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St. Paul Smart Trips has led the effort to create a comprehensive pedestrian and bicycle greenway through St. Paul that will be a world-class, green, urban trail accommodating all users safely and comfortably.
Envisioning the St. Paul Greenway
St. Paul Smart Trips has led the effort to create a comprehensive pedestrian and bicycle greenway through St. Paul that will be a world-class, green, urban trail accommodating all users safely and comfortably. We convened a St. Paul Greenway Committee, which met in 2009 and 2010 to craft a working vision for the greenway. That vision was finalized at a St. Paul Greenway Community Meeting held in July 2010. More than 100 Greenway supporters attended that meeting, and more than 200 individuals have signed on to support the Greenway Vision.
Sign on to Support the Vision
Greenway history and current status
The St. Paul Greenway Committee was organized in August 2009 by passionate people devoted to developing a vision for a proposed extension of the Minneapolis Midtown Greenway across the Mississippi River east to Pascal Avenue and then south along the Ayd Mill Road Corridor, eventually connecting to the Sam Morgan Trail along the Mississippi River. (See map below.)
St. Paul Smart Trips worked to move the committee’s ideas forward. For several years, the city of St. Paul negotiated with Canadian Pacific Rail for an easement in the Ayd Mill segment of the proposed route. More recently, the city attempted to acquire the land through legal action. The city was unsuccessful in both attempts, and the project is at a standstill until a solution for this critical segment is available.
Smart Trips decided to disband the committee until additional support and clarity for the effort develops. We will continue to monitor the situation and will resume planning and advocacy efforts when appropriate.
Contact: Jessica Treat, jessica@smart-trips.org.
The St. Paul Greenway Working Vision
Learn more about the status of the Greenway initiative via the Saint Paul Bicycle Coalition. Coverage of 7/2010 Greenway Committee community meeting via Twin Cities Daily Planet. Photos of the Greenway Committee community meeting.
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SMi Group are proud to announce the 5th Annual Defence Logistics Central and Eastern Europe Conference, to be held in Budapest In March 2020.
As the only event that specifically focuses on the modernisation and optimisation of the supply chains of CEE nations, we bring together the leading decision makers and leaders responsible for implementing and delivering these transformation programmes in the region.
As cooperation between armed forces, and the prevalence of joint logistics operations increases, so the importance of defence logistics as a capability in its own right continues to grow.
With the full support of the Hungarian Defence Forces we are delighted to bring you Defence Logistics Central And Eastern Europe 2020 from the new location of Budapest, Hungary.
The themes for 2020 include: Regional Updates, Heavy Lift (rail & air), Fuel Logistics, Supply Chain Management Solutions, International Operations and Solutions, 3rd party logistics, Future Trends and MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul), and many more!
The only event dedicated to military supply chain and defence logistics in Central and Eastern Europe
Meet and network with senior leaders and logisticians from the CEE region and beyond, to understand the developments and future requirements of these programmes
Uncover new strategies to improve operations and reduce cost across your supply chain network, learning about key topics including heavy lift, interoperability, supply chain management, MRO capabilities and more. Examine the latest developments, with a truly holistic agenda providing briefs focussing on the strategic, tactical and operational level
Hear industry presentations from the innovative suppliers solving the challenges of defence logistics including; BR International Consulting Services, Bullet ID, Continest, Crowley, GOFA, , KH Inc, US Cargo, Western Global, WEW Thielmann and World Fuel Services
AOBP; Belgian Army; BLG Cargo Logistics GmbH; British Army; Canadian Forces; Croatian Armed Forces General Staff ; Czech Armed Forces; Czech MoD; Defence and Security Industry Association of the Czech Republic (DSIA; EEAS, Belgium; EDA; Eurocorps; Heavy Airlift Wing; Hiab Limited; HUTIRA - BRNO; MLCC; Movement Coordination Centre Europe (MCCE); NATO HQ - C3 Staff; NATO NSPA; NATO SHAPE; NCS Fuel; Norwegian Armed Forces; Polish Armed Forces; SALIS; Scepter Canada Inc.; University of Defence; World Fuel Services;
Brigadier General (ret'd) Gyula Keszthelyi, President, Hungarian Military Logistic Association
9:10 Enhancing the Operational Effectiveness of the Hungarian Defence Forces
Colonel Istvan Fricz, Land Force Systems Development Branch, Hungarian Defence Forces Command
• Assessing current projects and priorities
• Demonstrating how the modernisation of the Hungarian Defence Forces is expanding capacity
• Expanding cooperation and participation in Joint Exercises to achieve strategic goals and improve operative efficiency
9:40 Modernising the Czech Armed Forces Logistics Structure, and Current and Future Project Priorities
Major General Stefan Muransky, Director Support Division, Czech Armed Forces
• Assessing the current strengths of the Czech logistics division
• Predicting future requirements and demonstrating delivery of future objectives
• Evaluating the creation of the V4 Joint Military Logistics Support Group HQ
• Working with NATO partners on joint logistic capability and joint exercises
• Host nation support capabilities development
10:10 Challenges at the Railroad Sector in the View on Defender 2020
Mr Johann Braun, CEO, BR International Consulting Services GmbH
Review Atlantic Resolve
Changes of loading regulations
Challenge Defender 2020
Lacks of rail wagons/railroad lines
11:10 The Critical Role of Industry in Defence
Mr Jason Trubenbach, Director Business Development, Crowley Government Services
• Role of industry in providing essential, non-combatant capabilities to support the warfighter
• The importance of industry as a critical component of NATO’s speed of assembly capabilities, and as a critical enabler of deterrence
• The evolution of industry involvement in supporting warfare, and the opportunities to provide even greater capabilities in the future
11:40 Optimising the Role of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) in Providing Comprehensive Strategic Logistical Support Worldwide
• Facilitating mutual progress among allied partners by promoting inter-agency exercises and platforms to achieve greater cohesion
• Sustaining and extending rapid deployment team capabilities and strategically positioning DLA platforms to ensure mission readiness across the globe
• How the DLA 2018-2026 Strategic Plan supports US DoD objectives of building military aptitude and enhancing cooperation
Major General Allan Day, Director of Logistics Operations, Defense Logistics Agency
12:10 Developing Practical and Reliable Water and Fuel Logistical Solutions in the 21st Century
Mr Deleon Rich, Commercial Project Manager, Thielmann WEW GmbH
• Logistical Challenges
• The Changing Battlefield as it Relates to Logistics
• Practical and Reliable Solutions for Fuel and Water
12:40 Evaluating the Continued Transformation of the Logistics System of the Polish Armed Forces
Brigadier General Zbigniew Poweska, Chief of Logistics Division, J4, Polish Armed Forces
• Transformation of the logistics system in changing environment
• Military Mobility - legal framework and the transportation infrastructure required for its operability
• Lessons Identified/Learned from Capable Logistician 2019.
14:10 Transport and Storage of Portable Water and Fuel
Mr Jan Gerhard-de Vries, Business Development Manager, GOFA Gocher Fahrzeugbau GmbH
Intermodal-International-Interoperable
Combine Best Practice from Commercial Logistic with Military Logistic requirements
14:40 Transforming UK Logistics in an Era of Constant Competition
Brigadier Jo Chestnutt, Commander 104th Logistic Support Brigade, UK MoD
The threats and logistic challenges of the 21st Century
Structural transformation in flight
Building a whole force and support network for the future
15:10 Creating Lighter, Faster and Smarter Military Cargo Solutions
Mr Stone Hazlett, Sales Engineer, Military Systems, US Cargo Systems
• Improving Cargo Aircraft performance with Cargo Handling Systems
• Smarter and faster Cargo Handling solutions goal - improve mission effectiveness
• Benefits of real time performance data for Aerial Delivery missions
16:10 Permanent Structured Cooperation – How PESCO is Working to Simplify and Align the Provision of Logistics Services at European Level
Colonel Henning Weeke, Executive Officer Implementation "Network of Logistic Hubs in Europe", German Armed Forces Logistics Command
• Creating a framework to deepen defence cooperation formally and sustainably – the implications on individual logistics commands
• LogHelp – Creating a network of secured logistical services for host nation and wider European exploitation. Bridging operational gaps.
• Evaluating practical implications of relocation and storage of material into operational areas
16:40 Bullet ID Company and Technology Overview
Mr Gunner Couce, Director of Manufacturing and Sales, Bullet ID Corporation
Bullet tracking
Secure block chain data system
Rapid inventory information access
17:10 Evaluating the Capability of the Lithuanian Armed Forces Logistics Division and Improving Levels of Host Nation Support to Optimise Capacity
Colonel Ramunas Baronas, Commander, Logistics Command, Lithuanian Armed Forces
• Analysing uplifts in logistical capacity from enhancing links between allied states
• Appraising Lithuanian capabilities in transporting vital resources such as fuel and food to combat personnel
• Assessing future developments within the Lithuanian armed forces logistics command and their operational effectiveness
17:40 Chairman's Closing Remarks and Close of Day One
17:50 Post Conference Networking Reception Sponsored by Crowley
9:10 Assessing the C4I Capabilities of the Hungarian Defence Forces, Force Development and Procurement Challenges
Colonel Janos Poloskei, Command and Control Systems Development Branch, Hungarian Defence Forces Command
Evaluating the structures and systems currently utilised by the HDF in the field of C4I
The challenges of the Force Development in the light of budget considerations and the methods of overcoming this
Looking to the future and the implications of integrating new platforms into current systems
9:40 Evaluating the Operational Effectiveness of the Slovenian Armed Forces Logistics Brigade and the Ability to Manage Changeable and Fast-Moving Supply Chain Systems
Colonel Franc Kalic, Commander of Logistic Brigade, Slovenian Armed Forces
• Analysing the efficiency of the Slovenian Logistics brigade in moving forces and equipment rapidly to provide support in a combat scenario
• Assessing the uplifts gained from multinational exercises such as Immediate Response 19 and the lessons learned
10:10 Meeting Military Energy Requirements in Challenging Circumstances
Mr Graham Grice, Military Account Director, World Fuel Services Europe Ltd
• World Fuel Services – a worldwide energy provider
• Class leading energy logistics – case studies
• Exploiting the provider/user symbiosis
11:10 Evaluating the Impact of the Hungarian Air Force on Combat Readiness
Colonel Laszlo Nagy, Air Force Systems Development Branch, Hungarian Defence Forces Command
Maximising capacity through effective heavy-lift operations
Collaboration as a force maximiser
The MRO capability of the Air Force as a means of maintaining operational efficiency
11:40 Sponsor Session Reserved for Continest Technologies PLC
Mr Vidor Kis-Marton, CEO, Continest Technologies PLC
12:10 Examining US Army Europe Operational Capabilities and Interoperability with NATO and Partner Nations.
Colonel Jeffery Carter, Deputy Chief of Staff, G4 Logistics, U.S. Army Europe
Readiness of Southern Europe seaports, rail system, and military aircraft capable airports
Cross border Logistics military partnership and supply chains security cooperation
Logistics Systems Interoperability and logistics intelligence information sharing
13:40 Optimizing the Operational Capability and High Readiness of Finnish Defence Forces through partnerships
Colonel Juha Kyla-Harakka, Commander, 1st Logistics Regiment, Joint Logistics Command of Finnish Defence Forces
• Homeland Defence and Total Defence concepts
• How to respond to the high demand of readiness
• Utilization of strategic partners in Logistics
14:10 Easing the Logistics Burden Associated with Military Feeding and Reducing the Combat Load of Individual Soldiers
Mr Stephen M. Moody, Director, Combat Feeding Directorate, Combat Feeding Directorate, US Army Futures Command
Technologies for the reduction of weight and volume of military rations
Changing eating behaviors and their application to military feeding
Nutritional interventions for improved performance and recovery
Tailored nutrition for mission requirements and operational environment
14:40 Optimising Logistic and Mission Capacity through Enhanced Collective Support
Mr Peter Venoit, Logistics Vision and Enablement , NATO
• Evaluating the role of NATO in promoting and enhancing logistical support networks
• Facilitating the development of multinational logistic solutions in coordination with participating states
• Evaluating the impact of multinational interoperability exercises on national logistics capabilities
15:40 Analysing How the MLCC Advocates and Supports Smart Logistics Solutions to Guarantee Accurate Supply
Colonel Tomasz Polus, Deputy Director,, Multinational Logistics Coordination Centre (MLCC)
• Evaluating MLCC capabilities in ensuring effective supplies of ammunition in logistics chains and assessing future challenges to continued operational efficiency
• Obstacles to future Joint Capability exercises and effective force deployment and sustainment
• Case Study: Capable Logistician 2019 – Challenges and solutions from the 3rd international exercise of the series
• Protecting freedom of movement for future operative effectiveness and the proposed “military Schengen zone”
16:10 Long Lead Items Support (Industry POV)
Brigadier General (ret'd) Vladimir Halenka, Director, STV GROUP
• The nature of long lead items
• Production specifics in peace, crisis, conflict
• Prerequisites for assured supplies
• Thoughts on way ahead
16:40 Chairman's Closing Remarks and Close of Day Two
Brigadier General (ret'd) Vladimir Halenka
Director, STV GROUP
Brigadier General Zbigniew Poweska
Chief of Logistics Division, J4, Polish Armed Forces
Brigadier Jo Chestnutt
Commander 104th Logistic Support Brigade, UK MoD
Colonel Franc Kalic
Commander of Logistic Brigade, Slovenian Armed Forces
Colonel Henning Weeke
Executive Officer Implementation "Network of Logistic Hubs in Europe", German Armed Forces Logistics Command
Colonel Istvan Fricz
Land Force Systems Development Branch, Hungarian Defence Forces Command
Colonel Janos Poloskei
Command and Control Systems Development Branch, Hungarian Defence Forces Command
Colonel Jeffery Carter
Deputy Chief of Staff, G4 Logistics, U.S. Army Europe
Colonel Juha Kyla-Harakka
Commander, 1st Logistics Regiment, Joint Logistics Command of Finnish Defence Forces
Colonel Laszlo Nagy
Air Force Systems Development Branch, Hungarian Defence Forces Command
Colonel Ramunas Baronas
Commander, Logistics Command, Lithuanian Armed Forces
Colonel Tomasz Polus
Deputy Director,, Multinational Logistics Coordination Centre (MLCC)
Major General Allan Day
Director of Logistics Operations, Defense Logistics Agency
Major General Stefan Muransky
Director Support Division, Czech Armed Forces
Mr Peter Venoit
Logistics Vision and Enablement , NATO
Mr Stephen M. Moody
Director, Combat Feeding Directorate, Combat Feeding Directorate, US Army Futures Command
Brigadier General (ret'd) Gyula Keszthelyi
President, Hungarian Military Logistic Association
Mr Deleon Rich
Commercial Project Manager, Thielmann WEW GmbH
Mr Graham Grice
Military Account Director, World Fuel Services Europe Ltd
Mr Gunner Couce
Director of Manufacturing and Sales, Bullet ID Corporation
Mr Jan Gerhard-de Vries
Business Development Manager, GOFA Gocher Fahrzeugbau GmbH
Mr Jason Trubenbach
Director Business Development, Crowley Government Services
Mr Johann Braun
CEO, BR International Consulting Services GmbH
Mr Stone Hazlett
Sales Engineer, Military Systems, US Cargo Systems
Mr Vidor Kis-Marton
CEO, Continest Technologies PLC
BR International Consulting Services GmbH (BR-ICS)
https://br-ics.com/
BR-ICS was founded in June 2015 and our first customers was the Rail vehicle manufacturing industry. We made for that customer the homologation process of locomotives in southeast European countries and Turkey and at the end of that processes we got the licenses of the locomotives in each country. It was summer 2016 when the US Army asked me in the matter of loading and load securing for railroad transports in Europe. I received the information that the US Army is coming to Europe with a lot of military equipment and that they have no experience whatsoever with loading and load securing on railway wagons in Europe. The guy who ask me that question was a guy who was involved in the deployment and re-deployment during the war in Bosnian Herzegovina in the 1996. We met each other on that time and we worked successful together over 18 months. BR-ICS got the first order for loading, blocking and bracing of military equipment for railroad transports in December 2016 and we started our activities in January 2017 in Bergen-Hohne (Germany). During that time we got the second order in Poland and since that time we loaded, secured and unloaded more that 600 trains for the armed forces in several countries in Europe.
http://www.crowley.com
Crowley Maritime Corporation, a U.S.-owned and operated marine solutions, transportation and logistics company, is one of the most diversified transportation companies in the world with a team of industry-savvy, seasoned logistics and global freight management professionals that can exponentially expand and simplify a customer’s supply chain, both tactically and functionally. With a fundamental understanding that supply chains continue to operate within an increasingly complex and dynamic set of variables, Crowley is positioned as a worldwide partner offering, flexible, scalable, and agile logistics solutions. Crowley can seamlessly handle most any logistics requirement by offering services that it has spent over 126 years perfecting. As a full-service logistics provider of trucking, air, and ocean transportation and related global freight forwarding services, we continue our proud tradition of serving the U.S. Department of Defense, Homeland Security, and other government agencies with a portfolio of commercial services adapted to meet their missions.
View details Bullet ID Corporation Sponsors and Exhibitors https://www.bulletidentification.com/
The Bullet ID system is an advanced, all encompassing inventory management and accountability system which tracks ammunition. Bullet ID utilizes specialized laser technology to place a unique bar code onto each brass cartridge of the bullet as well as the packaging in which the ammunition is contained in. The identifying code marking is scanned onto a proprietary, blockchain-based tracking system. The code can be scanned on site by permitted subscribers using the Bullet ID smartphone scanning app, to record any issuance, use, transfer or destruction of the bullet. The software also allows customers to see in real time, their full deployment of ammunition resources throughout their entire agency.
Bullet ID systems can be easily integrated with existing manufacturing lines or used as a stand-alone system to mark ammunition post production.
View details Continest Sponsors and Exhibitors http://www.continest.com
Continest is an innovative market-leading foldable container solution, specially developed for the purpose of relatively short-period usage anywhere there is a need for handling large crowds for temporary accommodation, office/meeting rooms, first aid, command post, guard post, storage, service area, cooling and heating purposes. The containers are uniquely developed for easy and quick set up and transport thus being environmentally friendly.
The development and production of Continest containers have been taking place in Hungary since 2017. The essence of the Continest foldable solution is that the containers are uniquely developed for easy and quick set up and transport. The solution offers an 80% cost cut on logistic and storage costs, and a similar reduction of CO2 and GHG emissions.
In 2019 Continestbecame ”preffered supplier” for the International Ski Federation. IP: Patent Application WO 2019 - 064036, Trademark: WIPO 227509 www.continest.com Youtube /Continest Worldwide - https://www.youtube.com/feed/subscriptions
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View details KH, Inc Sponsors and Exhibitors http://www.khinc.com KH, Inc. - Offers Aviation and Marine fuel procurement and logistic solutions for Military and Government operators including contract fuel management, open market procurement, and payment solutions. KHI is the exclusive contractor of the U.S. Government AIR Card® and SEA Card® programs.
View details THIELMANN WEW Sponsors and Exhibitors https://thielmann.com/ THIELMANN WEW is a world leader in containerised fuel and water systems for the military and civil defence markets. Ranging in size from 200L to 50,000L, THIELMANN WEW pressure vessels are approved to transport and store fuel and water across air, land and sea logistics chains worldwide. THIELMANN WEW’s ISO-based solutions are compatible with US and European palletised load-handling systems and can be transported on 6×6, 8×8, 10×10 logistics vehicles. Low-profile solutions for 4×4 vehicles are also available. The THIELMANN WEW advantage lies in the company’s engineering excellence. All our container systems are built to meet specific customer requirements, and can be 100% tailored to meet operational envelopes. In addition to building tanks to the highest standards, THIELMANN WEW specialises in complex pumping and preservation for water supply and refuelling of land and rotary / fixed-wing assets. THIELMANN WEW supports these systems through their entire lifecycle (25 years or more), supporting, repairing and maintaining equipment as needed.
View details U.S. Cargo Systems Sponsors and Exhibitors http://www.uscargosystems.com U.S. Cargo Systems, formerly known as AAR Cargo Systems, is a proven worldwide leader in the design and development of Cargo Handling and Aerial Delivery System technologies. U.S. Cargo Systems is renowned for designing to the most stringent requirements, enabling our products to perform in the harshest environments. Our capabilities cover design as well as certification of simple and complex flight critical products. We are proud of our 50+ year heritage serving countless commercial and military aircraft customers with leading edge technologies. Our sales and engineering teams have worked directly with nearly all Aircraft OEM’s as a Tier 1 supplier, as well as with major freight integrators. We have provided systems for over 40 different aircraft types, including numerous regional transport aircraft and main desk cargo handling systems. In addition to world class conveyance, guide and restraint solutions, U.S. Cargo Systems has developed Aerial Delivery and Cargo Logistics Systems for several different military aircraft.
View details Western Global Sponsors and Exhibitors https://western-global.com/ Western Global is a leading provider of transportable, self-contained tanks and equipment for the safe storage and handling of fuels, lubricants, and other fluids. We are able to supply cost effective, complete site refuelling solutions globally to keep your operation fuelled and productive.
View details World Fuel Services Sponsors and Exhibitors http://www.wfscorp.com
As a leading fuel solutions and logistics provider for; industries, militaries and governments around the globe, World Fuel Services (A Fortune 100 Company – NYSE INT: 93) delivers integrated fuel solutions to customers in the marine, land, and aviation segments. With expertise in: fuel supply, logistics, operations, technology, and finance, we provide end-to-end support so that our customers can focus on their core business. Additionally, through a careful programme of growth and acquisition we have developed the company to suit particular markets, importantly retaining the local feel within that market and yet bringing the strength and stability of a truly global company.
We operate in more than 3,000 airports, 1,200 sea ports and 1,000 fuel stations and depots in 200 countries and territories – with one million barrels of liquid products supplied every day and two million financial transactions processed every year, amounting to a strong balance sheet of $33 billion in 2017.
Highly successful in the traditional market space, World Fuel Services are considered the experts when it comes to operating in challenging environments, be that in support of military operations, such as our comprehensive service provision in Afghanistan, or mining and industrial operations in hot and cold inhospitable parts of the world.
In the volatile energy market, when fuel quality and surety of supply are key to the success of your business or operations, World Fuel Services is the strong, trusted partner that you need.
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Honorary Appointments
Welfare Tutor and Academic Advisors
SOAS Student Charter
Humanitarian Hub
Department of Development Studies
Professor Christopher Cramer
MA, MPhil, PhD (Cantab)
Professor of the Political Economy of Development
Centre of African Studies
Management Committee Member
Centre on Conflict, Rights and Justice
SOAS Food Studies Centre
Member, SOAS Food Studies Centre
Agrarian Change and Development
Research Cluster Member
Labour, Movements and Development
Violence, Peace and Development Research Cluster
SOAS into Senate House
Project Board Member
Industrial Development and Policy
cc10@soas.ac.uk
Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London WC1H 0XG
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Economics of Africa, political economy of development, political economy of war and peace in southern Africa; post-conflict reconstruction; the economics of cashew production, processing and trade; poverty and rural labour markets; privatization.
Programmes Convened
MSc Violence, Conflict & Development (Palestine Pathway) (2019)
MSc Violence, Conflict and Development (2019)
Modules Taught
Political economy of violence, conflict and development
PhD Students supervised
Basani Baloyi, The Financialisation of Mozambique's Road Transport Sector
Charlotte Hübner , “The Role of the Oil & Gas Sector in Late Industrialisation: Lessons from Malaysia” (Working Title)
Cristina Mosneaga, Transition from informality to more formality of small and medium enterprises in Lagos, Nigeria
Hisae Kato, Jobs for Peace?: Labour Relations, Gender and Peacebuilding in Sudan
Sarajuddin Isar, Taxation and state-building in Afghanistan, a political economy framework
Taylor Daniel Rockhill,
Weiwei Chen, The Dynamics of Chinese Private OFDI in Ethiopia: A Comparison of Light Manufacturing Industry and Construction Materials Industry
Christopher has also taught at Cambridge and Eduardo Mondlane University in Mozambique and has worked in South Africa as well as delivered public lectures on economics in the Seychelles and short-course training programmes in Ethiopia, Tanzania and Namibia. He has done consultancy work for the ILO, UNDP (UN Development Programme), UNCTAD (UN Commission on Trade, Aid & Development), FAO (Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN), IFAD (International Fund for Agricultural Development), the European Commission, SIDA, the World Bank, and the Ethiopian Government.
His book Civil War is Not a Stupid Thing: Accounting for Violence in Developing Countries, published by Hurst (London) and published in the USA as Violence in Developing Countries: War, Memory, Progress by Indiana University Press (2006) was a joint winner of the 2009 Edgar Graham Memorial Book Prize.
He is a member of the Advisory Council for the Ibrahim Index of African Governance and since 2007 he has also participated in the Africa Task Force set up by Joseph Stiglitz.
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Special Study Programmes
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Cramer, Christopher (2006) Civil War Is Not a Stupid Thing. Accounting for Violence in Developing Countries. London: Hurst & Company.
Weeks, John and Andersson, David and Cramer, Christopher and Geda, Alemayehu and Hailu, Degol and Muhereza, Frank and Rizzo, Matteo and Ronge, Eric and Stein, Howard (2002) Supporting Ownership: Swedish Development Cooperation with Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Volume 2: Country Studies. Sweden: Sida.
Weeks, John and Andersson, David and Cramer, Christopher and Geda, Alemayehu and Hailu, Degol and Muhereza, Frank and Rizzo, Matteo and Ronge, Eric and Stein, Howard (2002) Supporting Ownership: Swedish Development Cooperation with Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Volume 1: Synthesis Report. Sweden: Sida.
Sender, John and Cramer, Christopher and Oya, Carlos (2018) 'Identifying the most deprived in rural Ethiopia and Uganda: A simple measure of socio-economic deprivation'. Journal of Eastern African Studies, (12) 3, pp 594-612.
Cramer, Christopher and Wood, Elisabeth Jean (2017) 'Introduction: Land rights, restitution, politics, and war in Colombia'. Journal of Agrarian Change, (17) 4, pp 733-738.
Cramer, Christopher and Johnston, Deborah and Oya, Carlos and Sender, John (2017) 'Fairtrade and Labour Markets in Ethiopia and Uganda'. Journal of Development Studies, (53) 6, pp 841-856.
