting conspiracy theories, but his attorney is arguing that the views presented on his show are all an act, calling him a “performance artist.” Attorneys for his ex-wife have submitted multiple Infowars videos as evidence to prove that Jones is “not a stable person.”
Court Allows Social Media History as Evidence in UT Rape Case
The defense of two former University of Tennessee football players will be allowed to go after the social media history of the woman they allegedly raped, a state appellate court ruled today. Knoxnews reports that the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals’ decision may aid the case of A.J. Johnson and Michael William, and also open the door for defense attorneys to directly seek social media history from witnesses without relying on prosecutors or police to do so.
Media Law, One Touch/Make Ready on the Docket for 2017 Communication Forum
By Katharine Heriges on Mon, 04/10/2017 - 3:51pm
The 2nd annual Communication Law Forum will be held at the Bar Center on May 4. This year's program will focus on media law and other communication issues. Topics will address open courts, protective orders in civil cases, document leaks and writing and publicity. Speakers will also cover legislative updates, reviewing broadband legislation and pending issues before the court challenging the One Touch/Make Ready ordinance passed in Nashville last fall. Read more and register here.
Twitter Withdraws Lawsuit Against Homeland Security
By Katharine Heriges on Fri, 04/07/2017 - 3:27pm
Twitter has withdrawn a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security after the agency withdrew its order asking Twitter to reveal the user behind a critical account, NPR reports. The department had demanded the login information, phone number, mailing address and IP address of the user behind the “@ALT_uscis” account, which is allegedly run by Citizenship and Immigration Services employees. The agency had threatened legal action against the social media company if it did not comply.
Reporter Files $1 Million Suit Against UTC
The WUTC public radio reporter who was fired after state lawmakers complained about her is suing her former employers, the Times Free Press reports. Jacqui Helbert is seeking $1 million in damages as well as her old position from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Helbert’s suit claims that the real reason she was fired was that university officials had been warned by state lawmakers that they would withhold funding for the school unless Helbert was disciplined. Earlier this week, National Public Radio officials released a statement criticizing Helbert’s firing.
Bill to Increase Protesting Fines Heads to Governor's Desk
A state bill to quadruple the fine for protestors who block emergency vehicles during demonstrations is heading Gov. Bill Haslam, the Times Free Press reports. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Jimmy Matlock (R-Lenoir City), was approved in the House almost unanimously, 93-1. Under the current law, the maximum fine for someone who blocks traffic is $50, while this legislation would make it $200 if the protestor was found to have blocked an emergency vehicle.
AG: 'In God We Trust' License Plates Constitutionally Suspect
State Attorney General Herbert Slatery III said in a legal opinion that a bill requiring “In God We Trust” on license plates is “constitutionally suspect,” the Tennessean reports. Slatery’s opinion, released Friday, said despite the historical context of the phrase, it “clearly has religious overtones” and would violate the Constitution if it was added to all license plates. He adds, however, that having the option to include it on a plate would be more defensible. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Bill Sanderson (R-Kenton) and Sen. Paul Bailey (R-Sparta). The AG’s office issued the opinion at the request of Sanderson.
Public Radio Reporter Fired After Legislator Complains
A 32-year-old journalist at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s public radio station WUTC-FM was reportedly fired after a legislator complained about her, the Nashville Scene reports. Jacqui Helbert was traveling with the Cleveland High School Gay-Straight Alliance as they attended the Tennessee Equality Project’s Day on the Hill. The group met with Sen. Mike Bell (R-Riceville) and Rep. Kevin Brooks (R-Cleveland), who both later complained to Sen. Todd Gardenhire (R-Chattanooga) that they didn’t know they were being recorded for a story. Gardenhire complained to the UTC chancellor’s office about Helbert, who was later fired. Helbert said she was wearing full gear and had visible press credentials for the entire day.
Summar to Leave Arts and Business Council
Longtime Executive Director Casey Summar is leaving the Arts and Business Council of Greater Nashville (ABC), citing a move to California as the reason for the change. Summar was the co-founder of the Tennessee Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts in 2006, which later merged with the ABC in 2009. The ABC board will begin searching for a new Executive Director in the coming weeks. Among other services to the Nashville arts community, the ABC provides pro bono legal help to low-income artists, as well as legal assistance to nonprofit arts organizations.
Charges Dropped for Driver with Crude Bumper Sticker
Metro Nashville attorneys conceded this week that a driver with an obscene bumper sticker on his car was protected under the First Amendment, Nashville Patch reports. Attorneys for Dustin Owens, who was ticketed in February for the crude sticker, filed a request for an injunction, arguing that the sticker failed to meet obscenity standards set by the Supreme Court. Metro attorneys dismissed the $50 ticket.
Citizens File Federal Suit Over Memphis ‘Blacklist’
Four of the 81 people on a list of individuals who require a police escort in Memphis City Hall filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against the city of Memphis, the Commercial Appeal reports. The suit seeks answers from the city about why people were included on the list, reasoning which the city has not yet revealed. Most of the names on the so-called “blacklist” are those of known political activists, which could put the city in violation of a federal decree.
TBA Mashup and Mini Legal Hackathon this Friday
By Christy Gibson on Mon, 02/13/2017 - 11:49am
In conjunction with the Law Tech UnConference CLE this Friday, the TBA is also offering a variety of free events and programs for lawyers we’re calling a Mashup. One program will teach you about Legal Hackathons and see one in action. A Legal Hackathon is a collaborative effort of experts in the legal profession collaborating with a computer programmer to find a technology assisted solution to a problem in the legal industry. Join the TBA Special Committee on the Evolving Legal Market for a mini legal hackathon that will demonstrate the power of collaborative minds at work. We will have tasty beverages and snacks to help you get your collaborative juices flowing.
Other programs that will be a part of the Mashup include Pro Bono In Action which will show you various pro bono programs you can participate in to help your fellow Tennesseans and Member Benefit Programs that will provide you information on Fastcase 7, health insurance options for small firms, ABA retirement funds and professional liability insurance.
Please sign up now to let us know you are coming.
Crime Victims’ Private Records, Elder and Labor Law in This Issue
The Tennessee Supreme Court’s majority opinion in The Tennessean v. Metro last year was a victory for law enforcement and a significant setback for the state’s news media, writes Daniel Horwitz in this month's Tennessee Bar Journal. How the ruling will affect crime victims’ ability to protect their private records from public disclosure after criminal proceedings have concluded is uncertain. Also in the February Journal, Monica Franklin writes about The Special Needs Trust Fairness Act of 2016, Edward G. Phillips and Brandon L. Morrow’s column discusses times when protected activities provide a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason for termination, while Bill Haltom enumerates the reasons why your valentine should be a lawyer. Read the entire issue.
Breitbart Editor Inspires Tennessee ‘Free Speech’ Bill
Inspired by Breitbart News editor Milo Yiannopoulos, Tennessee lawmakers held a press conference today to tout a bill that they believe will protect “free speech” on college campuses, Knoxnews reports. Called “the Milo bill” by House sponsor Rep. Martin Daniel, R-Knoxville, the legislation is said to be “designed to implement oversight of administrators’ handling of free speech issues.” Senate sponsor Joey Hensley, R-Hohenwald, said it would defend students with conservative views.
City of Erin Faces Lawsuit in Free Speech Case
A man who was arrested for writing a taunt to the Erin police chief on his truck is suing the city in retaliation, the Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle reports. Joe Southard was charged with criminal harassment last year because of the statement, but the charges were dropped in December. Southard is seeking $850,000 in damages from the city for violating his First Amendment rights and placing him under false arrest.
Obama Cuts Sentences for Hundreds More
By Stacey Shrader ... on Tue, 01/17/2017 - 4:58pm
President Barack Obama today reduced or eliminated the sentences of hundreds more drug offenders, CNN reports. The move brings his total commutations to 1,385 individuals, the vast majority of whom have been serving mandatory minimum sentences for crimes related to distribution or production of narcotics. The group approved today also included Chelsea Manning, who was convicted of passing classified information to WikiLeaks, and James Cartwright, the former vice chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, who was convicted of making false statements to investigators when questioned about leaking classified information to two journalists. The Washington Post reported yesterday that Justice Department officials have been working nonstop to complete their review of more than 16,000 clemency petitions filed by federal prisoners.
Judge Orders TV Reporter to Release Documents
A judge on Friday ordered Nashville television reporter Phil Williams to turn over documents from his investigation of District Attorney General Glenn Funk, the Tennessean reports. After a nearly two-hour hearing, Senior Judge William Acree agreed with Funk’s lawyers that the documents will shed light on whether Williams acted with malice in publishing stories about Funk and his relationship with Nashville developer David Chase. Despite arguments by Williams’ legal team that the documents should be protected, Acree said no protections apply because the state’s shield law includes an exception for defamation cases.
Funk’s Libel Suit Gets Hearing
By Stacey Shrader ... on Fri, 01/13/2017 - 1:39pm
Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk was in court today for a hearing on his libel lawsuit against NewsChannel 5 and its reporter Phil Williams. The suit stems from a story Williams did about an alleged deal Funk made with Nashville developer David Chase to close two cases. Williams refused to reveal his sources for the story, but the person who released the information, lawyer Brian Manookian, has admitting doing so, the Tennessean reports. Earlier today, Tennessean reporter Stacey Barchenger posted live reports from the hearing.
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Jump to: Board index Films Heisei Series (1980's-1998)
Say something positive about post-1991 Heisei
For discussion of Toho produced and distributed films or shows released from 1980 up to 1998 (includes Gamera 3)
Re: Say something positive about post-1991 Heisei
Postby Anguirus » Mon Jul 22, 2019 8:52 am
I have never cared for G89 or 91, but I love G92,93, and 95. I find them much more interesting to watch, and superior than those earlier two. They also had higher box office sales which I find cool. (Not that it means those movies are better, I just find the author of this thread assuming we all “know” that post 1991 films are worse to be a bit..err..
Also, GVD has the highest IMDB score of any film in this series. Again, that does not mean the film is better, but that it is far from settled that post 1991 films are worse.
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Postby HedorahIsBestGirl » Tue Oct 01, 2019 3:33 pm
Why do people talk about "post-1991 Heisei" like Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah was such a masterpiece? That movie is a total mess, easily the second worst of the Heisei series after Space Godzilla.
Anyway, positive things?
Godzilla vs. Mothra: The final battle is pretty great, I love the part where Battra takes Mothra's side and decks Godzilla with the ferris wheel. In fact, Battra in general is just awesome.
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla: I love pretty much this whole movie. The Godzilla vs. Rodan fight and the final battle are both excellent. The music is downright fantastic. Baby Godzilla >>> Minilla. And stop hating on the pteranodon guy, he's funny. This is my favorite of the Heisei films for sure.
Godzilla vs. Space Godzilla: ...Space Godzilla itself is pretty cool I guess? I admit it, this movie pretty much just sucks, but it's the only "post-1991 Heisei" movie that I think is truly bad.
