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Home the Chocolate Factory Our products Bars Chocolate bars
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In this segment, the Dijon plant is one of the flagships of French manufacturing. Since the early 1990s, we have been producing bars of chocolate on behalf of sector leaders and for the largest European markets – including both France and the UK. To achieve this, the plant relies on two cutting-edge production lines that offer high flexibility and the capacity to turn out a wide variety of innovative products.
OUR TECHNICAL KNOW-HOW
All-inclusive production
The mixing and preparation of the wafer dough and the cream filling is automated with a direct connection to the production lines, which include both the oven and bar lines.An innovative fermentation technique
Dough fermentation and wafer maturation are carried out in-line, with no interruption of the production chain, using efficient, innovative processes.A high-powered kitchen
The kitchen is where the bar ingredients are combined. It is fully automated and fitted with a high-powered in-line cleaning system, which helps with shifts from one production to another; in addition, maintenance can be carried out without shutting down the lines. The cream fillings can be aerated as required to achieve the desired properties.Flexibility
A shift in format, from 16 to 80 grammes, can be made during production without interrupting the chain, and even simultaneously during production of the same item. 22,000 tonnes of chocolate roll off our lines each year.Large-scale production capacity
1,600 bars per minute
22,000 tonnes per year
Up to 170 mm in length
An endless supply of recipes
A WIDE-RANGING OFFER
Depending on our customers’ requirements, our chocolate bars can optionally be given a wafer base that is prepared on site. We have a vast number of recipes for cream fillings (flavoured, aerated or not, with or without inclusions, etc.).Shapes
When it comes to shapes, our bars have a standard 30mm width, but can vary in length up to 170mm, in line with the requirements of the primary markets. Bars can be flat or rounded.Caramel coating
Bars can be given a single or double caramel coating, and jams or fruit pastes can be substituted for the caramel. The process involves an innovative cylinder-based coating technique which provides edge-to-edge coating for the bar.Drops and inclusions
Our bars can also be topped with fruit (dried, glazed, infused and reconstituted), drops, chips and cereals, and the same elements can be used as inclusions.Coating
Bars can be coated with white, dark or milk chocolate or with compound. The bottom thickness, depending on our customers’ needs, can range from 1 to 10mm.Packaging
The production lines are linked up with four packaging solutions: individual sleeve, multi-pack, display packaging and bulk carton box. Gadgets can also be included.Two production lines are devoted to chocolate bars.Cutting-edge technology
Instantaneous feedback
Ultrasoniccutting
Caramel coating by cylinder
A totally automated production chain
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DJK said...
This is awesome! What a great idea. Now the bad guys can turn in the other bad guys. That way they can have the police get rid of their competition. BRILLIANT!
Does your mama have crack in her house? Then you should snit..care for her and call 262 TIPS. You're mama will go to jail...but only for a little while.
Besides, your mama won't get off the crack till she's hit rock bottom. And maybe her family can care enough to help her get there.
Peter Moskos is a professor and chair of the Department of Law, Police Science, and Criminal Justice Administration at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He is the director of John Jay's NYPD Executive Master's Program, on the faculty of the City University of New York's Doctoral Programs in Sociology, and a Senior Fellow of the Yale Urban Ethnography Project.
Moskos graduated from Princeton (AB) and Harvard (PhD) and was a Baltimore City Police Officer. He has authored three books: Cop in the Hood, In Defense of Flogging, and Greek Americans.
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Cops like the book, Cop in the Hood:
"Should be made mandatory reading for every recruit in the Balto. City Police Academy. ... I am so proud that you were a Baltimore Police Officer and a good one."
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"Moskos strips away hard to decipher cop-speak and sociological mumbo jumbo and presents something easily digestible by the average reader.... Moskos is a veteran of a war [on drugs] he disagrees with. But he has walked the walk, respects the brotherhood and, as far as I’m concerned, still bleeds blue."
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"Hard-edged sociological analysis.... A devastating critique of America’s failed war on drugs."
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"The best recent study in the field or urban ethnography.... An exemplar for the field of sociology."
"Leads to a rethinking of some important ideas in the sociology of deviance."
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"[A] riveting tale of policing.... A must read."
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"It gives the reader the real dope.... Highly recommended."
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"Truly excellent.... Mandatory reading for all fans of The Wire and recommended for everyone else."
"Ethnographic chutzpah.... Perhaps the best sociological account on what it means to police a modern ghetto.... Tells a great story centered around notions of race, power and social control."
—Andrew Papachristos, American Journal of Sociology
"Riveting"
—Monica J. Massey, ACJS Today
The press like the book, Cop in the Hood:
Riveting. . . . An unsparing boys-in-blue procedural that succeeds on its own plentiful—and wonderfully sympathetic—merits.
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—Milt Rosenberg
"Engaging as well as persuasive."
"[An] adrenaline-accelerating night ride that reveals the stark realities of law enforcement."
"Genuinely eye-opening.... A compelling account."
"[An] objective, incisive and intelligent account of police work. Moskos's graphic descriptions of the drug culture... are the most detailed and analytical to be found anywhere.
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“Thoughtful, highly entertaining record of ... one of the country’s toughest urban districts."
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[Moskos's] provocative book makes many sanely provocative points; it is one I’ve urged on those who want to do more reading on the subject, and I’d urge it again now.—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker
Don’t laugh: He makes a convincing case.... Clear, smart and highly readable prose.... Let the debate begin. —Craig Seligman, Bloomberg
You rascal, I thought. Moskos ... knows how to catch our attention. —Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune
It could have profound consequences.... In Defense of Flogging forces the reader to confront issues surrounding incarceration that most Americans would prefer not to think about. —Mansfield Frazier, The Daily Beast
“Flogging” is intriguing, even in — or because of — its shocking premise. As a case against prisons, Mr. Moskos' is airtight. —Washington Times
Compelling… Although his outrageous idea may conjure up unsavory reminders of U.S. slavery, by the end of “In Defense of Flogging,” Moskos might just have you convinced. —Salon
One of the very few public-policy books I've encountered that goes past wringing its hands over a societal problem.... Moskos's sharp little volume has a potential audience far beyond the experts. —Rich Fisher, Public Radio Tusla
A brilliant piece of work.... Witty, entertaining, and creative. —Wendell Bell, Professor Emeritus of Sociology, Yale University
A very important work... provocative, timely, and well-argued. I agree with you completely that our criminal justice system is out of control.... On one hand, the problems seem intractable. On the other hand, we're doomed if we don't do something about it. —(Former) CIA Agent John Kiriakou
It was, in truth, a book that I could not put down. I read it in two sittings (my butt was hurting after the first!)... You did well. —Gary Alan Fine, John Evans Professor of Sociology, Northwestern University.
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Held prisoner in the basement of her home for twenty-six years, a young girl tells the tale of her imprisonment, the story of an escape.
Michel Dupont is a fable told through sound. In a room that’s plunged in darkness, the audience is invited to sit down on a cushion, inside a circle marked out by eight walls, opposite a miniature house enthroned in the middle. The room is slowly plunged into complete darkness, and the audience is taken right to the heart of the story. Combining the heritage of the folk tale and the testimonies of contemporary news stories, the play develops a theme that is dear to the author’s heart from a new perspective: the absolutely essential, vital strength of the imagination in a situation of prohibition and imprisonment.
And so we are invited into captivating sensory world, where each individual’s imagination will take its place at a crossroads: a physical, visual, sonorous, collective and intimate experience. Carved on to a tale told on- and off-stage, offering different levels of narration and an array of sound textures, under lighting that oscillates between dreaming and wakefulness, Michel Dupont guides us and loses us at the heart of a kingdom in which we must find meaning.
“No, black is not black. In a matter of minutes, the eyes get used to the dark, notices shadows, nuances, and the other senses sharpen. Like your hearing, which changes your perception of the tale. There are many people who, at 11 o’clock, come to experience “Michel Dupont, réinventer le contraire du monde”, her new work, performed at La Manufacture, the hub of Avignon’s Off festival. And word of mouth – inevitably – works wonders. Every day, there are a few more people who come and lie down in the dark, in a circle, around the tower, and let themselves be captivated by a story told through sound. (…) Here again, with finesse and relevance “Michel Dupont” explores the themes that are so dear to the author: imprisonment and the vital force of the imagination in this type of situation. Here is a tale told by the Das Fräulein company, which could have been called “I, Michel Dupont, resilient.” And it haunts us.“
La libre, Laurence Bertels, July 2012.
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Denise Johnson to Receive the MMHTF Karen Avery Award
Aug 31 Denise Johnson to Receive the MMHTF Karen Avery Award
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Denise Johnson to Receive the Milwaukee Mental Health Task Force
Karen Avery Award
September 11th at IndependenceFirst
The Milwaukee Mental Health Task Force (MHTF) is delighted to announce that Denise Johnson will be the fifth recipient of the Karen Avery Award. The award was established to honor Karen’s tremendous legacy as an advocate, mentor, peer, and leader in advancing the rights of people with disabilities, and supporting independence and power for people with disabilities. Karen was a leader in the Milwaukee Mental Health Task Force and a mentor to so many. Click here to view a printable announcement.
Denise Johnson, BSW, is a Deaf professional working in collaboration with the 8 Independent Living Centers (ILCs) in Wisconsin, as the Wisconsin Statewide Project Coordinator SUD/MH Services for Persons who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind. Denise has dedicated her professional career to advocating for and with persons with disabilities, and especially those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf blind and live with a mental illness or substance abuse concerns. Among her many contributions, Denise serves on the Wisconsin State Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (SCAODA) Diversity Sub-Committee, is the Vice President of American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association (ADARA), and is the Chair of IndependenceFirst’s Deaf Access Consumer Advocacy Team. Denise is one of the co-founding members of Deaf Unity in Wisconsin. She is an active member of the Milwaukee Mental Health Task Force.
The nomination noted that “Denise is always willing to take on additional tasks and do what she can to improve program access and provide education on issues related to substance use and mental health as related to people who are deaf, hard of hearing and/or deafblind. We need more people in the field who are like Denise and willing to advocate and assist consumers and professionals in any way that she can.”
Karen Avery was Denise’s supervisor for 11 years, from the time she began her advocacy work, and a great mentor. In Denise’s words, Karen “taught me a lot of things but one important skill that she taught me was to be a strong and stubborn advocate. I became a strong advocate not only in my professional life but the advocacy skills were useful during my personal journey with my two wonderful and beautiful children.”
The Karen Avery Award will be presented to Denise, Tuesday, September 11th, at the Milwaukee Mental Health Task Force 2018 Forum Our Future Starts Now: Healing, Hope and Resilience. The forum supports the MHTF’s commitment to advancing recovery. Speakers include Michael Joranger, LCSW, Staff Development Coordinator, SaintA, Tammy H. Scheidegger, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, Associate Professor, Practicum & Internship Coordinator, Mary Neubauer, MSW, CPS, and the voices of youth, sharing their ideas about support and recovery.
Congratulations to Denise Johnson and we thank her for her dedicated advocacy.
Additional information about the September 11th forum including online registration is available on the MHTF Forum Registration page. Registration is required, and space is limited.
For additional information, contact Disability Rights Wisconsin Milwaukee office at 414-773-4646. ASL Interpreters will be available.
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D-Link DNS-320, DNS-320L, DNS-325 Owner’s :: Regarding Cr1ptT0r Ransomware
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On February 22, 2019, D-Link was made aware of the Cr1ptT0r Ransomware targeting some D-Link Network Attached Storage (NAS).
Public post
Bleeping Computer : HERE
Description of Ransomware Security Issue:
In a Ransomware attack,the Ransomware encrypt stored information and then demands payment to decrypt the information. At this time, based on the current information available to us, the antivirus companies have not yet created a new tool to decrypt information attacked by the Cr1ptT0r Ransomware (or Ransomware family). To recover the encrypted information, users will need to retrieve the data from their previous backup.
The models in the table below are potentially at risk. For owners of these products, we urge you to take the following actions promptly:
Model H/W Version Latest F/W Version Actions to take
DNS-320 Ax 2.05 Disable the Internet connection to NAS
DNS-320 Bx 1.02 Disable the Internet connection to NAS
DNS-320L Ax 1.11 Update to latest firmware version
Ransomware is a virus that attacks a device. Once the device is infected by the virus, firmware updates will not restore your data. Firmware updates are often directed to address security vulnerabilities from internet attacks in D-Link devices. Given new tools were created by anti-virus companies to address the prior instances of ransomware attacks, there may be decrypting tools developed in the future. Until that time, Tto better protect your devices from Internet viruses, malware and ransomware:
1. Do not connect these devices directly to the Internet and/or port-forward services directly from the Internet.
Keep device firmware up-to-date.
Any computer accessing information on these devices should have appropriate anti-virus protection and malware protection enabled
Regular back-ups of stored information on these devices should occur in case a disaster recovery is needed.
For DNS-320 Ax/Bx users, a security patch firmware version will be available soon. Until it is available, please disable the port forwarding service and DMZ setting on your router to prevent direct access by the ransomware.
D-Link DNS-325 has passed its end of service date as displayed on its product support page. Once a product is end of service, it is no longer supported by D-Link through customer support and it does not receive software/firmware updates. For these models, please remove the Internet access of NAS on your router by disabling the port forwarding and DMZ setting.
Please check back here or on the specific product page for the most updated information.
Tags: DNS-320, DNS-325, Ransomware
D-Link launches software to centralise multi-site access point control CWM-100
D-LINK HAS REVEALED a new piece of software designed to simplify distributed network management through a single cloud portal.
D-Link Central Wi-Fi Manager CWM-100 is a free toolkit to allow multi-site businesses to manage the network from a central hub.
The software is a free download offered with selected D-Link wireless access point products.
“In a connected world, the network is at the heart of the business. The growth in adoption of cloud-based applications, real-time communication and remote working mean that connectivity is now mission critical,” said Paul Routledge, marketing manager for D-Link UK.
Security is offered via a support structure for local database, external RADIUS server, LDAP and WiFi password authentication and granular user access control.
Management can be assigned to a range of roles with specific access and authorisation levels, augmented by NAT pass through to allow the controller to manage firewalled access points.
Routledge said: “The D-Link Central Wi-Fi Manager allows any network manager – whether an internal employee or an external provider – to deliver real-time monitoring and management, as well as detailed reporting. The end result is a network that is easy to deploy, set up, monitor and upgrade.”
Also included is the ability to create an access point once and then reuse that same configuration over again with other APs.
Reports included are fully graphical, allowing network managers to drill down into the needs and requirements of the network from a technical and user perspective.
Tags: access point control, CWM-100
D-Link shows off radical 802.11ac routers DIR-895L/R and Wi-Fi adapters DWA-192/R at CES
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D-Link is “trying to recapture the high end of the market in terms of performance,” VP of marketing Dan Kelley told me in an embargoed interview last month. I haven’t been able to test D-Link’s new Ultra Performance series of 802.11ac Wi-Fi routers and adapters, but their radical industrial designs are sure to turn heads.
D-Link is showing three new routers at CES this week—the D-Link DIR-895L/R, the DIR-890L/R, and the DIR-885L/R—along with the spherical DWA-192/R USB 3.0 Wi-Fi adapter.
The company is also pushing the price envelope, asking enthusiasts to cough up $310 for the model in the middle of the new range. It should be available for purchase now. D-Link says the rest of the lineup will be available in the second quarter, but it has not released pricing guidance on the other new routers or the Wi-Fi adapter.
D-Link’s new DIR-885L/R 802.11ac Wi-Fi router is in the center. The flagship DIR-895L/R is on the left and the DIR-890L is on the right.
The flagship DIR-895L/R is based on Broadcom’s BCM47094 chipset and can operate two independent networks on the 5GHz frequency band (with theoretical TCP throughput to 802.11ac clients of 2165Mbps on each), and a third network on the 2.4GHz band with theoretical TCP throughput of 1000Mbps. It will be outfitted with eight high-power antennas, and it supports MU-MIMO (multiple users-multiple input/multiple output) technology so that it can stream high-definition video and audio to multiple clients.
The DIR-890L, equipped with six antennas, can also operate two independent 5GHz networks, but its TCP throughput maxes out at 1300Mbps to 802.11ac clients. It delivers throughput up to 600Mbps on its third network, which operates on the 2.4GHz band. The four-antenna DIR-885L/R, meanwhile, operates one 5GHz network with throughput up to 2165Mbps, and one 2.4GHz network with throughput up to 1000Mbps. D-Link arrives at its AC5300 label by summing those numbers. (The AC5600 and throughput numbers in the slide below have been revised downward.)
D-Link’s DIR-895R/L boasts very high specifications, and will likely have a price tag to match when it ships in the second quarter.
All three of the new routers will feature an all-new user interface that should make it easier to set up and manage your router and network using only a smartphone or tablet—good news for consumers who don’t have a Mac or PC. And all three will support beam forming, D-Link’s QoS engine, and SharePort technology for sharing a USB printer and a USB storage device on the network.
D-Link’s DWA-192 802.11ac Wi-Fi adapter is shaped like a ball.
D-Link describes its D-Link DWA-192/R as an AC1900 Wi-Fi adapter, but arrives at that label by summing its maximum throughput of 1300Mbps on the 5GHz frequency band with its max throughput of 600Mbps on the 2.4GHz band. As an AC adapter, it has the same specification as the Asus USB-AC56 adapter (although that part supports maximum throughput of only 300Mbps on the 2.4GHz band).
I suspect the DWA-192/R’s spherical design will render the adapter more omnidirectional, but I’ll have to wait until I can test one. D-Link expects it to ship in the second quarter, but hasn’t announced pricing.
Tags: DIR-895L, DWA-192
D-Link Now Shipping All-in-One Network Video Recorder DNR-312L
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 2, 2014
Today D-Link announced it is shipping the mydlink® Network Video Recorder with HDMI Output (D-Link DNR-312L). Designed with small business owners in mind, the DNR-312L NVR is simple to set up and operate and allows users to keep a close eye on their businesses locally with a mouse and HD monitor, or remotely with a phone, tablet or PC. Users can customize the ideal security solution by mixing and matching up to nine D-Link® network cameras, and can view, record and play back footage from all nine cameras simultaneously.
With plug and play configuration, the DNR-312L automatically finds and records video and audio from D-Link network cameras and can be set to record continuously, on a schedule or based on motion. Its single storage bay accepts a hard drive up to 6TB in size, providing a recording retention period of 30 days or longer. A scheduled back-up function allows one or more camera recordings to be backed up to a USB drive, network storage or an FTP server.
“The D-Link DNR-312L NVR is a great solution for restaurants, gas stations, liquor stores, and other small footprint retail locations,” said Vance Kozik, director of marketing for IP Surveillance, D-Link Systems, Inc. “The ability to plug the DNR-312L directly into a 1080p monitor and be able to view, play back and export video without the need for a computer makes this NVR an ideal solution for a small business. The 1080p monitor support also enables a store owner or manager to display live video so customers are aware of the store’s surveillance without having to dedicate additional resources.”
A variety of viewing options exist for the DNR-312L, including web browser, mobile app and the native HDMI port. The graphic user interface look, feel and functionality of the HDMI output is closely matched by the web browser interface for a consistent user experience. Functions include camera search, e-map support and on screen display of date, time, camera name, frame rate, and bandwidth. Additionally, the DNR-312L supports two independent streaming profiles from D-Link network cameras. One stream is high resolution to capture the important details. The second stream is lower resolution and is used for the nine-camera view and for mobile app use. Both streams are simultaneously recorded and available for playback.
More about the D-Link DNR-312L:
View, record, play back, export up to nine D-Link network cameras
HDMI output for 1080p monitors
Free mobile app for viewing live and recorded video
Web browser client matches HDMI interface and supports most popular browsers
Continuous, scheduled or motion detection recording
Two USB ports for mouse and optional storage back-up
Pan/tilt/zoom controls for PTZ cameras
E-Map function shows map of cameras with activity icons
Drag and drop camera support for customizing viewing screen
mydlink cloud service included
The DNR-312L is available now for a manufacturer’s suggested price of $349.99. D-Link is also offering a special promotion through Dec. 31, 2014 – for more information, visit programs.dlink.com/FreeNVRpromotion.
D-Link’s Network Video Recorders and IP surveillance cameras are sold through D-Link’s vast network of channel partners, including value-added resellers, solution providers and distributors. For more information about the DNR-312L, visit us.dlink.com/dnr-312l. For more information about all of D-Link’s IP surveillance solutions for business, visit ipsurveillance.dlink.com.
Tags: DNR-312L, Network Video Recorder
D-Link Now Shipping Two New “Full-Power” PoE Switches DES-1008P and DES-1018MP
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — D-Link today announced two new unmanaged, rack-mountable, 10/100 PoE switches – the 8-port DES-1008P+ and the 16-port DES-1018MP. Both products are designed for demanding applications that require full PoE power (15.4 Watts) on all ports simultaneously, such as surveillance networks with power-hungry IP cameras, or wireless network infrastructures powering 802.11ac access points.
“Some IT professionals and system integrators prefer to future-proof their networks by deploying PoE switches with full power budgets,” said Steven Olen, director of product marketing, D-Link Systems, Inc. “D-Link’s new DES-1008P+ and DES-1018MP give them that peace of mind. Even though they may not need all that power today, they can rest easy knowing it will be available when their networking requirements change tomorrow.”
The DES-1008P+ features eight 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet PoE+ ports, all of which support IEEE 802.3at (30W). With a total PoE power budget of 140 Watts, this switch can comfortably handle 15.4 Watts of PoE on all eight ports simultaneously, with extra power to spare. Its fanless design ensures quiet operation in all environments.
The DES-1018MP features 16 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet ports supporting IEEE 802.3af (15.4 Watts). Its 246.4 Watt power budget allows all 16 ports to drive 802.3af devices simultaneously, without concern of going over budget limits. The DES-1018MP also offers two Gigabit SFP/RJ45 combo uplink ports, which provide plenty of bandwidth back to the core of the network. A smart fan automatically adjusts itself to reduce power consumption and noise, and enhanced surge protection on all PoE ports protects the switch when feeding power to outdoor PoE devices.
Both models come in rugged metal housings that can be desktop or rack mounted, and both utilize an internal 100 – 240 VAC power supply. Like all D-Link® business class Ethernet switches, the DES-1008P+ and DES-1018MP offer a Limited Lifetime Warranty, furthering D-Link’s commitment to product quality and long-term customer confidence.
The new DES-1008P+ and DES-1018MP unmanaged 10/100 PoE switches are currently shipping through D-Link’s vast network of channel partners, including value-added resellers and distributors and online retailers. Detailed specifications are available online at www.dlink.com.
Tags: DES-1008P, DES-1018MP, PoE Switches
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Entlebucher Mountain Dog Characteristics: The steadfast and alert Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a breed of medium sized dog, classified as a member of the Herding Dog Group (AKC:2011). The Entlebucher Mountain Dog, is characterized by its agile, athletic appearance with distinctive tricolour black, tan and white markings and loving, devoted expression. Other characteristics include dark brown to hazel, medium sized, round eyes; high set, triangular shaped, pendulous ears; a straight hanging tail with a jaunty bobtail and a fluid, easy gait. The temperament of the Entlebucher Mountain Dog can be described as Agile, Active, Devoted.
The coat type of the Entlebucher Mountain Dog is described as medium, thick, dense coat in black with white markings on the coat. Due to its characteristics and qualities, the Entlebucher Mountain Dog demonstrated the desired traits of a Watch dog and Farm Dog and is known by its nick name the "Entle". The origin of the Entlebucher Mountain Dog breed was in Switzerland where it was developed in the 1800's, although its ancestors date back to antiquity.
Fast Facts about the Entlebucher Mountain Dog: The following facts provide fast information about the Entlebucher Mountain Dog breed. Size: Medium *** Breed Group: Herding Dog Group (AKC:2011) *** Nick name: "Entle" *** Origin: Switzerland *** Male Height: 17-20 inches (44-52 cm) *** Female Height: 17-20 inches (42-50 cm) *** Male Weight: 45-65 lbs (20-30 kg) *** Female Weight: 45-65 lbs (20-30 kg) *** Coat Type: medium, thick, dense coat *** Coat Colors: black with white markings on the coat *** Litter Size: 6-8 puppies *** Health Problems: Eye disease - PRA (progressive retinal atrophy) *** Lifespan: 10 to 13 years *** Hypoallergenic: No
Entlebucher Mountain Dog Breed Group and Dog Type - Herding Dog Group (AKC:2011): The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is one of the many breeds of dogs that belong to the Herding Dog Group (AKC:2011).
Other names for the Entlebucher Mountain Dog: The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is known by the nickname of the "Entle". Other names for this breed of dog include the Entlebucher Sennenhund, Entelbuch Mountain Dogs and Entlebuch Cattle Dogs.
Origin of the name: The origin of the name "Entlebucher" derives from Entlebuch, a municipality in the canton (region) of Lucerne in Switzerland.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog History and Origin: The country of origin of the Entlebucher Mountain Dogs was in Switzerland and its forbears date back to the Roman Empire over 2000 years ago. The ancestors of the Entlebucher Mountain Dogs were believed to be molosser-type dogs that were used as watchdogs and herding dogs for the Romans to protect and control livestock. The Romans conquered Switzerland in the 2nd century BC and Roman dogs were interbred with local cattle dogs and sheepdogs in Switzerland.
These ancient dogs were called 'Sennenhund' in reference to people called Senn or Senner, the names given to the Swiss alpine herdsmen. There were four, common Sennenhund breeds in Switzerland: The Berner Sennenhund (Bernese Mountain Dog), the Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund (Greater Swiss Mountain Dog), the Appenzeller Sennenhund (Appenzeller) and, of course, the Entlebucher Sennenhund (Entlebucher Mountain Dog).
The 'Entlebucher Sennenhund' were the Mountain Dogs that were found across Entlebuch in the canton (region) of Lucerne in Switzerland. The Entlebucher was the smallest of the Swiss mountain dogs and used on farms and as a herder of livestock in the pastoralist societies of the Swiss Alps. The herds of livestock moved by the herdsmen and the Entlebucher included large flocks of sheep, as well as cattle, goats and pigs. The animals were moved around according to the season. Livestock was moved from the higher pastures in summer to the lower valleys in winter (this seasonal movement is known as the Transhumance). The products of transhumance herds and flocks that were herded by the Entlebucher were cheese, milk, butter, cream and yogurt.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog History: During the 1800's the industrialization of Switzerland led to a serious decline in numbers of the Entlebucher Dogs and by the turn of the century the breed was on the verge of extinction. The plight of the Entlebucher came to the attention of an influential Swiss professor called Albert Heim (1849 – 1937) who began work to preserve and promote the breed. WW1 (1914 - 1918) broke out and the breeding program was delayed and the first Entlebucher breed club was not established until 1926. The Entlebucher breed was revitalized and found its way to Europe and the United States although, even today, the Entlebucher breed is still quite rare.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog Modern History: The modern history of the Entlebucher Mountain Dogs moved on and the breed is now used as a high spirited family pet and protective, confident companion. The Entlebucher Mountain Dog was officially recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 2011.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog Height: The Entlebucher breed is classified as one of the medium sized dogs. The height to the shoulder of a male Entlebucher is 17-20 inches (44-52 cm). The height to the shoulder of a female Entlebucher is 17-20 inches (42-50 cm).
Entlebucher Mountain Dog Weight: The weight of the Entlebucher male in this medium sized canine is 45-65 lbs (20-30 kg). The weight of the smaller female is 45-65 lbs (20-30 kg).
Entlebucher Mountain Dog Coat Type: The coat type of the Entlebucher is described as medium, thick, dense coat.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog Coat Colors: The coat colors of this breed include black with white markings on the coat.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog Grooming - LOW Grooming Needs: The grooming needs of the Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are categorized as Low in order to maintain a healthy, tangle-free coat and reduce the risk of skin infections. The limited grooming needs of the Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are considered to be low maintenance, requiring limited attention to grooming where brushing and combing, is concerned. Grooming Requirements should include bathing the dog on a monthly basis and making regular inspections of the nails, teeth, eyes and ears.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog Litter Size: The litter size of this dog breed ranges from 6-8 puppies. Entlebucher puppies for sale can be obtained reputable breeders and from rescue centers. The cost of Entlebucher puppies varies depending on location, pedigree history and the breeder.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog Temperament and personality: The temperament and personality of this popular Entlebucher breed is described as Steadfast, Agile, Active, Devoted and Alert.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog Exercise Requirements: The exercise requirements of this breed of dog are moderate. The Entlebucher Mountain Dog requires regular daily exercise consisting of about one hour every day. This medium sized dog has a strident, fluid, easy gait with strides of a moderate length requiring a steady walking or jogging speed by the owner to meet the dogs exercise requirements. If the dog has more energy than you do, then teach your dog to play ball in a chase and catch game.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog Diet: A fully grown Entlebucher should be fed twice a day. A diet consisting of a premium dog food can be balanced with fresh food eaten by the family. The question is What Can Dogs Eat?. Check out our comprehensive list of what dogs can and what dogs cannot eat.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog Health Problems: Potential health problems of the Entlebucher Mountain Dog breed include Eye disease - PRA (progressive retinal atrophy). Resolving health problems can prove to be expensive and it is always wise to obtain pet insurance or health insurance when buying a puppy. Is the Entlebucher Mountain Dog breed said to be Hypoallergenic? Answer: No.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog Lifespan: The life expectancy of dogs vary according to the size, breed of dog and any serious health problems. The typical lifespan of the Entlebucher Mountain breed is 10 to 13 years.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog Male Names: Male names are most often chosen to reflect favorite names of the owner or the strength, size, coloring and country of origin of the Entlebucher Mountain breed. To give you some inspiration regarding good male Entlebucher Mountain names our small selection might be of help with naming boy dogs. Our top male names are: Felix *** Rex *** Rufus *** Cody *** Blue *** Shadow *** Gaius *** Rogue *** Sabre *** Ziggy.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog Female Names: Female names tend to be softer, prettier and reflect the temperament of the girl dogs. Our top choice of good female Entlebucher Mountain names are Bertha *** Lulu *** Mara *** Persis *** Sadie *** Maddie *** Rosie *** Dixie *** Sugar *** Empress *** Bobbi.
Fast Facts about the Entlebucher Mountain Dog: The following facts provide fast information about the Entlebucher Mountain Dog breed. Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris *** Breed Group: Herding Dogs Group (AKC:2011) *** Size: Medium *** Country of Origin: Switzerland *** History / Date: 1800's *** Entlebucher Mountain Male Height: 17-20 inches (44-52 cm) *** Male Entlebucher Mountain Weight: 45-65 lbs (20-30 kg) *** Coat Type: medium, thick, dense coat *** Litter Size: 6-8 puppies *** Entlebucher Mountain Dogs Health Problems: Hip dysplasia, thyroid, and joint problems *** Entlebucher Mountain Dogs Lifespan: 10 to 13 years ***
Entlebucher Mountain Dog Facts and Info - Breed Standard - Size - Colors - Coat Type - Characteristics - Diet - Exercise Requirements - Breed Standard - Grooming - History - Origin - Tips - History - Health Problems - Height - Information about Entlebucher Mountain Dogs - Lifespan - Litter size - Entlebucher Mountain Dog Names - Male - Female - Boy Dog - Girl Dog - Origin - Personality - Qualities - Size - Temperament - Guide - Weight - Male Dog Names - Female Dog Names - Breed Description - Art - Pictures - Images - Entlebucher Mountain Dog Facts and Information
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Configuring OSPF Maximum Paths
By default OSPF supports a maximum of 4 paths to be installed to a single network with an identical metric. This however can be changed to a maximum of 16. This lab will discuss and demonstrate the configuration and verification of OSPF maximum paths.
If you’ve completed Lab 8-6 – Configuring EIGRP Maximum Paths then you should know how maximum paths works when configured in a dynamic routing protocol.
Like EIGRP, OSPF has the same feature allowing you to administratively configure how many maximum paths OSPF will inject into the routing table with the same metric to the same destination network to load balance over.
By default, OSPF has a maximum path variable of 4, meaning that OSPF will install 4 routes into the routing table with the same metric/destination to load balance over. For example; you have 4 point-to-point T1’s from a branch location to the central office, OSPF by default will load balance across these 4 links if they are independently configured. However if they are in a PPP Multi-link group they will operate as a single 6Mbps link.
To configure the maximum paths variable you’d use the maximum-paths # command in router configuration mode.
In this lab you will configure R1 to use only 1 path to get to a destination network.
maximum-paths # This command is executed in router configuration mode to set how many equal metric paths that the routing can install into the routing table for load balancing.
The following logical topology shown below is used in labs found through out Section 9 – Configuring OSPF;
If you are using GNS3 than load the Stub Area Networking GNS3 topology than start devices; R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and SW1.
Establish a console session with devices R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and SW1 than load the initial configurations provided below by copying the config from the textbox and pasting it into the respected routers console.
!################################################## !# Free CCNA Workbook Lab 9-13 R1 Initial Config # !################################################## ! enable configure terminal ! hostname R1 no ip domain-lookup ! interface Loopback0 description ### SIMULATED NETWORK ### ip address 10.90.10.1 255.255.255.0 ip ospf 1 area 1 ! interface Serial0/0 description ### PHYSICAL FRAME RELAY INTERFACE ### ip address 10.90.245.1 255.255.255.248 ip ospf 1 area 0 encapsulation frame-relay serial restart-delay 0 frame-relay map ip 10.90.245.5 125 broadcast frame-relay map ip 10.90.245.4 124 broadcast frame-relay map ip 10.90.245.2 122 broadcast no frame-relay inverse-arp no shut exit ! router ospf 1 router-id 1.1.1.1 log-adjacency-changes auto-cost reference-bandwidth 100000 neighbor 10.90.245.2 neighbor 10.90.245.4 neighbor 10.90.245.5 ! line con 0 logging sync no exec-timeout ! end
!################################################## !# Free CCNA Workbook Lab 9-13 R2 Initial Config # !################################################## ! enable configure terminal ! hostname R2 no ip domain-lookup ! interface Loopback0 description ### SIMULATED NETWORK ### ip address 10.90.20.1 255.255.255.0 ip ospf 1 area 2 ! interface Serial0/0 description ### PHYSICAL FRAME RELAY INTERFACE ### ip address 10.90.245.2 255.255.255.248 encapsulation frame-relay ip ospf priority 0 ip ospf 1 area 0 serial restart-delay 0 no frame-relay inverse-arp frame map ip 10.90.245.1 221 broadcast frame map ip 10.90.245.4 221 frame map ip 10.90.245.5 221 no shut ! interface Serial0/2 ### POINT-TO-POINT LINK TO R3 ### ip address 10.90.23.1 255.255.255.252 ip ospf 1 area 3 ip ospf hello-interval 1 encapsulation ppp serial restart-delay 0 no shut exit ! router ospf 1 router-id 2.2.2.2 auto-cost reference-bandwidth 100000 log-adjacency-changes area 3 stub no-summary ! line con 0 logging sync no exec-timeout ! end
!################################################## !# Free CCNA Workbook Lab 9-13 R3 Initial Config # !################################################## ! enable configure terminal ! hostname R3 no ip domain-lookup ! interface Loopback0 description ### SIMULATED NETWORK ### ip address 10.90.30.1 255.255.255.0 ip ospf 1 area 3 ! interface Serial0/1 description ### POINT-TO-POINT LINK TO R2 ### ip address 10.90.23.2 255.255.255.252 ip ospf 1 area 3 ip ospf hello-interval 1 encapsulation ppp no shut exit ! router ospf 1 router-id 3.3.3.3 log-adjacency-changes auto-cost reference-bandwidth 100000 area 3 stub ! line con 0 logging sync no exec-timeout ! end
!################################################## !# Free CCNA Workbook Lab 9-13 R4 Initial Config # !################################################## ! enable configure terminal ! hostname R4 no ip domain-lookup ! interface Loopback0 description ### SIMULATED NETWORK ### ip address 10.90.40.1 255.255.255.0 ip ospf 1 area 4 ! interface FastEthernet0/0 description ### REAL NETWORK ### ip address 10.90.145.1 255.255.255.0 ip ospf 1 area 45 no shut ! interface Serial0/0 description ### PHYSICAL FRAME RELAY INTERFACE ### ip address 10.90.245.4 255.255.255.248 encapsulation frame-relay ip ospf priority 0 ip ospf 1 area 0 serial restart-delay 0 no frame-relay inverse-arp frame map ip 10.90.245.1 421 broadcast frame map ip 10.90.245.2 421 frame map ip 10.90.245.5 421 no shut ! interface Serial0/1 description ### POINT-TO-POINT LINK TO R5 ### ip address 10.90.45.1 255.255.255.252 ip ospf 1 area 45 encapsulation ppp serial restart-delay 0 no shut exit ! router ospf 1 router-id 4.4.4.4 auto-cost reference-bandwidth 100000 log-adjacency-changes passive-interface fastethernet0/0 ! line con 0 logging sync no exec-timeout ! end
!################################################## !# Free CCNA Workbook Lab 9-13 R5 Initial Config # !################################################## ! enable configure terminal ! hostname R5 no ip domain-lookup ! interface Loopback0 description ### SIMULATED NETWORK ### ip address 10.90.50.1 255.255.255.0 ip ospf 1 area 5 ! interface FastEthernet0/0 description ### REAL NETWORK ### ip address 10.90.145.2 255.255.255.0 ip ospf cost 65535 ip ospf 1 area 45 no shut ! interface Serial0/0 description ### PHYSICAL FRAME RELAY INTERFACE ### ip address 10.90.245.5 255.255.255.248 encapsulation frame-relay ip ospf priority 0 ip ospf 1 area 0 serial restart-delay 0 no frame-relay inverse-arp frame map ip 10.90.245.1 521 broadcast frame map ip 10.90.245.2 521 frame map ip 10.90.245.4 521 no shut ! interface Serial0/1 description ### POINT-TO-POINT LINK TO R4 ### ip address 10.90.45.2 255.255.255.252 ip ospf 1 area 45 encapsulation ppp serial restart-delay 0 no shut exit ! router ospf 1 router-id 5.5.5.5 log-adjacency-changes auto-cost reference-bandwidth 100000 passive-interface fastethernet0/0 ! line con 0 logging sync no exec-timeout ! end
!################################################## !# Free CCNA Workbook Lab 9-X SW1 Initial Config # !################################################## ! enable configure terminal ! hostname SW1 no ip domain-lookup ! line con 0 logging sync no exec-timeout ! end
View the routing table on R1 and check if any routes are being load balanced.
Configure R1 to use no more then 1 path to get to any given destination.
View R1’s routing table again and verify that network 10.90.45.0/30 is no longer load balanced between R4 and R5.
Objective 1. – View the routing table on R1 and check if any routes are being load balanced.
R1#show ip route
Codes: C - connected, S - static, R - RIP, M - mobile, B - BGP
D - EIGRP, EX - EIGRP external, O - OSPF, IA - OSPF inter area
N1 - OSPF NSSA external type 1, N2 - OSPF NSSA external type 2
E1 - OSPF external type 1, E2 - OSPF external type 2
* - candidate default, U - per-user static route
o - ODR, P - periodic downloaded static route
Gateway of last resort is not set
10.0.0.0/8 is variably subnetted, 9 subnets, 4 masks
O IA 10.90.50.1/32 [110/64767] via 10.90.245.5, 01:12:43, Serial0/0
O IA 10.90.23.0/30 [110/129532] via 10.90.245.2, 01:12:33, Serial0/0
O IA 10.90.145.0/24 [110/65766] via 10.90.245.4, 00:18:43, Serial0/0
[110/129532] via 10.90.245.4, 01:12:33, Serial0/0
C 10.90.10.0/24 is directly connected, Loopback0
C 10.90.245.0/29 is directly connected, Serial0/0
As you can see from R1’s routing table shown above that R1 is load balancing traffic to the 10.90.45.0/30 destination.
Objective 2. – Configure R1 to use no more then 1 path to get to any given destination.
R1(config-router)#maximum-paths 1
R1(config-router)#end
%SYS-5-CONFIG_I: Configured from console by console
Objective 3. – View R1’s routing table again and verify that network 10.90.45.0/30 is no longer load balanced between R4 and R5.
After configuring the maximum paths in OSPF to 1 you’ll see that R1 no longer load balances to 10.90.45.0/30 as shown above in R1’s routing table.
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WIGJ now in 28 countries with Ambassadors in Poland, Switzerland, Pakistan, Singapore and Mexico.
Ambassadors meeting at 2019 conference.
Women in Games is pleased to announce the appointment of a further 24 Ambassadors bringing the total to 167. New Ambassadors in Poland, Switzerland, Pakistan, Singapore and Mexico mean that the Women in Games organisation is now represented in 28 different countries. 9 of the 24 new Ambassadors are based outside of Europe as the word continues to spread that there is the opportunity to promote more equality in all game making countries. The Vision of Women in Games is a games industry, culture and community free of gender discrimination, where full equality of opportunity, treatment and conditions empowers all women to achieve their full potential.
Our Ambassadors volunteer to organise a local meeting or event of their choosing in their studio, city or region in the first 12 months and are given some support to do this. 2 Ambassadors can work together to do this.
Ambassador are now shown by region and we welcome, in this new format, Abbie Dickinson, Kirsten White, Prabjot Rathore and Shariqua Wahid from the North of the UK. We welcome Penny Brammer from the Midlands. From London and the South East, we welcome Backy Saunders, Emma Henry and Melissa Chaplin. From the South of the UK, we welcome Aoife Baines. From mainland Europe, we welcome Asema Hassan, Maria Ivanovic, Raheela Tahir, Ruth Contreras, Tabea Isela (from Switzerland) and Urszula Klimczak (from Poland).
Globally we welcome Carolina Ellis, Diana Rodriguez (from Mexico), Jean Leggett, Khaula Khurshid (from Pakistan), Liz Ballantyne, Min Ying (from Singapore), Olivia Colomier, Simone Vilutiene and Yuliya Arlova.
Marie-Claire Isamaan, CEO of Women in Games, commented once again. “Our Ambassadors from across the UK, Europe, North and South America, Africa and Asia will be able to inspire and give support to women and girls in understanding the games industry and the opportunities there are within it. If you are considering a career in games, please reach out to our local and global Ambassadors who will be pleased to give advice specific to their experience.”
You can see the full list of Ambassadors including their location and job role, as well as how to apply if your are interested in joining our Ambassador team on this page.
WIGJ welcomes Barclays as Corporate Ambassador and partners at London event on 23 January
Women in Games is pleased to welcome Barclays Ventures to its Corporate Ambassador programme joining the likes of Dovetail, Outplay, 2K, Creative Assembly, Rockstar, Ubisoft and Sumo. Barclays Ventures’ mission is to grow new businesses through next generation propositions and capabilities.
David Gowans, Head of Creative Technologies of Barclays Ventures said, “As we support UK Industry in Barclays it’s important we support everyone and help provide opportunities to women and girls in games, I look forward to supporting a programme of activity with WIGJ to do just that.”
Marie-Claire, CEO of Women in Games commented, “I am delighted to welcome Barclays Ventures as our newest Corporate Ambassador. This is particularly timely and significant as Women in Games focus on its 2020 programme of UK activities across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. According to a wide range of sources whilst there is evidence diverse teams are good for business but there has been little tangible progress in gender diversity in the last 10 years. We will work closely with Barclays Ventures to activate new and innovative ways to increase gender diversity within our sector. My vision is to see the Games Industry lead as a shining example in the forthcoming #DiversityDecade and our Corporate Ambassadors will play a major part in that plan.
The first partnership between Women in Games and Barclays takes place with an open event at Barclays Head Office in Canary Wharf, E14 on Thursday, 23 January from 5.30 pm. The Barclays Game Technology Frenzy is designed to showcase the best of the games industry and a Panel from the Women in Games Executive team is part of an agenda that includes industry speakers, an interactive exhibition, esports tournament and networking drinks. This event is an informal and interactive event with plenty of opportunities to network, learn and grow. It is open to all and over 200 are expected. Please register via our Meetup Group at https://www.meetup.com/WIGJMeetup/events/267747323/
We look forward to seeing a great turn out!
WIGJ appoints first Ambassadors in Canada, Argentina, Nigeria, India, China and New Zealand
Women in Games is pleased to announce the appointment of a further 29 Ambassadors bringing the total to 143. New Ambassadors in Canada, Argentina, Nigeria, India, China and New Zealand mean that the Women in Games organisation is now represented in 23 different countries. 12 of the new 29 Ambassadors are based outside of Europe as the word spreads that there is the opportunity to promote more equality in all game making countries. Equality is the organising principle of Women in Games. It’s our North Star. Everything we do is in service of achieving full and lasting equality for all women throughout the game industries and beyond.
Our Ambassador are now shown by region and we welcome, in this new format, Jasmin Ali, Jo Daly, Johanna Vuorela and Subina Kianai from the North of the UK. We welcome Clare McGlaughry, Jacqui Edwards, Jade Loomes and Justine Knight from the Midlands. From London and the South East, we welcome Annabel Ashalley-Anthony, Beatrice Teoh, Geraldine Mainaky and Lauren Kaye. From the South of the UK, we welcome Vanissa Wanick. From mainland Europe, we welcome Felicia Prehn, Maria Fernanda Diez Huerta, Poornima Kumar and Silvia Pettina.
Globally we welcome Anshu Patni Singhi (from India), Cynthia Huang (from Canada), Jenn Mac, Jorgelina Pecina (from Argentina), Joy Moscope Ahayi (from Nigeria), Kubra Taslak, Nellie Hughes, Rebecca Chan (from China), Shaundel Celestin, Taylor Lyles, Terry Jones and Zea Slosar (from New Zealand).
Marie-Claire Isamaan, CEO of Women in Games, commented. “Our Ambassadors from across the UK, Europe, North and South America, Africa and Asia will be able to inspire and give support to women and girls in understanding the games industry and the opportunities there are within it. If you are considering a career in games, please reach out to our local and global Ambassadors who will be pleased to give advice specific to their experience.”
Women in Games expands Ambassador Programme adding 39 new Ambassadors
Women in Games is delighted to announce a significant expansion of its Ambassador Programmer under Ambassador Director, Gemma Johnson-Brown. We welcome in alphabetical order: Abbey Plumb, Anna Tang, Antonella Sassu, Becca Stabler, Charlotte Cook, Cisssy Biri, Clare Green, Dan Sun, Dominika Chorosinska, Elly Johnson, Esta Galih, Fiona Turner-Stone, Jade Summers, Jayd Matyas, Jennipher Judge, Jessica May, Justine Colla, Kalliopi Tsavari, Kira Summers, Laura Van de Mast, Lily Adams, Lily Gavin-Allen, Lisa Gobbi, Lisa Hagen Lie, Mags Donaldson, Marilena Papacosta, Melanie Zimmerman, Minna Wilke, Molly Shepherd-Boden, Nikolina Zidar, Rachel Gaskin, Robyn Murphy, Samantha Roach, Samra Halli, Soraya Javan, Sylvia Ulloque, Tracy Clark, Violet Adams and Zoe Sams. Representing a wide variety of skills and experience, all are committed to supporting women and girls in understanding the games industry and the opportunities there are within it. As the reach of the organisation expands internationally, new countries with an Ambassador representing Women in Games include Germany, Norway, Finland, Indonesia and Hong Kong.
Gemma Johnson-Brown commented, “I am very proud and excited to be part of this fantastic and growing ambassadorial community, our ambassadors all work together to provide encouragement, support and advocate for women and girls throughout the games industry and educational pipeline. I am looking forward to the plethora of events our ambassadors are planning to be holding over the coming months.”
Winners of the Women in Games European Awards 2019
Our awards are over for 2019. Congratulations to all the winners!
Winners of the Hall of Fame ( sponsored by 2K / Hangar 13)
Christina Myers
Catharina Bohler
Advocacy Award Winners (sponsored by Creative Assembly)
Women in Games France
Girls’ Game Lab
Womenize! Games and Tech
– Special mention to Autistica
Corporate Ambassador Winner (sponsored by Sumo Group)
2K/ Hangar 13
Individual Ambassador Winner (sponsored by Sumo Group)
Loukia Kyriakidou
– Special mention to Maria Fernandez-Hermida, Scarlett Fu and Nichole Gilroy, Laurence Bouvard, and Lucy Boxall.
Student Awards Winners ( sponsored by Fusebox Games)
Saskia Buente: LSE
Bethany Fox: Uni of Herts
Freddy Frydenlund: Royal College of Art
Lynn Goncalves: Falmouth Uni
Becky Saunders: Norwich Uni of the Arts
Katie Yang: Uni of Herts.
More official photos will follow shortly.
Ten Years On, What Does the Future Hold for Women in Games? Past, Present, Future
Women in Games has a 10-year history of addressing a range of important and progressive causes, with the overarching mission to “achieve full and lasting equality for all women throughout the games industry” Women in Games is a not-for-profit organisation built with the support of dedicated volunteers and a number of companies that have proactively and strategically engaged.
2019 has been a year of transformation for Women in Games. It has grown a dedicated global following and community to more than 20,000 supporters, and formed affiliate partnership organisations in Italy, Spain, Turkey, Germany, Sweden and Norway with more to launch later in the year.
The government shone a light on the work of Women in Games with CEO Marie-Claire Isaaman leading the diversity panel, providing expert witness at the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee inquiry discussing “the UK e-sports industry and diversity in gaming and VR” held in June.
Momentum for the work of the organisation is being globally recognised and embraced by the games industry with many world-class studios stepping forward to partner with Women in Games. Existing partners such as Hanger13/2K, Outplay and Dovetail Games continue to deepen their integration proving the value of their strategic alliance with Women in Games.
“The games industry is one that celebrates uniqueness and encourages individualism. It welcomes people from all walks of life and strives for greatness by promoting diversity and talent. It is important to continue improving the growing industry’s community by introducing more women to opportunities within games. Women in Games is an organisation which helps achieve this and uses the power of voice and collaboration to get this important point across. It is proven that a diverse workplace fuels creativity and success by bringing more depth and perspective to the table, which is something that 2K and Hangar 13 promote throughout their studios.” says Rebecca Sampson, Studio Operations Manager
This year a number of important new conference sponsors, strategic partnerships and collaborations have been formed with global studios – Creative Assembly, Sumo Group, Ubisoft and Rockstar, all looking to progress their equality and diversity programme to realise the benefits, both to their businesses and to their employees.
“The work Women in Games does is incredibly valuable for inspiring, supporting and empowering diverse people within this global industry,” said Gareth Edmondson, Chief Operations Officer at Creative Assembly. “Our industry is making great progress and the right conversations are happening, but we need to continue pushing to ensure women and diverse talent across the board are represented and included.”
“Sumo Group is delighted to join the Corporate Ambassador Programme and to sponsor the Women in Games Conference and Awards 2019. We are committed to addressing gender inequality in the video games industry by inspiring the next generation of female game developers to enter the industry and by ensuring that the women already working in games are empowered and supported to reach their potential. We are proud to support the WIG’s fantastic work and join the community of studios and organisations that share our commitment.” Says Karen McLoughlin, Group Director of HR
CJ Stockton, Head of Communications and Strategic Partnerships comments “Ubisoft Reflections and Ubisoft Leamington has always been strongly committed to celebrating and promoting diversity in the workplace, so, it goes without saying that we are absolutely delighted to be sponsoring the 2019 Women in Games HR Summit in London. We’re also incredibly excited to be participating in this year’s Corporate Ambassador Programme, too. We look forward to helping educate, inspire and empower women already working in the industry, and those looking to pursue careers in the industry.”
So, what now?
Firstly, it’s the annual Women in Games European Conference taking place next week on the 11th/12th September at London College of Communication, UAL Elephant Castle, London – The core theme is ‘The Future of Women’ in the game industries, with strands on Play – Technology – Workplace –Education – Social Impact – Entrepeurnership. A dedicated HR Summit, Lab demonstrations and Awards. The exciting, creatively curated programme explores a wide range of pertinent areas and issues, bringing together world class speakers, in London College of Communication UAL, a world class University.
“It’s full steam ahead to implement our vision of a games industry, culture and community free of gender discrimination, where full equality of opportunity, treatment and conditions empowers all women to achieve their full potential”, Marie-Claire continues “we have identified four core verticals of action: Policy, Education, Industry and Community these spaces enable us to engage with and coordinate activism across the sector nationally and internationally. With the growth of our strategic partnerships across games studios, with AHRC research initiatives and diversity collaborations with other organisations within the sector, such as Ukie and the BGI, we are positive significant and lasting change can be achieved. What’s absolutely crucial, is that we must all work together to form a strong, focused community capable of directing, implementing and sustaining lasting change.”
Shortlists for the Women in Games Hall of Fame and Advocacy Awards and Awards Party 11 September
The Women in Games European Hall of Fame was created in 2011 to specially recognise the achievements of women in the European Games industry. Each year exceptional women are recognised at the Women in Games European Conference. Congratulations to Christina Myers, originally from Columbia and now based in the UK, Micaela Romanini from Italy, Audrey Leprince from France, Catharina Bøhler from Norway, Julie Chalmette from France and Dr Jo Twist from the UK, all shortlisted for the Women in Games European Hall of Fame. Please support and vote – maximum of 6 votes for 2 awards – you will need to register an account at
https://womeningames.awardsplatform.com/entry/vote/JAvmPXzK
Women in Games has a 10 year history of advocacy for gender equality, and through our work we encounter a wide range of advocacy organisations, which we are actively working with and keen to highlight and recognise. Congratulations also to Autistica, GameDevForce from Stockholm, Gayming Magazine, Girls Game Lab, Women in Games France and Womenize! Games and Tech from Germany, all shortlisted for our Women in Games European Games Advocacy Awards on September 11th in London. 3 awards will be made on the night. Wish them luck!
Join the Women in Games Conference Party and Awards celebrating 10 years at the Ministry, 11 September. This year’s party and awards at The Ministry Events “White Space” 79 Borough Road, are just a short walk from the Conference which is at UAL: London College of Communication.
Women in Games are excited to hold this event as part of the conference in a stunning Victorian warehouse in the heart of Borough, London SE1 at a venue run by the Ministry of Sound, the world famous home of dance music.
Tickets to the party are included in the price of conference tickets available at https://womeningamesconference.co.uk
A small number of tickets for this evening event can also be purchased separately.
Learn, Debate and Network with Women who are Innovating the Games Industry
The annual Women in Games European Conference returns for 2019 representing the diverse talent that exists in the games industry. This year over 50 leading speakers and panellists will deliver a mix of keynote speeches, panel discussions and workshops, coupled with the Women in Games Awards and 10th Anniversary Party.
As an inclusive event, the objective is to educate, inspire and empower those who currently work in games, those seeking to step into the industry and those participating in games education and re-search. This is the most exciting conference to date with a two-day agenda packed with insightful, collaborative, thought-provoking and celebratory activities, plus musical performances and plenty of networking!
The overarching theme for this year’s conference is The Future for Women focused on Play, The Workplace, Education, Technology, Entrepreneurship, Social Impact, alongside a half day HR Summit and Lab Demonstrations. The 2019 Game Beyond Entertainment BAFTA Winner, Sarepta Studios will keynote on day one along with curator, presenter and director – Ghislaine Boddington whose keynote is entitled Internet of Bodies: Alive, Collective and Connected.
CEO Marie-Claire Isaaman commented “We are tremendously proud of all achievements and resolutely dedicated in our mission to raise awareness, change attitudes, deliver impact and create conditions for women of all backgrounds, in our sector to achieve their full potential. We have built women in games into a leading games diversity organisation, recognised across Europe, with a global community of more than 20,000 across social media and our conference is an opportunity to bring that community together. We are pleased to bring back sponsors, particularly our Platinum Spon-sors 2K/Hangar13 who are committed to long term relationship with us and to welcome new, key partners across Europe. We are also delighted to be collaborating with our venue hosts the LCC Screen School, which brings film & television together with games, animation & sound art. University of the Arts (UAL), London is ranked 2nd in the world for Art & Design in the 2019 QS World University Rankings.”
“10 years ago, Women in Games began showing us all the way to a more diverse future for the sector. 10 years later, they’re still leading the way.” Rick Gibson, CEO BGI
Women in Games has a 10-year history of addressing a range of important and progressive causes, which include equality, diversity, education, advancement and entrepreneurship. The organisation has been growing an Ambassador Programme for individuals and companies enabling them to build a strong community of action. Over the last few years they have strategically been supporting the development and launch of Women in Games organisations across Europe, the latest being Women in Games Norway that launched in June this year.
The exciting programme of the day’s events which is live and updating daily can be found at the conference website http://womeningamesconference.com
Women in Games appoint Jocasta Kelsey as Marketing Director, add three to its Advisory Board
Jocasta Kelsey
Women in Games is pleased to announce the appointment of Jocasta Kelsey as Marketing Director. Jocasta is a former Marketing Director for We R Interactive. She now works as a commercial consultant specialising in helping start-up, early stage and established businesses to achieve their potential. She has worked across a number of sectors including not for profit, immersive tech and gaming. Jocasta joins the 5 person, part time Executive Board that meets monthly to manage strategically the day-to-day activities of the organisation.
WIGJ has also appointed 3 new Advisory Board members.
Dr Sharon Tolaini-Sage is a Lecturer at Norwich University of the Arts who specialises in lecturing on the cultural, contextual and storytelling aspects of digital games. Already a successful Women in Games Ambassador, she has supported the organisation for a number of years.
Mark Eyles was until recently a Principal Lecturer and Section Leader in the School of Creative Technologies at the University of Portsmouth. He also founded the first Women in Games Conference in the UK in 2004. He remains an Educational Advisor to TIGA and has just launched his own studio, Ambient Quest Studios.
Angela Natividad joins to bring her esports expertise to the organisation. She has worked in advertising for over 15 years, both in agencies and as a journalist. In 2015 she co-founded Hurrah, the leading esports advertising agency, with the goal of attracting non-endemic clients to the space and helping the sector grow sustainably toward the mainstream. She also plays an international relations role for France Esports.
Marie-Claire Isaaman, CEO of Women in Games commented. “We welcome Jocasta, Angela, Sharon and Mark to the team. It is important for Women in Games to market itself consistently, at the highest level. Much of what we do has gone unreported and therefore unnoticed due to lack of this resource. Jocasta brings us extensive experience in not for profit and technology marketing and we look forward to her helping us professionalise our messaging moving forward. The addition of Sharon and Mark reflects the commitment of Women in Games in supporting the Games Education sector to collaborate more closely and effectively with Games Development. We plan further exciting initiatives in esports and Angela will help us impact and lead in this growing field.”
Women in Games speaks to UK Government at its Inquiry into Immersive and Addictive technologies
http://www.womeningames.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Digital_Culture_Media_and_Sport_Committee_24-04-19_17-12-01.mp4
Women in Games WIGJ spent 75 minutes on Wednesday, 24th April talking to the UK Government at its Inquiry into Immersive and Addictive technologies, speaking about diversity in gaming and esports. Here is the final question of the day where CEO, Marie-Claire Isaaman, responds to Damian Collins, MP who asks about the resources of Women in Games and the level of support it receives from the sector. Please contact us if you would like to learn how your company can support Women in Games.
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Jan Niggemeier
The Other Labour Movement - Community Unions' Role in Japanese Labour Revitalisation
jan.niggemeier(at)fu-berlin.de
Jan Niggemeier is a PhD candidate at the Graduate School of East Asian Studies (GEAS) at Freie Universität Berlin since October 2014. His thesis project, under the supervision of Verena Blechinger-Talcott, traces revitalisation processes of organised labour in Japan.
Holding a B.A. in East Asian Politics and Economics from Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany, Jan completed a M.Sc. in Asian Studies at Lunds Universitet, Sweden and furthermore received a M.A. in Japanese Language at Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Germany and Keio University, Tokyo, Japan. In the course of his Master’s research, Jan explored participants’ diversification within Japanese antinuclear activism since the 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident. His further research interests include environmental and social movements and the institutionalisation of Green politics in East Asia.
This research elucidates transformations within the broader Japanese labour movement along examples of diverse forms of community unionism. It aims to find out, how community unions’ decision-making about organisational structures, approached agendas as well as applied tactics impacts field transformations.
Organised labour in Japan is characterised by a dominance of corporatist enterprise unions. Despite a growing casualisation and precariousness of work as well as signs of a legitimacy crisis due to a decreasing unionisation rate, most mainstream trade unions remain hesitant to expand their scope of representation beyond their core constituency of regularly-employed workers. In comparison, locally-based “community unions” strategically target these niches in focusing on the organisation of the growing group of irregularly-employed, as the most vulnerable workforce. Inspired by examples from abroad and with a strong rooting in civil society, these grassroots-level organisations develop innovative forms of workers’ representation.
The strategic role of community unions as challengers vis-à-vis mainstream trade unions as incumbents within the organisational field of the Japanese labour movement is analysed through Fligstein and McAdam’s model of Strategic Action Fields, intersecting between social movement- and organisation-theory. This analysis scrutinises data collected through interviews with organisers and members of trade unions and several different community union organisations as well as participant observation.
This research argues that despite their peripheral position and limited dimension, community unions serve as influential field entrepreneurs. In interaction with other field actors, they point out imitable alternatives to the established corporatist trade union system and can induce field transformation of Japanese labour.
Mobility Phase:
Field Research as a Guest Researcher at the Institute of Comparative Culture (ICC), Sophia University, Tokyo, February - October 2016
Research Fellow at the German Institue for Japanese Studies, Tokyo, April - September 2018
Melcher, Lisa & Niggemeier, Jan (2017), "First GEAS Graduate Conference: Individual Agency in Institutional Contexts in East Asia" (Conference Report), in: Asien 143.
Niggemeier, Jan (2016), "Food Safety and Consumer Advocacy in Japan and East Asia, jdzb Berlin, 18-19 May 2015" (Conference Report), in: Asien 138.
Niggemeier, Jan (2015), "Sayonara Nukes - Development, Mobilisation Strategies and Organisation of Anti-Nuclear Protest in Japan after the 2011 Fukushima Accident" (Published M.Sc. thesis), in: Working papers in contemporary Asian studies 48, Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University.
The Other Labour Movement: Community Unions as Strategic Field Challengers in Japanese Labour Activism. XIX ISA World Congress of Sociology, Toronto, Canada (July 17, 2018).
Community Unions as Strategic Field Challengers in Japanese Labour Activism. International Conference “Civil Society in East Asian Countries: Contributions to Democracy, Peace and Sustainable Development”, Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania (October 26, 2017).
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My Favorite Fictional Fathers
By Elizabeth Sunday, June 19, 2016 books, Film
I was pretty inspired when Anne Bogel of Modern Mrs. Darcy wrote about her favorite fictional mothers for Mother’s Day, so I decided to be a copycat and do a Father’s Day post in the same vein. Happy Father’s Day to all, and please chime in with your favorite fictional fathers. The men of this list certainly aren't perfect, but all things considered, I’d say their kids were pretty fortunate to have them.
Who better to begin this list than the endearingly sarcastic and witty Mr. Bennet of Pride and Prejudice? Though he’s certainly not always a model father or husband, he’s affectionate, bookish, and always has a most perfectly clever and sardonic comeback. While he isn’t the best disciplinarian with his silly younger daughters, he does encourage us readers to laugh at absurdity and marry for love, which are, incidentally, exactly what heroine Elizabeth is determined to do. And Mr. Bennet’s special connection with Elizabeth is a bright spot of the story, as is the enjoyment he derives from relentlessly teasing his silly wife.
Screen Capture Source: YouTube
Matthew Cuthbert
Though Matthew is never actually a father, his roles of surrogate father and friend to Anne Shirley in Anne of Green Gables are one of the sweetest aspects of this first book in the Anne series. Though initially shocked at meeting a girl at the train station instead of the requested boy, he is smitten with Anne’s chattiness and childlike imagination within minutes of knowing her. And throughout the story, her innocence and unadulterated trust break through his shyness and eccentricity. Though a man of few words, his love for Anne is deep, and he’s quick to make it known. His famous words to her towards the end of the book still make me well up every time:
“Well now, I’d rather have you than a dozen boys, Anne. Just mind you that – rather than a dozen boys. Well now, I guess it wasn’t a boy that took the Avery scholarship, was it? It was a girl – my girl – my girl that I’m proud of.”
Photo Credit: Anne of Green Gables Wikia
What’s not to like about this hero from Father of the Bride? He’s conscientious about everything and yet has a knack for getting into serious scrapes, especially when major changes interrupt his schedule that always has to be just so. He often says the wrong thing and drives his family insane, but beneath all his antics beats an incredibly soft and loyal heart that would do anything for his wife and children.
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Couldn’t forget this guy, could we? Throughout the Harry Potter series, he cheerfully heads up his wizarding family of nine and works tirelessly in his post at the Ministry of Magic because he genuinely loves it. He’s warm, welcoming, always up for an adventure, and usually ready to crack a joke along with Fred and George to encourage Mrs. Weasley to loosen up. But raising the twins has also made him wise to trickery when he needs to be, and he’s always ready with helpful, fatherly advice for Harry. Mr. Weasley’s fascination with Muggle trinkets remains one of his most endearing qualities; I’m waiting to stumble upon a fan fiction in which Hermione accidentally shows him Google and his mind will be so blown he can’t recover.
Photo Credit: Harry Potter Wikia
Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham
And of course, a nod to stoic Lord Grantham of Downton Abbey. He’s always been one of Downton’s foundational pillars through the changes the Crawleys weather. He’s always there doing his best to run things, though he did often have to be unwillingly dragged into modern times by Mary, Tom, and even Violet. He can be a stuffy old prig, but at his heart, he is a good man with sincere love for his wife, daughters, and home. He’s a kindly landlord and devoted family man who wants the best for those in his charge, especially his daughters. His closeness with Mary is particularly enjoyable – one of my favorite moments in the entire series is actually when he encourages her to break off her engagement to the manipulative Sir Richard Carlisle and find a cowboy instead. It’s a breakthrough moment for both and such a delight to watch.
Photo Credit: Playbuzz
Do any of these men make your list of favorite fictional fathers? What other noteworthy ones have you come across lately? I'd love to hear.
*I do not own the rights to the photos in this post*
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Rissi June 19, 2016 at 5:29 PM
Robert, Matthew and Mr. Bennet would be among my picks as well. In fact, Mr. Bennet made my list (which I wrote some two years ago now), and would, to this day be on my list. (Oh, as was George Banks!) Fun list. :)
Elizabeth June 20, 2016 at 9:37 PM
Thanks for reading! It was fun to compile. Glad we have so many favorites in common! :) Mr. Bennet is truly fabulous; not a model disciplinarian for sure, but oh so witty and entertaining! ;)
Love George Banks!! 'Every party has a pooper that's why we invited you! George Bahhhhnks, that's you!" :)
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By John Francis McCarthy February 11, 2018 March 16th, 2019 Finger Lakes Photography
On the road in Ireland, weather aside, it’s been an incredible journey — Dublin to Omagh to Donegal south through Mayo and Galway, Doolin and Quilty, to Kilkee traveling along the scenic and magical coast of Co Clare. The hats were photographed at the Hanna Hat factory in Donegal. I was introduced to John Hanna and his family by Roy Floyd, my neighbor and owner of The Irish Store in Skaneateles. We had traveled to Ireland to attend a trade show in Dublin. John Hanna appeared to me as a kindred spirit. He welcomed us into his home and made arrangements to share his friends and stories with us.
From Donegal, Roy and his cousin, Kevin, a frequent visitor to Skaneateles, and Kelly, his friend, headed back to Dublin. I turned to Co Sligo to visit W.B. Yeats’ grave in Drumcliff Churchyard. Yeats Country is named after him. Benbulbin, in the distance, features prominently in Yeats’ poetry. Yeats’s famous poem,Under Ben Bulben, contains his epitaph:
Cast a cold eye
On life, on death.
Horseman, pass by!
From Sligo to Westport Co Mayo for a night and a visit to Matt Molloy’s pub. Before leaving Mayo, I visited The Michael Davitt Museum, located in a restored pre-penal church in the village of Straide. Volunteer Joe McCullough told me about Davitt’s life. Born into poverty, Davitt rose to be a minister in the English Parliament. A young Indian student attended every Davitt lecture. The student’s name was Gandhi.
The next morning I crossed into Co Galway. Seconds from the border I noticed a sign, The First
Pint in Connemara, across the road from The Carriag Bar, run by Padraig and Kitty Coyne, relatives of St Pat’s classmate Patrick “Bud” Dwyer. I recognized the pub from a pic I’d found on Facebook after Patrick mentioned I might look them up.
Ashleigh Falls is nearby. A scene from John B. Keanes’ The Field was shot there (Richard Harris’s Bull McCabe murders the Irish American Peter played by Tom Berenger).
I was interested in revisiting Kylemore Abbey, and Cong, where The Quiet Man was made and asked for directions. After a few minutes, Kitty realized that I might be confused. Padraig, who was suffering from the gout, cautioned me, “remember in Ireland when distance is measured out as ‘a mile and a bit,’often the bit is well more than the mile itself.” Then Padraig reminded me to “send off a few odd pills from America for the trial that’s on me!”
In Kylemore, the weather turned. At Cong, I photographed the original location used in filming The Quiet Man and a monument to the cast and crew of the 1951 John Ford classic. My diversions took the light and I paid the penalty, as it was in near darkness I headed for Galway.
Imagine being in rush hour traffic and rain searching for a spot to log on to find a hotel. Stress level high, and then I found a McDonalds—a New Age oasis, where I was told of a hotel a mile and a bit up the road. It was my ace-in-the-hole.
Yet, I continued to search the web until found a hotel in Salt Hill on Galway Bay. Enroute to the hotel, I followed a bus (I thought headed for Salt Hill) into a bus terminal. A chancy u-turn got me back in the game.
I felt comfortable in Salthill. On another cold and windy day years ago, I was here with six guys from Skaneateles. After standing for a photo on the strand, we raced to the car. The sea winds chased us fifty miles inland to Athlone.
I checked in to The Salthill Hotel and headed to the bar for a pint and a ham and butter sandwich. And though it was late, I looked around for another story. The room was nearly empty. I noticed a man reading, taking notes, looking academic.
I consulted the barman. “Would that man be a visitor or a tourist?” “I’m English,’ the barman said, ‘I wouldn’t know from Judas.”
In Dublin, where I last asked a barman for a story, he said, “If it’s a story you’re looking for, I’d say there’s one walking in behind you.” I turned to find myself eye-to-eye with a donkey being led past me, followed by a pregnant Guernsey rescue cow, followed by a boy leading two goats, followed by several women and a man toting a hay bale. When one of the women noticed the video running, she turned to the camera and promised me “a roll in the hay!” if I made it up to Trim that summer.
Meanwhile, at the hotel, I approached the studious soul and asked if he spoke Irish. He answered no. When I explained why I had asked, he invited me to sit. I was in Ireland to sort out an idea I had been researching for years. After listening to my story, he began to parse it. I recorded his suggestions. Two hours later, we closed the bar. That morning I purchased a ticket for the Irish lottery!
The driving was desperate with the hail and sleet on the road to Doolin, music capital of west Clare. Lunch at Gus O’Connor’s led me to Maizy O’Brien for a story. “She’ll be found in the doorway three doors down or out in the street. Nothing gets by her!”