Cramer, Christopher and Johnston, Deborah and Oya, Carlos and Sender, John (2016) 'Mistakes, Crises, and Research Independence: The Perils of Fieldwork as a form of Evidence'. African Affairs, (115) 458, pp 145-160.
Cramer, Christopher and Johnston, Deborah and Oya, Carlos and Sender, John (2015) 'Fairtrade cooperatives in Ethiopia and Uganda: uncensored'. Review of African Political Economy, (41) S1, pp S115-S127.
Cramer, Christopher and Johnston, Deborah and Mueller, Bernd and Oya, Carlos and Sender, John (2014) 'How to do (and how not to do) fieldwork on Fair Trade and rural poverty'. Canadian Journal of Development Studies, (35) 1, pp 170-185.
Cramer, Christopher and Johnston, Deborah and Oya, Carlos (2009) 'Africa and the Global Credit Crunch: from crisis to opportunity?'. African Affairs, (108) 433, pp 643-654.
Cramer, Christopher and Oya, Carlos and Sender, John (2008) 'Rural Labour Markets in Sub-Saharan Africa: A New View of Poverty, Power and Policy'. CDPR Policy Brief 1.
Cramer, Christopher and Oya, Carlos and Sender, John (2008) 'Lifting the Blinkers: A New View of Power, Diversity and Poverty in Mozambican Rural Labour Markets'. Journal of Modern African Studies, (46) 3, pp 361-392.
Sender, John and Oya, Carlos and Cramer, Christopher (2006) 'Women Working for Wages: Putting Flesh on the Bones of a Rural Labour Market Survey in Mozambique'. Journal of Southern African Studies, (32) 2, pp 313-333.
Weeks, John and Cramer, Christopher and Stein, Howard (2006) 'Ownership and Donorship: Analytical Issues and a Tanzanian Case Study'. Journal of Contemporary African Studies, (24) 3, pp 415-436.
Cramer, Christopher (2003) 'Does Inequality Cause Conflict?'. Journal of International Development, (15) 4, pp 397-412.
Cramer, Christopher (2003) 'Should developing country industrialisation policies encourage processing of primary commodities?'. The Courier: the magazine of ACP-EU development cooperation, (vol. 1), pp 30-32.
Cramer, Christopher (2002) 'Homo Economicus Goes to War: Methodological Individualism, Rational Choice and the Political Economy of War'. World Development, (30) 11, pp 1845-64.
Goodhand, Jonathan and Cramer, Christopher (2002) 'Try Again, Fail Again, Fail Better? War, the State, and the 'Post-Conflict' Challenge in Afghanistan'. Development and Change, (33) 5, pp 885-909.
Cramer, Christopher and Goodhand, J (2002) 'Try Again. Fail Again. Fail Better? War, the State and the 'Post-Conflict' Challenge in Afghanistan'. Development and Change, (vol. 3), pp 885-909.
Cramer, Christopher (2000) 'Privatisation and Adjustment in Mozambique: a ''Hospital Pass''?'. SOAS Department of Economics Working Paper No. 111, (111).
Cramer, Christopher (2000) 'Inequality, Development and Economic Correctness'. SOAS Department of Economics Working Paper Series No. 105, (vol. 1).
Cramer, Christopher (1999) 'Can Africa Industrialize by Processing Primary Commodities? The Case of Mozambican Cashew Nuts'. World Development, (27, No), pp 1247-1266.
Cramer, Christopher and Pontara, Nicola (1998) 'Rural poverty and poverty alleviation in Mozambique: what''s missing from the debate?'. Journal of Modern African Studies, (36) 1, pp 101-138.
Edited Books or Journals
Cheru, Fantu and Cramer, Christopher and Oqubay, Arkebe, (eds.), (2019) The Oxford Handbook of the Ethiopian Economy. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (Oxford Handbooks).
Cramer, Christopher and Wood, Elisabeth Jean, (eds.), (2017) Symposium on Land in Colombia. Wiley. (Journal of Agrarian Change Vol. 17 No. 4).
Cramer, Christopher and Hammond, Laura and Pottier, Johan, (eds.), (2011) Researching Violence in Africa: Ethical and Methodological Challenges. Leiden: Brill. (Africa-Europe Group for Interdisciplinary Studies).
Oya, Carlos (2019) 'Building an Industrial Workforce in Ethiopia'. In: Cheru, Fantu and Cramer, Christopher and Oqubay, Arkebe, (eds.), The Oxford Handbook of the Ethiopian Economy. Oxford: Oxford University Press, pp 668-686.
Johnston, Deborah and Walls, Helen (2019) 'Economic Policy and Food Security in Ethiopia'. In: Cheru, Fantu and Cramer, Christopher and Oqubay, Arkebe, (eds.), The Oxford Handbook of the Ethiopian Economy. Oxford: Oxford University Press, pp 383-398.
Hammond, L (2019) 'Livelihoods and Mobility in the Border Regions of Ethiopia'. In: Cheru, Fantu and Cramer, Christopher and Oqubay, Arkebe, (eds.), The Oxford Handbook of the Ethiopian Economy. Oxford: Oxford University Press, pp 269-287.
Cramer, Christopher and Chang, Ha-Joon (2015) 'Tigers or Tiger Prawns?: The African Growth “Tragedy” and “Renaissance” in Perspective'. In: Monga, Célestin and Lin, Justin Yifu, (eds.), The Oxford Handbook of Africa and Economics: Volume 1: Context and Concepts. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Cramer, Christopher and Goodhand, Jonathan (2011) 'Hard science or waffly crap? Evidence-based policy versus policy-based evidence in the field of violent conflict'. In: Bayliss, Kate and Fine, Ben and Waeyenberge, Eisa Van, (eds.), The Political Economy of Development. The World Bank, Neo-Liberalism and Development Reseearch. London: Pluto Press, pp 215-238.
Oya, Carlos and Cramer, Christopher and Sender, John (2008) 'Discretion and Heterogeneity in Mozambican Rural Labour Markets'. In: de Brito, Luis and Castel-Branco, Carlos and Chichava, Sergio and Francisco, Antonio, (eds.), Reflecting on Economic Questions. Maputo, Mozambique: IESE, pp 50-71.
Cramer, Christopher (2005) 'Angola and the Theory of War'. In: Chabal, P and Engel, U and Gentili, A-M, (eds.), Is Violence Inevitable in Africa? Theories of Conflict and Approaches to Conflict Prevention. Leiden: Brill, pp 17-34.
Cramer, Christopher (2005) 'Gerald K. Helleiner'. In: Simon, D, (ed.), Fifty Key Thinkers on Development. London: Routledge, UK.
Cramer, Christopher and Castel-Branco, C (2003) 'Privatisation and Economic Strategy in Mozambique'. In: Addison, T, (ed.), From Conflict to Recovery in Africa. Oxford: OUP (UK), pp 155-170.
Cramer, Christopher and Goodhand, J (2003) '" 'Try Again. Fail Again. Fail Better?''. In: Milliken, J, (ed.), State Failure, Collapse & Reconstruction: Issues & Responses. Blackwell (UK).
Cramer, Christopher and Weeks, John (2002) 'Macroeconomic Stabilization and Structural Adjustment'. In: Wayne, E and Vayrynen, R, (eds.), The Prevention of Humanitarian Emergencies. UNU/WIDER, Basingstoke: Palgrave.
Cramer, Christopher (2002) 'The Economics and Political Economy of Conflict in Sub-Saharan Africa'. In: Livingstone, I, (ed.), Renewing Development in Sub-Saharan Africa: Policy, Performance and Prospects. Routledge (UK), pp 55-80.
Cramer, Christopher (2002) 'War, Peace and Capitalism'. In: Saad Filho, Alfredo, (ed.), Anti-Capitalism: A Marxist Introduction.. London: Pluto.
Cramer, Christopher (2002) 'Disuguaglianza economiche e guerre civil'. I Signori della Guerra: stati e micropolitica dei confliti. Italy: l'Ancora, pp 129-148.
Weeks, John and Cramer, Christopher (2002) 'Conflicts, agriculture and food security'. The State of Food and Agriculture: Lessons from the Past 50 Years. Rome: FAO.
Cramer, Christopher and Bayliss, Kate (2001) 'Privatisation and the Post-Washington Consensus: Between the Laboratory and the Real World'. In: Fine, B. and Lapavitsas, C. and P`incus, J., (eds.), Development policy in the 21st century: beyond the post-Washington consensus.. London: Routledge, pp 52-79.
Monographs and Working Papers
Cramer, Christopher and Di John, Jonathan and Sender, John (2018) Poinsettia Assembly and Selling Emotion: High Value Agricultural Exports in Ethiopia. Paris: AFD Research Papers Series, No. 2018-78, August.
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Too much distraction: What happened to Inter’s good defence?
Kolade Daniel
Under the tutelage of Antonio Conte, Inter started the season as one of the top sides capable of giving Juventus a tough run for the Serie A this time around. Quite frankly, Inter have lived up to those expectations and have followed Juventus tail to tail in the Serie A standings. However, one advantage or rather a strong point the Nerazzurri had at the start of the season was their impenetrable defence. One which has taken a major downgrade since then and has seen Inter drop points or scramble for them in search of a win.
Diego Godin’s move to Inter was one that looked destined to be positive and rightly so it has been just that – so far. As at gameweek five of the season, Inter had the best defensive record not just in the Serie A but in Europe’s top five leagues at large.
After Inter’s 1-0 win to Lazio back in September, that result meant the Nerazzurri had kept a clean sheet in all their games so far bar one match against Cagliari. That tally of four clean sheets at the time was also the best of any side in Europe’s top five leagues.
Switch back to November where Inter blew a 2-0 goal lead and conceded three goals within 45 minutes. A poor defensive run that has seen Conte’s men with only one clean sheet in their last ten outings in all competitions (Skysports).
The Nerazzurri’s defence started to show its weaknesses following their 2-1 defeat to Barcelona at the Camp Nou last month. Before that game they had only conceded three goals in seven games, but since then they have conceded 13 goals in eight games (via Skysports).
The defensive trio of Diego Godin, Stefan de Vrij and Milan Skriniar started this season well, but a busy schedule and lack of exciting alternatives – only Alessandro Bastoni – have seen the Nerazzurri concede 39 shots on goal since October, an average of 4.8 per game. At the start of the season in August and September, the club only conceded 21 shots on goal, an average of 3 per game as per Whoscored.
Inter coach Antonio Conte gave an explanation for the devolution of the defence.
“It’s better for us when we’re high up the field and building play. Let’s not forget that the team has scored more than 30 goals, we’ve scored a few more than the average.”
“There’s work to be done and we’ll try to get back to rejoicing for a zero in terms of goals conceded. In this, as I always say, we attack as eleven because the goalkeeper is also essential and even in the defensive phase this issue affects the entire team. You can’t put specific blame on a sector. The whole team needs to improve.”
What could be the reason for the sudden cracks in defence?
It’s more than obvious Inter’s problems now seem to be more psychological than tactical or a matter of quality on the pitch. For Inter’s backline, the three main names have remained Diego Godin, Stefan de Vrij and Milan Skriniar, except on few occasions where Bastoni has come in for one of De Vrij or Godin. Meaning the same personnel that oversaw Inter’s initial brilliant run (in defence) are still the same names now and it appears to be brewing from a lack of concentration or too much distraction if you’ll prefer to call it.
At the beginning stages, clearly the title talk was quite flattering to most of the Inter squad but the continued close chase with Juventus at the top has seen many lay even more emphasis on Inter winning the Serie A and it’s obvious the team is cracking from all the pressure.
The 3-2 loss to Dortmund was a fixture that compounded Inter’s fragile mentality – one that saw Conte rage about lack of players with “title-winning experience”.
In actual fact, 12 goals conceded in 12 Serie A games is not exactly room for much worry but based on the standards we saw at the start of the season, there seems to have been a decline in the Inter defence. Despite all their good efforts, 10th place Verona have now conceded only 11 goals so far and remain the side with the least goals conceded in the Serie A (Skysports).
Conte must find a way to instil that solidarity and consistency back into the Inter defence. On a team level, the squad should probably forget about the title at large but take each fixture as it comes, aim for the win and see where they are at the end of the season. The Nerazzurri still have it all to do in the Serie A race but if Conte and his men are to stand any chance against a stubborn Juventus side, the number one rule is consistency or they might just be their own worst enemy in the title race.
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WWE VP Triple H apologizes for joke about former wrestler, Paige
By Lidia Ryan
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 10: Triple H attends The 2019 ESPYs at Microsoft Theater on July 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
Photo: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images
Paul Levesque aka "Triple H," the vice president of Stamford-based WWE, called a joke he made about a former wrestler "terrible," and apologized for it via Twitter.
In an interview Levesque implied that former female wresting star, Paige, may not know how many kids she has. The comment came after the 27-year-old Paige (whose real name us Saraya-Jade Bevis) "was the subject of intense online attention and abuse after intimate videos and pictures of her were leaked in 2017," CNN reports.
Bevis responded with a tweet that read "Even my boss jokes about me.. no wonder you guys still do it too."
Even my boss jokes about me.. no wonder you guys still do it too. https://t.co/dOmZAiwvyX
— PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) January 13, 2020
Female wrestling stars Nikki and Brie Bella also spoke out against Levesque's comment tweeting ""We will never see the true change in equality if we just see them as story lines. Change in a company starts from the top. Our leaders help set the example."
I’ve reached out to @RealPaigeWWE to apologize. I made a terrible joke and I’m sorry if it offended her or anyone else.
— Triple H (@TripleH) January 15, 2020
Levesque tweeted an apology on Wednesday saying "I made a terrible joke and I'm sorry if it offended her or anyone else." Bevis and Levesque have been in touch with each other since the comment, according to CNN.
Levessque lives in Fairfield County, Conn. and is married to Stephanie McMahon, daughter of Linda McMahon.
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Home > Care & Treatment > Orthopedic Care > Patient Stories > Ray R.'s Rotator Cuff Surgery
Ray's Story (Rotator Cuff Surgery)
Ray gets Back in the Swing of Life
Ray Redniss knew immediately that he had seriously injured his shoulder.
“It was the weekend after Thanksgiving and I was cleaning up around the house,” he recalls. “I tossed a bunch of magazines into the dumpster and just fell down. The pain in my shoulder was immediate and severe.”
Still, Ray hoped with a little rest his shoulder would recover on its own. As the Christmas season marched closer and closer, he was still feeling pain. He finally decided to see a doctor.
“My brother had just seen Dr. VanBeek and he recommended her to me,” he says. “She realized fairly quickly how badly injured my shoulder was and ordered an MRI to see the full extent of the damage.”
It was clear from imaging that what Dr. VanBeek suspected was true: Ray had a large rotator cuff and bicep tendon tear.
“It’s very important to have surgery as quickly as possible for an injury as serious as Ray’s,” Dr. VanBeek explains. “A tear to the rotator cuff – especially such a large one that goes all the way down to the tendon – gets worse over time. The tear gets larger and muscles atrophy as the tear fills in with fat. This creates a lot of pain and can really impact the range of motion.”
Ray’s case may have needed surgery, but many rotator cuff repairs do well with non-invasive treatments, such as rest, ice, therapy, steroid injections and modifying activities. The key, reiterates Dr. VanBeek, is an evaluation soon after the injury to assess the severity and make a treatment plan with an orthopedic physician.
Dr. VanBeek wanted Ray in the operating room just a few days after his MRI, but he had other plans.“We were planning on going to North Carolina to work on our house for a few weeks,” Ray says. “Instead, we scheduled surgery as soon as I got back.”
“I was under strict orders not to overdo it while I was gone,” he adds with a laugh.
Getting Back to Normal
Ray’s surgery went very well. Dr. VanBeek performed an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and bicep tendon tear repair to address the injury and pull the tendon back where it needed to be.
“Everything about my experience – from my first appointment to getting prepped for surgery – really was easy. Everyone was so friendly and compassionate. It certainly helped me feel comfortable and confident about the procedure,” Ray remembers.
After surgery, Ray worked closely with the physical therapy team at Stamford Health. He did exercises to help strengthen his shoulder and improve his range of motion. And, just as importantly, he and his physical therapist stayed in close contact with Dr. VanBeek.
“Communication is key after surgery,” says Dr. VanBeek. “I work closely with physical therapists and patients to monitor their progress and adjust therapy plans.
“It can be hard for some patients to stick to physical therapy and their restrictions after shoulder surgery,” she continues. “We typically release patients six months after surgery. That’s a long time for them to go through daily activities with limited use of their arm, hand and shoulder. But it is that compliance that helps with outcomes.”
Dr. VanBeek had shared with Ray that most people only return to about 85 percent after six months and are close to 100 percent within a year of surgery. Ray thinks he has those statistics beat. In fact, he feels so good, he enjoyed a deep-sea fishing trip just a little shy of the one-year anniversary of his surgery.
“I feel great. My shoulder feels great, and I attribute a lot of that to Dr. VanBeek,” he says. “I spent six hours pulling in king mackerels without a hint of strain. My shoulder felt strong and stable – not something I would have expected within a year of surgery!”
“It’s just a great feeling to get out there and do the things I enjoy,” he finishes. Clearly, there are many more deep-sea fishing trips in Ray’s future.
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Wireless Lifestyle has achieved great success in a very short period of time. This can only happen with a great team of individuals determined to win and become #1. At WL everyone works hard to achieve big things every day. The reward for our people is the enormous opportunity for growth in a company that continues to expand by leaps and bounds. At WL we have a fundamental belief and understanding that we win as a team so our people are our most precious asset. We are always in search of great people. Please note, this is not an offer for Sprint employment.
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Although we are all individuals at Wireless Lifestyle (WL), we work in teams, we sell in teams, and we WIN as a team.
Our desire to be the best, and our dedication to customer service requires WL to employ individuals who demonstrate a commitment to its core values. We first and foremost look for those with INTEGRITY, who are driven to EXCEED EXPECTATIONS. In return, WL provides training, support and resources empowering each associate to focus on personal and professional GROWTH. WL's leadership also cultivates an environment of RESPECT and OPTIMISM for everyone at Wireless Lifestyle. When these pieces come together, every individual has the security to HAVE FUN with customers and coworkers alike.
When WLers are living our mission statement and exceeding their goals, the rewards are abundant. Performance-based pay, regular contests and incentives, and employee discounts on wireless service and accessories are benefits WLers enjoy when they join the Wireless Lifestyle family. The very top performers can even earn a spot on our annual rewards trip!
For over a decade, Wireless Lifestyle has supported its associates in achieving their professional goals. At every level of leadership is a WLer who began his or her career as an associate in a WL retail store. Our internal career center highlights opportunities for our people to move into store leadership positions, multi-unit management, or operational support roles all over the country. Opportunities also exist to move into supporting positions at our headquarters in Overland Park, Kansas. We invite you to make your career at Wireless Lifestyle.
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‘Sustainable fast fashion’ entices a majority investor
Elizabeth Paton
In a photo provided by Reformation, a Reformation clothing collection. Permira’s acquisition of the eco-friendly label underscores a recent shift by private equity firms from high-end to contemporary fashion. (Reformation via The New York Times)
In 2009 Yael Aflalo, a model turned fashion entrepreneur, opened a vintage clothing resale business she ran part time from the backroom of a Los Angeles retail store. Called Reformation, it sold stylish secondhand items or garments made from repurposed materials.
In 2013, the brand was scaled into an e-commerce business with a downtown factory and three boutiques—a vision honed by Aflalo’s experience, gained earlier in her career, of the environmental and human toll the global fashion industry was taking.
“I want to build a ‘conscious’ mega brand that proves fast fashion and sustainability can coexist,” she wrote in a journal entry at the time. “I want to work with smart talented people, grow a sustainable manufacturing facility and revolutionize the fashion industry.”
Several years on, Reformation has expanded to meet those ambitions, fueled by $37 million in two rounds of funding raised from investors, including Stripes Group, 14W and Imaginary Ventures.
This week, it also gained a major new shareholder. Permira Advisers, a global private equity firm and previous stakeholder in the luxury brands Hugo Boss and Valentino, said it would acquire a majority stake in Reformation. The label is now a brand of choice for mindful female millennial shoppers who like its humorous and informative Instagram marketing and its celebrity following, and who are willing to spend $60 to $550 on its flattering skater skirts, billowy blouses and floral dresses in eco-friendly fabrics.
Sales are projected to exceed $150 million in 2019, the company said. Although it is profitable, a spokeswoman declined to confirm specific figures.
Permira said Wednesday that the deal, made through a company backed by its money, was expected to be completed in the third quarter. Aflalo will remain chief executive and a significant owner of the company. The move will fortify its stable of consumer businesses, which include the footwear label Dr. Martens (around which there is speculation of an impending sale or an initial public offering).
The Reformation deal is the latest in a series of transactions that underscore growing private equity interest in a new generation of contemporary fashion businesses. This comes despite a historically checkered run of investments at the high end of the sector, buffeted by volatile growth patterns, fragmented demand, long turnaround times and dependence on creative directors’ output.
Permira declined to disclose either a valuation for Reformation or what it had paid.
“We feel that the business has reached a stage where we need a significant partner in order to really grow and meet our ambitions, be it entering into new international markets or opening new stores or developing new product lines,” Aflalo said this week. She added that she had been “shocked” that some prospective investors “still see sustainable fashion as a fad.”
“Permira was very convincing in proving to us that they respected our values and that they had a great deal of past experience in helping brands achieve what we want to achieve,” she said. “We are excited for all that comes next.”
Traditionally, private equity firms have profited by selling companies’ real estate or using debt to pay themselves dividends before exiting through an initial public offering or a sale. In 2012, Tamara Mellon, a co-founder and former chief creative officer of Jimmy Choo, a shoe brand that passed through the hands of three private equity owners, complained about the firms’ short attention spans.
“They say, ‘We want to hold this long term, and we’re going to help you nurture and build this brand.’ The day after signing, they talked about selling the business,” she said.
Some investors also found themselves disappointed. Luca Solca, a luxury analyst at Bernstein, said many private equity firms realized that the fast growth and high margins enjoyed by a handful of big brands were far from ubiquitous. For every successful private-equity exit from the fashion sector during the past decade, there have also been numerous high-profile letdowns, such as at Roberto Cavalli, Jack Wills, J Crew and Valentino.
In 2012, Permira, which acquired Hugo Boss and Valentino as part of a 5.3 billion-euro deal, sold the Valentino unit for 710 million euros, having effectively written down its investment in the Italian luxury house by more than half by the end of 2009. That sale allowed Permira to pay down the debt on Hugo Boss as it reduced its holdings in the German brand, leading to a sale of its remaining stake in 2015. It made 2.3 times its investment.
“High fashion in particular was where private equity found its greatest challenges, which was no wonder given global retail economics, and that creative success can be a hit-and-miss business,” Solca said. “In particular, many firms failed to recognize the importance of scale. All is easy when you are big. Those who focused on growing small brands in order to create new value for shareholders, however, found it could be very difficult and expensive.”
But with few luxury opportunities left and millennials, price wars and the rise of e-commerce driving big changes in the retail and consumer market, private equity now appears to be trying its luck once again with contemporary fashion.
A 2018 survey by Deloitte showed that, as firms embrace these midsize businesses, average deal values in the fashion and luxury sector have significantly decreased in recent years while still presenting an increase in returns on investments. Nearly 90% of private equity funds had considered an investment in a fashion and luxury asset as part of their 2018 investment strategy, the report said.
So what sort of companies have become top targets? Consider the likes of the streetwear label Supreme, in which Carlyle made an investment in 2017, and the fashion e-commerce retailer Matchesfashion.com, in which Apax Partners acquired a majority. Contemporary fashion brands with strong omnichannel sales and social media presence like Ganni, Isabel Marant, SMCP and the Kooples have been subject to a recent string of private equity stake building or buyouts.
“Growth in the midprice area of fashion is apparent, and—most importantly—it is also more easily predictable,” Solca said, adding that he expected more such investments to come.
To David Brisske, the principal at Permira who led the Reformation deal, the opportunities offered by the contemporary fashion market segment are plentiful. Aflalo’s company encapsulates many of most important characteristics the firm currently seeks from consumer investments with a strong digital focus.
“Reformation offers consumers a distinctive, empowering voice and is also a leader in the sustainable fashion movement—a fast-moving growth market—at a time when shoppers increasingly want both great product and a company that they can interact with and that shares their values,” Brisske said.
With its banner “Sustainable Fast Fashion,” Reformation has an agile, Zara-like production model that was another major draw. The company produces 15 to 20 new styles a week, with most of its clothing moving from sketch to store hanger in less than four weeks, rather than the six months of the conventional fashion cycle. This minimizes inventory waste and allows for constantly fresh items at a time when consumer appetite for newness is soaring.
Reformation’s packaging is made from 100% recycled paper products or bio-based materials. Its RefScale tool allows customers to track each product’s environmental footprint by adding up the pounds of carbon dioxide emitted, gallons of water used and pounds of waste generated.
“We cater for a powerful customer who wants to be both brand- and style-conscious but also be a good person,” said Aflalo, who now has 500 employees and 14 stores, with new boutiques opening in Canada this week and in London in the fall.
“I have said it before, and I’ll say it again: I want altruism and narcissism to be combined.”
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BJP aims to defeat Rahul Gandhi in Amethi
Navtan Kumar
‘BJP leadership is under pressure from party cadre from Amethi to look for a candidate who can take on Rahul effectively’.
With the 2019 Lok Sabha elections approaching fast, all out efforts have begun to ensure the defeat of Congress president Rahul Gandhi from his home turf Amethi.
While the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the main political force there, is preparing the ground to defeat Rahul Gandhi, other forces, which include people with Sangh background, have also started their efforts in this direction. The Samajwadi Party (SP) and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) are unlikely to put up their candidates against the Congress president as part of their electoral understanding.
The BJP leadership, sources said, is under pressure from the party cadre in Amethi to look for a candidate who can take on Rahul Gandhi effectively. “Rahul-mukt Amethi”, BJP sources said, is crucial for the party’s larger aim of “Congress-mukt Bharat”.
The BJP’s confidence in Amethi stems from the spectacular rise in its vote percentage there. In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, BJP’s vote percentage increased from 6% to 34% (a jump of 28%), compared to the 2009 elections in Amethi, while Rahul’s vote percentage went down from 72% to 47%, a downfall of 25%. Similarly, in the Assembly elections last year, the BJP bagged three out of the five constituencies in the Amethi LS constituency. BJP, interestingly, had drawn blank in the 2012 Assembly elections.