Godzilla vs. Destoroyah: The death of Godzilla is a beautiful scene. Destoroyah is one of the coolest kaiju ever. The music is a fantastic swan song for Ifukube, debatably the best soundtrack of his career.
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Postby eabaker » Tue Oct 01, 2019 3:39 pm
HedorahIsBestGirl wrote: Why do people talk about "post-1991 Heisei" like Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah was such a masterpiece? That movie is a total mess, easily the second worst of the Heisei series after Space Godzilla.
Well, first off, I wildly disagree with your assessment. While the movie is a mess, is a narratively and thematically ambitious mess that gets some things wrong, but some things very, very right. If you judge it only by the hight of its highest moments, I'd say it dwarfs most of what followed in the Heisei series.
As for why it's a dividing point, I think there's a general sense that, while Omori was still writing and directing, and productions were not yet on a yearly basis, the movies were (up to a point, within obviously a very commercial framework) filmmaker-driven, as opposed to being more corporate-driven starting with Godzilla vs. Mothra.
Tokyo, a smoldering memorial to the unknown, an unknown which at this very moment still prevails and could at any time lash out with its terrible destruction anywhere else in the world.
Postby UltramanGoji » Tue Oct 01, 2019 3:45 pm
HedorahIsBestGirl wrote: That movie is a total mess, easily the second worst of the Heisei series after Space Godzilla.
Not possible when vs. Mothra, Mechagodzilla and Destoroyah exist.
eabaker wrote:
I understand not liking the corporate-driven, film-a-year, profit-over-originality production schedule of the later Heisei films. There's no question that the Heisei series pales in comparison to the Showa series, in large part because of this.
That said, I'm always baffled by how many people love GvKG. The music and the King Ghidorah suit are the only redeeming qualities for me. Sure, it's narratively ambitious, but the plot makes no sense. What other highs do you think dwarf the rest of the 90s Heisei series?
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Oh, you mean three movies with plots that actually make sense? I get liking KG better than Mothra, because that movie is totally derivative, but I think MG and Destoroyah are both miles better in almost every respect.
HedorahIsBestGirl wrote: Oh, you mean three movies with plots that actually make sense? I get liking KG better than Mothra, because that movie is totally derivative, but I think MG and Destoroyah are both miles better in almost every respect.
I would rather have one movie with a nonsensical yet fun plot than two with bland and utterly meaningless ones.
Mechagodzilla tries so goddamn hard to be this "life vs artificial life" movie but it never fully commits. The movie takes so friggin' long to get going and meanders aimlessly until the final confrontation. Aoki is the worst protagonist in years. He's an unlikable tool. Rodan is thrust into the plot for no reason other than marquee value, his connection with BabyGodzilla is poorly written and conflicts with the Mechagodzilla plot. The only redeeming factor would probably be the amazing new Mechagodzilla theme.
Destoroyah is even worse. It's highlighted as this big fantastical finale for the character but it falls flat. The characters just stand around board rooms for half the movie and the main villain isn't even relevant to the true conflict of the movie. They hype up Destoroyah's connection to the Oxygen Destroyer but it's not even spawned from the same device, just a lame copy of it. Godzilla's death remains the core issue the film's story addresses and Destoroyah doesn't fit anywhere in it. It doesn't cause Godzilla's meltdown, doesn't aggrevate it, it just...exists. Oh, it killed Junior. That's about it. But aside from that, all it does is show up, cause a bit of havoc while Godzilla's skreeonkin' around in the ocean, and then gets killed by Godzilla. For a movie called "Godzilla vs. Destoroyah", Destoroyah's defeat doesn't even factor into the end of the movie. Godzilla's meltdown is the "star of the show" and has more importance. Destoroyah is a side attraction in its own movie.
I guess the worst thing you can say about GVKG is that the plot doesn't make sense? And I guess the white actors aren't very good? But the plot does make sense:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl62gTm9qNI
And I guess your mileage may vary but the dorkiness of the white actors is charming in the same sense as the Saradian Agent in Godzilla vs. Biollante or Captain Gordan in GFW.
I just find GVKG to be a super fun ride. The characters do stuff, things are always happening and there's never any super dull moments in the film. Its a fun ride from start to finish.
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HedorahIsBestGirl wrote: That said, I'm always baffled by how many people love GvKG. The music and the King Ghidorah suit are the only redeeming qualities for me. Sure, it's narratively ambitious, but the plot makes no sense. What other highs do you think dwarf the rest of the 90s Heisei series?
The whole idea of paralleling Godzilla's transformation with Japan's post-war economic development, for better and worse, is a more interesting narrative and thematic core than I think any of the subsequent entries have.
Yoshio Tsuchiya as Shindo gives one of the best performances of the Heisei series, and his death scene in particular rank high among the most emotionally impactful scenes in the entire genre.
Overall, the staging and camerawork are more interesting than what would turn up in subsequent Heisei entries.
Our opinions about King Ghidorah and Mechagodzilla are completely reversed. I think KG takes forever to get going, while I find MG thoroughly entertaining. Why does everyone hate Aoki so much? I like him, personally. In fact, I like him much better than Terasawa. I think HE is a total tool. And I hate Emi, too. Rodan's connection to Baby Godzilla makes sense and I don't see how his role conflicts with the Mechagodzilla plot. In fact, he's instrumental to setting up the final battle. Also, Rodan's fight with Godzilla is one of the better battles in the Heisei series. At least we can agree that the Mechagodzilla theme is skreeonking fantastic.
I agree that the human characters in Destoroyah are boring (although I don't think they're any worse than the King Ghidorah characters). And yeah, Destoroyah's connection to the Oxygen Destroyer is pretty thin and very forced. But I guess I don't see how Destoroyah is any more of a "side attraction" than King Ghidorah is in this movie. Granted, MKG is used to defeat Godzilla at the end, but that could just as easily have been any other piece of Futurian technology. Basically, King Ghidorah was used in this movie to sell tickets. Both King Ghidorah and Destoroyah's only role in a Godzilla-centric plot is to throw in a couple kaiju fights. Nothing wrong with that, but both creatures could have been incorporated far more meaningfully.
I find the American actors cringeworthy, not charming. Same goes for the Saradian, though not quite to the same extent. I do enjoy Captain Gordon, though.
That video clarified the two Godzillas confusion, but it still doesn't explain:
1) How the Futurians knew that nuking three Dorats would create a three-headed monster under their control
2) How the Futurians could be so goddamn wrong about where Godzilla came from (was there really only one book published about Godzilla?)
3) Why the hell the Futurians bothered to travel to early 90s Japan before going back to 1944, thereby risking the exposure of their secret evil plan, as happens in the movie
All of these things bother me a lot, especially the last one. Despite these glaring plot holes, I DO think King Ghidorah is a fun movie overall. But there's a difference between a fun movie and a good movie. I place King Ghidorah in the same camp as Godzilla movies like Gigan and Final Wars that are very entertaining, but not very good movies.
Plot logic is pretty low on my list of what determines a good movie. Character, theme and tone are much bigger concerns for me.
That said, I'm not sure where you get the idea that the Futurians were wrong about where Godzilla came from. The movie presents Godzilla as a historical inevitability; altering his history simply cannot prevent his eventual emergence.
EDIT: Unrelated, but it's kind of bumming me out that my previous reply kind of disappears between the massive posts above and below it.
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eabaker wrote: Plot logic is pretty low on my list of what determines a good movie. Character, theme and tone are much bigger concerns for me.
I don't really care about "plot holes" in a film series about a giant radioactive dinosaur in contemporary times. Unless it's an absolute glaring issue (which nothing in GVKG is to me), it's not affecting my enjoyment.
So, I just watched that video explaining the time travel in GvsKG, and I'm afraid there were four things in it that bugged me:
1.) Citing subsequent movies as evidence
2.) The emphasis being placed on the second syllable of "Ghidorah"
3.) "Biollante" being pronounced halfway between the Japanese pronunciation and the dub's pronunciation
4.) Okay, this is the really big one... Pronouncing ANEB as an acronym!!! That's just nauseating.
Really? To me, plot is just as important as character, theme and tone. In fact, those four things are the most important factors of a movie, and all equally important. Of course, a series about a radioactive dinosaurs is inherently farfetched, but I like the movies that ground Godzilla's existence with a solid plot more than those that have a plot that makes the already ridiculous subject matter all that much more ludicrous. Anyway, I think GVKG fails on all four of these levels. Plot is a mess. Characters are either unlikable or boring, and badly written (Shindo's the best of the lot and not as great as he's made out to be by this fandom). Theme of Japan's post-war growth is handled averagely well, but I don't think it's one of the stronger in the series. Tone is way off in this movie; some scenes are super serious, some are super silly, a lot of the time it's hard to tell if the movie's being self-aware, or really is just poorly written. And if we're talking about effects (which we should since this is a tokusatsu movie), I think they're pretty mediocre and a huge step down from Biollante. M11 running is pure cringe. Superimposing is pretty shoddy too. To me, GVKG is a decently entertaining movie with some damn good music and a couple of memorable scenes like the time travel (in good ways and bad) and the Godzilla and Shindo reunion scene. But that's all. I think it's on the same level as most of the other Heisei movies and, for me, the plot holes are problematic enough to rank it below most of the other Heisei films. At the very least, the two 80s movies are a lot better, despite their own flaws. In my opinion, MG2 and Destoroyah are also superior. Mothra is at about the same level, honestly, but I enjoy it more than KG. What it comes down to is that, good movie or not, I don't think King Ghidorah has earned its place on the same pedestal as movies like Gojira '54, Mothra vs. Godzilla and GMK, and I see a lot of other fans putting it up there.
HedorahIsBestGirl wrote: To me, plot is just as important as character, theme and tone.
I didn't say plot, I said plot logic, which I tend regard as more a technical concern than an artistic one. That's just one element of plot. I absolutely want a distinctive plot that serves its function of providing rising and falling action that drives the characters to make meaningful choices which reaches a meaningful resolution. I just don't care much about fridge logic issues.
Postby Terasawa » Tue Oct 01, 2019 6:27 pm
Fans complain that this film doesn’t follow its own logic but I disagree, I think it does a good job setting up scenarios that play out exactly as they should according to the characters and what we know about the mechanics of the time travel.
Postby LSD Jellyfish » Wed Oct 02, 2019 2:58 am
eabaker wrote: So, I just watched that video explaining the time travel in GvsKG, and I'm afraid there were four things in it that bugged me:
I usually hate to make fun of someone for their speech, but it almost sounds like it’s autotuned? Like geez, for something narration heavy, get someone that can speak clearly into the microphone.
Anyways, I’m one of the very few people who holds GVkg in any high regard. I think the film has bad writing, that leads to the confusion, but I think it’s actually pretty wild and unique, compared to what we get later. It’s definitely out there, and has some interesting things to discuss, instead of MG2 and SG, which are just bland.
