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Powerry invested $5.3 mln Neuro.net — fast-growing conversational AI company
The funds will be used to develop a cloud version of the product, international expansion and the development of a network of partner implementation centers in the markets of South-East Asia, Europe and North America.
Neuro.net is developing tools for creating voice robots and building omnichannel communications based on artificial intelligence. The product is used for surveys, customer support, case management, staff recruitment and other tasks. Among the clients of Neuro.net are Beeline, Megafon, MITs Group, Lamoda and KupiVIP.
«The Conversational AI market is at an initial stage of development — in 2018, its volume amounted to $4.2 billion. We expect the market to grow at 30% per year over the next five years. At the same time, the most active growth will be in South-East Asia, and the United States will remain the largest market. These regions are priority for Neuro.net, we plan to direct the attracted investments to the development of a cloud platform for these markets,» says Mr. Nikolay Kravchuk, founder of Neuro.net.
Neuro.net offers two main solutions: the creation of a turnkey voice robot and a cloud platform for independent creation and management of the robot without the need for technical skills. The company is currently conducting pilot launches with companies from Indonesia and Spain.
The product is characterized by its own NLU algorithm, which can be trained on a small amount of data, short pauses in dialogs due to its own MRCP solution, as well as a smart system for responding to interruptions of a conversation by the interlocutor.
Powerry became the first Neuro.net investor since the company was founded in 2017, before which Neuro.net was developing with the money of the founders. «The development of products based on artificial intelligence is one of the priority areas for the development of Powerry. Investing in Neuro.net has become one of the steps to implement this strategy,» comments the deal Mr. Abdumalik Mirakhmedov, founder of Powerry.
The Neuro.net team will strengthen our expertise in the field of artificial intelligence, and Neuro.net’s Conversational AI developments will be part of the Powerry product offering, along with Computer Vision, NLP, Machine Learning, etc.
Abdumalik MirakhmedovFounder, Powerry
Neuro.net has offices in San Jose, USA and Moscow. The founders of Neuro.net are Mr. Nikolay Kravchuk, Mr. Alexander Kuznetsov and Mr. Sergey Avanesov.
Powerry provides data processing services. The Company is engaged in development of products based on artificial intelligence, high-performance computing as well as digital assets management solutions. The Company has four data centers located in Kazakhstan. Powerry employs over 200 specialists and has offices in Moscow and Nur-Sultan.
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Rising Stars: Yifeng Mao, MTA Long Island Rail Road
Yifeng Mao, 38
Assistant engineer, track standards and specifications, Lvl. III
MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR)
Job description: Manages the LIRR's track standards, specifications, procedures, best practices and management controls that govern more than 500 maintenance-of-way employees in day-to-day track inspection, track maintenance and track construction activities.
Education: Bachelor of Engineering, civil engineering, City College of New York; certificate in railway track design, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Career path: In June 2003, Mao began his rail career as a summer engineer for the LIRR. In February 2004, he was hired as junior engineer; two years later, he was promoted to project coordinator. In November 2006, Mao became assistant track supervisor for the Port Authority Trans-Hudson commuter-rail system, where he was later promoted to general track maintenance supervisor and track engineer. Mao returned to LIRR in June 2014.
Nominator's quote: "In his time back with the LIRR since 2014, Yifeng has continued to work tirelessly to standardize the LIRR engineering track standards and specifications through his unparalleled expertise in track engineering. [He also improves] product reliability by leveraging operation and maintenance knowledge. ... His commitment to continually excelling and leading to a safer, more efficient and reliable service through railroad science and technology is relentless." — Christopher Calvagna, LIRR
Why did you go into railroading? I always liked trains. Growing up, I was very interested in railroad tracks and read books about Pennsylvania railroad trains and tracks, and stories about Chinese immigrants [who] helped build the transcontinental railroad. When I was studying for a civil engineering degree at City College of New York, I grew more interested in pursuing an engineering career in railroading. I also grew interested in track engineering, because trains run on tracks, and track switches direct where the trains are going. After I submitted my resume to LIRR, an opportunity came up in the summer of 2003, and I began my career in the railroad as a summer engineer, and then as a junior engineer after I graduated.
What career accomplishment are you most proud of so far? I am very honored and privileged that I was recognized and received a certificate of appreciation for volunteering in mentoring students in the New York State Mentoring Program. I was recognized at a special Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) event that was held in conjunction with National Mentoring Month at MTA's headquarters in Manhattan on Jan. 30.
What's an interesting fact about you? I learned how to speak the Khmer language when I volunteered on a missionary trip to Cambodia in May 2005.
Who's been your biggest inspiration in your career? My biggest inspiration came from Steven Abramopaulos, who was a mentor to me in my railroad career. He is committed to utilizing the railroad industry's best practices to update and standardize track standards ... in order to operate a safe, efficient and reliable railroad."
What do you hope to be doing or learning in five years? In five years, I hope to obtain a master's degree in business or transportation management. I hope to be in a position to make and execute sound decisions based on engineering and science that would yield higher return on the investment for the LIRR, the MTA, and its stakeholders and customers. The goal is to address all operational, maintenance and future needs by implementing an explicit and visible way of consistently doing things in a business-like way.
This also would involve collaborating with people from different departments and disciplines in the railroad to reaffirm and make commitments to repair, maintain, upgrade and replace existing LIRR assets and infrastructure.
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Category Archives: Urbex
Urbex: Ushaw Seminary, Durham – November 2013
The abandoned Ushaw College, a former Catholic seminary and Licensed Hall of Residence of the University of Durham, covers 400 acres and lies derelict in the village of Ushaw Moor in the UK. It was founded in 1808 by scholars from English College, Douai, who had fled France after that college had been closed during the French Revolution…
January 1, 2014 6 CommentsReligious Buildings, Site Reports, UrbexBy PROJ3CTM4YH3M
Urbex: The Lincolnshire County Pauper Lunatic Asylum – November 2013 (revisit 2)
History My 4th trip to the abandoned St Johns Asylum in Lincoln. Full history and photos from the first 3 visits can be found in the report from September 2012 & report from May 2013. Briefly the Asylum was built in 1852 and enlarged on several subsequent occasions in 1859, 1866, 1881 and 1902. The asylum finally…
December 30, 2013 2 CommentsSite Reports, UrbexBy PROJ3CTM4YH3M
Urbex: Another Orphanage, Somewhere – November 2013
Not much to say an old Orphanage building with some stunning features on the ground floor! Some awesome chandeliers and decorative coving / ceiling roses and lots of nice wood work! I’ve fancied checking out this place for along time but only this year seen more pictures of the other rooms which are extremely impressive…
Urbex: Battersea Power Station, London – November 2013
History Battersea Power Station is a decommissioned coal-fired power station located on the south bank of the River Thames, in Battersea, an inner-city district of South West London. It comprises two individual power stations, built in two stages in the form of a single building. Battersea A Power Station was built in the 1930s, with…
Urbex: Pilkington Glass, Doncaster, South Yorkshire – November 2013 (revisit)
Pilkington Glass Factory. Just over a year on from my first trip to this abandoned glass factory it was time for a revisit to see how things were looking. Unlike last time we bypassed the bridge and found that gaining entry was trickier than before. The land is now being utilised for railway sleeper storage…
Urbex: Dr X Manor House, Doncaster – November 2013 (revisit 2)
History The abandoned Dr X Manor House near Doncaster. I’ve done a little more research into this place now. Following on from my original post I can shed a little more light on the history of the past owner. The so named Dr X ordered the release of a dangerous psychopath two days before she…
Urbex: Latvian Consulate Building / Stables, United Kingdom – November 2013
The Abandoned Latvian Consulate House and Stables. An interesting property which was on the market for around £1,000,000 when it first became vacant but before it was in the condition it was when we visited. I don’t really know the full background on this one, I think I recall reading it became empty in the…
December 17, 2013 1 CommentSite Reports, UrbexBy PROJ3CTM4YH3M
Urbex: Lancaster Moor Hospital, aka Lancaster Asylum, Lancashire – November 2013 (Revisit)
History Lancaster Moor Hospital was Lancashire’s first County Lunatic Asylum. The decision to build it was taken in 1809, one year after the permissive County Asylums Act, 1808. Designed by architect Thomas Standen The hospital opened in 1816 as the ‘County Lunatic Asylum for the County Palatine of Lancaster’. The Asylum was extended in stages throughout…
Urbex: T.G. Greens Pottery, Swadlincote – October 2013 (Revisit)
History Cornish Kitchen Ware was first produced in 1926 by T.G.Green & Co in Church Gresley, Derbyshire, a county famed for its pottery. The range’s special characteristic came from the lathe-turning process, which cut clean bands through its beautiful blue slip to show the white clay beneath. It was apparently this that inspired the name,…
December 8, 2013 2 CommentsSite Reports, UrbexBy PROJ3CTM4YH3M
Urbex: Sewing House, Somewhere in the United Kingdom – October 2013
Not much to tell… another abandoned house in the UK. The previous owner was quite a fan of sewing and large jars of pickled stuff under the stairs… I really liked the bedrooms here! enjoy the photos 🙂 If you’ve made it this far… thanks for reading / checking out the pictures. Leave me a comment below…
December 3, 2013 14 CommentsSite Reports, UrbexBy PROJ3CTM4YH3M
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Newcastle Brown Ale offers new Twitter followers $1
by Stephen Chapman
Newcastle Brown Ale has come up with an unusual stunt to increase its Twitter followers in the United States, the next 50,000 to sign up will win “one millionth of a million dollars.”
That’s $1. The cash incentive hasn’t entirely set the world on fire, with 26.6k followers at the last count, but that’s 10,000 more than at the start of the campaign.
As the company succinctly put it in the video:
“Why endure the unsolicited marketing of other beer brands for free when you can endure Newcastle’s unsolicited marketing and get paid?”
The campaign was thought up by Droga5, with a Follow The Money website and YouTube video.
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Branch International raises $170M Series C Financing, led by Foundation Capital and Visa
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Tuesday, April 06, 2019 5:00PM / Branch
Branch, the most downloaded finance app in Africa, announced a new global partnership and investment from Visa (NYSE: V). The two companies share a vision of bringing financial access to billions of people still unreached by banks. Visa’s investment in Branch will help expand financial access across the African continent, while fuelling new expansion in India and Latin America.
Branch and Visa will team up to offer virtual prepaid debit card numbers to customers around the world. This enables unbanked Branch customers the option to receive credit at any physical ATM, bypassing the need for a bank account.
“We started Branch in Kenya, where M-Pesa gives anyone with a phone -- including the unbanked -- access to digital credit. Unfortunately, mobile money isn’t available in most countries. With the help of Visa, now we can send cash to any ATM and reach the underserved around the planet,” says Matthew Flannery, CEO and co-founder of Branch.
Traditional barriers such as a credit score and bank account make financial accessibility a challenge for over 2 billion people in the world. Yet many in underserved markets have a financial tool right in their pocket -- their mobile phone. By tapping into the rise of mobile technology worldwide, Branch aims to radically expand financial access, making full global inclusion a reality in our lifetime.
“At Visa we believe financial empowerment is an essential passport out of poverty,” said Bill Sheedy, Executive Vice President of Strategy at Visa. “Our partnership with Branch provides Visa a key distribution mechanism to reach people that were previously out of reach and help shape the future of microfinance.”
Today, Branch is also announcing the close of its Series C financing, a $170M round led by Foundation Capital and Visa. And joining this round of investment are existing investors, Andreessen Horowitz, Trinity Ventures, Formation 8, the IFC, CreditEase, and Victory Park as well as new investors, Greenspring, Foxhaven, and B Capital.
“I’ve known the Branch team since right after the company was founded,” said Charles Moldow of Foundation Capital, who will be joining the Branch Board of Directors. “After tracking them for years, it has become clear to me that emerging markets are one of the biggest growth areas for fintech. Our history of successful fintech investments is evidence that we know how to spot true innovators, like Branch. The team has executed incredibly well and is poised to become the cross-border financial super-app.”
About Branch International:
Founded in 2015, Branch delivers world-class financial services to the mobile generation. With offices in San Francisco, Lagos, Mexico City, Mumbai and Nairobi, Branch is a global, socially conscious company that uses the power of data science and mobile technology to reduce the barriers of delivering financial services in emerging markets. With over 3 million customers and 13 million loans processed, Branch International has disbursed over $350 million. In addition to credit, Branch intends to roll-out to high-yield savings accounts to customers this year.
About Visa Inc.
Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) is a global payments technology company that connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions, and governments in more than 200 countries and territories to fast, secure and reliable electronic payments. We operate one of the world’s most advanced processing networks — VisaNet — that is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second, with fraud protection for consumers and assured payment for merchants. Visa is not a bank and does not issue cards, extend credit or set rates and fees for consumers. Visa’s innovations, however, enable its financial institution customers to offer consumers more choices: pay now with debit, pay ahead with prepaid or pay later with credit products.
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Potential benefits to offering branded credit cards
According to PYMNTS, the basic idea of a company credit card dates back to Texaco's paper cards of the 1920s. It became popular in the 1980s when American Airlines and Continental Airlines (now United) teamed up with creditors for co-branded cards and numerous businesses followed suit.
"Co-branded credit cards might be a promotion worth offering for certain businesses."
Companies don't have to be household names to establish co-branded credit. But there are benefits and disadvantages to adopting this strategy, and small- to medium-sized businesses should review them carefully. They should also consider less conventional routes, such as alternative credit.
Basics of co-branded cards
As explained by WalletHub, a merchant partners with a credit company to create a co-branded credit card. The resulting payment method can be used as credit anywhere the issuer's brand is accepted, and also provide certain benefits at the merchant's locations or e-commerce sites. Businesses must apply to Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover seeking approval. Each issuer has its own particular requirements, but the process for all four usually takes six months or longer.
Determining the value of a card partnership
According to Advantage Consulting Group, credit card issuers expect the possibility - if not necessarily a guarantee - of generating 15,000 to 20,000 new card accounts each year. If your physical business is small but reaches many via its online presence, this is a feasible goal. What is arguably worth more to a creditor is generating repeated transactions via branded cards, but if it's unlikely for a business to even engender that many offers, it may be wise to pursue other options (more on those shortly).
WalletHub cites increased customer loyalty and the possibility of expanding a customer base as primary reasons for offering branded credit cards, particularly if associated rewards are highly appealing. On the other hand, managing the program is no simple task, as it involves monitoring customers' accounts and ensuring the partner stays pleased.
Offering alternative store credit
Instead of a co-branded card with a major issuer, SMBs may be better off providing store credit with their own cards and opening it to a broader range of customers - including the credit invisible - by using an alternative credit data platform such as PRBC Mainstreet. This way, consumers who don't look great according to FICO but are still reasonably financially savvy based on regular repayments can enjoy a variety of perks.
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Kālidāsa’s Works – The Poems
Vasuki H A
This article is part 2 of 9 in the series Kalidasa
There are many works in Sanskrit claiming Kālidāsa to be their author. However, after critical analysis, scholars are unanimous in crediting seven works to Kālidāsa. We can take a brief look at each one of them.
1. Ṛtusaṃhāram
This is a small work describing the six seasons – grīṣma (summer), varṣā (monsoon), śarat (autumn), hemanta (pre-winter), śiśira (winter), and vasanta (spring). The features of each of the seasons are described in detail along with their impact on the dress and lifestyle of the people. It is believed to be the earliest among all of his works.
2. Meghasandeśam (or Meghadūtam)
This is rightly considered to be a literary masterpiece. The subject of this work is a yakṣa, a superhuman, whose superhuman powers are snatched away by his master Kubera and is banished to earth for a year. The yakṣa will be spending that time in the mountains and hermitages of Rāmagiri pining for his beloved wife. There, on the first day of āṣāḍa, he sees a cloud looming. He imagines it to be a messenger that can deliver a message to his wife when it reaches Alakāpurī, the town of the yakṣas in the lap of the Himalayas. The message and the route to be taken to deliver that message is the subject of Meghadūtam. In this work of about 115 verses, Kālidāsa has created a world fit for the gods. He describes everything in the path of the cloud – rivers, trees, flowers, cities, temple-towns – and relates each one of them to the cloud in an intimate way. The rivers in the path of the cloud become the heroines waiting for their hero, the cloud. The mountains in the path become the friends inviting the cloud to take a day’s rest. The high-flying rājahaṃsas become the companions of the cloud. The lightening of the cloud becomes a source of light for ladies venturing out in the night to meet their lovers. The thunder becomes the ceremonial drum in the evening pūja of Lord Mahākāla at Ujjain. The cloud, upon entering the province of Kailāśa in the Himalayas, changes shape to serve as steps for the cosmic couple, Lord Śiva and Goddess Pārvatī. And finally, the cloud shall reach Alakāpurī and deliver the message to his sister-in-law. We are not told whether the cloud does indeed reach there or whether it delivers the message. Essentially, this work is symbolic of our desires taking wings and going on a dream journey. The great commentator, Mallinātha Sūri exclaimed that his life was spent in understanding and appreciating Meghadūtam.
3. Raghuvaṃśam
Indian literary tradition recognizes this as the greatest work of Kālidāsa. It is the largest of Kālidāsa’s works and has nineteen sargas (chapters, cantos). It deals with the kings of the solar race and the way they lived. Through the many kings of this race, Kālidāsa expounds his lofty yet beautiful ideas. The most famous king of this race was Lord Rāma. Hence, the Rāmāyaṇa becomes the centre of this epic poem. He acknowledges this with reverence in the early part of the work. Even in the later part of the work, he pays glowing tributes to sage Vālmīki for being ‘the poet.’ Kālidāsa is clever not to get into too much detail about the Rāmāyaṇa. Instead he employs his creativity in describing the forefathers and successors of Rāma. Since the foremost among Rāma’s forefathers was King Raghu, this illustrious race also came to be known as ‘raghuvaṃśam’ or ‘The Lineage of Raghu.’ The epic poem starts off with King Dilīpa, the father of Raghu. Then come Raghu, Aja, Daśaratha and Rāma himself. The epic poem then deals with Rāma’s son Kuśa and his son Atithi. A number of less important kings get a passing mention. The last great king described is Sudarśana. After him, the glory of the race is destroyed by Agnivarṇa, the irresponsible and immoral son of Sudarśana. Thus ends the great race that boasted of people like Raghu and Rāma. The message of the epic is subtle yet powerful – great institutions built over generations can be destroyed by one irresponsible individual with great powers. If great power is not alloyed with great responsibility, it is sure to cause disasters. This is the reason why Kālidāsa chose a lineage of kings to describe his lofty ideas. The society at large derives its morals and ways by the kind of rulers governing it. If the rulers of the land set high standards, the people will automatically follow them. Thus, this work is at once entertaining and educating. That is the reason it is the book of choice for beginners as well as scholars in Sanskrit.
4. Kumārasambhavam
This is probably the most unique mahākāvya in Sanskrit literature. It has the style of a narrative poem but the pace of a movie. And yet, every scene is exact and intricate, as though it is a master painting. It is an exquisite painting as well as an intense movie all at once. This is probably the ideal that every literary work should aspire to reach. Mere mortals like us can only speculate at the great skill that made this possible. That such remarkable ability was employed to describe the marriage of Lord Śiva and Goddess Pārvatī is all the more elevating. This work is eight sargas (chapters) long. It starts with the description of the Himalayas and moves on to describe the birth of Pārvatī and her evolution into a beautiful young woman. She aspires to win over Lord Śiva by her beauty. Her father, the mountain-lord Himavan, also wants her daughter to marry the Lord. To this end, he appoints Pārvatī to assist Lord Śiva in his penance at his Himalayan abode. Pārvatī will be expecting Lord Śiva to get attracted to her. But mere physical beauty cannot win over the great Lord Śiva. At this time, the gods are oppressed by the demon Tārakāsura and according to Lord Brahmā, only the son of Lord Śiva shall be able to kill the demon. Lord Indra decides to attract Lord Śiva’s attention from penance to the beauty of Pārvatī. He employs the god of love, Kāma, to do this. Kāma, with his friend Vasanta, tries to induce love in Lord Śiva at an opportune moment. But Lord Śiva, despite getting distracted for a moment, regains his composure and burns Kāma to ashes. He leaves his Himalayan abode without giving any attention whatsoever to Pārvatī. Then Pārvatī decides to take the way of penance to win over Lord Śiva. The Lord, impressed by her penance, visits her āśrama in the guise of a young vaṭu or brahmacāri. He tests the love of Pārvatī in many ways. Just when Pārvatī is about to take leave of the vaṭu for his uncharitable remarks about Lord Śiva, he appears in his true form and presents himself at Pārvatī’s service. Later, the marriage of Lord Śiva with Pārvatī is formally handled on behalf of Lord Śiva by the saptaṛṣis along with Arundhati. The marriage of Lord Śiva and Goddess Pārvatī happens according to prescribed rituals with Lord Brahmā himself serving as the purohita (preceptor). The work ends with Pārvatī bearing a child in her womb. The message of the work is that true love transcends mere physical beauty. Instead, it is a happy situation where two individuals discover that they share the same lofty ideals. And hence, Lord Śiva, who does penance despite having everything, marries Pārvatī, who renounced everything she had, for the sake of penance. This was the work that probably elevated Lord Śiva to the same pedestal that Lord Rāma and Lord Kṛṣṇa were elevated to by the great sages Vālmīki and Vyāsa respectively.
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ABN AMRO and QuSoft have formed a two-year partnership to explore future applications of quantum algorithms. The partnership was announced by ABN AMRO’s Quantum programme manager Dimitri van Esch at the Quantum Tech conference in Boston in the United States on 11 September.
Quantum algorithms allow companies and researchers to enter a whole new world of technological possibilities. In the future, quantum computers could prove highly useful in processing and monitoring data from financial transactions, for example. The need to better understand those possibilities is becoming more pressing as new products and new applications generate ever-increasing volumes of data.
With the volume of processing data rising exponentially, soon normal computers will no longer be powerful enough to complete calculations within the time available. Quantum algorithms can help to quickly identify discrepancies in those data, for example attacks on payment transactions. They can also improve the accuracy of risk assessments.
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The open Letter to Superior General of Redemptorists Father Joseph Tobin
20 lipca 2007 12:00 /w Bez kategorii
Your Reverend Father General,
We were indignant to learn about the letter regarding Radio Maryja and Father Director Tadeusz Rydzyk directed to the Church Authorities, published in media, written by a group of persons calling themselves the „Catholics and laic intellectualists”. Many of the co-signatories of the letter are liberals, in reality indifferent to Church. Some of them even substantially harmed the Church in the most difficult times of the era of communism (vide: T.Mazowiecki at the time of the legal proceedings of Bishop Czesław Kaczmarek). In the past many of the co-signatories of the letter already proved to be the sworn enemies of Radio Maria, which had broken their media monopoly.
With great disgust we are reacting to this new bigoted campaign of hatred of Radio Maryja and its Father Director Tadeusz Rydzyk – the person so meritorious for the Catholic Church and Poland. We protest against the repeated trials to damage Radio Maryja, which is the most important enclave of freedom of speech in Polish media. Radio Maryja is coming out in the defence of the Church, Christian values and Polish patriotism more constantly than any other media and we consider the present attack to be truly dishonourable.
This radio does particularly a lot to support the fellows in an extremity, to come with assistance to seriously sick persons, infirms, those bowed down by pains of life. At the same time this is the radio which does lots of to evangelize Poles from all the environments, according to the teaching of the Apostolic Church. This is also the radio which throughout all the time of the deformed economical and political-social transformations after 1989 was decidedly coming out in the defence of all sufferers and humiliated and against „lying- elites” deceiving them. This radio is also the main bridge between the Poles in homeland and Polish emigrants, who had been treated with negligence by so many previous governments.
We are reacting with indignation to the attacks against Father Director Tadeusz Rydzyk which are based on deformations of the texts and their technical manipulations of his lectures in Social and Medial Culture University. This provoking campaign against the lecturer who presented his opinion of the situation during his didactic lessons is shocking. Those attacks violate the freedom of teaching and are fundamentally contradictory to the settlements of „the Law of University Education”.
We consider the attack against Father Director Tadeusz Rydzyk as the intense work in order to divide and to set the Christian-Patriotic Camp at variance, in order to prevent from the integration of the groups concentrated around this Radio with the political and social forces backing up the present government in its difficult reforming works, in their eagerness for liquidation of the pathologies harassing Poland and for building the just IV People’s Republic – which is so worth appreciation .
We are well aware that those who attack Radio Maryja, act in the name of those who protect the criminal treaty originating from III People’s Republic of Poland, the system which has all the reasons to be afraid of the success of the nation-wide clarifying activities. We believe, that all the truly Christian- Patriotic forces will concentrate on the defence of Radio Maryja, its Director Father Tadeusz Rydzyk and the freedom of speech – already so threatened in Poland today. We will be doing everything to ensure the victory of the activities in the defence of the Church and Polish provenance, as well as the efforts to built IV People’s Republic of Poland. Let the fight for realizing these aims notwithstanding all the media storms and campaigns proceed in accordance with the famous saying „Allelujah and ahead ”
The majority of Polish population constitute the faith Catholics, deeply submitted to the Apostolic See and respecting Radio Maryja with Father Director Tadeusz Rydzyk as the head of it.
We assure you will remain in our pray,
Your obedient servants,
Signatures /…/
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Locomotive #: Unknown
Location: Santiago , Chile
The Aberystwyth Cliff Railway,in Wales,opened in 1896,linking the town with the summit of Constitution Hill,a popular holiday spot for Victorians,with its splendid views of the West Wales coastlin... (more)
Location: Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
By: David J. Smith
An 8 minute ride for a reasonable price (I can't remember what it now off the top of my head) provided a great view of impressive Hong Kong skyline. The ride itself was pretty memorable, with grad... (more)
Railroad: Peak Tramway
By: John Ireland
Going up.
Railroad: Pennsylvania Railroad
Location: Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA
Locomotive #: 1854
By: Barney Rebel
An amazing ride climbing through the undergrowth on Penang Hill in a cable railway car on my 2009 trip to Malaysia. Construction of this railway took place between 1906 to 1923 and it was opened t... (more)
Railroad: Penang Hill Tramway
Locomotive #: n/a
By: Graham Williams
A funicular car descends Mount Fløyen at Bergen, Norway. These small cars can carry 100 people up the mountain to see the spectacular view of Bergen.
Railroad: Floibanen
Location: Bergen, Norway
Locomotive #: 02
A funicular car descends Mount Fløyen at Bergen, Norway with a spectacular view of the harbour and the mountains and fjords beyond.
A Funicular car makes its way up to the Castle in the city of Budapest. The famous Chain Bridge over the River Danube can be seen in the background.
Railroad: Budapest Transport Limited (BKV.Zrt)
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Locomotive #: BS1
So as easily access the Temple, a funicular was built in 1923 that was totally restores in 2006/7 by Viana do Castelo`s city Hall. It`s the longest (650 m) and steepest funicular in the country an... (more)
Railroad: CP Portugal
Location: Viana do Castelo, Portugal
By: J.Lago
One of the two cars on the Oberweißbacher Bergbahn. The arrangement of the detachable passenger car on the flat platform can be clearly seen.
Railroad: Deutsche Bahn
Location: Thüringer Wald, Germany
By: John Cottrell
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Setting Priorities and Coordinating Federal R&D Across Fields of Science: A Literature Review
Executive Summary and Annotated Bibliography
by Steven W. Popper, Caroline S. Wagner, Donna Fossum, Skip Stiles
This report surveys the literature on research and development (R&D) priority setting across fields of science. It also identifies gaps in the literature where the priority setting process remains unclear.
This report is part of the RAND Corporation draft series. The unrestricted draft was a product of the RAND Corporation from 1993 to 2003 that represented preliminary or prepublication versions of other more formal RAND products for distribution to appropriate external audiences. The draft could be considered similar to an academic discussion paper. Although unrestricted drafts had been approved for circulation, they were not usually formally edited or peer reviewed.
Availability: Web-Only
Document Number: DRU-2286/1-NSF
Series: Drafts
Popper, Steven W., Caroline S. Wagner, Donna Fossum, and Skip Stiles, Setting Priorities and Coordinating Federal R&D Across Fields of Science: A Literature Review : Executive Summary and Annotated Bibliography. Santa Monica, CA: RAND Corporation, 2000. https://www.rand.org/pubs/drafts/DRU2286z1.html.
Popper, Steven W., Caroline S. Wagner, Donna Fossum, and Skip Stiles, Setting Priorities and Coordinating Federal R&D Across Fields of Science: A Literature Review : Executive Summary and Annotated Bibliography, Santa Monica, Calif.: RAND Corporation, DRU-2286/1-NSF, 2000. As of January 17, 2020: https://www.rand.org/pubs/drafts/DRU2286z1.html
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All Subtopics All Subtopics Tokyo
All Authors All Authors Abdollahi, Morteza Akopian, Vardan Alexander, Arthur J. Amin, Naseen Arai, Yoichi Arquilla, John Baba, Shiro Babio, N. Balakrishnan, Aruna Bansho, Koichiro Bardosono, Saptawati Benjamin, Roger W. Bennett, Bruce W. Berkowitz, Samuel K. Berner, Steven Besen, Stanley Bito, Seiji Blackwill, Robert D. Bonds, Timothy M. Bonomo, James Bryan, Greyson Burgdorf, James R. Burke, Edmund J. Butala, M. D. Carmuega, Esteban Carter, William B. Cevallos, Astrid Stuth Chan, Arthur Chase, Michael S. Cheng, Dean Cliff, Roger Coons, Stephen Cooper, Cortez A. III Cozad, Mark R. Cutler, Tom Davis, John A. De Miguel-Etayo, Pilar Pilar Dion-Schwarz, Cynthia Doll, Abby Dossani, Rafiq Easton, Ian Engstrom, Jeffrey Evans, Sarah Fei, John F. Ferreira-Pêgo, C. Fukuda, Junichi Fukuhara, Shunichi Fukuyama, Francis Galvan, David A. Gandy, Joan Garafola, Cristina L. Garulski, James Gass, O. Geist, Edward Gelman, Harry Gerstein, Daniel M. Gompert, David C. González-Gil, Esther M. Gordon, John IV Green, Judith Green, Michael J Grossman, Derek Guelinckx, Isabelle Hachigian, Nina Hafner, Marco Harold, Scott W. Hays, Ron D. Heath, Timothy R. Heginbotham, Eric Heim, Jacob L. Hornung, Jeffrey W. Hunt, Jonathan Reid Jarosz, Agnieszka Johnson, Leland Kagawa-Singer, Marjorie Kavouras, Stavros A. Kwan, Lorna Langer, Paul Fritz Levin, Norman D. Lin, Bonny Litwin, Mark Lorell, Mark A. Martinez, Homero McElwain, Kenneth M Mochizuki, Mike M. Moreno, Luis A. Morgan, Forrest E. Morris, Lyle J. Namiki, Shunichi Nasseri, Esmat Nixon, Michael Oh, Kongdan Pettyjohn, Stacie L. Ratner, Ely Riley, K. Jack Ryan, Nathan Saito, Seiichi Salas-Salvadó, Jordi Samuels, Richard J Satoh, Takefumi Shatz, Howard J. Shlapak, David A. Stepanek, Martin Suzuki, Kazuto Swanger, Rachel M. Tan, Hong W. Taylor, Jirka Terai, Akito Treverton, Gregory F. Troxel, Wendy M. Twomey, Christopher P. Van Stolk, Christian Vick, Alan J. Wolf, Charles, Jr. Wong, Anny Wyne, Ali Yager, Loren
Japan’s Sun May Be Rising
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's plans for reviving Japan's economy after two decades of stagnation differ sharply from the policies pursued by the United States and the European Union to recover from the deep recession of 2008–2009.
Lessons from Department of Defense Disaster Relief Efforts in the Asia-Pacific Region
The Asia-Pacific region bears the brunt of the majority of the world's natural disasters and is home to key U.S. allies. In an effort to improve the effectiveness of such operations, this report analyzes recent HA/DR operations in Burma, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Japan, and identifies lessons that can be applied in the future.
America's Delicate Dance in the Pacific
Even if Japan and China ease the tensions in their dispute over the Senkaku/Diaoyus islands, the United States should gird itself for further uncomfortable contingencies in the coming years, writes David Shlapak.
What to Expect from Obama and Abe's U.S.-Japan Summit
To make this meeting successful, Washington and Tokyo will need to gain greater clarity on three broad areas: security, trade, and common values, writes Scott Harold.
Detecting Ionospheric TEC Perturbations Caused by Natural Hazards Using a Global Network of GPS Receivers: The Tohoku Case Study
Recent advances in GPS data processing have demonstrated that ground-based GPS receivers are capable of detecting ionospheric TEC perturbations caused by surface-generated Rayleigh, acoustic and gravity waves.
Panetta Walks Fine Line During China Visit
Panetta's visit should make clear that China's lawless domestic behavior will not be allowed to be repeated abroad, because if it is, it could lead to armed conflict between China and the U.S.-Japan alliance, writes Scott Harold.
Will China's Nationalism Come Back to Bite Leaders?
It is possible that at some point, anti-Japan protests could slip beyond the regime's control, and Party leaders worry that mishandling such tensions could affect the regime's legitimacy—and ultimately erode its grip on power, writes Scott Harold.
Okinawa Remains an Intractable Thorn for US and Japan
The relocation of the Marines is a first step toward a more sustainable US military presence in the Asia-Pacific. Yet policymakers in Washington and Tokyo should not expect this move to eliminate an enduring source of tension in US-Japanese relations, write Stacie L. Pettyjohn and Alan J. Vick.
The United States, Japan, and Free Trade: Moving in the Same Direction?
Assesses the factors contributing to the decisions by the United States and Japan to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and the meaning of those decisions for bilateral cooperation on trade expansion.
Tokyo's Transformation
The U.S. response to the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami showcased its lasting commitment to Japan, as well as the unique logistical and material capabilities that the U.S. military forces stationed in the Pacific can provide, write Eric Heginbotham, Ely Ratner, and Richard J. Samuels.
Beyond Rivalry and Camaraderie: Explaining Varying Asian Responses to China
Assesses the security and economic policy responses of a representative sample of Asian states to China between 1992 and 2008.
Japanese Science and Technology Capacity: Expert Opinions and Recommendations
This report summarizes the views of 55 leading researchers in the United States, the European Union, Switzerland, and Russia regarding the competitiveness of Japanese research in 25 fields.
World Economic Recession Unlikely to Have Lasting Geopolitical Consequences
Will the current global economic recession have long-term geopolitical implications? Assuming that economic recovery begins in the first half of 2010, lasting structural alterations in the international system — a substantial change in U.S.-China relations, for example — are unlikely. This is because economic performance is only one of many geopolitical elements that shape countries' strategic intent and core external policies.
Association of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms with Sexual Dysfunction: A Cross-Cultural Study Between Japanese and American Men with Localized Prostate Cancer
Assess the association of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) with sexual function, and estimate the correlates of LUTS among Japanese and American men with localized prostate cancer.
Distress and Social Dysfunction Following Prostate Cancer Treatment: A Longitudinal Cross-Cultural Comparison of Japanese and American Men
The authors assessed the impact of bother with urinary and bowel dysfunction on social activities among men in Japan and the United States following primary therapy for localized prostate cancer.
Health and Medical Research in Japan: Health Research Observatory
Provides an overview of health and medical research in Japan, describing the sectors that performs such research, how it is funded, how health research priorities are set, and current and emerging health research issues in Japan.
The Effect of Erectile Function on the Use of Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors After Radical Prostatectomy in Japanese and U.S. Men
Japanese men were much less likely to use phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitors than were U.S. men after radical prostatectomy, despite reporting worse sexual function scores. Cultural differences in patterns of PDE-5 inhibitor use were evident.
Sexual Function Reported By Japanese and American Men
The authors performed a cross-cultural comparison of sexual function and bother in men with localized prostate cancer in the United States and Japan.
Urinary Quality of Life After Prostatectomy or Radiation for Localized Prostate Cancer: A Prospective Longitudinal Cross-Cultural Study Between Japanese and U.S. Men
Finds differing recovery patterns for urinary dysfunction and associated distress during the first two years after radical prostatectomy or external beam radiation therapy for Japanese and U.S. men with localized prostate cancer.
Acculturation and End-of-Life Decision Making: Comparison of Japanese and Japanese-American Focus Groups
Variation in decision-making about end-of-life care among ethnic groups creates clinical conflicts.
Bruce W. Bennett
Senior International/Defense Researcher
Bruce W. Bennett, a senior international/defense researcher at the RAND Corporation, works primarily on research topics such as strategy, force planning, and counterproliferation within the RAND International Security and Defense Policy Center and the RAND Arroyo Strategy, Doctrine, and…
Ji-Young Lee
Korea Policy Chair
Ji-Young Lee joined the RAND Corporation on September 3, 2019 as the inaugural holder of the Korea Policy Chair. Trained as a political scientist working in the field of international relations, she studies the Korean Peninsula and East Asia's security and prosperity at the intersection of…
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Max's acquires Pancake House
The Max's group will make an offer to minority investors to buy out remaining shares by January 2014
Cherrie Regalado
TAKEN OVER. Max's group buys out Pancake House.File photo by Rappler/Aya Lowe
MANILA, Philippines– The Max’s Group of companies, owner of Max’s restaurant, has acquired the controlling share of Pancake House Inc, owner of some 400 outlets of casual dining restaurants.
In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Friday, December 20, Pancake House Holdings Inc., the principal shareholder of Pancake House restaurants which owns 60.37% of Pancake House, said that it has sold all its shares at P15 per share.
As part of the deal, the Max’s group is set to make an offer to buy the remaining shares owned by minority share holders of Pancake House by January next year for P15 apiece as well.
The total tender offer price for the entire stake of Pancake House is valued at P3.9 billion on a fully diluted basis, after the remaining convertible debt securities issued by the company has been converted.
“This offer from the Max’s group is superior to the others we have received, including one from a foreign entity that just had too many legal and other obstacles to surmount and would have resulted in the company going private,” Pancake House president Martin Lorenzo said.
Lorenzo added that Max’s group’s acquisition also "puts Pancake House in a better position to continue providing great experiences to the customers and perform strongly in an increasingly casual dining market. “
Max’s chairman Robert Trota said his group intends to retain Pancake House as a listed company.
Pancake House owns 105 outlets of flagship brand Pancake House as well as 300 other outlets of casual dining restaurants like Dencio’s, Kabisera ng Dencio’s, Teriyaki Boy, Sizzlin’ Pepper Steak, Le Coeur De France, The Chicken Rice Shop, Maple and Yellow Cab.
The Max’s group, on the other hand, has 150 stores in the country and abroad. The group was also responsible for bringing to the country international brands such as Jamba Juice and Krispy Kreme. – Rappler.com
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Crystal structure of the Escherichia coli tyrosyl-tRNA synthetase complexed with Tyr-AMS
DOI: 10.2210/pdb1VBM/pdb
Classification: LIGASE
Deposition Author(s): Kobayashi, T., Sakamoto, K., Takimura, T., Kamata, K., Sekine, R., Nishimura, S., Yokoyama, S., RIKEN Structural Genomics/Proteomics Initiative (RSGI)
Structural snapshots of the KMSKS loop rearrangement for amino acid activation by bacterial tyrosyl-tRNA synthetase.
Kobayashi, T., Takimura, T., Sekine, R., Kelly, V.P., Vincent, K., Kamata, K., Sakamoto, K., Nishimura, S., Yokoyama, S.
(2005) J.Mol.Biol. 346: 105-117
DOI: 10.1016/j.jmb.2004.11.034
Tyrosyl-tRNA synthetase (TyrRS) has been studied extensively by mutational and structural analyses to elucidate its catalytic mechanism. TyrRS has the HIGH and KMSKS motifs that catalyze the amino acid activation with ATP. In the present study, the c ...
Tyrosyl-tRNA synthetase (TyrRS) has been studied extensively by mutational and structural analyses to elucidate its catalytic mechanism. TyrRS has the HIGH and KMSKS motifs that catalyze the amino acid activation with ATP. In the present study, the crystal structures of the Escherichia coli TyrRS catalytic domain, in complexes with l-tyrosine and a l-tyrosyladenylate analogue, Tyr-AMS, were solved at 2.0A and 2.7A resolution, respectively. In the Tyr-AMS-bound structure, the 2'-OH group and adenine ring of the Tyr-AMS are strictly recognized by hydrogen bonds. This manner of hydrogen-bond recognition is conserved among the class I synthetases. Moreover, a comparison between the two structures revealed that the KMSKS loop is rearranged in response to adenine moiety binding and hydrogen-bond formation, and the KMSKS loop adopts the more compact ("semi-open") form, rather than the flexible, open form. The HIGH motif initially recognizes the gamma-phosphate, and then the alpha and gamma-phosphates of ATP, with a slight rearrangement of the residues. The other residues around the substrate also accommodate the Tyr-AMS. This induced-fit form presents a novel "snapshot" of the amino acid activation step in the aminoacylation reaction by TyrRS. The present structures and the T.thermophilus TyrRS ATP-free and bound structures revealed that the extensive induced-fit conformational changes of the KMSKS loop and the local conformational changes within the substrate binding site form the basis for driving the amino acid activation step: the KMSKS loop adopts the open form, transiently shifts to the semi-open conformation according to the adenosyl moiety binding, and finally assumes the rigid ATP-bound, closed form. After the amino acid activation, the KMSKS loop adopts the semi-open form again to accept the CCA end of tRNA for the aminoacyl transfer reaction.
Department of Biophysics and Biochemistry, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan.
Tyrosyl-tRNA synthetase
Gene Names: tyrS
Find proteins for P0AGJ9 (Escherichia coli (strain K12))
Go to UniProtKB: P0AGJ9
Full Protein Feature View for P0AGJ9
Query on YSA
5'-O-[N-(L-TYROSYL)SULFAMOYL]ADENOSINE
TYROSYLADENYLATE
C19 H23 N7 O8 S
MJZAZMKENKZBAJ-QTOWJTHWSA-N
Space Group: P 32 2 1
c = 182.424 γ = 120.00
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Timothy Buchanan
Can we please just stop lying?
By Timothy Buchanan
The West is swimming in an endlessly roiling sea of gross political dishonesty, fake news, fake science, and phony feelings. Every new season seems to bring another fabricated scandal from do-nothing Democrats. Can it be any wonder that there is no unity or peace among the American people?
There once were sanctuaries from the endless barrage of fallacies that plagued the secular world. We called them churches. They shared the common language of truth. But today, even houses of worship have become infected with lies, euphemisms, and false implications. Increasingly, members of liberal, mainline, and evangelical churches speak the native tongue of their sworn Adversary.
Whenever Alexander the Great conquered a nation, he required the vanquished people to speak only Greek. Why? Language is a unifying influence which helps to establish peaceful civil order even among subjects hostile to a foreign power. Also, efforts to overthrow governments are more easily detected once a common language is imposed. This same strategy was adopted by the Romans and others.
Submission to the enemy's language in America's churches is being imposed by leaders and members alike. God has described homosexuality as very grave sin, and yet, we usually hear these miserable souls mischaracterized as gay and their chosen form of sexual depravity as an orientation, lifestyle, or gender preference. To the shame of many, sodomite – a descriptive biblical word – is viewed as a vulgar denigrating smear punishable by public condemnation of the offender. Sodomy is not a vile word; it is a vile act. No court of men can alter that fact.
Public policies that advocate for government-coerced theft are among the celebrated tenets of social justice, but social justice is merely economic tyranny mislabeled with a more pleasing moniker. The callous barbarism of abortion is widely defended as reproductive choice, and selfish suicide is deceitfully shrouded as death with dignity. Meanwhile, pastors and priests either fail to notice or choose not to engage the corruption within their own ranks.
How could America fall so far and so fast that we now permit same-sex marriage, the casual killing of infants, and endless swells of baseless hoaxes cast against a duly-elected president? Many are asking this question. And while there are a variety of contributing causes, one that must be acknowledged is that we have foolishly adopted a deceptive foreign language that values subjective feelings above objective truth.
Gross sin is redefined in endearing terms and dangerous policies are embraced by America's heart and soul. Naively, a population of dullards looked away as bitter and determined spiritual and ideological enemies entered into the centers of government, industry, and academia reproducing after their kind.
In a single generation, our culture skidded from pleas for tolerance of homosexuality and lesbianism to "we're here; we're queer; get used to it," to Democrat presidential candidate, Beto O'Rourke promising to punish churches that refuse to endorse wickedness by removing their tax-exempt status.
If there is one thing made clear in human history, it's that evil is never benign. Weeds grow faster in the full sun of openness than when confined, and evil reproduces more swiftly than select crops of goodness. Failure to expose them early ensures multiplied death and destruction in the future.
But just as one generation brought radical negative changes, another one can sweep them away. A good place to begin is to determine not to submit to the language of the Enemy for any reason, in any venue, at any time.
Man has no legitimate right other than to seek the welfare of himself and his community. President Trump has demonstrated that there is enormous power in taking a firm stand for what is right in government and to battle the lies, senseless hate, and criminal corruption that oppose him. His example has inspired millions to follow him.
Those of us who know the Lord Jesus Christ can do nothing less than stand high upon the rock of Truth and proclaim Him. If ever there was a time for righteous people in America to tell the truth, surely this is such a time.
© Timothy Buchanan
Timothy Buchanan is a US Navy veteran, a former defense contractor and broadcast engineer. He's the author of two published books and a regular contributor to BarbWire.com. Timothy and his wife live among the Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia.
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A new brand of sanctuary community
Protected from truth
Presidential master stroke
America disassembled
Dancing with devils
Rev. Mark H. Creech
Providence, Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Curtis Dahlgren
The year the Braves went back to Boston
The ERA and other fictions
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Commonwealth Championship
Sam Schwartzkopf
Major: Political Science, History
Sam has been competing with Richmond Mock Trial since her Freshman year at the University. She serves as an attorney and witness alike; her favorite portrayal was the hugely underrated, unjustly spurned Riley Winter. When she's not pointing too aggressively at opposing council, Sam is the Marshal of the Honor Council and Program Director at the campus radio station, where she can be found most days spinning groovy tunes nobody but her dad and Dana want to hear. She is honored to be Vice President this year and plans on making this year just as exciting as (and significantly less bloody than) the night of July 16th, 2017.
Alex Bruno
Emily Everett
Major: Computer Science, Mathematics
Major: Economics, Leadership Studies
Sam is a 99% extroverted, highly caffeinated New Jersey native, and proudly embodies seemingly every Jersey stereotype you can think of, including her impeccable driving abilities and her profound love of EDM music. While her 3 biggest dreams are to drive the mock trial van, boost her Uber passenger rating, and wear her pink skirt suit in the court of law, her more obtainable goal is to become (somewhat) fluent in German during her semester abroad this Fall. On campus Sam is a Writing Consultant, a Peer Advisor in Career Services, a member of a sorority, and a member of the service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega.
Aquilla Maliyekkal
Major: PPEL, Journalism, History
Aquilla Maliyekkal is entering his junior year at UR where he is majoring in Journalism (a dying art), PPEL (unemployment) and History (this isn’t even funny anymore, it’s just tragic). Needless to say, his parents are still working through their disappointment. Hailing from California, you will often find him complaining about the East Coast, harboring a special hate for the dumpster fire that is New Jersey. In addition to mock trial, he serves as Speaker of the Richmond College Student Government Association, a Speech Consultant, and RMT's resident PBS children's show aficionado. Faults include: an astonishing inability to know what time of day it is, always having his earphones in, and a burning desire to run this program into the ground.
Sara Milano
Major: Leadership Studies
Dylan Mizouni
Major: Economics, PPEL
In his third year with UR Mock Trial, Dylan enjoys the role he’s found as a Character Witness and accomplished time keeper. Whether playing a child or a CEO, Dylan makes sure to just have fun with it. Hailing from the great Republic of Texas, Dylan can be found in his 1-2 hours of non-mock freetime laying down the law as a Residential Assistant, hanging out in Younglife, or cheering on one of his many terrible sports teams such as the Buffalo Bills and Tampa Bay Rays.
Julian Scott
Lillian Sullivan
Major: History
Aaqil Zakarya
Julia Feron
Major: PPEL, Leadership Studies
Julia is a sophomore from New York, and (mistakenly) believes her state is exponentially better than New Jersey. Mock trial has been nothing short of a "wild ride" for her, as coming into the program without any prior mock trial experience in high school, she now can produce nosebleeds on command to invoke sympathy for incredibly guilty defendants (works like a charm, but honestly "not that special"). In addition to her ceaseless nosebleeds, Julia has been the only member in RMT history to have an objection sustained by stating rule number "objection" as her basis.
Alec Graven
Alec is a sophomore at the University of Richmond heavily involved in the Richmond Senate and Mock Trial. He peaked in life when he was 8 years old. However, he has since moved on from the sexy job of international book publishing to the even sexier future job as a criminal litigation attorney. Alec suffers from a peanut allergy but does not let it get him down. His resilience in the face of this incredible adversity is an inspiration to us all.
Alec has been said to have the emotional capacity of a wet dish rag. This unique skill makes him the perfect role to play character witnesses with an emphasis on traumatized victims. However, when he is needed elsewhere he usually works as an attorney happiest when crossing unhappy witnesses.
Shruti Police
Major: PPEL, Healthcare Studies
Shruti is currently a sophomore at UR who, despite her last name, aspires to be a lawyer one day and not a police officer. Shruti is best known in Mock Trial for sassing her crossing attorneys and drawing giant red X’s on her demonstratives. In the rare instances Shruti isn’t working on mock, you can find her religiously watching the TV show “Friends”, online shopping more than any reasonable human being should, and overspending her dining dollars at 8:15. On campus Shruti is also involved in her sorority and is a member of the service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega.
Abhi Ruparelia
Major: Philosophy
Abhi is a sophomore at Richmond from India, majoring in Philosophy. While his hobbies include bragging about how he can survive for days without sleeping, complaining about how little sleep he gets, and running late to classes because he slept through his alarm, he is also fond of pondering upon the nature of nothingness, quoting Heidegger, and roller skating. In addition to Mock Trial, Abhi serves as a Resident Assistant, a senator on the Richmond College Student Government Association, and a member of the South Asian Student Alliance. In his free time, he loves to watch Bollywood movies and read quantum mechanics.
Gwynna Ryan
Major: Psychology, Political Science
Gwynna is a sophomore from Chicago aka Chiraq. Her hobbies include emptying and re-organizing the case boxes and making counsel table look beautiful. Other than mock trial, Gwynna is involved in a social sorority and acts as the secretary of a service fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega. She is proud to say that she is both a sister and a brother. When she is not practicing for mock or correcting the pronunciation of her name, Gwynna enjoys napping, watching hockey, and overbooking herself in her already busy life.
Emily Trumble
Major: PPEL
Emily is currently a sophomore planning on majoring in PPEL with a concentration in philosophy and a minor in Leadership studies. She is from South Bend Indiana where she did high school mock for four years. Shockingly, her love (and hate) for mock managed to grow even more this year and she can't wait to continue with Richmond mock for another three years.
She is completely unattached to this bio and welcomes suggestions from the peanut gallery.
Kevin Villagomez
New Jersey.
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Video: ''My Love'' wt Claire Lynch
About the Songs
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Guest artist Sophie Buck is a 15 year-old who has been playing fiddle for 6 years. She also plays the mandolin, guitar, and viola. Sophie is on the worship team at Hope Assembly Church and plays in the praise band twice a week. She feels blessed to share the talent that God has given her and is honored to play with Ricky Taylor’s group. When not playing music, Sophie enjoys horse-back riding, gardening, and art – especially oil painting and photography.
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Sustainable Design in Six Minutes or Less
“I have never met an engineer who willfully set out to damage ecosystems,” saysDawn Danby 00 ID, sustainable design program manager for the international software company Autodesk.
“I have never met an engineer who willfully set out to damage ecosystems,” saysDawn Danby 00 ID, sustainable design program manager for the international software company Autodesk. “It’s sort of a bad way to make friends.” Instead, she finds that “any skepticism we’ve run into” when promoting sustainable practices through Autodesk – maker of AutoCAD and countless other tools for architects and engineers – “simply reflects an outmoded idea: that to address the environment, everything will cost a lot more and be a big hassle.”
In order to counter that mindset, Danby – who works out of the company’s San Francisco offices – got together withEric Smith 94 GD, creative director at Free Range Studios, and illustratorDrew Beam 99 IL to create a series of short videos on the basic principles of sustainable design and engineering. The videos (available for free through the Autodesk Education Community website) are both entertaining and practical.
As often happens when creative teams are brought together by a third party, “We didn't know we were all RISD grads until the first day of the shoot,” Danby says. But the three suspect that may have had something to do with the fact that they quickly gelled into a tight working team, with Smith directing the videos, Beam providing the illustrations that accompany the narration and Danby providing creative direction while also overseeing the project.
In collaborating, they soon hit upon the formula of casting Beam as “Mr. Imagination” – an embodiment of the creative process, who sketches and deliberates behind the presenters (Danby andJeremy Faludi, a sustainable design expert and lecturer at Stanford) as they discuss, say, ways to make products lighter without sacrificing performance, or designing objects for long-term utility and relevance. The simultaneous sketching makes the information supremely digestible by helping “the visual and verbal tracks of the brain… to work together,” Danby notes.
Topics covered so far in the Sustainability Workshop video series include Design for Lifetime, an introduction focused on durability, accommodating recycling and repair;Whole Systems Design, which looks at defining problems and assessing the environmental impact of products; and Lightweighting, covering practical tips such as corrugating, hollow tubing and reinforcing that can reduce the mass of an object.
“Our videos are like mini-lectures that introduce concepts,” Danby says, “so they don’t get into the technical details. But you learn how to create greener products bydoing it” – a lot like at RISD. With almost two million users regularly taking advantage of the educational materials on the Autodesk site – and increasingly more college campuses beginning to incorporate the video series into their engineering and industrial design curricula – Danby and her partners are excited to be helping designers to take a giant (green) step forward.
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Colonels hold off Mill River for win
Duncan Campbell
NORTH CLARENDON — The Mill River boys basketball team fell to Brattleboro 63-57 Tuesday night in a hard-fought game.
The teams were evenly matched in the beginning, as the game was tied at 20 at the end of the first. However, the Colonels pulled away to lead 36-28 at the half.
The Minutemen tried to rally in the last minute of play, bringing the deficit to two points with 34 seconds left in the game. However, two fouls proved costly for Mill River, and the Colonels complete two sets of free throws to pull out the win.
Even in the losing effort, Minutemen coach Jack Rogers was happy with what he saw from his team.
“I feel better about the way we played in this loss than I do about some of our wins,” Rogers said. “I think we grew playing this game. It was a good high school basketball game.”
Brattleboro was automatic from the charity stripe, going 18-for-20 on its free throws.
Tyler Millerick was 12 of 12 at the line and led the Colonels with 25 points. Charlie Galanes had 14 points as well.
“(Brattleboro) has lots of guys who can score and can handle the ball,” Rogers said.
Will Farwell led Mill River with 12 points. Tyler Shelvey had 11 points, while Aidan Botti and Anthony Cange had 10.
The Minutemen (6-2) take the court on Thursday when they host Mount Saint Joseph at 7 p.m.
Arlington 77, Black River 30
ARLINGTON — Black River was defeated by the Arlington boys basketball team 77-30 Tuesday night.
The Presidents initially held a one-point advantage, but the Eagles retook control of their court and soared. Arlington was up 32 points at the start of the fourth quarter.
The Presidents return home Friday to host Mid-Vermont Christian at 7 p.m.
Twin Valley 55, Poultney 34
WHITINGHAM — While the Twin Valley girls lost their game Tuesday night, the Twin Valley boys stayed undefeated with a 55-34 win over Poultney.
The Wildcats were up 12-0 before the Blue Devils got on the scoreboard. Twin Valley’s defense held Poultney to only five points at the end of the first quarter.
“We kept them at bay for most of the game,” said Twin Valley coach Chris Brown.
Izaak Park was the top scorer of the game with 16 points. Teammate Jack McHale followed him with 10 points.
“This was one of those games where everyone in the book scored tonight,” Brown said.
Levi Allen was the top scorer for Poultney with 10 points.
The Blue Devils drop to 7-5 and return to action Saturday at 5 p.m. when they host West Rutland. The Wildcats improve to 9-0 and travel to Orford, N.H. next Tuesday to take on Rivendell Academy.
West Rutland 61,
Long Trail 31
WEST RUTLAND — West Rutland defeated the Long Trail boys basketball team 61-31 Tuesday night.
The Golden Horde started strong with an early double-digit lead over the Mountain Lions. They held a 14-point advantage at the half.
“The offense played well down low,” said West Rutland coach Jordan Tolar.
Although Long Trail brought the deficit down to the single digits in the beginning of the second half, West Rutland pulled away, leading by more than 20 points for the remainder of the game.
Kyle Laughlin was the top scorer of the game and for the Golden Horde with 27 points.
“It was pretty well balanced with the scoring attack,” Tolar said.
Jeremy Linfield was the top scorer for Long Trail with seven points.
The Golden Horde improves to 3-5 and plays again Saturday at 5 p.m. when they take on Poultney in the Blue Devils’ Coaches vs. Cancer Classic.
MSJ 45, Twin Valley 24
The Mount Saint Joseph Mounties defeated the Twin Valley girls basketball team 45-24 Tuesday night.
The Mounties took command of their home court, leading by nine points at the half. They guarded their basket against Twin Valley well, and outscored them 18-3 in the third quarter.
“I was very pleased with our defense,” said MSJ coach Bill Bruso.
Meghan Cole was the top scorer of the game with 16 points. Teammates Selina Wilbur, Jillian Perry and Tiana Gallipo recorded nine points each.
“It was a good, balanced attack,” Bruso said.
Katelyn Longe lead the Wildcats in scoring with eight points.
The win brings MSJ’s record to 5-2. They play again Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. when they host Arlington.
Rutland 50, Woodstock 27
WOODSTOCK — The Rutland girls basketball team bounced back from a loss with a 50-27 win against Woodstock Monday night.
Rylee Burgess led the way for the Raiders with 14 points, but Rutland got contributions up and down its lineup.
“We played a lot of kids and had a balanced scoring attack,” said Raiders coach Nate Bellomo.
Lana Tarleton led the Wasps with 11 points.
Rutland improves to 4-3 and hosts rival Mount Anthony Wednesday night.
RHS boys and girls take 3rd
SOUTH POMFRET — Local athletes took to the slopes of Suicide Six Tuesday afternoon with the Rutland boys and girls Alpine ski teams finishing third.
The Raider girls scored 45 team points, trailing first-place Burr and Burton and second-place Woodstock.
Mill River and Green Mountain had multiple competitors, but didn’t have enough to warrant a team score.
Katie Gilmond was the top Rutland girls finisher, taking seventh. Gilmond’s combined time across her two runs was 1 minute, 9.18 seconds.
Teammate Ashleah Adams was eighth, finishing in 1:11.12.
Woodstock’s Alice Sperber placed first, besting BBA’s Annabelle Gray by three seconds.
Haley Racicot was the top Chieftains finisher, placing 20th, while Fanny Boulenger was 32nd for Mill River.
The Rutland boys scored 50 points, trailing Woodstock (16) and BBA (29).
MSJ was fourth with 63 points, while the Minutemen were fifth with 82.
The Mounties’ Chase Wiegers was seventh in the boys’ competition, with a time of 1:15.72. Green Mountain’s Jayden Hinkle was close behind in eighth.
The Raiders’ Reed Martin and Jack Wallace were 11th and 12 respectively.
Trenton Spafford was the top Mill River finisher in 19th.
Woodstock’s Aaron Wilson had the best effort, notching the lone sub one-minute time of the day.
Rose, Maier set records
MIDDLEBURY — Sophomore thrower Trever Rose won the shot put, broke the program record, and qualified for the New England Division III Regionals to lead the Castleton University men’s track & field team at the Middlebury Winter Classic.
Rose’s launch of 14.37 meters (47’1.75”) surpassed his previous program record by over half a meter to win the event by a whopping 0.69 meters and defeating 18 competitors in the process. Ben Reid was eighth in the same event at 12.60 meters (36’1.25”) and Izaya Balta was 15th having reached the 11-meter mark exactly.
Jarret Rock’s all-around day featured three top-10 finishes in highly-trafficked events. He was second in the long jump with a jump of 6.44 meters (21’1.15”). He was also eighth in the 60-meter dash (7.41 seconds) and 10th in the 200-meter dash (24.33 seconds).
Dakota Garrow placed fourth in the 500-meter run with a time of 1:15.98. Joseph Ouimet followed behind in sixth in the 500 in 1:19.25, while Chris Wentzel was seventh (1:33.32).
The Castleton men placed sixth in team scoring with 36 points. Franklin Pierce claimed the team title with 147.5 points.
Senior Emily Maier finished the 60-meter hurdles in 10.54 seconds to break her own school record in Middlebury.
Maier placed fifth and bested her own record by a tenth of a second. Tess Rubocki also bested the previous record but placed sixth in 10.62 seconds.
Lydia Maier defeated her only competitor in the 500-meter run in 1:23.94. Hannah Coupas tied for ninth in the high jump and finished 19th in the 200-meter dash in 30.65 seconds.
The Castleton women placed sixth with 27 team points. Franklin Pierce was the top squad with 143 points earned.
The Spartans will go back to Middlebury for its second of three consecutive meets at the home of the Panthers Saturday, Jan. 18, for the Middlebury Winterfell.
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Saving Country Music’s 2016 Song of the Year
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Being human is an exercise in losing. You can always be better. There is always someone better than you. You can always accomplish more than you do in a given day. You can always have more money. You can always garner more attention for your efforts. But chances are, you won’t.
There are 128 Division 1 teams in American college football, and only one of them can walk away as the victor each year. Everyone else ends their season by losing. Similar odds dog us all throughout life. What measures us as people is not the fact that we lose, and do so perennially and perpetually throughout life. It’s what grace we show in the face of ever-present defeat.
Dreams are the carrot life holds in front of us to keep you slogging towards goals that invariably lie just out of reach, no matter how much hard work and sacrifice you endure, or how much wits and resolve you contain. Ultimately, even the dreams we may achieve are usually exercises in compromise from what the original dream entailed. The house is smaller than we’d like; the career arch veered just a little lower than we hoped. And even if we get a big house, there’s always one bigger, and there’s always one better, and life is always there to remind you of that.
Despite the odds, you won’t find a dearth of humans who will spurn you on as you choose to step out of the plodding line of ordinary American life to pursue your dreams. That’s because everyone wishes they had the courage to do the same, but few have the foolishness to try. From elementary school teachers to high school guidance counselors, to family, friends, and fans, to superstars receiving glittering awards themselves who say in their acceptance speech, “Follow your dreams,” they all tell you unflinchingly to pursue your passions no matter what the sacrifice. And when you’re young, you listen.
But the cold reality is that for 99% of us, no matter what those dreams are, the path leads us straight into a brick wall over and over. It’s not always our fault; there’s just only so many slots of success in a given discipline, and your timing to fill a vacancy has to be impeccable. Making it all worse, we get to witness others with patently average talent walk right through golden doors to the full realizations of their dreams with seemingly listless effort. Fairness is a quality that life seems to have no interest in. And after ramming our heads into adversity time and time again, bruised and bloody, we brush ourselves off, let reality set in, and settle for a decently-paying job in a cubicle farm with health benefits, because we want our kids to have the possibility of having a slightly better life than ourselves, and maybe the chance to pursue their own dreams when they’re still young enough to do so.
About the only consolation for the living as we cobble together what is left of our broken dreams and soldier forth through life is the artistic expression that pain, disillusionment, and the glimmers of hope and joy inspire within the human soul.
Every year, Saving Country Music goes through the exercise of choosing the “best” song in its humble estimation. In 2016, this winner happens to be a song about losing and defeat. A song like this is only made possible from the total collapse and unrelenting broken heart of a musician at the end of their rope. Is it irony that Justin Wells has achieved his most cutting and palpable creative expression of his career through his dream of being a music artist collapsing around him? Maybe so, but the burdens, the anger, the disappointment in himself and in the world that is instilled in this song can only be communicated through experience, not imagination or second-hand accounts. “The Dogs” is nothing short of a man taking center stage, pulling out a knife, and spilling his guts out in front of God and everybody.
The story of Justin Wells and his former band Fifth on the Floor are painfully common for most who pursue the dream of music. Despite early promise, quality records and live performances, and even a little bit of industry success, it was just too much to ask. So Fifth on the Floor dissolved, and Justin Wells was left wondering what’s next. His solo record Dawn in the Distance is about this struggle, but it’s “The Dogs” that separated Justin from the pack. There is no vessel, container, or recording device that can capture human struggle like a song can. Justin Wells proves this in “The Dogs.”
But this song is not just about losing. It’s also about the unrelenting spirit inside us all that despite all the adversity, keeps us churning forward, fighting, and holding on to our pride and individuality no matter how much life kicks us in the teeth.
Kudos to all of the Song of the Year nominees, including the effort from Austin Lucas and Lydia Loveless called “Wrong Side of the Dream” that deals with similar themes, and Erik Dylan’s “Fishing Alone” that ran away with the popular vote. But this was one of those unfair years where one person put out something so powerful, it was impossible to top; it just happened to be about those of us who always seem to finish at the bottom.
2016 was the Year of the Dog, and finally, Justin Wells was the top one.
Purchase Justin Wells’ Dawn in the Distance
Austin Lucas, Erik Dylan, Justin Wells, Lydia Loveless, The Dogs
Jacob Ware
Not my first choice, but a great one still. This guys going the direction we all wished sturgill had went. Awesome.
December 31, 2016 @ 11:51 am
what do you mean? sturgill is going in a great direction
Jim L.
I can see why Erik Dylan’s “Fishing Alone” won the popular vote. That song hits you hard especially if you’ve lost someone close. Thanks for letting us all know about it.
Incredibly well articulated , Trigger .
The song : Too close to home .
And a good write , but not a particularly universal experience . And that probably doesn’t matter to Justin at this point . And that’s beautiful .