In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, now Union Minister Smriti Irani was fielded against Rahul Gandhi, but she could not defeat him, although his victory margin got reduced substantially. However, a section within the party is pushing for a change of candidate. Sources said this section wants Suresh Passi, an MLA from Jagdishpur who is also a minister in the Yogi Adityanath government, to be pitted against Rahul Gandhi. On the other hand, some within the party want Anant Vikram Singh, son of BJP MLA from the Amethi Assembly constituency, Garima Singh, to lead the battle against the Congress president.
However, what has given a new dimension to the “Battle Royale” is the entry of Gopal Prasad, an RTI activist, who has declared that he would contest against Rahul Gandhi. Prasad, who is a member of RSS and also the BJP, has stationed himself at a house on Sagra Road in Amethi, from where he has started his election preparations. Prasad, sources said, has the backing of a senior BJP leader, who is now sidelined, and also of a former BJP leader. Both are rooted to the RSS and were also part of the BJP Parliamentary Board.
When contacted, Gopal Prasad clarified that it is his own decision to contest against Rahul Gandhi. “But I am getting support from many people with Sangh background and also many BJP workers in Amethi, who ‘genuinely’ want to see Rahul Gandhi defeated from Amethi. Many BJP workers are not happy with the way the party is ‘attacking’ Rahul Gandhi here. Having an RSS background and being a member of BJP, I shall seek the BJP ticket to defeat the Congress president,” he said.
“I am the most suitable candidate for the BJP. But in case they (BJP) do not give me ticket, I will contest the election with the support of Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj, led by Om Prakash Rajbhar, a minister in the UP government; Desh Shakti Party of S.N. Chak (ex-DG Police UP) and National Youth Party, all of whom have considerable hold in the area. I am in touch with them. My only aim is to defeat Rahul Gandhi, by hook or by crook,” he added. Prasad organised a three-day programme at Saraswati Shishu Mandir, Amethi, this week, which was attended by many people with Sangh background. The two senior ex-BJP Parliamentary Board members were also supposed to attend the programme, but they decided to stay away from it at the last moment, fearing controversy.
Prasad claims he has got information through RTI which he will use during campaigning against Rahul Gandhi. He also claims that Rahul could be forced to leave Amethi constituency and contest from Rae Bareli instead, currently held by his mother Sonia Gandhi. In that case, as per speculation, his sister Priyanka Vadra may contest from Amethi. “If this happens, I will contest from Rae Bareli,” Prasad said.
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It is like Babur having lost his small limited army takes on mighty Ibrahim Lodhi who had almost won the 1st Battle of Panipat celebrating only realising Babur coming with a small force and directly attacking Ibrahim Lodhi and establishing Mogul Empire. Gandhis have to be routed out to fix the Corruotiin malice of this country.
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#1 May 11, 2015 10:47:30
beholdsa
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Today we’re going to play armchair game designers. What I’m going to do is pitch a game concept with genre, tone, themes, etc. and then I want you to make some design decisions on what sort of mechanics you think would best fit this concept. Specifically talk about: character creation, advancement, initiative, health and combat.
Example Concept: Genre: Cyberpunk vampires. Tone: Over-the-top action meets excessive gore. Themes: Neon trench coats and katanas are cool, vampire-thrall relationship as analogy for unequal distribution of power in society.
Example Answer: I’m going to assume the aim here it to play as the vampires, if not I have to revise my answer. First, this game obviously needs to support over-the-top blood combat. I don’t want a combat system with a lot of tactical trade-off here. What I want is a way to incentivize ridiculous action movie moments like running up a wall, drop-kicking a guy in the head and cutting the next one open with a sword. The combat should probably be about piling on bonuses from different sources to do something cool. It should probably be mostly theater of the mind. For initiative, a basic sort of back and forth between sides is probably good enough. I don’t want to over-complicate it. For the health system I want it to by default be ridiculously explosively bloody. Vampires should all have innate vampire powers that can keep them up and kicking despite this. That will also help keep the PCs alive. Imagine a character’s head is split in two with a katana one round, only to knit itself together the next, while the character continues to fire uzis. Character creation should probably be a basic point buy, with some limits to minimize min-maxing. I might consider tying points in advancement to achieving certain things in the game world—maybe vampire things or things tied to the cyberpunk theme. This mostly just a personal preference rather than a genre consideration. I like to see advancement as part of the simulation or a part of the narrative, rather than as a purely game artifact. Maybe advancement comes from obtaining new thralls to suck energy from? That would tie in with the vampire-thrall relationship theme.
Okay, here are two concepts to answer about. Pick one. Talk about how you’d implement it.
Genre: Alternate history, late Victorian era. Tone: Gonzo high adventure meets history buff’s enthusiasm. Imagine Zulus with laser guns on the backs of dinosaurs counter-invading England after the tide turns in the Second Anglo-Zulu War. Themes: Truth is stranger than fiction, poking fun at colonialism.
Genre: Sorta-Low Fantasy. Tone: Imagine a world that was once your typical high-fantasy world, but the times are changing, the age of heroes is more-or-less over; the once dangerous monster-ridden wilds are being tilled up for farming and once-feared dungeons are being cleared out. Themes: Social change, culture clashes, “adventurers” as either washed-up has-beens or incurable sociopaths that are no longer needed by society.
Edited beholdsa (May 11, 2015 11:23:44)
Genre: Sorta-Low Fantasy.
I think such a setting requires magic to be in decline (like the period between Earthdawn and Shadowrun or the difference between high-mana and low mana in Infinite Worlds), so stability is possible. A random antagonist can't just summon an army of zombies, or a cleric just pray away a plague. Any magic and power mechanics are toned down considerably, possibly to be more basic utility than flashy. Combat isn't as much the focus, but it does exist. It is gritty and painful and with legal consequences. With a lot less magical healing, wounds linger, and npcs notice them and react.
Stable social structures are possible and actually required. This means Social mechanics and social connections and contacts are a must. Reputation scores might make sense. Relationships between political, social, and religious groups are tracked. Flaws and quirks based on poor adaptation to this setting are important. Legal and poltiical systems also make sense.
Unlike many high-fantasy worlds, skills and professions aren't an afterthought. If the characters can't just beat up a kobold to pay for their dinner, they may have to have actual day jobs. Such work systems actually need to make sense. Crafting systems will focus more on mundane items and include base material costs, skill(s) required, selling price range, completion times, and so on.
Character creation is in two parts - what the character was (standard adventurer class) and what the character is now (current profession). Advancement could more a shifting between was and is than just adding more stuff. Forgetting a sword stance to be a better town mayor.
Starting gear is less than useful adventurer gear that may need to be reworked or pawned to help the character survive.
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Genre: Alternate history, late Victorian era.
Use of the word “gonzo” indicates to me that the character creation system should be very flexible - probably not based on set paths of advancement like careers or classes, but rather a system like GURPS or Fate (two opposite ends of the spectrum in most respects, but similar in that they allow you to build a character out of component features that may have little to no relationship to one another). Players can be a human for zero points and spend their character creation points on skills, gear, social advantages, and magic subsystems like Hermetic Magic and Eastern Mysticism. Or, they can spend more points to be a talking gorilla, a steam automaton, or similar, by buying super strength and damage resistance. Every character should have a High Concept or similar, and be barred from buying advantages that don't match that concept (e.g., if your concept is “Ferocious Talking Gorilla Spear-fighter,” you can't buy the “Gentleman of Polite Society” advantage).
Advancement is tricky - some characters are going to want to advance primarily through wealth, others through scientific or magical breakthroughs, others through social rewards like being granted titles, and others just through getting better at fighting. So, experience should be awarded in the same generic build points that were used to make the characters, and can be used to improve skills or buy advantages the same way. Unique gear should probably only be purchasable as an advantage - anyone can have a gun or sword, but Captain Darkwater's Cursed Life-stealing Cutlass grants a specific new attack advantage, and if you don't pay for it you haven't “attuned” to the item's magic or figured out its science yet, even if you kill Captain Darkwater and take the sword.
Initiative and health could be ranked, along with other attributes like Strength and skills like Swordsmanship. Qualitative terms fit the feel of the world better: Abysmal, Poor, Fair, Good, Very Good, Excellent, Superb, Outrageous, etc. So, initiative is determined by your rating in Initiative (perhaps a skill?) and people could have advantages that move them up or down in certain circumstances (e.g., Danger Sense moves you up +2 for Initiative on the first round of combat and also steps all your defensive skills up +1 or something). I feel like play in this system should be fast and decisive. When two characters get into a conflict, the one with the higher relevant category wins, period. If there's a tie, maybe go to core stats - so, a Very Good Swordsman beats a Good Swordsman when fencing, but if they're both Very Good the one with the higher Dexterity wins. If it's still a tie, things are dramatically equal (lots of clanging steel but no clear victor this round) until something changes or maybe go to dice rolls. There could be a lot of opportunity for granting people advantage and disadvantage (a la D&D 5e) to move them up or down a category for a single challenge, thus helping break ties. Maybe one Swordsman's NPC protege comes to distract the other Swordsman, giving their ally the edge for one round. Damage from attacks could be based on differences between stats, so if I'm Excellent with Firearms and I shoot someone with Abysmal Dodge, I deal 5 health levels of damage. If they're not in Superb health already, they're in trouble.
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The number of electric car models available to consumers in Europe is expected to triple by 2021, according to European transport experts.
The uptake of electric cars has been stalling, blamed on a lack of charging infrastructure and higher prices.
Latest data shows carmakers will offer 214 electric car models in 2021, up from 60 models at the end of 2018.
More affordable options could see consumers switch from petrol and diesel cars sooner than anticipated.
Analysis by the European Federation for Transport and Environment (T&E), based on data by research firm IHS Markit, suggests that car manufacturers are now ready to embrace car electrification.
In 2021, carmakers are forecast to bring 92 fully electric models and 118 plug-in hybrid models to market.
If they stick to these plans, 22% of vehicles produced could have a plug by 2025, which would enable manufacturers to easily meet the EU’s car CO2 emissions target of 95g/km by 2025.
The biggest electric car production plants will be in Germany, France, Spain and Italy, the data shows. Some 16 large-scale lithium-ion battery cell plants are confirmed or due to begin operations in Europe by 2023.
“Thanks to the EU car CO2 standards, Europe is about to see a wave of new, longer range, and more affordable electric cars hit the market,” said Lucien Mathieu, a transport and e-mobility analyst at T&E.
“That is good news, but the job is not yet done. We need governments to help roll out electric vehicle charging at home and at work, and we need changes to car taxation to make electric cars even more attractive than polluting diesel, petrol or poor plug-in hybrid vehicles.”
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DPL 9 New Feature: Multiple Objective Functions
Submitted by Nicki Franz on Wed, 2017-02-01 11:49
If you are subscribed to our mailing list this quote may sound familiar to you:
"Enhancements in this [DPL 9] release range from game-changing analytics to modeling ease-of-use to support for the latest technology platforms."
When we said game-changing analytics we were, in large part, referring to the feature highlighted in this blog post: the ability to optimize multiple objective functions within a single DPL decision model. Needless to say, we're thrilled to offer this new capability within the DPL 9 Enterprise version. Why? Because the Syncopation Team realizes that our more advanced user base are often confronted with decision-problems that include more than one objective or utility or criteria (or whatever you'd like to call it). In some situations, not all of the decisions are made by the same agent.
Talk about objectives, decisions, attributes and agents can be a bit abstract, so allow me to make it more clear by outlining the three levels of objective function difficulty:
Level 1 (least difficult)
There is one attribute (NPV ~= shareholder value) and the objective function is crystal clear. The focus is on understanding the uncertainty in your cash flows (which may not be crystal clear!).
"I'm a business manager and I need to decide which investment alternative creates the most value."
Level 2 (somewhat difficult)
There are multiple attributes and serious thought must be given to the trade-offs among them in order to understand the objective function. This level is where most multi-attribute decision analysis (MODA, MCDA, MUA, MAU, etc.) takes place.
"I'm an environmental manager and I need to decide how to clean up this contaminated site, trading off cost, public safety, worker safety and environmental effects."
Level 3 (most difficult)
There are multiple attributes and multiple, non-aligned decision makers with different objective functions. This can range from relatively friendly problems, such as joint venture partners with different incentives, to purely adversarial problems, such as counter-terrorism.
"I need to defend these key sites at minimal cost and disruption against an adversary who just wants to kill as many people as possible."
DPL has always been able to deal with Level 1 & 2 problems. Now, with DPL 9's new multi-objective function capability in the DPL Enterprise version users will be able to tackle Level 3 problems, which are really a blend of decision analysis and game theory, in an intuitive and graphical decision tree environment.
There are a wide variety of these Level 3 problems that can be efficiently handled by DPL Enterprise. For example, on the one end you may have a joint venture partner that seeks to optimize a particular metric, e.g. total risk-adjusted sales of a pharmaceutical drug. But there may be a divergence in financial incentives due to the particulars of the deal, e.g., financial bonuses paid out for technical success at certain milestones. In this case both "agents" are on the same side -- they're working together to bring a new drug to market -- but they have slightly different objectives. The problem discussed in detail below is at the other end of this spectrum:
DPL Multiple Objective Functions Case: Airport Defense
Imagine you are tasked with making a decision as to which, if any, airports to defend against attack in the US. Your alternatives are to defend none, the top 10, or the top 50. Your objective for the decision is to minimize fatalities and costs. While you'd like to defend all airports and incur no fatalities, that simply isn't a feasible alternative in the real world. This situation could be modeled with a one up-front decision, a couple of attributes and a single objective function to be minimized that is the weighted sum of the attributes (fatalities & cost) as shown in the DPL input and output trees.
Note that the outcome of the Attack Airport chance node may be uncertain to you – but it's really a decision that will be made by the attacker. Furthermore, underlying the Attacker's decision are their own unique set of attribute weights which we do have some awareness of. To gain a fuller picture of the problem, we're going to incorporate the attacker's decision into the model, set up additional attributes that the attackers seek to optimize, and combine these into a second objective function for use in the model.
First you'll change the Attack Airport chance node into a decision node. Next you'll add a couple of nodes to the model for the Attacker's attributes and weights. The table displays the attributes and objective function defined for the Defender and Attacker as specified within the DPL Objective & Utility dialog. You conferred with experts on the subject and came to the conclusion that the attacker is seeking to maximize both fatalities and media exposure while also minimizing cost. You'll need to add a get/pay expression to the applicable branches in the decision tree for each attribute, which will result in the following Decision Tree:
The last thing you'll do to fully incorporate the second objective function for analysis is to tell DPL which of the two objective functions to use for each decision in the model. You can do this within the Node's Definition on the Tree Instance tab:
Now you can run an analysis on the model in order to generate results. As a part of a decision analysis run you can choose to generate risk profiles for each objective function and/or attribute defined in the model. Of most interest in this example is the Policy Tree:
The Policy Tree tells you that the optimal decision policy is to still defend only the top 10 airports. Looking further down the tree, you'll see that the Attacker's optimal decision alternative is to attack a secondary location. You may be wondering about the blue lines and numbers. The blue shading indicates the optimal decision alternative (i.e., branch) and the Expected Value of the Objective Function used at that decision (as specified within the Tree Instance tab of the Node Definition dialog).
I hope you found this to be a useful introduction to this exciting, new DPL 9 Enterprise feature. If you're interested in trying out the feature for yourself or simply discussing your multiple objective function problem, contact our team today:
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Eating Mushrooms May Help Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk
News Sep 06, 2019 | Original story from Wiley
A new study published in the International Journal of Cancer found an inverse relationship between mushroom consumption and the development of prostate cancer among middle-aged and elderly Japanese men, suggesting that regular mushroom intake might help to prevent prostate cancer.
A total of 36,499 men, aged 40 to 79 years who participated in the Miyagi Cohort Study in 1990 and in the Ohsaki Cohort Study in 1994 were followed for a median of 13.2 years. During follow-up, 3.3% of participants developed prostate cancer. Compared with mushroom consumption of less than once per week, consumption once or twice a week was associated with an 8% lower risk of prostate cancer and consumption three or more times per week was associated with a 17% lower risk.
“Since information on mushroom species was not collected, it is difficult to know which specific mushroom(s) contributed to our findings. Also, the mechanism of the beneficial effects of mushrooms on prostate cancer remains uncertain,” said lead author Shu Zhang, PhD, of the Tohoku University School of Public Health, in Japan.
Reference: Zhang, et al. Mushroom consumption and incident risk of prostate cancer in Japan: A pooled analysis of the Miyagi Cohort Study and the Ohsaki Cohort Study. International Journal of Cancer DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ijc.32591
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HP's luxury smartwatch puts the Moto 360 to shame
This bandwagon's getting awfully crowded
Probably a dime or two
Not to be left out of the fun, HP has just unveiled its entry in the smartwatch fight - and it's a bit nice.
HP has partnered with retailer Gilt and US designer Michael Bastian, creating a luxury design that may actually out-fashion current (but unreleased) smartwatch favourite, the Moto 360.
The watch was designed to purposefully give it a luxury-car-interior feel, and will come with interchangeable wrist bands.
As for the smarts, HP will be giving its watch notifications for texts, emails, calls and suchlike, as well as controls for your music.
Suits you
With HP doing all the techy bits, the watch will seemingly come with its own operating system, instead of opting for Google's Android Wear. We're told that there'll be the standard procedure smartphone app, available on both iOS and Android.
You'll be able to bag yourself one of these in the fall/autumn, but no word on how much it'll cost. We'd say the clue is in the "luxury" bit.
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Hands on: Fossil Q Wander review
A slim line smartwatch for daintier wrists
Not yet rated By John McCann 2018-07-11T10:20:00Z
The Fossil Q Wander isn't exactly small, but its slimmed-down proportions will be welcome relief to those who find the current fleet of smartwatches a little overbearing on the wrist.
Easy to change straps
Simple magnetic charger
No heart rate monitor
Still not small
Flat tyre screen
Update: The Fossil Q Wander has been discounted since its original announcement at IFA 2016. We've now seen the price drop to $149 /£150 (about AU$200) and it may go even lower during sales periods. The watch now also sports Wear OS software, but we've left our original hands on review intact below that refers to Android Wear software on the watch.
The Fossil Q Wander, one of two new Android Wear smartwatches from the time piece manufacturer, is a smartwatch for ladies and those with slimmer wrists.
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Q Wander prices start at $295 (around £200, AU$390), depending on the type of strap you fancy with silicone, leather and stainless steel all possible options.
The metal design is sleek and elegant, rather than the more rugged Q Marshal, which gives it a more subtle appearance on the wrist. It also won't drown smaller wrists in a sea of casing, which sees the Q Wander targeted more towards the female market.
You can easily swap straps too, allowing you to change the look of your Q Wander for a night out or exercise session. It can also track your steps and activities, giving you a weekly report on your movement.
It sits comfortably on the wrist, with the flat plastic rear devoid of a heart rate monitor. While you won't be able to track your beats per minute, the Q Wander is water resistant so you can take it for a quick dip.
The screen is bright and clear, making it easy to read and there are a number of watch faces pre-installed on the Q Wander allowing you to personalize your new wearable. You can even program certain watch faces to appear at specific points in a day.
That means you could have a fitness watch face ready for your morning workout, which then changes to something more professional when you get to work, and then switches to something more personal come the evening.
It's not fully circular however, with it sporting the same "flat tyre" chunk at its base - just like the Moto 360 - when Fossil has hidden some sensors.
Most of the time you won't notice it, but when you do it's a little annoying it's not a full circle like, you know, an actual watch.
On screen you'll find the stock Android Wear setup, with a wide variety of applications now available for your watch. And the good news is you don't have to have an Android phone for the Q Wander to work – it'll also play nicely with iPhones.
Navigation is smooth and loads times are fast, thanks to the Snapdragon 2100 chip sitting inside. That's an upgrade over the processor found in the older Q Founder and the performance difference between the two is noticeable.
Charging is easy too, with a magnetic disk which sticks onto the rear of the watch. It's very, very similar to the charger for the Apple Watch – some may say too similar.
The strong design and improved performance makes the Q Wander a solid smartwatch, but at the end of the day it doesn't boast any additional functionality over the competition.
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Epic Games Store steals another high profile title from Steam
By Harry Domanski 2019-01-28T23:55:50Z
Metro Exodus won’t hit Steam until 2020
Since the launch of Epic Games’ own digital storefront, the publishers best known for the smash hit Fortnite have been securing exclusive launch deals with some major gaming titles.
Ubisoft announced that its upcoming title, Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 would be exclusively releasing on the Epic Games Store, and now we’ve learned that this storefront will be the only place you can secure Metro Exodus on PC for the first year it’s available.
After this year – i.e. on February 14, 2020 – Metro Exodus will be arriving on the Steam storefront, although customers who have already pre-ordered the title on this platform will have their orders honored.
According to Steam, the option to pre-order Metro Exodus will be removed “later today” (as of January 28), and “Steam owners will be able to access the game and any future updates or DLC through Steam”.
Mo money mo problems
While there has always been a few different avenues for PC gamers to purchase digital copies of games online, Steam has long dominated the space. With the explosive popularity of Fortnite, however, Epic Games has entered the storefront arena with a formidable contender.
As a point of difference, Epic Games is offering a more generous revenue split to games sold on its platform, something Deep Silver (Metro Exodus’ publisher) has specifically praised.
While Steam currently offers a 70/30 split, with the storefront raking in 30% of all the game’s profits, Epic’s platform present a much more generous 88/12 revenue ratio.
The notice found on Steam’s Metro Exodus game page reads: “We think the decision to remove the game is unfair to Steam customers, especially after a long pre-sale period. We apologize to Steam customers that were expecting it to be available for sale through the February 15th release date, but we were only recently informed of the decision and given limited time to let everyone know.”
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Kodak breakthrough could end poor camera phone pics
By Rob Mead 2008-02-04T14:48:04.34Z
0.25-inch CMOS sensor boasts 5-megapixel resolution, 720p video
Kodak has come up with a new kind of image sensor that could made blurred, 'noisy' camera phone pics a thing of the past. Its 1.4 micron sensor is small enough for the dinkiest cameras, yet still delivers 5-megapixel images and shoots 720p high-def video. Kodak is so confident of the sensor's capabilities that it is showing them off to mobile phone companies at Mobile World Congress (MWC) next week.
The KAC-05020 image sensor combines CMOS technology with Kodak's own Color Filter Pattern (sic) technology to deliver great-looking pics, even in very low light. Kodak says this makes the 1.4 micron KAC-05020 better even than 1.75 micron pixel CMOS image sensors - and so lends itself brilliantly to current and future gen mobile phones.
Another key feature of the KAC-05020 lies in the CMOS image sensor itself. Kodak says it has completely re-engineered the technology so that it can finally compete with the CCD image sensors used in 'proper' cameras. Kodak's Truesense CMOS reverses the underlying polarity of the silicon so that the absence of electrons is used to detect a signal - the complete opposite of what CMOS image sensors have done before now.
Kodak says the KAC-05020 supports digital equivalent film speeds of up to ISO 3200, full 720p high def video at 30 frames per second (FPS). It can also offer digital image stabilisation, rapid auto-focus, red-eye reduction and facial recognition - features that pose a direct threat to today's compact cameras. Fas Mosleh, worldwide director of CIS Marketing and Business Development for Kodak's Image Sensor Solution business said in a statement:
"For consumers today, high resolution is required but no longer sufficient. Smaller and thinner camera phones, high performance under low light, and superior video performance are the types of features that will enable the next generation of consumer imaging devices.
"With this new Kodak sensor, camera designers can now put those features directly into the hands of their consumers."
However there is a downside to Kodak's camera breakthrough - it first has to convince cameras makers to use the KAC-05020 sensor in their phones - and even then they may not appear until 2009 at the earliest, Reuters notes.
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MONSTER storm brings Newfoundland to a standstill
A bright purple jellyfish with a head the size of a dinner plate, metre-long tentacles and multiple microscopic mouths may be a brand new species.
Purple jellyfish may be a new species
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Thursday, May 22, 2014, 5:00 PM - A bright purple jellyfish with a head the size of a dinner plate, metre-long tentacles and multiple microscopic mouths may be a brand new species.
Lifeguards in Queensland, Australia discovered the creature, which was still alive, at Coolum Beach on Wednesday.
They’ve since turned it over to marine experts who have been left scratching their heads.
Scientists have never seen a jellyfish sporting such a vibrant colour. Its unknown whether or not the jellyfish has the ability to sting but if it does, the bright colour could indicate that its tentacles are particularly potent.
Biologists believe the jellyfish could belong to the thysanostoma species, which also has long tentacles that are covered in tiny mouths.
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But this breed of jellyfish is usually brown or beige and is rarely seen in Australian waters -- prompting speculation that the purple jellyfish may be a new species entirely.
"The fact that this jellyfish is big, the fact that it’s been found in a different locality and the fact that it’s a spectacularly different colour ... makes me wonder whether this really is a new species," biologist Dr. Lisa Gerswhin told the Brisbane Times.
"It’s really exciting."
Scientists say they’re looking forward to learning more about this seemingly-alien creature.
If it does prove to be from another world, we know where its spaceship is located.
Courtesy: Jamie Smith/ Coolum Beach Surf and Life Saving Club/AAP
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Lanark OPP charge Tim Hortons fans, one a transport truck operator, with impaired driving
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Two fans of Tim Hortons will be making a trip back to Perth to visit its courthouse after the Ontario Provincial Police charged them with impaired driving last week.
The first incident started at about 11:55 p.m. on Nov. 27, when a caller reported a possibly impaired driver operating a Mazda passenger vehicle. Officers on patrol located the suspect vehicle at about midnight in the Tim Hortons drive-thru on Gore Street in Perth.
As a result, the OPP have charged Eli Prentice-Crapper, a 25-year-old Newboro man, with driving while his ability was impaired and being a novice driver with a breath alcohol concentration above zero.
A transport truck driver was also charged with impaired driving after OPP officers were called to the Tim Hortons on Highway 7 in Perth at about 9:50 p.m. last Thursday. The caller reported that the transport was blocking access to the establishment.
When officers arrived, they found the unit parked across the entrance to the restaurant with the engine running. The driver was in the vehicle and was spoken to.