Maizy, quickly handed me off to an old fisherman (younger than myself) for stories of the sea. I found Michael in his caravan by the pier. When he answered my knock, I felt the eye of suspicion on me; might I be a Papal Emissary looking for a donation? But he soon warmed to me, inviting me in to his home. I left promising copies of the photos I had taken, and with a rip in the top of my hand from his new dog, Polly.
Michael, in turn, promised to row me to Inisheer (Aran Islands) in a currach where we would have our fill of stories from fishermen like himself. But only if I buy the pints. A currach! What if we tip over? “Ah, then’ said Michael, ‘wouldn’t your troubles be over!”
I sped past the Cliffs of Moher remembering it was here the Skaneateles boys practiced running from the wind, unwittingly practicing for Galway. The choice here was to return to the car with me or freeze to death. The guy riding shotgun actually hesitated, apparently suffering from Irish Passenger Seat Syndrome, a malady that skews one’s depth perception causing objects to appear nearer and lower than they are, and those afflicted to duck, dodge, and scream constantly while riding in a motor vehicle.
My next stop was Liscannor, birthplace of John Philip Holland, an Irish engineer who developed the first submarine to be formally commissioned by the U.S. Navy, and the first Royal Navy submarine, the Holland 1. He is widely regarded as the father of the modern submarine for his designs.
Below Liscannor, at Spanish Point, in September 1588, violent storms drove a large portion of the Spanish fleet sent by Philip II to invade England to the rocky Irish coast. Following its defeat at the naval battle of Gravelines, the Armada had attempted to return home through the North Atlantic.
Up to 24 ships were wrecked on the coastline spanning 300 miles from Antrim in the north to Kerry in the south, and the threat to Crown authority was readily defeated. Many of the survivors were put to death, and the remainder fled across the sea to Scotland. It is estimated that 5,000 members of the fleet perished in Ireland.
The Armada Hotel is here with a history of the doomed fleet and a new room off the bar with artifacts from the 1916 Rising.
From Spanish Point, I traveled a few miles to Quilty to visit a wonderful photographer, Ann O’Connell. I met Ann years ago while shooting the Strand Races at Kilkee. Over tea and potato soup, we discussed our photography and her gallery until her husband, Pat, returned with a few stories. I encourage everyone to check out Ann’s photography.
I left Quilty for a night in Kilkee. My grandmother Delia O’Leary, was born in Kilmihil, a few miles from there. I had never met my cousins.
Next: Finding the O’Leary’s.
Delia’s uncles earned American citizenship fighting in our Civil War. When they returned to Ireland, they were referred to as the “Yankee Leary’s.”
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What is Smart Water?
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VVO SAVES 1,550,000 CUBIC METRES OF WATER A YEAR
At the same time VVO reduced its CO2 emissions by 5,000,000 kg a year.
ANNUAL SAVINGS AMOUNT TO 7.7 MILLION EUROS!
VVO Group plc, Finland´s largest private-sector landlord, is a pioneer in energy-efficient living, making it the perfect partner for Energo. The company has sought to reduce unnecessary water consumption in all its rental buildings by applying the principle of best available technologies (BAT), i.e. solutions that have been proven effective in practice and that are economical, ecological, long-lasting and environmentally friendly.
VVO’s has taken a proactive approach, introducing its policy of energy-efficient living years before the voluntary AESS and VAETS energy conservation agreements were introduced for Finnish construction and real estate companies. VVO also played an active role in drafting these agreements.
Energo began working with VVO in 1998. The scale of the cooperation was enormous, as VVO has over 40,000 rental apartments in nearly 50 locations throughout Finland. Its buildings comprise over 10 million cubic metres, representing approximately 1.4 percent of the entire volume of residential buildings in Finland.
The pilot project with VVO began with Flush Guard and was later expanded to include modernisation of water systems, constant flow solutions and systematic maintenance. The results of the project have been monitored closely from the start, allowing Energo to further develop the Smart Water programme and make it even more cost effective.
The successful cooperation between VVO and Energo is illustrated by a comment made by one of VVO’s representatives: “Energy conservation week is once a year, but for us it’s every day!”
RESULTS OF THE VVO PROJECT
The results compare the original levels with the current levels following the modernisation of water systems, introduction of constant flow solutions and systematic maintenance as supplied by Energo. The figures for water consumption and heating energy demands represent the average for all of VVO’s buildings.
ANNUAL SAVINGS IN WATER CONSUMPTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL LOADS
Water consumption per cubic metre has been reduced from 510 litres to 357 litres
Water consumption has been reduced by 30 percent
Energy demand for heating water has been reduced by 5 percent
CO2 emissions have been reduced by 5 million kilograms
ANNUAL COST SAVINGS
Annual savings in water costs amount to 6 million euros
Annual savings in heating costs amount to 1.7 million euros
Total annual savings amount to 7.7 million euros
TOTAL SAVINGS IN PERSPECTIVE
VVO now saves 1.55 million cubic metres of water a year, which is 14.5 times the volume of Parliament House in Helsinki
VVO now saves 25,000 MWh in heating energy a year, enough to heat over 3000 apartment buildings
The reduction in CO2 emissions of 5 million kilograms a year is equal to the annual emissions of 2000 cars (with average emissions of 167 g/km)
WHAT IF ALL OF FINLAND FOLLOWED VVO’S EXAMPLE?
The cost savings would be enough to build 60 apartment buildings a year
The savings in heat energy would be enough to heat almost 80,000 small houses or over 200,000 apartments connected to district heating networks each year
The savings in CO2 emissions would compensate for the emissions of over 120,000 cars a year
Sources: VVO, Finnish Energy and the Finnish Water Utilities Association
VVO SAVES 25,000 MEGAWATTS OF HEATING ENERGY A YEAR
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Off Days or the Old Days - A Time for Reflection
What? No real baseball for two more days? As enticing as Jays - The Coached Interview sounds (voiced by legendary rapper Saukrates. Legendary thanks to his world famous track...uhhhh I suppose Let's Ride was decent song that he didn't make worse), I demand real baseball satisfaction. So I'll look to the past. Thus far this season, we've seen offensive failure of the beyond comprehension, so we will look back to the annals of Blue Jays greatness. What Jay could revive this spellbound offense and propel this team to greatness? In other words, what was the greatest offensive season in Blue Jay history?
Your nominees:
Jesse Barfield - 1986. There haven't been too many 40 home run seasons in Blue Jay history, so the first one is bound to stick out. Barfield had a strong year, adding 35 doubles to his 40 home runs, though he walked only 69 times. He finished with an OPS+ of 146. Looking at his monthly stats, it appears that young Jesse really, really wanted to get to 40 home runs. He went crazy in the fall, hitting 10 jacks in September but killing his season average and striking out like a madman in the process.
This was certainly his career season, one in which he finished 5th in the MVP voting. Jesse Barfield was far and away my favorite player as a kid, probably fueled by this 40 home run outburst. Was it the best in Blue Jay history?
George Bell - 1987. This man was the first (and only) Blue Jay to win the MVP after his massive 1987 season. His 47 home runs remain a club best and his .605 slugging percentage is second among Jays. He was certainly not the patient slugger (39 walks?), but his strikeout numbers are downright respectable. 134 RBI, 111 runs scored while notching an average higher than his BaBIP.
I'm pretty sure George Bell was an ornery prick that nobody liked, yet he still stole that MVP from Wade Boggs (yeah, I said it. 40 doubles, 24 home runs and a .469 OBP? Only good for 9th in the MVP voting. A shame, though Boggs is also a punk.) George had a pretty fucking great season, but the best?
John Olerud - 1993. Holy fucking shit. John Olerud was an animal this year. If only he hadn't gotten caught in the downward spiral of drug abuse. We've all heard the stories about his fucking 3 girls at a time just cause he could; doing blow and screaming "I'm hitting .400 bitches, lick my glorious balls!" at the dark Toronto sky. The demons really got a hold of him, it's a Canadian tragedy.
Honestly though, what a year. 54 doubles (suck it Overbay), a .599 slugging percentage combining with his high walk totals to give him an OPS+ of 186. I was going to comment on his absurdly high BaBIP of .375 but the man hit .363! It isn't even that far off! He hit a shit-tonne of line drives, got on base and hit fifth on the World Series Championship team. A definite candidate for greatest Blue Jay season.
Shawn Green - 1999. Coming off a 30/30 season, Shawn Green followed up with a monsterous '99. 42 home runs, 123 RBI while cutting his K numbers and raising his OBP to a career high. His OPS+ almost mirrored Barfield's at 143. He spent nearly the entire year hitting in front of Carlos Delgado, a place that has been known to inflate numbers and offensive potential.
It is easy to forget how awesome Shawn Green was, and his 134 runs scored are a team record. It may not be the best season but it certainly contributed to one of the worst trades. P.S. Fuck you Ryan Braun, this is the true Hebrew Hammer.
Carlos Delgado - 2000. When it is all said and done, I hope that they move Carlos Delgado's name above the Level of Excellence and straight-up retire his number. A hokey gesture perhaps, but he really had the greatest career of anyone in a Blue Jay uniform. While his 2003 season was incredible, his 2000 was off the charts.
The second highest Blue Jay average of all time, the highest slugging percentage, second highest OBP, highest OPS and the second highest OPS+. More doubles than any Blue Jay (57), more walks than any Blue Jay (123), more RBI than any Blue Jay at that point (134, a record he would surpass in 2003). Let us not forget a grand total of NINETY-NINE extra base hits. He also played in all 162 games, cured diptheria and annihilated more ass than undercooked ribs.
Somehow, this massive season didn't garner a single first-place MVP vote. Somehow, the writers saw fit to pronounce Jason Giambi the most valuable player, with Alex Rodriquez and Frank Thomas finishing ahead of Carlos. People hit a lot of home runs when they were on drugs. Will he garner votes for greatest Blue Jay season of all time?
There you have it. Apologies to Fred McGriff, Vernon Wells and Alfredo Griffin who's seasons didn't make the cut. Cast your vote beneath the picture of Joe effin Carter. Leave a comment reminding me how great _______ was in 19__.
Posted by Drew
Labels: Carlos Delgado, John Olerud - Mayor of Junkietown, Shawn Green
polls rule, my ninja
Joanna July 17, 2008 at 12:15 AM
King Carlos, all the way.
The Jays: 08 Season bummed me out. It reminded me of the great opening series against the Red Sox and how depressing the rest of it is.
I kind of like Saukrates' narration. It's smooth. And Let's Ride was a major song my last year of high school.
"Well it's the ninth inning
With two outs I hit a home run to left field like Carter did to Philly"
-Let's Ride
Drew July 17, 2008 at 12:32 AM
I too enjoy his dulcet tones, but legendary seems a little overstated. I liked last year when it was just implied that it was Saukrates
Navin Vaswani (@eyebleaf) July 17, 2008 at 1:37 AM
Delgado. No fucking question about it. I went to his final game as a Jay, and got my ass up on my feet during his last at-bat. What a fucking rudey he was. And you're right, his number should def. be retired.
As for Saukrates, he's hype. Check out "Play This" with Sauks and Common. Big tune.
Joanna July 17, 2008 at 3:06 PM
Lloyd, sweeting, Sportsnet calls him that. Consider the source.
John Brattain July 18, 2008 at 7:03 AM
Awesome post--I really enjoyed that. A couple of thoughts--the 2000 MVP:
September 1, Jays 71-63 ... 5.5 game out in East. The team went 13-16, Delgado batted .245/.410/.394 2 HR 13 RBI.
September 1, A's 69-64 ... 2.0 games out in West. The team went 22-7, Juicin' Giambi batted .396/.536/.844 13 HR 32 RBI.
Giambi's SLG was higher than Delgado's OPS over that stretch.
Both were in a playoff race (more or less--the Jays were a longshot but far from toast) and it was perceived that Giambi carried the A's to the post season.
As respects the 1987 MVP ... I would pick Alan Trammell over Boggs; .343/.402/.551 155 OPS+ from a slick-fielding shortstop that went 21 for 23 stealing bases and batted .417/.490/.677 (6 for 6 stealing bases) from September 1-end of season--the Tigers went 21-12 (.656) in the Worst. Month. Ever.
However, honest folks can disagree.
Drew July 18, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Good call on the late season stats. Take that vorpies!
Re Wade Boggs - I think I was just impressed with how well-rounded his numbers were. Not quite the Tony Gwynn slapdash singles hitter I misremembered
He could've at least got ONE 1st place vote though. Come on.
Carlos will one day go to the Hall as a Blue Jay and it will be one of the greatest days in Jays history.
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Gongol.com > Radio > Show Notes > 2015 > May 10, 2015
"[I]t will be well to advert to the proportion between the objects that will require a federal provision in respect to revenue, and those which will require a State provision. We shall discover that the former are altogether unlimited, and that the latter are circumscribed within very moderate bounds." - Federalist Paper No. 34
Brian Gongol Show on WHO Radio - May 10, 2015
The importance of game theory
More often than I'd like, I find myself wondering if anyone in Washington, DC, has ever heard of game theory. It's one of the most valuable branches of economics -- and it's really just a simple matter of asking the question "What if?" -- and then following it through a few iterations. We are told, for instance, that the threat level has been raised at US military institutions because of a perceived threat on the part of terrorists sympathetic to (or identifying with) groups like Al Qaeda and ISIS/ISIL/QSIL/Daesh.
If we were rational users of game theory, we wouldn't just have blanket threat levels and elevate them only at times when we have strong evidence of something being likely to happen. A world ruled by game theory would have us ask, "What if I were one of the bad guys? What would I attack, and how would I do it? Knowing the obvious security reactions, how would I adapt? If I were aiming for the element of surprise, what would I do?" And from there, one would continue on, layering additional questions and conditional circumstances upon the previous ones in order to determine what events are likely, probable, and possible -- even without the benefit of surveillance.
One might have more faith that our public officials were knowledgeable users of game theory if we'd not seen so many instances in which the government appears to have been totally blindsided by events:
The Russian invasion of Ukraine
The rise of ISIS/ISIL/QSIL/Daesh
The disintegration of order in Libya, Somalia, and Yemen
If we don't like getting caught with our pants down, then we probably need to start assigning some people to think like our opponents and enemies -- and then have them report back so we can (in Wayne Gretzky's words) skate to where the puck is going to be.
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Official station page for this episode (forthcoming)
Gongol.com -- posted 2015
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Museum of Buddhist Art, Bangkok
Holidayen / Bangkok / Places to Visit / Museum of Buddhist Art
The Museum of Buddhist Art features a large private collection of Buddha images and is operated by the Foundation of Thai Arts Preservation.
The Museum of Buddhist Art features a large private collection of Buddha images and is operated by the Foundation of Thai Arts Preservation. The exhibition focuses on the art of Buddha images in accordance with Thai history. An international presentation comprising light, sound (chanting) and scent (incense) explains the information to the visitor in an air-conditioned room. Besides Buddha images and artefacts of different periods, there is also an area allocated to be a shrine and a museum dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy and other major gods of various beliefs in Asia. Contact in advance if you want to visit.
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At the site that used to house the royal stables of the King's white elephants, since 1988 it is a museum about these extremely rare creatures
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In one of the small sois and particularly hard to find, with 200 years this riverbank shrine is actually one of the oldest Chinese shrines in the city
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The Silpa Bhirasri National Museum is a modern art museum dedicated to the Italian professor Corrado Feroci, the father of modern Thai art who earned the epithet 'Silpa Bhirasri'
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This small, green park has a great view of the Chao Phraya River and the modern Rama VIII suspension bridge that crosses it
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Mae Toranee is the earth goddess, a deity in Thai Buddhism that is shown wringing water from her ponytail
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In the 18th century, following a war with the Burmese, the Thai government gave land in this area to people from the Mon minority who had fought beside the Thai
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Rotherhithe has been significantly redeveloped in recent years, transforming from an industrial port to a green, pleasant residential area. In particular, the historic docks are now highly sought after for conversion to residential and public spaces.
Property in Rotherhithe
There’s a great mix of property in Rotherhithe, from high-rise apartments to spacious suburban housing estates. It also offers excellent transport links to Central London, not to mention a wide range of well-performing primary and secondary schools. Families are drawn to the beautiful public parks in the area, and view Rotherhithe as a peaceful, charming alternative to the bustling streets of Central London.
Rotherhithe property is incredibly varied, running the gamut from luxury waterside apartments to affordable one and two-bedroom flats and houses. Luxury properties benefit from the area’s proximity to Canada Water, with its beautiful green spaces and walkways, and many of them can be found in purpose-built or new-built apartment blocks with plenty of features, including CCTV and secure entrances. Other properties, meanwhile, benefit from the excellent transport links and many can be found in converted houses and ex-council flats.
Rotherhithe Schools
There are several primary schools in and around Rotherhithe. Albion Primary School (close to Rotherhithe overground station) was rated Outstanding in a recent Ofsted report, and Redriff Primary School (near Stave Hill Ecological Park), Rotherhithe Primary School (near Southwark Park) and St Mary & St Pauls CoE (close to the Thames) are also well-regarded.
Secondary schools and colleges include Bacon’s College, which is conveniently located in the centre of Rotherhithe, plus Bosco Centre College, Cavendish School (situated at the south end of Southwark Park), Marathon Science School (between Deptford and Southward Parks) and St Michaels Catholic College.
Rotherhithe Regeneration Information
Southwark is currently undergoing significant regeneration, with considerable investment being made to create more housing for the growing population. In the Rotherhithe area, plans have been unveiled for the transformation of Canada Water, which features an open-air high street, a 3.5-acre park, a leisure centre and around 3,500 new homes. This large-scale regeneration will not only transform the area, but bring new business and economic opportunities too.
Other key developments in Rotherhithe include:
Redwood Park – a housing block on Downtown Road
Anchor Point – a 69 property development off Salter Road
Bermondsey Works – a high-rise apartment block (64 flats) on New Rotherhithe Road
There are three main tube stations in Rotherhithe, which naturally appeals to commuters seeking easy access to London. To the south, Surrey Quays station is in Zone 2 on the East London Line. Canada Water station is more centrally located, with both under- and overground terminals (the first is part of the Jubilee line, the other is an interchange between the two other Rotherhithe stations).
Rotherhithe station is also part of the East London Line, connecting travellers to Wapping and Highbury & Islington.
Rotherhithe is served by the TfL services, with buses 1, 47, 188, 199, 225, 381, 10 and P12 operating in the district. There are also three specific night buses - N1, N199 and N381.
Buses stop at:
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Additionally, boat services operate in the area:
Thames clipper from Greenland Dock Pier
Canary Wharf Ferry from Nelson Dock Pier
Things To Do in Rotherhithe
There are plenty of amenities and open areas in the Rotherhithe area, suitable for people of all ages. Southwark Park is the largest open parkland in Rotherhithe, and an excellent place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Here, you’ll find a traditional bandstand, an old English Cottage garden, a cafe, boating lake and an art gallery. There are also several community groups involved with the management of the park.
Other notable green spaces include the Stave Hill Ecological Park, which features a traditional nature reserve, Lavender Pond Nature Park (a haven for wildlife, with plenty of trails along wooden boardwalks), and the tranquil Durand's wharf.
There are also several pleasant dock areas to explore in Rotherhithe, such as the South Dock Marina, Greenland Dock and Surrey Water. These popular redeveloped areas are not only pleasant for an afternoon stroll, but contain many cafes, bars and restaurants.
The Brunel Museum is another of the area’s highlights. It celebrates the life of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, focusing particularly on his major achievements in the capital - The Thames Tunnel and the Great Eastern Steamship. Rotherhithe also has a wide variety of bars, pubs and restaurants. The Mayflower is an attractive traditional pub (situated on Rotherhithe Street), or alternatively, the two-floor Woolpack on Bermondsey Street serves great food and drink, and the family-friendly Salt Quay pub offers a highly rated Sunday Roast.
To find out more about the area and our selection of Shad Thames property, feel free to contact our estate agent office on 020 7378 9000.
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16th Tribeca Film Festival Announces Call for Submissions & 2017 Dates
The Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, announced the sixteenth edition will be held April 19– April 30, 2017 in New York City. The Festival will expand its areas of submissions from feature films, short films, and experiential storytelling (Storyscapes) program, to include submissions across all of the programming areas of the Festival. Creators can submit work to debut at the Festival’s industry leading Virtual Arcade (virtual reality, 360 films, and augmented reality), the highly successful television section (episodic storytelling, anticipated premieres, and independent pilots), and N.O.W. program (new online work, stories created specifically for the online space).
The Festival will also continue its Tribeca X award, launched last year, with a call for submissions for branded storytelling, looking for the best creative collaborations at the intersection of entertainment and brands.
"Tribeca is a forward thinking storytelling festival and we have been supporting work that goes beyond the big screen for many years. As the technology and tools proliferate in the creative community and new distribution models emerge we feel it is the right time to expand and support artists on these growing platforms in a broader way," said Festival Director Genna Terranova.
As one of the premiere festivals supporting female storytelling Tribeca will continue to encourage female filmmakers through The Nora Ephron Prize which began four years ago and annually awards $25,000 to a female filmmaker whose work embodies the spirit and vision of the legendary filmmaker and writer Nora Ephron.
Also announced was the promotion of Cara Cusumano to Director of Programming who began working at Tribeca in 2008. In her new role she will be responsible for spearheading the feature film and TV programming. She will work alongside EVP Paula Weinstein, Festival Director Genna Terranova, Artistic Director Frederic Boyer, and VP of shorts Sharon Badal, and the programming team: Liza Domnitz (features and online work), Loren Hammonds (virtual reality and features), Ian Hollander (features), Ben Thompson (shorts), and Tribeca Film Institute’s Ingrid Kopp (Storyscapes) and Opeyemi Olukemi (interactive).
Deadlines to submit U.S. and International films for the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival are as follows:
· September 6, 2016: SUBMISSIONS OPEN.
· October 19, 2016: EARLY DEADLINE for feature and short films, TV and episodic storytelling, and new online work.
· November 23, 2016: OFFICIAL ENTRY DEADLINE A for feature films, TV and episodic storytelling, and new online work.
· December 2, 2016: OFFICIAL ENTRY DEADLINE B for short films and all experiential storytelling.
· December 14, 2016: LATE ENTRY DEADLINE for feature length world-premiere films only and TV and episodic work.
· January 13, 2017: EARLY DEADLINE for Tribeca X award.
· February 15, 2017: OFFICIAL DEADLINE for Tribeca X award.
Submissions rules and regulations and complete information regarding eligibility for the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival are now available at www.tribecafilm.com/festival/submissions. Questions regarding submissions may be directed to entries@tribecafilmfestival.org or by calling 212-941-2305.
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In our picture you see Marlboro Man. What does he represent? An archetypal hero, in the sense of a rugged individualist, much like Rambo or any other brawny man of action. This contemporary version of the hero is at the centre of just about every movie or TV show from Popeye Doyle in the French Connection to Liam Neeson in Taken.
However, in recent years the aspirational value of smokers has been demolished so I suspect most won’t aspire to this identity any longer – but there was a time when we did!
What are the most significant labels we use to describe ourselves? I suggest that it is the level of identity, how we are seen as a whole by ourselves and others, that resonates most strongly. There are quite a number of parts to an identity, things like roles, including your job, temperament, values and beliefs and so forth, but we use an archetypal level of identity words to sum ourselves up: “she’s an Angel”, he’s a Hero.”
There are a large number of identity labels, some desirable others less so: trustworthy, honest, manipulative, evasive, caring, indifferent, self-absorbed, curious, deceitful to name a few.
These are more potent labels than say, accountant or shop assistant, simply because our professional role may have been arrived at by accident or circumstances that have little to do with intentions or values. Most professionals I talk to don’t say “I dreamed of being a marketing man from my childhood.” Most of us end up doing something partly on purpose, partly by accident, that we settle for yet is not our true vision. This vision is created by the stories of angels, devils, heroes and bad guys we read or see as children.
Identity labels exist at a higher level than job or role descriptions: they are characteristics that not only define us, but which are almost endogenous – part of our core self. They are very prone to generalisation too, we don’t typically say, “He’s trustworthy on timing but not on loyalty.” We say, “He’s trustworthy.”
Archetypes then, are identity labels which define core values, that also carry information about activities and roles.They are both ‘being’ and ‘doing’ labels. This makes them attractive and useful as metaphors for researchers – and those who wish to capture our aspirations in advertising.
This is potent when we think about them as used by brands, organisations, products and services, since we so often use or choose these as boosts or compensations for qualities we wish we had or feel we lack. Whether we are buying something for play, comfort, status or attractiveness, we have an desired identity concept lurking in our unconscious. As Jung pointed out these identity concepts are universal – characters found in myths, legends and stories around the world – although Jung himself did not specify many of these characters in his own writings. However, those of us who observe modern culture can quite quickly distinguish the common identities that feature in our modern tales. Our popular TV shows give us many clues. Here are some of them:
You could go on to a much more exhaustive list. Typically Archetype Card decks have between 50/100 cards.
You can find out how I use these in research here: http://www.langmaidpractice.com/blog/technique-tip-8-using-archetypes-groups/
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In 1997 I moved to Omaha, sight unseen, to teach at a university. Being the new kid on the block, I was given the students that others were not interested in, including the “non-traditional” students. Tom Fleckten entered my life then, breezing through the door a retired Air Force Lt. Col., with wife Beverly in tow as his piano accompanist. Tom’s effervescent smile and happy - joyous, rather - demeanor was obvious from the get-go, as was his love of music. I knew we would be fast friends, and we were for more than 20 years.
After leaving the university, Tom was my go-to guy anytime I needed anything, be it a household fix, a move, a singer, or a cast member in a show. Once while Tom was installing some clothing rods in my tiny apartment, he saw all my music scores stacked on the ground. “Oh, Miss. Laureen,” he said in his toe tingling bass voice, (he always called me Miss Laureen) “do you
need a shelf for your music?” . I told him I had some shelves, but they weren’t tall enough for my music so I had to stack the scores on their sides. He said he had some “scrap lumber” and could make me a set of shelves. I thought he would just slap together something, but I was very grateful, nonetheless. Imagine my surprise when he arrived with a beautifully constructed bookcase with a paneled back and crown molding, painted in a rich wine color. Of course, the shelves were exactly the right height for my scores. That was Tom Fleckten in a nutshell - give him any task and he would do his absolute best work for you.
I started doing some music directing and then some stage directing in the Omaha area, and nearly every time I held auditions Tom was there, ready to do anything I asked of him. I tried counting, but its hard to remember when Tom WASN’T there, either on stage or backstage. I think we did more than a dozen stage productions together in some capacity. I clearly remember a show I directed that Tom wasn’t involved in. Tech week rolled around I was in tears, pulling my hair out because I had no set. Tom showed up on a Saturday, tools in hand, and finished a huge part of the set, humming and singing and relieving my woes.
I began my tenure as the Artistic Director of MasterSingers in 2010, and Tom sang every concert with me until he became too ill to do so - 25 concerts. He was the heart of the bass section, and often the trouble maker. I loved him for his voice and his mischief, and so did everyone else. We awarded Tom and Bev our Commitment to Excellence Award in 2017, by unanimous vote.
He was, you see, my knight in shining armor, my “Sir Thomas of Fleckten”, as I always called him. He was my Champion. At his memorial service last week I kept expecting to see him come through the door, all smiles, humming and singing as he always did. I expected his resonant “hello, Miss Laureen”. I cried so hard my stomach hurt. I am crying now, as I write this, knowing
I will not hear the humming, the constant song of Sir Thomas. I will not see that mischievous twinkle in his eye again, except in my memory. With his absence, the world is not quite as bright and all too quiet.
By the way, the music shelf is still in my living room, next to my piano, where it has been for more than 20 years. It will always be there. It, like Sir Thomas’ friendship, has stood the test of time. It holds my music, my memories, my heart.
Omaha World Herald - January 19, 2019
Fleckten, Thomas C. Lt Col USAF (Ret) Dec 17, 2018 Age 74.
Tom was filled with a musician's creativity, a sailor's wanderlust, a craftsman's perfectionism, a farmer's will, and an entertainer's spirit…all of this wrapped in a husband's and father's dedication to family. Tom is survived by wife of 54 years, Beverly; children, Julie (Kevin), Laura (Jeff) and Eric (Cecile); nine grandchildren: Kailey (Chris), Angela, Sydney, Gary, Margo, Anna, Meena, Ava and Ella; and one great-granddaughter, Isla.
The Omaha MasterSingers perform "Yesterday" by Lennon/McCartney at Here Comes the Sun: A Tribute to the Beatles. Featured soloist Tom Fleckten.
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Hi everyone. This is amazing.
Zakhur
Post by Zakhur » Fri Dec 12, 2008 6:54 pm
I never thought the Mechwarrior cult (I use that word in its positive sense) would revive the original Mechwarrior 2 ethos. My only experience with multiplayer gaming was Mechwarrior 3 in the CZ Leagues community back in 2003. That was neat. But a lot of people kept making references to the "old days" of NetMech, and I wished I hadn't been so late discovering their existence. It is a good thing that they're back.
The first time I played a Mechwarrior game must have been shortly after the higher graphics versions of Mechwarrior 2: 31st Century Combat came out. I still prefer Clan Wolf, my first choice, over the other clans, and the Colmar mission, with its futuristic "outland" soundtrack and realistic desert-scape, left an indelible impression that has not failed to return every time I begin it.
At the time, the game was unbelievably realistic; it is still engrossing. The primary reason seems to be its ability to draw the player into its world. It is rather similar to the effect of a good story, such as The Lord of the Rings.
The fact of the matter is a good story never dies (unless all copies are lost). I guess this is true even among electronic games.
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Re: Hi everyone. This is amazing.
Post by Col.Kell » Fri Dec 12, 2008 8:26 pm
Ah yes... MechWarrior 2. It's kinda ironic, when I was young I fell victim to this game partly because of the amazing graphics back in the '90s. And now I keep coming back to this game in part because they are now cool and old-school.
And unlike other games, I never ran out of anything to do on this game. There is always something to play on there. You can learn all there is to MechWarrior 2 in less than a month. And yet 13 years later, it can still surprize you in many, many ways.
Glad to see you've stumbled across this site, hope you have fun here!
MechWarrior 2: 31stCC
Post by Sir MMPD Radick » Sat Dec 13, 2008 1:37 am
hehe, yup you nailed on the head Kell, this game never ceases to surprise me.
Welcome Zakhur too!
Yah, the leagues back then were quite nice MNL and the GC probably were the top 2 MechWarrior 2 leagues of all time in playership.
I never got the privilege to be in the GC as I was on Mplayer, but I know it was great!
Maybe someday we can get a new one going.
saracen16
Post by saracen16 » Tue Dec 16, 2008 4:18 pm
My best memories from Mechwarrior 2: 31st Century came from our first ever desktop. I was in grade 4 and we had a Toshiba Infinia with S3 Virge. Up till then, I was a fan of games like Sonic, The Adventures of Batman and Robin, and Mortal Kombat 3 on the SEGA Genesis. It didn't take long for us to realize that our new computer came with a bunch of software, like Terratopia, "Get ready for school, Charlie Brown!" (which my little sister enjoyed), and... Mechwarrior 2:31stCC enhanced for the S3 Virge (I managed to get a hold on some bargain copies of MW2:31st CC 95 edition, the Titanium Trilogy, and MW2:Mercs 3dfx.
But the one I most undoubtedly enjoyed was MW2:31stCC. It had a feel and an atmosphere that I never felt in any other video game. To date, I only reached the last mission for the Jade Falcons (so unbeatable ), and the third-last one for the Wolves (the Karetah mission). But my best memory comes from the Trials of Grievance (instant action) duels that my brother and I used to play. Our favorite maps were Goat Path and Bone-Norman.
MW2: Mercenaries was also a good time, but I'm not acquainted with it as much as I was with the first one. My most favorite missions were in the third campaign: on Prosperina, where you defend a rebel base, assassinate a DC commander, and liberate a prison facility.
The later Mechwarrior games, save for probably 4: Vengeance and 4: Mercenaries (which I think is 2: Mercenaries dumbed-down), didn't appeal to me as much as the old ones. Right now, I managed to get those copies out of my basement and am trying to get them working on my new O/S's.
Post by Col.Kell » Tue Dec 16, 2008 5:06 pm
I have to agree with you 100%, caracen16. I have played many MW games before, but none have ever compared to (in my opinion) MechWarrior2:31cc.
I don't exactly know what it was that gave the newer MW's that "watered down" feel to it. It may have been they took the arcade/simulator style away from it, and in place just gave us some kinda game that was just a FPS on steroids.
Again, not quite sure, but they just weren't the same! Not MW3, not MW4, and certainly not some pampered-up "mech sim" that game producers are trying to sell us now for game consoles.
...In short, you can say MW2:31cc is the all-time granddaddy of all mech games.
Post by Sir MMPD Radick » Tue Dec 16, 2008 9:23 pm
yep ya got it right saracen16, MechWarrior 2 is one of a kind.
The feeling is quite unique compared to most games these days.
Post by saracen16 » Wed Dec 17, 2008 10:51 am
I think we should make a petition to Smith and Tinker, which holds the IP rights for the Mechwarrior franchise. It would be awesome if they re-released XP and Vista-compatible versions of the old Mechwarrior games, or bundle them up in a special edition for a new, upcoming Mechwarrior title, which the company itself promised. Better yet, we could petition them to make Mechwarrior 5 a very true-to-classic Mechwarrior title with gameplay based on the old versions but kicked up a notch, and have re-mastered or re-mixed versions of old tracks.
But I guess a man could dream, can he?
Post by Col.Kell » Wed Dec 17, 2008 12:48 pm
...A pipe dream. But strange things can happen.
Post by Pepsi-Wolf » Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:42 pm
most likely a dream.
with the current generation of consoles, i think a lot of game developers find it easier to program for consoles, so their efforts are more focused there.
It would be cool if they did do a remake release (so it could be compatible for XP/Vista) and put it on steam. that definantly would draw in new people and old people.
Post by Sir MMPD Radick » Wed Dec 17, 2008 7:06 pm
Well, smith and tinker do hold the rights, but still Activision would have to agree to it since mech2 was created by them.
Back then activision created their games directly. They do not do that anymore.
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Does Duke the Bush Beans spokesdog eat Iams pet food?
Are Waste Management trucks made with AK Steel?
Those weren’t questions asked of 1968 Monmouth College graduate Bill Trubeck on his return to campus last week, but Trubeck would be uniquely qualified to answer them, having been employed by or having served on the board of directors of all four companies.
“It’s a lot of fun to see a business grow and succeed,” he told MC students in a senior-level capstone business course that is taught by political economy and commerce faculty member Don Capener. “It’s a tremendous experience.”
Trubeck encouraged students to actively engage in internships while sharing his insights on the struggles and ultimate successes at the four different companies, telling the students how:
• AK Steel, formerly Armco, survived during the unanticipated bust of the steel industry in the 1970s and ’80s;
• Waste Management overcame a huge debt burden that left it “near death’s door” with a revised strategic plan, good execution and good fortune;
• Bush Beans moved from a regional food processor with $75 million in sales 15 years ago to a national brand powerhouse with close to $1 billion today; and
• the former CEO of Iams spent two years raising the $2 million necessary to buy the company from its founder, Paul Iams, before eventually selling it for $2.2 billion.
Among other topics, Trubeck discussed diversification, product research and development and sticking hard and fast to well-conceived strategic plans and mission statements. He said, “All four companies are good examples of how critical strategy is to financial success.”
Bush Beans provided the best example, Trubeck said, reporting that the company set out to be “the premier provider of bean products for consumption … with an unchallenged reputation as the best in its class.”
Among its key decisions were sprucing up its label and adding copper lids, discontinuing production of poor-selling food items and adding various product extensions such as grilling beans and products that appeal to the Hispanic market. Increased awareness through advertising featuring the company’s loquacious golden retriever helped tremendously, too.
Trubeck said that Iams had a similar success story, with the company really taking off after Clay Mathile purchased it. Iams began to focus on manufacturing “good food that would prolong the lives of animals.”
“I can’t describe all the science, but it was endorsed by most veterinarians,” said Trubeck. “Iams spent a lot of money on research. … It was a highly ethical proposition. They proved you can do it right and win.”
Doing things right didn’t necessarily happen at Armco, which, like its competitors – including Bethlehem Steel – had thought its profit arrow was going to continue upward and to the right “into infinity.”
Seeking to fill the profit gaps that were created when there was a decrease in demand for its base product, Armco initially drew praise from Wall Street for diversifying into such ventures as oil and insurance.
But, said Trubeck, “Both new ventures took uncharacteristic downturns. Everything that could go wrong, did.”
Armco experienced better fortune with its next major decision, partnering with the Japanese company Kawasaki, a leader in the new electro-galvanized steel market.
“Kawasaki had proprietary technology that was needed to make state-of-the-art products for the auto industry,” Trubeck said. “Soon, Bethlehem’s stock price was cut in half, and Armco’s doubled when it launched electrified steel manufacturing that prevented premature rusting. Ultimately, Bethlehem Steel had to file, and it no longer exists. Armco survived.”
Waste Management nearly filed, too, crippled by an “almost fradulent” $1.7 billion overstatement of its earnings.
“Its strategic direction had gone completely afoul,” said Trubeck.
But a new slogan of “From everyday collection to environmental protection” and extensive work by more than 1,000 accountants were keys to the company’s recovery.
“We also fixed it by taking elements of the company that didn’t fit the strategic direction and selling them off to help with the debt,” he said.
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The infographic below on vaulted gold explains what vaulted gold is and visualizes key facts relating to investments in gold that is stored on behalf of investors in high-security vaults.
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Editor’s Note: Ian Campbell, author of a daily series of articles in which he challenges every reader to “think for yourself’ (see links to several of his articles below), has brought to my attention that “the charts that show the $ amount said to be invested in ‘gold investments’ (which I have taken to mean investment in a combination of physical gold and gold securities), and the % shift in those funds invested in physical gold and funds invested in ‘gold securities’, [as shown below,]… can lead one to wrong conclusions without careful thought.
An instant reaction to the chart on the right might be:
wow, a lot of the money people were investing in gold securities in 2004 was transferred to physical gold by 2011, when
calculations based on the numbers and %’s shown in the above two charts that of the $6 billion said to be invested in gold in 2004 $1.7 billion was invested in gold securities and $4.3 billion was invested in physical gold, while of the $83 billion said to be invested in gold in 2011 $5.0 billion was invested in gold securities and $78 billion was invested in physical gold.
A further way, then, of looking at these numbers in % terms, is that investments in:
gold securities increased by 294% (2.94X) – (5.0/1.7), and
in physical gold increased by 1813% (18.1X) between 2004 and 2011 – (78.0/4.3).
I have not verified whether the statistics included in these charts are accurate, but as a minimum the foregoing calculations are worth thinking about.”
Some of Ian Campbell’s Articles:
1. Campbell’s Challenge: ‘Think for Yourself’ When Reading This Article on Gold!
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that the technical picture for gold has been rapidly deteriorating…and a look at the longer term charts makes it clear that we have just witnessed a head and shoulders formation that has dramatically failed. The chip shot on the downside for gold here is $1,500 [maybe even] $1,450. Bring a double dip scare for the economy into the picture, which I expect to see this summer, and $1,100 is a possibility. If you get a real stock market crash in 2013, as many analysts are predicting, and you’ll get another chance to buy at $750. [That being said,] long term, I still like gold and expect it to hit the old inflation adjusted high of $2,300 during the next hard asset buying binge – but remember also that long term, we are all dead. Words: 900
2. Another ‘Think for Yourself’ Challenge from Ian Campbell on Gold
Below is a synopsis of, and comments on, a very well balanced article on physical gold which is rather rare in this day and age. The article challenges everyone who owns gold, or is considering owning gold, to think for themselves, and then come to their own conclusions as to whether physical gold is, indeed, the ultimate inflation hedge that it is so often claimed to be. Words:800
1. There is a MUCH Better Way to Own Gold Than Via ETFs and ETRs – Here’s How
Late last year the Royal Canadian Mint intoduced an Exchange Traded Receipt (ETR) in another long line of paper-gold investments that are now trading on securities exchanges worldwide. It, like all of the other programs, comes with a slew of fees and risks. [Why not take personal physical possession of your gold or silver, store it in an allocated and secure non-government vault, be able to have any or all of it shipped to you immediately upon request – and for dramatically less than any ETF or ETR? Let me explain how easily it is to do just that.] Words: 1601
2. Gold vs. Silver: Which is the Best Investment?
Is there a case for holding both gold and silver? Despite the intuitive case, the empirical evidence since SLV’s inception suggests investors may not be sufficiently compensated for pairing silver with gold. [I came to that conclusion by back-testing the performance of each using a variety of analytical approaches. Read on.] Words: 645
3. Update: 51 Analysts Now Maintain that Gold is Going to $5,500 – $6,500/ozt. in 2015!
Lately analyst after analyst (161 at last count) has been climbing on board the golden wagon with prognostications as to what the parabolic peak price for gold will eventually be. That being said, however, only 51 have been bold enough to include the year in which they think their peak price estimate will occur and they are listed below. Take a look at who is projecting what, by when and why. Words: 644
4. History Says Silver Could Become the Next 10-Bagger Investment! Here’s Why
If you concur with the 159 analysts (see below) that maintain that physical gold is going to go parabolic in price in the next few years to $3,000, $5,000 or even $10,000 or more then you should seriously consider buying physical silver. Why? Because the historical gold:silver ratio is so way out of wack that silver should appreciate much more than gold as it goes parabolic in the years to come. Indeed, silver could easily reach $100 – $200 per troy ounce, maybe even $300 and conceivably in excess of $400 depending on how high gold goes. The aforementioned may be hard to believe but an analysis below of the historical price relationship between silver and gold suggests that such will most likely occur if gold does, indeed, go parabolic. Take a look. Words: 1423
5. Gold & Silver: THE Answers to Escalating Financial Doom
Every fiat currency known to man has failed at one time or another – every one – and ours will be no exception! What factors are contributing to this eventuality and what can be done to protect ourselves from this impending event? [Let me explain and provide you with links to 37 supportive articles to give you a complete picture of what is unfolding and why.] Words: 2700
6. Canadians Take Note: Own Physical Gold via Canadian Mint’s New Gold ETRs
The Royal Canadian Mint has announced that it is making an initial public offering of exchange-traded receipts (ETRs) under the mint’s new Canadian Gold Reserves program. Unlike other gold investment products currently available which only enable the purchaser to own a unit or share in an entity that owns the gold, the ETRs will enable the purchaser to actually own the physical gold bullion which will be held in the custody of the mint at its facilities in Ottawa. Words: 650
7. What Do Gold Measurements “Troy” Ounce and “Karat” Really Mean?
You have no doubt read countless articles on the price of gold costing x dollars per “troy ounce” or perhaps just x dollars per “ounce” but the difference between the two measurements is significant. For that matter, what’s the difference between a 24 karat gold ring and an 18 karat gold ring? Let me explain. Words: 863
8. Before Buying a Gold-related ETF Check Out These Alternatives
There are many legitimate reasons to trade in gold and its derivatives. Gold has been proven time and time again to be an excellent “safe haven” investment, a holding that will appreciate in value during times of economic uncertainty. As such, gold may offer some valuable hedging and diversification benefits for a long-term portfolio. A number of exchange-traded products offering exposure to gold prices but not all gold ETFs are created equal. Here’s a quick rundown of factors to consider when making an investment in a gold ETF. Words: 1268
9. Surprise! A Close Look at GLD Reveals What it IS and is NOT
The most common misunderstandings regarding the primary gold ETF, SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:GLD) is that it buys and sells gold. That is not the case. It is just a paper asset. It is not a way to buy gold and have someone else store your holdings for you. It is just an innovative way to “own gold.” [Below I outline more of just what GLD is and is not:] Words: 1470
10. All Gold & Silver ETFs Are NOT the Same: a Lease vs. Own Comparison
I have always been leery of the two big exchange traded funds, SLV and GLD, because they lease the gold and silver that they sell you. I much prefer the ETFs SGOL, CEF, PSVL and PHYS which actually own the gold and silver they sell you and store it for you segregated vaults. Words: 717
11. All Gold and Silver ETFs are NOT Created Equal! Here’s the Best
Whole oceans of ink have been spilled detailing the good and not-so-good points of the closed-end fund CEF (Central Fund of Canada) and the twin ETF’s GLD (SPDR Gold Trust) and SLV (iShares Silver Trust) funds. My goal here is to distill the salient points down to the fewest words possible to help make your due diligence task somewhat less…well…tasking. [Let’s go!] Words: 650
12. Protect Yourself From Inflation With Gold or Precious Metals Funds
Investing in some form of precious metals is the preferable way to protect oneself from rising inflation/decrease in the value of the U.S. dollar and here are 10 ETFs and ETNs and 5 mutual funds to do just that. Words: 879
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I'd Like to Thank the Academy (Weekend Pattering for May 5th, 2017)
by Scott Cederlund May 05, 2017
So, that happened.
Here's hoping that we can be The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck of 2017. (If you get that reference, I bet you remember RACM and RACI too.)
Previously on Panel Patter
This Looks Good: Cullen Bunn and Jack T. Cole Get "Unsound" at Boom! (Rob M.)
Repeat Review- Wilson by Daniel Clowes (Scott C.)
Interview: Sean T. Collins Talks Mirror Mirror II, 2D Cloud and their Kickstarter (Rob M.)
REVIEW: Space Riders: Galaxy of Brutality #1 (James K.)
REVIEW: X-O Manowar #1 (James K.)
Trade Talk: The Flintstones Vol. 1 (James K.)
25 MORE great Image Comics books on their 25th anniversary (James K.)
Spending Time Down on the Farm with Jeff Lemire and Dean Ormston's Black Hammer: Secret Origins (Scott C.)
In Space, It's Not the Screams that You Have to Worry About-- a review of James Stokoe's Aliens: Dead Orbit (Scott C.)
Series Review: Peter Panzerfaust (James K.)
2017 Eisner Nomination: A Thank You (Rob K.)
REVIEW: Eternal Empire #1 (James K.)
Best Shots: Hellboy Into the Silent Sea (Scott C. @ Newsarama)
Honor Roll: Headlopper #5 (James K. @ Comicosity)
Honor Roll: Lazarus #26 (James K. @ Comicosity)
Honor Roll: Superman #20 (James K. @ Comicosity)
Honor Roll: Silver Surfer #10 (James K. @ Comicosity)
Honor Roll: Black Hammer #8 (James K. @ Comicosity)
Honor Roll: The Black Monday Murders #5 (James K. @ Comicosity)
Cover of the Next Week
In 2015, I wrote about Noah Van Sciver's Fante Bukowski, saying "Bukowski may pridefully carry the air of confidence in himself and his writing but Van Sciver’s artwork always reminds us of just how rickety and unbalanced Bukowski’s life really is." Now here is the sequel and I want it almost just for the cover alone. I can't wait to see what's happening now in Bukowski's life.
** An Interview with Jim Rugg (11 O'Clock Comics)-- Jason Wood interviews artist extraordinaire Jim Rugg about Rugg's art just as Rugg and Brian Maruca are releasing a new volume of Street Angel.
Rugg: I like so many characteristics of comics that I’m happy to have a comic book that is fun to look at, or has a character I enjoy or a storyline or tone or coloring that I like. If it all comes together, awesome. But it’s pretty awesome even if it’s just beautiful or funny or different. So there are a lot of ways a comic can fall short of perfect, but there are also lots of ways that a comic can excite me. It would be really boring if they were all the same, even if they were of a consistent high quality.
** Sarah Glidden: the cartoonist drawn to life on the world’s frontlines (The Guardian)-- Glidden has become a favorite of ours here at Panel Patter. The Guardian provides a profile/interview/preview of her and her work.
Does it make her happy that comics such as hers are now taken seriously, the subject of glowing reviews in Newsweek and the New York Times? “Yes and we’ve come so far even in the last five years. There are so many comics for young people now – people like Raina Telgemeier [author of the bestselling Sisters] have just exploded – which means they’re going to grow up knowing about comics in a way that my generation didn’t. But there’s still a long way to go. It’s easy to be in a bubble, to forget that most people haven’t read any serious comics, that they see the word ‘comic’ and think: oh, funny. We need a new word.” She thinks for a moment. She doesn’t write graphic novels, but even if she did, the term wouldn’t quite fit: “My mum says that sounds like something very violent. She thinks they should be called narratoons – and you know, maybe one day, they will be.”
**C2E2 2017: KIERON GILLEN TALKS HIGH FANTASY, “SELF-HATRED,” AND MUSIC SPOILING COMICS (Graphic Policy)-- I've known Logan Dalton for a couple of years now and can believe that this was a huge thrill for him, being able to interview Kieron Gillen at C2E2 a couple of weeks ago.
Gillen: When I was writing Rue Britannia, I was influenced by Joe Matt’s The Poor Bastard, Eddie Campbell, and of course, Grant Morrison with this quasi-fiction suit sort of thing. That’s what I wanted to do with Kohl.With Rue Britannia, I hid [the autobiographical elements] less expertly than I did later. Like I gave Britannia some of the same outfits as someone I dated. It’s kind of funny when people come up cosplaying as one of my ex-girlfriends.
** Rest in peace, Tim O’Shea (Smashpages)-- Tim O'Shea was one of the great interviewers of modern comic creators. He had been fighting brain cancer for a couple of years now and passed away on April 30th at the all-too-young age of 49. Our condolences, thoughts, and prayers go out to his family and his friends. The last site he wrote for, Smashpages, has a couple of remembrances about their friend and partner here and here.
An enthusiastic comic fan, Tim contributed to every incarnation of this blog over the years, starting with The Great Curve. He didn’t make the jump with us when we formed Blog@Newsarama, but eventually we were able to wrangle him into contributing. With the move to Comic Book Resources and the formation of Robot 6, Tim’s interviews became a staple of the site, as he interviewed anyone and everyone for his weekly “Talking Comics with Tim” column. And he was here when we formed Smash Pages; he was the first person I spoke with about putting something together back in 2015. He also contributed to Comics Bulletin once upon a time; you can see his interviews for that site here, his CBR/Robot 6 work here and his Smash Pages work here. He also maintained a personal blog where he interviewed folks from all over pop culture.
** I Used to Write About Comics (Gumroad)-- David Brothers, once of 4th Letter and now of Image Comics, has collected a lot of his writing into a 4-volume PDF set that you can get via Gumroad. David is not actually asking anything for this set but you can (and should) pay a dollar or two or more through Gumroad for these collections.
These pieces range from early 2010 to mid-2013, a four-year span in which I was particularly active. They're old, in other words, and most of the headlines are bad. I've grown past some of the ideas, but some of the writing still clicks for me. If you're the type of person who likes reading comics criticism...well, here you go. I interviewed artists, taught myself how to talk about art by doing it, and had a chance to do some real navel-gazing in public.
** A Bolland walks into a bar (The Tearoom of Despair)-- Brian Bolland drawing a Munden's Bar story by John Ostrander and Del Close. It doesn't get much better than that.
** The top 10 butter tarts in Ontario, according to two Torontonians who are on a mission to try every one (Toronto Life)-- TCAF is coming up so Toronto Life talks to Michael DeForge and Jillian Tamaki about comics butter tarts. Because, of course.
"I can see why this a prize-winning tart. But if I had to make an official TartQuest review, I would have to say the crust was a little greasy." -Doo Doo's, Bailieboro, Ontario
A post shared by @tartquest on Apr 17, 2016 at 11:04am PDT
Your Moment of... ?
** Eisner Awards Nominations 2017 (Comic-Con.org)-- So this week, the 2017 Eisner Nominations were announced and there was some drama over some omissions (honestly, while I applaud the spirit of the Love is Love anthology, most of the work itself is syrupy at best and just embarrassing at worst,) Rob, James and I were stuck on one set of nominations. The Best Comics-Related Periodical/Journalism category features a very strong field of writers and then us.
It's the cliche but it is an honor to be nominated. It's not something I ever really thought was possible for a number of reasons. Rob's covered the thank you's pretty well but I'd like to thank him for opening the doors of Panel Patter to James, myself, Rob Kirby, Mark Dickson, AJ, Douglas Peach, Guy Thomas and everyone else who wrote for this site before 2016 a place to be able to write from the heart and cover the stuff that we wanted to cover.
And congrats to The A.V. Club, Comic Riffs, Critical Chips and Women Write About Comics. These are all sites and essays that I have frequently read during the past year. Each one of them has had an influence on how I look at and write about comics this past year.
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NonProfitFacts.com » Georgia » Georgia Conservancy Inc
Georgia Conservancy Inc in Atlanta, Georgia (GA)
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Statement of Functional Expenses
Reason for Public Charity Status
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
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Georgia Conservancy Inc
Name of Organization Georgia Conservancy Inc
Address 817 W Peachtree St Nw Ste 200, Atlanta, GA 30308
Activities Preservation of natural resources (conservation)
Subsection Educational Organization
Foundation Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public
Assets $1,000,000 to $4,999,999
Income $1,000,000 to $4,999,999
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Asset Amount $1,517,073
Amount of Income $1,740,269
Form 990 Revenue Amount $1,604,851
National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification: Alliance/Advocacy Organizations
Amount of income in 2014: $1,740,269 (it was $1,840,944 in 2013)
This organization:
Other organizations performing similar types of work:
Assets in 2014: $1,517,073 (it was $1,193,700 in 2013)
Georgia Conservancy Inc:
Expenses in 2013: $1,548,031
Income to expenses ratio in 2013: 1.1
Number of employees in 2013: 21
Employees paid over $100,000 in 2013: 14.3%
Grants share in income in 2013: 89.1%
Revenue for 2013
Assets at the end of 2013
Functional expenses for 2013
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? Yes
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Yes
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? No
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? Yes
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? No
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? No
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? No
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? No
Did the organization report an amount for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? Yes
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? Yes
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment? Yes
Did the organization report an amount for investments-other securities that is 5% or more of its total assets? No
Did the organization report an amount for investments-program related that is 5% or more of its total assets? No
Did the organization report an amount for other assets that is 5% or more of its total assets? No
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities? Yes
Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? Yes
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? Yes
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? No
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? No
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? No
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? No
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? No
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? No
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services? No
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions? Yes
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities? No
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? No
Did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements? No
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government? No
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals? No
Did the organization answer 'Yes' about compensation of the organization's current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? Yes
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? No
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? No
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any tax-exempt bonds? No
Did the organization act as an 'on behalf of' issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? No
Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? No
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? No
Did the organization report any amount for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? No
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? No
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? No
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? No
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? No
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? No
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? No
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? No
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? No
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? No
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? No
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? No
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? No
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? No
The number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 15
The number of Forms W-2G 0
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? Yes
The number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return 21
Did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? Yes
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? No No No
Has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? No
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? No
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? No
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? No
Did the organization file Form 8886-T? No
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? No
Did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? No
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? Yes
Did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? Yes
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? No
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? No
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? No
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? No
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? No
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? No
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? No
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? No
Initiation fees and capital contributions $0 $0 $0
Gross receipts for public use of club facilities $0 $0 $0
Gross income from members or shareholders $0 $0 $0
Gross income from other sources $0 $0 $0
Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041? No
The amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year $0
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? No
The amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans $0
The amount of reserves on hand $0
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? No
Has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? No
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
Total reportable compensation from the organization $385,672
Total reportable compensation from related organizations $0
Total estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations $0
Total number of individuals who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 3
Total number of independent contractors who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 0
Total revenue $563,069 $1,850,659 $1,371,370
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts $557,258 $1,449,319 $1,221,245
Program Service Revenue $0 $0 $105,218
900099 $105,218
All other program service revenue $0
Other Revenue
Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts) $5,811 $23,528 $28,142
Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds $0 $0 $0
Royalties $0 $0 $0
Net rental income $0 $0 $0
Net gain/loss from sales of assets other than inventory $0 $377,812 $16,765
Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory (Securities / Other) $0 / $0 $1,242,256 / $0 $419,424 / $0
Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses (Securities / Other) $0 / $0 $864,444 / $0 $402,659 / $0
Gain or (loss) (Securities / Other) $0 / $0 $377,812 / $0 $16,765 / $0
Net income/loss from fundraising events $0 $0 $0
Gross income from fundraising events $0 $0 $66,915
Less: direct expenses $0 $0 $66,915
Net income/loss from gaming activities $0 $0 $0
Net income/loss from sales of inventory $0 $0 $0
Miscellaneous Revenue $0 $0 $0
Total functional expenses $832,760 $1,729,957 $1,548,031
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments $0
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals $0
Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals $0
Benefits paid to or for members $0
Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees $108,625 $0 $363,418
Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons $0
Other salaries and wages $337,563 $1,114,881 $598,174
Pension plan accruals and contributions $0
Other employee benefits $57,331
Payroll taxes $0 $0 $73,830
Fees for services (non-employees)
Management $0
Legal $0
Accounting $5,500
Lobbying $0
Professional fundraising services $0 $0 $0
Investment management fees $5,483
Other $0
Advertising and promotion $0
Office expenses $82,126
Information technology $5,723
Royalties $0
Occupancy $125,169
Travel $68,650
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials $0
Conferences, conventions, and meetings $7,199
Interest $0
Payments to affiliates $0
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization $19,081
Insurance $0
Other expenses $130,956
Other expenses $5,391
Total assets $1,600,430 $1,318,723 $1,193,700
Cash - non-interest-bearing $288,162
Savings and temporary cash investments $0
Pledges and grants receivable, net $0
Accounts receivable, net $26,500
Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees $0
Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons, persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations $0
Notes and loans receivable, net $0
Inventories for sale or use $0
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges $10,883
Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis $14,951
Investments - publicly traded securities $853,204
Investments - other securities $0
Investments - program-related $0
Intangible assets $0
Other assets $0
Total liabilities $112,919 $11,648 $48,135
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $18,466
Grants payable $0
Deferred revenue $0
Tax-exempt bond liabilities $0 $0 $0
Escrow or custodial account liability $0
Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified persons $0
Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties $0 $0 $0
Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties $0 $0 $0
Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities) $29,699
Total net assets or fund balances $1,487,511 $1,307,075 $1,145,565
Unrestricted net assets $949,072
Temporarily restricted net assets $146,493
Permanently restricted net assets $50,000
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds $0
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund $0
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds $0 $0 $0
Reason for Public Charity Status (for 2013)
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Number of organizations supported 0
Sum of amounts of support $0
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (for 2009 - 2013)
2009 - 2013 Total
Public Support $5,322,798
Subtotal Support $5,322,798
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received $5,322,798
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf $0
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge $0
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) that exceeds 2% of the total support $0
Total Support $5,809,880
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources $487,082
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on $0
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets $0
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. $0
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2 Georgia Conservancy Inc 817 W Peachtree St Nw Ste 200, Atlanta, GA 30308 GA 1967-09 $1,740,269
3 Los Angeles Waterkeeper 3100 Washington Blvd, Marina Dl Rey, CA 90292-5551 CA 1994-05 $1,115,851
4 San Francisco Bicycle Coalition 833 Market St Fl 10, San Francisco, CA 94103-1830 CA 2000-06 $830,508
5 Wildlaw 8116 Old Federal Rd Ste C, Montgomery, AL 36117-8018 AL 1997-09 $530,449
6 New York City Environmental Justice Alliance 166a 22nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 10001 NY 1995-09 $497,091
7 The Green Guide Institute 432 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036-3580 NY 1992-12 $438,669
8 South Carolina Environmental Law Project Inc 430 Highmarket St, Georgetown, SC 29440-3782 SC 1996-04 $419,979
9 Texas Water Foundation Inc PO BOX 13252, Austin, TX 78711-3252 TX 1999-05 $403,546
10 Virginia Conservation Network 409 E Main St Ste 104, Richmond, VA 23219-3845 VA 1976-11 $388,700
11 Scenic America 1307 New Hampshire Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20036-1531 DC 1983-05 $288,825
12 Wisconsin Green Building Alliance Inc 131 W Seeboth Street Suite 230, Milwaukee, WI 53204-4300 WI 2001-01 $186,601
13 Two Rivers Institute 7150 Montview Blvd Apt 318, Denver, CO 80220-1868 CO 1994-02 $177,700
14 San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council PO BOX 223, Alamosa, CO 81101-0223 CO 1999-11 $114,904
15 Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project PO BOX 407, Velarde, NM 87582-0407 NM 1999-09 $73,861
16 Hostel In The Forest Land Trust Inc 1528 Ellis St, Brunswick, GA 31520-6821 GA 2010-07 $44,431
17 Pennsylvania Environmental P E N 1122 Third St, Beaver, PA 15009 PA 1992-11 $5,000
18 Safeguarding The Historic Hanscom Areas Irreplaceable Resources 53 Stonehedge Rd, Lincoln, MA 01773-5201 MA 1997-07 $3,292
19 South Fork Watchdogs Inc C/O Harold M Wit 150 E 69th St 19n, New York, NY 10021-5704 NY 1996-06 $179
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Location, Identity of all 23,000 Atoms in a Nanoparticle Mapped
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REVEALED: The BAE-HAL Joint ‘Advanced Hawk’ | Livefist
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USAF's F-35A fighter aircraft fires first AIM-120 AMRAAM [feedly]
USAF's F-35A fighter aircraft fires first AIM-120 AMRAAM
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The US Air Force's (USAF) 33rd Fighter Wing has fired the first AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles (AMRAAM) from an operational F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft. http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsusafs-f-35a-fighter-aircraft-fires-first-aim-120-amraam-5732150
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Five Additional Liftoffs Planned Between Now And Late April Arianespace's busy 2017 mission manifest is setting the Spaceport's pace of activity, with vehicles from each member of the company's launcher family in action or undergoing processing this month in support of the six liftoffs planned from French Guiana between January and late April. http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=ac4194a8-63ca-4dc5-899d-1c048c16fa95
Embraer takes aim at Europe for KC-390 tanker-transport sales - Quwa Defence News & Analysis Group
Embraer takes aim at Europe for KC-390 tanker-transport sales
Quwa Defence News & Analysis Group
The Brazilian aerospace giant Embraer is taking aim at Germany and the European market at large for KC-390 multi-role tanker and transport (MRTT) sales, reports Aero. Speaking to German Press Agency (DPA), Embraer CEO Paulo Silva said he was ...
http://quwa.org/2017/02/05/embraer-takes-aim-europe-kc-390-tanker-transport-sales/
America's 6th Generation Fighter Jets of the Future
http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Americas_6th_Generation_Fighter_Jets_of_the_Future_999.html
OPINION: The dwindling pool of T-X bidders
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Boeing, NanoRacks Partner to Create First Commercial Airlock
New privately funded passageway to space estimated to increase station utilization once installed on International Space Station in 2019
http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2017-02-06-Boeing-NanoRacks-Partner-to-Create-First-Commercial-Airlock
Desde Rusia: aviones de fuselaje gemelo y el regreso de los ekranoplanos
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Drones autónomos y desechables de cartón para suministros médicos y de primera necesidad
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Pontifications: Boeing’s risk if Trump goes wild
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C919,China's first large homemade passenger jet to fly in 2017
China's C919 jet expects first flight within H1 -state media
SHANGHAI, Feb 6 (Reuters) - China's C919 passenger jet expects to make its maiden flight within the first half of this year as it has completed almost all major tests, state media reported on Monday, in a boost for Beijing's ambitions to compete with ...
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Dronegate? Security grounded UAV flying over Falcons practice - Falcons Wire
Dronegate? Security grounded UAV flying over Falcons practice
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Some Atlanta Falcons fans are paranoid that the New England Patriots are going to cheat in order to win Super Bowl LI. This story probably isn't going to help any. According to a pool report by Peter King at MMQB, security officers grounded a drone ...
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Rocket problems may delay SpaceX's first crewed launches
If confirmed, cracks in the Falcon 9's fuel pumps could pose a threat to astronauts When it comes to spaceflight, SpaceX's prices and flair are hard to beat. But the company hasn't exactly had smooth flying lately. There've been a few explosions, and the most recent blast in September has raised ...
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Artículo: Desde Rusia: aviones de fuselaje gemelo y el regreso de los ekranoplanos
F-35’s kill ratio with Aggressors stands at 15:1 during Red Flag 17-1 (most probably thanks to the supporting F-22…)
It looks like the controversial F-35 is holding its own at Red Flag exercise underway at Nellis AFB. As of Feb. 3 the F-35A had achieved a quite impressive score during Red Flag 17-1, the U.S. Air Force's premier air combat exercise underway at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, that pits "Blue Air" (friendly forces) […]
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[Rusia] TsAGI specialists develop a convertible airplane concept for regional aviation
Specialists of the Central AeroHydrodynamic Institute named after professor N.E. Zhukovsky (TsAGI, part of the National Research Center “Institute named after N.E. Zhukovsky”) have designed a light convertible aircraft concept. The aircraft is supposed to be fitted with two turboprop engines. Its distinguishing feature is an option of using it both for passenger and cargo transportation without any changes required in the standard design. The aircraft is capable of carrying 50 passengers a distance of 1,500 km or 6 tons of cargo a distance of 1,000 km.
To implement the concept, the Institute scientists have researched a light convertible aircraft mockup in TsAGI’s low-speed wind tunnel. The goal of the tests was to estimate the take-off and landing characteristics, as well as cruise performance of the aircraft. The research has proved considerable information on the advanced aircraft’s aerodynamic characteristics in a wide range of angles of attack and gliding angles.
“The concept offered by TsAGI scientists will provide Russian aviation with a new turboprop aircraft for cargo-and-passenger transportation in local and regional routes as soon as possible, thus increasing the accessibility of the country’s regions by air,” Vladimir Chernousov, the Chief Designer of the light convertible aircraft project and the Lead Engineer of the Aircraft Aerodynamics and Flight Dynamics Complex explained. “Our experience in designing an aircraft of this class will allow minimizing technical and financial risks.”
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[Rusia] TsAGI specialists research the advanced twin-fuselage aircraft mockup
A new series of tests of the advanced medium transport twin-fuselage aircraft mockup were completed in the low-speed wind tunnel of the Central AeroHydrodynamic Institute named after professor N.E. Zhukovsky (TsAGI, part of the National Research Center “Institute named after N.E. Zhukovsky”). The goal of the experiments was to estimate the aerodynamic characteristics and to visualize a physical image of aircraft flow.
Research was done on the longitudinal and side aerodynamic characteristics of the mockup in a cruise configuration, as well as simulating near the earth’s surface, at an air speed up to 50 m/s. Using a wool-tuft technique, the Institute’s scientists visualized the flow patterns. This allowed identifying specific features of the mockup flow and comparing them to the aerodynamic characteristics.
The experiments have shown that the mockup of the transport twin-fuselage aircraft under research has the characteristics comparable to the standard characteristics of a high-winged T-tail single-fuselage aircraft. The results obtained prove remarkable high aerodynamic cleanness of the twin-fuselage configuration.
The project has been developed by TsAGI specialists within the framework of the state program “Aircraft industry development in 2013–2025.” The aircraft is intended for transportation of a wide range of loads with the total weight up to 40 tons. According to the preliminary analysis, with the commercial load being the same, the dead load and longitudinal dimensions of the twin-fuselage aircraft are smaller than those of the single-fuselage one. Additionally, the twin-fuselage aircraft ensures easier loading and unloading within a shorter time.
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Liberal Studies Student Co-Founds Travel/Fashion Magazine - Launching Tomorrow
Serena Guen is a student in the Liberal Studies Program set to graduate in 2014. And tomorrow (May 16, 2012), Serena will be launching SUITCASE, a quarterly fashion and travel magazine. The publication will feature international design talent, cuisine and travel hot spots.
Serena is a well-rounded, cultured student in the Global Liberal Studies Program who grew up in a family that emphasized travel. In fact, during a gap year before attending NYU, Serena explored Peru, New Zealand, Germany and France extensively. As the co-editor of an impressive, soon-to-be-released quarterly publication, Serena is certainly making her mark on the NYU community.
We had the chance to speak with Serena about her love for travel writing and how the idea for SUITCASE was born. Be sure to follow SUITCASE on the magazine's Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Google+.
What first spurred your interest in travel writing?
I would say that my interest in travel writing ‘grew slowly’ rather than being ‘spurred’ by something specific. I grew up in a very international family and loved the fact that holidays involved visiting relatives around the world. However, I only started to write about travelling during my gap year, where I wrote and illustrated (rather crudely due to my lack of artistic talent) two travel diaries, one of which was sadly stolen. I got a few chuckles out of the one that survived from New Zealand. However, I only really realized that people were interested in what I had to say after I was making the move from NYU Paris to NYU New York; I wrote a small travel guide for for my friends who were moving to Paris and sent it to them, who sent it to their friends and so on and so forth.
Are there any magazines or books that you simply cannot live without?
Anything by Oscar Wilde or Evelyn Waugh.
In all of your travels, what has been your single most unique experience while abroad?
Standing on the edge of a 4000m precipice, with no safety ropes, in the Colca Canyon watching condors. I fell in love with Peru; I never wanted to leave! My friends even joke about my Peruvian alter ego called Gloria Jimena.
As a high school student, what was most appealing to you about NYU?
I wanted the benefits of going to a university in a city and did not want to stay in London, therefore New York seemed the perfect candidate. I loved the fact that I could spend my freshman and junior years abroad. NYU just seemed to be more avant-garde than of all the other universities that I’d applied to.
Can you talk a little about the circumstances under which SUITCASE was born?
I’d always dreamed about starting a travel magazine but it wasn’t until I bumped into the girlfriend of a friend of mine in a pharmacy in London that ‘Suitcase’ as it stands today was born. The girlfriend was called Charlotte Summers, she is the editor and co-founder, of Suitcase; she was actually developing the idea when I met her last summer and asked me if I wanted to get on board, which obviously I did. We registered Suitcase as a LLC in the UK in November of last year and things have been on the up ever since…
Will SUITCASE focus its stories on certain regions, or is the magazine meant to be more broadly focused on diverse regions around the world?
Suitcase will be divided originally into two parts: the website and the printed magazine. The website will be constantly updated with worldwide events and interesting articles, it will be supplementing the printed magazine, which will focus on 5-10 destinations anywhere in the world-it could be a city, it could be a seaside town, it could be anywhere really! We are not claiming to tell you everything about everywhere, just give you little snapshots of the place that make you view it in a different light. We are essentially doing the spring cleaning and leaving you with a few tidy little gems.
Did you experience any difficulties in creating SUITCASE, such as language barriers or funding?
There were no difficulties as such-just daily challenges. If I were able to clone myself there would not have been any, that is to say one of the main problems that we faced was simply not having enough hours in the day to do everything that we wanted to! Sadly, funding has definitely been a major challenge but we are doing everything we can to get around this.
How can alumni obtain a copy of SUITCASE?
Suitcase is going to be sold in shops in Australia, America, UK, Germany, Switzerland, Germany and Italy. In the US-Barnes & Noble and NYU Bookshop, UK at the till at W H Smith’s, Harrods and Selfridges and select Virgin Club Lounges.