Nathan38401
I agree with this! Id also say that for anyone who hasnt listened to Fifth On The Floor, to check out those albums also, so many great songs. If Justin comes to your town, go pay money to see him play. Dude is a great talent. If he’s at the merch table, go there and buy something and say hi. He’s one of the best people you’ll ever meet. He’s about 10 foot tall and looks like he could kick anyone’s ass in the room, but he is a straight up good guy. BUY HIS RECORD, SO HE CAN MAKE ANOTHER ONE.
I’d would still have prefered “Dust” to win. But “The Dogs” is a damn good song… So a good choice AND a good written introduction to that choice…
It’s the journey, not the destination and I doubt his destination was Saving Country Music’s Song of the Year….so his journey continues, which is what Triggers essay is all about….. I hope these people you write about get to meet you to shake your hand for giving them encouragement to continue their journey.
Another excellent article Trigger!
Gingervitis
I personally liked Fishin’ Alone, Since You’ve Gone to Heaven, and (number one choice) Dry Up or Drown more, but that’s like choosing which Oreo from a sleeve of Oreo’s was my favorite. They are all amazing.
Not a bad song by any means but its considered country?
Bob Chasseur
I just ordered the cd, and one by Fifth On The Floor also!! THANKS TRIGGER!!!!
It has grown on me. The intro had me thinking it was gonna be half assed southern rock but it turned out to be a pretty cool tune.
Sam Cody
Good song. Kind of sounds like The Fray. I’m not kidding, after the opening the first thing I thought of was The Fray. I like The Fray, they had a good sound.
Jeb Brown
One of the best albums EVER
Justin Wells
Trigger, thank you for the acknowledgement and especially for the beautiful write-up, and thanks to your readers for the kind words.
Matt F.
The entire album is terrific.
Benny Lee
Somehow I missed this one earlier. Great song. My list of must-see-live country performers continues to grow. Adding Justin to the list now!
I’m usually not crazy about songs about singing. Sometimes that’s a cop-out, like a novel about writer’s block. But then sometimes there’s a song about singing that’s more about living, and just happening to be a singer, and this one is in that category. Great choice, great song.
Cody Jinks had a solid album of songs this year. It has to be a challenge to pick this, and it is subjective. I’m in favor of this pick.
Great song. Thanks
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Why BBC’s Call the Midwife was an insult to the Hebrides – Brian Wilson
The Call The Midwife Christmas special saw the midwives head to Lewis and Harris (Picture: Gareth Gatrell/BBC/Neal Street Productions)
The Christmas special of the BBC show Call the Midwife, set on Lewis and Harris, was one implausible scenario after another, writes Brian Wilson.
My limited knowledge of the BBC programme Call the Midwife suggested that, in among the child-births, it reflected social attitudes and conditions in the East End of London in the 1960s.
However, when the Christmas Special took it to Lewis and Harris, I would have bet a few bob on such sensitivities and insights being replaced with the usual rag-bag of clichés and stereotypes. And I would have won my bet.
Hard, Presbyterian religion, of course, had to be at the centre of events. As one implausible scenario followed another, we found the boatman – with an even more implausible accent – refusing to take the heroic team to a lighthouse on the Sabbath, although the lives of woman and unborn baby were at stake.
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This would never have happened, as a moment’s research into the doctrine of “necessity and mercy” could have confirmed.
Even allowing for dramatic licence and the passage of half a century, it is disrespectful and insulting to tell the world otherwise. OK, it was entertainment rather than documentary.
But if they were going to alight upon the Hebrides at all, there might have been some acknowledgment that these islands provided a kernel of the future NHS when, in 1912 – not 1964 – the Dewar Report delivered such a devastating indictment of medical conditions that the system of district nursing was created.
There might even have been parallels to draw. Whether in Poplar or Possil, Lewis or Lewisham, it was poverty and poor housing which dictated low life expectancy.
But hurrah, it all ended with a ceilidh and the scenery was wonderful. “Super telly” – so who needs historical accuracy or respect for people and beliefs?
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by Toni Volk
Toni Volk's second novel, Interior Designs, is a quietly radiant story of an endearingly crazy Montana family. It is the compelling saga of Annie, who announces to her husband Morton that she's giving up sex. Her decision sets in motion both a search for her own place in the world and an ongoing struggle to understand the conflicting relationships that have brought her to this point. When she hooks up with her first love Paul, Morton's brother, it becomes a catalyst that transforms not only Annie and her son's life, but the lives of Morton and Paul. Annie examines both her roots and her passionate attachment to these brothers, always in competition for her affections. The brothers, too, face their own unusual upbringing and the sibling rivalry between them that threatens to destroy them.
Publisher: Toni VolkReleased: Sep 11, 2013ISBN: 9781301768806Format: book
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Interior Designs - Toni Volk
Ms. Volk (also author of Montana Women) is a skilled writer.
This Montana woman is a wonderful writer.
Susan Lowell, Los Angeles Times
With a quirky sensibility reminiscent of Anne Tyler's, the author of Montana Women returns to her native state for a second novel that explores a woman's relationship with her husband and his brother. . . . There is much that's wonderful in her rendering of the tricky, constantly shifting nature of relationships over time. Occasional passages from the viewpoint of Morton or Paul provide intriguing contrast to Annie's own perceptions, and the past is a tangible presence in the recollections of the three main characters . . . The novel is an earthy, humorous rendering of a woman's attempts to establish an identity in the world, even as she reaches for new ways to understand her parents, child and lovers past and present.
All the people in Annie's life are complex personalities, and Volk's realistic characterization of their unusual relationships will certainly appeal to readers who enjoy psychological novels. With its artful exploration of Annie's quest for self-discovery, Volk's second novel also succeeds as a Bildungsroman of the Nineties. Recommended for all fiction collections.
Wilson Reit, Library Journal
Volk's writing is sound and full of images that work. The plot moves along by virtue of twists and surprises that keep the pages turning. . . . While the characters struggle with their personal problems, other issues come to the fore, such as the role of religion in shaping world events, male and female attitudes toward sex in relationships, alternative lifestyles, even the nature of death. . . . . Volk's strong suit is her insightful perception of human nature.
Glenda Winders, San Diego Union-Tribune
Volk's first novel—Montana Women—won praise for its skillfully rendered portrait of two sisters struggling with love and loss, (This novel) offers another nuanced tale set in Big Sky country. . . . Volk's characters are decent, ordinary people who work valiantly to understand themselves and each other. Readers will care about each of the members of this unconventional extended family.
Mary Carroll, Booklist
The characters and events in this book are fictitious. Any similarity to real persons, living or dead, is coincidental and not intended by the author.
Originally Published as Maybe In Missoula by Soho Press, New York, NY
Cover Design by Susanna Bullock
Text Copyright © 2013 Toni Volk
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To Jacque, Marci and Tim
Chapter 1 — Part One: Butte
Chapter 7 — Part Two: Missoula
Chapter 14 — Part Three: The Blackfoot
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Butte, Montana
Where the meek waited to inherit the earth, Annie didn't know. But the poor in spirit of Butte waited unperturbed for the kingdom of heaven over drinks at Jake's. Most of them were here now and the bar was packed.
What did you say? Annie asked her son Sammy over the noise.
Grandpa says he's leaving this place to me.
It was the last thing Annie wanted for him and she frowned.
How much is it worth?
Oh . . . , she said. She had never considered it as something that might have value.
Dad says quite a bit. Just the liquor license alone.
The what? Someone had started up the jukebox.
Yeah, he says to sell the license, tear down the bar, and use the lot for something else.
Sammy, don't ever say that around your grandfather. But he just smiled and she saw that he knew better.
Annie hadn't thought of Jake's as something you could divide up like that. That she would care, that she would feel unsettled by Morton's advice to Sammy, surprised her. Honestly, her husband could be such a snob. He suffered every time he came in here and, during those few visits of his over the years, Annie suffered too.
Once in awhile, casual friends or Morton's business associates, after dinner or a movie, would suggest going to Jake's. Sometimes they knew her father owned the place, sometimes they didn't and simply picked it as the place to liven up or get depressed at, implying that Jake's was a joint and appropriate for slumming. There was nothing mean here, it was just something the halfway bored, the halfway drunk, might come up with at the end of a Friday or Saturday night.
No, it's too late for that, Morton would say. That was always a puzzler. Or we're too dressed up. A clean shirt could be dressing up too much for Jake's. How about the Finlan or the Holiday Inn? he'd suggest. The Holiday Inn, for God sakes. That alone said something about the differences between them. If where you came from in life determined where you took cocktails—and didn't it usually?—Morton would be found in hotel lounges, and Annie, on the bar stool closest to the door, in places like Jake's.
But Morton never came right out and said Jake's was a dump or that he didn't want to go there. Never in front of friends anyway. Morton had certain rules that did not allow open disagreement.
So mindful of Morton's feelings, but in deference of her father's, Annie stopped in by herself over the years for an occasional beer at Jake's. She appreciated fully that these two men's antithetical positions represented something in herself. There was a diametral chord, a line down her center, marking the halves of her own duality, her own equally strong but contrary opinions when it came to Jakes's—and hers, at least, based on intimate association. She had a right to hate the place or not. But what could Morton say about it except it was that thing about her background that troubled him most. It flaunted something he would rather not look at—maybe less breeding—that placed her at a level of class lower than the one he assumed himself to be at. She was surprised, in fact, that he had accompanied them tonight.
Dad, aren't you coming? Sammy had asked at dinner.
To Grandpa's party. It was her father's fortieth year as proprietor at Jake's and, if not all successful years, they'd come close enough to suit him.
You're going? Morton asked, taken aback.
Sure, Grandpa invited me.
Without much resistance then, Morton went off to find a pair of jeans—to dress down from his usual suit and vest.
As if a bargain had been struck between them, she and Morton stayed a safe distance from anyone he thought too strange, like the old-timers who were usually toothless, no longer making much sense, and penniless as ever. Any one of them could talk you to death.
Sammy, to her dismay as well as Morton's, was enjoying himself. She'd expected him to be bored, bored and polite and slightly sullen. She hoped Morton would someday forgive her the place yet she preferred that Sammy stay clear of it. Except for Christmas Eve, when they came for Tom and Jerrys and a buffet supper, or special occasions like her parents' wedding anniversary party last year, she kept him away.
Christmas Eve here, unlike tonight, was quiet. Holiday music and decoration swelled into the corners then and set limits on conduct and no one misbehaved. The difference was now plain to Sammy. He was evidently old enough to be openly dazzled by the spirited and unrestrained state of things: a standing-room crowd, good-matured but loud; people over in the corner singing along to the player piano; the sudden occurrence of laughter. But overriding all that was the sense of a more riotous past having already been accomplished. There was that feeling that much more interesting things had taken place here than anyone would own and, too, that the latter-day patrons had lost some capacity for true decadence.
She watched Sammy consider the place, the ancient oak back bar, the top of the front bar, polished not by wax but a century's worth of elbows, the brass railing, the faded pictures of old Butte on the wall hung there by previous owners. The bar itself had been Jake Raymond's last effort to strike it rich. Raymond, a prospector, on becoming too old and crippled to work the placer mines around Silver Bow Creek, had moved to Butte and opened Jake's. In a few years, Butte was bustling with activity as silver, copper and zinc drew an aggregate of miners, speculators and—a regular told her once—not enough whores to go around.
Annie's father, Nicholas, like previous owners of Jake's, had not been one for changing things, not even the name; the place might have been a museum. Many of the storefronts and other businesses of the old neighborhood were gone, swallowed by the once continually expanding copper pit. What remained of the hill supported a maze of old homes, winding porches, faded gables and turrets with outdated trims. Each street had its own collection of ancient brick buildings, unkempt or boarded up, and empty lots where less favored buildings had been dismantled, burned down or, like the Miner's Union Hall on Dakota Street, blown up during labor disputes. And over all was a color only mining towns have, the soot-blackened rusty pall of oxidizing metal.
Over the years most people had abandoned uptown and moved on down to the flats where they lived and worked in structures that from the hill resembled small, squat packages. Probably the only place on earth where people, to better themselves, moved down the hill instead of up.
Others remodeled. They hid tin ceilings with low, fiberboard ones, covered oak floors with linoleum or indoor-outdoor carpet, modernized storefronts with fake marble and plate glass, even changed the lighting to less appealing fluorescent.
But the old timers, regulars for fifty years, still hung out here, played checkers or poker on rainy afternoons, came in to cool off on hot summer nights. Not only its own old regulars, but the ones who used to frequent places similar to Jake's, missing something now in the replaced or remodeled, came too. And since it was handy to a whole neighborhood, everyone who drank, no matter what their age over twenty-one, walked over for a drink now and then. Even the younger drinkers were catching on to Jake's. For whatever reason, they were having a good time here among the checker-playing, panhandling old men and women with their outrageous arguments and old stories.
Laborers, miners and railroaders had always stopped here, waitresses preferred it, as did students from the school of mines. There were even two men with long hair and headbands who arrived early Friday afternoons, kept to themselves and left late into the night.
He could turn this bar into a showplace, Morton was saying into her ear now. 'Polish all that wood and brass, raise his prices and get rid if all those . . . those people, he said. She didn't know if he was talking about what her father should do now or what Sammy could one day do. He could put in some skylights, hang a few ferns, serve hors d'oeuvres, have a two-for-one hour and attract the young professionals. But look at it, would you look at it."
Annie saw what he meant. There were peanut shells all over a floor that very likely had not been sanded or varnished a second time ever. The old captain chairs were dried out and cracking, missing rungs and corners from the seats. The tabletops were scarred by cigarette burns, by thousands of spills and the sweaty bottoms of glasses and beer bottles. The wallpaper above the oak panels was faded down to its dried paste and, had any one of the many pictures been removed, a dusty outline would have marked its place. The chandeliers were magnificent but darkened with grime and smoke and the old tin ceiling too stained to see. Why hadn't her father ever fixed up the place? Her mother, so fussy with everything else, never pushed for the simplest of improvements and, like Annie, always kept a noticeable distance, if only a psychological one. The distorted attitude prevailed that this was a place of questionable worth but, nevertheless, ought to be let alone. Such was the atmosphere of Jake's.
Even when she was quite young, Annie had felt ambivalent when it came to Jake's. She used to like to lie in the corner booth or on the floor under the table where she could nap or daydream without interruption. She was always an odd child, but how could she be otherwise? Her propensity for daydreaming, coincident with her residence at Jake's, made normalcy nearly impossible. She liked to position herself well out of sight and then, free to imagine things, she might see feet parading or dancing nearby. She would watch those feet: Jake Raymond's and those of miners, long dead, wearing pants cinched at the bottom by leather tied close around dirty work boots. In particular, Annie liked the feet of the girl from the picture above the piano. It was said that this picture had once hung in the parlor of the girl's family. But on her return from some unapproved outing, the girl found (as tradition in the home dictated) that her father had put out her things, and ordered her picture turned to the wall. Nobody was to mention her name again.
Then one day the picture made its way to Jake's (that part unexplained) and Annie the child knew, because she saw her there, that the girl had too. The harlot. Annie had overheard the title harlot and liked it, thought that she might be one too someday. Looking further than the girl's shoes, Annie saw that, just as in the picture, her dress was white and so were the flowers in her hair. Annie was certain that everyone else could see the harlot too and liked her, for her beauty and the graceful way she moved, as much as Annie did. The harlot took on glorious proportions from Annie's location hidden beneath the table, up until the time Annie—from something more overheard, no doubt—understood that harlot meant bad and was a curse. So the harlot went. But Jake's remained the same, its condition escaping Annie's notice until she viewed it through older, more critical eyes. Then, despite her own objections to Jake's, she was at once defensive and protective.
You want to try to find a seat? she asked Morton.
There aren't any, he said and leaned against the jukebox.
There was a large cake on the pool table, on top of a plywood cover that protected the table's felt. Naturally. Wasn't that felt the newest, most cherished and best-cared-for item in the place? Someone had brought in a large coffee urn and it steamed there too, not a foot from the cake, though no one but Morton had helped himself to coffee all night. A beer or a whiskey ditch was now and historically the preferred beverage of the average patron of Jake's.
Did the first miners used to come here, Grandma? Annie heard Sammy ask her mother.
They certainly did, she said. The owners of the mines themselves, especially come time to buy votes.
Votes?
That's right. They bought whole barrels of whiskey and handed out drinks to swing elections.
This is how our son learns history, Morton complained to Annie.
Relax, honey, she said. As soon as they cut the cake we'll go.
If someone doesn't fall on it first, he mumbled. Oh, no, he said. Here comes Bubba.
An old man, shortened by an arthritic curve to his back and shoulders, was squeezing his way though the crowd towards them.
Bubba, she said and took his hand and kissed a whiskery cheek.
Arnold Bubnash had been a customer of Jake's and a friend of her father's, as long as Annie could remember. He smelled, as always, of leather and tobacco and whiskey. A shoemaker by trade, he'd once made the finest boots in Montana. But when he retired, he sold his little place to a young couple who now did no more than repair factory-made shoes. Bubba's wife, Fern, had died several years earlier. She had been a pleasant, round-faced woman whose father was one of the men imported from Wales to smelt copper when there turned out to be more of that than silver. She used to sit next to Bubba at the bar, happily, and without too much to say, slowly sipping short bottles of Miller. Now and then she'd brought in fresh baked rolls or cookies and passed them down the bar. It had never occurred to Annie to not like Bubba and Fern. But Morton never understood attachments like that. That's why you liked them? he would ask. Because they gave you cookies when you were a kid?
Well, not just that but . . . she'd begin but by then something else would have caught his attention—the news, the traffic, a phone call.
Bubba, she said now. You remember Sammy. Behind him, Morton was scowling at no one in particular and Annie hoped Bubba wouldn't notice.
How come you hardly ever bring this kid to Jake's? Bubba asked. You ashamed of us? Or him? he said and winked at Sammy. Practically raised your mother here, boy. Did you know that? Did she tell you? he said, tobacco juice slipping off his bottom lip. Tell him, he said to Annie.
You certainly helped, she laughed, noticing Morton's scowl now bearing down on her.
She told me, Sammy said graciously. Actually Bubba told him, without exception, every Christmas Eve or any other time he saw him.
Morton, Bubba said and extended his hand.
How are you? Morton said, probably hoping Bubba wouldn't tell him. Bubba could be long -winded and Morton, clearly, had had enough of this whole evening.
Folks, folks, her mother said. She was standing on a step-stool, waving, and the crowd slowly quieted. Nicholas, as you know, bought this place forty years ago and we're here tonight to celebrate that. Yes, she said, laughing at something someone in the crowd had said, Jake's will be open this St. Pat's.
March seventeenth was the biggest bar day of the year in Butte and Jake's filled up minutes after the morning parade was over and didn't empty out until late the morning of the eighteenth—unless something unusual happened as it had last year. A busload of college kids from Missoula on spring break had come to Butte to party and somehow a brawl broke out in front of Jake's and her father closed up. Annie sort of enjoyed the boisterous air of Jake's on St. Patrick's Day and she always came by. Morton had accompanied her—once.
Say a few words, Nick, Annie's mother said now, getting down from the stool.
Everyone hooted and hollered and applauded. Well almost everyone, not Morton. Her father stood on the stool then and motioned for silence. As was his custom behind the bar, he was wearing a white shirt that strained to cover his broad girth, a western tie and wide belt with a silver buckle. He nodded his nearly bald head at the crowd.
I bought this place when I was a kid, he said. I borrowed every cent I could to do it. I've put my life into this place and it's taken good care of me. The crowd hooted and clapped some more.
Hey, he said. This place, because of customers like you, has supported my family and convinced my daughter that she doesn't ever want to work in a crummy dive like this. Everyone laughed and looked her way—her father had pointed directly to where she stood. It was too much for Morton and he flushed darkly and grimaced. Sammy, beside him, well into the spirit of the crowd, grinned appreciatively at his grandfather.
I have lots to be thankful for, her father continued. Jake's has kept me off the streets, paid for our home, and best of all, for a trip to Las Vegas. Everyone laughed and he raised his hands to quiet them. I have only one more thing to say, he added seriously, pausing. I love every goddamn one of you!
At this everyone whistled and stomped their feet; it could have been the rodeo grounds.
Drinks on the house, her father shouted and sat down.
Let's get out of here, Morton said, grabbing her arm and signaling to Sammy.
All right, all right, she said trying to catch her father's eye to wave good-bye. Good to see you, she told Bubba as Morton pushed her out the door to the street.
My God, Morton said and sighed.
Jake's brought out the worst in him. Morton could feel himself becoming ill-tempered, critical, sneering—misbehaving as Annie never would. She could be put off by someone, annoyed even, but she would still not get really pissed off. She did not make investments of outrage in the behavior of others.
Take a chance, Annie, he sometimes wanted to shout. Be rude, lose your temper, take a swing. Had she done so, he might not have had to so often, he felt. He couldn't seem to avoid it, especially around Jake's. The thought of Annie growing up back of that bar with Nicholas and Elsa always made him a little sick. He couldn't imagine Nicholas ever sharing Elsa's attention with anyone and he blamed that for this need Annie had to suddenly attend to herself, to go inward, to keep mental inventories of what went on there. She probed that invisible space routinely for causes, effects.
Most things just happen, he told her time after time. No relationship to anything else required.
And he was disturbed by the poverty he imagined she had undergone. The apartment back of that bar was a lean-to, an addition to the bar itself, one without even a foundation. It had probably once been a stable with a dirt floor, perhaps later enclosed, insulated, old tar paper and linoleum put don, a little plaster, a few windows put in. Nevertheless, it was small and drafty, a glorified hovel that now stored broken bar stools, pinball machines and other junk. He'd helped Annie get some old piece of furniture out of there once, though why she wanted it when he owned a furniture store was anybody's guess.
He had looked around in amazement. Suddenly, Annie who had been chatting happily was quiet. Morton knew that she had become self-conscious, that she was thinking of the pictures they had recently put in the scrap book on the coffee table, pictures of the house he had grown up in, the grounds he had roamed, the gardens he had taken for granted.
There was one of Morton and his parents at the dining table. Your brother's not in this picture, Annie had said.
He probably took that one, he said.
His brother Paul used to have a Brownie camera that Morton helped himself to from time to time without asking permission. Of course, this infuriated Paul and he was certain to get even some way. Getting even was a sporting event in that house.
Who's that? Annie had asked, pointing to a similar picture in which a girl stood behind his father holding a tray.
That was the maid.
But she looks so young, Annie said.
I guess she was. All the maids were young, he recalled. He had been about ten in the picture, his brother Paul about eight, the maid maybe sixteen, seventeen.
I don't remember, he said. We went through so many of them.
Good Lord, Annie had said, in awe. You all look so happy, she added, perhaps wistfully.
Yes, they did look happy. It was interesting what an impression a photograph could make. Everything furnished, everyone poised. No surprises. But where were the picture-takers the rest of the time? Who documented those moments when no one was prepared for the camera? And which times were more real or easier to recall? Had there not been photos of that scene in the dining room, Morton would not have remembered it. It would just never have happened for him.
Annie had gone slowly through the rest of the photos. In one, obviously taken at one of those restaurants they always went to, Morton was with Paul and his mother. Then there was one of him and Paul taken in the yard, probably after their father had died. Another showed the two boys and one of the maids. Morton might have been fourteen at the time, Paul twelve, the maid seventeen.
Morton remembered that there had been other photos of that maid that he had taken. But these were not in Annie's pile; he'd torn them up. He had shot them on the grounds against a background of green. In the first one she was naked from the waist up; in the next, unbuttoning a pink skirt and smiling. There were more of her—stepping out of the skirt, tugging at her panties and so on. A photo essay to suggest all the disclosure and exposure that took place over that long summer with Gwen. That was her name, Gwen.
Morton watched as Annie placed each picture in the album. In these photos, unbeknownst to her, was the story of his childhood:
Child with mother and father looking happy—mother no doubt drunk and in good mood, father dying and probably glad about it.
Two children in restaurant with mother—father is dead now and family no longer eats in the dining room.
Two children in yard alone because mother off on some trip.
Two children with maid because she is their only friend.
Maid in bushes posing for oldest child—in absence of any other source, someone has to teach children about sex.
And Gwen taught it all, at least to Morton. She began one day by telling him he was dirty and to go take a bath. Then she had peeked in the bathroom door, teasing him.
I'm going to come in and wash your you-know-what, she said. She'd laughed and then slammed the door. He was dumbfounded.
Now that she had his attention she'd gone on with one astonishing deed after another. She showed him pictures of herself nude, taken by an old boyfriend, she said. She exposed her breasts, sneaked up to his room, got into his bed. And while it was an okay experience for him, he had not wanted it for Paul. That he was sure of, though to this day he was uncertain why that was. Perhaps it had been no more than wanting her all to himself. Or maybe he didn't think Paul was old enough. But maybe you didn't get old enough for Gwen. There was something about her that was scary. She seemed to mock him, to taunt him, to hate him. Morton never felt more awkward or unsure than he had those few hot months with Gwen. Or so completely passive. Once he'd gotten off, he had no further regard for her, as uncaring as if he had just deposited hamburger wrappers or mail into some receptacle. No reciprocity whatsoever.
He didn't recall how he managed it or why but he finally got Gwen fired. She had looked at him in surprise at the time, then fury.
You little shit, she'd said. "You goddamn stupid little shit. You couldn't even do it as good as your old man. And he was dying!"
Morton had struck her then and later threw some of her belongings into the pond. He was horrified at the suggestion that his father had ever been intimate with Gwen.
Annie was the first one to admit that she lived in a dream world. Things unlikely or impossible appealed to her most. She fantasized about silly things like finding a shaman in the hills of Mexico close to a mercado and a good margarita. And about practical things too. She imagined, for example, re-doing every room in the house, beginning with the upstairs bath.
Unlike the bathroom upstairs that smelled like the sweats Morton always threw on the floor after running or the one downstairs where Sammy hung wet T-shirts to dry, shirts that said things like Montana, Best Of The Big Time Splendors, this one would smell like flowers and fresh herbs. She had imagined it so often, she could feel herself stepping across its deep pile rugs, her hand on the oiled wainscoting. In one corner would be a large copper bathtub, in another an old parlor woodstove. She pictured small-print wallpaper, bright framed watercolors and large bunches of gypsy grass and eucalyptus. When the bathroom got all steamy, she would open the windows to spring lilacs or summer roses and to pine all year around. This was a place the family might be invited for meetings, where she could tell them all the things that were on her mind.
Here they would sit—she could see that too—on big pillows in front of the tub where perhaps she'd yell at Sammy about his report card or say to Morton, Honey, I don't like sex.
Annie knew no one had the best of all worlds.
Hey, what are you doing? Morton asked from the doorway. He'd shut off all the lights downstairs, locked the door and flossed. Still there she was on the bed where she'd been for the past hour while Morton watched the late evening news in the den.
I was just thinking.
Painting the bathroom.
She heard him go into the den and she returned to her thoughts. The room would be hers, a place where she could even sleep on occasion undisturbed, on a pillow or fold-up mat. She might pile books beside her and if she woke up unable to sleep, she would read. Or take a bath. Intrusion, of course, would be forbidden.
Annie, she heard Morton call. "This
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Fitchburg police probing stab report
Fitchburg police responded to a reported stabbing at the intersection of Beech and Kimball streets, near Rock Bottom Cafe, on Friday afternoon. SENTINEL & ENTERPRISE / Ashley Green Sentinel and Enterprise staff photos can be ordered by visiting our SmugMug site.
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FITCHBURG — Police are continuing to investigate claims that a man was assaulted in the Kimball Street area with a knife about 3:45 p.m. Friday, a police spokesman said.
“Fitchburg police are still trying to determine the facts surrounding this investigation,” said Lt. Glenn Fossa. “Both detectives and State Police have been called in to assist with the investigation.”
He said the victim, a 25-year-old white man who lives on Kimball Street, suffered stab wounds to the upper thigh and lower buttocks.
Fossa said police are looking “very carefully” at the relationship between the victim and the man who allegedly assaulted him.
Officers are still working on the case as of 10:10 p.m. Friday, he said.
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“It’s a long way to Denmark for many”*
Globalisation has brought about “winners and losers”. Networks such as Vision Europe play an important role in ensuring an inclusive and sustainable future.
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Visions, at their best, are a brave thing. Especially so, when you seek to meaningfully build one for a society and for a nation as a whole. Current societal structures correspond to the times of the industrial revolution, but the world has changed dramatically since then. During the past 100 years, technological advances coupled with economic growth in an increasingly interconnected global context have brought about a whole new set of challenges – as well opportunities – that set the stage for our arguably post-industrial world.
“Several uncertainties lead us to doubt whether European societies will experience economic growth as they did during the latter half of the 20th century.”
Indeed, as the Rewiring progress memorandum presents, several uncertainties such as an aging population, technological deflation, declining industrial and rural regions, and the need to limit use of several natural resources, lead us to doubt whether European societies will experience economic growth on the levels they did during the latter half of the 20th century.
The importance of a visionary, inclusive and sustainable way forward is embraced by Vision Europe. Vision Europe is a consortium of think tanks and foundations collaborating to address some of the most pressing public policy challenges facing Europe. Through research, publications and an annual summit, it acts as a forum for debate and a source of recommendations to improve evidence-based policy making at both a national and EU level. Sitra has been a partner to Vision Europe since the network was formally established in 2015, fueling discussion on issues such as redefining European welfare states, strategic migration and refugee policies in Europe, and now most recently in 2017, on the winner and losers of globalisation.
“We need a visionary, inclusive and sustainable way forward.”
So what do Denmark, societal visions and Vision Europe Summit have in common? The title reference to Denmark is of course metaphoric, with its roots in political economist Francis Fukuyama’s appraised work on the development of political landscapes and institutions towards liberal democracies and well-functioning states (see Origins of Political Order, Fukuyama 2011).
In November at the Vision Europe Summit in Turin, Italy, the cornerstones of a new vision – the Next era of well-being in the Nordic countries – were presented. It is an updated societal vision that Sitra and Demos Helsinki have been working on for the past 1,5 years, together with a number of both Finnish and international thought leaders.
As Aleksi Neuvonen, the main author from Demos Helsinki on the Next era of well-being, puts it:
“Having a vision, or competing visions, could help in re-focusing public discourse towards future opportunities, instead of future risks and past success. In other words, a vision-oriented approach helps to re-vitalise new faith in progress in the midst of a transformation period: it recaptures the idea that humankind can grow to achieve something great together, and that actually, with the help of the current level of technological advancements, we are better equipped than ever for that.”
The Vision Europe Summit audience represented more than 100 people from over 25 counties worldwide. Naturally, each country has its own angle and set of circumstances regarding the discussion on societal visions. Furthermore, in the context of the VES 2017 theme on “Winners and losers of globalisation”, countries have also benefited from the industrial and post-industrial eras in varying ways. * As the host of the Summit, Mr. Piero Gastaldo, Secretary General of Compagnia di San Paolo in Turin commented, “It’s a long road to Denmark for many”.
While the road may be long, the importance of understanding why, how and where “who is winning and who is losing” is important for paving the way for sustainable progress in this increasingly interconnected world. The VES 2017 Conference publication identifies a number of main features that characterise globalisation and analyses them in separate policy papers: international trade, national labour and welfare policy, and political institutions. These complex issues were debated throughout the Summit, with the goal to strengthen evidence-based policy recommendations.
It is the role and responsibility of networks such as Vision Europe to ensure an inclusive and sustainable future for societies and individuals on the continent and also around the world. Not only because, in an interconnected world, inclusive development is a shared benefit, but because it is a common moral obligation for all.
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The Salmon Falls 50K is a point to point ultra distance trail race. The race begins at the Magnolia Ranch Trail Head near Coloma. The course will run the majority of the trails in the Cronan Ranch area before winding down to Folsom Point State Park at Folsom Lake. The estimated vertical gain for the event is 3500 feet of gain.
The race will be run rain or shine. No dogs are allowed to run in the race.
Early Registration: $105 (8/17/19 through 10/30/19)
Standard Registration: $115 (10/31/19 through 1/23/20)
Late Registration: $130 (1/24/20 until race sells out)
Proceeds from the race benefit JDRF. 50% refund before January 23, 2020.
Sorry, no rollovers or deferrals.
7:30am from the Magnolia Parking Lot. Parking is very limited at start and will be strictly monitored. The Magnolia Parking lot can be used for drop off only. The complimentary shuttle service from Folsom Point to the start is highly recommended.
Complimentary Shuttle to Start
Shuttle service to the start will be available from Folsom Point. More info.
Parking at Folsom Point is $12 or you can use a State Park Golden Poppy Pass. Parking is limited and carpooling is encouraged.
Race Cut Off
The final cut off time is 9 hours. (17+ min per mile pace). There will be intermediate cut-offs along the course (cut-offs time to time). Finish line timing and post-race celebration ends at 4:30pm.
Drop Bags
Drop bags will available at the finish line only. Please BYOB (bring your own bag) to the start, and we will transport your bags to the finish.
There is no crewing or crew access along the race course.
No pacers are allowed.
Due to the inherent dangers of trail running, we discourage headphones while racing.
Race Aid
The race will feature six (6) fully stocked aid stations. In addition to water and electrolyte drink we will have chips, gels, and other "Ultra" racing food. See "Race Cut Off" chart above for aid station locations.
All runners will receive custom outerwear with the race logo and a finisher medal. Not to mention, some ultra prize giveaways from our generous sponsors.
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"You people are just lying. How stupid do you think we are?" Larry Wilmore delivers the epic Trump takedown the political press hasn't managed
Larry Wilmore has his Howard Beale moment, unloading on a mounting pile of Donald Trump nonsense
Sarah Burris
December 2, 2015 11:51PM (UTC)
There was a lot of confusion about Donald Trump's meeting with black pastors from around the country. Was it on? Was it off? Was it an endorsement? In the end, about 100 leaders of prominent African American churches came to talk to Trump. He expected an endorsement, but as Larry Wilmore explained on Tuesday's "Nightly Show," got something different.
"How many of these black pastors—or 'blastors,' how many of these blastors endorsed him?" Wilmore asked. "I'm saying 85, 75 on a bad day." In the end, the number was more like three. "OK, three black endorsements? 'Blendorsments?' That’s not bad. Three black endorsements out of 42 million black people.... carry the Omarosa...Wow! Man, he’s got a ways to go, guys.
"But I'm surprised these numbers are so low. I don't understand,” Wilmore said. "I was under the impression that Trump had a great relationship with the blacks." He then played clips of Trump explaining over and over again how Trump has "a great relationship with 'the blacks.'" Trump can't possibly be wrong because he has the best memory in the world.
If that's not bad enough, Wilmore then attacked Trump for making fun of a New York Times reporter. Trump admits no wrongdoing; in fact, he's demanding an apology from the Times, for what possible reason is still unclear. "Why should I believe you're sensitive to disabled people? You literally just released a book that is titled 'Crippled America,'" Wilmore said.
Wilmore rolled the clip of Trump's spokesperson on CNN's Jake Tapper saying that Trump wasn't making fun of the reporter. He was just gesticulating wildly to show the exasperation of the reporter. "Oh my God, you people are just lying," Wilmore said. "I mean, that is a lie. How stupid do you think we are?! Look, if somebody accuses me of making fun of blind people, my excuse can't be, 'ya know my neck started hurting so I started moving it like this, and it got kinda bright in there so I put some shades on...'"
And Wilmore began doing an impression of Ray Charles. "I'm not making fun of Ray Charles. In fact, I demand an apology from the Ray Charles estate."
But the best moment came when Wilmore showed the hilarious clip of Tapper's WTF face when Trump's spokesman said the 9/11 claim was true. The spokesman had never come across something where Trump has said something that is inaccurate. "Seriously?" Tapper asked after a double-take.
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These 9 tech startups in San Diego are among fastest-growing in U.S.
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Reporter’s notebook: behind the scenes, reactions and asides from this week in startups
By Brittany Meiling
▶ Nine technology startups in San Diego are among the fastest-growing companies in America, according to a list published by Inc. Tech companies dominated the local list, making up nine of the 13 San Diego companies on this year’s Inc. 500.
Inc. looks at the sales of privately owned companies from 2015 to 2018, and then doles out rankings depending on how fast they’ve grown. Interestingly, the fastest-growing company in the county is Oceanside-based Kindred Bravely, which makes bras and other apparel for breastfeeding moms. Founded in 2015, the company has grown over 8,000 percent and is pulling in nearly $10 million in annual revenue. Kindred came in at No. 20 on the Inc. 500.
Local tech startups doing marketing and advertising work seemed to monopolize this list, including Cience Technologies (No. 112), Wrapify (No. 309), NextGen Leads (No. 315), SOCi (No. 417), and Proper Media (No. 419).
Here’s a quick rundown of the tech startups that caught my eye.
Scientist.com (No. 289): This is the biggest star on the list when it comes to revenue. Founded in 2007, this Solana Beach company (once named Assay Depot) has exploded in recent years. I met the founder back in 2015, when the company only employed 11 people and most of them worked remotely. But in the last few years, Scientist.com has grown 1,522 percent and is bringing in $97 million in annual revenue. The company makes an online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of scientific research services.
FuelRod (No. 178): Technically, this company’s name is Tricopian, but everyone knows them by their product — FuelRod. Founded in 2011, the company makes those little charging sticks you can buy from vending machines to charge mobile devices on-the-go. You might have seen FuelRod machines at the airport, the San Diego Zoo, or the local convention center. The company grew 2,172 percent and brought in $7 million last year.
XY - The Persistent Company (No. 380): I was surprised to see this startup on the list, as the company recently announced a sizable round of layoffs. The blockchain startup laid off 40 people (half of its staff at the time) in June. Founders cited too many projects (and not enough executive focus) as its reason for downsizing. But before that, the company saw substantial growth, according to Inc. XY grew 1,210 percent of the last few years, earning nearly $22 million in 2018.
Other local tech companies that made the list include popular startups Cloudbeds (No. 323) and SOCi (No. 417). You can find the full list on the Inc. 500 site.
▶ In other startup news, San Diego has been coined a “top city” for women entrepreneurs, according to business publication FitSmallBusiness.com. The city was ranked No. 2, behind Austin, Texas. Other top cities included Dallas, Texas; Columbus, Ohio; and Raleigh, North Carolina. Top-ranking cities scored well on things like high quality of life, major funding and safety ratings, while those on the bottom lack social infrastructure, small- business funding and Small Business Administration support. What’s the worst city for women entrepreneurs? Albuquerque, New Mexico.
▶ Tech Coast Angels, the angel investor group founded in San Diego, is experiencing a surge in membership. The organization, whose membership has hovered around 300 for years, currently counts 400 members. TCA has outposts in Los Angeles, Orange County, and other hubs in Southern California, but San Diego is the largest chapter.
Locally, the organization grew from 126 members last year to 203 today.
“We have more than doubled both our membership and investment funding in San Diego in recent years,” said Dean Rosenberg, president of San Diego’s chapter of Tech Coast Angels. The growth has enabled TCA to invest “significantly larger funding rounds” in startups, Rosenberg said.
TCA cited local company Portfolium as one of its recent successes. TCA members were early investor in the startup, which was acquired for $43 million in March. The group announced Wednesday that it’s also invested an undisclosed amount in Grolltex, a San Diego startup developing a new way to manufacture graphene, the “miracle material” behind futuristic tech devices like flexible screens.
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Trial opening in SF divorcees’ frozen embryos dispute
Jessica Kwong
San Francisco anesthesiologist Mimi Lee was at the end of several years of aggressive, successful treatments for breast cancer when her husband Stephen Findley filed for divorce.
Even more devastating than the December 2013 filing was Findley, 45, a financial analyst she had known for more than 20 years since they were classmates at Harvard University, wouldn’t consent to Lee using five frozen embryos the couple had cryopreserved when they had plans to have children.
Those embryos, which are being kept by UC San Francisco, present possibly the last chance for Lee, who was diagnosed 10 days before her wedding and is now 46, to have biological children.
The trial to determine the resolution of the case begins Monday in San Francisco Superior Court and will be presided by Judge Anne-Christine Massullo.
The court’s decision could be a landmark California ruling defining whether such medical agreements are binding or nonbinding, and if they are the latter, figuring out who gets the embryos.
“I want to have a baby that’s mine. I very much want to start a family,” Lee said in an email Sunday. “Going into the trial, I feel anxious and hopeful that after all I have been through, my dream to have a child of my own will finally become a reality.”
The fate of the embryos lies in how the court rules on consent forms Lee and Findley signed in September 2010 with UCSF. Such forms are routine for partners who use in vitro fertilization to extract eggs, fertilize them and freeze the embryos.
Lee’s attorney Peter Skinner said the couple — preoccupied with the medical procedures Lee was about to undergo to save her life from breast cancer — in about 10 minutes checked off a number of boxes. That included a box stating the embryos would be given to Lee if Findley died, but in other cases, such as both of their deaths or divorce, the embryos would destroyed.
UCSF, brought into the lawsuit because they are the facility storing the embryos, said in a brief they wanted their medical directive from the agreement to be enforced, meaning that the embryos be discarded.
But Skinner said California law clearly indicates the UCSF agreement was not a binding contract and that the stipulations could be modified and disputed with changes in circumstances like his client’s.
Furthermore, Skinner said he is not aware of any court in the country ordering the destruction of embryos when the party seeking to sue them had no other avenue to having biological children.
“We think you end up in a situation where the court is required to balance the interest of the parties with each other and given the fact that our client has no other option for biological children, that the balance will have to tip in her favor,” Skinner said.
Findley’s attorneys Thomas Kenney and Joseph Crawford could not be reached for comment. In a brief, his attorneys referred to a state penal code section stating it is a felony to implant embryos without the written consent of a provider — in this case, Findley.
Lee said in an email she hopes her case will give women in her situation a mechanism to resolve disputes with their partners over the dissolution of embryos.
“I also hope it will encourage women and men alike to talk through the issues concerning the cryopreservation of embryos together before they go forward with the procedure and to reach informed and binding agreements that reflect their wishes,” she said, “Not simply the options contained in pre-printed consent forms that are provided by the facility storing the embryos.”
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Ever since President John F. Kennedy was gunned down in Dallas fifty years ago, various theories have swirled around what was a key event in American - and world - history. Whatever the conclusions of the US official Warren Report - that the President had been assassinated by a lone gunman, Lee Harvey Oswald - many people doubt that to be true., Indeed, President Nixon later admitted on tape that the report was 'a hoax committed on the American people.' John Hughes-Wilson, a former colonel in British Intelligence, set out in 2007 to go through the millions of words and thousands of pieces of evidence, to put together an intelligence jigsaw of what really happened that dreadful high noon in Dallas in 1963. The result is a dramatic exposure of what actually took place and a clear indication that, while some of the pieces of that jigsaw may be missing, the truth is emerging. While the US Federal Archive still keeps a million documents relating to the case under lock and key, it is beyond reasonable doubt that Jack Kennedy was the victim of a plot to remove the President of the United States., John Hughes-Wilson highlights the facts behind why Marilyn Monroe had to be silenced, LBJ's corrupt secrets, the Kennedys' secret Cuban coup plans, how the mafia manipulated politicians and the CIA, and how the assassination was covered up. Reading this book no one can be in any doubt that JFK's death was not at the hands of a lone deranged gunman, but a deadly plot to remove a President who threatened vested interests at home and abroad.
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Gruesome Murder of Social activist Narendra Dabholkar
Blog by Ambreen Zaidi
Today, Dr Narendra Dabholkar leading anti-superstition campaigner was mudered in broad daylight by unknown assailants, in Pune. He has been the crusader of this campaign for more than 2 decades. Today, I again I am reminded of some such honest and peaceful voices being silenced, of those who wanted to set system right, of those who wanted honesty and truth to prevail. Kashmir is in chaos because somewhere our leaders, our govts were not honest, Maoists rebel because they have been silently suffering for far too long, and corruption prevails because we allow it. There seems to be a deplorable tendency to turn a blind eye towards the evil of our society, for the mere reason that we can’t do much, so let’s just be good to ourselves. That’s what duping India!! Here are few prominent examples of some voices being silenced recently and others on the verge….
1- Additional District Collector of Nashik, Yashwant Sonawane, was burnt alive for cracking down on the oil mafia operating in the vicinity of Panewadi oil depot near Manmad town, 75 kilometres from the district headquarters.
2- The landmark Right to Information Act, passed by the Parliament in 2005, aimed at making the system of governance more transparent. But RTI applications by zealous activists have time and again unearthed a can of worms and exposed the deep-rooted corruption and rot in our system.
The unexplained deaths of RTI activists and whistleblowers prove that the RTI Act has threatened many powerful, unscrupulous powers that be. In the last two years, 12 RTI activists have died; as many as eight have been killed in this year alone. RTI activists claim that the government has not done enough to protect them. Many RTI activists, who fought for the truth, have lost their lives in the last two years:
3-Satish Shetty, a RTI activist from Pune, was shot dead during his morning walk. He had exposed many land scams
4-Lalit Kumar Mehta, a RTI activist from Jharkhand, was murdered. He had exposed corruption in the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.
5- Rupali Sengupta a jounalist from UP was killed, brutally while coming back from office, due her coverage of girl child trafficking.
6- Amith Jethwa, a RTI activist from Gujarat, was killed in Ahmedabad near the Gujarat high court on July 20. He has just filed a public interest litigation against illegal mining in Gir forest region.
7-Arun Sawant, who had filed many RTI applications in connection with the municipal corporation of Badlapur, was shot dead.
8-Vishram Laxman Dodiya of Ahmedabad had filed a RTI application to get details about the illegal electricity connection by a private firm. He was murdered shortly after a meeting with the officials of the company.
9-Dattatraya Patil of Kolhapur was killed when he exposed fake registrations of handloom societies through the RTI Act.
10-Vitthal Gite of Beed, a farmer, died in April this year when he exposed a scam run by a local school.
11-Shashidhar Mishra of Barauni in Bihar lost his life while trying to expose corruption in local welfare schemes.
12-Venkatesh from Bengaluru was killed when he exposed encroachments on government property. His death was considered to be an accident at first, but the post mortem confirmed murder.
13-Sola Ranga Rao of Andhra Pradesh had filed many applications seeking information from the Mandal Parishad Development Office on the funds sanctioned and utilised for the village's drainage system. He was murdered.
14-Satyendra Kumar Dubey, a project director at the National Highways Authority of India was murdered in Gaya, Bihar after fighting corruption in the high-profile Golden Quadrilateral Highway Construction project.
15-Manjunath Shanmugam, an IIM graduate, was killed while trying to expose corruption in petroleum marketing.
16-In a sinister move to gag the press in Gujarat of Narendra Modi, the Panchmahals (Godhra) district police have booked TV journalist Rahul Singh as co-accused in a case pertaining to digging of the mass graves at Panderwada, near Godhra, in 2005. The police have got a court summon issued to question Rahul who was working with Sahara TV channel here then. A team of Gujarat police on Wednesday descended at the Bhopal residence of Rahul. A convoy of four police vehicles from Godhra surrounded Rahul's house from all sides, creating panic and terror in the locality. Police told his family members that they wanted to take Rahul to Gujarat for questioning in the mass grave digging case which he had reported for Sahara Samay. As Rahul was not present at his house, his family members were told to accept the summons and produce Rahul to the police but his father N K Singh, resident editor of the Bhopal edition of The Hindustan Times, declined to receive the summons. Since then the family has been regularly harassed by the police.
17- Saurabh Shreshtha, died a painful death on railway tracks after being thrown from the Mumbai local for raising the issue of slum dwellers.
18- Lieutenant colonel Akash Sachan, 41, moved Bombay High Court on Wednesday, claiming that he had been victimised for blowing the whistle on an alleged deal of substandard equipment supplied to the Indian Army.
There are many many more such horrid stories of whistle-blowers being silenced. Meanwhile, a petition has been filed for their safety and a bill is in the waiting which has provisions to prevent victimization or disciplinary action against those who expose corruption in government machinery with a hope to serve as a wake up call....
Let us all look beyond the gloss and peek into the rot which is slowly and surely gripping the entire system of our beautiful democracy.... RIP Dr Dabholkar your life will not go in vain.
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10 Times (G)I-DLE Blew Our Minds With Their Overflowing Talent
by esmeel
Meet (G)I-DLE, the group who dropped their rookie tag by the time they released their very first comeback single. For the past 17 months, Miyeon, Minnie, Soojin, Soyeon, Yuqi, and Shuhua greeted us with amazing music that had fans mesmerized on more than one occasion. Furthermore, they completely bewitched with their overflowing talent in terms of vocals, dance, and rap that shined through during both live performances and covers.
Being one of the few self-produced girl groups, these hardworking ladies definitely have what it takes to stay in the game. To explore their musical journey in depth, here are 10 times (G)I-DLE delivered buzz-worthy moments of their prosperous career.
1. Their amazing cover of BTS’s “Fake Love”
BTS is known for their hardcore dance routines, and (G)I-DLE paid them homage with their brief but lively cover of “Fake Love.” The line distribution, rearranged choreography, and fiery rap showed that these talented ladies are full of potential and are ready to dominate the K-pop scene.
2. Their sharp choreography for “Hann”
Elegance, harmony, and sass crown “Hann,” a single that left fans with jaws dropped more than once. What makes the performance below even more impactful is the fact that (G)I-DLE flawlessly delivered their choreography in high heels. Props to that!
3. Their goosebump-worthy stage at the 2018 MAMA Premiere in Korea
You know a rookie group is promising when they get invited to perform at a major award show. Just like their flamboyant stage shows, the ladies impressed with their thrilling intro and snatched wigs and hearts with their incredible performance overall.
4. Their Arabian-inspired performance at the 2018 Melon Music Awards
Following in the footsteps of their first two MVs for “LATATA” and “Hann (Alone)” respectively, the sextet featured once again an Arabian theme during their live stage, with mainly Egyptian-inspired scenery on set.
5. Their production skills that shined through “I Made”
Just like the name of the girls’ second EP suggests, each member contributed to the making of its music. While Soyeon is credited for most of (G)I-DLE’s discography, the other members are joining her more and more to make a name for themselves as a self-produced group (which is a rare thing amongst girl groups). Listen to “Señorita” down below, which served as the title track for “I Made.”
6. Their rendition of “All That Jazz” at KCON NY
Just when we think we’ve seen it all, the sextet comes and sweeps us right off our feet. Choosing jazz as a concept for their cover, (G)I-DLE blew the audience away with their sultry and vibrant take on “All That Jazz,” a song from the 1975 musical “Chicago.” They ended up delivering the performance of a lifetime thanks to their powerful vocals and breathtaking dance moves.
7. Their “Uh-Oh” MV shoot in New York
It looks like (G)I-DLE are no strangers to the Big Apple anymore, as they’ve come back once again. This time, they graced us with a groovy version of “Uh-Oh” in the streets of New York. On top of the ’90s vibes that accompany the song, the girls made sure to flaunt their swagger throughout every take. See the video for yourself!
8. Their “LATATA” remix on “Queendom”
It only takes one listen to the newest version of “LATATA” to know that (G)I-DLE has what it takes to ascend the musical throne on “Queendom.” From Minnie’s verse in Thai to the dance break, you know that whatever the group brings, you will always enjoy it to the fullest!
9. Their badass take on 2NE1’s “Fire”
Yes, this is the second entry for a (G)I-DLE performance on “Queendom,” and it is well-deserved. The girls brought talent, innovation, and nostalgia to the table with their fierce cover of 2NE1’s debut track, leaving both the contestants and the crowd in absolute awe.
10. Their first-ever performance on “Immortal Songs”
Bold and sensual, (G)I-DLE gave a performance to remember with their cover of Koyote’s “Sad Dream.” The panelists and audience alike were left speechless by the stellar reprise as well as the sexy spin that the group put on the choreography.
Which (G)I-DLE moment is your ultimate favorite? Let us know in the comments below!
Esmee L. is a Moroccan lively dreamer, writer, and Hallyu enthusiast.
Soompi Spotlight
Jeon Soyeon ((G)I-DLE)
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Kwon Sang Woo And Woo Do Hwan’s New Film “The Divine Move 2” Surpasses 1 Million Moviegoers
by S. Cho
The new spin-off film of “The Divine Move” has surpassed 1 million moviegoers!
On November 10, “The Divine Move 2: The Wrathful” officially reached a total of 1,000,828 moviegoers after premiering three days earlier, on November 7.
The new film stars Kwon Sang Woo as Ghost Move, a man who loses everything at a young age because of the strategy board game Go. He dreams of revenge on the people who ruined him and enlists the help of others. Kim Sung Kyun plays the teacher who introduces young Ghost Move to the world of professional Go, Kim Hee Won plays a broker who works with Ghost Move after he becomes an adult, and Heo Sung Tae plays a father figure who takes Ghost Move in after he loses his family. Woo Do Hwan plays a loner who is out for revenge against Ghost Move, while Won Hyun Joon plays a shaman.
To celebrate the milestone, the cast of “The Divine Move 2: The Wrathful” released a set of commemorative photos, including one in which they creatively pose as the number 1,000,000. Another photo captures the cast holding up a Go game board with the number 100 (shorthand for 1,000,000 in Korean).
Congratulations to the cast and crew!
Kim Sung Kyun
The Divine Move
Kim Hee Won
Woo Do Hwan
Heo Sung Tae
The Divine Move 2: The Wrathful
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Utility work on NE 42nd Street begins March 20
Construction crews building the U District Station are relocating a water line on NE 42nd Street between University Way NE and Brooklyn Avenue NE beginning Wednesday, Feb. 19. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The work is expected to take about two weeks.
No parking will be available on NE 42nd Street between University Way NE and Brooklyn Avenue NE during work hours.
Vehicle Access
The westbound lane of NE 42nd Street between University Way NE and Brooklyn Avenue NE will be closed to traffic between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The alley will remain open to traffic in both directions. Work in the alley will occur during a 1-2 day period which may intermittently affect through traffic. Drivers can access the alley using NE 43rd Street.
Drivers heading westbound on NE 42nd Street from east of University Way NE: head south on University Way NE, turn right on NE 41st Street, then turn right on Brooklyn Avenue NE.
Pedestrian Access
The sidewalk on both sides of NE 42nd Street will remain open during this work.
A few customers may experience short-term water shut-offs between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. while contractors connect the new water line. Service connections should be completed within one working day.
Seattle Public Utilities will notify affected customers before the temporary shut-off occurs. For questions about water service, please contact Seattle Public Utilities at (206) 684-5800.
U District Station
The U District Station is under construction on Brooklyn Avenue NE between NE 45th and NE 43rd streets. The station is part of the future 4.3-mile Northgate Link Extension connecting Northgate, Roosevelt, and U District neighborhoods to downtown Seattle and Sea-Tac Airport.
Web: soundtransit.org/udistrictstation
Email: northlink@soundtransit.org
Construction Hotline: For issues that need immediate attention after normal business hours, call Sound Transit's 24-hour construction hotline: 1 (888) 298-2395.
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Static Site Generators Reviewed: Jekyll, Middleman, Roots, Hugo
Coding, Tools, Static Generators, Jekyll
Static site generators are quickly becoming a big part of the professional website builder’s toolbox. A new static website generator seems to pop up every week. Figuring out which one to use can be like a walk in the jungle.
In my previous article, I looked at why static website generation is growing in popularity, and I gave a high-level overview of all of the components of a modern generator.
In this article, we’ll look at four popular static website generators — Jekyll, Middleman, Roots, Hugo — in far more detail. This should give you a great starting point for finding the right one for your project. A lot of other ones are out there, and many of them could have made this list. The ones I chose for this article represent the different trends that dominate the landscape today.
Each generator takes a repository with plain-text files, runs one or more compilation phases, and spits out a folder with a static website that can be hosted anywhere. No PHP or database needed.
No article today about static website generation can get by without mentioning Jekyll.
We might not be talking about the resurgence of static websites if GitHub’s founder, Tom Preston-Werner, hadn’t sat down in his San Francisco apartment in October 2008 with a glass of apple cider and the urge to write his own blogging engine.
The result was Jekyll, “a simple, blog-aware, static site generator.”
One of the brilliant ideas behind Jekyll is that it lets any normal static website be a valid Jekyll project. This makes it one of the easiest generators to get started with:
Take a plain HTML mockup of a blog.
Get rid of repeating headers, menus, footers and so on by working with layouts and includes.
Turn pages and blog posts into Markdown, and pull the content into the templates.
Along the way, Jekyll can act as a local web server and keep watch over any files in your project, generating all of the HTML, CSS and JavaScript files from templates, Markdown, Sass or CoffeeScript files.
Jekyll was the first static generator to introduce the concept of “front matter,” a way of annotating templates or Markdown files with meta data. Front matter is a bit of YAML at the top of any text file, indicated by three leading and following hyphens (—):
title: A blog post
tags: ["meta", "yaml"]
# Blogpost with meta data
This is a short example of a Markdown document with meta data as front matter.
Templating Engine
Jekyll is built on Liquid, a templating engine that originated with Shopify. This is both a blessing and a curse. Liquid is a safe templating engine made to run untrusted templates for Shopify’s hosted platform. That means there is no custom code in the templates. Ever.
On the one hand, this can make templates simpler and more declarative, and Liquid has a good set of filters and helpers built in out of the box.
On the other hand, it does mean you have to start creating your own Liquid helpers from Jekyll plugins if you want to do anything that’s not baked in.
Liquid lets you use variables in your templates like this: {{ some_variable }}. And blog tags looks like this: {% if some_variable %}Show this{% endif %}. Jekyll adds a few tags to handle includes and links, plus some helpers for sorting, filtering and escaping content. One glaring omission is a simple way to handle default values for variables. At some point in the future, {{ some_variable | default: ‘Default Value’ }} should start working, but it’s not there yet. So, right now you’ll find a lot of clunky if and else statements in Jekyll websites that work around this.
Jekyll’s content model has evolved a lot since the tool was conceived as a simple blogging engine.
Today, content can be stored in several different forms and take on different behavior.
The simplest form is an individual document in either Markdown or HTML. This file gets converted into a corresponding HTML page when the page is built. The document can specify a layout that will be used when it is turned into an HTML page, as well as specify various meta data, which you can access from templates via the {{page}} variable.
Jekyll has special support for a folder named _posts that contains Markdown files with a naming scheme of yyyy-mm-dd-title-of-the-post.md. Posts behave like you would typically expect from entries on a blog.
Since version 2.0, Jekyll supports collections. A collection is a folder with Markdown documents. You can access collections in templates through the special {{site.collections}} variable, and you can configure each document in the collection to have its own permalink. One big upcoming change in Jekyll 3.0 is that the distinction between _posts and collections will be eliminated.
The last form of content is data files. These are stored in a special _data folder, and they can be YAML, JSON or CSV files. From there, you can pull the data into any template file through the {{site.data}} variable.
Jekyll’s asset pipeline is extremely simple. Just as with the logic-less Liquid, this is both good and bad. There’s no built-in support for live reloading, minification or asset bundling; however, Sass and CoffeeScript are pretty straightforward to handle. Any .sass, .scss or .coffee file that starts with YAML front matter will be processed by Jekyll and turned into a corresponding .css or .js file in the final output for the static website.
This means a CoffeeScript file would have to look like this in order to get processed by Jekyll:
alert "Hello from CoffeeScript"
Your editor’s syntax highlighter might not be super-excited about the leading hyphens.
If you look at the code for large Jekyll websites out there in the wild, you’ll see that many of them drop Jekyll’s built-in asset pipeline in favor of a combination of Grunt or Gulp with Jekyll to run their builds. For a large project, this is typically the way to go because you can take advantage of the large infrastructure around these projects and get BrowserSync or LiveReload to work.
Let’s look at an actual Jekyll website to see how all of these parts fit together. What better source to learn from than the official Jekyll website. We’ll be looking at the documentation section here. You can follow along in the GitHub repository.
How Jekyll’s documentation page works (View large version)
Here, I’ve marked roughly where all of the parts of the page come from.
The main structure of the website is defined in _layouts/default.html. There are two includes, _includes/header.html and _includes/footer.html. The header has a fairly hardcoded navigation menu. Jekyll doesn’t have a way to pull in a specific set of pages and iterate over them; so, typically, the main navigation of a website will end up being coded by hand.
Each page in the documentation section is a Markdown file in the _docs/ folder. The pages use a handy feature of Jekyll called nested layouts. The layout for the document section is set to _layouts/docs.html, and that layout in turn uses _layouts/default.html.
The navigation sidebar is generated from data in _data/docs.yml, which arranges the different files in the documentation into different groups, each with its title.
Extending Jekyll
Jekyll is quite simple to extend, and the ecosystem of plugins is fairly large. The simplest way to extend Jekyll is to add a Ruby file in the _plugins folder. There are five types of plugins: generators, converters, commands, tags and filters.
As mentioned earlier, the Liquid templating engine is strict about not allowing any code in the templates. Tags and filters work around this by enabling you to add your own tags and filters.
Generators and converters let you hook into the build process of Jekyll and generate extra pages or support new file formats.
Commands let you add new features to Jekyll’s command-line interface.
Jekyll is widely used, and since version 2, the content model has grown rich enough to support websites with way more complexity than that of a simple blog. For a large project, you’ll probably quickly outgrow the limited asset pipeline and start relying on Gulp or Grunt. Liquid is battle-tested and a solid templating engine, but it can feel limiting. And as soon as you want to do complex filtering or querying on your content, you’ll need to write your own plugins.
Middleman is about the same age as Jekyll. While it never got the widespread adoption that Jekyll achieved from the latter’s default integration with GitHub pages, it has quietly become the backbone of websites for some of the web’s most design-savvy companies: The websites for MailChimp, Nest and Simple are all built with Middleman.
The websites for MailChimp, Nest and Simple are all built with Middleman.
It’s a thriving open-source project with more than a hundred contributors. The muscle behind it is Thomas Reynolds, technical director of Portland-based Instrument.
Whereas Jekyll was born of the desire for a simple, static blogging engine, Middleman was built as a framework for more advanced marketing and documentation websites. It’s a powerful tool and fast to pick up if you’re coming from the world of Rails.
A stated goal of its author is to make Middleman feel like Ruby on Rails for static websites. Just as in Rails, the default templating engine is Ruby’s standard embedded Ruby (ERB) templates, but swapping these out for Haml or Liquid is straightforward.
ERB is a straightforward templating engine that lets you use free-form Ruby in your templates, with no restrictions. This gives the engine a lot more power than Liquid, but obviously it also requires more discipline on your part because you can write as much code as you want right in your templates.
For years, the stable version of Middleman has been version 3. Now, version 4 is in beta and will bring some big changes to both the content model and the asset pipeline.
The core of Middleman’s content model is the sitemap. The site map is a list of all of the files that makes up your Middleman file, called “resources” in Middleman terminology.
Each resource has a source_file and a destination_file and gets fed through Middleman’s asset pipeline when the website is built.
A simple source/about/index.html source file would end up as a build/about/index.html destination file without any transformations. Just as when you use Rails’ asset pipeline, you can string together file extensions to specify what transformations to apply to your files.
A file named source/about/index.html.erb will get passed through the ERB templating engine and get transformed into build/about/index.html. A file named source/js/app.js.coffee would be compiled as CoffeeScript and end up as build/js/app.js.
The asset pipeline is built on Sprockets, just like Rails, which means you can use “magic” comments in your JavaScript and CSS files to include dependencies:
//= require 'includes/test.js'
This makes it easy to split your front end into small modules and have Middleman resolve the dependencies at build time.
The upcoming version 4 introduces the concept of external pipelines. These let Middleman control external tools such as Ember CLI and Webpack during the build process and makes its asset pipeline even more powerful. This is really handy for getting Middleman to spin up a separate process running Ember CLI and then proxy the right requests through to the Ember.js server.
In your templates, you can access the site map and use Ruby to easily access, filter and sort the content.
The current stable version of Middleman (3) comes with a query interface in the site map that mimics Active Record (the object-relational mapping that powers Rails). That’s been stripped in the upcoming version 4, in favor of simple Ruby methods to query the data.
Let’s say you have a folder named source/faq. The FAQ entries are stored in Markdown files with a bit of front matter, and one looks something like this:
title: What is Middleman?
Middleman is a [static website generator](https://www.staticgen.com) with all of the shortcuts and tools of modern web development.
Suppose you want to pull all of these entries into an ERB template and order them by position. Our imaginary source/faq.html.erb would look something like this:
<h1>FAQ</h1>
<% sitemap.resources
.select { |resource| resource.path =~ /^faq\// }
.sort_by { |resource| resource.data.position }
.each do |resource| %>
<h2 class="question"><%= resource.data.title %></h2>
<div class="answer"><%= resource.render(:layout => false) %></div>
Version 4 introduces the concept of collections, which let you turn those kinds of filters in the site map into a collection. When running in LiveReload mode, Middleman watches your file system and automatically update the collections (and rebuilds any file that depends on it) when something changes.
Once you get the hang of this, constructing any content architecture you might need for your website is pretty straightforward. If something can be built statically, Middleman can be made to build it for you.
There’s also support for data files (YAML and JSON files stored in a data/ folder), just like in recent versions of Jekyll.
Extending Middleman
Middleman allows extension authors to hook into different points through a powerful API. This is not needed nearly as often as it is in Jekyll, though, because the freedom to create ad-hoc helper functions, filtered collections and new pages, along with a templating engine that allows ERB, means you can do a lot out of the box that would require an extension in many other generators.
Authoring Middleman extensions is not very straightforward or well documented. To really get going, dig into some existing extensions and figure out how it’s all done.
Once you get going, however, Middleman offers hooks into both the CLI and the content model. The official directory of extensions lists a wide selection.
Like Middleman, Roots comes from an agency that needed a static website generator for its client work. Carrot, based in New York and now part of the Vice media group, sponsors the development of Roots. Jeff Escalante of Carrot is the mastermind behind it.
Roots is based on Node.js.
Whereas Middleman is like a static version of Ruby on Rails, Roots clearly comes from the world of Node.js-based front-end tools.
Roots is a lot more opinionated than Middleman, and it has obviously been tailored to make building websites with Carrot’s standard toolchain highly efficient.
Roots comes with support for the Jade templating engine out of the box. Jade heavily abbreviates HTML’s syntax, cutting all of the cruft from HTML, and it makes embedding JavaScript snippets in templates clean and simple. It looks quite different from normal HTML, so copying and pasting HTML snippets from elsewhere is harder because they’ll need to be rewritten first.
You can switch the templating engine to EJS, and supporting other options wouldn’t be hard, but because Carrot has settled on Jade for its internal toolchain, all guides, examples and so on assume that you’re using Jade.