LSD Jellyfish wrote: Anyways, I’m one of the very few people who holds GVkg in any high regard. I think the film has bad writing, that leads to the confusion, but I think it’s actually pretty wild and unique, compared to what we get later. It’s definitely out there, and has some interesting things to discuss, instead of MG2 and SG, which are just bland.
You are not one of the very few people who holds Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah in high regard. I'm starting to think I'm the only fan who doesn't hold this movie in high regard. What I want to know is why these forums hate Mechagodzilla 2. I don't think it's bland at all, it's one of my favorite Godzilla movies and I consider it one of the better Heisei films. Outside these forums, many other fans agree with me on that. I'm used to having to defend some of my unusual favorites like Godzilla vs. Megaguirus, but this is the first place I've seen a lot of fans throw MG2 in the "Heisei garbage pile" with Mothra and Space Godzilla.
I don’t hate Godzilla vs. MechaGodzilla 2 or any of the Toho Godzilla films to be honest. A lot of people criticize “beam wars”, and for the record I’ve always thought that was a poor criticism, as it ignores the first Rodan fight and a lot of other interesting moments throughout the fllm.
I think mainly the issue with Godzilla vs. MG2, is that the film has no idea if Godzilla is the Antagonist or Protagonist. It’s unclear if we are supposed to cheer when Godzilla beats MG2 at the end.
I think actually, I view Godzilla 91 and 93 both pretty equally. However, GVKG is way more bonkers and out there, then the pretty standard “humans make a mech to fight Godzilla approach”. It’s not a fault of Godzilla vs MechaGodzilla 2, but the subsequent appearance of Mougera, Other Heisei Superweapons/robots/the kiryu saga and the Dimension Tide, have always made me feel that this MechaGodzilla was the most standard thing ever. KG91 for its weirdness just stands out to me way more.
LSD Jellyfish wrote: I don’t hate Godzilla vs. MechaGodzilla 2 or any of the Toho Godzilla films to be honest. A lot of people criticize “beam wars”, and for the record I’ve always thought that was a poor criticism, as it ignores the first Rodan fight and a lot of other interesting moments throughout the fllm.
I think mainly the issue with Godzilla vs. MG2, is that the film has no idea if Godzilla is the Antagonist or Protagonist. It’s unclear if we aresupposed to cheer when Godzilla beats MG2 at the end.
This is where we disagree about the film. You're right, we don't know whether to cheer or not when Godzilla triumphs over Mechagodzilla. But I like that whether Godzilla is the protagonist or the antagonist is left ambiguous. I don't think the film is clueless about this, I think it was done deliberately to make you think. In pretty much every other Godzilla film, Godzilla is either the protagonist or the antagonist. Sometimes the lesser of two evils. But in MG2, which side he falls on is left to viewer interpretation, and that's one of the reasons I love this movie.
Also, glad you commented on the fight with Rodan, one of my favorite parts of the film.
Postby eabaker » Wed Oct 02, 2019 8:45 am
I like the ambiguity surrounding Godzilla and the morality of G-Force.
I don't like the dull-as-dishwater middle section of the movie, nor do I find any of the human characters beyond Aoki and (at times) Miki to be remotely engaging.
Postby LSD Jellyfish » Thu Oct 03, 2019 3:59 am
But considering how much damage Godzilla has caused in previous films, especially to objectively “Good” things like Mothra, it’s still not hard to have difficulty to find it weird that Godzilla is supposed to be a hero, or at least not a villain.
The Showa series was able to pull it off as the shift was gradual, introduced way bigger threats early on, and had character development. The Showa series also wasn’t intended, at least in the same degree the heisei series was, to have such tight continuity. In a span of a few years, many characters including Miki, saw Godzilla:
-Destroy Tokyo
-Destroy Osaka
-Destroy Tokyo again, a lot of Hokkaido
-Destroy Yokohama
It’s hard to sympathize with that mentality so quickly.
And Baby Godzilla is treated like a plot element and object, more then an actual character. He’s essentially a damsel for everyone to fight over.
I will say though, I like the final fight a lot. A lot of people give the latter Heisei Entries poop for their fights because “Godzilla doesn’t punch as much”, but there’s a lot of great moments; like Rodan pecking out MG’s eye, the whole G-Crusher Sequence, and how the final fight feels like one big tug of war. I think a lot of the Heisei fights get basically poop canned just for having more beams when there’s still a lot of interesting stuff going on.
Also one cool thing which I forget if anyone really ever talks about, is how Rodan and Garuda have a nice parallel to Godzilla and Mechagodzilla. Both are flying things, and have a sort of rivalry with their respective thing much earlier on (remember Garuda was cancelled due to MG). Both wind up landing on and combining with the bigger dinosaur and give it a power up. Garuda turns MG into Super Mecha Godzilla, and Rodan revives Godzilla and gives him a power boost. It’s not really directly spelled out and I do think it’s one of the coolest things the film does.
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By Paul Bradbury, Sunday, 29.11.2015, 19:16 Blog
Having lived 13 years on the island of Hvar in Croatia - officially the sunniest island in Europe - one becomes used to the sun as part of the daily furniture. Having been born in Manchester, I have never been a sun worshipper, and I laughed when friends told me how much I would miss the sun when I moved to Munich.
Ha, I thought, how little did they know me.
And then there was yesterday. A Skype with my family back home revealed another gorgeous Dalmatian day in the background (thanks Rhona Crosbie for the lead photo showing Hvar in its late November glory). I looked out of the window after the conversation in suburban Trudering. Snow was falling. I shivered, but was warm enough in the house not to have to think about going out just yet.
Until my landlord popped in enthusiastically and invited me to go to the mountains in Austria to see a friend who is running a ski lodge near Schwaz. What the heck, I thought, a little mountain air might do me good. And had it just been a little, it might have...
I am not the most athletic type, even less equipped to deal with the Austrian winter outdoors. My fellow walkers, Nick and Marina, are the total opposite, active skiers and walkers, and just back from a fortnight hiking in the heights of Peru. Ideal companions to highlight my physical deficiencies. What I lacked in equipment, they more than made up for, and I soon found my shoes attached to some orange boards with metal grips underneath which would help me deal with the walk ahead.
For the idea to visit a friend in a ski lodge 1887m above sea level is a fine idea for an unfit middle-aged male if the ski lift is working. But if it is not...
The sheer horror of what was before me suddenly took hold. A walk which apparently took 90 minutes for the average human with no snow lay before me, and I was accompanied by two fitness freaks who looked as though they could run up the mountain and back six times in the time it took for me to get to the top.
"Leave me, you go on," I urged at least a dozen times, the first about five minutes after we started to climb when my first bout of breathlessness started. They were wonderfully loyal, insisting that there was no rush and that I should take all the time I needed. In retrospect, I realised they couldn't leave me, as there was every probability I would fall over and they would never see me again, and their cheery dispositions in the company of such an unfit lump was greatly appreciated, and will never be forgotten.
Onwards and upwards, oh, forever upwards. Here is Nick, marching forth. I would gladly admit that the photo was mine if it were true, but I was some way behind over the edge behind. Climbing snowy ski slopes is a cruel business. You see a horizon and make that your next target, only for the horizon to give way to another horizon before you get there. Will we EVER get to this lodge?
Yes was the answer finally, but not before we had climbed about 700 vertical metres, about 699 more than I am used to in my daily routine. Gallant Nick stayed with me all the way, a big smile hiding a little frustration I fear.
For no sooner had we arrived than we had to think about heading down the hill again, as darkness was not that far away, and I for one certainly didn't fancy that. For the journey down, I gave up my orange boards in favour of a ski pole. Of course I had set out with the wrong kind of shoes, and was rewarded by just the four falls on my back. It would have been a lot more without the trusty pole.
As ever, kind Nick guided me through the impending darkness, my boards attached to his small rucksack, making him reminiscent of a sad butterfly who had had his wings clipped - which is probably how he felt walking up the mountain with me.
Finally, a successful descent to the bottom, with just a few aching bones and a little lost pride, but also a sense of achievement and some lungs full of the healthy Austrian mountain air. It was an important reminder that my body is not the temple it once was, and also an afternoon of fitness resolutions.
As for the lodge which we hiked to, it is one of the great new additions to Tyrol for this winter season. Hecherhaus Alpine Lodge is set in a spectacular isolated location at the top of a ski lift, with its magnificent terrace overlooking the bright lights of Innsbruck in the valley below. Here it is from a photo on a day when the weather was more inviting.
It is being renovated and is under new management and will be opening next month. People are already talking about it and bookings are brisk, even though it is not yet open. Follow the Hecherhaus Alpine Lodge on Facebook to learn more.
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After 12 years living on the most gorgeous island in the world, Hvar in Dalmatia, I have begun to wonder if there is still life beyond its shores. Prior to discovering Paradise in 2002, I was a world traveller, living and working in Japan, Georgia, Somalia, Rwanda, Russia... and Munich.
After 95 countries and some 25 years have passed, the memories of my year in the hotel industry in the Bavarian capital (fired by the Sheraton for losing our pet snake, the first male chambermaid at Hotel Arabella, and a truly eye-watering introduction to five-star living in my days as a bellboy in luxury Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten) are strong, and the call of Munich has been a constant theme over the last quarter century.
And so here I am, answering the call some 25 years later. Twelve years of island living have changed me for sure, but also left me curious about life in a big city, and whether or not I could adapt to it after such an insular decade.
I was surprised to see that for such a magnificent multi-cultural city, English-language blogs and regularly updated information are not that available. Static tourism information, such as that provided by the excellent tourist board website yes, but accounts of daily life delivered daily? Hard to find.
And so I have decided to take a break from my idyllic island and see if I could live in a city again. And what better way to try than to discover modern Munich in all its facets after so many years. It is a journey of discovery which I am relishing, and I hope the site proves to be of interest for Munich residents and its numerous visitors.
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Author of Lebanese Nuns Don't Ski, Lavender, Dormice and a Donkey Named Mercedes and Hvar's first comprehensive guidebook, Hvar: An Insider's Guide to Croatia's Premier Island, as well as co-author of Split: An Insider's Guide with Mila Hvilshoj, I have lived in Dalmatia full time since 2003. In addition to running Total Munich, I also run Total Split (www.croatia-split.com), Total Hvar (www.total-hvar.com) and Total Inland Dalmatia (www.total-inland-dalmatia.com), as well as being an accredited Google News journalist for Digital Journal in Canada.
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In December 2014 I was delighted to receive the Marko Polo 2014 Award from FIJET Croatia (Federation of International Travel Writers and Journalists) at a ceremony for the Croatian Journalists Society for the best international tourism promotion of Croatia. More here.
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AGP Community Report 2019
from Astrolists [January 10, 2020]
Nuggets:
Meetings/Workshops/Summer Schools:
Invitation for abstract submission, COSPAR D2.4/E3.4 Session: Sun-Heliosphere Connection Events: Origin, Propagation, Impact and Prediction.
from Miho Janvier [January 16, 2020]
MSE:UK Science Workshop: Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge 25 – 27 March 2020 – Registration & Abstract Submission Now Open!