Can you recall any lessons or experiences thus far in the Liberal Studies Program that have helped to prepare you for your future career?
All of them! Global Liberal Studies is the perfect foundation for a magazine about global fashion/travel i.e. Global culture. My senior thesis, which will be questioning the ontological status of the new, is actually linked to my magazine as an attempt to do something new.
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We demonstrate experimentally ghost optical coherence tomography using a broadband incoherent supercontinuum light source with shot-to-shot random spectral fluctuations. The technique is based on ghost imaging in the spectral domain where the object is the spectral interference pattern generated from an optical coherence tomography interferometer in which a physical sample is placed. The axial profile of the sample is obtained from the Fourier transform of the correlation between the spectrally ...
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Comparison of visual assessment and computer image analysis of intracoronary thrombus type by optical coherence tomography
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Background Analysis of intracoronary thrombus type by optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging is highly subjective. We aimed to compare a newly developed image analysis method to subjective visual classification of thrombus type identified by OCT. Methods Thirty patients with acute ST elevation myocardial infarction were included. Thrombus type visually classified by two independent readers was compared with analysis using QCU-CMS software. Results Repeatability of the computer-based measurements was good. By ...
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We demonstrate experimentally ghost optical coherence tomography using a broadband incoherent supercontinuum light source with shot-to-shot random spectral fluctuations. The technique is based on ghost imaging in the spectral domain where the object is the spectral interference pattern generated from an optical coherence tomography interferometer in which a physical sample is placed. The image of the sample is obtained from the Fourier transform of the correlation between the spectrally-resolved intensity ...
Rational and Design of the European Randomized Optical Coherence Tomography Optimized Bifurcation Event Reduction Trial (OCTOBER)
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Background Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in complex bifurcation lesions is prone to suboptimal implantation results and is associated with increased risk of subsequent clinical events. Angiographic ambiguity is high during bifurcation stenting but it is unknown if procedural guidance by intravascular optical coherence tomography (OCT) improves clinical outcome. Methods and design OCTOBER is a randomized, investigator initiated, multi-center trial aimed to show superiority of OCT guided stent implantation compared to ...
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Culprit plaque morphology in STEMI – an optical coherence tomography study: insights from the TOTAL-OCT substudy
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Aims: Our aim was to compare stenosis severity and plaque content between STEMI culprit lesions with intact fibrous cap (IFC) and those with plaque rupture (PR) in a prospective study. Methods and results: We evaluated 93 patients undergoing OCT and thrombectomy as part of a prospective substudy of the TOTAL (ThrOmbecTomy versus PCI ALone) trial. Culprit lesion morphology was assessable by OCT in 70/93 (75.3%). IFC was found ...
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Experimental Demonstration of Spectral Intensity Optical Coherence Tomography
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We demonstrate experimentally spectral-domain intensity optical coherence tomography using a Mach-Zehnder interferometer with balanced detection. We show that the technique allows for a point spread function with reduced full-width at half maximum compared to conventional optical coherence tomography. The method further provides benefits similar to those of chirped-pulse interferometry in terms of dispersion cancellation but only requires a broadband incoherent source and standard detectors. The measurements are in excellent agreement ...
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We demonstrate experimentally quantum-inspired, spectral-domain intensity optical coherence tomography. We show that the technique allows for both axial resolution improvement and dispersion cancellation compared to conventional optical coherence tomography. The method does not involve scanning and it works with classical light sources and standard photodetectors. The measurements are in excellent agreement with the theoretical predictions. We also propose an approach that enables the elimination of potential artifacts arising from multiple ...
Feasibility and repeatability of optical coherence tomography measurements of pre-stent thrombus burden in patients with STEMI treated with primary PCI
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...develop and test broadband fibre sources. 'Our research broke new ground,' project manager Dr Mircea Guina of Tampere University of Technology in Finland says. 'We have come a long way in recent years, but there are stil...
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EU-funded Uranus project showcases advances in fiber lasers
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OffBeat Columnists Go AWOL for “48 Hours”; Lump Triumphs at Rock-A-Rama
December 1, 1993 by: Keith Spera Leave a comment
Contrary to appearances, there was no Thanksgiving Day Massacre around the OffBeat offices. “Eye Music,” “Crescent City Bounce,” “Strictly Jazz,” “10 West” and all of our other regular columns will return next month.
But we needed the columnists’ space even more than their wisdom this issue, so that we could include as many photos as possible in our “48 Hours of Music In New Orleans.”
Similar projects have been attempted in other towns, but never, as far as we know, has one been tailored specifically to chronicle a city’s musical life. What better place to try it than here, where, as it turns out, there is even more diversity than we imagined.
We wound up with nearly 100 photos that we would have liked to run (thanks to the folks at Eastman Kodak for the donated film), but even by robbing the columnists, we only had room for about 60. Hopefully, the others will turn up in some form down the road. We’ll keep you posted.
VEDDER DOWN WITH O.P.P … Pearl Jam’s Status as the nation’s biggest rock band-its second album, Vs., broke the all-time single-week sales record upon its release in October — has landed singer Eddie Vedder and company on the covers of Rolling Stone, Time, Spin and Musician.
While in New Orleans the week of Nov. 15 for three sold-out shows at the Lakefront Arena, Vedder added a front page TImes-Picayune story to his clip file, but not for reasons he would have chosen: Vedder was arrested early on the morning of Nov. 18 following a Decatur Street brawl that sent Chicago White Sox pitcher (and Vedder pal) Jack McDowell to the hospital and Vedder to Orleans Parish Prison.
According to witnesses, after Pearl Jam’s gig at the Lakefront Arena on Nov. 17, Vedder and other members of the band turned up at George Porter Jr.’s show at Margaritaville. They then he added across the street to Molly’s.
Around 4am on the 18th, Vedder got into an argument with patrons outside The Crystal, another Decatur Street watering hole. A brawl ensued, and McDowell was struck in the face and fell, splitting his head on a Jeep bumper on the way to the ground. He was patched up at Charity Hospital.
Vedder was arrested and charged with public drunkenness and disturbing the peace. He posted a bond and was released.
In addition to jall, Vedder spent time at Daniel Lanois’ Kingsway Studios. Pearl Jam contributed to an album-in-progress by Shreveport songwriter Victoria Williams. lncidently, Vic was not involved in the riot.
LUMP RULES … Some 300 local rock fans turned up at the Howlin’ Wolf on Nov. 11 for OffBeat’s second annual Rock-A-Ranta Playoff. As a media sponsor of the South By Southwest Musk and Media Conference (a music biz confab held in Austin each March), we may choose one band for a coveted SXSW showcase slot. For two years now, we’ve picked six semi-finalist bands from submitted tapes and let them duke it out onstage at Rock-A-Rama in front of a panel of judges.
This year’s contestants included the Bagdaddies, the Bingemen, the Boondoggles, Clones At Play, Galactic Prophylactic and Lump.
The sharp-eared judges-Abita Beer’s Jim Brasher, Dee Joyce from WWL- TV, Robinson Mills from the Egyptian Room studio, Grant Morris from WZRH-FM (106.1 The Zephyr) and yours truly — gave the prize to Lump in a close race.
SINGING THE PRAISES …It wouldn’t be Christmas without Tipitina’s Annual Gospel Extravaganza, scheduled for Dec. 23 at 9pm. The voices being showcased that night belong to Jo “Cool” Davis, Raymond Myles and the First Revolution Gospel Singers.
DR. JOHN, PEDIATRICIAN … Another staple of the holiday season is Dr. John’s annual “Such A Night” concert benefiting Children’s Hospital.
On Dec. 10, the New Island Social Aid And Pleasure Club, the Charmaine Nev11le Band with Reggie Houston and Amasa Miller, and a host of young local performers will join the Doctor at Tipitina’s.
General admission tickets are $15 at the door; special patron tickets-which entitle the bearer to a jazz dinner cruise aboard the Cajun Queen and balcony seats at the Tip’s concert-are available for $100. All proceeds benefit the Family Support Program of Children’s Hospital. Call 896-9373 for more info.
BEYOND RED RIBBONS … Over 500 artists have contributed some 3,000 works to this year’s
“Art Against AIDS,” a show and auction at the Canal Place Shopping Centre to benefit the NO/AIDS Task Force. The Contemporary Arts Center and the New Orleans Museum of Art sponsor the event.
The works — which include 20 limited-edition lamps sculpted in wood, designer faux-mink Teddy Bears, ornaments and wreaths — will be on display on Thur. and Fri., Dec. 2nd-3rd, from 9am to 8pm, and on Sat., the 4th, from 9am to 6pm. The items will be available for sale at a gala auction — with continuous music, an open bar, and a buffet — from 8:30pm to midnight that Saturday. Tickets to the gala are $50 each, available at the door or in advance from the NO/AIDS Task Force (945-4000).
CLASSY CHRISTMAS … For the third year in a row, “Nutcracker Swing,” the acclaimed Yuletide concert of dance and Big Band jazz, will bring the music of Duke Ellington and jazzed-up holiday classics to the State Palace Theatre.
Tickets to this year’s show — scheduled for Friday, Dec. 3 at 8pm — are available at the Theatre’s box office or by calling 522-4435.
ERRATA … Local harp man Smoky Greenwell reports that his name is not, in fact, “Sonny,” which was how it appeared in October’s “Crescent City Bounce.”
And Brint Anderson’s Tribute to Elmore James was co-produced by Anderson and Roger Branch, not Mark Bingham, as last month’s “Testifyin'” stated.
IN BRIEF … After a hiatus of more than a year, the venerable Danny Barker and his Jazz hounds have resumed their Wednesday night gig at the Palm Court Cafe.
The Atlanta-based Donkey, who are toted as a “musical cocktail of swing, style and sex appeal combining elements of Frank Sinatra and The Clash,” bring their roadshow to Cafe Brasil on Dec. 10.
An exhibit of nudes by Baton Rouge-based photographer Jim Fairchild — whose images of clothed subjects occasionally appear in these pages-opens at Fraga Galleries (4530 Magazine) on Sat., Dec. 4th. Call 899-7002 for more info.
AND FINALLY …The OffBeat writers will chronicle their favorites of ’93 in the January issue. So all you bands with early — December gigs still have a shot of making somebody’s list.
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The idea for a literary e-zine must come from serious beginnings.
This one didn't. Instead, the idea took hold among a motley group of individuals who spent a year in cyberspace supposedly discussing literature (since the forum was called The RPLiterature Group) but who instead found themselves bantering and exchanging the trivia of daily life. What seemed to take over was an intent to reinvent the idea of family. Superfluous made-over nicknames attest to the growing camaraderie. Would some semblance of the literary ever take place or even flourish in this environment? Only time would tell. But it would take more than time to make it happen.
It takes a serious stab and a dash of letting go to sustain a camaraderie. A serious stab at life itself—new life being formed among us. And a letting go of life (for one of us) to forge this sense of family.
OUR OWN VOICE was made possible because the RPLiterature group became family. The incredible thing about family is that one can fiddle around with a chemistry set, risk a combustible result and never feel set apart. It is from this base of unconditional support that a fanciful idea was launched. The mindset that ruled was that we plunge—not hesitate, not ponder over—but plunge. And so we have!
This premiere issue is dedicated to Maria "Pepot" Novales who shared with us the ravaging effects of the cancer that ruled her days for seven months—and she did this all in fun and banter. Pepot gave us every opportunity to be heroic, gracious, witty and—best of all—to pour out our hoarded selves on a daily basis to be more than what we are. Without her, we carry on, sustained by memories of her postings which are now in the realm of homespun literature. She shared her own voice at a time when self-pity could have driven her to a sense of isolation. Instead she bonded with strangers and made them friends.
Today, the page is blank. How is it that we mourn the passing of writers whom we've known only through their writings? Why do we feel such a deep personal loss?
We found a kindred spirit in cyberspace and we lost her there on the page. It would be easy to deny and convince ourselves that she, in pixel form, couldn't possibly have the same impact of losing a friend or a loved one. Ah, but there's the rub! All of us who have felt connected by the written word have transcended the "virtual" and have become quietly real to each other.
From this circle of bonding, let a new circle be formed as we open up to share with you OUR OWN VOICE.
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Opera Scotland
Anne Collins Suggest updates
Born Durham, 29 August, 1943.
Died Sussex, 15 July, 2009.
English contralto.
Anne Collins possessed a voice which has become a great rarity in recent years, a true contralto. In the early seventies she sang in the famous English National Opera Ring production conducted by Reginald Goodall, giving many performances, particularly as Erda, but also singing Valkyries and Norns. She was reluctant to get typecast as the elderly ladies in Gilbert and Sullivan, but her skill with dialogue and natural comic timing made her a peerless interpreter of those she chose to do. She was also an ideal soloist on the two occasions when she appeared at the Last Night of the Proms (1975 and 1980). With Scottish Opera she created the dual roles of Nurse and Old Woman in James MacMillan's Inés de Castro.
She initially trained as a cellist at the Royal College of Music, then studied voice with the famed Russian soprano Oda Slobodskaya. She was a member of Sadler's Wells (English National) Opera from 1970 to 1976, and continued to sing at the Coliseum regularly in later years. Her early roles included Governess in The Queen of Spades, Mother in The Tales of Hoffmann, Third Lady in The Magic Flute, Ragonde in Count Ory, Juno in Orpheus in the Underworld and Arnalta in The Coronation of Poppea. The Ring Cycle was built up over the next few years, with cycles given at the Coliseum and on tour from 1973 to 1976. Her Erda is preserved on record. Also at the Coliseum she sang Suzuki, Mamma Lucia, Clarissa in The Love for Three Oranges, Adelaide in Arabella, and Beroë in the British premiere of Henze's The Bassarids. She appeared in the British premieres of The Nose and War and Peace.
Her Britten roles included Mrs Sedley at ENO and Auntie at several European houses including Brussels, Bilbao and Covent Garden. She sang Mrs Herring with the English Opera Group and Florence Pike at Glyndebourne. She worked with the Handel Opera Society, notably as Onoria in Ezio and Dejanira in Hercules. At Covent Garden she appeared regularly in character roles such as Mary in Der fliegende Holländer, Abbess in The Fiery Angel and Mother in L'Enfant et les Sortilèges. With Welsh National her roles included Erda, Sosostris in The Midsummer Marriage and Filipyevna in Eugene Onegin, which she sang in many other houses, though Madame Larina was the role of her Scottish Opera debut. One of her last parts was Miss Bentson in Lakmé at Holland Park in 2007.
She sang several Sullivan roles. Frank Hauser's staging of Iolanthe and John Cox's of Patience were at first played by Heather Begg, but after she went to live in Australia Collins inherited the roles of Queen of the Fairies and Lady Jane. In the latter her cello-playing skills were invaluable (Begg's instrument had been the double-bass, every bit as funny). Her Bunthorne in these Patience performances was usually the Alberich in the contemporaneous Ring, baritone Derek Hammond Stroud. Their success in London was equalled when John Cox's famous production was included on company visits to Vienna and the New York Met. Later she sang Katisha when Jonathan Miller's long-running staging of The Mikado was produced.
Her recordings include The ENO Ring and Auntie in Peter Grimes. She appears in several Gilbert and Sullivan videos, including Patience, Iolanthe, Princess Ida, The Mikado and The Yeomen of the Guard.
Roles in Scotland
Erda mother of the Norns and Valkyries
Siegfried 1976
First Norn
Götterdämmerung 1976
Erda goddess of earth and wisdom
Rheingold 1976
Glagolitic Mass 1978
Queen of the Fairies
Iolanthe 1988
Madame Larina a widowed landowner
Fedor Basmanov an Oprichnik
Oprichnik 1992
Inés de Castro 1996
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Queen Discography Part III: the 90’s
by Ferdy · Published 4th December 2016 · Updated 4th December 2016
Queen Discography 90’s
This information is not really in it’s final form, I’ve decided to upload again and it will be updated frequently. Comments and contributions are very welcomed.
This discography is intended to contain information useful for collectors, mainly about Queen vinyl releases worldwide.
The text of this page is originally from Andy Young’s site on line in the 90’s; I have updated with informations about details of new discoveries during the past 20 years.
1991 — Innuendo
German limited edition CD with calendar. UK promo LP with autograph facsimile. Venezuelan LP has pink back cover. No limited editions. Promotional box set featuring CD, cassette, photo, press briefing etc. No vinyl in Japan or USA.
Innuendo / Bijou
Released in all countries (promo CD only in USA, without Bijou)12″ in Europe and CD5 in Japan and Europe with explosive version and “Under Pressure”.12″ picture disc released in UK (both stages of test pressing [clear and plain] are known to exist).UK promo 12″ with picture label and die-cut sleeve released.Standard sleeve in all countries
I’m Going Slightly Mad / The Hitman
Released in some countriesShaped picture disc released in UK (uncut versions exist, clear and plain test pressings probably do as well)12″ and CD5 in Europe with “Lost Opportunity”Standard sleeve in all countries
Headlong / All God’s People
Released in all countries”Under Pressure” b-side in USA”The Hitman” b-side in Australia”Lost Opportunity” and “Mad The Swine” b-side in Japan12″ picture disc released in UK.12″ and CD5 in Europe with “Mad The Swine”Standard sleeve in most countries.
Different sleeve in USA and Holland (CD only) and France (7″ & 12″,promo only and CD
Abbey Road acetates exist – seen only occasionally, but far far more common than other acetates.
These Are The Days of Our Lives / Bijou
Released in USA only with picture sleeveTwo different promo releases as well – one with two versions, one with one.
The Show Must Go On / Keep Yourself Alive
Released in Europe only 12″ and CD5 in Europe with “Queen Talks” (12″ is etched, “Body Language” on the CD5)Box set CD5 released in UK with “Now I’m Here”, “Fat Bottomed Girls”, “Las Palabras De Amor”, discography and poster.Standard sleeve in all countriesRed vinyl release from Italy (limited to 2000) in special sleeve.
I Can’t Live With You (remix) / (edit)
Promo release in USA only – one with two versions, one with one.
1991 — Greatest Hits II
UK first issue had relief cover. Promo box set with Hits II CD, Flix II video and Pix II book.
A Sample Of Magic
Queen Talks, The Show Must Go On, A Sample Of Magic (A Kind Of Magic, Under Pressure, Radio Gaga, I Want To Break Free, Breakthru, Friends Will Be Friends, Innuendo, One Vision)Promo CD5 released in UK.
1992 — Queen RocksFour CDs available individually or as a box set. Also available on cassette.1992 — Classic QueenThere was a Capitol version of this in 1989 which was promo only. The Hollywood one was a proper release.
One Year Of Love / We Are The Champions / Barcelona
Promo release in USA only
Stone Cold Crazy (remix)/ We Will Rock You&We Are The Champions / Stone Cold Crazy (outtake)
Hammer To Fall / Bohemian Rhapsody
1992 — The 12″ CollectionIssued in the Queen box set “Box Of Tricks” only in 1992. Also available on cassette.1992 — Live at Wembley ’86Double LP in UK and other coutries. In Venezuela this double issue was sold in two separated CD’s Vol. 1 and Vol. 2.
We Will Rock You (live) / We Are The Champions (live)
Released in Spain with “We Will Rock You” as a-sideReleased in France and Spain with “We Are The Champions” as a-sideReleased in Italy, Germany, Holland and Australia as double a-side
Standard picture sleeve except different sleeve in Spain. French release is in cardboard sleeve whereas German/Dutch is in normal CD5 case. 7″ from France, 12″ from Italy.
1994 — Digital Master Sampler
UK promotional digipack CD with foldout artwork.1995 — Made In HeavenUK ivory coloured vinyl Limited edition of 50000 worldwide) and black vinyl as well. There are a variety of different packagings for the CD depending on country: some have a row of “Q”s embossed along the CD spine; some have the “Made In Heaven” postmark embossed onto the front of the CD case in either black or white. Some have both, some have neither. Japanese edition (?limited?) with 40 page booklet and outer cardboard sleeve.
The UK vinyl has the sunset picture on the front and the sunrise picture inside with the sunset picture on the a-side label and the sunrise picture on the b-side label. The UK cassette has the sunrise picture on the outside. The UK CD has the sunrise picture on the booket and the sunset picture on the picture CD. The USA CD seems to have the sunrise picture on both the booklet and the picture CD. To recognise them: the sunrise picture has an overall blueish tinge; and the sunset picture has a goldish tinge, a bit of water turbulence next to the microphone/balcony rail of the house, and a slight mist over the water. Strangely, the sunset picture has a damn great tree on the right of the statue whereas the sunrise picture does not.
There is an advance version of the album with a slightly different version of “Let Me Live” on it. I have got the promo cassette with blue paper sleeve ehich came with the Press kit .The song was remixed because of the “Take a piece of my soul” refrain which is also the title of a J. Joplin song.In the lirycs booklet (Press Kit) also appears written the first version of the song.Rumoured also some advance copies of the vinyl but nothing has been viewed.
Heaven For Everyone / It’s A Beautiful Day
Released in all countries except USAPart 1 CD5 has single and album versions of “Heaven For Everyone” and a non-album version of “It’s A Beautiful Day” in a case that takes 2 CDs.Part 2 CD5 has the single version of “Heaven For Everyone” plus digital remaster versions of “Keep Yourself Alive”, “Seven Seas Of Rhye” and “Killer Queen”Standard sleeve in all countries – part 1 CD5 has the “sunrise” shot and part 2 CD5 has the “sunset” shot.
Most countries local releases seem to be the same as the UK second CD with the three remastered old tracks and the sunset shot.The Dutch cardsleeve issue has as extra track “It’s A Beautiful Day” Released on 23 October 1995 . One track DJ promo CD. Japanese CD single has only two remastered tracks (“Keep Yourself Alive”, “Seven Seas Of Rhye”) for some reason.
No released vinyl though there is a 7″ jukebox promo issue (which comes with a promotional card and poster but just a plain white sleeve). The record label is etched into the vinyl rather than stuck onto it. Italy JB and Zimbawe JP whitel label promo.
Too Much Love Will Kill You / Rock In Rio Blues
Released in USA
A Winter’s Tale / Thank God It’s Christmas
Released in (probably) all countries except USA and JapanPart 1 CD5 with “A Winter’s Tale”, “Thank God It’s Christmas” and “Rock In Rio Blues” in a special Christmas wrap-around digipack.Part 2 CD5 with “A Winter’s Tale”, “Now I’m Here”, “You’re My Best Friend”, “Somebody To Love” in a standard jewel case.
No released vinyl though there is another 7″ jukebox promo issue. Dutch two track card sleeve issue. Two track DJ promo CD.
Too Much Love Will Kill You / We Will Rock You / We Are The Champions
Released in UK and some months later in Holland ,Italy and ?
Pink vinyl 7″ contains “Too Much Love Will Kill You” (album version) and digital remasters of “We Will Rock You” and “We Are The Champions”
CD5 contains additional digital remaster of “Spread Your Wings”
Jukebox promo 7″ just features “Too Much Love” and “Champions”. The first pressing of the jukebox single was mispressed, but it is believed that all copies were recalled and destroyed.
You Don’t Fool Me
Released in Europe .USA.Australia German CD5 contains album version, edited single version, “Sexy Club Mix” (11 minutes long) and “Dancing Divas Club Mix” (eight minutes long)
12″ in Italy with sexy,dancing divas,instrumental dancing divas and b.s. project remixes .Click on the icon below to see PS (same of the german an dutch CDsingle) and label
12″ and CDs in France with different mixes (also promo CD with diff. ps). 12″ promo and commercial in USA. 12″ promo in orange vinyl in UK then grey vinyl in different and #ed PS (more than 10.000).
I Was Born To Love You
Released in Japan as a one track CD 3″.(Click to see)
France edition card PS CD with also a promo edition.
Let Me Live/Bicycle Race/Fat Bottomed Girls
Released in Europe7″ picture discPart 1 CD5 (Hits CD) contains “Let Me Live” and digital remasters of “Bicycle Race”, “Fat Bottomed Girls” and “Don’t Stop Me Now”.Part 2 CD5 (Rarities CD) contains “Let Me Live” and “At The BBC” versions of “My Fairy King”, “Doin’ Alright” and “Liar”.Two track card sleeve CD from Holland
Heaven For Everyone/Soul Brother
Released in USA. Some promo copies were mispressed with “Made In Heaven” instead of “Heaven For Everyone”.
Don’t Stop Me Now/ Let Me Live
3″ issued in Japan.
1997 — Queen Rocks“New Sort of greatest Hits with harder Queen tracks including new song “No One But you”. New version of ” I can’t live with you” and new mastering of “Tie your mother down”. UK edition in double vinyl.”
There is also a new mix of I Want It All (a mix between the single and album version) and there is a mix of I’m In Love With My Car (it begins like the single version but ends like the album version!). UK edition in double vinyl (2 different sleeves/also on CD and cassette).
Brazil and South-Africa have a different censored CD issue: the two girls are wearing clothes instead of nothing. Brazil has also a censored cassette release.
No One But You
No-One But You: Released in Europe on 24 November 1997. CD-maxi has the tracks N-OBY/POTU/WWRY (Rick Rubin Mix)/GTP (Instr. Remix For ‘TE’) and the Dutch cardsleeve has GTP (IRFTE) as extra track. Not released in the UK!* No-One But You: Released on 5 January 1998 in UK only! CD-maxi has Tie Your Mother Down instead of Princes Of The Universe. There is also a 7″ picture disc available and a 7″ jukebox single. The CD-maxi has the cat. nr. CDQUEEN27, the European release has CDQUEEN26. Don’t know why. Maybe because these CD-maxi’s are not the same (different tracks). The sleeve of the UK release is a bit different.
There’s also an unreleased (or deleted) UK 7″ picture disc that was pressed in 1997. It contains the tracks N-OBY/POTU/WWRY (Rick Rubin Mix)/GTP (Instr. Remix For ‘TE’) and has the same sleeve as the 1997 European CD-maxi release. Cat. nr. is QUEEN26.
1999 — Queen+ Greatest Hits III
Released in the UK as a 2LP set without a gatefold, numbered and limited to 10000 copies. The sleeve is the same as the limited (or the first issue) CD release. Freddie and ‘Greatest Hits III’ have been printed on the LP sleeve and Brian, John and Roger plus ‘Queen+ Greatest Hits III’ have been printed on a PVC outer sleeve. The LP issue has also been released with a promotional sticker. Both issues don’t have the fan photos.
Two CD issues in the UK, the first issue has the same sleeve as the 2LP, where Brian, John and Roger plus ‘Queen+ Greatest Hits III’ have been printed on the CD jewel case. It also features some fan photos. The second issue is a normal pressing where everything has been printed on the CD booklet and doesn’t feature the fan photos. There’s also a cassette issue which is the same as the second CD issue (again without the fan photos).
A UK Advanced Listening promo with a black sleeve and black CD has been released to promote the album.
Japan has a different extra track: I Was Born To Love You. It also comes with an obi. There’s also an issue with a booklet plus obi and a limited foldable slipcase that can hold 3 CD’s. Israel only has 16 tracks instead of 17 tracks. Brazil has orange writing on the sleeve instead of the grey/silver writing.
A unique Japanese 3CD promo set has been released to promote the album. It features “Greatest Hits”, “Greatest Hits II” and “Greatest Hits III”, the Japanese CD issues. All three CD’s are housed in a promo slipcase with “GH3” artwork on the front and a black sleeve on the back. The package also features a unique promo booklet in Japanese language with pictures (booklet has the size of a normal CD booklet).
Under Pressure (Remix)
Released in the UK and Europe.
Part 1 CD5 contains “Under Pressure (Rah Mix) (Radio Edit)”, “Under Pressure (Mike Spencer Mix)”, “Under Pressure (Knebworth Mix)” and “Enhanced Section” which features a short ‘making of’ of the Under Pressure video clip. It’s housed in a digi-pack.
Part 2 CD5 contains “Under Pressure (Rah Mix)”, “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Thank God It’s Christmas”. Also released in the UK as a cassette single.
The first CD issue has Freddie in a grey colour with a yellow coloured jacket where as the second CD issue has Freddie in a light brownish colour (incl the jacket). The cassette single has the same sleeve as the firts Cd issue.
Also released in the UK as a 7″ picture disc with “Under Pressure (Rah Mix) (Radio Edit)” and “Bohemian Rhapsody” without a sleeve. It only has a small black sticker to seal the plastic sleeve.
Holland has a 2 track cardsleeve with “Under Pressure (Rah Mix) (Radio Edit)” and “Thank God It’s Christmas”.
France has a CD5 with a different tracklisting: “Under Pressure (Rah Mix) (Radio Edit)”, “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “Vidéo Under Pressure” and “Making Of De La Vidéo Under Pressure”. The sleeve is like the second UK CD5 edition and contains a French stamp on the front.
To promote the single a CD5 single was issued with “Under Pressure (Rah Mix)”, “Under Pressure (Mike Spencer Mix)” and “The Show Must Go On”. The sleeve is the same as the Queen+ Greatest Hits III album, except for the subtitle ‘David Bowie / Elton John’. Issued in a cardsleeve.
A UK 12″ only release featuring “Under Pressure (Club 2000 Mix)” and “Under Pressure (Rah Mix)”. Released as a white label promo in a black sleeve with a small silver sticker in the right upper corner.
Princes Of The Universe
Released in Holland only with “Princes Of The Universe”, “Was It All Worth It” and “Enhanced Section”. Released on 28 Feb. 2000 in a slim jewel case.
2000 — In VisionJapan only CD issue containing 11 tracks. Released in a slipcase with an obi.
3″ CD-single from Japan with “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “Now I’m Here” and “Bohemian Rhapsody (Karaoke Version)”. The package contains a lyrics sheet with English and Japanese lyrics.
Repackaging of existing albums or singles.
1986 — Queen Mania
German flight case with all of the EMI original CDs plus a T-shirt and a badge. Limited edition of 1000.
1988 — German CD Single BoxGerman limited numbered edition (to 555 copies) wallet set with all twelve UK CD3s in their original packaging presented in six leaf folder (each page has space for mounting two CD3s)
199? — Greatest Hits I & II
Limited and numbered edition mahogany box with Greatest Hits I and II (I think this is not an official release)
1992 — CD Single BoxJapanese box set of all twelve CD3s in their 3″x6″ format, including booklet with lyrics
1992 — Greatest Hits I & II
Limited numbered edition 1992 green box containing the normal Greatest Hits I and II CD’s
1992 — The Queen Collection
USA green folder/box with Hollywood version of Greatest Hits, Classic Queen and Queen Talks (a special CD with the full 1989 Radio 1 Simon Bates interview and Thank God It’s Christmas) and a postcard.
1994 — Greatest Hits I and II
Gold double pack with remastered Greatest Hits and regular Greatest Hits II, with booklet. There are three versions of this release: The UK version has gold booklet and sleeve, but normal coloured CDs with black writing directly onto the CD. The Dutch version has gold booklet and sleeve, and normal coloured CDs which are printed with a gold background and the black writing is on this background. The Austrian version has gold booklet and sleeve and also proper gold CDs with black writing (gold CDs same type as the Ultimate Box Set, not the MFSL releases)
Don’t StopMe Now / In Only Seven Days
Released in France on CD only (plus single track promo)
1995 — The Ultimate Queen Box Set
Wall mounted cabinet with 18 gold coloured picture CDs inside and two on the front, with glass door in front and booklet (showing album covers and credits) inside. Limited numbered edition of 15000 worldwide.
1995 — Greatest History
Japan promo collection CD. Limited and numbered. Unnumbered copies have also been reported.
1998 — Greatest Karaoke Hits
Japanese double CD set featuring 31 instrumental tracks. Released with a unique sleeve and an obi. Also available on laserdisc.
1998 — The Crown Jewels
USA box set with Queen’s first 8 studio albums, re-packed into mini LP sleeves and remastered. It also includes a booklet with all the lyrics and pictures from the LP’s.
1998 — Japanese re-packed albums
Queen’s first 8 studio albums re-packed into mini LP sleeves, remastered, containing a fold-out sheet with the lyrics in English and Japanese plus an obi. Each CD was sold seperatly
1998 — Miniatures
UK set (Volume I & II), limited and numbered, containing the 8 Japanese re-packed albums. Volume I contains “Queen”, “Queen II”, “Sheer Heart Attack” and “A Night At The Opera”. Volume II contains “A Day At The Races”, “News Of The World”, “Jazz” and “The Game”.
2000 — The Platinum Collection
Another Queen greatest hits set, released on November 13 2000 in Europe only (and only available till 31 December 2000 according to Queen Productions). This 3CD set contains the albums “Greatest Hits”, “Greatest Hits II” and “Greatest Hits III” packed in a silver embossed slipcase (like the 1994 golden “GH1&2” set). All three CD’s are picture disc CD’s.
199? — Live
German limited edition boxed set with Live Killers and Live Magic CDs
Hammer To Fall – Live in Rio
USA 7″ promo and 12″ promo without picture sleeve to promote video.
Queen and George Michael
Five Live EP – Somebody To Love (Q+GM at tribute concert), These Are The Days Of Our Lives (Q+GM+LS at tribute concert), Killer/Papa Was A Rolling Stone (GM live), Calling You (GM live)USA and European release had “Dear Friends” (Q studio)7″, 2CD5s, 12″ (which doesn’t feature any Queen although it does have the crest on the die-cut sleeve). There are European 12″ releases that do feature Queen.All sorts of promotional items like boxes and promo CD5s.
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1. Ys III: Wanderers from Ys (Famicom)
2. Dragon Scroll: Yomigaerishi Maryuu (Famicom)
3. Ninja-kun: Majou no Bouken (Famicom)
4. Hello Kitty World (Famicom)
5. Galaxian (Famicom)
6. Esper Dream 2: Aratanaru Tatakai (Famicom)
7. Ninja Jajamaru-kun (Famicom)
8. Jajamaru no Daibouken (Famicom)
9. Front Line (Famicom)
10. Field Combat (Famicom)
11. Portopia Renzoku Satsujin Jiken (Famicom)
12. Mississippi Satsujin Jiken: Murder on the Mississippi (Famicom)
13. Space Harrier (Famicom)
14. Geimos (Famicom)
15. Attack Animal Gakuen (Famicom)
16. Sky Destroyer (Famicom)
17. Ripple Island (Famicom)
18. Oishinbo: Kyukyoku no Menu 3bon Syoubu (Famicom)
19. Bird Week (Famicom)
20. Baltron (Famicom)
21. Yie Ar Kung-Fu (Famicom)
22. Challenger (Famicom)
23. Ikki (Famicom)
24. Dough Boy (Famicom)
25. Atlantis no Nazo (Famicom)
26. Bio Senshi Dan: Increaser tono Tatakai (Famicom)
27. Yume Penguin Monogatari (Famicom)
28. King Kong 2: Ikari no Megaton Punch (Famicom)
29. Congo Bongo (Atari 2600)
30. Coconuts (Atari 2600)
31. Arcade Archives: Donkey Kong (Switch eShop)
32. Dragon Quest V: Tenkuu no Hanayome (Super Famicom)
33. Johnny Turbo's Arcade: Super Burger Time (Switch eShop)
34. Fire Fly (Atari 2600)
35. Fire Fighter (Atari 2600)
36. Space Jockey (Atari 2600)
37. Airlock (Atari 2600)
38. Makai Hakkenden Shada (PC Engine)
39. Squeeze Box (Atari 2600)
40. Lagoon (SNES)
41. Atlantis (Atari 2600)
42. Xak III: The Eternal Recurrence (PC Engine CD)
43. Blue Blink (PC Engine)
Blue Blink (or Aoi Blink) is a Japan-exclusive PC Engine platformer, released in 1990. It was published by Hudson (who else?), but actual development was handled by Westone (of Wonder Boy fame). The game is a licensed one, based on the anime by the legendary Osamu Tezuka, who died during production. I haven't seen said anime, but the game provides something of a plot synopsis during its opening. A boy named Kakeru saves a blue pony named Blink that falls from the sky. Upon returning home, it's discovered that Kakeru's father is missing. Thus begins his journey to rescue the old man. Accompanying Kakeru are two thieves (dressed in stereotypical striped garb), a swole sailor, and a cutie pie princess. Yeah, I think I'm definitely missing some context from the source material here. Though the game contains little text, a complete fan translation for Blue Blink was released in 2001.
Blue Blink is certainly a unique platformer, albeit one that feels like a hodgepodge of ideas seen in previous titans of the genre. There are five "worlds" each consisting of a series of stages, some of which can be conceivably skipped. It's heavily reminiscent of Super Mario Bros. 3, but with some odd aesthetic inconsistencies. The world maps all display city streets, while individual stages are comprised of "random" environments: castles, caves, forests, trees, whatever. Gameplay is fairly inventive. Each level begins with the game assigning three (of five) characters to the player, always with Kakeru in the lead. All three move, attack, and jump in tandem, and only the lead character can be damaged. Falcom's Sorcerian comes to mind immediately, as does Hudson's own Mickey Mousecapade. Kakeru's a pretty useful protagonist, with a decent jump range and quick-moving horizontal projectile attack. Pressing the select button shuffles the lead around, and Kakeru's pals have varying capabilities. For instance, the sailor launches an arcing projectile that can reach otherwise inaccessible items, but his jump range is pitiful. Meanwhile, the princess has some great jumps, but can't attack at all. While this "swap" mechanic is intriguing, it's severely underutilized. All characters share a lifebar, and Kakeru's abilities seem perfectly sufficient for 90+% of the game. Controls are a little looser than I'd prefer, which makes the pitfall-laden stages the most difficult overall. Interestingly, Kakeru and friends will automatically climb up small platforms if they run into them, a rarely-seen mechanic that I mostly associate with 2016's Super Mario Run.
The stages of Blue Blink are typically short affairs. All scroll horizontally, with some employing auto-scrolling. Certain stages have two exits. Most exits are represented by doorways, which will lead to an interaction with a choice NPC before whisking Kakeru and co. away. Other exits are, oddly, located at the screen's top edge, at the peak of a staircase. Items are found scattered about each stage, with the majority being invisible. They're uncovered by shooting the air at their specific location. It's straight out of Milon's Secret Castle (hi again Hudson). There are extra lives, health refills, speed upgrades, coins, and keys to open treasure chests. The treasure chests simply contain more of the aforementioned items, which makes the whole thing seem a bit extraneous. Gathering 100 coins results in a permanent increase to the party's lifebar, rather than a 1-up, so it can be useful to repeat stages to "gold grind." Actually, repeating stages is an inevitability anyway. See, unlocking the door to each world's boss requires the acquisition of a special red key. Once again, it's hidden somewhere in the void. Searching for these keys... well, it ain't fun. Mercifully, the NPCs scattered across each world will spell out the location of each key, but they have to be tracked down first.
Combat is rather enjoyable, mainly due to the flurry of projectiles that fill the screen. The game's not particularly tough, generally speaking, though some of the bosses put up quite a fight. These skirmishes see Kakeru mount the pony Blink, who blasts rapid-fire bubbles across the screen. Bosses are all competently crafted, with some devious attack patterns that need to be studied before success can be achieved. I did find the boss difficulty to be a little inconsistent, however, with the second one being the most difficult in the game! In addition to his job as bubble-pony, Blue has a secondary role as the Keeper of Lives. The "life system" of Blue Blink is rather unorthodox. If the party's lifebar hits zero, Blue immediately revives them (arcade-style), with partial health restored and one life subtracted from the total. However, the player may also pause the game at any time and summon Blink to refill health to the max, which also comes at the expense of one life. With proper timing, this mechanic can be heavily exploited to break the game in the player's favor.
Blue Blink is unmistakably a PC Engine title, in the best way possible. It has those gorgeous distinct "12-bit graphics" that make the game resemble a late-era NES platformer, or an early-era SNES platformer. Except few are as bright and bold as Blue Blink. This is a colorful game, with a cheerful aesthetic. The accompanying soundtrack is also rather quaint, with the "house" theme being one of the most memorable tunes on NEC's hardware. This is one of those single-sitting hour-long experiences, supposedly with limited continues (I was lucky enough to not find out).
Overall, I like Blue Blink. It's undeniably experimental, and while not every element is finely-tuned, there's enough good here to put a grin on any old platforming fanatic's face. If anything, this provides a good excuse to get into PC Engine fan translations.
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by prfsnl_gmr Wed Jun 12, 2019 11:26 pm
Solid review, Bone. Maybe we’ll get Blue Blink on the TG16 Mini?
1. The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary (NDS)
2. Reigns (iOS)
3. Castlevania: The Adventure (GB)
4. Castlevania II: Belmont’s Revenge (GB)
5. Castlevania Legends (GB)
6. Yankai’s Triangle (iOS)
7. Mega Man III (GB)
8. Mega Man IV (GB)
9. Mega Man V (GB)
10. Sin & Punishment (N64)
11. Love You to Bits (iOS)
12. Mega Man Powered Up - Old Style (PSP)
13. Mega Man Powered Up - New Style (PSP)
14. Mario vs. Donkey Kong (GBA)
15. Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis (NDS)
16. Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! (NDS)
17. Detective Pikachu (3DS)
18. Super Fantasy Zone (Genesis)
19. Fantasy Zone Gear (GG)
20. Fantasy Zone - The Maze (SMS)
21. Fantasy Zone (Famicom)
22. Fantasy Zone (NES)
23. Kung Fu Master (2600)
24. Kid Dracula (Famicom)
25. Kid Dracula (GB)
26. Fantasy Zone (TG16)
27. Double Dragon V (SNES)
28. Fantasy Zone II (Famicom)
29. Street Fighter: The Movie (PS1)
30. Fire Fly (2600)
31. Pac Man (2600)
32. Extreme Sports with the Berenstain Bears (GBC)
33. Fantasy Zone (PS2)
34. Space Fantasy Zone (TG16)
35. Arnold Palmer Tournament Golf Fantasy Zone (Genesis)
36. Mega Man (GG)
37. Konami Pixel Puzzle (iOS)
38. Qix (Arcade/NES)
39. Congo Bongo (Arcade)
40. Phantasy Star Gaiden (GG)
41. Phantasy Star Adventure (GG)
42. Panzer Dragoon Mini (GG)
43. Spartan X-2 (Famicom)
I am coming to the realization that, perhaps, the Gameboy’s vastly superior library played a larger role in it besting the Game Gear than its superior battery life...Panzer Dragoon Mini is a bad rail shooter I wrote about into thos month’s TR thread. You can easily beat it in a sitting, but I don’t recommend doing that.
Spartan X-2 (Famicom) is a solid Japan-exclusive sequel to Kung Fu (NES). I wrote more about it in this month’s TR thread.
pook99
by pook99 Fri Jun 14, 2019 6:38 am
@Bone: Great review of another game I had no idea existed. It looks pretty fun and I will have to check it out sometime
@prfsnlgamer: 100% the gameboys superior library is what led it to dominance, the other portable systems at the time did not hold a candle to it.
I'll have to check out your review of spartn x 2 when I get a minute, I have always been meaning to play it since i discovered its existence given my fondness for kung fu.
79. Uncharted: lost legacy (ps4)
80. Guns, Gore, and cannoli 2
79. Uncharted: lost legacy
It is exactly what I expected and well worth the playthrough for fans of the series. Outside of one impossibly stupid puzzle I would have never solved without a walkthrough, I really enjoyed this game.
Super fun run n gun style game. Control is set up so left stick(or d pad) moves and right stick aims. Lots of awesome weapons, lots of stuff to shoot and a ridiculous story that involves the mafia, zombies, and nazis. I will try and write more if I have time later, but this game(and its predecessor) are both really fun playthoughs and well worth your time if you enjoy run n gun games.
Markies
by Markies Sun Jun 16, 2019 4:56 pm
Markies' Games Beat List Of 2019!
*Denotes Replay For Completion*
1. Power Stone 2 (SDC)
2. Radiata Stories (PS2)
3. Dusty Diamond's All-Star Softball (NES)
***4. Saiyuki: Journey West (PS1)***
5. Shining In The Darkness (GEN)
***6. Metropolis Street Racer (SDC)***
7. Half-Life 2 (XBOX)
8. Soul Blazer (SNES)
9. Mario Party (N64)
10. Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance (GCN)
11. Street Fighter Collection (PS1)
12. Pokemon Stadium 2 (N64)
13. Burnout (PS2)
14. Phantasy Star III (GEN)
I beat Phantasy Star III on the Sega Genesis this afternoon!
Before my backlogging days, I picked up the entire trilogy of the Phantasy Star games on the Genesis. Recently, I have been playing them along with the Dragon Quest series as I work through my yearly old RPG grindfest fix. Two years, I went through Phantasy Star II. I remember it having fantastic music, but it was ultimately forgettable and incredibly grindy for its own good. Now, it is time for Phantasy Star III as I slowly build to playing through the best game in the series, Phantasy Star IV.
Phantasy Star III is the interesting black sheep of the franchise. It doesn't feel anything like Phantasy Star II as most of the Science Fiction elements are gone for a standard fantasy fair. Also, the fantastic music is gone and replaced with an interesting score. Some of it is not bad while other times it is a prime example of the Genesis horrible sounding qualities. I do have to give it credit where the Overworld theme changes and adds new music each time you get a new party member. For graphics, I really like the character portraits and the enemy design is actually fairly unique. The story does a little to tie in the previous game and it adds some science fiction parts near the end, so it does feel like a Phantasy Star game. The idea of a generational theme with different characters is actually really interesting and I love the small stories compared to one over arching plot.
However, the speed of the game is probably its biggest problem. You walk incredibly slow and you don't get a vehicle until the final generation. However, everything in the game is a dungeon or a maze. Just to talk to somebody, you have to walk through a maze. The entire second generation, you keep going back to the same place several times which is inside of a dungeon filled with monsters. It really bogs the game down and makes everything feel like you are moving rather slow. Add to the fact that you need to grind heavily at the beginning and everything is very expensive, you really begin to feel the grind.
Overall, Phantasy Star III is a rather average game. There is nothing there that is utterly fantastic or anything that is completely terrible. It is a very slow moving game with interesting ideas and unique parts about it. If you are this far into the series, then I wouldn't skip over it just to see the progression. But, I would say it is only for diehard fans of the series.
by MrPopo Sun Jun 16, 2019 5:06 pm
1. Octopath Traveler - Switch
2. Dusk - PC
3. Forsaken Remastered - PC
4. Tales of Eternia - PS1
5. Resident Evil 2 (2019) - PC
6. Pokémon Trading Card Game - GBC
7. Metro Exodus - PC
8. Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales - PC
9. Project Warlock - PC
10. Magic: The Gathering - PC
11. Ghost 1.0 - PC
12. Call of Duty 2 - PC
13. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - PS4
14. Revelations: The Demon Slayer - GBC
15. Mechstermination Force - Switch
16. Shadow Warrior Classic Redux - PC
17. Lost Sphear - Switch
18. Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal - PC
19. Dragon Quest III - NES
20. Rage 2 - PC
21. Blood - PC
22. Harvest Moon 64 - N64
23. Battlefield V - PC
24. Sigil - PC
25. Shining Force III: Scenario 2 - Saturn
And now I have wrapped up the Shining Force III trilogy. In terms of being Camelot's Shining Force magnum opus it delivers, though unfortunately it looks like Scenario 3 had the money run out at the end; the last chapter has some very obvious instances where they wanted things to stretch out by another couple of battles and the terrain straight up has you walk over water because they didn't have room/time for it to naturally flow or something. But it's a suitable end to the trilogy that wraps up the major conflicts while still leaving the world in a state that they could make more games.
Scenario 3 picks up after chapter 3 of Scenario 2, and the end of Scenario 2 matches with the end of chapter 3 of Scenario 2. In the process of the first three chapters you resolve the rest of the mysteries around the events that kicked off the conflicts in the first two scenarios and resolve them, leaving you with one major objective; journey to the north and defeat the Vandal Bulzome. The final three chapters then cover this journey. You have to unlock the power to defeat him, as well as link up with the armies of the other two protagonists. Once you do so you will be on the steps of Bulzome Temple and ready for a final battle. It consists of two parts; the first has you bounce between all three armies as they open the path to the Temple, and the second battle has the Julian army defeat Bulzome and end the threat once and for all.
Since the game starts with you already being at a low promoted level it should come as no surprise that there is a second promotion tier that is unlocked; at level 20 after a story event (which happens about the time you reach 20 on your first characters) you can promote to a final tier. This mostly serves as another statistical boost and model change; almost all the characters will have gained all their spells by level 25 promoted, so the promotion means they'll learn it within the first couple levels. One thing you'll probably notice is that while the Julian characters have some nice portraits post-promotion, the Synbios and Medion characters frequently have some pretty crappy portraits. The first sign of some corners being cut.
This second promotion tier also means that you're in for some grinding at the end of the game. The Julian army will be between level 2 and 5 second promotion, while the other armies will be in the low to mid teens promoted. You're going to want to at least get them up to the second promotion, if not a couple levels beyond (though you don't need to get beyond that if you have reasonable strategy). To do so you'll have to take advantage of the challenge dungeon you unlock at the end of the game. Now, this challenge dungeon also existed in the other two scenarios for grinding the secondary team, but I never tried it. Here it definitely is required, as there is no ability to either cheese the end or shuffle around your force for a balance (each character can only stay with their leader, unfortunately). Fortunately, the enemies in the challenge dungeon are coded to have a very high effective level for the purposes of experience gains. So while the enemies on the first floor of a 10 floor dungeon might die in one to two hits they give max experience on death (and about 40/100 experience on hit if you don't kill them). So it actually isn't too bad of a grind session. The final floor also has the hardest boss in the game that drops a super powerful weapon for each army leader. I didn't end up going for it because he has a stupid amount of HP; twice that of the final boss, and his minions surrounding him are deadlier than the minions around the final boss. It's one of those "if you can beat this you get a reward you don't need" things, which is unfortunate.
The final boss was a bit on the wrong side of being too endurance focused. The thing is that the Shining Force games have a finite battle length available against hard targets, as they generally have infinite uses of their powerful AOE moves, while you are very MP limited for healing and magic damage. I had to burn all of my MP restoration items and I was sucking fumes by the end. That said, they did keep it a bit interested by the infinite respawning enemies that forced you to balance everything between keeping the adds off you while damaging the boss (who also self healed every turn). I was happy to see that I didn't have to grind my main team, so they managed to get the balance pretty good.
All in all, the Shining Force III trilogy serves as the final Shining Force game (as Camelot joined Nintendo and Sega proceeded to run the Shining brand into the ground) and serves as an appropriate capstone to the series. They pulled out all the stops and produced the biggest adventure ever that never falls into being dull or "ugh, another battle?" Now if only we could get Nintendo to buy the IP from Sega so Camelot could make Shining Force 4: Jogurt Rising.
by prfsnl_gmr Sun Jun 16, 2019 6:26 pm
Awesome reviews, guys. I’ve always been curious about Shining Force III since I love most of Camelot’s other output.
@markies
Good work getting through PSIII. I just started the second generation (which sounds like a slog...), but I took a break to play some games for this month’s TR. I should be back to it soon, and I’d like to be through it and it’s sewuel before the end of the summer.
by Flake Sun Jun 16, 2019 7:22 pm
January Games:
Megaman (Switch)
Megaman 2 (Switch)
Megaman 10 (Switch)
Kirby's Dreamland (Wii)
Time Spinner (PS4)
February Games:
Megaman Legends (PSTV)
The Misadventures of Tron Bonne (PSTV)
Donkey Kong Country Returns (Wii)
March Games:
Metroid: Samus Returns (3DS)
Mario Galaxy (Wii)
Batman: Arkham Asylum (PS4)
Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope (Switch)
Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows (Switch)
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes (PS4)
Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment (Switch)
Castlevania (Switch)
Dragonball Xenoverse 2 (Switch)
Sonic Forces (Switch)
SNK: Heroines (Switch)
Cadence of Hyrule (Switch)
Saint's Row The Third (Switch)
As someone who adores Crypt of the Necrodancer despite being bad at it, Cadence of Hyrule is everything I wanted it to be. Same gameplay, a little more accessible, randomly generated dungeons and overworld, great music, can ACTUALLY PLAY AS ZELDA, and a surprisingly good storyline. CoH is not a game I think Nintendo could have made on their own, to be absolutely honest. I think that Brace Yourself games brought that unique indie creativity along with a whimsy that Nintendo only allows itself to have with newer IP before their 'identity' is set in stone. I still don't have a clue what was added to the coffee machine at Nintendo HQ for them to pitch this opportunity to the creators of Crypt of the Necrodancer but I am so glad they did.
I'm not really sure where my headspace was when I bought Saint's Row The Third on Switch. I've never played a game in the series, I don't really like Grand Theft Auto esque games and I especially don't enjoy super violent games. I am happy I made an exception, though. Saint's Row 3 was a real blast. The over the top violence was so over the top that it became cartoonish and enjoyable again. Over the top describes this game perfectly, actually. Jumping into a miltary VTOL, jetting off, jumping out right before it crashes into a sky scraper, parachuting into a gun fight between two rival gangs, calling down an air strike on everyone, and then racing around a corner to purchase both a boob job and the plastic surgeon's office because then people will stop shooting at me. That's like 5 minutes of gameplay. TOPS. I don't know if this genre will be one I revisit often but I had a blast.
The PSTV is amazing.
Nintendo ID: Mecha_Flake
PS Network: jace-flake
27. Borderlands 2: Commander Lillith and the Fight for Sanctuary - PC
So as part of the Borderlands 3 reveal Gearbox put out some free DLC for Borderlands 2 to sort of bridge things to the next game. What can I say about it? Well, it's free, and it's short. It's not strong like Assault on Dragon Keep, but it doesn't drag on like Sir Hammerlock's and the actual bad guy has relevance. It also doesn't really do much of a job of bridging the stories. You ended Borderlands 2 with a map to other Vaults, you end this going "yeah, we're totally going to go to the other Vaults this time for realz!" The trailer for Borderlands 3 has Lilith mention she lost her Siren powers; this DLC doesn't explain how that happened. About the only thing it does is mention that Scooter died off screen, but I'm sure Borderlands 3 would do the same. I guess the best thing I can say is that Tiny Tina is in the game for one mission and appropriately hams it up, so I guess that's a positive. It's one outdoor area and four small indoor areas, so it's not much of a time commitment. If you want to get back in the swing of Borderlands before the sequel you might as well snag this.
prfsnl_gmr wrote: Awesome reviews, guys. I’ve always been curious about Shining Force III since I love most of Camelot’s other output.
I would say I did the most grinding in the first generation, so that was probably the slowest part.
But, yes, the second generation can be a slog. You will be backtracking and repeating the same places over and over again. It's not exactly the most exciting experience in the world, but it would be great to play an hour or so before bed to wind down.
I look forward to hearing about Phantasy Star IV. Much like most people, that game is the reason I have wanted to continue the series.
by Ack Sun Jun 16, 2019 9:21 pm
Hey Pops, can I do the new DLC for Borderlands 2 right from the start, or do I need a character who has beaten the game? I'm curious about it, but I don't want to have to replay the game for one short DLC.
I have a movie review website now: https://moviereviewsbyamook.com/
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Married mum-of-two who slept with schoolboy, 15, is jailed for two-and-a-half years
A married mum-of-two who slept with a vulnerable 15-year-old schoolboy has been jailed for two and a half years.
Kelly Jane Richards was initially spared jail for her relationship with the teenager but her punishment was changed after top judges ruled the first sentence “unduly lenient”.
The 36-year-old from Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales had admitted engaging in sexual activity with a child.
She was handed a two-year suspended sentence and a sexual offences prevention order, after the Crown Court judge decided to be lenient.
But she has now been given a jail term by judges sitting at London’s Court of Appeal, reports Wales Online .
Richards, whose husband has stood by her, was ordered to hand herself in at Merthyr Tydfil police station by 4.30pm on Friday.
The court heard she started a relationship with the teenager, regularly contacting him on his mobile phone and through Facebook and Twitter, in 2012.
When the boy’s mother became concerned about his ‘secretive’ behaviour and confiscated his mobile phone, Richards bought him a sim card so they could remain in touch.
Their illicit relationship was discovered after the mother grew more suspicious and recorded one of their phone conversations.
“Unduly lenient”: Judges at London’s Court of Appeal changed Kelly Jane Richards’s sentence after she was initially spared jail
She went to the police and the boy, who was described as being “particularly vulnerable”, eventually told officers what had happened.
He said she had “treated him like an adult”, occasionally giving him alcohol and once asking him to give her a massage, before they had sex.
The boy had also told friends he was in a relationship with an older woman and that she was going to leave her husband for him.
Lord Justice Davis told the court that, while Richards behaviour might not have been grooming in the usual sense of the word, her actions towards the teenager were sexually provocative in the weeks before and after they had sex.
The judge said the offending could not be described as a moment of madness, adding: “No doubt what happened was not planned and was impulsive.
“But it was, in effect, the culmination of sexual conduct which had been provocative in its nature, so far as Richards was concerned.”
Guilty: The relationship was discovered when the victim’s mother intercepted a phone call between them
Lawyers representing the Attorney General, Jeremy Wright QC, argued that, in light of all these factors, the Crown Court judge should have imposed a stiffer sentence.
Richards’ lawyers said the judge had showed a degree of mercy, taking account of the fact she is the mother of two children and suffers anxiety and depression.
They also argued she had made good progress with the probation service in the months since her sentence was passed, and said that a term of imprisonment may result in her family losing their home.
But, jailing Richards, Lord Justice Davis said that, even taking into account all of the mitigating features, her original sentence was unduly lenient.
Sitting with Mr Justice William Davis and Judge Nicholas Cooke QC, he added: “This was a serious case of its kind, not least because of the very troubling elements of sexually-charged conduct of the offender before and after the sexual activity took place.
“Moreover, it has to be noted that her behaviour and her conduct have had a profound effect on the boy himself.
“As this court has repeatedly made clear, the protection of children is the paramount consideration in cases of this kind.”
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Why so many Rwandans support Paul Kagame
Supporters of Rwandan President Paul Kagame of the ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front attend their final campaign rally in Kigali Reuters/Jean Bizimana
Text by: Christina Okello
Rwanda's National Electoral Commission was due to confirm Paul Kagame's landslide victory in last week's presidential election on Tuesday, eight days ahead of schedule. Although he is a controversial figure for some, the Rwandan Patriotic Front leader remains popular among Rwandans at home and abroad, as was clear on Friday in Paris.
Rwandans of all ages, clad in T-shirts emblazoned with the ruling party's FPR logo, celebrated in a Paris bar as news began to break of Kagame's victory.
"It is a victory for us, it is symbolic," said Desiré.
He had been determined take part in the celebration.
"If I was not here, I would not be feeling good," he added.
Over the course of the evening hundreds of Rwandans gathered in the bar in north-east Paris on Friday to watch the results come in.
Incumbent Kagame faced competition from Democratic Green Party candidate Frank Habineza and the independent Philippe Mpayimana.
But for many there was never really any doubt about the outcome.
"He did a lot for our country and people are grateful," said 20-year-old Angélique.
Close to seven million people - 98 percent of voters - backed Kagame's bid for a third term in power.
Habineza and Mpayimana won just 0.45 and 0.72 percent respectively.
Unhealthy democracy
Constitutional changes in 2015 allowed Kagame to run again this time. But critics worry that such an overwhelming victory by one man is unhealthy for democracy.
Not Fidel, though. “In Africa, we Africans have a very bad character, so we need a strong man to rule us ... especially after conflict," he said on Friday evening.
Kagame’s leadership over the past 17 years has been credited with bringing stability to Rwanda after the horrors of the 1994 genocide. Horrors that Clementou Rugamba knows all too well.
“You know in Rwanda one million people died because you had Hutus, you had Tutsis," he said. "We had divide, we had divide, and today, we are together. Today, we don’t have Hutus, we don’t have Tutsis. We are Rwandans."
Today in Rwanda ethnic labels are banned. Cirtics argue that this policy is being used to cover up inequalities notably against the majority Hutus, who fail to secure any of the top jobs.
Guardian of stability
Yet it’s on the issue of freedom that Paul Kagame is often attacked.
“We’ve heard these criticisms before," Jacques Kabale, Rwanda's ambassador to France, says dismissively. "But for Rwandans, these claims have no importance whatsoever. For them, human rights also means the right to exist and the right to security.”
That stability can only be guaranteed by Kagame, according to Constantin Ashimwe.
“What Kagame did for Rwanda, everybody can see it from the development, health care, we don’t need the opinions of these Western countries to see what Kagame did for all of our country!" he exclaimed.
The president has proved himself by allowing Rwanda to go from a shattered nation to one of the fastest growing economies in Africa, he believes.
But some argue that behind this veneer of development, lurks a darker reality.
RFI spoke to former Rwandan prime minister Faustin Twagiramungu, a Hutu, who claims that more than 30 members of his family were killed by Kagame’s forces when he twice invaded Congo to wipe out Hutu forces.
Twagiramungu wants Kagame to be charged with war crimes.
“Oh my God, we’re talking about Twagiramungu?" Ashimwe exclaims. "Every time that things are not in his favour, he has something to say you know.”
But so does the UN.
In 2010 the international body released a report confirming that Kagame's forces had carried out indiscriminate killings in its hunt for those responsible for the genocide.
But on Friday these uncomfortable questions couldn't be heard above the loud music.
And, despite the criticisms, Kagame is genuinely popular.
The same can't be said of the international community, so far as Friday's crowd were concerned.
“One million people, they were dying in Rwanda and everyone they were seeing and everyone they did nothing to save our people," Rugamba recalled.
"The UN they didn’t save a single person. They didn't. It was Paul Kagame who did it. We love him because of that."
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In no particular hurry
15 Sep - 29 Oct 2016
Sabrina Amrani is pleased to present In No Particular Hurry, the first solo exhibition in Spain by Canadian artist Babak Golkar. The exhibition features Golkar’s latest body of work - composed of taxidermy, ceramics, 3D printed ABS or hydrostone among other materials -, a series of new sculptural assemblages titled Time Capsules (2016-2116).
In no particular hurry questions the notions of value creation and the role of the artist in governing these systems. Through the artist’s use of time as a key connecting material, all works unpack dominant geo-political issues that have emerged through his close engagement with each object and their associated histories. “For the project I bracketed roughly 200 years in researching materials and their processes; experiences and conditions from the last hundred years and how they have or will continue to affect us” describes Golkar.
Varying in scale and form, each work in Time Capsules contains a concealed artwork unknown to anyone but the artist. It is ill-advised to unveil their interiors until the suggested time has passed, inevitably outliving the artist and those who initially acquire the work. If any capsule opens prior to the passing of one hundred years, the artworks become void and their economic value drops to zero by way of a written agreement between Golkar and the collector. It is only at this threshold that the objects fully manifest themselves, becoming anew in 2116.
Golkar describes In No Particular Hurry as a way to further consider the practice of photography and its limitations. He states: “It’s a form of preserving time - denoting a certain subject but also what it is not there. There is a frame that plays with both a concealment and exposure. I am often unresolved with photography and perhaps the capsules make for a more complicated simultaneity of pseudo-presence and tokens of absence. The difference here lies in the potency of what is entrapped within the capsules. In In No Particular Hurry art transpires in the space between the container and the contained.”
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Towards Equality Change Mindsets: Reflect, Read, Write, Raise Awareness
The danger to women lurks within us
By vishy on December 28, 2012 in Metrics, Perspectives
[Editor's Note: This article was originally posted on my other blog.]
In a Dec 27, 2012 editorial in The Hindu, Praveen Swami shares several statistics on how other countries have combated rape. Lest we take too much comfort from some of the statistics, he reminds us that in a culture of misogyny, legal and judicial reforms can only go so far. He ends his piece on the following sobering note.
Fixing the police and the justice system, thus, will only achieve so much – and that so much is not a great deal. The real battle is one that women’s organizations have fought to address for decades – to change the ways in which men relate to women; to create a culture of masculinity that does not involve subjugation. For progress to be made, we must begin by acknowledging this one fact; the problem isn’t the police, the courts or government. The problem is us.
And now for the statistics cited in Swami’s article…
In US, incidence of sexual violence fell from 2.8 per 1,000 in 1979 to 0.4 per 1,000 in 2004.
Every year in the US, the highly regarded Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) estimates, over 200,000 women suffer sexual assault – one approximately every two minutes.
In 2000, a United Kingdom survey concluded that 4.9% of all women had experienced at least one rape or sexual assualt; a more recent survey puts the figure at above 10%.
Ireland, Germany and Sweden have survey estimates that range from 25 to 34 percent.
For every 100 rapes that take place in the U.S., only 46 are reported. The 46, on average, lead to just 12 arrests. Nine of the 12 arrested perpetrators go on to be prosecuted – but only a third of these are eventually convicted of rape. Put simply, just 3 out of every 100 rapists ever see the inside of a prison cell.
India’s conviction rate is headed in the wrong direction: 44.3% in 1973 to 26.5% in 2010.
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C.T.F Cienc. Tecnol. Futuro vol.5 no.2 Bucaramanga Jan./June 2013
VACUUM MEMBRANE DISTILLATION: MODELING AND ANALYSIS FOR RECOVERY OF ETHANOL FROM ETHANOL/WATER SOLUTIONS
DESTILACIÓN CON MEMBRANAS AL VACÍO: MODELAMIENTO Y ANÁLISIS PARA LA RECUPERACIÓN DE ETANOL DE MEZCLAS ETANOL-AGUA
Omar-Andrés Benavides-Prada1, César-Augusto Guevara-Lastre1, Fredy-Wsvaldo Barón-Núñez1, Crisóstomo Barajas-Ferreira1,
Rosa-Isela Ortiz-Basurto2, Beatriz Torrestiana-Sánchez3 and Carlos-Jesús Muvdi-Nova1*
1Universidad Industrial de Santander, Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia 2Instituto Tecnológico de Tepic, Nayarit, México 3Instituto Tecnológico de Veracruz, Veracruz, México
e-mail: cjmuvdi@uis.edu.co
(Received: Jul. 24, 2012; Accepted: Jan. 09, 2013)
* To whom correspondence should be addressed
A mathematical model was developed to describe the mass and energy transfer in the ethanol separation process by using vacuum membrane distillation. This model is one of the few proposed for studying the ethanol recovery using vacuum membrane distillation; hence, only Soni, Abildskov, Jonsson and Gani (2008) have proposed a more complex model. The mathematical model was validated using fourcase studies reported in literature. The model fairly describes reported data obtained under the following operating conditions: 20 -70ºC, ethanol concentration from 0.25 to 5% w/w, pressure of 2000 -6000 Pa and Reynolds of 50 -2700. The influence of operation conditions and membrane properties on ethanol and water flux, as well as on ethanol concentration in permeate were studied with this validated model by using Statgraphics® Centurion XVI.I and a factorial experiment design. Pareto analysis showed that operating conditions and membrane properties influence the process variables in different ways. For example, both flux values increase with temperature, pore diameter and porosity; but membrane thickness has a negative effect on water flux (for ethanol flux it was not significant). On the other hand, increasing pressure, pore diameter or porosity decreases permeate ethanol concentration. Last parameter increases with feed ethanol concentration and membrane thickness. In vacuum membrane distillation, the model predicts a permeate ethanol concentration 8.8 times higher than feed concentration, depending on operating conditions and membrane specifications.
Keywords: Vacuum distillation, Membranes, Ethanol, Separation, Mass transfer, Energy transfer, Mathematical model.
En este trabajo se planteó un modelo matemático para la transferencia de masa y energía durante la etapa de separación de etanol utilizando destilación con membranas al vacío. Este modelo es uno de los pocos propuestos para el estudio de la separación de etanol por destilación con membranas al vacío; solo Soni, Abildskov, Jonsson y Gani (2008) han propuesto un modelo de mayor complejidad que el del presente estudio. El modelo matemático fue validado utilizando cuatro casos de estudio reportados en la literatura. El modelo permite predecir satisfactoriamente los resultados experimentales para condiciones de operación que se encuentren entre 20 - 70ºC, con 0.25 - 5% p/p de etanol en la alimentación, presiones de 2000 - 6000 Pa y Reynolds entre 50 y 2700. Este modelo permitió realizar el análisis de la influencia de parámetros de operación y de diferentes tipos de membranas sobre variables de respuesta como flux de etanol, flux de agua y fracción de etanol en el permeado, utilizando la herramienta Statgraphics® Centurion XVI.I y un diseño experimental factorial. El análisis de Pareto demuestra que dichos parámetros afectan de forma distinta las variables de respuesta del proceso. Los dos valores de flux se incrementan con la temperatura, diámetro de poro y porosidad; el espesor de la membrana tiene un efecto negativo sobre el flux de agua (para el flux de etanol su influencia no es significativa). Por otro lado, un aumento de la presión, el diámetro de poro o la porosidad disminuye la concentración de etanol en el permeado. Éste último se incrementa con la concentración de etanol en la alimentación y el espesor de la membrana. Para la destilación membranaria al vacío, el modelo predice una concentración de etanol en el permeado de hasta 8.8 veces la concentración de alimentación; dependiendo de las condiciones de operación y de las características de la membrana.
Palabras clave: Destilación al vacío, Membranas, Etanol, Separación, Transferencia de masa, Transferencia de energía, Modelos matemáticos.
Neste trabalho é proposto um modelo matemático para a transferência de massa e de energia durante a etapa de separação de etanol utilizando destilação com membranas a vácuo. Este modelo é um dos poucos propostos para o estudo da separação de etanol por destilação com membranas a vácuo; somente Soni, Abildskov, Jonsson e Gani (2008) propuseram um modelo de maior complexidade que o do presente estudo. O modelo matemático foi validado utilizando quatro casos de estudo relatados na literatura. O modelo permite prever satisfatoriamente os resultados experimentais para condições de operação que estão entre 20 - 70ºC, com 0.25 - 5% p/p de etanol na alimentação, pressões de 2000 - 6000 Pa e Reynolds entre 50 e 2700. Este modelo permitiu realizar a análise da influência de parâmetros de operação e de diferentes tipos de membranas sobre variáveis de resposta como fluxo de etanol, fluxo de água e fração de etanol no permeado, utilizando a ferramenta Statgraphics® Centurion XVI.I e um desenho experimental fatorial. A análise de Pareto demonstra que ditos parâmetros afetam de forma distinta as variáveis de resposta do processo. Os dois valores de fluxo aumentam com a temperatura, diâmetro de poro e porosidade; a espessura da membrana tem um efeito negativo sobre o fluxo de água (para o fluxo de etanol sua influência não é significativa). Por outro lado, um aumento da pressão, do diâmetro de poro ou da porosidade diminui a concentração de etanol no permeado. Este último aumenta com a concentração de etanol na alimentação e na espessura da membrana. Para a destilação membranária a vácuo, o modelo prevê uma concentração de etanol no permeado de até 8.8 vezes a concentração de alimentação; dependendo das condições de operação e das características da membrana.
Palavras-chave: Destilação a vácuo, Membranas, Etanol, Separação, Transferência de massa, Transferência de energia, Modelos matemáticos.
At present, the ethanol production is achieved by batch process configurations (due to ethanol inhibition); limiting production rates and increasing the operating costs and environmental impact of the process. The growth in biofuels production (especially anhydrous ethanol) has stimulated the search for new techniques that allow the recovery and concentration of these in a more efficient and profitable manner; membrane technology is one of them.