Roots comes with a built-in asset pipeline tuned for CoffeeScript and Stylus. As with Jade for templates, you can make Roots handle other formats, but these two are what Carrot has built the workflow around, and if you go with Roots, you’ll probably have an easier time adopting the same workflow.
That being said, Roots’ asset pipeline is easily extensible. One great extension adds support for Browserify, a tool that makes it trivial to use any library distributed with npm in your front-end JavaScript. Roots’ asset pipeline also support multipass compilation. If a file is named myfile.jade.ejs, then it would be compiled with EJS first and then with Jade.
As an asset pipeline, Roots obviously doesn’t have the ecosystem you’d find around more general build tools, such as Grunt, Gulp and Brunch. However, if you don’t try to fight Roots and you adopt a workflow similar to Carrot’s, then you’ll find that it is very simple to set up and get going with, while being just powerful enough to work for most projects.
Out of the box, Roots doesn’t really have any preference for content models. It simply takes templates in a views/ folder and turns them into HTML documents in the public/ folder. Jade makes it easy to embed Markdown, but that’s about it:
extends layout
:markdown
## This Is Markdown
Everything in this block will be parsed as Markdown and inserted in the content
block within the layout.jade template.
Extending Roots
Roots doesn’t have any content model as such because it relies completely on extensions for all content, and those extensions come in many flavors.
The official directory doesn’t list as many extensions as what you’ll find for Middleman or Jekyll, but off the bat you’ll notice several for dealing with different kinds of content.
There is the Roots Dynamic Content extension, which gives you something similar to Jekyll’s collections with front matter and a Jade body. There’s also my own Roots Posts extension, which adds collections in Markdown plus front matter, just like Jekyll.
The Records and YAML extensions add support for data files that can be pulled into any template. The former will even fetch data from any URL and make it available from the templates.
A similar extension is Roots Contentful, which Carrot blogged about in its article “Building a Static CMS.” The extension pulls in content from Contentful’s API and lets you filter and iterate over it.
Getting started with writing Roots extensions is very easy, and the documentation has a really good introduction to how the different hooks and compilation passes work. More thorough documentation on the inner workings of Roots wouldn’t hurt, though.
Fortunately, there is a very active Gitter chat room, where both Jeff Escalante and other Roots contributors readily answer questions.
Hugo is a much more recent addition to the world of static website generators, having started just two years ago. It’s certainly growing the fastest in popularity at the moment.
Hugo is growing the fastest in popularity at the moment.
Hugo is written in Go, which makes it the only really popular generator written in a statically compiled language. Most of its big advantages, and largest drawback, come from this fact.
Let’s start with the good. Hugo is fast! Not just fast as in, “This is pretty cool.” Fast as in, “Whoa! This feels like more than 1G acceleration!”
A great benchmark on YouTube shows Hugo building 5000 pages in about 6 seconds, and PieCrust2’s author, Ludovic Chabant, has a blog post that puts these numbers into context, showing Hugo generating a sample website about 75 times faster than Middleman.
Hugo is also incredibly simple to install and update. Ruby and Node.js are fine if you’ve already set up a development environment; otherwise, you’re in for a lot of pain. Not so with Hugo: Just download the binary for your platform and run it — no runtime dependencies or installation process. Want to update Hugo? Just download a new binary and you’re set.
Hugo uses the package template (html/template) from Go’s standard library, but it also supports two alternative Go-based template engines, Amber and Ace.
The package template engine is similar to Liquid in that it allows a limited amount of logic in your templates. As with Liquid, this is both a blessing and a curse. It will make your templates simpler and usually cleaner, but obviously it makes you far more dependent on whatever functions the templating language provides.
Fortunately, Hugo provides a really well-conceived set of helper methods that make it easy to do custom filtering, sorting and conditionals.
There’s no concept of layouts in the package template as we see in Jekyll, Roots and Middleman — just partials.
Variables and functions are inserted via curly braces:
<h1>{{ .Site.Title }}</h1>
One really interesting aspect of the package template engine is that variable insertion is context-aware, so the engine will always escape the output according to the context you’re in. So, the same output would be escaped differently according to whether you’re in an HTML block, within the quotes of an HTML attribute or in a <script> tag.
This is one of Hugo’s big weaknesses. You’d better want to work with plain CSS and JavaScript, or integrate an external asset pipeline with a tool like Gulp or Grunt, because Hugo doesn’t include any kind of asset pipeline.
When Hugo builds your website, it copies any files in the static folder to your build directory, but that’s it. Want Sass, EcmaScript6, CSS auto-prefixing and so on? You’ll have to set up an external build tool and make Hugo part of a build process (which negates many of the advantages of having just one static binary to install).
Hugo does come with LiveReload built in. If you can do with no-frills CSS and JavaScript, that might be all you need.
Because Go is a statically compiled binary and Hugo is distributed as a single compiled file, there is no easy way to add a plugin or extension engine to Hugo.
This means you’ll need to rely exclusively on the features built into Hugo, rather than roll your own. In this way, Hugo is almost the exact opposite of Roots, which is almost nothing on its own without plugins.
Fortunately, Hugo comes with batteries included and packs a big punch out of the box. Shortcodes, dynamic data sources, menus, syntax highlighting and tables of contents are all built into Hugo, and the templating language has enough options to sort and filter content. So, a lot of the cases for which you would otherwise want plugins or custom helpers are already taken care of.
The closest you’ll come to an extensions engine in Hugo are the external helpers, which currently add support for the AsciiDoc and reStructuredText formats, in addition to Markdown. But there’s no real way for these external helpers to interact with Hugo’s templating engine or content model.
With the bad parts behind us — no asset pipeline, no extensions — let’s get back to the good stuff.
Hugo has the most powerful content model out of the box of any of the static website generators.
Content is grouped into sections with entries. Sections can be nested as a tree:
└── content
├── post
| ├── firstpost.md // <- http://1.com/post/firstpost/
| ├── happy
| | └── ness.md // <- http://1.com/post/happy/ness/
| └── secondpost.md // <- http://1.com/post/secondpost/
└── quote
├── first.md // <- http://1.com/quote/first/
└── second.md // <- http://1.com/quote/second/
Here, post, post/happy and quote would be sections, and all of the Markdown files would be entries. As with most other static website generators, entries may have meta data encoded as front matter. Hugo lets you write front matter in YAML, JSON or TOML.
Content from different sections can easily be pulled into templates, filtered and sorted. And the command-line tool makes it easy to set up boilerplates for different content types, to make writing posts, quotes and so on easy.
Here’s a condensed version of a short real-life snippet from Static Web-Tech that pulls in the three most recent entries from the “Presentations” section:
<ul class="link-list recent-posts">
{{ range first 3 (where .Site.Pages.ByDate "Section" "presentations")}}
<a href="{{ .Permalink }}">{{ .Title }}</a>
<span class="date">{{ .Params.presenter }}</span>
The range and where syntax with various filters takes a little getting used to. But once it clicks, it’s very powerful.
The same could be said for Hugo’s taxonomy, which adds support for both tags and categories (with their own pages — so, you could list all posts in a category, list all entries with a particular tag, etc.) and helpers for showing counts, listing all tags and so on.
Apart from this, Hugo can also get content from data files and load data dynamically from URLs during the build process.
Modern Static Website Technology
While static websites have been around since the beginning of the Internet, modern static website generation is just getting started.
All of the generators reviewed above are powerful modern tools that have already been used by large agencies to develop big, complex websites. They are all under active development and will only get more powerful and more flexible.
The whole ecosystem around modern static website technology is growing rapidly, with an emerging array of external services for hosting, search, e-commerce, commenting and similar functionality. The limit of what you can achieve with a static website keeps getting pushed.
If you’re a beginner, one tricky question is simply where to start. The answer will generally depend on what programming language you’re familiar with and whether you’re more of a designer or a developer:
Jekyll is a safe choice as long as you’re familiar with the whole Ruby toolchain and you use Mac or Linux. (Ruby’s ecosystem is not very Windows-friendly.)
Middleman has broad appeal to anyone coming from the world of Rails. It’s geared to people who are comfortable writing Ruby, and it is a better fit than Jekyll for large websites with a lot of sections and a complex content configuration.
Roots is great for front-end developers who are comfortable with JavaScript (or CoffeeScript) and want to build custom-designed websites.
Hugo is great for content-driven websites, because it is completely dependency-free and is easy to get going. What it lacks for in extensibility, it largely makes up for with a good content model and super-fast build times.
Use, share, improve, enjoy. Welcome to modern static website technology!
Using A Static Site Generator At Scale: Lessons Learned
Build A Blog With Jekyll And GitHub Pages
Content Modeling With Jekyll
Creating Websites With Dropbox-Powered Hosting Tools
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Annual OJR MUSIC PARENTS VERA BRADLEY BINGO
The OJR Music Parents are sponsoring their annual (and very popular) Vera Bradley Bingo Fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 23rd at the Norco Fire Company. Doors open at 6:00pm and the bingo starts at 7:00pm. This has become a fundraiser that many people look forward to each year. Attached here is a ticket order form if you are interested in participating. You can send your ticket order and payment to me here at the high school and I will pass it along. Checks can be made payable to “OJR MPO”.
If you have any questions please email the fundraiser coordinator, Mrs. Lisa Zakarevicz, at: ojrmpoverabradleybingo@gmail.com
Tickets usually go fast, so order yours today!
TODD MENGEL, HIGH SCHOOL BAND DIRECTOR
OJREF CHILDREN'S CONSIGNMENT SALE
Help support student learning by participating in the 11th Children’s Consignment Sale to be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019, from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm in the OJR Middle School gymnasium. This huge sale is an excellent opportunity to earn money for gently used items and to raise funds that will be directed back into OJR classrooms through the Education Foundation.
To participate, volunteer, or receive additional information, please email ojrefsale@gmail.com
LITTLE LEAGUE CHALLENGER DIVISION
Coventry Little League will be offering its second year of the Challenger Division! The Challenger Division was established in 1989 as a separate division of Little League Baseball to enable boys and girls with physical and/or mental challenges age 4-21 (or until completion of high school) to enjoy the game of baseball along with the millions of the other children who participate in this sport worldwide.
The season will begin in March with games from April to mid-June. Games are held on Sundays at 1pm. There will be four home games and four away games. Practice is held once a week for an hour. Every year, teams from District 27 and District 28 participate in an event called Challenger Day. This is a great day for all the teams to meet and play baseball.
The game is comprised of three innings. Each player gets a chance to bat, either by tee-ball or pitch. The side is retired when the offense has batted through the roster. The Challenger players wear the same uniforms, shoulder patches and safety equipment as the other Little League players.
One of the benefits of having a Challenger Division is that it encourages the use of "buddies" for the Challenger players. The buddies assist the Challenger players on the field, but whenever possible, encourage the players to bat and make plays for themselves.
Parents and children are strongly encouraged to become involved in this division of Little League. Parents may become buddies after completing a Little League volunteer application and passing a required national background check
The registration fee for the Challenger Division is $25 per player
Please see our website at www.coventryll.org for registration.
If you have any questions please contact coventrylittleleague@gmail.com.
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Dear OJR Families,
Coventry Little League (CLL) 2019 Spring baseball and softball registration is now open for boys and girls ages 4-13. To begin the registration process please click here.
Little League International has changed their rules when it comes to registration. Children that live in (or have one parent living in) the OJR school district, or attend any public or private school in the district, are within the CLL territory for Little League baseball and softball. Little League is requiring proof of residency or school attendance within the district.
For full details on what CLL offers please see the About Us/What We Offer tab on the Home page.
If you have any questions please email us at coventrylittleleague@gmail.com.
See you on the fields,
Coventry Little League Board of Directors
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5 New Design Exhibitions for September 2017
The September architecture and design exhibition recommendations are arguably the cruellest to write: the fact that the majority of the exhibitions end in the depths of the European winter meaning that as we sit here hoping that summer keeps going just a little, little, longer…. we’re forced to think about winter jackets and gloves.
And so before things get that far, best get out there and visit an exhibition!! Our five recommendations for September 2017 feature new exhibitions in Weil am Rhein, Los Angeles, Utrecht, Frankfurt and Malmö…….
“An Eames Celebration” at the Vitra Design Museum, Weil am Rhein, Germany
Typical! You wait twenty years for an Eames exhibition in Weil am Rhein and then four come along at once!!!
Promising one of the most inclusive and fulsome explorations of the work and legacy of Charles and Ray Eames ever staged, the Vitra Design Museum are not only calling on the depth of their collection, but the volume of the Vitra Campus, to stage four parallel Eames exhibitions.
The main exhibition Charles & Ray Eames. The Power of Design is based on the Barbican Museum London’s exhibition The World of Charles and Ray Eames, expanded and reconfigured for the occasion, and which promises some 500 objects covering not only the full gambit of the pair’s works, but also their lives, motivations and relationships with contemporaries.
Arguably a comprehensive Eames exhibition in its own right, The Power of Design is “supported” by three satellites: Ideas and Information. The Eames Films in the Zaha Hadid Fire Station, which will not only present a selection of the Eames’s films but aims to explore the Eames’s contribution to both film and the use of new media in the dissemination of knowledge and information; Play Parade. An Eames Exhibition for Kids in the Vitra Design Museum Gallery; and Kazam! The Furniture Experiments of Charles & Ray Eames in the Schaudepot which aims to explain and explore how the Eames’s developed their furniture designs.
For us one of the most interesting factors will be, with so much Eames in one place – and lest we forget the VitraHaus is also extensively furnished with Eames’ designs, and features the Lounge Chair Atelier – can the Vitra Design Museum prevent turning the Vitra Campus into an Eames Theme Park……?
An Eames Celebration runs at the Vitra Design Museum, Charles-Eames-Str. 2, 79576 Weil am Rhein from Saturday September 30th until Sunday February 25th (Play Parade. An Eames Exhibition for Kids is on show from Saturday September 9th until Sunday February 11th
Charles and Ray Eames, 1947 (Photo © Eames Office LLC, Courtesy Vitra Design Museum)
“Found in Translation: Design in California and Mexico, 1915–1985” at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, California, USA
In an earlier interview with Charles Eames’ grandson Eames Demetrios, he opined that for him the defining moment in Charles Eames’ career was the months he spent in Mexico in 1933/34, the experiences he had and the people he met influencing and informing both his subsequent work and, arguably most importantly, his approach to his work.
And Charles Eames wasn’t alone. The (hi)story of architecture and design in California and that of architecture and design in Mexico is one of reciprocal influence, inspiration, teaching, learning: exchange. Arguably because California and Mexico were once one and the same, and cultural empathy knows no physical borders.
Which of course makes the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s decision to present an exhibition exploring how “interconnections between California and Mexico shaped the material culture of each place, influencing and enhancing how they presented themselves to the wider world” at a time when the US President is planning a dirty great wall between the two, all the more commendable. And thoroughly important.
Focussing on four subject areas – Spanish Colonial Inspiration, Pre-Hispanic Revivals, Folk Art and Craft Traditions, and Modernism – and promising some 250 works by creatives such as Richard Neutra, Luis Barragán, Clara Porset, as well as Charles and Ray Eames, Found in Translation sounds like being an excellent excuse to visit Los Angeles. If you needed one.
Found in Translation: Design in California and Mexico, 1915 –1985 runs at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90036 from Sunday September 17th until Sunday April 1st
Francisco Artigas, House at 131 Rocas, Jardines del Pedre gal, Mexico City (photo by & © Roberto and Fernando Luna, Couretsy lacma)
“Early Droog: The early years of Droog Design” at Centraal Museum, Utrecht, Holland
The fact that anyone pays any attention to any contemporary design from Holland is arguably alone thanks to the portfolio of products released by Droog Design, whereby Droog is so much more than just a design brand and much more a platform, publisher, laboratory ….. and portfolio of products by the likes of Niels van Eijk, Richard Hutten, Jurgen Bey or Marcel Wanders.
Established in 1993 by art historian Renny Ramakers and designer Gijs Bakker, Droog is Dutch for dry, and the name succinctly conveys not only the humour inherent in much of the company’s output, but also the lack of showy pretence that is so intrinsic in the Droog approach.
The Centraal Museum Utrecht purport to have the world’s largest Droog collection, and with Droog approaching its quarter century, and that other great Dutch creative institution, De Stijl, celebrating its centenary, the Centraal Museum Utrecht will present 50 pieces from the Droog portfolio by way of celebration and reflection.
As far as we are aware there has never been major museal Droog retrospective, Early Droog doesn’t sound like being that, does however sound like being a thoroughly rewarding review of where Droog came from, where it is and thus by extrapolation where contemporary design in Holland is: all just a contentless pseudo-Droog imitation or a meaningful abstraction and development of that which Droog started?
Early Droog: The early years of Droog Design opens at the Centraal Museum, Agnietenstraat 1, 3512 XA Utrecht from Friday September 22nd and runs until Sunday December 3rd.
Chest of Drawers by Tejo Remy through Droog from 1991. And so very, very Early Droog
Frau_Architekt – Over 100 years of women in architecture at the Deutsches Architekturmuseum, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Although our natural temperament is to shy away from anything that resembles gender studies, Frau_Architekt sounds like being not only an interesting but important contribution to debates around contemporary architecture. According to the Deutsches Architekturmuseum, currently 53% of architecture students in Germany are female, a figure reflective of the situation across Europe; yet the number of female architects in leading positions, and number of female architects of global renown, remains low. Of the 39 winners of the Pritzker Architecture Prize only three – Zaha Hadid, Kazuyo Sejima, Carme Pigem – are female. And Zaha Hadid the only solo female winner, the other two winning as part of partnerships.
The Y chromosome apparently coding for architectural competence.
Promising 22 case studies of German female architects starting with Emilie Winkelmann, who in 1907 became the first female German architect to establish her own office, Frau_Architekt aims to disprove the Y chromosome myth we just started, through both exploring and examining historical realities and developments, while also serving as a platform for discussions on the current situation and future scenarios. Principally in Germany, but by extrapolation, one assumes, everywhere.
And that, hopefully, without getting all programmatic on us.
Frau_Architekt – Over 100 years of women in architecture opens at the Deutsches Architekturmuseum, DAM, Schaumainkai 43, 60596 Frankfurt am Main on Saturday September 30th and runs until Sunday February 25th.
Architecht Iris Dullin-Grund on the front cover of “Die Frau von Heute” (1961) (Image courtesy Deutsches Architekturmuseum)
“Commoning Kits” at Form/Design Center, Malmö, Sweden
If one assumes, as we tend to, that urban development should be for the benefit of those who live in a particular city and/or community, why does it often not work? Why does it often go spectacularly awry? Can architects and urban planners create spaces that encourage, promote, foster, a sense of community and identity? That are democratic, sustainable and responsive? Or is that just a deluded illusion? And one that rarely comes cheap……
With the exhibition Commoning Kits the Form/Design Center Malmö aim to approach answers to such questions through the ideas of 13 architectural practices from Sweden, Norway and Denmark.
Although focussing on a planned development of Malmö’s Sege Park, as with all such projects, in the best case scenario the results should be universal and adaptable enough to be applied, directly or abstracted, in other locations.
Commoning Kits opens at Form/Design Center, Lilla Torg 9, 203 14 Malmö on Thursday September 7th and runs until Tuesday October 10th
Tagged with: Charles and Ray Eames, droog, Frankfurt, Los Angeles, Malmö, The Power of Design, Utrecht, Vitra, Vitra Design Museum, Weil am Rhein
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Theater Review: Stamp of approval for ‘Mauritius’
Mauritius is showcase of talent, story and first-class entertainment.
4.5 out of 5 stars - 'Right on the Money'
Magic Theatre, San Francisco
Directed by Loretta Greco
Play by Theresa Rebeck
Website: www.magictheatre.org
Review by Clinton Stark
People, like stamps, have characteristics that are both flawed and perfect. How you view them is a matter of perspective.
In Mauritius, this is the philatelist-sized challenge we face when measuring the actions of the five characters. Is the glass half full, or half empty?
This is the first (and possibly only) time I’ve ever seen a stamp collecting based comedy caper. Or a stamp collecting based performance of any kind for that matter. Regardless, Mauritius delivers the goods. No doubt it’s unique. But also I appreciated the grey area of human nature that is so well captured in the ebbs and flows of one’s desire to do what is right, guided by an internal compass that is not always predictable.
Zoë Winters as Jackie and Warren David Keith as Philip in Mauritius at Magic Theatre. Photo by www.davidallenstudio.com
The story (by Playwright Theresa Rebeck) finds Jackie (Zoë Winters) discovering an allegedly rare and valuable stamp (or two) from her mother’s inheritance. When the local stamp shop owner Philip (Warren David Keith) dismisses her, an eager amateur, Dennis (James Wagner), jumps in to help. Meantime, Jackie’s sister Mary (Jessica Kitchens, for the extended run June 17-28) claims the stamps as her own, professing her love of the history and the sentimentality of the collection.
Sterling (Rod Gnapp), a mysterious high worth collector, is all about the money, the deal, and the desire to own the unattainable. Where others see flaws in stamps, he sees perfection.
Emotions run high as the authenticity of the stamps are questioned. Family relations are strained. Selling the collection can help pay down the bills, but is that a worthy destiny?
The second act is mostly about a deal. A big time deal. A cat and mouse game ensues. How much do you want for the collection? Why don’t you tell me how much you’re willing to offer first?
Loretta Greco, Artistic Director a the Magic Theater, writes that the play has “a wonderfully scrappy soul.” And scenes such as the negotiating where all sides are possibly right, possibly wrong, or just possibly confused, showcase expert dialog — rough, human, and eloquent at the same time.
In one scene, Zoë Winters demonstrates a world-class breakdown, complete with flying boxes, drawers and other audience-threatening objects.
Rod Gnapp brings to life a complicated character, delivering lines in a cadence reminiscent of an Al Pacino and Christopher Walken hybrid. It’s pure entertainment.
Zoë Winters as Jackie, James Wagner as Dennis, and Rod Gnapp in Mauritius at Magic Theatre. Photo by www.davidallenstudio.com
The casting is ideal, with strong performance across the board. The timing and chemistry are also top notch. The play takes place primarily in the stamp shop with bookshelves in the background. Thanks to the intimate design of the Magic Theatre, the audience is right there, almost a participant.
See it if you can soon, as the extended run ends June 28. Then enjoy a post-show stroll through the stunning Marina district neighborhood in San Francisco.
Interestingly, at the end of play, I told my friend that none of the characters were likable in a traditional protagonist sense. And then I realized that was exactly the point. It’s not that I didn’t like them. There motivations were true, but imperfect, often knowingly.
But as Dennis says about stamps and people, “it’s the errors that make them valuable.”
Magic Theatre
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Interview: Top Chef Just Desserts winner Yigit Pura
Meanwhile his popularity continues to soar. Yigit's Facebook page has 4,870 fans.
Monica Turner
Yigit Pura has been a busy guy these days. The first ever winner of Bravo TV’s Top Chef Just Desserts has been making the PR rounds, landing several high profile articles and mentions. People Magazine recently featured a recipe by the personable pastry chef for Roasted Hazlenut Shortbread Cookies.
And today the San Francisco Chronicle ran a feature on Yigit that covers his background, training, and even drops a hint about his future plans. According to the article, Yigit is partnering with his employer (Taste Catering) to create a “high-end” pastry shop in San Francisco. We can’t think of a better person for the job.
“The most amazing part is I wanted to do the Trevor Project video,” Yigit tells Loni of Stark Insider TV. “I wasn’t sure if should do it, or shouldn’t do it. Now it has over 11,000 hits, and I have had all these queer youths from all over the country telling me ‘thanks for being such a positive role model, and breaking stereotypes. I almost want to cry every time I see that.”
Here’s the insider interview with Yigit before and after that special night when he was crowned winner. It was shot at a live viewing party at Macy’s Cellar at Union Square in San Francisco. As you can see when Yigit’s name was announced the hometown crowd went crazy, and the place broke out in pandemonium:
Meanwhile his popularity continues to soar. At last count his Facebook page had 4,870 fans. His status updates (“Communal wish list in the Castro. I love it! I think it’s very cathartic. What is everyone’s wish for the up coming year?“) garner lots of comments and “likes” from a growing base of fans that appreciate his candor and positive demeanor.
When his new shop opens we’ll let you know, and hopefully we’ll be able to sample… ah, let’s see… how about at least two or three of everything? Someone needs to get the scoop!
(Thanks to Loni Kao Stark in San Francisco who contributed to this this story)
An emotional Yigit moments before the winner is announced on Bravo TV.
Taste Catering CEO MeMe Pederson contragulates Yigit.
Monica is the PR contact for Stark Insider, and helps with calendaring, coordinating SI video shoots, and assisting with inquiries. monica (at) starkinsider.com.
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Proud of the team – and consumers will benefit
A 647 page High Court decision last week should eventually mean a reduction in monopoly profits of up to $150m per year, to the benefit of electricity consumers. I'm proud of my firm's role in making this likely, and surprised that it may have not been recognised in relevant share prices.
We acted for the Major Electricity Users' Group in the High Court merit review of the price control methodologies announced by the Commerce Commission in 2010. Given market whining about lack of warning of the effects of monopoly price control on Chorus I'd have expected an 'efficient market' in company analysis to be keeping a close watch on the merit review decision.
Yet the Vector price, for example, seems to have been unaffected by a decision that could cut its revenue by as much as $20-25m p.a.. Unlike the Labour scheme for nationalising the electricity generation market, this win for consumers will come from confining monopoly prices to risk defined market returns, based on orthodox principles. It would eliminate a current generosity bias to monopolists. During the consultation process on the Input Methodologies the Commerce Commission simply ignored the relevant MEUG submissions so there was not enough material in the Commission's record of expert opinion (on which the Court must rely to rewrite a methodology). Accordingly the Court limited itself to delivering a strong steer to the Commerce Commission:
(paragraph [1486]) “In reaching this decision not to amend the IM in respect of the use of the 75th percentile for DPP/CPP regulation, we are mindful that the IMs will be reviewed. At that time, we would expect that our scepticism about using a WACC substantially higher than the mid-point, as expressed above, will be considered by the Commission. We would expect that consideration to include analysis – if practicable – of the type proposed by MEUG. We would also expect the Commission to consider MEUG’s two-tier proposal in light of our observations. We acknowledge that further analysis and experience may support the Commission’s original position. But they may not…."
This is a very strong direction to consider our claim that there should be a mid-point WACC or an alternative 2-tier WACC.
The ComCom could review their 75th percentile decision next year so that the reduced return on capital could apply when the price path for lines companies is reset for the period 2015 to 2020.
In the merit review proceedings on the opening day of the substantive hearing the Franks & Ogilvie team (Nikki Pender, Jordan Williams and me) faced 29 lawyers (including 6 QCs) in the body of the Court with their supporting platoons in the gallery. MEUG was there alone representing consumers. The Commission lawyers were dedicated to defending its status quo, and the others were pushing for hundreds of millions more in permitted revenue.
I've previously mentioned these proceedings here, here and here. They took more Franks & Ogilvie hours in 2012 than anything else. We're enormously chuffed to have such a good outcome for our clients, and eventually for all consumers.
The High Court decision is extraordinarily assured and direct, despite the Judge's open acknowledgement in the early stages of the hearing that he was having to learn the arcane mysteries of cutting edge corporate finance. He was assisted by two experienced economic regulators from Australia. We think the merit review process could be improved to reduce the burden on the Court, but the decision shows the intellectual quality of good adjudicators.
Nevertheless I'll blog in future posts on some of the lessons for me of re-exposure to our courts after 30 years of strenuously keeping my clients as far away from them as possible. In my opinion they are immeasurably worse overall for litigants, and much more indulgent to lawyers' pretensions.. This is not within the power of even an outstanding High Court judge to control. It could be remedied only by a dedicated reform-minded Supreme Court.
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Online TV: UK Is Priority For Hulu’s First Overseas Launch
by David Mercer | 7月 01, 2009
The final session this morning explored the emergence of online television services such as the BBC’s iPlayer and Hulu. Many of the audience saw Hulu demonstrated for the first time and were clearly impressed. Hulu is now reaching around 40M users a month in the US and looking towards international expansion for its next growth opportunity. Johannes Larcher, Hulu’s Senior Vice-President, International, indicated that the UK was clearly the first priority and that the company “is talking to everyone”, without naming names. He suggested news of Hulu’s arrival in the UK would come “not too far in the future”. The Q&A session brought up the question of the differences in the UK and US broadcast regulatory environments which apparently allowed Hulu (owned by Fox, Universal and, now, Disney) to launch without problems, and yet Kangaroo in the UK, a similar venture, was blocked by the regulator. One audience member pointed out that, although only two of the US majors were the original partners in Hulu, and therefore had a relatively low market share, historically the US has blocked many previous attempts by the Hollywood studios to join forces in various ventures which involve distribution of their product. It was therefore “surprising” that Hulu has been able to go ahead, particularly with Disney now becoming a partner. It was suggested that it might only be a question of time before Hulu did come under the US regulatory spotlight because of its exclusive access to first run online content. In the UK, meanwhile, the BBC’s Anthony Rose suggested that whatever new services arrived in Europe, the rights issues would always be complex and will determine success or failure. He also indicated that Project Marquee, which will make iPlayer technologies available to other public service broadcasters, is currently being reviewed by the BBC Trust with a decision scheduled for mid-July. Twitter: twitter.com/DavidMercer_SA Client Reading: Global Digital Media Growth Slows to 2.7% in Q4 2008
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Dylan delighted with Jewson job - Clyde West
Seventeen year-old Dylan joined Street League not long after he was let go by Greenock Morton FC youth team. His confidence was low and he had little direction of where he wanted to go in life with his dream of becoming a professional footballer looking unlikely to happen.
Dylan arrived at a Street Football session and was extremely quiet, but when put into a match situation his confidence started to come through. Having spoken to Dylan it was clear he needed to explore different career pathways and be pushed out of his comfort zone to reinforce his strengths.
During the Academy, Dylan created his first CV and worked with staff to develop his interview and interpersonal skills. Dylan progressed to the stage where he was comfortable in leading peer sessions, and took on the responsibility of managing his own exercise ‘station’ at a Primary School community event.
During the Academy, Dylan also took part in workshops, college tours and information workshops from various guests. Following this, Dylan expressed an interest in trades as he felt these best suited his skills and qualities. Street League staff approached Jewson’s Paisley Branch Manager, Kenny Peacock, who was extremely happy to help. Dylan was asked to meet the manager for an informal interview which resulted in him gaining a work placement. Having impressed staff with his application, attitude and work ethic, Dylan was offered an apprenticeship with the company in warehousing.
With Dylan’s success, Jewson is now taking on their second Street League Renfrewshire graduate as another Apprentice.
Dylan said: “I am extremely grateful to Street League. Without them I wouldn’t of had the opportunities and experiences to progress to where I am now. I would definitely recommend anyone who is out of work to take part in the programme.”
Updated: 7th July, 2016
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12 Al Northington quotes:
"It's been a good week. We just couldn't get started at the beginning. We're still young and have a lot to learn."
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"Our girls never quit and showed a lot of desire; it's too bad somebody had to lose this game. Any average team would have quit today."
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"She has a lot of heart and determination and is an unbelievable player. Fry is a special person."
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"The girls listened and just played hard."
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"We just had to play smart in the fourth quarter. Our girls showed a lot of heart and a lot of grit."
"Oh man, it's good to be going back. That was all heart there by our girls."
"We really wanted this. It's a tough loss. The girls fought hard and came back. It just didn't go our way."
"We feel good about where we are heading. These girls represented Louisville and our school well. We could have quit, but we didn't. We fought our hearts out, but they're a good team."
"It was a good team effort; everybody did their own job. We did this one for Iroquois. We won one for the school."
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"Butler plays us tough, and it's never going to be an easy game. But our motto is 'Heart and hustle,' and we believe in that."
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"We wanted to come down here and do better than we did last year. This was not the kind of game that we wanted, but we're still playing."
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"We made some mental mistakes, but we're still so young, and that's going to happen. Our four freshmen played way above their time."
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Fit, fresh and firing, Jamie Vardy a striker reborn at Leicester
Thu., Nov. 21, 2019
Leicester’s Jamie Vardy celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Leicester City and Arsenal at the King Power Stadium in Leicester, England, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (Rui Vieira / Associated Press)
By Steve Douglas Associated Press
Hours after being hired as Leicester manager, Brendan Rodgers was walking around the locker room at King Power Stadium and introducing himself to his new players when he reached Jamie Vardy.
“I shook his hand,” Rodgers recalled of his first meeting with the squad’s most high-profile player, “and said to him, ‘I’m glad you’re here.’”
Nine months later, Vardy likely will have the same sentiments about his coach.
The late-blooming striker, who started out playing on muddy fields in the non-leagues and became one of English soccer’s most clinical goal-scorers, is in his most prolific form since netting in a record 11 straight games from August to November in 2015 during Leicester’s improbable run to the Premier League title that season.
Vardy has scored in four straight games – finding the net six times in that streak – to rise to the top of the league’s scoring charts, with 11 in 12 matches. Since Rodgers took charge of Leicester in late February, Vardy has 21 goals in 23 league appearances – more than any other player in that period.
He is scoring against the big teams and the weaker teams. Tap-ins, 30-meter lobs. Left foot, right foot. Hat tricks, doubles. He is riling opposition fans with his goal celebrations, be it the ear-cupping gesture at Sheffield United – the team he despises most because of his affinity to its neighbor, Sheffield Wednesday – or prancing like a bird at Crystal Palace, a team nicknamed the “Eagles.”
Vardy is being utterly ruthless, too. His 11 goals have come from 25 attempts, for a conversion rate of 44%. Often he is quiet in games, before bursting into life with a darting run behind a defense or some great movement in the penalty box that leads to a goal.
“He’s just right up my street,” Rodgers has said of Vardy, “in terms of devilment and running and hunger to score.”
There is more to this Vardy, though, than the 2015-16 version who opposition defenders knew little about until they were embarrassed by him. Now in his sixth season in England’s top flight, this is a more experienced, streetwise, calculated Vardy, one who has more to his game and offers more to his teammates.
The Vardy of four seasons ago thrived on balls over the top, using his pace to pounce on long passes and outsprint defenders as he homed in on goal. Think of the countless times Danny Drinkwater, Leicester’s central midfielder in that title-winning season, picked up the ball soon after the team’s opponents lost possession and almost immediately pinged a long pass to Vardy.
Vardy still has that in him. Two of his first three goals this season – against Sheffield United away and Bournemouth at home – came via that route, with playmaker James Maddison and left back Ben Chilwell providing the searching passes from deep.
But then look at the movement of the 32-year-old striker for one of his most recent goals, against Palace. At the end of a flowing team move, Vardy met a square ball across the face of the area from Youri Tielemens with a lay-off to Demarai Gray before having the presence of mind to hold back for a cut-back from the winger from the byline. Vardy swept the ball home left-footed for the clinching second goal in a 2-0 win and gleefully celebrated in front of Palace’s fans.
It was the goal of a player at the top of his game – “one of the top strikers in Europe,” according to Rodgers. A player who used to be a scourge of the bigger teams, who left space in behind and didn’t defend deep against Leicester, but is now equally prolific against rivals who sit back.
It is Rodgers who is bringing out the best in Vardy once again, making him the focal point of Leicester’s attacks and not just one of the cogs in the machine. Vardy never warmed to Rodgers’ predecessor, Claude Puel, whose possession-based style didn’t suit a striker with his skillset. The intensity was too low under Puel, in training and in matches.
Everything has changed under Rodgers, and the results – both the team’s and Vardy’s – are there for all to see. With Vardy relentless in front of goal, Leicester is second in the standings and the nearest challenger to Liverpool heading into the resumption of the Premier League this weekend following the latest break for internationals.
Vardy will be looking to score in a fifth straight league game, a feat he hasn’t achieved since 2015, when Leicester visits Brighton on Saturday. It is a run that started days after his wife, Rebekah, was involved in a high-profile Twitter spat with Wayne Rooney’s wife, Coleen, over information allegedly given to a tabloid newspaper.
Crucially, Vardy will be fresh for Leicester, now he is no longer involved with England having opted to stand down from international duty after the 2018 World Cup to prolong his club career.
Fit, fresh and firing, Vardy is proving to be a nightmare for Premier League defenses once again.
Published: Nov. 21, 2019, 8 a.m.
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EXCLUSIVE: Sabrina writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa casts spell with new Archie Horror comic
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Tag: Archie Comics
Tag: Sabrina
Tag: Horror
Halloween time is already here, but the season of the witch doesn’t begin until tomorrow. That’s when Sabrina, the teenage witch known for her lovable hijinks, gets a dark, occult reimagining in her new title from Archie Comics.
Much as he did with Afterlife With Archie -- the ongoing zombie apocalypse comic featuring the gang from Riverdale -- Archie Comics Chief Creative Officer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa takes a well-known and traditionally wholesome character from the funny pages and transforms her world into one of horror. Scripted by Aguirre-Sacasa with art from Robert Hack and Rachel Deering, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, debuting Oct. 8, is not a title spoofing the half-witch but is, instead, a serious terror title about a young witch coming of age and caught between two worlds.
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According to the official synopsis of the first issue, “The young sorceress finds herself at a crossroads, having to choose between an unearthly destiny and her mortal boyfriend” when an old family foe, Madame Satan, arrives in the town of Greendale with a “deadly agenda.”
Since she debuted in the early 1960s in Archie’s Mad House, Sabrina has appeared in comics and animated series, and was portrayed by Melissa Joan Hart for seven years in the live-action sitcom. But Aguirre-Sacasa put a new spin on the character when he had her resurrect Jughead’s dog and kickstart a supernatural zombie plague in 2013 in the well-received Afterlife title. From there, Sabrina earned a stand-alone issue where readers learned her actions also gained her the favor of some very nasty beings.
Chilling Adventures exists in a separate Archie-verse not connected to the zombie tales, and returns the character to the 1960s. But that doesn’t mean characters from neighboring Riverdale won’t be showing up in Greendale. Along with the following sneak peek pages below, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa joined us to discuss the witchy ways of this new horror title.
Why is Sabrina more of an interesting character for you to play with, as opposed to the Archie gang?
They’re all interesting, is the truth. Sabrina’s interesting in a different way than the Riverdale crew because of her supernatural origins -- being half-witch, half-mortal. So magic is woven into the fabric of this universe. Also, unlike Archie, for instance, who is the straight-up hero of Afterlife, Sabrina is a heroine, a force of good ... but there’s darkness in her, as well and the real potential for evil. On the spectrum between Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West, she’s somewhere in the middle.
While connecting Archie with zombies was a pretty new idea, Sabrina has always been a witch. But how is this Sabrina different from the traditional comic?
It’s darker. It’s more occult-based. It’s linking Sabrina to the real, dark tradition of witchcraft in this country. There are multiple covens, there are demons, there’s more of a grounding in psychological horror. It’s a tonal difference, by and large.
Will you compare the storytelling potential in Greendale versus Riverdale?
There’s a little more freedom in Greendale, honestly. You can tweak the characters a bit more, since the Archie kids are so iconic and well-known. Sabrina’s boyfriend Harvey Kinkle, for instance, is known and loved by fans, but how much do we really know about Harvey? Same with Sabrina’s aunts; I think we’re really getting a chance to build them from the ground up in this series. Another change, just to give you an example, is Sabrina’s cousin Ambrose, a fellow witch. He was much older in previous incarnations. In our book, he’s the same age as Sabrina, and British.
How is the storyline connected with the events of Afterlife With Archie, and will this connect to the Sabrina one-shot?
They’re not connected at all. We made a very conscious decision to not make this Sabrina a spinoff book. Sabrina’s a strong enough character, her mythology is deep enough and rich enough that she can support her own book, quite independent of Afterlife. Plus, we wanted to set it in the 1960s. It’s a companion book, and there might be echoes -- in fact, there will be echoes -- but that’s it, at this point.
Will there be cameos from Riverdale?
Not just cameos; there’s a rival coven in Riverdale with all the usual suspects. We meet the witch versions of Betty and Veronica in the first issue! And they’re going to create a lot of headaches for our girl Sabrina.
How far out have you planned her arc?
The first 12 issues are plotted, though things are shifting a bit as we move forward. The first six-issue arc is Sabrina’s origin story; it’s called “The Crucible,” because it’s really about Sabrina’s first test as a teen witch, her dark coming of age. The second arc, also six issues, is called “Witch War.” It’s epic.
To give some witchy context, what are some of your favorite black magic movies?
Rosemary’s Baby, The Exorcist, Burn, Witch, Burn, Suspiria, Burnt Offerings, The Amityville Horror, Black Sabbath, The Crucible, The Blair Witch Project and The House of the Devil, just off the top of my head …
Is there a page or panel from the first issue you're most excited for readers to check out?
Great question. I think our last page is terrific -- an omen of the crazy things to come. I think the “honey pot” sequence is just fun and terrific -- and, by the way, an actual, real spell. A friend of mine, who is a sort of junior witch, talked me through the steps and I pretty much just transcribed it, in a how-to kind of way.
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina #1, page 17. Courtesy Archie Comics.
What do you think of this new take on Sabrina? Are you ready for a darker, scarier teenage witch?
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From SmashWiki, the Super Smash Bros. wiki
“ Everyone is here! ”
—Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tagline
Developer(s) Bandai Namco
Publisher(s) Nintendo
Designer(s) Masahiro Sakurai
Genre(s) Fighting
Platforming
Mode(s) Single player, Multiplayer, Online multiplayer
Ratings CERO: A
OFLC: PG
USK: 12
Platform(s) Nintendo Switch
Media ROM Cartridge
Digital distribution (Nintendo eShop)
Input methods Joy-Con, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, GameCube controller (via adapter)
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ SPECIAL, Great Fray Smash Brothers Special) often shortened to "SSBU" or "Ultimate" is a crossover fighting game for the Nintendo Switch. It was first teased on March 8th, 2018 at the end of the Nintendo Direct released the same day, and fully revealed on June 12th at E3 2018. It is the fifth installment in the Super Smash Bros. series (sixth if the two versions of Super Smash Bros. 4 are counted as separate games). The game was released worldwide on December 7th, 2018.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate received universal acclaim from both critics and players, with some critics calling it the best installment in the series. It received praise for its large amount of content and fine-tuning of existing Smash gameplay elements, although its online mode was widely criticized. As of September 30, 2019, Ultimate had sold over 15.71 million copies worldwide, making it the best selling Super Smash Bros. game and also the best-selling fighting game of all time, beating Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Street Fighter II, which originally held each title. Its massive success has had it nominated for, and win, multiple awards.
1 Opening movie
2.1 Fighters
3 Stages
4 New Items
7 Changes from SSB4
7.1 Menu and UI changes
7.2 Game mode changes
7.3 Gameplay changes
7.4 Mobility changes
7.5 Attack changes
7.6 Aesthetic changes
7.7 Item changes
9.1 Logos
9.2 Characters
9.2.1 Artwork
9.2.2 Splash Art
10 Trivia
Opening movie[edit]
The opening movie of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is composed of the cutscenes from World of Light and gameplay footage from the game set to the tune of Lifelight, featuring all the characters in the game not including DLC.
Panoramic artwork of all announced fighters as of January 16th, 2020.
All 63 characters (65 if counting the Pokémon Trainer as three fighters) from all previous Smash Bros. games return as playable characters. As well as the returning cast, the game currently features 23 newcomers. 11 of which are available in the base game, with at least 12 characters (six known and six unknown) planned as downloadable content. In total, 74 characters (76) are playable in the base game and 86 (88) characters will be playable overall, the most for any Smash Bros. game. Each character is numbered in the order from when they first joined the series, with the exception of Echo Fighters (who share a number with the character they are based on) and Pokémon Trainer (whose Pokémon are numbered instead).
The character selection screen in Ultimate with all characters unlocked and all current downloadable characters available.
Inkling, with various Girl and Boy designs from the original Splatoon, was the first character confirmed to appear in the game as a new playable fighter. Ridley, a central villain from the Metroid series, was confirmed to be playable during E3 2018, with Meta Ridley as an alternate costume. Simon of the Castlevania series was announced as the game's first third-party newcomer along with his echo Richter. King K. Rool, arch-enemy of Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong from the Donkey Kong series, was confirmed to be a playable newcomer as well, with his move-set drawing on his appearances as a boss in the Donkey Kong Country games onward. Isabelle from the Animal Crossing series, who previously appeared in Smash 4 as an Assist Trophy, makes her playable debut as the second Animal Crossing representative. Finally, in the November Nintendo Direct, Incineroar from Pokémon Sun & Moon was announced as the title's last base roster newcomer.
In addition, most full clones are now labelled as "Echo Fighters" and are marked with an epsilon (ε) next to their fighter numbers, which they share with the character they are based on. Returning characters Lucina and Dark Pit have been given this title (as they are Echo Fighters of Marth and Pit, respectively), while new characters Daisy, Richter, Chrom, Dark Samus, and Ken are Echo Fighters of Peach, Simon, Roy, Samus, and Ryu, respectively. Aside from an option allowing these characters to be displayed on the same slot as their counterpart on the character select screen exclusively during Vs. Mode, Tourney, Custom Smash, Super Sudden Death, and Quickplay; there is no special distinction between them in-game, and the name is used mostly for marketing purposes.
Piranha Plant from the Mario series touches new ground as the first mob character in Smash, and as an early purchase bonus DLC character. It has been confirmed that five more unique newcomers will be added as DLC by February of 2020. With the exception of Piranha Plant, all of the DLC characters can be bought together as part of the Fighter Pass. Persona's Joker is part of Challenger Pack 1, the Hero from Dragon Quest is part of Challenger Pack 2, Banjo & Kazooie are part of Challenger Pack 3, Fatal Fury’s Terry is part of Challenger Pack 4, and finally Byleth as part of Challenger Pack 5. During the September 4, 2019 Nintendo Direct, it was announced that even more DLC Fighters beyond the five in the Fighters Pass Vol. 1 are in development, as Fighters Pass Vol. 2 will include 6 more playable characters who are currently unknown.
As was the case in Super Smash Bros. 4, further "characters" exist as alternate costumes for other preexisting characters. In this game, there are 19: Alph is accessible as a playable character via Olimar's palette swaps; the seven Koopalings are available as playable characters via Bowser Jr.'s palette swaps; Pikachu, Pokémon Trainer, Villager, Wii Fit Trainer, Robin, Corrin, Inkling, and Byleth each have opposite gendered variants as palette swaps; and the Hero has three other protagonists from across the Dragon Quest series as palette swaps. However, these characters are not treated as separate characters in-game.
Only the Original 8 characters from the first game are available from the start. Like in Smash 4, the Mii Fighters are also available from the start via customization, but are otherwise locked upon initial startup of the game. The rest of the cast must be unlocked; however, the unlocking process and conditions are much simpler than in past games. Fighters will challenge the player in ten minute intervals or by clearing Classic Mode with a prerequisite character, and can also be unlocked by being rescued in World of Light.
Fighters[edit]
Rosalina & Luma
Bowser Jr.
Diddy Kong
Young Link
Toon Link
King Dedede
Pokémon Trainer (Squirtle, Ivysaur, Charizard)
Greninja
Ice Climbers
Lucinaε
Mr. Game & Watch
Palutena
Dark Pitε
R.O.B.
Little Mac
Shulk
Mii Brawler
Mii Swordfighter
Mii Gunner
Newcomers (23)
Daisyε
Piranha Plant (DLC)
King K. Rool
Dark Samusε
Incineroar
Chromε
Byleth (DLC)
Kenε
Richterε
Joker (DLC)
Hero (DLC)
Banjo & Kazooie (DLC)
Terry (DLC)
Bold denotes starter characters.
"ε" denotes Echo Fighters.
Bosses[edit]
Light Realm bosses
Galeem
Master Hand
Giga Bowser
Galleom
Rathalos
Dark Realm bosses
Dharkon
Crazy Hand
Ganon
Stage bosses
Flying Man
Metal Face
Dark Emperor
Minor bosses
Fighting Mii Team
All Light Realm and Dark Realm bosses, except for Galeem and Dharkon, are also featured as Classic Mode bosses. The Stage Bosses come from certain stages, which are Gaur Plain, Wily Castle, and Find Mii respectively. The bosses in these stages are Metal Face, Yellow Devil, and Dark Emperor
Stages[edit]
The base game stage selection screen in Ultimate.
With the exception of the Super Smash Bros.-original stages, all stages are ordered in chronological appearance and for the first time ever, all stages are available immediately from the start. Additionally, all stages can be played with up to 8 players, rather than just a select few as in SSB4. All stages have both a Battlefield form and Ω form. Ultimate features 103 stages (305 if counting Battlefield forms and Ω forms separately) at base game.
Five additional stages are being added to the game as part of the Fighter Pass Vol. 1 DLC, which will bring the number of stages up to 108 (320 if counting Battlefield forms and Ω forms separately) with an additional six more coming as part of Vol. 2 bringing the number up to 114 (332 if Battlefield and Ω forms were to be counted). Currently, five DLC stages have been released, those being Mementos, Yggdrasil's Altar, Spiral Mountain, King of Fighters Stadium, and Garreg Mach Monastery which released alongside Joker, Hero, Banjo & Kazooie, Terry and Byleth respectively. In update 3.0.0, Ultimate gained the option to create custom stages with the Stage Builder.
Only 15 stages featured in previous games are not available in Ultimate (not including either single player-only stages and previous forms of Battlefield and Final Destination). These stages are: Planet Zebes and Sector Z from Super Smash Bros.; Icicle Mountain, Mushroom Kingdom, Poké Floats and Mute City from Super Smash Bros. Melee; Rumble Falls and PictoChat from Super Smash Bros. Brawl; Rainbow Road and Pac-Maze from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS; and Jungle Hijinxs, Pyrosphere, Woolly World, Orbital Gate Assault and Miiverse from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. While Flat Zone and Flat Zone 2 are also absent, Flat Zone X incorporates all elements of both of those stages.
New stages (12)
Big Battlefield
New Donk City Hall
Great Plateau Tower
Garreg Mach Monastery (DLC)
Moray Towers
Dracula's Castle
Mementos (DLC)
Yggdrasil's Altar (DLC)
Spiral Mountain (DLC)
King of Fighters Stadium (DLC)
Returning stages (96)
Peach's Castle
Mushroom Kingdom
Princess Peach's Castle
Rainbow Cruise
Mushroom Kingdom II
Mushroomy Kingdom
Figure-8 Circuit
Golden Plains
Mushroom Kingdom U
Mario Circuit
Kongo Jungle
Kongo Falls
Jungle Japes
Super Happy Tree
Yoshi's Island (Melee)
Yoshi’s Island
Hyrule Castle
Bridge of Eldin
Spirit Train
Skyloft
Brinstar
Brinstar Depths
Norfair
Frigate Orpheon
Fountain of Dreams
Green Greens
Dream Land GB
The Great Cave Offensive
Lylat Cruise
Saffron City
Spear Pillar
Unova Pokémon League
Prism Tower
Kalos Pokémon League
Port Town Aero Dive
Mute City SNES
Onett
Fourside
New Pork City
Magicant
Arena Ferox
Flat Zone X
Reset Bomb Forest
Palutena's Temple
WarioWare, Inc.
Distant Planet
Garden of Hope
Smashville
Tortimer Island
Wii Fit Studio
Gaur Plain
Shadow Moses Island
Green Hill Zone
Windy Hill Zone
Wily Castle
Pac-Land
Suzaku Castle
Midgar
Umbra Clock Tower
Hanenbow
PictoChat 2
Find Mii
Pilotwings
Wuhu Island
New Items[edit]
For the entire list of items, see Items page.
Type[2]
Heavy[2]
Banana Gun Shooting Ejects the banana out of the peel and the player is left with the banana peel after using it. Super Smash Bros.
Beastball Throwing Reappears near an opponent after being thrown and targets them, covered in flames. Super Smash Bros.
Black Hole Throwing Creates a massive black hole, dragging all items and players nearby in. Throws the opposite side of user's orientation. Super Smash Bros.
Bomber Special Explodes in the player's hand when used, which only affects enemies. Will also explode after a short amount of time or if it falls off a ledge, affecting everyone. Kirby
Death's Scythe Battering Instantly KOs opponents at high percentages. Castlevania
Fake Smash Ball Special Flies around the stage, similar to the Smash Ball. Characters can break it in order to activate. Once broken, it will explode. Super Smash Bros.
Healing Field Throwing/Recovery Can be thrown on the ground. Once thrown, it will open up and will heal anyone standing on it. Super Smash Bros.
Healing Sprout Throwing/Recovery Sticks to fighters and gradually heals them. Can be transferred on contact like the Gooey Bomb. Super Smash Bros.
Killing Edge Battering Will occasionally glow, causing it to do more damage. Fire Emblem
Rage Blaster Shooting Does more damage the higher the user's damage is. Super Smash Bros.
Ramblin' Evil Mushroom Shooting Emits spores that, when they hit an opponent, cause a mushroom to grow on that opponent's head, reversing their controls. EarthBound
Staff Shooting Fires a laser which deals increased damage the greater its distance from the user. Kid Icarus
Super Launch Star Throwing Can be set in midair, where it will attract and launch any characters that get too close to it. The launch has the potential to KO fighters. Mario
Development[edit]
Towards the end of Super Smash Bros. 4's post-launch development, Masahiro Sakurai announced that his next project had been decided and that he would be taking a small vacation following the end of development.[3] Unlike previous Smash titles, which had their development studios built from the ground up, Bandai Namco returned to help game development. Prior to starting development, the team had a choice between completely overhauling the game's system and feel or working off of what was established in the last game. The team ultimately went with the latter. Had the team gone with the former, the game would have likely only had a third of its characters.[4] Despite deciding to base the game off of the previous installment, Sakurai still increased the overall speed of the game, but only by an amount that wouldn't be too alienating to people unfamiliar with the series.[4] Sakurai notes that he had wanted to make these changes in previous titles, but was unable to because it was easy for one to lose track of their character's position on screen, especially on the Nintendo 3DS.[4] When Sakurai had revealed to his development team that he intended to bring back every previously playable character, he was met with silence.[5] The project plan was later finished by December 2015,[6] and development officially began in February 2016, immediately after DLC wrapped up for SSB4.[7] On November 12, 2017, Nintendo filed a number of trademarks, notably including a Japanese Super Smash Bros. logo.[8]
A Super Smash Bros. title for the Switch was later officially revealed on March 8, 2018 via a Nintendo Direct. Without explicitly confirming the playable status of any characters, the teaser trailer hinted the Inklings would be debuting in the game as newcomers, while also suggesting that Mario, Link, and several other series veterans would be returning. Shortly after the reveal, Sakurai confirmed in a tweet that he had been working on the game "in silence, day after day".[9][10] On March 22, 2018, Nintendo announced the Super Smash Bros. Invitational 2018, a tournament taking place on June 12th where invited professional players will play the upcoming game. Later, in volume 542 of his Famitsu article, Sakurai revealed that his work schedule had been cut down significantly, citing strict regulations regarding work hours.[11] On April 18, 2018, Nintendo again filed a number of trademarks for several game logos, including the Super Smash Bros. logo. Most of these game logos originate from games with some relationship to the Smash series, including Pikmin, Star Fox, and F-Zero. These trademarks were approved on May 14, 2018.[12]
The first extended look at the game came at Nintendo's E3 2018 presentation. Masahiro Sakurai introduced the coverage, which kicked off with an extended video showing new incarnations for veteran characters. After confirming the return of previously cut characters such as Ice Climbers and Snake, the tagline "Everyone Is Here" was introduced, and the video revealed that all playable characters from previous Smash Bros. titles would be returning to the new game, including the formerly cut Pichu and Young Link from Melee, as well as Pokémon Trainer and Wolf from Brawl. New information on the Ultimate incarnations of characters was revealed, including the presence of Cappy in Mario's taunts and other moves, that Zelda would be based on her A Link to the Past design, all the DLC fighters from Smash 4 would return as part of the launch roster, Ike would have his Path of Radiance and Radiant Dawn designs from the two previous games and much more. The presentation introduced "Echo Fighters", which Lucina and Dark Pit are now marked as, while Daisy was revealed as a new Echo Fighter. The presentation also confirmed returning elements, items, and stages, which would receive revamped Ω forms and Battlefield forms. The trailer also confirmed the Inklings as the game's first newcomers, while concluding with a reveal of the game's final title: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The presentation officially concluded with a final trailer in which Ridley from the Metroid series - long requested by fans for inclusion in the series but rebuffed by Sakurai due to his large size - was confirmed as a playable character.
Following the end of the presentation, a Nintendo Treehouse event went live. During the Treehouse event, several matches were streamed and some new features were revealed and discussed. In addition to the Treehouse livestream, a playable demo of the game was opened to the public at E3 2018 and at the Nintendo Store in New York. Following the end of the Splatoon 2 World Championships, the Super Smash Bros. Invitational 2018 began. During the match pitting MkLeo as Bayonetta against Plup as Ridley, Masahiro Sakurai reportedly shook his head after MkLeo had performed a successful ladder combo on Plup.[13] At the end of the invitational, the Nintendo Treehouse livestream resumed, further showcasing more gameplay elements and matches. In addition to this, the official Super Smash Bros. Ultimate website was published. This would serve as the primary source for new details about the game.
At the EVO 2018 fighting game tournament, Nintendo revealed that a new Ultimate-focused Nintendo Direct presentation would be released on August 8, 2018. The presentation opened with a trailer confirming the inclusion of content from Konami's Castlevania franchise for the first time in the series. The trailer revealed the presence of new fighters, Simon Belmont and his Echo Fighter, Richter Belmont; a new Assist Trophy, Alucard; a new stage called Dracula's Castle, and more. The Direct also covered two new Echo Fighters, Chrom and Dark Samus, as well as new music, modes, stages, and items. The presentation concluded with a trailer introducing a new playable character: King K. Rool, leader of the Kremlings and nemesis of the Kong family from the Donkey Kong and Donkey Kong Country series.
In a Nintendo Direct presentation shown on September 13, 2018, a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Nintendo Switch console bundle was unveiled, featuring a specially designed dock and Joy-Con controllers along with the download code for the game. Isabelle, from the Animal Crossing series was also revealed as a newcomer.
The final pre-release Ultimate-focused Nintendo Direct presentation aired on November 1, 2018. This revealed Ken and Incineroar as new playable characters, as well as the inclusion of DLC fighters - Piranha Plant appearing shortly after launch, followed by five other unannounced characters, which have been selected in advance by Nintendo as future additions.[14] It also took a deeper look at the game's modes and online infrastructure, and revealed Spirits mode and Adventure Mode: World of Light, before finishing with the mode's opening cutscene and the reveal of the game's vocal theme, Lifelight.
On November 20, 2018, an overview trailer narrated by Xander Mobus (The Announcer) covered the game in further detail, showcasing all of the playable fighters, stages, items, Pokémon, Assist Trophies, Spirits, game modes and more.
At the 2018 Game Awards, the Phantom Thieves from Persona 5 interrupted the broadcast to announce that their leader, codenamed "Joker," would be joining the roster as the first DLC fighter of the Fighters Pass Vol. 1 in Ultimate.
During the Nintendo Direct on February 13, 2019, a spring update was announced alongside a sneak peek at Joker's model and a look at new amiibo.
In the "Nintendo Switch My Way" trailer, "Stage Builder" was leaked. It is yet to be confirmed if this was purposeful on Nintendo's behalf or if it was simply a marketing ploy.
On April 16, 2019, a video titled New Content Approaching was released. The video detailed Joker's moveset and confirmed that he would release the next day, April 17. The video also revealed Mementos, Stage Builder, new Mii Costumes, Video Editor, and Shared Content. Version 3.0.0 was on April 17.
During Nintendo's E3 2019 presentation on June 11th, Hero from Dragon Quest and Banjo & Kazooie from their namesake series Banjo-Kazooie were confirmed as the second and third newcomers in the Fighters Pass Vol. 1, set to be released at some point in Summer and Fall of 2019 respectively. The former's gameplay would later be shown off in a dedicated video presentation on July 30th, the day of the character's release date, while the latter's was showcased in a special video following the September 4th Nintendo Direct. Both presentations were hosted by Sakurai himself.
During the September 4th Nintendo Direct, Terry Bogard from SNK's Fatal Fury series was announced to be the fourth newcomer in the Fighter Pass Vol. 1, set to be released sometime in November while the third Challenger Pack, Banjo & Kazooie was shadow-dropped after the Direct alongside the 5.0.0 update, the return of Home Run Contest, their stage: Spiral Mountain, 5 new Mii costumes and 10 new tracks. In addition, following Terry Bogard's reveal, it was also announced that several more individual DLC fighters beyond the Pass Vol. 1 was confirmed to be in development thanks to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's strong sales.
On January 16th, 2020, Nintendo released an "Mr. Sakurai Presents" livestream that revealed Byleth from Fire Emblem Three Houses as the final (and only first-party) member of the Fighters Pass Vol. 1, set for release on January 29th. The 7.0.0 update wasn't mentioned but it would include their stage: Garren Mach Monastery, 11 new tracks added to all Fire Emblem stages and 5 more Mii costumes including Altair from Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed and indie star, Cuphead with a music track from his game, Floral Fury. It was also revealed that Ultimate would receive a second pass dubbed the Fighters Pass Vol. 2 that will consist of six more playable newcomers instead of five like the original. Said pass is expected to have all six fighters be released by New Year's Eve 2021.
Version history[edit]
Main article: List of updates (SSBU)
Changes from SSB4[edit]
Menu and UI changes[edit]
The stock counter in a one-on-one stock match.
In Vs. mode, the stage selection screen now appears before the character selection menu, making players select a stage before selecting fighters.
The rule selection screen appears before the stage selection screen. Players can now save rulesets for quick access.
On the character select screen, the number of player slots can be adjusted with the + and - buttons on the right side. 8-Player Smash had been merged with Standard Vs. Mode, with matches can have 2 to 8 slots, while other game modes have different limits.
Alternate costumes are now shown at the bottom of the player's portrait, with eight small stock icons representing each palette swap. Additionally, each color is now listed with a name from the numbers 1-8 (e.g. Color 7).
While a Smash Mode match is loading, an intense versus splash screen will appear, showing the combatants. Tips still appear regularly on loading screens in other modes, and can appear on the splash screen when loading takes long enough.
The damage meter now displays tenths of a damage percentage (e.g. 10.5%). Note that while all games since Melee have used decimal percentages, this is the first game to reveal that fact instead of simply rounding down for display.
In one-on-one stock fights, the stock count of both fighters will be briefly displayed onscreen whenever a stock is lost (except when its the final stock).
The character select screen is now similar in appearance to the original Super Smash Bros. menu when starting the game, with the other fighters unlocked later on.
Instead of being roughly organized by series, the character select screen now organizes characters (with the exception of Echo Fighters and Mii Fighters) by when they were first officially announced for a Super Smash Bros. game.
While a fighter is knocked off the stage, a minimap which shows the character locations, blast zone, and camera zoom will appear on the corner of the screen.
The closer a fighter is to a blast zone, the smaller their "magnifying glass" camera becomes. It will start flashing when they are almost touching the blast line.
Like Little Mac's Power Meter in Smash 4, several characters now sport additional UI elements next to their damage meter, such as Villager's Pocketed item, Robin's durability counters, Inkling's Ink Tank gauge, or Joker's Rebellion Gauge.
Some stages that once shared names now have been renamed. For example, the Smash 64 version of Yoshi's Island is now Super Happy Tree and the Brawl version of Mario Circuit is now Figure-8 Circuit.
Echo Fighters can either be displayed in their own character slots, or share their slot with the character they are based on, depending on user preference.
Mii Fighters share a similar display, with a difference of either being displayed in their own character slots, or merged together as three fighters in one slot.
The main menu, character selection screen, Milestones, Sound Test and many other UIs now use the new font, replaces the main text font from Melee, Brawl and SSB4. The font itself is FOT-RodinNTLG UB regular in the English version and FOT-RodinNTLG B regular in the Japanese version, both of which are identical to those used for Super Mario Odyssey's UIs.
The user can set up control settings for players who don't enter a name.
Game mode changes[edit]
All stages now have a Battlefield form. Ω forms are also standardized to have the same underside shape akin to Final Destination, with none of them having vertical walls. Additionally, all stages (including Battlefield and Ω forms) can now be played with up to eight players, as opposed to having different limit between stages.
Stage hazards can be turned off for the first time in the series, allowing players to remove intrusive elements, such as "environment changes or enemy appearances" from gameplay.
The new Stage Morph option allows two stages to be selected at once; the two stages will transition into one another either at random or on specified time intervals.
Tracks in My Music are now organized by series rather than by stage, such that all music from a given series will be available across the stages corresponding to that series.
Additionally, many remixes from 64 and Melee have had their names updated to reflect the source music title, rather than the stage they were present on, such as "Poké Floats" becoming "Pokémon Red/Pokémon Blue Medley".
The "Nintendo" music category, now named "Others" to reflect the inclusion of third-party content, encompasses the Ice Climber and Duck Hunt universes (represented through the Summit and Duck Hunt stages, respectively) as well as the non-playable universes (represented through the Hanenbow, PictoChat 2, Balloon Fight, Living Room, Find Mii, Tomodachi Life, Wrecking Crew, Pilotwings, and Wuhu Island stages).
Sound Test can be used to create music playlists, which can be played in handheld mode while the screen is off like a music player.
Two new battle modes are present:
Squad Strike has players battle with a squad of 3 or 5 fighters. Multiple formats of Squad Strike are available, including one where the entire team of fighters is used in a single continuous battle, similar to the final battle of Smash Tour in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Smashdown renders the fighters selected in a given battle unavailable for use in following battles, forcing players to select a different fighter with every match they play.
Classic Mode is loosely based on the version seen in SSB for 3DS, but now each fighter has a set series of opponents to face; many routes feature bosses other than Master Hand and Crazy Hand, and some feature a fight against a boss outside of the boss round, or even the boss round does not feature a designated boss, instead fighting characters who are otherwise playable.
Multi-Man Smash and its 100-Man Smash mode is now referred to as "Mob Smash" and "Century", respectively; All-Star Mode has been merged with Endless mode as "All-Star Smash". It also lacks 10-Man Smash and 3-Minute Smash, making Mob Smash themselves harder.