OPTICON Workshop on The Future of MOS Technologies – Registration Now Open
Waves and Instabilities in the Solar Atmosphere (WISA) Meeting – 2nd Announcement
from Richard Morton [January 14, 2020]
ST22 ‘MHD Wave Processes in the Solar Atmosphere’, AOGS 2020, final announcement
from Viktor Fedun [January 14, 2020]
Reminder: NAM2020 Call for Session Proposals – Deadline 17th January 2020 17:30 UTC
The near-Sun solar wind at solar minimum: Royal Astronomical Society discussion meeting, Friday 13 March
from Tim Horbury [January 14, 2020]
SOLARNET Public Engagement workshop 31st March – 1st April 2020, Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK (2nd Announcement)
Abstract submission deadline January 15th for EGU Session ST1.9 “Theory and Simulation of solar system plasmas – focus on space plasma turbulence”
from Philippa Browning [January 7, 2020]
EGU Session ST1.8: Solar transients throughout the heliosphere
from David Barnes [January 7, 2020]
Jobs/Studentships:
Fully-funded PhD opportunities at Northumbria University
from Professor James McLaughlin [January 14, 2020]
Call for GNOSIS PhD Studentships – Deadline 23:00 31st January 2020
Lectureship in Radio Astronomy at Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics, University of Manchester
Postdoctoral position (Space Physics) at Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies
from Caitriona Jackman [January 8, 2020]
PhD Position in solar, stellar and exoplanet science
from Raphaelle Haywood [January 7, 2020]
PhD Studentships at Queen Mary University of London
from Christopher Chen [January 4, 2020]
Please find below a link to the Chair’s Community Report for the 2019 Astronomy Grant round.
A copy will also be added to the Astronomy Grant Panel Web page which can be found at:
http://www.stfc.ac.uk/research/astronomy-and-space-science/astronomy-space-science-programme/astronomy-research-grants/
Kim Burchell (Head of Astronomy Awards), Sent on behalf of the AGP Chair, Prof Jim Wild
COSPAR D2.4/E3.4 Session: Sun-Heliosphere Connection Events: Origin, Propagation, Impact and Prediction. Sydney, Australia, 15 – 22 August 2020
Please note the abstract submission deadline for the COSPAR D2.4/E3.4 session on February 14th 2020. Details of the session can be found below:
The study of solar transients (CMEs-ICMEs, flares, shocks, SEPs, SIRs/CIRs) and how they impact on the Earth and other planets have made significant progress in the last decade, thanks to a suite of heliospheric spacecraft observations and high performance numerical MHD simulations and modeling. These advances enable to study the global evolution of CMEs and CIRs starting from the solar surface into interplanetary space and to planets. Data-driven 3D numerical simulation of solar transients has become a powerful tool for improving our understanding in the physical processes that can be used for event prediction. In this session we invite contributions based on models and/or observations of solar transients, covering the initiation of CMEs and flares, CME driven-shock formation, CME propagation in the heliosphere, interaction with the solar wind, the link between CMEs and SEPs, prediction of their characteristics (Bs, hit/miss, arrival times, impact speed, etc.) on Earth and other planets. This session particularly focuses on events and studies that address geo-effectiveness.
Details can be found at https://www.cospar-assembly.org/admin/session_cospar.php?session=878 .
The abstract submission deadline is Feb. 14, 2020.
Confirmed invitation speakers: Mike Wheatland (Univ. of Sydney, Australia), Lucie Green (MSSL, UK), Rui Liu (USTC, China), Georgios Chintzoglou (LMSAL, USA), Xueshang Feng (NSSC, China), Noe Lugaz (Univ. of New Hampshire, USA), Jasmina Magdalenic (ROB, Belgium), Spiro Antiochos (NASA/GSFC, USA), Ben Lynch (Univ. Berkeley, USA), Ryun Young Kwon (KASI, Korea), Qiang Hu (Univ. of Huntsville, USA), Daiko Shiota (NICT, Japan), Iwai Kazumasa (Nagoya Univ., Japan), Camila Scolini (ROB/KU-Leuven, Belgium), Ward Manchester (Univ. of Michigan, USA), Erika Palmerio (Univ. of Berkeley, USA), Sophie Murray (Dublin Inst. of Advanced Study, Ireland), Mateja Dumbovic (Univ. of Zagreb, Croatia), Nat Gopalswamy (NASA/GSFC, USA), Chenglong Shen (USTC, China)
Scientific Organization Committee: Jie Zhang (George Mason Univ., USA) (Main Scientific Organizer), Miho Janvier (Institut d’Astrophysique Spatiale, France) (Deputy Organizer), Manuela Temmer (Univ. of Graz, Austria) (Deputy Organizer),
Alessandro Bemporad (INAF Turin Astrophysical Observatory, Italy), Kyungsuk Cho (Korean Astronomy and Space Science Institute, Korea), Sergio Dasso (Instituto de Astronomía y Física del Espacio, Argentina), Jackie Davies (Science and Technology Facilities Council, United Kingdom), Emilia Kilpua (University of Helsinki, Finland), Kanya Kusano (Nagoya University, Japan), Spiro Patsourakos (University of Ioannina, Greece), Nandita Srivastava (Udaipur Solar Observatory, India), Bothmer Volker (University of Göttingen, Germany), Bojan Vrsnak (University of Zagreb, Croatia), Yuming Wang (University of Science of Technology of China, China)
https://www.cospar-assembly.org/admin/session_cospar.php?session=878
Announcement: MSE: UK Science Workshop: IoA, Cambridge, 25-27 March 2020
Registration and abstract submission will be open from 15 Jan to 25 Feb 2020
Meeting Website: https://www.ast.cam.ac.uk/meetings/2020/mse.uk.cambridge
Meeting Rationale:
The Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer (MSE) is an 11.25-m telescope and dedicated multi-object spectroscopic (MOS) facility currently under development by an international consortium. It will provide critical follow-up for the next generation of all-sky multi-wavelength surveys in which the UK is currently heavily invested (e.g., LSST, Euclid, SKA).
MSE represents a timely convergence of science and technology. By collecting over a million spectra of astronomical sources each month it will probe each of the major scientific challenges identified in the STFC Science and Technology Strategy (How did the Universe begin and what is its evolution? How do stars and planetary systems develop? What is the nature of dark matter and dark energy?) MSE will also require novel technology to produce a large-aperture telescope equipped with
massively- multiplexed spectrographs.
Meeting Goals:
– Present the key science potential of MSE
– Update the UK community on the current progress of MSE
– Discuss possibilities for UK involvement in MSE
– Provide an opportunity to interact with key members of the MSE project
Invited speakers include those from the MSE project, and those involved in putting together the MSE Science Case.
The MSE:UK workshop will take place at the Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge, UK – The meeting will run for three days commencing at 11:00 on the 25th and ending at 15:30 on the 27th March 2020.
Attendance to the meeting is open to all interested in the MSE project, especially those working in the UK.
There will be some (limited) travel support funding available for PhD students and early stage researchers.
Looking forward to welcoming you all to Cambridge in March 2020.
Nicholas Walton, Aprajita Verma and Ruben Sanchez-Janssen (on behalf of the organising committee)
https://www.ast.cam.ac.uk/meetings/2020/mse.uk.cambridge
OPTICON-CSIC Workshop on THE FUTURE OF MOS TECHNOLOGIES
CSIC Office in Brussels, April 20-22, 2020
We announce a three-day workshop of the EC-funded OPTICON network on the development of technologies to acquire the light from thousands of targets simultaneously, as it is planned for the 2020s and future generations of multi-object spectrographs (MOS). Massive spectroscopic surveys are essential to advance astrophysics and cosmology. They can address new fundamental knowledge, ranging from a complete understanding of the formation of the Milky Way to probing the nature of the mysterious dark energy. The technology required to enable large spectroscopic surveys is one of the most challenging in astronomical instrumentation: instruments need to be accurate, with micrometre positioning accuracy and repeatability; fast, to minimize overheads; robust, to minimize failure; and low cost. In recent years, new mechatronic devices have been developed to place thousands of high-throughput optical fibres at any given position on the focal plane. Other technologies subject to current R&D involve micro-mirror and micro-shutter arrays, programmable slit masks and, with increasing importance, photonics technologies (e.g., multi-core fibres, photonic lanterns, multiplexers, arrayed waveguide gratings).
This event will provide an excellent opportunity to bring together experts from different areas and groups with the goal to:
– Present current and future MOS instruments and facilities.
– Discuss and share innovative ideas for the design and development of new MOS instrumentation.
– Identify the key enabling technologies that will require active industrial development.
– Recognise new techniques and manufacturing capabilities in the market.
– Examine optimal target acquisition and positioning methods and algorithms.
– Review unbiased estimators to account for MOS assignment strategies.
The workshop will comprise invited and contributed talks. Invited review talks will help set the scene, and will include more technical presentations on MOS systems for facilities currently under construction and development. We welcome contributions on, e.g., novel ideas, designs, developments, and results from currently built MOS facilities—including talks on ‘lessons learned’ from technology groups and science users. Industrial partners are encouraged to present their technical and manufacturing capabilities, as a key element in the development of future MOS instrumentation.
Registration is now open and available at the conference website:
https://rsjanssen7.wixsite.com/mostech
The meeting has no registration fee.
January 13: First announcement
March 13: Abstract submission deadline
April 1: Closing of registration (or when maximum capacity is reached)
April 20-22: Workshop
Venue: CSIC Office in Brussels (https://www.d-bruselas.csic.es/en/)
Audience size: 80 (max)
Organisers: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC, Spain; https://www.csic.es) & Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC, UK; https://stfc.ukri.org)
Sponsors: OPTICON and CSIC
This event will promote diversity and non-discrimination in all its forms: gender, sexual orientation, race, nationality, and career status.
The first Waves and Instabilities in the Solar Atmosphere (WISA) meeting will be held in July 2020 from 27th to 30th at Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK.
The Sun’s atmosphere provides a unique laboratory to examine many Magneto-hydrodynamic (MHD) phenomenon that occur in magnetised plasmas. The WISA meetings are dedicated to progressing our understanding of MHD wave phenomenon; examining how they drive and contribute to the observed dynamics from the photosphere to corona, and how they can be exploited to probe plasma conditions.
This meeting will focus on four key topics, namely:
-Wave generation, energy transport, dissipation and heating
-Instabilities
-Seismology of solar and stellar atmospheres
-Novel diagnostic techniques and forward modelling
Elena Kupriyanova (Central Astronomical Observatory at Pulkovo)
Tanmoy Samanta (Peking University)
Mahboubeh Asgari-Targhi (Center for Astrophysics, Harvard & Smithsonian)
Andrew Hillier (Exeter University)
Dmitrii Kolotkov (Warwick University)
Tobias Felipe (IAC)
Please see https://sites.google.com/view/wisa2020-northumbria/home for further information.