Amembrane is a semipermeable barrier that prevents direct contact between two phases. The current flowing through the membrane is called permeate or filtrate. While the current that does not manage to go through is known as retentate or concentrate (Geankoplis, 1998). Membrane Distillation (MD) intended to recover alcohols is a technique using porous membranes for the separation of a liquid mixture, wherein the driving force of the process is a partial pressure gradient across the membrane. During the process the volatile components should change phase to pass through the membrane. The major advantage of this technique lies in the possibility to continuously remove ethanol during the production stage of fuel alcohol, thus avoiding inhibition of fermentation by product and thereby increasing production (Lewandowicz, Bialas, Marczewski & Szymanowska, 2011).Additionally, membrane processes are considered clean, simple to operate and linear scaling processes; important factors when considering applications at industrial scale. There are two membrane processes that have been studied for ethanol separation: pervaporation and MD. The main difference between these two techniques is the type of membranes used: pervaporation uses non-porous membranes and MD porous ones. This characteristic allows MD to separate faster the ethanol from ethanol-water solutions (> 100 fold higher).
In MD there are four types of configurations that differ in how the permeate is recovered: Direct Contact Membrane Distillation (DCMD), Air Gap Membrane Distillation (AGMD), Sweeping Gas Membrane Distillation (SGMD) and Vacuum Membrane Distillation (VMD). MD with vacuum and sweeping gas generate greater interest as ethanol separation techniques, since both allow greater flow of permeate with a good concentration of alcohol, compared to other configurations (García, 1998).
MD, intended for the recovery of alcohols (mainly ethanol), is a technique that has scarcely been studied. Studies have focused mainly on the experimental analysis of the technique. To date, only Soni et al. (2008) have proposed one model for the study of ethanol separation using this unit operation. That general model includes 62 equations and 57 parameters, which defines it as a model of high complexity. This complexity lies on the fact that the model takes into account all the occurring phenomena, regardless of the major or minor contribution of these terms in the variation equations describing the process. The aim of this paper is to study the VMD technique through a simplified mathematical model, based on the energy and mass transfer across the membrane for diluted mixtures of ethanol-water. The simplification of the model was done through validation of the hypothesis considered for this application. A finite difference method was used to solve the mathematical model applying the software tool Matlab 6.2 and reported data from literature were used for validation of the model. The program was adapted to flat and tubular membrane geometries. The validated model allowed the analysis of the influence of operating parameters (temperature, pressure, Reynolds, feed rate) and membrane characteristics (porosity, pore diameter, membrane thickness) on response variables such as ethanol flux and water flux as well as on the ethanol permeate concentration, within the ranges of model validation by using the Statgraphics® Centurion XVI.I.
2. MATHEMATICAL MODEL APPROACH
MD is the separation of two or more volatile compounds from a liquid mixture that uses a porous membrane as a physical barrier. The separation occurs because of the partial pressure difference on both sides of the membrane (feed and permeate compartments). Figure 1 represents the distribution of the concentration profiles during the process.
Mass transfer in MD can be described according to the resistance model (Yeom, Lee, Lee & Song, 2002; Bocquet et al., 2006). This model considers that the permeate flux get through three different regions (see Figure 1): the boundary layer of the feeding side, the membrane and the boundary layer of the permeate side. The resistances are set by the inverse of the respective mass transfer coeficient.
The equations representing mass and energy transfer during the process were defined taking into account the following considerations: 1) steady-state process. 2) The boundary layer is negligible on the permeate side. This consideration is valid due to the low pressure (high vacuum) used during the process; allowing the presence of a gas stream on this side of the membrane to be considered negligible (Soni et al., 2008). In this way, the model considers only the resistance in the boundary layer from the retentate side and inside the membrane. 3) The polarization phenomenon due to temperature is negligible (García, 1998). This phenomenon (analogous to the concentration polarization phenomenon) occurs in processes that involve a phase change across the membrane, generating a temperature gradient in the boundary layer of the retentate side. For this type of application the flux values through the membrane are not sufficiently large (as compared to feed rate) to generate such gradient. 4) The phase change of the volatile compounds occurs at the liquid-membrane interphase (Soni, Abildskov, Jonsson & Gani, 2009). It is therefore considered that the mixture does not enter the membrane. 5) The membrane resistance to the mass transfer is due to the selective layer. In membrane aplications is accepted that the resistance offered by the porous support that holds the membrane is negligeable: The selective layer (membrane) offers the main resistance through the porous media (Bocquet et al., 2006). 6) The mass transfer through the membrane in this process is mainly due to the Knudsen type diffusion. Knudsen number (Knd) was determined by Equation 1 (Zamora, 1998). For all the operating conditions studied Knd> 3.2, meaning that there is a predominance of the molecule-membrane wall collisions. This is based on the fact that the membrane pore diameter is considerably smaller than the path length traveled by the molecule, making this type of collisions more important (Geankoplis, 1998; Soni et al., 2009). 7) The flux values of water and ethanol are independent from each other. At this point molecular interactions are negligible between these compounds, due to the low ethanol concentration levels in the feed (Martínez, Florido, Hernández & Prádanos, 2002). 8) It is considered that the membrane is homogeneous; therefore properties are the same throughout the membrane (Martínez et al., 2002).
Where λ is the molecule free path and L is the characteristic length. KB is the Boltzman number, T is the temperature, P the pressure and δ the molecule diameter.
Mass Balance
For low solute concentration and low velocities (boundary layer conditions), the mass balance for the distillation membrane is defined by the following differential equations (Soni et al., 2009):
Where nf,k and np,k are the molar flux values for each compound in the feed and the permeate side, respectively; z is the length and w is the membrane width.
Mass Transfer Boundary Layer on the Retentate Side
The ethanol flux through the boundary layer on the feed side is represented by the difference between the molar fractions within the liquid (feed) and the liquid membrane interphase.
Where, Ni is the ethanol flux, and xif and xi1 are the mole fractions within the feed and the liquid-membrane interphase. Rl is the coefficient resistance of the boundary layer to mass transport on the feed supply side.
Where ρ is the molar average density of the ethanol-water mixture and Kl is the mass transfer coefficient at the boundary layer of the retentate side, which is defined by Equation 6 (Bird, Stewart & Lightfoot, 1998).
Where Dea is the diffusivity of ethanol in water, Dh is the system hydraulic diameter (this parameter depends on membrane geometry: flat or tubular) and Sh is the Sherwood dimensionless number. This dimensionless number is defined by a semi-empirical model that includes the dimensionless Reynolds (Re) and Schmidt (Sc) numbers (Bird et al., 1998; Kamalesh & Winston, 1992; Soni et al., 2008).
For Re < 2100
For 2100 < Re < 10000
Where L is the length of the hydraulic channel, and µf y µ1 are the dynamic viscosities within the liquid (feed) and the liquid-membrane respectively.
Mass Transfer Through the Membrane
The mass transfer across the membrane is assured by the partial pressure gradient between each side of the membrane, as described in Equation 8.
Where Nk is the flux for each component, Pk1 and Pkp are the partial pressures of water and ethanol in the liquid-membrane interphase and the permeate side, Rmk is the coefficient resistance to mass transport of ethanol and water.
Where Km is mass transfer coefficient through the membrane and Mk is the molecular weight of each component.
Izquierdo-Gil and Jonsson (2003) showed in their work that the Knudsen type diffusive mechanism is the most relevant in MD. For this type of diffusive mechanism, Km is represented by the following equation (Bandini, Saavedra & Sarti, 1997):
Km depends on temperature (T), and membrane characteristics, such as: porosity (ε), tortuosity (τ), pore diameter (dP) and membrane thickness (δm). R is the universal gas constant.
The tortuosity (τ) is defined by the following correlation (Soni et al., 2008):
The partial pressures at the membrane-liquid interface Pk1 and the permeate side Pkp may be represented by (Diban, Voinea, Urtiaga & Ortiz, 2009):
Where γk is the activity coefficient, γk1 and xk1 are the mole fractions in the liquid-membrane interphase of the permeate side and the feeding side respectively, Pks is the saturation pressure, ykp is the molar fraction in the permeate and P is the pressure at the permeate side.
The activity coefficient for ethanol and water was calculated from the Non-Random Two-Liquid (NRTL) method (Sarti, Gostoli & Bandini, 1993; Tang, Li & Li, 1995).
The partial pressures were obtained from the Antoine ratio (Smith, Van Ness & Abbott, 1997). Other physicochemical properties were obtained from Perry's Handbook (Perry & Green, 2008). Matlab 6.2 tool was used to perform the calculations.
Energy Transfer in the Process
The energy balance was set for each segment of the membrane as follows:
Where nf,kc and nf,kc+1 are the molar flux of each component in the feed side, z is the length and w is the membrane width; (hk-hk,R) is the enthalpy difference of the component k with respect to a reference point: Nm,kc is the flux of component k; λk is the evaporation latent heat of component k; Cpk is the calorific capacity at constant pressure of component k. The subscript c refers to the segment of membrane that the balance is applied to.
The latent heat of evaporation of each component was calculated based on the following equation (Perry & Green, 2008):
Where, Trk is the reduced temperature of component k and TCk is the respective critical temperature.
The heat capacity of the components were calculated based on the following equation (Perry & Green, 2008):
Ethanol density was calculated based on the follow ing equation (Perry & Green, 2008):
The viscosity of the components was determined based on the following equation (Perry & Green, 2008):
All the physicochemical properties were taken from the Chemical Engineers' Handbook (Perry & Green, 2008). Aqueous solution properties were determined considering the ethanol concentration in the solution (Perry & Green, 2008).
The equations used to establish the mathematical model are summarized in Table 1 and were grouped considering the structure of the model.
The model was developed according to the limits defined in Figure 2. Differential equations were solved using the Runge-Kutta 4. Program entries were the feed ethanol concentration in the retentate side (xf,0) and the permeate side (yg,0= 0), the feed rate, the temperature, the hydraulic diameter as well as the length, the porosity and the membrane pore diameter.
3. VALIDATION OF THE PROPOSED MATHEMATICAL MODEL
Four case studies reported in literature were used to validate the mathematical model (Izquierdo & Jonsson, 2003; Sarti et al., 1993; Lawson & Lloyd, 1996; Soni et al., 2008). Table 2 summarizes the major characteristics of the membranes used in this research. It is important to highlight that membranes were hydrophobic, with different geometries, porosities, membrane thicknesses and pore diameters. In addition, case study IV is the result of a mathematical model that used the conditions set for the case study III.
Figures 3 to 6 show a comparison between the experimental data and those obtained from the proposed model, using the conditions reported for each case study.
It can be seen from these Figures, that the model fairly predicts the experimental results obtained by different authors with membranes of different geometry and under different experimental conditions.
Additionally, Figure 6 shows that the model proposed in this paper shows a similar behavior to the model reported in literature (Soni et al., 2008). This case study is of the most importance since the degree of complexity of the model proposed in this study is significantly lower.
These results validates the hypothesis considered for the model proposed in this work, mainly the lack of polarization phenomena of concentration and temperature; assumptions that applies to ethanol concentrations below 5% w/w (50 g/L). It should be noted that this concentration range is less than the inhibition concentration reported for S. cervisiae (115 g/L) during the fermentation for ethanol production (Luong, 1985). Therefore, it would be necessary to experimentally validate the model proposed here atethanol concentrations close to the inhibition concentration.
4. INFLUENCE OF OPERATING VARIABLES IN THE MEMBRANE VACUUM DISTILLATION PROCESS
A factorial experimental design was developed using Statgraphics® Centurion XVI.I to evaluate the effect of the operation variables on the concentration process. Table 3 summarizes the operating parameters and intervals selected for the validation of the model.
Results were analyzed considering flat membrane geometry, in terms of the following response variables: ethanol and water flux through the membrane, as well as ethanol mass fraction in the permeate side.
Ethanol and Water Flux Through the Membrane
Pareto diagrams for ethanol and water flux through the membrane are shown in Figures 7 and 8, respectively.
It can be seen from Figures 7 and 8, that only temperature, pore diameter and porosity affect positively the flux values of both, water and ethanol. An increase of temperature favors the growth of both flux values (4180% and 388% for water and ethanol flux respectively) as a result of improved diffusion of these compounds and the increment on vapor pressure at the interface, thereby increasing the pressure gradient on both sides of the membrane. Likely, higher porosity favors permeation flux (1045% and 234% for water and ethanol flux respectively). This can be explained by an increment on the free space inside the membrane, which improves diffusion of solutes through it. Finally, an increase in the pore diameter of the membrane allows increments on the exchange surface of the liquid-membrane interphase generating higher flux values through it (1594% and 55% for water and ethanol flux respectively).
Regarding the other parameters of the process, their significance depends on the type of flux. Thus, the thickness has a negative influence on water flux (-79%). This effect is explained by the higher resistance to water flux found when increasing the trajectory of these molecules on the hydrophobic surface inside the membrane pores. On the other hand, increasing ethanol concentration in the feed, induces higher flux values (1100% higher) due to increments on the ethanol concentration gradient, which improves ethanol transfer through it.
Ethanol Mass Fraction in the Permeate Side
Pareto diagram obtained for ethanol mass fraction in permeate is shown in Figure 9. It can be seen that all parameters considered, except temperature and Reynolds, have a significant effect on this process variable.
The ethanol fraction in the permeate increases with ethanol concentration in the feed and membrane thickness. This is due to the fact that these parameters improve the passage of ethanol at expenses of water transport through the membrane. As was previously noted, increments on the ethanol concentration in the feed increase the concentration gradient, accelerating the transport of ethanol through the membrane (1429% 0.3 higher). Interestingly, an increased thickness of the membrane would hinder the passage of water (major compound in the feed), favoring the ethanol concentration in the permeate side (86% higher), due to an increased permeation resistance without significantly affecting the flow of ethanol.
Furthermore, an increase in the pore diameter, the porosity of the membrane and pressure in the permeate side affect the concentration process (-73, -48 and -72% respectively). These three parameters improve total flux, from which water is the major component, thereby decreasing the ethanol concentration. Accordingly, it can be concluded that the operating conditions and membrane specifications affect the response of the process variables and hence the performance in different ways.
In addition, the membrane mass transfer resistance was in all cases, at least 2x104 fold higher than the liquid boundary layer mass transfer resistance (in some cases over 5.8x104). This confirms the importance of membrane characteristics in the vacuum MD process.
Figure 10 shows ethanol concentrations and total flux values in the permeate side for a flat membrane, predicted by the proposed model within the validated operating ranges (summarized in Table 2), according to a factorial experimental design.
It is clear from this Figure that depending upon the conditions under which the process is carried out we can obtain higher values of total permeate flux at low ethanol concentrations. Otherwise, lower overall flux values are obtained at high ethanol concentrations. Likewise it can be seen that for the two ethanol concentrations on the feedtested (2.5x10-3 - 5.0x10-2 w/w ethanol) it is possible to get 8.8 times more concentrated permeates, with flux 100 times bigger than those obtained by pervaporation. These results indicate that MD process is an alternative that would allow the separation of ethanol produced by using less membrane surface (regarding pervaporation). In addition, this technique, when integrated in a production and recovery scheme, maximizes the productivity of the process by removing the produced ethanol.
A mathematical model for concentration of ethanol-water dilute mixtures by VMD was successfully validated. The model fairly fitted experimental data for low ethanol concentrations (0.25 - 5% w/w), moderate temperatures (20 - 70°C), pressures between 2000 and 6000 Pa and Reynolds between 50 and 2700. These results confirm that polarization phenomena are negligible under these operating conditions; reducing complexity of the model and increasing the speed of calculation.
Furthermore, it was found that the Knudsen diffusive phenomenon adequately described concentration process during VMD at low concentrations and moderate temperatures. In order to broaden the range of validation of this model, analysis of turbulent flow regimes, applications with less vacuum and analysis with real samples (from fermented solutions) will be considered in future research work.
Finally, the analysis of the influence of the operating parameters and properties of the membrane on the response variables such as ethanol flux, water flux and ethanol mass fraction in the permeate showed that, in addition to ethanol removal, the membrane vacuum distillation would allow for a 8.8 times increase on ethanol concentration in a single stage, with flux 100 fold higher than those obtained by pervaporation. Such flux values decrease the membrane surface required for the ethanol separation, which is necessary to increase the productivity of the ethanol production process in an integrated continuous production - recovery scheme.
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INTERVIEW: Keith Young talks about his Space:1999 Blueprints and the Revival you never got to see
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With us today, we've got Keith Young, a science fiction draftsman who's been producing some high-quality blueprints for the fan community for most of the last couple decades. Keith, thanks for being with us today.
Keith:
Hello, and thanks for having me.
Just to set the stage for our readers: back in 1975 Franz Joseph published "The Starfleet Technical Manual," and also the blueprints of the original USS Enterprise. In so doing he created an entirely new sub-sub-genre in Science Fiction: the whole 'tech manual' thing where we get to see how the few sections of ships and space stations we've seen fit together in semi-plausible fashion. Joseph's stuff ended up being surprisingly popular, and there was a mad dash to crank out as much 'drafting'-related SF product as possible, a trend that remains today with the 'cutaway' Star Wars books from DK, and of course other tie in books to
other shows as well. Was that initial Franz Joseph "Treknical" stuff an influence for you, Keith?
Oh yeah. Definitely! I was 13 when I first saw them. I had never seen anything like that before and I thought it was really cool. I remember they had it at our local GEMCO and every time I went with my parents to shop I would go directly to the book section to check the manual out again and to check out that packet of blueprints.
S:1999 Plans
The Enterprise blueprint package was sealed and I was dying to see what the inside of the Enterprise looked like. I finally got both for Christmas that year and was thrilled to have them. Still have both to this day.
On my geek side I colored my Enterprise blueprints so I could read them easier. Like I colored the elevator shafts to make them more distinguishable from the corridors. I even colored the markings on the exterior hull including the rarely seen underside of the nacelles and underbelly of the ship. So I imagine this is where it all started for me.
As part of that first rush to get more technical SF stuff out there, in 1978, Starlog publications came out with the "Space: 1999 Technical Notebook," most of which is now online here. http://www.space1999.net/catacombs/cybermuseum/MATN/matnindex.html Unusually for the format, this came in a 3-ring binder, rather than a normal bound book form, and there was a note explaining that they intended to update the manual periodically with new sections, new pages, additional information, and so on. As a kid I excitedly waited for the updates, but they never came. That nagged at me over the years, until, at some point in the 80s, in my dim little geek brain, I finally realized it was an abandoned project and it was just never gonna' happen. And then you took it upon yourself to pick up the torch and run with it - take us through that: how did you decided to expand a long-forgotten fan publication?
When I got the SPACE:1999 tech manual I was excited and disappointed at the same time. Several prints were incorrect such as Main Mission and the Travel Tube. The interior corridor set up bugged me because the corridors themselves were not to scale. And nothing resembled the corridor map that Prof. Bergman uses in the episode FORCE OF LIFE to track down Anton Zoref. And the number of levels below the surface did not allow for the five story Eagle hangar bays .
S:1999 Plans by Keith Young
So, for my own satisfaction , being an artist I thought I could draw better prints than what STARLOG did.
I corrected the blueprint errors. And added them to my book. Like many others I waited and waited for the next batch of prints from STRALOG and like you figured out that there would be none. From what I understand STARLOG artists were rushed to get the artwork done. Which resulted in the errors. And sales were not what they expected and the supplement packages were canceled.
In 1981 I decided to expand on the blueprints by drawing other sections of Alpha for my own use. Then in the mid 80’s I was visiting a 1999 friend, Mark Korba in LA who had a 1999 friend staying with him for the weekend. That being Erwin Stank. I had brought my blueprints with me and Erwin was so taken by them he suggested that I should sell them . So that’s how the process started. Thanks to Erwin.
Man, you were prolific with this stuff! I'm looking at my Technical Notebook now, and more than half the pages are all new and crisp and white and the rest are the old yellowed ones that came with the book when I
bought it new. I don't even have every expansion you published, but I think if I did I wouldn't be able to close the binder! So how many updates did you do, and how long did it take you to do them?
Altogether including key and history pages there are over 300 pages combining all current 5 sets. Which is about the thickness of a telephone book. And I'm really into detailing the drawings. One major reason some of the sets took forever to get released.
Set 1 included the already finished drawings I drew for myself which were not all drawn at the same time until set 2 came around. This set probably took me about a year to draw. Research back then was from TV recorded videos and pictures from the novel books. With today’s digital technology and the internet Researching isn’t that hard. But back then, fast forwarding through video tapes was a bitch. And generally when you paused the the video the picture tweaked out. This resulted in drawing sketches while the video was in play, and then rewinding that scene again until I got all the info I needed.
Set 3 was basically the Eagle set which took less time to create since I had already drawn most of the exterior views of the Eagle. I’d have to say it took 5 month to draw the additional Eagle material for that set.
Set 4 was drawn in the late 80’s with set 5 done in the early 90’s. Both taking about 8 months to research and draw.
Set 6 which will be released this year nearly 16 years since the last release. This set has been plagued with problems since the beginning. Many of the drawings which were started in 1987 were very difficult to draw due to lack of info available. This is when the defense tanks and Hawk were first drawn. I had drawn and redrawn the tanks so many times I got tired of them and they got shoved away in the " to do" drawer.
I continued on thru the early 90’s just with the tanks. Several other Alpha plans had been drawn at this time too.
Then I fell into burnout! I was tired of SPACE:1999. Tired of making countless trips to Kinko’s spending hours there printing up orders for all 5 sets per order. Also at this time I got into retail management which basically mean you have no personal life anymore. On top of that several members of my family died right after one another including my dad. I had less and less time to fill orders and got backlogged. Some orders got messed up and some have claimed they never received their order. With all of this on my table I decided to quit selling the prints and I dropped out of fandom altogether and fell into the black hole of retail.
Then with the 1999 con my interest in the show was renewed and I have been drawing more prints since for set 6.
Moonbase Alpha, drawing by Keith Young
How did you decide what to depict, and what to leave out?
Well, first off I’m a YR 1 fan so I started off with the sets from that season. Typically the Medical units were the first to be researched and drawn since there were so many different sets used. But deciding which sections of Alpha to draw first was a random thing. I just wanted to document in blueprint form everything that was shown on the Series. With YR 2 I started with the new hardware such as the Limpet Transmitter.
As far as the floor plans go, the areas not seen by the camera I tried to draw keeping in context with the unit Itself. And within the reality of the 1999 universe. Take for example the episode SPACE BRAIN. They bring in a huge meteorite into one of the technical labs. Yet the 3 walls we see are either solid or have the basic 4ft X 8ft door panel. Just how exactly did they get this meteorite into the room? Especially when they say they had to reduce the gravity to get it into the unit. So I decided that this tech unit would be located on the side of the building and I added a huge airlock to explain this.
I always assumed the entire floor in that room was an elevator, you know like the big deck elevators they have on aircraft carriers? Or else the ceiling rolled away and there were cranes and things above it. As I got older, I noticed that some of the 'official' blueprints from the original book were kind of inaccurate. Was that a consideration of yours? To sort of try and 'right that which was drawn wrong?'
What was your method of researching all this stuff? The sets themselves are decades since torn down. Did you have any access to the set plans, or people who worked on the show? How did you figure this stuff out?
No contact was ever made with anyone directly involved with the show . My earlier drawing as I mentioned were drawn from video taped episodes and the pictures in the novelization. The moonbase units and corridors were fairly easy to figure out since each wall panel is 4ft x 8ft. But the tricky part of drawing the moonbase units, if I can explains this clearly enough was this. You have two sides to the wall unit. The corridor side and the room side. Well as you draw the corridor side and add a rounded corner panel the room side then becomes out of sync with the corridor side unless the room side curves too. But typically
All the units had direct angle corners. So you have to figure all of this out in order to fit a unit within a corridor setup.
In the early 90’s I meet Martin Willey who is responsible for THE CATACOMBS web site. And thru him I obtained numerous photos of 1999 props including pics of all three tanks, which allowed me to finally finish those drawings. Martin is also a blueprinter in sketch form and sent me many copies of his work which was very valuable in researching my drawings.
There were some pretty wide discrepancies between the different miniatures they used for the moonbase - for instance, the 'roundhouse' building they showed in a lot of the close ups that was always conspicuously absent in the long shots - did this kind of thing present any problem for you?
If you are referring to the monitoring depots seen here and there like with the laser batteries and at AREA TWO Not really. With my corrected building shape blueprint of Alpha which will be included in set 6 I show these depots in the mountain rage around the Alpha site. I also show the extra launch pads seen in Year2.
Maybe that was it. You know, I loved the look and feel of the show - not so much the uniforms, frequently not the stories - but I loved the look of it, the plastic sets, the modular nature of everything, the Eagles, the fact that they were very clearly trying really hard to make Moonbase Alpha feel like a place, rather than just a set, and to make it's construction feel plausible. Of all the parts of the station that we saw on the show, what was your favorite?
Like you I was drawn to the show by the look of Alpha. Exterior and Interior. I loved when they showed corridor scenes and follow the Alphan. By redressing the corridor with every turn you got lost and I found that fascinating. To me, Alpha was a real place. And the look of the movie 2001 is clearly seen. Plus the cinema quality of the show impressed me. I was not drawn by the stars of the show.
I would have to say I have two favorite sections of Alpha. Which were extremely fun to research and draw.
And that’s NUCLEAR GENERATING AREA 3 being #1. Closely followed by the Hydroponics unit in The episode TROUBLED SPIRIT. Both sets were very complex. Having corridors outside the units themselves.
This really helped in believing Alpha was a real place.
For me, it was always the massive underground eagle hanger. So, just like Franz Joseph before you did with the Enterprise, you invented a few locations that we never actually saw nor heard of on Moonbase Alpha, but which make sense being there. My personal favorite of these is the massive recreation center you concocted, with swimming pools, racquet ball courts, a dramatic balcony area, a sweeping view of the lunar surface, and even a deli. And then you tied all that in with the Solarium set that we actually saw in the show. That was very clever! It seems like it must have been fun to cook all that up. So what did you decide to invent for your expansions? And what did you *want* to invent, but didn't get to do?
Ah, Biosphere 4. That was based on an actual science project going on in Arizona in the 80’s. My general idea to create this was based on two things from YR 2. First Maya’s transformations into creatures indigenous to Earth. Where did she learn of the creatures and how to transform into them. I figured there had to be someplace on Alpha where she could study the real thing. Where else but in a Biosphere that contains all forms of life to make the eco system work. (I ignore the fact that she turns into Earth creature in THE METAMORPH) and to back the Biosphere unit idea there is THE MARK OF ARCHANON which shows a unit with doves in cages. So there is some sort of animal life on Alpha .
The deli also was influenced by this episode since Carter states that just down the corridor there’s a hamburger joint.I first drew the Recreation Building from the Starlog blueprint of Alpha. But have recently obtained photos of the original Alpha model and have corrected the buildings and have had to redraw this whole setion of the building. I have drawn up a sketched plan of what’s all in this building which will be released probably in set 7. But included are a movie theater, bowling alley , billiards, a path for jogging (Dianna Morris - “Do you jog?)
I have also created ideas for an area called TIMES SQUARE within the building. This would be a market area for the Alphans to purchase goods from Earth including clothing magazines, DVD’s, CD’s and so on. It would also be a tourist center where future tourist to the base could by their Eagle and moon base Alpha model kits. And my technical prints. LOL. had the moon not left earth. This idea is based on some of Keith Wilson original pre production art which included a center called CENTRAL PARK. Drawings that were drawn and then dumped. I drew several layouts of the first couple of levels beneath the lunar surface showing the manufacturing plants with hardware. These drawings became so grand in scale that it was becoming the Death Star. LOL. So I had to rethink it all. I had thought of drawing alien spacecraft but they were directing me away from my original goal to document the interiors of Alpha. So that got dumped. The only alien craft I have drawn is the Caldorian ship from EARTHBOUND. One major idea that was dumped was to try and draw the catacombs. Forget it.
You also added a spacecraft section, which was sorely missing in the original notebook. Thank you for that! I know you and Roberto Baldassari know each other - we actually tried tracking you down through him some time back - did you guys exchange information at all, or were both your Eagle drafting projects completely independent?
Yes I do know Robert, but have since lost contact with him because of my 90’s dilemma. I believe he used my prints of the Eagle cutaway poster as a guide. Being a truly great artist himself rightfully had his own insights on how to draw his eagle. One difference being where the moon buggy was stowed. He shows it within the walls of the passenger module. My area being in the section where the generators are at. I put it there because in TESTAMENT OF ARKADIA You see the hatch at the back of the passenger module open where two Alphas are standing in the doorway. Right next to them on their left you see the front of a moon buggy. My thinking is, if it's seen in the series, that's the way I’ll draw it. Robert designed the interior of the terminal building and boarding tube from my blueprints. He also credits me on the poster. I was really flattered. There was talk about him doing a cutaway poster of Alpha but don’t know if that’s something he’s still considering.
Is there much of a Space: 1999 fan community? What kind of reception has your work gotten? Is there a demand for more? Have you had any interaction with the studio or the rights-holders for the original show? Are there other fan-based projects like yours?
Yes indeed there is a huge fan following. And I’m quite surprised that several people regard me and work “legendary”. I don’t see why I have that status with many fans. Just because I draw blueprints from the show. Some treat me like a celebrity and that’s something that I don’t understand. I have even had a stalker if you can believe that.
Oh, I believe you, man, I believe you. I’ve got one of those myself….
No interaction with the right holders. But FANDERSON is aware of my work. And yes there are several other 1999 related projects being done by others. Several books on the show I know have been published.
I spent probably the second half of the 90s trying to get copies of your work, but they appear to have gone out of print pretty quickly, and I always turned up too late or too early at conventions to buy 'em, and you
were kind of hard to contact during that period. But I understand that you're going to be releasing your plans in a digital format? Can you tell us a bit about that? When do you expect 'em to be available?
Yeah sure. Set 6, finally after almost 20 years of fighting with it will be released this year, 2009 on CD around September or October. The drawings are all done. I just need to finish scanning them into the computer. This set will include a corrected exterior plan of Moonbase Alpha. A print showing the area surrounding Alpha,
A print showing Alpha within the crater Plato. All levels from A to Q are shown in plan view. The interior of the Residence Buildings will be shown, All three defense tanks and the Hawk will be included along with side top and end views of the interior and exterior of the Travel Tube Car. 6 passenger and 4 passenger versions. Main Mission computer wall in color along with desks. And a few more things. There’s a lot of color in this set.
The first 5 sets will be released hopefully on one CD in early 2010. All prints will be updated and with color. If anyone is interested in more info they can contact me at boobums@verizon.net.
So what's your whole take on the "Space: 1999 is a sequel to UFO" question - which side of the argument do you take?
While I like UFO and know that SPACE:1999 started out as a new UFO series in concept. I do not consider the series having anything to do with UFO. Lew Grade and Gerry scraped that idea when UFO ratings dropped in the US. and went with a new idea for a series to save the amount of money already spent to create UFO 2. I feel that if SPACE:1999 was a sequel to UFO there would have been some reference to S.H.A.D.O.W. or S.I.D. in orbit. And even a mention of the moonbase itself. And every girl on Alpha would have purple hair. LOL.
And on this issue Year 1 vs. Year 2. I am a Year 1 fan. And I consider Year 2 basically a show loosely based on the television series SPACE:1999 created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson. Basically because there is no continuity between the two seasons.
That’s funny. That’s exactly my take on “Galactica 1980.” And four of the six Star Wars films, now that I think about it…
Year 1 established a time line with the second to last episode of the season DRAGON'S DOMAIN at 877 days since leaving Earth. With 2.5 years in space everything that happened to the Alphans within that time span sounds plausible. Then comes Year 2 and the opening episode THE METAMORPH stating that is just under a year since leaving Earth at 342 days. So we the viewers are suppose to forget the time line of Year 1 and believe it all happened just within a year or we are forced to believe that none of Year 1 happened. And yet the last Year 2 episode THE DORCONS it is around 8 years since the moon left Earth. I can't understand why then they had to change the time line between the 2 seasons. If Year 2 had stated it was maybe something like 4.5 years after leaving Earth that would have been more acceptable and explain all the changes to the show from Main Mission closing down and Command Center being opened underground for safety reasons. The uniform changes, which I don't understand why they did that. They should have just made the Alphans more comfortable with regular casual clothing since they were no longer tied to Earth Command. It also would have been nice too if they explained what happened to Prof. Bergman, Paul Morrow, David Kano and Tanya Alexander, Alphans that I truly miss in Year 2.
I’m told they actually *did* shoot a scene where they mention Bergman’s death, but it got cut from THE METAMORPH because they thought it might confuse people who hadn’t watched the first season.
All it would have taken was a sentence here and there which would have satisfied me. And if they did start the show at 4.5 years after leaving Earth that would also explain the Alphan's other adventures mentioned in the show such as the mission to Chrone 2 where they learned about the coming of the peace bringers the Archanons . Sadly to say the only thing I really like about Year 2 is Maya.
I’ve never been able to find any specific information about it, but I’m told that they wanted to do a spinoff with just Maya. If Space: 1999 had gone to a third season - which they were talking about at one point - it would have been without her.
I hardly ever watch any episodes from Year 2 because it's a little embarrassing to watch it. The whole show kind of turned into LOST IN SPACE so to say.
Nothing against that show as I am a fan of it too having introducing me to Sci-Fi in the 60’s.But that kind of story telling was expected from LIS. Nothing in Year 2 seems real. Koenig is not the same character I loved in Year 1. Dr. Russell is hard to believe as a doctor without her cool hard demeanor. I kind of feel SPACE:1999 lost it’s elegance with Year 2. All the mystery and wonderment was now gone from the show. And guest stars were not very impressive or talented than those in Year1. Or they had so little of a role they couldn't show their talent such as Sarah Douglas. But I have to say that Hildegarde Neil's performance as Elizia in DEVIL'S PLANET was brilliant. She played a damn good bitch. LOL. And her banter between her and Crael before she steps into the transference device is fantastic!
I do however have some favorite episodes from Year 2 which are AB CHRYSALIS, DEVIL'S PLANET, SEANCE SPECTRE and IMMUNITY SYNDROME. For me those episodes look and feel like the show was trying to get on track again and move away from the earlier episodes of the season which seem more like Saturday morning kid programs rather than an adult show.
I do realize though that a lot of the problems with Year 2 stemmed with Gerry’s bitter divorce from Sylvia. He lost interest in the show and thus gave it to Freddy Freiburger to do what ever he wanted. I also know that the Landaus' were not happy with the way Year 2 was going story wise. At THE CATACOMBS web site there is a notation by Martin Willey that Martin wrote some damning comments on his A MATTER OF BALANCE. Here's that passage.
>>>Martin Landau's wrote comments on the script as follows: I'm not going out on a limb for this show because I'm not in accord with what you're doing as a result...etc I don't think I even want to do the promos - I don't want to push the show anymore as I have in the past. It's not my idea of what the show should be. It's embarrassing to me if I am not the star of it and in the way I feel it should be. This year should be more important to it not less important to it....I might as well work less hard in all of them
And it's funny that the interview on the DVD set with Martin Landau and Catherine Schell was conducted while filming this episode. And both of them put on their smiley faces and ever thing is great about the show. Interesting to know how at least one of the main stars felt about the series.
I’m given to understand that a lot of it had to do with a smaller budget, too. So what was your favorite aspect of "Space: 1999?"
I really enjoy the so called “Mysterious Unknown Force” that is guiding the Alphans in YEAR 1 And that the laws of the universe are not what we think they are. Gives YEAR 1 that great strange atmosphere
My own personal retcon to explain the difference in quality between the seasons is that after TESTAMENT OF ARKADIA, the Mysterious Unknown Force was done with them, and in second season they’re on their own, without a Guardian.
It seems to me your work would be a treasure trove for anyone who wanted to do a Space: 1999 fan film. Have you ever been approached by anyone about that? Any interest in fan films, yourself?
In 1999 I was approached by a fan who was in direct contact with original script writers Johnny Byrnne and Christopher Pennfold. He basically said that there was an interest between the two men to revive SPACE:1999 picking up several years after the last episode of YR 2. And they wanted me to do some pre production type art of a totally updated Moonbase. I was only able to get one drawing done and colored due to limited time. And that was of a totally new Main Mission where the window wall was replace by one huge glass wall overlooking the base per their instructions. I had other pencil sketches of the exterior of the Main Mission tower with new design shape. They wanted the surface travel tube tunnels to be clear and the travel tube car to have windows. There were also other ideas they thru my way like making the base have Eagle type structure supporting around the buildings. I did several sketches of this idea for them but dumped them because it looked totally ridiculous.
Man, I’d love to see your work on that stuff! Can we show it to our readers?
Main Mission from proposed Space:1999 Revival, drawing by Keith Young
Then I flew to meet Johnny and Patrick at the 2000 New York con. They saw my work and were impressed even with what little I came up with. But as it is, nothing ever resulted from the revival idea and Johnny has sadly since passed on. But I was surprised and flattered that I was asked to be involved.
Artist / author Shane Johnson who put out SCOTTY’S GUIDE TO THE ENTERPISE and a STAR WARS blueprint book contacted me in the 90’s about plans to do his own SPACE:1999 blueprint book. I sent him a complimentary set of all 5 blueprint sets to help in his research. But nothing ever materialized from him. Don’t know what happened. I was kind of looking forward to getting a copy of his tech book..
Man, that woulda’ been cool. I really like his work.
And last year I was contacted by fan Ian Nelmes who had contact with those running FANDERSON and that they were interested in showcasing one or two of my blueprints in their magazine. This still in the works. And thru all of this Ian has become my best friend which is cool.
so tell us a little bit about yourself - what's your day job, what other SF shows and/or movies do you like? What kind of books do you read? What attracted you about Space: 1999 above other SF shows? Having spent a couple decades working on this project, and now on the threshold of re-releasing it in a new, more versatile format, what are your reflections?
Well, I’m 47, single and live with my 4 cats in my home in Lancaster CA. I am retired due to health related issues. Not life threatening. As Data say's to Lt. Yar, "I am fully functional" LOL. I’m an ABBA fan like many 1999 fans. I find that very strange. But my musical taste cover basically everything accept rap.
[Laughing uncontrollably] Oh, that’s funny. R2 is far and away the biggest Space: 1999 fan I’ve ever met, and he just adores ABBA. [Gasping for air] Sorry. Couldn’t contain myself there…do go on…
I tend to like most Sci-Fi shows. LOST IN SPACE introduced me to Sci Fi and from there I moved on to STAR TREK, SPACE:1999, (being my favorite sci-fi show) The original BIONIC WOMAN, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, I’m a big STARGATE SG1 fan. Being my 2nd favorite series. I like the new DR. WHO and PRIMEAVAL. Some of my favorite Sci-Fi movies are LOGAN’S RUN, WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE, SUNSHINE, DONNIE DARKO, NIGHT OF THE COMET, 28 DAYS LATER, 28 WEEKS LATER, DAWN OF THE DEAD 2004 if zombie flicks are considered Sci-Fi, FORBIDDEN PLANET, CLOVERFIELD, DARK CRYSTAL, ET. CONTACT, DEEP IMPACT, And damn yeah for the new STAR TREK movie. What a blast!
I like all types of book subjects. I’m into the Titanic and other ocean liners. Love art deco, Into ancient Egypt. Currently getting into a graphic novel series called THE WALKING DEAD. And if you haven’t guessed already, yes I’m a Big zombie fan. I have several books on outer space and such. Some of my favorite novels are EON by Greg Bear, The Neverending Story by Michael Endd and the novels of When Worlds Collide and it’s sequel After Worlds Collide.
One of the great regrets of my life is that George Pal was never able to film the sequel. He tried, you know, but the project fell apart.
Reflecting back, it would have all been so much easier a road had DVD’s and computer’s been around. [Laughs] I never would have thought that I’d still be drawing SPACE;1999 blueprints and the interest in them being higher than ever in my 40’s. What a journey it has been.
Finally, are there any other projects you're working on? Aside from the Space: 1999 stuff, do you have any other projects looming in your future that you can tell us about?
The only other hobby I have is building ocean liner models so, no there’s nothing else but SPACE:1999 currently. I would like to build a moonbase corridor diorama for my 1999 figures someday with lighted wall and ceiling panels.
That would rule! Ok, well, thank you very much for being with us today, this has been a lot
of fun and it's answered some questions that I've had lingering for a decade or so. I really appreciate it! Please be sure to let us know when your new blueprints become available, and we'll be sure to give all our
readers information on how to find 'em! Good luck to you!
Thanks, It was a pleasure. You're always welcome for another interview anytime if you like. And best of luck to you too.
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Despite Gov Abiodun’s Intervention, Ogun NURTW Top-shot, Iyeru Drags National President, Tajudeen Baruwa To Court
…. Writes Damning Petition To DSS, Alleges Threat To Life
A chieftain of the Ogun State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), who is also gunning for the state chairmanship position of the union, Alhaji Akeem Bodunrin aka Iyeru has reportedly declared a total war against the National President of the union, Alhaji (Professor) Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa.
According to information made available to us, the relationship between Iyeru and Baruwa became frosty, when the latter won the election few months ago as the National President of the union.
A source had told us that Iyeru, who had been eyeing the position of the State Chairmanship of the Ogun State council of the NURTW, had been suspicious that Alhaji Baruwa would not approve of him (Iyeru) getting the enviable state chairmanship slot.
Thus, Akeem Bodunrin (Iyeru) allegedly preempted all the actions of the new National President and raced to the court to get an injunction against the conduct of the state election, which was supposed to take place on October 23, 2019, but was postponed till a later date.
Apart from the court action, Iyeru and some members of the Ogun State NURTW wrote a damaging petition against the National President to the Department of State Security Service (DSS) and the Nigeria Police alleging threat to life.
The petition to the DSS, which was addressed to the Director of DSS, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, Ogun State and was obtained by this reporter, was dated 8th October 2019.
It was jointly signed by Alhaji Akeem Bodunrin, Comrade Funlayo Odugbose and Alhaji Jamiu Balogun.
The petition was entitled; “Intent To Cause Mayhem In Ogun State By Some Aggrieved Members of NURTW And Group Of Hoodlums Operating Or Parading Themselves As Isolated Members of Prof. Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa, The National President of NURTW.”
Iyeru and others stated in the petition that Professor Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa was officially opposing the decision of the state government in regard to the appointment given to Alhaji Akeem Bodunrin (aka Iyeru) to act on behalf of the Ogun State Government Transport Committee organised to collect revenue in Motor Parks in the state.
They alleged in the petition that going through the social media information, Professor Baruwa was now challenging the decision of the Ogun State Government Transport Committee with a threat to cause chaos and bloodshed in Ogun State Motor Parks “being his usual practice during the time he was the Chairman of the NURTW in Ogun State, which claimed many lives, the record can be verified at the Security Agencies Office.”
Iyeru and his team then called on the DSS to take action on the matter, adding that there had been relative peace in Ogun Motor Parks since Iyeru became the Chairman of the State Transport Committee.
However, sources revealed that there had been plans by Professor Baruwa to appoint Iyeru as the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of the Ogun NURTW though the latter was said to be unaware of this.
We gathered that this decision was reached by Baruwa and Governor Dapo Abiodun of the state during a recent meeting between the two, where the Governor reportedly urged Baruwa to carry Iyeru along in the scheme of the things in the state.
Professor Baruwa was said to have agreed with the Governor to officially “empower” Iyeru as the Caretaker Committee Chairman of the Ogun State NURTW, “only for Iyeru to start approaching the court for injunctions and acting as if the Union is his personal property.”
In a Motion Exparte dated 22nd October, 2019 filed at the High Court, Ogun State in the Abeokuta Judicial Division, Iyeru urged the court to prevent Baruwa from conducting election into the union on 23rd October 2019 or anytime soon and or dissolving the elected executive members of the association in a “manner inconsistent with the provision of the Constitution of the National Union of Road Transport Workers pending the determination of the Motion on Notice in this suit.”
It was stated in the motion exparte that the ban placed on transport unions activities in the state was to allow for peace in the within the state, but that that Professor Baruwa and the Ogun State Council of NURTW amongst others were still “conducting themselves in a manner that could lead to a breach of peace and loss of lives and properties.”
Iyeru and his supporters also sworn to an Affidavit of Urgency before the High Court of Ogun State in the Abeokuta Judicial Division Holden at Abeokuta.
The affidavit was signed by their counsel, Chief Olusesan A. Bankole (Esq) of Chief Olusesan A. Bankolr & Co.
The Affidavit indicated that Comrade Haruna Adekunjo and Iyeru were bonafide members of the Ogun NURTW.
It added that while Adekunjo is the Ogun State Council Assistant Organizing Secretary, Bodunrin (Iyeru) is the Vice Chairman of the Ogun State Council of NURTW and the person appointed by Ogun State Government as the Chairman of the Interim Committee on Transport as Sales Agent in respect of Government Revenue Collected from Transporters.
This was said to be after the ban placed on Transport Union activities in all parks and garages in Ogun State during National Union of Road Transport Workers working week.
Unfolding events in the state indicated that Iyeru had been preempting the move of Alhaji Baruwa on the activities and management of the Ogun State NURTW.
The matter was traced to the belief of Alhaji Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa that a transport union ought to be independent of the government as against what is happening in the state, where the transport committee was appointed by the state government.
The next few weeks would decide what would happen in the Ogun State NURTW, while watchers of events insisted that the Ogun NURTW should be allowed to “control itself and appoint its leaders as it is happening in other states of the federation and at the national level.”
Akeem Bodunrin, National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Ogun State, Tajudeen Baruwa
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CYLINDRICAL SUPERCONDUCTING MAGNET COIL STRUCTURE WITH METHODS OF MAKING AND ASSEMBLING IT
A cylindrical superconducting coil assembly comprising a plurality of individual coil units stacked together and retained in place by retaining structures, each coil unit comprising a resin-impregnated annular superconducting coil bonded at its axial extremities to respective rings of non- ferromagnetic material.
DAVIS, Peter Jonathan (14 Lincoln Road, Oxford OX1 4TB, GB)
LONGFIELD, Matthew John (52 Wilkinson Place, Witney Oxfordshire OX28 6JT, GB)
FORD, David William (4 Rose Avenue, Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 1XX, GB)
SIEMENS PLC (Faraday House, Sir William Siemens Square Frimley, Camberley GU16 8QD, GB)
H01F6/06; G01R33/38; G01R33/3815; H01F41/12
GB2480636A 2011-11-30
EP0468415A2 1992-01-29
US4956608A 1990-09-11
MAIER, Daniel (Postfach 22 16 34, München, 80506, DE)
CLAIMS :
1. A cylindrical superconducting coil assembly (10) comprising a plurality of individual coil units (36; 44; 46) stacked together and retained in place by retaining structures (80, 82; 38, 40; 52, 54), each coil unit comprising a resin- impregnated annular superconducting coil (100) bonded at its axial extremities to respective rings (30) of non- ferromagnetic material, wherein the retaining structures comprise complementary recesses (80) and projections (82) formed in axial end- faces of coil units.
2. A cylindrical superconducting coil assembly (10) comprising a plurality of individual coil units (36; 44; 46) stacked together and retained in place by retaining structures (80, 82; 38, 40; 52, 54), each coil unit comprising a resin- impregnated annular superconducting coil (100) bonded at its axial extremities to respective rings (30) of non- ferromagnetic material, wherein the retaining structures comprise recesses (38) provided at corresponding locations in axial end-faces of adjacent coil units and wherein dowels (40) are placed within recesses of adjacent coil units.
3. A cylindrical superconducting assembly according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein at least one (86) of the coil units comprises a plurality of coils (100a; 100b) with rings (30) of non-ferromagnetic material located between adjacent coils.
4. A cylindrical superconducting assembly according to claim 2 wherein each of the dowels (40) is shorter than a sum of depths of recesses (38) into which the dowel is placed.
5. A cylindrical superconducting assembly according to claim 2 or claim 4, wherein the dowels and recesses have circular cross-sections.
6. A cylindrical superconducting assembly according to claim 2, claim 4 or claim 5, wherein the dowels (40) fit tightly into the recesses (38) . 7. A cylindrical superconducting assembly according to any of claims 2, 4-6, wherein the recesses (38) and dowels (40) are positioned within a radial extent of the coil (100) within the corresponding coil units (36) . 8. A cylindrical superconducting assembly according to any preceding claim, wherein in at least one of the coil units, the superconducting coil (100) only partially fills a radial extent of the rings (30) . 9. A cylindrical superconducting assembly according to claim 8, wherein a resin-impregnated filler material (42) is provided onto a radially outer surface of the coil (100), filling a space between the rings (30) . 10. A cylindrical superconducting assembly according to claim 2, wherein
in at least one of the coil units, the superconducting coil (100) only partially fills a radial extent of the rings (30); a resin-impregnated filler material (42) is provided onto a radially outer surface of the coil (100), filling a space between the rings (30) ; and
the recesses (38) and the dowels (40) are positioned within a radial extent f of filler material (42) of a coil unit (44) . 11. A cylindrical superconducting assembly according to any preceding claim, wherein the coil units are bonded to one another .
12. A cylindrical superconducting assembly according to any of claims 1-10, wherein the coil units are unbonded to one another, mechanical compression being applied to the axial ends of the coil structure (10) to ensure that all coil units remain in position.
13. A cylindrical superconducting assembly according to claim 12, wherein the mechanical compression is applied by a mechanical frame provided around the coil structure (10) .
14. A cylindrical superconducting assembly according to claim 12, wherein the mechanical compression is applied by tension bands.
15. A cylindrical superconducting assembly according to claim 8, wherein, in respect of at least one coil unit, the rings (30) have a larger outer diameter than the outer diameter of the coil (100), a radially outer part (48) of the rings being provided with through-holes (50), tension rods (52) being passed through the holes and suitably fastened (54) at each axial end of the coil structure (10) . 16. A cylindrical superconducting assembly according to claim 8, wherein, in respect of at least one coil unit, the rings (30) have a smaller inner diameter than the inner diameter of the coil (100) . 17. A cylindrical superconducting assembly according to claim
16. wherein a resin-impregnated filler material (42) is provided onto a radially inner surface of the coil (100), filling a space between the rings (30) . 18. A cylindrical superconducting assembly according to any preceding claim wherein each of the rings (30) comprises single tube; or arc sections butted up together to form a continuous ring; or intermittent sections of arcs. 19. A method for constructing a cylindrical superconducting coil assembly (10) according to any preceding claim, comprising : - forming a plurality of individual coil units, each coil unit formed by bonding a resin-impregnated annular superconducting coil (100) to respective rings (30) of non-ferromagnetic material bonded at its axial extremities;
stacking together a plurality of the individual coil units (36; 44; 46);
retaining the individual coil units in place by retaining structures (80, 82; 38, 40; 52, 54) . 20. A method for constructing a cylindrical superconducting coil assembly (10) according to any of claims 1-17, wherein the individual coil units are constructed by a method comprising :
- placing non-ferromagnetic rings (30) in a mould (32);
- winding superconducting wire (34) into the mould, between the rings (30), to form a coil (100);
- closing the mould; and
- impregnating the resulting ring/coil structure (36) . 21. A method for constructing a cylindrical superconducting coil assembly (10) according to claim 19, further comprising the step of machining coil unit faces (31) to remove axial extremities of rings 30 and provide coil units 36 with a required axial dimension.
22. A method for constructing a cylindrical superconducting coil assembly (10) according to any of claims 19-21, wherein the mould incorporates a jig for precise alignment of the coil units .
23. A method for constructing a cylindrical superconducting coil assembly (10) according to any of claims 19-21, wherein at least one (86) of the coil units comprises a plurality of coils (100a; 100b) with rings (30) of non-ferromagnetic material located between adjacent coils, further comprising:
- providing at least one further ring 30 so that all coils (100a, 100b) are wound between rings (30); - moving or removing a part of the mould (32) to provide a space for winding a second coil (100b) ;
- winding a second coil (100b) within the space; and
- impregnating the second coil .
24. A method for improving the homogeneity of a magnetic field generated by a cylindrical superconducting coil assembly according to claim 1 or claim 2 , the method comprising:
- passing a current through cladding material provided around superconducting cores within the superconducting wire;
- measuring a homogeneity of the resultant magnetic field;
- dismantling the cylindrical superconducting coil assembly; and
- performing further machining steps on the rings (30) of one or more coil units to bring adjacent coils closer to one another .
introducing shim pieces between adjacent coil units to effectively increase separation between adjacent coils.
- replacing one or more coil unit(s) .
CYLINDRICAL SUPERCONDUCTING MAGNET COIL STRUCTURE
WITH METHODS OF MAKING AND ASSEMBLING IT
The present invention provides cylindrical superconducting magnet coil structures, for example as used in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems. Such magnets must be cooled to below the transition temperature of the superconducting wire used which requires the superconducting magnet coil structure to be placed in a cryostat to isolate it from ambient temperature.
Fig. 1 shows an example conventional arrangement of a cryostat including a cryogen vessel 12. A superconducting magnet comprises a coil structure 10 within cryogen vessel 12, itself retained within an outer vacuum chamber (OVC) 14. One or more thermal radiation shields 16 are provided in a vacuum space between the cryogen vessel 12 and the outer vacuum chamber 14. In some known arrangements, a refrigerator 17 is mounted in a refrigerator sock 15 located in a turret 18 provided for the purpose, towards the side of the cryostat. Alternatively, a refrigerator 17 may be located within access turret 19, which retains access neck (vent tube) 20 mounted at the top of the cryostat. The refrigerator 17 provides active refrigeration to cool cryogen gas within the cryogen vessel 12, in some arrangements by recondensing it into a liquid. The refrigerator 17 may also serve to cool the radiation shield 16. As illustrated in Fig. 1, the refrigerator 17 may be a two-stage refrigerator. A first cooling stage is thermally linked to the radiation shield 16, and provides cooling to a first temperature, typically in the region of 80-100K. A second cooling stage provides cooling of the cryogen gas to a much lower temperature, typically in the region of 4-10K.
The present invention provides a superconducting magnet coil structure 10 such as discussed above, which may be placed within a cryogen vessel 12, or cooled by other means. In an example of a conventional superconducting magnet structure, coils are wound into cavities defined on a radially outer surface of a cylindrical former, for example of aluminium. The coils are then impregnated with a thermosetting resin.
In any such method where a number of coils are wound and impregnated at the same time, there is a risk that a manufacturing defect in one coil cannot be corrected, resulting in scrapping of the whole impregnated structure. Manufacturing defects such as electrical shorts and impregnation failures are known, but would not become apparent until after impregnation is complete, and the structure removed from its mould. It would be advantageous to provide a method for manufacturing a superconducting coil assembly wherein individual coils may be inspected for defects and replaced if necessary after the impregnation step.
The present invention provides a superconducting magnet coil structure which addresses some of the disadvantages of the conventional structure described above.
The present invention particularly addresses superconducting coil assemblies of a so-called "serially bonded" construction. In such arrangements, coils are joined by spacers to keep then at a desired axial spacing and axial alignment. The coils and the spacers are bonded together to form a self-supporting structure .
The present invention also seeks to provide a structure and assembly technique which allows the coils to be aligned correctly, and allows for replacement of defective coils during manufacture by the use of separate coil units, and allows adjustment in the relative positions of the coils.
The present invention accordingly provides structures and methods as defined in the appended claims . The above, and further, objects, characteristics and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following description of certain embodiments thereof, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
Fig. 1 schematically shows a conventional arrangement of a superconducting magnet within a cryostat;
Fig. 2 schematically shows a half-cross-section of a serially bonded coil assembly, to which the present invention may be applied;
Fig. 3 schematically shows a part- wound coil unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 4 schematically shows a later step in the production of a coil unit according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figs. 5A-5E schematically illustrate steps in a method of manufacturing a coil unit according to certain steps in a method of the present invention;
Fig. 6 schematically shows a coil unit according to an aspect of the present invention;
Fig. 7 schematically shows a coil structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 8 schematically shows a part- wound coil unit according to another embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 9 schematically shows a later step in the production of a coil unit according to an embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 10 schematically shows a coil unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figs. 11-13 schematically show coil structures according to certain embodiments of the present invention;
Fig. 14 schematically illustrates a perspective view of a coil assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 15 schematically illustrates complementary recesses and projections formed in axial end-faces of coil units; and
Fig. 16 schematically illustrates a step in the production of a multi-coil unit according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present invention. The present invention relates to serially-bonded coil structures. An example of a serially-bonded coil structure 10 is shown in Fig. 2 as a schematic half-cross-section. The structure is essentially rotationally symmetrical about axis A-A. The terms "radial" and "axial" and similar terms will be used herein to denote directions and dimensions which are respectively: "perpendicular to the axis A-A and extending in a plane which contains the axis A-A"; and "parallel or coincident with the axis A-A". Similarly, terms such as "outer" and "inner" refer to relative proximity to the mid-point of axis A-A. Dimension r is typically about 50cm, and dimension z is typically about 150cm for an MRI Magnet, and smaller dimensions for a typical NMR magnet. A number of coils 100 of superconducting wire are provided, each impregnated with a material such as a thermosetting resin, as is conventional in itself. Coils 100 are separated by spacers 102. The spacers may be composed of wire, such as resistive copper wire, wound into coils and impregnated with an impregnating material such as a thermosetting resin; or may be composed of an inert material such as glass fibre cloth or filament, wound and impregnated with a similar impregnating material. The coils are of axial and radial dimensions determined to fulfil their function as sources of magnetic field and to allow robust and not unduly troublesome manufacture, as will be apparent to those skilled in the art. As is also apparent to one skilled in the art, a given objective of magnetic field strength, field homogeneity and dimensions of the homogeneous region may be achieved by a number of different arrangements of coils, having different dimensions, spacing and number. The designer will choose an appropriate arrangement based on other constraints particular to the design in question.
An example method of manufacture of such a serially bonded coil structure 10 according to an aspect of the present invention may proceed as follows.
In an embodiment of the invention, the coil assembly 10 is not formed of separate coils 100 and spacers 102 bonded together by a thermosetting resin or similar, but rather, individually formed and impregnated coil units may be stacked together and retained in place by retaining structures .
Preferably, in such arrangements, some alignment formations are provided to ensure that the coils and spacers are placed in correct alignment during assembly, and remain correctly aligned throughout their service life. For example, as shown in Fig. 14, complementary recesses 80 and projections 82 may be formed in axial end- faces of coil units. In preferred arrangements, and as shown in Fig. 13, recesses 38 are provided in axial end-faces of all coil units, with dowels 40 placed within recesses of adjacent coil units, to ensure the required alignment.
Once assembled, the coil units may be bonded to one another, according to certain embodiments of the invention. In other embodiments of the invention, the coil units may be mechanically fixed together, for example by compression or by a bolting arrangement.
Fig. 3 illustrates a step in a particularly preferred assembly method, according to an aspect of the present invention. The illustrated axial half-cross-section of a part-finished coil unit is symmetrical about axis A-A. Non-ferromagnetic rings 30 of GRP, PTFE or similar are pre-formed, and placed in a mould 32 to define axial extremities of a coil to be wound. Mould 32 may be a multi-part mould, as illustrated, which may be disassembled to remove the moulded structure when complete. Superconducting wire 34 is then wound into the mould, between the rings 30, to form a coil 100, shown partially complete in Fig. 3.
As shown in Fig. 4, once the coil is complete, the mould is then closed, and the resulting ring/coil structure 36 is then impregnated with a thermosetting resin or similar, which is caused or allowed to harden. The resulting structure comprises a self-supporting impregnated coil 100 bonded at its axial extremities to the non-ferromagnetic rings 30. This will be referred to herein as a "coil unit".
The spacer rings 30 may be manufactured using the same tooling as used for the magnet coils. For example, the tooling may be used in a two stage process of firstly winding and impregnating the wound glass cloth, or alternative fibre material such as glass strands or carbon fibre cloth, into the mould, then removing part of the tooling either side of which the glass cloth was impregnated, and winding the superconducting wire between the spacer rings which are already impregnated. The impregnating material used in the spacer rings to may be caused or allowed to harden before the superconducting wire is wound between the rings. Alternatively, the superconducting wire may be wound while the impregnating material used in the spacer rings is uncured, a single curing step being carried out to cause or allow the impregnating material of the rings and of the coils to harden together. An advantage of such a method is the reduce time and cost, and improved accuracy, of making the spacer rings. Such an embodiment is shown in Figs 5A-5E.
Fig. 5A shows a multi-part mould 32 into which a superconducting coil 100 and spacer rings 30 will be wound and impregnated. In the configuration illustrated in Fig. 5A, cavities 33 are left for formation of spacer rings 30.
Fig. 5B shows fibrous spacer ring material wound into the cavities 33 of Fig. 5A to form spacer rings 30. Preferably, the spacer ring material is wet wound, pre-impregnated with a resin or similar impregnating material. The impregnating material may be caused or allowed to harden before a central mould piece is removed to open a cavity 35 for winding of a coil 100.
Fig. 5C shows the removal of the central mould piece and the cavity 35 for winding of a coil. Depending on eth chosen embodiment, the end ring materiel 30 may be impregnated and cured, impregnated and uncured, or not impregnated at this stage. Superconducting wire is then wound by a known method into the cavity 35.
Fig. 5D shows the superconducting wire wound into cavity 35 to form coil 100. The superconducting wire may be wet-wound - that is, provided with a coating of uncured resin so that the coil becomes impregnated with resin as it is wound - or dry- wound - that is, wound without any coating of resin. If the coil and/or the spacer ring is/are not impregnated at this stage, an impregnation step will be performed. If the impregnation material in the coil and/or the spacer ring is/are not cured at this stage, a curing step will be performed to cause or allow the uncured resin to harden.
Fig. 5E shows the resultant coil unit removed from the mould 32, with spacer rings 30 bonded to coil 100 by the impregnating material, typically a thermoset resin.
The fibrous spacer ring material is selected to provide required thermal and mechanical properties. Winding tension of the fibrous spacer ring material may be increased as required to adjust the resin-to--fibre content in the radial direction to provide a spacer ring 30 with thermal properties which match the thermal properties of the impregnated superconducting coil 100.
Although not illustrated in Figs. 5A-5E, it is necessary to provide a leadout arrangement so that both ends of the wire used to wind the coil 100 are accessible for electrical connection. In one embodiment, leadout slots may be provided within the spacer rings, made from pre-moulded inserts around which the glass cloth is wound. A first end of the wire will be placed in this leadout slot before winding. The second end of the wire, after winding, will be exposed on the radially outer surface of the coil. The axial end-faces of the non-ferromagnetic rings of each coil unit are then cleaned, if required, and machined flat if necessary . The axial dimensions of the coil units are preferably measured at various stages of manufacture. The coil unit faces 31 can be machined to remove axial extremities of rings 30 and provide coil units 36 with a required axial dimension. The coil units are then stacked together to form a complete magnet structure. The rings of adjacent coil units 36 are placed adjacent to one another and effectively form spacers akin to the spacers 102 described with reference to Fig. 2.
The coil unit faces 31 can be machined to provide relatively thin spacers, of axial dimension that may not be achievable with conventional assembly techniques. According to this feature of the present invention, relatively thick self- supporting rings 30 are bonded to coils 100 as part of coil units 36, and the rings are then machined to reduce their axial dimension. During this process, the rings are supported by being bonded to the coils 100.
By such method, high axial dimensional accuracies may be achieved, as needed to accurately position and align each coil to achieve a required homogeneity of the magnet field of the finished superconducting magnet with minimal active or passive shimming .
By enabling spacers 102 of small axial dimension, the present invention enables superconducting magnet structures to be produced with a large proportion of superconducting wire. Such structures manufactured by conventional techniques tend to be highly sensitive to the homogeneity of the magnetic field and to require costly superconductive shims. With the present application, as will be explained, it is simple to adjust the relative positioning of superconductive coils to ensure a required homogeneity in the magnetic field in the imaging region .
In the illustrated embodiment, as shown in Fig. 6, recesses 38 are provided in the non-ferromagnetic spacer rings 30 at predetermined locations. It may be preferred to provide spacer rings 30 of a greater axial extent than required, and then machine spacer rings 30 to the required axial dimension. A selection of final axial dimensions of rings 30 may be provided by machining rings 30 as appropriate. Fig. 6 shows a part-axial cross-section of the structure at this stage. Recesses 38 are provided at corresponding locations in at least one other coil unit 36 which is to be assembled next to the first.
Recesses 38 may be accurately located in the spacer rings 30, as they are formed after impregnation and machining of the coil unit 36. The positioning of the recesses can be referenced to the inner diameter of the coil 100 and to each spacer face 31. In conventional assembly methods, such recesses would have been machined into separate component parts, such as separate spacer rings. On assembly, manufacturing tolerances would accumulate to provide greater uncertainty in the positioning of the recesses.
Fig. 7 shows a schematic axial part-cross-section of a partially complete superconducting coil structure 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Two coil units 36 are assembled axially adjacent to one another. They may have the same, or differing axial extents or proportions. Typically, they will have identical inner radii r, although the present invention does not require this feature. Dowels 40, of a non-ferromagnetic material such as GRP, PTFE stainless steel, brass or other such materials are placed in the recesses 38 of one ring 30, and when the coil units 36 are assembled together, each dowel 40 protrudes into a corresponding recess 38 in two adjacent coil units 36. The recesses and dowels should be precisely dimensioned to provide a required degree of alignment of the coils. Although illustrated herein as having circular cross-sections, the dowels 40 and recesses 38 may have cross-sections of any appropriate shape.
In some embodiments, dowels 40 and recesses 38 fit tightly, to provide precise alignment. In other embodiments, some play is provided, to allow adjustment after assembly, for example before bonding together coil units 36.
In the illustrated embodiments, the recesses 38 and dowels 40 are positioned at a radial distance from the axis A-A within a radial extent e of coil 100 within the corresponding coil units 36.
Once assembled, a magnetic field generated by the coils 100 may be measured. This can be done at room temperature by passing a current through cladding material, typically copper, typically provided around superconducting cores within the superconducting wire. The resultant magnetic field will have homogeneity similar to that of the field the magnet would provide when superconducting. According to the present invention, the homogeneity of the magnet structure may be measured in this way, and the homogeneity of the magnetic field may be improved by dismantling the structure, performing further machining steps of the rings 30 of one or more coil units to bring adjacent coils closer to one another. If required, shim pieces may be introduced between adjacent coils units to effectively increase separation between adjacent coils 100. The magnetic field may be measured (plotted) again, and the process repeated iteratively if required until satisfactory magnetic field homogeneity is acquired. Such methods are not possible with conventional assembly methods, where all coils are bonded together and disassembly is not possible. Defects in magnetic field homogeneity are conventionally dealt with by use of passive or superconducting shims .
Manufacturing tolerances, such those due to variation in wire dimension, spacer dimension, tooling, resin shrinkage can all be corrected for by machining of the rings after manufacture of coil units 36 and after measurement (plotting) of the homogeneity of the resultant magnetic field.
A further advantage of the present invention is that if, during measurement of the magnetic field as described above, it becomes apparent that one or more of the coils are defective, it is possible to disassemble the magnet structure and replace one or more coil unit (s) 36, rather than discard and replace the whole magnet structure, which would have been the case with conventional methods of assembly.
Once the coil units have been tested and a satisfactory homogeneity achieved, the coil units 36 may be bonded together, for example using a thermosetting resin, to prevent the coil units from moving with respect to one another when in use or during transport.
The coils may be aligned to one another, and assembled, without the need for a conventional former upon which to mount the coils. Such a former conventionally extends radially inside the coils. By avoiding the need for a former, the present invention enables coils of smaller inner diameter to be manufactured, reducing the amount of superconducting wire used, and so reducing the cost of the wire; alternatively, coils of a conventional inner diameter may be used, but a larger free bore may be provided, enabling a larger patient bore to be provided, thereby improving patient comfort.
Figs. 8-11 show views of further embodiments of the present invention, corresponding to the views of Figs. 3 , 4 , 6 , 7 , in which the rings 30 have a radial extent greater than a radial extent of the coil 100.
Fig. 8 shows superconducting wire 34 being wound between rings 30 to provide a superconducting coil 100. In this embodiment, coil 100 will only partially fill the radial extent e of the rings 30.
As shown in Fig. 9, a filler material 42 is wound onto the radially outer surface of coil 100 to fill the space between the rings 30 over their complete radial extent e. This filler material may be glassfibre cloth or filament, carbon fibre cloth or filament or any suitable material as known to those skilled in the art. The structure is impregnated with thermosetting resin, and released from the mould as for the structure of Fig. 4.
The result is a radially-extended coil/ring/ filler structure 44 as shown in Fig. 10, referred to hereafter as a "coil unit". Recesses 38 are provided at corresponding locations in the axial faces 31 of the rings 30 of the coil unit.
Fig. 11 shows a schematic axial part-cross-section of a partially complete superconducting coil assembly 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Two coil units 44 are assembled axially adjacent to one another. They may have the same, or differing axial extents e or proportions. Typically, they will have identical inner radii r, although the present invention does not require this feature. Dowels 40 of a non-ferromagnetic material such as GRP, PTFE, stainless steel, brass or other such materials are placed in the recesses 38 of one ring 30, and when the coil units 44 are assembled together, each dowel 40 protrudes into a corresponding recess 38 in an adjacent coil unit 44. The recesses and dowels should be precisely dimensioned to provide a required degree of alignment of the coils 100. For simplicity in the present description, the dowels will be assumed to be cylindrical, having an axis arranged in an axial direction, parallel to the axis of the magnet coil assembly.
In some embodiments, dowels 40 and recesses 38 fit tightly, to provide precise alignment. In other embodiments, some play is provided by using dowels of smaller diameter than the diameter of the corresponding recess 38, to allow adjustment after assembly, for example before bonding together coil units 36. Preferably, and as illustrated embodiment of Figs. 10, 11 the recesses 38 and dowels 40 are positioned at a radial distance from the axis A-A within a radial extent f of filler 42 100 within the corresponding coil unit 44. In this way, any mechanical stresses which concentrate at recess 38 or dowels 40 will be separated from the coil 100 by some distance.
Each coil 100 is flanked on its axial extremities by a non- ferromagnetic ring 30. Recesses 38 are provided in the non- ferromagnetic rings 30, at positions corresponding to positions of recesses in respective rings 30 of adjacent coil units 44 which are to be assembled alongside one another. Dowels 40 are provided, and protrude into corresponding recesses 38 in adjacent coil units 36, 44. By carefully controlling the dimensions and positions of recesses 38 and dowels 40, axial alignment of the coils 100 may be achieved by this arrangement alone.
In arrangements such as shown in Figs. 8-11, the rings 30 have a greater outer diameter than the outer diameter of the coils 100, and the dowels 40 joining the rings 30 are positioned in recesses 38 which are radially outside of the coils. The dowels and recesses then do not act as stress raisers on the coils . The dowels 40 may be slightly shorter than the sum of the depths of recesses 38 into which the dowels are placed. This enables the coil units 36, 44 to abut one another by axial end surfaces 31, rather than bearing on one another through dowels 40, which could cause regions of high stress.