There is no longer a Stadium menu; Mob Smash and Home-Run Contest (as of version 5.0.0) are now placed directly in the "Games & More" menu.
Super Sudden Death is now a separated battle mode, as in Melee.
Furthermore, Special Smash from Brawl and SSB4 is now referred to as "Custom Smash"; the term "Special Smash" is instead used for a sub-menu which contains Super Sudden Death, Smashdown and Custom Smash, akin to the Special Melee mode in Melee.
Training Mode is now compatible with amiibo fighters, and can now be played on an exclusive stage, which allows the player to measure distances such as knockback range and jump height.
Spirits are introduced as new feature with merger of Trophies and Equipment; additionally, Spirit Battles also replace Event matches from the previous games.
All Smash Taunts now share some consistencies:
Subtitles now use the aforementioned main text font, rather than matching those of their respective home series.
Codec Conversations are disabled in the Ω form of Shadow Moses Island, as with Smash Taunts in SSB4; this also apply to all Battlefield forms as well.
In the Japanese version, furigana has been added to all Palutena's Guidance (as well as re-added to all Star Fox Smash Taunts), similar to Smash Taunts in Brawl.
Gameplay changes[edit]
To increase gameplay speed, all damage taken in one-on-one fights with no items is multiplied by 1.2×.
Smash Attacks can be charged significantly longer.
Buffering has been strengthened, as actions can now be buffered by inputting them at any point during a previous action and holding the inputs until they are possible. The 10-frame buffer from Brawl and Smash 4 is still present in case the inputs are not held.
Short hop aerial attacks now have a damage multiplier of 0.85×. This applies until the player lands or uses a midair jump.
Buried opponents no longer take less knockback from attacks.
Opponents no longer take more knockback when hit while charging a smash attack.
The physics of launch movement have been overall sped up, with characters receiving knockback having a much higher initial speed and deceleration, resulting in being launched at higher speeds yet slowing down to nothing quickly. This does not affect moves with fixed knockback.
If a character is struck with enough knockback by a meteor smash, they will be KO'd as soon as they are off-screen, rather than reaching the bottom blast line. This makes sacrificial KOs that rely on meteor smashes more reliable.[15]
Hitstun increases at a slower rate for knockback that causes tumbling, decreasing it at higher percents compared to Smash 4. However, this is compensated by characters being faster overall as described by the mobility changes below, still allowing for more combo opportunities below high percents.
Fall speeds and gravity are now temporarily homogenized during hitstun from knockback which launches at angles 70-110 degrees. This prevents fast fallers from being disproportionally susceptible to ladder combos, but also prevents them from having improved vertical survivability.
The base amount of freeze frames has been increased. However, there is an additional freeze frames multiplier that is lower the more players are participating in a match, with a maximum of 1× for two players (effectively standardizing freeze frames in one-on-one matches) and a minimum of 0.75× for eight players.
Rage has had its knockback increase reduced to a maximum 10% boost, down from 15%. Additionally, it no longer applies to hits that use set knockback, preventing linking moves with high set knockback from KOing at disproportionately early percentages.
Stale-move negation uses higher damage reduction values, with a fully stale move dealing 0.4695× of its original damage (down from 0.5294×). Additionally, moves now stale when hitting a shield.
Shields deplete faster when held, now even surpassing Melee's shield depletion.
When holding a special move button or multiple shield buttons while shielding, moving the control stick allows for shield angling without triggering rolls, sidesteps, or jumps (with tap jump on), making it easier to perform.
Perfect shields are performed in reverse: instead of pressing the shield button a few frames before an attack connects, players have to release the shield button when an attack connects on their shield instead. The window for the technique is also larger, lasting 5 frames instead of 3. A successful perfect shield causes the screen to pause briefly, with the fighter's eyes flashing to signify a perfect shield, and no shield damage being taken as a result. This updated mechanic makes perfect shielding a riskier tactic, and less likely to be performed unintentionally, but allows fighters to retaliate much faster against attacks when successful.
Shield dropping incurs 11 frames of lag, up from 7 in SSB4, making the game less defense-focused.[16] However, the minimum time the shield must be held for before it can be dropped has been reduced from 11 frames to 3, assisting in the new perfect shield mechanic.
Shield platform drops are no longer possible.
Grabbing an edge consecutively without landing or getting hit now decreases the intangibility of subsequent edge options, to the point of granting no intangibility at all from the fourth edge grab onward. Additionally, in a similar vein to Aether in previous games, characters can only grab edges up to six times under these conditions. This further decreases the effectiveness of planking strategies.
Edge sweet spots have become smaller, and recovery moves take longer to snap on ledges in general. This makes recovering more difficult.
The window to tech has increased from 8 frames to 11 frames, and teching in general has mostly been restored to its state in Brawl (but the added leniency while already making contact with a wall or ceiling is retained), removing all of the untechable situations from Smash 4; however, sustaining too much knockback from a certain distance from a surface can prevent characters from teching, making stage spikes guaranteed at high enough percents. This threshold is indicated by the visual shockwave of a rebounding character turning red. The threshold is also much smaller for characters that hit the ground, making meteor smashes more effective on-stage on aerial opponents.[17]
Opponents footstooled in midair can now tech on the ground during the animation. However, footstools now also grant the user a few frames of intangibility upon leaping off the opponent.
Meteor smash attacks can no longer be teched when grounded, regardless of their properties, making them more reliable for starting combos.
Locks can only be performed twice in a row, and no longer force the target to perform a standing getup, removing their guaranteed setups into powerful moves such as charged smash attacks. However, they can still be used to combo into faster attacks before the target can get up from the lock.
Characters that originally cannot swim or have a weakness to water in their home series now take slow, constant damage while swimming. The fighters affected include Charizard, Incineroar, Inkling and Sonic.
If a character lands in deep water while using a move with high downwards velocity (e.g. Stone, Aether, Bowser Bomb and Super Dedede Jump), they will keep most of their movement speed when diving. This now causes those moves to become self-destructs at certain heights.
Characters can no longer run through other characters and instead push them backwards, preventing cross-ups or mixups revolving around moving through an opponent. This also seems to affect several momentum-based moves, which now stop on shield (such as Fox Illusion and Heel Slide). However, there are still a handful of moves that are still capable of crossing up, such as Simon and Richter's dash attack.
Screen KOs are much faster, making them once again faster than Star KOs.
Waiting on a revival platform now gradually decreases the invincibility period of a character after they get off it, lasting only one second instead of two if they stay on it for the maximum duration.
Shield breaking does not grant the victim any intangibility if it happens during the last five seconds of a match.
Sudden Death consists of the screen slowly zooming in, making the blast zones gradually shrink. It also appears to have a fixed camera angle, and the screen progressively gets covered in aesthetic flames, starting with the corners. Raining Bob-ombs from Melee, Brawl and SSB4 is still present if the screen has finished zooming in and no one is KO'd.
All characters participating in Sudden Death are ranked based on what time they are KO'd rather all KO'd characters being automatically ranked 2nd, much like in previous Smash Bros. titles minus Smash 4.
The length of a Timed Battle can be adjusted in 30-second increments between one and three minutes.
Stamina battles are now part of the basic rule selection, allowing for combinations such as stamina with stocks.
The Final Smash Meter is a new Rules option that enables fighters to charge up their Final Smash over time for use without a Smash Ball. When this option is turned on, a gauge will appear under each fighter's damage display. The more damage the player deals or receives, the more the meter is filled. When it is filled, the player can use a weaker version of their Final Smash.
The new Custom Balance menu allows assigning handicaps to individual characters. Intended for leveling the field between players of different skill levels, each character can be assigned a Custom Balance value between -3 and +3, with negative numbers reducing damage dealt, and positive numbers increasing damage dealt. These values are only applied when the Custom Balance rule option is enabled, which is not available in multi-console wireless or online play.
Self-destructing in online matches with stocks can take away two stocks instead of one (unless it's one on one)
Mobility changes[edit]
In update 2.0.0, the ability to consistently perform a short hop by simultaneously pressing two jump buttons was added.
The jumpsquat timing of every character has been standardized to 3 frames.
Run speeds have been increased by about 10% for a majority of the cast, with some having larger increases, while walk speeds have had a similar 5% increase.
Air speeds have been increased by about 5% for a majority of the cast, with some having larger increases.
Traction has been significantly increased across the cast.
The initial frames of full hops from the ground are sped up for all characters. Oddly, this can be bypassed by using a jump just before walking or running over the ledge.
Landing lag for aerials has been reduced by 40% for most of the cast, and landing lag from helplessness has been significantly reduced overall. For some moves, the landing lag is even less than in Melee with L-canceling.
Perfect pivoting can no longer be performed, as characters no longer enter their standing animation when turning around out of their initial dash.
Rolling and spot dodging repeatedly now penalizes the user with increased lag and less intangibility frames, similarly to stale-move negation, leaving them more vulnerable.
Backward rolls have more ending lag overall, hindering their utility further for retreating safely, and making them practically different from forward rolls again.
Spot dodges can be canceled earlier than usual (by 5 frames if fresh) into any grounded attack other than grabs and dash attacks, making them more effective for retaliation after dodging opposing attacks.
Air dodges now contain elements from all previous incarnations of the technique: players can either perform a neutral air dodge by keeping the control stick in a neutral position (akin to a neutral aerial), which functions like Brawl and Smash 4's air dodges, or a directional air dodge by holding in a direction, which grants characters a quick momentum boost towards much like Melee's air dodges, but without making them helpless.
Characters can only air dodge once before landing, grabbing an edge or getting hit, and both types of air dodges have much more ending lag, with directional ones lasting more than a full second. However, both have less landing lag than air dodges in Smash 4 (10 frames in the case of neutral air dodges, down from 21), and unlike air dodges in Melee, directional air dodges allow characters to grab edges during their ending lag. This significantly weakens defensive play by making air dodges more restricted and punishable, but increases their effectiveness for escaping juggles and recovering if used opportunely.
Wavedashing has made a return from Melee, alongside techniques associated with it like wavelanding. However, it is significantly weaker due to the new mechanics added to directional air dodges, compounded further by their higher landing lag, as well as the cast's increased traction.
Initial dashes have been lengthened, allowing some aspects of dash-dancing to return. They have also been significantly increased across the cast and have much less range in variance, with the slowest being slightly above Mario's in SSB4 and the highest being slightly above Fox's.
As a result, some characters now have initial dash speeds that outpace their running speeds, allowing fox-trotting to alleviate their low mobility; examples include Ganondorf and Incineroar.
Being sent into hitstun by any attack from behind (except vertical hitstun) will preserve the direction the character is facing, like with Back Slash in Smash 4, having the effect of preserving the positions of their forward and back aerials.
As a result, all characters now have unique hitstun animations for taking hits from behind.
Attack changes[edit]
Characters can now perform any ground attack out of a run, including their neutral attack, tilt attacks, and all smash attacks. In previous games, only dash attacks, up smashes and special moves could be performed out of a run. Characters can also cancel a run turn in the same way to input any grounded attack in the other direction, which was previously only possible with forward tilts, forward smashes and side specials.
Short hop aerial attacks can be performed by pressing the jump and attack buttons at the same time. However, full hop aerial attacks more difficult to perform as a result, and can no longer be performed on the first frame of a jump.
As a further aid, several ground attacks can now be canceled by jumping during their very first startup frames (with a maximum of 3 for most), in which case they will automatically transition into a short hop aerial attack.
The linking hits of all neutral attacks have been altered, using the Sakurai angle and a 180° angle alongside low knockback values so that opponents stay on the ground and are dragged close to the user. This allows for neutral attacks to connect much more reliably than before, and gives all of them the ability to jab lock (with the exception of Ganondorf, Meta Knight, Roy and Chrom). However, this removes guaranteed jab cancel setups for most characters.
Neutral infinites have been reduced in damage (with the exception of Mewtwo's), but are faster and inflict less freeze frames, allowing them to land far more hits in the same amount of time, and making them harder to escape in combination with the aforementioned changes. Their pushback from hitting opponents can also no longer drop the user off edges.
The function of the 0° launch angle has been changed, now becoming 32° at knockback values greater than or equal to 120 units, similarly to the Sakurai angle in SSB, but occurring later than said angle.
Down tilts can be reversed by holding the control stick diagonally down and back, allowing characters to quickly use them in the opposite direction without the need to stand up from crouching and turn around.
Smash attacks can be delayed for 2 additional seconds after reaching full charge. This is indicated by characters freezing in the last frame of their charging animation until the smash attack is released.
Up smashes and up specials can be used out of shield without jumping.
Aerial attacks can be performed while hanging onto a ladder, a property known officially as a "ladder attack".
Frame canceling has been removed.
All variations of regular grabs have more ending lag, making them easier to punish if missed. Conversely, extended grabs have less ending lag, no longer leaving characters as vulnerable compared to regular grabs.
If two grabs collide, both characters take minimal damage and act as if grab released. This event is known as "grab parrying" by the in-game tips, and removes the effect of port priority in determining who gets the grab.
Shield grabs can no longer be used immediately after shieldstun from an attack ends, instead forcing the character to hold their shield for 4 extra frames beforehand.[18]
The speed and damage of pummels has been standardized, differing only by a few frames between characters, and generally dealing from 1% to 1.6% damage. As a result, characters such as Ness and Samus have slower pummels, but they deal more damage, while most other characters' pummels are faster, but deal less damage.
Weight dependency for throws has been removed: all throws now execute at their usual speed against the entire cast, much like in SSB.
Edge attacks deal 9% on average (up from 7%) and now grant intangibility until their hitboxes cease, instead of until 2 frames before their hitboxes come out, allowing them to beat out opposing attacks.
Chargeable special moves that can be stored for later use, such as Samus' Charge Shot and Donkey Kong's Giant Punch, can now be canceled by jumping. These moves can also be executed with the attack button while charging.
Most chargeable neutral specials that can't be stored are now reversible, whether for the duration of the charge or right before they are unleashed.
Many taunts have been sped up or shortened (some longer taunts, such as Mario and Zelda's up taunt, have been replaced with entirely new ones altogether), allowing characters to act out of them much quicker, with universal interruptibility on frame 50. However, this does not apply to damaging taunts, such as Luigi's down taunt.
The effectiveness of every tether recovery has been nerfed, as they can no longer be performed at any point during air dodges, nor can they skip the lag incurred upon grabbing an edge.
Custom special moves have been removed (with exception of Mii Fighters).
Final Smashes are quicker, with versions granting a controllable transformation being removed, so players can return to fighting quickly. As a result, many fighters have either new Final Smashes altogether (such as the Landmaster being replaced by an Arwing cutscene) or returning Final Smashes with altered functionalities (such as Octopus dragging opponents offstage immediately after being activated).
Aesthetic changes[edit]
The particle effects of the game are significantly more cartoony, with a solid-color or cel-shaded aesthetic. Compared to Smash 4, hits are signified by spark-like blows instead of colorful stars, while attack effects appear visually longer-lasting or possess far larger particle effects.
Continuing a trend from Melee and Brawl, most returning fighters feature greater model detail and more subdued colors than in Smash 4.
However, hair and fur detail has been toned down, resulting in a generally flatter appearance.
Time slows down substantially and the camera zooms in with a colorful blue background at significant moments during a match, such as when landing a highly damaging special move (such as a fully charged Giant Punch) or when breaking a shield. The camera also does this for potential final hits of a match, dramatically pausing gameplay with intense sound effects and red lightning/background, while zooming in. These are referred to as "Special Zoom" and "Finish Zoom" by Masahiro Sakurai and the development team.
Special zoom is signified by a sound similar to landing a KO Uppercut or Finishing Touch, and finish zoom has SFX somewhat akin to the ping sound.
The slowdown and zoom do not take place when there are three or more characters on screen, though the blue background will still appear.
In timed matches, characters in the lead will occasionally flash with a gold sparkle.
The rattling effect during hitlag is now more exaggerated, and a crescent shaped angle indicator now appears when the victim SDIs.
Knockback dealt by strong attacks will show a bright blue angle indicator, which visualizes the effect of directional influence along the character's final trajectory. This can be difficult to notice due to the effect being very brief, although moves with high hitstun or paralysis effects allow it to be seen for a decent timeframe.
After using up their midair jump(s), characters leave behind a subtle, transparent trail when moving through the air and until they regain their jumps. This aesthetic effect is difficult to notice unless the camera is zoomed onto a character or the scenery behind them is particularly bright.
Punching and kicking SFX on hit are different and sound harder-hitting compared to the previous game, with even weaker attacks playing loud "punch" effects.
If two fighter's bladed weapons clash, they now produce a "clanging" noise, reminiscent to a similar effect in Melee. The sound depends on the type of blades that clash; metal blades and energy-based swords both produce different sound effects.
Characters stunned after breaking their shield will have their voice clip play constantly instead of only once, much like in Smash 64 and Melee. This was exclusive to Roy in Smash 4.
Fighters sent flying now leave a colorful, lingering trail of solid-colored smoke behind them. If dealt enough knockback, they will also play a whistling sound while flying, akin to a jet plane, rather than the lower pitched wind rushing sound from Smash 4.
Characters flash yellow when they are close to breaking out of a grab, as well as during their grab immunity period after being released.
When button mashing out of an inactionable state such as being grabbed or stunned, characters display wind blade-like particles around them that increase in quantity depending on how fast they mash.
Blast KOs cause a burst of confetti on the screen alongside the standard colorful blast.
Star KO'd characters now use a tumbling animation similar to Brawl's Screen KOs (except for several characters), rolling away from the screen as they fly away.
Phantom footstools now play the footstool sound effect to indicate one being performed, and a yellow jump circle appears.
Final Smashes now cause a segment of the screen to show the upper portion of the summoner's face (in Mr. Game & Watch's case, the close up is of where his eyes would be; in Piranha Plant's case, the close up of its teeth), which is taken entirely from the summoner's official artwork, before the move begins, similar to Chrom's appearance in Pair Up.
Compared to Brawl and Smash 4, several fighter animations have been made significantly more dramatic and tailored to look better from the camera's perspective. Examples of this are Mario's Up Tilt, Bowser's Flying Slam, and Donkey Kong's Giant Punch.
Fighters are much more expressive than they were in Smash 4; most characters now sport a shocked/surprised expression when missing a grab and will scowl or frown when putting up their shield.
Any characters standing too close to a Final Smash will visibly react to it by displaying a shocked facial expression.
While on Final Smash standby, the character's damage gauge will constantly spark with aqua-colored electricity. Upon use, one of the eyes on the fighter's character portrait will flash.
When a character has more than 120% damage, smoke will constantly come out of their damage meter.
Many Assist Trophies and Final Smashes now affect the background of the stage.
Announcer-related changes:
When selecting characters in a time or stock match, the announcer now says "Timed battle!" and "Stock battle!" respectively, rather than "Free-for-all!/Battle royale!" and "Survival!"
The announcer now calls Classic Mode's name when selecting the character in that mode, similar to Brawl. Additionally, in the Japanese version, he now says "Survival Smash!" as opposed to "Classic!" in Brawl.
When a player life steal in team battle, the announcer now says "Restocked!", as opposed to "Stock player removed." in Melee or "Share (player) stock!" in Brawl and SSB4.
On the results screen, the announcer now says "(Character name/Team color) wins!" ("(Character name/Team color) win!" in the Japanese version), instead of saying "The winner is... (character name/team color)!" (Brawl/Smash 4) or "This game's winner is... (character name/team color)!" (Smash 64/Melee). Additionally, after Team Battles, all teammates will perform their complete victory animation instead of only the player with the highest score/stock count, much like the first three installments. As a result, all victory poses now "freeze" at the same timepoint during their animations.
In Smash 64, the announcer did say "(Team color) wins!", but this was changed in Melee.
However, the Spanish, French, Italian and German versions still say the winner's name at end like in Smash 4, such as "¡La victoria es para... (character name/team color)!" in Spanish; this also extends to the Dutch version, newly recorded for this game, which says "De winnaar is... (character name/team color)!"
Even more characters now face the screen regardless of direction they turn towards, such as Donkey Kong and the Ice Climbers.
In addition, some Assist Trophies and Poké Ball Pokémon face the screen regardless of the direction they turn towards.
Names now override some instances of character names, such as underneath the damage meter.
If the player enters a name, any Poké Ball Pokémon or Assist Trophy character summoned by the player will be indicated by the player's name. In some cases, this may be harder to notice in stages with brighter lighting due to the name bar lacking the bordered background.
Reflection moves now display shining hexagon effects, similar to Fox's and Falco's Reflector, upon reflecting projectiles.
Counterattacks that retaliate against sufficiently strong attacks will now cause the user to let out a large, bright yellow flash.
The flower effect's flower appearance was changed and now resembles the pink flowers seen on the title screen of Panel de Pon.
As a fighter moves closer to the blast zone, their hoop shrinks. When a fighter is right next to the blast zone, the ring on their hoop flashes yellow.
Item changes[edit]
Certain types of items, such as Banana Peels, can now be picked up by tilt attacks.
There can now be more than one Assist Trophy active at any given time. Additionally, some characters summoned by an Assist Trophy can be KO'd, granting a point to whoever KO'd said character. The summoner can also KO their own assist trophy to prevent the loss of a point. If multiple players summon an Assist Trophy each, they will proceed to fight one another if close enough.
Smash Balls now have a chance of spawning with Soccer Ball physics, rolling around the stage and respawning once they drop offstage. They despawn after a set time. This property is similarly present in Fake Smash Balls.
The Boss Galaga causes a black background to cover the screen when it catches an opponent, complete with pixel stars. Additionally, the Boss Galaga now always cause trapped character to a Star KO, with it can be seen with the character in the distance. The star also becomes larger.
The Beetle now forces a Screen KO on characters taken past the upper blast line. Additionally, it can be seen attached behind the character throughout the animation.
The Hammer and Golden Hammer have a unique 8-bit-styled hit particle, resembling the particle effect used when Mario destroys a barrel or a fireball in the original Donkey Kong. The corresponding sound effect is also taken from the original game. Additionally, the former's music is now taken directly from the arcade version of the game.
The Warp Star's descent can now be either stalled or hastened by the user.
The Timer now creates a dark warping background alongside its usual slowdown effect.
Blast Boxes now explode after some time if hit. This is signified by a dull orange flash around the box that slowly gets brighter.
The Beam Sword now creates an aesthetic trail from its blade when thrown or dropped.
Sandbag will now show a happy expression if left idle for long enough.
Shrinking and growing animations have been reverted to their Melee versions. As such, they are much faster and are no longer unique to each character.
Explosive items directly thrown at opponents no longer harm the thrower.
Characters can perform a midair jump while firing a Super Scope, Fire Flower, Gust Bellows, and Ramblin' Evil Mushroom and holding a completed Daybreak.
However, they can no longer dash forward while holding them.
Reception[edit]
Ultimate reviews
Edge Magazine 9 of 10
Electronic Gaming Monthly 5 of 5[19]
Famitsu 38 of 40[20]
Game Revolution 4.5 of 5[21]
GameInformer 9.5 of 10[22]
GameSpot 9 of 10[23]
IGN 9.4 of 10[24]
Compilations of multiple reviews
Metacritic 93% (99 reviews)[25]
Game of the Year[26]
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award
Japanese Product Global Award
Best Sales Award
Award for Excellence
Grand Award[27]
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate received universal critical acclaim from both critics and the audience, with several critics calling it the best installment in the series. They praised its large amount of content and fine-tuning of existing Smash gameplay elements, although its online mode received criticism. It was estimated that the game sold over 5 million copies worldwide within three days of release, making it the fastest selling Switch game.
The game has sold 12.08 million units as of December 31st, 2018, marking it as the fastest selling Nintendo game in history.[29] As of March 2019, Ultimate has sold 13.81 million copies, which is greater than the total number of sales for the Wii U console. Since then, the game has sold 15.71 million units as of September 30, 2019, making it the best selling game in the series, and also making it the best selling fighting game of all time (previously held by Super Smash Bros. Brawl with 13.30 million copies).
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate currently holds an aggregate review score of 93% on Metacritic,[25] tying it with Brawl as the highest-rated game in the series on the website, and held a score of 92.17% on GameRankings prior to its shutdown.[30]
At The Game Awards 2019, Ultimate was nominated for Best Fighting Game, Best Family Game, and Game of the Year. It won Best Fighting Game, though it lost to Luigi's Mansion 3 and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, respectively, in the other two categories. In a first for the awards show, a separate, tournament-style nomination called Player's Voice allowed fans to vote on certain games that they deemed their favorite; Ultimate successfully made its way to the final round of voting, though it lost to Fire Emblem: Three Houses.
Logos[edit]
Promotional Box art
Digital box art
Key Artwork
English logo
Japanese logo
Traditional Chinese logo
Simplified Chinese logo
Korean logo
English title screen
Artwork[edit]
Official illustration of Inkling.
Official animation of Mario.
Official illustration of Mario and Rathalos.
Official illustration of Simon and Richter.
Official illustration of Villager and Isabelle.
Official image of Pac-Man and Mr. Game & Watch.
Official illustration of Link, Kirby, Mario, and Cloud.
Official image of Bomberman.
Official image of Kirby.
Official illustration of Sonic the Hedgehog.
Official image of all playable Pokémon characters, and the many Poké Ball Pokémon.
Official illustration of the playable Zelda cast.
Official illustration of all playable Fire Emblem characters and Assist Trophies.
Official image of all playable Fire Emblem characters on Arena Ferox.
Official illustration of Bayonetta, Rodin, and Madama Butterfly.
Official image of Snake.
Official image of Pit.
Official illustration of Mega Man.
Official illustration of Joker.
Official illustration of Terry.
Official illustration of all of the base game fighters.
Splash Art[edit]
Splash art of Ridley.
Splash art of Simon.
Splash art of Richter.
Splash art of Chrom.
Splash art of Dark Samus.
Splash art of King K. Rool.
Splash art of Isabelle.
Splash art of Ken.
Splash art of Incineroar.
Splash art of Piranha Plant.
Splash art of Joker.
Splash art of Hero.
Splash art of Banjo & Kazooie.
Splash art of Terry.
Splash art of Byleth. ♂
Splash art of Byleth. ♀
This is the first and only Super Smash Bros. game to:
Not be announced alongside new hardware since the original Super Smash Bros.. Super Smash Bros. Melee was revealed alongside the final retail version of the Nintendo GameCube at E3 2001; Super Smash Bros. Brawl was announced alongside the Wii itself, then-codenamed Revolution at E3 2005; and Super Smash Bros. 4 was announced alongside the Wii U at E3 2011. Moreover, unlike the latter two games, this is the first time since Super Smash Bros. Melee that a Smash Bros. game is not announced years in advance, as Super Smash Bros. Brawl was announced in 2005 and revealed a year later, and Super Smash Bros. 4 was announced in 2011 and revealed two years later.
Not feature the involvement of Satoru Iwata, as he passed away on July 11, 2015.
Be released in the same year it was announced since Melee.
Feature the same starting roster as another Smash game (being the same as the original Super Smash Bros.).
Have no veteran characters cut since Melee.
Have a simultaneous worldwide release.
Have both the English announcer and voice actor of Master Hand and Crazy Hand unchanged, with Xander Mobus reprising his role from Super Smash Bros. 4, as well as having the announcer use recycled voice clips from the previous game.
Feature native Dutch and Russian announcers for those translations.
Allow a boss to be playable without hacks or glitches.
Upgrade a boss to be a playable character (excluding Giga Bowser from Brawl onwards, as him being Bowser's Final Smash).
Have all of its veterans announced prior to launch and at the same time.
Have Jigglypuff, Mr. Game and Watch, Ganondorf, and Falco announced prior to launch (not counting the confirmation of Jigglypuff and Ganondorf becoming starters in for Wii U).
Feature more unlockable characters than starter characters, as well as not to feature newcomers as starter characters.
Feature third-party universes with more than one character.
Feature a third-party universe with more than one stage in the same game (counting both versions of Smash 4 as separate).
Feature third-party universes with more than one Assist Trophy.
Feature a Pokémon with alternate costumes that depict it as female.
Feature a boss as an Assist Trophy.
Feature a character as both a background character and an easter egg character in two different stages within the same game (counting both versions of Smash 4 as separate).
Upgrade a stage background character to be an Assist Trophy.
Not introduce new first-party fighters to represent the early Nintendo games, a trend from Melee onwards (the previous cases being the Ice Climbers and Mr. Game & Watch in Melee, Pit and R.O.B. in Brawl, and Duck Hunt in SSB4).
Have more returning stages than new stages.
Have all stages available from the start.
Not have the announcer speaking during the pre-match loading screens in Classic Mode.
Not have a minigame that features the targets, like Target Smash! and Target Blast at all.
Not allow all of the playable characters to be used in all game modes (barring online multiplayer), as Mii Fighters are disallowed in Smashdown and Classic Mode.
Have Link and Ganondorf receive new voice clips rather than recycled ones from The Legend of Zelda games.
Have a character's voice actor reverted back to a previous one (Ganondorf).
Have Ness use completely recycled voice clips.
To switch Japanese voice actors for Zelda, Sheik and Falco since their introduction in Melee.
Have Marth, Roy and Zelda receive English voice acting.
Not introduce new stages from the Pokémon and Kirby universes.
This applies to Donkey Kong, Metroid, Yoshi and Star Fox if both versions of Super Smash Bros. 4 are counted as the same game.
This is also the first game since the original to not introduce a new stage from the EarthBound and F-Zero universes.
Feature Assist Trophies from third-party universes without playable characters (Bomberman, Shovel Knight, Monster Hunter, and Virtua Fighter).
Have a lyricized theme song in both English and Japanese.
Have all characters share the same amount of alternate costumes (Some characters in Smash 64, Melee and Brawl had fewer costumes than other characters, Wario in Brawl had twelve costumes as opposed to standard six, Little Mac in SSB4 had sixteen costumes as opposed to standard eight).
Introduce more new third-party universes with playable characters than first-party universes.
Feature a universe owned by a current console rival to Nintendo (Banjo-Kazooie, owned by Microsoft).
However, Banjo-Kazooie was originally a second-party Nintendo property prior to Rare's acquisition by Microsoft.
As Rare is located in the United Kingdom and Microsoft is located in the United States, this also makes Ultimate the first game in the series to contain a major universe which is not created nor owned by a Japanese company.
Not feature a new remix of the Super Mario Bros. ground theme, DK Island Swing from Donkey Kong Country, The Legend of Zelda main theme (if one does not count Death Mountain or Termina Field), or Mute City (not counting Smash 64, which had no F-Zero music tracks other than Captain Falcon's victory theme).
Have the entire base roster revealed before launch.
This is the second Super Smash Bros. game to:
Feature lyrics in its main theme, the first being Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Release in the 2010's, after both Wii U & 3DS versions of Super Smash Bros. 4 releasing in 2014.
Have high-definition graphics, the first being the Wii U iteration of Super Smash Bros. 4 (excluding emulators running any of the games in the Super Smash Bros. series).
Have cutscene movies during Adventure Mode, the first being Super Smash Bros. Brawl; Although unlike Brawl, World of Light has 7 cutscenes in Ultimate.
Have characters able to be unlocked without battling them in their regular unlocking battle first, the first being Super Smash Bros. Brawl; in both cases, characters can be unlocked directly through Adventure Mode.
Have no unique unlocking critera for unlockable characters, the first being Super Smash Bros. 4.
Have hand-drawn artwork on the box art, which is in 2D, with the first being the original Super Smash Bros.
Have the announcer featuring unique, translated voice clips in the Korean version (the character calls for the Ice Climbers, Young Link, Villager, Rosalina & Luma, Greninja, Isabelle and Incineroar), the first being Super Smash Bros. Brawl; although the announcer is voiced by Xander Mobus rather than a native Korean voice actor, unlike in Brawl and like in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
Upgrade Assist Trophies and a summonable character to be playable characters, with Little Mac and Palutena in SSB4 bring the first.
Feature Giga Bowser and Galleom as a boss.
Not feature trophies, the first being Smash 64.
Feature downloadable content, the first being Smash 4.
This is the third Super Smash Bros. game to:
Feature Adventure Mode, the first being Super Smash Bros. Melee and the second being Super Smash Bros. Brawl; in both cases, they are different types of Adventure Mode, first one was the regular Adventure Mode in Melee, the second one was The Subspace Emissary in Brawl and the third one was World of Light in Ultimate.
Not feature Event matches, the first being the original Super Smash Bros. and the second being Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
Not feature the clear movie scenes after Classic Mode, the first being the original Super Smash Bros. and the second being Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
Not feature the Coin Battle in the Versus mode, the first being the original Super Smash Bros. and the second being Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
When not including DLC, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has the lowest number of:
Newcomers at 11, beating Smash 64's original 12.
New stages at 7, beating Smash 64's 9.
New character-based universes introduced, with only two (Splatoon and Castlevania), beating Melee's three (Ice Climber, Fire Emblem, and Game & Watch).
Counting DLC, though, it is currently ahead of Melee in terms of new character-based universes introduced, being six (with Persona, Dragon Quest, Banjo-Kazooie and Fatal Fury being added as DLC), tied with Brawl's Kid Icarus, Wario, Metal Gear, Sonic, Pikmin and R.O.B., and has the second-lowest amount of new stages added, currently at 11.
Because of the size of the USK icon on the game's box art, the German version has a slightly different variation of said box art: Pikachu is moved upwards, Yoshi is completely missing, and the logo is off-centered.
Ultimate's release date falls one day after the late Satoru Iwata's birthday, December 6 (which was also the release date of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U in Japan).
Discounting ports of older games, this game marks the only appearances of King K. Rool, Zero Suit Samus, Ridley, Dark Samus, Greninja, Ness, Lucas, Ice Climbers, Roy, Ike, Pit, Palutena, Dark Pit, Olimar, R.O.B., Wii Fit Trainer, Little Mac, Duck Hunt, Richter Belmont, and Banjo & Kazooie on the Nintendo Switch as of 2020.
Of these characters, Ridley, Ice Climbers, Pit, Palutena, and Little Mac all appear in ports via the Nintendo Entertainment System: Nintendo Switch Online software. Little Mac also makes a cameo appearance in Luigi's Mansion 3 in a framed poster of him in his victory pose with Doc Louis and Mr. Sandman in the background.
It also marks the first, but not last, appearances of Samus, Pichu, Incineroar, Joker, and Hero on the Nintendo Switch.
This game marks the 100th performance credit of Charles Martinet as the voice of Mario, a landmark for which he received a Guinness World Record for the most video game voice-over performances of a single character.
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Digital Leadership for Business Transformation
The TCS 2020 Chief Information Officer (CIO) Study seeks answers to central questions facing information and technology executives across industries in North America and Europe: How are they helping their enterprises navigate a complex and fast-evolving digital landscape? Where are they focusing their digital initiatives? What traction have they gained this decade from those efforts?
This report provides insights from analyzing the surveys of CIOs in the retail industry (representing 121 companies in the United States, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom) compared against the overall survey data (1,010 companies) on such issues as which technologies are expected to impact retailers in the years ahead, how much the retail CIO is focused on innovation and digital business models versus maintaining the current IT environment, and how do retailers with more success in digital business operate and prioritize differently than firms with less success to date.
Other reports in this series examine these and other issues across and within industries:
■ Key Findings: How CIOs Are Helping Their Companies Navigate the Digital Ecosystem
■ Roles & Responsibilities in Digital Business
■ Data Priorities & Practices
■ Threats & Opportunities: Industry vs. Ecosystem
■ Master Report: Study Results, Trends & Best Practices
Additional reports look specifically at the following industries: consumer packaged goods; banking, financial services, and insurance; and media, entertainment and information services, as well as the viewpoints of CIOs at North American and European firms.
All reports currently available from the TCS 2020 CIO Study can be found here.
Retail Companies
■ The retail industry’s best days in digital business are still ahead. While lagging behind many other industries in digitizing its operations, most of retail’s upper management sees further digital opportunities awaiting them.
■ For retailers, as for firms in most other industries, cloud computing has been the technology with the greatest impact—slightly ahead even of mobile and smartphone technologies. Looking ahead, artificial intelligence and mobile are expected to have the greatest impact.
■ Compared to those in other industries, retail’s CIOs report higher levels of alignment on a vision for their company’s digital future across the board of directors, the CEO, the C-suite and line-of-business heads. Signaling a strong strategic focus, for Digital Leader companies such agreement approaches 100%.
■ Looking at revenue and growth, Digital Leader retailers were apt to have revenues of over $20 billion annually, whereas none of the Digital Follower retailers in our study reached $10 billion in revenues. These CIOs at Digital Leader companies report that today, digital business (beyond just e-commerce) accounts for nearly two-thirds of total revenues.
■ Besides the differences in revenue and digital business’s contribution to it, one of the starkest distinctions between retail Digital Leaders and Digital Followers lies in where they expect to find revenue growth. Nearly all the Digital Leaders are looking at adjoining retail sectors for revenue opportunities, and almost two-thirds are even considering sectors outside retail.
■ Despite ranking “improve customer experience” near the top as a priority for future growth, retail CIOs reported customer experience was less a factor in their companies’ corporate cultures than it was for any other industry in our study.
How Digital Leaders are Different: Context in the CIO Study
Across 11 industries in Europe and North America, we analyzed the survey answers of 1,010 CIOs and other IT executives to understand the differences between firms that are leading and trailing in the digital transformation of their businesses.
Among retail companies (121 firms out of 1,010)
Using these criteria, we found slightly more Digital Leaders among retail companies than we found Digital Followers.
■ Retail Digital Leaders: 20%
■ Retail Digital Followers: 18%
The retail industry’s Digital Leader companies represented about 11% of all the Digital Leaders in our study.
The percent of retail Digital Leaders by region tracks closely to retail’s overall representation across these geographies. Sixty percent of retail companies surveyed were in either the United States or Canada and 40% were in the UK, Germany, or the Netherlands. Similarly, 58% of retail’s Digital Leaders were based in North America and 42% were based in Europe. A higher percentage of European retailers were in the middle of the pack, however, as Digital Followers are overrepresented among North American retailers in our study compared to retailers overall distribution across these two regions: 68% of retail Digital Followers are based in North America whereas only 32% of the Digital Followers are European companies.
By subsector
While one might expect Digital Leaders to come mostly, or solely, from the ranks of online-only retailers, this was not the case: 63% of these firms were groceries, department stores, office supply chains, and other such retail examples.
From Cloud (and Mobile) This Past Decade…
As in most (but not all) industries we surveyed, retail CIOs say that cloud computing has had the greatest impact on their industry this past decade: nearly four-fifths said its impact has been “high” or even “extreme.” (Three-quarters of nonretail CIOs said it had had the highest impact on their industries, as well.) The pervasive use of mobile devices has also affected the retail industry. And in contrast to nonretail companies, virtual or augmented reality has had an outsized implication for retailers -- overall, retail CIOs said VR/AR’s impact has been “high,” although the retail Digital Leader CIOs are less impressed with it so far, calling its effect “moderate.” (They see bigger potential for VR in the decade ahead.)
Even though a quarter of retail Digital Leader CIOs said 3D printing has had a major impact on the industry, overall retail CIOs said its impact had been “minor.” By comparison, nonretail CIOs thought evidence for 3D printing’s effects on their industries to date was “moderate.”
…To AI (and Mobile) in the Next Decade
In the next 10 years, retailers will likely see the greatest impact from applications of artificial intelligence to their processes and business models, according to the industry’s CIOs. Mobile devices—smartphones, tablets, and wearables, like smart watches—will also likely continue to influence retail strategies and decisions. In fact, it was the only technology of which over half of retail CIOs said its impact over the next decade would be “extreme.”
Compared to their nonretail counterparts, retail CIOs see every technology we queried as having at least a “high” impact in the years ahead, including VR or augmented reality and 3D printing, the impacts of which were predicted to be only “moderate” by nonretail CIOs.
Retail CIOs Focus on Innovation
Retail CIOs were the only industry surveyed where less than half (46%) said they oversee their company’s existing IT infrastructure and legacy information systems. For all ten other industries, more than half (54% in travel, transportation and hospitality, for instance) to more than two-thirds (68% in banking and financial services) said they are partly focused on running the company’s legacy systems, at least where that wasn’t covered in one of our other choices (such as data security or end-user tech support, for example).
However, when asked to describe how they split their time—between managing the present IT infrastructure versus helping to innovate the company’s digital business model—retail CIOs were only marginally more occupied with digital transformation work than were their peers in other industries, who on average split their attention almost exactly 50/50. Yet CIOs at retail Digital Leaders spend about as much of their time on innovating the business model as do CIOs at Digital Leader companies in other industries (63%).
This focus on innovation for Digital Leader CIOs makes sense given where digital business gets developed at these companies. For most retailers, new digitally based offerings and revenue sources might get developed anywhere in the company, although a plurality of retail companies include the IT function in that work. For retail Digital Leaders, the IT function is firmly at the center of new digital products and services.
Digital Leader CIOs Drive Transformation
Across the retail industry, CIOs are tapped for their ideation and strategy skills in bringing about digital transformation in their companies with about the same frequency as all CIOs are.
And CIOs at Digital Leader retailers are even more likely (88%) to be engaged at this stage. Only 68% of CIOs at Digital Follower retail firms contribute to the initial ideation and strategy discussions in developing new digital businesses or transforming their current businesses.
Despite being slightly more focused on innovation than their nonretail counterparts, CIOs in retail are somewhat less likely to be the primary driver of digital transformation projects. Only about half of retail CIOs said they had been this decade, compared to 59% of CIOs in other industries. However, the same percentage of retail CIOs at Digital Leaders who are involved at the initial ideation stage of major transformation projects (88%) also say they are the primary driver of digital innovation. (For the remaining retail Digital Leaders, the key driver of transformation efforts was either the CEO or the board of directors.)
Strong Alignment for Digital Vision
Retail CIOs’ ability to drive consensus among key stakeholders in their company is slightly better than it is for nonretail CIOs, by 2 to 5 percentage points, depending on the executives.
The Digital Leader retail CIOs have among the most impressive records for reaching agreement about their future digital opportunities. (Only CIOs at the most digitally advanced automotive companies claim a higher degree of strategic alignment.)
Executive consensus—at least in terms of digital strategy—seems to be common at most retail companies. Even CIOs at Digital Follower firms report roughly similar levels of alignment with their colleagues as CIOs across the retail industry overall did.
Digital Experience for Digital Leaders
For the retail industry, a little over half of the board members and top management of companies have what their CIOs would consider deep digital experience. This compares favorably with nonretail companies, where just under half (49%) have such experience.
Among the retail Digital Leaders, more than two-thirds of the board and top management have strong digital experience, however—a leadership profile nearly as strong in digital experience as that of executives and directors at Digital Leader firms in the banking, high-tech, automotive and media industries.
Much Digitization Work Ahead for Retail
Digitization in the retail industry is perhaps the best-known example of how a new digital economy is impacting older business models. Compared to most other industries, retail sees a bigger task ahead in digitizing its business—perhaps due to its traditional reliance on and staffing of brick-and-mortar presences.
Retail CIOs say only about 43% of their industry’s processes are digitized…among the lowest of any industry.
Today, retail CIOs say their industry is among the least digitized (43%) overall, alongside CIOs in the telecommunications (43%) and insurance industries (42%). The overall estimation among all 1,010 surveyed CIOs was that today’s businesses activities are about 48% digital, even though some industries—notably banking and financial services, consumer packaged goods, and the automotive industry—estimate that their transformation efforts to date have digitized their business activities more than 50%.
Looking to the future, retail CIOs are only slightly less optimistic than their peers in other industries. Averaging across their estimates for the various processes and business activities, they expect 69% of the retail industry could be digitized by 2030. For the 889 CIOs across all the other industries in the CIO Study, that estimate was 73%.
Self-Imposed Limitations—or Opportunities?
Leaving aside the challenges of digitizing specific processes and activities, Digital Leaders in retail see a lot of opportunity ahead compared to where they are today; more even than all leader companies across our study (64% of whose management sees open territory ahead).
By contrast, the management of nearly two-thirds the retail industry’s Digital Followers say there just isn’t much more they can do to digitize their business any further—even though none of their CIOs said they have covered much ground yet.
Service Performance Data Ranks Highest for Retailers
Retail CIOs as a whole were slightly less focused on the kinds of data considered essential to the future of their business than were CIOs in other industries—even though they were more likely to be in charge of data and analytics than were other CIOs. To be sure, retail CIOs rated some types of data more important than nonretailers did—such as data on things like the quality and performance of their services, which for retailers could mean anything from in-store sensors and cameras for monitoring foot traffic and wait times to Net Promoter Score®, customer satisfaction, and other feedback metrics. Retailers also valued “data on what products and services our customers buy from our company (or show interest in buying)” slightly more than nonretailers did.
On average, retail CIOs rated different kinds of data as being of only “moderate importance” to the future of their business—whereas nonretail CIOs said they were of “high importance.”
Of less interest to retailers than for companies overall were such information as production data and after-sales product usage data. Of note, CIOs said online reputation data (what customers were saying about the company on review sites and social media) was only moderately important to retailers compared to its role for other industries.
Net Promoter, Net Promoter Score and NPS are registered trademarks of Bain & Company, Inc., Satmetrix Systems, Inc., and Fred Reichheld.
Retail Leaders Report Higher Revenues than Followers Do
In determining which companies in the study constituted Digital Leaders or Followers, revenue amounts were not considered. The determination was based only on the CIO’s qualitative answers about the company’s progress in digitizing its processes and offerings and a characterization of how successful the company has been since 2010 in increasing revenue from its digital business, regardless of the actual amount.
Yet revenue proved to be a distinction between these groups after all. Among all the retailers we surveyed, nearly two-thirds had revenues of over $5 billion. A nearly equal percentage (63%) of the Digital Leader retailers had revenues of more than $10 billion, while all of retail Digital Follower companies’ revenues were under that $10 billion mark. (Companies reporting less than $500 million in revenue were not included in the study.)
Nearly Half of Retail Revenue Is “Digital Revenue”
Online sales to consumers—e-commerce—constitute approximately 11% of total retail sales in the U.S. (according to the U.S. Department of Commerce*), with similar percentages for Canada and many European countries. But e-commerce is only part of the picture for the broader landscape of retail today. Placing prescription reorders using a pharmacy’s phone app, displaying a digital coupon at checkout, flash sales and buy-one-get-one offers based on geofencing data, faster farm-to-grocer supply chains for fresher food—the work of digital transformation can account for far more revenue than just the better-known e-commerce of online shopping.
In fact, in retail, the CIOs of Digital Leader companies say nearly two-thirds of their revenue today is a result of their digital products, services, or digitally enabled business operations.
The entire retail industry, however, has only just surpassed the point where Digital Leaders were in 2010, with digital revenue accounting for 47% of total revenue, according to the CIOs surveyed.
*“Quarterly Retail E-Commerce Sales,” U.S. Department of Commerce. Bureau of the Census: https://www.census.gov/retail/mrts/www/data/pdf/ec_current.pdf
What Will Drive Future Retail Growth?
The customer is always king…except in the retail industry, interestingly enough. When it comes to driving future growth, the customer is certainly important: 77% of retail CIOs said “focusing on current customers, continually gaining more knowledge on them to keep improving our products and services” was important to a high or the highest extent.
However, retail CIOs—none of whom could have failed to note the major changes affecting their industry—were more likely than any other industry’s CIOs to say “developing whole new digital products and services for new customers” was the most important (84%), even more so than “developing whole new digital products and services for current customers” (79%).
CIOs at Digital Leader retailers were among the most adamant that new customers and entirely new revenue streams were central to future growth for their companies. Even finding revenue from sectors currently distant from the current retail landscape was a major priority for nearly two-thirds of Digital Leader CIOs.
While retail’s Digital Follower CIOs do see the importance of developing new digital products and services for new customers, far fewer feel rethinking the business model or identifying new revenue streams makes much sense. In fact, retail Digital Followers’ CIOs held roughly the inverse proportion of retail leaders’ view of looking outside their current landscape for revenue. (Also lower on their priority list: improving non-customer-facing activities to deliver their products and services and “creating breakthrough products and services through game-changing innovations.”)
Where the Competition Will Emerge
reverse view of where digital opportunities may be found can be seen in asking CIOs where they expect competitive threats to emerge. As with where they are looking for new revenue, Digital Leaders have an eye on the current field as well as what could appear from across the digital ecosystem. By comparison, over four-fifths of Digital Followers expect to compete over the next 5 years along the same lines as they do today.
Overall, nearly two-thirds of retail companies are focused on their current competitive landscape, according to their CIOs—far higher than the 37% of nonretail company CIOs who also said that.
The difference is even starker comparing retail Digital Leaders and retail Digital Followers. While more than two-fifths of the Digital Leader companies expect competition from “new digital companies that aren’t yet here, but will be by 2025,” less than one-fifth of the Digital Follower retailers are focused there. And no retail Digital Follower CIOs said they expected increasing competition from “companies already established as digital companies”—in contrast to the fifth of Digital Leader CIOs who see threats emerging from that direction. So, while 38% of Digital Leader retailers do see future competition coming from the current field of players, 82% of Digital Follower retailers say they expect to compete against the same companies as they do now.
Of any group we surveyed, only European industrial manufacturers are more focused (at 85%) on their current, existing slate of competitors than retail Digital Followers are.
The Retail Industry’s Corporate Culture(s)
Nearly two-thirds of retail CIOs said their corporate culture was highly or greatly focused on such things as product and service innovations, operations, and brand marketing—and overall, they ranked focusing on customers more highly than any other aspect of their culture. (Only 2% of retail respondents said a customer focus was “not at all” a characterization of their company.)
Yet CIOs in retail were the least likely of any industry to say their company was especially concerned with customer experience issues—even though 79% of Digital Leaders’ CIOs said improving the customer experience was key to future growth, and it was the top choice for importance (at 86%) among Digital Followers’ CIOs.
In fact, barely more than a quarter would call their company customer experience-focused—contrasting sharply with CIOs in such industries as banking, high-tech, telecommunications, travel and hospitality, 70% or more of whom said that the customer’s experience of interacting with their company was of paramount importance to its workforce. Subtracting out the views of CIOs who said a focus on customer experience reflected their corporate culture only to a minor degree or “not at all,” it was the only cultural factor among retail respondents to end up with a negative score.
While there were several discernible differences between the cultures of retail Digital Leader companies and those of Digital Followers, the greatest difference lies in the focus on distribution. In an era when two-day, next-day, in-store, and even same-day delivery are considered competitive advantages with customers, Digital Leader retailers place a premium on distribution channels—just as they do on operations and customers themselves. These last two factors garner only lukewarm interest from retail’s Digital Followers. And the follower companies’ disregard for distribution is second only to their—and their industry’s—lack of identification with customer experience as a priority.
How We Conducted This Study
The TCS 2020 CIO Study asked senior IT executives in 11 industries about their work, their company’s digital success, and where they’re focused strategically for the future.
Of the 1,010 companies surveyed, 12% (121) were retail companies, drawn from among e-commerce firms, mass merchandisers, groceries, pharmacies, and other types of retailers.
The annual revenues of the retail companies in our study ranged from $500 million to $50 billion or greater, with two-thirds reporting more than $1 billion in revenues.
The IT budgets of the CIOs in these retail companies ranged from less than $25 million to more than $1 billion.
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Stick to your principles in the garden
PUBLISHED: 12:26 15 September 2010 | UPDATED: 17:49 20 February 2013
Don't fall prey to the lure of cheap plants at the garden centre or village fete. Shorten your plant list and be pleasantly surprised at the impact on your patch, says Nicholas Newton
Dont fall prey to the lure of cheap plants at the garden centre or village fete. Shorten your plant list and be pleasantly surprised at the impact on your patch, says Nicholas Newton
Collecting plants is something that many English gardeners are exceptionally good at. Its something that a lot of gardeners do better than anything else; those impulse buys at the village fete, the irresistible lure of so many bright colours at the garden centre. But when they are taken home and put together and endlessly added to, do they necessarily make a beneficial contribution to the garden, or do they just remain what they were at purchase; a random collection of plants?
The critical question has to be, do they add up to more than the sum of their individual parts? Do they do more than just look pretty?
The harsh reality is that a collection of our favourite plants and star buys will rarely achieve either of these two key objectives for any well-designed garden. Cast aside the bias of favouritism and hold on to one or two key principles and your planting schemes will very soon make a much more worthwhile contribution to the overall beauty of your garden.
One of the first things you will need to focus on is establishing a certain degree of year round permanence to the garden. This is important if the garden is to have any merit at all through the dark days of winter. If you are ready to put time and indeed money into a garden it should reward you and work for its keep by enhancing your surroundings for all of the 12 months.
In the first instance this is not achieved simply by loading the plant mix with evergreen shrubs or conifers, although both will have a role to play. No, the essential quality youre looking for is form. By this I mean its shape and outline.
This idea of form can work at a number of different levels. At the broadest scale it can be interpreted quite simply as the outline of the plants. In the case of maturing shrubs, and especially those clipped to defined shapes, these are the plants that will provide a framework and degree of permanence to the planting, recessive perhaps in the height of summer when there is so much other flower and foliage around but solid and strong in the winter when all else has faded away.
Take care not to fall into the rather dated approach of keeping horizontals at the front, domes in the middle and spires at the back
Within this seemingly unchanging permanence it is possible to introduce a degree of movement in the resulting shapes. Rounded, hummocky mounds are generally seen as static shapes causing the eye to pause while pyramids and spires introduce vertical movement to lift the eye up and away from the vertical plane.
At the largest scale think of the tumbling shoots of the weeping willow beside the very lateral element of a flowing river or lake surface. At the scale of the border, a spiky upright plant next to a low, prostrate one will enhance the impact of both more than the sum of their individual contributions to the overall scheme.
It is this endless juxtaposition of the horizontal, the upright, the rounded, the spiky, and those that are spires that contributes a valuable three-dimensional quality to the plant mix. Just take care not to fall into the rather dated and formulaic approach of keeping the horizontals at the front, the domes in the middle and the spires at the back. They can all be moved around to suit the mood and character of the site as different gardens will need more of some than others.
At a smaller scale and within the border itself, the same principles apply but the forms youre using will have less of a degree of permanence particularly among the herbaceous perennials.
It becomes further complicated when you have to think about plants whose form changes and evolves throughout the growing season but that is all part of the challenge of successful plant combinations.
The right selection of plant forms will add body and volume to which are added the decorative qualities of texture and colour. And the repetition of key shapes will reinforce and elevate the key characteristics that those forms add to the garden.
The impact of a plant mix can so easily be lost by the use of endlessly changing individuals when a shorter list of well selected plants that appear again and again around the garden multiply the impact of the contribution that they make and reinforce the character of the garden that they generate.
We would all do well to shorten our plant lists and realise that less, used well, will bring so much more than seemingly endless novelty.
Nicholas Newton is a Registered Member of the Society of Garden Designers and may be contacted on 01728 638903 for further information orwww.nicholasnewton.co.uk
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Two more charter schools close abruptly, sending parents and students scrambling
By By Amy Shipley and Karen Yi and Sun Sentinel
Sep 02, 2014 | 9:51 PM
Two charter schools on Tuesday shut down just two weeks into their first school year, the latest in an unprecedented string of overnight closures among South Florida charter schools.
The shuttering of the Magnolia schools sent about 200 students scrambling to find new elementary and middle schools. The schools posted a letter on their website Monday, saying they had failed to secure a temporary facility after construction delays at their permanent site. The schools, which received nearly $400,000 in taxpayer dollars, had planned to operate in Sunrise.
Parents told the Sun Sentinel students were bused daily to the Young at Art children's museum in Davie since the first day of school on Aug. 18.
"It's horrible what happened," said John Wai, of Plantation, who had enrolled his third-grade son at the Magnolia Academy of the Arts. "[The school] had such great promises for us."
The schools, Magnolia Academy for the Arts and Magnolia Academy for the Arts and Technology, are the latest to abruptly close at the beginning of this school year. Another charter school in Broward and two others in Palm Beach County ceased operations by the end of their first day of school.
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Never before have so many first-year charter schools closed so quickly after opening in South Florida. Ten charter schools — six in Broward and four in Palm Beach County — have closed within two months of opening since 2012.
The quick closures illustrate the danger of handing taxpayer dollars to charter schools operators without requiring that they undergo background checks, produce evidence of financial backing or secure buildings well in advance of their openings. A Sun Sentinel investigation in June found that virtually anyone who can adequately fill out a lengthy application can open or run a charter school. These schools are publicly funded but privately run.
As charter schools proliferate, it's become increasingly difficult to find classroom space and to attract students, operators say. South Florida is now home to more than 280 charter schools.
District officials said they believed 200 children were affected by the Magnolia closures, though only 51 had been officially enrolled.
Messages left with board members at the charter schools were not returned Tuesday. David Stiles, the vice president of operations and development for the schools' management company, Newpoint Education Partners, said he was tied up in meetings and did not answer specific questions sent in an email. Newpoint provides services to several schools in Florida and Ohio, according to its website. One of those schools — Newpoint High of Tampa — closed after four years of operation in 2013 because of governance and financial issues, district records show.
The notice posted to Magnolia's website stated in part:
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"Even with all the best intentions and the combined efforts of so many dedicated parents and teachers, we must sadly announce that due to the continued construction delays, it is impossible for us to open the school. We are unable to find a suitable temporary site for all students."
Florida law does not require charter school operators to provide a certificate of occupancy until 15 days prior to the start of school. District officials have complained that the window is too narrow.
The Magnolia charter schools were designed to offer students an education in the arts featuring the latest technology. Using glossy brochures, the schools attempted to attract students throughout Broward. Wai said school officials promised to provide iPads, laptops and other high-tech equipment.
Magnolia had plans for a third school for high school students — which the Broward School District had approved to open next year. Magnolia officials withdrew those plans, the district said.
One of the Magnolia schools received a $25,000 start-up grant from the state Department of Education last year. The schools also received $364,037.23 from the Broward school district, according district spokeswoman Nadine Drew.
The state requires charter schools to return unused money and equipment.
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Parents said they, too, invested in the schools.
Tosha Zaccour, of Oakland Park, said she spent $166 on required school uniforms and agendas that will not be used. She said she dropped off her three daughters at a Lowe's parking lot every morning so they could be bused to the Young at Art museum.
"It was chaos," she said. "The kids were running around."
The closures on Tuesday forced families to spend hours finding space at schools where classes are already underway.
"This news has left us all, the parents, scrambling to find schools that would take our children," Zaccour said in an email.
Magnolia instructed parents to call the Broward school district for information on enrolling their kids in new schools. Laurel E. Suarez, the schools' principal, said in an emailed statement to the Sun Sentinel that school officials were working with families to assist them as they transitioned to other schools. She also said they were cooperating with the school district to handle other matters.
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Despite the closures, the schools' management company plans to continue opening more schools.
Newpoint Education Partners, which had a management contract with the Magnolia schools, is listed on applications for two new charter schools in Palm Beach County and one in Broward. If approved, the schools would open next year.
As of Tuesday afternoon, those applications were still pending, district officials said.
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Auburn police warn residents against increase in motor vehicle burglaries
The Auburn Police Department is warning residents to lock their vehicles and remove valuables from them overnight following an uptick in car burglaries.
By Matthew DaigleSun Journal
AUBURN — The Auburn Police Department is urging residents to lock their vehicles after 9 p.m. and remove valuables from them following an uptick in car burglaries in the city.
Sgt. James Lawlor said that while motor vehicle burglaries in Auburn typically come “in spurts,” the last few weeks have seen an “influx” of them, with seven burglaries reported from Sept. 6 to 8.
Lawlor said that most people looking to break into a vehicle are looking for cars that are unlocked or easy to break into.
“They don’t want to break a window or make an alarm go off,” Lawlor said. “Most people breaking into vehicles are looking for unlocked vehicles with easily accessible items.”
On their Facebook page, the Auburn Police Department wrote that by 9 p.m., residents should remove valuables from their vehicle, lock them, and make sure their vehicles are located in a well-lit place.
“It’s an ‘out of sight, out of mind’ mentality,” Lawlor said. “If burglars can’t see stuff in your vehicle, and it’s locked, they’re not going to bother.”
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Starch importation: Nigeria losing $45m despite being world’s largest cassava producer
Chinyere Anyanwu
Starch, a byproduct of cassava, is an essential raw material in a number of industries not just locally but globally, as well as a local delicacy in some parts of the country. It is, often a highly sought after commodity both by consumers and manufacturers.
Though starch can be produced from grain or root crops such as maize, wheat, sweet potato and rice, among others, cassava starch is usually the most in demand owing to its many remarkable qualities, including “high paste viscosity, high paste clarity, and high freeze-thaw stability,” which offer many advantages to several industries.
Some of the advantages of cassava starch over starch produced from other sources include its high level of purity; excellent thickening characteristics; bland taste; desirable textural characteristics; relatively cheap source of raw material that can equal or surpass the properties offered by other starches (maize, wheat, sweet potato and rice).
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Other qualities of cassava starch that make it a preferred variety include its ease of extraction using a simple process when compared to other starches; the gummy or sticky nature of its adhesives, which work more smoothly, and provide stable glues, and its clear paste.
Cassava starch is highly valuable in the food, paper, textiles, adhesives, beverages, confectionery, pharmaceuticals, and building materials industries. With the foregoing, it is estimated that Nigeria’s starch needs run into several thousands of tonnes annually, worth billions of naira.
But the country is yet to meet its industries’ starch requirement despite being regarded as the world’s largest cassava producer. Nigeria has not been able to tap fully into the cassava processing industry to feed its industries, a situation which has exposed it to high import bills estimated to be about $45 million annually, for the importation of starch. This, in effect, results in exportation of jobs and post-harvest losses of the huge cassava produce of farmers in that agricultural value chain.
This inability of the government to invest in cassava processing for the extraction of starch and other equally important industrial byproducts of cassava, including glucose syrup, ethanol, and flour, among others, has, over the years, posed a serious concern to cassava farmers, manufacturers using these byproducts for production, as well as other stakeholders.
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They are of the opinion that the government could boost its efforts to wean the country off its sole dependence on oil revenue through adequate investment in cassava processing, which would, in addition to creating jobs and catering for local industries, also generate revenue through the export of starch and other cassava byproducts.
Among such stakeholders is the National President of Nigeria Cassava Growers Association (NCGA), Pastor Segun Adewumi, who spoke to Daily Sun on phone.
He noted that Nigeria has the cassava to produce good quality starch for the nation’s industrial uses even as he lamented the continued unavailability of processing facilities.
Adewumi, who decried the high level of post-harvest losses suffered by the nation’s cassava farmers due to lack of processing facilities, said, “it’s very painful that our cassava is wasted because there is no market for it. In Katsina State alone, we have registered 20,000 farmers to farm cassava but the fear is who will buy it. We have limitless domestic and export market potential worth over N3 trillion but the cassava is wasted.”
Responding to a question on the possibility of private sector individuals or cassava farmers’ association in the country establishing cassava processing facilities, he explained: “Establishing processing facilities is beyond what we can do without government support. If you want to do this, you will need about 1,000 units of processing factories across the country to absorb the cassava produced and each of them will cost nothing less than N1 billion. Government should create the enabling environment for this by reviewing land use policies and making access to financial support from banks possible. That is how it is done in other countries.
“There is money in Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) but the bottlenecks connected to the fund cannot allow us to access it. The commercial banks are demanding for impossible collaterals and they don’t accept our lands as collateral. Nigerian farmers are suffering because of these bad policies. For instance, if you want to get a loan of N2 billion, they will be asking for N4 billion as collateral and which farmer can afford that?”
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Adewunmi further stressed that, “foreign investors cannot bring in their money because of fear of unstable value of the naira. Those who brought in dollar at the rate of N180 to $1 are now paying back at N350 to $1. Last week, myself and the President of FACAN (Federation of Agricultural Commodities Association of Nigeria) had a discussion with the Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh, and he promised to meet with the CBN governor on the issue. We hope that things will change now that the Agric Minister and the CBN governor will meet on this issue of farmers’ access to fund.”
The NCGA President explained that, “the quality of starch imported into the country is not good. Some of these importers go outside the country and use GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) products to make starch and that quality of starch is not good for our industries. We have the cassava to produce good quality starch for our industrial uses; to get the processing facility is our focus.”
He urged the government to make the Anchor Borrowers Programme (ABP), which he said is a laudable programme, to support commercial farming so that it can bring more development to the economy.
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Student inventor of marine bioplastic wins International James Dyson Award 2019
Product design student Lucy Hughes has invented a bioplastic created from fish skin and scales and red algae
University of Sussex student Lucy Hughes has been announced as the winner of this year’s international James Dyson Award.
The 24-year-old from Twickenham is attempting to solve the problem of both single-use plastics and inefficient waste streams by harnessing fish waste by creating a unique plastic alternative which she developed as her final year project for her Product Design course.
MarinaTex is a bioplastic made of organic fish waste ordinarily destined for landfill or incineration and locally sourced red algae. It is a translucent and flexible sheet material, making it ideal for applications in single-use packaging.
While it may look and feel like plastic, its similarities end there. Using a unique formula of red algae to bind the proteins extracted from fish waste, MarinaTex has strong overlapping bonds giving it strength and flexibility.
The material is relatively resource-light, requiring little energy and temperatures under 100 degrees to produce.
It biodegrades after four to six weeks, is suitable for home composting and does not leach toxins, removing the need for its own national waste management infrastructure.
As MarinaTex uses byproducts from the fishing industry, it helps to close the loop of an existing waste stream for a more circular product lifespan. According to Lucy, one Atlantic cod could generate as much organic waste as is needed for making 1,400 bags of MarinaTex.
Sir James Dyson said: “Young engineers have the passion, awareness and intelligence to solve some of the world’s biggest problems. The James Dyson Award received some thought-provoking ideas this year – and more female entrants than ever – making the judging very difficult.
"Ultimately, we decided to pick the idea the world could least do without. MarinaTex elegantly solves two problems: the ubiquity of single-use plastic and fish waste. Further research and development will ensure that MarinaTex evolves further, and I hope it becomes part of a global answer to the abundance of single use plastic waste.”
Unwanted offcuts from the fish processing industry creates a huge waste stream. These offcuts compromise of offal, blood, crustacean and shellfish exoskeletons and fish skins and scales – the bits that end up in landfill rather than
on our plates.
Through extensive research, Lucy found that fish skins and scales were the most promising materials to form the basis of a bioplastic as they contain strong and flexible protein structures.