As a result, Brian Wark, a 56-year-old man from Mississippi Mills, was charged with driving while his ability was impaired and care or control of a motor vehicle while impaired.
Both men were eventually released and are scheduled to appear at the Provincial Court in Perth at a later date.
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T2 sign forward Augustine Williams
August 3, 201610:26AM PDT
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PORTLAND, Ore. – T2 have signed forward Augustine Williams, it was announced today. Per league and club policy, terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Williams, 19, most recently played for Nomads SC U-17/18 in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy during the 2015-16 season, where he played in 41 games, totaling 20 goals and six assists. Born in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Williams also played for Juventus Club, based out of Redwood City, Calif., and Alliance F.C. in Hayward, Calif.
Additionally, the club announced it has waived midfielder Akinjide Idowu and forward Alexis Meva.
Idowu was acquired by T2 on Jan. 22, 2016, and appeared in one USL match for the club in 2016. Meva was acquired by T2 on Feb. 22, 2016, and appeared in three USL matches for T2.
Augustine Williams
Born: Aug. 3, 1997, in Freetown, Sierra Leone
Last Club: Nomads SC U-17/18
College: N/A
Citizenship: Sierra Leone / USA
Acquired: Signed on Aug. 3, 2016
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Police say giving cyclists one-metre overtaking gap would make roads less safe
By Adam Carey
Updated May 30, 2016 — 4.42pm first published at 3.45pm
Police fear that a proposed law that would require motorists to give bicycle riders at least a one-metre buffer when overtaking would increase the risk of death and serious injury on the road, while being virtually impossible to enforce.
The minimum passing distance law, being pushed by the Victorian Greens, was also coolly received by VicRoads and the Transport Accident Commission due to a lack of hard evidence that it would make the roads safer.
The TAC's senior manager of road safety, Samantha Cockfield, also argued that compelling motorists to give cyclists a one-metre buffer when overtaking would increase tension on the road.
"The biggest concern for us all is that introducing a law where people can't always easily comply may bring about more tension in a system where there is a lot of tension already between motorists and cyclists," Ms Cockfield said.
The Greens want drivers to allow at least a metre before overtaking. Credit:Penny Stephens
Recent market research by the TAC identified real tension on the road, Ms Cockfield said, with cyclists concerned about being hit at intersections or targeted by an angry driver, and motorists concerned by cyclists who run red lights and ride unsafely.
Victoria is considering following other states that have changed their road rules so motorists must leave a one-metre gap when overtaking at speeds of 60km/h or less, and 1½ metres at higher speeds.
Queensland and South Australia have already introduced minimum passing distances, and NSW, Tasmania and the ACT are trialling the law.
Victoria's road rules state that drivers must leave "sufficient" passing distance when overtaking bicycles.
The Greens are pushing for legislation that would specify a safe passing distance of at least one metre.
But the law change was firmly opposed by Victoria Police on Monday, which gave evidence before a public hearing of Parliament's Economy and Infrastructure Committee that the case is deeply flawed.
Acting Senior Sergeant Ryan Burns said at the hearing that the law would require motorists to cross white lines, potentially putting them in the path of an oncoming vehicle. It would be particularly dangerous on roads shared with trams, and on narrow rural roads with 100km/h speed limits, Mr Burns said.
He also argued that it would be "difficult to detect and easy to contest", because it would rely on a police officer's "subjective" assessment that the buffer had been breached.
It also emerged from police evidence that just 50 police vehicles in Victoria have in-car video cameras, following suggestions these cameras could be used to gather evidence that a car had passed a cyclist at an unsafe distance.
So far there is no data from the other states that have brought in minimum passing distance laws that indicates less road trauma, Mr Burns said.
VicRoads is also wary of changing the law until it sees more evidence, but was questioned by Greens MP Colleen Hartland over an inconsistency in its stated position.
The authority's learner driver's licence handbook already recommends drivers leave a minimum gap of at least one metre when overtaking cyclists.
"Why not have it as law when it's what you already recommend?" Ms Hartland asked.
Robyn Seymour, VicRoads' director of Vehicle and Road Use Policy, said while that had long been the recommendation, there was not yet enough evidence to change the law.
Both VicRoads and the TAC would consider revising their positions if results from other states showed safety was improved, the hearing was told.
Adam Carey
Adam Carey is Education Editor. He joined The Age in 2007 and has previously covered state politics, transport, general news, the arts and food.
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Chernobyl Is a Gruesome, Riveting Fable
The new five-part HBO miniseries is part historical drama, part grim disquisition on the toll of devaluing the truth.
Sophie Gilbert
Stellan Skarsgård, Jared Harris, and Emily Watson play scientists and bureaucrats trying to stanch nuclear catastrophe in Chernobyl.HBO
There’s a scene early in Chernobyl where a man pries open a metal door and accidentally looks right into the exposed core of a nuclear reactor—a blinding, lethal, white snowstorm of poison and chaos that scorches him where he stands. This is, you might reason, not a bad metaphor for life online in 2019: the surprises, the gravitational yank of innocuous portals, the toxic aftershock. And then one episode later, Ulana Khomyuk (played by Emily Watson) has a conversation with a Soviet apparatchik about the “incident” at Chernobyl that brings the analogy fully home. “I’ve been assured there’s no problem,” the bureaucrat says. “I’m telling you that there is,” Khomyuk replies. “I prefer my opinion to yours,” he says. “I’m a nuclear physicist,” she counters, adding, “Before you were deputy secretary, you worked in a shoe factory.”
Craig Mazin (The Hangover Part II and III, Scary Movie 3 and 4), who created and wrote all five episodes of Chernobyl, isn’t being subtle here. When societies undermine not only expertise but also the nature of truth itself, he seems to be saying, catastrophe inevitably follows. Hence the twitchy panic the first hour of Chernobyl induces as it charts the immediate aftermath of the infamous 1986 explosion at a nuclear power plant in northern Soviet Ukraine. After an opening interlude in which Valery Legasov (Jared Harris) records his memories on cassette tapes that he hides from the KGB, the series jumps back two years, to mere seconds after reactor No. 4 has apparently blown up. While a series of junior engineers try to grapple with the scale of the crisis, their supervisor, Anatoly Dyatlov (Paul Ritter), rejects their analysis and berates them for being hysterical. “We need to get water moving through the core,” he urges. “There is no core,” an engineer replies. “It exploded. The core exploded.” In other words, it’s not the kind of event that’s discussed in the training manual.
This is essentially how the miniseries proceeds: Scientists grow extremely alarmed at the fact that there’s an open uranium core gushing trillions of particles into the air every hour; government officials respond that such a crisis is inconceivable and they should just put the fire out already. (“The official position of the state,” a character says at one point, “is that global nuclear catastrophe is not possible in the Soviet Union.”) Harris’s Legasov, a nuclear physicist, is called in to help, although almost everything he says is ignored. The action veers between ludicrous, Death of Stalin–style farce (the radiation level is reported as 3.6 roentgens per second, since that’s as high as the counters go) and grindingly tense body horror (babies burned bright red, incessant retching, open sores). Johan Renck, who directed all five episodes, instills a sense of visceral fear that culminates in one striking scene where nearby townsfolk bask joyfully with their children under falling flakes of deadly nuclear ash.
For Legasov, Watson’s Khomyuk, and Boris Shcherbina—a party official charged with overseeing the crisis, played by Stellan Skarsgård—the challenge is two-pronged: They have to somehow contain a leak that could kill millions of people, and contaminate farmland and drinking water for centuries, while wrestling with officials who deny the evidence offered by their own eyes. (“You didn’t see graphite on the ground,” Dyatlov rants in one scene, shortly before vomiting and passing out. “You didn’t. Because it’s not there.”) Khomyuk has a kind of whisper network of fellow female scientists who convey coded information over bugged phones using the periodic table. Shcherbina growls, furrows his brow, and calls Moscow. Legasov delivers speeches that convey surprisingly thorough and digestible information on how nuclear reactors work while also putting the Chernobyl disaster in context. The fire they’re looking at, he explains in one scene, “is giving off nearly twice the radiation of the bomb in Hiroshima, and that’s every single hour.”
All three actors are titans, and they manage to carry off dialogue that could be cumbersome in lesser hands. Skarsgård and Harris both exude weariness like perspiration, with Harris’s features stretched permanently into a grimace and Skarsgård so craggy, he seems carved out of granite. In one scene, Shcherbina delivers a speech about the Soviet history of endurance and sacrifice that’s memorably rousing and nihilistic at the same time. Watson has the quieter, subtler role, but there’s rarely a scene in which her presence doesn’t command attention. She plays Khomyuk with a gentle, semi-Slavic intonation that serves the character and tends to be less distracting than the aggressively English accents of almost everyone else. While not much wears faster than bad Vladivostok burrs from RADA-trained artists, the cadences here are so extremely British that cultural dissonance sometimes sets in.
Mazin clearly wants to get at the scope of the disaster by looking at the breadth of the lives it affected, meaning that there are subplots involving a firefighter’s stranded wife (Jessie Buckley) and the conscripted soldiers charged with killing all the irradiated pets left behind. But without time to really dig into their stories, these plotlines divert from the more urgent intrigue of how Chernobyl might be abated. (David Dencik is wonderful as Mikhail Gorbachev, who declares, in one scene, that Soviet power comes from “perception of our power,” which is why it’s so necessary to keep the truth about the crisis contained.) Some scenes feel sluggish, though the best moments toggle between frantic action and leisurely, deliberate style. Renck particularly seems to relish the ’70s aesthetic of the Soviet Union, pausing over swirled carpet patterns in shades of brown and clashing umber curtains.
Chernobyl is a thorough historical analysis, a gruesome disaster epic replete with oozing blisters and the ominous rattle of Geiger counters, and a mostly riveting drama. But it’s also a warning—one that straddles the line between prescience and portentousness. Whether you apply its message to climate change, the “alternative facts” administration of the current moment, or anti-vaccine screeds on Facebook, Mazin’s moral stands: The truth will eventually come out. The question he poses, however self-consciously, is whether hundreds of thousands of lives must always be sacrificed to misinformation along the way.
Sophie Gilbert is a staff writer at The Atlantic, where she covers culture.
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Racing stewards oversee horse racing events to ensure that all rules and regulations are followed by participants.
Racing stewards oversee race meetings and enforce the rules of racing that are applicable in their home jurisdiction (rules of racing vary from state to state). They are tasked with investigating possible infractions, conducting hearings, and taking disciplinary action upon those found guilty of violations (such as issuing fines or suspensions).
During live racing, stewards must be present in the steward’s stand where they watch the race and evaluate video replays to ensure that the event was run fairly and that the order of finish was correct. They must deal with objections by trainers and jockeys, either dismiss the claims of foul or disqualifying offending parties. They also may inspect the paddock area, stabling area, and jockey’s room during the course of the day.
On race days, stewards tend to work split shifts: several morning hours, then a break, followed by a full card of racing in the afternoon. Much of the administrative work (monitoring entries, noting scratches or other changes, conducting hearings) is completed during the morning before the race day duties begin. Administrative tasks may also include reviewing and approving licenses for trainers, jockeys, exercise riders, and other track personnel.
Racing stewards interact regularly with racing professionals, track management, industry representatives, and members of the public. They also work closely with veterinarians to ensure that body fluid samples are taken and sent for testing to detect any illegal substances.
Racing stewards may specialize by working in Thoroughbred flat racing, steeplechase racing, stock horse racing, or Standardbred racing (stewards are referred to as judges in Standardbred racing).
The Racing Officials Accreditation Program (ROAP) for Stewards, Judges, and Officials is sponsored by the University of Louisville and the University of Arizona’s Race Track Industry Program. The 60-hour ROAP course is a week-long event with tuition of approximately $500 (lodging not included). Students may take either the Flat or Harness racing course. Coursework includes information on the responsibilities of racing officials, horse racing terminology, medication, and legal issues. On the final day of the course, students must successfully pass a 30-minute oral exam, 4-hour written exam, and 2-hour race video exam.
After completing and passing the ROAP accreditation exams, the student must gain at least 225 days of experience as a racing official plus 50 days as a steward in order to become fully accredited as a racing steward. Most students seek a paid apprenticeship at a racetrack for the first 6 to 8 weeks of this necessary experience and then seek more permanent employment to finish the experiential requirement. Once accredited, all racing officials must complete at least 16 documented hours of approved continuing education every two years to maintain their credentials.
Most racing stewards start on their career path as a horse racing official in another area (racing secretary, paddock judge, or another position involving the interpretation of the rules of racing) before moving to a steward role. Some stewards also advance to their position after gaining significant experience through direct participation in the industry as a trainer, jockey, or owner.
The salary of a racing steward can vary widely based upon many factors including the number of days and hours worked per race meeting, the length of the race meeting as a whole, the size and location of the track, and the level of experience and responsibility an individual steward has within their organization. As with most positions, senior stewards can expect to earn top dollar, while less experienced stewards will generally work their way up the pay scale. Some stewards rotate between two or more tracks during the year to maintain a full schedule.
Stewards working a fairly regular yearly schedule can generally expect to earn salaries in the $40,000 to $50,000 range. For example, in 2011 public records indicated that racing stewards in Washington State earned salaries ranging from $38,357 to $42,464. Stewards that work shorter race meets or participate on a part-time basis could expect to receive smaller salaries.
The number of jobs available for racing stewards should remain fairly steady for the foreseeable future, as the total number of tracks in operation is not expected to show significant growth or decline. Job turnover is to be expected as some racing stewards reach retirement age or choose to pursue other related roles in the horse racing industry. Applicants with ROAP certification or significant practical experience in the field can expect to have the best prospects when seeking employment opportunities.
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This Electric SUV Does Not Pollute, And Cleans The Air in The Cabin in 5 Mins!
Introducing the ZS EV, an SUV that does not pollute the air. Pretty cool, right?
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The writing on the wall is clear—the time for fossil fuel-guzzling vehicles is coming to an end, and the future is indeed, electric.
For global vehicle manufacturing giant MG Motor, their latest instalment, the ZS EV, marks the beginning of its global drive to usher in a cleaner and greener future through sustainable mobility solutions.
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In a conversation with The Better India, Gaurav Gupta, Chief Commercial Officer at MG Motor India, waxed eloquent about the company’s desire to create a product that delivered a premium and connected vehicle ownership experience to customers while also helping them minimise their carbon footprints.
Unveiled in India earlier this month and slated for launch in January 2020, the ZS EV has some fascinating features.
To begin with, it comes equipped with an advanced 44.5 kWh liquid-cooled NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt) battery from CATL, which is one of the world’s largest battery manufacturers.
Another element that sets the ZS EV apart is its driving range, which covers 340 kilometres on a full charge. Its clean, efficient, and fast powertrain delivers 353 Nm of instant torque and 143 PS power, accomplishing 100 kmph from a standstill in 8.5 seconds.
In India, the vehicle is being manufactured at the MG Motor Halol facility in Gujarat, and according to media reports, will cost between Rs 20-23 lakh.
“We have equipped every ZS EV with a five-way charging infrastructure, an on-board cable to charge anywhere and an AC fast charger that can be installed for charging at homes and offices. We are also establishing a strong and pan-India DC super-fast charging network that will be initially available at select MG showrooms in Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad. This network will be later expanded to cover MG dealerships in satellite cities along key routes and provide charge-on-the-go with roadside assistance,” says Gupta.
The ZS EV (Source: MG Motor India)
Through super-fast DC fast chargers (50 kW), the ZS EV will reach 80% battery capacity within 50 minutes. The AC fast charger will take around 6-8 hours for a full charge.
“We want to enable and catalyse the EV revolution in India. Fulfilling that vision necessitates a robust ecosystem that caters to the charging needs of electric vehicle owners. Therefore, we have partnered with leading global and local players to fulfil that,” he adds.
On the subject of robustness, the spokesperson says the MG ZS EV has been tested in India for over 100,000 kilometres across different terrains and various climatic conditions.
Aside from these specifications, the makers have embedded the ZS EV with the latest smart technology.
“It is a proper SUV with a complete end-to-end ecosystem for charging infrastructure support and comes with iSMART EV 2.0—the technology that powers the connected mobility experience for its owners. It features an exclusive and updated iSMART EV 2.0 that is powered by an all-new 6-core processor and comes equipped with several industry-first features,” informs Gupta.
For instance, the iSMART EV 2.0 has an inbuilt embedded SIM providing internet on-board and can also be connected to an external Wi-Fi connection. This unique capability allows users to connect their ZS EVs to their home networks and mobile hotspots, making it the first truly connected electric car in India, claims Gupta.
“The in-car experience is also heightened through features like search charging stations nearby, CO2 saved, and 360 Spider also help users to find charging stations when the remaining range is less than 50 KM. The ZS EV also features impressive technology that maximises range, efficiency, and convenience. Its three driving modes and three levels of regenerative braking can be tailored to suit individual driver preferences, making it the perfect companion for everyday driving,” says Gupta when elaborating further on the ZS EV’s features.
(Source: MG Motor India)
The MG ZS EV also comes equipped with an inbuilt PM 2.5 Air filter to provide healthy air inside your SUV cabin. If the AQI outside is around 200-300, the vehicle can bring it under 30 in less than 5 minutes once you roll up your windows.
As stated earlier, the future of mobility in India is electric and connected. This is primarily because of the headroom available for growth in the country.
In 2015, there were only 22 vehicles for every thousand people in the country (excluding two-wheeler vehicles, such as motorcycles, and three-wheelers such as auto-rickshaws). The US, in comparison, had 811 four-wheelers for every 1000 people in 2017, despite operating on a much lower population base.
“With the government’s focus on putting more electric vehicles on the road, we believe that the adoption of EVs in India is inevitable in the long run. Progressive policies such as BS-VI, the tax relief of INR 1.5 lakh on purchase of EVs, and FAME II are already incentivising Indian customers to purchase EVs,” says Gupta.
The likes of MG Motor India are also looking to contribute to the creation of a strong, well-integrated EV ecosystem, from charging infrastructure to battery reuse and recycling.
If they succeed, it could have a domino effect on the rest of the industry.
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| Texas high school student accepted to all eight Ivy League schools
Texas high school student accepted to all eight Ivy League schools
By Ali S Mohammad 04/02/19 8:36pm
Jeramy Botwe is currently a senior at the Harmony School of Achievement in Houston, Texas.
Texas high school senior Jeramy Botwe was accepted to all eight Ivy League institutions on March 28.
Botwe, a resident of Tomball in the greater Houston area, also received acceptances from other schools including Stanford University, University of Chicago, University of Texas at Austin, and University of Houston. Botwe, a student at Harmony School of Achievement, said he is planning college visits and making a pro and con list in order to choose between his 15 acceptances before the May 1 deadline, Click2Houston reported.
"Well, it's a very surreal feeling, like, to be accepted to all those colleges," Jeramy Botwe told Click2Houston. "It's an honor to be accepted to one Ivy League, but to be accepted to all these different schools, it's really humbling."
Botwe has a 4.51 GPA and is the valedictorian of his class, according to Click2Houston. He is the president of the National Honor Society, the treasurer of his student council, the director of community service organization Key Club, and the co-captain of a science club. Botwe plans to become a doctor and help find a cure for diseases like MS and ALS.
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Botwe’s father, Kenneth, came to the United States as a teenager from Ghana and joined the Air Force. A single parent, he expressed pride for his son as well as his daughter, who is a University of Houston graduate and is applying for law school.
Even as acceptance rates for elite institutions drop lower each year, some students, like Botwe, continue to earn acceptances to all Ivy League institutions.
Last year, after being accepted to all the Ivies, Baltimore student Mekhi Johnson chose Harvard, and in 2017, Californian first-generation immigrant from Malaysia Cassandra Hsiao chose Yale. In 2015, Ronald Nelson received national attention when he declined acceptances from all eight Ivies to attend the University of Alabama on a full-ride scholarship. He said the other schools offered insufficient financial aid, and he did not want to take on debt.
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Chief Justice Mark Cady's death adds urgency to lawsuits
Changes to judicial nominating process being challenged in court
The Iowa Supreme Court at the Judicial Branch Building in Des Moines on Friday afternoon Sept. 21, 2018. (Matthew Putney/Freelance)
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Challenges to Iowa’s judicial nominating process have taken on new urgency because of the death of Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Cady.
Democratic lawmakers and others are challenging changes made last session by the Republican-controlled Legislature that allow the governor more control over judicial nominations, asking the state Court of Appeals to stop those changes until weighing the merits of their cases.
“It will only complicate issues down the road if they are not dealt with now,” said Cedar Rapids attorney Bob Rush, who is involved in both challenges — one by lawmakers and another by an attorney who unsuccessfully sought to be nominated to be a judge.
In both cases, “we’ve asked for a temporary injunction while the court considers the substantive issues,” said Rush, a former lawmaker.
An assistant attorney general defending the law expects the courts will continue to take the position that injunctions are not appropriate.
“The terrible loss of Chief Justice Cady creates a vacancy on the Supreme Court is new information, and I guess the court might consider that,” Jeffrey Thompson said. “But there have been vacancies on the Court of Appeals and filling them has gone forward.”
Thompson explained that the Attorney General’s Office is defending the office of the governor, which executes laws enacted by the Legislature.
“Without talking to the governor, we wouldn’t be in a position to change our position either way,” he said.
In the challenges to Senate File 638, the plaintiffs said the GOP-controlled Legislature violated rules against “logrolling” by including unrelated matters in one bill and violated the requirement that the title of a bill contain the subject matter.
In this case, the title included no mention of the judicial nominating commission.
They also challenged a change in the law that gives the governor more influence over the selection of justices.
Previously, the judicial nominating commission for statewide appointments was eight members of the bar, eight governor’s appointees and the senior Supreme Court member.
Lawmakers eliminated the role of the senior justice and gave the governor a ninth appointee, giving the governor a majority on the commission.
The process of choosing a successor to Cady has begun.
Gov. Kim Reynolds has received official notification of the vacancy and has 10 days to call a meeting of the state judicial nominating commission. The commission has 60 days to accept applications, interview candidates and submit the names of three finalists to the governor. Reynolds then has 30 days to name a justice.
The court itself will choose a chief justice to serve the remainder of Cady’s term that expires in January 2021. Under changes the Legislature made, the court will elect a chief justice every two years rather than every eight years.
“There is an added urgency to it,” Rep. Brian Meyer, D-Des Moines, an attorney and one of the plaintiffs, said Monday. “But the courts are very deliberative.”
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Arden township
Arden township Arkansas Education Attainment Charts
This section of charts contains Education data using using the latest 2018 American Community Survey data. In the first chart, Figure 1 shows the number of people age 25 years or older who have graduated from high school or completed the GED or equivalent credential. Arden township illustrates it has 84% percent high school graduates or better which is the 5th in percent high school graduates or better out of 10 total in the area. The city with the highest percent high school graduates or better in the area is Red River township, Little River County, Arkansas with a high school graduates of 94% measures 12.5% larger.
The number of people aged 25 years or older who have graduated from college with a Bachelor's degree is shown in Figure 2. Arden township illustrates it has 8% percent with a bachelors degree or higher which is the 6th in percent with a bachelors degree or higher out of 10 total in the area. The city with the highest percent with a bachelors degree or higher in the area is Foreman with a percent with a bachelors degree of 21% compares as approximately 2.8 times bigger.
Figure 4 shows the percentage of people aged 25 years or older who either have no schooling or dropped out of school before completing high school. Arden township indicates it has 16% percent who dropped out of school which is the 3d most of all other places in the area. The city with the highest percent who dropped out of school in the area is Foreman with a percent who dropped out of school of 19% compares as 16.7% larger.
In terms of advanced education, Figure 6 shows the percentage breakdown of all people who have received a post secondary education, what is the highest level obtained. Arden township has the largest proportion of percent of people with a Bachelors degree at 72% of the total and is ranked #1.
The chart in Figure 7 shows a high level classification of people with a Bachelors degree and their field of study. Arden township has the largest proportion of percent of people with a degree in a science or engineering related at 50.0% of the total and is ranked #1.
The next chart (Figure 8) shows a detailed frequency distribution of the bachelors degrees earned by residents aged 25 years and older. Arden township has the largest proportion of percent of people with a degree in Science and Engineering Related Fields at 50.0% of the total and is ranked #1.
A detailed frequency distribution of educational attainment is provided in Figure 10 and allows detailed comparison between different attainment categories. Arden township has the largest proportion of percent of people with some college but not a graduate at 34.5% of the total and is ranked #1.
Arden township Arkansas School Enrollment Charts
The next section of charts looks at school enrollment. Figure 14 shows the overall school enrollment by detailed grade groupings. Arden township has the largest proportion of percent of children in Kindergarten at 100.0% of the total and is ranked #1.
Figure 15 shows a comparison of all students in public versus private schools. Arden township Arkansas has the largest proportion of percent enrolled in public schools at 100% of the total and is ranked #1.
Next comparison in Figure 16 shows Kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12) students enrolled in public versus private schools. Arden township Arkansas has the largest proportion of percent of children enrolled in public K-8 grades at 100% of the total and is ranked #1.
The next chart in Figure 20 looks at the total number of students enrolled in each place shown. (Enrollment includes all students from preschool to graduate school.) Arden township indicates it has 11 Total population enrolled in school which is the 4th smallest Total population enrolled in school of all the other places in the area. The city with the highest Total population enrolled in school in the area is Jackson township, Little River County, Arkansas with a Total population enrolled in school of 424 is very much bigger. Comparing Total population enrolled in school to the United States average of 81,751,797, Arden township is only about 0.0% the size. Also, benchmarked against the state of Arkansas, Total population enrolled in school of 741,993, Arden township is only about 0.0% the size.
Arden township Arkansas Area Schools Charts
Figure 23 lists the schools in the area along with the school district and other information. Some of the Area Schools are: Foreman High School, Margaret Daniels Primary, C. D. Franks Elementary School, Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch, and L.F. Henderson Interm. Sch.. The next illustration in Figure 24 shows the total school enrollment for all grades at the school using NCES Common Core data. Looking at Enrollment for Area Schools we find that Pleasant Grove H S ranks the largest with a value of 630 enrolled students. The next largest values are for: Pleasant Grove El (489), Ashdown High School (452), Pleasant Grove Int (443), and New Boston H S (384). The difference between the highest value (Pleasant Grove H S) and the next highest (Pleasant Grove El) is that the enrolled students is about is 28.8% larger.