In certain embodiments of the present invention, the coil units 36, 44 are bonded together, for example by a thermosetting resin. This may be achieved, for example, by stacking the units 36, 44 and dowels 40 in a mould, preferably arranged with axis A-A vertical, and introducing further thermosetting resin into the mould, to bond the units 36, 44 and dowels 40 together into a superconducting magnet coil structure of the present invention. The thermosetting resin may be introduced under vacuum. In some embodiments of the invention, where play is left between dowels 40 and recesses 38, the mould may incorporate a jig for precise alignment of coil units 36, 44.
The thermosetting resin may be applied directly to the coil unit surface by various methods, for example by painting, scraping, spraying, or injecting into pools onto the surface and then allowed to spread across the surface under compression of the coil units. Special channels may be machined into the spacer surfaces 31 to retain and control the spread of resin during the bonding process .
The thermosetting resin used may be similar to the resin used for the coil vacuum impregnation or may be selected to have different properties. For example, a fast curing resin may be preferred, in order to enable a faster magnet assembly, or a weaker strength resin may be preferred, in order to enable easier disassembly of the coil units if a re-work is required.
In other embodiments of the present invention, coil units 36, 44 and dowels 40 may be left unbonded. In such arrangements, mechanical compression should be applied to the axial ends of the magnet coil structure 10, to ensure that all coil units 36, 44 remain in their intended relative positions. A mechanical frame, for example, may be provided around the magnet coil structure 10 to apply pressure to units 36, 44 at axial extremities of the magnet coil structure. Alternatively, metal or plastic tension bands, for example nylon zip ties, may be used to apply and retain axial compression of the coil units 36, 44.
Alternatively, as shown in Fig. 12 for a very simple assembly of two coil units 46, the rings 30 may have a larger outer diameter than the outer diameter of the coils 100 and the filler 42, if used. This leaves a radially outer part 48 of rings 30 which may be provided with through-holes 50. Tension rods 52 may be passed through the holes 50 and suitably fastened 54 at each axial end of the magnet coil structure, for example by threaded nuts onto threaded portions of tension rods 52, to apply compression to the magnet coil structure 10.
In further alternative embodiments, illustrated in Fig. 13, the rings 30 may have a smaller inner diameter than the inner diameter of the coils 100 and the filler 42, if used. This leaves a radially inner part 56 of rings 30 which may be used to support the magnet coil structure 10 on a cylindrical support surface 58, for example a bore tube of a cryogen vessel housing the magnet coil structure. There is some risk of relative movement between inner parts 56 and support surface 58, but the plane of movement is distanced from the coils and is not believed to pose a significant risk of causing quench in the magnet coils 100. In any case, relative movement should only be expected during transport or cool- down, in which case the coils 100 will not be carrying any current; or with a quench in progress, in which case it may be desirable to spread the quench to all coils. In such an arrangement, a differential expansion or contraction of adjacent coil units during a quench will be managed by a more complex interface in the rings to withstand the large forces. In an example, shown in Fig. 15, conical recesses 80 and protrusions 82 ensure that the coil units 83 remain axially aligned, even in case of differential expansion or contraction.
Such an interface could be machined into the axial faces 31 of the coil units after their initial manufacture. Recesses 38 and dowels 40 as described above may be added to the shaped interface 80, 82.
The described arrangement of coil units 36, 44, 46, recesses 38 and dowels 40 and/or interface 80, 82 may provide a simple method for accurately and rapidly assembling a magnet coil assembly 10, and need not require the provision of a mould large enough to accommodate the whole coil assembly. Such a mould is required for some of the alternative methods of assembling the coil structure from multiple units 36, 44, 46 as described above.
Dowels 40 are preferably provided at several locations, circumferentially distributed around the perimeter of the coils 100, to distribute the loading due to the weight of the coils 100.
Fig. 15 shows a schematic exploded perspective view of two coil units during assembly according to the present invention. Preferably, recesses 38 and dowels 40 are provided at at least three positions around the circumference of each coil unit, preferably at regular intervals. Arrows show directions of assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. The interfacing of the coil units by recesses 38 and dowels 40 effectively forms a self-aligning coil structure of individual coil units which does not require a former to provide alignment of the coils.
Non-ferromagnetic rings 30 of coil units 36, 44, 46 make up the spacers 102 described and shown in relation to Fig. 2. Non-ferromagnetic rings 30 of coil units 36, 44, 46 placed at the axial extremities of the resulting coil assembly may be used to retain the assemblies 36, 44, 46 in their required relative positions.
While the present invention has been described by reference to a number of particular embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that numerous modifications and variations may be performed within the scope of the present invention.
Filler material 42 may be provided on a radially inner surface of coils 100 instead of, or as well as, being provided on the radially outer surface as shown in Figs. 9-11.
It may be preferred to arrange recesses 38 and dowels 40 at a smaller radial distance from the axis of the magnet structure, nearer the axis A-A a radially inner surface of coils 100. One possible arrangement for support of the magnet coil structure 10 is discussed with reference to Fig. 13. Other arrangements may be provided to support the magnet coil structure - for example, tensile rods may be attached to rings 30, bracing the magnet coil structure 10 against the wall of a cryogen vessel, or another part of the cryostat structure. Alternatively, tensile rods 52, as discussed with reference to Fig. 12, may be employed for mechanical support of the magnet coil structure 10. Certain embodiments of the present invention do not require the presence of a cryogen vessel, for example being cooled by a thermosiphon arrangement.
While the described embodiments all feature units comprising a single coil 100 flanked by rings 30, certain embodiments of the present invention may feature units made up of two or more coils, separated by similar rings 30.
Fig. 16 shows an example of a dual coil unit 86 in construction, in a view similar to that of Fig. 3. In this arrangement, a first coil 100a has been formed in the manner described with reference to Fig. 3. A part of the mould 32 has been moved, or removed, to provide a space for winding a second coil 100b. A further ring 30 is provided, so that both coils 100a and 100b are wound between rings 30. This may be arranged by initially providing a removable mould piece in the position of coil 100b. Once first coil 100a is wound and impregnated, the removable mould piece is removed to provide space for winding second coil 100b. Second coil 100b may then be impregnated. In such multi-coil units 86, it is not possible to machine rings 30 between coils 100a, 100b after formation of the coils. Such multi-coil units may be assembled into magnet structures according to any of the methods of the present invention, such as the method proposed with reference to Figs. 5A-5E.
The present invention accordingly provides advantageous coil structures and methods for manufacturing coil structures.
The structures and methods of the present invention provide individual manufacture of coils, and assembly of separable coil units, so that defective coils may be removed individually and replaced if necessary.
The coil units have spacer rings 30 bonded at their axial extremities, and these spacer rings may be machined to reduce their axial extent, and to select the axial spacing between adjacent coils in the finished coil structure. This feature may be used to correct for variations in coil manufacture.
These embodiments provide a method to align the positions of the coil units to a very high precision. The coils of the coil structure are aligned to one another without the requirement for a former, allowing reduced cost of increased bore size.
Relatively thin spacers can be provided between coils by the technique of the present invention. As a result, coil structures can be produced with a large proportion of superconducting wire.
The relative position of each coil can be corrected after resin impregnation of the coils.
A test may be performed on the coil assembly at room temperature to plot the homogeneity of the magnetic field generated by the coil assembly, and all of the coils can be repositioned after this test, to improve the homogeneity of the resultant magnetic field.
The coils can be aligned and repositioned both axially and circumferentially .
The coils may be bonded together after manufacture, to prevent unwanted further relative motion.
The present invention enables manufacture of coil arrangements by the coil machining process, which may not be achievable by winding and tooling configurations alone.
In certain embodiments, the coil structure may comprise coil units aligned and stacked together without coil bonding, thus allowing coil replacement during a rework.
The spacer rings 30 may alternatively can be made up of single tubes; or arc sections butted up together to form continuous rings; or intermittent sections of arcs. Where a spacer ring is built up of intermittent sections of arcs, a gap between adjacent arcs may be used as a leadout to provide access to the end of the wire from the inner turns of the coil. A benefit of the present invention is that a number of different magnet designs could be manufactured using the same tooling, simply by providing coil units and coils of differing radial and axial dimensions, then assembling them together as required. This can be achieved by changing the width of the spacer rings and the machining of the coil unit after impregnation to provide required coil positions. This approach could also be combined with bonding the coil units to other spacer tubes or blocks.
In yet further embodiments, the inner diameter of the coil 100 may be varied, while using the same mould and tooling, by winding a predetermined thickness of filler material, such as glass fibre cloth onto the winding surface of the mould, thereby to reduce the inner diameter of the formed coil. This allows a further degree of design freedom in each coil unit. Using such techniques, or others, magnet coil assemblies may be constructed from coil units wherein the coils 100 have different inner diameters and/or different outer diameters and/or different axial extents.
While the present invention has been described above in terms of a limited number of specific embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that numerous modifications and variations are possible within the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims .
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Room For Improvement: What Does the 2011-12 Team Need to Do Better?
With Everyone Returning for 2011-12, What's the 1 Area Vanderbilt Needs to Improve In?online survey
Please feel free to elaborate on your answers in the comments section, especially if you voted "other."
Mental toughness is obviously our number one area that needs improvement, but how do you "improve" mental toughness? I would argue that an off-season of hard work with the knowledge that you and your teammates have a lot of experience and/or talent should translate into "mental toughness".
I think, if you want to get right down to it, we need to be more tenacious on defense, which goes mostly to our perimeter D. With the addition of Parker, we could have a very pesky perimeter grouping with Fuller, Taylor and Parker. If we experience even a modest increase in our TO %, we should see major benefits.
April 20, 2011 at 7:32:00 PM CDT
I'm loving Stanimal's reborn contributions. Keep em coming.
April 20, 2011 at 11:07:00 PM CDT
I definitely think you can improve mental toughness. A lot of it has to do with how you practice, what the coaches require you to go through (especially when gassed), etc. It's why football teams go through three-a-days in the scorching heat. That being said, I think the story with this team is not so much an issue of mental toughness as it is an issue of playing with confidence and swagger. Our problem in 2010-11 was less a matter of hanging in there when we were losing, it was more a matter of not tensing up and playing nervous when we were winning.
Teams with Byars and Foster at the helm were less talented but truly believed they were going to win every single game. (They pronounced as much to the press.) You couldn't really say that about this year's team. Here you have three guys, any one of whom can be a Foster/Byars/Freije on any given night. With another offseason for everyone to figure out their place in the puzzle and find that team identity, it's entirely possible you will see guys who are more confident of their roles and better able to feed off each other.
Maybe the "get a collective swagger" vs. "get mentally tough" distinction is splitting hairs, but that's my take.
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Bamboo World
Re: Jackson Technical HQ
Quote from: dsjeffries on June 22, 2016, 01:45:20 pm
You knew that's what he meant...
I thought I knew by "curb" Conan probably meant something else, hence the teasing, winking smile.
But, then again, a few days ago, when I read that "Malcolm is beyond anal about making sure Riverview is cleaner than it was before the [Tulsa Tough] race," I had no idea of what Conan meant by "cleaner" -- perhaps something else, such as "trashier."
cannon_fodder
All around good guy.
T-Town Elder
I didn't mean to bash the building. It is a great addition to the neighborhood and keeping business downtown is obviously awesome. I was curious on what the thought process was.
And yes, I admit to viewing a lot of development in terms of missed opportunity. Guilty!
I crush grooves.
TheArtist
Quote from: BKDotCom on June 22, 2016, 12:56:00 pm
The bigger question: Why is it even allowed?
Because hardly anyone fights to make it not allowed. Gosh I have put my neck out on the line to try and get things changed and so often feel alone with nobody standing beside me, and big powerful people standing across from me giving me the evil eye lol.
"When you only have two pennies left in the world, buy a loaf of bread with one, and a lily with the other."-Chinese proverb. "Arts a staple. Like bread or wine or a warm coat in winter. Those who think it is a luxury have only a fragment of a mind. Mans spirit grows hungry for art in the same way h
Conan71
Recovering Republican
Quote from: Bamboo World on June 22, 2016, 01:56:10 pm
There’s usually the occasional cigarette butt, QT cup, or food wrapper along the curb in any neighborhood in any part of Tulsa. I seriously doubt there would be anything like that left after the cleaning crew is done on Sunday evening, ergo “cleaner than it was before...”. If there is still any trash left in Riverview more than a few hours after the event is over on Sunday, the event staff needs to be made aware of it. The point I was trying to make is Malcolm understands SFTT has to do a really good job mitigating the mess in order to stay friendly with the HOA. You obviously are a literalist so I’ll keep that in mind with my comments in the future, Boo.
When I went up the hill to retrieve the water monsters at 13th & Jackson at 7pm, there was a very good effort going on at picking up trash. It still smelled like rotten hippie and stale beer but I’m sure that dissipated within a matter of days.
"It has been said that politics is the second oldest profession. I have learned that it bears a striking resemblance to the first” -Ronald Reagan
rdj
City Father
Quote from: Conan71 on June 22, 2016, 01:06:32 pm
On the FB page, someone said the owner is from Broken Arrow, might have something to do with the thinking. It really should be built up to the curb, especially in that area.
I've known Tim about ten years but haven't visited with him in about a year. Last I knew he and his wife lived in a townhome at Central Park at 8th & Peoria and have for seven plus years. They had fully embraced the urban lifestyle as they spent many evenings dining and entertaining downtown. They've been working on this project for quite sometime. I too am surprised with the setback and can only think it is because of the lingering desire to have a set of parking spots right in front of the building.
Live Generous. Live Blessed.
Quote from: Conan71 on June 23, 2016, 08:01:03 am
It still smelled like rotten hippie and stale beer but I’m sure that dissipated within a matter of days.
I'd don't know man, that rotten hippie smell can linger for a long time...
Seriously though, I was out of town for TT, and got back on Monday. I road CBH on Tuesday afternoon just for kicks, and I remember thinking "man, they did a good job cleaning this place up". I'm sure there were small scraps of trash around, but it looked amazingly clean considering what went on Sunday.
dsjeffries
Quote from: rdj on June 23, 2016, 08:31:16 am
From Tulsa World: "Two years after Tim Jackson founded his IT services company from his home in Broken Arrow, he sought a niche in downtown Tulsa. He found one in 2001."
I guess you can take a person out of the suburbs but you can't take the suburbs out of the person. That suburban, car-oriented approach has found its way to this project. They could have easily brought this building to the sidewalk and placed parking behind the car. Instead, this company that "gets" downtown so well is building an asphalt monument to suburbia between two historic buildings that meet the sidewalk.
This sort of backwards thinking could have been prevented very simply if we hadn't bowed to pressure from uninformed members of the DCC and certain members of the development community who opposed allowing overlay districts in downtown. Instead, those uninformed folks successfully blocked a useful, widely used tool, based on fear (because they didn't understand it). Their fear mixed with hyperbole and power, and now we've got no protections in place for easily the most unique and valuable area of our city.
We could have created an overlay district for downtown that required basic things, like bringing buildings close to the sidewalk and putting parking behind.
For walkability, it's the little things that matter. It's the little things that send signals to your brain that you're in an area that feels comfortable to walk in, or not. That you're in a place designed for people, or not. That you're safe, or not. That you should keep walking, or not. That you should turn around. That you should cross the street because the other side feels better. It goes on and on.
Those details matter the most, and this one gets the basic stuff wrong, like where to put the building. Instead of meeting the street, it will sit behind cars. Folks walking down Elgin will have to cross two driveways* for this place, and we know that driveways that cross sidewalks are not safe for folks walking.
*In order to build this monument to cars, the two oldest remaining homes within downtown were demolished, but both driveways were kept.
Here's what the parking situation looks like around this property:
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Change never happened because people were happy with the status quo.
carltonplace
Historic Artifact
it is a nice looking building. Too bad you wont be able to see it.
I think we should say something on their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/JacksonTechnical/
I just walked over there to talk with Tim but he wasn't there and left my info with the secretary.
I think public concerns about the project by the Sound Pony helped to persuade that developer to make some very good changes. Perhaps this person just doesn't know about these things.
Is the Architectural firm downtown? I wonder if they mentioned this issue? Would be irresponsible for them not to do so.
Honestly, it looks like we're talking about 7 parking spaces in exchange for losing the ability to see that cool new building as you drive down the road, and the ability for people in that building to see a street scape from their glass and balconies. I wouldn't attribute malice the "Tim" (I don't know, feels weird using his first name). Guy probably doesn't pay attention to development issues like us nerds, and was more focused on the functionality of his building.
Doesn't mean someone can't point it out to him. Would be simply awesome if it was fronted.
Quote from: dsjeffries on June 23, 2016, 09:54:29 am
For walkability, it's the little things that matter. It's the little things that send signals to your brain that you're in an area that feels comfortable to walk in, or not. That you're in a place designed for people, or not. That you're safe, or not.
The 600 block of Elgin could be improved for pedestrians by eliminating the dedicated left turn lanes and by allowing curbside parking on both sides of the street. With 56 feet between curbs, there's plenty of space for on-street parking. (same for the the 500, 700, and 800 blocks, and part of the 900 block, too)
Folks walking down Elgin will have to cross two driveways* for this place, and we know that driveways that cross sidewalks are not safe for folks walking.
Actually, those houses shared a single driveway, and it was only about nine feet wide where it crossed the public sidewalk.
TimJ808
Greetings fellow Tulsans and downtowners. While the majority of feedback we’ve received has been positive, I wanted to address your concerns on the site placement of our new building.
I assure you, we and our architecture team considered many options for the site placement… including up to the sidewalk. The debates were thorough and never did reach a unanimous consensus. Ultimately, I was the one who made the final decision on the placement. There were engineering, financial, and accessibility parameters, among other considerations…
The primary reason was SAFETY. We’ve observed the traffic exiting the IDL highways on 7th street tends to be faster than normal as they adjust to downtown grid speeds. These unsafe speeds extend through Elgin as they turn North from the exit in front of the property. Our business is service oriented and our technicians are constantly visiting clients throughout the day. If the extra visibility might prevent an accident, I am of course going to accommodate that.
Secondarily was to maximize on-property parking. There is no street parking in front on Elgin, and all of the lots nearby are private parking reserved for their respective tenants. The Lindsey House and Coliseum Apartments have just enough parking for their residents, the covered parking to the East is reserved for PSO employees, and so on. We will have a small number of parking spots in front of the building, the majority on the north side facing the Lindsey House fence, and additional parking behind the building using the alley as room to back out. Putting the building forward did not increase the number of spots we could accommodate behind the structure.
And lastly was function over form. While we appreciate that many people like the look and feel of buildings developed all the way to the sidewalk… that preference is subjective. We have daily FedEx and UPS shipments and accessibility was important to us. The upside-down “U” shape that the three buildings will form feels inviting and comforting to me… a 3 story “hug”. The sidewalk in front of the properties will not be impeded and will provide an aesthetically pleasing building which creates variety.
I am an advocate of downtown Tulsa and only wish the best for our urban core. I setup shop downtown in 2001, and have lived in the Pearl District for over a decade. I completely embrace a vibrant and pedestrian friendly environment. But our employees and visitors have vehicles, and we must accommodate that as well. If having a few parking spots up front encourages our Broken Arrow and other suburban friends to come visit and be comfortable doing it, I embrace that.
While I’m certain my response won’t change the minds of everyone that this is important to, I do hope you respect that this design is the best option for our significant investment in downtown Tulsa.
Tim Jackson, President
Jackson Technical
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Quote from: TimJ808 on June 24, 2016, 10:29:24 am
Putting the building forward did not increase the number of spots we could accommodate behind the structure.
That sounds like a very key reason for the placement and sounds like you considered the concerns on here. It is a great looking building and I appreciate that you tried to make it more of an urban-oriented building and really a minimal amount of parking compared to a typical suburban building. Also appreciate when local business owners move and build downtown!
Thank you for the thorough response!
Dspike
Tim, thanks for taking the time to provide a full explanation to a bunch of folks on the internet who have no say or authority over your decision. Appreciate you taking the time to engage. And THANK YOU for developing an otherwise undeveloped plot of land that is not right near the burgeoning parts of downtown. That's a risk for anyone to take. Thanks for taking it and by doing so, making downtown a bit better.
On an internet opinion forum about development, everyone participating in the discussion has a say. The property owner has the authority to decide what gets built and where on his land, but the discussion about the proposed development is an open forum. That "said," I'm modifying my opinion a bit:
It's disappointing to see the proposed building set back from the public sidewalk along Elgin.
It's disappointing to see a large curb cut for access to only six parking spaces in front of the building. I'm assuming there will be a second curb cut for access to a parking area along the north side of the property, perhaps about 18 spaces. And I'm guessing there might be enough land for about 12 spaces along the alley, behind the building.
The on-site parking would be better alley-side instead of street-side. However, now I know that the secondary reason for the building placement is the desire to maximize on-site parking. The objective of maximizing on-site parking, especially when it's all single-level surface parking, is at odds with a number of urban design ideals, such as walkability, vibrancy, and pedestrian friendliness.
It's disappointing that the City of Tulsa allows so much of its existing downtown infrastructure to be under-utilized. From curb to curb, Elgin's roadway is 56 feet wide. There's an additional 12 feet on each side of the street for sidewalks, trees, etc. A cycle track is planned for Elgin. The Downtown Master Plan lists the future conversion of 7th Street to two-way traffic, west of Elgin. With 56 feet between curbs, there is enough space for parking on both sides of Elgin, a protected bike lane, a moving traffic lane in each direction, and a center left-turn lane.
My suggestion would be to repaint Elgin with six lanes as detailed above, and to change the traffic signal at 7th Street to flashing red. That would slow down the traffic on both 7th (which is often too fast and unsafe coming from the IDL as described by TimJ808) and on Elgin, also.
By allowing parallel on-street parking on the 600 block of Elgin, I'm estimating there could be five four spaces along the west side of the street, and about seven along the east side. That's taking into account:
a) the existing curb cuts, and
b) my best guess about the locations and the widths of the two proposed curb cuts for Jackson Technical, and
c) an existing unused driveway on the west side of the street.
With a single curb cut for Jackson Technical instead of two, then I estimate nine or ten potential parking spaces on the east side of the street, instead of seven. Anyway, that's a potential of at least twelve eleven on-street parking spaces for the 600 block of Elgin.
Also, in my quick estimation, by eliminating three on-site parking spots in front of the proposed building and shifting it about nine or ten feet closer to Elgin, one parking space plus about 800 square feet of additional landscaped area could be gained behind the structure. That would be a net loss of two on-site parking spaces, however.
Driveways crossing sidewalks are impediments to pedestrian safety. The fewer the driveways, the better. The narrower the driveways are, the better. Curbside parking and street trees increase pedestrian safety, too.
Edit: The driveway on the west side of Elgin I thought was not used is actually an active access to a raised dock. I saw it in use today.
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The Mausoleum was built by Theoderic in 520 AD, as his burial place. Entirely made of Istrian stone, its structure is divided into two decagonal orders placed one on top of the other. The upper level is topped by a big monolithic dome with twelve square arches bearing the names of eight apostles and four evangelists. Its dimensions are surprising: it measures 10,76m in diameter and 3,09m in height. According to recent calculations, it weighs 230 tons.
A niche leads to the inferior order which was probably a former cruciform-plan chapel, originally used for religious services. An external staircase leads to the upper floor, that houses a circular porphyry tub where Theoderic was presumably buried. After Justinian's edict in 561, during the Byzantine domination, his remains were removed from the Mausoleum that was turned into an orthodox oratory.
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The mausoleum of Theoderic belongs to the MIBACT - Polo Museale of Emilia Romagna (Ravenna Department)
Every day: 8.30am - 4.30pm
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The combined ticket "three sites" can be purchased at the ticket office of the National Museum or at the Basilica in Classe and is valid for three days from the issue date.
Free admission on the first Sunday of the month (from October to March); during special events by MIBACT (Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities); Romagna Visit Cardholders; EU citizens aged less than 18 years; non-EU citizens under age; disabled and carers; non-EU citizens with conditions of reciprocity; EU guides and interpreters; MIBACT's staff; I.C.O.M. members; students of EU public and private schools accompanied by teachers; students of Higher Education courses organized by MIBACT; teachers and students of the Academy of Fine Arts and corresponding institutes of the European Union; high school teachers of art history; professors and graduate or post-graduate students of Art and Architecture; journalists with card
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Then That’s What I Called Music
Welcome to my new blog. My name is Andrew, and I will be using this obscure platform to talk about the things that fascinate me, such as Impressionist art and modern politics. Yet strangely, most of the posts will appear to be about trash culture, such as reality TV shows, superhero comics, and the movie Gymkata. It’s going to be a white-knuckle thrill ride.
To launch the blog I’ve decided to conduct a scientific study into the changing face of pop music over the past quarter century by comparing the original Now That’s What I Call Music (released in late 1983 and rereleased this month) with the most recent volume in the Now series, Now 71, released late 2008. By comparing the first eight tracks from each compilation side by side, I hope to discover if today’s pop can hold a candle to the best that 1983 had to offer. Let us begin.
Phil Collins, ‘You Can’t Hurry Love’, verus
Girls Aloud, ‘The Promise’
Case For ‘You Can’t Hurry Love’: It’s a peppy Holland-Dozier-Holland Motown classic with an unbeatable swing!
Case Against: Or it was when The Supremes did it. Surely no song can be improved by replacing three sensational girls in shimmering silver dresses with one bald midget drummer?
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2YJjWdsHRI - featuring two - two - Phil Collinses.
Sample Lyric: “Now, break!” As near as I can tell, this is all Collins added to this song. Everything else, he took away.
Case For ‘The Promise’: It’s a Girls Aloud single. That’s generally a good sign. The retro-60s vibe isn’t entirely convincing, but the alchemical powers of producers Xenomania remain eerily effective.
Case Against: The verses are a bit saggy. Not ‘Phil Collins’ saggy, but saggy nonetheless.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSMosULG5GI - Five sensational girls in shimmering silver dresses! Well, four sensational girls and Nicola.
Sample Lyric: “My Aladdin’s lamp is down, / And I’ve got a fear, oh baby right here.” No, I have no idea.
Verdict: Victory for Girls Aloud. 2008’s spangly girl amazons take Now 71 into an early lead against 1983’s lacklustre little man.
Duran Duran, ‘Is There Something I Should Know’, versus
Katy Perry, ‘I Kissed A Girl’
Case For ‘Is There Something I Should Know’: It’s no ‘Rio’, ‘Save A Prayer’ or ‘Hungry Like the Wolf’, and it sounds suspiciously like a dry-run for ‘The Reflex’, but this lesser foot-tapper is still pretty catchy.
Case Against: It’s no ‘Rio’, ‘Save A Prayer’ or ‘Hungry Like the Wolf’, and it sounds suspiciously like a dry-run for ‘The Reflex’.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCqkHbn9ANo
Sample Lyric: “Can you read my mind, can you see in the snow / And fiery demons all dance when you walk through that door”. They don’t randomly pull crap out of a hat like that anymore, kids.
Case For ‘I Kissed A Girl’: It’s got a good beat and you can dance to it.
Case Against: Ah, the complex sexual politics of Katy Perry. She thinks ‘gay’ is a synonym for ’sissy’ (in the spiteful Ur So Gay), but she’s happy to indulge in a little faux-Sapphism if it gets her some attention, which this shrieking ditty certainly did, even though it skirts safely within the boundaries of territory staked out by Tatu six years ago. Edgy stuff, Katy.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fBdgZUtpBg (Note: Contains no actual girl-kissing.)
Sample Lyric: “I kissed a girl just to try it / I hope my boyfriend don’t mind it.” Putting the ‘what a cock’ into ‘what a cocktease’.
Verdict: One track is a lost gem, the other need never, ever be played again. The ’80s claims its first point.
UB40, ‘Red Red Wine’, versus
Pink, ‘So What’
Case For ‘Red Red Wine’: It’s a Neil Diamond song, and Neil Diamond is a genius; it’s a song about alcohol, and alcohol is brilliant.
Case Against: It’s Birmingham reggae. Thanks to the funereal pace and Ali Campbell’s snivelling nasal vocals, this may actually be the world’s first reggae dirge.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rg1iEBWxVeQ
Sample Lyric: “Red red wine you make me feel so fine / Monkey pack him Rizla ‘pon the sweet dep line”. Actually, that’s from the ‘toasted’ 1988 re-release, but it’s so awful that I had to throw it out there.
Case For ‘So What’: Pink is the poet laureate of punchy Lambrusco-fuelled party anthems, and on that score this song does not disappoint.
Case Against: Songs don’t get much more obnoxious. When she married motocross racer Carey Hart she went on and on about how in love they were. After a failed two-year marriage (really worked at that one, huh?), she’s now going on and on about the divorce. The song also mixes playground chanting with an empowerment message that doesn’t apply to non-rock stars. Let’s face it, the world was not desperately waiting for a figurehead to speak out on behalf of poor, oppressed rock stars. Also; Pink is not a rock star. Pink is a pop star. Someone needs to mention this to her.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bNDr1A6dTU
Sample Lyric: “The waiter just took my table / And gave it to Jessica Sim”. Did I mention that this song is obnoxious?
Verdict: In addition to being obnoxious, ‘So What’ is also kind of awesome, and I’d rather drink cold vomit than listen to ‘Red Red Wine’ again. Victory for the ’00s.
Limahl, ‘Only for Love’, versus
Kings of Leon, ‘Sex on Fire’
Case For ‘Only for Love’: The Kajagoogoo front-man’s solo debut has not gone down in history as a classic, but the video has its charms. ‘Limahl has decided to travel to Earth to explain love to his sidekick Toby’, we are told. This involves donning high-waisted ladies’ jeans, sitting in a café with a piglet, and abducting a surly fashion model. Quite what sidekick Toby gets out of all this is not clear.
Case Against: What is this thing you Earth-people call ‘Limahl’?
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McB0SUR5i1A
Sample Lyric: “Love was never planned ever before / Some have spent their whole life searching, cold and insecure”. Bitch.
Case For ‘Sex on Fire’: Three minutes of dirty, writhing pop grind.
Case Against: Do those boys look like their sex is ever on fire? At best, their sex is on futons.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHhhcKxflMY Steamy barnyard shenanigans. I fucked a goat and I liked it.
Sample Lyric: ”Hot as a fever / Rattling bones / I could just taste it / Taste it”. Do you know, I think he might be talking about something naughty?
Verdict: Neither act should be relied on for sex education, but the Kings have the more engaging curriculum.
Heaven 17, ‘Temptation’, versus
Kid Rock, ‘All Summer Long’
Case For ‘Temptation’: It’s an ’80s futurist electronica church hymn. Can you imagine how awesome those ’80s futurist electronica churches must have been? We didn’t have one where I grew up. We didn’t even have a McDonalds until I was about 12.
Case Against: This song may have been partly responsible for the entire concept of the ‘dance remix’.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jSODuSo6×8 - A classic from the days when all music videos were made out of cardboard.
Sample Lyric: “Adorable creatures (Temptation) / With unacceptable features (Temptation)”. An early reference, there, to the cast of High School Musical.
Case For ‘All Summer Long’: There is no case to be made for ‘All Summer Long’. There are good things to be said for ‘Werewolves of London’ and ‘Sweet Home Alabama’, which it pillaged for parts, but nothing at all to be said in defence of this steaming wank-trap.
Case Against: Have you heard it? Kid Rock hazily recalls long dull summers spent drinking, smoking and listening to Lynyrd Skynyrd in Northern Michigan, way back in 1989 when he was a mere 37. They don’t even have summers in Michigan! The whole thing is a lie!
Video: Redacted, for decency’s sake.
Sample Lyric: “And we were trying different things / We were smoking funny things”. Rhyming a word with itself is slack at the best of times, but it’s just embarrassing when it’s the non-word ‘things‘. Kid Rock also recalls, “Now nothing seems as strange as when the leaves began to change”. Yes, autumn is the most remarkable experience of Kid Rock’s life. Repeated arrests on assault charges seem unexciting compared to the wonder of trees.
Verdict: ’All Summer Long’ is actually the worst song ever recorded, so any song would have beaten it. It just happens that in this instance it got beaten by a bona fide classic.
KC & the Sunshine Band, ‘Give It Up’, versus
Rihanna, ‘Disturbia’
Case For ‘Give It Up’: In theory this is an awful, awful song, like Kool & the Gang’s ‘Celebration’. And in practice this is an awful song, like Kool & The Gang’s ‘Celebration’. But without these tracks you’ll have an awkward six minutes of silence at your office Christmas party where everyone is just staring at each other, uncertain what to do.
Case Against: Office Christmas parties.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtQlRsYqpWE - Derek Jarman Lite.
Sample Lyric: “Na na na na na na na na na na na / Baby / Give it up / Give it up / Baby / Give it up”.
Case For ‘Disturbia’: With its sinister synths and gibberish lyrics, it could easily pass as the Transylvanian entry in the next Eurovision Song Contest.
Case Against: Having never quite got to grips with the pronunciation of the word ‘umbrella’, Rihanna has retreated to the safety of made-up words. ‘Disturbia’ is the title of a Shia LaBeouf film to which this song has no connection; such is the cultural import of Mr LaBeouf. I presume this is from a Shia LaBeouf concept album, featuring such hits as ‘The Even Stevens Movie’ by Chris Brown, and Lil’ Wayne’s ‘Crystal Skulls (Fuckin’ Da Franchise)’.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6zdhHLvT7k - Silent Hill meets grinding mound.
Sample Lyric: “Bom bom bee dam bom bom bee dam dam / Bom bom bee dam bom bom bee dam dam”. Lyrics that reveal the heretofore unimagined sophistication of KC and the Sunshine Band’s “Na na na na na na na na na na na”.
Verdict: A surprisingly close one this; ‘Give it Up’ is an awful song that’s somehow irresistible. ‘Disturbia’ is decent, yet ultimately resistible. I’m going to have to call this one a draw, making it 4-3 to the modern era.
Malcolm McLaren, ‘Double Dutch’, versus
Ne-Yo, ‘Miss Independent’
Case For ‘Double Dutch’: Surely the greatest skipping song ever to receive a commercial release! That Malcolm McLaren, he knew what the kids were into.
Case Against: Malcolm McLaren was not a man gifted with a great singing voice, or indeed any kind of singing voice. His spoken-word delivery on Double Dutch has the gentle, alarming tone of a well-meaning art teacher trying to suppress his darker urges while on playground duty.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt6Co7EMNCU - World class championship skipping.
Sample Lyric: ”The skip they do’s the double dutch / That’s them dancing / The skip they do’s the double dutch / That’s them dancing”. Punk lives!
Case For “Miss Independent”: It’s a hooky little pop hit with a pumping angry chorus. No, wait, I’m thinking of the Kelly Clarkson song of the same name. This one’s shit.
Case Against: Mr Yo is a big fan of female empowerment because he thinks empowered women are sex-ay. I’m so proud that we live in an age where women can be patronised because they’re independent. We’ve come so far.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wtm8v6MryBk - Ne-Yo wears his silly little hat indoors, even during boardroom meetings. Young men today have no sense of style.
Sample Lyric: “There something ooh so sexy about the kinda women / That don’t even need my help”. This is what passes for progressive thought in hip-hop. Ladies, if you can open a pickle jar on your own, Ne-Yo wants you. “Cuz she walk like a boss, / Talk like a boss, / Manicured nails just set the pedicure off”. If there’s any justice, this man will never be allowed anywhere near a woman again.
Verdict: The creepy skipping song edges out the patronising douchebag song, meaning it’s honours even and it all comes down to this…
Bonnie Tyler, ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’, versus
Pussycat Dolls, ‘When I Grow Up’
Case For ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’: It’s difficult to understand why people still write power ballads when they know the form has already been perfected. This grand high opera of a song defined a decade and set an unreachable standard. It’s pure, undiluted greatness. Bohemian Rhapsody wishes it could be this song.
Case Against : The full length version is only seven minutes long. After just seven minutes the song goes away again, leaving you cold, alone and empty in a Total Eclipse of the Heartless world.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=840B27zYfOk - Choirboys with glowing eyes; angels; foodfights; athletic young men in their underoos. I have no idea what’s going on, but as soon as someone cracks the code I think we’ll all be rich.
Sample Lyric: ”I dont know what to do, I’m always in the dark / We’re living in a powder keg and giving off sparks”. Incredible.
Case For “When I Grow Up”: The song is fractionally less irritating than its spiritual sibling, ‘Rock Star’ by Nickelback. Just as the members of Nickelback are still yearning for the day when they get to be rock stars (nope, not today), so the interchangeable girls providing the wind beneath Nicole Scherziger’s leathery bat wings are hoping they’ll one day grow up and be famous. So long as you can readily be replaced by any of the infinite pool of vapid grasping ambitious jiggling tramps at any spring break resort, you’re never going to be famous, love.
Case Against: First of all it’s a ringtone expanded to four minutes in order to better sell the ringtone; second, it’s performed by girls who were thrown out of pole dancing school for being too cheap; and third, it is probably the death of civilisation.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcEZrEPDV9k - Or you could download some porn.
Sample Lyric: ”When I grow up, / I wanna see the world, / Drive nice cars / I wanna have groupies”. I know I’m not alone in thinkingthe lyric here was, “I wanna have boobies”. I’m sorry to disappoint you.
Verdict: Bonnie Tyler could out-sing the Pussycat Dolls with one lung tied behind her back. She could also out-fight them, all at once or one at a time, and I for one would like to see that.
Now 1/1983: Five points
Now 71/2008: Four points
A surprisingly close-run thing, but the original Now squeaks a victory. I think the real lesson to take from this, though, is that no song released in 1983 was ever as bad as “All Summer Long”, and nothing from 2008 was as good as “Total Eclipse of the Heart”. Standards are slipping. Can 2009 turn things around? A heavy burden rests on the shoulders of poor Lady GaGa.
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President Barack Hussein Obama: “US is no longer a Christian nation under God”
August 10, 2014 in Opinion, USA 5 Comments
40 comments by US President, Barack Obama on Christianity and Islam were recently compiled, reportedly showing shockingly negative comments about Christianity and high praises to Islam. The list shows how sceptically negative Obama is towards the Christian faith, and portrays his deep respect for Islam. Obama’s policies are completely against what the Catholic Church teaches when it comes to life, marriage, and religious liberty. Obama has to be one of the most anti-religious liberty presidents we’ve ever had, with his persecution of those like Hobby Lobby who seek to practice their faith with their businesses. (Photo: Reuters)
Obama on Islam:
1. “The future must not belong to those who slander the prophet of Islam.”
2. “The sweetest sound I know is the Muslim call to prayer.”
3. “We will convey our deep appreciation for the Islamic faith, which has done so much over the centuries to shape the world — including in my own country.”
4. “As a student of history, I also know civilization’s debt to Islam.”
5. “Islam has a proud tradition of tolerance.”
6. “Islam has always been part of America.”
7. “We will encourage more Americans to study in Muslim communities.”
8. “These rituals remind us of the principles that we hold in common, and Islam’s role in advancing justice, progress, tolerance, and the dignity of all human beings.”
9. “America and Islam are not exclusive and need not be in competition. Instead, they overlap, and share common principles of justice and progress, tolerance and the dignity of all human beings.”
10. “I made it clear that America is not – and will never be – at war with Islam.”
11. “Islam is not part of the problem in combating violent extremism – it is an important part of promoting peace.”
12. “So I have known Islam on three continents before coming to the region where it was first revealed.”
13. “In ancient times and in our times, Muslim communities have been at the forefront of innovation and education.”
14. “Throughout history, Islam has demonstrated through words and deeds the possibilities of religious tolerance and racial equality.”
15. “Ramadan is a celebration of a faith known for great diversity and racial equality.”
16. “The Holy Koran tells us, ‘O mankind! We have created you male and a female; and we have made you into nations and tribes so that you may know one another.’”
17. “I look forward to hosting an Iftar dinner celebrating Ramadan here at the White House later this week, and wish you a blessed month.”
18. “We’ve seen those results in generations of Muslim immigrants – farmers and factory workers, helping to lay the railroads and build our cities, the Muslim innovators who helped build some of our highest skyscrapers and who helped unlock the secrets of our universe.”
19. “That experience guides my conviction that partnership between America and Islam must be based on what Islam is, not what it isn’t. And I consider it part of my responsibility as president of the United States to fight against negative stereotypes of Islam wherever they appear.”
20. “I also know that Islam has always been a part of America’s story.”
Obama on Christianity:
1. “Whatever we once were, we are no longer a Christian nation”
2. “We do not consider ourselves a Christian nation.”
3. “Which passages of scripture should guide our public policy? Should we go with Leviticus, which suggests slavery is OK and that eating shellfish is an abomination? Or we could go with Deuteronomy, which suggests stoning your child if he strays from the faith?”
4. “Even those who claim the Bible’s inerrancy make distinctions between Scriptural edicts, sensing that some passages – the Ten Commandments, say, or a belief in Christ’s divinity – are central to Christian faith, while others are more culturally specific and may be modified to accommodate modern life.”
5. “The American people intuitively understand this, which is why the majority of Catholics practice birth control and some of those opposed to gay marriage nevertheless are opposed to a Constitutional amendment to ban it. Religious leadership need not accept such wisdom in counseling their flocks, but they should recognize this wisdom in their politics.”
6. From Obama’s book, The Audacity of Hope: “I am not willing to have the state deny American citizens a civil union that confers equivalent rights on such basic matters as hospital visitation or health insurance coverage simply because the people they love are of the same sex—nor am I willing to accept a reading of the Bible that considers an obscure line in Romans to be more defining of Christianity than the Sermon on the Mount.”
7. Obama’s response when asked what his definition of sin is: “Being out of alignment with my values.”
8. “If all it took was someone proclaiming I believe Jesus Christ and that he died for my sins, and that was all there was to it, people wouldn’t have to keep coming to church, would they?”
9. “This is something that I’m sure I’d have serious debates with my fellow Christians about. I think that the difficult thing about any religion, including Christianity, is that at some level there is a call to evangelize and prostelytize. There’s the belief, certainly in some quarters, that people haven’t embraced Jesus Christ as their personal savior that they’re going to hell.”
10. “I find it hard to believe that my God would consign four-fifths of the world to hell. I can’t imagine that my God would allow some little Hindu kid in India who never interacts with the Christian faith to somehow burn for all eternity. That’s just not part of my religious makeup.”
11. “I don’t presume to have knowledge of what happens after I die. But I feel very strongly that whether the reward is in the here and now or in the hereafter, the aligning myself to my faith and my values is a good thing.”
12. “I’ve said this before, and I know this raises questions in the minds of some evangelicals. I do not believe that my mother, who never formally embraced Christianity as far as I know … I do not believe she went to hell.”
13. “Those opposed to abortion cannot simply invoke God’s will–they have to explain why abortion violates some principle that is accessible to people of all faiths.”
14. On his support for civil unions for gay couples: “If people find that controversial then I would just refer them to the Sermon on the Mount.”
15. “You got into these small towns in Pennsylvania and, like a lot of small towns in the Midwest, the jobs have been gone now for 25 years and nothing’s replaced them. And they fell through the Clinton Administration, and the Bush Administration, and each successive administration has said that somehow these communities are gonna regenerate and they have not. And it’s not surprising then they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren’t like them or anti-immigrant sentiment or anti-trade sentiment as a way to explain their frustrations.”
16. “In our household, the Bible, the Koran and the Bhagavad Gita sat on the shelf alongside books of Greek and Norse and African mythology”
17. “On Easter or Christmas Day, my mother might drag me to church, just as she dragged me to the Buddhist temple, the Chinese New Year celebration, the Shinto shrine, and ancient Hawaiian burial sites.”
18. “We have Jews, Muslims, Hindus, atheists, agnostics, Buddhists, and their own path to grace is one that we have to revere and respect as much as our own”
19. “All of us have a responsibility to work for the day when the mothers of Israelis and Palestinians can see their children grow up without fear; when the Holy Land of the three great faiths is the place of peace that God intended it to be; when Jerusalem is a secure and lasting home for Jews and Christians and Muslims, and a place for all of the children of Abraham to mingle peacefully together as in the story of Isra— (applause) — as in the story of Isra, when Moses, Jesus, and Mohammed, peace be upon them, joined in prayer. (Applause.)”
20. “I believe that there are many paths to the same place, and that is a belief that there is a higher power, a belief that we are connected as a people.”
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Anyone Who uses any kind of logic, I have just read up on Obama and followed his policies, would know beyond a shadow of any doubt that he is a Muslim.
The very fact that he favors the religion of Islam more than he favors the founding faith of the brave men and women who founded the United States of America. They founded the United States on biblical and godly principles not on the Koran principles but on biblical principles.
“Lex Orandi Lex Credendi Lex Vivendi -The Law of Prayer, is the Law of Belief, is the Law of Life”
A clearer definition of this quote would be:
“How you pray is how you believe is how you live.”
“What you believe you do.”
(Rev. DR. Mike Murdock)
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Mr. Chen Gang, Han nationality, is Secretary of CPC Chaoyang District Committee of Beijing Municipality. As native of Gaoyou, Jiangsu Province, he was born in April 1965. He obtained his PHD in Inorganic Chemistry from Peking University and has a title of professorial senior engineer.
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David Crosby and Graham Nash singing CSNY's song, Military Madness (No More War!), etc., during the Occupy Wall Street demonstration(s) at Zuccotti Park in New York City!
Graham Nash and David Crosby on Countdown with Keith Olbermann on Current.tv!
Jackson Browne, Dawes and friends singing in Zuccotti Park during the Occupy Wall Street demonstration(s), where they performed a concert of songs, including some of Jackson's!
FREE BRADLEY MANNING!!! Graham Nash and James Raymond's (David Crosby's son's) new song, Almost Gone, in support of Bradley Manning as every True American's "Daniel Ellsberg" whistleblower hero of today, for revealing U.S. government war crimes, mass-murder, lies, cover-ups and myriad associated evil(s)!!! FREE BRADLEY MANNING!!!
Constitutional law professor Jonathan Turley on C-SPAN discussing the extremely threatening erosion of Americans' constitutional liberties and rights to privacy and due process of law, and the ever-increasing presidential and other U.S. government "authority" to use the U.S. military to assassinate American citizens both abroad and on American soil, and/or to indefinitely detain them, without charge(s) or a jury trial in the criminal court system, in violation of constitutional, Posse Comitatus and other law(s)!!!
PART 1: The excellent initial documentary, WHAT In The World Are They Spraying, providing the truth concerning what chemtrails are really all about, and proving that they are NOT a "conspiracy theory", but that they ARE a "conspiracy FACT"!!!!
PART 2: The great followup documentary, WHY In The World Are They Spraying, providing the truth concerning what chemtrails are really all about, and proving that they are NOT a "conspiracy theory", but that they ARE a "conspiracy FACT"!!!!
9/11: Explosive Evidence -- Experts Speak Out---This is the superb documentary put out by Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth (AE911Truth.org), that proves categorically that the official version of 9-11 events is full of fraud and falsehoods!!
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INVISIBLE EMPIRE: A New World Order Defined, by Jason Bermas
Posted on November 4, 2010 by Wolf
A New World Order Defined
“Yet another excellent documentary, this
one proves that the ‘New World Order (NWO)’
does indeed exist and that it has nothing but
extremely evil plans for all of humankind the
world-over, through globalism, eradicating all
True Freedom(s), and enslaving the entire
planet under one-world government”
VERY important that you watch now!
(View for FREE below)
by S. Wolf Britain
http://www.wolfbritain.com/
[Copyright (c) 2010-2012 in the U.S.A.
and Internationally by
Jason Bermas and “Alex Jones Productions”,
“InfoWars.com: Because There Is A War On
For Your Mind (And Soul)”, and
“InvisibleEmpire.com”.
All rights reserved.]
Proof of the FEMA concentration camps
all over the U.S., in every state
including Alaska and Hawaii:
http://www.campfema.com/
http://www.globalresearch.ca/index
.php?context=va&aid=7763
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&gl=
us&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=
118135173934136151745.00045
bc25ee928a8872d0&z=3
Now please watch next video, below….
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Part Four: SCARED TO DEATH OF TRUE FREEDOM: WHO LET THE EVIL AND INSANE CONTROL FREAKS LOOSE?!, by S. Wolf Britain
Posted on July 10, 2010 by Wolf
SCARED TO DEATH OF TRUE FREEDOM
Who Let The Evil And Insane
Control Freaks Loose?!
[Click here for the recent update(s), 3 November 2010]
(All that comes before the update[s], was originally
written and posted on 10 July 2010)
and Internationally by “And Now The
Apocalypse!” (wolfbritain.com),
and/or S. Wolf Britain.
(THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THAT IS!)
ATTENTION: NATIONAL LAWYERS GUILD (NLG), CENTER FOR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS (CCR), AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION (ACLU), AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL (AI), THE COMMITTEE TO PROTECT BLOGGERS (CPB), AND ALL OTHERS IT CONCERNS
RE: THE WILLFUL IGNORANCE AND BLINDNESS OF MOST U.S. AND WORLD CITIZENS, BUT ESPECIALLY U.S. CITIZENS, TO WHAT IS REALLY GOING ON IN THE U.S. AND THE WORLD; AND WHY THEY ARE THAT WAY
[THIS ARTICLE IS NOT A COMPLAINT, BUT IS SIMPLY A STATEMENT OF FACT(S) AND A LEGAL DEMAND THAT ALL TERRORISM, DESTRUCTION(S), ABROGATION(S), CONTRAVENTION(S) AND/OR VIOLATIONS OF AND/OR AGAINST WORLD PEACE, HUMAN RIGHTS, CIVIL LIBERTIES, WORLD AND AMERICAN FREEDOM(S), THE HOPES AND DREAMS FOR TRUE FREEDOM(S) AND LIBERTY(IES), AND THE “PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS”, AGAINST AND/OR OF MYSELF AND MILLIONS OF INNOCENT WORLD CITIZENS AND OTHER AMERICANS IN THE U.S. AND THE WORLD-OVER, AND THAT ALL DESTRUCTION(S), ABROGATION(S), CONTRAVENTION(S) AND/OR VIOLATIONS OF INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAW(S), INTERNATIONAL CIVIL LIBERTY LAW(S), U.S. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW(S) AND/OR OTHER INTERNATIONAL AND U.S. LAW(S), BOTH IN RELATION TO MYSELF, ALL WORLD-CITIZENS AND ALL OF MY FELLOW-AMERICANS, BE IMMEDIATELY, AND COMPLETELY, STOPPED HENCEFORTH]
“May the light in the land of plenty
shine on the truth some day.”
–Leonard Cohen.
I. IS IT A WASTE OF TIME TO TRY AND WAKE UP MOST U.S. AND WORLD CITIZENS TO WHAT IS REALLY GOING ON, WHEN MOST OF THEM DON’T CARE ABOUT OR WANT TO KNOW WHAT IS HAPPENING, AND DON’T CARE ABOUT OR WANT TO KNOW THAT WHAT IS REALLY GOING ON IS AN EXTREME THREAT TO THE SAFETY OF EVERYONE?
This time, in this article, I am going to go into answering the foregoing question and addressing the premise of this latest article first, before going into the latest of what my government regulated, financed and subsidized apartment complex, and its owner(s), agent(s) and management, are continuing to do to violate the law and the rights of myself and the other tenants in same. Then, in the second part of this article, I will provide a copy of the latest letter I wrote to said “civil-law-criminals” showing more of the laws that those parties are in violation of. So, without further ado, I hereby begin part one of this article, as follows:
Let me start off by making it very clear that the willfully ignorant and blind U.S. and world citizens to what is really happening in the U.S. and the world are not themselves completely responsible for that blindness and ignorance. They have been chemically and otherwise “dumbed-down”, and indoctrinated and conditioned, to be that way. The air, food and water, as well as the “educational” system, are filled with mind-numbing poison, both literal chemical poisons and the poison of evil lies, propaganda, false history and lies by omission.
View and/or read the full post
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Part Three: SCARED TO DEATH OF TRUE FREEDOM: WHO LET THE EVIL AND INSANE CONTROL FREAKS LOOSE?!, by S. Wolf Britain
Posted on December 26, 2009 by Wolf
(Written and posted on 26 December 2009)
RE: THE CORPORATE-FASCIST CONTROL FREAKS PERVADE VIRTUALLY EVERY LEVEL OF “AMERICAN” AND WORLD SOCIETY, AND ARE SEEKING TO LITERALLY DESTROY ALL THOSE TRUE AMERICAN AND WORLD PATRIOTS THAT THEY CANNOT CONTROL, EXCEPT BY DESTROYING THEM, AS THE MASS-INSANITY AND EVIL ARE GETTING WORSE AND WORSE; WHILE MOST “AMERICANS” AND WORLD CITIZENS LANGUISH IN “BLISSFUL” IGNORANCE OF WHAT IS REALLY GOING ON, OF JUST HOW BAD, SERIOUS AND DANGEROUS IT IS VERY QUICKLY GETTING TO BE FOR ALL OF US, AND JUST AS THE “POWERS-THAT-BE” DESIGNED THIS MADNESS TO OCCUR, INCREASE AND EVENTUALLY DELUGE US ALL
[THIS ARTICLE IS NOT A COMPLAINT, BUT IS SIMPLY A STATEMENT OF FACT(S) AND A LEGAL DEMAND THAT ALL TERRORISM, DESTRUCTION, ABROGATION, CONTRAVENTION AND/OR VIOLATION OF AND/OR AGAINST WORLD PEACE, HUMAN RIGHTS, CIVIL LIBERTIES, WORLD AND AMERICAN FREEDOM(S), THE HOPES AND DREAMS FOR TRUE FREEDOM(S) AND LIBERTY(IES), AND THE “PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS”, AGAINST AND/OR OF MYSELF AND MILLIONS OF INNOCENT WORLD CITIZENS AND OTHER AMERICANS IN THE U.S. AND THE WORLD-OVER, AND THAT ALL DESTRUCTION, ABROGATION, CONTRAVENTION AND/OR VIOLATION OF INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAW(S), INTERNATIONAL CIVIL LIBERTY LAW(S), U.S. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW(S) AND/OR OTHER INTERNATIONAL AND U.S. LAW(S), BOTH IN RELATION TO MYSELF, ALL WORLD-CITIZENS AND ALL OF MY FELLOW-AMERICANS, BE IMMEDIATELY, AND COMPLETELY, STOPPED HENCEFORTH]
Due to the fact that it is so timely and appropriate, and because it is where the True Power is to be found to overcome mass-insanity, I am going to again quote the following verses from God’s Word(s), the Bible, that I quoted at the end of Part One of this present series of articles:
“It is written, thus says the Lord [God in Jesus the Christ, the Word(s) of God, and the Maker / Creator of all things except evil]…”:
“…(N)ow it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now is (the Hope of) our salvation closer than when we first came to believe (God’s Truth). The (darkness of evil) is almost over, (and) the daylight (of total delivery from evil) is (very close) at hand; therefore, let us (have nothing to do with the ways of evil), and let us put on the armor of (the) Light (of God’s Truth)…”!
“…Awake to (True) (R)ighteousness, and do not commit evil; for (many) do not have the (correct understanding) of God (and His Truth), and I speak this to (their) shame…”!
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Four Videos: 1.) FABLED ENEMIES; 2.) FALL OF THE REPUBLIC; 3.) THE OBAMA DECEPTION; and 4.) ENDGAME: BLUEPRINT FOR GLOBAL ENSLAVEMENT
Posted on November 14, 2009 by Wolf
FABLED
“Excellent documentary giving a great
deal of the evidence that 9-11 was
an ‘inside job’ perpetrated by the
U.S. government itself through its
‘intelligence’ and/or ‘national
security’ agencies, branches of
the U.S. military, and others”
“FabledEnemies.com”.
Now please watch next video, as follows….
FALL OF THE
Excellent documentary on the grave
situation that now faces us in the
United States and the World
“Alex Jones Productions”, “InfoWars.com:
Because There Is A War On For
Your Mind (And Soul)”, and
“FallOfTheRepublic.com”.
Now please watch next video, “THE OBAMA DECEPTION”, by clicking on the link, “View and/or read the full post”, below….
THE OBAMA
“ObamaDeception.net”.
ENDGAME:
ENSLAVEMENT
“EndgameTheMovie.com”.
Now please read my article(s), as follows….
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Part Two: SCARED TO DEATH OF TRUE FREEDOM: WHO LET THE EVIL AND INSANE CONTROL FREAKS LOOSE?!, by S. Wolf Britain
Posted on May 16, 2009 by Wolf
(Written and posted on 16 May 2009)
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RE: THE CONTROL FREAKS HAVE SET UP A “NATIONAL SECURITY STATE” IN THE U.S., WHERE NO ONE IS SAFE AND EVERYONE IS PRESUMED GUILTY, AND THEY ARE ERADICATING ALL LIBERTY AND FREEDOM, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND DESTROYING THE SOVEREIGNTY AND INDEPENDENCE OF THE U.S.; ALL OF WHICH, AS WELL AS THEIR CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY, TORTURE AND OTHER WAR CRIMES INTERNATIONALLY, MAKES THEM THE TRUE TRAITORS AND TERRORISTS
LET THE PEACE DOVE GO FREE!
My homage to L. Cohen and
“The Tower of Song”,
Who doesn’t want to be honored,
And who I don’t want to honor…
(How Zen of me, I suppose;
But I don’t get it , do i?)
By Steppen-Wolf Britain
[Copyright (c) 2009-2012 in the
U.S.A. and Internationally
by S. Wolf Britain. All
rights reserved.]
I’m screaming at the chasm,
At the abyss, thank you Bono,
Let the peace dove go free,
Let True Peace fly free!
What music, what poetry,
Through yonder window breaks?
The cracks in everything
MUST let the light get in
And Peace must prevail,
Not as the world giveth,
Give I, the Prince of Peace,
Unto you, O’ worldly anti-peace
The peace dove that will
Never go free on this old earth
Will eventually, very soon,
Crack apart this decaying world
And the Peace Dove WILL go free,
Ending the screaming at the abyss,
At the chasm, laughing at that apex
Will prevail, forevermore
As I’m laughing at the chasm,
At the abyss, with Leonard C.,
“THE PEACE DOVE IS FREE!…
THE PEACE DOVE IS FLYING FREE!…
(Beginning Chorus)
“HALLELUJAH!… CAN’T YOU HEAR
THE HEAVENLY JOYOUSNESS?!…
HALLELUJAH!!…
(End Beginning Chorus)
“THE PEACE DOVE WILL ALWAYS FLY FREE!!…
FOREVERMOREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!…
(Joyous laughter pervades everywhere,
and never ends or fades, forevermore.)
(Begin New, Neverending Chorus)
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Part One: SCARED TO DEATH OF TRUE FREEDOM: WHO LET THE EVIL AND INSANE CONTROL FREAKS LOOSE?!, by S. Wolf Britain
Posted on March 25, 2009 by Wolf
(Written and posted on 25 March 2009)
RE: THE MASS INSANITY AND EVIL THAT IS TAKING OVER THE VAST MAJORITY OF PEOPLE AND IS MORE AND MORE LEADING THEM TO BELIEVE THAT IT IS SUPPOSEDLY THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO TAKE AWAY OTHER PEOPLES’ FREEDOM(S) AND SEEK TO CONTROL THOSE PEOPLE AT ALL COSTS
I. WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN THE CONTROL FREAKS ARE TAKING OVER AMERICA AND THE WORLD?
Control freaks have been with us almost since the dawn of humankind. The earth, and the dominant species on it, people, have been actuated by evil to lord it over and enslave masses of people for thousands of years. We have been led to believe that this practice is acceptable, that it is supposedly natural, or at least unavoidable; and, as long as evil continues to actuate humankind, it is unavoidable, but it is NOT natural or something we, as human beings, should in any way accept.
That is why the far-seeing, intelligent and independent free thinkers among us for millennia, have sought the ideal form of limited governance, that which doesn’t allow the control freaks to dominate us, while at the same time preserving our liberties and freedoms. And, as a result of that quest for the predominance of freedom and liberty, the greatest free constitutional republic in the entire history of the world, the United States of America was created.
From the outset the U.S. has had its faults. It still fell for the enticing temptations to dominate others because of backwards thinking about who is and who is not supposedly superior, and who are supposedly inferior and “savage”, all the while forgetting to remember that in the process of dominating, subjugating and controlling others the worst savagery comes to prevail; and, much to the United State’s great shame, in huge contradiction(s) of its ideals, savagery much worse than the “savagery” that was inflicted on the founders of this country was carried out against its first inhabitants and others as a result.
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Part Four: THE TERRORIZING: FEAR AND U.S. GOVERNMENT TERRORISM IN AMERICA, by S. Wolf Britain
THE TERRORIZING
Fear and U.S. Government
Terrorism in America
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written and posted on 14 December 2008)
ATTENTION NATIONAL LAWYERS GUILD (NLG), CENTER FOR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS (CCR), AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION (ACLU), AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL (AI), THE COMMITTEE TO PROTECT BLOGGERS (CPB), AND ALL OTHERS IT CONCERNS:
RE: THIRD UPDATE(S); THE ABSOLUTE LATEST UPDATES ON MY CURRENT SITUATION, AND CONCERNING THE TERRORISM AND/OR “PERCEIVED THREATENING CONDUCT” BEING CARRIED OUT AGAINST ME BY THE OWNERSHIP AND/OR THEIR AGENT(S), THE MANAGEMENT, AND/OR THEIR GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATES OF AND/OR CONNECTED WITH MY GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIZED AND REGULATED ELDERLY AND DISABLED APARTMENT COMPLEX; ETC.
THE THOUGHT POLICE
(With many thanks to George Orwell
who warned us about what’s coming)
Written on 11 November 2003
and Internationally by S. Wolf Britain.
The U.S. government is not a benevolent caretaker
But is rather despotic, malevolent and capricious
While going about fascistically deceiving, colonizing
And serving military-industrial “America” over humans
That don’t profit from insanity, bombing and death
Unlike the many self-serving Machiavellian killers
Who run the corporate murder-for-money machinery
Which gains the whole world but has none of soul’s
Love and mercy for humanity needing to predominate
Over their greed and hate that are compassionless
These “Big Brothers” want to control our thoughts
Leaving us without any True Liberties or Freedoms
And silence our “check and balance” on their aims
Of totally enslaving, dominating and mastering us
While making us absolutely subservient automatons
That do nothing but what we’re told by sociopaths
Seeking to be our completely evil gods and rulers
Who care for nothing and no one except their profits
In the process of sacrificing the freedom of thoughts
For True Liberty and Mastery ONLY over ourselves
Beware the thought police!
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Part Three: THE TERRORIZING: FEAR AND U.S. GOVERNMENT TERRORISM IN AMERICA, by S. Wolf Britain
Posted on December 2, 2008 by Wolf
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written and posted on 16 November 2008)
RE: SECOND UPDATE(S); FURTHER EXPLANATION, DEFINING AND CLARIFICATION OF WHAT TRUE TERRORISM IS; ETC.
So, where are we now? Where are we as a people in the United States at the present time? What is my current personal situation? Well, I’ve been debating with myself what to write in order to contribute a third part to this treatise of articles, and to write an update on my individual circumstances, but I’ve had a difficult time deciding what, if anything, to put on record.
On the one hand, with all of the great deal of false hope being (dis/mis)placed in Barack “Continue-the-Police-State-Status-Quo” Obama—which police state status quo he will undoubtedly continue, with some few appearances of restoring the Constitution and the rule of law in the U.S., overturning very little, or not enough, of the worst damage that the Bush regime has perpetrated against the rule of law and the Constitution—if one questions as I’m doing right now the unsubstantiated and overblown optimism occurring presently, they are at worst labeled, berated, castigated, almost violently opposed, and/or dismissed as overly pessimistic, accused with “So you want him (Barack Obama) to fail” (as my eighty-eight year old mother who voted for Obama’s false “change” stated to me in early November 2008, not long after the “election”), and/or falsely denigrated as being an “enemy” of “hope”, “optimism” and therefore even of the country itself. They are expected to at least “give him a chance” and/or to “wait and see what happens”.
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Part Two: THE TERRORIZING: FEAR AND U.S. GOVERNMENT TERRORISM IN AMERICA, by S. Wolf Britain
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(Written on 17 July 2008)
RE: UPDATE; REPORT OF HARASSMENT, RETALIATION(S) AND FURTHER ATTEMPT(S) TO PROVOKE AN INCIDENT; AND THE ERADICATION OF THE FOURTH AMENDMENT, PRIVACY AND FREEDOM
After covering the specifics of the most recent actions which have been taken against me by the management of my apartment complex in violation of my privacy rights, I will tie said event(s) in with government eradication of privacy through the very recent, completely illegal, and unConstitutional overturning and abrogation of the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution (aka Article Four of the Bill of Rights) through the latest FISA legislation which was just passed by the U.S. Senate and signed by “Emperor Bush”. But first, the following is an outline of my own personal experience(s) with Fourth Amendment rights to privacy being violated in my own situation:
Due to the fact that my apartment management appeared to be passing my apartment over for legally required annual inspection, replacement of the heater filter, and checking of the smoke detector, early on Monday morning, 14 July 2008, I faxed a “Maintenance Request†form to said management requesting that such inspection be carried out. This was the first and only Maintanance Request form that I have submitted in the entire five and half (5 and a 1/2) years that I have lived in this apartment complex. But little did I know that the manager was going to retaliate against and harass me for, as she put it a couple of weeks before when I spoke with her in the complex office, my being “particular†about the rule of law being followed, and for submission of the “Maintenance Request†for said inspection, etc.
The very next day, on Tuesday, 15 July 2008, I received reasonable notice that the inspection was going to be carried out between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (M.D.T.) on Thursday, 17 July 2008. There was nothing in said notice requesting any preparation(s) for the inspection whatsoever, and no indication(s) and/or warning(s) was and/or were given of what was very soon to transpire during such inspection.
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Part One: THE TERRORIZING: FEAR AND U.S. GOVERNMENT TERRORISM IN AMERICA, by S. Wolf Britain
Posted on June 5, 2008 by Wolf
(Originally Written on 4 June 2008,
and Added to on 16 August 2008)
As previously described and explained in “My Complaint to the ACLU” of 27 March 2006 (click here to access), I have been targeted by the U.S. government for retribution due to my nothing but peaceful and non-violent stand in defense of civil liberties, seeking redress of legitimate, non-frivolous grievances for violations of law, both by said government and other corporate and/or private parties, and pursuing due process of law through the appropriate agencies and procedures that the government had theretofore encouraged. I was visited by the “Department of Homeland Security (DHS)” and served what essentially amounts to an unConstitutional “federal restraining order” pursuant to the “U.S.A. Patriot Act” and other unConstitutional “laws” (the “Homeland Security Act”, et al.), restricting me from, and seeking to scare me out of, continuing to carry out my free speech rights, and the seeking of redress of grievances and due process of law from the government, unless I want to incur further government retribution and/or threat of serious ramifications resulting from the continued non-violent exercise of those (/my) civil liberties.
I have come to realize, since the filing of my American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Complaint concerning same, that I was setup and/or entrapped by the “U.S. Department of Agriculture (U.S.D.A.)” employee who falsely accused me of threatening her, by her intentionally seeking to anger me with false accusations of my 1.) being a liar, and 2.) recording our phone conversations, in order to provoke an angry response so she could falsely claim, under the new regulations spoken of above, that I threatened her, what the government now very broadly calls, “perceived threatening conduct”. The U.S. government has thereby unConstitutionally and illegally outlawed non-violent free speech expression(s) of anger; and this overly broad perception of “threatening conduct” is obviously unConstitutional because of its criminalizing of free speech and its inherent violation of free speech rights under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution (also known as Article One of the Bill of Rights), and because it presumes all those accused of it guilty, without any adjudication or finding thereof by any court of law of relevant jurisdiction, and in completely illegal denial of due process of law thereby, in violation of the Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution (otherwise known as the Fifth and Sixth Articles of the Bill of Rights).
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TYRANNY AND TREASON: T’NT TO THE REPUBLIC BEING DESTROYED FROM WITHIN AND WITHOUT, by S. Wolf Britain
TYRANNY AND TREASON:
T’NT to the Republic Being Destroyed
from Within and Without
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(First Part Originally Written on 19 May 2007,
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When the wanna-be Napoleonic, absolutely-despotic “dictator” and totally tyrannical and treasonous President of the United States, George W. Bush, signed the “Military Commissions Act of 2006” and the “John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007” on October 17th, 2006, effectively signing away all of the rights delineated in the first ten Amendments of U.S. Constitution known as “The Bill of Rights”, throwing away that which distinguished the U.S. from the rest of the world in protected liberties and freedoms that would have very likely been unheard of in the entire world if it hadn’t been for their beacon of “unalienable rights”, I admit that I was so overwhelmed with dismay and a defeatist attitude, I allowed myself to be rendered almost completely unable to function for these past several months. I still find it difficult to even go on automatically breathing, so disheartening is the level of my consternation over this extremely threatening turn of events.
What is just as dispiriting, if not more so, is that most “Americans” aren’t even aware of, or couldn’t care less about, the dire danger that this “state of the nation” puts ALL of us under. In fact, such is the extremity of their ignorance on this state of affairs, that one is obliged to agree with what has been said recently of this completely perilous and disconcerting situation that, unless these circumstances are immediately and thoroughly remedied, it is “the end of the republic” of the United States. This, very unfortunately, is absolutely no exaggeration whatsoever, and that is just how life-threateningly dangerous this predicament is. For, if enough—and we’re talking about most—Americans don’t wake up completely to the extreme degree of danger that we as a country and people are presently in the throes of, and stand en-masse against it, we are about to head into such a period of darkness, mass-imprisonment and mass-murder, right within our own borders, that an ostensibly “free” country has never before seen in the whole history of this planet.
The two “laws” named above, and others such as the “USA P.A.T.R.I.O.T. Act”, the “Homeland Security Act”, and countless “Executive Orders” and/or “Presidential Directives” signed by several Presidents which synergistically reveal the level of their tyranny, treason and threat to all freedom and liberty in the United States and the rest of the world, grant the U.S. government the so-called “power” and “authority” to declare anyone and everyone, including U.S. citizens, “unlawful enemy combatants” and to imprison, torture and murder them for simply exercising “free speech”, criticizing the U.S. government and/or its allies, carrying out protest or dissent, seeking redress of grievances from the government, and/or demanding curtailment of the government’s own excesses, such as those delineated herein, including for simply writing and publishing this very article, all without anything but “kangaroo” or “sham” due process of law “protections”. (More on Presidential Directives and/or Executive Orders via the “FEMA link” below.)
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AFGHANISTAN / 2012 / Dari / B&W / Blu-ray / 60 min
Directors: Malek Shafi’i, Diana Saqeb
Script, Photography, Producer: Malek Shafi’i
Editing: Esmaeel Adivi
Sound: Diana Saqeb
Source: BASA Film
Herāt, 2010—the wife of a burka seller holds a unique view of the garment. Kabul, 2009—a group of women organize a protest for women’s rights, and are spit on. Mazar-e Sharif, 2011—a 24 year-old woman who married at age 12 sees herself in the works of a female poet who died tragically for love. The directors, also activists, meet these women one-by-one, conversing with them, empathizing with them, and trying to find a way forward. They do so in hope that one day, being a woman will no longer be a crime. The film’s title Motharama comes from a colloquial term for “woman.”