Further details related to submission of scientific abstracts, registration and accommodation, will be released in February.
For questions please contact Richard Morton (richard.morton@northumbria.ac.uk).
We would like to draw your attention to the ST22 session: ‘MHD Wave Processes in the Solar Atmosphere’ in the framework of Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS) conference.
The 17th Annual AOGS will take place in Sono Belle Vivaldi Park, Hongcheon, South Korea, 28 Jun to 4 Jul 2020. Further details regarding abstract submission, registration, accommodation and relevant deadlines can be found on the meeting website:
http://www.asiaoceania.org/aogs2020/public.asp?page=abstract.asp
Abstract submission deadline is 21 January 2020.
ST22 ‘MHD Wave Processes in the Solar Atmosphere’
Conveners:
Dr Viktor Fedun (The University of Sheffield, United Kingdom), v.fedun@sheffield.ac.uk
Dr Gary Verth (The University of Sheffield, United Kingdom), g.verth@sheffield.ac.uk
Dr Sergiy Shelyag (Deakin University, Australia), shelyag@gmail.com
A wide and complex variety of solar magnetic configurations support the propagation of a wide range of MHD waves at different spatio-temporal scales. Thankfully, due to current (and near future) high resolution instruments (SST, DST, DIKIST, EST, COSMO, Solar Orbiter and Solar Probe) we have observational data with a quality newer achieved before. For a better understanding of observable signatures of MHD waves, associated plasma processes and to fully utilise the diagnostic capabilities of such high resolution observational instruments, the development of advanced mathematical models (analytical and numerical) is crucial. This session will provide a timely platform for joint discussions between world-leading experts, early career researchers and PhD students in the fields of solar observational analysis and numerical analytical / modelling, in order to exploit different approaches in the investigation of MHD plasma wave processes in the solar atmosphere. This session will cover the following research topics: Multi-scale (non-)linear MHD wave excitation and propagation; wave mode conversion; resonant absorption, turbulence and magnetic reconnection; coherent plasma motions (e.g. e.g., vortex, source/sink type motions and laminar flows); energy transport.
With our Best Regards,
Viktor Fedun, Sergiy Shelyag and Gary Verth
REMINDER: NAM2020 call for session proposals
This is a reminder that the NAM2020 session proposal deadline is this Friday 17th Jan 2020 at 17:30 UTC. The original email containing the details of this call is below.
The Royal Astronomical Society’s 2020 National Astronomy Meeting will be held at the University of Bath from Sunday 12th July to Friday 17th July, alongside the 200th anniversary of the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS200).
We now invite proposals for sessions to be held at NAM2020, and encourage members of the UK’s astronomy community from all levels of seniority to apply, including the UK Solar Physics (UKSP), Magnetosphere Ionosphere and Solar-Terrestrial (MIST) and the geophysics communities. Proposals are welcome for sessions and workshops covering all aspects of NAM, UKSP, geophysics and MIST science, including cross-discipline sessions. As well as hosting parallel sessions of varying duration, the conference will have space for collaborative meetings, half-day workshops and lunch sessions.
We are keen to raise the profile of public engagement, diversity, and inclusion at NAM2020, and encourage proposals where engagement and diversity are embedded into the science content, in addition to dedicated sessions. We will also have a public-facing programme of activities as part of RAS200 celebrations, and applications to contribute to this programme are welcome.
For more details and to access the online submission form please go to the following link
www.bath.ac.uk/events/national-astronomy-meeting-2020/
The deadline for submitting parallel session proposals is Friday 17th Jan 2020 at 17:30 UTC.
Dr Patricia Schady
on behalf of the NAM2020 LOC
The solar wind creates and controls the heliosphere, within which all the planets move, and it drives societally important space weather effects in near-Earth space and on the planet’s surface. With the launch in August 2018 of NASA’s Parker Solar Probe, a new era has opened in the exploration of the inner solar system. Probe has already travelled to within 35 solar radii of the Sun, nearly twice as close as any previous mission; by the time of this meeting the first perihelion data will have been public for several months so there will be ample opportunity to discuss the exciting first results on topics such as solar wind kinetics, fine scale structure and the links between solar dynamics and solar wind structures.
In February 2020, Solar Orbiter will launch: this meeting will also be a good opportunity to discuss Orbiter science goals in light of the early Parker Solar Probe results.
• Large scale solar wind structure and dynamics
• Kinetics and small scale processes
We welcome contributions regarding: data from Parker Solar Probe; results from other related missions, including Solar Orbiter; and all related simulations and modelling.
• Dr Nicky Fox, Director Heliophysics Division, NASA
• Dr Chris Chen, Queen Mary University of London
The meeting will be held at Burlington House, London.
More information at https://www.imperial.ac.uk/space-and-atmospheric-physics/seminars/orbiter-ras-2020/
Abstract submission is open: please register and submit via this link before the 21st of February:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=B3WJK4zudUWDC0-CZ8PTB1-rilACfc9KqkEplb5bFNxUQzBFUkcxTVZIUE5LM0IxNllZQlBQNk5JVC4u
https://www.imperial.ac.uk/space-and-atmospheric-physics/seminars/orbiter-ras-2020/
To support SOLARNET outreach and public engagement efforts we’re organising two training workshops. Aimed at both early career and senior researchers, the workshops will build confidence, skills and perspective for a wide range of communication activities and situations. In addition, the first workshop (in 2020) will be loosely themed around engagement with schools, with the second workshop (in 2021) having elements of collaboration masterclass.
While researchers are welcome to attend either workshop, we hope that some activities developed at (or in response to) the first workshop will be shared for discussion and further development in the second.
Workshop 1: 31st March – 1st April 2020, Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK.
This workshop will introduce the range of opportunities through which public engagement can occur, and some of the key issues:
– Why do we want to ‘engage the public with science?’
– Designing for evaluation, pathways to impact, and writing engagement into research bids.
– Contexts & approaches: the range of opportunities available for science communication.
– How to talk to people. Understanding your audience, and the ‘communication’ part of ’science communication’.
– Unconscious bias: implications and mitigations.
– Empty vessels to science capital and co-creation: developments and trends within public engagement.
Attendance of the workshop is free and open to anyone who considers themselves a member of the Solar Physics research community.
If you would like further information please head to https://solarnet-project.eu/Public-Engagement-Training-Workshop
https://solarnet-project.eu/Public-Engagement-Training-Workshop
Abstract submission for the EGU General Assembly (Vienna 3 – 8 May 2020) closes at 13:00 (CET) on January 15th.
The “Theory and Simulation of Solar System Plasmas” session (ST1.9) solicits presentations of the latest results from theoretical investigations and numerical simulations in space plasma-physics from microscopic to global scales, in comparison with experiments and observations in the heliosphere: at the Sun, in the solar corona, in interplanetary space and in planetary magnetospheres. Each year a topic of special interest is chosen as a focus of the session. For 2020 this focus will be on space plasma turbulence and its consequences for particle acceleration and plasma heating. There are challenging questions in fundamental plasma physics which require the integration of kinetic plasma physics with fluid models. We encourage presentations on theory and modelling which are directly relevant to current, forthcoming and proposed space missions, notably MMS, Parker Solar Probe, Bepi Colombo and Solar Orbiter.
We kindly invite you to submit abstracts to this sessions.
Go to the website https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2020/sessionprogramme
and select session ST1.9.
Joerg Buechner, Philippa Browning, Giovanni Lapenta, Shangbin Yang (Convenors)
We welcome abstract submissions to the EGU 2020 session ST1.8 “Winds of change: New perspectives on the properties of solar transients throughout the heliosphere”. The conference will be held on May 3–8 in Vienna, Austria. The session will focus on understanding the solar wind and its transients throughout the heliosphere by means of remote-sensing observations, in-situ measurements, and modelling efforts.
More details and an abstract submission link can be found at https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2020/session/36058.
Please, keep in mind that the abstract submission deadline is 15 January 2020, 13:00 CET.
Session Abstract:
The solar wind is an uninterrupted flow of highly ionised plasma that fills interplanetary space and is crossed by strong transient perturbations such as coronal mass ejections (CMEs), (corotating) stream interaction regions (SIRs), and solar energetic particles (SEPs). These phenomena are capable of driving large disturbances at Earth as well as at the other planets. Remote-sensing observations from multiple vantage points, in-situ measurements from multiple well-separated locations, and novel modelling efforts have been employed systematically to study the properties of the solar wind plasma and of solar transients in general, from their formation to their arrival at different planets throughout the inner heliosphere. However, despite the number of past and current spacecraft missions distributed throughout the heliosphere, it is still difficult to fully understand the properties of these transients phenomena, including their 3D structure and their evolution with heliocentric distance.
The recently launched Parker Solar Probe, the imminent launch of Solar Orbiter, current and planned planetary missions, as well as potential future missions at L1, L5, and over the solar poles, will provide us with the perfect opportunity to test, validate, and refine the current knowledge of these physical phenomena and their interactions at different heliocentric distances. Accordingly, the aim of this session is to showcase the latest observational and modelling efforts regarding the evolution of the solar wind and solar transients during their propagation throughout the heliosphere as seen from multiple vantage points, and to foresee future developments. Potential improvements to our current space weather forecasting capabilities will be highlighted.
Rui Pinto, David Barnes, Erika Palmerio.
(Conveners of Session ST1.8)
https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2020/session/36058
Deadline for applications = Friday 24 January 2020
The Solar Physics group at Northumbria University is currently advertising 3 fully-funded PhD opportunities for a start date of October 2020:
• “Active region wave-based coronal heating”
supervisor = Dr Patrick Antolin patrick.antolin@northumbria.ac.uk
https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/active-region-wave-based-coronal-heating-advert-reference-fac-rers-20-ee-mpee-antolin/?p109571
• “Understanding solar flare energetic electrons from the Sun’s inner atmosphere to the Earth”
supervisor = Dr Natasha Jeffrey natasha.jeffrey@northumbria.ac.uk
https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/understanding-solar-flare-energetic-electrons-from-the-sun-s-inner-atmosphere-to-the-earth-advert-reference-rdf20-ee-mpee-jeffrey/?p116092
• “Can a star’s internal oscillations power their coronae?”
supervisor = Dr Richard Morton richard.morton@northumbria.ac.uk
https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/can-a-star-s-internal-oscillations-power-their-coronae-advert-reference-rdf20-ee-mpee-morton/?p116098
Applications are open to all students, including international students.
For more information on the Solar Physics group, see https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/academic-departments/mathematics-physics-and-electrical-engineering/research/solar-physics/ or email Professor James McLaughlin james.a.mclaughlin@northumbria.ac.uk
https://www.findaphd.com/phds/united-kingdom/astrophysics/northumbria-university/?m0gEcQ2C00
Call for GNOSIS PhD Studentships
We are pleased to announce a call for applications for GNOSIS part-funding of PhD studentships that translate science, technology, or expertise from the STFC science programme towards understanding and solving the problem of space debris and traffic management.