Figure 25 show the ratio of the number of students to the number of teachers. Good measures are lower because they indicate less students for any one teacher to educate. Looking at Student to Teacher Ratio for Area Schools we find that New Boston H S ranks the largest with a value of 8.8 Student to Teacher Ratio. The next largest values are for: Leary El (9.1), Hooks H S (9.6), Hooks J H (10.6), and Ashdown High School (10.8). The difference between the lowest value (New Boston H S) and the next lowest (Leary El) is that the Student to Teacher Ratio is is only about 3.1% larger.
Arden township, Arkansas Education Data
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Figure 1: Arden township, AR At least High School Education
Figure 2: Arden township, AR Bachelors Degree or Better Education
Figure 3: Advertisement
Figure 4: Arden township, AR School Dropout Rate
Figure 5: Arden township, AR Education Attainment Breakdown
Figure 6: Higher Education Attainment (100%=All People with Bachelor or better)
Figure 7: Arden township, AR Bachelors Degrees Field of Study
Figure 8: Arden township, AR Bachelors Degree Obtained
Figure 9: Arden township, AR Education Attainment by Level Comparison (Age 25+)
Figure 10: Arden township, AR Education Attainment Detailed Comparison (Age 25+)
Figure 11: Arden township, AR Detailed Education Attainment Breakout by Age Group (Age 18+)
Figure 12: Arden township, AR Detailed Education Attainment Breakout by Race (Age 25+)
Figure 13: Arden township, AR Detailed Male and Female breakdown of Educational Attainment
Figure 14: Arden township, AR School Enrollment by Aggregate Categories
Figure 15: Arden township, AR Overall Public vs. Private School Enrollment
Figure 16: Arden township, AR Public vs. Private K-8 School Enrollment
Figure 17: Arden township, AR Public vs. Private High School Enrollment
Figure 18: Arden township, AR Public vs. Private College Enrollment
Figure 19: Arden township, AR Public vs. Private Graduate or Professional School Enrollment
Figure 20: Arden township, AR Total Enrolled in Schools
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Figure 22: Arden township, AR Public vs. Private Preschool
Figure 23: List of Schools in the Arden township, AR Area (2013)
Figure 24: Arden township, AR School Enrollment (2013)
Figure 25: Student to Teacher Ratios (2013) - Low Scores Are Better
Figure 26: Arden township, AR School Racial Mix (2013)
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Well, it’s nice to welcome those members of the Assembly For Middle England who decided that loyalty to the cause – well, actually, MY cause – was more important than eating dead flesh and vegetables in front of the Queen. Welcome to my study, which as you can see, has a number of my hunting trophies on the walls: there’s a lion, over there a Bengali tiger, and to the left of that you’ll see Lord Kimsley-Windsock, from the great Franchise Hunt held in 1955 by the Indefensible Television Authority. Mind you, the last one was no challenge at all – he was dead anyway, as his relatives shot him instead.
You can see a number of my favourite books on the shelves too, like “Lorry Ride To Shame” by Nick Triang, and my complete set of books for those with wanderlust, or who like wandering, or just like lust, in the series “Brownlegg’s Travels”. Titles include “The Himalayas on a Diners’ Card”, “With Sandwich Box and Spirit Level” (for those on a tight budget) and “The Beverley Sisters – A Life On The Road”.
How do I find the time to write them all, you may ask? Well, it’s difficult to keep throwing lamb chops into Spencer-Wells’ study as an incentive for him to write them, and the stench from that garden shed is getting uncontrollable. Not only that, but he’s invented his own religion based on a vague memory of the play “The Royal Hunt of the Sun”.
He worships at an obelisk lit by a single spotlamp, dressed in roughly fashioned cowhide. Unfortunately, he hasn’t quite realised that it’s a police speed camera, and they’ve arrested him on seven occasions for doing 31 miles per hour without a car. But they’re sympathetic to him, even when he asks for 5″ by 8″ glossy prints of his photos in a presentation envelope, and give him free lollipops, which he tries to entice Gloria with. She’s not taken in, as she prefers Pendleton’s Ice Cream on A Stick (and if that isn’t available, whatever else Mr. Pendleton can offer on a stick will do).
As I look into the flames of my Sunhouse Electro-Coal fire, I see shapes form that remind me of the year that has passed. Shapes that look like digital TV boxes or fighting bulls, or little spiky suns, or one-legged shrews that wear polka-dot long johns. Take a glass of something strong with me – or depending on rank, some of that weak Cremola Foam – and let us drift back into the recent past. It’s been a year, and have we learned anything new? Or for that matter, has anyone in broadcasting?
For one thing, we all thought Craptown was our sworn enema – I mean enemy. Hold on, I was right the first time. As I once said, today another ITV company to buy – tomorrow, they’ll annex the Sudetenland. It’s amazing that a company so small owns most films and film libraries, yet doesn’t really make any. It’s also an odd sight to see that the company’s owner has started doing the Charleston and smoking a large cigar. He now really reminds me of someone, but I can’t quite remember who.
And now we find Grandad Television, instead of eating tripe and onions and reciting lines from “The Crowthers of Balham”, taking over companies with efficiency Joseph Stalin would have been proud of, and using blank cheques where ice picks once guaranteed unlimited credit facilities at the local Martins Bank. But – and like Gloria’s, this is a big but – theirs is a pyrrhic victory. After establishing their names as world players, the main channel will be called ITV 1.
No more little arrows or dainty little shapes, just a big block with that name on it. And you know, I spotted a very interesting coincidence while Gloria was adjusting the contrast knob the other day: there are now less companies than there used to be, and less variety, with fewer programmes, like “Who Wants To Be A Millipede?”, “Consternation Street” and “The Biggest Shame in Town”. Ah well, I suppose they will save a few bob, as they say up north, and it won’t confuse the viewers, but I think the companies’ staff members will only know who they work for when they receive their redundancy cheques!
ITV Digital was one of the most interesting stories of the year, giving away free stuffed monkeys with their set top boxes (although for one irate viewer, this was found to be highly dissatisfactory when they got Micky Dolenz instead of Davy Jones, and they demanded a refund). Unfortunately, that was as good a choice as some of the viewers got, and some of them felt that the monkey wasn’t the only thing that had been stuffed.
I decided to start my own digital empire, as they say, and Associated-Radiation Digital launched with my offer of a free concubine, only because Spencer-Wells had meant to write “porcupine” and his hand slipped. A fact-finding trip to Amsterdam yielded sufficient stocks luckily. My media mogul reputation was sealed with the launch of the “Huntin’ Shootin’ and Fishin'” Channel, its sister channel “Hunt ’em, Cook ’em and Eat ’em”, BBC 1 – 4 (Brownlegg Bullfighting Channels) which are going interactive next year – when you try to run away from the set, it runs towards you, trying to butt you. A red cloth, plus a language primer (e.g. “Toro! Toro!”) will be included in the package.
Time to Obey Parents Silently (TOPS) has been successful also, showing controversial videos by the Sandpipers (“Guantamamera”, indeed: it makes my blood positively boil), and Spencer-Wells has found a niche, showing how to collect interesting paving slabs.
Gloria has been doing her Glamourpuss feature, showing the youngsters how to apply make-up: the ITA have been on to me, saying that they would rather have Ms. Gaumont apply make-up to her face on youth TV, but they don’t mind if she nips around to Brompton Road later on, after hours, just so they can check if it’s suitable for viewing.
Depending on this, they may have to ask her around again, and the Paul Raymond Revue Bar may hold a big meeting for all of the ITA to see what the problem is.
A-R Digital has beaten ITV Digital by 5 to 1! Well, we’ve sold 10 set-top boxes, and we’re going to buy ITV Digital out too! Actually, Spencer-Wells is getting my cash box out from under the creaky stair so we can count how much we need for a take-over bid.
I’ve got my little bag of foreign coins out as a makeweight, so let’s see…
Do those pinkish individuals at the BBC know they actually are working for? Their output is obviously full of political bias, and the way their digital service is going makes me think that they’re not broadcasting using Intelsat or whatever that loose tin of transistors is called, they’re using Sputnik. They want to get rid of the balloons, according to that Lorraine Haggety, but I feel there’s more hot air in her rather than the balloons. So, what to use? No answers yet, but I think the words “BBC” and “One” will definitely be a part of it…watch this space.
BBC-2 has a funny little logo, that “2” bouncing around all over the place like a puppy. Unfortunately, I got a nasty nip from it once, but shooting at the TV to eradicate it proved pointless, earning me the nickname Elvis Brownlegg. So much for that relaunch. My prediction is – I’m going to sue the BBC for pinching my channel names, and if I win,
Television Centre will be mine, I tell you, all mine. Haaaaaa Haaaaaaa Haaaaa! [Note to self: what’s in this sherry?]
And yet the BBC are winning the ratings game. Is it because of better programming? Is it because of more variety? No, it’s because they have pots of money from the licence fee. So, therefore, let’s give OURSELVES a pat on the back, as we pay that. Now we own it, shall we have a meeting to vote the governors out?
But the year has definitely brought a tear to my eye, with the launch of our Save Carlton Appeal. After my generous donation of 4/3d, you’ve all been digging deep. Keep going, we may yet come up with enough to keep them in the style to which they’ve become accustomed. Some interesting objects have been submitted and even some rather arcane and disgusting ones, for Gloria and I thank you, but we wish you’d left the batteries in.
Total money raised so far…
4 shillings and 3d!
towards our goal of £250million
Donations to date:
Captain Tom Brownlegg
£0 4s 3d
Gloria Gaumont
Negligee (not accepted)
John Spencer-Wells
My milk bottle top collection
Russ J Graham
Shoelaces (worn)
Kif Bowden-Smith
Unwanted carpet
Dafydd Hancock
A bucket (missing handle and bottom)
Andrew Bowden
One plastic toy sheep
Phil Paterson
A discount voucher (expired)
Andrew Hesford-Booth
A piece of wet string to act as an aerial (as they are losing ITV Digital)
Kirk Northrop
Unwanted ITV Digital digibox
Ian Beaumont
3 dead batteries
Jon Bufton
ITV Telethon ’90 badge (pin missing)
A BSB Squarial (previously used as a coaster)
The search for the Adastral, glorious symbol of Associated-Radiation, has petered out, though it was not without some success. I had my confederates looking under rocks, their cushions and even in the airing cupboard. Victor Lewisham-Smythe is our prime suspect. I vote that we go for the water torture plan – threaten to wash his dreadlocks! He’ll have to give in then, or we’ll just take it anyway.
What will next year bring? Here’s a look into Madame Gaumont’s crystal ball…
Even more choice on analogue television – with an appeal to save the Yagi Array Aerial.
Digital broadcasting reaches Wicklow, with the Mayor bestowing the Freedom of the City on Fred Tidball, 36-year old installation engineer. He later loses this in a card game.
New quiz shows take to the air, but ITV 1 is determined to make you watch them, so all soaps, features and news are shown at 4am in the morning, with the new quizzes on all day and evening.
ITV3 is launched, but you can’t receive this unless the letter “Z” appears in your name or you agree to unlicensed surgery of the spleen. As a result the channel is successful, but the audience dies, except for Zachary Pizazz, 62, a retired tattoo artist and one-time acquaintance of Gloria Gaumont.
The BBC, not to be outdone, revives “Match Of The Day”, but as the Premier League games are sewn up, gets exclusive rights to the Bolton Methodist Sunday League games played on the muddy ground behind Mercer Heights from Liam Sparks, caretaker of B Block for £20 and a Party Seven can.
Broadband internet connections prove popular, but no date is set yet for the switch off of the old internet.
Well, that’s the year, and I’ve enjoyed going over it with you. I must remind you all that the email address is still active for your suggestions, although I did not approve of some of the suggestions made to Gloria last time. She received three obscene letters, and is upset, as it’s normally ten she gets. And I managed to get “on the web” too!
As I said earlier, Spencer-Wells has been counting my cash, and with all the foreign coins we have seventy pounds, eight shillings and twelve pence and two Dirham Ryal. So we can now buy ITV Digital completely but the scart splitter box will cost twice as much again.
We will meet once more in the New Year, providing that the old Internet system is still in place and hasn’t been switched off. Happy New Year, and watch out for that tall dark handsome stranger, he may be a digital viewer!
#Brownlegg, #Brownlegg at Large
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USDA To Examine the Validity of Misrepresented "Antibiotic-Free" Labeling
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Food Safety News reported that the USDA has recently responded to a letter from Consumers Union (CU) regarding the validity of meat company claims such as “antibiotic-free.” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack stated that the agency would look into claims of unapproved and unclear meat labeling. Specific labeling definitions included:
no antibiotic growth promotants
no antibiotic residue
According to a letter written from CU:
We have long urged USDA to take steps to formally establish a meaningful, transparent and clear standard behind the “no antibiotics used” label claims. In 2002, the USDA unsuccessfully attempted to define “no antibiotics used” and never completed the process. In February 2009, Consumers Union reiterated our concerns about the lack of a formal definition to Secretary Vilsack. Specifically, we urge the USDA to formally define the claim as meaning no antibiotics and no ionophores were used for the lifetime of the animal.
These terms can be confusing to consumers that may be looking to completely avoid any antibiotics used in their food. Like the term “no antibiotic residues.”
Food Safety News reports:
For example, the claim "no antibiotic residues" may not mean that the animals were raised without antibiotics. In fact, the animals could have received antibiotics for much of their life, but then been taken off the drugs before slaughter - as is often required by law for animals destined for human consumption - so that there is no, or very little, remaining residue in the meat.
The USDA was quick to respond to CU’s letter, addressing concerns in a letter from Secretary Vilsack.
"Under FSIS guidelines, when producers/companies request to make the marketing claim "raised without antibiotics" on their labels, we inform them that this means "no antibiotics in their feed water or injection including no ionophores" during the animal's life," said Vilsack.
The letter went on to ask CU to send them copies of the labels so that FSIS could investigate the validity of the claims directly.
With awareness comes labeling, which is a good thing. But labeling opens the door to false labeling in a similar way that organic opened the door for natural and other worthless claims. Even still, I'm glad to see the issue surfacing.
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I guess that it would be the world :) We’ve visited many amazing places, with all their own charm. Curaçao has a special place in our hearts, this is where we got infected with the travel bug. We love this Caribbean island, we are a big fan of tropical islands.
What is your best travel memory?
That's a hard one! We have been travelling for so long, and have so many great memories. We have been in Australia for 2 years in total, and we loved to road trip through the outback. The first year we had a van, beautifully spray painted by us, and we drove the Oodnadatta track. It's a 600km gravel road, with a small town/road house every 200km. You drive literally in the middle of nowhere and there is hardly any traffic, I think we saw maybe 2 cars each day. An awesome experience, also at night, when there are millions of stars in the deep dark sky.
Another special memory is from Fiji. A friend from home visited us there and we were driving around the main island the first few days. We planned on going to a bed and breakfast that we found in Lonely Planet, but it was hard to find. When we finally arrived, and asked for accommodation, it seemed that they had forgotten that they even had a bed and breakfast! Luckily, we were able to stay and in the evening the host family played board games with us. They were so kind and it was a unique experience to meet the locals! We had more moments like this on the mainland and we definitely recommend that you drive around when visiting, instead of directly going to the other islands and skipping the mainland.
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What is the weirdest thing you’ve experienced during your travels?
That happened in Las Vegas, where else?! It was our second visit, and we were taking some photos at the 'Welcome to Las Vegas' sign. Because we had our camera and a tripod out, we were asked by some kind of crazy guy, a filmmaker, to help him with some shots with his GoPro. It was a funny guy, the kind you only meet in the USA. A bit later when we were walking back to the strip we saw him again, next to a pink Cadillac from a fake Elvis. Now our filmmaker friend was doing a fire spitting show to take some shots with Elvis and his car! It was so random. So funny what kind of people you run into in Las Vegas!
What is your favorite picture on your feed and what’s the story behind it?
That's a recent one. It's the one from us dancing on top of our van during sunset at 90 mile beach in the North of New Zealand. We visited Cape Reinga and driving back down we wanted to drive over the 90 mile beach. We camped at an entrance of the beach at a place called Bluff. We really wanted to take some awesome shots with our van on the beach, and it worked out so well! We had so much fun like you can see in the picture!
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Where does your inspiration come from?
Manon has been into photography since she was a kid. She has pictures of herself at a young age, already running around with a camera. So that's where the photography comes from. We both had the desire to travel before we met. Manon was going for an internship to Curaçao. So that's where Bram went too after he finished his studies! We had a great time there and went for an amazing roadtrip in the US afterwards. We went back home and were so happy to see everyone again. But that happiness didn't last long. We had all these new experiences and back home, it felt like it never had happened, it was the usual as always. We wanted to go again! Since then we travel as much as possible!
Which country has the best food?
We love to be away from the Netherlands, to see other cultures and everything, but when it comes to food, we are still 100% Dutchies! I guess everybody will tell us we are crazy, but a 'frikandel special' is something we miss a lot during our travels, and we regularly make ourselves some 'stamppot', but without the 'Unox Rookworst'.
If you had to migrate to another country for a year, where would it be?
We are really thinking to emigrate, but we still haven't figured out exactly where. We’ve spent a year in Australia twice with a working holiday visa, we love the country and it's weather. Now we are in New Zealand for over 4 months, and (don't tell the Aussies) we like it even more over here! If we had to choose a place where we could emigrate for a year now it would be somewhere on a tropical island!
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If you could go back in time and visit any city or country in another time period, when and where would you go?
We would love to go to South Africa back in 2010, during the World Cup football! Although we are not big football fans, during a European Cup or a World Cup, we go crazy like all the rest of the Dutchies. All the squares in the Netherlands were filled with people in orange, having an amazing time, and we even reached the finals! How cool would it have been to be there in South Africa!
Where or when do you use your TRONO the most?
When we are at a beach, or somewhere we like to chill out, like when we went swimming at a waterfall, it's so comfortable and easy to take with you!
What is the best travel advice you want to give?
The best thing of traveling is to be free. So when you go, don't let anyone tell you where you should go or what you should have done in that place you visited, just do what you like to do!
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Police board chairman says he will stay out of Nagra hearing
Lande says he’s known officer for 20 years
By BOB OKONEmailFollow
Shaw Media File Photo
The Joliet Police Department on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, in Joliet, Ill.
The chairman of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners said he would recuse himself if Patrol Officer Brian Nagra’s termination case comes to the board.
Herb Lande made the statement at a board meeting last week during a heated discussion that went on for more than an hour over the handling of the terminations of Nagra and Officer Lionel Allen.
Both officers have been suspended with pay since Police Chief Al Rochener fired them on Jan. 11. The terminations must be approved by the fire and police board to be effective.
No hearings on the terminations have been scheduled.
If there is a hearing for Nagra, Lande said he won’t be there.
“I’ve known Nagra for 20 years.
I have a good relationship with Nagra,” Lande said during the meeting Monday. “I would recuse myself so I have no vote.”
He made the statement at the meeting during a discussion over whether the board had failed to follow a rule stating hearings are to be held 30 days after charges are brought.
Interim City Attorney Chris Regis said he has not brought charges to the board in order to assure the officers’ due process rights as their attorney prepares for the case.
Regis said the 30-day rule takes effect once he brings charges to the board.
Deputy Police Chief John Perona said he handed in the paperwork on the terminations by Jan. 14 and expected hearings at least to begin within 30 days. Perona said he understood a hearing could be continued to allow time for attorneys, but added, “It’s hard to understand if we’re following the rules as best we can when it says 30 days for a hearing.”
At the meeting, Lande repeatedly said no information about the cases has been brought to the board and he only knows about Nagra’s case from what he has read in the media.
Lande later told The Herald-News that he has not discussed the matter with Nagra.
“I have not talked to him about it,” Lande said. “I have not asked him what he’s done.”
Lande would not elaborate on how he knows Nagra, but said he also knows Nagra’s parents and believed recusing himself “is the right thing to do.”
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MOTHERHOOD: I'm sorry....what H&M?
Over the weekend H&M faced a flurry of backlash for posing a black boy model in a sweatshirt with the words “Coolest Monkey In The Jungle” on the front. What took me aback is that this is blatantly racist and no one, NO ONE from the H&M team didn't stop and think, "hey this will come off as racist," no one? It baffles me that its 2018, and we are still dealing with issues such as racism and unequal pay for women.
As a mother of a young black boy instances such as this just play into my fears of the world in which we currently live in and how we as African Americans are viewed. This is so disheartening because since my son was a tiny baby (he's now 2.5) I have been an avid customer of H&M because of the organic cotton options they offered in funky prints and styles and their price point wasn't bad.
The hoodie, available at the store’s United Kingdom page as a “printed hooded top,” was noticed Sunday by social media users who shared their outrage widely, which is how I saw it. Specifically via Charles Blow's tweet:
H&M, based in Sweden, had not commented publicly as of yet and the image of the boy has been taken off of the website and replaced with a generic photo of the green apparel. Two other hoodies offered alongside the sweatshirt featured white models, including one labeled a jungle “survival expert.”
It's unfortunate that these are conversations that we still must have and that instances such as this continue to happen. It's a wrap for my patronage at H&M, this is disgusting.
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The Sunday Giveaway: Two tickets to Murder Ballad Off Broadway!
Happy spring Sunday, Producer’s Perspective readers!
On this rainy spring day, we’re going to give away tickets to a deliciously dark musical . . . Murder Ballad!
Murder Ballad was a surprise hit earlier this season at Manhattan Theatre Club’s newly re-opened Off Broadway underground space, and now it’s back downtown at the Union Square Theatre for an uber cool commercial run.
It’s got a “killer” cast (get it? Murder Ballad? Killer? I made a “punny”) – Will Swenson, Caissie Levy, John Ellison Conlee, Rebecca Naomi Jones. And they’ve modified the Union Square Theatre to make the show “environmental.”
Environmental shows seem to be all the rage these days, with Sleep No More, and more recently, Here Lies Love and Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 amongst others.
What is it about environmental productions? Is it a generational thing? Has the modern theater reached an age where our audiences (or our creators) are bored with seeing the same shows in such similar spaces that they’ve busted down the fourth wall and created fifth and sixth walls? Is it even neater if it doesn’t take place in a theater? Can any show be environmental?
While I encourage your comments on all those questions, it’s the last one that is the subject of this Giveaway. Pick a show, any show, and set it in an environment specific to the production (ex. Little Shop of Horrors in a Flower Shop) and I’ll pick one winner . . . and that winner will get two tickets to Murder Ballad!
Good luck! Happy Murder!
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Kevin Spellman says:
Let’s see Miss Saigon in a Vietnamese nightclub.
Evan schild says:
Into the woods in a forest
Kiernan Matts says:
“Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” set on an actual rural patio with the audience seated in lawn chairs on the grass.
Ken Sanders says:
Ken – I once directed a production of STEEL MAGNOLIAS in an actual hair salon that a friend of mine owned, where the audience sat three-quarter, wrapped around the action. Fascinating. The audience members where literally IN the shop itself, placing them literally at the very edges of the action. So as the play occurred, and shampoos and stylings and blow dryings took place, the audience was there in the very midst of these women’s lives. It immersed the audience members in a marvelous way, almost making them fellow patrons IN the salon.
Merat/Sade in an abandoned mental institution, with patients roaming around the space interacting with audience members.
Travis wins!
I for one would love to get invited to that “wild party” at queenie’s apt. Lippa or LaChuisa version.I’m not picky as long as I can have some bootlegged libations during the show 🙂
My hip hop musical in an actual basketball court in the Bronx
I’d love to see a production of Elton John and Tim Rice’s AIDA in a museum! The African art section of the Met always takes me to that show.
Xanadu is an actual roller rink.
^^^ IN** an actual roller rink.
The Book of Mormon in Uganda hahaha
I’m from Pittsburgh and I had a director that I worked with that wants to do August Wilson’s “Seven Guitars” in the backyard that the play takes places. AKA Wilson’s childhood home in the Hill District.
A Chorus Line in a theatre! (Ha!)
My actual answer is Kiss of The Spiderwoman in a prison. THAT would be cool!
What about Once in an actual bar?
How about the Little Mermaid in an aquarium?
Sweeney Todd in a Barber Shop
Rent at the Life Cafe. (No Really bring it back. Please!!)
A Little Night Music inside of a real country estate.
I like this one , a lot, too!
Imani says:
The current revival version of Pippin under an actual circus tent! It could be done in the round which means more opportunities for audience members to feel involved in the action!
Letting everyone onstage to get drinks at Once does make it sort of environmental, but it is still in a theater with the fourth wall clearly intact. I’d be interested to see how the show would play when performed in a real pub, with the actors/musicians sitting among the audience.
How about ‘1776’ in the actual Independence Hall? 🙂
American Idiot in a school
Katherine Goldblum says:
Sunday in the Park With George in an actual park, by a river.
Titanic, the Musical on the Costa Concordia
Macbeth, in Bellevue.
Once on this island at the beach!
Sweeney Todd in a barber shop. 12 Angry Men in a jury room. (That would be an intimate production.)
It seems like cheating to say shows like Altar Boyz or Hedwig in clubs.
As a sidenote, an example of this type of thing that I really liked was when they did On The Town at the Delecorte, for the scene that took place in central park, they just set it up so there was no scenery and you saw the park behind the stage. Another one that I liked was Lettice & Lovage in an old house, as if they were giving a tour.
Woody Allen’s upcoming musical “Bullets Over Broadway” — set in a Broadway theater.
Josh lamon says:
I love environmental theatre. I would love to do an Equus that is staged in an old farm house. In the round with two levels. Another idea would be a revival of The Gin Game. Have the audience walk through a “retirement home” or building set up as such to the waiting area where the show takes place. My final dream show would be Diary of Anne Frank. In a building similar to sleep no more. The design would be that of an old industrial building. Have the audience enter the space through a book shelf. The audience would sit in the round. The entire apartment would be laid out as it really was with walls/doors cut in half so you could see everyone in their environment at all times.
Titanic—while on a boat.
(Not saying I’m encouraging the “Hairspray on a cruise ship” that was over-featured on last year’s Tony awards!)
Carousel set in an Amusement Park
nancy cohen says:
Camelot in a castle, of course.
Rachel Endick says:
How about a production of Carousel set in an abandoned amusement park?!
Camelot in a castle/castle grounds.
Alan B. says:
Funny Girl on Henry Street.
Spamalot in a dark and very expensive forest.