[Director’s Statement] Diana and I started making the film in 2009, when Afghans had more hope for their future. We set up an office and produced films, published a monthly magazine on cinema and organized film festivals and workshops. These activities were unable to satisfy our passion for helping the rehabilitation of Afghanistan, so we also initiated activities on women’s rights. We organized numerous meetings about women and tried to encourage them to go outside, protect the streets, and stand for their rights.
We faced many problems since we belong to two different ethnic groups. We were almost jailed a couple of times. I noticed that Diana was stressed—not for herself, but for the other women her age that she had met, who were trying to open space to breathe. But the more they tried, the more they faced discomfort.
Women in Afghanistan face more challenges as they get more educated, on both a family and community level. People do not treat them well and hold expectations for them that are not equal to their needs. I tried to focus on Diana’s concerns in this film, and I also tried to follow other women in her same age group and education level to capture their challenges and to find out whether a “Women’s Movement” exists in Afghanistan.
Afghan women are standing against their tradition, culture, and religious oriented society, and they are working hard for a better life. I am still optimistic. I do not think that this is not our last collaboration together. I look forward to continuing our activism in the future.
Malek Shafi’i
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Malek Shafi’i has been making documentaries for the past 12 years. He completed his education at the Baagh Ferdaws Islamic Filmmaking Center in Tehran and attended a film production course in the Netherlands. Returning to Afghanistan after 20 years of exile, he founded the Afghanistan Cinema Club BASA in 2006. Shafi’i is also founder and director of the Autumn Human Rights Film Festival. He organized the second and third Kabul International Documentary and Short Film Festival, as well as Second Take, a festival with a focus on gender and cinema.
Diana Saqeb
Diana Saqeb is a documentary filmmaker and women’s rights activist who has lived 24 years as an immigrant. For the past three years, she has been a resident of Kabul. She studied film at the Tehran Art Academy and is a member of BASA. Her first documentary 25 Percent follows six female members of the Afghan parliament and the challenges they face in their daily lives. Her second documentary Run Roobina Run is about Roobina Moqimyar, the first Afghan female athlete to participate in the Olympics.
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Jamaican reggae superstar, Jamar Mc Naughton, more popularly known as “Chronixx”, arrived in Guyana one day ahead of the GTT’s Smile Guyana Concert billed for the Guyana National Stadium this evening.A section of the GWLT on FridayThe reggae artiste, upon arrival, visited several radio stations in promotion of the show and received the most hospitable welcome. This was no different when he turned up at the University of Guyana to have an interactive session with students there.Screams and shouts for the artiste were thunderous in the George Walcott Lecture Theatre (GWLT) as the reggae singer made his way to the stage in the presence of heavy security.The initiative was planned by the telephone company, which saw over 800 students purchasing tickets for the show at discounted prices. The monies from the sale will go towards the Guyana Artists in Residence programme (AIR).However, at the educational institution on Friday, the artiste reminisced on his life growing up and the about turn it took. He started his career with huge challenges but added that with the inspiration he received from God, he was able to stay on the right path and face those hurdles.The Jamaican artiste interacting with the student of UG on FridayHe explained that while growing up, he learnt to share from the little resources that were available at the time. Further, he started that as an artiste, he performs out of love for mankind and trust in God at the same time.Chronixx went on to say that when he started his musical career, he dreamt big and never thought that he would have been one of the most loved reggae artistes.“I was born in a musical environment… I found that a lot of people were giving their opinions… for me I have learnt to overcome the fear of not having people approval and that was the first step of me releasing the music I really love.”He added that an artiste should not do something that he or she does not love. He noted that the youths of the world must find a way to rise above the opinion of the people. The Jamaican artiste encouraged the youths to stay positive and focused but more so live their dreams.Chronixx will headline the GTT’s Smile Guyana Concert this evening and he promises patrons a grand time. Also sharing the stage will be the Heatwaves Band and Guyana’s own Alabama. The most exciting part of the evening, however, is expected to be that time when the telephone giant gives away $1 million to one lucky patron.Two persons have already walked away with $1 million each, with a third was expected to be named in Linden last evening. Tickets for the GTT’s Smile Guyana Concert will be available at the venue at a cost of $3500 each for the general admission, $10,000 for stage front and $15,000 for the VVIP experience. read more
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Barcelona says Lionel Messi has signed a new contract that will keep him at the Spanish club through 2021.The 30-year-old Messi’s former contract was set to finish in the summer of 2018.The club says that the new contract includes a buyout clause of 700 million euros (835 million dollars).Lionel Messi had earlier received his fourth Golden Shoe award on Friday for leading all of Europe’s leagues in scoring last season.He made his debut 4,788 days ago.He has played 602 games.He has scored 523 goals.He has won 30 trophies.The story continues.#Messi2021 pic.twitter.com/XPdIhvaqgI- FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 25, 2017?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? #Messi2021 pic.twitter.com/iNwsdulZGS- FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 25, 2017It was the fourth time the Barcelona forward has received the honor, drawing him even with Real Madrid rival Cristiano Ronaldo as the award record-holders.Messi scored 37 in the Spanish league, beating out Dutch striker Bas Dost, who netted 34 for Sporting Lisbon in the Portuguese league.The 30-year-old Messi also led Europe’s league in scoring in 2009-10 (34), 2022-12 (50 goals) and 2012-13 (46 goals). read more
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LNG supplier Titan LNG has christened its bunker barge FlexFueler001 in the Netherlands. The christening ceremony took place at the Port of Amsterdam on June 26, marking the official commencement of inland waterway LNG bunkering in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) region.Last Wednesday the official christening of @TitanLNG‘s Flexfueler001 took place in the port of Amsterdam. This event marks the official commencement of safe, efficient and cost-effective inland waterway LNG bunkering in the ARA-region: https://t.co/zwv11a51t0 #cleanshipping #lng pic.twitter.com/BnIwt3ufVP— Port of Amsterdam (@PortofAmsterdam) June 28, 2019Commenting on the occasion, Niels den Nijs, CEO of Titan LNG, said: “We’d like to thank Kooiman Marine Group, Cryovat, and MSN for making the project a reality… We thank Beequip, AKEF, and the Province of North Holland for helping to finance the project. Finally, we appreciate the Port of Amsterdam for enabling the realisation of the “home location” of the FlexFueler001 and their support along the way.” “LNG is the cool clean fuel available now at economical prices that future proofs all vessels that run on this environmentally friendlier fuel. Titan is … proud to build an ecosystem together with our partners. We will continue to follow our mission of making LNG easily accessible for all our customers,” he added.“We are very excited about the FlexFueler, which makes it possible to bunker LNG by barge around our port. It is the first dedicated LNG Bunker barge in Europe and it helps us to realize our ambition to become one of the most clean and sustainable ports in the world,” Femke Brenninkmeijer, director Energy, Cargo & Offshore Port of Amsterdam, said.The christening came two weeks after the new barge performed its first official bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.At the moment, the FlexFueler001 is operated by Amulet Marine Services. It serves vessels ranging from tankers, containerships to RoRos. The operations are becoming increasingly efficient, both in the Port of Amsterdam, the Port of Rotterdam, and in the near future in Antwerp as well, according to Titan LNG.The FlexFueler001 is the first in a series of three vessels. FlexFueler002 is currently under construction and is planned to be completed by mid-2020. It will be deployed in the Port of Antwerp.In addition, the third vessel will be announced in the coming months, as informed by the company. read more
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(Non-essential workers are leaving oil camps north of Fort McMurray while others are staying to fight fires. Photo Courtesy: John Marasse)The Canadian PressFort McMurray, ALTA. — A precautionary evacuation is clearing out employees at work camps north of Fort McMurray due to the threat of a quickly spreading wildfire.Non-essential personnel are leaving while others are staying to conduct work on the plant and engage in firefighting.There are about 4,000 workers at 12 camps in the area, including many at Suncor and Syncrude.Officials say another 500 to 600 people in four small camps along Aostra Road are under a mandatory evacuation.Scott Long of the Alberta Management Agency says there is no panic and the evacuations are being done in an orderly manner.Officials say thick smoke is also posing a hazard.The Rural Municipality of Wood Buffalo says the fire is moving 30 to 40 metres per minute and is expected to burn six kilometres in two hours.“This controlled, precautionary evacuation is an example why it is note safe to be in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo at this time,” the municipality said late Monday afternoon in a news release.Syncrude Canada tweeted that buses are transporting workers to a safe location as part of its emergency plan.Sneh Seetal, a spokesman for Suncor Energy, called it a “precautionary measure.”“The facilities are not at risk,” she said. “However, we felt it was important to take these steps in the interest of putting people first.”Eric Kraus, a spokesman for Clean Harbours, which runs the Ruth Lake camp, also called the move “precautionary.”“The fire we believe is about 35 kilometres away,” he said. “There is a significant amount of smoke.”The entire population of Fort McMurray, more than 80,000 residents, are now entering their third week away from home. Many of the work camps were used to house evacuated residents who fled north when fire broke through into the city the afternoon of May 3.Those residents were taken to points south, including Edmonton and Calgary, several days ago and workers were moved back in to begin ramping up oilsands production again.About 2,400 structures were destroyed in Fort McMurray, but essential infrastructure, including the hospital, water treatment plant and the airport, remain intact.Crews continued to battle hot spots on the edge of the city Monday while the first still raged out of control deeper in the forest. Hot, dry conditions were not helping firefighters.Earlier Monday, officials warned the air quality in the Fort McMurray area was dangerously poor.Alberta Premier Rachel Notley said the air quality health index is normally one to 10, with 10 being the worst, but the reading this morning was at 38.Notley said the conditions were hampering efforts to get residents back to their homes.“Alberta Health Services has recommended that members of the public who had been previously arranging to return to the area under various requests not return until those conditions improve,” Notley said. “This is something that could potentially delay recovery work and a return to the community.”Karen Grimsrud, Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, said they expect the air quality readings to remain in the extreme range for the next couple of days.She said workers in the area should be wearing respirators. read more
Being your own master is another kind of high
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Singing, songwriting, beatboxing, live looping, and producing sounds with an array of gadgets on stage, this one woman army does it all by herself. Blending classical Indian, folk and western contemporary styles, Vasudha Sharma enlivens her audience through her music. Being out on a solo journey is a conscious decision? No, I am not trying to do it individually. I do collaborate and jam with other musicians at times. It’s just that I like to make my basic compositions and then get others on board. I like to control the inception phase. Also Read – ‘Playing Jojo was emotionally exhausting’Your music carries Indian folk and western sensibilities at the same time, how did this come about?I made a great leap that way. When I was four, my summer vacations were spent learning braj music in Mathura. I had no inkling of even Bollywood music back then. After I joined Hindu college for my graduation, I was introduced to Alanis Morissette. That’s when I started imbibing her style of music; you know the way youngsters do. That was my transition from Also Read – Leslie doing new comedy special with Netflixbraj rasiya to western.And which way did you decide to go from that juncture?I was really confused as I knew very little about western music. Then I got this scholarship to Berklee College of Music in Boston,USA. That’s when I decided to delve into western theory of music. Now, I can fuse both the styles together.Coming back to India, you dabbled in Bollywood as the music director of ‘Sharukh Bola Khubsoorat Hai Tu’. (Cuts in) I used to frequently visit Prithvi theatre for plays. One day I saw Makrand Deshpande in a café. I casually went up and told him that I was a singer songwriter and would like to make music for theatre. A year later or so, this offer came along.Bollywood, indie music or both, which way do you plan to steer ahead?Being your own master is another kind of high. I love the space I am in. I am producing my own album Attuned Spirits, for which I had recorded some songs in Boston. Jaagi Jaagi Raina, one of the singles from the album is already out in the market. I am enjoying the way things are panning out for me. read more
Govt promised wage revision bank staff politely remind Sinha
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A section of public sector bank employees unions on Wednesday met Minister of State for Finance Jayant Sinha to press for early wage revision. A meeting comes two day after the unions deferred their four-day strike that was to begin on Wednesday as Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) assured that wage issue will be resolved by the first week of February.National Organisation of Bank Workers and National Organisation of Bank Officers, under the leadership of Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), met Sinha and submitted the memorandum on the demands of the bank employees, said a statement by the unions. Also Read – I-T issues 17-point checklist to trace unaccounted DeMO cashIn a representation to Sinha, it said honest negotiations which could break any stalemate. There was a rise of 17.5 per cent (Rs 4,816.00 crore) on total establishment expenses during the last 9th Bi-partite settlement.”We request you to kindly intervene and advise IBA to keep above at least the level of last wage revision. If our demand of 19.5 per cent on pay slip component is considered, it may cost (Rs 6,143 crore). So far IBA has offered only Rs 3,937 crore and gap is Rs 2,206 crore,” it said. Also Read – Lanka launches ambitious tourism programme to woo Indian touristsBanking Service Recruitment Board (BSRB) should be reconstituted and all the recruitments in banks must be channelised through BSRB and state or region wise. Working of the IBPS is neither satisfactory nor transparent, it suggested.Besides, minimum qulification for the post of clerk should be 12th pass instead of graduation. This will bring down the rate of exodus and after 5-6 years of service and banks can get trained and loyal officers, it recommended. read more
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Experimenting in the field of art, The Indira Gandhi National Center for the Arts (IGNCA) recently organised a mesmerising program in its auditorium where two senior artists from two different genres of Indian classical music tradition performed.Enlightening the evening in the capital were well-known flute player of the North Indian Music tradition (Hindustani style) Pandit Ronu Mazumdar and Saraswati Veena Maestro Jayenti Kumaresh, who performed a ‘jugalbandi’. Also Read – Add new books to your shelfDoing justice to the theme of the event, the artists who mastered in two different styles of music were seen engaged in absolute chemistry together. Jugalbandi which was based on the ragas from the 13th-14th century – the time when there were no such things like the Carnatic and Hindustani style in India but only the Indian classical music existedThe evening started with the North-South Ragas in which Pandit Ronu Majumdar played ‘puri’ and ‘Sohini’ Raga on his flute while Jayanti Kumaresh chanted the song of Saraswati Veena on the string of Saraswati Veena – which was composed in metaphor rhythm. Also Read – Over 2 hours screen time daily will make your kids impulsiveAfter this, both of them performed Karharprariya, Kaphi , Alap, Joda, Jhala, Ragas, which were composed in aadi taal and teen taal.Jayanti Kumarasad performed aadi taal on the Veena and Ronu Majumdar presented teen taal on the flute. The program concluded with “Sri Ram Chandra Kripalu Bhajaman” Bhajan. In this Jugal Bandi the performance of Arjun Kumar, well-known tabla player and Abhijeet Banerjee on Mridangam were also appreciated.This unique event witnessed the presence of many scholars of Indian music including the famous dancer, Dr Sonal Mansingh, Dr Sachchidand Joshi, Member Secretary of Indira Gandhi National Art Center and others. read more
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Kolkata: Most of the toppers in the Madhyamik Examination expressed their desire to become doctors in order to serve people in the rural areas, while some others wanted to pursue research on various fields.Sougata Das of Mahammadpur Deshpran Vidyapith in East Midnapore, who topped the examination this year 99.98 percent marks, shared his happiness soon after the result was published. “I want to become a doctor. I thought that I would score good marks, but I never thought that I would come first in the Madhyamik Examination. It’s a great feeling. I want to serve the people after becoming a doctor,” Sougata said. Also Read – Rs 13,000 crore investment to provide 2 lakh jobs: MamataShreyashi Paul of Falakata Girls’ High School in Alipurduar, who ranked second with 691 marks, was also amazed to see her name flashing on the television screens. She wants to become a doctor as well. “It is a great feeling for me. I was quite determined that I would score high marks but the idea of securing second position was far from my mind. My parents and elder sister have always supported and guided me. I will be pursuing science stream and want to be a doctor. I want to serve the poor people. There was no specific time for my studies. I used to study whenever I had time on my hands,” Shreyashi said. Also Read – Lightning kills 8, injures 16 in stateDebasmita Saha of Ila Devi Girls’ High School, who also secured the second position, said: “I am excited to see the result. I never thought that I would rank second. I had obtained 665 marks in my test examination. The number has gone up in the Madhyamik examination. I would give the credit to my parents and teachers. I used to study for 9-10 hours on an average basis. Listening to music, drawing and watching TV were my pastime habits. I want to become a doctor.” Camelia Roy of Raiganj Girls’ High School scored 689 and jointly stood third with two others. She said that she wants to pursue science and do research work in future. Bratin Mondal, who also stood third, is a student of Santipur Municipal High School. He said: “I did not indulge in mobile phone too much as it diverts the attention of students. I use mobile for getting information. I preferred not to indulge in social media. One should do creative things. I want to do research on physics. Both of my parents are physics teachers.” read more
Software glitch causes check in delays at airports worldwide
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Tags: Airports, Amadeus MADRID — Authorities say passengers at airports around the world have suffered some delays because of a problem with check-in systems.The Spain-based company Amadeus, which provides software to airports, airlines and the tourism industry, confirmed Thursday that a network issue caused disruption to some of its systems and services.It said its technical teams identified the cause of the problem and services were gradually being restored.It would not say how many airlines or airports were affected.London’s Heathrow airport said a small number of airlines were experiencing intermittent issues with their check-in systems at airports around the world. It said there might be delays but that passengers would be able to check in. Share Software glitch causes check in delays at airports worldwide Source: The Associated Press Thursday, September 28, 2017 << Previous PostNext Post >> read more
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By Turismo en Sevilla on Jan 23, 2015 in Concerts | 0 comments
Springsteen choose Sevilla (May 13) to start his European tour
Bruce Springsteen will be the major musical event of 2012 in Seville.
The announcement of the opening of The Boss's European tour on Sunday, May 13 excited yesterday to thousands of fans who await with impatience from different corners of the country to put the tickets on sale.
Also the hospitality industry welcomed with great satisfaction this "very good news". It will be "one of the major musical events of world reference", said its Vice President, Antonio Palomino, who explained that it is a "mobilization of the first order" exceeding "local scope". In addition, allows you to venture a "hotel occupancy to the full", bearing in mind that tourists spend on average in these events 80 or 90 euros in restoration.
Five million
Also emphasised the economic importance of the agreement the Minister of tourism, Luciano Alonso, that the Olympic Stadium in Seville society figure at around five million euros. Alonso highlighted the show "will reinforce the imaging of Seville and Andalusia as a destination linked to the organisation of major events".
The Boss and his entourage desembarquaran in the capital several days in advance to the desired appointment. According to their official website, "the band is incredibly excited" with the tour. Springsteen takes away from the stages from 2009 – visited Seville in July and this will be the first tour without the saxophonist Clarence Clemons, who died in June.
A 'boss' who moves the masses
Hundreds of fans were surprised to learn that Springsteen will open their tour in Seville. Laura, 33 years old, does not hesitate to come from Huelva with her husband and their friends "Because"The Boss' is a legend and represents a generation of groups that made real music, with concerts where the instruments and voice charge profile front light architectures and dances". Their enthusiasm is take his godson, 17-year-old, and that "Unfortunately, only known to Justin Timberlake or Bisbal". In addition, concludes, "few will be chances return to great musicians so close to home".
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Albert Le Coq is NOT a famous Belgian
10th March 2017 Martyn Cornell 2 Comments
It’s a small error, as they go, but it has been around for at least 40 years, and it appears everywhere from Michael Jackson’s World Guide to Beer to the labels on bottles of Harvey’s Imperial Extra Double Stout, so let’s try to stamp it to death: Albert Le Coq was NOT a Belgian.
An advertisement for A Le Coq’s Imperial Extra Double Stout published in Estonia in the 1920s or 1930s
Le Coq is remembered as a 19th century exporter of Imperial stout from London to St Petersburg, whose firm eventually took over a brewery in what is now Tartu, in Estonia to brew Imperial stout on what was then Russian soil. The brewery is still going, it took back the name A Le Coq in the 1990s, and an Imperial stout bearing its brand has been brewed since 1999, though by Harvey’s of Lewes, in Sussex, not in Estonia. But every reference to the company founder, Albert Le Coq, apart from in the official history of the Tartu brewery – which is almost completely in Estonian – says he was a Belgian. He wasn’t.
In fact the Le Coq family were originally French Huguenots, who had fled to Prussia in the 17th century from religious persecution in their home in Metz, Lorraine, after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes by Louis XIV in 1685. They prospered in their new home, operating mostly as merchants, though one, Paul Ludwig (or Louis) Le Coq, (1773-1824), the great-grandson of Jean Le Coq, born in Metz in 1669, rose to be chief of police in Berlin. It looks as if Paul had a brother, Jean Pierre Le Coq (1768-1801), born in Berlin, who was a merchant in Hamburg, and his branch of the family also became wine merchants, owning a winery in Kempten, near Bingen, on the borders of the Prussian Rhineland.
The year before Jean Pierre died he had a son, born in Berlin (although some sources say Bingen), called Jean Louis Albert, who became better known under the German version of his name, Albert Johann Ludwig Le Coq. Plenty of sources going back to at least 1939 claim the family company was founded as A Le Coq & Co in 1807, when Albert was just seven years old: there seems no documentary evidence of this, however. Nor is it clear when, and by whom, the wine business in Kempten was acquired. At any rate Albert was living in Kempten in 1827, when his eldest child, Andreas August, was born there. Continue reading Albert Le Coq is NOT a famous Belgian →
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The earliest use of the term India pale ale was … in Australia?
14th May 2013 Martyn Cornell 31 Comments
The continuing fantastic expansion in the number of old documents scanned, OCR’d and available on the internet is presenting the lucky historical searcher with constant opportunities to push back the boundaries. The latest terrific find is an ante-dating of the first use of the expression “India pale ale” by almost six years, taking it from Liverpool in January 1835 to Sydney, Australia in August 1829.
Advertisement for East India Pale Ale, Sydney Gazette, Saturday August 29 1829
Continue reading The earliest use of the term India pale ale was … in Australia? →
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Courage IRS: a 40-year vertical tasting
21st February 2012 Martyn Cornell 28 Comments
Very few beer brands survive today that have modern examples to put into a worthwhile four-decade vertical tasting. That’s simply because forty years ago there were hardly any beers being brewed that had the longevity to be still drinkable when even the most junior brewer involved in their production is now at or approaching retirement age.
It wasn’t looking good for Courage Imperial Russian Stout, which was one of less than a handful of strong beers capable of great age being brewed in the 1970s and which stopped being made in the early 1990s despite a history going back more than two centuries.
But Courage IRS, doubtless in considerable part because Michael Jackson’s World Guide to Beer in 1977 featured it across two pages, has inspired a huge number of imitators in the US and created an extremely popular beer style in the process.
When the Bedford brewer Wells & Youngs acquired the rights to the Courage beer brands from Scottish & Newcastle in 2007, the first two beers from the old Courage stable Wells produced were the Best Bitter and Directors Bitter. But I am sure it quickly occurred to the company’s marketers that here was a chance to bring back a truly iconic beer, which would surely have an instant appeal in the US as the ur-IRS, the Imperial Russian Stout in honour of which all others are named.
Thus in May last year the Bedford brewery produced the first new brew of Courage Imperial Russian Stout for 18 years, two bottles of which they’ve been kind enough to send to me, to my great delight, as I love a good IRS. And because I’m the sort of sad nerd who stuffs bottles of beers away for decades, I was able to pull out examples of Courage IRS from 1975, 1985 and 1992 to compare against the latest version. Continue reading Courage IRS: a 40-year vertical tasting →
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Imperial Stout – Russian or Irish?
26th June 2011 Martyn Cornell 40 Comments
A very early Russian Stout ad from 1922
It was terrific to see a positive story on the BBC about beer, with the coverage of the Great Baltic Adventure, the project to take Imperial Russian Stout back to Russia by boat, just the way it was done 200 and more years ago. But what’s this claim here, at 1:05 by BBC reporter Steve Rosenberg, talking about the first exports of stout from England to the Baltic:
“The problem was that by the time it had got to Russia it had frozen, so the brewers back home bumped up the alcohol content to make sure it didn’t turn into ice-lollies.”
Nooooooooooooo! Please, there are enough myths about beer history already, without new ones being started. Let’s make it clear, right now: the stout exported to Russia was NOT brewed strong to stop it freezing. If it had been cold enough to freeze the beer, the ocean itself would have frozen over, and the ships wouldn’t have been able to get through. It was brewed strong because that’s the way the customers liked it.
Actually, and with respect to Tim O’Rourke, whose idea the Great Baltic Adventure was, and who roped in 11 British brewers from Black Sheep to Meantime to supply Imperial Russian Stouts to take to St Petersburg by sea, the Russians also liked another strong English brew in the 18th century, Burton Ale, the thick, sweet, brown ale brewed in Burton upon Trent and shipped out of Hull. But on March 31 1822 the Russian government introduced a new tariff that banned almost every article of British manufacture, from cotton goods to plate glass, knives and forks to cheese, umbrellas to snuff boxes – and “Shrub, Liquors, Ale and Cyder”. Porter, however – and this included what we would now call stout – was left untouched. The Burton ale trade to the Baltic was wrecked, but British porter brewers could send as much of the black stuff to St Petersburg as they wanted. Continue reading Imperial Stout – Russian or Irish? →
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Beer, Beer poetry
Poems on beer, good and bad
25th January 2010 Martyn Cornell 8 Comments
Someone has put Carol Ann Duffy’s poem “John Barleycorn”, a “lament for, and a celebration of, the Great British Pub”, from the BBC Culture Show programme, up on YouTube: you can find it here and, if you haven’t heard it yet, I feel confident in saying you’ll enjoy it greatly.
Duffy’s poem is a rare and brilliant exception to the general rule that poetry about pubs and beer is mostly pretty bad: Pete Brown commented in Hops and Glory that India Pale Ale in particular seemed to inspire Britons stationed out in Bengal, Calcutta or Madras to dreadful attempts at rhyme and metre. Here’s one I reproduce for its awfulness: it appears in the autobiography of a book by Harry Abbott, who was an officer in the Indian Army manager of an indigo factory in Bihar, north-east India in the last half of the 19th century, and, as it happens, grandson of a partner in Hodgson’s brewery, Edwin Abbott. This was “a song which used to be sung at many a pigstick party and race meeting in the thirties, forties and fifties”, that is, 1830s to 1850s:
‘Who has not tasted of Hodgson’s pale beer
With its flavour the finest that hops ever gave?
It drives away sadness, it banishes fear,
And imparts a glad feeling of joy to the grave.
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Guess who’s coming to dinner
7th December 2007 Martyn Cornell Leave a comment
I love “blue-sky” invitations, unexpected requests for my company, so though it’s only a “virtual” event I was flattered and delighted to be nominated by Alan McLeod of A Good Beer Blog as one of his four guests for a fantasy beer dinner.
The “fantasy beer dinner” question was thought up by the American beer writer and beer blogger Stan Hieronymous, and the idea, Stan says, is
If you could invite four people dead or alive to a beer dinner who would they be? What four beers would you serve?”
The 10 “beer dinner fantasists” Stan has put up on his site so far have chosen a range of guests for which “eclectic” seems utterly inadequate as a description. They include Bernardo O’Higgins, the 19th century South American revolutionary; Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys; Robert Noonan, author of The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists; William Shakespeare (nominated by two people); Martin Luther; Michael “The Beer Hunter” Jackson (also nominated by two people); David Bowie; Socrates; Winston Churchill; Ernest Hemingway; and John McEnroe. And me.
Since I’ve been chosen myself, I have naturally thouight about who I’d like to invite to my own fantasy beer dinner. I’m a little unhappy at the number restriction Stan has put on the game, as five – one host and four guests – doesn’t work that well in social situations. Sociologists say the ideal numbers of people for good conversation are three or four. Any more than that, and people get squeezed out, as the “natural” group number asserts itself. Take a look around at your next social gathering, and see how people naturally congregate in threes or fours – never fives. So it may be better to have host and three guests, or otherwise host and seven guests, which would the conversational group to split easily into two equal parts.
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Beer, Beer styles, History of beer
The forgotten story of London’s porters
2nd November 2007 Martyn Cornell 41 Comments
It’s a mark of the low status given to working class history that the role in London’s life and economy played by the city’s thousands of street and river porters, the men who gave their name to the beer, is almost completely forgotten, only 70 or so years after the last of the porters died.
Almost no modern books on the history of London mention the Ticket Porters and their rivals the Fellowship Porters, not even Weinreb and Hibbert’s 1,000-page London Encyclopedia (which does, however, manage to mangle a nonsensical story about ale conners and the Tiger pub at the Tower of London).
The exception is Peter Earle’s A City Full of People, subtitled Men and Women of London 1650-1750, published in 1994, which leans for its scholarship about the subject on Walter Stern’s The Porters of London, written in 1960.
This lack of general knowledge about the people who played an irreplaceable role in London’s economy from the 17th to the 19th centuries, one that was the equivalent of white van delivery driver, motorcycle courier and postman rolled into one, meant confusion for beer writers in the 1970s when they came to write about porter the drink.
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Album Review: Kindred the Family Soul “A Couple Friends”
Album Review Edward Bowser
Edward Bowser Posted on June 9, 2014
Words by Edward T. Bowser, SoulInStereo.com
Why do y’all keep running to Steve Harvey n’ dem for relationship advice? Kindred the Family Soul has been dropping jewels for over a decade now. They’re the face of family values in modern R&B.
Fatin Dantzler and Aja Graydon aren’t just man and wife, nor are they simply the First Couple of Soul – they’re marriage counselors implanted firmly on your playlists. They’re the cool couple down the street that you turn to for advice when your partner is getting on your last nerve. You can always expect Fatin and Aja to give you that real.
A Couple Friends, Kindred’s fifth release, is a perfect title. They’re not just man and wife, they’re friends first. That camaraderie fuels the chemistry on each track here, and it’s also a testament to the lessons of love they share.
“Call Me Crazy” takes typical R&B tropes to the next level. We’ve heard a million songs about singers treating their mates to lives of luxury. But Kindred is much more relatable – and realistic – as they show just as much love to each other during rough times: “Hard times don’t last, learned a lot from the past,” Aja sings. “They say it’s a beautiful life, I say it’s a beautiful ride.” Aja has long been one of R&B’s most overlooked voices and is a gentle contrast to Fatin’s soulful rasp, best exemplified on “Get It Got It.”
Love through hard times is a true test of a relationship. Fatin keeps it 100 on “Everybody’s Hustling”: “Working two jobs but need two more/try not to get sick ‘cause you’re uninsured.” But Aja’s not stressing about medical bills because “We got the kind of gold you can’t count.” “One Day Soon” encourages listeners to constantly chase dreams, while “Not Complaining” confesses that fights are a normal part of relationships – forgiveness is just stronger.
Somebody should have clued in Toni Braxton and Babyface on that lesson.
The album’s atmosphere is warm and inviting, like a conversation at grandma’s house. But, also like a trip to grandma’s, sometimes the constant life lessons and preachiness can get repetitive and wear thin. Kindred tries to lighten the mood at times, with the classy night-on-the-town vibe of “Lovin’ the Night” and even Kindred’s kids get TURNT UP for “Momma Said Clean Up,” which is funny and brief enough not to be overbearing. Still, those diversions might not be enough to hold all listeners’ attention.
Perhaps the album’s greatest lesson is the importance of giving. At the end of the title track, R&B pioneer Valerie Simpson gets some shine as she lays down some keys. Kindred was obviously heavily influenced by Simpson and her late husband Nickolas Ashford and this song serves as their tribute.
A Couple Friends gives back too, providing listeners a bit of guidance as they stroll (and stumble) down lover’s lane. The album’s far from perfect, but neither was Kindred’s journey. That makes it all the more endearing.
Best tracks: “Call Me Crazy,” “Everybody’s Hustling,” “Get It Got It”
3.5 stars out of 5
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← #15: Time Crisis
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by Lewis Packwood | Thursday 23 April, 2009 · 12:42 pm
#16: GoldenEye 007
Format: Nintendo 64 Genre: First Person Shooter Released: 1997 Developer: Rare
Facility level + Licence to Kill mode + Pistols only = Best multiplayer game ever? Discuss.
The thing that most impressed about GoldenEye was just how far ahead of its time it was in terms of gameplay features, such as the huge weapon set, the cleverly designed levels and the sheer range of multiplayer options. When you compare it to the other first person shooters (FPSs) that came out on the N64 in 1997 – Doom 64, Hexen, Duke Nukem 64, Turok – it’s clear that GoldenEye was just leaps and bounds ahead of the opposition. It’s all the more astonishing, therefore, to learn that the multiplayer mode was added as ‘a complete afterthought’.
I think the most staggering achievement of this game is that it’s actually impossible to get bored of it. OK, maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but I dread to think just how many nights of my teenage years were consumed by marathon GoldenEye sessions. If GoldenEye were to appear on Xbox Live Arcade (XBLA) tomorrow (which is unlikely to happen for various reasons), I’m sure that it would garner just as many online players as some of the more recent FPS efforts, like Call of Duty. Actually, I really hope that GoldenEye doesn’t appear on XBLA – I spend enough time playing video games as it is, and XBLA GoldenEye might just send me over the edge into game zombie oblivion.
The more I write about this game, the more I want to play it again. There are just so many stand-out moments: such as lacing the toilets in the Facility level with mines, then gleefully detonating them when your hapless opponent walks in. Or fighting over who gets to play Oddjob in multiplayer (he’s so short, it’s almost impossible to hit him). Or playing with rocket launchers only on the miniscule Archives level. Or shooting an enemy agent in the balls and watching him crumple to the ground clutching his groin (puerile admittedly, but fun nonetheless). Or cathartically executing Natalya after she gets lost for the umpteenth time (it means a Game Over screen, but it’s worth it). Or annoying the hell out of your best friend by consistently defeating him with a karate chop to the back of the head (in the game that is, not in real life).
I could go on, but I think it’s better if you just watch the video below and relive the memories yourself.
Facility level.
Licence to Kill mode.
Pistols only.
It doesn’t get any better than this.
PS. I couldn’t end this post without mentioning the brilliant ‘GoldenApple’ spoof that was filmed by the GamesMaster and NGamer magazines – watch it for yourself below:
And if you liked that, the ‘GoldenEye Facility Remix’ is also worth a look:
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7 responses to “#16: GoldenEye 007”
Rich @ Tank 12
Thursday 23 April, 2009 at 6:21 pm
The only vivid memory of this game is consistently being shot in the back of the head, whilst looking at the ceiling, by yourself or Mr Watts. Rocket launcher suicide my only comfort.
lewispackwood
Friday 24 April, 2009 at 10:11 am
Ah, those were the days!
SnowSphere.com
Wednesday 6 May, 2009 at 7:14 pm
Despite my frequent visits to this blog – I wasn’t actually a big computer gamer.
However, multiplayer Goldeneye is one game that really DID make my life not just slighty better, but WAY better.
Many uni nights were spent suppin’ on fosters and blasting each other with sniper rifles, Walther PPKs (?) and various other weaponary.
RE: Oddjob – we actually banned being Oddjob in multiplayer mode due to the massive advantage his shortness gave. I wonder if this was an oversight by the developers?
Getliffe
Saturday 30 May, 2009 at 11:38 am
Ahhh, I still play this, going so far to even having the console with the game inserted stored in a plastic bag all good to nostalgically go. If it were just a little bit faster it would still be one of the best multiplayer games of all time.
Just remember to keep a stack of post it notes ready to cover those mini-maps. That’ll stop those cheep camping bastards.
Monday 10 May, 2010 at 11:45 am
We also banned odd job for the same reason. Most epic fights rcp90s in temples bottom large room circling with a friend trying to kill each other and doing than for along time unabkle to get lock on him but anything else in room would get taken out by onw of u showing your prowess against normal people. Licence to kill mode with fully automatic weapons FTW.
Wednesday 19 May, 2010 at 9:39 am
Great game, multiplayer was great (it’s sequil in spirit: Perfect Dark too), but one-hit-kills mode was anoying to me, no epic battles. I also found the “No radar” cheat essential for multiplayer.
L. E.
Saturday 17 November, 2012 at 7:39 am
If you liked the original Goldeneye, you would probably like the first Perfect Dark game, as well. Can’t vouch for Perfect Dark’s sequel(s?), as I’ve only played the first, but it’s like Goldeneye on steroids. Lots of steroids. There are so many more weapons and maps available, and so much more functionality in general, that I’d have to say Perfect Dark is by far the better game of the two. Heck, it even has the facility level, and a few other classic multiplayer maps from 007.
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The Best Horror Movies to Stream on Netflix for Halloween
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Whether you spend every month counting down the days until October (aka the real most wonderful time of the year), or you’re just a casual fan of spookiness, the weeks leading up to Halloween are for one thing and one thing only: Watching scary movies. With all the streaming services and endless titles available, it can be difficult to make that crucial game-time decision, which is why we’ve put together this handy list of the best horror movies to stream on Netflix this Halloween.
Here, in no particular order, are 25 awesome horror movies (plus a couple of bonus titles) on Netflix to fit a variety of tastes and styles. From ghosts to found footage to witches and Stephen King — and everything in between — you’re sure to find the perfect thing to stream for Halloween (I’m a poet!).
1. The Witch
Directed by Robert Eggers
Cast: Anya-Taylor Joy, Ralph Ineson, and Kate Dickie.
Watch when you’re in the mood for: A 17th century exercise in moral dread featuring a creepy and weirdly meme-able goat. It’s like The Crucible, but scarier.
2. The Ritual
Directed by David Bruckner
Cast: Rafe Spall, Arsher Ali, and Robert-James Collier.
Watch when you’re in the mood for: Woods-based horror with a folklore slant, featuring a really cool and original monster design created with mostly practical effects.
3. It Follows
Directed by David Robert Mitchell
RADiUS-TWC
Cast: Maika Monroe, Keir Gilchrist, and Olivia Luccardi.
Watch when you’re in the mood for: Classic boogeyman-stalker vibes with a contemporary twist – a relatable (but not puritanical) allegory about casual sex.
4. The Void
Directed by Jeremy Gillespie and Steven Kostanski
Cast: Aaron Poole, Kenneth Welsh and Daniel Fathers.
Watch when you’re in the mood for: A visually cool throwback to ’70s cult thrillers that takes a page out of the John Carpenter playbook (practical VFX included).
5. A Dark Song
Directed by Liam Gavin
Cast: Steve Oram and Catherine Walker.
Watch when you’re in the mood for: Witchy business that’s more focused on character development and rituals than jump scares.
6. The Devil’s Candy
Directed by Sean Byrne
Cast: Ethan Embry, Shiri Appleby and Pruitt Taylor Vince.
Watch when you’re in the mood for: A satanic horror flick that shreds.
7. Under the Shadow
Directed by Babak Anvari
Cast: Narges Rashidi, Avin Manshadi, and Bobby Manderi.
Watch when you’re in the mood for: A movie that’s equal parts heavy and horrifying. Set in 1980s war-torn Tehran, Under the Shadow is the perfect terrifying companion piece for another movie on this list — The Babadook.
8. The Conjuring
Directed by James Wan
Watch when you’re in the mood for: A ghost story based on actual events. The Conjuring is peak James Wan, and would make an excellent double feature with The Amityville Horror (the original, not the Ryan Reynolds one).
9. The Boy
Directed by William Brent Bell
Cast: Lauren Cohan, Rupert Evans, and James Russell.
Watch when you’re in the mood for: Creepy, campy doll horror without all that Child’s Play.
10. Murder Party
Directed by Jeremy Saulnier
Cast: Chris Sharp, Kate Porterfield, and Macon Blair.
Watch when you’re in the mood for: A movie that you haven’t seen from the director of Green Room and Blue Ruin.
11. Gerald’s Game
Directed by Mike Flanagan
Cast: Carla Gugino and Bruce Greenwood.
Watch when you’re in the mood for: A Stephen King adaptation that’s actually as good as the source material…and an extended squirm-inducing sequence that’s great with a crowd.
12. Creep / Creep 2
Directed by Patrick Brice
Cast: Mark Duplass and Patrick Brice (Creep); Desiree Akhavan (Creep 2).
Watch when you’re in the mood for: An exceedingly dark horror comedy double feature that makes clever use of the tired found footage approach. (And also full frontal Mark Duplass nudity, if you’re in the market for that sort of thing.)
Directed by Karyn Kusama
Drafthouse Films
Cast: Logan Marshall-Green, Emayatzy Corinealdi, and Michiel Huisman.
Watch when you’re in the mood for: Grown-up slow-burn horror at its finest with a jaw-dropping third act.
14. The Babadook
Directed by Jennifer Kent
Cast: Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman and Daniel Henshall.
Watch when you’re in the mood for: Heady horror with a terrifying ghoul and a terrific lead performance. (Would make for an excellent double feature with The Shining.)
15. Train to Busan
Directed by Sang-ho Yeon
Next Entertainment World
Cast: Yoo Gong, Yu-mi Jung, and Dong-seok Ma.
Watch when you’re in the mood for: A movie that proves the zombie genre isn’t dead.
16. Oculus / Hush
Cast: Karen Gillan, Brenton Thwaites and Katee Sackhoff (Oculus); Kate Siegel and John Gallagher Jr. (Hush).
Watch when you’re in the mood for: Prep for Mike Flanagan’s The Haunting of Hill House series; a creepy and clever double feature from a contemporary horror master-in-training.
17. Clown
Directed by Jon Watts
Cast: Andy Powers, Laura Allen, and Peter Stormare.
Watch when you’re in the mood for: A horror movie from the director of Spider-Man: Homecoming; scary shenanigans that are campy but totally self-aware.
18. I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House
Directed by Oz Perkins
Cast: Ruth Wilson, Paula Prentiss, and Bob Balaban.
Watch when you’re in the mood for: A good old-fashioned haunted house that’s all about mood.
19. Under the Skin
Directed by Jonathan Glazer
A24 Films
Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy McWilliams, and Lynsey Taylor Mackay.
Watch when you’re in the mood for: Atmospheric horror sci-fi where the scariest thing isn’t an alien who looks like Scarlett Johansson and eats men, but what happens when she tries to become a real human woman.
20. Evolution
Directed by Lucile Hadzihalilovic
Cast: Max Brebant, Roxane Duran, and Julie-Marie Parmentier.
Watch when you’re in the mood for: More dreamy sci-fi horror vibes like Under the Skin.
21. Interview With the Vampire
Directed by Neil Jordan
Cast: Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, and Kirsten Dunst.
Watch when you’re in the mood for: An odd couple dark comedy about two immortal men with beautiful hair trying to raise a tiny vampire child together.
22. Raw
Directed by Julia Ducournau
Focus World
Cast: Garance Marillier, Ella Rumpf, and Laurent Lucas.
Watch when you’re in the mood for: A stunning female coming-of-age story…with a cannibal twist.
23. The Childhood of a Leader
Directed by Brady Corbet
Cast: Liam Cunningham, Robert Pattinson, and Berenice Bejo.
Watch when you’re in the mood for: Unconventional, existential horror — like an exploration of the childhood of a fictional fascist ruler presented in the style of Michael Haneke, perhaps.
24. The Eyes of My Mother
Directed by Nicolas Pesce
Cast: Kika Magalhães, Will Brill, and Diana Agostini.
Watch when you’re in the mood for: Gory arthouse character study about an isolated and repressed young woman — think May, but with a more sophisticated filmmaker behind the camera.
25. Scream 4
Cast: Emma Roberts, Rory Culkin, and Neve Campbell.
Watch when you’re in the mood for: Giving this delightful meta-horror sequel another chance — it deserves it.
What’s New on Netflix: October 2018
Source: The Best Horror Movies to Stream on Netflix for Halloween
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Speaking truth to power and other transgressive twaddle
Nearly ten years ago, Mark Steyn wrote:
When Catholic groups complain about things like Terrence McNally's Broadway play Corpus Christi (in which a gay Jesus enjoys anal sex with Judas), the arts crowd says a healthy society has to have "artists" with the "courage" to "explore" "transgressive" "ideas", etc. But, when Cincinnati Muslims complained about the local theatre's new play about a Palestinian suicide bomber, the production was immediately cancelled: the courageous transgressive arts guys folded like a Bedouin tent. The play was almost laughably pro-Palestinian, but that wasn't the point: the Muslim community leaders didn't care whether the play was pro- or anti-Islam: for them, Islam was beyond discussion. End of subject. And so it was.
In today's Spectator, the baton passes to Nick Cohen:
Firoozeh Bazrafkan is frightened of nothing. Five foot tall, 31 years old, and so thin you think a puff of wind could blow her away, she still has the courage to be a truly radical artist and challenge those who might hurt her. She fights for women’s rights and intellectual freedom, and her background means her fight has to be directed against radical Islam. As a Danish citizen, she saw journalists go into hiding and mobs attack her country’s embassies just because Jyllands-Posten published cartoons of Muhammad that were so tame you could hardly call them ‘satirical’. Bazrafkan is also the daughter of an Iranian family, and the Islamic Republic’s subjugation of women revolts her.
When I met her, she was enduring a crash course in politically correct Europe’s many hypocrisies. White Danes reported her to the police for writing that Muslim men abuse and murder their daughters, and adding for good measure that the ‘Koran is more immoral, deplorable and crazy than manuals of the two other global religions combined’.
You could say that her remarks were offensive. You could say that the inattentive reader might just take them to mean that all Muslim men abuse and murder their daughters. But if every remark that someone might find offensive or misinterpret were banned, the human race would fall silent.
Liberal principles once held that the Danish state should only punish Bazrafkan if her words provoked violence. As it was, the court asked for no proof of actual incitement. (There was none to be had.) Instead, it acted as if criticism of religion — a system of beliefs which individuals should be free to choose and others should be free to criticise — was identical to racial prejudice, which all thinking people condemn because no one can choose his or her ethnicity. The white ‘liberal’ judges therefore ruled that the Iranian-born artist was a ‘racist’ and gave her a criminal record for condemning honour killings and clerical misogyny — proving yet again that the interests of women always come last.
When I asked what she thought of the Danish legal system, I did not receive a long lecture on freedom of expression.
‘I think it’s fucked,’ she said.
So is the London art world. After she told the Danish court she would sooner go to prison than pay its 5,000 kroner (£550) fine, the indomitable Bazrafkan headed for Passion for Freedom. The annual exhibition is as close as London gets to underground art. That claim may surprise you. If you listen to artists, writers, academics and journalists, you would think that thousands of them operate in a radical underground. They say the right things. They ‘speak truth to power’, ‘transgress boundaries’, and all the rest of it. But you will have noticed that they are careful only to challenge religions that won’t hurt them (Christianity) and governments that won’t arrest them (democracies). The London-based Polish intellectuals who organise this artistic protest against abuses of human rights are braver. Passion for Freedom is not devoted to anti-Islamist art. But its curators are not frightened to show it either.
The exhibition was to open at London’s Unit 24 gallery, near Tate Modern, last Saturday. Unit 24, which boasts on its website that it is ‘fiercely independent’, pulled out with only days to go. In emails to the organisers, Unit 24 offered various justifications for wrecking a show that had taken months to arrange. ‘Enemies of the exhibition’ had made threats, and it was worried about a ‘potential terrorist attack’. Unit 24 told The Spectator it pulled the show because Passion for Freedom could not provide insurance and security.
Fortunately, the truly radical owners of the Embassy Tea Gallery allowed the rebellious show to take over their space in Southwark, where it will run until Friday. The large crowd on the opening night cheered Firoozeh Bazrafkan. Meanwhile, the judges decided that the best piece on display was ‘The Perfect Stone’ by Victoria Burgher. A smiling woman gave visitors stones as they entered. ‘Find where to put it,’ she said with a conspiratorial wink. Galleries pull stunts like this all the time. In this instance, however, visitors found that the stone went into a sack by a pillar. Above it was Article 104 of Iran’s Islamic Penal Code, which states with creepy precision that when a woman is stoned to death for adultery, ‘the stone shall not be so big so as to kill the person by one or two strikes, neither shall it be so small that it cannot be called a stone’.
I was one of the judges that gave Burgher the prize for her subtle protest against the Iran’s treatment of women. I suppose that means I am a racist too.
It isn't really art, but it is "truth to power". Islam has the power.
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Rules for the Game Leave a comment
One of the formative books of my adolescence is R S de Ropp’s The Master Game. First published in the late 60s, long before some of the shadier margins of the New Age self-help movement earned a few hustlers some big bucks (you can see his “names for their games” in the third paragraph below), de Ropp flattered, cajoled or profited from nobody’s ego as he examined what we spend our lives loving.
If I had to sum up his book, I’d cite this from the first page: “… what people really need and demand from life is not wealth, comfort or esteem, but games worth playing” (pg. 11; italics in original). We witness, to say it tactfully as I can, many dysfunctional life-choices that arise from lack of worthwhile games.
Some of the less commendable games de Ropp names are “Cock on Dunghill” and “Hog in Trough”. We’ve seen plenty of players of both those games over the last few decades. The 2008 global financial crisis resulted directly from “Hog in Trough” players. “Verily”, said a long-ago Galilean Druid, “they have their reward”.
Some play nobler games, like the Householder Game — raising a family. Some opt for the Art Game (beauty). We have the late Stephen Hawking as a premier example of a player of the Science Game (knowledge). Many go in for — and here de Ropp shows a monotheistic bias — the Religion Game (salvation). None of these are completely mutually exclusive, but people sort themselves by the games they play as much as by anything else. As you might expect, though, the game de Ropp favors, and calls the “Master Game” of his title, is awakening.
Being “woke” is very small part of it.
If WordPress’s stats for this site over the last three days can be trusted, you are residents of Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Turkey, UK and USA.
So what do you know, how have you learned it, and how do you apply it in your lives today?!
Denise observes (commenting on the previous post), “There is only one rule: treat others as you wish to be treated. When I remember that ‘others’ doesn’t only mean human others, the rest falls into place” [punctuated for clarity–ed.].
The law of love deservedly tops many lists of rules, sometimes in surprising ways. If you’ve raised children, you’ve probably deployed some version of tough love. That can mean letting others learn the hard way, or directly from consequences, if they’ve disregarded repeated warnings, instruction, examples, and loving requests. It can also mean not letting sentiment get in the way of responsibility. We do few favors by enabling bad behavior. But oh, it can be hard to put into practice!
Yesterday I removed a dead mouse we’d caught that had been living in and crapping all over our car for the past year. If you’ve listened and attended to the non-human world that chooses to live in close proximity with humans, you know the remarkable negotiations that can happen — on both sides. Ask spiders to leave a bedroom, and sometimes they will. Contact the moles in the yard and request they leave the garden alone, and sometimes they will.
It works both ways. Clean up the trash the previous owner left in our woods, came the message shortly after we moved in. Leave the undergrowth along your property lines, for habitat. Let the backyard weeds flower and go to seed. Then you can mow — just later in the season.
Sometimes we can reach an accord and live harmoniously. Sometimes one or the other side steps across, and learns the hard way. The non-human world has been asking us to clean up our messes for quite some time. We haven’t bothered, for the most part, and the payback continues to come due with each passing year.
Like you, like us all, I’m a work in progress. Love is a gift of attention and work, energy and time. You might call this the law of reciprocity, or balance, or harmony. Maybe a law guiding us on the way to love.
Other rules for this game of living arise in the world’s wisdom. One that’s bandied about a lot in New Age and Pagan circles, but too often without adequate exploration, is “As above, so below”. From what I’ve seen, it often works the other way, too, in ways I’m still discovering: “as below, so above”, insofar as what I do today has a definite effect on other planes, not just this physical one. Cultivate a negative habit, and it spills over into the quality of relationships, into opportunities missed, into other self-defeating behaviors, into dreams, and so on. The universe builds in multiple directions, not just top-down. It may be a uni-verse, a single turning, a whole in itself, from a certain perspective, but it’s poly-valent, too.
The law of paradox has also taught me a lot. “The opposite of an ordinary truth is a falsehood, but the opposite of a profound truth is, often, another profound truth”. I’ve carried that one around for decades, and it’s proven its value. It seems like a harmonic linking us with another plane, part of “as above, so below”. It teaches me to look more deeply at my own life, to mine it down to the marrow for meaning. And it’s a helpful first rule of thumb for testing a truth in the first place. (Do its opposites generate corollaries?)
Then there’s the law of unity, appropriate for a uni-verse — not any of our superficial, political unities, or a politically-correct drive for equality (limited and partial harmonics as they are), but a demonstrable unity, at work whether or not we believe in it or enforce it with merely human laws. It precedes us; it’s a thread in the pattern, part of the Web. It means, among so many other things, that the human sense of isolation and loneliness, of separation, doesn’t mirror the truth of things, but is rather a deception, a learned and self-reinforcing lie. It also means that whatever we do has consequences. We matter in so many ways to the whole and to each other, beyond our capacities to comprehend. The Hindu mystics put it in theistic terms:
The one Godhead, secret in all beings, the inner Self of all, presiding over all action, witness, conscious knower and absolute … the One … fashions one seed in many ways (Svetasvatara Upanishad).
But we all have sensed it, fragmented it may be, refracted, momentary, transient, flickering past — or sometimes longer, depending occasionally on a chemical or alcoholic lift, yes; or in meditation or ritual, or arriving unlooked for, unawares; or at the birth of a child, the death of a parent, in love, wonder, awe, deep emotion. Given all our many backgrounds, perspectives, filters, worldviews, we understandably give it different names, explain it variously. But it’s a near-universal in human experience.
In 2012, on the centennial of the anonymous 1912 publication of the Kybalion [free pdf/public domain], J. M. Greer published a reworking of the seven spiritual laws it explores in his Mystery Teachings from the Living Earth: An Introduction to Spiritual Ecology. In Greer’s latter version, the seven laws re-emerge as statements of an ecological spirituality. [See here for posts examining each law].
Note that these aren’t things anyone is called to believe: they’re scientific facts, that much-abused word. One of the things that means in practice is that anyone can witness them in action, and draw their own conclusions from them. Turns out what we need to know has been around under our noses for at least as long as we’ve been here.
Other laws or rule for the game? If you took up my suggestion in the previous post to write down your own rules, you have some in hand. Denise did: for her, love tops the list.
Our understanding of life has the greatest impact when it’s put in terms we can grasp — especially when we put it in those terms for ourselves. Mine won’t work completely for you, simply because they’re mine. Yours are for you. We need individual understandings, because we’re individuals.
It’s because of the law of unity that we’re each individual, each one. For this reason we can also (learn to) value another’s freedom, even as they acknowledge ours. So the law of freedom also ranks high on my list. Grant others the freedom to be who they are, in accord with their granting me my own. This one much of the planet is still learning, to judge by daily headlines and our widespread experience of life in this world. “Your freedom ends where mine begins”, goes one popular formulation, and vice versa.
Tomorrow, to round out this discussion, I’ll post “Eleven Strands of Educational and Life Philosophy”, which I composed as part of my application with a teacher’s placement agency some two years ago.
Love, unity, reciprocity, paradox, and freedom — some of my rules. And my game? Druidry helps to keep waking me up, though I still drowse a lot.
What’s your game?
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Flora and fauna photograph collection
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The collection consists of photographs of animals, plants and Ice Age bones. The photographs were part of unidentified collections and were organized under the title "Flora and Fauna" for research and exhibit purposes. They are of various sizes and formats and most were taken by amateurs although several were prints produced by well known photographers. Subject matter includes animals in natural settings - black bears and grizzlies, moose, caribou, mountain goats, Dall sheep, and a bison. There are numerous photographs of young animals, including bears, moose and rabbits, in captivity. The collection includes images of trophy game, water foul and game birds, sled dogs and huskies and a few images of flowers and gardens, and mammoth bones.
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Identified personalities photograph collection
The photographs were part of unidentified collections and were organized by "Personalities, Identified" for research and exhibit purposes. The styles and formats of the images in this collection are very wide ranging; they include posed and candid, professional and amateur, studio and natural, large and small. The subjects are known individuals, small groups, organizations, ship crews, sports teams, visiting dignitaries and royalty. Occasionally captions accompany the photograph and identify people, dates, locations and/or events. There are scenes of Martha Black and George Black at a Yukon farm, Percy DeWolfe operating his motor launch, a Klondike family standing outside their cabin at their claim, magazine photographs of the discoverers of gold, British Yukon Navigation Company (BYNCo.) personnel in 1901 posing outside the White Pass commissary, passengers on the sternwheeler Dawson City 1912, IOOF Lodge Number One Dawson members, 1901 Hockey Team, the royal visit of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, the royal visit of Princess Alexandra and the opening of the MacBride Museum Centennial Building, the visit of Governor General Vincent Massey to MacBride Museum in 1956, J.W. Boyle's Machine Gun Detachment, the crew of the sternwheeler Yukoner October 10th 1900, crew of the Gleaner, a collage of the Soapy Smith shooting, a White Pass and Yukon Route (WP&YR) construction scene in Caribou Crossing [Carcross], crew of Locomotive Engine 51, the Whitehorse and Skagway Brass Band, crew and passengers of the sternwheeler L.A. France, Rendezvous Queen and contestants in 1962, and a studio photograph of George Carmack, Dawson Charlie, Jim Boss, and Rev. W.A. Blackwell. There are several series of photographs including images of Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) with American service personnel, the crew of the WW II Navy Ship Weyburn, portraits of Commanders of the NWHS from 1946-1960, Skagway newsboys in 1898, Buchanan Boys in Atlin B.C. 1925, and Charles C. Percival in Abbot-Detroit "Bull Dog" on its 100,000 mile durability run. Communities and locations in this collection include: Whitehorse, Dawson City, Carcross [Caribou Crossing], Skagway, Miles Canyon, Pullen House, Assay office at the Pueblo Mine 1912, Atlas Mine, Atlin, North West Mounted Police (NWMP) Barracks and Customs House Boundary out of Haines, and Nice, France. Some of the personalities identified in these photographs include: Captain MacDonald of the Tutshi, Mr. Otto Partridge of Ben-My-Chree, members of the Whitehorse Band, Champs of Yukon and Alaska 1912 Baseball Team, Dawson Charlie, Martha Black, Commissioner George Black, Percy DeWolfe, Robert Henderson, Kate Carmack, George Carmack, Tagish Charlie, Commissioner W.E. Brown, Wilbur Greenough, Harry Marsh, Chief Isaac, Chief Jim Boss, W.A. Blackwell, Charles Mayne, Bishop I.O. Stringer, Mrs. Stringer, Inspector H. Cronkhite, Kitty Jack, Alan Innes-Taylor, Soapy Smith, John Melvin Patterson, George Dawson, Sam Steele, J.R.B. Jones, Klondike Kate, three former Commissioner's wives Black, Collins, and Gibson, Charles Percival, Bob Lowe, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, Princess Alexandra, Governor General Vincent Massey, J.W. Boyle, John Raymond, Walter Sharp, Captain Geo. Roche, Hendrickson, Peter H.C. Boughman, Steward Carter, Captain J.O. Williams, Captain R. E. Cromacty, B.A. Fayse, W. Donnenworth, Patsy Henderson and his wife, Edith, Rendezvous Queen Alice Martin, Miss Popularity Dorothy Zablosky, and First Nation elder Johnny Joe. The professional photographers and studios contained in this collection include E.J. Hamacher, Kinsey, Wolfe, Yukon Photo, Star Photo, Case and Draper, Cantwell, H.C. Barley, Harry Conners, Duclos, James Quong, G.M. Taylor, T. Breslin, A.J. Gillis, Kinsey and Kinsey, and Delmar.
Industry photograph collection
The collection consists of photographs that were part of unidentified collections and were organized under the title "Industry" for research and exhibit purposes. Photograph subjects include mining, boat building, agriculture, trapping and trading, fishing, and construction of the Alaska Highway. Many are images of mining in the Klondike Gold Fields: busy hand mining scenes with open cut mines, sluice boxes and flumes on Bonanza, Gold Hill, Sulpher Creek, Dominion Creek and Quartz Creek, rocking on Gold Hill and King Solomon?s Hill, hydraulicing on French Hill and Lovette Gulch, and underground mining on Eldorado #16. Klondike scenes also include dredges in Bonanza Basin, Canadian No. 1 at Bear Creek 1902, Dredge #3, a small dredge on Hyatt Creek, construction of a dredge, and a view of Canadian Klondike Mining Co. headquarters, in 1906 during the construction of the Klondike Syphon. There are a number of images of the open pit at Pueblo Mines, mining in the Atlin area with water wheels and placer mining in Alaska. Boat building includes a sternwheeler under construction at the Whitehorse shipyard, whipsawing boat lumber and boat building at Bennett. The agriculture photographs include a vegetable garden, a Northern Commercial Company (NCCo.) truck filled with cabbages, Acklen?s garden in Dawson City, the first load of hay harvested at Fairbanks, and images of apples, lettuce, cabbage, potatoes and a 10 foot high tomato plant in Dawson City. Other industry photographs in this collection include a trapper?s outfit in 1911, native men trading at Dawson City, a sled full of caribou in Fairbanks, a mule train alongside the Klondike River, the Northern Lumber Co. in the Klondike Valley, a portable sawmill used by engineers on the Alaska Highway, original bridge near Slims River during building of Alaska Highway, fish wheel on the Yukon River and interiors of Zaccarelli?s Bookstore and the Monte Carlo. Identified photographers are Larss and Duclos, Cantwell, Adams and Larkin, Darms, E.O. Ellingsen and E.A. Hegg.
MacBride Museum map collection
Collection includes hand drawn map of Chilkoot Trail, Northwestern Canada, GSC maps of Northwest Shakwak Valley and Yukon Territory, the latter showing many winter roads and communities which no longer exist, Hudson's Bay Company Peace River District, Teslin, Kluane Corridor Regional Study, an early map of the Yukon and a Rand McNally map of Canada.
MacBride Museum research project collection
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The collection consists of audio tape cassettes recorded by various researchers recruited to conduct projects for the MacBride Museum in 1988 and 1993. Includes interviews of Whitehorse area residents by researchers Pam Braun and Lori Jackson relating to the identification of Museum artifacts and photographs of unknown origin, and interviews by Helene Dobrowolsky created in the course of the Whitehorse Copper Belt Research Project to interpret Yukon mining history. The collection is divided into the following: Artifacts Project (1988), Photograph Identification Project (1993), Whitehorse Copper Belt Research Project (1993), Geological Sample Identification Project (1993), and Mining Artifacts Project (1993).
MacBride Museum sound recording collection
The collection consists of audio tape cassettes containing storytelling, oral histories, presentations, and other programs and events at the MacBride Museum and in greater Whitehorse. Includes First Nations creation stories told by Louise Profeit-LeBlanc and Ruth Carrol, drum songs by Kolvane Fox, and a narrative of Laurent Cyr's life in the Yukon presented at the 1991 Sourdough Rendezvous. The oral history interviews conducted by Museum staff and other individuals cover topics including biographical information of the persons interviewed, travel, transportation, geography, activities, and people in the Yukon. Interviews include: Roy Minter's visit with MacBride Museum Director Joanne Meehan in 1990 regarding the outdoor artifacts, his arrival in Whitehorse in 1955, involvement with the Museum, and friend William D. MacBride; an interview of Bonnie Piper by Marjorie Almstrom in 1991 on her life and travels in the Yukon beginning 1946; interview of Pat Olsen by Doreen Wahl in 1991 relating to the Whitehorse stamp club; and Neil McLeod interview relating to his work on the sternwheelers 1935-1941 and his photographs of the Yukon. The collection contains other miscellaneous sound recordings: Kitty Smith talking about her carvings, a presentation on Mount Logan by geologist Charlie Roots, the Alcan Highway and Soldier's Summit official openings, Robert Service reading his poetry, Pierre Burton on the Klondike Gold Rush, and various Museum talks and tours. Some of the audio tape cassettes were copied in the 1990s.
Site specific photograph collection
The photographs in this collection were part of unidentified collections and were organized under the title "Site Specific" for research and exhibit purposes. Included are a very diverse range of photographs of sites and subjects in the Yukon, Alaska, along the Yukon River and the Chilkoot and White Pass Trails, British Columbia, and other locations. Yukon sites include Carcross showing a sternwheeler, railway bridge, and the town site, Ben-My-Chree on the West Taku Arm, Mayo, a log cabin at Haggart Creek in the Keno area and Dawson City. Images of Alaska include: Skagway, Dyea, Valdez, Fairbanks, St. Michael, Haines, Beaver City, Fort Yukon, Point Barrow, Louden, Ruby City, Cordova, Foster Glacier, Muir Glacier and Holy Cross Mission on the Yukon River. Images of British Columbia include: a street scene in Bennett, showing Dawson Hotel, Bennett Lake and Klondike Navigation Co. Ltd. warehouses, the church at Bennett, and an Atlin street scene showing the Kendome and Kootenay Hotels. The collection also consists of images of a native cemetery showing Spirit Houses and a native village on the Chilkat River, Pleasant Camp on the Dalton Trail, White Pass Summit, and Chilkoot Trail, Miles Canyon, Five Finger Rapids, a view from the Dome in Dawson Cityshowing the sternwheeler graveyard and islands near Moosehide, the North West Mounted Police (NWMP) Post on Dalton Trail and Tagish, circa 1898, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) station at Haines Junction, a bridge at North Fork of the Klondike River, Pueblo Mine and Grafter Mine outside of Whitehorse, Department of Transport houses in Destruction Bay, Hotel Upper LeBarge [Laberge], a ward in the Good Samaritan Hospital in Dawson City, the tram line in Whitehorse and a series of images of the Inside Passage including Prince Rupert and Alert Bay.
Transportation photograph collection
The collection consists of photographs that were part of unidentified collections and were organized under the title "Transportation" for research and exhibit purposes. Included are many photographs of sternwheelers and other watercraft, crews and passengers on Yukon and Alaskan waters, and a smaller number of images of other forms of transportation including automotive and animal powered. The photographs range in size and format and were taken by amateur and professional photographers. There are images of notable events such as the sternwheeler Yukoner on fire in Dawson City, the Columbian's first trip to Whitehorse, Clifford Sifton on Lake Bennett, the launching of the Casca, the launching of the Alaska, a small steamer, the sternwheeler Lorelei shooting the White Horse Rapids, excursions on Atlin Lake aboard the Tarahne and Scotia, and the S.S. Bailey with passengers and crew at a wood landing on the Fifty Mile River. The colour print is a large format postcard of the burning of the sternwheelers Whitehorse and Casca. There is a series of 12 photographs recording a trip on the sternwheeler Casca, including icing on the paddle wheel, a landing on the Yukon River, ice breaking on Lake Laberge, and interior views of the vessel's state room, sitting room and engine room. Also included are images of the dry docks of Whitehorse and Lake Laberge, Yukon, and Fairbanks and St. Michael, Alaska, and Atlin, B.C. There is a series of wrecks and sunken sternwheelers including the Washburn, the Klondike, the Dawson, and the Casca. The vessels identified in this fonds include the Whitehorse, Casca,Yukoner, Klondike, Hannah, Washburn, Nora, Clifford Sifton, Gleaner, S.S. Bailey, Yukon, Dawson, Sarah, Susie, Louise, Mary F. Craft, S.S.Arnold, ACE Linda, Oil City, Monarch, AT&T Co. John Cudahy, Fox, Seattle No 1, Victorian, Alaska, M.L. Washburn, Bella, Selkirk, Tarahne, Scotia, and Farollon and the steel launch Tasmanian. Other images in this fonds include a 12-horse team hauling a 19,900 lb., boiler to Pueblo Mines, the railroad spur and ore cars at Pueblo Mines, the last trip of the Red Line Transportation Co. with 30 teams in Bennett, B.C. July 6, 1899, White Pass and Yukon Route (WP&YR) cargo containers and a view of a White Pass locomotive on a bridge, the Queen of the Yukon and other airplanes, a military plane with passengers loading or unloading at Whitehorse Airport, registration CF-CPA, a 12-seater automobile with 8 adults and 1 child on board, a dog team mushing on a trail in the Whitehorse area, stampeders with wood wagons loaded down with gear being pulled by dogs and men, a horse pack train on one of the passes, reindeer pulling Eskimos on sleds near Nome, Alaska, 1913, and an image with the caption "Eskimo in Kiak, St. Michael". Also included are bulldozers, a cat, army trucks, snowplows and trucks working on the Alaska highway, two British Yukon Navigation Company (BYNCo.) buses parked outside the Duo Drop Inn and Sewell's 1927 Chevrolet Truck on a street in front of an old garage. Photographers identified include George Tumpach, H.C. Barley, E.A. Hegg, Larss and Duclos, E.J. Hamacher, and Doody. Communities and locations identified include Whitehorse, Dawson City, Carcross, Lake Laberge, Lake Bennett, Five Finger Rapids, Rink Rapids, Big Salmon, Fifty Mile River, the water control dam at Marsh Lake, Atlin Lake, and in Alaska - St. Michael, Fairbanks, Ruby and Tanana.
Unidentified album (#1) fonds
The fonds consists of an album chronicling one young family?s mining and recreational activities in the area of Atlin, British Columbia from approximately 1932 to 1936. The mining scenes include images of flumes, riffles, water pipelines, hydraulicing, underground mining, a washing plant, bulldozers, a tram line system carrying buckets, men working and a view of a mine site. Recreational activities include a man with a dog team, women in a garden, picnics, people swimming, automobiles, a young family?s camping and boating excursions aboard the cabin cruiser Aurora, a parade with decorated vehicles, and the sternwheeler Tutshi and passengers. Other subjects include scenic views of mountains and lakes in summer and winter, a small house on a lake, Atlin Lake, Tagish Lake, a cabin at Sucker Lake, Ben-My-Chree and a bush plane. Some of the photographs have captions written on the reverse.
The fonds consists of photographs apparently documenting a trip to the Klondike Gold Fields though the order is not always sequential. The images are faded and locations and activities are difficult to identify. Subject matter includes a tent with a Union Jack flag, possibly a Royal North West Mounted Police (RNWMP) tent, men posing in front of the tent, an exterior view of Billy's Mug, a pub in a city, an ocean going vessel, Skagway, a man standing on a rail line probably in Skagway, a group of men travelling in winter with loaded sleds, log cabins, the Yukon River and rapids, a large body of water, possibly Lake Laberge, men hunting, Niagara Falls, and many unidentified scenic views.
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Clever ‘Tempest’ suffers from miscast lead
Published in The News Tribune, June 27, 2008
Pictured (top) Christopher Cantrell as Caliban; (center) Cecelia Nixon as Miranda and Josh Anderson as Ferdinand; (bottom) Pug Bujeaud, 2nd from left, as Prospero with the four spirits. Photos by Michael Christopher
Tonight and tomorrow's matinee are your last chances to see this entertaining play.
Shakespeare’s plays have been updated in countless ways, apparently in an attempt to keep them fresh – as if that were needed. They’ve been set in modern times and future times, turned into rock ’n’ roll musicals and done with women in men’s roles.