In order to allow these proteins to attach to one another to create a brand new material, Lucy set about finding an organic binder.
Keen to keep the solution local in order to reduce transportation, she looked to the coastline on her doorstep, experimenting with different organic marine binders but finally settling on agar.
It took over 100 different experiments to refine the material and process, most of which she did on the kitchen stove in her student accommodation. She finally created a consistent and plastic-like material that was both biodegradable and translucent, MarinaTex.
Lucy said: “Plastic is an amazing material, and as a result, we have become too reliant on it as designers and engineers. It makes no sense to me that we’re using plastic, an incredibly durable material, for products that have a life-cycle of less than a day. For me, MarinaTex represents a commitment to material innovation and selection by incorporating sustainable, local and circular values into design.
"I’m so delighted that MarinaTex has been recognised by the James Dyson Award. The invention is still in its infancy and I never thought it would make it to this stage, so it’s really encouraging to have the potential of the material acknowledged by such a prestigious award. I’m excited to now have the chance to undertake further research and development to explore all of the possible uses of MarinaTex, taking into account form, function and its footprint.”
This year marked the 15th year of the James Dyson Award, which is open to student inventors with the ability and ambition to solve the problems of tomorrow.
This year, the award has also seen its highest number of female entrants in the Award’s history across all 27 participating nations.
As international winner of the James Dyson Award, Lucy will receive £30,000 while the University of Sussex receives £5,000.
Lucy now aims to commercialise her invention sustainably, using her award money for further research into how MarinaTex can become a global answer to the abundance of plastic waste while still harnessing local solutions.
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Put the Classic Start menu in Windows 7 with Classic Shell
by Greg Shultz in Windows and Office , in Microsoft on February 2, 2010, 4:18 AM PST
Greg Shultz investigates all of the classic features that the Classic Shell application, by Ivo Beltchev, brings to the Windows 7 user interface.
On more than one occasion, I've looked through the discussions for the Windows 7 blog posts that I have written here at TechRepublic and found messages from angry Windows users that go something along the lines of "Because Microsoft took away the Classic Start menu in Windows 7, I am not going to upgrade!"
When I see these types of messages, I imagine curmudgeonly folks sitting in front of an old Pentium II computer running Windows NT. Of course I know that is not a fair assessment, because many people I know who have either Windows XP or Windows Vista installed also use the Classic Start menu feature.
Still I have a hard time imagining anyone wanting to forego all the underlying advances in the Windows 7 operating system just because of a dislike of the Start menu and other user-interface features. However, everyone is entitled to his or her opinion.
In any case, those die-hard classic Start menu fans have a champion out there. At SourceForge.net, which claims to be the world's largest open source software development Web site, a fellow by the name of Ivo Beltchev has created a wonderful program called Classic Shell. In addition to bringing the Classic Start menu to the Windows 7 user interface, Classic Shell brings a number of other classic features to Windows 7, such as the Windows Explorer toolbar, complete with the Up button.
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, I'll investigate all the classic features that the Classic Shell application brings to Windows 7.
This blog post is also available in PDF format in a free TechRepublic download.
At the time of this writing, Beltchev is publishing version 0.9.10 of Classic Shell, which he is calling the Release Candidate version. As such, you may encounter some glitches. However, I tested it for the better part of a week on my Windows 7 test system and didn't experience any problems. Classic Shell works with both the 32- and 64-bit versions of Windows 7 and appears to work in all editions. I tested it in the Ultimate edition of Windows 7.
Once you download Classic Shell from the SourceForge.net site, just double-click the ClassicShellSetup.exe file and follow the onscreen instructions. When you are prompted to select the features that you want to install, as shown in Figure A, be sure that you leave both check boxes selected if you want to revive the classic version of Windows Explorer as well as the Classic Start menu.
Figure A
Make sure that you leave both check boxes selected if you want to revive the classic version of Windows Explorer.
As soon as you complete the installation procedure, you'll immediately find the Classic Start menu in place, as shown in Figure B.
Figure B
The Classic Start menu is immediately available.
Reviving the classic version of Windows Explorer requires some configuration. First you have to enable the menu bar. To do so, launch Windows Explorer, press the [Alt] key to display the menu bar, pull down the Tools menu, and select the Folder Options command. Then, in the View tab of the Folder Options dialog box, select the Always Show Menus check box, as shown in Figure C, and click OK.
Before you can revive the classic version of Windows Explorer, you have to enable the menu bar.
With the menu bar in place, you can right-click on it and select the Classic Explorer Bar command, as shown in Figure D. If you disable the Lock the Toolbars setting, you can position the Classic Explorer Bar under the menu bar like in Windows XP.
Just right-click on the menu bar and select the Classic Explorer Bar command.
In addition to the Up button, you have the Cut, Copy, Paste, and Delete buttons back, as shown in Figure E. You also have a Properties button, which displays the selected item's properties dialog box, and an e-mail button, which allows you to attach selected items to an e-mail message. The last button is the Settings button, which displays the available configuration settings.
Figure E
With the Classic Explorer Bar command enabled, you now have the Up button back.
You can tweak the Classic Start menu by right-clicking on the Start orb and selecting the Settings command. You'll then see the dialog box shown in Figure F and can change a host of options -- you can even apply several different skins, including a classic Windows 9x/2K colored skin.
Figure F
From the Settings dialog box, you can configure a host of options, including different skins.
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Madalynne Dougall models Kathleen Morgan’s condom creation at the 2018 Telluride AIDS Benefit Gala Fashion Show. Dougall is one of the presenters of Twenty(by)Telluride, HIV Edition, which will take place at the Liberty on Saturday, part of TAB’s World AIDS Day event. (Photo courtesy of Matt Kroll)
World AIDS Day gets the TAB treatment
Events include Twenty(by)Telluride, dance party
By Erin Spillane, Planet Contributor
If World AIDS Day seeks to both celebrate life and raise awareness about HIV and AIDS, then the Telluride AIDS Benefit’s 2019 World AIDS Day program appears to balance the two perfectly.
“In Telluride, World AIDS Day is an opportunity not just to remember those who have lost their lives to the disease and celebrate those that are living full lives today with HIV, but also to raise awareness about the changing conversation about HIV and AIDS,” TAB Executive Director Jessica Galbo said. “There is lots to learn and raising awareness and education is paramount for TAB, so we can empower Telluride community members to make healthy choices. World AIDS Day gets us all talking about HIV and AIDS, thus reducing stigma and increasing awareness, oh, and having fun.”
While World AIDS Day takes place each year on Dec. 1, TAB will mark WAD 2019 on Saturday, Nov. 30 at the Liberty. First, there will be some awareness-raising courtesy of Twenty(by)Telluride, HIV Edition, followed by a dance party with DJ Wombat that will stretch into the small hours of Dec. 1 and serve to ring in World AIDS Day itself.
Doors open at 7 p.m. and Twenty(by)Telluride begins at around 8 p.m., with the dancing following at 9. There is a cover charge of $10.
Raising awareness continues to be important, Galbo emphasized, adding, “According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 21 percent of all new HIV diagnoses in 2017 were among young people aged 13-24. This is one of the fastest rates of increase and in a population that is not getting nearly as much education as in previous years. HIV does not have a known cure, but it is preventable. Unfortunately, it is hand in hand with STDs, which in 2018 had the highest rates in the United States ever.”
Twenty(by)Telluride, HIV Edition is TAB’s iteration of the popular, compelling and fast-paced format in which presenters tell the tales that connect them to TAB and/or HIV and AIDS while delivering a slideshow of 20 photos, each shown for precisely 20 seconds.
This year’s lineup includes Katy Parnello, the 2020 artistic director and director/choreographer of a number of TAB shows; TAB OG and volunteer Dean Rolley; the nonprofit’s board president, Matt Hintermeister; and TAB model Madalynne Dougall.
The 2020 Gala Fashion Show will be a third time strutting the TAB catwalk for Dougall, who arrived in Telluride from Australia via Texas.
“I found Telluride on a seasonal work website when I was 22 and living in Austin,” Dougall recalled. “I wanted to live in a mountain town and learn how to snowboard. Back then I had no idea what either of those things even meant. I remember the day after I arrived it snowed a foot. It was my first time seeing snow. I came with one backpack with the intention of leaving at the end of that winter.”
Dougall ended up staying put in Telluride, and subsequently found her way to TAB.
“I tried out for a show only with the intention of getting more involved with the community and having a bit of fun,” she said. “After getting to know the organization and reading about Robert Presley, my heart burst with excitement to be part of something that was so much bigger than I first thought.”
Her first turn as a TAB model turned out to be a memorable one as she modeled Kathleen Morgan’s condom outfit.
“I was looking forward to performing for the first time in a long time,” Dougall explained. “Little did I know I was about to wear a spandex bat suit, winged with 750 condoms.”
That 2018 fashion show turned out to be just the first step for Dougall.
“I was a part of the show again the next year and that experience deepened my love and admiration for the organization and the people involved. I don’t make a lot of money, so my time, energy and passion are how I can contribute. And that in itself is a privilege.”
She added of her regard for TAB and its work: “I love to dance and perform; it’s very fulfilling for me. However, what is most fulfilling is knowing that our tedious rehearsals and long nights are for more than just putting on a great show. It’s a lot of work, but it’s not much compared to what the organization creates and gives to the people who need it the most. I knew nothing of HIV and AIDS before getting involved and it made me feel like I had a purpose.”
Now, Dougall will up her involvement in TAB by presenting at this year’s Twenty(by)Telluride, HIV Edition.
“I am going to share my story in the most concise and precise way,” she said. “I grew up in rural Australia and never thought I’d be living in Colorado, so it will really just be about how I have made it to where I’m at right now.”
Dougall has attended past Twenty(by)Telluride, HIV Edition events and advised those attending to bring tissues.
“It’s an inspiring event that you possibly want to have tissues for,” she said. “I love listening to people’s stories. I think it’s their vulnerability that strikes me the most. It’s something I highly admire and try to embody for myself. I think that people can expect to feel moved and maybe even relate to a lot of the stories. I think the event helps people feel not so alone [and] reminds us that we’re all in this together and that we need take care of each other. With the line-up this year, I think they can expect to learn a lot about the people behind the scenes of the foundation and the show itself.”
From her years of involvement with TAB, does Dougall have any advice?
“Get tested, get involved,” she said. “Educate yourselves and if you can, contribute. Awareness is so powerful and can fuel change. I have met some of the most compassionate, hard-working and weird people through TAB and it has enriched my life in ways I never could have imagined.”
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Netanyahu said willing to vacate PM post for Gantz in under 6 months
TV reports quote Likud leader blaming Blue and White’s Yair Lapid for impasse in coalition talks, pledging to leave PM’s office without fuss
By TOI staff 1 December 2019, 1:39 pm 2 Edit
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) and Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz at a memorial ceremony marking 24 years since the assassination of former Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, in the Knesset on November 10, 2019. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
The Times of Israel liveblogged Sunday’s developments as they unfolded.
New Jewish neighborhood to be built in Hebron, Bennett says
Newly installed Defense Minister Naftali Bennett on Sunday announces his approval for planning of a new Jewish neighborhood in the flashpoint West Bank city of Hebron, in a decision that is quickly praised by the right and bashed by the left.
On Sunday, the defense minister’s office says in a statement that Bennett had ordered the relevant offices within the Israel Defense Forces to inform the Hebron municipality that planning was starting for the new neighborhood near the city’s old market.
The area of that market has been under Jewish ownership since the early 19th century. Local Jews fled following the 1929 massacre in which some 65 Jews were murdered by Arab mobs. After Israel gained control of the city in 1967, it approved the construction of a Palestinian market that was active until the 1990s.
The statement says the neighborhood will double the number of Jewish settlers in the city, and create Jewish “territorial continuity” between the existing Avraham Avinu neighborhood and the Tomb of the Patriarchs holy site.
“The market’s buildings will be demolished and new stores will be built instead,” the statement says. “The rights of Palestinians on the ground floor will be preserved as they are today.”
Bennett made the decision following a series of discussions with the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories and the Civil Administration — which serves as the military liaison to Palestinians — as well as the Shin Bet and other security officials, the statement adds.
— Michael Bachner
Jewish settlers in Hebron praise Bennett for approval
The Committee of the Jewish Community of Hebron hails the announcement, saying in a statement that it “thanks Defense Minister Naftali Bennett from the bottom of its heart for the decision to return Jewish life to the Jewish property in Hebron… an act of historic justice for which the Israeli nation has been waiting for 90 years.”
New Right MK Ayelet Shaked, the former justice minister, also commends the decision by Bennett, calling it “a historic and important decision.”
“As justice minister I worked for two years to free the land from a legal entanglement in which it was [stuck] for many years, and the neighborhood had waited about a year for the defense minister’s approval. Bennett’s courageous decision will boost the Jewish community and develop the city.”
Top Arab MK blasts Hebron expansion as a ‘dangerous step’
The leading Arab lawmaker in Israel calls the decision to build a new Israeli neighborhood in Hebron — where some 1,000 Jews live among the 200,000 Palestinians residents — a “dangerous step.”
Ayman Odeh calls it a “dangerous step that deepens the occupation over millions of Palestinians.”
“The war against peace continues,” he says in a statement, condemning the “dangerous and messianic vision of the right.”
Left-wing MK censures ‘messianists’ over Hebron moves
Meretz MK Tamar Zandberg calls the establishment of a new Israeli neighborhood in the West Bank city of Hebron a “win” for the ideology of the racist far-right former settler leader Meir Kahane.
“Whoever establishes Jewish neighborhoods in the heart of the capital of Israel’s apartheid, instead of dismantling them, is a messianist who intentionally harms the State of Israel,” she says.
New Orleans police say 10 people were hit in an early morning shooting in the city’s famed French Quarter.
A police release says two people are in critical condition and no arrests have been made. Police Supt. Shaun Ferguson tells The New Orleans Advocate/The Times-Picayune that a person of interest has been detained.
Ferguson says the 10 victims were taken to two hospitals. Further details about their conditions haven’t been released.
The shooting took place on a busy commercial block of Canal Street that has streetcar tracks and is near many hotels. Ferguson says police quickly responded to the scene as patrols were heightened for this weekend’s Bayou Classic, the annual Thanksgiving weekend rivalry football game between Grambling State and Southern University that’s played at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
— AP
Likud, Blue and White negotiators meet
Unity government talks, hosted by Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein of Likud, begin in Jerusalem.
Negotiators representing Likud and Blue and White are participating in the last-ditch effort to build a coalition.
Palestinian official condemns Israeli moves in Hebron, blames US
Palestinian official Saeb Erekat condemns Israel’s announcement that it will build a new neighborhood in the West Bank city of Hebron.
He blames the United States for the move, saying it’s “the first tangible result of the US decision to legitimize colonization.”
That is an apparent reference to the State Department’s announcement last month that it will no longer automatically view the settlements as illegal.
Israel’s decision to build a new illegal settlement in occupied Hebron is the first tangible result of the US decision to legitimize colonization;this cannot be taken out of the context annexation:Concrete measures,including sanctions against settlements are an Int.responsibility
— Dr. Saeb Erakat الدكتور صائب عريقات (@ErakatSaeb) December 1, 2019
Should terrorists serve their full jail terms? Corbyn says not necessarily
Britain’s political leaders spar over who is responsible for the early release of a convicted terrorist who launched a stabbing attack in central London that left two dead and injured three.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday blames Khan’s freedom on changes in sentencing rules made by the last Labour Party government before Johnson’s Conservatives took power in 2010. He promises to toughen sentencing laws.
“I think it is repulsive that individuals as dangerous as this man should be allowed out after serving only eight years and that’s why we are going to change the law,” he tells BBC’s Andrew Marr Show.
Other rivals complain that Johnson is trying to score political points in the aftermath of the attack.
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn accuses the Conservatives of trying to provide security “on the cheap” and said he does not necessarily agree that all terrorist prisoners should be required to serve their full terms.
He says it depends on the circumstances and called for the Parole Board and the probation service to be more actively involved.
KFC returning to Israel, for fourth time — report
The fried chicken franchise KFC will reopen in Israel this month after four failed commercial attempts in the Jewish state, Channel 12 reports.
The first branch will open in Nazareth.
The network says that unlike its previous failed ventures, the US company will not attempt to amend its recipe for kosher consumers and the restaurants will follow the recipe used in the US branches.
Dozens of branches will open across Israel in 2020, the report says.
Is Walmart coming to Jerusalem?
Walmart has posted jobs based in Jerusalem, fueling frenzied rumors the US giant could be opening a branch in Israel.
The jobs posted to LinkedIn include cashiers, pharmacists and warehouse workers.
There is no official announcement on a Jerusalem launch.
Iraqi MPs accept premier’s resignation amid ongoing violence
Iraq’s parliament approves the resignation of Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi on Sunday, amid ongoing violence and anti-government demonstrations in the capital that saw one protester shot dead.
Protesters also continue to close roads, including those leading to a major commodities port, in mass demonstrations in southern Iraq.
Parliament enacts Abdul-Mahdi’s resignation without putting it to a vote, according to two lawmakers in attendance. Existing laws do not provide clear procedures for members of parliament to recognize the prime minister’s resignation. Lawmakers act on the legal opinion of the federal supreme court for Sunday’s session.
“According to the federal court’s interpretation there is no need to vote,” says lawmaker Sarkwat Shamsedine, during the session.
Lawmaker Mohamed al-Daraji says that parliament faced a “black hole in the constitution” that didn’t clearly set out how members of parliament should deal with a premier’s resignation.
Liberman claims Blue and White offered 4 ministerial portfolios to Shas
Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman claims Blue and White last month offered Aryeh Deri’s Shas four ministerial posts in exchange for joining a Benny Gantz-led coalition.
In a statement, Liberman doubles down on his call for a Likud-Blue and White-Yisrael Beytenu government, without the ultra-Orthodox parties.
He says Netanyahu “sold out the secular public and immigrants from the former Soviet Union in favor of his strategic alliance with the Haredim.”
Blue and White’s Gantz, he continues, is no better, having courted the ultra-Orthodox aggressively to join his government.
Gantz “promised Shas last month four cabinet portfolios, two deputy minister posts,” control over matters of religion and state, and the position of “acting prime minister,” Liberman claims.
Israel scolds new European recruits to Iran barter system
Israel scolds six new European members of the INSTEX barter mechanism with Iran, saying it encourages Tehran’s repression of protests.
“Belgium, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden could not have picked worse timing,” says an English-language statement from the Israeli foreign ministry.
“The hundreds of innocent Iranians murdered during the latest round of protests are rolling in their graves.”
The Paris-based INSTEX functions as a clearing house allowing Iran to continue to sell oil and import other products or services in exchange.
The system has not yet enabled any transactions.
Protests broke out across sanctions-hit Iran on November 15, hours after a sharp fuel price hike was announced.
Reports of deaths and arrests emerged as security forces were deployed to rein in demonstrations which turned violent in some areas, with dozens of banks, petrol garages and police stations torched.
London-based human rights group Amnesty International has said 161 demonstrators were killed.
“We ask these European countries – what message are you sending to the Iranian people?” Israel’s Sunday statement says.
“Would it not be more effective and ethical to designate the regime officials responsible for the murder of innocent civilians?”
— AFP
2 East Jerusalem men charged with planning Independence Day shootings
Two residents of the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Jabel Mukaber are charged with planning shooting attacks in the capital on Independence Day 2020, on behalf of the Islamic State terror group, according to Hebrew reports.
The suspects, aged 19 and 21, have attempted to join the Islamic State’s Sinai affiliate since 2016.
The pair — named as Ahmad Jabis and Basel Abidat — plotted to carry out a shooting attack either at Safra Square or the Sultan’s Pool, where crowds would gather to mark the festive day in April. They were apprehended by Israeli security forces before they could carry out the attack and are charged in court today.
Dad of London Bridge victim says son was ‘beautiful spirit’
The first victim of the London Bridge terror attack to be named is praised by his father as “a beautiful spirit.”
Jack Merritt, 25, was one of two people stabbed to death by Usman Khan during the convicted terrorist’s rampage on Friday.
Khan, 28, was shot dead on the bridge by police while wearing a fake explosives vest.
Merritt, a course coordinator at Cambridge University’s criminology institute, was killed as he helped host an event near London Bridge to mark five years of a prisoner rehabilitation program.
Jack Merritt, 25, was killed on Friday November 29, 2019 in a terror attack on London Bridge. (Photo: Merritt’s Instagram page)
Merritt was reportedly a Cambridge University graduate who was working for its “Learning Together” initiative run by the Department of Criminology to promote prison-based education.
“He was an exceptional young man, and I’m only finding out the half of it now he’s gone,” David Merritt, the victim’s father, says in a series of messages on Twitter.
“I talked often with Jack about Learning Together & I was inspired by the stories he told me,” he adds.
Knesset speaker meets with UTJ leaders
Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein meets United Torah Judaism’s Yaakov Litzman and Moshe Gafni as part of ongoing coalition talks.
No information is immediately released on the meeting.
Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein (L) meets with United Torah Judaism MKs Yaakov Litzman (C) and Moshe Gafni (R) in the Knesset on December 1, 2019 (Courtesy)
Deri, Liberman trade online blows over ultra-Orthodox, former Soviet immigrants
Shas leader Aryeh Deri and Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman are trading barbs over their respective constituents, the ultra-Orthodox and largely secular immigrants from the former Soviet Union.
In a Facebook post, Deri responds to Liberman’s earlier statement, in which the Yisrael Beytenu leader says both Likud and Blue and White are beholden to the ultra-Orthodox parties.
Addressing Liberman, Deri writes: “You demanded over NIS 2 billion for pensioners from the former Soviet Union who don’t work and don’t pay taxes. You demanded [Israel] open 17 immigration offices in former Soviet countries, states in which it’s doubtful there are even any Jews. And more, and more. So how do you have the audacity to accuse the Haredim of extorting?”
He denies Liberman’s claim that Blue and White offered four ministerial portfolios to Shas last month to coax the Haredi party into joining the government.
Liberman, in a follow-up statement, says Deri misunderstood him, implying the Shas minister can’t read in a jab at the lack of secular studies in some ultra-Orthodox schools.
“You seem to have a problem with reading comprehension,” writes Liberman. “Maybe this is the results of the lack of core studies in the Haredi schools. In my post, I didn’t write a thing about Haredi extortion. My claims are against Netanyahu and Likud who bow to pressures by the non-Zionist parties Shas and United Torah Judaism.”
President: Jordan reopening Aaron’s Tomb to Israelis
President Reuven Rivlin says Jordan will reopen the Aaron’s Tomb pilgrimage site to Israeli tourists.
In a statement from his office, Rivlin says he updated Foreign Minister Israel Katz on the development, following his meeting last week with Jordan’s Prince Ghazi bin Mohammed in London.
The site was closed to Jewish pilgrims in August, over a video that appeared to show Israelis praying there. At the time, Jordan said several hundred Israelis arrived in Petra, without prior coordination or permission to pray at the site. According to Jordanian media, the visitors held “Talmudic religious ceremonies” at the tomb.
A tour guide denied the Jewish visitors had prayed.
Israeli to stand trial in Jordan for illegally entering kingdom
An Israeli who illegally crossed into Jordan in October will stand trial, the Jordanian state-run Petra news agency quotes an unnamed official source as saying.
Konstantine Kotov will be tried by Jordan’s State Security Court on charges of illegally entering the Hashemite Kingdom and possessing drugs with intent of using them, the official source says.
His trial will begin on Monday, the source adds.
On October 29, former Jordanian Foreign Ministry spokesman Sufyan Qudah said that Jordan arrested an Israeli citizen who he said “illegally” crossed into the kingdom. At the time, he said that Jordanian authorities were interrogating the Israeli before transferring him to “the relevant legal parties to take the necessary legal measures against him.”
— Adam Rasgon
Likud-Blue and White meeting ends, deadlock persists
The meeting between negotiators of Blue and White and Likud has ended without any breakthroughs.
Blue and White says the meeting was amicable but “the gaps between both sides remain significant.”
Another meeting may be held later in the week, says Blue and White.
German army to suspend elite force member over Hitler salute
The German army is due to suspend a member of its elite KSK force on suspicion of far-right extremism, local media reports Sunday, in a new scandal to hit the armed forces.
Bild am Sonntag newspaper says the army has been covertly investigating him and two other soldiers and was prompted to take action against the man after its probe leaked.
Of the other two suspects, one has been stripped of the right to wear a German army uniform while the other has been classed as a suspicious case.
Both had allegedly made the banned Hitler salute during a private party hosted by the suspect who is to be suspended next week, according to the newspaper.
The elite KSK is charged with the sensitive and risky missions including hostage rescue operations or anti-terror action abroad. But suspicions that some members are far-right leaning have always plagued the force. The head of the military’s counter-intelligence service Christof Gramm had said that there are around 20 suspicious cases at the KSK.
Christmas ornaments with images of Auschwitz are for sale on Amazon
Christmas ornaments and bottle openers featuring the site of the former Auschwitz Nazi death camp are for sale on Amazon.
The Auschwitz Memorial and Museum calls Amazon out in a tweet on Sunday which says, “Selling “Christmas ornaments” with images of Auschwitz does not seem appropriate. Auschwitz on a bottle opener is rather disturbing and disrespectful. We ask @amazon to remove the items of those suppliers.”
The Auschwitz ornaments include the iconic image of train tracks leading to the entrance of Auschwitz, and an image of reconstructed barracks with a path down the middle.
— JTA
Dutch police: No sign of terror motive in Hague stabbings
Dutch police say on Sunday they have found no indications of a terrorist motive after arresting a homeless man for stabbing three teenagers in The Hague.
The 35-year-old man was detained on Saturday after the assault, which happened as shoppers hunted Black Friday bargains in the city’s main commercial street.
“The precise circumstances of the stabbing incident are still unclear. No indications have yet been found to show that there was a terrorist motive,” police say on Twitter.
“The motive for the stabbing incident is still being investigated.”
Police say the suspect had no fixed abode and was “arrested at a homeless shelter in the center of The Hague” before being taken to a police station for questioning.
They had previously said they were investigating “several scenarios.”
Woman killed in London attack was former Cambridge student
Cambridge University has revealed that the woman stabbed to death in a London terror attack was a former student.
Vice Chancellor Stephen Toope says in a statement Sunday that the woman, who hasn’t been named by police yet, had been part of the Learning Together program that was being celebrated when the attack broke out Friday afternoon.
He says the other person who died, Jack Merritt, was a course coordinator of the program. He also says one of the three people injured is a member of university staff.
PM rails against EU countries’ support for system to circumvent Iran sanctions
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rails against European countries which back the INSTEX system, designed to circumvent US sanctions on Iran.
Paris, London and Berlin on Saturday welcomed six new European countries — Belgium, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden — to the INSTEX barter mechanism, which is designed to bypass US sanctions against trade with Iran by avoiding use of the dollar. The Paris-based INSTEX functions as a clearing house allowing Iran to continue to sell oil and import other products or services in exchange.
Commending anti-government protesters in Iran, Iraq and Lebanon, says Netanyahu: “And while the people of the Middle East bravely stand up to Iran and its henchmen, here’s the absurd thing: While all of this is happening, countries in Europe are working to bypass US sanctions against Iran. While the Iranian regime is killing its own people, European countries rush to support that very murderous regime. While Iran bombs Saudi Arabia’s oil installations, while Iran rushes to enrich uranium for nuclear weapons, European countries rush to appease Iran with even more concessions.
“These European countries should be ashamed of themselves. Have they learned nothing from history? Well, apparently not. They are enabling a fanatic terrorist state to develop nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles, thereby bringing disaster to themselves and upon everyone else.
“Now is the time to change course. Now is the time to ratchet up the pressures on Iran, not to lessen them. Now is the time to join the United States and increase sanctions against Iran. To those who favor appeasement of Iran, I say this: History and your own people will judge you harshly. Change course now.”
— with Agencies
Walmart denies Jerusalem opening, as mystery deepens
Walmart says its LinkedIn ads seeking employees in Jerusalem — which sparked widespread rumors of an Israel launch — referred to openings in Jerusalem, Illinois.
There’s just one problem: Jerusalem, Illinois cannot be found on a map, though there is a Zion, IL.
The speculation of an Israel launch of the US giant caused the stock of major Israeli supermarkets, including Shufersal and Rami Levi, to dip.
Second London terror victim named as Saskia Jones, 23
London police identify the second victim of the terror attack on London Bridge as Saskia Jones, 23, of Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire.
A man and a woman who died following the terrorist attack near to #LondonBridge on Friday, 29 November have been formally identified as Jack Merritt, 25, of Cottenham, Cambridgeshire and Saskia Jones, 23, of Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire.https://t.co/mPbMkXAhOy
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) December 1, 2019
Her family, in a statement, mourns her as a “funny, kind, positive influence at the center of many people’s lives.”
Statement from Saskia Jones’ family. pic.twitter.com/jkeX7JTy9R
— Lewis Goodall (@lewis_goodall) December 1, 2019
RIP Saskia Jones, 23.
The 2nd London Bridge victim & another Cambridge graduate.
Her family said: ‘She was a funny, kind, positive influence…intent on living life to the full.. and had a wonderful thirst for knowledge, enabling her to be the best she could be.’ pic.twitter.com/jGVGvb4ccS
Knesset legal adviser clarifies rules on endorsing PM
A lawmaker who endorses two candidates for prime minister will be asked to choose between them, the Knesset legal adviser says.
The legal opinion is handed down during the 21-day period in which Knesset members can back any candidate for premier. The MK who receives 61 signatures could be tasked with forming a government. But Eyal Yinon previously said lawmakers can back more than one candidate.
Now, he says, lawmakers who sign for two different lawmakers will be asked to narrow down their choice to one or have their vote stricken from the list.
Yisrael Beytenu’s Liberman has said he could endorse both Netanyahu and Gantz.
Knesset AG rules that if two MKs present 61 signisatures at exactly the same time, those MKs who signed on two will have to decide who to go with. So once again it will be down to… @AvigdorLiberman
— Raoul Wootliff (@RaoulWootliff) December 1, 2019
Likud: We offered ‘major concessions,’ but Lapid sabotaging unity bid
Likud is blaming Blue and White’s Yair Lapid for the impasse in coalition talks.
“Likud has agreed to major concessions, but Yair Lapid is still making every effort to thwart a unity government. If Lapid ceases to sabotage unity efforts, there is still a real possibility of preventing elections and forming a unity government,” Netanyahu’s party says on Twitter.
Lapid blasts Likud for ‘lying’ about concessions
Blue and White’s Yair Lapid hits back, accusing Likud of “lying” in saying the right-wing party was willing to make “major concessions” to form a unity government with the centrist alliance.
He says Netanyahu is not willing to relinquish his bloc of 55 lawmakers loyal to him, whose inclusion in a future government has been a condition for Likud in coalition talks. The prime minister is also unwilling to allow Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz to assume the role of prime minister first under a power-sharing deal, he says.
“You said ‘Bibi [Netanyahu] is first in the rotation [of prime minister], [United Torah Judaism’s Yaakov] Litzman and [National Union Bezalel] Smotrich are locked in, we won’t give up anything,’ and then publicly make up ‘concessions,'” tweets Lapid. “Let Bibi agree to go second in the rotation, and tomorrow there will be a government.”
TV: Netanyahu offered to serve as PM for under 6 months, then give post to Gantz
According to Channel 13, Netanyahu, in closed talks, says he offered Benny Gantz a premiership rotation agreement, under which he would serve as prime minister for up to six months before vacating the position for the Blue and White leader.
Netanyahu says he promised to leave office “without tricks or funny business,” but Blue and White’s Lapid was preventing a deal.
Channel 12 also reports the Likud leader’s offer. It says Blue and White was considering the possibility that Lapid’s Yesh Atid faction in the alliance would not enter the coalition until after Netanyahu departs, should Gantz take up the offer.
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He continued ... "I reached out and hope you will too. I'm sure there are people in your life who love and care for you and would do anything to help you with the challenges you face."
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Home News Nigeria How former Lagos governor abandoned N5 billion cardiac and renal centre
How former Lagos governor abandoned N5 billion cardiac and renal centre
Mmema Etokakpan
Nigerians have expressed their disappointments over the continuous abandonment of the multi-billion naira ultra-modern Cardiac and Renal Centre at Gbagada General Hospital, Lagos.
Commissioned by the then governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, on March 18, 2015, the centre was established to address all critical non communicable diseases across the country.
However, a visit by newsmen last Wednesday, to the Renal Centre, showed how weeds, reptiles and other animals have encroached upon the property.
Funded by tax payers’ money, the apparent abandonment of the facility by the Lagos State Government has become a thorn in the flesh of Nigerians.
The center, which was built at the cost of N5.6 billion, and remains one of the many legacies of the former Lagos State Governor, now Minister of Works and Housing, Fashola has fallen into deliberate ruins.
According to a member of the cleaning staff who pleaded anonymity, the facility has been under lock for a long time. “It seems like they have forgotten that the place is there. Nobody goes there. Maybe they will open it soon since people are coming to ask for the place,” she said in local parlance.
Another bike rider whom our reporter met at the entrance to the hospital explained that he is sure that the equipment in the place has been stolen. The bike rider gave his name simply as Emmanuel and said, “You know Nigerians like free things. And that place that nobody is monitoring, people would have taken all the machine and mattresses away. Government just likes to waste money. Sometimes, people will come to the hospital and they will say there is no bed. If they open that place and use it as an annex, will anyone complain?”
In a chat with one of the doctors, who also pleaded anonymity, the case of abandonment of the multibillion care centre seems to have certain political undertone.
His words: “I am sorry this is one of the most wasteful countries I ever heard of in the universe. Can you imagine the huge amount of money that has been buried here? Look at how the place has been deserted, yet, people are dying every day of kidney complication and the rest. I overheard that Ambode government did not want to continue what Fashola started for obvious reasons. Must this difference be at the expense of lives of those that voted for them? Well, let us see whether Sanwo-Olu will do some thing or not on this edifice. We have been raped as a nation.”
When the Lagos State House of Assembly in July this year tasked the standing committee on health to probe into the immediate and remote causes of the challenges facing the state’s renal facility, the acting chairman of the committee on health, Akeem Sokunle said that the findings of his committee’s recent tour of the state’s health facilities confirmed the sordid state of the centre.
He said; “We observed that there is a shortage of manpower, non-functioning ambulances, insecurity, unequipped laboratories, and more importantly, abandonment of multi-billion naira cardio-renal facility.”
He confirmed that most of the equipment in the hospital is not working and he got a report that the catheterisation machines only worked for two weeks before the facility packed up. “Also, most of the sensitive equipment is obsolete.”
Others like Hon. Tunde Buraimoh and Hon. Sanai Agunbiade corroborated the report, which made the committee chairman moved a motion that the House gives his committee the power to invite concerned officials of the health ministry to also appear before it to clarify issues bothering on the N5.6 billion facility.
In his ruling, the speaker of the parliament, Mudashiru Obasa, had directed that the clerk of the house, Azeez Sanni, to write the ministry and other concerned stakeholders in the matter, to appear before the committee.
Newsmen reached out to Hon. Akeem Sokunle on his findings and he revealed that the committee had indeed done its duty by carrying out an investigation. He, however, stated that while he is not at liberty to discuss the findings of the investigation, a report will be presented to the Lagos House of Assembly in the coming week, after which it would be made public.
It would be recalled that the facility at inception was handed over to a concessionaire – Renescor Health LLP. Unfortunately, months down the line, reports state that the body pulled out of the management deal prematurely on June 8, 2016.
On his part at the commissioning ceremony, Fashola, said that the project was borne out of his commitment to serve the state.
Fashola said, “We open the Gbagada Cardiac and Renal Centre to serve our people as promised.”
Newsmen further gathered that the case of mismanagement and neglect is so severe that the Lagos State House of Assembly instituted a committee specifically to look into the situation in July 2019.
While it was alleged that an infighting, which involved some key stakeholders including, former Governor Fashola, and immediate past Governor Ambode and the promoter of the contractor – Deux Project Limited – Tunji Olowolafe, among others, further compounded the messy situation.
A source at the state’s ministry of health who preferred anonymity traced the beginning of complications in deal to 2008 when the contract was awarded to Deux Project Limited, saying, there was no evidence of competitive bidding processes.
According to the source, the procurement act had not been fully domesticated in the state then.
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"Valley O' Death!"
Wolverine learns the truth about Terry Adams.
Writer: Larry Hama
Penciler: Mark Texeira
Inks: Texeira & Pamiotti
Letters: Pat Brosseau
Colors: Steve Buccellato
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Left for dead in a Russian desert, Wolverine wakes up, still hallucinating the presence of Janice and believing the year to be 1967, and he sets off in search of Terry Adams. Meanwhile, the X-Men track down Maverick, in the hopes of learning Wolverine's whereabouts. In the Hindu Kush, the two KGB agents who shot Wolverine learn of a bounty placed on him by the Hand. They go back to try and retrieve his body, but are shocked to discover it's gone. At the X-Mansion, Maverick informs the X-Men that "Terry Adams" is the former Soviet space center at Tyuratam. As the X-Men depart for the base, Wolverine arrives there, trailed by the two KGB agents. Wolverine kills them and steals their armored car, using it to infiltrate the facility. Inside, he meets a young woman who, believing Wolverine to be KGB, takes him deeper into the base, to where her father, the Soviet super astronaut Epsilon Red, resides. Only then does she realize the truth about Wolverine: that he's actually the person who tried to kill her father years ago.
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This issue reveals that "Terry Adams" is not a person whom Wolverine killed, but whether, an anglicized name for a Russian space launch facility called Tyuratam. It's said to be the place where Wolverine tried to kill Epsilon Red, a Soviet super astronaut. Epsilon Red will appear next issue, but his daugther (whom we'll learn is named Elena Ivanova) appears here for the first time. While Epsilon Red doesn't appear outside this story, Elena will make a few later appearances in Maverick's solo series.
Speaking of Maverick, he's said here to have been Wolverine's case officer for the Tyuratam mission (for what that's worth) and in the present, he's hunting a serial killer who is taking out mutants, though I don't believe anything ever comes of that (apparently Hama just meant it as a throwaway detail to show what Maverick has been up to since the Psi-Borg story concluded).
I should have mentioned it in the post for Uncanny X-Men #298, but this month marks the beginning of Marvel running a "30th anniversary" image for the X-Men in the UPC box of various direct market titles (though not all, as the Avengers, also celebrating their 30th anniversary in 1993, get one as well). This continues the tradition which found the Fantastic Four's anniversary being marked similarly in 1991 and Spider-Man's in 1992.
This is another one of those covers where the central Wolverine image will get lifted and used in various marketing and licensed material around this time.
Professor X acknowledges that a lot of Wolverine's current mental problems are probably being exacerbated by the recent deaths of Mariko and Silver Fox, a "no duh!" notion that's nonetheless nice to see acknowledged.
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Colossus rightly makes a point to Iceman about the vast size of Russia and how Colossus' native Siberia is very different from other parts of the country in terms of geography.
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More gratuitous butt shots from Texeira, as Psylocke is positioned closest to the reader, from behind, on one page.
The Best There is at What He Does
It's noted that Wolverine's healing factor can't really do anything about thin air (Wolverine's continued need for oxygen being one of his few significant weaknesses at this point).
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A marked improvement over the previous issue, thanks in large part to the line between reality and Wolverine's hallucinations being more coherently drawn, and in part because the issue is split about 50/50 between Wolverine and a group of X-Men, allowing all the trippy mental stuff some room to breathe. The story is also gaining some more focus, thanks to the revelation that "Terry Adams" isn't a person, it's a place, which helps make the narrative more clear as well. It's still hard to get too worked up over this, however, as the end result is still just another seemingly-random tale of Wolverine's past that seems designed more to let Hama play around with Wolverine's psyche and Texeira to play around some extreme/surrealistic imagery than to actually say or do something with the character, but at least for this chapter, things are lot more readable.
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"It's noted that Wolverine's healing factor can't really do anything about thin air (Wolverine's continued need for oxygen being one of his few significant weaknesses at this point)."
I think the point was that Wolverine's healing factor needed SOME protein and water to work with (IOW, he could die of hunger or thirst).
Austin Gorton June 2, 2017 at 5:35 PM
Yeah, I think drowning/suffocation and starvation are the two most likely ways to kill him (though I think with the latter, it would take much longer than with an ordinary person).
Teemu June 3, 2017 at 12:00 AM
This is a false memory scenario; you can tell from those behind it having made the novice mistake of failing to notice that a Soviet/Russian spaceman obviously would be a cosmonaut.
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Blam June 5, 2017 at 9:42 AM
Nice art. Good point about the story faring better with parts of it more grounded in contrast to Wolverine’s hallucinations, too.
We all must be pretty damn stupid for failing to note yet that names "Epsilon Red" and "Omega Red" obviously both fall to the same naming theme based on Greek letters, and most likely belong to the same program (or series of) for superpowered Soviet operatives.
Blam June 10, 2017 at 8:47 AM
Speak for yourself. 8^) I made the connection right away, roughly 60% wondering just how many “_____ Red” operatives there were but at the same time 40% being afraid that it was lazy editing rather than the establishment of an intentional pattern. “Red” after all was a go-to component of Soviet/Russian codenames on the order of “Black” for characters of African heritage and “X” for any kind of clandestine governmental program or paramilitary operation.
Teemu June 10, 2017 at 10:13 AM
Yeah but I meant like noting the thang out loud here. I'm 98%/2% myself on them being program names, but then again I don't think Red really ever was used that much for Soviet operatives. There's Red Guardian, yes, and Red Ghost (though he's private sector I think), but other than that not even the early 60's one-offs were that Red. Dynamo is Crimson and all that. Plus, it's not just (anything) Red here, it's (Greek letter) Red.
Would hate to be Gamma Red or Delta Red, though. First would so be a one-off Hulk villain by PAD and I fret to thing what sort of Louisiana-based horribleness they would make of the latter one.
Blam June 11, 2017 at 10:50 PM
DC in the ’80s had Red Trinity in Flash, Red Star (the renamed Starfire, once the new Starfire had come along) in Teen Titans, and the Rocket Red Brigade in Justice League in addition to the Marvel examples you cited, but really I was joking a bit by lumping it in with the questionable “Black _____” trend and the proliferation of X stuff we’ve recently discussed here, specifically because of confusion over whether and how Team X, Experiment X, and Weapon X were related.
This era also had a tendency towards the Robert Ludlum style of “_____ [Agenda/Sanction/Directive/etc.]” storyline titles and, of a piece in my mind anyway, the postmodifier style that gives us names like “Weapon X” and “Omega Red” (not to mention "Siege Perilous"). In the case of Weapon X and Weapon Alpha, the noun is a constant while the modifier changes; in the case of Omega Red and Epsilon Red, it’s the modifier that’s constant. The existence of one-off examples, albeit fewer, is what led to my 60/40-ish split on whether the “_____ Red” characters were meant to be associated or they were just each an isolated part of a trend of pretentious nomenclature.
Anyway, I look forward to the introduction of “Weapon X-Factor Omega Flight Red”.
Teemu June 12, 2017 at 2:46 AM
I assume your lumping in the "Siege Perilous" is a test? :o)
It was a valid point about Blacks and X's, though. And I guess it's plausible that with the political happenstances of the era they'd suddenly have a haste to get the Reds out of their system.
I feel like picking the nit by reminding that Weapons X and Alpha had already appeared in the late 70's, because the late, great Terry Pratchett certainly was on the same page with you when he once referred to the kind of novels that print the author's name on the cover bigger than the title, which on its part has the name of a Greek letter paired with "Agenga/Directive/Conspiracy". :)
May even be that there being a series of "____ Red" programs informed the later reveal that "Weapon _" was a series too, because our actually meeting Epsilon Red in the next issue may turn out to be a percentages-changing experience.
I didn’t say that “Siege Perilous” dated to this era — just that it was another example of the style, one that often tends (again, to me) to sound oddly formal or clinical in English (see also “court martial” or “attorney general” with their attendant unusual requirement of the first word in the compound taking the pluralization) if not outright archaic (which of course “Siege Perilous” is/was before Claremont borrowed it from Arthurian literature). Nor did I say that “Weapon X” and “Weapon Alpha” did, although I believe their type proliferated after elements of Wolverine's backstory got explored and expanded. Nor am I really interested in defending my previous comments as anything more than freewheelin' spitballin' thoughts on comics. 8^)
My apologies, though, if my original comment about indeed having made the Omega/Epsilon Red connection came off as overly defensive.
Teemu June 24, 2017 at 4:23 PM
Absolutely no apologies needed. Like always, a differing (or any) viewpoint with reasoning and examples is but most welcome, and anyway I myself was speaking from the position of having read the following issue and seeing more similarities between the Reds.
If my arm was twisted behind my back and I was forced to guess, the described style with adjective following, when used in English language, comes from the French (Anglo-Norman) side of the development of the language, "court martial" and "attorney general" certainly so. "Eminence grise" would be a prime example of one with a color following. On the other hand, "red" being a word with Germanic root instead, probably should not be expected to be a part of compound word formed in this fashion.
I swear I'm not trying to upstage the octopodes. :)
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Born Today In 1918, Actress 'Edie the Egglady' Massey
Edith "Edie" Massey, aka Edie the Egg Lady, was born today, May 28, in 1918. She was an American actress and singer. Massey was best known for her appearances in a series of movies by director John Waters. She was one of the Dreamlanders, Waters's stable of regular cast and crew members.
Born in New York City, Massey was one of 10 children. According to Massey's brother Morris, their parents "just threw up their hands one day, dropped off those who couldn't fend for themselves at a local orphanage or 'home,' and disappeared." In the 1975 documentary Love Letter to Edie, Massey said she was raised in an orphanage and eventually was placed in a foster home. Her foster family members were cruel to her and, as a teenager, she ran away to Hollywood. In the documentary Divine Waters (1981), Massey explained that she was "born in New York, but raised in Denver, Colorado....I was movie crazy, so I went to California to try and get in the movies, but instead I became a barmaid."
In 1946, Massey married a soldier, Silvio Gigante, in Reno, leaving him about 5 years later because she got "restless." However, in Divine Waters, Massey said that the marriage lasted "about 7 years. It was my fault; I left him for another man, so I blame myself for it."
She worked in several odd jobs through the years, and she eventually relocated to Baltimore, Maryland where she worked as a barmaid at Pete's Hotel. Filmmaker John Waters met Massey while she was working at Pete's Hotel in 1969 and offered her a role as herself in the film Multiple Maniacs. In the early 1970s, she quit her job at Pete's and opened a thrift store called Edith's Shopping Bag in the Fell's Point area of Baltimore.
Massey gained a cult following from her appearances in five films directed by John Waters: Multiple Maniacs (1970), in which she appeared as herself and, in a dream sequence, as the Virgin Mary; Pink Flamingos (1972), playing Divine's egg-loving mother, Edie; Female Trouble (1974), as Aunt Ida; Desperate Living (1977), as the evil Queen Carlotta of Mortville; and in her final role in a Waters film, Polyester (1981), as Cuddles Kovinsky.
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Massey capitalized on the infamy of Waters's films by touring as the lead singer of a punk band, Edie and the Eggs. She also posed for a series of greeting cards. Later, when the Baltimore winters became too much for her to endure, she moved to Venice, California, where she opened another thrift store with the money she earned from acting in Waters's films. In 1980, she was featured in John Mellencamp's music video for "This Time" and also appears on the cover of Mellencamp's album Nothin' Matters and What If It Did.
In 1982, Massey recorded a cover of The Four Seasons' "Big Girls Don't Cry" that was included on the compilation albums The Rhino Brothers Present the World's Worst Records and A Date With John Waters.
The year she died, Massey starred in her final film Mutants in Paradise. Massey died of complications of lymphoma and diabetes on October 24, 1984 in Los Angeles.
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John Barry: The composer who was as pop as the Beatles
John Barry's soundtracks often outstripped the films for which they were written. And despite a prickly reputation, when I met him he was the perfect host
Mon 31 Jan 2011 07.49 EST First published on Mon 31 Jan 2011 07.49 EST
Golden touch ... John Barry at the Royal Albert Hall in 1999. Photograph: Brian Rasic/Rex Features
While it would be a little outlandish to say that John Barry lived a James Bond lifestyle, it wasn't hard to imagine him in the world of The Persuaders, driving an open-top E-type to the south of France, immaculately turned out, eloping with the au pair. He was, more than many familiar faces, a movie star.
The theme from The Persuaders was – ignoring the James Bond theme, which existed like air – my introduction to the John Barry sound. The opening notes of its electric harpsichord matched high-contrast screen images of Tony Curtis and Roger Moore and created great excitement. It was the soundtrack to many Sunday lunchtimes in the early-70s.
Theme from the Persuaders on the CBS label was one of the first records I owned, but it remained a one-off in my collection until the Midnight Cowboy theme inexplicably began picking up Radio 1 airplay in 1980. Detached from the film, this was as emotive as the Persuaders theme but in a different way. There was a mournful descending harmonica line, leading into a noble, melancholy string section – huge and sad, it sighed but never sobbed. I picked up a second-hand 1970 album called Ready When You Are JB, with Midnight Cowboy as its opening track, and discovered some of the most unusual and beautiful chord changes in pop.
And John Barry was pop, as pop as the Beatles, and as representative of mid-60s London as anyone. He shared a flat with Michael Caine, married Jane Birkin, and owned a pad in super-hip Cadogan Square.
He said he could put on a suit and walk towards the gentlemen's clubs of St James's, or a pair of blue jeans and head into Chelsea. Though he was from the old, pre-Beatles world of arrangers and producers, he rose to the challenge of the new order and got better and better.
At the turn of the 60s Barry travelled to America to discover why the studios there sounded so much richer than Abbey Road or Decca. He attended Phil Spector and Lee Hazlewood sessions (when neither were household names in America, let alone Britain) and was shocked to discover they used not one but four mikes on a drumkit! A diligent and confident worker, he arranged Adam Faith's biggest hits, with pizzicato strings and a brisk shandy beat – "the best, most inventive British records of that time, the only truly POP records we were producing then" said writer Nik Cohn in 1969. In 1960, in tandem with his John Barry Seven and Adam Faith arrangements, Barry launched his film soundtrack career, starting with London "yoof" exploitation flicks Beat Girl and Never Let Go. The films were good, but the scores were excellent. John Barry deserved co-star billing.
After falling in love with the Midnight Cowboy theme I'd watch minor films like Deadfall (in which he appeared on screen, conducting his own soundtrack) and The Wrong Box just to hear Barry's music. It soon became apparent that plenty of his soundtracks outstripped the films for which they were written. The chord changes exceeded your expectations, twisting slowly, sometimes edging towards atonal. Long cello and tympani rumbles sat under minimalist melodies; on The Whisperers – a 1967 film about an old lady too scared to leave her house – the main melody is drawn out with just the occasional harpsichord (or is it a clavichord?) note to hold on to. Then there's the harmonica and high strings evoking a slow sunrise in America's sickly South on the Chase; the melancholy music-box theme for A Doll's House; the pipe organ and cimbalom waltz of (legendarily awful Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor movie) Boom.
Barry's influence was not just in the strange beauty of his chord sequences but also his taste for unusual instrumentation: there were plucked harps, there were Moogs (again, ahead of pretty much everyone in the UK) used to heighten suspense and mystery, and most importantly there was the cimbalom. Once The Ipcress File reached cinemas this Hungarian hammered dulcimer, played by Barry's friend John Leach, became the definitive sound of the cold war.
I interviewed Barry in his Cadogan Square flat around 10 years ago. His reputation was prickly and, as a hero of mine, I was more than a little apprehensive. In spite of a heavy cold and a blanket around his small, wiry frame, he was a perfect host. There was constant tea, and three hours of energetic conversation. What some took for spikiness came across to me as straight talking. There was a sense of rivalry with Ennio Morricone, his soundtrack contemporary, who was dispensed with in a sentence. Also, he was still riled at the notion that Monty Norman – who wrote the key melody line – got all the credit for the James Bond theme, which Barry had fleshed out and turned into an international anthem. He needn't have worried. He'd written at least a dozen more affecting pieces of music.
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Dr. Phil: SLAMMED for Shelley Duvall Interview
by Hilton Hater at November 18, 2016 10:09 am .
Earlier this week, excerpts from an interview Dr. Phil McGraw conducted with veteran actress Shelley Duvall went viral.
The transcript and the affiliated clips from the sit-down made major headlines due to their heartbreaking nature, as Duvall opened up about her need for help.
Best known for her role in The Shining, Duvall admitted that she has a serious mental illness.
"I loved Robin Williams," Duvall say at one point in the Q&A when asked about her former Popeye costar, who killed himself in 2014.
She then added: "I don't think he's dead."
Where do you think he is, McGraw asks?
"Shape-shifting," Duvall responds.
She also says she has seen Williams at various times since he committed suicide and said she believes that she's being stalked by the "Sheriff of Nottingham."
The interview will air today around the country and it will feature Duvall confessing that she's "very sick" and is in need of "help."
"That's why I'm here," replied Dr. Phil.
Countless Internet users have taken Dr. Phil to task for so clearly exploiting someone in Duvall's position.
She clearly needs professional assistance and her life is clearly headed in a very bad direction.
But why is she on television? What possible good comes from airing this kind of exchange in front of millions of people?
While Dr. Phil is likely counting his hundred-dollar bills and laughing over his ratings spike, those on Twitter are lighting him up for being a horrible person.
To wit:
The daughter of acclaimed director Stanley Kubrick, meanwhile, who directed Duvall in The Shining, penned an "open letter" to McGraw on Twitter yesterday.
It said it was addressing the doctor's "exploitive use of Shelly Duvall [as] a form of LURID ENTERTAINMENT," slamming Phil for this "shameful" act and continuing as follows:
"Unquestionably, this is purely a form of lurid and exploitive entertainment - it's appallingly cruel.
"Whatever dignity a mere unfortunate creature might have in this world is denied by your displaying her in this way.
"I recoil in complete disgust. I hope others will join me in boycotting your utterly heartless form of entertainment, because it has nothing to do with compassionate healing."
Check out the full letter here:
We can already see Dr. Phil's response in our head.
We can already imagine him defending himself by claiming he was trying to help others with mental illness by airing this interview; that he's hoping these people realize it's okay to accept their situations and ask for help.
And we can already envision our response to this claim:
Shut the eff up, Dr. Phil. You should be ashamed of yourself.
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back to square one
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Police admit there is a possibility that no drones hovered over Gatwick Airport
Police are scrambling for answers after releasing their only suspects in the Gatwick Airport drone mystery.
By AFP Monday 24 Dec 2018, 11:25 AM
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BRITISH POLICE ARE scrambling for answers after releasing their only suspects in the London Gatwick Airport drone mystery that brought Christmas getaway flights to a standstill.
Nearly 140,000 passengers were affected over three days of disruption Wednesday through Friday as Britain’s second-busiest airport shut down because of repeated reports of drone sightings.
A damaged drone found near the airport was being forensically examined, police said, but it was not immediately clear whether it was connected to the sightings.
Police admitted there was a possibility that no drones had in fact hovered over the airport as they were relying on eyewitness accounts.
Police arrested a 47-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman from the town of Crawley, near Gatwick, on Friday after a tip-off but released them without charge yesterday.
“Both people have fully cooperated with our enquiries and I am satisfied that they are no longer suspects in the drone incidents at Gatwick,” said Sussex Police detective chief superintendent Jason Tingley.
‘Persons of interest’
“We are not back to square one,” he said, adding that officers were looking at “persons of interest”.
He said that the detectives were investigating 67 reports of drone sightings from the public, police officers and airport staff.
They were also conducting a forensic examination of the damaged drone found near the airport perimeter, close to the location of the last reported sighting, Tingley said.
Asked about speculation that there never was a drone over the airport, he said: “Of course, that’s a possibility. We are working with human beings saying they have seen something.”
He added: “Our inquiry continues at a pace to locate those responsible for the drone incursions.”
The dangers posed by drones include the possibility of a device smashing into a passenger plane or being sucked into an engine where its highly flammable lithium battery could cause a catastrophe.
Cash reward
The airport has offered a £50,000 (€56,000) reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the disruption.
Tingley said the two arrests came after a tip-off from a member of the public, adding that he appreciated the released pair’s cooperation in the investigation.
Pictures of the Crawley couple were splashed across Sunday’s newspapers, with headlines including “Are these the morons who ruined Christmas?”
While the man was a model helicopter enthusiast, reports inside quoted his astonished boss as saying he could vouch for him having actually been at work throughout the drama.
Under recently introduced laws in Britain, drones cannot be flown near aircraft or within a kilometre of an airport, or at an altitude of over 120 metres.
Violators face up to five years in prison for endangering an aircraft.
Gatwick, around 50 kilometre south of London, is Europe’s eighth-busiest airport.
Gatwick’s website said its runway was open and it aimed to run a full schedule, but passengers were warned to expect some delays and cancellations.
“Safety is Gatwick’s top priority and we are grateful for passengers’ continued patience as we work to get them to their final destination in time for Christmas,” the airport said.
The UK Labour Party has called for an independent inquiry after accusing the government of failing to act on the risks posed by drones.
But a Department for Transport spokesman dismissed claims of missed opportunities to prevent the Gatwick incident as “a combination of nonsense and gross misrepresentation”.
© – AFP 2019
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March 11, 2018 2018, Angra, Folk Metal, MSRcast, Nightwish, Power Metal, reviews, symphonic metal 9 Comments
Tear Down The Walls! New Music From Angra, Lione/Conti, Visigoth and More!
Here we are again, with a sequel to February’s Throw Open the Gates! review blitz, this time with more albums from these first two months and change of 2018. It has certainly proved to be the busiest opening release salvo of any year in recent memory, and things don’t seem to be slowing down in the next few months. There’s a few things that I didn’t review here that we’ve covered on our last two recent episode of the MSRcast, so you might also want to check those out if you are on the hunt for new music. A lot of these releases have been amazing, but not all —- I’ve got your back though, just think of me as your new release concierge. A lengthier look at the new Judas Priest album is next on the agenda, and I’m sure there’s going to be yet another of these multi-review clusters coming out relatively soon too. Headphones ready…
Lione / Conti – Lione / Conti:
Weirdly, Fabio Lione is at the vocal helm of two albums released within the span of a month, well okay one and a half albums. Just before the release of Angra’s OMNI (reviewed below), he and Luca Turilli’s Rhapsody/Trick or Treat vocalist Alessandro Conti released their Frontiers Records (of course!) debut duets album. If that phrase conjures up images of Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett dancing cheek to cheek, or Sinatra and Bono cozying up at a bar drinking shots of something, then you’re actually not far off the mark —- these guys are indeed trading off vocal runs in true duet fashion. Frontiers does a lot of these types of projects, thinking of course of the Allen/Lande pairing, but also the recent Timo Tolkki star studded solo project, as well as the Kiske/Somerville stuff. This time the “staff writer” is Italian guitarist Simone Mularoni (of Italian prog-metallers DMG), who counterbalances the Italian penchant for high gloss factor power metal with an ample dose of AOR styled hard rock. Now I get the draw —- this is basically two generations of Rhapsody vocalists coming together for a vocalists duel (whatever that might mean), and on paper its bound to attract the ears of many a power metal fan. And to their credit, Frontiers Records does often deliver good records behind these so transparently obvious they’re ridiculous ideas, in fact, I still love those Magnus Karlsson’s Free Fall albums.
The tricky bit with this Lione/Conti extravaganza rests on how you answer this one question, and maybe its just me but… don’t these guys sound exactly alike? Luca Turilli didn’t just randomly pick Conti off a list of available vocalists to front his new version of Rhapsody, he did it because he could continue writing in the same mode he had been during his time in the original incarnation of Rhapsody of Fire. It was honestly only when watching the music video for “Ascension” when I was finally able to tell who was singing what, and even then I couldn’t discern any reasonable variations in their voices to help me throughout the rest of the album. I’m not sure if this is even a stumbling block when it comes to enjoying this album or not, because even though I’m really only hearing one voice to my ears, I’m rather liking Mularoni’s meat and potatoes approach. It mirrors the last Rhapsody of Fire album Into The Legend, with its stripped down songwriting that seemed to maximize hooks and memorable melodies at the expense of grandeur and ambition. Songs like “Destruction Show” work because of awesome guitar hooks to keep everything focused and concise, and “You’re Falling” has a nice Queensryche vibe to its vocal melody arrangement. Its a solid listening experience in full if you’re in the mood for straight ahead AOR tinged Italian power metal, but as they really could’ve used either Lione or Conti for the project alone, the duets aspect of this fails hard.
Angra – ØMNI:
So I’ve given this new Angra album a decent amount of playtime, enough I think for it to fully reveal itself, and I gotta say I’m a little ambivalent overall. In retrospect, Secret Garden was a far more interesting album than we gave it credit for, and its varied collection of vocals might have played a part in that. Not only did Fabio Lione have his debut turn there, but Rafael Bittencourt also added his excellent, rough-edged voice to several songs as well, that’s not to mention the guest turns by Simone Simons and the amazing Doro Pesch. It wasn’t perfect, but it was surprising and kept you guessing. ØMNI is a far more straightforward affair, with Lione getting most of the vocal time although Bittencourt does pop up and there are a few guests, including Alissa White-Gluz on “Black Widow’s Web”, a song that absolutely didn’t need growling vocals but, well, here we are. I enjoyed “Insania” for its beautiful guitarwork and stirring melody, despite shaking my head at just how silly the term “Insania” is (isn’t that what Geoff Tate’s wine was called?). Someone once told me that it was the Latin version of “Insane” and it took me an incredible amount of patience to simply grunt and nod. Moving on, “The Bottom of My Soul” is such an excellent tune, and not coincidentally Bittencourt’s on lead vocals —- is it wrong to suggest that maybe the band sounds better when he’s singing? I’m sure that’s fighting the spirit of their legacy and the impressive work of the Andre Matos and to a lesser degree, the Edu Falaschi years, but damn he sounds great.
Lione’s best work comes on “Always More”, a lovely ballad with some unusual guitar tones at work in absolutely gorgeous, simple melodies, combining with an ascending vocal melody that makes use of his effortless ability to hit higher registers. Regarding the departure of Kiko Loureiro, its hard to gauge —- I’m going on the assumption that Bittencourt penned most of the music here, but the now Megadeth guitarist does pop up in a guest spot on the single “War Horns”. I can only say that there’s enough shred factor here to satisfy the most ardent prog-power guitar fanboy out there, and at times Angra even sounds more like Dream Theater considering the tonality of Lione. The last two tracks on the album invoke the title, being the concluding companion pieces to what apparently is a concept album (about a science fiction future in 2046), but they fall flat, being neither heavy or melodic or heady enough to inspire any particular emotion. A rough ending for the album overall, and not a way to get people invested into the album’s concept. Maybe this will grow on me over the coming months, there’s some stuff worth coming back for, but I just find myself wanting to listen to Secret Garden again.
Tengger Cavalry – Cian Bi:
A few years ago I was introduced to Tengger Cavalry’s particular take on folk metal with their mixing of Mongolian throat singing and nomadic Asian traditional instrumentation. I was immediately intrigued and checked out a few albums on YouTube, and while I enjoyed what I heard, it was a difficult proposition to simply work into casual listening. Tengger Cavalry is one of those rare breeds of folk metal bands that don’t give you an easy entry way into their sound, there are no instantly accessible tailored singles that can draw a bigger crowd, no “Trollhammaren”. They’ve been unapologetic about their sound, and its also worth noting that the metal aspect of their folk metal seems largely devoid of allegiance to one particular metal style, being just straightforward heavy riffs, plain and simple. Their newest album, Cian Bi, is simultaneously their weirdest yet most straightforward album to date —- its also, shockingly, their last. Just the other week, band founder Nature (yes) Ganganbaigal issued a rough statement throwing the blame on ex-Century Media president and current M Theory Audio owner Marco Barbieri. I’m not well informed enough to make any judgements either way but that’s a bummer, and you have to wonder if Nature is dissolving Tengger Cavalry in name only to terminate any existing business agreements, and will regroup under a different name doing the same type of music.
One can only hope, because I’ve been enjoying this new album far more than just the passing casual listens I had with their back catalog. I don’t know if its their best work overall, but there’s something deeply appealing about this bizarre mish mash of elements. Of particular note is just how hard hitting some of the riffs gluing everything together can be, case in point are cuts like “The Old War”, and the pummeling “One Tribe, Beyond Any Nation”. The latter is my personal favorite, featuring a gorgeous melody played on a morin khuur (horsehead fiddle), an incredibly appealing instrument that I’m glad I now know the name of —- all blockaded by some seriously brutal, Rammstein-esque riffage. Besides the traditional instrumentation, Nature’s uncanny vocal ability is also a huge draw for me, as in “Ride Into Grave and Glory” where he switches between the throat singing and his clean rock/metal vocals. It might be an acquired taste for some, but even his “normal” vocals have character, a rustic quality that brings to mind grassy steppes and gritty, grimy back alleys in dense cities all at once. This is a listening experience best beheld start to finish, with the album as the soundtrack to your thoughts or random mindless activity. There’s a spiritual aspect to this blend of folk metal that’s hard to define and even harder to shake.
Visions of Atlantis – The Deep & The Dark:
Austria’s Visions of Atlantis have been off most radars since 2013, when they underwent a major lineup shift, not their first one but certainly their most dramatic. The most important change was the addition of ex-Serenity vocalist Clementine Delauney and The Dragonslayer (Siegfried Samer of the uber fun Dragony) on co-lead vocals. At the band’s core has always been drummer/founder Thomas Caser, and with the addition of new guitarist and bassist Christian Douscha and Herbert Glos respectively, we’re on to Visions of Atlantis Mach 7583234419! Well, close enough anyway. We did get a taste of what the Delauney/Samer pairing could sound like with the 2016 Old Routes New Waters EP, a re-recording of several older songs including the ballad “Winternight”, whose recording and video ended up being a thoughtful memorial to the sadly departed original vocalist Nicole Bogner, but The Deep & The Dark is clearly the debut that Caser and company have been striding towards all these years. Given his predilection towards the band’s concept being about seafaring and adventure, and with a fantastically dramatic vocalist like Samer at the forefront, I was expecting an album rich in dramatics, heavy on theatricality, and songwriting that pushed the band’s sound forward.