Sound of Music in Salzburg (which is now being done! I just don’t want to hear the songs in German….)
A Funny Thing Happened… in an actual forum.
Somewhere in Time on Mackinaw Island!
I think Anything Goes would be fantastic on a dinner cruise ship. The audience could wander around the ship catching the big on-deck production numbers or catching the smaller scenes in the staterooms.
Jonathan Bach says:
Sister Act in a club.
The Full Monty in a strip club. Pretty much every bachelorette party would go to that.
I’d be very happy to see Maltby/Shire’s “BABY” in a maternity ward/obstetrician/pediatric etc suite of offices.
The entertainment world has become much more interactive. It’s no longer sufficient to sit and watch. Audiences want to feel a part if the action. The first “big show” I thought if that did this was Webber’s Phantom, with the audience standing in for the opera-goers, imperiled beneath the titular chandelier! Can any show be environmental that way? I’d say yes, though I’d have trouble being served a pie while watching Sweeney Todd.
Patrick Neitz says:
Steel Magnolias set in a real hair salon. Theatergoers could get their hair cut, nails trimmed and manicured as they watch what happens to Truvy, Weezera and the gang.
‘CATS’ AT KATZ’s DELI ON E. HOUSTON STREET.
‘MEMORIES’ OF THE PASTRAMI ON RYE !!! MMMMMMMM
Passion (Sondheim’s) in a funeral parlor.
I don’t know why.
A revival of Steel Pier on the Atlantic City Boardwalk (or on the set of Boardwalk Empire in Brooklyn)
Jack Lechner says:
“High Fidelity” in a record store!
[Title of Show] in a blackbox. Wait, never mind. How about Peter Pan in Neverland?
“Guys and Dolls” in the NY Sewer System!
panic13@yahoo.com says:
Rock of Ages in a bar and gentlemen’s club.
abe calimag says:
Erika Jenko says:
“A Chorus Line” at Ripley Grier Studios. Imagine it…a busy weekday full of auditionees and stress and breaking into song.
“Wicked” in Oz,(it must exist somewhere), “Peter and the Starcatcher” on a pirate ship, “How to Succeed in Business” in an office building, “Newsies” on the streets of New York,”Into the Woods” in, yes well, the woods.
Ed from CT says:
“The Lion King” in a zoo.
West Side Story on a New York Street/alley.
A rolling production of Merrily We Roll Along! First scene at a high school in New York City. They get in a bus with the cast as they sing “rolling along”. From that point on, The audience must decide if they want to ride on Mary’s bus with a bar, Charlie’s bus which has great show tunes playing or Frank’s luxury bus that has a surcharge. They to a chic penthouse when the audience mingles with guests who are Rich And Happy. Then to a television studio for Franklin Shepard INC. We tour New York City get to the front of the Court House for Best Thing… For Opening Doors we go to the Brill building. The show ends on a rooftop at dusk.
Steven J. Conners says:
Now that the “shop” is no longer locked, tradition is no longer in play. You used to have to know somebody to get a show on B’Way. Today, anyone with money (not necessarily taste)can do a show. “Everybody wants to be an art director…” Nay, now they’re the producers, writers, directors, etc, etc. Look how the shows open and close, open and close. No substance. Not many long runs. -sjc
The Pillowman at Eastern State Penitentiary. You could have all the characters cast several times and have all the scenes performed simultaneously in different parts of the dilapidated building so that patrons could move from place to place. Each cast would perform the entire show but in a round so each cast would start at a different point in the play. It would be scary but also artistic and innovative and has selling potential because think about how many tickets you could sell for each performance in a limited engagement.
Barnum in a circus tent. A really nice air-conditioned circus tent!
Carousel on an actual carousel with audience members sitting on the horses!
Damn Yankees in Yankee Stadium
Russell Patrick Brown says:
SECRET GARDEN in a old mansion and estate. I think site specific shows work well when there is some mystery about them, some aspect of going through a haunted house. This show and that kind of space would really be a magical evening in the theater.
Gabbi says:
There are so many… my favourites are: Into the Woods in the woods (which has probably been done before), Priscilla Queen of the Desert in a desert, Sister Act in a church, Anything Goes on a ship, Chicago in a prison, The Little Mermaid under the sea (as if), and Cats in a junkyard.
Sorry for leaving more than one, I couldn’t help it!
Ron Casalotti says:
Having just seen it last night, Macbeth with Alan Cumming set in an actual psychiatric ward, perhaps Bellevue in NY, Creedmoor in Queens or my personal fave the Graystone Asylum in NJ. I get chills just thinking about it.
Tony P says:
Me and My Girl at a country estate!
Michael Hallinan says:
Jekyll & Hyde in a lab facility!
In The Heights done Sleep No More style in an actual adjoining bodega, hair salon, and taxi stand in Washington Heights.
Follies in an abandoned theater. My dream was a production of Follies in the Liberty Theater…and then they turned it into a Famous Daves. *sigh*
The obvious one is Follies in a condemned theater, no? You could stage different scenes in dressing and rehearsal rooms, with ghosts wandering the entire building. Or Sunday in the Park at the Met; the first act, outside in Central Park, the second inside with actors mingling with paintings.
Sleep No More is distinct in that the experience isn’t linear or even necessarily narrative. For the other examples, I think adapting the physical environs is just the next extension of creativity in interpretation – a leap from a period treatment of Hamlet to setting it in a modern police state to staging it in a graveyard.
Shiraz says:
While Follies is the obvious one, I’d love to see it created into a new experience where it loses some of the linear story line and instead we can choose to follow the interlocking stories of each of the characters who currently only get a brief moment through various backstage spaces. Heck, you could even change which gals come to the reunion each night.
Rick Shulman says:
I think the obvious answer would be Sunday in the Park with George in an art museum. How about at the Met?
A Chorus Line set in a theatre…. oh wait
“On the Twentieth Century” that begins on an abandoned track beneath Penn Station and requires the audience to board a train and journey out to Jersey while the show continues around you.
or “The Pajama Game” in one of the closed factories in the Garment District
or “West Side Story” in the playground at W. 52nd and 11th
or “How to Succeed” on the top floor of say the Conde Nast Tower or the Bank of America Building
or “Subways are for Sleeping” in the abandoned City Hall station
“The Most Happy Fella” at a vineyard. Excellent opportunity for product placement, and hopefully, a tasting at intermission!
Dean Roth says:
Sweeney Todd in a barbershop. True cutting edge production.
Scott Briefer says:
I have always wanted to see, Mack and Mabel, played on an enormous sound stage. This problematic musical would be brilliant set in an actual movie studio with the audience on moving bleachers to emulate the various film set-ups: close up (bleachers pulled in close), mid-shot, long-shot, tracking (bleachers moving and following the action), etc. It would be beyond anything NY has ever seen.
I love immersive theater. Many years ago, I saw Tamara first in LA and then here in NY. Since then, I have literally traveled to where ever I have heard about a new and innovative production.
Great issue of your always thoughtful blog and weekly giveaway.
Natalie Randall says:
Charlie Brown on a playground…scenes taking place in a jungle gym, teeter totter, swingset, etc.
The Producers-set on & around Broadway with,
perhaps,Ken Davenport’s office as a backdrop.
Eb says:
Starlight express in a railroad yard or the New York City subway system
In the Heights as a roving, mobile production in Washington Heights. You could include real views of the GWB, be in the actual Bennett Park, plus a real bodega, salon, fire escape, club, and maybe even a real hydrant that could be opened.
Damn Yankees as an outdoor production on a baseball field would be great! It could be tailor-made for any size, from tiny little community productions on rec fields to bigger productions at larger venues like minor league fields. Audiences would sit on bleacher seats or in the stands. There would be instant concessions options with many fields having places to sell food/beverages. With playing space on both the grass and the dirt, there would be plenty of places to do all scenes and dance numbers. The dancing baseball boys would be wonderful to see on an actual field! And there’s even great potential for “Whatever Lola Wants” – she could even climb up some of the fencing. It would be an amazing summer theater production.
Ellen Mausner says:
I’d like to see “Doubt” in a big old Church in the Bronx, perhaps the one that inspired the play. I’d love to sit in the garden for the garden scene and in the pews for the priest’s sermons. There is a special atmosphere in a church and rectory and parish hall that really evokes feelings.
Sean Springle says:
Next to Normal in a waiting room at a doctor’s office.
Brandon Powell says:
I’m producing Violet on a moving bus at my university this fall!
O. Weisberg says:
The Assembled Parties in a real Upper East Side luxury apartment
Michael L. says:
Environmental theatre in NYC isn’t so new: in the 1980’s in the Park Avenue Armory, there was an exciting production of “Tamara,” where the audience followed one of the characters throughout the spaces, and then shared dinner to compare notes and fill in the story gaps. Around that time Tony and Tina’s Wedding became a site-specific hit as well.
What’s exciting for me about site-specific theatre is taking an audience to a venue they’d enjoy even without theatre being presented there. And when the right show is done in that space, it’s an EVENT! That’s what I did when I directed a Poe adaptation in the underground bunkers at Fort Funston in San Francisco. Creepy!
I’d love to direct Hamlet in the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, using its magnificent scale and height, as well as playing intimate scenes in its smaller chapels. The gardens would be perfect for the graveyard scene. They also have an underground theatre (in ruins) which would be perfect for the play-within-the-play. I had the opportunity to direct a scene from Hamlet there when I was a grad student – so much fun!!
RRobertson says:
I submit not a single play per se, but an immersive experience based on the plays of Tennessee Williams, in a setting suggesting the playwright’s mind (a long list of addresses: the French Quarter, a house in Key West, hotel in New York, his sister’s asylum) haunted by the tragic characters and dialogue he penned.
Brandon S says:
BARE…in a church, maybe? Or The Best Little Whorehouse…in Texas?
Altar Boyz should definitely play in a “real” church basement and Somewhere in Time would be lovely to see in a “grand” old hotel by the sea. And yes, I am majorly sucking up here for this prize!!!
FLOYD COLLINS in a cave.
Tim R. says:
I am DYING to see Murder Ballad. (Get it? Dying?)
Anyway, I would love to see the musical I wrote ‘Ghostlight’ about the life of Olive Thomas at the actual New Amsterdam Theatre, where most of the show takes place!
Also, seeing ‘Sweeney Todd’ in an adandoned church or ‘Into the Woods’ in a forest where the audience follows the characters around, helping them look for the objects, etc. would both be pretty epic.
Also, why not set Grey Gardens in its actual location! I’d be first in line to see that one!
Sweeney Todd on Fleet Street
Jeryl Marcus says:
Annie in an orphanage.
George Rady says:
BIG fan of Environmental Theatre! If it wasn’t for the practical need to pack people in like sardines to justify the cost of a single performance… I would ONLY do Environmental Theatre! My dream would be to do Restoration Comedy in an English Manor House (as it was most often performed for the family and a small group of invited guests!
How ’bout Dante’s “Inferno” in… Hell (I know someone who knows someone… who can get us a good Deal – and it won’t cost You your Soul!)
“Aladdin” on a Magic Carpet in the sky.
‘Show Boat’ in an actual showboat please…definitely needs to be moving during the performance AND some of the show should be staged on the water.
‘Old Man River’ (and his ever unpredictable currents) would likely make this concept nearly impossible but its certainly worth a thought in my opinion.
I’d say “My Favorite Year” in actual TV studios.
How bout SOUTH PACIFIC on one of the islands that serves as a popular docking point for the cruise liners – maybe Tahiti, or Samoa?
(Or, State Fair at a state fair, or Carousel on a carousel, or Oklahoma! in … wait for it … Oklahoma. What are we learning here? That Rodgers and Hammerstein weren’t that imaginative in their titles, I guess.)
This might be a bit too obvious, but I’d love to see “Sunday in the Park With George” on the actual Island.
Thom Storr says:
“Starlight Express” in an old railway roundhouse.
I would love to see Wicked in Oz. You know, just for the fun of being in Oz. Though, this seems somewhat impractical.
Almost any family drama I think would be really interesting to see in the actual family’s house. August Osage County and The Assembled Parties come to mind. (An apartment I suppose for the latter)
Grey Gardens in a recreation of their East Hampton home.
Erin M. says:
I’d love to see a revival of Mame in a posh and well-outfitted NYC penthouse. The same treatment could be used for Company, making you feel like you’re one of Bobby’s friends in his apartment.
Personally, though, I’d vote for using the set of Mad Men for another revival of How to Succeed in Business. You could draw in the Mad Men fans and even keep Robert Morse around!
Rebecca the musical performed in the courtroom where all the show’s lawsuits play out. Meta immersion?
Jersey Boys in an actual recording studio would be quite fun!
The Who’s TOMMY, in an amusement arcade.
Colton says:
How about Chicago in a Vaudeville club?
Jennifer Bryan says:
Can’t beat seeing Sound of Music in a stunning outdoor mountain setting, like this yearly performance in Leavenworth, WA – the show even starts with a man in liederhosen playing an alpenhorn (remember the Ricola commercials?) from higher up on the mountain. http://www.leavenworthsummertheater.org/the-sound-of-music.
As they describe it. “The sun falls behind the ridge, the moon rises over the valley, and Maria descends the hillside singing “The Hills are Alive.”
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Can’t beat seeing Sound of Music in a stunning outdoor mountain setting, like the yearly performance in Leavenworth, WA – the show even starts with a man in liederhosen playing an alpenhorn (remember the Ricola commercials?) from higher up on the mountain.
You can’t beat seeing Sound of Music in a stunning outdoor mountain setting, like the yearly performance in Leavenworth, WA – the show even starts with a man in liederhosen playing an alpenhorn (remember the Ricola commercials?) from higher up on the mountain.
Pacific Overtures staged during the National Cherry Blossom Festival in DC. #topical
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Murder Ballad in a bar or on a pool table 😀
Roger Gindi says:
“Most Happy Fella” in a winery. With wine tasting at intermission.
Putnam County Spelling Bee in a school or Anything Goes on a ship.
South Pacific .. on a beach
Rocky Horror … in a castle!!!!
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Titanic… In the ocean
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Mr. Rockstar
Erin M. Leaf
Contemporary Romance, Erotic Romance, Romantic Suspense/Mystery
Isabelle's best friend is getting married and guess who's the maid-of-honor?
Going to the wedding alone isn't an option, so when Isabelle's brother sends his buddy to her rescue, she can hardly believe who it is: rocker Marvin Clementine! He shows up at her door incognito, but nothing can hide the sexy smile that melts her spine.
At the wedding, he is the perfect gentleman right up until Isabelle's ex-boyfriend attacks him. When Marvin punches him in the nose, taking him down with one swing, what can Isabelle do except take Mr. Rockstar home and kiss his wounds until he's better?
Of course, one night of bliss isn't enough for her to overcome her fears. Marvin's celebrity lifestyle freaks her out, and it would be crazy to move to L.A., right? Especially for someone as shy as Isabelle. Unfortunately, she's pretty sure Marvin is her one true love�
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157 people found the following review helpful
As maid of honor, you need a date for your best friend's wedding. Your cheating ex is the best man and he's bringing the woman you caught him bonking on your dining table. Just the thought of going this alone has you feeling pathetic and depressed. Yeah, you need to line up a date�and if your brother just happens to have a sympathetic friend who's willing to help a girl out, and he just happens to be just a wee bit famous, well, you'll just have to rock that ugly bridesmaid's dress!
Curvy and shy Isabelle Reeves was dreading her maid of honor duties. It wasn't just the ugly magenta dress that made her butt and cleavage seem reminiscent of cotton candy or strawberry shortcake; it was also that she didn't have a date and would have to face down her cheating ex, a man whose insults still made her feel like an insignificant doormat. Luckily, Isabelle's brother Ian had a solution. His friend in L.A. offered to fly to New York for the weekend and pose as Belle's new boyfriend. No matter who Marvin Clementine was or what he looked like, Belle wasn't going to look a gift horse in the mouth.
With a haircut and dark glasses, Marvin Clementine made it all the way to New York without being recognized as Vin Clementine, major rockstar. He didn't know Isabelle Reeves, but he knew all about heartache and loss, so when his best friend in L.A. lamented his sister's dilemma, Vin selflessly offered to help Ian's sister out by posing as her new boyfriend at the rehearsal dinner and wedding. After all, with writer's block, he couldn't seem to put together any material for a new album and an incognito weekend getaway might just provide some needed inspiration.
Vin's clothes and haircut didn't fool Belle. Belle's shy nature and soft curves didn't turn Vin off. Vin's buff body and warm smile made Belle blush. Belle's ex made Vin's blood boil, but sweet Belle made Vin's blood run hot. Belle might be shy and retiring, but sacrificing an ugly bridesmaid's dress was no hardship when Vin convinced her to let him stay the night.
Only one night wasn't enough. But a wallflower can't live in the spotlight of fame and a famous rock star can't stay on top without it.
Mr. Rockstar is a hot and sexy short erotic romance that starts out warm and sweet and quickly climbs in temperature. Although Marvin and Isabelle are opposites in demeanor, they both have suffered family losses and have been unlucky at romance. Their weekend together in New York culminates with an explosive finale, but they attempt to end things on a casual note since they live on opposite coasts.
Yet, Vin feels the connection so strongly that he can't let distance and Belle's shyness and insecurities keep him from pursuing a deeper bond, so Vin sets about romancing Belle with new songs he's written about her. But Belle's fear of life in the limelight is a valid one that author Erin M. Leaf uses quite handily to create an obstacle to this couple's happiness.
Fans of the latest trend of rockstar romance will delight in this fun and flirty tale that boasts enough teeth to keep readers rocking through the pages, but be warned that bedroom scenes are highly charged with erotic detail and a bit of kink, including the mutilation of a very ugly magenta dress that involves a sexy rockstar and a well-utilized pocket knife. You might want the fire department on stand-by for the dress mutilation scene, and you'll likely feel compelled to seek out other smoldering titles from the wickedly talented Ms Leaf.
What do you do when forever unravels?
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RumorTT: Microsoft working on not one next-gen Xbox 720, but two?
RumorTT: Two next-generation Xbox consoles in development?
By: Anthony Garreffa from Nov 25, 2011 @ 2:01 CST
This is something that would make quite a lot of sense, and actually be quite good for customers and gamers alike. Industry sources are pointing toward two new Xbox consoles being launched sometime in 2013, which should give Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) plenty of time to get their 28nm manufacturing process working like a charm.
Microsoft is said to be working on an entry-level system as well as a true next-generation hardcore gaming console. Multiple price points aren't anything new for Microsoft, as that's what they do with the 360 with multiple packages. Different hard drive sizes, limited edition bundles, game and accessory bundles.
The lower-end model is said to come at a very low price point and be positioned more like a set-top box, where it will target streaming media services such as Netflix and cater more to casual gamers, described as a Kinect-themed portal. The mainstream, hardcore gaming Xbox would be the upgrade we all want, dream and wish for. Sporting an optical drive (Blu-ray?), hard drive storage, and backwards-compatibility with existing 360 games. This system would have a price premium over the entry-level model, with price and graphics performance reflective of these features (awesome!).
It's also said that Kinect will be overhauled, with something lining up with what they're planning with the Windows version. Hard evidence of the next-generation Xbox could be seen as early as CES in January, where rumors are suggesting that the Xbox 720 could sport a six-core CPU, AMD graphics and 2GB of DDR3. Bringing it to a 2008-specced machine, lulz.
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UJS statement in response to CST Antisemitic Incidents Report, January-June 2017
Posted on July 31 2017, 9:52 AM
The CST Antisemitic Incidents Report for the first half of 2017 indicates a disturbing increase in abuse and attacks targeted at Jewish people in the UK, with 767 incidents that constitute a 30% increase compared to the same period in 2016.
The situation on campus does not follow the wider national trend, with a small decrease in the number of reported incidents affecting Jewish students, academics, student unions and other student bodies (20 in 2017 compared to 27 in 2016.) However, we are dismayed by the accounts of Holocaust denial literature and antisemitic graffiti found on campus; incidents to which we responded swiftly and appropriately at the time, providing guidance and support to all those involved.
We are further troubled by the overall growing trend in the UK. In particular, the 78% increase in antisemitic violent assaults nationally is of great concern. Whilst none of these attacks were against Jewish students, we urge all Jewish students to continue being aware of their surroundings and to follow the advice of CST and campus security authorities where necessary.
We have made progress in this period, seeing National Action no platformed by NUS then proscribed as a terrorist organisation. We have also worked proactively to secure support from NUS, Students Unions, Universities UK and Labour Clubs across the country for robust definitions in universities and Students Unions, effective training and proper procedures to prevent and deal sensitively and swiftly with antisemitism on campus.
UJS remains determined to combat antisemitism on campus and will continue to support any student who faces antisemitism. We are grateful for our partnership with and support from CST, as well as campus security authorities and the police where necessary, to ensure the safety of Jewish students at all times.
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Donald Trump's weight up, cholesterol down, president's doctor discloses after physical exam
David Jackson and John Fritze
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump weighed in at 243 pounds during his physical last week, an increase of four pounds from last year that makes him technically obese, according to a report released Thursday by the White House.
Trump's blood pressure, 118/80, was about the same as last year (122/74), while his cholesterol was down to 196 from 223 last year. The president has also had an increase in dosage of rosuvastatin (also known as Crestor), a drug designed to help reduce cholesterol levels.
"It is my determination that the President remains in very good health," said Dr. Sean Conley, the president's physician, in the report released by the White House.
The administration released the report in the midst of a busy news cycle, just minutes after officials announced that Trump would declare a "national emergency" at the border in a bid to obtain funding for a border wall.
Trump – who once described his exercise regimen as "I walk, I this, I that" – has long faced questions about his health. Last year, he was weighed at 239 pounds, giving the 6-foot-3 president a body mass index of 29.9, just under the level of 30 that is considered obese.
After the release of details from his latest physical, doctors on social media noted that Trump's height and weight give him a BMI of 30.4, just over the line of obesity.
Conley performed Trump's physical on Friday for more than four hours at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland.
Afterward, Conley wrote in a summary memo released by the White House that Trump "is in very good health and I anticipate he will remain so for the duration of his presidency, and beyond." But Conley provided no details at the time.
Conley said he performed and supervised the assessment along with a panel of 11 board-certified specialists.
The 72-year-old president doesn’t exercise regularly, beyond golf, and acknowledged last year he takes a drug designed to lower his cholesterol. On the other hand, Trump has eschewed tobacco and has said he's never had an alcoholic drink.
Dr. Ronny Jackson, who examined Trump last year, reported that – like many Americans – the president could use more exercise and a better diet lower in fat and carbohydrates. Jackson described Trump as being in "excellent health."
After anonymous sources questioned the president’s mental capacity in the bombshell book "Fire and Fury," Jackson last year performed an assessment to screen for cognitive impairment. Trump got a perfect score, Jackson said.
"The president is mentally very sharp," Jackson said at the time.
Trump later nominated Jackson to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, but the doctor withdrew his nomination amid a barrage of allegations of prior misconduct, including treatment of subordinates.
Other results from Trump's last two physicals:
• Trump's cholesterol level of 196 was down from last year's reading of 223, which was slightly over normal; his blood pressure readings in both years were well within the normal range.
• The president had a resting heart rate of 70 beats per minute, up from 68 beats per minute last year. Sixty to 100 beats per minute is considered normal.
• Trump has a history of elevated cholesterol and was taking a low dose of Crestor to treat it. This year, his doctor reported an increase in dosage of the drug to 40 mg.
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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Bong Go’s claim that Duterte reduced number of drug lords in PH baseless
Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go’s claim that the number of drug lords in the Philippines went down under the leadership of President Rodrigo Duterte has no basis.
In a Nov. 6 statement, Go “welcomed” Vice President Leni Robredo’s decision to accept Duterte’s offer to “lead the government’s anti-illegal drug efforts.”
He then said:
“Ilang Presidente na ba ang dumaan? Nabawasan ba ang drug lord? Nabawasan ba ang droga? Lalong dumami. Ngayon lang po ito nabawasan nang panahon ni Pangulong Duterte
(How many presidents have we had? Did the number of drug lords decrease? Did drug [use] decrease? They have further increased [in the past administrations]. It is only now during President Duterte’s term that they have gone down).”
Source: Senate of the Philippines, Bong Go welcomes Robredo's acceptance of drug czar post, Nov. 6, 2019
It is not clear where Go based his claim; neither the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) nor the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) keeps an official list of “drug lords” in the country.
The DDB -- the country’s policy-making and strategy formulating body on drug prevention and control -- in its latest survey on the nature and extent of drug use in the Philippines, released in 2016, mentioned the term “drug lord” only once: when it analyzed the efficiency of drug seizure protocols. It neither cited nor included a database of drug lords operating in the country.
Such category is also “not included” in the board’s ongoing census on the “real nature and extent of the country’s illegal drug problem,” which is “expected” to be released in the “first quarter of 2020,” DDB media affairs and public relations head Ella Marie Dumaculangan said in a Nov. 12 text message to VERA Files.
The DDB is mandated to “conduct a nationwide survey to determine drug abuse prevalence” in the country every three years.
PDEA -- the country’s lead anti-drug law enforcement agency -- also does not have an official list of drug lords, the agency’s spokesperson Derrick Carreon told VERA Files in a phone interview on Nov. 12. However, he said they have “data on arrests of high-value targets and [those who] may be considered as drug lords.”
According to Carreon, PDEA defines “high-value targets” as “those involved in the illegal drug activity, occupying such positions in the society that have a certain sphere of influence.”
He said high-value targets include:
members of international or local drug syndicates, drug groups or drug trafficking organizations;
elected and appointed public officials, government employees, members of law enforcement or the uniformed services;
foreign nationals; and
members of the media and celebrities.
“Drug lords,” on the other hand, are those who have a “sphere of influence over a certain locality” and have “control [over] the supply and the trade of [illegal] drugs,” Carreon said. They are automatically classified as “high-value” targets and can operate in “varying degrees” -- from “local” to “transnational,” he added.