Two awards are available covering the period 1st October 2020 to 30th June 2022 with a maximum of £37,800 (50%). Research proposals are expected to be led by an academic institution, collaborating with an industrial partner.
Application form, guidance notes and terms can be found at
https://gnosisnetwork.org/funding/call-for-studentships/
Submissions will be accepted until ** 23:00 UTC on 31st January 2020 **.
Please direct any queries through to: funding@gnosisnetwork.org
More information relating to the GNOSIS network can be found at: https://gnosisnetwork.org/
The GNOSIS Network team
Applications are invited for a Lectureship in Radio Astronomy for appointment in 2020.
We are seeking to appoint an astrophysicist with an outstanding record of research in the field of radio astronomy. In particular, we seek candidates with an outstanding record of exploiting radio interferometers, including long baseline arrays. At Manchester, you will join the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics (JBCA). JBCA is one of the largest academic astronomy groups in Europe, studying a very broad range of astrophysical research, from Cosmology to Solar Physics. JBCA also operates both the 76-metre Lovell Telescope, and the UK national radio astronomy facility, e-MERLIN. Both of these facilities are located at Jodrell Bank Observatory, which hosts the Headquarters of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). JBCA plays a major role in supporting the activities of the European VLBI Network (EVN), and the Joint Institute for VLBI ERIC (JIVE).
The successful candidate is expected to be a radio astronomer of international standing, with an excellent track record in exploiting SKA pathfinder telescopes such as MeerKAT, JVLA, and, in particular, long-baseline facilities such as e-MERLIN, the International LOFAR Telescope (ILT), the EVN, and Global VLBI. Expertise in more than one of these areas, proven by high quality publications, will be of a particular interest. It is expected that the appointee will spend a significant fraction of their time exploiting local telescope facilities, more specifically e-MERLIN and the EVN. The appointee will also be encouraged to forge links with the wider international community, including the nearby SKA Observatory. The appointee is expected to be active in the SKA Science Working Groups, and in the longer term, early commissioning of the SKA1-mid telescope. The appointee will have academic teaching duties within the Department of Physics and Astronomy, and is expected to attract additional funding by securing competitive personal awards (e.g. ERCs, Consolidated Grant projects etc). There will be opportunities to supervise Masters and PhD students.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Professor Michael Garrett
Email: michael.garrett@manchester.ac.uk
The full advert is available at: https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/displayjob.aspx?jobid=18480
A Postdoctoral research position is available at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) in the Astronomy and Astrophysics Section as part of a new Science Foundation Ireland (SFI)-funded Space Science team led by Dr. Caitriona Jackman.
The postdoctoral position will focus on the dynamics of Earth’s magnetosphere, specifically understanding the link between terrestrial radio emissions (including Auroral Kilometric Radiation) and the substorm cycle of dramatic energy release. The work will involve analysis of data sets from spacecraft including WIND, STEREO and Cassini, as well as indices which measure solar activity and substorm timings.
Applicants should possess (or soon expect to possess) a PhD in Space Physics or a closely related discipline. A track record of publication in areas such as: magnetospheric physics, radio science, space weather is desired, as is expertise in software programming and scientific data analysis. DIAS is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified talented candidates of all genders and backgrounds.
The deadline for applications is Friday February 21st 2020 at 5pm GMT. Start date is flexible from July 2020 onwards, but no later than December 1st 2020. A contract for 2 years will be offered in the first instance, with opportunity for extension by 1 year thereafter.
For specifics about the position, contact Dr. Caitriona Jackman. cjackman@cp.dias.ie
https:/dias.ie/cjackman
https://www.dias.ie/cp-geophysics/astro/astro-research/
Interested candidates should apply online via https://www.dias.ie/positions/. The application should include: a curriculum vitae including a publication list, plus a statement of research interests and career goals. The application should also include the names of two people who can act as referees.
https://www.dias.ie/positions/
The University of Exeter, UK invites creative and talented individuals to apply for a fully funded PhD position, starting in September 2020 to work on solar and stellar observations, with the aim of better characterising planets that orbit Sun-like stars.
The deadline to apply is 27 January 2020.
Full details can be found at: https://jobregister.aas.org/ad/1b442f2a.
https://jobregister.aas.org/ad/1b442f2a
PhD Studentships in Space and Astrophysical Plasma Physics at Queen Mary University of London.
The Space and Astrophysical Plasma Physics group at Queen Mary University of London is currently accepting applications for PhD studentships to begin in October 2020. Projects are available across the range of research areas covered by the group, including the solar wind, heliospheric physics, plasma turbulence, shocks, magnetic reconnection, solar physics, particle acceleration, kinetic plasma physics, and plasma radio emission. Our research approach includes spacecraft observations (from missions such as Cluster, THEMIS, MMS, Parker Solar Probe, Solar Orbiter), large scale kinetic simulations, and fundamental plasma theory to understand plasma phenomena throughout the universe. Training will be provided in the form of specialised courses, as well as professional development support from the Queen Mary Doctoral College.
The group is part of the Astronomy Unit, which has 17 academic staff and a dynamic postdoc/student community, with around 15-20 students at any one time. The Astronomy Unit is one of the four research divisions of the School of Physics and Astronomy, which has a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree options; PhD students have the option to contribute to undergraduate teaching if they wish.
The normal minimum requirement is an upper second class honours degree in Physics, Astronomy, Maths, or a sufficiently similar subject, although comparable alternative experience will also be considered. However, most important is an enthusiasm and motivation for undertaking an extended research project in space and astrophysical plasma physics.
The deadline for applications is 31st January 2020. See http://www.space-plasma.qmul.ac.uk for more details about the group, available projects, and the application process.
http://www.space-plasma.qmul.ac.uk
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Approval recommended for more than 600 homes across two towers at Barangaroo South
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MORE than 600 new homes could soon join the mix of office buildings, shops and the planned Crown Sydney Hotel at Barangaroo South, following the positive assessment by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment of a proposed residential development.
The Department's assessment report, which recommends the plans for two residential towers be approved, has now been sent to the independent Planning and Assessment Commission for a final decision.
Above: Artist's impression of Lendlease's proposed residential development known as 'One Sydney Harbour'.
The Department's Executive Director of Key Sites and Industry Assessments, Anthea Sargeant, said the proposed $750 million development would create 1215 construction jobs and 55 ongoing jobs once complete.
"After being closed to the public for more than 100 years, Barangaroo is transforming into a thriving new waterfront precinct for people to live, work, eat and play," Ms Sargeant said.
"The proposed development, known as 'One Sydney Harbour,' could provide 624 homes close to jobs, shops, public open space, a future metro station and the newly opened Barangaroo Ferry Hub."
The applicant, Lendlease, has designed the towers to reduce the impact on views from surrounding areas.
"The proposed development design was created by the internationally recognised architect Renzo Piano and includes more slender buildings that are set further apart," Ms Sargeant said.
"It also includes a publicly accessible pedestrian walkway between the two buildings to connect the future Hickson Park and Watermans Cove, with shops, cafes and restaurants on each side."
The final decision on the proposed development will now be made by the Planning Assessment Commission.
A third building has been proposed as part of the 'One Sydney Harbour' site. Lendlease has requested it be put on hold while changes are made to its design as a result of community consultation. This application will be assessed separately by the Department once ready.
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McMoon: How the Earliest Images of the Moon Were so Much Better than we Realised
An Earthrise over the moon’s horizon, taken by Lunar Orbiter 1 on August 24th 1966. Credit NASA/LOIRP.
Fifty years ago, 5 unmanned lunar orbiters circled the moon, taking extremely high resolution photos of the surface. They were trying to find the perfect landing site for the Apollo missions. They would be good enough to blow up to 40 x 54ft images that the astronauts would walk across looking for the great spot. After their use, the images were locked away from the public until after the bulk of the moon landings, as at the time they would have revealed the superior technology of the USA’s spy satellite cameras, which the orbiters cameras were designed from. The main worry was the USSR gaining valuable information about landing sites that the US wanted to use. In 1971 many of the images were released, but nowhere near to their potential quality, and mainly to an academic audience as public interest in the moon had waned. Up until 2008 most of the reported images from the project were the 1966 versions that were grainy and lower quality.
Comparison of the Earthrise image shown to the public in 1966 on top, and the restored image directly from the tape on the bottom. The bottom image was released in 2008, 42 years after it was taken. Credit: NASA/LOIRP.
These spacecraft were Lunar Orbiter I to V, and they were sent by NASA during 1966 and 67. In the late 1960’s, after the Apollo era, the data that came back on analog tapes was placed in storage in Maryland. In the mid 1980’s they were transferred to JPL, under the care of Nancy Evans, co-founder of the NASA Planetary Data System (PDS). The tapes were moved around for many years, until Nancy found Dennis Wingo and Keith Cowing. They decided they needed to be digitised for future generations, and brought them to NASA Ames Research Centre. They set up shop in an abandoned McDonalds, offered to them as free space. They christened the place McMoon. The aim was to digitise these tapes before the technology used to read them disappeared, or the tapes destroyed.
The McDonalds nicknamed McMoon, with the trademark skull and crossbones flag denoting the “hacker” methodology. Credit: MIT Technology Review.
The Lunar Orbiters never returned to Earth with the imagery. Instead, the Orbiter developed the 70mm film (yes film) and then raster scanned the negatives with a 5 micron spot (200 lines/mm resolution) and beamed the data back to Earth using lossless analog compression, which was yet to actually be patented by anyone. Three ground stations on earth, one of which was in Madrid, another in Australia and the other in California recieved the signals and recorded them. The transmissions were recorded on to magnetic tape. The tapes needed Ampex FR-900 drives to read them, a refrigerator sized device that cost $300,000 to buy new in the 1960’s.
The FR-900 that was used to restore the old images. A mix of old and new equipment to get the images to modern PC’s. Credit: MIT Technology Review.
The back of the first FR-900 has been signed by the people who brought the project to life, including Nancy Evans. Credit: MIT Technology Review.
The tape drive that they found first had to be restored, beginning with a wash in the former restaurants sink. The machine needed a custom built demodulator to extract the image, an analog to digital converter, and a monitor connection to view what was happening. As the labelling system of the tapes had been forgotten, and documentation was not readily available, they had to hand decode the coordinates on the tapes. They also had a big collection from parts of other FR-900’s and similar designs. The spare parts were constantly needed to keep the recorder going, there was good reason that the format didn’t continue for long.
These are just some of the reels of moon images. They use this machine to hand inspect the reels, mainly to figure out the coordinate labelling system. Credit: MIT Technology Review.