Theater Artists Olympia’s latest Shakespearean performance is no exception. In its version of “The Tempest” (adapted and directed by Michael Christopher) the ship that wrecks on Prospero’s island is a spaceship a la “Star Trek” and Prospero is a woman (Pug Bujeaud). Originally the only woman in the play was Prospero’s daughter, Miranda (Cecelia Nixon). But in this version Prospero’s brother, Antonio (Christina Collins) is “her” sister, and the jester Trinculo (Raychel A. Wagner) is also a woman.
And in a really clever bit of adaptation magic, the spirit Ariel is played by four different actors, two male and two female, representing aspects of his/her personality as well as the four elements: Fire (Heather Christopher), Earth (Abby Wells), Water (Dennis Worrell) and Air (Josh Behn).
Adaptations of a more experimental nature are typical of this theater company whose mission, as defined in the play program, is “producing materials that are thematically more provocative and interpretations of classics more experimental” than what is generally found in the area.
I applaud their work on this production for many reasons, not the least of which is the excellent set designed by Christopher and the artistic set changes, which must be credited to Christopher and stage manager/choreographer Jenny Greenlee. Set pieces are not simply moved about; they are danced about by two belly-dancing nymphs with green skin and harem dresses (Karma Shannon and Laura Eaton) and two hooded and unidentified stagehands. Seldom have I seen set pieces moved about so gracefully and without expensive effects.
The story line is too complicated to outline here, but I would suggest people who are unfamiliar with it read it before seeing it or, at the very least, study an online synopsis. It helps to know the story beforehand.
In skimpiest outline, it is the story of the sorcerer Prospero and his (her) daughter Miranda, who were exiled to an island 12 years ago by Prospero’s brother, Antonio (sister in this adaptation). Prospero causes a storm to wreck Antonio’s ship on the island. Also on the ship are King Alonso (Patrick McCabe) and his son, Ferdinand (Josh Anderson), who falls in love with Miranda; the king’s drunken butler, Stephano (played marvelously by Dennis Rolly) and Trinculo the jester. Stephano and Trinculo plot against Prospero with a monster called Caliban (Christopher Cantrell).
These three, Stephano, Trinculo and Caliban, steal the show. The funniest scene in the whole play is when Trinculo crawls on top of Caliban, causing Stephano to think the pair are a single four-legged monster. This scene is funny beyond words and worth the cost of a ticket all by itself.
Another actor who warrants special notice is Anderson as the silly, lovestruck Ferdinand. Seldom has a lover been so undeserving of a beautiful woman’s love. Anderson interprets this bumbling lover as effete and overly excitable.
I think the “Star Trek” parody – especially the lurching on the bridge – is silly but fun, as is the insertion of a certain well known television theme song. My only other criticism – and it is major – is that Bujeaud is miscast as Prospero. She is a terrific actor, I’ve loved her in many another role, but I simply do not think she is right for this part. It calls for someone more magisterial or mysterious, perhaps an older man in the Patrick Stewart mold or a more statuesque woman with a booming voice.
The entire production is a technical tour de force for Christopher and his crew, including lighting designer Marc Mixon, electricians Greenlee and Stephanie Yanton, assistant stage manager Heather Matthews and sound board operator Sarah Jolley.
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: South Puget Sound Community College Center for the Arts, 2011 Mottman Road S.W., Olympia
TICKETS: $12 at the door or at Buyolympia.com/events
Naked Tacoma
New gallery puts it all on the line
Published in the Weekly Volcano, June 26, 2008
photos by Paul Uhl
Surely you’ve seen the posters by now: Naked Tacoma. 20 participants, 32 breasts, 16 vaginas, four penises, two butt cheeks.
Attention grabbing, isn’t it? It’s the opening show of Paul Uhl’s new delight gallery inside Sanford & Son, and it’s the first of three similarly themed shows planned for the gallery. By the time autumn comes, Tacomans may be sick and tired of naked bodies, or at the very least, they might view naked bodies differently.
The term “Naked” in the show’s title is revealing (pun very much intended). The British media critic John Berger has fascinating things to say about the differences between the terms “naked” and “nude.”
“To be naked is to be oneself” Berger says. “To be nude is to be seen naked by others and yet not recognized for oneself. Nakedness reveals itself. Nudity is placed on display. To be naked is to be without disguise.”
By this definition, Uhl’s photographs are of naked bodies, not nudes. Nudes are coy and titillating, a kind of sexless striptease. Uhl’s photographs are unashamedly naked.
They are also art as opposed to, say, the photos on a Penthouse calendar, which are not art. His photos are all about visual effects, contrasts and harmony of forms, balance of dark and light; whereas the calendar photos are all about the body as object of sexual desire — but without even a hint of intimacy.
In this show, the photographer focuses on extreme close-ups of the normally objectified parts of the body, mostly nipples and vaginas. It is the many nipple close-ups (most from the same model) that best illustrate what the photographer is up to in these works. Starting with images shot in such extreme close-up that they are almost abstract, he then manipulates the images, adjusting contrast, double printing, solarizing the images and so forth so that they become even more abstract. Many of them look like photographs we’ve seen of planets as taken from cameras in space. There is one image that looks like the surface of the moon and others that look like the halo effect of the sun rising over the crest of a moon or planet.
One other thing these photos bring to mind: Gulliver’s Travels. Remember when Gulliver was made a plaything by the giant Brobdingnag women and how repulsed he was by monstrous breasts and vaginas? Yes, there’s a little bit of that in evidence in this show.
Uhl’s life partner and business partner, Deborah Page, was responsible for the unique display of the photographs, which are hung on clotheslines and clothes hangers with panties and bras draped between them. “She is responsible for the look and feel of the gallery,” Uhl says.
The next show in the series, scheduled to open for the July Art Walk, will be called Peep Show Tacoma. It will feature full-body photos mounted inside black boxes visitors have to view through peepholes. The August show will be Flawless. It will contrast seemingly flawless bodies with large photos of the same models showing imperfections that were not so apparent: stretch marks, crooked teeth, birthmarks, and so forth. Yes, everybody has them, but they can be beautiful nevertheless.
Uhl says he will showcase his own work in the gallery for approximately the first six months and then will feature other artists.
[delight gallery, Naked Tacoma, Wednesday by appointment, Thursday-Friday 1 to 6 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m. through mid July, inside Sanford & Son, 743 Broadway, Tacoma, www.estudios.com]
‘Fabulous Fifties’ revue might improve with age
Tacoma Little Theatre has undertaken a gargantuan challenge – and almost pulled it off.
When the national touring company of “The Pajama Game” decided to yank production rights away from regional theaters, TLT was left holding the bag with a cast already in place and no show to produce. So artistic director David Duvall wrote an entirely new musical review to highlight the talents of the cast, and Chris Nardine, who was slated to direct and choreograph “The Pajama Game,” put his talents to work on this new musical review.
It is daunting to even imagine what a huge job it must have been to arrange 40 show tunes and to have each one fully staged – not just soloists coming out and singing songs, but fully choreographed ensemble song-and-dance numbers. I have nothing but praise for the cast and crew, but the result that I saw on opening night fell a little bit short of being the big entertainment it should have been and may well now be.
There was nothing wrong with the performance, but it lacked a little spark that it may have gained with repeated performances. It felt to me like a high school musical.
The set by John Parker and Jason Ganwich is a simple riser with three sets of steps and a back curtain upon which various colored lights are cast. It is simple and effective. Ganwich’s lighting is excellent.
The cast members all do a good job. Most outstanding are Stephanie Leeper and Jennifer Littlefield. The two of them demand attention whenever they are on stage. Leeper’s comic chops are terrific, and she proves that she can also be terrifically sultry and sexy. Littlefield stands out even when she is buried in the chorus. Perhaps more than anyone else in the cast, she seems to really feel the music. You can see it in her fluid and rhythmical movements. Leeper and Littlefield are particularly outstanding on “America” from “West Side Story,” one of the more rousing tunes in the show.
Doug Fahl is the quintessential romantic lead. Tall and handsome and with a mellow voice, he stands out on such songs as “Hey There” (ironically from “The Pajama Game”), which he sings in duet with Rachel Boyer.
Major comedic strokes are provided by Sam Barker on such silly songs as “Big D” from “The Most Happy Fella” (a duet with Ashley Middleton, who really knows how to belt out a tune) and on the big finale, “Sit Down, You’re Rocking the Boat” from “Guys and Dolls.”
Another comic stroke was a running routine in the form of James Thomas Patrick repeatedly coming out on stage to sing verses from “Progress is the Root of All Evil” from “Lil’ Abner.” It’s kind of silly but fun to watch the “progress” of his song.
All-in-all, there were five or six very entertaining songs in this show, and although none of the performers really knocked my socks off, I think they all show talent. But I’m afraid a lot of the shows and tunes from “Broadway’s Fabulous Fifties” are not really so fabulous. Shows such as “West Side Story” and “My Fair Lady” are certainly great, but a lot of what passed for musical entertainment in that decade is pretty boring stuff now, and two-and-a-half hours of 1950s show tunes without a story line is tough for me to sit through, although I know a lot of people eat it up. For those who have fond memories of the era, I can recommend this show.
WHEN: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through June 29, ASL performance June 29
TICKETS: $22 adults, $20 seniors/students/military and $18 children younger than 12
Exploiting glass
The de la Torres brothers invade Traver
pictured: "The Mexican Budda," mixed media by de la Torre brothers.
The de la Torres brothers’ motto must be anything worth doing is worth over-doing. They exploit the transparency and glimmer of blown and cast glass the way a bad comic exploits a cheap laugh. Similarly, their art celebrates and parodies Mexican and Mexican-American culture.
Mexicans who immigrated to Southern California as young boys, Einar and Jamex de la Torre borrow from traditional Mexican and Aztec myths and wrap them in American commercialism. They are the bastard twin sons of Andy Warhol and Frida Kahlo.
The brothers’ show at Traver Gallery, Tacoma, is called Vitrolic Compliments. It consists of relief wall sculpture and freestanding glass sculptures that are wildly eccentric with overly bright colors and loaded with imagery that is often funny and filled with social, political and sexual references. Three years ago they had a show at the Museum of Glass with a complimentary small exhibition at Traver. The works they showed then were loaded with sexual imagery. There is little of that in the current show other than two small wall sculptures called Anime and Bethlehem Porn Star that are remindful of Georgia O’Keefe’s flowering vagina paintings. In each of these, the central image is a flaming or flowering vagina that is simultaneously an alter.
This show seems to be more concerned with the culture of advertising and rampant commercialization. Images that show up repeatedly are soft drink bottles and beer bottles, hearts and other bodily organs, swords and other weapons, religious symbols of all kinds, and pig heads. I’m not quite sure what some of the images are supposed to represent. Further explanation by way of wall texts might be helpful, but 1) art should be able to stand on its own without explanation and 2) since I saw a preview before the show opened I don’t know whether or not further explanation is provided. Anyway, from my limited fund of knowledge, I presume the pigs symbolize greedy corporate executives.
Visually, many of the pieces are crude looking (intentionally) and overly gaudy. Some of the pieces are downright ugly. Like Killing the Inner Child, blown glass and mixed media, which is pictured on their invitation cards. It is a crude statue of some kind of primitive god — probably Aztec — standing on top of a cake with a spear struck through his ear and holding a little pink child’s hand mirror. This creature is disgustingly ugly.
Among the most attractive works are a group of six wall pieces that were untitled when I saw them. Each has flat cut-out metal shapes, a couple of which are in the shape of birds and all of which have brand names painted on them: Tide, TDK, Coke, etc. Clear transparent faces and figures cover each of them. These pieces are bright and quite beautiful. Similar transparent faces and figures show up on many of the works and are among the most beautiful of the brothers’ visual tropes. They look like melted globs of glass that are barely visible.
Other favorite pieces are Mexican Buddha and Organ Exchange. Mexican Buddha is a freestanding sculpture of a fat seated Buddha-like figure with a big pig head sitting on top. What appears to be crushed beer and soda cans are embedded in the body. Like the transparent faces mentioned above, these crushed cans (if that’s what they are) are hard to see, and it is the hard-to-see imagery in many of the works that most successfully and beautifully exploit the transparency of glass. Organ Exchange is a large, wall-hanging mandala with jeweled and mirrored diamonds circling the outer rim, a god’s head in the middle with a crown of clear glass figurines that look like praying priests, four brown faces that look like nurses with Red Cross hats, and a circle of starbursts stuffed with dollar bills.
[Traver Gallery, Vitrolic Compliments, through July 6, 1821 East Dock St., Tacoma, 253.383.3685]
Harlequin ‘Horror Show’ is raunchy, rocking hoot
pictured, top: Bret Beaudry as Frank 'n' Furter and the ensemble cast; bottom: Adrian David Robinson as Rocky, photos by Tor Clausen
Depending on your taste in musical entertainment, Harlequin Productions’ “The Rocky Horror Show” may be the best musical you’ll see this year or any other year. But it is not for people who are faint of heart or easily offended.
This show is loud and raucous. It is one of the sexiest plays I have ever seen, skirting right up to the edge of what is allowable in public. The sets, costumes and lighting are outlandish and fabulous (kudos to scenic designer Jill Carter; lighting, Nat Rayman; and costume designers Darren Mills and Asa Brown Thornton). There are revolving platforms and a working elevator that lights up like the Las Vegas strip, projected film and cartoon images, strobe lights, trap doors and lots of smoke. The sets and lighting are comparable to those of “Young Frankenstein” and “Spamalot” but on a smaller scale, and don’t lose much in the comparison even without the million dollar budgets those extravaganzas had.
Every summer Harlequin presents a rock ’n’ roll show that has the audiences on their feet and dancing in the aisles. The tradition began with their first production of “Rocky Horror” in the summer of 1995. I didn’t get to see that one, but I know it was a smash hit that was talked about around Olympia for years after. Most audience members have seen the movie version, which has been a midnight cult staple in movie houses all over America since 1975, with audiences coming in costume, shouting out lines before the actors say them, opening umbrellas, flashing lighters and in general making the audience participation into an even more campy entertainment than the film itself.
The stage version, which preceded the film by two years, is nothing like that. And yet, in some ways it is exactly like that. One of the unnamed “Transylvanians” opens the play by warning the audience that certain things will not be tolerated – such as spraying liquids or throwing things on the stage, which could endanger the live actors or damage expensive electronic equipment. The Transylvanian also demands that the audience shout out key words whenever certain characters are mentioned.
On cue, the narrator (Jason Haws) appears on a revolving balcony and the audience shouts out “Boring!”
Haws is a terrific narrator, ad-libbing to audience taunts and jeers with style and wit. He is droll and inventive, and, at one point opening night, he cracked up at a particularly clever comment from someone in the audience. Which brings up another point: It is impossible to tell whether his comments are ad libs or scripted or whether or not some of the hecklers are plants. But you don’t have time to contemplate that in this fast-paced musical.
For anyone who has never seen the movie or the play, here’s the story line: A young couple, Brad and Janet (Casey Raiha and Melissa Fleming) have a flat tire on a deserted road and walk to a nearby castle to see if they can use a phone. A monster named Riff Raff (Russ Holm) ushers them into the castle, where they meet Dr. Frank-n-Furter (Bret Beaudry) a mad transsexual who is creating a man in his laboratory. It’s a rather obvious takeoff on Frankenstein and, less obviously, as the program points out, the Adam and Eve story with Frank-n-Furter as the snake in the garden. The creature is Rocky (Adrian David Robinson, a short, muscular man wearing a revealing baby-blue costume). Frank-n-Furter forces Brad and Janet to stay overnight, and a lot of people in the castle have sex with one another. That’s about it plotwise. It’s basically a plotless parody of all the bad horror and sci-fi movies of the ’50s with a lot of sex and a lot of rock ’n’ roll.
Brad and Janet are nerdy innocents. Raiha is the perfect dorky Brad. (Remember him as a similarly dorky Seymour in “Little Shop of Horrors” at Capital Playhouse?) Fleming is dainty and sweet-looking with a just-right mixture of sexiness and innocence – until she loses her innocence. Fleming and Raiha both have wide ranging knockout voices.
Beaudry, an actor from Chicago who has never before played on a South Sound stage, is marvelous as Dr. Frank-n-Furter. He is tall and handsome, and he struts and minces in his high heels and goes all sweet and lovable and then screams with a demanding voice that will not be ignored.
Also outstanding are Megan Carver as Columbia, Sara Flotree as Magenta, Holm as Riff Raff and Robinson as Rocky. In fact, the entire cast and the orchestra, and the dancing choreographed by Nikki Womac, are all marvelous.
They brought down the house opening night, ending with a long and loud standing ovation while many audience members leapt on stage to dance with cast members.
Warning: there is simulated sex and raunchy humor
WHEN: 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays through July 6
WHERE: State Theater, 202 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia
TICKETS: $34-$38; rush tickets $12-$20 half-hour before curtain
INFORMATION: 360-786-0151; www.harlequinproductions.org
Multipurpose house
Add Art House Designs to successful galleries list
pictured, untitled oil on paper by Janet Richardson Baughman
I didn’t mention Olympia’s Art House Designs in my cover story about avant-garde galleries last week, and it does warrant mentioning as a South Sound gallery that has been very successful. Not as much on the cutting-edge as some of the other galleries mentioned in that article, it nevertheless has had some shows that make you sit up and take notice. Plus Art House offers top-notch entertainment and presentations on topics of current interest and a large framing business onsite. It has not one but two showrooms for gallery exhibitions. The front gallery is small and intimate, and the back gallery, which doubles as a performance space, is huge by local standards.
I stopped by Art House to see what’s on the walls and saw a large display of art by local and national artists, mostly modernist decorative art. I won’t write about all of it; there’s too much for that, but I will mention three artists whose work I enjoyed: Jean Tudor, Phyllis O’Gara Currens and Janet Richardson Baughman. Tudor and Currens are local; Baughman hails from Michigan.
Tudor is an enamel artist. She makes decorative and colorful little enamel pieces that are inspired by the Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi whose famous buildings Casa Mila and Casa Battla in Barcelona are so famous for their strange shapes and modern gothic decoration that his name gave rise to the word gaudy (look it up if you must). Unlike Gaudi’s ceramic decorations, however, Tudor’s enamels are pretty and jewel-like. They are semi-abstract forms based on architecture in circular shapes mounted on what appears to be either black enamel or marble boxes. They also have an early American crafts feel about them but are more highly polished. I don’t think the early American look is intentional; it’s just the feeling I get from them.
Currens is showing a group of mixed-media collages inspired by landscape. They consist of densely packed and somewhat rough and jagged shapes painted in bright hues and cut out of canvas and collaged in patterns that simulate rock-strewn scenes without actually looking like specific scenes. As landscapes go, these represent untrammeled and hard-to-traverse terrains filled with rocks and fallen limbs, not the kind of bucolic landscapes we see too much of in popular art. My favorite is one called Stones from Spain. It depicts in abstract terms a forest scene with a kind of window in the sky opening onto yet another scene with a bright blue sky.
Speaking of bucolic, Baughman’s oil on paper paintings are just that. She has three paintings on display; each of them is long and thin, one vertical and two horizontal. They are simple abstract forms broken into square shapes in soft colors. The paint is applied like a thick paste, scraped and gouged in some areas and slick as an ice skating rink in other areas. Her paintings look almost like polished ceramic surfaces, which makes sense because she is a ceramicist as well as a painter. I particularly like the rough, Zen-like circular shapes in a couple of her paintings, which remind me of Robert Motherwell, and the soft glow of red and violet against white and cream backgrounds. They are contemplative and restful.
Tudor and Curren’s work will remain up through the month, and they will be showing with local artist Laraine Wade beginning June 27. That show will be kicked off with a performance Friday, June 27, by R&B recording artist and Broadway musical star Shoshana Bean. There will be an artists’ reception that night from 5 to 7 p.m., and Bean’s performance will start at 8 p.m.
[Art House Designs, through June 27 with Currens, Tudor and Wade continuing through July, 420 B Franklin St. S.E., Olympia, 360.943.3377]
Lakewood Playhouse deftly handles ‘Cuckoo’s Nest’
Published in The News Tribune, June 6, 2008
pictured, top: Randy Clark as Martini, Scott C. Brown as R.P. McMurphy, and Julie Wensel as Sandy; bottom: Mark Wenzel as Billy Bibbit and Alison Monda as Candy Starr.
Photos by Dean Lapin
" One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” at Lakewood Playhouse is an amazing play.
For any number of reasons, it must be one of the most difficult of all modern comedy-dramas to produce. For starters, Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Brad Dourif and Will Sampson so thoroughly defined the roles of R.P. McMurphy, Nurse Ratched, Billy Bibbit and Chief Bromden in the 1975 movie that nobody can possibly play those roles without inviting comparisons. Patterning the roles after these actors would be an obvious folly, and yet to play them any other way would risk destroying the characters as Ken Kesey wrote them.
It’s an almost impossible tightrope to walk, but Scott C. Brown as McMurphy, Jenifer Rifenbery as Ratched, Mark Wenzel as Bibbit and Nathan Daniel Hicks as Bromden do it masterfully; they bring these complex and larger-than-life characters to life without making them seem like caricatures of the roles as defined by Nicholson and company. Kudos to all of these fine actors and to director Marcus Walker – and to the fine ensemble cast with terrific work from Michael Sandner, Randy Clark, Jack House, Alison Monda, Joseph Grant and others.
The storyline is familiar to just about everyone. Randle McMurphy is a fun-loving gambler and womanizer in prison for statutory rape. He feigns insanity and is sent to a mental hospital where he becomes the leader of a band of inmates at war with an evil and power-mad head nurse, Nurse Ratched, who is in many ways more insane than some of the inmates, as are two cruel aides: Williams (Samuel Kyles) and Warren (Joseph Kelly).
Like the book by Kesey but unlike the movie version, the play is narrated in an unconventional manner by Chief Bromden, who is catatonic and supposedly deaf and dumb, but who talks at night, when he is all alone, to his deceased “Papa.” This is a character who might easily seem stilted and unrealistic, but in this version, he is utterly believable as a spiritual being who struggles to emerge from his catatonic state. He is also, as written, a giant of a man, and Lakewood Playhouse was fortunate in finding an actor, Hicks, who looks the part and can act as well.
Transitions between sets are beautifully handled by otherworldly lighting by Kris Zetterstrom and eerie music by sound designer Scott Campbell while the chief talks to his Papa and, when necessary, actors quietly move props in slow motion.
Other reasons this play is difficult to produce include the necessity of walking a fine line between caricature and reality in depicting patients in an insane asylum. The director told me that he had consultants from Western State Hospital train them on the unique ticks and speech patterns of specific types of mental illness.
Finally, there is a fight scene that must be handled with the greatest dexterity to come across as real. It was so realistic that I can only hope they make it through the run of the play without injuring any of the actors.
This is a play that is extreme in its emotional impact, ranging from outlandish comedy to painful reality. It will surely leave you exhausted but satisfied. Due to the intensity of subject matter and harsh language, it is not recommended for young children.
WHEN: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through June 22
TICKETS: $20 general, $17 seniors and military, $14 ages 25 and younger, $12 younger than 12
The Neddy
Neddy Fellowship winners and nominees at Tacoma Art Museum
Published in the Weekly Volcano, June 5, 2008
pictured: Akio Takamori, Female Dwarf, photo courtesy James Harris Gallery, Seattle
Randy Hayes, Ruins, Aprhrodisius, TTurkey / Pass Christian, Mississippi, 2008. Courtesy of the artist
The Neddies are here again. The Neddy Fellowships are among the most prestigious art awards in the state and are granted each year to two worthy Washington state artists in honor of longtime Seattle painter Robert “Ned” Behnke, who died in 1989. Every year for the past four years Tacoma Art Museum has shown works by the winners and nominees (this year two winners and eight nominees). Ostensibly the winners are among the very best artists in the state. I don’t always agree with the jurors’ choices. In fact, I don’t think I have ever agreed with the top choices. This year is an exception. I think Randy Hays, fellowship recipient in painting, and Akio Takamori, winner in ceramics, are both fully deserving of the awards.
I am less excited, however, about some of the other nominees.
Takamori’s ceramic figures combine modern sensibilities with ancient forms in a marriage of Western and Asian art traditions. His figures draw on memories of his childhood in Japan, on traditional Japanese sumi techniques, and on his knowledge of Renaissance art from Italy and Spain. His Female Dwarf and Princess are reinterpretations of figures from the 17th-century Spanish painter Diego Velásquez in stoneware. Female Dwarf is based on Velasquez’s Las Meninas (Maids of Honor). She is an almost life-size ceramic sculpture glazed in dull tones of black, white and gray, and she has a flat face not unlike that of the dwarf in the Velásquez painting. Princess is a figure that combines Japanese features with Renaissance fashion, most notably the big ruffled collar. What I most admire in Takamori’s figures is the way his glazes look like ink painting on stone, especially the way creases in the face such as around the nostrils and under the chin are painted in and the drippy-rosy cheeks.
TAM visitors will remember Takamori for his wonderful one-person show Between Clouds of Memory in 2006.
TAM visitors also will remember Hays’ The Ferry to Eagle Lake from the Building Traditions show. To oversimplify his method, Hays prints photographs on canvas and paints other images over them with loosely brushed washes of transparent paint. His large diptych Ruins, Aphrodisius, Turkey and Pass Christian, Mississippi, 2008 is a two-panel painting of ancient ruins painted over a field of similar and related photographs from Aphrodisius, Turkey, and Pass Christian, Mississippi, one of the coastal towns that was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. His watery transparencies give his pictures a ghostly quality, and the similarities and contrasts of his images are fascinating. They prod memories and evoke thoughts, and his painting style and color choices are lovely. In this one, the photos are a dull blue-gray and the overpainted images a brilliant, fiery orange with areas of light violet — sunset colors and images seen as if through water.
The most startling, disturbing and mesmerizing work in the show is Doug Jeck’s stoneware sculpture Cain and Abel. Jeck modernizes and humanizes heroic figures from Rome and Greece. And when I say he humanizes them, I mean that figures based on idealized classical statues are flawed in very human ways. He often breaks apart and recombines parts of figures in disturbing ways such as in Cain and Abel (a single figure, not two figures as the title implies) whose hands and forearms are too small for his body. This figure is disturbingly all too naked in body and spirit, a powerfully muscular man who seems to be cringing in fear.
These are the best works in the show. The rest are worth looking at but probably not worthy of being singled out as among the very best of Washington state artists.
[Tacoma Art Museum, through June 15, Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Third Thursdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. 1701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.272.4258]
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ARCHIVED - UK investment fund buys massive Jumilla solar power plant for 140 million euros
Cubico Sustainable Investments now controls plants producing 187 megawatts in Spain
There have been numerous investments made by foreign investors in renewable energy sources in Spain lately, and one of the latest concerns the acquisition of a large solar power plant in Jumilla by the London-based fund Cubico Sustainable Investments.
At a price reported to be in the region of 140 million euros Cubico has acquired Luzentia, the company which until now owned the plant with capacity to produce 20 megawatts and which has been in operation since 2008, producing revenue of approximately 12 million euros per year. This is Cubico’s fourth venture in Spain and the company now controls a total of 187 megawatts after acquiring a wind farm in Villanueva in the region of Valencia (67 mW) and the solar plants of Andasol 1 and Andasol 2 in Guadix (Granada).
Although based in London, Cubico is now owned by the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and PSP Investments “mega-funds” and possesses renewable energy infrastructures in 10 countries including Italy, Portugal, the UK, the USA, Mexico and Colombia. Its latest acquisition in Spain marks the end of a long period of problems for Luzentia on account of the drastic reduction in government subsidies for renewable energy sources.
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January 7, 2018 January 7, 2018 / Chris Luckett
Image: Fox Searchlight Pictures
“Adult fairy tale” is one of those suspicious terms often used to give more credit to a silly premise than it deserves — but every now and then, it’s actually used to defend a fantastical movie stuffy mainstream adults would likely dismiss otherwise, like 2006’s Pan’s Labyrinth.
That triple Oscar-winner was directed by jack-of-all-trades Guillermo del Toro. It was the most powerful filtering of del Toro’s visions of an already-storied career. After a Hellboy sequel, Pacific Rim, and Crimson Peak, del Toro has now returned to that unnerving space between genres, crafting another adult fairy tale that reaches out to childhood emotions within audiences while still incorporating severed fingers and a dead cat.
Elisa (Sally Hawkins) is a mute janitor who works the night shift at a secret government facility in the early ’60s alongside her longtime friend Zelda (Octavia Spencer). Other than Zelda, Elisa’s only contact is with her reclusive artist neighbour across the hall, Giles (Richard Jenkins).
One night, an amphibious, humanoid creature (Doug Jones) is delivered to the lab, where Elisa forms a secret, tentative kinship with him. She begins sneaking him eggs and teaching him ASL, and that friendship blossoms into something deeper.
This would all lead to a happily-ever-after but for one man: Colonel Robert Strickland (Michael Shannon), an unhinged go-getter who caught the creature in South America himself at great personal cost, with a blood vendetta against the Aquaman as a result.
When Strickland orders the creature to be killed and dissected (as villainous character keeping a one-of-a-kind creature hostage are wont to do), Elisa decides to put a plan into place and take action, in the name of hope and love. Of course, she’ll need a little help from her friends.
Hawkins is just fantastic as Elisa, conveying so much with her hyper-expressive face without uttering a syllable. Just as good is Shannon, who can play these kind of roles in his sleep but still gives his all to make Strickland more than just a slimy military cliché or a comical villain. And due credit need also go to Jones, for pulling off the same job as Hawkins but beneath pounds of prosthetics and makeup.
Del Toro movies, whether successes or failures, always have a distinctly crafted look, and The Shape of Water is no different. Draped in wet greens and blacks, the movie gives you the feeling of being underwater, as if all the story were being experienced in a leaky lab beneath the ocean. It’s a claustrophobic feeling with the needed levity coming from Hawkins, Spencer, and Shannon’s increasingly unhinged colonel.
So much of The Shape of Water works so well, it’s notably disappointing when one or two parts don’t. In particular, the third act hews closer to a certain whale-liberating movie than Beauty and the Beast or The Creature from the Black Lagoon, ditching the aquatic love story for extended heist and chase sequences that feel lazy after the hard work put into the first two-thirds of the film.
While not every step is takes is a perfectly placed one, though, the boldness of del Toro’s imagination and the visual splendour with which he’s brought his fable to R-rated life is undeniably one of the most committed visions to hit the screen in 2017. Quite the accomplishment for an “adult fairy tale.”
doug jones, guillermo del toro, michael shannon, octavia spencer, richard jenkins, sally hawkins, the shape of water
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Issachar Ryback’s Agro-Joint Album
A portfolio commemorates JDC’s efforts to strengthen the Jewish communities of Eastern Europe during the interwar period.
The Russian-French painter Issachar Ryback’s illustrated album, On the Jewish Fields of the Ukraine (1926), explores the daily ritual of farming for Jewish agriculturists. The portfolio, which features 25 reproductions of drawings and paintings of field laborers, is imprinted with Ryback’s expressionist style and cubist tendencies. A member of the Novembergruppe (German Expressionists), and an important figure in the Kultur-lige, Ryback’s career spanned countries, decades, and artistic genres. His album is a product of those varied experiences.
Part of the JDC archival collection, the portfolio commemorates JDC’s efforts to strengthen the Jewish communities of Eastern Europe during the interwar period. JDC established agricultural settlements and promoted an agrarian lifestyle for Russian Jewish families in the newly established Soviet Union with the creation of Agro-Joint (the American Jewish Joint Agricultural Corporation) in July 1924. Consequently, 70,000 Jews were resettled in the Ukraine and Crimea and taught to work the land and manage livestock in communally-run settlements. Agro-Joint also funded medical and orphan care, homes for the aged, vocational training, loan funds, workshops, and cooperatives in the cities.
In 1926, Ryback spent two months in such Jewish villages in the province of Kherson and in the Crimea. Observing Jewish farmers at work, he recorded his perspectives in this pictorial portfolio. In the forward to his album, Ryback writes of viewing “the healthy sunburnt, wind beaten men and women [who] were a perfect joy, and indeed revealed to [him] new colours.” He utilized these “new colours” in the first image of the album (at right), which depicts a laborer at rest amid his fellow workers. The vibrant, expressionistic shades are intense, casting glowing light throughout the picture as if it were a dream. After all, the images are meant to be fleeting visual impressions of a new world conveyed to Ryback, requiring original colors and proportions.
In fact, Ryback mentions that these figures stand in stark contrast to the inhabitants of the Ukrainian towns in the Pale of Settlement where he grew up. He credits this change to the “Jewish expert agronomists who act[ed] as teachers.” Under their guidance, Ryback sees a transformation of character and livelihood, which he depicts in a modern mindset. Cubist influences are at work with Ryback’s fractured perspective. Situating the farmer in the forefront, towering over the men to his side, the picture plane is flattened. Furthermore, brushstrokes are converted into geometric patterns, executed in short, repetitive spurts on grass, hay, and pant legs. This fragmented environment aptly captures the new life of agricultural settlers embarking on untouched terrain with help from the JDC.
Infused with the artistic atmosphere of the period, Ryback created colorful snapshots of daily life and labor, simultaneously recording the mission of Agro-Joint.
Click here to rifle through the pages of the full album.
To learn more about Agro-Joint and see photographs from the field, view our online exhibit Beyond Relief: JDC in Interwar Ukraine and Crimea.
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Comparative population genetics of the panicoid grasses: Sequence polymorphism, linkage disequilibrium and selection in a diverse sample of Sorghum bicolor
Martha T. Hamblin, Sharon E. Mitchell, Gemma M. White, Javier Gallego, Rakesh Kukatla, Rod A Wing, Andrew H. Paterson, Stephen Kresovich
Plant Sciences, School of
Levels of genetic variation and linkage disequilibrium (LD) are critical factors in association mapping methods as well as in identification of loci that have been targets of selection. Maize, an outcrosser, has a high level of sequence variation and a limited extent of LD. Sorghum, a closely related but largely self-pollinating panicoid grass, is expected to have higher levels of LD. As a first step in estimation of population genetic parameters in sorghum, we surveyed 27 diverse S. bicolor accessions for sequence variation at a total of 29,186 bp in 95 short regions derived from genetically mapped RFLPs located throughout the genome. Consistent with its higher level of inbreeding, the extent of LD is at least severalfold greater in sorghum than in maize. Total sequence variation in sorghum is about fourfold lower than that in maize, while synonymous variation is fivefold lower, suggesting a smaller effective population size in sorghum. Because we surveyed a species-wide sample, the mating system, which primarily affects population-level diversity, may not be primarily responsible for this difference. Comparisons of polymorphism and divergence suggest that both directional and diversifying selection have played important roles in shaping variation in the sorghum genome.
https://doi.org/10.1534/genetics.167.1.471
Hamblin, M. T., Mitchell, S. E., White, G. M., Gallego, J., Kukatla, R., Wing, R. A., ... Kresovich, S. (2004). Comparative population genetics of the panicoid grasses: Sequence polymorphism, linkage disequilibrium and selection in a diverse sample of Sorghum bicolor. Genetics, 167(1), 471-483. https://doi.org/10.1534/genetics.167.1.471
Comparative population genetics of the panicoid grasses : Sequence polymorphism, linkage disequilibrium and selection in a diverse sample of Sorghum bicolor. / Hamblin, Martha T.; Mitchell, Sharon E.; White, Gemma M.; Gallego, Javier; Kukatla, Rakesh; Wing, Rod A; Paterson, Andrew H.; Kresovich, Stephen.
In: Genetics, Vol. 167, No. 1, 05.2004, p. 471-483.
Hamblin, MT, Mitchell, SE, White, GM, Gallego, J, Kukatla, R, Wing, RA, Paterson, AH & Kresovich, S 2004, 'Comparative population genetics of the panicoid grasses: Sequence polymorphism, linkage disequilibrium and selection in a diverse sample of Sorghum bicolor', Genetics, vol. 167, no. 1, pp. 471-483. https://doi.org/10.1534/genetics.167.1.471
Hamblin MT, Mitchell SE, White GM, Gallego J, Kukatla R, Wing RA et al. Comparative population genetics of the panicoid grasses: Sequence polymorphism, linkage disequilibrium and selection in a diverse sample of Sorghum bicolor. Genetics. 2004 May;167(1):471-483. https://doi.org/10.1534/genetics.167.1.471
Hamblin, Martha T. ; Mitchell, Sharon E. ; White, Gemma M. ; Gallego, Javier ; Kukatla, Rakesh ; Wing, Rod A ; Paterson, Andrew H. ; Kresovich, Stephen. / Comparative population genetics of the panicoid grasses : Sequence polymorphism, linkage disequilibrium and selection in a diverse sample of Sorghum bicolor. In: Genetics. 2004 ; Vol. 167, No. 1. pp. 471-483.
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[+3] - Setanta - 05/06/2013Another of my favorite love songs . . . [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNYJ3g3KbA0[/youtube]
[+3] - vonny - 05/06/2013I don't think there's a more perfect love song than In My Life - really beautiful! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI0Q8ytD44Y[/youtube]
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[+3] - panzade - 02/12/2014I always thought the rivalry was a press thing too. I Wanna Be Your Man was given to the Stones; not something you'd do if you were rivals. WIKI[quote]Mick Jagger recalled the song in 1968:...
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They're just impossibly young . . . i must still be that young, right?
@Setanta,
Man, do I love that music! Almost garage-band like in it's purity. Their harmonies are immense...despite the shrieking teenies. They also seemed to be enjoying themselves.
Hell, I remember listening to these 2 hits on Top 40 AM radio ..on a little crystal radio...and an earphone. My Dad wasn't a fan.
Now for something completely different . . .
@Ragman,
That last one was very garage band worthy . . . and i don't think it's inappropriate to describe the Silver Beatles of 1961 as a garage band.
One of my favorite songs--it is, along with the entire album, inextricably blended in my mind with The Lord of the Rings . . .
I was referring to the arrangement...garage-band like...not the production perfection the studio-group they became. Their example of how to harmonize regardless of the noise is exemplary.
An excellent live version of this song . . . (you have to click past the ad)
. . . not long before the fall . . . did you see who his buddy is there?
I don't give a **** about that . . . it's all good . . .
I do love that pretty, sad, sad song.....
Sweet Loretta Martin . . .
The boys invade the United States . . . this is the full Ed Sullivan performance. George Harrison was two days shy of his 21st birthday. The boys look and sound nervous to me.
(Now i'd rather dance with her mother . . . )
OK . . . here's a lesser known tune . . .
Here's a Miami Beach performance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" a week after their debut . . .
@boomerang,
It was always one of my favorites, from the first time i heard it.
Here's another sad song, but not so heart-wrenching . . .
John gets it on take three . . .
Love it. timeless classics. To my ears, it still stands up the test of time as some of the best music I listen to (as is Norwegian Wood)
They were always rockers at heart, and they were always irreverent. In the third chorus, John and George are singing "Frère Jacques rather than the written chorus:
Ï agree completely, and i'm a lover of symphonies and opera.
Other than being smart enough to make most of them love songs, i don't think they were hide-bound by any style.
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Sunday, 8 October, was the second consecutive day of protests in Minsk against a closer union with Russia. Several hundred Belarusians took to the streets to stand against deeper ties with Moscow.
The unauthorised rally was sparked by a Saturday meeting between Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi. The presidents were meeting to discuss key issues in bilateral relations, including the prospects for deeper integration.
Worried by the potential deal, Belarusians held a rally in the city centre – they carried white-red-white flags, disapproving signs and chanted “No unions with imperial Russia”, “Long Live Belarus!” and “For independence”.
The protesters walked around the city and handed over a petition against Belarusian-Russian integration to the Russian Embassy. Police oversaw the demonstration but made no arrests. The action ended with patriotic songs and poems.
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In the morning, people formed a living chain lining up along praspiekt Niezaliežnasci and later proceeded to Kastryčnickaja Płošča and different city venues. No immediate deal between Belarus and Russia has been announced after Saturday’s talks, so far.
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Why “Threshold” is not the worst, but is in fact the best Star Trek Episode
“Threshold” is the most notorious episode of Voyager, possibly of all of Star Trek television. Its writers have called it a “royal steaming stinker.” There have been arguments about whether or not it is canon. At best its been called “that silly warp 10 episode.” Over the years I’ve been one of those voices who have piled on this episode, but much like my newfound appreciation for Star Trek V, I now believe that “Threshold” is not only canon, but is in fact the best episode of any Star Trek series*.
Quick recap of the plot. Paris breaks warp 10, is everywhere at once in the universe, turns into a lizard, abducts the captain, has babies with the captain, then is restored to humanity by the doctor who shoots him full of anti-protons to eliminate the bad DNA while keeping the good. Janeway makes a crack about possibly initiating the mating. The end.
To get where I’m coming from you have to consider the two Star Treks. There’s what we think Star Trek is, and there’s the actual show. In an EHG canon pitch for the TOS episode “Mirror, Mirror” Adam Grosswirth said that Star Trek manages to be “both good and so bad it’s good at the same time.” I think that’s dead on. Star Trek does raise some interesting social and scientific commentary, even the original series, but it’s also pretty silly. It’s okay to like Star Trek for both those reasons. It’s why I insist on watching TOS episodes with the original special effects instead of the remastered.The silliness is part of the charm, and this episode is no different.
“Threshold” is funny
For starters, I forgot how funny the Doctor is in this episode. There’s a dry wit and delivery to everything he says, which is good since we spend a lot of time in sickbay.
Some examples (all quotes are from Memory Alpha):
Janeway: “Can you wake him?”
Doctor: “I don’t see why not. WAKE UP LIEUTENANT!'”
Doctor: “What did he ingest?”
Torres: “Just a cup of Neelix’s coffee.”
Doctor: “It’s a miracle he’s still alive.”
Paris: “I lost my virginity in that room. Seventeen. Parents were away for the weekend.”
Doctor: “I’ll note that in your medical file.”
Even Tuvok gets in on the fun. Upon finding lizard Janeway and Paris, Chakotay is more than a little flummoxed, but Tuvok displays his trademark Vulcan calm:
Chakotay: “I’m picking up traces of Human DNA… it’s them. Although, I have to admit, I’m not sure which one is the captain.”
Tuvok: “The female, obviously.”
Chakotay: “I don’t know how I’m going to enter this into the log.”
Tuvok: “I look forward to reading it.”
“Threshold” is award-winning
Did you know this episode won an Emmy? It beat DS9’s “The Visitor” for “Outstanding Makeup for a Series.” That should make it worthy of some serious consideration, right? I mean, it takes a lot of work to make pulling out your own tongue believable.
I was going to add a picture but I still like you guys more than that.
The premise is sound
I know a lot of people have argued that the original series went faster than warp 10 on many occasions, but it was established by Gene Roddenberry sometime toward the beginning of TNG (though not before “Where No One Has Gone Before” apparently) that warp 10 is the top barrier. It has something to do with different scales of measurement between the two warp drive numbering systems, but truthfully it’s because TOS threw those numbers out pretty willy-nilly and TNG decided to be a little more consistent.
This is the first of several engineering project episodes for Paris and it really establishes him not only as a good helmsman but as a test pilot as well, in the tradition of Chuck Yeager and Zefram Cochrane. There’s even a reference to Chuck Yeager’s sound barrier breaking flight (he had close the cockpit door with a broom handle because of two broken ribs). Paris is almost scrubbed from the flight because of health concerns, but insists on flying anyway. Working on stuff like this is what brought us the Delta Flyer a few years later. It takes him from being just one of the vaguely handsome people on the bridge and makes him interesting, and it establishes his working and personal relationship with Torres early on.
That warp 10 would have some unforeseen physiological effects is pretty consistent with the way Star Trek handles these sorts of technological advances. The exact direction is weird to be sure, but no more weird than the virus that devolved everybody on TNG and made Worf into some kind of werewolf-snake thing.
And Voyager could have gotten home using this technology. The doctor did develop a treatment. Two people recovered from it. If they’d known the weird evolution thing was coming they could have flown at warp 10, gotten treatment, and been home in time to avoid the Borg. Sure maybe one or two would have stayed lizards but that’s a small price to pay.
Star Trek is pretty weird
So leaving TOS out of it let’s take the show that a lot of people think is the best trek, TNG. You remember that episode with the flying space pirogi?
Or how about eating Deanna Troi cake?
And okay let’s pick on TOS a little. A dog is an alien?
Lizard’s looking pretty good now, right?
Threshold is high-concept
Though most of these beats were removed from the script, “Threshold” does challenge some assumptions about human evolution. Most of Star Trek, and other sci-fi, assume that a higher form of life means something either basically human, or maybe pure energy. This episode actually flips the script, saying that we might have a deeper understanding of the universe as a simpler form of life. Sure it looks pretty alien to us now, but in a few million years who knows?
This is actually an interesting idea, and one that Star Trek or some other show could do more to tackle. At the very least it seems logical to assume that we won’t fully understand the benefits of our next stage of evolution as a species until we encounter them, and we might not know where the human race is really going. That’s an exciting notion.
Why “Threshold” is the best
So if I haven’t convinced you that “Threshold” is the best or even a good episode of Star Trek, try this on for size.
The evolved form of humanity might be “The Doctor”
When Paris is revived from an initial brush with death, he has two hearts. As we know, another Doctor whose name we do not know also has two hearts, and can go anywhere in time or space. Tom Paris just brought Tardis technology to Voyager, and without the annoying grinding sound.
Have a pleasant weekend.
*Somehow I managed to finish this without various internal organs trying to leap up and beat my brain to death. Weirdly, I leave this at least convinced it’s not the worst episode of Star Trek. I mean there was that other Voyager episode with the giant flying bacteria. Bleagh.
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Griefing is a fact of life – online or F2F
For the past few weeks, my 8-year-old daughter, “L”, has been participating in Connected Camps Minecraft – an educational summer camp that takes place inside of a Minecraft shared server. The camp directors have created a rich and varied environment, with creative, survival and PVP areas that enable different styles of play. Whenever the servers are up, camp counselors are online and available to answer questions, solve problems, oversee activities, and resolve disputes.
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T admired her diamond sword, and asked her to make him some diamond armor. Trustingly, L got out her crafting table, pulled out 21 diamonds from her inventory… and then T broke her table, grabbed her loot, and quickly logged off.
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Home » TOTW: Just Anarchist
TOTW: Just Anarchist
Posted on: 15 April 2019
By: thecollective
Not to go off on a rant but watching thread after thread on anarchist news treat whatever new piece of information as the foundation of a new hyphenated anarchism demonstrates a central problem to North American Anarchism. As if our desire for a world without coercion, politics (meaning representation), or commodification were not niche enough it seems further refinement is necessary... or not. But a quick trip through anarchist twitter shows a dozen flags and a tumblr-gender number of different anarchist splinters. Does anyone really consider themselves a blue anarchist (beyond a small clique of friends who own boats)? Does hyphenation clarify as much as obfuscate the simplest of ideas (the idea of no to a sick society)?
But seriously, to what end endless hyphenation? Does it save one time in getting to know one another? Is it just for the lulz? What possible satisfaction or utility do you get out of describing yourself as anything more than just anarchist?
Fauvenoir (not verified)
It's just representation politics.
Either coming from/fed by socially hyper-insecure people, or by noospheric agencies willing to profit from human aggregates (such as Cambridge Analytica, and else), with the help of non-human devices (bots), but there could be also a counterinsurgency scheme behind it, as it's useful to governments to both keep people divided and infighting while gathering big data on them. Facebook has done billions out of this already.
Representation politics used to be monopolized by monarchies, religions, big party machines, then sports teams, music bands and what else. Now social media's the arena (as opposed to "agora") and the planes of immanence are continuously produced, to a theoretical infinity, by highly-suspicious actors or MORAL ENTREPRENEURS (read on that) so that people are pushed into the gladiatorial abstraction of their own lives, for equally endless profits. Then there is the whole aspect of hyperreality... LARPing, assumed or not, as the abstraction being pushed back into the real world, which provides with the best material for analysis of how reification works.
In a way it's a huge democratization, in another way it's a private takeover of people's minds and bodies... so, late-stage capitalism, I guess.
critic_of_critics (not verified)
keep it all simple
one anarchism, the details can get worked at the never-ending congregations of humans. Anarchism is a way of living without masters or servants to the greatest extent possible, kind of like minarchism without talk of statecraft, governance, and policy.
anon (not verified)
“Does anyone really consider
“Does anyone really consider themselves a blue anarchist (beyond a small clique of friends who own boats)? “
i don’t know, never heard of that one before. i thought blue was for transhumanists.
“Does hyphenation clarify as much as obfuscate the simplest of ideas (the idea of no to a sick society)?”
it’s not that simple to begin with, but there are sure those who can manage to over-complicate it to an absurd level.
but even without hyphens and adjectives, people would still have different definitions and ideas of what “anarchy”, “anarchism”, and “anarchists” are or should be.
hyphenation can indicate preferences, and imply irreconciliable differences.
“But seriously, to what end endless hyphenation?”
a rallying cry for cliques, a keyword to search for texts and events online? to collect all hyphens like patches on a vest?
to indicate that by @ you mean thisand not that, cuz that would be silly
“Does it save one time in getting to know one another?”
it might impede you from getting to know people, but it will “save you time” by doing that. if there are people ypu want to avoid, or flock to, it could help.
a lot will be uncomfortable with the hyphens available and make more. others will not have found the self-tagging appealing, so never bothered to adopt any. they may opt to hanging with whichever, or with neither, depending on their tolerance level and agreeableness.
“Is it just for the lulz?”
“What possible satisfaction or utility do you get out of describing yourself as anything more than just anarchist?”
everyone is much more than “just anarchist”, and most are not much anarchist at all
Le Way (not verified)
I would consider myself an
I would consider myself an anarchist in an analagous way to Gulliver in his Lilliputian travels. In the everyday exchange of sentiments and opinions, to myself I am a giant, though I act with humility, nevertheless most adult people are arrogant yet small and petty to me because they have not reached or strived for their anarch potentiality. Only children possess the spirit of the anarch unleashed.,.
Oh, to urinate on Notre Dame,
Oh, to urinate on Notre Dame, every anarchs fantasy!
In short it's to do with each
In short it's to do with each of us coming from different starting points. If it's a case you're asking why are anarchists so variegated, are you really saying: "What a bunch of mutants. Why can't they be all sane and respectable like me?".
Language may well be ithe bewitchment of our intelligence and the singular nature of the term 'anarchism' may be beguiling you. Just think of it ending with a silent "s”. It has never been one big homogeneous singularity and never will be. For the record, I'm a straight, white, working-class male and afaict the diversity is good for us all. My only wish is that we could find ways of working better together instead of being in perpetual battle with each other.
The reason I have a flag on my twitter account is to inform others this particular marginalised people is where I want to focus my activism on. It's useful for easier identification of allies, especially in cases where there are online disputes.
we can’t see ur twitter from
we can’t see ur twitter from here
Merely saying 'blue
Merely saying 'blue anarchists' is unhelpful. If you're going to use obscure terms, please add a link to something that explains it.
senileoldtroll (not verified)
here ya go!
blue anarchist, noun
plural noun: blue anarchists
An internet anarchist with completely irrelevant opinions about an already extremely marginalized set of political tendencies and social theories. Annoying to the 1% of people who care enough to probe sub-sub-catgories of anarchy and gibberish to 99.9% of people on earth.
Synonyms: nobody cares, wha..?, pointless minutia, waste of your last 2 minutes, trolololol
i forgot there was some other
i forgot there was some other troll using this username now. the anon-sphere is no place to find friends
The documentary is called
The documentary is called Hold Fast and it’s “Blue Anarchy”:
https://youtu.be/2lwbHYOFD-4
Joshua Slocum was the first
Joshua Slocum was the first blue anarch in 1868 ayyye me hearties!
All Roads Lead ... (not verified)
Josh Slocum
>Joshua Slocum was the first blue anarch in 1868 ayyye me hearties!
He disappeared in 1909 while probably not in the best mental state,Perhaps he is with Percy Fawcett at the Lost City of Z.
Blue anarchists are the ones
Blue anarchists are the ones that sail derelict boats together and also engage in complicated encryption apps.
I thought a 'blue anarchist'
I thought a 'blue anarchist' was a cop hugging anarchist (you know, 'blue' lives matter, back the 'blue', our boys in 'blue, 'etc.??)
nah, blue anarchists are
nah, blue anarchists are smurfs, the blue man group, eiffel 65, etc.
SirEinzige
My idea of blue anarchist radicalism
Is an actual alternative to green anarchist radicalism that has a proper balance of earth and excess. Green anarchism and radicalism really does not come to terms with the latter properly.
As if our desire for a world
As if our desire for a world without coercion, politics (meaning representation), or commodification
Translation: our passive desire for the ills of the world to right themselves for our benefit, without us interrupting our true life's calling of doing nothing with our lives to contribute materially to the process.
“Not to go off on a rant...”
“Not to go off on a rant...” goes off on a rant.
What about dem blue anarchist, huh? I read about some blue anarchists and I was like: Hey! That’s a color-word association I hadn’t learned of before! What’s next?!! More new color-word associations?!!! That’s too much!!!!
Since anarchism is an old-timey invention, and everyone knows the past was in black and white, it’s only natural all these new combinations arise after the advent of color. Black never goes out of style, but people get tired of wearing the same color.
“Anarchist without adjectives” makes me think of some primmie, trimming away their language, starting with adjectives first.
Maybe this hyphenation got exacerbated with the appearance of ancaps. Everyone had to distinguish themselves from them; ancoms and muties amounting to: “ew, i’m not an ancap, markets are gross!” or “ew, i’m not an ancap, markets are aight tho”.
Maybe it’s an internet phenomenon, and the colors/hyphens are fashion statements, important for the social events, mingling like if it was a big costume ball.
vive la différence
If we all rallied around the same flag we'd be easier to govern which is anathema to me. Increasing complexity is what's causing the crisis of societies of control. Institutions are losing influence, we're all steering the vessel, it's time to find some agency. I think now's a good time for micropolitics. Everything you do and don't do has an effect so do more of it, accelerate it.
Nah... Complete opposite.
Nah... Complete opposite. Having a million people identify with the all-black flag makes it a management mess, as there are no other integers or referents to know who's who and who digs what. This is the "Who's Spartakus" approach. Of course in reality people are unlikely to do that since the black flag's meaning would quickly be dissolved, such as the meaning of anarchism in my town where you can support political parties and the communitarian sector, and still pretend being anarcho.
As if
everyone identifying with a black flag had anything to do with management, I'm gonna manage those green/black motherfuckers cuz they ain't destroyin enough shit!!
I am blue
You are too
Let's fall in love.
We're all ice cream castles in the summertime.
https://youtu.be/5IXSrv9b0RI
How does it feel to treat me like you do?
https://youtu.be/MOYXER-ah98
i liked the first song you
i liked the first song you posted, not so much the second one. hadn’t heard them before. thanks for sharing
i thought this was going to
i thought this was going to be that song by New Order
GO3 doesn't have that good music taste. They're more like to dig the songs in those godawful Youtube adds..
But! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYH8DsU2WCk
It's JZ Tuesday
now not Blue Monday, you're so yesterday get with the zeitgeist.
So maybe someone can finally
So maybe someone can finally explain what this whole "blue" symbolism is about?
Anarcops?
anarchy/ism without words is still fine with me
i seriously don't gain anything from telling someone that I'm an anarchist. They can ask me about what i think about various political issues and figure it out themselves. One time I was at a friends funeral a few years ago, who i didn't really know that well, and i told someone at the funeral that he would send me anarchist library essays and we had a lot in common in terms of our opinions, he just said "oh?! so you say your an anarchist" and i didn't actually say that "so would you do anything to harm my family?!"
Beauty & Anarchism
We see a sunrise or some natural phenomenon. And the only word one can come up with is beautiful. But tells nothing of what we are seeing or feeling. So it is when describing anarchism.
It took some of us a while to get there. But we are under the anarchism umbrella hyphenated or not. Celebrate that or rain on it? Your choice. I wonder if somewhere there is a random TOTW generator. Would be fun to see what it comes up with.
Nothingness is beautiful
There lies the road between celebration and rain ;-)
Nothingness is an illusion, tho.
Last week a picture released on the web has proven that the void cannot be seen, or known. It will only deflect light all around, as it sucks and bends even light, in a way as to create a spherical shroud of darkness, hiding the unthinkable Beyond that lays inside, like a mystery box that cannot be opened, only . Is it a micro-universe? Is it an entry to the afterlife? Or a wormhole? It'll remain impossible to know 'til someone kamikazes inside of it, attached to an very long communication cable...
We think we attain nothing-ness... is it only more human pretension. We are all surrounded by crap. By people or other beings. We got no choice but to be in a constant interaction with this crap. The mind state of the void may be achieved, or at least contemplated, through meditation, but that's the closest you'll get.
Moreover, the void is hidden deep inside of us. It is... Well I'm not allowed to tell you.
Its just a hole dude, the
Its just a hole dude, the binary of materialism, like, humans have holes, lottsa them, ass holes exist, they are inside of us, but people deny there (their) existence, they thus become the thing they deny, their void of awareness, their binary contradiction, their asshole.
Wow, ^^ been reading tooooo
Wow, ^^ been reading tooooo much Baudrillard by the sounds of things
Much fixation about assholes...
Hummms, makes me wonder. ;-)
atropy (not verified)
Soon after I found other
Soon after I found other anarchists in my town, one of them asked me what kind of anarchist I was. I didn't know what to say. "I don't know, like, the kind that wants to smash the state?" I still have an aesthetic preference for that dead simple idea, but I've increasingly found that I don't have all that much in common with many (most?) people who think of themselves as anarchists. I've taken to using "anti-political" as a descriptor if someone asks. It's simple enough and hopefully gets the point across.
Of course, the anarcho-hyphenate is often a way to signify sophistication as a consumer of identity. We've been trained to express ourselves as proud members of a market segment, and the more specific the segment is, the more valuable.
This quote from Fredy Perlman is always valuable:
"The only -ist name I respond to is 'cellist.'"
G⊙3 (not verified)
Wow, you sound like you would
Wow, you sound like you would just naturally slip into existing as an undeclared Stirnerian. Any thoughts, or is Max beyond your scope at this early stage in the awakening of your political consciousness?
Sure, I like Max well enough.
Sure, I like Max well enough. I should have been more specific, though - that anecdote happened during the anti-globalization era. I wonder if it would even be possible to have that sort of naive non-partisan perspective in the age of twitter. Most of the anarchist texts I'd read at that point had come from the library. Very quaint.
I know what you mean, there
I know what you mean, there are the distinctions between apolitical indifference, anti-political aesthetics, left/right nationalist ideologies, and individual post-political psychologies, this latter which I consider closer to an anarch consciousness concerning the State structure and identity, who stands aloof as the observer, or maybe the provocateur, out of a need for honest expression and a self-maintained sanity.
To elaborate, by anti
To elaborate, by anti-political aesthetic I was describing Utopianism in its myriad forms. Could include the hippy movement, some Christian eschatological cults, even Occupy, as if everything is going to be beautiful, when its actually always going be pleasant periods of peaceful pleasure punctuated with painful and ugly events. Lions will always tear the bleating throat out of the lamb.
the only -ist i respond to is
the only -ist i respond to is "-psst-"
could be in the middle of the loud rumble of a crowd, i hear a "-psst-", and i turn around looking for who's calling
There's another one, very
There's another one, very rare, when the mountain lion " hists" before tearing the windpipe out so all that's left is a silent scream. ;)
And there's Joe Biden's face
And there's Joe Biden's face smiling and only millimetres away from yours.
It is when 'anarchists' and
It is when 'anarchists' and 'anarchy' got corrupted by the Red Religion and its charlatans
anarchy at its base is negation, negation from Rulers (and yes RULES) rulers being not only a person but also civilizations, domestication, authority, society, economic systems etc
so now I feel that any prefixes and suffixes are used to get away from that and clarify you are not a red, or a communist, socialist etc
just wants to be loved under the rainbow Burberry flag.
i tend to like this
more absolute form anarchy/anarchism, being opposed to both rulers and rules, but i also am not entirely against the leftist desire to have a more comfortable and better life within the existing system, it bothers me though with all the leftist unity there are many delusions, and that they will always need to suck up to the capitalists and megalomaniacs in order to get anything done.
NihilistWierdo (not verified)
From The London Economic:
The mass media have incorrectly reported that he was charged with rape. They chose to ignore the words of the Stockholm Chief Prosecutor, Eva Finné, who said, “I don’t think there is reason to suspect that he has committed rape.”
Wayne (not verified)
Anarchy without words?
The problem with the writer is a failure to think beyond the commitment to anarchy. So you're for anarchism....then what? Do you think that it can be achieved through a gradual creation of alternate institutions? Or do you think that, at some point, a revolutionary insurrection will be needed? Or are you an absolute pacifist? By anarchism do you include total opposition to capitalism, wage labor, and the market? Or do you advocate some sort of market system? Would women's freedom come about "automatically" under anarchism or are specific programs needed? Do you think that it is ok for anarchists to sometimes vote in bourgeois elections? Who do you think is the (potential) agent for change: the working class, all the oppressed, citizens, all good people??? And so on....
Maybe we don't like conflict among fellow anarchists or don't want to split hairs over labels. But these are real issues and require real effort to work out the answers. I have my opinions. Do you?
Words without anarchy?
The Internet.
before its time on the front
before its time on the front page is done, i'd like to say this is a really nice picture.
good bye, picture!
Yes, I'd like to know where
Yes, I'd like to know where and who did this, is thecollective a clever team of photoshop geniuses?
No, they use images from
No, they use images from elsewhere.
i used google image search and found it was done by an artist that did a couple more with a similar theme. i like that one the best out of the whole bunch tho.
https://trashriotart.tumblr.com/
https://www.instagram.com/trashriot/
gif version
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYwNaW_gG7G/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_...
Thanks anons, so this is the
Thanks anons, so this is the Abyss everyone talks about, hmm, interesting, not as scary as I thought, maybe nihilism is fun?
The face of god of nihilism:
Have a good jerk-off:
https://www.gannett-cdn.com/presto/2019/04/10/USAT/fbc550d3-c39e-403d-af...
I prefer the inner
I prefer the inner ontological cyclone thankyou very much!
But it's an artist's
But it's an artist's representation politics, wtf... Okay well enjoy whatever suits you, away from the tuff truth.
The tuff truth, WTF? The
The tuff truth, WTF? The truth is that the inner reality creates the outer formation. At the start is the idea, not a vacuum waiting to be told what reality is comprised of. I can tell you must be enslaved and have spooks inhabiting your consciousness, sad :(
haaaa-hahaha
Yet another slave talking about others being enslave because they, too, rely on some spooks.
But that "inner reality creates the outer formation" is an interesting way to put it. Bombastic, but kinda strangely accurate when it comes to explaining a black hole.
So you believe what lays inside is an idea? But the idea has no reality other than its thought (I think therefore I am). The idea is an object like another. To believe it is inherently existing and real, is taking us straight back to Socrates... so thanks, but no thanks. Eeeeeeew!
I have the power to negate everything. Repeat that when going to bed. It's even better than meditation, I think.
Well yes you're accurate sort
Well yes you're accurate sort of except I forgot to add that the idea I have is of nothing specific, only intuitive feelings which arouse certain propositions to surviving yet another spontaneous moment. In plain words, when I intuit a lion about to leep upon my back, the idea enters my mind to jump to one side. The scream I emit doesn't require any idea, it just happens. I can't stop that. And soooo, not Socratic, but infact my own singular beingness.
Ok LeWay
You had your few seconds of celebrity. On Anews.
Fantastic, no? Now take your pills, and go to sleep.
WTF Is that how you win
WTF Is that how you win arguments by throwing in a red herring by saying I'm some troll freak with mental issues? Shee-it sorry to the disabled challenged people threatened by you, another Oscar Peterson fanboy!
Umm, I meant Jordan,
Umm, I meant Jordan, understandable, they have a lot in common!
21:01 People identifying as
21:01 People identifying as artists know nothing about politics.
This may interest you.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Construals
That is much neglected, the
That is much neglected, the humanist-Christian roots to traditional egalitarianism and anarchism. A true critique of all Western politics must recognize the cultural connection between ideological industrialism and religious power, and the communist and anarchist precept of no gods is within the Enlightenment's boundary of atheistic Christian society.
"atheistic Christian society" IGTT 6/10
So I suppose this is where the anarcho-statists came from.
No, it is what the anarcho
No, it is what the anarcho-liberalism/idpol tendency has emerged out of. This is no joke!
Well, considering Orwell's
Well, considering Orwell's statement about doublethink and how contradiction is used to control populations, I get your drift, but its still vague, chaos is contradiction, uniformity and unity are totalitarian. There are just too many variables. Somewhere in the crowd are the true anarchs, individualist chameleons amongst the horde.
You just said "atheist
You just said "atheist Christian". It doesn't make sense!
Christians and atheists aren't pitted against each other by default, yet you can't have a Christianity that denies the existence of God, duh. ;)
No duh, What I mean are
No duh, What I mean are Christian V.A.L.U.E.S. Values concerning status, morality, ethics and relationships can retain their Christianity without a GOD. Anyway, the Christian god is powerless even for the believers, the believers in +god don't suddenly FEAR their god and become MORE generous and humble because of GOD. If you go to a party, everyone seems the same but there will be GOD believers and ATHEISTS even getting married to eachother or from the same family. Christians can be NIHILISTS, SERIAL KILLERS, DICTATORS, RAPISTS, ATHEISTS.
ITS NO BIG DEAL BEING A CHRISTIAN AND ATHEIST AT THE SAME TIME.
THAT'S WHAT I'M TRYING TO EXPLAIN TO YOU DUUUUUUH!!!!
I'm a Christian and I want you to DIE DIE DIE DIEEEEEEE!!!! *gasp*. Explain that. EXPLAIN IT !!!
Like all political labels,
Like all political labels, they are useful in as much as they help you find people who want similar things. Holding an "anarchist" bookfair makes sense since you want to be clear about what kinds of ideas are featured. Holding an "anarchist" demo might make sense if you want only to be speaking to anarchists, which isn't usually true. Insisting on introducing yourself as an "anarchist" in a space where you are unlikely or not even trying to meet others who think the same way (like maybe work) is just a form of identity production. The more specific the label the more likely the situation is to fall into the last category.
That's pretty much exactly what i've been trying to say here, is that anarchism itself is often just a means of identity production, i would much rather run into anarchists accidentally than be with them in a situation where i'm supposed to talk about myself.
I think what an anon said about trump being a potential anarchist hits the nail on the head as funny and whacky that is, i've met people who proclaim their anarchism through media projects and activism and most of them are just self-absorbed and don't have any room in their ultra-meaningful life for people like me, or a delusional leftist/id personality type.
The sobering truth is, that
The sobering truth is, that we are all potential anarchists, even Trump, if he were cleansed of all the capitalist brainwashing he has accumulated since disengaging from his mother's teat, yes, he would wave the red and black, and join the black block, and turnover paper boxes and throw stones at bank windows, if, only if the brainwashing had ceased.
Its a strange world comrade Trump!
i don’t know if that’s
i don’t know if that’s sobering, that’s pretty trippy to me
ANIHILARC (not verified)
Observe the creation of a new
Observe the creation of a new word to describe the new 21st Century tendency storming radical milieus throughout the world, which has replaced the old left/right binary workerist/slave Empire.
nihil. =ANIHILARC
I AM ANIHILARCH !! With syllables at an / ni / hil / arc
Do we chant this at bookfairs
Do we chant this at bookfairs?
WTF LOL CHANT IT BEFORE YOU
WTF LOL CHANT IT BEFORE YOU GO TO BED FOOL!!!
i don't see how labels are
i don't see how labels are anything more than shorthand to indicate what someone likes to read.
poopy doopy doop!
I'm left wondering if it's
I'm left wondering if it's possible to not have a hyphenated anarchism.
he's a historian 16 min 18 sec ago
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he's unmotivated to discuss 32 min 5 sec ago
i said no discernible effect 39 min 49 sec ago
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absolutely 18:10 1 hour 2 min ago
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SOT, your beef isn't really strawmen, it's just bad writing 1 hour 17 min ago
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Co-Operative Additive Effects between HLA Alleles in Control of HIV-1
Philippa C. Matthews, Jennifer Listgarten, Jonathan M. Carlson, Rebecca Payne, et al
http://www.mendeley.com/research/cooperative-additive-effects-between-hla-alleles-control-hiv1
CiteULike 106 Apr 04:15 UTC
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http://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-animal-022513-114234
http://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.M113.478412
http://doi.org/10.12688/wellcomeopenres.11135.1
http://doi.org/10.1128/JVI.03302-12
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Pollen Analysis of Natural Honeys from the Central Region of Shanxi, North China
Xiao Yan Song, Yi Feng Yao & Wu De Yang
http://www.mendeley.com/research/pollen-analysis-natural-honeys-central-region-shanxi-north-china
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Album Review: The Solution Is The Problem by I Plead Irony
Posted by altdialogue in Albums, Discography // 1 Comment
Alt rock three piece I Plead Irony release the sophomore album The Solution Is The Problem on 1st April via Rose Coloured Records. It’s a formidable and commanding album that channels the infectious punk rock of Billy Talent with the lashings of early/mid 00s post hardcore.
I Plead Irony are probably one of the best bands you haven’t heard of. The ability to write a big blustering alternative rock song is undeniable, it’s instantaneous and compelling. The only problem being that it doesn’t sound all that original. The sound is so familiar that you’ll feel like you’ve known the band for years. For many other bands this would be a terrible thing, for I Plead Irony they take their influences from all the right places and it sounds wonderful.
You can’t help full get swept up in the emotive and powerful hard rock of ‘What’s Best For You’ and ‘Just A Machine’. Both sound huge and the infectious vocal and lyrics mean you’ll be singing along before you’ve finished your first listen. Each track on The Solution Is The Problem gets straight to the point and packs a serious punch, there’s no unnecessary grandeur. There’s a definitive punk / post-hardcore template that the band stick to stringently. While some could consider it formulaic, it keeps the band focused and interesting.
‘Sisyphus’ wears it’s mid 00s influences on its sleeve (much like the rest of the album) yet still comes out as one of the most infectious and instantly likeable tracks on the album. ‘Prove Me Wrong’ feels like a track that early Biffy Clyro would be proud of. It’s a remarkably strong track that you can’t help but fall in love with.
The Solution Is The Problem is an album that’s easy to get on board with. While it might not set the world alight it is thoroughly enjoyable and well worth your time.
AD rating 7/10
I Pleady Irony
The Solution Is The Problem
Alt Dialogue’s Top 100 Albums of 2016: Part 1, 100 – 51 – Alt Dialogue
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Amber Lounge Monaco hosts its 10th Anniversary Charity Fashion Show!
10 years ago, under the patronage of H.S.H Prince Albert II of Monaco, Amber Lounge launched Amber Fashion – a one-of-a-kind fashion show that would feature Formula One drivers, WAGs, supermodels and celebrities modelling the latest runway trends at one fabulous location.
For the second year in a row, British fashion house Apsley Tailors in collaboration with Osman will be dressing this year’s show. Nine F1 drivers including Daniil Kvyat, Daniel Ricciardo, Felipe Nasr, Marcus Ericsson, Jolyon Palmer, Esteban Gutierrez, Rio Haryanto and Pascal Wehrlein will trade in their race suits for tailored suits, shirts, jackets and blazers all uniquely designed by Apsley Tailors. The F1 ladies will be modelling London based fashion designer Osman’s architectural and timeless garments.