Senate of the Philippines, Bong Go welcomes Robredo's acceptance of drug czar post, Nov. 6, 2019
VP Leni Robredo official Facebook page, Vice President Leni Robredo addresses the media, Nov. 6, 2019
Dangerous Drugs Board, 2015 Nationwide Survey on the Nature and Extent of Drug Abuse in the Philippines
Dangerous Drugs Board, Vision, Mission, Mandate
Dangerous Drugs Board, DDB to provide evidence-based assessment, March 30, 2019
Official Gazette, Executive Order No. 15, March 6, 2017
Presidential Communications Operations Office, President Rodrigo Duterte, Speech during the thanksgiving dinner in Davao City, May 24, 2019
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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Pahayag ni Bong Go na nabawasan ang bilang ng mga drug lord sa PH dahil kay Duterte walang basehan
Walang batayan ang sinabi ni Sen. Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go na ang bilang ng mga drug lord sa…
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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: 3 years into drug war, Duterte again revises drug addict count
Official records do not bear out his claim.
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Russian opposition leader Navalny returns to jail
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny who was discharged from a Moscow hospital on Mondayhas returned to prison under guard after being treated for what his lawyer and doctor have described as suspected poisoning from a chemical agent.
Navalny, 43, was rushed to hospital from jail on Sunday with what his spokeswoman said were signs of an acute allergy with “severe swelling of the face and skin redness”.
The Moscow hospital treating him said on Monday it had discharged him after his condition had improved. It said it could not disclose what it believed had been behind his sudden illness due to patient confidentiality.
Elena Sibikina, one of the doctors who treated Navalny, told reporters that the idea that he had been poisoned with a chemical substance had “not been proven”. She said his life was not in danger.
His own doctor and lawyer said they opposed the “strange” decision to return Navalny to a prison cell where they believe he was somehow poisoned in the first place.
“He was really poisoned by some unknown chemical substance,” Olga Mikhailova, his lawyer, told reporters. “But what the substance was has not been established.”
Navalny’s sudden hospitalization infuriated supporters who suspect he may have been targeted as part of one of the biggest crackdowns in recent years against the opposition.
The fierce Kremlin critic and anti-corruption campaigner is currently serving a 30-day sentence for violating tough protest laws after urging people to take part in a Moscow demonstration on Saturday. That rally ended with the police detaining more than 1,000 people for what they said was an illegal event.
Allies say he risks another flare-up if traces of the substance they fear poisoned him are still present in his cell.
Mikhailova, his lawyer, said she would file an appeal to try to get his jail time cut short due to his health problems.
His personal doctor, Anastasia Vasilyeva, said she had taken samples of his hair and a T-shirt to be tested at an independent laboratory for signs he had been poisoned.
She said she also wanted CCTV footage of his cell to be examined. Vasilyeva said Navalny had had a severe rash on his upper body, skin lesions and discharge from his eye which she described as a reaction to an unknown chemical substance.
She dismissed the idea that he may have had a chance allergic reaction to something he’d unwittingly come in contact with like washing powder.
“How can you unintentionally poison someone?” she said, adding it had probably been done to scare him.
A doctor at the hospital told the Interfax news agency on Sunday evening that Navalny had been diagnosed with hives. But Mikhailova, his lawyer, said none of the doctors had mentioned the idea that he had hives on Monday.
Navalny suffered a chemical burn to his right eye in 2017 as a result of an assault. Doctors were able to restore his sight.
He was jailed on Wednesday for 30 days after calling for Saturday’s unauthorized march to protest against the exclusion of several opposition candidates from a local election later this year.
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Ken Korczak: Here is an intriguing story told to me by a man from the small town of Esther, Iowa. He says his story is true. Today I share his story with you, and I will let you form your own opinions about what really happened. I have used a fictional name at the request of the man who told me this story. The rugged gravel road that winds like a serpent through the thick forests of Minnesota's Northwest Angle seems especially lonely when you travel it by night in a rattling old pick-up truck. That’s what Duke Rialto was doing one humid summer night in August of 1991. He was headed for a cabin at the Northwest Angle Resort in the tiny town of Angle Inlet, where was supposed to join his buddies whom had arrived ahead of him for a week of fishing on Minnesota’s great Lake of the Woods, which extends into Canada.
It was after midnight and Duke was dead tired. He had started out early in the morning from Esther, Iowa, and had driven all day to reach the wilds of the northern peak of Minnesota — commonly called “The Angle” by locals. But now, after hundreds of miles, Duke’s ‘65 GMC pick-up decided it had enough. A sudden loud clunking noise erupted underneath, and the old pick-up lost momentum fast.
I don’t care who you are, it’s a scary feeling to have your truck go dead at night in the middle of the mysterious wilderness of The Northwest Angle. Duke had driven this road before, and had often seen large bears, moose and other variety of ferocious beast prowling the edge of the forest. Now he was faced with walking along this wild road in the inky blackness of night with God-only-knows-what manner of furry brute waiting in the dark to jump out at any warm meal walking by.
Duke pounded the steering wheel and cursed his old GMC, but all the foul language in the world can’t fix a blown U-joint. He thought about waiting for someone else to come by, but anyone who has driven the Angle Road knows that the chances of another car coming by late at night is next to none.
Cursing his luck, Duke reached into his cubby for a flashlight and a .22 caliber pistol, which probably hadn’t been fired in five years. The thought of shooting at something in total darkness made him even more nervous. Then, suddenly, Duke’s luck seemed to change. As soon as he switched off his headlights, he noticed a faint yellow glow coming from deep in the woods on the east side of the road. “A cabin!” he thought.
He got out of his pick-up and walked toward the light. When he reached the edge of the forest, he could see that the light was a considerable way into the woods, but difficult to tell how far. It was also hard to tell what the light was. It might have been a cabin window, or maybe a campfire.
Reluctantly, Duke stepped into the woods keeping his eyes on the yellow glow. He told me:
“To be honest, I was so scared I was shaking…I mean, there I was out in the black woods with a dim flashlight in one hand and an old pistol in the other. I kept thinking I’d run into a bear. But the worst, I think, is what your own imagination projects out into the dark unknown.”
The woods were wet with dew. The pungent smell of rotting leaves and old wood hung in the air, as did patches of mist drifting up from the forest floor.
Branches tore at Duke’s clothing and slapped his face as he moved along. He stumbled often, and cursed every time. All the while, he was filled with fearful uncertainty. He had no idea what the light was — his heart pounded and his mind raced with wild ideas — maybe it was a UFO! Maybe some murderous lunatic hiding out in a shack! But as he got closer, Duke began to sense that what he was approaching was stranger than anything he imagined. About 20 yards away, Duke made out the shape of three men standing around some kind of large light. In Duke’s words:
“It definitely wasn’t a campfire,” Duke said. “I’m sure of that. It didn’t flicker like a campfire. It was a steady glow. It was like a large globe on the ground. And those men were just standing around it, stiff-like — they just didn’t seem right. You usually sit around a campfire, but these guys were stiff and just strange, somehow. Their body language was off kilter, not natural.”
Despite his fear, Duke called out to the men. Hearing the shout, the three shadowy figures jerked, turned and stood rigidly. Then, according to Duke, something bizarre happened:
“The light they were standing around transformed instantly into a campfire … I mean, I didn’t see it directly, but one minute it was a steady, glowing light and the next it was a flickering, cracking, smoking campfire!”
Not sure what to think, and without options, Duke approached the men, squeezing his pistol hard in his sweaty palm, hiding it behind his back. When he got closer the weirdness got weirder.
“They were ordinary looking men, I suppose, but the way they were dressed was very odd,” Duke said. “I mean, one of the guys was wearing a cape! How often do you see anyone in northern Minnesota wearing a cape out in the woods!”
The man with the cape also sported a thick purple shirt with no buttons, and matching purple pants. He was wearing tall leather boots. His face and hair seemed normal. His cape was clasped at the shoulder with a magnificent gold ornament which glinted in the firelight.
The second man was wearing pants that were “like knickers” Duke said, and were “bunched up like riding pants.” The man in the riding pants had a shiny bald head, and he wore a loose black sweater tucked into his knickers, which were tight around the waist. He was wearing what Duke called “thin street shoes.”
The third man wore a long gray cloak that covered most of his body, hut he could also see that he wore purple pants and high leather boots. He had long brown hair and a heavy mustache.
They had no vehicle that he could see, and no camping equipment, no tents, not even anything to make a fire with, like an axe — nothing.
At first, the three men stared at Duke as if he were some kind of circus freak, but then they seemed to quickly recover and tried to act normal.
“They TRIED to act normal.” Duke said, “But it didn’t take a rocket scientist to see that these guys weren’t from around here. Either that, or they were playing some kind of weird game … I just don’t know.”
Duke stepped up to the fire and said hello, and started to explain that his pick-up had broken down on the road.
The man with the bald head stepped up to him, smiled broadly and said in stiff English: “You have lathed your feet and joined us here to be happy! All three!”
“I just didn’t know what to think about what he said,” Duke said. “It was a weird statement. I thought maybe these guys were Russians, or some kind of foreigners or something that were trying to enter the United States illegally through Canada and the woods of The Angle, or something. I don’t know. It just didn’t make much sense.”
Then the guy with the cape moved forward and pushed the bald guy aside. He asked: “The Aeon? Is it of, Sir?”
Duke said: “I’m not sure what you mean. What do you mean by Aeon?”
The three strangers all gave each other inside looks, as if they were all part of some kind of conspiracy. Then the caped man said: “You more to say. We hear more to say!”
At this point, Duke was more certain he was talking to some kind of foreign smugglers, although he could not fathom their accents. They didn’t sound Russian or like any other foreign accents he was familiar with. They sounded like people speaking a strange form of true English.
Duke said: “I talked to them some more, but it was extremely awkward. I mean, they were nice, and everything, but nothing they said made any sense. They were speaking English, but it was all mixed up, like they were putting together words from a dictionary without really knowing what each word meant in proper context.”
There was nothing to do but take his leave. Duke said good bye to the three strangers and the man in the cape said: “For positive yes!”
So Duke made his way back through the woods and found the road again. He spent the next two hours tramping along in the dark, walking he figures at least 10 or 12 miles, finally gaining Angle Inlet without getting eaten by a bear.
“After I showed up I told my buddies about the strange guys in the woods and the teased the hell out of me, saying I was drunk or high or loony or something. I eventually just stopped talking about it — I don’t like to even bring the subject up anymore because nobody really takes me seriously. But it’s one of those things you just don’t forget about. It’s like an experience that was on the edge of being paranormal, yet there could be a logical explanation for it.”
One last thing: After a week of fishing, Duke repaired his pick-up repaired and he returned to Esther, Iowa. One of the words the bald man had said was “Aeon,” and it kept running through his mind. He looked it up one day in the dictionary and discovered that aeon was another form of the word “eon,” which means: “an indefinitely long period of time; an age.”
Duke said: “Why would he be asking me what eon it was? Were they time travelers? Lost time travelers? They were certainly dressed like nobody I had seen before. Sometimes I think they were from another time. Maybe they were wizards. But then I think: Nah, they must have been smugglers, maybe from some obscure place like Transylvania or something. I just don’t know, but I’ll always wonder about it.”
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Deadliest of the Species
Location:New Brunswick
That was great read! I like Ken's stories, whether they're true or not, it's still very interesting! Thanks!
Purplos 871
Location:Fighting ennui in suburban NJ
Everything important is infinite.
Great story. SOunds like some folk practicing for a Ren Faire.
Or Transylvania smugglers.
jtheat 6
Location:Fort Myers, Florida
I know that before I die there will be definitive proof that Bigfoot exists. Then I will return here to see who has fled.
I think I met these guys once. One of them introduced themselves saying,"Hi, I am Larry, this is my brother Daryl and my other brother Daryl".
Kyle Rajasthan 2
Location:New Hampshire
Man is wolf to man, and the wolf with the sharpest teeth shall win.
A very good story, well written and entertaining. Who they were though...
Good Journey.
Kyle Rajasthan.
Ann Elf 0
Location:No Place In Particular
One of the words the bald man had said was “Aeon,†and it kept running through his mind. He looked it up one day in the dictionary and discovered that aeon was another form of the word “eon,â€
Does anyone know - do the words "aeon", and "eon" sound different? I really do not know.
I have often heard "aeon" spoken with the "a" silent. Perhaps they pronounced it as "A-on".
Anyway, I liked the story, and suspect that they may have been some of my relatives. We all "talk funny", that way.
Edited March 28, 2007 by Ann Elf
IronGhost 37
Location:The Howling Wolf Inn
"DON'T TAZE ME, BRO!"
Does anyone know - do the words "aeon", and "eon" sound different?
I have heard "aeon" spoken with the "a" silent. Perhaps they pronounced it as "A-on".
I really do not know.
An excellent question and something I wondered about, too. I asked Duke about this and he said the man was really accenting the "A" prouncing the word like: "AAAAeon" Duke asked him: "Do you mean eon?" The man just kept repeating: "AAAAeon."
Charn 0
Location:Arlington, Virginia USA
"You Are The Love You're Looking For In Others" C.P.
Aeon when reffered to in a biblical or otherworldly sense generally means ' a Power' such as He was a great aeon =power.
Eon is a period of time. Usually a very long period of time.
Tombob 0
This story gave me chills.
antray 0
Sounds like magicians from Jack Vance's Dying Earth series found their way to our Aeon.
Orion437 0
Location:Buenos Aires
Yes...Argentina.
Really interesting to read.
Rybo 0
I read about Aeons according to Gnostic beliefs. They bear a number of similarities to Judaeo-Christian angels, including their roles as servants and emanations of God, and their existence as beings of light.
bamadeb 0
Location:North Alabama
In Search of Knowledge
That was an excellent story which I really enjoyed reading. I didn't think too much about the guys in the woods myself. Sounds to me like someone practicing a little magick or having a little ritual and maybe whiffed some really "good" fumes or something lol. Who knows but it made for great storytelling.
Blueguardian 16
and there were 3 anothing thing that goes with the bible, 3 wise men?
ανγυσ 0
Æons are periods in time that define different spiritual ideas. In Thelema there are three main Æons ( in this order) Isis, Osiris, Horus. Each of these different Æons categorized by a difference in the understanding of nature and each Æon has has its own unique ideas of magical and spiritual ideas of that time period. We find ourselves in the age of Horus at the moment.
Perhaps the people in woods were performing some type of magick ritual and this person just happened to stumble across them, the fact that they did not speak well may be that they were from a different country. According to the type of clothing they were wearing it sounds as if it were 18-19th century period clothing. They also wanted to know what Æon it was so maybe somehow these people were from a different time altogether
I think this is a very interesting story
cerberusxp 225
Location:Third Rock
We all look for truth, however when we find it, some times we wish we hadn't. R. Burch
Veeeerrrrryyyy INTERESTINQUE!!!! It would be nice to go to that spot and check it out for ley line convergences. As for the three guys, it seems to me that they thought they were in an older time. Possibilities abound with this story as it is sketchy at best. Too bad he did not converse with them enough to find out more. They did not seem impressed with his flash light.
Please Explain 1
The pistol he was holding might be the Aeon !
and i think they are not wizards.
Just maybe plain ufo occupants having their first time visit to earth.
~ MacDDT ~ 3
___~ ΚΕΦΑΛΗΞΘ ~___
Location:Yonder
I hope that I'm reincarnated as a bug because I know where I will find a good meal
In old Celtic Gaelic "Aon" mean "one" or "alone" . It still doesnt make much sense
but I agree with everyone else it's a good story (I wonder if it was a new moon?)
Smeagol1 4
EEEE!!!! They found me out!!
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Democracy, cis and trans; Maine’s law
MENCIUS MOLDBUG · NOVEMBER 3, 2010
One of the many divine paradoxes in our political formula is the double valence of democracy. This word, its declensions, its synonyms, carry positive associations well up in the sacred range. Deep in your medulla, warmth glows from everything democratic. Yet at the same time, we have a related family of words, such as politics and its declensions, which seem to mean exactly the same thing—yet reek of heinous brimstone.
How is it possible to have democracy but not politics, or vice versa? What can the two be, but the same thing? Yet anything democratized is made good, and anything politicized is made bad.
Of course, to the hardened UR reader, this is just one more sign that we are dealing with an essentially magical belief system. I will defy any Republican or Democrat to explain this paradox. He can only fall on his knees and worship it. In short, his political loyalty is instantly recognized as a religious affiliation.
Not that there’s anything wrong with that—or anything unusual. But it’s quite beside the point. Suppose you are an actual philosopher, dear reader—a student of history. Your interest in transmitted religions, whether they worship God, man or the Devil, is strictly clinical. Your interest is in reality—and somewhere behind the democratic cornpone must be some of that. Even a matte painting demands some boards.
When the average believer, a normal, healthy human being not in any sense a psychopath, contemplates democracy and feels his glow, he must be contemplating some phenomenon which is actually, in some actual cases, good. And when he considers politics and belches bile, there must be something genuinely foul in his bag. His understanding of both patterns is extremely poor—hence the paradox—but the patterns are real.
We should be able to level the paradox and build a structure of clear thinking on it. Since one thing cannot be both bad and good, we must be looking at two things in one. We need to adjust our lens until democracy splits in half. One of these halves will be good, the other bad.
So that we can make this judgment fairly, let’s code-name our samples. Borrowing some neutral prefixes from chemistry, we will speak of cis-democracy and trans-democracy.1 These prefixes have no definite meaning or moral connotation, so we can assign them arbitrarily. The analysis should show that one is inherently good and the other is inherently evil.
Let’s say that democracy, cis or trans, is the division of authority across a large group. As Maine reminds us, democracy (mystical reveries aside) is a form of government—a political structure. Any such structure which is very wide, and not very tall, can be broadly categorized as democratic. The adjective is not a boolean, but a continuum—not yes or no, but more or less.
Cis-democracy and trans-democracy differ in their political formula—their explanation of why power is distributed across the collective. By what right is political power exercised? If you have the right to vote in the election, why?
In cis-democracy, the right to vote (really the power to vote) is an instrumental right—one assigned for an ulterior purpose. The purpose of cis-democracy is to achieve good government. The method of cis-democracy is the wisdom of crowds. An individual ruler can go insane; a crowd… well, okay. A crowd can go insane, too. But there is no denying that the wisdom of crowds, the accuracy of consensus, exists. In some cases. These cases are what the democrat’s medulla is looking at, when it glows so.
Under cis-democracy, voting is a duty and a trust. One American thinker explains the concept:
Lastly, in every society or government there are trusts to be discharged. Offices are to be filled; laws are to be made, executed, and administered, else there could be no rules or process for protection; and agents are to be selected for all these purposes. The whole business of selecting agents to discharge duties, as well as the discharge of the duties themselves, comes under the head of trusts.
They are called trusts because they are powers exercised not for one’s own good but for the good of others—for the public. The authority to vote is, therefore, a trust reposed and the exercise of the authority is the exercise of a trust—the trust of selecting agents to provide and execute the laws by which rights are to be protected.
Who is this guy, Ben Hill? Clearly the old codger had received some sort of legal education. The voter as trustee—this is the peculiar conceit of cis-democracy. A concept which appears familiar, yet unfamiliar. We are used to it, but not in this concentration. We generally take a drop of the cis in a cocktail glass of the trans. Reading Sen. Hill is like drinking straight vermouth.
As for trans-democracy, it is the converse: democracy as a natural or at least contingent right. If you believe in popular sovereignty and the consent of the governed, you are a trans-democrat. Why does every adult human have the right to vote? Because he does; because, in Hume’s word, he ought to. The matter neither requires nor admits any justification. Democracy is a moral imperative in itself, not a mere means to the end of good government.
One of the beautiful ironies of trans-democracy is its tendency to recapitulate its royal ancestry. Consider an absolute monarch. He lives in a sort of degenerate democracy, in which there is only one vote—his. Why does he, and no one else, have the right to vote? Because that’s the way it is. Or, if you believe in God, because that’s the way God wants it. After all, if God didn’t want it, it wouldn’t be that way, would it? The divine right of kings, a natural right, is also the sovereign property of the royal family, an arbitrary or contingent right.
And a hereditary right. Suppose the king has three sons, and gives each an equal right to vote. In the next generation, the realm is now a democracy of three citizens, or mini-kings. Kings are good at spreading their Y chromosomes across the land, so you can see how after enough generations, the entire population is descended from the king. Hence they all have the right to vote; they are all nano-kings. Thus we establish a perfectly plausible continuum between the divine right of kings and the consent of the governed.
Are you a nano-king? Suppose you’re an American citizen. Why? Because your father, too, was a nano-king of America. Your right to vote is a hereditary political power, just like that of Henry VIII. It clearly does not derive from mere residency in the United States, because you can live in Singapore and vote in Vermont. USG, in its great crowd wisdom, chooses to bequeath citizenship to some immigrants (most countries do not). But this is exactly how Marcus Aurelius got his job—he was adopted. And so on. So, yes: you’re a nano-king.
This is the difference between cis-democracy and trans-democracy. Are you a nano-trustee, or a nano-king? In our wonderful system of government, you are a bit of both.
But do the two conflict? Well, it is hard to argue with Ben Hill. Who continues:
All men are born to rights—which are personal—affecting each person only; but no man is born to a trust—to a power which affects all other members of society. You had as well say a man is born to an office as to say he is born to a vote for that office. So, again, all trusts imply capacity and integrity. No man has a right to be intrusted to discharge a duty affecting others who does not understand that duty, or who has not integrity to be trusted with its faithful exercise.
How can the rights of the members of society be safe if the protection for those rights is to be provided or applied by ignorant or vicious agents? And how can ignorant and vicious agents be avoided if ignorant and vicious persons are born to the right to select them?
Senator Hill being a fellow of the old school, by “vicious” he means not “sadistic,” but “possessed by vice.” But still. To Ben Hill, the right to vote is like the right to sit in the exit row. You sit in the exit row because you can help in an emergency, not because you deserve the leg room.
Whereas over a century later, the New York Times takes a different view:
The more people who have access to the ballot, the better the country will be.
No argument is offered; none is necessary. Here is the pure imperial blare of trans-democracy. If you see a conflict between cis and trans—if you believe that enlarging the franchise may produce worse government—you have already lost your simple, decent American faith. Will you ever get it back?
Because, really: if voters are trustees, why do we need so many trustees? Crowds, we grant, are in many cases wise. Wiser, perhaps, than emperors. But such a large crowd? Does America, to achieve good government, really need a hundred million random trustees—each of extremely variable quality? Would it not do better with, say, a thousand well-trained and well-selected statesmen? Or even a small board of responsible directors—ten or fifteen people?
The student of history sees immediately that pure cis-democracy is at least a reasonable description of the English system of government at its zenith—the 18th and 19th centuries. Parliament was the board of trustees, and these trustees were not in any sense delegates. The franchise that elected the pre-1832 Parliaments was nothing we would recognize as democracy. It is almost comically corrupt and inequitable. But the hundreds it put forward, save an occasional Wilkes, were aristocrats and professional statesmen. And among these men, the sovereignty of Britain was one man, one vote. This machine did not last, but its competence is hard to question. At least, it competed quite successfully against its contemporaries.
Of course, this is the system of government that America revolted against—on the principle of one man, one vote, and no taxation without representation. A principle shared by many on the other side of the pond, which is perhaps why the rebel-wrangling methods of General Howe were so different from those of the Duke of Cumberland. Thus, the American Revolution appears as a war of cis-democracy against trans-democracy, the latter prevailing, the former appearing suspiciously short on violent energy.
Indeed, the golden age of the aristocratic Whig, preceded by royalism and succeeded by socialism, appears inherently evanescent. Division of sovereignty is entropic. The more you divide it, the more it wants to divide more. The high Whiggery of the 18th century was a product of the political settlement of the 17th, itself produced by no small dose of mob violence. Especially with the knowledge that aristocratic oligarchy would end in bureaucratic socialism, it is easy for the responsible student of history to prefer Charles I:
And truly I desire their Liberty and Freedom as much as anybody whomsoever. But I must tell you, that their Liberty and Freedom, consists in having of Government, those Laws, by which their Life and their Gods may be most their own. It is not for having a share in government, that is nothing pertaining to them. A subject and a sovereign are clean different things.
We thus reduce cis-democracy to the democracy of one—the King as sole Trustee. Which is no democracy at all. But as Deng Xiaoping said: if the cat catches mice, who cares if it is black or white? Having found herself with a sovereign Parliament, the Sceptered Isle made the best of it. For a couple of centuries, anyway. Not much left of that sceptre now. What’s next?
So is cis-democracy a valuable innovation, or simply a rationalization of historical disaster? Opinions may vary. Certainly, the key to harnessing the cis form without letting it get out of hand is to avoid conflicts of interest among the trustees. If the Board lacks internal conflicts of interest, a faction cannot be tempted to reinforce itself by expanding the suffrage—an entropic cascade that ends up exactly where we are now.
People on average being both good and bad, the most trans of democracies will reveal occasional flashes of cis—the hereditary herd as capable trustee. Even in very low concentrations, it seems clear that this admixture of cis, often no more than an impurity, is responsible for the positive connotation of democracy. The trans form, of course, would be your politics.
So let us abandon, with regret, Ben Hill and Deng Xiaoping and Charles I, and turn to the curious case of trans-democracy in the early 21st century.
The curious paradox is that the cause of trans-democracy, today, seems to be the cause of the elite—e.g., the New York Times editorial board. Presumably they don’t let just everyone in the Editorial Room, so it has to be 31337 in some sense. But they don’t let just everyone become a Senator from Georgia, either, or at least they didn’t back then. Why, therefore, do we see one set of sophisticated aristocrats favoring cis-democracy, and another preferring trans-democracy?
My hypothesis is that your average aristocrat will follow the structure of power, wherever it is. If the structure is such that only Louis XIV has the vote, the aristocrat will be a courtier. Instead of praising the democratic People, the Times editorial board will flatter the Sun King—and feel just as sincere in doing it.
Since in our present system government, political power is held to be a natural right, the Times upholds the system by supporting the masses who hold that power. If the kings of old returned, and disenfranchised the masses, the same people (or at least, the same kind of people), would be just as comfortable, and just as talented, in fellating their local Stuart or Bourbon.
But said Stuart or Bourbon, to feel the Gray Lady’s expert tongue caress his figs, would have to actually finish the job and leave it done. He would have to disenfranchise the masses not just partially and conditionally, but permanently and irrevocably. Otherwise, while they might not hold actual power, the masses would hold potential power. As under Charles II, they would be out, but might come back. And that eternal race of whores, the intellectuals, would gravitate to them still.
What is the attraction, to the intellectuals (a tiny minority in any society), of trans-democracy? Surely the intellectual, an aristocrat by definition, would prefer a system of government in which only intellectuals voted? In which a BA, or even a PhD, was required for the franchise? Consider, if you dare, an America in which only PhDs could vote.