In order to read the tapes, the heads of the FR-900 apply a magnetic field to the tape inducing a current through it. The current can be measured and run through the demodulator. This pulls out the image signal, that is then run through an analog to digital converter. The data is then processed on a computer using the custom system they set up. They made custom software that interfaced with Photoshop to link the relevant parts of the image together. The orbiters sent out each image in multiple transmissions, with each strip (one tin) making up part of the image. the software manages to link up the images nearly seamlessly at the full potential resolution. The best of the images can show the lunar surface at a resolution less than 1m, much better than any other orbiter that has been there.
The image shows the sheer amount of tapes that the few images are stored on. Inside McMoon you can also see a sleeping bag some poor guy had to stay in. Credit: thelivingmoon.com.
They were huge files, even by today’s standards. One of the later images can be as big as 2GB on a modern PC, with photos on top resolution DSLRs only being in the region of 60MB you can see how big these images are. One engineer said you could blow the images up to the size of a billboard without losing any quality. When the initial NASA engineers printed off these images, they had to hang them in a church because they were so big. The below images show some idea of the scale of these images. Each individual image when printed out was 1.58m by 0.4m.
This image shows the large thin strip images being laid out on the floor of a large room so the engineers could look for good landing spots. Credit: NASA.
The image shows a NASA technician with a ream of photograph printouts used to assemble the overall image. Credit: NASA.
Orbiter IV was there to produce a single big image of the front side of the moon. In pictures taken between May 11-25, 1967 the Orbiter took a number of images that span the area from the north pole to the south pole and from the eastern limb to the western limb. The complete mosaic of an image stretched 40 by 45 ft. The engineers laid it out on the floor and all the observers including the astronauts had to crawl over it and take off their shoes. The images were so good, even at this size that some astronomers used magnifying glasses. This giant image was the primary source to select the sites for Orbiter V to photograph in a higher resolution. The images taken by Orbiter V decided the exact locations for Apollo 11 to land.
The very prominent feature in this image is the Tsiolkovskiy Crater on the far side of the moon. Taken by Orbiter 3 on 19 February 1967. Credit: NASA/LOIRP.
Since 2007 the Lunar Orbiter Image Recovery Project has brought back 2000 images from 1500 analog tapes. The first ever picture of an earthrise. As Keith Cowing said “an image taken a quarter of a fucking million miles away in 1966. The Beatles were warming up to play Shea Stadium at the moment it was being taken.” To find more of those images go to their website, but I warn you those images are huge.
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Author Ryan SmithPosted on 28th May 2018 20th June 2018 Categories Space HistoryTags apollo, LOIRP, lunar orbiter, Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, McMoon, Moffett field, NASA, NASA Ames, Orbiter, satellite, skunkworks, Tsiolkovskiy Crater
82 thoughts on “McMoon: How the Earliest Images of the Moon Were so Much Better than we Realised”
DSLRuser says:
Raw top of the line DSLR photos can be way larger than 10MB (not Mb, difference of 8x)
Ryan Smith says:
Totally agree, mistake on my part. The context of the number is just to give a general guideline of how huge the images produced are compared to something people can relate to.
Even then, you meant to say 10 MB (megabytes). The text says 10 Mb (megabits), which are 1.25 MB.
Yes, and the problem has been fixed.
Great piece either way!
Regg says:
Still, top resolution DSLRs were 10MB in 2007-ish. Now it’s at around 60MB. I know it’s a small detail and not the point of the article, but please don’t spread misinformation, thanks.
Darkniel says:
When you say 60MB is an uncompressed high res image for a modern camera, can one compare that with 2GB (or GiB?!) raw digitized film for one orbiter picture? Then an analogue cam + a photolab + digitizer like on lunar orbiter would kick 52 years advanced digicams out of saturns rings.
Dennis Wingo says:
Ryan….
This is Dennis Wingo, co-founder of the LOIRP project.
A medium resolution LOIRP image is about 700 megabytes. A High resolution image, broken into three parts is over 2 gigabytes…
Wow, way to fixate on the least important detail guys.
Great post Ryan – fascinating story.
Thanks Liam! Glad you enjoyed it.
lol right… Small typo in rhetorical “banana for scale” statement and out come the pitch forks.
Enjoyed the read as well. Any job openings at McMoon?
I have more of a problem that he used “costed.” The past tense of “cost” is “cost.” There is no such word as “costed.”
Dan Meek says:
‘I costed the repair jobs at $100 each.’
Maureen Roszkowski says:
This website has good information about the word “costed” at http://grammarist.com/usage/costed/ .
1. Today milk costs $4.10 a gallon. (present tense)
In 1995 milk cost $2.95 a gallon. (past tense)
2. Today milk is costed (priced) at $4.10 a gallon. (present tense)
In 1995 milk was costed (priced) at $2.95 a gallon. (past tense)
Jason Legler says:
Liam said exactly what I was thinking. I couldn’t have put it better. Photography and parenting “mistakes” will send any comment section to the 5th circle of hell.
mdh says:
nobody really expects parents to have good editors
Stéphane Tréboux says:
“Instead, the Orbiter […] beamed the data back to Earth using lossless analog compression, which was yet to actually be patented by anyone.”
Any details on the method used?
Could this be used as prior art to revoke some patents ?
I don’t know have any further detail of the method of transmission yet. That being said I am looking to do a follow up with a more detailed and slightly more technical overview of the camera and the Lunar Orbiter.
Ryan, great article! This is Dennis Wingo, LOIRP project lead. I can answer any questions you like.
Thankyou! Great work, I’m sure I missed something so I intend to follow up at some point with a more technical article. Glad you enjoyed it.
Mark Wieder says:
Dennis- Glad this labor of love is coming to light. I caught the exhibit opening a couple of years ago at the New Museum in Los Gatos. I do think Nancy Evans’ role in saving the tapes and one-of-a-kind tape machine can’t be overemphasized. If not for that backstory there would have been no McMoon project. Cheers.
Josh Smith says:
I would also be very interested in pointers to information on the lossless analog image compression method…
Paul Bristow says:
Add me to that list! =:o}
It used a method called vestigial sideband where a precise (1hz) people lot tone was used as a means to allow the stripping away of one half the waveform and then using that tone on the other end to reconstitute the missing side band. It is still used in communications today.
Jim Cliffe says:
“People lot tone”… I love autocorrect! 🙂
Thank-you Dennis, to you and your team. It would have been a tragedy to loose these historic images.
Ted from Atlanta says:
Making “People Lot Tone” the name of my new EDM release. Thanks.
João Gomes says:
So… cheeky ans funny as your answers may be, if the proper term isn’t “people lot tone”, which is it then? 😛
Art Hackett says:
Pilot tone.
Wonder how the (east german) MKF_6 that the russians used compares to this (the optical part, the MKF_6 films where brought back to earth, no digitalisation/transmission there)
If they brought it back to Earth there may have been no point digitising it, so it would be difficult to compare! Would be an interesting thing to see though.
Exceptionally hard in the 1960’s to bring the film back. I would estimate that 95+ percent of the fidelity of the original images were retained in the ground station tapes that we digitized. We worked with the tape data in a “predemodulated” format, meaning that the original radio waves from the spacecraft ( frequency shifted to a 10 MHz IF frequency) were recorded on tape. It does not get any better than that!
Kevin from Waterford says:
It’s beyond AMAZING that necessity sparked such fantastic innovation. I look forward to enjoying some of these images.
That was indeed a great read.
Great work. Many thanks for your dedication and technical knowledge.
Conor Luddy says:
That’s awesome! They’d make a sweet wallpaper 😀
They really would, I especially like the earthrise picture! All the images are available online, there may be slightly lower resolution versions that would be more suitable as a wallpaper.
Tim Mahoney says:
I think he meant real wallpaper, you know, for a wall… 🙂
Now that would be an epic room to walk into!
Curtis says:
There used to be a wall sized poster (many sheets together) of earthrise from the surface of the moon. I bought mine about 40 years ago from The Smithsonian gift shop.
Yes they do! The earthrise image at full resolution is 18 meters wide!
theBF says:
It fascinates me how engineers of that era were able to bootstrap a digital imaging system with no “computer” support as we understand it today. The concept of line by line digitization of film negatives for the movie industry was not commercially available until 20 years later (from memory) yet they did it in orbit and processed film as well. The 20th century truly had some great minds. Are we that clever today or do we simply stand of the shoulders of these giants?
I am always surprised by the ingenuity of the engineers of this time. Under James Webb (check out the previous post on him) NASA employed nearly half a million people, and they made some of the most amazing pieces of engineering. That’s why I like to study this time and write about it!
It was used in television from the 70’s at least, but obviously at much lower resolution (in the region of 640 x 480 pixels per frame) and machines the size of three 19″ racks sucking large amounts of power, to broadcast and record film, making this satellite based process even more incredible.
Johan De Meersman says:
I seem to recall basic line scanning (or at least, the concept of it), was already used to transmit crude images through the telegraph system for newspapers.
“After their use, the images were locked away from the public, as at the time they would have revealed the superior technology of the USA’s spy satellite cameras, which the orbiters cameras were designed from. Instead the images from that time were grainy and low resolution, made to be so by NASA.”
Where is the evidence to support this?
The camera was designed by Eastman Kodak, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HRF8rQD1Vw and when the orbiter sent back the data in 1966, the technology did not exist to produce a full-resolution image so for decades, images existed as a grainy black-and-white photos. More than forty years later, NASA recreated the image from the original data, producing for the first time a high-resolution view of the Moon and Earth from the Lunar Orbiter Missions. The image was released on November 13, 2008. See: https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=35906.
To say that ” the images were locked away from the public, as at the time they would have revealed the superior technology of the USA’s spy satellite cameras ” is a little bit of journalistic license, don’t you feel?
Well they didn’t release the images in their true form to the public and just stored them away. They had the technology to print them out at maximum resolution and walk around on them. True they didn’t have the technology to make the digital images smaller but they could have easily released a much much higher quality image than they did if they wanted to. I understand what you are saying, and I appreciate the comment but I don’t think I have stretched the truth.
DensityDuck says:
Considering that the method described here (image into film, develop film, scan with tv camera and radio data back to earth) was exactly how the USAF originally designed its SAMOS observation satellite, they were probably directly responsible for a lot of the system design. And in the 1960s spy satellite stuff was still impossibly classified–like, *weather* satellites were classified because they supported spy sat operatjons!–so it’s not at all strange that these photos would have to be intentionally degraded before public release.
KeithCowing says:
WRT “they could have easily released a much much higher quality image than they did if they wanted to.” No they could not. If NASA could have released higher res imagery (which they did not have) then why would they have gone to the absurd length of printing huge things on paper for internal use? Keith Cowing Co-lead LOIRP
Brieuc Delcommenne says:
Keith: I think he meant that they had the technical means to release a higher res version than what they did – but they probably did not have the authorization to do so.
Not a native speaker here, but isn’t it s/costed/cost/ ?