So what can we expect to see this year? As per usual an internationally acclaimed artist will open the most anticipated event of the F1 social calendar with a bang! Expect to be entertained in the midst of glamour, style and A-listers.
What’s new this year? This year Amber Lounge Fashion will support The Amber Foundation, a charity dedicated to helping disadvantaged youths who have been abused, homeless or are struggling with drug and alcohol abuse. All proceeds from the charity auction will be donated to Amber Foundation.
After the fabulous fashion show an Asian style, 3-course, gourmet dinner will be served alfresco at our stunning Mediterranean setting, followed by an unforgettable after party with an unlimited supply of champagne, live acts and mesmerizing performances.
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Waterloo Bridge, London. Two strangers collide. Attila, a Ghanaian psychiatrist, and Jean, an American studying the habits of urban foxes. From this chance encounter in the midst of the rush of a great city, numerous moments of connections span out and interweave, bringing disparate lives together.
Attila has arrived in London with two tasks: to deliver a keynote speech on trauma and to check up on the daughter of friends, his 'niece,' Ama, who hasn't called home in a while. It soon emerges that she has been swept up in an immigration crackdown—and now her young son Tano is missing. When, by chance, Attila bumps into Jean again, she joins him in his search for Tano, mobilizing into action the network she has built up, mainly from the many West African immigrants working London's myriad streets, of volunteer fox-spotters: security guards, hotel doormen, traffic wardens. All unite to help and as the search continues, a deepening friendship between Attila and Jean unfolds.
In this delicate yet powerful novel of loves lost and new, of past griefs and of the hidden side of a multicultural metropolis, Aminatta Forna asks us to consider the values of the society we live in, our co-existence with one another and all living creatures—and the true nature of happiness.
Reviews and Praise for Happiness
"In the richness of its urban portrait and the nuance of its narrative, Happiness makes clear that life is always complex and happiness is not a cure-all. This is a book about humanity's glorious, irreducible mess; a book filled with grief, largesse and joy. It is not about escapism, or about making us feel good; rather it is about making us feel everything." Times Literary Supplement
"Forna's fourth novel, Happiness , is a comprehensive tale of love, prejudicial conflict, coexistence between man and nature, and the success we invite when we embrace good and bad experiences." LA Review of Books
" Happiness : An exquisite novel about how chance and love connect us." The Washington Post
"Sprawling yet composed, worldly yet intimate, it is a tender evocation of the kaleidoscopic nature of the urban wilderness, as well as a challenge to the imposed centrality of the human animal." Diane Evans, The Guardian
" Happiness asks us to think about the interconnectedness of lives both human and animal, about what we choose to see and ignore as we move through the city, about the power of small acts of decency. In Attila and Jean, Forna has created two memorable characters; in her portrayal of London, she has achieved something more remarkable—a vision of the city so vivid and multilayered that it becomes the novel's central figure. There is no single ‘somewhere,' Forna is telling us, but multiple, overlapping somewheres which all of us, wherever we're from, and however long we remain there, may seek to call home." Alex Preston, The Observer
"A new understanding of the role that personal connection, as well as suffering, plays in the human spirit." The New Yorker
" Happiness is one of a handful of contemporary novels that take both the human condition and the animal condition seriously. Entering Forna's sweeping universe transports you to a place that feels familiar, but also totally feral and full of surprises." Financial Times
"What is a life without incident? Is that possible? How can we become human except in the face of adversity? Aminatta Forna's characters tell us that we can't control anything. That happiness is in the drop, the adventure and in hope." Le Monde
"This is not a novel that believes in happiness. Instead, it submits the very idea that happiness is something we are born deserving to sustained and lacerating critique. It argues that a society that lives under glass, that is terrified of any outcome it cannot control, will permit all sorts of cruelties towards those, whether feral animals or undocumented migrants, who are out of place: whose mere presence threatens to undo the peace and order. That way lies the mob, the pogroms, the burnings." The Australian
"Forna's finely structured novel powerfully succeeds on [an] intimate scale as its humane characters try to navigate scorching everyday cruelties." New York Times (Editor's Choice)
"Low-key yet piercingly empathetic, Forna's latest explores instinct, resilience, and the complexity of human coexistence, reaffirming her reputation for exceptional ability and perspective." Kirkus Reviews (Starred)
" Happiness is full of elegantly-written passages that you will want to revisit to make sense of changing circumstances in an increasingly tumultuous world." The London Evening Standard
"'Trauma does not equal destiny.' Forna circles this contention, exploring emotional scars, resilience and grief as well as the healing power of love, friendship and community. Her path is never straight, she doubles back, crisscrosses and circles; she approaches the thought from elliptical angles, bringing moments of startling clarity. This walk is never dull." Lucy Atkins, The Sunday Times
"Registers tectonic shifts taking place in the world and provokes us to think anew about war, and what we take for peace and happiness." The Spectator
"She brings a cosmopolitan world view and a beautiful prose style to this novel, as well as deep insight into how we connect and adapt to the world, or don't." Tampa Bay Times
"Forna's prose is precise and often stunning in its clarity. Attila asks directions from ‘a young man with pellucid eyes, moonscape skin and an Adam's apple that threatened to break through the surface of his neck like a shark's fin through still water." The Seattle Times
"Crammed with both big, intriguing ideas and strong, quiet ambition." San Francisco Chronicle
"A hymn to the adaptability of the human spirit." Country & Town House
" Happiness is both a love story and an exploration of the potential for trauma to cause not just damage, but resilience." BBC, 'Ten Books to Read in 2018'
"Aminatta Forna's latest novel, Happiness , tells the story of Attila, a Ghanaian psychiatrist, and Jean, an American studying the habits of urban foxes. It's a powerfully affecting examination of the immigrant experience and turns upon the disappearance of a child on London's dark and unforgiving streets." The Guardian/Observer , 'Best Fiction for 2018'
"It is a novel that carries a tremendous sense of the world, where I looked up upon finishing and sensed a shift in what I thought I knew, what I wanted to know. What a gift." The Millions , 'Most Anticipate Books of 2018'
" Happiness takes quotidian societal problems like racism, illegal hunting, and faulty government and wreathes them with personal issues such as mourning the deaths of wives and past lovers, Aminatta Forna has given us a pertinent novel, one whose prose is fluid and dynamic." ZYZZYVA.com
"Overturned all my previous notions about what happiness is and how it can be achieved." Fredricksburg.com
"Aminatta Forna has crafted a complex and deeply human story. African in its worldview of convergence and simultaneity, yet universal in its range of possibility and choice. Nuanced and delightful, this story takes place inside the reader's own nostalgia. Gorgeous." Chris Abani, author of The Secret History of Las Vegas
"Aminatta Forna expertly weaves her characters' stories, past and present, in and out of the larger story of London, which becomes as rich a character as the human beings and, indeed, the foxes; and she makes us care deeply about them all, the foxes, the people and the city. A terrific novel." Salman Rushdie
"One of the best novels I've read in quite a while—intelligent, deep and poignant. It sheds smooth, unflinching light upon the unseen. Forna is at the top of her game." Rabih Alameddine, author of The Angel of History and An Unnecessary Woman
"From the understated and inexorable pull of plot and emotion to the luxuriousness of the details of varied ways of living and being to the tidal pull of language, Happiness is a great accomplishment." Viet Thanh Nguyen
"A deeply moving novel about love, trauma and the ties that bind us together. Beautifully written and ingeniously allegorical. Aminatta Forna is a writer of phenomenal talent, with a clear eye, a fearless voice, and an extraordinary range." Laila Lalami, author of The Moor's Account
"Her prose quietly grips us by the throat and then tightens its hold. It is storytelling at its most taut ... A gifted writer." Independent
"The best writer of fiction in this field ... The intelligence of Forna's storytelling is testament to a woman who has deep emotional resources." Evening Standard
"A fresh, immaculate stylist and an unsparing chronicler of human vices ... Profound." The Times
Copyright © 2007-2020 Aminatta Forna. All rights reserved.
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Assetto Corsa Competizione - The Intercontinental GT Pack
Introducing The Intercontinental GT Pack, coming soon to Assetto Corsa Competizione!
A few years ago, SRO Motorsports Group introduced the Intercontinental GT Challenge, the first ever global GT3 Series, aimed to represent the highest achievement in long-distance GT racing. Its calendar includes some of the most iconic tracks in the world.
The Intercontinental GT Pack, will be fully dedicated to Intercontinental GT Challenge, featuring new tracks such as Suzuka, Mount Panorama, Laguna Seca and Kyalami, with the South African circuit reproduced for the first time ever in a racing simulation using laserscan technology, in order to guarantee the ultimate accuracy.
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Stocks rise…Home sales slump…US probes 4 automakers in new Takata air bag recall
NEW YORK (AP) – Stocks are moving higher in morning trading on Wall Street following encouraging profit reports from several big companies. Trading around the world was mostly listless, as markets took a pause after a run higher in recent weeks. Stocks, bonds, gold, crude oil and a gauge measuring fear among traders on Wall Street all made only slight moves, if any, in the first day of trading after President Donald Trump’s impeachment by the House of Representatives.
WASHINGTON (AP) – Home-buying slumped in November, with some Americans priced out of the market by rising prices and a shortage of sales listings. The National Association of Realtors says sales of existing homes fell 1.7% last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.35 million. Would-be buyers face supply constraints: The number of properties for sale has dwindled 5.7% from a year ago to 1.64 million units. Affordability has also been a persistent challenge. The median home sales price has climbed 5.4% from a year ago to $257,400, outpacing wage growth.
DETROIT (AP) – The U.S. government’s highway safety agency has launched an investigation into four automakers that have a potentially deadly type of Takata air bag inflator in their vehicles but have yet to recall them. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents posted today that it is investigating Audi, Toyota, Honda and Mitsubishi in connection with a Takata recall involving 1.4 million inflators. The inflators made by the now-bankrupt Takata have a distinct and separate problem that can cause them to blow apart a metal canister and spew shrapnel into people’s faces and bodies. The problem killed a driver in Australia who was in an older 3-Series BMW, which has already recalled more than 116,000 vehicles.
DETROIT (AP) – General Motors is recalling more than 814,000 pickup trucks and cars in the U.S. to fix problems with electronic brake controls and battery cables. The first recall covers nearly 464,000 Cadillac CT6 sedans and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks from 2019. The company says a software error can disable the electronic stability control and antilock brake systems. The second recall covers over 350,000 2019 and 2020 Silverado and Sierra 1500 pickups. A cable connecting the battery and alternator may have too much glue on it. That can interrupt the electrical connection and possibly cause the trucks to stall or even catch fire.
UNDATED (AP) – Rite Aid shares could be in for their biggest one-day jump in more than two years after the struggling drugstore chain posted a rare quarterly profit. The company said today that it booked more than $51 million in net income in its fiscal third quarter, easily surpassing Wall Street expectations. That came mainly from a big gain on some debt retirement, and it compared to a $4.5 million loss in last year’s quarter. Rite Aid has dealt with steep stock price declines and a big management shakeup this year. The company runs more than 2,400 drugstores in 18 states, a much smaller total than rivals CVS and Walgreens.
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You are here: Home / Christ / Christ and the Academy / Book Review: Exiles From Eden
Book Review: Exiles From Eden
September 18, 2015 by Bob Trube No Comments
Exiles From Eden by Mark R. Schwehn. New York: Oxford University Press, 1993.
Summary: Schwehn chronicles a shift in the academic vocation from one of formation of the mind and character of students to one of making knowledge, reflecting a change from religiously shaped values to a valuing of formal and procedural rationality, and from an integral sense of self to a multiplicity of “selves.”
This book begins with a group of faculty discussing what occupation they entered on their income tax forms, with responses like sociologist, anthropologist, psychologist and so forth. The author describes the looks of condescension he experienced when he answered “college teacher.” He uses this as an illustration of the shift he believes has taken place in the academic vocation, which he believes is consequential for academics and students alike.
Schwehn argues that Max Weber was both a chronicler and leading exponent of this shift. He recounts his 1918 Munich University address “Wissenschaft als Beruf” as a key turning point in the definition of the academic vocation. Instead of the role of the academic being that of forming the character and intellect of students in a scholarly community, the academic’s vocation became one of “knowledge-making” and an increasingly individual quest to “do one’s own work” interrupted by the instruction of students and the necessities of academic administration. In the process, the religiously shaped virtues of that informed classical university education have been replaced by a kind of “procedural rationality.”
Schwehn observes that voices as diverse as Richard Rorty, Parker Palmer, and Jeffrey Stout have argued for the re-introduction of communities of spirited inquiry in higher education. Schwehn develops this proposal and argues for the importance of religious virtues such as humility, faith, self-denial, and charity. He also contends that all of this be centered by a renewed sense of the academic vocation as that of teaching rather than research, reconceiving research as part of the educative process and honoring excellence in teaching. In a question and answer section he defends and elaborates these proposals against such criticisms as this upholding mediocrity.
The latter part of the book takes a look at the Education of Henry Adams as an example of the life produced by the education system for which Weber advocates. He summarizes this as follows:
The creature Adams registers the disappearance of his Creator by becoming the author of himself—both creator and authority. His wandering spirit seeks, not reunion or reconciliation with the divine, but further estrangement from both divine and the human. In one sad, brave, wonderful book, Adams thereby charts the course of modern alienation by presenting one persona’s repeatedly futile efforts to discover meaning in the world around him. Yet theEducation represents that very “formula of his own” by which the author made sense of his life to himself….At least, Adams confessed, the Education had succeeded in educating him (109).
Schwehn concludes the book by returning to his title. We are all exiles from Eden. We can either resort to knowledge as power, or, realizing the impossibility of returning to Eden, we can with humility form communities of inquiry to address our finiteness and fallenness. Thus Schwehn argues for the essential difference religious values and virtues can made in the academic vocation.
In the twenty or so years since Schwehn wrote this book it seems that most of the academy has gone further down the Weberian road. By and large it is only religious institutions who have maintained something of the sense of calling Schwehn describes, and even here there are pressures. But the issues he raises have relevance for those who work in non-religious settings, both public and private, who are people of faith. The question he raises for them is whether they will live as people of faith or as people shaped by the “knowledge-making, knowledge as power” paradigm of the post-Weberian age.
Editor’s Note: Thank-you to Bob Trube for sharing his reviews with Emerging Scholars! Bob first posted the above review on Bob on Books. As you take next steps in your vocation and engage conversation with others, I encourage you to delve into Scholar’s Call and Scholar’s Compass. To God be the glory! ~ Thomas B. Grosh IV, Associate Director, Emerging Scholars Network
Bob Trube
Bob Trube is Associate Director of Faculty Ministry/Emerging Scholars Network, and Senior Area Director for InterVarsity's Graduate & Faculty Ministry team in the Ohio Valley (Ohio, West Virginia, and Western Pennsylvania). He resides in Columbus, Ohio, with Marilyn and enjoys reading, gardening, choral singing, and plein air painting.
Filed Under: Christ and the Academy Tagged With: Book Review, Exiles From Eden, higher education, Mark Schwehn, Max Weber, research, teaching, Theology of Higher Ed, theology of vocation, vocation
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Free marketers and conspiracy theorists at WUWT protest and prove Lewandowsky et al (2013)
Anthony Watts has decided to generate additional evidence supporting the findings of a recent paper by Stephan Lewandowsky et al, published in PLoS One. Anthony writes (archived here):
He STILL is using the “Free Market” beliefs are associated with climate denialism.
It is odd for Anthony to find fault with that result, because Anthony himself admitted that he reason he rejects climate science is because of his free market ideology. From his PBS interview at 54 seconds:
Interviewer: "What bothers you the most about the arguments that there is serious global warming?"
Watts: "They want to change policy, they want to apply taxes"!
If you've been keeping up with the HotWhopper blog roll, you're probably already aware of the paper, which was discussed on Shaping Tomorrow's World a couple of weeks ago in FAQ format. It elicited comments from the usual suspects.
Anyone who's aware of the weirdness of climate science deniers won't be surprised at the findings of this latest research. The study reinforced findings of work by the authors and other research teams and added some. For example, it found that free-market world views predict rejection of science that has regulatory implications, but not necessarily of other scientific issues. (You can see that in a recent article here, where even when scientific findings are in accord with denialist memes, fake sceptics still scoff at them.)
It also found that conspiracist ideation predicts rejection of climate science, genetically modified (GM) foods and vaccinations, though to varying degrees. One thing they did find was that, contrary to some thinking, was no evidence of an association between ideological leanings and opposition to GM foods, and only very weak evidence for an association between ideological bent and anti-vaxers. This latter association is complex and if you're interested you can read what it says in the paper itself. To give you an inkling, the paper states:
Although conservatism and libertarian worldviews tend to be perceived as allied or nearly synonymous when viewed through the conventional “right vs. left” political lens, recent research has begun to differentiate libertarian worldviews from conservatism.
Below is a section from the FAQ on the paper:
Q: How might people who reject scientific findings deal with the now fairly well-established fact that denial involves a measure of conspiratorial thinking?
A: Some ideologically-motivated people who oppose the scientific consensus on climate change have recognized that their proximity to conspiratorial thinking is discomforting and have publically distanced themselves from that component of denial, in particular its anti-Semitic element. The present data may provide a further “Sister Souljah” moment.
The FAQ also describes how this research differs from LOG13 (the NASA faked the moon landing paper).
I waited a bit before completing this article to see what gems emerged in the comments. Below is a sample (archived here):
Gerry - England is a great mix of free market ideology, anti-vax mythology and conspiracy ideation. He says:
Since governments have got so involved with funding science, is it such a surprise given the mess governments make of everything they go near that the populace are more sceptical about their claims? In Booker & North’s book Scared To Death, they highlight how much governments get wrong based on just one flimsy report. People also use their personal experience. With vaccination for example, I believe it is generally good, but the MMR vaccine has questions against it with regards to autism. I have a close friend and have worked with somebody who have both experienced a child becoming autistic having received the MMR vaccine. The doctor who suspected a link was subjected to the full force of the establishment to say he was wrong. I believe his evidence has been satisfactorily countered but there does seem to be a lack of enthusiasm to look further at why normal children become autistic shortly after received the MMR jab.
Given that the government will be in trouble should a link be proved, they won’t be keen to fund it. The pharma companies that make the vaccine won’t be keen either. And given the hounding the only person who has questioned it received, why would somebody of limited means put their career on the line?
On free markets, if wind and solar power was so great and profitable, private companies wouldn’t need to be bribed with taxpayers’ money to get involved would they?
There is more than a hint of conspiracy ideation from Pamela Gray who, after commenting on a recently deliberately faked paper, says:
That is not to say that the current paper is fake. But it does give reason to think that if a well-done faked paper with fatal flaws can get in, a less well-done real paper with poor design and unsupported conclusions can get in.
It's worth pointing out that PLoS One, which published Lewandowsky's paper, rejected the faked Bohannon paper.
D. Holliday is betrayed by his or her own words:
Seriously? Conservatives don’t believe in science? What we don’t believe in are “consensus” driven, politically motivated statements by supposed scientists like this dork Lewandowsky.
“Climate science” is all about bullshitters making up bullshit.
techgm classifies trust as an emotion and is up front about conspiracy ideation, writing:
“Trust in science has been declining since 1970’s.”
Besides the error of attributing emotion (trust) to something that is inanimate (science), the article errs in that the decline in trust has been with scientists (not “science”) – that people believe that (many) scientists have been corrupted by grant money and a lust for recognition, and/or that their skills are 2nd-rate.
Old Hoya says:
Questioning Big Brother as always been recognized as a form of mental illness. We have always been at war with EastAsia precisely because the enemy is warming the planet….
How do we characterize the disposition toward science by CAGW fanboys who believe that there are more hurricanes, malaria, extinctions and an imminent ice-free Himalayas because the rapid warming has already taken place?
Notice that skepticism directed at the most politicized corner of science since Lysenko is treated like a form of mental illness or sociological aberration by this clown. “Lewandowsky” is becoming a synonym for self-satire.
Elliott M. Althouse doesn't recognise conspiracy ideation when he sees it and says:
If his survey asked a group of 1000 physicians, dentists, PhD chemists and physicists, and engineers would he get the same result? Not to mention statisiticians should be included. I find it hard to believe there are very many (less than 2) conspiracy theorists amongst the posters at WUWT, Climate, etc. and Climate Audit. It is intriguing that someone can publish utter nonsense and get away with it.
Vince Causey comes up with a counter argument, which proves popular at WUWT, but looking at it more closely his argument is itself conspiracy ideation. (Plus his use of the term CAGW lets him down.) He says:
Lew’s paper raises the corollary. If we must ask why sceptics tend towards free market views, we must also ask why believers tend towards socialist or statist views. Given Lew’s answer to the first question, one could equally reply that people with socialist/statist views believe in cAGW precisely because mitigation entails statist solutions, government intervention and redistributive economics.
Of course, Lew isn’t going to give this answer. He might say something like “People with liberal/left wing views aren’t contaminated with the free market blinkers that prevents those types from seeing the truth,” or something equally logically absurd. In other words, the liberal/socialist/leftist positions are characterised by an absence of a property (free market blinkers) rather than with properties of their own.
But, if we look at the activities of cAGW scientists we see not merely the absence of free market views, we see a vigorous pursuit of pushing mitigation policies. Why is this, if not that they themselves are driven by statist ideologies?
If Lew’s paper has anything to commend it, it is that it has shown the politicisation of climate science – on both sides of the divide. Having now let the cat out the bag, he must confront his own reflection in the mirror, to mix metaphors.
Lewandowsky S, Gignac GE, Oberauer K (2013) The Role of Conspiracist Ideation and Worldviews in Predicting Rejection of Science. PLoS ONE 8(10): e75637. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0075637
Labels: Anthony Watts, conspiracy theories, denier weirdness, free market ideology, Gilles E. Gignac, Klaus Oberauer, PLoS One, Stephan Lewandowsky, world view, WUWT
BBD October 18, 2013 at 3:32 AM
Bovids. They deserve the future they will get - at least those of them not in or near their dotage already. Sadly, the rest of us do not deserve the future the Watties are so energetically helping to create.
One small comment on PLoS One: it has some good papers, but it also has published plenty of outright crap. Worst is that I have pointed it out to the several Editors and the authors, but nothing really seems to change: they keep on publishing that crap.
Bohannon's fake paper could easily have gone through if they had hit one of the bad Editors.
Note that this says nothing about the quality of Lewandowsky's paper.
The funniest reaction to this, for me, is Judith Curry's, here:
http://judithcurry.com/2013/10/05/skeptics-vs-academics/
"JC comments: I thought these two pieces were quite interesting when considered together. The skeptic (Haseler) digs in and really tries to understand the reasons why educated people look at the same evidence about climate change and come to other conclusions. The warmist (Lewandowsky) is looking to find evidence to support his ‘interesting’ ideas skeptics are conspiracy theorists, motivated reasoners, and something is wrong with their brains."
So Mike from Scotland, making up his own list of why his friends are the goodies, and the baddies are the baddies, is really addressing the issues. Whereas the professor of psychology (Lewandowsky) obviously won't understand what confirmation bias is, so he's guilty of it.
You couldn't make it up.
Catmando October 18, 2013 at 8:45 AM
Free markets don't have to be right wing. According to Professor Wikipedia, there are plenty of socialist versions of the free market idea.
John Mashey October 19, 2013 at 7:13 AM
Coming fairly soon: the followon for Defamation By Internet? Part 1 - Murry Salby's Short-Lived Blog Storm analyzes the cornucopia of paranoia, conspiracy ideation, tribal groupthink, Dunning-Kruger, confirmation bais, (Un)Skepticism, ad hominems against outsiders actually supply real information .
AFter 16000 breathless comments in ~!4 days (many at WUT and Jo Nova's), when it collapsed, a few fought on, but suddenly the topic became uninterestting.
Of course, there was a lot of bashing of Stephan Lewandowsky, as everyone knew paper he led on conspiracy theory was totally wrong :-)
Among the raft of conspiracy theories, among the most amusing was the popular idea that Macquarie University had "lured" a troublesome academic to Australia (in 2008) in order to obstruct his "research" that threatened the CAGW religion (or something like that). The fact that his wrong ideas on CO2 did not surface until July 2011 implies use of a time machine by MQ, I guess. Even more, someone discovered that Kevin Trenberth works in Boulder, CO, and he must have had something to do with it, or it might have been "The Team," Mike Mann, Lewandowsky (who's at Bristol, in UK), or John Cook (all of whom were deemed to have some strong influence at MQ).
I condensed the quotes down to 2 pages, 4 columns each, but many are delicious.
A few:
Feynman is much missed
Go away and preach to the already converted. We use our brains here. We think for ourselves.
I decline to dignify the children at desmogblog.
I know we are mocked for conspiracy theories
I’m sorry, I didn’t realize we were indulging in conspiracy ideation
Scientia weeps
The enormous difference between skeptics and the other camp is the skeptics want to get to the bottom of the issues…
Serial disinformer Vincent Gray flounders in risin...
Paging Norman Page - another "ice age cometh" to W...
Denier weirdness at WUWT: Anoxic oceans, socialism...
Denier weirdness: Bob Tisdale is "especially" stub...
Bob Tisdale hides the warming and tries out a cons...
Talking to contrarians. Why do you do it? Or why ...
The biosphere is breathing more heavily! Crazy quo...
Anthony Watts is finally back to his field of expe...
Sea ice: Out of the mouths of WUWT-ers
Wagging the tail of the ocean at WUWT
Anthony Watts and his pseudo-science from the Hear...
The Evangelical Science Denier and the Alarmist Fu...
Climatology Professor, David Legates, fails Climat...
Denier Weirdness: Wondering Willis Eschenbach wond...
Bob Tisdale rejects the greenhouse effect (again)
Buttons, dogs and climate trends
Anthony Watts spends hours denying reality at WUWT...
Free marketers and conspiracy theorists at WUWT pr...
Early start to the fire season in Australia
CO2 is plant food? Not on your nellie, sez Anthony...
Speaking of fossil fuel funding...
How Roy Spencer and John Christy trick Anthony Wat...
Invalid comparisons?
Shifting positions
Oops! The world stops at midnight on 31 December 2...
Denier weirdness: Joe Bast of Heartland denies MWP...
Bob Tisdale's Magical Cherries
Anthony Watts can't tell the difference between in...
It'd be the sun, if we could only explain it...
Where is the cooling, Ira Glickstein? It's a trave...
Wondering Willis Eschenbach's Thunderstorm at WUWT...
Sad Lindzen, Surprised Tisdale and another Mann-Ba...
Barry Brill finds 57 Varieties of Deniers at WUWT
Water and clouds, weather and climate and denier n...
Judith Curry doesn't know her inside from her outs...
Tony Brown's Cooling England
On credibility...
Denier weirdness: Bob Tisdale redefines "hot" at W...
Jeffery S Patterson throws away the signal at WUWT...
HotWhopper Fodder: Denier Don Easterbrook tells mo...
Lacking confidence at WUWT
Wondering Willis Eschenbach is uncertainly sensiti...
About that "Hiatus" - IPCC climate models and rece...
Science vs Policy and the ignorance of conspiracis...
Steve McIntyre and Anthony Watts fail climate mode...
Eeek! Is Judith Curry torqued?
A summary from WUWT for the past week
Bits and pieces from the IPCC WG1 - methane, AMO a...
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If a hacker got to your account, what secrets would be exposed?
October 5, 2018 Keith Perena Leave a comment
A couple of years ago, I deleted (not deactivated) my Facebook account. Deleting a Facebook account is complicated. Unlike deactivating, deleting removes your account and erases your FB information. It even offers users the ability to get a copy of everything they have ever posted online. I used this feature to retrieve five years’ worth of personal information. Now, those five years of my life are not in FB’s hands but in a thumb drive in my keyring.
That was two years before the attack that shook Facebook last month – 50 million accounts hacked. It’s tempting to posit that intuition played a role in my decision to go offline. But there is no way I could have known Facebook would get hacked. Now, the social media giant has been embroiled in one controversy after another — Russian bots, Cambridge Analytica, and now millions of accounts that can be bought on the Dark Web for $4 a pop.
The recent controversy made me wonder: what would hackers see had I been part of the 50 million users affected? My original Facebook account functioned as a ‘virtual diary’ (That’s what you get when you introduce an angsty emo teen to social media).
Hackers would see my internal battles with depression and how I hinged a lot on the validation of others. They would see breakups, breakdowns and how a young man from Manila got through it.
Tarek Hakim, a former Dubai-expat studying in Ukraine was one of the 50 million Facebook users who were directly affected by the hack. “It happened on a Friday while I was logged out of the [Facebook] app and Messenger. I received an alert from FB that I was one of the 50 million users that ‘may have been hacked’. I immediately changed my password.”
Tarek fears his account might have been used to send inappropriate messages to family and friends. “I also worry about my credit card information being stolen since I saved it.”
Some users connect their credit card to Facebook in order to boost posts on pages they manage. Many bloggers use this to attract users and get them to engage with their content. One such blogger, Joy Caasi of thethrifttrip.com told me, “I use my credit card to run campaigns on Facebook and Instagram to reach a bigger audience. If they get access to my ads manager, they can get my card details. What’s worse is they can make use of my Facebook account to run ads or campaigns that are against the UAE National Media Council’s (NMC) guidelines.”
The Facebook hack is not just about one website. Apps that allow connection to the social media giant such as FB-owned Instagram are also at risk. According to Mashable, if users have their Instagram account tied to Instagram via their “Log in With Facebook” feature, hackers could also gain access to their Instagram.
Online security website KrebsOnSecurity wrote that every third-party service that lets you log in with Facebook is vulnerable. “Tens of thousands of websites let users log in using nothing more than their Facebook profile credentials.” In other words, apps such as Uber and more could be within arm’s reach of hackers.
Rosan Reodica-Juan, account manager for Room-Five Creative Facility in Dubai shares the same fears of hackers gaining insight into her personal life. “What I fear most is they see my conversations with my ex-lovers. If my account was hacked, I would be hacked for the drama!” she laughs, possibly overstating her husband’s reaction.
All this talk of hacking reminded me of WhatsApp founder Brian Acton’s tweet earlier this year. Last May, Acton tweeted out the words “It is time. #deletefacebook” [sic]. He tweeted that out in the midst of the Cambridge Analytica scandal that rocked FB. Maybe it is time to delete Facebook. The site has become crowded – from Russian bots, to Trump/Duterte supporters spewing vitriol. It connected us to people we know and love, but it also sheltered and provided opportunity to those with ill intent.
keith@khaleejtimes.com
Keith is no tech expert but he doesn’t like folks snooping around his FB page
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Anything but Football
Not the new Donald Trump Presidency thread
Started by Jpizzle, May 22, 2019
65,545 posts in this topic
Leon Troutsky 21,722
Just now, Serge said:
I was responding to mdrake talking about having to watch MSNBC in the ER. You inserted yourself to suggest you weren't reading what I was writing and then complained when you didn't understand how MSNBC became the topic. Maybe next time just read what the other guy posted to start with.
The joke sailed over your head.
Billy Ocean 30,798
The Tan Mamba
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Serge 6,948
Just now, Leon Troutsky said:
Trout, I wasn't continuing to dignify the joke because it's older than Advice Dog, and because you have 3x as many posts as me and you'll argue with anyone about anything for any length of time.
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Psychic Gibbon 43,638
7 minutes ago, Leon Troutsky said:
Hillary’s comment was patently stupid.
But there are good reasons to question why Russian trolls are supporting Gabbard in the primary (and there’s a lot of evidence that they are). It’s fair to be suspicious of her basis of support given that the same Russian accounts that helped Trump in 2016 are supporting Gabbard this year.
They're clearly not doing a good job if their new Manchurian candidate barely has 1% support.
It's the same narrative from the same people looking to excuse their inexcusable failure in 2016 parroted by the same people who were foaming at the mouth about it for the past three years. It's so ******* tired.
5 minutes ago, Psychic Gibbon said:
Gabbard doesn’t have to win the nomination in order for them to be effective.
And it’s disappointing that you’re now dismissing and minimizing the influence of Russia in 2016. What’s happening with our elections and foreign influence is one of the most serious attacks on our democracy in modern history. It’s not something to dismiss just because you don’t like Clinton. Hillary can be a bad person/candidate and Russians interfered and possibly changed the outcome of the election...both of those can simultaneously be true.
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Cory Booker has "girlfriend" Rosario Dawson‘s full support in his bid for the U.S. presidency....not that there's anything wrong with that.
* looking at several of you here *
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Vogelgryff 3,440
9 minutes ago, Billy Ocean said:
Feel the ale
11 minutes ago, Billy Ocean said:
It seems like eventually she and the liberals would figure out that there's no way to make that accusation without ultimately boosting the signal of the person being accused. It's just such an ugly, unprovable smear that people naturally react against it, even if they just hear about it in passing to start with.
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14 minutes ago, Leon Troutsky said:
And it’s disappointing that you’re not dismissing and minimizing the influence of Russia in 2016. What’s happening with our elections and foreign influence is one of the most serious attacks on our democracy in modern history. It’s not something to dismiss just because you don’t like Clinton. Hillary can be a bad person/candidate and Russians interfered and possibly changed the outcome of the election...both of those can simultaneously be true.
Gerrymandering, laws that make it more difficult to register to vote, severe reductions in polling sites, allowing dark money to control elections, etc. are all bigger threats to American democracy than Russian trolls and coloring books. Did that move the needle for some people? Sure. I seriously doubt, however, that is what caused millions of people in the Rust Belt to either stay at home or vote for Trump. Like I said, it's looking for an excuse for the inexcusable.
I'm also not denying that Russia tried to interfere in the 2016 election. They aren't even the only country who did it. I will, however, dismiss the fever brained notions that were prevalent throughout the Mueller investigation that are bleeding over to the Tulsi accusations.
Though as long as we're all in fighting moods today:
19 hours ago, Psychic Gibbon said:
Never did get an answer as to how McGovern was more of an extremist than Goldwater, the guy who wanted to nuke Vietnam. The only thing I can think of is that he was a fierce opponent to the Vietnam War.
Can I get an answer to this?
We never had permission to be in Syria, either.
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Probably a good sign if they're feeling this desperate already. Also most likely explains why there has been a big push for Buttigieg recently, even if they do mention that they're also fretting about his almost entirely white voting bloc.
13 minutes ago, Psychic Gibbon said:
It seems like domestically applied voter suppression never comes up in the televised debates.
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Just now, Psychic Gibbon said:
I'm also not denying that Russia tried to interfere in the 2016 election. They aren't even the only country who did it. I will, however, dismiss the fever brained notions that were prevalent throughout the Mueller investigation and are bleeding over to the Tulsi accusations.
I think a lot of it is liberals looking at the results in 2016 and saying the problem was losing a few states by thin margins and thinking the problem was a few thousand people voted Trump instead of Hillary, instead of looking at it as a problem with low turnout and failure to secure enough votes from people who weren't scared enough of Trump to vote for Hillary.
It looks like it was closer than it was if you do that thing liberals and pundits sometimes do where they pretend voter turnout was basically 100%, which means losing a state by tens of thousands of votes is a razor thin margin that could have been decided by Russian hackers manipulating voters to go against Hillary. Looking at it that way, it makes more sense to be paranoid of Tulsi, because her 1% as a third party candidate matters a lot more if you're not thinking of the hundred million people or so that didn't like anyone enough to vote for them last time.
Wokezone 1,076
So did Ukraine...heck so to did our own intelligence agencies
Edited October 22, 2019 by Wokezone
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6 minutes ago, Serge said:
You can sum up their defeat in 2016 with this quote:
"For every blue-collar Democrat we lose in western Pennsylvania, we will pick up two moderate Republicans in the suburbs in Philadelphia, and you can repeat that in Ohio and Illinois and Wisconsin."
They don't care about working class people. They don't even bother to hide that sentiment.
JayOzOne 17,700
2 hours ago, Statick said:
Trumpers are nuts.
"They're communists!", as if that gave him the right to assault people.
HolyMoses 11,055
1 hour ago, Psychic Gibbon said:
Out of curiosity, if helping Putin get the outcomes he wants makes you a Russian agent then does that mean Hillary is one for making it a campaign strategy to help Trump get the nomination? Are you one for voting for him?
You’re a smart guy. You tell us exactly why Hillary Clinton did not campaign in Wisconsin.
Not whether it was the right decision or the wrong decision, (we know now that it is the wrong decision” but what was The reasoning at the time.
I could tell you, but I’m a child so why would you listen.
But you know. Because you Paid attention at the time. You knew that she was farther ahead in Wisconsin and Michigan and Pennsylvania that she was behind in places like Arizona and Georgia.
You know the game the Trump is playing. That the election was fixed. You know that she needed to do everything she could to make it look like she had a mandate and win in states the Democrats had not traditionally won.
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2 minutes ago, HolyMoses said:
Because she's a Russian asset.
Seems like another good reason to be suspicious of all the popularity polls that virtually always show Trump losing to virtually every Democrat he could face.
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U.S. Security Policy in Asia and the Pacific: Restructuring America's ...
By United States. Congress. House. Committee on International Relations. Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific
Mobility and Operations. During 2002, we made great strides partnering with U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) to modernize our strategic air and sealift infrastructure to meet potential operational needs ranging from disaster relief to the GWOT and all the way to a major war. The USPACOM En Route Infrastructure Steering Committee has identified, validated, and championed over $500 million in hydrant, ramp, and runway projects throughout the AOR to support the National Military Strategy as mandated by current Defense Plans and by the Mobility Requirements Study 2005. Our current en route airlift system includes Elmendorf AFB Alaska, Hickam AFB Hawaii, Andersen AFB Guam, and Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station, Kadena AB, Misawa AB, and Yokota AB Japan. Additionally, we have developed an AOR-wide prioritized list of air and seaports to visit and assess their capability as potential en route locations.
The heavy use of the Naval Supply Facility in Diego Garcia, a British Island in the Indian Ocean, in support of OEF and OIF, has led to its near-term consideration as an en route port supporting both USPACOM and USCENTCOM operations. We have identified over $38 million in infrastructure improvement projects to expand the facility's current operational throughput capability. Projects nearing completion include improvements in temporary containerized munitions handling pads and storage areas, wharf lightning protection, and transient berthing projects. Similarly at Wake Island, we have identified significant infrastructure improvement projects to ensure continued access to this critical location supporting our Pacific Tanker Air Bridge. The FY02 MILCON $9.7 million Repair Island Access Facilities is currently restoring the wharf and marine bulkhead in preparation for major airfield pavement replacement starting with the FY03 MILCON $24.9 million, which replaces the entire deteriorated runway pavement. Following that work, four more phases in FY04 and beyond will complete replacement of the airfield taxiways and aprons and upgrade of the water supply, electrical power and sanitary sewage systems, for an additional $74 million. These investments and others like them throughout the Pacific will ensure we have the necessary infrastructure readiness when we need them.
As early deployers, air-refueling tankers are critical to executing theater war plans for establishing the Pacific Tanker Air Bridge. Ongoing OIF, OEF and Noble Eagle have demonstrated the operational impact that air-refueling capability has in support of worldwide commitments including the GWOT. The KC-135 aircraft comprises 90% of the tanker fleet and their usage has increased 45% over what was programmed following 11 September 2001.
The High Speed Vessel (HSV) provides a flexible alternative for intra-theater movement in USPACOM, including its use to augment airlift. Since October 2001, III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) has been testing and evaluating deployments using a leased HSV with great success and cost savings for exercise deployments and redeployments, as well as operational employment. JOINT VENTURE HSV XI, the Joint Army/Navy HSV that participated in Millennium Challenge 2002 and other exercises, was scheduled to support U.S. Army training in the USPACOM Theater from March to April 2003, but was diverted to support U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). USPACOM fully supports the pursuit of high speed sealift technology as an Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration (ACTD) and a future force projection transportation platform.
USPACOM supports USAF and USTRANSCOM efforts to procure C-17 aircraft to meet strategic airlift needs in our AOR. Our number one strategic lift shortfall is airlift due largely to the retirement of aging C-141 and C-130 airframes and substandard C-5 aircraft performance. Additionally, to better meet operational response in the AOR, we fully support the initiative to forward base eight C-17s each at Hickam AFB and Elmendorf AFB starting in FY06 and FY07 respectively. To have facilities available on arrival of these aircraft, Hickam's C-17 beddown military construction (MILCON) will start in FY04 with six projects totaling $64 million. Elmendorfs C-17 beddown MILCON will start in FY05, and the MILCON funding stream for these facilities will total about $105 million each over the FY04 to FY09 MILCON FYDP to provide the needed facilities for these assets to have full mission capability. These strategic mobility aircraft will bring a much-needed aerial delivery capacity to the Pacific Theater and prevent any lapse in capability during the reduction of C-130's in the AOR. We also support USAF efforts to procure F/ A-22 Raptors. The F/A-22 will provide a unique, rapid response to swiftly defeat enemy threats in the USPACOM AOR.
A V-22 Osprey tiltrotor capability is truly transformational—exhibiting leapahead technology. If the current test program proves successful, this capability will extend our operational reach and access in the AOR. The Osprey's projected design, performance, and reduced vulnerability and susceptibility will provide USPACOM with a highly survivable and flexible capability. The aircraft's enhanced lift abilities provide a significant contribution to the medium-lift requirement.
The Pacific region needs three of the six planned Stryker Brigade Combat Teams (SBCTs) to fully support theater warfighting capabilities and region transformation efforts. The primary military force of our friends and allies in the Asia-Pacific region is their Army. SBCT participation in regional events reinforces our commitment to support allied transformation efforts and coalition building by continuing Army-toArmy high technology training and exercise events. Additionally, the SBCTs show great promise in providing joint commanders the means to better integrate Army force capabilities as part of a joint or coalition task force.
Training Areas. We are tasked to perform an increasing number of missions, from peace operations to strikes and raids to noncombatant evacuation to humanitarian assistance. Each mission requires preparation. The only way to prepare and ensure readiness is through tough, oriented, and realistic training. Dropping dummy bombs and firing inert ordnance cannot replace "live-fire" practice. The first exposure to "live fire" our forces face must be in a controlled training environment where they learn from their experience at less risk than in combat.
However, we routinely receive encroachment pressure on our training ranges throughout the AOR. Restrictions on space, hours, ordnance, and radio frequencies impact our ability to exercise our equipment and train to standard. Last Spring, a suit pertaining to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) temporarily closed our primary aircraft live-fire range, Farrallon de Medinilla, near Guam, until the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals granted an emergency stay. Fortunately, timely Congressional action amended the MBTA to exempt DoD military readiness activities, and a subsequent appellate court order dismissed the case as moot. Likewise, Makua Range on Oahu is in use, but severe limits in the number and type of ground force training cycles have forced us to accomplish most small unit training in Hawaii through expensive deployments to the Pohakuloa range on the Big Island. Range and training limitations in Japan and Korea cause units to deploy away from their home station for routine training. Moreover, although aircraft, artillery, and pistols are noisy instruments of war, they are basic parts of our business. Developments now demand noise restrictions that force important low-altitude maneuvers to unrealistically high altitudes and limit the use of ranges.
We are good stewards of our environment. Success stories are numerous, but often the stories aren't well known. We have set aside space for protected species, altered or deferred some units' training to avoid interference in nesting areas, and developed specific programs to increase the populations of protected or endangered species.
The military's answer to encroachment challenges has been to work around the problems while seeking to minimize the impact on the quality and quantity of training. But, maneuver space is less, training lanes have become narrow and artificially tunneled, and our individual maneuvers have become too predictable or repetitive. The work-arounds may still accomplish the training, but usually require additional costs—in terms of money, time, and impact to the well-being of our service members. Readiness and training experiences decline; we cannot let this continue.
Many of our environmental laws, while well-intentioned, are vague. For example, the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) prohibits harassment of protected species without prior authorization from the respective regulatory agency. The current definition of "harassment" of marine mammals can be mere "annoyance" or "potential to disturb" without biologically significant effects. Any Navy test or training activity that harasses a protected species must be approved by the applicable regulatory agencies—often after delays, or subject to restrictions, that degrade the quality of the training. And sometimes inflexibilities in the statue preclude our regulators from approving even activities that many believe have insignificant impacts. Additionally, litigants using the Endangered Species Act are seeking to force the Fish and Wildlife Service to lock up thousands of acres of military ranges as "critical habitat", even though our own congressionally mandated Installation Natural Resource Management Plans afford habitat protection. In fact, litigants are seeking to force the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to designate such critical habitat on significant areas of DoD training ranges for endangered species that are not even present on such lands. As these examples show, such loose language and broad definitions can and do impede essential air, land, and sea activities near marine mammals or endangered species locations. Clear definitions and consideration of national security requirements should be important points in all environmental legislation.
In April 2002, the Administration sent a legislative package to Congress recommending clarifications to certain environmental statutes as part of the Readiness and Range Preservation Initiative (RRPI). The proposed package was prepared to help DoD maintain its ability to train forces and continue to protect the environment in which we train. Last year, Congress enacted three elements of our proposal but did not act on the remaining five. This year, the President has resubmitted the remaining RRPI proposals, with some modifications based on both discussion with Congress and other environmental stakeholders and a significant decision last year concerning the MMPA in the SurTASS lawsuit. We thank Congress for their support of the RRPI thus far and ask for your continued support on future encroachment issues that impact our readiness.
Logistics. An aging aircraft inventory and some parts shortages continue to drive reduced Mission Capable and reduced fill rates for our "go to war" Readiness Spares Packages and high cannibalization rates. The result is lower than expected readiness at increased costs. Although funding for spare parts has improved over the last 2 years, some shortages continue. For example, only three of eight Pacific Air Force (PACAF) A-10, F-15, and F-16 wings maintained minimum Mission Capable standards during fourth quarter FY02. PACAF requires excess cannibalization to meet wartime mission planning sortie generation rates. PACAF cannibalization rates are higher than 8% for the F-16, F-15C/D, F-15E, and A-10. Likewise, the U.S. Army uses controlled substitution to achieve peacetime mission-capable Aviation Fleet goals. Delays in stock availability due to 12-18 month spares delivery lead-times are a root cause of controlled substitution and create difficulty in matching funding lines with projected capabilities. Increased spares at the Army wholesale level are required to meet the increased flying hours necessary to surge to wartime Operational Tempo.
We have made progress but need your continued support in fully funding materiel and personnel requirements for organizational, intermediate, and depot maintenance levels. Additionally, we need support for each Service's Life Cycle Support program to extend the life of our aging aircraft fleets.
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high yield Explosive (CBRNE) defense is a significant concern in the Pacific theater, and a potential showstopper for U.S. military operations, causing significant operational risk to Major War OPLAN execution. CBRNE is a critical operating condition and potentially the greatest theater threat I face, affecting everyone, everywhere, including our allies and the homeland. Aircraft exposure on the Korean Peninsula or an attack on a few strategic choke points, including Guam and key Japanese air and seaports, could stop U.S. force flows and other critical support operations. Significant differences exist between what we would like to achieve against CBRNE threats and our actual capabilities. Specific shortages include Individual Protective Equipment, Chemical/ Biological Point and Standoff detection, inadequate decontamination standards, and significant shortcomings in detailed and actionable intelligence on adversary WMD processes and facilities.
We are active in the Joint Service Installation Protection Program and with other ongoing studies and demonstrations. For example, we are sponsoring a Restoration Operations (RESTOPS) Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration (ACTD) to examine the actions necessary to protect against and immediately react to the consequences of a chemical or biological attack at a fixed site. Through this venue, we are investigating new tactics, techniques and procedures, as well as exploring new detection, decontamination, early warning networks, and medical technologies. The RESTOPS ACTD had its final demonstration at Osan Air Base, Korea, in February 2003 and was a great success.
U.S. Pacific Command is the DoD lead for operationalizing biological warfare (BW) defense. The DoD WMD community collectively assessed the shortfalls within DoD for responding to enemy BW and gave us a way-ahead to resolve these issues. Using the Biological Countermeasures Initiative, we are working to integrate procedures and technologies that allow us to mitigate the impact of such an attack. We cannot do this alone. USPACOM needs support from the entire joint community to improve our abilities to protect our forces and to operate in this difficult environment should the need arise. Your continued support is critical to CBRNE defense readiness.
Quality of Service for our Men and Women
While winning the war on terrorism and transforming our forces to ensure a qualitative military edge, we must improve on the Quality of Service (QOS) for our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines. QOS means providing the high quality operating facilities, the tools, and the information technology necessary for our service men and women to achieve their goals and execute their missions with efficiency and a minimum of frustration. My travels throughout the Asia-Pacific region—-first as Commander, Pacific Fleet, and now as Commander, Pacific Command—confirm my belief you have done a great service to our military members and their families in the area of personnel entitlements.
The QOS initiatives included in the FY03 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) show service members that military and congressional leaders are taking actions to meet the needs of our service men and women and their families. Thank you also for your support on recent initiatives in the FY04 NDAA, including the average 4.1% pay raise and increases in Imminent Danger and Family Separation Pay. These QOS initiatives will assist in retaining highly skilled troops and their families. Many USPACOM personnel will benefit from the ability to defer their Consecutive Overseas Tours travel entitlement, from recent increases in Basic Housing Allowance, and from the additional Basic Allowance for Subsistence provisions in areas with inadequate messing facilities. Deployed personnel will be more at ease knowing that additional family assistance has been provided in the form of childcare, education, and youth services for our men and women who are in harm's way, supporting contingency operations and the GWOT.
Military Family Housing remains a top priority. All services have devised plans to eliminate inadequate housing by 2007 with a combination of traditional military construction (MILCON) and privatization (Public Private Venture or Residential Communities Initiative). Congressional support has provided immediate benefits to our men and women who serve. Continued funding is essential, however, to enable further progress in reducing the number of inadequate quarters and in limiting out of pocket expenses to our service members and their families while maintaining a high standard of construction and quality. While we have made progress, we still have considerable work remaining. We appreciate your continued attention on this important issue.
Dorms and Barracks for our single service members is another area where we have seen significant improvement. Our service components are now pursuing well thought out plans to meet the FY08 goal of eliminating open bay berthing and central latrine-style barracks. We must retain our current operational funding stream, however, to maintain existing facilities as renovation proceeds. Again, congressional support has had a direct and beneficial impact on our young service members.
Our base infrastructure is still below standards. Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (SRM) of facilities and infrastructure throughout the USPACOM AOR continues to be an important concern. FY01 Installations Readiness Report rated about 80% of USPACOM facilities at C-3 (having serious deficiencies) or C4 (not supporting mission requirements). In many areas, USPACOM facilities are 1940's vintage and not mission conducive. For example, modern weapons no longer fit into WWII vintage magazines and require improved piers for safe, proper handling. As you know, the DoD goal directs components to achieve a 67-year recapitalization rate by FY07 and restore readiness of existing facilities to C-2 (minimum acceptable performance) status on average, by the end of FY10. In addition to maintaining our facilities, we have equally important infrastructure requirements above SRM needs that require attention. These include new mission bed-downs and essential environmental requirements. Our facilities and infrastructure provide a foundation for optimum readiness and quality of service critical to mission success. We appreciate Congress' past funding efforts and call upon your continued assistance to ensure adequate facilities and proper maintenance for the long term.
By far the most important weapons systems in our inventory are our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines. These individuals require life-cycle support and maintenance just like other systems. Force Health Protection is that maintenance program. Ensuring the health of our forces directly relates to our ability to implement effective disease countermeasures that include vaccines, antibiotic stockpiles, and automated disease surveillance systems. I ask you to continue your support for ongoing research and development efforts that will improve our disease detection capabilities.
The upkeep and replacement of military medical facilities remains one of our top QOS priorities. We are working to replace or renovate our substandard facilities, particularly for Naval Hospital, Guam, further degraded by Typhoon Pongsona in December. We must continue to ensure our military medical infrastructure is safe, modern, and secure.
We appreciate the MILCON appropriations to the USPACOM AOR. These funds are vital to maintain our ability to work and fight together with our allies and to help transform and modernize our forces. In FY03, $1.1 billion was allotted toward mission and mission support requirements and $300 million toward family housing needs. In FY04, we need continued MILCON support for vital readiness and QOS issues. For example, we require MILCON for new mission bed-downs, such as the Stryker Brigade Combat Teams and the C-17 aircraft. Our backlog of major infrastructure repairs is reflected in the need for complete or major repair of airfield pavements at all U.S. Pacific Air Force bases, as well as the major repairs needed on critical infrastructure at bases and long-range radar detection in defense of the homeland. In the wake of destruction from Typhoon Pongsona in November 2002, it is clear we require supplemental MILCON support for a "typhoon-proof concrete aircraft hangar that will provide reliable support for critically important current and future Air Expeditionary Force and OPLAN requirements. I thank Congress for using MILCON where enhanced force protection is necessary.
Pacific Warfighting Center (PWC). Increasing operational and exercise activity, training complexities, and C4I modernization have rendered obsolete USPACOMs exercise simulation infrastructure and support capabilities. This deficiency significantly reduces the ability to train USPACOM and Joint Task Force commanders in crisis action readiness procedures; limits their ability to rehearse key operational orders; degrades the ability to improve combined interoperability with friends in the region; and contributes to increased OPTEMPO, training time, and associated costs for USPACOM forces before responding to contingencies. The current faculty does not support future technologies or meet force protection requirements. The planned, state-of-the-art operations and simulation center will improve total force readiness and achieve OSD's goal for transforming training by exploiting emerging technologies to create a robust, networked, live, virtual, and constructive training and mission rehearsal environment for joint and combined force commanders and their staffs.
PWC will be a key node on the Joint National Training Center's global grid of operational warfighting centers. Specifically, it will fully integrate with, and extend the capability of, the Joint Forces Command's Joint Training Analysis and Simulation Center and U.S. European Command's Warrior Preparation Center. Accordingly, the PWC will provide an effective venue for decision support, OPLAN mission rehearsal, and combat analysis for headquarters and deploying forces. The planned simulation center will transform USPACOM through the use of emerging information technologies to support advanced warfighting concepts and joint experimentation. The PWC promises to save exercise funds and enhance regional security cooperation using INTERNET-based information exchange opportunities via the AsiaPacific Area Network. This MILCON project will provide a secure facility in Hawaii for assembling military, civil-military and interagency representatives from throughout the Asia-Pacific region for interoperability exercises, collaborative research, and seminars. The faculty will also support component conference requirements in a secure and protected setting.
Again, much has been accomplished in QOS improvements, but we still have more to do. Thank you again for the support you have provided and I thank you in advance for your continued future support.
Reinforcing the "Constants" in the Pacific Region
Our long-standing bilateral alliances in the Asia-Pacific region, our friendships and the presence of our forward-deployed combat forces continue to be the foundation of the region's peace and stability. One of my goals is to build on these relationships while nurturing multinational efforts that support the region's mutual interests. Our forward posture is fundamental and our combat capability essential to deter regional threats. We look for initiatives that help shape our overseas posture.
Theater Security Cooperation (TSC). Dramatic events of the past 2 years have brought into focus new and challenging national security demands for the 21st century. A mix of traditional and non-traditional threats jeopardizes the unprecedented levels of Asia-Pacific security and prosperity of the last 50 years. These threats are reminders that evolving challenges require more prompt and effective responses to ensure peace and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region. At USPACOM, we "operationalize," national and defense security strategy with regional emphasis. Attaining national security and defense objectives in the Asia-Pacific region requires a broad understanding of threat capabilities, a frank assessment of political-military realities, and a well-charted course supported by meaningful and mutually beneficial security cooperation.
Our acute theater security concerns include conflict on the Korean Peninsula (where although the likelihood of war is low, the stakes are high); miscalculation in places such as the Taiwan Strait or Kashmir; transnational threats such as terrorism, proliferation, drug-associated violence; and instability from failed nationstates. Although we anticipate peaceful resolution of longstanding security concerns in places like the Korean Peninsula, Taiwan Strait, and Kashmir, the strategic situation in these potential flashpoints and elsewhere mandates vigilance and preparedness. We are strengthening our current security relationships and military capabilities while developing new relationships and capabilities to deter conflict and dissuade would-be regional competitors.
The USPACOM Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) Plan supports the overall mission by enhancing U.S. influence, expanding U.S. operational access to train (and deploy) forward-deployed and forward-based combat forces, and increasing interoperability with our coalition partners to support potential efforts across the
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Romance Review: Come Home to Me by Brenda Novak
Come Home to Me by Brenda Novak
Release date: March 25th 2014
When Presley Christensen returns to Whiskey Creek with her little boy after two years away, she has completely changed her life. She’s made peace with her past and overcome the negative behavior that resulted from her difficult childhood. Now she’s back in the small town that was the closest thing to home she ever knew;the town where she can be with the sister who’s her only family.
There’s just one catch. Aaron Amos still lives in Whiskey Creek, at least until he moves to Placerville to open a branch of the Amos brothers’ auto body shop. And no matter how hard she’s tried, Presley hasn’t been able to get over him. Seeing him again makes the longing so much worse. But she hopes she can get through the next few months, because she can’t fall back into his arms;or his bed. She’s come too far to backslide now. And there’s a secret she’s been guarding;a secret she’ll do anything to protect.
This story was not what I expected. This series always makes me cry in a good way, but in this book I couldn’t connect with anyone and that left me a little unsatisfied. With also got way to much side story, and that has never happened before. I was not happy with the way Cheyenne handled her problems and it felt like a betrayal to me. I loved her book and it was not necessary to me the way she acted.
The real story was more of the same with Presley still in love and now she decided to move back home, so her sister can help her. The problem is super simple, Aaron the father of her baby is still in town and of course it didn’t take a genius to see the huge disaster ahead.
I liked this couple, but didn’t the way the author chose to simply forget about their problems with drugs, Presley we can see suffered a lot to get back on her feet and start over, but not in one moment is mentioned what Aaron did, when in the previous books we can see he was worst them her with addictions. I wanted to know more about the way they changed in this past two years. but that’s only me.
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#0.5 – When We Touch
#1 – When Lightning Strikes
#2 – When Snow Falls
#3 – When Summer Comes
#4 – Home to Whiskey Creek
#5 – Take Me Home for Christmas
#6 – Come Home to Me
#7 – Untitled
March 24, 2014 Mariana Bezerra Leave a comment
Romance Review: Take Me Home for Christmas by Brenda Novak
Take Me Home for Christmas by Brenda Novak
Christmas is a time for remembering
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Too bad all memories aren’t pleasant. Everyone in Whiskey Creek remembers Sophia DeBussi as the town’s Mean Girl. Especially Ted Dixon, whose love she once scorned.
But Sophia has paid the price for her youthful transgressions. The man she did marry was rich and powerful but abusive. So when he goes missing, she secretly hopes he’ll never come back—until she learns that he died running from an FBI probe of his investment firm. Not only has he left Sophia penniless, he’s left her to face all the townspeople he cheated
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Sophia is reduced to looking for any kind of work to pay the bills and support her daughter. With no other options, she becomes housekeeper for none other than Ted, now a successful suspense writer. He can’t bring himself to turn his back on her, not at Christmas, but he refuses to get emotionally involved. He learned his lesson the last time.
Or will the season of love and forgiveness give them both another chance at happiness?
This series is my little secret romance weeping moment, because everytime a new novel is on NetGalley you can bet I’ll read it fast, and this book was no exection. I loved Sophie and never really understood why people bullied her so much when everyone can claerly see her life is way far from perfect.
This book was her most drasting time and she pulled throught with flying colors to me, managing to even make friends among those that hated her previously. Ted is back to brooding all day and I didn’t liked his attittude with Eve because everyone can see how much he still loves Sophie and it’s hurting them both.
But Sophie has a daughter and I loved the way Ted handled the teenager and even helped a lot. Christmas always makes the romances more sweet and cute, but this one made me cry several times. Just loved!
#6 – Come Home to Me (Expected publication: March 25th 2014)
Romance Review: Home to Whiskey Creek by Brenda Novak
Sometimes home is the refuge you need-and sometimes it isn’t. Adelaide Davies, who’s been living in Sacramento, returns to Whiskey Creek, the place she once called home. She’s there to take care of her aging grandmother and to help with Gran’s restaurant, Just Like Mom’s. But Adelaide isn’t happy to be back. There are too many people here she’d rather avoid, people who were involved in that terrible June night fifteen years ago.
Ever since the graduation party that changed her life, she’s wanted to go to the police and make sure the boys responsible-men now-are punished. But she can’t, not without revealing an even darker secret. So it’s better to pretend….
Noah Rackham, popular, attractive, successful, is shocked when Adelaide won’t have anything to do with him. He has no idea that his very presence reminds her of something she’d rather forget. He only knows that he’s finally met a woman he could love.
Title: Home to Whiskey Creek
Format: ebook from NetGalley
Release date: July 30th 2013
I read the third book and for me that was perfect, so after reading this one a few things sounded a little rushed, because this story touched several difficult matters. For once we have Adelaide, never heard of her before but it was explained why she left the town so many years ago. She returned to help her grandmother and her life hasn’t been easy since she step foot on Whiskey Creek. Several years ago, she was just sixteen when the football star and his friends gang raped her. That is a very tough issue to let it pass, but she had a few dark secrets too and ended up not talking about it.
But now she is back and someone decided to scare her and make her leave town, in that night she met Nathan. He was her knight in bicycle armor. He was training and heard her screams, but the best part for me was the fact she just didn’t’ want anything to do with him and she was the first one to dump him. Can you see the point now? He started after her just because she didn’t want him.
But he was also handling with Baxter coming out of the closed and telling about his love for Nathan all those years. So the book handled this part really well because it was a tough choice for Baxter and we could see how much it was hurting him since the previous book. But Nathan actually did good and their friends didn’t disappointed either. This group is really good and all of them come to Baxter help.
I didn’t liked the rushed ending and how the guilt person got away so easily. I can understand Adelaide forgiving them, but justice was too easy on them and they deserved more after the hideous thing the did years ago and how they tried to hide now.
#5 – Take Me Home for Christmas (Expected publication: October 29th 2013)
August 17, 2013 Mariana Bezerra brenda novak, harlequin, netgalley, romance, whiskey creek Leave a comment
Romance Review and #Giveaway: When Summer Comes by Brenda Novak
Welcome to Whiskey Creek— Heart of the Gold Country!One day, Callie Vanetta receives devastating news…
She needs a liver transplant. But her doctors warn that, in her case, the chances of finding a compatible donor aren’t good.
Determined to spend whatever time she has left on her own terms, she keeps the diagnosis to herself and moves out to her late grandparents’ farm. She’s always wanted to live there. But the farm hasn’t been worked in years and she begins to fear she can’t manage it, that she’ll have to return to town.
One night, a stranger comes knocking at her door…
He’s an attractive and mysterious drifter by the name of Levi McCloud, and he offers to trade work for a few nights’ shelter. Callie figures she doesn’t have anything to lose. He needs a place to stay until he can fix his motorcycle; she needs an extra pair of hands. The arrangement seems ideal until what was supposed to be temporary starts to look more and more permanent. Then she realizes she does have something to lose—her heart. And, although he doesn’t yet know it, Levi stands to lose even more.
Title: When Summer Comes
Publisher: Harlequin MIRA
Release date: January 29th 2013
I’m completely in love with this series, and this book brought me to tears more times than I can count. There’s something so good and romantic in this series. The couples always have some issue to work on and this time it was a matter of life or death and I enjoyed getting to know more of Callie because in the previous books she was usually on the sideline. And this time the group of friends really showed of friendship means, because even in the hardest moments you could always see them helping and never giving up. I also liked getting to know more of Baxter. He’s a really nice guy and I’m hoping for some romance to come his way very soon. Fingers crossed.
Callie discovered that her liver is failing and now she’s little more than six months of life if she doesn’t get a transplant soon enough. So she decided to became an hermit and live on her grandparents farm, the thing she never told anyone about her health problems and the farm is completely isolated. There’s not a single soul living there and I thought foolish of her to just disappear when we can see she tons of best friends and her family loves her, but her reasons are good for me and she just wanted some moments without pity and fear.
Levi is a troubled soul and after his bike broke the only way to keep moving is to walk until the nearest shop, but a couple of rabid dogs attacked him and Callie was the angel that treated his bites. I liked him and understood his problems with a relationship and even with just staying, but he changed a lot and really helped Callie without asking for much. We can clearly see these two deserve a second change and the book portrayed such beautiful scenes.
Giveaway: epub copy of When Summer Comes
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Giveaway ends September 1st.
August 14, 2013 Mariana Bezerra arc, brenda novak, harlequin, netgalley, romance, whiskey creek 4 Comments
Romance Review: When Snow Falls by Brenda Novak
After growing up in cheap motels, moving from town to town with her sister and mother, Cheyenne Christensen is grateful to be on her own. She’s grateful, too, for the friends she found once her family settled in California. But she’s troubled by the mystery of her earliest memories, most of which feature a smiling blonde woman. A woman who isn’t her mother.Although Cheyenne has repeatedly asked for explanations, the people who could help aren’t talking. Cheyenne is set on finding answers, but without so much as a birth certificate, it won’t be easy.
Things get even more complicated when her closest friend is attracted to the man Cheyenne has secretly loved for years. For Eve’s sake, she decides to step aside—which lands her right in the arms of Dylan Amos, oldest and baddest of the hell-raising Amos brothers. He’s the kind of guy she’s sworn to avoid. She can’t afford to make a mistake, not when she finally has a chance to learn who she really is and change her life for the better. But…maybe there’s more to Dylan than she thought. Maybe letting him go would be a bigger mistake.
Title: When Snow Falls
Release date: October 23rd 2012
I love to cry with this series. Don’t get me wrong the stories are beautiful and there’s so much drama. But they are worth it. Brenda Novak made a little town full of romance and emotions.
Cheyenne was not my favorite from the group, mostly because we barely see her before this book and Dylan wasn’t even mentioned before, but these two are actually so pretty together. They are both outsiders, suffered so much and now are so normal.
I liked Dylan more, maybe because his life was more difficult, he had to grow up alone and find a way to support his four brothers, but he also had love.
Cheyenne suffered way to much in Anita’s hand and I cannot believe everything her family made her go through. But even after all these she’s a nice girl and thinks more of others. She deserved some happiness and Dylan was perfect because he understand her like no one else. I cried way to much with this couple but it was so good.
July 20, 2013 Mariana Bezerra brenda novak, harlequin, romance, whiskey creek Leave a comment
Romance Review: When We Touch by Brenda Novak
You’re invited to a wedding in Whiskey Creek, Heart of the Gold Country
Unfortunately, it’s the wrong wedding. Olivia Arnold is arranging the festivities—and it’s the hardest thing she’s ever done. Because she should be marrying Kyle Houseman. They were together for more than a year…. But her jealous sister, Noelle, stole him away—and now she’s pregnant.
All their friends in Whiskey Creek know as well as Olivia does that Kyle’s making a mistake. His stepbrother, Brandon, knows it, too. But Kyle’s determined to go through with it, for his child’s sake.
Olivia’s devastated, but surprisingly Brandon—the black sheep of the family–is there to provide comfort and consolation. The intensity between them, both physical and emotional, shows Olivia that maybe Kyle wasn’t the right man for her….
But is Brandon?
Title: When We Touch
Format: free ebook from Amazon
ISBN: B008JI9EHU
Release date: August 1st 2012
This was actually a longer novella, from my standards, but I read after the first book, because it’s usually better to understand the town and the people with a longer book. So I already knew the characters and it was nice meeting them again, but this one it’s set before book one.
Olivia was such a nice girl, and she deserves a better family, because everyone treats her so bad and believe she’s just jealous half the time, plus she has to do everything for her spoiled sister. When you take a look in the reason she is back in town it’s extremely wrong the way her mother and sister treats her, but she actually got better with this dose of reality and Brandon was a great change for her.
She needed a change and Brandon was perfect with his bad boy attitude, but full of good intentions. The wedding weekend was a nightmare, but Olivia learned to trust herself and survived just fine with a new love.
May 29, 2013 Mariana Bezerra 2 Comments
Romance Review: When Lightning Strikes by Brenda Novak
Simon O’Neal’s causing trouble again. And it’s up to Gail DeMarco to stop him.Gail DeMarco left Whiskey Creek, California, to make a name for herself in Los Angeles. Her PR firm has accumulated a roster of A-list clients, including the biggest box office hit of all—sexy and unpredictable Simon O’Neal. But Simon, who’s just been through a turbulent divorce, is so busy self-destructing he won’t listen to anything she says. She drops him from her list—and he retaliates by taking the rest of her clients with him.
Desperate to save her company, Gail has to humble herself by making a deal with Simon. The one thing he wants is custody of his son, but that’s going to require a whole new image. He needs to marry some squeaky-clean girl who’ll drag him off to some small, obscure place like Whiskey Creek….
Gail’s the only one he can trust. She agrees to become his wife—reluctantly. But she isn’t reluctant because he’s too hard to like. It’s because he’s too hard not to love!
Title: When Lightning Strikes
Release date: August 28th 2012
I had this book on my TBR for a very long time, but never actually read mostly because of the number of pages and you can see it’s actually huge, but this month I had a plan to read some NetGalley gems and this series was a must.
But I have to say it was even better than what I hoped for and I dived into this story, not even the pages keep me away. I loved Gail and Simon for very different reasons. He’s trying to be bad, but at the heart we can clearly see he’s just hurt. And Gail it’s such a good person, but also have some dark spots on her life.
These two as a couple was perfect, because we can see the connection since the start. Gail is public relations and they were supposed to get married for only two years, enough time to get the media off his back and believing he changed and became the good guy, all this because he wanted some visitation rights with his kid from a previous marriage, but everything turned better than I even expected because Gail is such a nice girl, but she can put a guy to his place without a problem.
There’s all the right thing in this story. Little town, friends meddling and a perfect couple with some issues from the past. loved this book and will dive into the rest of the series ASAP.
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Sinister urge : the life and times of Rob Zombie / Joel McIver.
McIver, Joel. (Author).
Stan Getz Library ML420 .Z663 M35 2015 37684001089353 Library Stacks Copy hold / Volume hold Available -
Physical Description: xii, 274 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Publisher: Milwaukee, WI : Backbeat Books, an imprint of Hal Leonard Corporation, 2015.
Includes bibliographical references, index, discography and filmography.
Foreword / by Jeremy Wagner of Broken Hope -- It's alive! (1965/84) -- House of dark shadows (1985/92) -- The brotherhood of Satan (1993/95) -- And now the screaming starts! (1996) -- I, Monster (1997/2002) -- The house that dripped blood (2003) -- The crazies (2004/06) -- Night of the sorcerers (2007/08) -- Vampire circus (2009/12) -- The wizard of gore (2013/15...and beyond) -- Discography -- Filmography.
"A biography of music artist and film director Rob Zombie"--Provided by publisher.
Subject: Zombie, Rob, 1966-
Musicians > United States > Biography.
Heavy metal (Music) > United States.
Motion picture producers and directors > United States > Biography.
Horror films > United States > History and criticism.
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