We get that, in brief flashes here and there, but unfortunately, the album suffers from the band’s chief structural flaw within its various lineups, that being the lack of a consistent songwriter. Throughout this band’s history, its songwriting has been generated by a mix of band members, the biggest slice of this coming from ex-keyboardist Martin Harb, but Caser himself isn’t this band’s Tuomas Holopainen. But Caser clearly is the driving force behind maintaining the vision of what this sound should be, at least in theory, that being Nightwish inspired dual male/female vocalist driven symphonic metal. The problem is that whomever is part of the songwriting team for the band at any particular time writes towards that mode, and the results sound like either too many cooks in the kitchen, or various emulations of musical approaches that have been done before. In other words, its symphonic metal by the numbers, and this is a genre where bands really need distinctive musical voices to emerge within their lineups to push their music hard in a particular direction or angle. You might be able to compensate for a lack of this if you’ve got really strong hooks by the armful, but that’s a tall order. Samer’s Dragony is a great example of the latter, their 2015 album Shadowplay doesn’t break new ground, but damn is it a fun listen, full of fist-raising choruses and glorious over the top nonsense.
You might think that given these comments I didn’t enjoy The Deep & The Dark at all, but that’s not entirely true. The title track that kicks off the album is a fine emulation of Nightwish, sounding strikingly similar to that band’s Anette Olzon era. And “Return to Lemuria” features a charming bit of Sonata Arctica esque keyboard sugar icing on a verse/chorus that hits heavy on one’s nostalgia factor, sounding like a cut that could’ve been suitable for The Neverending Story soundtrack. Delauney is on fine form on those cuts, her voice the right amount of ethereal and breathy and even with some deft melodic phrasing on certain lyrics to make them extra effective. But a juxtaposition of vocals in “Ritual Night” between her and Samer just doesn’t generate the kind of excitement it should, and I don’t know if its so much their fault as opposed to the song simply lacking anything in the way of hard hitting drama. The “Book of Nature” is yet another example of this homogenized quality to the overall songwriting hampering the vocalists ability to conjure up pulse racing excitement, which is kind of the point of symphonic power metal in the first place! This is a band in desperate need of a sharper songwriter, someone who can channel and mold the talents that they have at the vocal helm. Serenity’s Georg Neuhauser and Thomas Buchberger made Delauney sound positively enchanting on War of Ages, and its disappointing to not hear the same thing here. A frustrating under use of talent, and given the band’s history, I don’t see it changing.
Visigoth – Conqueror’s Oath:
Utah’s Visigoth burst onto the scene in 2015 with their strong debut The Revenant King, whose stellar “Dungeon Master” we played on the MSRcast around that time. I remember listening to the rest of the album thinking that if they had a few more songs in the spirit of that spectacular cut, they’d really have a fun album. As it was, that song and a Manilla Road cover (“Necropolis”) were the most direct things on the album, the rest of the band’s punchy, vibrant USPM being folded into epic song lengths with extended instrumental passages and grand, broad-sword inspired prog. Don’t get me wrong, I really enjoyed the album, but I didn’t love it as much as I wanted to. Fortunately, Visigoth have leaned into their strengths on The Conqueror’s Oath and stripped their sound down to its meat and bones trad metal roots, meaning more Manilla Road, early Manowar and Virgin Steele. This is such a fun record, eight quick cutting daggers of thunderous, unabashedly melodic, anthemic glory —- one of the most satisfying listens to come out of USPM in ages. Its not just that they’re capable of smile inducing glory paeans in “Steel and Silver”, but of inspired musical shifts like the gentle dip into Jethro Tull-esque flute accompanied balladry at the 3:40 mark of “Warrior Queen”. Vocalist (and flutist!) Jake Rogers the Tony Kakko x-factor, a knack for hooky lyrical phrasing, and the admirable talent to drape a memorable vocal melody over nearly everything he sings. Tonally he reminds me of a cross between the plantative Chris Black (High Spirits / Dawnbringer) and Janne Christoffersson from Grand Magus, with a little Eric Adams penchant for bellowing theatrics to power things out.
Manowar and Grand Magus are two perfectly suited reference points for what Visigoth have accomplished on this album, where thundering displays of power are at the forefront but the songwriting approach still leaves some room for tasteful musicality. On “Traitor’s Gate”, they utilize a twangy acoustic build up to ratchet up the mystery and tension before unleashing a thundering assault and some lyrics that are begging to be bellowed out loud in unison at a show (“Die like the dog you are!”). I love the middle bridge where Rogers unleashes a wry bit of clever vocal phrasing (“By spite and thunder /
Torn asunder…”), possibly out Manowar-ing Joey DeMaio with its fist in the air magnetism. My personal favorite has to be “Blades in the Night”, where I really feel that Visigoth is reaching into the same well of early 80s inspirations that fuel most of High Spirit’s Scorpions-esque hard rock. The chorus is the star here of course, deceptively simple but so effective, it was ringing in my head all day after first hearing it. Rogers gets to stretch out here as well, delivering a fantastic performance that’s inspired and even beautiful in its lyrical qualities, reminding me a little of the great Mathias Blad in spots. This would almost be a perfect album, but I’ll agree with damn near every review I’ve seen where “Salt City” is singled out —- its not a terrible cut, and I get why they wanted it in here (hometown tribute and all) but its placement throws off the pacing of the album and I’d rather have had another slice of the same pie the rest of the seven tracks made up. A minor blemish though, one that’s easily forgivable considering the sheer quality of this album. Visigoth have arrived, bar the gates!
February 18, 2015 2015, Angra, Orden Ogan, Power Metal Post a Comment
Oh Yeah, Angra and Orden Ogan Released New Albums Too!
Hope everyone has been handling the winter well enough, its all fun and games until you catch the flu, or some reasonable facsimile thereof, which I currently have. Its slowed me down in terms of productivity, but its not the only thing to blame. I guess its fairly obvious that Blind Guardian monopolized nearly all of my listening time for the first month and a half of the year. It wasn’t just the amount that I devoted to their excellent new album Beyond the Red Mirror, but to the band’s entire discography in the weeks leading up to it. Its actually been difficult to quell my inner fandom and fit in time to listen to you know, other bands —- a distressing thing considering that so many notable releases came crashing out of the gate in 2015. I’m going to tackle two of the bigger ones right here, having felt that I’ve finally given each of them enough time to form a relatively solid opinion. If you’ve been as overwhelmed as I have, don’t look now, because March and April hold a string of major releases too. The march of time, it has begun!
Angra – Secret Garden: I was having a hard time determining where I stand with Angra… my history with the band really started with the Edu Falaschi Rebirth era and went backwards to explore their classic Andre Matos past. This was back in 2001 or so, and I was even more a fan of Rebirth’s subsequent followup, the near-perfect Temple of Shadows. But the next two albums pretty much lost me, and my interest in the band waned throughout the years. When I read that Edu went and jumped ship in 2012 I figured the scene was set for a potential Matos reunion, but it never materialized for various reasons, and that furthered my disillusionment. I was never a big fan of Fabio Leone or Rhapsody, disliking his particular vibrato and their songwriting approach, so I wasn’t enthusiastic about him joining the band. I quietly hoped that it would be similar to the Kamelot situation, Leone pinch hitting for a tour or two and the band getting a completely different permanent vocalist. Leone won the job however, Angra’s remaining original members Rafael Bittencourt and Kiko Loureiro apparently deeming him close enough to Matos to get the job done.
Their first collaboration together, Secret Garden, is one of those unexpected success stories that a veteran band is able to deliver every now and then, like an aging veteran with a low RBI suddenly cranking out a few doubles, maybe even a triple (to keep this loose baseball metaphor going). Here you get everything you’ve come to expect from this band; great musicianship with a modest amount of prog-rock noodling, well crafted hooks that lean more rock than pop, tribal-esque drumming in spots (its back!), and of course crystalline production. But then we got all that with Aqua (2010) and Aurora Consurgens (2006) right? I’m sure there are people reading this who really enjoyed those albums, but I feel the songwriting on Secret Garden is sharper, the songs fully realized, and some even near transcendent.
I’m thinking right off the bat about “Storm of Emotions”, where it seems Leone and Bittencourt trade off lead vocals, the guitarist’s deeper, darker voice giving the mid-song bridge a bit of tortured drama that Leone simply can’t achieve. Its a stellar song, with a soaring yet heavyweight chorus that will sound great with a few thousand South American fans screaming along. And I’ll give credit to Leone where its due, his performance on this album is perhaps his best, Angra’s songwriting style forces him to reign it in and stick to a mid-tempo range. Whereas Leone had to do that with Kamelot on tour as well, their music was too dark for his vocal tone; Angra’s lighter, brighter approach tends to give his more helium based vocal tendencies room to play. He’s pretty great on “Newborn Me”, the single and album opener which is about as archetypal modern Angra as you can get —- notice his lack of extreme vibrato, even in spots where he would usually let it occur, one wonders if he wasn’t coached out of that in the studio here. His abilities really flex on “Black Hearted Soul”, the kind of old school power metal speedster that Rhapsody could just never seem to get right.
Its interesting that in Leone’s first outing as lead vocalist, he’s not given all of the running time. In addition to Bittencourt’s rather lengthy lead vocal sections (take a listen to his star-turn in the rather great “Violet Sky”… is it wrong that I sometimes wish he was handling all the lead vocals?), the actual title track of the album is sung largely by Simone Simons, who does a serviceable job to a relatively unremarkable song. Usually I enjoy her guest vocal spots, but there’s something missing on that song, perhaps its that she’s missing a proper duet partner to bounce off of ala Kamelot. It reminds me too much of an Epica song and that’s seemingly going to be an eternal stumbling block for me. The other guest vocal track fares much better, starring the one and only Doro Pesch in a duet with Bittencourt, “Crushing Room” is a slow burning bruiser of a song with a heart rending chorus.
Bittencourt takes the lead again on the album’s best cut, and one of Angra’s greatest gems of all time —- “Silent Call” is a moody, gentle ballad that has an eternal hook and a vocal melody that could melt the iciest of hearts. I would guess that Leone is providing backing vocal support on the lead in “ooohs”, but he’s seemingly buried in the mix. No matter, because Bittencourt’s lead will lock-in your attention with a gravity that only the best ballads can muster, his vocal rich and full of emotive infections. There’s something poignant and hopeful about this song, its melody able to tug your heartstrings without having to lean on melancholy, a very rare thing for rock and metal bands in general. Its so good I can’t see it missing the best songs of the year list (its early yet, but I’ll be listening to this gem years from now, a good sign surely). Still, that’s four songs out of ten where Leone wasn’t the lead vocalist, kind of unusual when you’re trying to introduce a “new” singer, but Bittencourt’s performances alone seem to justify it.
The band chose to depart from longtime producer Dennis Ward on Aqua, and here they skip to yet another new producer in Jens Bogren, who’s far more known for producing extreme metal artists. He unsurprisingly does a good job, although sometimes I wonder if a little less sheen and polish would’ve benefited the guitar sound —- more wild rock instead of Dream Theater-y tech in other words. Its a minor complaint for an otherwise strong album which is not a home run mind you, but the bases are loaded.
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Orden Ogan – Ravenhead: Germany’s Orden Ogan is one of the more promising “new” bands in power metal, making a tremendous splash with 2012’s To The End album. I describe them as “new”, despite their first album being released over a decade ago in 2004… because in power metal, any band that arrived post-2000 is considered new in my book. That and they didn’t really reach my radar until their last album, a fantastic slice of classic 90s Blind Guardian, Rage, and a touch of Immortal-esque guitarwork. Those three bands are Orden’s musical touchstones as I hear them, vocalist/guitarist Sebastian Levermann sounding like a dead ringer for Rage’s Peavy Wagner, while the guitars sound like Andre Olbrich and Marcus Siepen decided to have a jam with Abbath. The riffing is sharp, precise, but on the right side of thrash-meets-technicality, and the songwriting is engineered to provide maximum hook impact during the choruses. One wonders why Thomen Stauch didn’t simply join these guys when he left Blind Guardian all those years ago, because they’re doing exactly what you’d figure he wanted his previous band to continue doing. Okay, so Orden Ogan won’t win any awards for originality, but they make up for that in their superior execution of a style that is damn difficult to get right.
I’ll say this right off the bat, Ravenhead isn’t as great as To The End, but that was going to be a tall order. It is a perfectly good album, with a handful of very good songs, but nothing that stands out as powerfully as “The Things We Believe In” or “Land of the Dead”, or with the shimmering melodies of “Take This Light” (which despite its cringe worthy lyrics was an incredibly affecting ballad). Its not for lack of trying though, because they get really close on the album opener title track “Ravenhead” where layered harmony vocals give the unbelievably catchy chorus an adrenaline kick. I like the mid-song change up on the slower bridge, replete with keyboard orchestrations and chanting vocals, its a nice twist that lends a bit of “epic” depth the song. The next track was the album’s lead single, the awfully named “F.E.V.E.R.”, and though I understand why they chose to release it first, with its ear-wormy call and response lyric, I think they overestimated just how endearing this song came out. Parts of it just feel unfinished, with riffs covering up moments where there should have been additional verse fragments. I was somewhat unimpressed with the song when I first saw the music video and after many repeat listens I think they should’ve gone with “Ravenhead” as the video song; but oh well, choosing singles is a challenge for any band or label.
There’s a real old-school Blind Guardian moment in “The Lake” at the 2:12 mark, where the band speeds up into a bridge built on cascading lead vocals and ultra-melodic guitar work, a fragment that reminds me of the middle of Guardian’s “Ashes to Ashes”. These out of nowhere change ups are noticeably absent in the work of inferior bands, but you’ll find a plethora of them in songs by the aforementioned Blind Guardian, Falconer, Nightwish, Sonata Arctica —- all the heavyweights in other words. As a songwriter alone Levermann belongs in those ranks, the fact that he’s an excellent guitarist and impassioned vocalist is just icing on the cake. Another surprising moment is the intro to “Here at the End of the World”, where we’re treated to a decidedly melo-death guitar barrage that owes more to In Flames and Dark Tranquility than German power metallers. Rest assured, the song veers sharply back into power metal soon after, with a chorus that is as BIG as they could envision it. My favorite song is “A Reason To Give”, a folky half power ballad, half stomping rocker with the album’s most memorable refrain. If this song doesn’t sell on you the band or Levermann’s talent as a vocalist, then you’ll have a hard time with anything else they do.
A couple criticisms though, they should’ve lost the squeaky old lady voice that introduced “Evil Lies In Every Man”, for while the song itself is half-baked at best, the aggravation that the intro causes prevents me from wanting to go back to the song at all. Its mid-tracklisting placement is bothersome as well, particularly when a really good song like “Sorrow Is Your Tale” is pushed so far back. I also wish that the instrumental “In Grief and Chains” was developed into something more fully realized, I’m not saying that it had to be transformed into a lyric laden song, but its a great riff/melody that seems tossed out on its own. I think with a little extra work it could’ve been the basis for a remarkable song, and that seems a shame. The album closer “Too Soon” suffers from the exact opposite, a song so overproduced that it loses any and all impact. Levermann over sings the chorus here, and the layered vocals weren’t necessary at all. The concluding guitar solo is fantastic, but it would’ve been way more dramatic if the rest of the song was stripped down, say piano and vocal only —- I’m just spitballing here, but as it is I didn’t enjoy it.
Orden Ogan’s gutsiest move this year was coming out with this album around the same time as Blind Guardian’s new one, and they’ll likely be overshadowed as a result. Its hard not to compare the two bands due to one’s influence over the other, but Orden didn’t do themselves any favors in not postponing their release towards, say March. If you haven’t heard the band at all yet, try To The End first, and if you have… well, Ravenhead’s worth a listen but if the budgets tight you can feel justified in holding off.
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10 facts about ukrainian women.
Job and finance. In Ukraine it is considered to be normal to refuse job to pregnant women and women with children. According to polling data of International Center of Perspective Research, 58 % of polled women felt discrimination during employment. 80 % of 7 millions of labor migrants who are searching for a job are women.
80 per cent of officially registered unemployed people in Ukraine are women. An average job search duration in Ukraine is 16 months. For girls it is 24-26 months.
According to ‘Social Watch’ index of gender equality Ukraine occupies the 34th place among 154 countries of the world. In Ukrainian legislative power organs work only 8.5 % of women. There are only 2% of them among big business owners. In Ukraine a minimal salary is 56% of living wage. Two thirds of citizens living below the poverty line are women. In Ukraine nursing aid for children younger than 3 makes 25% of living wage.
Education Ukraine is one of many countries of the world where education level of women exceeds men’s educational level significantly. Balance of people with higher education among men and women and gender correlation of students of higher educational establishments.
More than a quarter of working women and a fifth part of men have a higher education.
From the general number of students of higher educational establishments there are 57% of girls in this academic year. Among postgraduates, there are 63 % and 48% of doctoral students among women.
Life span Ukrainian women live longer than men. To experts’ opinion, it is connected with the majority of professions which are entrusted to men. An average difference in life span among men and women in Ukraine is 12 years. In the interval from 20 to 45 a risk of death with men is higher than with women. There is an interesting comparison: an average life span of women and in Europe is 78, in Ukraine it is 68.
Home and family In Ukraine an average woman gets married at the age of 22.8 and gives birth to her first child at the age of 23.2. Theoretically, a registration of one’s relationship takes place on the 5th month of pregnancy of an average bride). According to statistics presented by a Department if family and gender policy of Ukraine’s Ministry of Family, Youth and Sports more than 52% of Ukrainian families are headed by women.
15 thousands of Ukrainian women die in the result of domestic violence. All facts mentioned are to some extent an answer to a question why there are so many Slavic girls among brides by mail. Population problems in the countries of the former USSR, unsuitable living and social conditions, an absence of stability, consumer attitude of men. For many of them it’s a serious reason to think of getting married with a foreigner.
READ ALSO:Almost every third girl in Russia decides that she would like to marry a foreigner. Why is it so? This question was not once asked by insulted russian guys, especially, when they found themselves on forums dedicated to a topic ‘To marry a foreigner’ by chance or on purpose. Well, here are the main reasons why a marriage with a representative of a foreign country is after a lady’s heart.
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Husdon Men's Loafer by Bourgeois Boheme
Hudson is a smart loafer and packs away easily during travel. His timeless design makes him your perfect travel companion for any occasion. Available in Black. Lined with Bio-Polyoils. Supplementary Range:Tan Leather and Plum Suede.
Bobo's British roots show in every BoBo design. Beyond the doors of their London studio, they are surrounded by inspiration, from street style to vintage fashion, the natural world to the art world, cobbled streets to sprawling parks. Their quintessentially British perspective is at the heart of their truly original, unmistakably BoBo designs.
Bourgeois Boheme is run with an ethical business model that aims to facilitate an attitude of compassion towards humans, animals and the environment. No animal products are used in our production and we use the finest quality Italian faux leathers and eco-friendly natural materials. BoBo’s footwear ranges are created in Portugal in handpicked factories that have been personally visited by BoBo. We aim to inspire people to live more ethically and share in our passion. IT’S COOL TO BE KIND You don’t need to be vegan to appreciate non-animal fashion, and we’re certainly not here to lecture you in ‘good’ and ‘bad’. The facts speak for themselves and the eco-friendly materials and processes available show that there’s a far more innovative, desirable option. The impact of leather production Beneath leather’s smooth and shiny surface, there’s a less attractive story. The tanning process used to preserve animals’ skin is also one of the most toxic in the world, using huge quantities of chemicals and heavy metals that pollute air, soil and water. We’re talking chrome, lead, zinc, formaldehyde, dyes and cyanide-based chemicals which are carcinogenic, can be fatal and cause cancer, birth defects and blindness. An estimated 225 environmental and health damaging chemicals are used in leather production, most of which are banned in the EU. Farming & agriculture Animal agriculture is seriously damaging our environment. It uses 70% of the world's fresh water and a third of its land surface, while the intensive production of animal skins isn’t just responsible for the deaths of workers involved in leather production (mostly in third world countries) and the deaths of animals, it’s polluting vast swathes of the planet – and just isn’t sustainable, justifiable or necessary.
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Discover Shasta Cascade
Whiskeytown Lake
Paddle, fish, or just relax atop Gold Rush history
Summer isn’t complete without a mountain-lake swim, so drive west from Redding and dip your toes in the warm, crystal-clear waters of Whiskeytown Lake. With more than 36 miles of shoreline—plenty of space for sunbathing, summer-novel reading, and sandy picnics—this is a spot for summer chillaxing.
The lake takes its name from the Gold Rush mining town beneath its waters, which was inundated after the building of 282-foot Whiskeytown Dam in 1963. But this reservoir has the heart of a natural lake, with more than 3,000 surface acres of crystal-clear water that’s just right for sailing, kayaking, fishing, and windsurfing. When you tire of tooling around in a boat, pull up on one of the lake’s islands for a picnic or hop out for a swim. Oak Bottom Marina offers boat and equipment rentals at two locations—Oak Bottom and Brandy Creek.
If you’re new to paddling, sign up for a free ranger-led kayak or stand-up paddleboard tour on the calm early-morning water (reserve in advance). Expect to see bald eagles, osprey, and herons, plus a smorgasbord of migratory birds. For an unforgettable experience, snag a spot on the moonlight-kayaking tours that depart from Brandy Creek Beach (select nights in July–September).
Not into water sports? Then hike to a waterfall. Whiskeytown Falls hurtles down an impressive 220-foot drop, and triple-tiered Boulder Creek Falls cascades over 138 feet into a mossy box canyon. History buffs can visit the Tower House Historic District on the lake’s west side to see the El Dorado Mine ruins and the 1852 home of early settler Charles Camden, open for summer tours. Rangers interpret the region’s Gold Rush past and lead gold-panning activities.
Or just do what the regulars do: Pack up a cooler and make a beeline for Brandy Cove, where a sandy beach, shallow water, a lifeguard station, and a barbecue area provide all the ingredients for a kick-back summer day. Wanna stay longer? Pack up your tent or RV, plus ingredients for s’mores, and pick out a campsite at Oak Bottom Campground or Brandy Creek Campground.
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California’s northeast corner is an outdoor-lover’s paradise, with safe-to-explore volcanoes, hushed forests, and trout-filled rivers. This is the place for blue-ribbon fishing, houseboats anchored in cool lakes, countless campgrounds, and inviting trails for hiking and mountain biking.
"When I first caught sight of it I was weary and 50 miles away and afoot. Yet all my blood turned to wine, and I have not been weary since.” --Author John Muir, upon seeing Mount Shasta in 1874.
All this, plus friendly towns like Chico and Chester, and inviting rural farms in fertile lands near the Upper Sacramento River. Redding, the region’s largest city, makes a good base, with riverfront trails, Turtle Bay Exploration Park, and elegant Sundial Bridge, designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava.
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Shasta Cascade Road Trip
Go off the grid in Northern California for an adventure through mountain towns and alpine lakes
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If summer memories have an address, it’s at Lake Siskiyou in the...
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This off-the-grid wilderness lodge in California’s northwest corner is not your typical kayaking school. The family-owned ...
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Explore out-of-this-world volcanic features in Northern California’s spectacular hydrothermal wonderland
Steaming sulphur vents, splattering mud pots, boiling springs—these feisty hydrothermal features prove that the earth is not sleeping in this...
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Record precipitation means water is flowing better than ever—go see these waterfalls while they’re still at their peak
Hundreds of waterfalls—from streamlined plunges to boisterous cascades—dot the California landscape, from the...
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Find whitewater rafting fun for all—from newbies to nerves-of-steel experts
Think of a river, and chances are you’ve got your own daydream. Maybe you want to float on inner tubes, or maybe your style is to careen through raucous rapids in an eight-person inflatable raft....
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California’s state capital is undergoing an energetic renaissance. Young adults looking for an urban vibe are moving into this low-key city, with microbreweries, gastropubs, and trendy boutiques popping up to serve them. Award-winning chefs are gaining attention for their focus on hyper-local...
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Eureka is an inviting North Coast town—the largest coastal city between San Francisco and Portland. Start your visit along the waterfront, where a pretty esplanade provides nice views of the harbor and adjacent Humboldt Bay. Explore the...
Rent a houseboat to explore the state’s largest reservoir
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Visit a booming cascade nicknamed the “eighth wonder of the world”
One of the most spectacular waterfalls in the state—if not the continent—this 129-foot-tall, fern-draped cascade seems to come out of nowhere....
Shasta Dam contains enough concrete to build a 3-foot sidewalk around the world at the equator.
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Sundial Bridge
Stroll a futuristic bridge across the Sacramento River
A functional work of art, the remarkable bridge, designed by renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, spans the tree-lined, trout-filled...
Going to the mountains is going home.
Experience wildflower meadows, year-round snowfields, and a New-Age-y vibe
Soaring to 14,179 feet/4,322 meters high, this magnificent volcano scrapes the turquoise-blue sky, north of Redding, a totem from almost anywhere...
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Redding's Sundial Bridge is the largest sundial in the world.
Peter Alfred Hess/FlickrPlay at Redding’s 300-acre museum, arboretum, sculpture park, and forest camp
Turtle Bay Exploration Park
Play at Redding’s 300-acre museum, arboretum, sculpture park, and forest camp
Turtle Bay Exploration Park is exactly that—a mostly outdoor institution built alongside the shady Sacramento River, with creative...
Shasta Cascade's Craft Breweries
Hoist a mug to the Californian brewers who redefined the art of ale
Northern California was the wellspring of the craft beer movement, which can be loosely traced from...
Shasta Cascade Events
Annual festivals liven up this quiet corner of California
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From cool ways for your kids to learn about wildlife, to an insider’s look at a space station, to a chance to walk through a rain forest or learn about the night sky, there’s a bumper...
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Lava Beds National Monument
Descend into eerie and historic lava tube caves
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Lava, geysers & naturally heated hot springs
From the snow-capped heights of Mount Shasta in California’s far north to Amboy Crater in the Mojave Desert, signs of California’s volcanic past—and present—dot the landscape. Explore these...
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Lava Beds National Monument was a training ground for astronauts heading to the moon.
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Henry Miller Memorial Library
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With crashing waves along the coast and soaring redwood trees blanketing miles of uncrowded parkland, this is one of California’s most spectacular regions. The largest city, Eureka, is roughly a 5-hour drive north of San Francisco—but what a drive: see lush wine country, charming hamlets, spouting whales, and breathtaking sunsets.
The western foothills of the Sierra Nevada Range, defining California’s eastern border, are known as the Gold Country, named after the rich Mother Lode discovered here in the mid-1850s. While gold is still found in the region, new riches include top museums and art in Sacramento, the state capital, plus whitewater rafting, tucked-away towns, farm-fresh dining, and award-winning wines.
On the western oceanfront of Northern California, at the state’s distinctive bend along the coast, lies this breathtaking region. It’s framed by an unforgettable gateway—the iconic Golden Gate Bridge—spanning the mouth of San Francisco Bay. Explore diverse cities, picturesque hamlets, family-friendly beaches, coastal parklands, and wine country, including Napa and Sonoma wine country, 1½ hours north of San Francisco.
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This dramatic region takes up the southeastern half of the state. Remarkable desert parklands, including Death Valley, Joshua Tree, and Anza-Borrego, provide an extraordinary chance to explore, while the oasis-like allure of Palm Springs, 3 hours northeast of San Diego, offers sunny resort-style getaways, with golf, tennis, spas, and high-end shopping.
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Spotlight: Temecula Valley
This sunny region along the state’s southern coast is California’s most populated region, best known as the capital of the entertainment industry. Here, movie stars really do work in Hollywood, play in the surf at Malibu, and shop in Beverly Hills. Looping freeways make the car king, but the region also has a surprisingly good network of buses and light rail—a hassle-free way to explore.
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Each year, some 1,500 refugees start life over in Clarkston, GA. Known for its diversity, Clarkston is often referred to as the “Ellis Island of the South” and has been called “the most diverse square mile in America” by the New York Times Magazine. As the refugee population in Clarkston grew, Friends of Refugees (FOR) was founded to “empower refugees through opportunities that provide for their well-being, education, and employment.”
After over a decade of strong growth for Friends of Refugees and a desire to better serve the community, the idea for the Jolly Avenue Development Center (JADC) arose as a way to more sustainably provide space for critical opportunities and success. The facility was envisioned as “a place that is inviting and welcoming to the immediate area’s residents.
Designed through the community’s input and fueled by its own economy, the JADC will be the most operationally affordable building of its kind in the United States. Featuring groundbreaking innovation in affordable environmental design and construction it will set the stage for demonstrating to the nation that ultra-low operating cost, sustainable buildings are possible at code-built cost levels.
ViZZ is partnering with Friends of Refugees to make the JADC the smartest building in the nation. The project starts with the creation of a virtual representation of the Jolly Avenue Development Center before construction even begins. This “virtual building” is used through the design and construction process, greatly improving information transfer and collaboration, while continuously collecting and relaying information throughout the entire life-cycle of the building itself. As time passes, the building ultimately becomes what the inventors of ViZZ call “self-aware,” increasing value to the occupants and community.
“Our partnership with ViZZ will help us shift the conversation from whether organizations, institutions, and businesses “can afford” to build a green building, to a realization that, by every measure, they cannot justify anything else. Through ViZZ, the JADC becomes its own classroom, informing people within and outside the building about itself and its changes, uses, maintenance, events, and impact in the community, all through an intuitive, visually immersive virtual model that’s easily accessible by both child and adult,” said Brian Bollinger, Executive Director, Friends of Refugees.
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Vogel’s announces collaboration with Danish designer Malte Kidde
Vogel's announces collaboration with Danish designer Malte Kidde
IFA 2017 Press Release
Vogel’s Products, renowned for its outstanding line of mounting solutions for tv wall brackets, announces a collaboration with Danish product designer Malte Kidde.
To formalise the agreement, both parties signed an exclusivity contract at Vogel’s headquarters.
Vogel’s aims to play a leading role in enriching and enhancing every AV & multimedia device experience and is in continuous search to expand the experiences of our customers. And with combing the worlds of Vogel’s and Danish designer Malte Kidde, a perfect match was born.
Gerdi Vogels, CEO from Vogel’s in Eindhoven explains: “We are always looking for new designs and inspiring collaborations. We are happy to announce this mutual cooperation with Danish designer Malte Kidde. A new addition to our product portfolio from this young designer is expected to be launched later this year. We are certain this new TV furniture for interior design lovers will address a broad audience. ”
“ I am very proud of the fact that a reputable company as Vogel's embraces my philosophy / mission of developing elegant Scandinavian AV furniture design. I am excited that Vogel’s is finalising the introduction of the first product through a selected network of dealers and more designs are there to come “ says Malte Kidde.
Complementary addition to the Vogel’s NEXT Series contract
The new products will be sold through the exclusive Vogel’s NEXT distribution network. NEXT is wanting the very best in design and functionality. NEXT is top notch in every detail. All part of ‘The Quality Signature’ by Vogel’s, giving you the best of: reliability; design; innovation; ease-of-use.
Look for the selected dealer network of NEXT OP1 and more information at NEXT OP1
About Vogel’s
What began as a personal quest for perfection, has developed into a successful international company, producing a highly distinctive range of brackets and mounting systems for audio, video and multimedia equipment. Since the development of the world's first speaker wall bracket in 1973, this Dutch company has regularly produced award-winning solutions that make life easier for people. Today, Vogel's is famous for its exceptional range of mounting solutions for TV’s, audio visual devices and tablets, and for anywhere in the home. For more information, please visit: www.vogels.com
About Malte Kidde
The mission of Malte Kidde is to deliver elegant Scandinavian furniture. The goal is to design furniture for TV-sets, sound systems and other HIFI equipment. After graduating at the School of Architecture in Aarhus Denmark, Malte choose to design under his own label. With a huge knowhow of electronic consumer products and architecture, he combines these two worlds in his day to day work.
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USP–NF Edición en Español
Revisions to Containers for Dispensing Capsules and Tablets Will No Longer Be Published
Posting Date: 01-Nov-2019
USP will no longer publish proposed revisions to the Containers for Dispensing Capsules and Tablets reference table. USP made this decision after taking into account usage patterns for this reference table, which support a conclusion of minimal or no stakeholder impact related to this change.
A statement to this effect appears in the Containers for Dispensing Capsules and Tablets reference table appearing in PF 45(6) [Nov.–Dec. 2019].
Revisions proposed through PF 45(5) [Sept.–Oct. 2019] in the Containers for Dispensing Capsules and Tablets reference table will continue through their lifespan and will be published in the Second Supplement to USP 43–NF 38 (published June 1, 2020).
However, the Containers for Dispensing Capsules and Tablets reference table will no longer be updated starting with USP–NF 2021, Issue 1 (published November 1, 2020).
Should you have any questions or comments, please contact Marian Lydon, Manager, Production Coordination, Publications (301-816-8361 or myh@usp.org).
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Inside Manzhouli, China’s Russian City
It is called “In Manchuria,” and this name about says it all. Manzhouli is China’s Russian city, a border town that straddles east and west.
Published on July 15, 2013 by Wade Shepard Follow me on Twitter here.
Manzhouli is a place on the edge. Literally, it sits at the edge of China, Russia, and Mongolia. Its name even means “In Manchuria.” Up until the 1991 this was a closed city, a militarized zone — nobody was allowed in except for soldiers and those unfortunate enough to have been born in the golden triangle of the eastern communist block. The PRC has always been a little sensitive about the Russian borderlands around Manzhouli, and during periods of heightened security they even still sometimes expel all the foreigners living there and temporarily shut the city down. Generally speaking though, the Chinese have clearly realized that Russians are far more interested in stomping over the border to buy cheap Chinese made fur coats, kitsch, and junk, going to discos, and then stumbling back hung over than invading. In fact, the first land border the PRC opened up to their neighbors was at Manzhouli in 1992.
I was momentarily deceived when I first entered Manzhouli. I’d imagined a little city that acted as an overlap between two drastically distinct cultures, two big geo-political players, and that it would be a mix of them both. I thought the town would be half full of Russians — perhaps those left behind after the Soviet troops and settlers scampered back to the motherland after the city became part of Japan’s Manchukuo empire or when the area was handed back to China later on. I was interested by the idea of a Russian minority in China — Europeans trapped on the other side of the line in a country they could never hope to blend into. I was excited to discover how much Russian culture had survived within the walls of China.
I’d hitched a ride to Manzhouli from Hailar with some Chinese hotel managers, and as soon as I caught sight of the place it seemed as if my preconceptions were to be fulfilled:
Ornate, bulbous spires and brightly colored buildings with distinctly Russian facades rose up in a tightly woven phalanx out of the otherwise barren, flat, and wide open grasslands. From the highway the place looked as Russian as I could ever imagine it being — a city of extensively decorted, over-sized dollhouses. Old Russian architecture is the stuff of fantasy, and it took me a good number of years before I realized that they don’t just make their buildings look like this in fairy tales, that they construct buildings like this in real life. As I moved into this city of 300,000 I felt as though I was riding through the gate of Europe.
When I stepped out of the van and into the streets this impression did not leave me. The old style Russian buildings did not lose their mystique when seen from close up. Just about all the signs were written in Russian Cyrillic, prices in stores were printed in Rubles, and the streets were full of sharp nosed, light haired, well-bellied, ass-endowed Caucasians. The Chinese would call out to me in Russian as I walked by, and they seemed very surprised when I didn’t understand and told them to speak Chinese.
They even have green beer on tap.
The Russian men tended to be burly, with hairy shoulders and backs, and were clad in clothing of the Walmart sort — track pants, sleeveless sweatshirts, cheap sunglasses — and the women tended to be overly voluptuous and were almost invariably Saran wrapped in skin tight fabric. 35 to 50 seemed to be the average age, and they all seemed to be zombie walking through the streets carrying big plastic garbage bags that were packed full of stuff, like someone just released from an American prison. These Siberians appeared motley at best, beaten down and battered at worst. I tried to imagine what life was like being a left over Russian on the other side of the divide in China, but this is where my initial impressions were derailed by reality:
Manzhouli is 95% Han Chinese. Very few Russians actually live there. Those worn out looking Eurasians stomping through the streets were there on three day binge shopping trips, their plastic garbage bags were filled with merchandise to take back to Russia to be resold at a markup. Many of the Russians in Manzhouli turned out to be mules: they are given a free trip to China, a small stipend, and a shopping list from import/ export companies who retail the cheap Chinese merchandise they carry back throughout Russia.
The old looking Russian buildings that intrigued me as I rode into town were also misleading. Take a quick look at them and you immediately think that they were built by the Russians when they ran this town a century ago, and they seemed to give the place a sense of depth, history, and culture. Then it strikes you that there is nothing historic about them: they’re brand new, thrown up over the past fifteen years as props to give the place some flavor and perhaps to make the Siberian shoppers feel more at home.
“When I first came here there was pretty much nothing,” an Australian expat who has been in town for over 15 years told me. “Hardly none of the streets were paved and there wasn’t even any stoplights. The only building that is really old is the Manzhouli Hotel.”
It wasn’t the culture-scape of Manzhouli that I was expecting, but the place still serves the same function it always has. Three hundred years ago, at the height of the Tea Road trading route, Manzhouli was where Chinese tea merchants would hook up with Russian buyers, and few old log cabin fur trading depots are still standing. Practically speaking, little has changed today, and it is clear that Manzhouli is still what it has always been: a trading post.
The streets of Manchuria, China’s Russian city.
It was this nothing-has-ever-changed-here feeling that gave this city a sense of definition. You can wrap your head around this place, and that lack of mystery made it feel depressing. Russians come, the Chinese sell them junk, Russians go . . . over and over and over again, everyday, nothing changes. They are still selling fur there.
Or maybe it was the ephemeral quality of the place that gave it a melancholy hue. The city seemed locked in a cycle of transition: it’s the middle man between a production economy and a consumption economy, a giant conveyor belt loaded with an never ending supply of cheap factory made goods that’s dumped into a land so deprived that even such banal and low quality merchandise is something to get excited over. In and of itself Manzhouli is really nothing; it’s a place that people and things pass through on the way to other places. Goods pass through, people pass through, even the Trans-Siberian Express passes though. It’s a border town.
Border towns tend to exist for one reason: commerce. Or, more precisely, the type of commerce that fills in the gap in the supply and demand chain that occurs when a country prohibits, taxes, doesn’t offer, or otherwise encumbers it’s people from accessing the goods and services they desire. If crossing a line in the sand means that people can get the things they want that are not available in their home country a good border town will be right there to give it to them.
For this reason, Manzhouli is China’s busiest land port of entry and is responsible for 60% of all exports to Eastern Europe. The border is open 24 hours per day.
Manzhouli is divided in half. There is the Russian side, which is all done up to look “Russiany” and has all the shops, bars, clubs, restaurants, and hotels which cater to the Russian visitors, and then there is the Chinese side, which is just standard, run of the mill China — the place where the Chinese people who serve and sell things to the Russians live. This gives the distinct feeling of this city being two very different places, and as the place is pretty much only six streets big the contrast between the two sides is stark and the changeover is immediate. Manzhouli is a border town with a border of it’s own: walk one way and you’re in Russia, walk the other way and you’re in China.
This puts third country nationals in a unique position: you can chose which culture you want to interact with, and shifting between them just means going for a short stroll.
Russian Cyrillic writing is on all the shop signs in the Russian district.
I met an English teacher from the United States who has been in Manzhouli for years, and asked him if there are any intercultural problems between the Chinese and Russians. He explained that the Russians and Chinese have an understanding: the Chinese sell goods and the Russians buy them. “It all just works itself out,” he said.
We were sitting together in a Russian style restaurant that churned out the typical Russian fare: borscht, black bread, baked salmon, green beer. I ordered a green beer for the novelty of it, as my new companion launched into expat tales of gangsters being stabbed with butter knives, big handed, thick necked Ivans, befriending mafia bosses, screwing the wives of incarcerated badasses, lots of talk of sex with hot Russian women, a difficult to believe low intensity spying invitation, and something about a ménage à trois.
“My biggest problem here is trying to figure out what Russian girl to go home with,” he said, and then added with a big smile, “Maybe there’s a reason I’ve stayed here so long.”
His stories made Manzhouli out to be the setting of a complex international plotline involving lots of sex, booze, money, violence, hot women, and powerful men — a dude’s playground.
That night I went out to find the Manzhouli he described. I walked into a disco and found myself in the middle of a restaurant. Apparently, they are one and the same in Russia, and this has been co-opted on the other side of the border. I then understood the American expat’s jest about the restaurant we ate at not having a disco ball hanging from the ceiling. Most of the restaurants here did have disco balls and strobe lights too. They are restaurant discos, a combination I wouldn’t have thought would splice together very well. But eating full sized meals while getting sloshed and dancing seems to be a Russian thing.
I sat down at table near the dance floor, ordered a beer, and struck a conversation up with a waiter. He was surprised that I wasn’t Russian and would come over and hang out when he wasn’t running boxes of juice or vodka over to the Russians. There wasn’t a single Chinese client in the entire place, I may as well have been in Russia.
Russian style architecture in Manzhouli.
I looked out at the women dancing. I guess I was expecting to see the hot chicks from the American’s stories, but only saw 40 to 65 year old overweight Russian mothers and grandmothers breaking it down. The scene before me was remarkable, I’ve never seen old ladies dancing in clubs before. They were truly running the place, smiling, laughing, thoroughly having a blast. But I still wondered where all those hot Russian women were hiding.
I peaked into a few nightclubs, and settled for one that was packed with both Chinese and Russians. There were younger women in there, but they were almost invariably accompanied by their parents on a family vacation to China.
When I said that I was looking for younger people to hang out with, I didn’t mean elementary school aged. I was in genuine dance club, not a restaurant disco, and there were kids running around. They appeared to be as young as five, they were on the dance floor busting moves with their moms, dads, chicks in skimpy dance club clothes, dudes trying to score with those chicks, and an assortment of Chinese men with buzz cuts. It was past midnight, and at first I found this intriguing: in 14 years of world travel I’ve never before seen children rocking out at the knees of groin grinding adults in a dance club.
Then the stripper came out. She was Russian, of course, and was wearing a thin veil over her top half and a sash over her bottom. Neither were on long. Fake tits were soon bouncing in the lazer lights and a cottage cheese ass was jiggling in smoke shot out from machines at the sides of the stage. At well timed points in the song she was dancing to, where a female singer shreiked “ohhh!,” the stripper would throw herself back on a chair, spread her legs to the max, and grab her crotch. It was a legit strip show.
The Russians in the audience seemed more amused than aroused. I must admit that it was ridiculous. The stripper was well beyond her prime and the crowd knew it. The women rushed to the railings of the second floor balcony pretty much just to poke fun at the poor entertainer, most of the men didn’t even bother to do that. Did the Chinese think that Russians like strippers just because so many Russian women come to China to engage in this profession? I have no idea. But what I do know is that the kids in the crowd watched the show wide-eyed along with the adults, without inhibition.
There are still some log cabins left in Manzhouli.
Russians perhaps make the Chinese seem tame and ordinary. I didn’t find the Manzhouli befitting a Spike TV prime time event. Instead I found a bunch of bored looking Russian families on vacation.
It was time to go back to China.
I made some friends with some young Chinese people who ran a bar, and we went out for some noodles after they closed.
“Do you like Russians?” I asked the bartender.
“No!” he cried.
“Because all they do is drink and go ‘Ahhhhhhrrrggh!'”
The old looking buildings are actually relatively new. This one was completed in 1993.
Most of the Russian restaurants second as discos.
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“vArmour continues to observe a paradigm shift in the way organizations invest, adopt and deploy operationally efficient technologies, like the cloud and hyper-converged infrastructures,” said Tim Eades, CEO, vArmour. “In working with leading global security providers like DarkMatter, our resulting partnership will bring forth best-of-breed segmentation and microsegmentation technology, along with advanced security analytics to combat targeted attacks. As a result, joint customers will be able to dynamically and automatically respond to and contain threats across both public and private cloud environments.”
vArmour, the data center and cloud security company, delivers software-based segmentation and microsegmentation to protect critical applications and workloads with the industry’s first distributed security system. Based in Mountain View, CA, the company was founded in 2011 and is backed by top investors including Highland Capital Partners, Menlo Ventures, Columbus Nova Technology Partners, Work-Bench Ventures, Allegis Capital, Redline Capital, and Telstra. The vArmour DSS Distributed Security System is deployed across the world’s largest banks, telecom service providers, government agencies, healthcare providers, and retailers. Partnering with companies including AWS, Cisco, HPE, and VMware, vArmour builds security into modern infrastructures with a simple and scalable approach that drives unparalleled agility and operational efficiency. Learn more at www.varmour.com
About DarkMatter
Staffed by global experts and headquartered in the UAE, DarkMatter provides peace of mind through consulting and project implementations that are scalable to clients of any size and that address any domain of cyber security threat or risk. As a trusted partner to governments and critical infrastructure entities, the firm also works with leading global companies operating in the field of electronic and cyber security. DarkMatter’s vision is to secure the future by protecting its technologies. Agile and innovative, DarkMatter takes a comprehensive approach to helping its clients navigate the complex and ever-evolving world of threat and risk mitigation strategies, tools, policies and systems. With head offices in the UAE and serving regional and global customers, DarkMatter is a team of cyber security specialists dedicated to providing secure, trusted and integrated protection services. As a strategic partner to governments and critical entities, we have the proven integrity, intelligence and cyber security capability to safeguard a nation. DarkMatter is transforming the cyber security landscape by providing a complete range of state-of-the-art services and solutions to government and enterprise. Our end-to-end expertise extends to:
We work with public and private entities in all verticals to audit and assess their performance against regulatory standards, helping identify gaps and meet obligations.
Cyber Network Defence
Our elite team of cyber experts, engaged across all competencies and functions, tasked with identifying and responding to the most advanced threats, threat actors, and cyber attacks.
We offer a remote monitoring remediation and resolution service that puts the full capabilities and resources of the DarkMatter organisation at the service of our MSS teams. Whether you need a SOC built and operated from scratch or you need assistance in upgrading what you currently have in place, DarkMatter can provide assistance.
DarkMatter’s Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) provides consulting to governments on the establishment of national root certificates of trust for countries. This places us in a unique position to understand not only the regulatory environment, but also the broader PKI environment, local players and Certification Authority entities. We also are the only full-service Certification Authority and PKI consultant to be headquartered in the region, and one of only a few to be located outside of North America.
DarkMatter’s Secure Communications Suite protects fixed and mobile voice, video, chat, email, file sharing, data communication, as well as device management across various platforms and operating systems.
Infrastructure and System Integration
This area underpins our professional services offering for governments and corporations, providing applications, services and solutions that ensure our clients remain at the forefront of cyber security.
We offer a comprehensive security suite of services comprising elements of protection for both homes and businesses: The Connected and Secure Home & Office; Technical Surveillance and Countermeasures; Mobile Peace of Mind; and Trusted Hardware supply.
Staffed by global experts and headquartered in the UAE, DarkMatter provides peace of mind through consulting and project implementations that are scalable to clients of any size and that address any domain of cyber security threat or risk. As a trusted partner to governments and critical infrastructure entities, the firm also works with leading global companies operating in the field of electronic and cyber security. DarkMatter’s vision is to secure the future by protecting its technologies.
Agile and innovative, DarkMatter takes a comprehensive approach to helping its clients navigate the complex and ever-evolving world of threat and risk mitigation strategies, tools, policies and systems.
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UNA Lions gearing up for an explosive season
The University of North Alabama football team is putting Division II in the rear view mirror.
Posted: Apr 4, 2018 9:30 PM
Posted By: Jesse Merrick
WAAY 31's Sports Director Jesse Merrick was in Florence Wednesday to see the Lions start another day of Spring ball.
“It’s the first year and we’re the foundation for that Division I title so we just want to come out and do the best that we can, set a foundation for the next guys coming up and hopefully build the program to a powerhouse like we were in D2," said Chris Johnson, All-American Safety in 2017.
The first level of that foundation starts here in spring, where the Lions are bringing back 50 letterman from 2017. The group will carry the torch to push this team to the next level. “The energy is extremely high. We didn’t have the season that we wanted to last year, so we’re hungry and we’re taking every day as serious as we can to prepare for the fall coming up,” said Wide Receiver Austin Hicks.
The 5-5 season wasn’t what they had hoped for. So, offensively they are starting over with a new coordinator and a new system.
“It’s the offense, defensive coordinators don’t want to see now a days. Up tempo, you hear every defensive coordinator and some head coaches complain about it on a regular basis," said UNA Head Coach Chris Willis.
The Lions return 18 of their top 23 tacklers from a year ago. The group only gave up 17.5 points per game! Even with a new coordinator on that side of the ball, the group has not missed a beat.
“They got a lot of experience, a lot of depth and right now I think the position in need is just kind of watching our d-line. We’re really good right now but we’re not very deep,” said Coach Willis.
In other news, Auburn sophomore guard Mustapha Heron has declared for the NBA draft. Heron said he does plan to sign with an agent, which would make him ineligible to return to college basketball.
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Samsung Gear S2 review
The Samsung smartwatch you'll want to wear
By Sophie Charara @sophiecharara
By Sophie Charara
@sophiecharara
(We first tested the Samsung Gear s2 in November 2015 when it launched. Recently, we've spent more time with the device and added our thoughts on how it holds up and compares to newer devices.)
When it comes to Samsung smartwatches, our Gear S2 review breaks new ground. Never before have we been able to describe a Samsung smartwatch as desirable, intuitive or – most importantly of all – compatible.
Wareable verdict: Samsung Galaxy Watch review
With its Swatch-like looks and ability to play nicely with rival Android smartphones, Samsung has performed a spectacular U-turn. The result is a bold wearable that gets as much right as its predecessors got wrong. Read on to find out why Samsung is back in the game.
Samsung Gear S2: Design
Price when reviewed:$299 Check price
It's impressive how many bases Samsung has covered in just two designs: the standard Gear S2 and the upscaled Gear S2 Classic. It should be noted that the stainless steel and plastic editions look like watches and feel well made – and if you've ever worn a previous Samsung smartwatch, you'll know that is big news.
If we'd had a choice of which Gear S2 design we prefer, we'd have to pick the Classic. The ridged bezel, leather strap and smaller body combine for a premium feel, and it can be easily fitted with third party straps. And both are now the same price after receiving cuts due to the arrival of the Gear S3.
One note to mention, though, is that we haven't had a chance to test the Gear S2 with 3G and GPS – the obvious choice to compare to the Sony SmartWatch 3 or Moto 360 Sport if you want a cheaper smartwatch for everyday use, as well as running or training.
With two different designs and a bunch of different straps, there's some choice of style in the Samsung Gear S2 line-up, though it can't rival the likes of Apple for personalisation options. While the Gear S2 Classic, with its leather strap, looks more in line with a Fossil watch, the plastic strapped Gear S2 has more in common with a Swatch. This is key for a couple of reasons. First, the Samsung Gear S2 doesn't try too hard. With its pre-loaded watch faces it looks fun and off-the-wall. It's not trying to be as classy as an Omega or as blingy as a Michael Kors. It has a confident style and it translates well.
Read this: Samsung Gear S2 v Samsung Gear S3
One of our only criticisms here is that the 11.4mm thick S2 is still quite chunky and sits quite high on the top of your wrist. This is similar to the second gen Motorola and if there's one guarantee about the next generation of devices it's that they will be slimmer, but right now smartwatches are still chunky. The Classic will work for women but it wouldn't be our first recommendation. Still, one thing is for sure – we are so far away from the first Gear watch. This is a polished, unisex, circular smartwatch that no one will be ashamed of wearing.
Samsung Gear S2: That rotating bezel
The Gear S2's rotating bezel is far and away our favourite thing about the piece. Rather than try to disappear the bezel altogether like Motorola or primp it up to look like a traditional wristwatch like LG, Samsung has transformed it into a satisfying, addictive and most importantly, intuitive way of interacting with the smartwatch.
When you move your hand to hover over the watch on your wrist it's the exact place your fingers land, even when you aren't looking down yet, and thanks to some clever UI design in its Tizen OS – more on that later – you can switch between apps, cycle back to notifications, change volume and brightness all in the same smooth motion.
In short, it's genius and we're still yet to see any rivals take advantage of the same feature, despite Android Wear 2.0 possessing the power to make this happen.
It's faster than Apple's Digital Crown on the Watch and the touchscreen prods and gestures of Android Wear. You can control everything with your finger on the right half of the bezel (if you're right handed) which means you will always be able to see the whole display.
The bezel's closest rival here is actually a little known Chinese watch, designed by Frog design, called the Ticwatch which has a capacitive strip on the outer edge.
There are also two buttons on the right-hand edge of the round watch body: 'back' at two o'clock and 'home' at four o'clock. The first of these is in the perfect position, the second can be a bit annoying to shift your hand around to press. You can set a double tap of the home button to launch an app, such as the music player or maps, which is handy, though unlike say, a Pebble, in order to select an app or setting it's back to prodding the touchscreen.
Samsung Gear S2: Screen
With so much love for the rotating bezel you might forget to pay proper attention to the bright, vivid and sharp 1.2-inch Super AMOLED screen. It's smaller than some smartwatch screens and set into the watch so it doesn't look quite as modern as the Moto 360 2. But this just increases its retro/classic charm.
At 360 x 360 pixels, the Gear S2's screen has an impressive pixel density of 302ppi, which means you can choose to set the font very small and see more messages or notifications on one screen as you scroll through them. It's as pin-sharp as the smaller Apple Watch and it shows. And unsurprisingly for a Samsung product, it can go very bright – probably too bright, though, as most days we settled for a low, easily readable setting.
Samsung Gear S2: Tizen
Tizen has always been a gamble for Samsung but this time it has paid off. Unlike all the Android Wear watches from Huawei and LG and Motorola which benefit from recent updates but can't really move the category on, the Gear S2 is doing its own thing. And its thing is a damn well easy to use smartwatch OS. As easy to use, in fact, as our beloved Pebble OS.
The home screen is the watch face screen and you simply rotate left one click for recent notifications. Rotate right to get to a screen with an apps icon, settings, buddies (for quick messages) and S Voice. Keep rotating right and you can get easily glanceable information – weather, S Health progress, heart rate and information from third party apps. Choose the apps menu instead and Tizen makes the most of the circular screen and bezel with round app icons around the edge of the display to cycle through. Keep going with the bezel and it simply takes you to the next screen of apps. It is much quicker than zooming in and out with a Digital Crown.
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Notifications are there, messages are there, call logs, third party apps… You can't get lost. One niggle is that images, say from WhatsApp, don't display on the watch but this can be excused for the time being. Tizen performs well too with no lag between transitions – the only thing that keeps you waiting is animations when apps open. Unlike Android Wear, the music player controls work without fail every time. With alerts, the vibration is quite subtle – not refined subtle like Apple's Taptic Engine but more in a you-might-miss-it kind of way. You can set the Gear S2 to long vibrate and there are levels to choose from but even 'strong' isn't that strong.
Our only criticism is that it would be great to be able to customise the aesthetic of the whole UI – it looks a little clownish and in particular will probably look a little odd on the Classic. Apple's watchOS 2 is colourful but looks more suited to a stylish accessory and watches such as the Olio Model One are offering bespoke watch faces and UIs custom to each finish.
Like the Apple Watch, it's missing the contextual alerts of Google Now which can be really handy, but arguably what Tizen offers is – for now – more useful; a quick way to find out and access what's happening. What we really want is a blend of the two – Google's virtual assistant is the future but Android Wear is still a work in progress after 18 months. Outside of Apple and Google, Samsung has obviously been looking elsewhere for its services and maps are taken care of by HERE Maps. It's generally accurate and you can zoom in and out of your location using the bezel but it can be rather slow to load on the watch. Directions are handled by a separate HERE app, Navigator.
Tizen supports Bluetooth – the S2 works with most Android phones, another first for a non-Wear Samsung smartwatch. It also has Wi-Fi on board – pull down to see if it's in 'standalone' mode or paired to a phone – as well as NFC for Samsung Pay, its mobile payment service which is a hit in Korea, just launched in the US and is coming to the UK. We'll update this review with our impressions of using Pay with the Gear S2 very soon.
There is also the small matter of the 3G and GPS Gear S2 with a bigger battery but we haven't seen this model yet, and according to a Samsung exec it's not due to come to the UK or Europe.
Samsung Gear S2: Health and fitness
So many health and fitness features are bolted onto smartwatches these days, we'll focus on what Samsung does well. Step counting is accurate and S Health offers some easily glanceable graphics to show your progress to specific goals set in the smartphone app.
If you want to be more active, the Gear S2 can vibrate to remind you you've been sitting down for nearly an hour and also give you the time you've been inactive as well as active – all useful, motivational stuff. Other alerts include step target achieved and healthy pace. You can also input that you've drank a glass of water or cup of coffee with one tap (once you've reached that screen with the bezel) which is exactly the kind of thing a smartwatch can help with.
The S2 isn't going to replace your sports watch, especially as neither the regular nor Classic models have GPS, but there are some attempts to give you that option. It auto tracks walking, running and cycling, with estimates of calories burned, which is perfect for the kind of casual user who would consider the Gear S2 as an all-rounder. Though it did detect our evening jog, it also had a blip when it once – only once – classed sitting on the sofa as light activity. Nike+ Running is also preloaded and is a better choice for regular runners as it shows time, distance and pace right on the watch face.
The heart rate monitor on the underside of the Gear S2 is a cut above too, and while it's no more accurate than the tech you'll find on an Android Wear watch, it's a lot more useful. It can take on the spot readings and can also be set to continuously take your pulse at intervals with two settings, moderate or frequent.
When you're not exercising, you can also tag your bpm readings as 'resting', 'before exercise', 'after exercise' or with moods such as 'excited' and 'angry' so you can keep an eye on your heart's health. The app also lets you know if your resting heart rate is average or lower/higher than average, though the stats get annoying fairly quickly.
Samsung Gear S2: Apps
Here's the part of the Tizen gamble that might not pay off. There are a handful of preloaded watch faces to choose from – both analogue and digital style, customisable and some with 'complications' to show the date, the weather or whatever you want instant access too.
As for apps, Samsung promised over 1,000 Tizen apps designed for the Gear S2's circular screen and it gave developers plenty of notice to get them ready. What we have is a bunch of big names like Nike, CNN, Yelp and Twitter as well as some smart home control options, and then a lot of, shall we say, interesting apps to sift through. Interesting may be generous.
You can head to the Samsung Gear Apps store via the Samsung Gear app to see the limited selection for yourself, but chances are you won't be too impressed.
But this is Samsung and the Gear S2 has the potential to outsell all Android Wear watches. We haven't seen anything available for Tizen so far that pushes the boundaries of what smartwatches can be great at – we're thinking of standalone options that are genuinely useful.
Things have improved since the early days of the app, but there's no hiding from the fact that Tizen's app support is the weakest of the proverbial 'Big 3'.
Samsung Gear S2: Battery life and charging
The battery life on the Gear S2 is slightly above what you'd expect for smartwatches - it's still not going to blow you away, but also won't kill you within a day. Of course, this also depends how you use it – whether you go for the always on screen, how much you use apps like S Voice and Maps, etc. But when using the S2 as much as we've used Android Wear watches day to day, Samsung's smartwatch is the one left standing. The 300mAh battery inside is officially good for three days – we haven't got more than two and a bit days out of it, even without the screen 'always on', but we're sure it can go for longer with lighter use.
To find out the battery level, you swipe down from the watch face, exactly the same as on Android Wear. Especially worth mentioning is the superb Power Saving mode. We left the house on 15% battery one morning having forgotten to dock the S2 in its tidy wireless charging dock overnight. We popped power saving on and it got us home from work before the Gear conked out. This switches the watch face to a simple grayscale screen, disables everything apart from alerts, calls and messages and turns off Wi-Fi. In short, it's wonderful and it means you won't be wearing a blank circle on your wrist on your commute home.
As for that dock, it's the spitting image of the Moto 360 dock (a little smaller) and helps to build charging into your daily routine. The only annoyance comes with needing to charge your watch at work or when travelling, but nine times out of ten we prefer this kind of dock to a random proprietary cradle.
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Samsung Gear S2: Voice
Voice controls on the S2 are actually a bit of a letdown – it's one of the only areas Samsung needs to improve on. S Voice can be accessed on the first screen right of the watch face and it can also be set to open by double pressing the home button (as can any app). The software uses Nuance voice recognition tech, like Pebble watches, and this just isn't as reliable as Google Voice or Siri.
The watch's mic picked up what I was saying without having to bring the device up to my mouth, choosing to open a result on my phone was quick and reliable and it's nice being able to add your own command phrase. I also recorded a voice memo with Samsung's built-in app which handily transcribed my mutterings. Annoyingly though, it was with only around 75% accuracy. It's much the same with voice searches, plus it's a bit of a pain that it defaults to Yahoo search results, rather than Google, on the watch. That can make for some odd results.
As ever, voice needs to work more times than it doesn't in order to get people trusting the technology. It could have been a great anti-touchscreen one-two with the rotating bezel, but S Voice isn't quite there yet. Perhaps we'll see improvements with future devices taking advantage of Bixby.
Samsung Gear S2: Long-term view
It's been a long time since the Gear S2 launched and marked Samsung's shift to its own Tizen platform, so we've decided to go back and live with the smartwatch to see how well it stacks up to its rivals 18 months on.
However, unlike in the initial review above, we've been strapping the Gear S2 Classic onto our wrists, as opposed to its plastic twin. And while the latter is by no means provides an uncomfortable fit or ugly look, the leather strap gives the device a more classy feel.
For our money, the overall design holds up well with the current crop of flagship devices, and many would prefer the smaller bezel over the hulking, rugged successor. If you're used to larger watches or you simply have a bigger wrist, it may take some time to the S2, but generally this is a neat and versatile look. We reckon it's a more reasonable size than the S3.
Its small screen does have the potential to dampen notifications, but thankfully its brightness and sharpness are still up there with the best. When you compare it across the board, only really the Apple Watch Series 2 can leave it trailing behind. And while we're on the topic of hitting its strong points, it's worth noting that we still find getting around the device via the rotating bezel better than any others — it just works, and makes going back to other devices and swiping screens feel like a chore.
Now, for the not so good. While the Gear S2 3G and GPS model dropped outside the US and Korea six months after the original variants, we've been testing the standard non-GPS model. With smartwatches adding an increasing amount of sensors since the S2's release, it's been left behind as a device for those in need of an exercise companion.
When you get used to running with an in-built GPS in your watch, it's rough to go back to tethering. And as with any heart rate monitor from the wrist, it can suffer when playing at high intensity, despite offering helpful features to help you keep track of your long-term heart rate.
The lack of support in terms of apps is also a big problem that Samsung has improved over time but ultimately failed to resolve. Strava is a perfect example of this; there's no native app available and only Android smartphone users are able to sync activity data from S Health.
Overall, Samsung's Gear S2 is still a viable smartwatch for those looking to get in on the ground floor with a major player. There have been moves to add more apps and also cater for iOS users, but this still adds up to a slightly feature-dry package when compared to fresher devices.
As easy to get on with as a Pebble, as stylish as an Apple Watch and with that tactile, rotating bezel as its secret weapon, the Gear S2 is the kind of smartwatch you’d kick yourself for leaving at home. It’s not perfect – this isn’t that dream hybrid of fitness tracker and all-round wrist computer, and the Tizen app store is a big miss – but by giving us decent battery life without sacrificing features it feels like a leap forward. The 3G and GPS model has the chance to change what an everyday smartwatch is capable of, but the regular S2 and the Classic should be on every Android owner’s smartwatch shortlist.
Rotating bezel FTW
Simple, speedy to use OS
Tizen apps are limited
Software extras aren’t perfect
Not as customisable as rivals
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The successful applicant should have a passionate interest in photography/art. They should be highly organized, able to multi-task, and eager to learn the inner workings of a creative agency. The intern will work closely with both the office manager and the agents and should be prepared to assist with a variety of tasks: both creative and administration based.
Interns can expect to obtain skills in digital archive management, marketing research, and office administration. Interns will be provided with a small stipend and should be available 2–3 days per week for at least 3 months.
Candidates should supply a resume including relevant work experience, education, and skill sets. Candidates may include a cover letter detailing their interest in Webber Represents specifically, and what they hope to learn from working at Webber Represents.
Update and manage the archive server and CMS
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Gregory’s unerring eye for beauty is focused on its contradictions and unlikely occurrences. Known for his artist’s books, Gregory enjoys taking us into another world, to get lost in pictures. He likes to explore, to find places he doesn’t know.
Gregory’s work is led by aesthetics, even when his subject matter is challenging. A study of working conditions for janitorial staff at Harvard, created while he was a student there, resulted in a successful bid for the minimum wage. His images of life in post-industrial towns of the American Rust Belt were published to critical acclaim in A (2011), and again show resilience in the face of harsh social and economic realities. But the common thread in his work is the discovery of something visually arresting, extraordinary – and he draws our attention to these tensions by placing them within a frame.
Gregory’s most recent project, ZZYZX, turns towards the sunshine city of LA, where his preference for natural light and a directness of gaze is reflected in images full of optimism. For this work he has received a 2014 Guggenheim Fellowship.
Gregory Halpern was born in 1977 and grew up in Buffalo, NY. Following a BA in History and Literature at Harvard University (1999) he gained an MFA in Photography from California College of the Arts, San Francisco (2004).
His photographic projects have been published as Harvard Works Because We Do (W.W. Norton/ Quantuck Lane Press, 2003); Omaha Sketchbook (Artist’s Books/ J&L Books, 2009) and A (J&L Books, 2011); East of The Sun, West of the Moon (Etudes, 2014), ZZYZX (MACK, 2016); in addition he has been included in several surveys and in 2014 Aperture published The Photographer’s Playbook: Over 250 Assignments and Ideas, which Gregory has co-edited.
Gregory has had solo exhibitions at Galerie Wouter van Leeuween, Amsterdam (2012); Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Harvard University (2012, 2006 and 2003); Clamp Art, New York (2012); Primary Gallery, New York (2011), Polyester Gallery, Omaha (2010); SF Camerawork, San Francisco (2007); and The San Francisco Foundation (2005).
In 2013 he was included in ‘Unseen’ at Foam Magazine Photo Fair, Amsterdam; previously his work has been included in ‘PhotoForum 2012’ at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, TX; ‘VICE Photo Show at the Black and White Gallery, Brooklyn, NY; the Biennale de Lyon (2010); and many more.