Gary V says:
totally incredible – i had no idea this scanning tech existed back then or the mag tape size either – I worked on scitex systems back in the very early 90s and a 90 megabyte Mag tape was considered state of the art the Hell and cross field scanners the imaging manipulation system and the tape drives were all told around half a million, i thought this was the highest end stuff out then ! so to see these 2 gig images on tape drives that a could hold them transmitted from the moon and scanned at 200 lines per millimeter is AMAZING ! thanks for the article
PS Dennis Wingo very cool that a you are participating in this discussion
PPS – the guy on the ladder is AIRBRUSHING that moon pic probably exaggerating hilite and shadow detail
Jim Leonard says:
The 2GB image is from digitizing the analog signal on the tape (slightly) beyond its actual capacity for information (ie some of the data is noise or redundant). In an analog image like the above it is perfectly acceptable if, when you digitize the image one time you get a level of “25” and the next you get a level of “22” (and the original might have been something different at that moment of recording but it was never actually quantized because it was analog). If you wanted to use this for lossless digital data (where no bits can be compromised) you would instead want to use frequencies and quantized signal levels well below the noise threshold of your recording medium and in addition add parity/error checking bits.
Dan Karbowsky says:
Great article and great “ressurection job”on the recovery from tapes.
This whole thing would,make an awesome subreddit under IAmA or such…
BigBeard says:
When thousands of the most able brains were put to the business of just sending a few people off our world to another and bringing them back alive (instead of prosecuting war), the ingenuity used and the sheer quality of results is staggering. Even the tedious problem of developing film in zero gravity, then scanning it, all fully automatically with 60s technology, is really impressive. I’m sure I didn’t have that number of developing marks on my negatives back then, but these photos trump mine any day.
Peter Tregillus says:
My father, Dr. Leonard W. Tregillus led the technical team at Eastman Kodak Research Labs, in a section called Emulsion Research, that under contract to NASA, developed the Bimat transfer process used to develop film in lunar orbit. Our house was full of moon pictures before 1968. He also told me that the same process had military applications in Southeast Asia, operating out of Air Force bases in Thailand. The film was developed before the F-111 return to base. He had a small unit which we used at home to develop tri-x film, with a developed negative and positive film strip. The image restoration program is awesome!
jake treadwell says:
NASA was apparently able to use these extremely detailed photographs of the moon to build the large plaster three dimensional models of the moon that they used to shoot some of the special effects for the Apollo missions, for shots where the lunar module appears to be circumnavigating the moon as well as shots of it appearing to land on the moon. VERY cool.
Denise Engle says:
Awe inspiring. Humbling. Amazing. My elders did this. I crawled around on the carpet hoping for another arrowroot biscuit while this was happpening. A gorgeous example of the wonder of man when we take our eyes off eachother and lift them instead to the skies. Humans need more: because this.
Fascinating stuff. Thanks for writing this. The research must have been a lot of fun. It is stunning to me how expensive computer hardware was (and I assume the software too in terms of how few licenses there must have been and the associated development costs).
Great article! Good work.
George Doherty says:
It is good,
I cannot help but wonder where it all went wrong. Being able to put a man on the moon and take him back to earth,,,alive.Incredible, Fantastic but that was the peak achievement I am afraid.
Thousands of refugee children have been separated from their parents on the Mexican border deliberately. The commander in chief of the USA has told Abe that he can give him 25 million Mexicans. He has launched trade wars all around the globe. Trade wars are good he says.N Korea is now safe he says.
What went wrong folks, ?
Leo Pusateri says:
Which has been law and procedure for some time now, but has curiously becomr an issue only AFTER the current occupant of the White House took over. Oh– and thank you for bringing absolutely untelated politicking and virtue signaling into what was a perfectly good scientific discussion.
23rd June 2018 at 12:06 am
Leo Pusateri wrote:
“Which has been law and procedure for some time now”
Sorry, that’s completely false; it’s not law at all, and it only became public policy to be applied all along the southern border a few months ago. …That topic is surely not what this discussion is about, but even when going off-topic, it’s surely good to keep it factual.
Steven Horii says:
The US operated a reconnaissance satellite program beginning in the late 1950s known by the code name “Corona”. It was highly classified at the time but used very high-resolution film cameras to photograph areas of the earth in which the US Intelligence agencies had an interest. The film was spooled into a capsule (later two per satellite) that was ejected from the satellite, re-entered earth’s atmosphere, and was recovered mid-air by special capture aircraft. The Corona program was not declassified until 1992. Later satellites, beginning with the famous KH-11, used electro-optical systems to produce digital images. The capability of the satellite was inadvertently (at least partly) revealed by a photograph published by Jane’s in 1984 that showed a Kiev-class aircraft carrier under construction. Digital detectors of the resolution NASA deemed necessary for the lunar photographs did not exist at the time, so scanning film was a way to get the resolution needed without having to return the film itself. The Corona program did it, but from earth orbit, not lunar orbit. I am very glad that these photographs were saved (unlike some of the Apollo 11 landing slow-scan video; the tapes on which it was recorded were over-written when the tapes were supposedly erased and re-used).
You’re right about the over-writing of those tapes. When I heard of that I figured it was proof positive of NASA’s decline as how stupid can you be to over-write those tapes?!
Also a tragic loss are some vital tapes of the landings, including the first moon-walk, which has apparently just “disappeared.” And, NASA has lost a significant fraction of the technology (engineering diagrams as well as know-how) of the original hardware, too.
…We haven’t been very good stewards of our history, but the McMoon project just be the best counter-example that exists! Great Job on this one!
Doug Little says:
Thanks for posting this. Truly an amazing feat, accomplished over 50 years ago. Inspiring.
Adrian Hillier says:
Absolutely astonishing photos, the tech involved to take and process them in orbit, scan them, send the information back, and print such huge prints at a time I was still at school is unbelievable. Mind truly blown!
I worked in print pre-press for a time, around 1995, and I was trained to use a Crosfield 6250 drum scanner with Mac interface, and I used to scan transparencies and prints at 300dpi, then clean up and retouch in Photoshop, those images were roughly 40-50Mb, for reproduction up to A4, sometimes A3; the size of the images printed off from the orbiter’s scans are beyond what most would consider practical today, apart from those huge coverings put up on building developments, and I doubt the resolution of those is much more than I was producing twenty-odd years ago.
Thanks to everyone involved in recovering these historically important images for everyone to enjoy.
Mike Jefferson says:
Exceptionally fascinating story including the efforts and dedication of the staff who recovered and digitized the information. Now, if they could only find the original moon landing tapes…
C. Anderson says:
Okay, since others have started the grammar/usage pedantry, I’ll chime in:
No apostrophes needed when pluralizing numbers (“1960s” not “1960’s”). But “restaurants sink” needs one because it’s a possessive.
PapaWhisky says:
As a budding grammar Nazi myself let me advise not to confuse rules with style.
The apostrophe in restaurant’s sink is a rule. The apostrophe in 19060s versus 1960’s is a style.
Solider on, ever vigilant !
Jimmy Reina says:
MegaByte Schmegabyte, this isn’t a scientific paper, it’s a testimony to Homo Habilus.
“Unsung heros” sounds like a cliche’, but how else do we describe these folks who go to work everyday just to advance our knowledge of our world? Neil Armstrong was standing on their shoulders.
Steve Clarke says:
I sit here in stunned amazement pondering the series of events and actions and coordinations of people that made this happen. When the human brain focuses on a desire to achieve a result and then achieves that result is truly magic. Merging of old and new technology. Just truly astounding stuff. My deepest respect to those that achieved this. My most fervent wish is that minds like these can be focused on the many other problems of the world.
Tim Stoffel says:
I paid several visits to McMoons during this amazing project, and was taken back by the sheer complexity of what they had to do. The FR900 is basically a insturmentation version of a quadruplex videotape recorder. It used the same heads, required a vacuum guide to hold the tape in the correct position, and required new bearing be made to some incredible precision. The signal recover process was once highly classified, and that apparently had a page of equations and a block diagram to work from. Brilliant signal system engineer Al Stern, formerly of Ampex, designed a digital approximation of the original analog signal system that apparently worked on the first try. Although my involvement with the project was very trivial, it was something I will always remember.
Roger Avary says:
To my eye it looks as though the “NASA technician with a ream of photograph printouts used to assemble the overall image” (caption) has an airbrush in his hand, and is airbrushing a larger mural based on the smaller printouts. Was the larger mural then photographed again? What’s going on here?
Wonderful article. I’ve been considering film processing baths in orbit / zero-g, which is an incredible achievement. Those “reels of moon images” (caption) look like they’re 35mm in size, not 70mm, as described in the article. Are they different?
“I’ve been considering film processing baths in orbit / zero-g, which is an incredible achievement.”
But they don’t have to be zero-g the way you’re likely thinking of it; all you have to do is spin the assembly and you get the same effect – fluid flows outward from the center of the spin, so the center becomes “up”…
Keith weng says:
Fantastic seeing this article bring folks out of the proverbial woodwork to share other stories.
Dennis, out of curiosity, how long did it take the orbiters to transmit that much data ? Seems like comms in those days were so low-bandwidth it must have been slower than the (much lower res) Pluto images coming back gradually.
Geoff K says:
Look up “comma splice”. Then fix your writing. You should have learned not to do it in middle schoole.
Fix your writing SCHOOL isn’t spelt like that.
P.s. ‘Schoole’ is not spelt like that. It’s ‘School’ so before you come at someone else, make sure you ‘fix your writing’ first.
Chuck Simonds says:
The resolution of the lunar orbiter images was quite amazing. A rough calculation indicates the size of each three part high resolution Lunar Orbiter image. If the the 70 mm film was scanned at a resoluition of 200 spots per millimeter and the image area was about 65 mm wide then the image had about 13,000 spots across a frame. Note all the imaging system was fundimentally analogue so I use the term “spot” rather than pixel. The three parthigh resolution frame had proportions of about 3.75 x 1 (15×4) suggesting approximately the data had approximately had about 634×10^6 spots in each high resolution frame.
Eric Wenocur says:
This is a great article about an awe-inspiring effort (as was everything about Apollo). Thank you Nancy, Dennis and Keith for taking it on!
And since we’re being pedantic, I’ll point out that the description of reading magnetic tapes is slightly… confused. When the tape is recorded the magnetic field at the heads magnetizes (reorients) particles on the tape. When it’s played back the magnetized particles passing by the heads induce a current in the heads, which is then amplified, demodulated, etc.
As for the analog compression, that was about saving bandwidth in transmission between the orbiter and earth, not about compressing the image itself.
Crystal Lefevers says:
While this article was entirely a wonderful and highly informative read, one mystery remains: how on earth does one abandon a McDonald’s?
22nd June 2018 at 3:49 pm
Thanks for a fascinating story! One thing I don’t understand: in 1966, how did they produce prints that would maintain the high resolution from the signals received back from Orbiter? It doesn’t seem like the printers of the day would be up to the task, so did they recreate a negative and use a photographic process?
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