Gregory is based in New York.
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Dove makes industry-leading global plastic commitment
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Dove announces global move to 100% recycled plastic bottles and new plastic free packaging for its iconic beauty bar
New 100% recycled bottles will launch in the UK and Ireland this year
As one of the biggest known reduction plans of its kind in the beauty industry, the amount of virgin plastic Dove will save globally per year would be enough to circle the Earth 2.7 times1
Today, Dove, one of the largest and best-loved beauty brands in the world, unveils new initiatives to accelerate the global beauty industry’s progress to address plastic waste. Through a combination of alternative packaging materials, recycled plastic and investing in refill technology, Dove is driving a movement to create a new value for plastics and reduce the volume of plastic it produces.
As one of the biggest known reduction plans of its kind in the beauty industry, the amount of virgin plastic Dove will save globally per year would be enough to circle the Earth 2.7 times.1 New commitments are part of Dove’s 2025 commitment to reduce plastic waste, which will see the brand avoid the use of more than 20,500 tonnes of virgin plastic globally per year. Dove has opted for long-term initiatives rather than one-off limited editions to ensure a greater and sustained impact, which will contribute to Unilever’s recently announced plastics goal.
Plastic waste is one of the biggest global environmental and human health issues we face today: an issue being driven by a linear, single-use consumption model. To be part of the solution in creating a circular plastics economy, one where plastics are reused and recycled, globally Dove is following the ‘no, better, less’ framework:
NO PLASTIC: Next year Dove’s iconic beauty bar single packs will be plastic-free globally,2 and development is underway to replace the plastic outer-wrap of its beauty bar multipacks with a zero-plastic material.
BETTER PLASTIC: Dove will start to launch new 100% recycled plastic (PCR) bottles where technically feasible, in Europe and North America, by the end of 2019 – across all ranges (Dove, Dove Men+Care, and Baby Dove).3 Dove continues to search for solutions where recycled plastic is not currently technically feasible, including for caps and pumps.
LESS PLASTIC: Dove will leverage the technology behind its new reusable, refillable, stainless steel format deodorant sticks: minim™. This technology minimises waste by radically reducing the amount of plastic required. The launch date is not yet confirmed, and launch markets are being decided, but work is well underway.
Dove is committed to leading the fight against plastic waste, and catalysing change within the industry and beyond. Through these initiatives, Dove calls for collaborative, accelerated action to help resolve the world’s plastic problem, shifting both commercial and consumer behaviour to turn the tide against plastic waste.
Marcela Melero, Dove Global Skin Cleansing Vice President, explains: “At Dove, we believe in care that goes further: for our consumers as well as our planet. We are passionately committed to being one of the brands making the biggest impact against plastic waste. We know we’re not perfect, but we can’t afford to wait. We’re working to have the biggest positive impact we can, as quickly as we can, and empowering others to do the same.”
Richard Slater, Unilever Chief R&D Officer comments: “At Dove, we are proud to have more than 100 initiatives ongoing around the world dedicated to tackling plastic waste. But as one of the biggest beauty brands in the world, we have a responsibility to accelerate our progress even further. Today’s announcements are an important step in our work to transform how we produce, use and dispose of plastic packaging. By making this move, we aim to drive the global recycling industry to collect more waste plastic and make more recycled plastic available for use.”
Helen Bird, Strategic Engagement Manager at WRAP, said: “As a founding member of The UK Plastics Pact, Unilever continue to work at pace on their commitment to eliminate unnecessary plastic, make plastic packaging recyclable, reusable or compostable and increase the use of recycled content, thereby reducing the need for new plastic production. Making these initiatives a success also rests with citizens; using refill and concentrate options and also recycling the packaging so that it can be remanufactured. Our research shows that while we are well accustomed to recycling items from the kitchen, there is often valuable plastic packaging missed from the bathroom.”
Sander Defruyt, New Plastics Economy Lead, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, says: “Better recycling alone will not solve the plastics problems we face today, we must address plastic waste at the source. This means eliminating the plastic items we don’t need, innovating the ones we do need so that all of them are reusable, recyclable, or compostable, and circulating all those we use by reusing them, or recycling them into new products and packaging. Action is needed now, and on all of these fronts in parallel. That is why we welcome Dove's announcements. Their significant strides help reduce Dove's use of virgin plastics, and help to accelerate the global transition to a circular economy for plastics."
Dove’s initiatives will contribute to Unilever’s recently announced new commitments on plastic:
To halve its use of virgin plastic, by reducing its absolute use of plastic packaging by more than 100,000 tonnes and accelerating its use of recycled plastic.
To help collect and process more plastic packaging than it sells
Earlier this year, Unilever UK & Ireland launched its #GetPlasticWise campaign, a holistic five-point plastics plan to reduce plastic waste across the United Kingdom & Ireland, accelerate progress towards Unilever’s global packaging commitments as well as making a further significant contributions towards the UK Plastics Pact targets.
1The equivalence figure for the amount of virgin plastic bottles Dove will save is calculated on the basis of lining up Dove 16 FL.OZ/473mL bottles end to end.
2Production timing pending on development test results.
3There are only few exceptions within the whole portfolio that are not fully 100% recycled bottles but still present a very high percentage in certain specific markets, and the plan is to achieve 100% very soon. These exceptions are:
In EU, Dove bottles with MuCell technology will be at 97% recycled plastic content by year end. Liquid hand wash, also with MuCell technology, will be at 97% recycled plastic but we had to postpone the implementation to Q3 2020 as there is not enough reliable, good quality recycled polypropylene available to allow for 100% application.
The self-foaming and liquid hand wash formats in NA will be at 78% recycled plastic. We continue to explore possible options to move these products to 100%.
Deodorant packs are made mainly of polypropylene. Currently, there is not enough reliable, good quality recycled polypropylene available to allow for 100% application. So, we have started with as much recycled plastic as we can incorporate, without negatively impacting the functional properties of the pack. The percentage of recycled plastic differs, depending on the structures (for example, sticks versus roll-ons) and the pack colours.
Certain types of colour-vignetted bottles in our Hair range in NA and EU where no technical solution yet exists, but we are exploring ways to make a similar move.
Dove are currently evaluating solutions to replace existing pumps and caps with 100% recycled materials as part of the second phase of this initiative. At present, the 100% recycled plastic commitment relates only to the bottle itself.
For more information contact the Unilever Press Office at ukpressoffice@unilever.co.uk
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Union Savings Bank Announces Its First Community Hero to Celebrate Employees Whose Volunteering in CT Goes the Extra Mile
Union Savings Bank has a long history of giving back to the community. Today, the bank announced its new Community Hero Award, designed to recognize employees whose selfless dedication to the betterment of others through volunteerism, enriches local communities. In the USB family, it’s in our DNA to be volunteering in CT.
“Community giving? It’s in our DNA,” said Union Savings Bank President and CEO, Cynthia C. Merkle. “This program is designed to celebrate employees who embody that commitment through their dedication to enriching the lives of others, especially by volunteering in CT.”
The first USB Community Hero is Carla Pierce from Bank Operations who has been a soup kitchen volunteer with the Dorothy Day Hospitality House; a food pantry volunteer with the Association of Religious Communities; and a DSABC mentor.
“Carla is a selfless provider to those in need,” explained Merkle. “She has generously given her time and resources to the homeless and poor in the area with little recognition. She is a true community hero.”
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SpaceX Stages Stunning Sunset Blastoff as Recycled Falcon 9 Soars to Orbit with SES/EchoStar HDTV Sat; Booster Re-Lands at Sea
SpaceX Falcon 9 recycled rocket lifts off at sunset at 6:53 PM EDT on 11 Oct 2017 carrying SES-11/EchoStar 105 HDTV commercial comsat to geosynchronous transfer orbit from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, FL- as seen from the pad perimeter. Credit: Ken Kremer/Kenkremer.com
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL – SpaceX staged a stunning sunset blastoff this evening Oct. 11, of the commercial SES-11/EchoStar 105 HDTV satellite that will serve the everyday needs of millions of customers across North America as it soared to geostationary orbit on a recycled Falcon 9 from the Florida Space Coast.
Minutes later the now doubly ‘flight-proven’ booster safely made its way back to Cape Canaveral after reigniting its engines to carry out another upright soft landing and recovery – that potentially sets the stage for an unprecedented third launch.
The private SES-11/EchoStar 105 communications satellite mission made an on time liftoff of the recycled first stage booster at dinnertime Wednesday Oct. 11 at 6:53 p.m. EDT from seaside Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
SpaceX successfully delivered the nearly six ton EchoStar 105/SES-11 joint mission satellite for SES and ExchoStar to geostationary transfer orbit some 22,000 miles (36,000 kilometers) above the equator.
“Successful deployment of EchoStar 105/SES-11 to geostationary transfer orbit confirmed,” said SpaceX.
Remarkably today’s launch was the second launch for SpaceX this week following Monday’s Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg AFB, Ca., carrying 10 Iridium-NEXT satellites to orbit – and a record setting 15th of 2017!
Sunset blastoff of SpaceX Falcon 9 recycled rocket at 6:53 PM EDT on 11 Oct 2017 carrying SES-11/EchoStar 105 HD TV commercial comsat to geosynchronous transfer orbit from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, FL- as seen from the famous countdown clock. This launch counts as third reflight of a liquid fueled orbit class rocket. Credit: Ken Kremer/Kenkremer.com
The launch, landing and satellite deployment were broadcast live on a SpaceX hosted webcast.
The weather was near perfect and there was scarcely a cloud in the sky. Space enthusiasts who traveled far and wide from around the globe to witness a launch were richly rewarded with time and money well spent.
That’s in stark contrast to the horrible weather conditions existing just days ago that forced a part of weather scrubs for the ULA Atlas V. Launch of the NROL-52 spy satellite is currently rescheduled for Sat., Oct 14.
EchoStar 105/SES-11 is a high-powered hybrid Ku and C-band communications satellite launching as a dual-mission satellite for US-based operator EchoStar and Luxembourg-based operator SES.
The used two stage 229-foot-tall (70-meter) Falcon 9 rocket was rolled out to pad 39A Tuesday to ready it for today’s liftoff.
The EchoStar 105/SES-11 spacecraft was built by Airbus and shipped from the Airbus facilities in Toulouse, France to Cape Canaveral, FL for flight processing.
SES-11/EchoStar 105 communications satellite manufactured by Airbus. Credit: SES
The satellite was successfully deployed as planned approximately 36 minutes after liftoff.
“SES-11 is a high-powered communications satellite designed to especially accelerate the development of the US video neighbourhood, and the delivery of HD and UHD channels. Optimised for digital television delivery, SES-11 joins SES-1 and SES-3 at the centre of its robust North American orbital arc, which reaches more than 100 million TV homes. Together with SES-1 and SES-3, SES-11 will be utilised for the expansion of the North America Ultra HD platform,” according to SES.
“SES-11 offers comprehensive coverage over North America, including Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean, and will also empower businesses and governments to capture new opportunities and expand their reach across the region.”
The 5,200 kg (11,500 pounds) satellite was encapsulated inside the payload fairing and integrated with the Falcon 9 rocket.
Up close view of payload fairing encapsulating SES-11/EchoStar 105 UHD TV commercial comsat atop ‘flight-proven’ SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Liftoff is slated for is 6:53 p.m. ET, Oct. 11, 2017 from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, FL. Credit: Ken Kremer/kenkremer.com
This is only the third recycled SpaceX Falcon 9 ever to be launched from Pad 39A.
SpaceX Falcon 9 recycled rocket carrying SES-11/EchoStar 105 UHD TV commercial comsat raised erect atop Launch Complex 39A as flock of birds flies by at the Kennedy Space Center, FL, is poised for sunset liftoff on 11 Oct 2017 on world’s third reflight of a liquid fueled orbit class rocket. As seen from the pad perimeter. Credit: Ken Kremer/Kenkremer.com
SES was the first company to ever fly a payload on a ‘flight-proven’ Falcon 9. The SES-10 satellite lifted off successfully this spring on March 30, 2017.
The second reflown booster successfully launched the BulgariaSat-1 a few months later.
Pad 39A has been repurposed by SpaceX from its days as a NASA shuttle launch pad.
After the 156 foot tall first stage booster completed its primary mission task, SpaceX engineers guided it to a second landing on the tiny football field sized OCISLY drone ship for a soft touchdown some eight and a half minutes after liftoff.
“Falcon 9 first stage has landed on Of Course I Still Love You — third successful mission with a flight-proven orbital class rocket,” said SpaceX.
This marked the 18th successful landing of a recovered Falcon 9 first stage booster.
This booster originally flew on the NASA Dragon CRS-10 resupply mission to the International Space Station in February of this year.
OCISLY or “Of Course I Still Love You” left Port Canaveral several days ahead of the planned Oct. 11 launch and was prepositioned in the Atlantic Ocean some 400 miles (600 km) off the US East coast, just waiting for the boosters 2nd approach and pinpoint propulsive soft landing.
The booster was outfitted with four grid fins and four landing legs to accomplish the pinpoint touchdown on the barge at sea.
Sunset blastoff of SpaceX Falcon 9 recycled rocket at 6:53 PM EDT on 11 Oct 2017 carrying SES-11/EchoStar 105 HDTV commercial comsat to geosynchronous transfer orbit from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, FL- as seen from the famous countdown clock. This launch counts as third reflight of a liquid fueled orbit class rocket. Credit: Ken Kremer/Kenkremer.com
The last SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from KSC took place on Sep. 7 carrying the USAF X-37B military space plane to orbit just ahead of Hurricane Irma.
Watch for Ken’s continuing onsite coverage of SpaceX SES-11, ULA NROL-52 and NASA and space mission reports direct from the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida.
To date SpaceX has successfully recovered 18 first stage boosters by land and sea.
The SES-11 stage is expected back in Port Canaveral in a few days if all goes well.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Booster leaning atop OCISLY droneship upon which it landed after 23 June launch from KSC floats into Port Canaveral, FL, on 29 June 2017, hauled by tugboat as seen from Jetty Park Pier. Credit: Ken Kremer/kenkremer.com
Stay tuned here for Ken’s continuing Earth and Planetary science and human spaceflight news.
Ken Kremer
Deployment of SES-11/EchoStar 105 communications satellite from SpaceX 2nd stage. Credit: SpaceX
SpaceX Falcon 9 Dazzles Delivering ‘Epic’ Intelsat DTH TV Comsat to Orbit for America’s
SpaceX Falcon 9 blasts off with Intelsat 35e – 4th next gen ‘Epic’ comsat for Intelsat – on July 5, 2017 at 7:37 p.m. EDT from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Credit: Ken Kremer/kenkremer.com
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL – The third time proved to be the charm as SpaceX kept up a torrid 2017 launch pace and successfully ignited another Falcon 9 rocket late Wednesday, July 5, from the Florida Space Coast and delivered a powerful and heavy weight commercial TV satellite to orbit that will serve “tens of millions of customers globally,” Intelsat VP for Sales Kurt Riegel, told Universe Today at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center press site.
The SpaceX Falcon 9 put on a dazzling near dusk display as it roared off historic launch pad 39A on SpaceX’s tenth launch of 2017 Wednesday evening into brilliant blue skies with scarcely a cloud to be seen and delightfully summer weather conditions.
Blastoff of the Falcon 9 carrying the Intelsat 35e communications satellite for commercial high speed broadband provider Intelsat occurred right on time at dinnertime July 5 at 7:38 p.m. EDT, or 2338 UTC from SpaceX’s seaside Launch Complex 39A on NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
The thunderous blastoff wowed hordes of spectators gathered along space coast beaches and causeways and local residential neighborhoods from came across the globe to witness and the launch spectacle and many of whom will be users of and benefit from the services offered by Intelsat 35e.
“Tens of millions of customers will be served and be touched by Intelsat 35e,” Intelsat VP for Sales & Marketing Kurt Riegel, told Universe Today in an exclusive interview beside the iconic countdown clock at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Florida press site.
Launch of expendable SpaceX Falcon 9 with 4th next gen ‘Epic’ DTH comsat for Intelsat at 7:37 p.m. EDT on July 5, 2017 from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida – as seen from the countdown clock. Credit: Ken Kremer/kenkremer.com
Wednesday’s liftoff finally took place safely after back to back last moment scrubs on Sunday and Monday (July 2/3) kept Falcon 9 from igniting its engine for the delayed journey to orbit.
Elon Musk told the SpaceX launch and engineering team to stand down over the 4th of July holiday and instead thoroughly investigate the root cause of the pait of launch aborts.
The near scrubs resulted from insidious anomaly not detected after the initial launch abort on Sunday, July 2.
SpaceX Falcon 9 launch of with ‘Epic’ comsat for Intelsat at 7:38 p.m. EDT on July 5, 2017 from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Credit: Julian Leek
Intelsat 35e will be utilized by copious public, government and commercial clients throughout the Americas, Europe and Africa.
The 23 story tall Falcon 9 lofted Intelsat’s commercial Epic 35e next-generation high throughput satellite to geostationary transfer orbit.
It separated from the Falcon 9 upper stage as planned about a half hour after liftoff.
“The Intelsat 35e satellite separated from the rocket’s upper stage 32 minutes after launch, at 8:10 pm EDT, and signal acquisition has been confirmed,” Intelsat announced post launch..
“This was the SpaceX’s first satellite launch contracted by Intelsat,” Ken Lee, Intelsat’s senior vice president of space systems, told Universe Today in a prelaunch interview on Sunday.
“Intelsat 35e is the fourth in the series of our ‘Epic’ satellites. It will provide the most advanced digital services ever and a global footprint.”
SpaceX Falcon 9 blasts off with Intelsat 35e – 4th next gen ‘Epic’ TV and mobile broadband comsat for Intelsat – on July 5, 2017 at 7:38 p.m. EDT from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Credit: Ken Kremer/kenkremer.com
SpaceX has now safely and successfully demonstrated an amazing launch pace with 3 rockets propelled aloft in the span of just 12 days from both US coasts. Had Intelsat 35e been launched on Sunday, July 3, it would have established and even faster record pace of 3 launches in just 9 days.
“The successful launch of Intelsat 35e is a major milestone in our business plan for 2017, furthering the footprint and resilience of our Intelsat EpicNG infrastructure,” said Stephen Spengler, Chief Executive Officer, Intelsat, in a statement.
“With each Intelsat EpicNG launch, we advance our vision of creating a global, high performance for our customers that will unlock new growth opportunities in applications including mobility, wireless infrastructure and private data networks. As we further our innovations with respect to ground infrastructure and managed service offerings, like IntelsatOne Flex, we are transforming the role of satellite in the telecommunications landscape.”
Launch of expendable SpaceX Falcon 9 with 4th next gen ‘Epic’ DTH comsat for Intelsat at 7:38 p.m. EDT on July 5, 2017 from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida – as seen from the KSC press site. Credit: Ken Kremer/kenkremer.com
The geostationary comsat will provide high performance services in the C- And Ku-bands to customers in North and South America, the Caribbean, as well as the continents of Europe and Africa.
The Ku band service includes a customized high power beam for direct-to-home television (DTH) and data communications services in the Caribbean as well as mobility services in Europe and Africa
The first stage was not recovered for this launch because the massive 6800 kg (13000 lb) Intelsat 35e comsat requires every drop of fuel to get to the desired orbit.
Intelsat 35e marks the tenth SpaceX launch of 2017 – establishing a new single year launch record for SpaceX.
The recent BulgariaSat-1 and Iridium-2 missions counted as the eighth and ninth SpaceX launches of 2017.
Including those last two ocean platform landings, SpaceX has now successfully recovered 13 boosters; 5 by land and 8 by sea, over the past 18 months.
Expendable SpaceX Falcon 9 is seen rising to launch position in this up close view of payload fairing encapsulating Intelsat 35e comsat and is now erected to launch position and poised for liftoff on July 5, 2017 at Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Credit: Ken Kremer/kenkremer.com
Watch for Ken’s onsite Intelsat 35e and space mission reports direct from the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida.
Intelsat reps Kurt Riegel, Sr VP Intelsat Sales (c), and Diane VanBeber, VP Intelsat investor relations (l), speak to Ken Kremer/Universe Today (r) about Intelsat35e launch on SpaceX Falcon 9 beside the countdown clock at the Kennedy Space Center Press Site in Florida. Credit: Ken Kremer/kenkremer.com
Never used SpaceX Falcon 9 is seen rising to launch position and now stands erect and poised for liftoff Intelsat 35e on July 3, 2017 at Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Credit: Ken Kremer/kenkremer.com
Artists concept of Intelsat 35e in geostationary Earth orbit. Credit: Intelsat
SpaceX Falcon 9 is poised for liftoff with Intelsat 35e – 4th next gen ‘Epic’ comsat on July 5, 2017 at Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Credit: Ken Kremer/kenkremer.com
SpaceX Ramps Up; Reused SpaceX BulgariaSat-1 Booster Arrives in Port as Next Falcon 9 Test Fires for July 2 Intelsat Launch – Gallery
What a magnificent space sight to behold ! Cruise Ships and Recycled Rockets float side by side in Port Canaveral after recycled SpaceX Falcon 9 1st stage from BulgariaSat-1 launch from KSC on 23 June floats into port atop droneship on 29 June 2017. Credit: Ken Kremer/kenkremer.com
PORT CANAVERAL/KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL – The launch cadence at Elon Musk’s SpaceX is truly ramping up with Falcon 9 boosters rapidly coming and going in all directions from ground to space as the firm audaciously sets its sight on a third commercial payload orbital launch on July 2 in the span of just 9 days from its East and West Coast launch bases.
It was a magnificent sight to behold !! Seeing commercial passenger carrying cruise ships and commercial recycled rockets that will one day carry paying passenger to space, floating side by side in the busy channel of narrow Port Canaveral, basking in the suns glow from the sunshine state.
The doubly ‘flight-proven’ SpaceX Falcon 9 booster portends a promising future for spaceflight that Elon Musk hopes and plans will drastically slash the high cost of rocket launches and institute economic savings that would eventually lead to his dream of a ‘City on Mars!’ – sooner rather than later.
Thursday, June 29, serves as a perfect example of how SpaceX is rocking the space industry worldwide.
First, the reused first stage Falcon 9 booster from last Friday’s (June 23) SpaceX launch of the BulgariaSat-1 HD television broadcast satellite floated magnificently into Port Canaveral early Thursday morning atop the diminutive oceangoing droneship upon which it safely touched down upright on a quartet of landing legs some eight minutes after launch.
Second, SpaceX engineers then successfully conducted a late in the day static hot fire test of the Falcon 9 first stage engines and core that will power the next launch of the Intelsat 35e commercial comsat to orbit this Sunday, July 2.
So the day was just chock full of nonstop SpaceX rocketry action seeing a full day of rocket activities from dawn to dusk.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Booster and Canaveral Lighthouse together- Twice used SpaceX Falcon 9 which launched BulgariaSat-1 into orbit from KSC on 23 June floats into Port Canaveral with Cape Canaveral LIghthouse seen between landing legs in the distance as OCISLY drone ship crew on which she landed are working on deck on June 29, 2017. Credit: Ken Kremer/kenkremer.com
Thursday’s nonstop Space Coast action spanning from the north at the Kennedy Space Center and further south to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and Port Canaveral was the culmination of space launch flow events that actually began days, weeks and months earlier.
The 156 foot- tall Falcon 9 booster had successfully landed on the tiny rectangular shaped “Of Course I Still Love You” or OCISLY droneship less than nine minutes after liftoff on Friday, June 23 on the BulgariaSat-1 flight.
That mission began with the picture perfect liftoff of the BulgariaSat-1 communications satellite for East European commercial broadband provider BulgariaSat at 3:10 p.m. EDT, or 19:10 UTC, June 23, with ignition of all nine of the ‘flight-proven’ Falcon 9 first stage engines on SpaceX’s seaside Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
BulgariaSat is an affiliate of Bulsatcom, Bulgaria’s largest digital television provider.
The 15 story tall first stage touched down with a slight tilt of roughly eight degrees as a direct result of the extremely demanding landing regime.
Then after spending several post landing and launch days at sea due to stormy weather along the Florida Space Coast and to accommodate local shipping traffic and SpaceX planning needs, the booster at last neared shore from the south off the coast of Melbourne, FL.
Accompanied by a small armada of support vessels it was slowly towed to port by the Elsbeth III.
The SpaceX flotilla arrived at last at the mouth of Port Canaveral and Jetty Park Pier jutting into the Atlantic Ocean at about 830 a.m. EDT – offering a spectacular view at to a flock of space enthusiasts and photographers including this author.
SpaceX Booster arrival on 30 June 2017. Credit: Dawn Leek Taylor
I highly recommend you try and see a droneship arrival if all possible.
The leaning boosters – of which this is only the second – are even more dramatic!
Because the Falcon 9 barely survived the highest ever reentry force and landing heat to date, Musk reported.
The rectangularly shaped OCISLY droneship is tiny – barely the size of a moderately sized apartment complex parking lot.
Credit: Ken Kremer/kenkremer.com
Falcon 9’s first stage for the BulgariaSat-1 mission previously supported the Iridium-1 mission from Vandenberg Air Force Base in January of this year.
Some two minutes and 40 seconds after liftoff the first and second stages separated.
As the second stage continued to orbit, the recycled first stage began the daunting trip back to Earth on a very high energy trajectory that tested the limits of the boosters landing capability.
“Falcon 9 will experience its highest ever reentry force and heat in today’s launch. Good chance rocket booster doesn’t make it back,” SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk wrote in a prelaunch tweet.
Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage carried out two burns, the entry burn and the landing burn using a trio of the Merlin 1D engines.
Ultimately the 15 story tall booster successfully landed on the “Of Course I Still Love You” or OCISLY droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean about 400 miles (600 km) offshore and east of Cape Canaveral.
“Rocket is extra toasty and hit the deck hard (used almost all of the emergency crush core), but otherwise good,” Musk tweeted shortly after the recycled booster successfully launched and landed for its second time.
Up close view of blackened Aluminum grid fins on twice used SpaceX Falcon 9 1st stage which just sailed into Port Canaveral on 29 June after launching BulgariaSat-1 23 June 2017 from pad 39A on NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The fins are being replaced by more resilient units made of Titanium as demonstrated 1st during the recent Iridium 2 launch. Credit: Ken Kremer/kenkremer.com
BulgariaSat-1 and Iridium-2 counted as the eighth and ninth SpaceX launches of 2017.
Including those two ocean platform landings, SpaceX has now successfully recovered 13 boosters; 5 by land and 8 by sea, over the past 18 months.
Both landing droneships are now back into their respective coastal ports.
It’s a feat straight out of science fiction but aimed at drastically slashing the cost of access to space as envisioned by Musk.
Watch my BulgariaSat-1 launch video from KSC pad 39A
Video Caption: Launch of SpaceX Falcon 9 on June 23, 2017 from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center carrying BulgariaSat-1 TV broadband satellite to geosynchronous orbit for BulgariaSat, which is Bulgaria’s 1st GeoComSat – as seen in this remote video taken at the pad. Credit: Ken Kremer/kenkremer.com
Watch for Ken’s onsite BulgariaSat-1 mission reports direct from the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida.
Blastoff of 2nd flight-proven SpaceX Falcon 9 with 1st geostationary communications for Bulgaria at 3:10 p.m. EDT on June 23, 2017, carrying BulgariaSat-1 to orbit from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Credit: Ken Kremer/kenkremer.com
2nd SpaceX Recycled Falcon 9 Rocket Launching 1st Bulgarian GeoComSat June 23, Plus Potential Weekend Launch ‘Doubleheader’ – Watch Live
Flight-proven SpaceX Falcon 9 first stage arrives at Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida slated for launch of BulgariaSat-1 on June 23, 2017. Credit: Ken Kremer/kenkremer.com
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL – For only the second time in history, SpaceX will launch a ‘flight-proven’ Falcon 9 rocket this Friday afternoon and the payload this time for this remarkable and science fictionesque milestone is the first geostationary communications satellite for the nation of Bulgaria.
Blastoff of the BulgariaSat-1 communications satellite for commercial broadband provider BulgariaSat is slated for early Friday afternoon, June 23 at 2:10 p.m. EDT, or 18:10 UTC from SpaceX’s seaside Launch Complex 39A on NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
BulgariaSat is an affiliate of Bulsatcom, Bulgaria’s largest digital television provider. The geostationary comsat will provide direct-to-home television (DTH) and data communications services to Southeastern Europe, including the Balkans and other European regions.
Flight-proven SpaceX Falcon 9 poised for launch of BulgariaSat-1 on June 23, 2017 at Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Credit: Ken Kremer/kenkremer.com
The used 229-foot-tall (70-meter) SpaceX Falcon 9 will deliver BulgariaSat-1 to a Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO).
SpaceX conducts successful static hot fire test of Falcon 9 booster atop Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center on 15 June 2017 as seen from Space View Park, Titusville, FL. The Falcon 9 is slated to launch BulgariaSat-1on June 23, 2017. Credit: Ken Kremer/Kenkremer.com
All systems are GO at this point!
And if all goes well there is a definite possibility of a weekend bicoastal launch double header by SpaceX – says SpaceX billionaire founder and CEO Elon. The next Falcon 9 mission is scheduled for blastoff on Sunday, June 25 from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, barely 48 hours apart.
SpaceX is maintaining a blistering launch pace this year.
The Falcon 9 booster arrived just hours after launch of the Dragon CRS-11 resupply mission for NASA on June 3 – as I witnessed the recycled rockets arrival at pad 39A first hand later the same day (see photos).
Blastoff of SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center at 5:07 p.m. EDT on June 3, 2017, on Dragon CRS-11 resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS) for NASA. Credit: Ken Kremer/kenkremer.com
SpaceX successfully launched history’s first ‘flight-proven’ Falcon 9 booster this past March for Luxembourg based telecommunications giant SES on the SES-10 mission – likewise from pad 39A.
Recycled SpaceX Falcon 9 skyrockets to orbit with SES-10 telecomsat from historic Launch Complex 39A as it zooms past US Flag by the countdown clock at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 6:27 p.m. EDT on March 30, 2017. Credit: Ken Kremer/Kenkremer.com
The late lunchtime liftoff time for BulgariaSat-1 offers a very convenient opportunity for everyone to enjoy an eyewitness view, regardless of whether you live locally or if have the availability to take a quick trip to the Florida Space Coast.
And the current weather outlook is excellent say forecasters.
You can watch the launch live on a SpaceX dedicated webcast starting about 15 minutes prior to the opening of the launch window at 2:10 p.m. EDT, or 18:10 UTC
Watch the SpaceX broadcast live at: SpaceX.com/webcast
The recycled Falcon 9’s launch window extends for a full two hours until 4:10 p.m. EDT, June 23, or 20:10 UTC.
Fridays weather forecast is currently 90% GO for favorable conditions at launch time. That’s about as good as it gets for the notoriously fickle central Florida region.
The concern is for the Cumulus Cumulus Cloud Rule according to Air Force meteorologists with the 45th Space Wing at Patrick Air Force Base.
In case of a scrub for any reason on Friday, June 23, the backup launch opportunity is Saturday, June 24, at 2:10 p.m. EDT, or 18:10 UTC. Likewise it extends for two hours.
Saturdays’ weather forecast also quite good, dropping only slightly to 80% GO. The concern is for the Cumulus Cumulus Cloud Rule.
Falcon 9’s first stage for the BulgariaSat-1 mission previously supported the Iridium-1 mission from Vandenberg Air Force Base in January of this year. Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage will attempt a landing on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.
The satellite was built by SSL in Palo Alto, Calif. It has a design lifetime for a 15-year mission.
“We selected SSL to manufacture our first satellite early on, based on its history of success and reliability,” says Maxim Zayakov, chief executive officer of Bulgaria Sat. “SSL has been an excellent partner in helping us bring this project to fruition.”
BulgariaSat-1 will be equipped with 2 Ku-band FSS transponders and 30 Ku-band BSS transponders for fixed satellite services and advanced television services such as high definition television.
Photo of BulgariaSat-1 undergoing launch processing. Credit: SpaceX
The historic pad 39A was previously used to launch NASA’s Apollo Saturn Moon rockets and Space Shuttles.
The path to launch was cleared following the successful completion of a critical static hot-fire test of the first stage last Thursday, June 15.
The hot fire test lasted about seven seconds as I witnessed from Banana River Lagoon and Rt. 1 in Titusville, which provides numerous excellent viewing locations.
The BulgariaSat-1 launch had originally been slated for this past Monday, June 19 but was delayed four days to fix a valve in the payload fairing.
Payload fairing encapsulating BulgariaSat-1 comsat launching atop used SpaceX Falcon 9 booster at Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Credit: Ken Kremer/kenkremer.com
Learn more about the upcoming SpaceX launch of BulgariaSat 1, recent SpaceX Dragon CRS-11 resupply launch to ISS, NASA missions and more at Ken’s upcoming outreach events at Kennedy Space Center Quality Inn, Titusville, FL:
June 22-24: “SpaceX BulgariaSat 1 launch, SpaceX CRS-11 and CRS-10 resupply launches to the ISS, Inmarsat 5 and NRO Spysat, EchoStar 23, SLS, Orion, Commercial crew capsules from Boeing and SpaceX , Heroes and Legends at KSCVC, ULA Atlas/John Glenn Cygnus launch to ISS, SBIRS GEO 3 launch, GOES-R weather satellite launch, OSIRIS-Rex, Juno at Jupiter, InSight Mars lander, SpaceX and Orbital ATK cargo missions to the ISS, ULA Delta 4 Heavy spy satellite, Curiosity and Opportunity explore Mars, Pluto and more,” Kennedy Space Center Quality Inn, Titusville, FL, evenings
SpaceX Falcon 9 BulgariaSat-1 mission patch logo. Credit: SpaceX/BulgariaSat
SpaceX Blasts Biggest High Speed Communications Satellite to Orbit for Inmarsat
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying commercial Inmarsat 5 F4 broadband satellite blasts off to geostationary orbit at twilight at 7:20 p.m. EDT from Launch Complex 39A on 15 May 2017 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Credit: Ken Kremer/Kenkremer.com
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL – SpaceX blasted the “largest and most complicated communications satellite ever built to orbit” for London based Inmarset at twilight this evening, May 15, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center aboard an expendable Falcon 9 rocket.
In fact the Inmarsat-5 F4 satellite is so powerful that it has the potential to reach “hundreds of millions of customers” the Inmarsat CEO Rupert Pierce told Universe Today in a post launch interview at the Kennedy Space Center.
“This is the largest and most complicated [communications] satellite ever built,” Pearce explained beside NASA’s countdown clock at the KSC press site.
Blastoff of the Inmarsat-5 Flight 4 communications satellite for commercial High-Speed mobile broadband provider Inmarsat took place right on time early Monday evening, May 15 at 7:21 p.m. EDT (or 23:21 UTC) from SpaceX’s seaside Launch Complex 39A on NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
The newly built 229-foot-tall (70-meter) SpaceX Falcon 9 successfully delivered the huge 6100 kg Inmarsat-5 F4 satellite to a Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO) under brilliant blue twilight skies from the Florida Space Coast.
“Satellite deployment success!” Inmarsat announced.
“#I5F4 has been released & is flying high on its way to geostationary orbit! Safe journey! Thanks for a great launch SpaceX!”
All 9 Merlin 1D first stage engines firing beautifully as SpaceX Falcon 9 arcs over down range successfully carrying Inmarsat 5F4 #I5F4 to geostationary transfer orbit at twilight after liftoff from Launch Complex 39A on 15 May 2017 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Credit: Ken Kremer/Kenkremer.com
Why launch such the largest and most complicated satellite ever? I asked Inmarsat CEO Pearce.
“We set a very high bar for the service offerings we want to offer for that satellite that just went up and is now on its way to in orbit testing,” Inmarsat CEO Pearce told me.
“That satellite will deliver mobile broadband for a third of the Earth at 50 megabits per second.”
“And by the end of next year those data rates will go up to over 300 megabits per second.”
“To get that kind of data speed you need very high processing powers, you need to deploy the new Ka band – which although it is still relatively unproven is looking like a very exciting new capability for space assets.”
The integrated Falcon 9/Inmarsat-5 F4 were rolled out to the KSC launch pad on Sunday to begin final preparations and were erected at the pad this morning for Monday’s liftoff.
Blastoff of SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at 7:20 p.m. EDT from Launch Complex 39A on 15 May 2017 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida which successfully delivered Inmarsat-5 F4 broadband satellite to orbit. Credit: Dawn Leek Taylor
The first stage is powered by nine Merlin 1 D engines fueled by RP-1 and liquid oxygen propellants and generating 1.7 million pounds.
The 7 meter long satellite was deployed approximately 32 minutes after launch when it will come under the command of the Boeing and Inmarsat satellite operations teams based at the Boeing facility in El Segundo.
It will now be “manoeuvred to its geostationary orbit, 35,786km (22,236 miles) above Earth, where it will deploy its solar arrays and reflectors and undergo intensive payload testing before beginning commercial service.”
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying commercial Inmarsat 5 F4 broadband satellite accelerates to orbit leaving exhaust trail in its wake after twilight launch at 7:20 p.m. EDT from Launch Complex 39A on 15 May 2017 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Credit: Ken Kremer/Kenkremer.com
The Inmarsat-5 F4 (I-5 F4) will become part of the firms Global Xpress network “which has been delivering seamless, high-speed broadband connectivity across the world since December 2015,” says Inmarsat.
“Once in geostationary orbit, the satellite will provide additional capacity for Global Xpress users on land, at sea and in the air.”
I-5 F4 was built by Boeing at their satellite operations facility in El Segundo, CA for Inmarsat.
The new satellite will join 3 others already in orbit.
Inmarsat has invested approximately US$1.6 billion in the Global Xpress constellation “to establish the first ever global Ka-band service from a single network operator.”
Inmarsat 5 F4 counts as the sixth SpaceX launch of 2017.
And SpaceX is on an absolutely torrid launch pace. Monday’s liftoff comes just 2 weeks after the last successful SpaceX Falcon 9 liftoff on May 1 of the super secret NROL-76 payload for the National Reconnaissance Office, or NRO – as I reported here.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Inmarsat 5 F4 broadband satellite stands raised erect poised for twilight liftoff from Launch Complex 39A on 15 May 2017 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Credit: Ken Kremer/Kenkremer.com
Watch for Ken’s continuing onsite launch reports direct from the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
Inmarsat-5 Flight 4 (I-5 F4) satellite undergoes prelaunch processing for liftoff on SpaceX Falcon 9. Credit: Inmarsat
SpaceX Falcon 9 Inmarsat-5 F4 (I-5 F4) mission artwork. Credit: SpaceX/Inmarsat
Stunning Imagery Shows 1st Nighttime Falcon 9 Launch off Pad 39A; EchoStar XXIII Photo/Video Gallery
Blastoff of SpaceX Falcon 9 with EchoStar XXIII TV satellite for Brazil from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on March 16 at 2:00 a.m. EDT. Photo from camera at the pad perimeter. Credit: Ken Kremer/Kenkremer.com
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL – The opening volley of March Launch Madness started brilliantly as showcased by stunning imagery of the inaugural nighttime launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 off historic pad 39A under moonlit skies along the Florida Space Coast on Thursday, March 15.
The 229 foot tall Falcon 9 rocket thundered to life at 2:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, March 16 on a commercial liftoff from Launch Complex 39A on NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and successfully delivered the high capacity EchoStar XXIII TV broadcast satellite to geosynchronous orbit for Brazil.
Check out the expanding spectacular gallery of launch photos and videos gathered from my space journalist colleagues, myself and spectators ringing the space coast.
Besides being the first night launch of a Falcon 9 from pad 39A, the mission also goes down as the first fully commercial launch from pad 39A.
Overall the EchoStar XXIII launch counts as only the second Falcon 9 ever to blast off from pad 39A.
The inaugural Falcon 9 blastoff successfully took place last month on Feb. 19 on a contracted cargo resupply mission for NASA that delivered over 2.7 tons of science experiments, crew supplies and research gear to the International Space Station (ISS) on the SpaceX CRS-10 Dragon spaceship – as I reported here.
SpaceX’s billionaire CEO Elon Musk leased historic pad 39A from NASA back in April 2014 for launches of the firms Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy carrying both robotic vehicles as well as humans on missions to low Earth orbit, the Moon and ultimately the Red Planet.
Streak shot of SpaceX Falcon 9 carrying EchoStar 23 TV satellite to orbit from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on March 16 at 2:00 a.m. EDT, as seen from the KSC press site. Credit: Julian Leek
Watch this video compilation from Jeff Seibert:
Video Caption: Echostar-23 launch on a Falcon 9 rocket. The launch of the Echostar-23 satellite is the first commercial launch to take place from historic Pad 39A. Credit: Jeff Seibert
After a short delay due to wind issues, the Falcon 9’s nine Merlin 1D first stage engines ignited at 2:00 a.m. EDT March 16, generating 1.7 million pounds of liftoff thrust to propel the commercial EchoStar 23 telecommunications satellite off pad 39A and on its way to a Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO) for EchoStar Corporation.
The satellite was deployed approximately 34 minutes after launch.
If all goes well, March features a triple header of launches with launch competitor and arch rival United Launch Alliance (ULA) planning a duo of nighttime blastoffs from their Delta and Atlas rocket families.
With Falcon away, the launch dates have been rescheduled for Saturday, March 18 and Friday, March 24 respectively.
Indeed the potential for a grand slam of launches also exists with another Falcon 9 blastoff at the very end of this month – if all goes well. But first we have to get through the Delta and Atlas launches and deal with finicky Florida weather.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket streaks to orbit with EchoStar XXIII TV satellite in this long exposure photo taken in front of NASA’s countdown clock under moonlit skies at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on March 16 at 2:00 a.m. EDT. Credit: Ken Kremer/Kenkremer.com
SpaceX announced that this was the last launch of an expendable Falcon 9.
Streak shot of SpaceX Falcon 9 carrying EchoStar 23 TV satellite to orbit from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on March 16 at 2:00 a.m. EDT, as seen from the turn basin at the KSC press site. Credit: Jeff Seibert
Blastoff of SpaceX Falcon 9 with EchoStar 23 TV satellite from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on March 16 at 2:00 a.m. EDT. Photo from camera inside the pad perimeter. Credit: Ken Kremer/Kenkremer.com
Composite panoramic view of seaside Launch Complex 39A with SpaceX hangar and Falcon rocket 9 raised vertical to deliver the EchoStar 23 telecom satellite to geostationary orbit overnight March 16, 2017. Pad 39B at center. Credit: Ken Kremer/Kenkremer.com
The SpaceX Falcon 9 launches the EchoStar 23 telecomsat from historic Launch Complex 39A with countdown clock in foreground at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center as display shows liftoff progress to geosynchronous orbit after post midnight blastoff on March 16 at 2:oo a.m. EDT. Credit: Ken Kremer/Kenkremer.com
Liftoff of SpaceX Falcon 9 with EchoStar XXIII as seen through the trees from a house in Titusville, FL. Credit: Wesley Baskin
Flawless SpaceX Falcon 9 Takes Rousing Night Flight Delivery of EchoStar TV Sat to Orbit
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket streaks to orbit in this long exposure photo taken in front of NASA’s countdown clock under moonlit skies at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on March 16 at 2:00 a.m. EDT. Credit: Ken Kremer/Kenkremer.com
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL – Under stellar moonlit Florida skies, a private SpaceX Falcon 9 took flight overnight and flawlessly delivered the commercial EchoStar 23 television satellite to geosynchronous orbit after high winds delayed the rockets roar to orbit by two days from Tuesday. Breaking News: Check back for updates
The post midnight spectacle thrilled spectators who braved the wee hours this morning and were richly rewarded with a rousing rush as the 229 foot tall Falcon 9 rocket thundered to life at 2:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, March 16 from historic Launch Complex 39A on NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and sped to orbit.
Rising on the power of 1.7 million pounds of liftoff thrust generated by nine Marlin 1D first stage engines, the two stage Falcon 9 rocket successfully delivered the commercial EchoStar 23 telecommunications satellite to a Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO) for EchoStar Corporation.
Thus began March Launch Madness !!
If all goes well, March features a triple header of launches with launch competitor and arch rival United Launch Alliance (ULA) planning a duo of nighttime blastoffs from their Delta and Atlas rocket families. The exact dates are in flux due to the earlier postponement of the SpaceX Falcon 9. They have been rescheduled for March 18 and 24 respectively.
EchoStar 23 will be stationed over Brazil for direct to home television broadcasts and high speed voice, video and data communications to millions of customers for EchoStar.
It was designed and built by Space Systems Loral (SSL).
“EchoStar XXIII is a highly flexible, Ku-band broadcast satellite services (BSS) satellite with four main reflectors and multiple sub-reflectors supporting multiple mission profiles,” according to a description from EchoStar Corporation.
EchoStar XXIII will initially be deployed in geosynchronous orbit at 45° West. The Satellite End of Life (EOL) Power is 20 kilowatts (kW).
The entire launch sequence was broadcast live on a SpaceX hosted webcast that began about 20 minutes before the revised liftoff time of 2:00 a.m. from the prelaunch countdown, blastoff and continued through the dramatic separation of the EchoStar 23 private payload from the second stage.
The EchoStar 23 launch counts as only the second Falcon 9 ever to blast off from pad 39A.
Liftoff of SpaceX Falcon 9 with EchoStar 23 TV satellite from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on March 16 at 2:00 a.m. EDT. Credit: Julian Leek
Composite panoramic view of seaside Launch Complex 39A with SpaceX hangar and Falcon 9 rocket raised vertical to deliver the EchoStar 23 telecom satellite to geostationary orbit overnight March 16, 2017. Pad 39B at center. Credit: Ken Kremer/Kenkremer.com
The inaugural Falcon 9 blastoff successfully took place last month on Feb. 19, as I reported here.
However unlike most recent SpaceX missions, the legless Falcon 9 first stage will not be recovered via a pinpoint propulsive landing either on land or on a barge at sea.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying EchoStar 23 telecomsat raised erect atop Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center as seen from inside the pad on March 13, 2017 ahead of liftoff slated for 16 Mar 2017 at 1:35 a.m. Credit: Ken Kremer/Kenkremer.com
Because of the satellite delivery to GTO, there are insufficient fuel reserves to carry out the booster landing.
“SpaceX will not attempt to land Falcon 9’s first stage after launch due to mission requirements,” officials said.
Therefore the first stage is not outfitted with either landing legs or grid fins to maneuver it back to a touchdown.
Recovered SpaceX Falcon 9 ‘Lifts Off’ 2nd Time After ‘Baby Made it Home!” – Gallery
With US flag proudly flying in background below, the base of recovered SpaceX Falcon 9 booster with 4 deployed landing legs and 9 Merlin 1 D engines is lifted off ‘OCISLY’ droneship barge at dusk on June 2, 2016 after sailing at midday through Port Canaveral. The rocket successfully launched Thaicom-8 satellite on May 27, 2016 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fl and landed on sea based platform minutes later. Credit: Ken Kremer/kenkremer.com
PORT CANAVERAL, FL – The spent SpaceX Falcon 9 first stage booster that sped to space and back and landed safely at sea, ‘lifted off’ for a second time so to speak after CEO Elon Musk’s “Baby Made it Home” to her home port around lunchtime on June 2 – as I witnessed and reported here for Universe Today.
“Yay, baby made it home,” SpaceX CEO and billionaire founder Elon Musk exuberantly tweeted with a link to my port arrival story and photos showing the tilted booster radiantly floating atop the droneship landing platform.
Photos above and below from myself and colleagues capture Falcon’s 2nd ‘lift off’ – this time at dusk on June 2, via crane power as workers hoisted it off its ocean landing platform – with an American flag flying proudly below – onto a ground based work platform to carry out initial processing.
3 image sequence shows SpaceX Falcon 9 ‘lifted off ‘OCISLY’ droneship barge at dusk on June 2, 2016 and moved to ground processing cradle at Port Canaveral, FL following May 27, 2016 launch/landing to deliver Thaicom-8 satellite to orbit. Credit: Ken Kremer/kenkremer.com
The booster triumphantly entered the waterway into Port Canaveral, Fl by way of the ocean mouth at Jetty Park pier at about 11: 45 a.m. on June 2 under clear blue skies.
It continued sailing serenely along the Port Canaveral channel – towed behind the Elsbeth III tugboat – making a picture perfect tour for lucky spectators for another 30 minutes or so until docking at the SpaceX ground processing facility.
All in all it was quite appropriately an ‘otherworldly’ scene reminiscent of a great scifi movie.
Watch this video from my photojournalist colleague Jeff Seibert.
Video caption: The SpaceX F9 booster from the Thaicom-8 launch returns to Cape Canaveral on June 2, 2016 after completing an at sea landing on the OCISLY drone ship 6 days earlier. A hard landing caused a leg to activate a crush structure and it is tilting about 4 degrees. That is half the booster tilt angle that Elon Musk expected should be recoverable. Credit: Jeff Seibert
The beaming 156-foot-tall Falcon 9 booster had propulsively landed six days earlier atop the specially designed SpaceX ‘droneship’ named “Of Course I Still Love You” or “OCISLY” less than 9 minutes after the spectacular May 27 blastoff.
The Falcon 9 was leaning some 5 degrees or so on the droneship upon which it had landed on May 27 while it was stationed approximately 420 miles (680 kilometers) off shore and east of Cape Canaveral, Florida, surrounded by the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean.
Recovered SpaceX Falcon 9 from Thaicom 8 mission sails into Port Canaveral atop droneship on June 2, 2016. Credit: John Krauss
After docking, SpaceX workers then spent the next few hours carefully maneuvering and attaching a pyramidal shaped metal hoisting cap by crane to the top of the 15 story tall first stage – as it was firmly secured to the deck of the droneship via multiple tie downs.
It was a delicately choreographed and cautiously carried out operation, complicated by the fact that this used, returned booster was tilted. The prior two sea landed Falcon 9 boosters landed perfectly upright in April and May.
Indeed a pair of technicians had to ride a cherry picker lift to the very top to help fasten the cap securely in place as it was slowly lowered in the late afternoon.
Workers then spent several more hours undoing and removing the tiedowns to the droneship deck, one by one.
Finally and with no fanfare the ‘GO’ command was suddenly given.
At dusk, Falcons 2nd ‘ascent’ began at around 8 p.m. The small group of us patiently watching and waiting all day from across the channel had no warning or advance notice. My guestimate is Falcon rose perhaps 30 to 40 feet.
It was craned over to the right and lowered onto the waiting ground based retention work platform. Altogether the whole movement took some 10 minutes.
in Port Canaveral, FL prior to craning it to ground processing cradle on June 2, 2016. Credit: Ken Kremer/kenkremer.com
The SpaceX Falcon 9 began its rapid journey to space and back roaring to life at 5:39 p.m. EDT last Friday, May 27, from Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL, ascending into sky blue sunshine state skies.
The Falcon 9 was carrying the Thaicom-8 telecommunications satellite to orbit as its primary goal for the commercial launch from a paying customer.
It roared to life with 1.5 million pounds of thrust from the first stage Merlin 1 D engines and successfully propelled the 7000 pound (3,100 kilograms) commercial Thai communications satellite to a Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO).
Landing on the droneship was a secondary goal of SpaceX’s visionary CEO and founder Elon Musk.
It was leaning due to the high speed reentry and a touchdown landing speed near the maximum sustainable by the design.
“Rocket landing speed was close to design max & used up contingency crush core, hence back & forth motion,” tweeted SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.
“Prob ok, but some risk of tipping.”
That tilting added significant extra technical efforts by the SpaceX workers to stabilize it at sea and bring it back safely and not tip over calamitously during the six day long sea voyage back to home port.
““Rocket back at port after careful ocean transit. Leaning back due to crush core being used up in landing legs,” SpaceX explained.
What is the crush core?
“Crush core is aluminum honeycomb for energy absorption in the telescoping actuator. Easy to replace (if Falcon makes it back to port),” Musk tweeted during the voyage home.
The landing leg design follows up and improves upon on what was used and learned from NASA’s Apollo lunar landers in the 1960s and 1970s.
“Falcon’s landing leg crush core absorbs energy from impact on touchdown. Here’s what it looked like on Apollo lander,” noted SpaceX
Check out this graphic tweeted by SpaceX.
Falcon’s landing leg crush core absorbs energy from impact on touchdown. Here’s what it looked like on Apollo lander. Credit: SpaceX
Technicians started removing the quartet of landing legs on Friday. I observed the first one being detached late Friday, June 3.
Recovered SpaceX Falcon 9 from Thaicom-8 mission after craning off ‘OCISLY’ droneship to ground processing cradle at Port Canaveral, FL. Workers had removed the first of four landing legs in this view from June 3, 2016. Note: NASA’s VAB in background. Credit: Ken Kremer/kenkremer.com
The booster was rotated horizontally after all the legs were removed and transported back to the SpaceX processing hangar at the Kennedy Space Center at Launch Complex 39A.
The three prior landed boosters were all moved to 39 A for thorough inspection, analysis and engine testing. One will be refurbished and recycled for reuse.
Video caption: Thaicom 8 booster is lifted from autounomous drone ship to dry land for transport on 2 June 2016. Time Lapse. Credit: USLaunchReport
Later this year, SpaceX hopes to relaunch one of the recovered first stage boosters.
The SpaceX rockets and recovery technology are all being developed so they will one day lead to establishing a ‘City on Mars’ – according to the SpaceX’s visionary CEO and founder Elon Musk.
Musk aims to radically slash the cost of launching future rockets by recycling them and using them to launch new payloads for new paying customers.
Musk hopes to launch humans to Mars by the mid-2020s.
Technicians work to attach hoisting cap to top of used SpaceX Falcon 9 from Thaicom-8 mission that was secured atop ‘OCISLY’ droneship in Port Canaveral, FL prior to craning it over to ground processing cradle on June 2, 2016. Credit: Ken Kremer/kenkremer.com
Watch for Ken’s continuing on site reports direct from Cape Canaveral and the SpaceX launch pad.
Learn more about SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, ULA Atlas rocket, Orbital ATK Cygnus, ISS, Boeing, Space Taxis, Mars rovers, Orion, SLS, Antares, NASA missions and more at Ken’s upcoming outreach events:
June 8/9: “SpaceX, ULA, SLS, Orion, Commercial crew, Curiosity explores Mars, Pluto and more,” Kennedy Space Center Quality Inn, Titusville, FL, evenings
Recovered SpaceX Falcon 9 basks in nighttime glow after arriving into Port Canaveral on June 2, 2016. Credit: Ken Kremer/kenkremer.com
4 natural made pelicans and a manmade SpaceX Falcon 9 with 4 landing legs at Port Canaveral, FL on June 2, 2016. Credit: Ken Kremer/kenkremer.com
Upgraded SpaceX Falcon 9 blasts off with Thaicom-8 communications satellite on May 27, 2016 from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL. 1st stage booster landed safely at sea minutes later. Credit: Ken Kremer/kenkremer.com
Tow boat passing in front of the used SpaceX rocket waiting offshore. Credit: Julian Leek
Proud fisherman displays ultra fresh ‘catch of the day’ as ultra rare species of SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket floats by simultaneously on barge in Port Canaveral, Fl, on June 2, 2016. Credit: Ken Kremer/kenkremer.com
Amazing Time-lapse Shows Recovered SpaceX Falcon 9 Moving To Land After Port Canaveral Arrival
First stage booster from the SpaceX JCSAT-14 launch was moved by crane on May 10, 2016 from the drone ship OCISLY to a work pedestal on land 12 hours after arriving back in Port Canaveral, Florida. Credit: Jeff Seibert/AmericaSpace
The recovered SpaceX first stage booster that nailed a spectacular middle-of-the-night touchdown at sea last week sailed back to Port Canaveral, Florida, late Monday and was transferred by crane on Tuesday from the drone ship to land – as seen in an amazing time-lapse video and photos, shown above and below and obtained by Universe Today.
The exquisite up close time-lapse sequence shows technicians carefully hoisting the 15-story-tall spent booster from the drone ship barge onto a work pedestal on land some 12 hours after arriving back in port.
The time-lapse imagery (below) of the booster’s removal from the drone ship was captured by my space photographer friend Jeff Seibert on Tuesday, May 10.
Video Caption: 20X time-lapse of the first stage booster from the SpaceX JCSAT-14 launch being transferred on May 10, 2016 from the autonomous drone ship “Of Course I Still Love You” (OCISLY) to a work pedestal on land 12 hours after arriving at the dock. Credit: Jeff Seibert
Towards the end of the video there is a rather humorous view of the technicians climbing in unison to the bottom of the hoisted Falcon.
“I particularly like the choreographed ascent by the crew to the base of the Falcon 9 near the end of the move video,” Seibert told Universe Today.
The move took place from 11:55 AM until 12:05 PM, Seibert said.
First stage booster from the SpaceX JCSAT-14 launch hoisted by crane on May 11, 2016 from drone ship to work pedestal on land 12 hours after arriving back in Port Canaveral, Florida. Credit: Jeff Seibert/AmericaSpace
The booster was towed into the space coast port around 11 p.m. Monday night, as seen in further up close images captured by my space photographer friend Julian Leek.
Leek also managed to capture a stunningly unique view of the rocket floating atop the barge when it was still out at sea and some 5 miles off shore waiting to enter the port at a safe time after most of the cruise ships had departed – as I reported earlier here.
SpaceX ASDS drone ship with the recovered Falcon 9 first stage rocket returns late at night to Port Canaveral, Florida on May 9, 2016. Credit: Julian Leek
The 156 foot tall booster safely soft landed on the drone ship named “Of Course I Still Love You” or “OCISLY” barely nine minutes after liftoff of the SpaceX Falcon 9 last week on a mission to deliver the Japanese JCSAT-14 telecom satellite to a Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO).
The upgraded SpaceX Falcon 9 soared to orbit on May 6, roaring to life with 1.5 million pounds of thrust on a mission carrying the JCSAT-14 commercial communications satellite, following an on time liftoff at 1:21 a.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fl.
The first stage then carried out a propulsive soft landing on the ocean going platform located some 400 miles off the east coast of Florida.
To date SpaceX has recovered 3 Falcon 9 first stages. But this was the first one to be recovered from the much more demanding, high velocity trajectory delivering a satellite to GTO.
The first rocket was flying faster and at a higher altitude at the time of seperatoin from the second stage and thus was much more difficult to slow down and maneuver back to the ocean based platform.
Thus SpaceX officials and CEO Elon Musk had been openly doubtful of a successful outcome for this landing attempt.
“First landed booster from a GTO-class mission (final spacecraft altitude will be about 36,000 km),” tweeted SpaceX CEO and founder Elon Musk.
The commercial SpaceX launch lofted the JCSAT-14 Japanese communications satellite to a Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO) for SKY Perfect JSAT – a leading satellite operator in the Asia – Pacific region.
Up close view of SpaceX ASDS drone ship with the recovered Falcon 9 first stage rocket returns late at night to Port Canaveral, Florida on May 9, 2016. Credit: Julian Leek
The landing counts as another stunning success for Elon Musk’s vision of radically slashing the cost of sending rocket to space by recovering the boosters and eventually reusing them.
The next step is to defuel the booster and remove the landing legs. Thereafter it will be tilted and lowered horizontally and then be placed onto a multi-wheeled transport for shipment back to SpaceX launch facilities at Cape Canaveral for refurbishment, exhaustive engine and structural testing.
The newly recovered first stage will join a fleet of two others recovered last December and in April.
“May need to increase size of rocket storage hangar,” tweeted Musk.
If all goes well the recovered booster will eventually be reflown.
The next SpaceX commercial launch is tentatively slated for the late May/early June timeframe.
Up close look at grid fins from recovered first stage booster from the SpaceX JCSAT-14 launch after arriving back in Port Canaveral, Florida. Credit: Jeff Seibert/AmericaSpace
SpaceX ASDS drone ship with the recovered Falcon 9 first stage rocket lurking off Port Canaveral waiting to enter the port. Copyright: Julian Leek
Recovered Falcon 9 first stage stands upright after drone ship landing following SpaceX launch of JCSAT-14 on May 6, 2016 from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fl. Credit: SpaceX
Video caption: SpaceX Falcon 9 launch of JCSAT-14 on May 6, 2016 from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fl. Credit: Ken Kremer/kenkremer.com
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Movie piracy has taken a hit in New York
NEW YORK, June 29 (UPI) -- The FBI arrested 13 members of two movie counterfeiting gangs in New York just before they illegally taped "Superman Returns."
The gang members were arrested in predawn raids in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn and charged for their parts in a piracy scheme, the New York Daily News reported Thursday.
The feds moved in while the gangs were plotting to shoot "Superman Returns," which was released Wednesday. The counterfeiters had even produced printed inserts for the film's DVD cases, federal agents said.
The suspects face charges of conspiracy, copyright infringement, and trafficking in counterfeit labels, documents, and packaging. Each charge contains a maximum sentence of five years, reported the New York Sun.
"The suspects taken into custody today are responsible for nearly half of all video recordings that occur in the United States, we believe," said Michael Robinson, vice president and director of anti-piracy operations at the Motion Picture Association of America. "That is a tremendous piece of movie piracy that occurs worldwide."
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The Transportation and Mass Transit Megathread
By TopTenn, January 25, 2005 in Nashville
AronG 2056
Location: Fatherland St
On 2/4/2019 at 1:49 PM, 12Mouth said:
I was just at a traffic calming meeting with a couple of people from public works the other day and they indicated that they have reversed course and have started installing speed humps again in Nashville. As I understand it, outside of strict enforcement (which we won't have anytime soon), speed humps and road narrowing are two of the only effective ways of slowing down cars.
There are dozens of effective ways to design streets for slow traffic, and they work great. Narrower lanes, sidewalk bulbouts, raised crosswalks, pedestrian islands, material changes, in-street crosswalk signs, decreased curb turning radius, street furniture, rumble strips, diagonal diverters, etc. It's been shown over and over that people choose their speed based on the street design, not the posted speed limit. We just need to design neighborhoods for people, not cars. Big, wide lanes with no obstructions on either side invite people to pick up speed. Intersections with a huge turning radius and slip lanes encourage people to see how much speed they can maintain as they fly through intersections. We're all subject to it when we get behind the wheel. And it's equally well documented that your effective peripheral field shrinks as you go faster, meaning you're less aware of foot traffic around you. Unfortunately we've spent the last 50 years building streets that were completely optimized for driving speeds. It's going to take a while to unwind, but the sooner we start the better.
12Mouth 475
17 hours ago, AronG said:
There are dozens of effective ways to design streets for slow traffic, and they work great.
Sorry - I should have clarified and you are absolutely right. Speed humps and narrowing streets (via squeezing in parked cars) seem to be the only effective cheap solutions on residential streets. If we can’t even get sidewalks, we are not getting bulb outs, material changes, etc. on non-collector or arterial streets.
This being said, I saw a new traffic circle on a residential street the other day, which made me happy.
The most effective cheap solution (which Nashville would never go for) is to do what Berkeley does and stop all residential streets every two blocks. Bikes and emergency vehicles can get through, but everyone else is pushed onto a collector. The result is only hyper local residential street traffic.
PHofKS 7403
Location: Kingston Springs
Excellent. Good traffic engineering commentary with the basic human factors science that is taught early on.
PaulChinetti 4873
Location: Nashville - Chestnut Hill
13 minutes ago, 12Mouth said:
I'm having a hard time picturing this, can you say where some examples are?
MLBrumby 7274
I believe what that means is the streets were laid out in a grid to begin with and now every other street is cut off (to cars) from the cross street. Of course, Nashville have very little street grid; and too many streets in neighborhoods (with cul-de-sacs etc.) that don't connect to thoroughfares as it is.
Edited February 6, 2019 by MLBrumby
8 minutes ago, MLBrumby said:
Kind of, but you are actually forced onto the cross street and cannot continue on the street you were on. Maybe that is what you were describing. Makes cutting through so ineffective that everyone stays on the arterial and collector streets.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/contentdisplay.aspx?id=8238#Diverters
You would think they would include a picture or two.
grilled_cheese 1528
Location: Build a wall around Davidson Co and put up tollbooths
If that's the tactic then East Nashville has that down on lock already. Just look at Google Maps for a minute and look at all the cross streets and connector streets that just stop.
PruneTracy 2566
Some examples of through-traffic diversions existing in Nashville:
Hawkins and Sigler Streets through Tony Rose Park near Music Row:
Capers Avenue north of Hillsboro Village near Vanderbilt:
Yes...cool. Those are the expensive versions, but I forgot Nashville did that at some point. I’m just suggesting some cheap concrete bollards with one in the middle short enough to allow emergency vehicles to pass over.
Inglewood also has these
https://www.google.com/maps/@36.2084214,-86.7327521,3a,60y,97.33h,81.43t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1svyYub187PIyiICZV3lM-1Q!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
Hey_Hey 2404
Nashville did that as part of urban renewal in the 60s. Grand Ave is also like that. They wanted to cut off residential access from the developing Music Row, and there is little doubt that some or most of it was race related. The downside is that it divided those neighborhoods, potentially led to more crime, and even today some of those places feel isolated (especially Sigler and Hawkins since they end in cul de sacs).
IMO, calming traffic isn’t worth the costs it demands in neighborhood cohesiveness, accessibility and crime.
4 hours ago, 12Mouth said:
Yeah, I guess I'd make the case that it's still worth advocating for this stuff though, because from what I can tell metro is still only about half devoted to pedestrian-friendly design on *new* infrastructure work. I still see intersections show up in new developments downtown with a giant turning radius, for example, which is just the most basic way to demonstrate that you're more interested in shaving a few seconds off driving times than in building an environment that people want to stroll through.
And it may be true that we can't fix every over-engineered "stroad" in the immediate future, but it's also true that metro does hundreds of small repair and improvement projects every year, pouring concrete in every neighborhood. If they took advantage of some of the dozens of intersections they rework for ADA compliance, for example, to add bulb outs where appropriate, it would demonstrate that we're getting serious about turning the ocean liner.
They needed to do some repairs and improvements to a high-foot-traffic intersection in my neck of the woods (Eastland & Chapel) last year, and their original proposal was completely depressing. Until @bwithers1 led the charge to motivate some revisions, they were essentially going to waste the whole project without fixing a completely dysfunctional intersection. And I don't think the price tag was even wildly different.
Another example I was just griping about a few weeks ago is the slip lane at 12th and Demunbreun. It's basic knowledge that slip lanes on urban streets are dangerous to pedestrians, and they're being aggressively removed in every city that cares. Are we really going to miss an opportunity to fix this as the entire block is ripped up to build Gulch Union?
I know that, politically, the safe answer in past decades was always to pay lip service to "complete streets" while letting a hundred basic engineering assumptions demonstrate that we don't really believe in any of that. You can see this lingering in the debate about BL2019-1492, which is really a pretty damn timid measure directing Public Works to do an analysis. But I think the scales are turning with so many new residents that care about walkability, and if our council persons, Public Works, and the mayor's office hear enough people passionate about it, we may actually start putting some wood behind those arrows.
3 hours ago, Hey_Hey said:
Absolutely agree. The interesting thing is that it seems to have done the opposite in Berkeley, where diversions put more bikes/peds on streets and connected neighbors.
Ugh, Sheri Weiner introduced this ordinance this week that would end dockless scooters in Nashville.
https://www.nashville.gov/Metro-Clerk/Legislative/Ordinances/Details/393b1fac-6b4f-4a8b-9914-5e9cb3192757/2015-2019/BL2019-1488.aspx
So you get a scooter form downtown to your house. Then have to park blocks away from you house because there is no "dock" near your house?
Kinda defeats the ENITRE PURPOSE of them...
e-dub 2645
Location: on the road to 37219.
She's WELL tired of the Bellevue Scooter Menace of 2019.
I doubt anyone is surprised by this failure .... yet the money and time wasted for this ‘train to nowhere’ is instructive....
High speed rail fail...
During Gov. Gavin Newsom's first State of the State speech Tuesday, he surprised listeners by announcing he would put the quest for high-speed rail connecting San Francisco and Los Angeles championed by his predecessor far on the back burner.
Instead, Newsom offered a consolation prize: high-speed rail between Bakersfield and Merced.
"Let's level about the high-speed rail," Newsom said. "Let's be real, the current project as planned would cost too much and, respectfully, take too long. Right now, there simply isn't a path to get from Sacramento to San Diego, let alone from San Francisco to L.A. I wish there were."
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Recent estimates assessed former Gov. Jerry Brown's plan would be cost about $77 billion and be completed in 2033. Newsom then pivoted to his alternate proposal, to instead connect the two Central Valley cities, 160 miles apart.
"Critics are going to say that's a train to nowhere, but I think that's wrong and that's offensive," said the governor.
He laid out a vague vision of the Central Valley's future that included more than just agriculture, citing the need for more investment in the region.
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"Merced, Fresno, Bakersfield and communities in between are more dynamic than people realize.
The valley may be known around the world for agriculture but there's another story ready to be told.
"Abandoning the high-speed rail entirely means we will have wasted billions and billions of dollars with nothing but broken promises... and lawsuits to show for it," Newsom added, explaining he wouldn't want to send the $3.5 billion in federal money the project has been granted back to the Trump administration.
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He alluded to a future where the Central Valley high-speed rail system would be connected to greater California, but didn't offer details.
"Let's get something done once and for all," he said.
Edited February 12, 2019 by Guest
titanhog 12685
I question whether you really need high speed rail just between Bakersfield and Merced. The only rail that would really make sense is between SF & LA or SD & LA.
How can other countries do high speed rail and we just seem to have the inability to do anything.
donNdonelson2 4959
10 minutes ago, PaulChinetti said:
Perhaps because you can get from “here to there” fast and for a lower cost by plane.
BnaBreaker 8021
Location: Chicago, but born and raised in Nashville
I love travelling by rail and have done it many times in other countries. Honestly though, I think part of the reason long distance train travel hasn't taken off in this country is simply that airplane travel is often either cheaper or quicker in this country than a comparable rail route, and sometimes it's both cheaper and quicker, at least for trips more than 200 or 300 miles. If we could find a way to give rail the advantage over air travel on at least one of those variables, whether that is by building high speed rail or something else, I think it would take off and would be amazing to have as an option. As it is right now though, for example, for me to travel from Chicago to NYC on Amtrak it would take at least 35 HOURS of combined travel time round trip, and cost a around $180 for the cheap seats. Now that $180 might be cheaper than most airplane tickets I could find, but I'm also having to live in that one seat for the duration of that time, and for that amount of time most people are going to want a cabin, which is SIGNIFICANTLY more money. Combine that with the fact that you basically have to take an extra two days off from work just to allot for travel time, and it just isn't worth it. If I find a plane ticket that is within $200 of the cost of a train ticket (and I always can, for CHI-NYC at least) then I'm taking it every single time, because it's absolutely worth the time savings.
All that being said, having high speed rail as an option in the more densely populated parts of the country such as the northeastern seaboard from Boston to DC where trips are much shorter and demand is much higher, high speed rail seems like an absolute no-brainer and I can't for the life of me understand why it doesn't exist there. To be able to drop a hundo, skip the lines at the airport, hop on a train in Boston and be in DC in two hours would be huge for that entire region.
As for the California project specifically, it is unfortunate that it sputtered out after all that money was spent on planning and research, and the estimated cost was becoming rather exorbitant, I think we can all agree. However, I do applaud California for at least trying to do something to advance and move into the future instead of seemingly being content to just spin their wheels in the mud and consistently be decades behind the rest of the developed world like so many other places. Their efforts don't always work out, and sometimes those efforts result in misguided legislation, but at least there are efforts!
Edited February 12, 2019 by BnaBreaker
oh no someone tried something and failed
lets stay inside, pray about it and never attempt anything ever again
^ you can stay inside and pray all you want
...back here on earth... I see 3.5 billion in federal funds (allocated under false pretenses as everyone knew the pie-in-the sky cost and time-frame projections were laughable) wasted on another high-speed rail delusion
How many dollars of the military budget are you willing to give back? Didn't they just spend a couple trillion on a war ship that they're only going to make three of? I'm going to lie to you when I say that I "feel safer".
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If You Live In The European Region. If you are a consumer and habitually reside in a territory within the European Region, the laws of your territory will apply to any Claim you have against us that arises out of or relates to these Terms or our Services, and you may resolve your Claim in any competent court in your territory that has jurisdiction over the Claim. In all other cases, you agree that the Claim must be resolved in a competent court in Ireland that has jurisdiction over the Claim and that the laws of Ireland will govern these Terms and any Claim, without regard to conflict of law provisions.
If You Live Outside The European Region, United States, Or Canada. If you are a consumer located outside the European Region, United States, and Canada, the laws of the country in which you reside will apply to any Claim you have against us that arises out of or relates to these Terms or our Services, and you may resolve your Claim in any competent court in that country that has jurisdiction over the Claim. In all other cases, you agree that the Claim must be resolved exclusively in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California or a state court located in San Mateo County, that you submit to the personal jurisdiction of either of these courts for the purpose of litigating any such Claim, and that the laws of the State of California will govern these Terms and any Claim, without regard to conflict of law provisions.
If You Live In The United States Or Canada. If you are a WhatsApp user located in the United States or Canada, the "Special Arbitration Provision for United States or Canada Users" section below also applies to you. Please read that section carefully and completely. If you are not subject to the "Special Arbitration Provision for United States or Canada Users" section below, you agree that you will resolve any Claim you have with us relating to, arising out of, or in any way in connection with our Terms or our Services (each, a "Dispute," and together, "Disputes") exclusively in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California or a state court located in San Mateo County in California, and you agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts for the purpose of litigating all such Disputes. The laws of the State of California govern our Terms, as well as any disputes, whether in court or arbitration, which might arise between WhatsApp and you, without regard to conflict of law provisions.
See Below: Special Arbitration Provision For United States Or Canada Users
Availability Of Our Services. We are always trying to improve our Services.That means we may add or remove our Services, features, functionalities, and the support of certain devices and platforms. Our Services may be interrupted, including for maintenance, repairs, upgrades, or network or equipment failures. We may discontinue some or all of our Services, including certain features and the support for certain devices and platforms, at any time after a notice period of 30 days, where possible. Events beyond our control may affect our Services, such as events in nature and other force majeure events.
Termination. Although we hope you remain a WhatsApp user, you can terminate your relationship with WhatsApp anytime for any reason by deleting your account. For instructions on how to do so, please visit: Deleting your account.
We may also modify, suspend, or terminate your access to or use of our Services anytime for suspicious or unlawful conduct, including for fraud, or if we reasonably believe you violate our Terms or create harm, risk, or possible legal exposure for us, our users, or others. The following provisions will survive any termination of your relationship with WhatsApp: "Licenses," "Disclaimers," "Limitation of Liability," "Indemnification," "Dispute Resolution," "Availability and Termination of our Services," "Other," and "Special Arbitration Provision For United States Or Canada Users." If you believe your account's termination or suspension was in error, please contact us at support@whatsapp.com.
We reserve the right to designate in the future that certain of our Services are governed by separate terms (where, as applicable, you may separately consent).
You will comply with all applicable United States and non-United States export control and trade sanctions laws ("Export Laws"). You will not, directly or indirectly, export, re-export, provide, or otherwise transfer our Services: (a) to any individual, entity, or country prohibited by Export Laws; (b) to anyone on United States or non-United States government restricted parties lists; or (c) for any purpose prohibited by Export Laws, including nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons, or missile technology applications without the required government authorizations. You will not use or download our Services if you are located in a restricted country, if you are currently listed on any United States or non-United States restricted parties list, or for any purpose prohibited by Export Laws, and you will not disguise your location through IP proxying or other methods.
Any amendment to or waiver of our Terms requires our express consent. You have the right to terminate your relationship with WhatsApp at any time by deleting your account.
We may amend or update these Terms. Unless otherwise required by law, we will provide you at least 30 days' notice of amendments to our Terms, which will give you the opportunity to review the revised Terms before continuing to use our Services. We will also update the "Last Modified" date at the top of our Terms. Changes to these Terms shall become effective no sooner than 30 days after we provide notice of planned changes. Please note that we may not be able to provide such notice for changes to these Terms that are required to address technical evolutions of our Services or for changes made for legal reasons, both of which will become effective immediately. Your continued use of our Services following the notice period of planned changes confirms your acceptance of our Terms, as amended. We hope you will continue using WhatsApp, but if you do not agree to our Terms, as amended, you must stop using our Services by deleting your account.
All of our rights and obligations under our Terms are freely assignable by us to any of our affiliates or in connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, or by operation of law or otherwise, and we may transfer your information to any of our affiliates, successor entities, or new owner. In the event of such an assignment, these Terms will continue to govern your relationship with such third party. We hope you will continue using WhatsApp, but if you do not agree to such an assignment, you must stop using our Services by deleting your account.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from our Terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions of our Terms, and the remaining portion of our Terms will remain in full force and effect.
We reserve all rights not expressly granted by us to you. In certain jurisdictions, you may have legal rights as a consumer, and our Terms are not intended to limit such consumer legal rights that may not be waived by contract. Also, in certain jurisdictions, you may have legal rights as a data subject, and our Terms are not intended to limit such rights that may not be waived by contract.
We always appreciate your feedback or other suggestions about WhatsApp and our Services, but you understand that you have no obligation to provide feedback or suggestions and that we may use your feedback or suggestions without any obligation to compensate you for them.
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY BECAUSE IT CONTAINS ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE ONLY TO OUR UNITED STATES AND CANADA USERS. IF YOU ARE A WHATSAPP USER LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES OR CANADA, YOU AND WE AGREE TO SUBMIT ALL DISPUTES TO BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION, EXCEPT FOR THOSE THAT INVOLVE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DISPUTES AND EXCEPT THOSE THAT CAN BE BROUGHT IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT. THIS MEANS YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO HAVE SUCH DISPUTES RESOLVED IN COURT BY A JUDGE OR JURY. THIS SECTION ALSO LIMITS THE TIME YOU HAVE TO BRING A CLAIM, INCLUDING THE TIME TO START AN ARBITRATION OR, IF PERMISSIBLE, A COURT ACTION. FINALLY, YOU MAY BRING A CLAIM ONLY ON YOUR OWN BEHALF, AND NOT ON BEHALF OF ANY OFFICIAL OR OTHER PERSON, OR CLASS OF PEOPLE. YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN, OR HAVE YOUR DISPUTE HEARD AND RESOLVED AS, A CLASS ACTION, A CLASS ARBITRATION, OR A REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.
"Excluded Dispute" means any Dispute relating to the enforcement or infringement of your or our intellectual property rights (such as copyrights, trademarks, domains, logos, trade dress, trade secrets, and patents). For clarity and notwithstanding the foregoing, those Disputes relating to, arising out of, or in any way in connection with your rights of privacy and publicity are not Excluded Disputes.
Federal Arbitration Act. The United States Federal Arbitration Act governs the interpretation and enforcement of this "Special Arbitration Provision for United States or Canada Users" section, including any question whether a Dispute between WhatsApp and you is subject to arbitration.
Agreement To Arbitrate For WhatsApp Users Located In The United States Or Canada. For WhatsApp users who live in the United States or Canada, WhatsApp and you each agree to waive the right to a trial by judge or jury for all Disputes, except for the Excluded Disputes. WhatsApp and you agree that all Disputes (except for the Excluded Disputes), including those relating to, arising out of, or in any way in connection with your rights of privacy and publicity, will be resolved through final and binding arbitration. WhatsApp and you agree not to combine a Dispute that is subject to arbitration under our Terms with a Dispute that is not eligible for arbitration under our Terms.
The arbitration will be administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules in effect at the time the arbitration is started, including the Optional Rules for Emergency Measures of Protection and the Supplementary Procedures for Consumer-Related Disputes (together, the "AAA Rules"). The arbitration will be presided over by a single arbitrator selected in accordance with the AAA Rules. The AAA Rules, information regarding initiating a Dispute, and a description of the arbitration process are available at www.adr.org. The arbitrator will decide whether a Dispute can be arbitrated. The location of the arbitration and the allocation of fees and costs for such arbitration shall be determined in accordance with the AAA Rules.
Opt-Out Procedure. You may opt out of this agreement to arbitrate. If you do so, neither we nor you can require the other to participate in an arbitration proceeding. To opt out, you must notify us in writing postmarked within 30 days of the later of: (i) the date that you first accepted our Terms; and (ii) the date you became subject to this arbitration provision. You must use this address to opt out:
You must include: (i) your name and residence address; (ii) the mobile phone number associated with your account; and (iii) a clear statement that you want to opt out of our Terms' agreement to arbitrate.
Small Claims Court. As an alternative to arbitration, if permitted by your local "small claims" court's rules, you may bring your Dispute in your local "small claims" court, as long as the matter advances on an individual (non-class) basis.
Time Limit To Bring Claim. We and you agree that for any Dispute (except for the Excluded Disputes) we and you must bring claims (including commencing an arbitration proceeding) within one year after the Dispute first arose; otherwise, such Dispute is permanently barred. This means that if we or you do not bring a claim (including commencing an arbitration) within one year after the Dispute first arose, then the claim will be dismissed because it was started too late.
Severability. If the prohibition against class actions and other Disputes brought on behalf of third parties is found to be unenforceable for a Dispute, then all of the provisions above under the caption "Special Arbitration Provision for United States or Canada Users" will be null and void as to that Dispute.
Place To File Permitted Court Actions. If you opt out of the agreement to arbitrate, if your Dispute is an Excluded Dispute, or if the arbitration agreement is found to be unenforceable, you agree to be subject to the applicable provision in the "Dispute Resolution" section set forth above.
Respect for your privacy is coded into our DNA. Since we started WhatsApp, we've aspired to build our Services with a set of strong privacy principles in mind.
If you live in a country in the European Economic Area (which includes the European Union), and any other included country or territory (collectively referred to as the European Region), your Services are provided by WhatsApp Ireland Limited ("WhatsApp Ireland"), which is also the data controller responsible for your information when you use our Services.
If you live in any other country, except those in the European Region, your Services are provided by WhatsApp Inc., which is also your data controller responsible for your information when you use our Services.
We are part of the Facebook Companies. Our Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy") helps explain our information (including message) practices, including the information we process to support our Services. For example, we talk about what information we collect and how this affects you. We also explain the steps we take to protect your privacy - like building WhatsApp so delivered messages aren't stored and giving you control over who you communicate with on our Services.
This Privacy Policy applies to all of our Services unless specified otherwise.
Please also read WhatsApp's Terms of Service ("Terms"), which describes the terms under which you use our Services.
WhatsApp must receive or collect some information to operate, provide, improve, understand, customize, support, and market our Services, including when you install, access, or use our Services. The types of information we receive and collect depend on how you use our Services.
Your Account Information. You provide your mobile phone number and basic information (including a profile name) to create a WhatsApp account. You provide us, all in accordance with applicable laws, the phone numbers in your mobile address book on a regular basis, including those of both the users of our Services and your other contacts. You may provide us an email address. You may also add other information to your account, such as a profile picture and about information.
Your Messages. We do not retain your messages in the ordinary course of providing our Services to you. Once your messages (including your chats, photos, videos, voice messages, files, and share location information) are delivered, they are deleted from our servers. Your messages are stored on your own device. If a message cannot be delivered immediately (for example, if you are offline), we may keep it on our servers for up to 30 days as we try to deliver it. If a message is still undelivered after 30 days, we delete it. To improve performance and deliver media messages more efficiently, such as when many people are sharing a popular photo or video, we may retain that content on our servers for a longer period of time. We also offer end-to-end encryption for our Services, which is on by default, when you and the people with whom you message use a version of our app released after April 2, 2016. End-to-end encryption means that your messages are encrypted to protect against us and third parties from reading them. Learn more about End-to-End Encryption and Businesses on WhatsApp.
Your Connections. To help you organize how you communicate with others, we may help you identify your contacts who also use WhatsApp, and you can create, join, or get added to groups and broadcast lists, and such groups and lists get associated with your account information. You give your groups a name. You may choose to provide a group profile picture or description.
Your Use Of Our Payments Services. If you use our payment services available in your country, we process purchase and transaction information as described in the applicable Payments Privacy Policy.
Usage And Log Information. We collect information about your activity on our Services, like service-related, diagnostic, and performance information. This includes information about your activity (including how you use our Services, your Services settings, how you interact with others using our Services, and the time, frequency, and duration of your activities and interactions), log files, and diagnostic, crash, website, and performance logs and reports. This also includes information about when you registered to use our Services, the features you use like our messaging, calling, Status, or groups features, profile photo, about information, whether you are online, when you last used our Services (your "last seen"), and when you last updated your about information.
Device And Connection Information. We collect device and connection-specific information when you install, access, or use our Services. This includes information like hardware model, operating system information, battery level, signal strength, app version, browser information, and mobile network, connection information including phone number, mobile operator or ISP, language and time zone, and IP, device operations information, and identifiers like device identifiers (including identifiers unique to Facebook Company Products associated with the same device or account).
Location Information. We collect device location information if you use our location features, like when you choose to share your location with your contacts, view locations nearby or those others have shared with you, and the like, and for diagnostics and troubleshooting purposes such as if you are having trouble with our app's location features. We use various technologies to determine location, including IP, GPS, Bluetooth signals, and information about nearby Wi-Fi access points, beacons, and cell towers.
Cookies. We use cookies to operate and provide our Services, including to provide our Services that are web-based, improve your experiences, understand how our Services are being used, and customize our Services. For example, we use cookies to provide WhatsApp for web and desktop and other web-based services. We may also use cookies to understand which of our FAQs are most popular and to show you relevant content related to our Services. Additionally, we may use cookies to remember your choices, like your language preferences, to provide a safer experience, and otherwise to customize our Services for you. Learn more about how we use cookies to provide you our Services.
Information Others Provide About You. We receive information about you from other users and businesses. For example, when other users or businesses you know use our Services, they may provide your phone number, name, and other information (like information from their mobile address book or in the case of businesses, additional information about you such as unique identifiers), just as you may provide theirs, or they may send you a message, send messages to groups to which you belong, or call you. We require each of these users and businesses to have lawful rights to collect, use, and share your information before providing any information to us.
Businesses On WhatsApp. Businesses you interact with using WhatsApp provide us information about their interactions with you. A business on WhatsApp may also use another company to assist it in storing, reading, and responding to your messages on behalf of and in support of that business. Please note that when businesses use third-party services, their own terms and privacy policies will govern your use of those services and their use of your information on those services.
Third-Party Service Providers. We work with third-party service providers and the Facebook Companies to help us operate, provide, improve, understand, customize, support, and market our Services. For example, we work with companies to distribute our apps, provide our infrastructure, delivery, and other systems, supply location, map, and places information, process payments, help us understand how people use our Services, market our Services, help you connect with businesses using our Services, conduct surveys and research for us, and help with customer service. These companies may provide us information about you in certain circumstances; for example, app stores may provide us reports to help us diagnose and fix service issues.
Third-Party Services. We allow you to use our Services in connection with third-party services and Facebook Company Products. If you use our Services with such third-party services or Facebook Company Products, we may receive information about you from them; for example, if you use the WhatsApp share button on a news service to share a news article with your WhatsApp contacts, groups, or broadcast lists on our Services, or if you choose to access our Services through a mobile carrier's or device provider's promotion of our Services. Please note that when you use third-party services or Facebook Company Products, their own terms and privacy policies will govern those services.
We use the information we have (subject to choices you make) to operate, provide, improve, understand, customize, support, and market our Services. Here's how:
Our Services. We use the information we have to operate and provide our Services, including providing customer support, and improving, fixing, and customizing our Services. We understand how people use our Services and analyze and use the information we have to evaluate and improve our Services, research, develop, and test new services and features, and conduct troubleshooting activities. We also use your information to respond to you when you contact us.
Communications About Our Services And The Facebook Companies. We use the information we have to communicate with you about our Services and features and let you know about our terms and policies and other important updates. We may provide you marketing for our Services and those of the Facebook Companies. Please see How You Exercise Your Rights for more information.
No Third-Party Banner Ads. We still do not allow third-party banner ads on WhatsApp. We have no intention to introduce them, but if we ever do, we will update this policy.
Measurement, Analytics, And Other Business Services. We help businesses who use WhatsApp measure the effectiveness and distribution of their services and messages, and understand how people interact with them on our Services.
Send Your Information To Those You Choose To Communicate With. You share your information (including messages) as you use and communicate through our Services.
Account Information. Your phone number, profile information, about information, last seen information, and receipts may be available to anyone who uses our Services, although you can configure your Services settings to manage certain information available to other users and businesses with whom you communicate.
Your Contacts And Others. Users and businesses with whom you communicate may store or reshare your information (including your phone number or messages) with others on and off our Services. You can use your Services settings and the block feature in our Services to manage the users of our Services with whom you communicate and certain information you share.
Businesses On WhatsApp. We help businesses who use WhatsApp measure the effectiveness and distribution of their services and messages, and understand how people interact with them on our Services.
Third-Party Service Providers. We work with third-party service providers and the Facebook Companies to help us operate, provide, improve, understand, customize, support, and market our Services. When we share information with third-party service providers and the Facebook Companies in this capacity, we require them to use your information on our behalf in accordance with our instructions and terms.
Third-Party Services. When you use third-party services or Facebook Company Products that are integrated with our Services, they may receive information about what you share with them. For example, if you use a data backup service integrated with our Services (like iCloud or Google Drive), they will receive information you share with them. If you interact with a third-party service linked through our Services, you may be providing information directly to such third party. Please note that when you use third-party services or Facebook Company Products, their own terms and privacy policies will govern your use of those services.
We are part of the Facebook Companies. As part of the Facebook Companies, WhatsApp receives information from, and shares information with, the Facebook Companies. We may use the information we receive from them, and they may use the information we share with them, to help operate, provide, improve, understand, customize, support, and market our Services and their offerings. This includes helping improve infrastructure and delivery systems, understanding how our Services or theirs are used, helping us provide a way for you to connect with businesses, and securing systems. We also share information to fight spam, threats, abuse, or infringement activities and promote safety and security across the Facebook Company Products. However, your WhatsApp messages will not be shared onto Facebook for others to see. In fact, Facebook will not use your WhatsApp messages for any purpose other than to assist us in operating and providing our Services.
Learn More about how WhatsApp works with the Facebook Companies.
Our Legal Bases For Processing Information
We collect, use, and share the information we have as described above:
as necessary to fulfill our Terms;
consistent with your consent, which you can revoke at any time;
as necessary to comply with our legal obligations;
occasionally to protect your vital interests, or those of others;
as necessary in the public interest; and
as necessary for our (or others') legitimate interests, including our interests in providing an innovative, relevant, safe, and profitable service to our users and partners, unless those interests are overridden by your interests or fundamental rights and freedoms that require protection of personal data. Learn More
How You Exercise Your Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation or other applicable local laws, you have the right to access, rectify, port, and erase your information, as well as the right to restrict and object to certain processing of your information. This includes the right to object to our processing of your information for direct marketing and the right to object to our processing of your information where we are performing a task in the public interest or pursuing our legitimate interests or those of a third party. You can access or port your information using our in-app Request Account Info feature (available under Settings > Account). You can access tools to rectify, update, and erase your information directly in-app as described in the Managing and Deleting Your Information section. If we process your information based on our legitimate interests or those of a third party, or in the public interest, you can object to this processing, and we will cease processing your information, unless the processing is based on compelling legitimate grounds or is needed for legal reasons. You can also object to our processing of your information and learn more about your options for restricting the way we use your information by going here. Where we use your information for direct marketing for our own Services, you can always object and opt out of future marketing messages using the unsubscribe link in such communications, or by using our in-app "Block" feature.
We store information until it is no longer necessary to provide our services, or until your account is deleted, whichever comes first. This is a case-by-case determination that depends on things like the nature of the information, why it is collected and processed, and relevant legal or operational retention needs.
Changing Your Mobile Phone Number, Profile Name And Picture, And About Information. You must change your mobile phone number using our in-app change number feature and transfer your account to your new mobile phone number. You can also change your profile name, profile picture, and about information at any time.
We collect, use, preserve, and share your information if we have a good-faith belief that it is reasonably necessary to: (a) respond pursuant to applicable law or regulations, to legal process, or to government requests; (b) enforce our Terms and any other applicable terms and policies, including for investigations of potential violations; (c) detect, investigate, prevent, and address fraud and other illegal activity, security, or technical issues; or (d) protect the rights, property, and safety of our users, WhatsApp, the Facebook Companies, or others, including to prevent death or imminent bodily harm.
WhatsApp Ireland shares information globally, both internally within the Facebook Companies, and externally with our partners and with those you communicate around the world in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Information controlled by WhatsApp Ireland will be transferred or transmitted to, or stored and processed, in the United States or other countries outside of where you live for the purposes as described in this Privacy Policy. These data transfers are necessary to provide the Services set forth in our Terms and globally to operate and provide our Services to you. We utilize standard contract clauses approved by the European Commission, and may rely on the European Commission's adequacy decisions about certain countries, as applicable, for data transfers from the European Economic Area to the United States and other countries.
WhatsApp Inc. shares information globally, both internally within the Facebook Companies, and externally with businesses, service providers, and partners and with those you communicate with around the world. Your information may, for example, be transferred or transmitted to, or stored and processed in the United States or other countries outside of where you live for the purposes as described in this Privacy Policy.
We will notify you before we make changes to this Privacy Policy and give you the opportunity to review the revised Privacy Policy before you choose to continue using our Services.
If You Are In The European Region
The Data Protection Officer for WhatsApp Ireland can be contacted here.
If you have questions about our Privacy Policy, please contact us or write us here:
WhatsApp Ireland Limited
Attn: Privacy Policy
4 Grand Canal Square
Grand Canal Harbour
You have the right to lodge a complaint with WhatsApp Ireland's lead supervisory authority, The Irish Data Protection Commissioner, or your local supervisory authority.
If You Are Outside The European Region
How We Process Your Information
Under European law, companies must have a legal basis to process data. You have particular rights available to you depending on which legal basis we use, and we've explained these below. You should know that no matter what legal basis applies, you always have the right to request access to, rectification of, and erasure of your data under the General Data Protection Regulation (the "GDPR"). To exercise your rights, see our Privacy Policy under How You Exercise Your Rights.
For all people who have legal capacity to enter into an enforceable contract, we process data as necessary to perform our contracts with you (the Terms of Service, the "Terms"). We describe the contractual services for which this data processing is necessary in Our Services section of the Terms and in the additional informational resources accessible from our Terms. The core data uses necessary to provide our contractual services are:
To provide, improve, customize, and support our Services as described in "Our Services";
To promote safety and security;
To transfer, transmit, store, or process your data outside the EEA, including to within the United States and other countries; and
To communicate with you, for example, on Service-related issues.
These uses are explained in more detail in our Privacy Policy, under How We Use Information and Our Global Operations. We'll use the data we have to provide these services; if you choose not to provide certain data, the quality of your experience using WhatsApp may be impacted.
When we process data you provide to us as necessary to perform our contracts with you, you have the right to port it under the GDPR. To exercise your rights, visit How You Exercise Your Rights section of the Privacy Policy.
The other legal bases we rely on in certain instances when processing your data are:
Your Consent:
For collecting and using information you allow us to receive through the device-based settings when you enable them (such as access to your GPS location, camera, or photos), so we can provide the features and services described when you enable the settings.
When we process data you provide to us based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time and to port that data you provide to us, under the GDPR. To exercise your rights, visit your device-based settings, your in app-based settings like your in-app location control, and the How You Exercise Your Rights section of the Privacy Policy.
Our legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of a third party, where not outweighed by your interests or fundamental rights and freedoms ("legitimate interests"):
For people under the age of majority (under 18, in most EU countries) who have a limited ability to enter into an enforceable contract only, we may be unable to process personal data on the grounds of contractual necessity. Nevertheless, when such a person uses our Services, it is in our legitimate interests:
To provide, improve, customize, and support our Services as described in Our Services;
To promote safety and security; and
The legitimate interests we rely on for this processing are:
To create, provide, support, and maintain innovative Services and features that enable people under the age of majority to express themselves, communicate, discover, and engage with information and businesses relevant to their interests, build community, and utilize tools and features that promote their well-being;
To secure our platform and network, verify accounts and activity, combat harmful conduct, detect and prevent spam and other bad experiences, and keep our Services and all of the Facebook Company Products free of harmful or inappropriate content, and investigate suspicious activity or violations of our terms or policies and to protect the safety of people under the age of majority, including to prevent exploitation or other harms to which such individuals may be particularly vulnerable.
For all people, including those under the age of majority:
For providing measurement, analytics, and other business services where we are processing data as a controller. The legitimate interests we rely on for this processing are:
To provide accurate and reliable reporting to businesses and other partners, to ensure accurate pricing and statistics on performance, and to demonstrate the value our partners realise using our Services; and
In the interests of businesses and other partners to help them understand their customers and improve their businesses, validate our pricing models, and evaluate the effectiveness and distribution of their services and messages, and understand how people interact with them on our Services.
For providing marketing communications to you. The legitimate interests we rely on for this processing are:
To promote Facebook Company Products and issue direct marketing.
To share information with others including law enforcement and to respond to legal requests. See our Privacy Policy under Law and Protection for more information. The legitimate interests we rely on for this processing are:
To prevent and address fraud, unauthorised use of the Facebook Company Products, violations of our terms and policies, or other harmful or illegal activity; to protect ourselves (including our rights, property or Products), our users or others, including as part of investigations or regulatory inquiries; or to prevent death or imminent bodily harm.
To share information with the Facebook Companies to promote safety and security. See our Privacy Policy under "How We Work with Other Facebook Companies" for more information. The legitimate interests we rely on for this processing are:
To secure systems and fight spam, threats, abuse, or infringement activities and promote safety and security across the Facebook Company Products.
You have the right to object to, and seek restriction of, such processing; to exercise your rights, visit How You Exercise Your Rights section of the Privacy Policy.
We will consider several factors when assessing an objection including: our users' reasonable expectations; the benefits and risks to you, us, other users, or third parties; and other available means to achieve the same purpose that may be less invasive and do not require disproportional effort. Your objection will be upheld, and we will cease processing your information, unless the processing is based on compelling legitimate grounds or is needed for legal reasons.
If you are under the age of majority in your country and have a limited ability to enter an enforceable contract, we will take particular account of the fact that you are below the age of majority and adjust our assessment of our legitimate interests and the balancing of your interests and rights accordingly.
Compliance with a legal obligation:
For processing data when the law requires it, including, for example, if there is a valid legal request for certain data. See our Privacy Policy under Law and Protection for more information.
Protection of your vital interests or those of another person:
The vital interests we rely on for this processing include protection of your life or physical integrity or that of others, and we rely on it to combat harmful conduct and promote safety and security, for example, when we are investigating reports of harmful conduct or when someone needs help.
Tasks carried out in the public interest:
For undertaking research and to promote safety and security, as described in more detail in our Privacy Policy under How We Use Information, where this is necessary in the public interest as laid down by European Union law or Member State law to which we are subject.
When we process your data as necessary for a task carried out in the public interest, you have the right to object to, and seek restriction of, our processing. To exercise your rights, go to How You Exercise Your Rights section of the Privacy Policy. In evaluating an objection, we'll evaluate several factors, including: reasonable user expectations; the benefits and risks to you and third parties; and other available means to achieve the same purpose that may be less invasive and do not require disproportional effort.
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Civil Society and Transitional Justice in Asia and the Pacific (Trade Paperback / Paperback)
Edited by Kent, Lia; Wallis, Joanne; Cronin, Claire
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Over the last two decades, civil society has helped catalyse responses to the legacies of violent conflicts and oppressive political regimes in Asia and the Pacific. Civil society has advocated for the establishment of criminal trials and truth commissions, monitored their operat...ions and pushed for take-up of their recommendations. It has also initiated community-based transitional justice responses. Yet, there has been little in-depth examination of the breadth and diversity of these roles. This book addresses this gap by analysing the heterogeneity of civil society transitional justice activity in Asia and the Pacific Based upon empirically grounded case studies of Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Cambodia, Myanmar, Bougainville, Solomon Islands and Fiji, this book illustrates that civil society actors can have different - and sometimes competing - priorities, resources and approaches to transitional justice. Their work is also underpinned by diverse understandings of 'justice'. By reflecting on the richness of this activity, this book advances contemporary debates about transitional justice and civil society. It will also be a valuable resource for scholars and practitioners working on Asia and the Pacific.
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Pacific Power?: Australia's Strategy in the Pacific Islands (Trade Paperback / Paperback)
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Australia has found it difficult to effectively influence Pacific Island states in pursuit of its strategic interests. Informed by interviews with key decision makers, Pacific Power? analyses why Australia has had difficulty exercising influence in the Pacific Islands and identif...ies how Australia can more effectively influence Pacific Island states in pursuit of its strategic interests.
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Hybridity on the Ground in Peacebuilding and Development: Critical Conversations (Trade Paperback / Paperback)
Edited by Wallis, Joanne; Kent, Lia; Forsyth, Miranda; Dinnen, Sinclair; Bose, Srinjoy
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Hybridity on the Ground in Peacebuilding and Development engages with the possibilities and pitfalls of the increasingly popular notion of hybridity. The hybridity concept has been embraced by scholars and practitioners in response to the social and institutional complexities of ...peacebuilding and development practice. In particular, the concept appears well-suited to making sense of the mutually constitutive outcomes of processes of interaction between diverse norms, institutions, actors and discourses in the context of contemporary peacebuilding and development engagements. At the same time, it has been criticised from a variety of perspectives for overlooking critical questions of history, power and scale. The authors in this interdisciplinary collection draw on their in-depth knowledge of peacebuilding and development contexts in different parts of Asia, the Pacific and Africa to examine the messy and dynamic realities of hybridity `on the ground'. By critically exploring the power dynamics, and the diverse actors, ideas, practices and sites that shape hybrid peacebuilding and development across time and space, this book offers fresh insights to hybridity debates that will be of interest to both scholars and practitioners.
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Pacific Power?: Australia's Strategy in the Pacific Islands (Hardback)
Hybridity in Peacebuilding and Development: A Critical and Reflexive Approach (Hardback)
Edited by Kent, Lia; Forsyth, Miranda; Dinnen, Sinclair; Wallis, Joanne; Bose, Srinjoy
The concept of hybridity highlights complex processes of interaction and transformation between different institutional and social forms, and normative systems. It has been used in numerous ways to generate important analytical and methodological insights into peacebuilding and d...evelopment. Its most recent application in the social sciences has also attracted powerful critiques that have highlighted its limitations and challenged its continuing usage. This book examines whether the value of hybridity as a concept can continue to be harnessed, and how its shortcomings might be mitigated or overcome. It does so in an interdisciplinary way, as hybridity has been used as a benchmark across multiple disciplines and areas of practical engagement over the past decade - including peacebuilding, state-building, justice reform, security, development studies, anthropology, and economics. This book encourages a dialogue about the uses and critiques of hybridity from a variety of perspectives and vantage points, including deeply ethnographic works, high-level theory, and applied policy work. The authors conclude that there is continued value in the concept of hybridity, but argue that this value can only be realised if the concept is engaged with in a reflexive and critical way. This book was originally published as an online special issue of the journal Third World Thematics.
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Reconceiving Civil Society and Transitional Justice: Lessons from Asia and the Pacific (Hardback)
Edited by Wallis, Joanne; Kent, Lia
Reconceiving Civil Society and Transitional Justice examines the role of civil society in transitional justice, exploring the forms of civil society that are enabled or disabled by transitional justice processes and the forms of transitional justice activity that are enabled and ...disabled by civil society actors. Although civil society organisations play an integral role in the pursuit of transitional justice in conflict-affected societies, the literature lacks a comprehensive conceptualisation of the diversity and complexity of these roles. This reflects the degree to which dominant approaches to transitional justice focus on liberal-legal justice strategies and international human rights norms. In this context, civil society organisations are perceived as intermediaries who are thought to advocate for and support formal, liberal transitional justice processes. The contributions to this volume demonstrate that the reality is more complicated; civil society can - and does - play important roles in enabling formal transitional justice processes, but it can also disrupt them. Informed by detailed fieldwork across Asia and the Pacific Islands, the contributions demonstrate that neither transitional justice or civil society should be treated as taken-for-granted concepts. Demonstrating that neither transitional justice or civil society should be treated as taken-for-granted concepts, Reconceiving Civil Society and Transitional Justice will be of great interest to scholars of Security Studies, Asian Studies, Peacebuilding, Asia Pacific, Human Rights, Reconciliation and the Politics of Memory. The chapters were originally published as a special issue of Global Change, Peace & Security.
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Asia-Pacific Security: An Introduction (Trade Paperback / Paperback)
Edited by Wallis, Joanne; Carr, Andrew
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Scholars and policy-makers alike increasingly see the Asia-Pacific region as the center of twenty-first-century international affairs. Merging a strong theoretical component with scholarship, this book examines the region's key players and security challenges, as well as a spectr...um of proposed solutions for improving regional stability.
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Constitution Making during State Building (Trade Paperback / Paperback)
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Asia-Pacific Security: An Introduction (Hardback)
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Queensland workplace fatalities and injuries have dropped significantly, according to the latest figures.
According to new figures, there has been a significant decline in workplace fatalities and injuries across the state. One person who is particularly pleased with these results is Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Jarrod Bleijie.
Bleijie expressed his happiness with the results. He also reminded Queenslanders to think about their most important reason for staying safe at work, like family and loved ones.
Minister Bleijie issued a statement explaining,
“This Government is committed to making Queensland the safest place to live, work and raise a family and the results we’re seeing are a testament to that,” Mr Bleijie said.
“In the last two years, workplace fatalities across the State have decreased by 21.3 per cent.
“The rate of general workplace injuries is down 8.2 per cent and there has been a 6.1 per cent drop in the rate of serious work-related injuries.
“Queensland workplaces are also under a closer watch than ever before with workplace health and safety inspectors visiting 15.2 per cent more job sites in the last two years.
“Since being elected to Government, we have prioritised worker safety by investing a further $2.35 million into injury prevention and management, doubling the capacity of the program.
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Mr Bleijie also explained that the government had already introduced more improvements which were part of the reason for the improved health and safety figures. Some of the improvements introduced by government were a comprehensive asbestos management plan, increased penalties for electrical safety breaches as well as the extension of the Zero Harm at Work Leadership Program.
The government has also implemented a review of the current Act to improve health and safety among Queensland worksites.
Mr Bleijie explained that ultimately these good statistics meant that more workers would be arriving home safely to their families. But he cautioned Queenslanders to remain dedicated to the message of workplace safety and not allow it to be just a temporary thing. He explained:
“These good results mean more Queenslanders are arriving home safely to their families, but it’s important we continue to promote the work safe message,” he said.
“The new ‘Work Safe. Home Safe’ campaign is about making sure Queenslanders think twice about their wellbeing at work in the lead up to Safe Work Month in October.
“Whether it is your family, your pet, or just a bit of ‘me time’, every Queenslander has something special they want to come home to at the end of a long working day.”
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Food For Thought – Behold, A White Zion Built On The Faith Of Blood And Soil
Cartoon by Ryan Fletcher
For some time now I’ve been doing some soul searching for a faith that has a zeal for Whiteness as the Nation of Islam has for Blackness.
Admittedly it has been a somewhat difficult task, as many of the local mainline churches in my area support open borders (under the innocuous banner of “welcoming Asylum Seekers and refugees”), LGBTIQ rights, and encouraging the building of Mosques.
Earlier this year I came across the #TradLife mother of 6, Ayla Stewart (aka Wife With A Purpose), who issued a White baby challenge to her Twitter followers. Ayla, who is arguably one of the most based women I’ve come across in the Alt Right, is widely known as a member of the LDS church (the Mormons), going so far as to make a scriptural case for the Alt Right.
Historically speaking, Mormonism comes across as a church built upon the doctrinal imbuement of a ‘White and a delightsome people’. Alas, while most Mormons have a zeal for traditional values, the continuing revelations of the LDS hierarchy has caused the contemporary manifestation of the mainline church to become infected with Multiculturalism.
Furthermore, in the aftermath of Charlottesville, the LDS church released a statement which avowed:
“Church members who promote or pursue a ‘white culture’ or white supremacy agenda are not in harmony with the teachings of the church.”
Considering Brigham Young, the revered second president of the LDS church, was so ardently pro-White he’d have made current year SJW heads explode, I can imagine Brigham would be rolling in his grave over this public denunciation of White culture.
If the LDS church are to abandon a White and delightsome Zion here on earth, are they happy for the perpetually offended Neo-Marxist Fifth column to tear down the Brigham Young Monument like they continue to do with every other historical monument in their path?
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Rebecca 200 RYT and is a co-owner and founder of The Yoga Lab. She began formal yoga studies in 1992. She has been pursuing this path with extensive studies in Ashtanga vinyasa and Iyengar Yoga. This has led her to study with such teachers as K. Pattabhi Jois, Richard Freeman, Tim Miller, Gabriel Halpern, John Friend, Jeanne Manchester and Sianna Sherman. Her enthusiasm for Ashtanga Yoga took her to India to study with K. Pattabhi Jois and Mr. Iyengar in 2001. In November of 2003, Rebecca completed Richard Freeman’s advanced teacher training. Having practiced massage therapy for fourteen years she utilizes her bodywork experience by giving individualized, hands-on adjustments, and precise verbal cues. Rebecca brings Iyengar alignment principles to the rhythm of the vinyasa practice in a safe, dynamic and creative class environment. She has taught yoga across the United States beginning in Bend, Oregon, continuing in San Francisco, Boulder, Colorado, Chicago and Portland, Me and has now returned to teach in Bend, Or. For several years in Bend she has been involved in developing training programs and mentoring new teachers, leading workshops, as well as international yoga retreats. Rebecca teaches All Levels Vinyasa Mondays 12pm, Sundays Soulful Flow at 4:30PM, Level 2/3 Vinyasa Wednesdays at 5:30PM, Fridays at 4:30PM Happy Hour Yoga at The Yoga Lab. Rebecca also teaches at The Athletic Club of Bend on Tuesdays 12:00-1:00pm.
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Knicks on track for worst record in franchise history – Talk about ‘Stop tryin for Zion’
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The Knicks not only own the NBA’s worst record, but they could well finish with the worst record in franchise history.
Saturday’s loss to Toronto was the team’s 16th straight defeat. They haven’t won at Madison Square Garden since Dec. 1 — more than two months ago.
Zion Williamson and Duke have more wins (1) at the Garden during that time than the Knicks.
At 10-45, the Knicks are honing in on the worst record in franchise history (17-65), achieved in 2014-15. If they manage to go 6-21 or worse over the remaining 27 games they would bottom out with the worst record in team history.
The #Knicks have lost 16 straight and haven’t won at MSG since Dec. 1. They’ve lost more than 81 percent of their games. pic.twitter.com/IIWQNbSSuM
— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) February 10, 2019
The Knicks still have a 14 percent chance at the No. 1 overall pick and a 52.1 percent shot at a top-4 pick. Phoenix and Cleveland share the same odds. (The Knicks also have about a 50 percent chance at the No. 5 pick.)
And to be clear, Josh Newman and I coined the phrase ‘Stop Tryin’ for Zion’ back in September.)
“If they draft me, I would love to play for the Knicks,” the 6-foot-7 Williamson said after Duke beat Texas Tech last month at the Garden. “I don’t really care where I go, just the experience of being in the NBA. Whoever wants me and whoever sees the most in me, that’s where I want to be.”
Williamson also told me on Saturday that it would be “dope” to play with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, two free-agent targets of the Knicks (and many other teams.)
Pretty funny via ESPN. All the teams that have won at MSG since the #Knicks last home win.
Zion has more wins at MSG since Dec. 1 than the #Knicks. pic.twitter.com/jMy4hVRGeT
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HUMAN TRAFFICKING ATTEMPT BUSTED
FIFTY people have been arrested in two separate incidents of suspected human trafficking or smuggling in Nakonde and Lusaka after tip-offs from members of the public.
Immigration Department public relations officer Namati Nshinka said in a statement yesterday that immigration officers in Nakonde swung into action and intercepted the vehicle in which 36 Ethiopian nationals where transported into the country at Donald Siwale Primary School after a tip-off from members of public.
Mr. Nshinka named the two Zambians involved as Jonathan Mwale, 43, and Daniel Mwape, 33.
He said all the 34 Ethiopians did not have any travel documents that allowed them to be in Zambia, adding that the vehicle that was used to transport them was driven by the two Zambians.
Mr Nshinka said preliminary investigations revealed that the vehicle was destined for Mpika where further travel arrangements were to be made to another destination.
He said the Toyota Quantum vehicle which was used in the operation has been impounded while the 36 foreigners were in police custody pending further investigations and possible prosecution.
“All the 34 Ethiopians did not have any documentation at the time of the arrests. It is understood that they were heading to Mpika where further travel arrangements were to be made.
The Ethiopians and the two Zambians are currently detained pending further investigations and possible prosecution while the vehicle has been impounded,” Mr. Nshinka said.
Meanwhile, in Lusaka, 16 more people were arrested for similar activities after 12 Ethiopians were ferried into the country with the aid of a Zambian national using three different taxis.
Mr. Nshinka said the mastermind of the Lusaka incident was a Zambian.
He said out of the 12 Ethiopians nabbed, five were in possession of passports which had no entry endorsements for Zambia while the other seven did not have any documents at the time of the arrests.
Mr Nshinka said the three taxi drivers were also arrested together with the suspected mastermind and that they were all detained at Kamwala Remand Prison pending further investigations and possible prosecution while the taxis which were used in the operation were impounded.
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Bankers protest over mandatory ZRA TPIN rule
THE new Taxpayer Identification Number (TPIN) requirement should be removed from the 2017 national Budget to allow the industry consult with the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA), the Bankers Association of Zambia (BAZ) has said. The TPIN is a unique 13-digit number given to each taxpayer and it is a pre-requisite to all procedures of tax registration under domestic taxes and customs divisions. BAZ chairman Charles Mudiwa explained that the industry needed to consult with ZRA on the modalities and practicalities of implementing the measure. He was speaking during submissions on the estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year ending 31 December, 2016, to the expanded committee on estimates. Mr Mudiwa explained that the new TPIN requirement for all bank accounts was another layer on the already difficult Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements. “The technicality of ensuring banks comply is not clearly spelt out and not all bank customers may have a need to have a TPIN or eligible in the case of minor accounts. “We would like to propose that this measure is removed from the 2017 Budget to allow the industry to consult with ZRA on the modalities and practicalities of implementing this measure,” he said. In the 2017 national Budget, Government under its housekeeping measures proposed to make it mandatory for financial institutions registered under the Banking and Financial Services Act to require all bank account holders to obtain a TPIN. According to Minister of Finance, Felix Mutati, the measure would assist in increasing taxpayer compliance and make it easy for the revenue authority to identify individuals that were in receipt of undeclared income such as foreign dividends and interest currently taxable. Mr Mutati said the proposal would further facilitate the provision of information from financial institutions to the ZRA.
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Australian Wool Production Forecast Report November 2019
The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee’s third forecast of shorn wool production in 2019/20 is 272 mkg greasy. This is a 9.2% decline on 2018/19 that is attributable to lower sheep shorn numbers and lighter average fleece weights due to continuing dry conditions in key wool growing regions.
The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee (AWPFC) has updated its forecast of shorn wool production for the 2019/20 season. This third forecast is for production of 272 million kilograms (mkg) greasy, a 9.2% decline on the 2018/19 estimate of 300 mkg greasy (Table 1).
Committee Chairman, Russell Pattinson noted that “High adult sheep slaughter rates in 2018/19, which were up 16.0% on 2017/18, reduced the number of sheep available to be shorn during 2019/20. Persistent dry to drought conditions, limited pasture and stock water availability in key wool growing regions combined with strong returns for mutton and lamb continue to reduce the number of sheep on Australian farms”.
The number of sheep shorn in Australia during 2019/20 is forecast to fall by 7.5% to 67.1 million, while average wool cut per head is forecast to fall by 1.7%. In New South Wales, shorn wool production is forecast to fall 13.7% (Table 2), Victoria down 4.8%, Western Australia down 4.7%, South Australia down 10.5%, Tasmania down 6.7% and Queensland down 17.3%.
The Committee’s August forecast of a 4.8% year-on-year decline in shorn wool production during 2019/20 was predicated on average seasonal conditions. Since then, reasonable seasonal conditions have only been evident in western Victoria where wool test volumes in some key regions have climbed above the 5-year average and in south-east South Australia and the mid-north of Tasmania where volumes are on par with last season. However, poor seasonal conditions in many other wool producing regions in New South Wales, South Australia, Queensland and Western Australia have continued through spring. As a result, average cut per head this season is expected to decline by 1.7% nationally to 4.1 kg greasy.
AWTA wool test volumes to the end of October 2019 were down 10.8% year-on-year while AWEX first-hand offered wool to the end of week 20 was down 20.1%. The decline in the latter is partly due to the recent volatility in the wool market which has resulted in high auction pass-in and withdrawal rates. ABS wool receivals from July to the end of September were down 16.1% compared with the same months in 2018/19.
Table 1: Summary of wool production estimates and forecasts for Australia
y-o-y
Sheep numbers shorn
(million head)
Average cut per head
(kg/head)
Shorn wool production
(mkg greasy)
Note: Totals may not add due to rounding.
Table 2: Total shorn wool production by state - 2017/18, 2018/19 and 2019/20
mkg greasy
2017/18 Final Estimate (mkg)
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2019/20 Third Forecast (mkg)
The National Committee drew on advice from the six State Committees, each of which includes growers, brokers, private treaty merchants, sheep pregnancy scanners, representatives from State Departments of Agriculture and from the Australian Wool Testing Authority. Data and input were also drawn from AWEX, wool exporters, the Australian Bureau of Statistics, ABARES, and Meat and Livestock Australia.
Australian Wool Production Forecast Report - November 2019
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Australian Wool Production Forecast Report August 2019
The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee’s second forecast of shorn wool production in 2019/20 is 285 mkg greasy. This is a 5% decline on 2018/19 and is due to lower sheep shorn numbers. The Committee estimates that Australian shorn wool production for 2018/19 was 300 mkg greasy. This is a 12.1% decline from the levels in 2017/18 and reflects the sustained dry and drought conditions across large parts of the country, particularly in eastern Australia. Read more
Australian Wool Production Forecast Report April 2019
The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee forecasts that Australian shorn wool production for 2018/19 will be 298 mkg greasy. This is a 12.7% decline from the levels in 2017/18 and reflects the continuing drought conditions across large parts of Australia. The Committee’s first forecast for 2019/20 is for shorn wool production to be 285 mkg greasy, a further fall of 4.5%, due to a reduction in the number of sheep expected to be shorn. This early forecast assumes normal seasonal conditions in 2019/2 Read more
The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee’s updated forecast of shorn wool production in 2018/19 is 305 mkg greasy, down by 10.8% from 2017/18. Continuing dry conditions in New South Wales, Queensland, northern Victoria, east Gippsland and the northern parts of South Australia have been tempered somewhat by the better seasonal conditions in the south east South Australia, the midlands of Tasmania, western Victoria and parts of Western Australia. High sheep slaughter to the end of September is expected to reduce the number of sheep shorn in 2018/19 by 6.6% to 71.7 million head, with a 4.4% reduction in annual average cut per head to 4.25 kg as a result of the tough seasonal conditions. Read more
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Doing Good and Doing It Well
Should You Use "Good" or "Well"?
You know that moment’s hesitation, that flash of panic, when someone asks, “How are you?” and you aren’t sure whether to say, “I’m well,” or “I’m good"?
Once upon a time, long, long, ago, well was good, and good was well, well was doing good, and good was doing well, and the world was fine, and it was good. Then the Grammarians swept in from the East, riding large horses, and everything changed. The Grammarians did bad, and it was bad, and they thought they were doing well at doing good, but they were doing bad, and doing good very badly. Alas.
With the Grammarians came the advent of “linking verbs” and “subject complements,” and darkness fell across the land.
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We usually place an adjective before the noun it modifies; but sometimes we place it after a noun and join the two with a “linking” verb. Linking verbs suggest a state of being; other verbs denote action. “To be,” “to seem,” and “to become” are the three “pure” linking verbs; they cannot be action verbs; we're just linking a noun with the adjective that modifies it:
He is precious.
She seems happy.
Jorge became ill.
We can also “link” a noun to the subject to show a relationship between the two.
That’s ironic, because Jorge is a doctor.
Those first three adjectives and that noun above are called “subject complements.” But who cares?
Most “linking” verbs can also be “action” verbs. The most prevalent of these hybrid verbs are the ones we use to describe our five senses: see, hear, feel, taste, and smell. If we write, “We smell good,” “smell” links the subject “We” to the adjective “good,” and so the sentence means, “The aroma we exude is pleasant.” If we write, “We smell well,” “well” is an adverb modifying the action verb “smell.” So that sentence means, “Our noses are in good order.” Other linking verbs that can also be action verbs are act, appear, fall, go, grow, keep, look, make, prove, remain, sound, stay, turn.
Whatever follows a “linking” verb, a state of being, should be a noun or an adjective. Bad is an adjective; badly is an adverb. So when we write:
Every time I’m late picking up Toby from soccer practice, I feel _____.
badly might sound right, and the rare commentator says to use it, but I wouldn’t. Whatever goes in that blank should be an adjective, like bad. If we use badly, that means we have used “feel” as an “action” verb, and “I feel badly” means, “Every time I’m late picking up Toby from soccer practice, my sense of touch stops working properly.”
Back to the original question: How do we properly respond to, “How are you?” Good is an adjective (and occasionally a noun); well is an adverb; well can also be an adjective, but only if it refers to health. So, if we respond:
“I am well, thank you.”
it means, “I’ve just about recovered from my bout with ebola, but thanks for asking.” If we don't mean that, we can't—correctly—use well. If we say:
"I am doing well."
that works, because well is an adverb modifying the participle doing. If we reply:
“I am good.”
good is an adjective, modifying I, and am is the linking verb between the two; so it means either, “I’m a nice person,” which we would rarely say in public, or, “My life is okay,” which is what we intend.
Then there’s the response that's grammatically correct, but no one wants to hear: “How much time have you got?”
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Trump says he won't allow Navy to act against SEAL who posed with ISIS corpse
Navy SEAL Edward Gallagher was ordered dropped in rank after he was found guilty of posing with the corpse of a teenage ISIS fighter. Trump last week reversed the order.
Thursday, November 21st 2019, 10:22 AM EST by NBC News
Thursday, November 21st 2019, 10:22 AM EST
President Donald Trump on Thursday said he will not allow the Navy to take away an emblem signifying membership in the elite SEALs unit from an officer convicted of posing with an teen ISIS fighter's corpse.
"The Navy will NOT be taking away Warfighter and Navy Seal Eddie Gallagher’s Trident Pin. This case was handled very badly from the beginning," the tweet read. "Get back to business!"
The Navy will NOT be taking away Warfighter and Navy Seal Eddie Gallagher’s Trident Pin. This case was handled very badly from the beginning. Get back to business!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 21, 2019
Chief Petty Officer Edward Gallagher was acquitted in July by a military jury of murder and war crimes but was found guilty of posing with the corpse of the teenage fighter for the Islamic State militant group.
Gallagher was ordered dropped in rank from chief to petty officer first class. But last week, Trump reversed the order, directing Gallagher's restoration as chief petty officer.
Trump's order was widely reported to have created a rift with the Navy, and Tuesday night, a defense official said the service would seek to strip Gallagher and three of his supervising officers of the gold eagle Trident emblem signifying that they are members of one of the Navy's elite Special Warfare Navy Sea, Air and Land units, known as SEALs.
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Sarnia, Ont. Mayor Mike Bradley allegedly created a "poisoned" work environment for city staff, according to a consultant's report set to go to Sarnia city council.
The report, filed by Lauren Bernardi, a partner at Bernardi Human Resource Law LLP, finds Bradley engaged in "egregious bullying and harassment" in his dealings with city staff.
"This was not a matter of the complainants being unable to stand the ordinary pressures of their jobs," Bernardi states in part. "I find that Mayor Bradley deliberately bullied and harassed the complainants, repeatedly and throughout their employment."
On Friday Bradley told CBC he admits to being "strong in the workplace in the sense that I want answers for the people of Sarnia about how their taxes are spent."
But Bradley also suggested he's the target of a witch hunt by some councillors and would not be resigning.
"It can be difficult to accept that someone who is as well-liked and popular as Mayor Bradley can engage in such "egregious bullying and harassment of those around him," the report states.
Four complainants brought the allegations against Bradley.
The City of Sarnia's external legal counsel hired Bernardi to investigate the complaints against Bradley separately from the complaints investigated by the city's integrity commissioner in June.
Bradley sent out an open letter responding to the report Friday. In it, he criticizes the process, saying he reached out to try and discuss the problems but received no response.
"I nevertheless think it is time to move on. No individual or group is bigger than the City. The challenges we face as a community require our full attention. For Sarnia to be what it has the potential to be, the work we do as a council must be done in good faith," he wrote.
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The Re-Catch Episode 7: The Ringer
I’ve spent much of the week reading romance novels and bingeing my way through the final season of Downton Abbey. AMAZING. This could be called the best and most heart wrenching week of all times. I’m reading one romance for pleasure, one for work and watching it all on TV. Thank God, say I, for a box of Kleenex, a bar of dark chocolate and a fine bottle of red wine. #iheartromance
And now…to the affectionately titled “Re-Catch.”
Alice and Ben in bed. Do we call him Ben? Do we call him Christopher? Do we just revert and call him Mr. X as listed in Alice’s phone? In a romantic moment she calls him Ben and they both admit it’s weird. We think it’s weird too! I think for our purposes we should just call him “X.”
Alice says they need to break it off. But there is a final goodbye fuck. Or is it just the beginning? Hmmm…
I have to say YAY to Shonda for repeatedly giving us all great visions of hot sex between people who are in their 40s. THANK YOU SHONDA. I’m constantly fascinated by shows that perceive the possibility of people having hot sex in their 20’s when nobody has any idea what they’re doing (note: the opinions of this blogger are mine and mine alone and are not necessarily shared with this blog as a whole:)
Alice figures out X is part of a larger conglomerate. She gets an idea to track the bigger fish and calls Dao…
The Hot as Rocks OG
…who is waking up next to Val. #awesome
He’s all in. Val is not. Val says it’s rebound sex to get over her ex. Dao replies that if it’s rebound sex after such a long relationship, well, “you’re gonna need a lot more of it.” #yesplease #hotasrocks
THE ARCH VILLAIN:
Reece has a new job. Can he get X and Margot to join him on it? X is supposed to go to Miami to meet Reggie for something or other… but Reece begins to work his mad con skills. Lovely actor, this guy. A truly charming villain. He and X get Margot to think it’s her idea to play this new guy and suddenly—screw Miami! We’re off to the races.
If you’re a Doctor Who fan, you know this is The Master. Typecasting?
TIME ON THE COUCH?:
Val suggests Alice call her therapist. Alice doesn’t think she needs to. Then “Mr. X” flashes up on her screen several times in a row and she tosses the burner phone in a flower vase and calls the therapist for an appointment. I call this “a good reason to have two cell phones.”
THE NEW CASE:
AVI has a new case. Vincent Singh, creator of a gaming empire, has a son who’s missing. The courts have deemed the mother unfit due to bipolar disease, and given sole custody to Singh.
THE CON:
Reece has hunted a lead. The new con is a wealthy man who likes to gamble… Teddy Seavers, a young playboy (it’s his father’s money from a wine empire) who seeks out exclusive games. He’s loaded, and loves to give his money away. Perfect for our fave thieves.
AVI IS ON IT:
Sophie and Danny track the boy’s cell to a local park. It’s been destroyed and hidden. That leads them to see a video cam that might yield more. In the midst of all this they have some flirtatious banter about how they grew up. Danny grew up in small town Vermont. Sophie grew up without a family. Orphaned? More to come.
The video cam reveals that he’s been kidnapped. Does the father or bipolar mother know who abducted him? Alice flips out trying to calm the couple down as they yell at each other. “Yes,” she tells Val, “I’ve made an appointment with your therapist already.”
WHAT WENT WRONG?:
X is playing Texas Hold ‘Em with Reese, wearing a jacket with the best “cheating sleeve” of all times. Watching this reminds me of all the theaters I worked at where the whole cast would play poker together. I have a fantastic poker face but am truly terrible at the game. I always used to go home crying because I look like I should play well and I don’t. What good is the face if you can’t back it up with the game?
Reese knows about Alice but wants X to tell him about her. He’s narrowing in on X by asking why he and Margot went so astray. Why’d they stop being able to pay? Why’d they go belly up? “What went wrong?” he asks X. But X is saved by Margot walking in.
THE WIFE IS TO BLAME:
Karen, the wife of Vincent Singh, set the whole thing up. She’s put her son in the hands of a network that strives to get kids out of the country with a new identity and someday reunite them with the correct parent. As it turns out Singh has been “singhing” a false note or two. He bribed his wife’s therapist, her lawyer and several others to say she had bipolar disorder and was violent when that was far from true…he’d just have to pay a lot less if he had full custody. Now what do they do to get the kid back and right this terrible wrong?
THE RINGER:
Young Teddy is yelled at by his girlfriend for gambling when he’s supposed to have given it up. So our villains have to up their game. They have Reggie come in posing as a famous gambler called “the Ringer.” I’m happy happy happy he’s back because this actor is CUTE AS PIE. Great column idea!!! #hotasrocks vs #cuteaspie. Perfect.
Pie, rocks…either way, we’re burning up!
Reggie is in full moto gear and has hands filled with rings, apparently “the Ringer’s” trademark. Teddy is reeled back in.
ROBIN HOOD:
Alice meets with X on a park bench to ask for his help. Might he use his naughty undercover skills for good? She presents him with the case and asks him to find the new identity of the boy. Meanwhile, Reece has tracked him and is taking photos. OOPS.
Almost instantaneously X gets the info to Alice (yes, he’s THAT GOOD.) Alice tells Val it’s from an “anonymous source.” They use the intel, get the kid back, and then use the info they have against Singh—they force him to release the kid to the custody of Karen’s sister and if he doesn’t they’ll expose him and make him pay a fortune in legal fees to expunge his name. Well done, ladies!!! #chicksrock
Margot has set up the show and she’s stage managing it down to the smallest detail. It’s an awesome set up—a brilliant conceived private “game room” in the hotel. Margot is in the control room ala The Newsroom (one of my all time FAVE TV shows) and running it brilliantly. Reece is getting progressively more drunk. Finally he spills his tequila all over the table and Margot, furious, has to throw him out. This leads to the Devil’s hand… a one-off for the full 3 million dollars…. There are no cameras and Teddy insists on his deck. Teddy gets a king, but X, ever the X-pert con artist, pulls off a great con where he tucks the ace from his sleeve in front of one of Teddy’s cards and shows the hand to win the day. Cheers to that! Teddy gives them the 3 mil with a huge smile on his face.
They go to share a toast…but hang on a sec… the tequila is water. WTF?!?! So Reece was only playing drunk?!?! Margot tracks him down to find THE REAL CON.
THE REAL CON:
Reece took Teddy Sears’ appointment as an investor with the hotel chain, meaning he’s now co-owner of a huge US enterprise. The Kensington Firm, the cover of their crime syndicate, now has a huge US presence. “You didn’t come to declare peace,” Margot says, “you came to declare war.” Then he shows her the pictures he took of Alice and X so she knows who the real enemy is. DUH DUH DAHHHH! (cue dramatic music)
THE HOTEL KENSINGTON:
Dao is hunting down European crime families on a fancy electronic map and has settled on The Kensington Firm as their mark. Dunno how he landed on that, but hey! Must be the Coded Map of Crime Families everyone in the FBI has. Alice goes to X and says, “Tell me about the Kensington Firm” and she deeply unsettles him…she’s going to take them down but wants to get him out first. “Pick a side,” she says, walking away. BAM. #gauntletthrown
MARTINI WITH A FINE TWIST:
Alice goes to see Val’s therapist who turns out to be…. DUH DUH DAHHHHH! MARGOT FOR THE WIN! A lovely twist at the end of this show… Margot will now have the inside scoop on all things Alice, all things X and all things AVI.
Didn’t see that coming!
And that’s a wrap, folks! Join us for next week’s Re-Catch.
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