America’s PhDs would presumably be quite fond of this. It is neither a reality nor a possibility, however, so it does not appear on their political radar screen. But perhaps some substitute can be found…
The attraction of trans-democracy for the aristocrat is the fact that the incompetent trustee is, often if not always, not simply incapable of discharging his function responsibly. Rather, he is incapable of discharging it at all. He is not in any sense a philosopher—even a bad philosopher. Philosophy is as far above him as poker above a dog. He does not have dangerous political ideas; he has no political ideas.
He remains human, however—the genetic heir of countless kings. The exercise of power still appeals viscerally to him, as of course do its rewards. He may thus serve as a vessel, adding his vacant vote to the power of some PhD’s political chemistry. Which, if powerful enough, can easily pay good rent for the property of his mind. And the vessel gets to vote, and feel good about it, and probably pay himself some bribes as well. In short, this is politics—but in a good way. Sauron’s Ring, captured and cured, as a tool for the greater good.
Naturally, the less of a philosopher your vessel is, the better. Ideally, he is not tempted to contaminate the message with the random ravings of his own political mind. Ideally, there is no such thing in his skull. Wikipedia has an excellent term for this person: meatpuppet.
This is trans-democracy in a word: meatpuppet democracy. Astroturf democracy. When a trans-demonstration opposes a cis-demonstration, the trans-demonstrators will be seen with preprinted signs; the cis-demonstrators, with handwritten signs. Messages on the latter will be jejune, puerile, fatuous and ungrammatical. Messages on the former will convey nothing at all, for all they express is sheer numerical power. The physical weight of human tissue, its human rights written in every base of its inarguably human DNA. “Tons of flesh,” the blaring purple signs assert. “We have tons of human flesh. Will you resist us? Our meat and bone and hair and tooth will fall, and crush you.”
Furthermore, as a Jedi master of trans-democracy, the progressive must of course oppose any manifestations of genuine, grass-roots cis-democracy. With handwritten signs, and so on. He cannot help but be extremely troubled by the fact, subconscious or conscious, that he is practicing the despised art of politics, and across enemy lines he sees… handwritten signs.
So what is his natural response? His natural response is to project, and accuse the Tea Partiers of being Astroturf organizations coordinated by secret billionaires. Of being… in short… political. He recognizes the moral offense of trans-democracy immediately, whether or not it exists at all, because he is so enthusiastic in practicing it. He is not at all enthusiastic about having it practiced against him. So reality on both sides must become its inverse.
Here we begin to observe the capacity of trans-democracy for evil. Not that cis-democracy lacks that capacity. If the evil of trans-democracy is the evil of Stalin and Mao, whose popularity was enforced by terror, the evil of cis-democracy is the evil of Hitler—whose popularity was for the most part authentic. Because of this authenticity, the German nation is responsible for Hitler’s crimes, in a way that the Russian nation is not responsible for Stalin’s. Stalin’s ideology was, more or less, imported; Hitler’s was almost entirely indigenous.
Evil is the work of Satan; Satan is the father of lies. And the intellectual who aims to rule by trans-democracy must start by lying, because he must start by asserting that his chimeric machine of chemist and vessel, philosopher and worker, is about them and not him. Thus classical Communism, which if its actors or its ideas are observed directly appears as a global movement of the intellectuals (against the nobility and/or bourgeoisie), must present itself as one of the workers and peasants (against the nobility and/or bourgeoisie).
The heterogeneity of this structure is obvious, and at a certain level cannot be denied. But the nature of the relationship is dissembled, both internally and externally. The intellectual Communist is never exploiting the worker or peasant as a tool to auger out his juicy gobbet of kingship. Rather, he is helping and uplifting that worker or peasant, for the benefit of the latter. He is not indulging his human lust for power; he is expressing his human love for humanity. Frequently, the worker or peasant will become financially dependent on the Communist regime; this is not in any sense clientism, much less slavery, but rather a case of philanthropy.
History, of course, demonstrates what great things Communism did for the workers and peasants. We also see the marvelous results of decolonialization for the decolonialized. And American minorities have made remarkable cultural advances since the civil-rights movement—black neighborhoods, for instance, are thriving as never before. And so on. I jest, of course, if grimly. Naturally, we would expect any such combined action to benefit the chemists, not the vessels. And the chemists have certainly done quite well for themselves. Washington, fat with jobs, grows day and night.
Here we see, in cis-democracy and trans-democracy, the late Joe Sobran’s dichotomy:
There are two possible basic attitudes toward social reality. One of these, as I say, has many names, but I will call, it, for convenience, Nativism: a prejudice in favor of the native, the normal, and so forth, reaching an extreme in lynchings and pogroms. Its most ghastly form was German National Socialism.
The other attitude I am forced, for lack of a better word–or any word at all–to call Alienism: a prejudice in favor of the alien, the marginal, the dispossesed, the eccentric, reaching an extreme in the attempt to “build a new society” by destroying the basic institutions of the native. The most terrible fulfillment of this principle is Communism.
Again we see the opposites: Hitler and Stalin. Any cis-democracy must be nativist—for if its trustees exist to benefit the nation, they must benefit their own nation and not any other. And it is lunacy to assert that the interests of nations never conflict.
Whereas trans-democracy, in its eternal search for meatpuppets, is essentially alienist. This is the fundamental flaw in the alliance of intellectuals and proletarians that was Communism. For the intellectuals, a tiny minority, to build a working majority with the tools of trans-democracy, they must discover and diligently exploit a vast pool of empty heads.
And these people, who are human beings, but not in any sense philosophers, will be alien to the intellectual. Friendship will be asserted—but the relationship is not friendship, for friendship is a relation of peers based on human affinity and human sympathy. The aristocrat has no genuine human connection to the coal miner, the ghetto criminal, the illegal day-laborer. They are, at best, his clients—his peons, his pets. This reality, sordid on its face, cannot be revealed. The aristocrat cannot accept it; the client cannot accept it; the bourgeois cannot be allowed to see it.
Thus the passion of the late 20th-century trans-democrat for, in Brecht’s phrase, electing a new people. Liberal aristocrats spent the 19th century making sure every native adult with a pulse could vote. Expanding the suffrage to five-year-olds, however laudable a politics it would produce (consider the effect on global warming alone), would expose the entire machine to ridicule—and how many five-year-olds are there, anyway?
But there are only 300 million Americans, which leaves 19 out of every 20 tons of human flesh as a potential American voting bloc. Indeed, it seems inevitable that if the American empire lasts—which should not be ruled out—within a century, everyone on earth will get to vote for President. On what grounds do we deny any human being the right to vote in American elections? These grounds, examined thoroughly, will be found to be entirely incompatible with the basic principles of trans-democracy. In fact, they’re probably racist.
If our grandchildren invest considerable amounts of conscience on our doomed attempt to keep North America the “whitopia” it broadly remains, an effort we are in fact engaged in however half-heartedly, this would be only consistent with the manner in which we have castigated our grandparents for their own unprincipled exceptions. How dare we insist that we have a right to live in First World conditions, i.e., without a favela full of Guatemalans somewhere on the slopes of Mt. Tam? Surely, no one in Guatemala has any such right. And are we not both human?
There is indeed a suicidal quality to alienism in all its manifestations. For the alien, though his vote may leave nothing to be desired, remains what he is: an alien, and a human being. As such, he can be rented but not owned. When the whip is put in his hand, he may well wield it himself, for his own dark needs.
The Russian intelligentsia of a century ago destroyed itself, root and branch, with this most brutal of scourges. The French aristocracy of the 18th century did exactly the same. Even the Christian intellectuals of the late Roman Empire, whose barbarophilia is remarkable considering subsequent events, may have suffered exactly this fate. And the collapse of civilized government is hardly more fun for the average barbarian, who is probably not the barbarian on top, whose back feels no less the hard hand of his fellow thug.
Indeed this process is moving fast in a civilized country as I write: South Africa. A recent story from that land conveys the extent to which the true philosopher can embrace alienism:
Pretoria—It was like a scene from the “Wild West” when a woman and a robber opened fire on one another during an attack on a smallholding in Boschkop, in the east of Pretoria over the weekend.
Madi Ditmars, 50, was hit once in the shoulder during the attack on Friday night. The body of an attacker was found about 300 metres from her house.
“This was no racially-motivated incident. It was robbery,” her husband, Jan Ditmars, 59, said on Sunday.
He had been part of the pre-1994 struggle against apartheid, and emigrated from the Netherlands to South Africa because he felt he could make a positive contribution to the country. Both he and Madi also helped with the 1994 election.
“In one way, the robbery was justified because of the poverty and the many inequalities in the country. These are just some of the reasons behind crime in South Africa, I think. But simply walking into someone’s house and opening fire is not completely justified,” he said.
Not completely justified. This attitude is not at all unusual among sophisticated citizens of the world—who, when victimized by an alien, are often found feeling that they have in some sense deserved it, taking consolation in the fact that a disadvantaged person of color now has their mountain bike, etc., etc. To Rubashov, to suffer unjustly for the Party was the highest form of loyalty. Needless to say, any emotion of rage, revenge, or even resentment is entirely absent.
Moreover, this attitude endangers not only the philosopher’s life, but worse—his soul. The professional alienist, the puppet-master of Astroturf democracy, is forced into an essentially conspiratorial mindset. Because by himself he is a minority, his mastery of the State cannot possibly be in any sense legitimate. In Pareto’s language, he is a fox, not a lion. He rules by the tongue; if he runs out of tricks, he is done. This unfortunate situation does not promote an attitude toward government which could be described as in any sense honorable.
Consider, for instance, the wonderful and authentic letter from Professor Tribe to President Obama, just leaked by some angelic whistleblower. Of course, it is lovely to see the progressive professor acknowledge that one of our nine pillars of the law has the mental talents of a DMV shift supervisor—her alien heredity, of course, making her an irreplaceable asset. But even more glaring is the frankness of Professor Tribe’s passion for pure power under the name of law:
…it has been all too easy for Scalia to make his rigid and unrealistic formalism seem synonymous with the rule of law and to make Breyer’s pragmatism seem mushy and unconstrained by comparison. It’s important, I think, for the simultaneously progressive and yet principled, pragmatic and yet constrained, approach to law and justice that you have espoused…
Simultaneously progressive and yet principled! As I observed to Mrs. Moldbug, she is simultaneously beautiful and yet pretty. She gave me a dirty look.
This, of course, is nothing but the old Communist contempt (in case you’ve spent the last 75 years in a cave, “progressive” is nothing more or less than Communist code for “Communist”) for “bourgeois morality.” Similarly, being “pragmatic,” in the lexicon of American politics, means no one can call you a hypocrite. “Pragma” means “thing” and every thing is different, so no general principle can be enforced—can it? And the cynic who hears “gradually move the Court in a pragmatically progressive direction” can think of nothing but the fine art of frog-boiling.
It is simply impossible to simultaneously conspire, and be principled. Or rather, a single principle must be adopted: all principles are sacrificed to the cause, whose victory will repay any and all moral debts. Since the worldwide failure of socialism, this casuistry can hardly stand serious examination. But the likes of Professor Tribe are no more able to question their need for power than a heroin addict can question his need for heroin. There is certainly nothing even slightly fresh about shooting up, for Laurence Tribe. Nonetheless he soldiers on.
So we see the darkness at the heart of trans-democracy. But it is not a darkness we, who grew up in the world of trans-democracy, are used to detecting. Certainly we have a very large and accurate Hitler detector; anything nativist sets it off. If only by dint of public education, even high-school students in our society can imagine exactly how a country slides down the slippery slope that starts with fencing the border, and ends with gassing the Jews.
But as for Stalin? Well, certainly, no one in America today—“progressive” or otherwise—would vote for President Stalin. For one thing, he’s dead, and for another thing there are some serious problems with his birth certificate. But how can we recognize the likes of Stalin?
First and foremost, we have to recognize Stalin as an effect rather than a cause. The regime of Stalin, though a core pillar of the global progressive movement, was anything but progressive. In form it was progressive; in reality it was fascist. Stalin could exist not because an affection for fascist dictatorship is essential to progressivism. Stalin (who would not have lasted five seconds without his international fan club) could exist because an absence of principle is essential to progressivism. The American progressive alienist could convince himself that Stalin was an acceptable tool, for much the same reason he could convince himself that Huey Newton was an acceptable tool. Had he been principled rather than pragmatic, he would have had to observe that Stalin’s was a fascist dictatorship just like Hitler’s, and apply the same rhetoric to both.
Stalin could exist because the American aristocrats who supported him, men like Frederick Vanderbilt Field, were alienists. Wanting powerful clients, lacking any principle, they had no objection to the deployment of murderous Georgian bandits. To Stalin, of course, he was the master and his foreign friends were the fools. It is still not quite clear who was right—both, perhaps. Certainly, if the world escaped global Stalinism, it was not through any effort of Frederick Vanderbilt Field’s.
But Stalin, as alien dictator, is the exception. The rule of modern trans-democracy is alienism; and the rule of modern alienism is not hierarchical tyranny, like Stalin’s, but distributed anarcho-tyranny. Not one big thug; many little thugs. Not the NKVD; MS-13.
It is MS-13 that is the rule, the NKVD that is the exception. There will never be another NKVD, for it could exist only by inheriting the traditions of organized Tsarism. There is always room for another MS-13; and as long as trans-democracy prospers, so will the gangster; and so will gangster politics. Quite simply, there is no way to crush the gangs that would not inadvertently crush, or at least seriously disable, the Democrats. Both are manifestations of alien privilege—a phenomenon fundamental to our present system of government.
But, since democracy is our intellectual tradition, we simply have no way to react emotionally to the grave and general wrongness of alienism and anarcho-tyranny. We know how to hate and fear fascist dictators and their allies. We can hate Stalin by calling him a fascist dictator, which is what he was. In doing so, however, we capture evil only in the narrowest sense. Every criminal is in a sense a fascist dictator in the moment of his crime, but comparing him to Hitler does not really help us understand a mugger.
Here we find a wonderful observation of Sir Henry Maine, which might well deserve to go down as Maine’s Law (not to be confused with the Maine Law). Maine wrote:
There is indeed one kind of praise which Democracy has received, and continues to receive, in the greatest abundance. This is praise addressed to the governing Demos by those who fear it, or desire to conciliate it, or hope to use it. When it has once become clear that Democracy is a form of government, it will be easily understood what panegyrics of the multitude amount to.
Democracy is Monarchy inverted, and the modes of addressing the multitude are the same as the modes of addressing kings. “O King, live for ever,” was the ordinary formula of beginning an address to the Babylonian or Median king, drunk or sober. “Your ascent to power proceeded as uniformly and majestically as the laws of being and was as certain as the decrees of eternity,” says Mr. Bancroft to the American people.
Maine’s law: democracy is monarchy inverted. We lack the political language to describe the experience of being tyrannized by a mass. We have no shortage of such language for individuals—kings and dictators.
To plumb our present predicament, we must apply Maine’s law, translating the trans-democratic tyranny of peoples into the language of individual tyrants. Let’s work through a quick example to see how this is done.
For instance, one common feature of monarchies and despotisms is a law of lèse-majesté—a legal penalty for mocking, criticizing, or otherwise offending the ruler. The importance of this law in generally well-governed Thailand, for instance, remains almost hilariously significant. Moreover, when we look at dictators rather than true monarchs, tyranny really takes off, and the stakes of lèse-majesté go up and up and up. Professor Volokh shares his Soviet memories:
I remember very little about my childhood in the Soviet Union; I was only seven when I left. But one memory I have is being on a bus with one of my parents, and asking something about a conversation we had had at home, in which Stalin and possibly Lenin were mentioned as examples of dictators. My parent took me off the bus at the next stop, even though it wasn’t the place we were originally going.
Perhaps I have some of the details wrong (was it just Stalin, or also Lenin?); childhood memories remembered 35 years later are like that. I’m telling this to explain why I feel so strongly about it, based on my memories; my personal account does not affect the soundness (or unsoundness) of my arguments. But my sense from all I’ve heard is that this is exactly how life was like there, and that no-one who lived there in the 1970s would think the scenario at all improbable.
What’s more, this is so even though most people, including most Communists, knew that Stalin was of course a dictator. The government itself had acknowledged as much. Even Lenin was widely understood to have been a dictator in the sense of someone who didn’t govern through democratic means.
But it’s not the sort of thing that you’d want to say in public, or even to your friends in private. Sssh!—people might hear! Those who hear might draw deeper inferences about what else you might believe. This might get back to the place you work. You might be fired, or blacklisted. By the 1970s, you probably didn’t have to worry much about being shot, or being sent to Siberia; these were not the 1930s. But lost jobs, ruined careers—sure. And a forced public apology: well, of course, that might help a bit.
Now, consider this for a minute. Stalin is a person who may not be insulted—an individual legally protected from disrespect. If the Leader’s elementary-school nickname is “Smallnuts,” it is worth your life (in the Leader’s heyday) or your career (30 years later) to make the wrong peanut joke in the wrong context. Who thumbs his nose at the Leader, thumbs his nose at the State; who thumbs his nose at the State, may one day rebel against it. Thus this type of regulation is, broadly speaking, universal across human history.
And in our trans-democratic society? Are there any individuals who must be legally protected from disrespect? Is there any crime of lèse-majesté, per se? The answer is: no. America is not a dictatorship; the load-bearing pillar of political power is not a single human being; therefore, legally and in fact, Americans are free to laugh at anyone.
But are we free to laugh at everyone? There are no protected individuals. A search for protected class, however, produces quite a number of hits. Consider the penalties for disrespecting, singly or en masse, a member of a protected class. Do they not bear a strange resemblance to those for offending Stalin, in Kiev in the ’70s? Professor Volokh certainly thinks so.
Thus, Maine’s law. There is no crime of lèse-majesté in America; there never has been. Every day, however, Americans are prosecuted and/or persecuted for the crime of lèse-peuple.
Naturally, it is not a crime to disrespect the entire People. Not that anyone bothers—because, quite frankly, in 2010 it is almost comical to consider America as a single political community. No; it is only a crime to disrespect the sacred vessels of trans-democracy—the aliens among us. The workers and peasants, or such as we have these days; the human fuel of progressive government. By disrespecting the vessels, of course, we threaten the chemists, just as by disrespecting Stalin the young Professor Volokh threatened the entire Soviet state.
Is this a coincidence? How could it possibly be a coincidence? Hence, Maine’s law. Try it yourself. You’ll find it works all over the place.
For instance, we find that the worse the crimes of the dictator, the worse the penalty for disrespect. Stalin is a mass murderer of colossal scale, so constant adulation is required. Brezhnev is a mere corrupt bureaucrat, so no one is executed for muttering about him.
Through the prism of Maine’s law, we extend this principle, and what do we derive? Where are the American gulags, the mass graves, of lèse-peuple? Well, for instance, one could look on Wikipedia. Normally, when people flee, it means someone else chased them out. More broadly, we find that we have derived… Auster’s First Law.
Every day in every university in America, all injustices committed by Americans of tribe A against tribe B are wrapped into a ball, monstrously exaggerated, and thrust as a burden of guilt onto all members of tribe A. Who shudder at the load, but sigh and carry it. As for injustices (i.e., crimes) committed by Americans of tribe B against those of tribe A, it is almost taboo to mention them, and certainly taboo to connect them. Each is its own random and inexplicable event—the responsibility of the criminal alone, and no one else. After all, it’s not like he was following orders—like some NKVD officer. And it’s purely coincidental that he’s so well-informed about the enormous crimes of tribe A.
And when we contemplate this strange and hideous spectacle, are we surprised that tribe A is the native, cis-democratic electorate, and tribe B the alien, trans-democratic votebank? We are not. And hence, the fundamentally suicidal nature of democracy unfolds itself to us. Well, it never hurts to know your fate.
1. “Neutral,” indeed—those were simpler times.
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Sonder | What retailers can learn from Harrods
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What retailers can learn from Harrods
Harrods, Woolworths Group and Amazon are three brands reshaping the retail sector and shining a spotlight on the incredible value of owned media and the possibility of unlocking multi-million dollar revenue streams.
By developing internal media business units, these companies, along with numerous iconic retailers, are placing a stronger focus on unlocking revenue by leveraging what all retailers have, but don’t necessarily recognise – owned media assets.
So what is an owned asset and why does it matters?
Simply put, owned media is basically any point of contact a business has with its customer, which they control. This can be everything from websites, in-store POS/screens, apps, customer databases and loyalty programs right down to staff and packaging.
Our research values Australia’s owned media market at $96 billion, with the retail sector accounting for nearly half (46 per cent) of that, equating to a significant $44 billion; yet just over 10 per cent of retailers understand the potential of these assets.
We see this as a truly powerful opportunity for business and this is backed up by the December 2018 Owned Media Monetisation report by independent consultants Forrester Research.
The report states that the serving of online ads to consumers facilitated opportunities for “commerce companies to deliver a superior customer experience, while also cultivating a rapidly growing new revenue stream with healthy margins.”
Forrester values global digital advertising at $219 billion in 2017, with 62 per cent of all global online advertising revenue coming from Google and Facebook and that Expedia now “generates 11 per cent of its revenue from advertising and media on its (own) properties.”
Amazon has been the latest big brand to launch its own owned media business, launching Amazon Advertising in Australia in early April, to generate a separate income stream by allowing companies to buy advertising space on their owned media including video ads.
“With Amazon Advertising, agencies and advertisers – regardless of whether or not they sell on Amazon – can deliver relevant messages to customers on and off Amazon, throughout their customer journey,” the company explained in a website blog.
“We are excited to continue working with advertisers and agencies to help them grow their businesses and meet their goals.”
In March, Woolworths Group launched Cartology as a standalone media business, which will tap into the group’s owned assets as part of a shift from its current model of using external agencies for their media selling.
Harrods Group did the same thing in 2011 when they launched Harrods Media which has set the benchmark for using owned media assets for luxury brands.
Back home, the launch of Amazon Advertising and Cartology herald a new awakening in Australian business about the potential value of using their owned assets. It has also revealed an appetite for a new way of working as Australian retailers start to position themselves to take advantage of the unlocked value sitting right under their noses.
So where to start?
Many senior retail leaders know the importance of owned assets however, most retail businesses in Australia still undervalue and under-leverage their owned media assets.
Some of this points to a lack of awareness about how to better utilise owned assets, some of it’s due to a lack of appreciation of the real value connected to these assets and some of it’s simply not knowing where to start.
To fix this, in my opinion, retailers need to:
Value: audit the media assets in their own organisation, understand the scale of their audience and define their media asset value. From there you can determine annual commercial potential.
Unlock: identify what needs to be done to existing assets to make them commercially viable and develop new assets. These assets must align with channels in-demand for advertisers, for example, a digital screen network. Also find ways to improve operations so that advertisers see them as a professional media owner.
Commercialise: develop sustainable commercial strategies that deliver a triple win: for their customers, their suppliers and their profitability. The growth in pop-up retail experiences is a good example of this triple win.
Retailers who avail themselves of this will be better positioned to utilise their owned assets and equip themselves with a very powerful weapon against digital disruption and consumer changes.
The opening of new owned media businesses shows the market shares my conviction that business owners who take the steps to utilise their owned assets will have a significant edge over their competition.
This article originally appeared in Retail Biz and can be viewed here: https://www.retailbiz.com.au/contributor/what-retailers-can-learn-from-harrods-and-woollies/
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Revisiting browser and connectivity defaults
WebPagetest provides a bunch of browser and connectivity options but by far the most testing us done using whatever the defaults are set to. It is a pretty big deal to users if they change which is why I try to do it when only absolutely necessary but I think it's time to re-visit what the defaults are and at least have the discussion if it's finally time to change them again.
The last time the browser default was changed was in May 2011 (close to 2 years ago) when it was changed from IE 7 to IE 8. IE 8 is getting pretty long in the tooth and market shares have changed a LOT in the last two years.
At least according to statcounter, IE 9 has eclipsed IE 8 in every region except for Asia and outside of the US Chrome and Firefox both have more usage than IE:
IE 9, Chrome and Firefox are all much more modern and comparable with each other than IE 8.
Akamai also provides browser usage share as part of their IO data set which is reporting much higher shares for IE.
I'm leaning towards switching to Chrome for the default but I could probably be convinced to use IE 9 instead (though with the auto-upgrade to IE 10 coming shortly there is a good chance that the IE mix will get murkier).
The default connectivity has never changed since WebPagetest's launch back in 2008. 5 years is quite a long time and it has done us well but it is becoming increasingly difficult to justify. Getting good data on broadband speeds and adoption has been really difficult.
Akamai makes a bunch of data available regularly as part of their state of the Internet reports. The Q3 2012 report calls out the percent of users with > 4Mbps connections (62% in the US, over 80% in Asia and in the 70's for Europe).
Some other data I have been looking at also shows significant bandwidth increases across all percentiles, particularly over the last 2 years.
At 1.5Mbps (the current default), the majority of pages that I have seen are bandwidth constrained and any improvement basically requires reducing bytes (not a bad idea but may not move the needle for a lot of users that are not bandwidth constrained). Given the growth in sizes of pages, maybe it's a good idea to keep the focus there but it feels like it should be time to re-consider.
I'm inclined to switch to the "Cable" profile which is faster and with lower latency (5Mbps and 1/2 the latency) which should be a lot closer to the current medians (and more forward-looking) but I'd love to hear input.
Any changes will just be to the default settings, all of the options will continue to be available so the plan isn't to take anything away, just to update the defaults for where we steer people to optimize.
vovone
RE: Revisiting browser and connectivity defaults
I couldn't agree more with you. We were just talking about this yesterday, and how it would be better to indeed change default to Chrome and Bandwidth to 'at least' the current Cable setting, maybe with an even higher download.
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http://andydavies.me
I'm not too concerned about the default browser choice I would be tempted to go for IE9 given the market shares in North America but aware Chrome has a lead elsewhere - in traffic terms where do most of WPTs users come from?
Bandwidth wise I think the cable settings are too optimistic - many people have faster connections these days but are they really achieving faster throughput?
I was quite disappointed when I saw the Netflix stats (http://ispspeedindex.netflix.com/) but aware they're an average rather than a distribution (know anyone at Netflix who can give us 50th, 90th percentiles?).
Using WebPageTest - http://usingwpt.com/
rfuchs
Definitely agree with changing the default connectivity to Cable.
As for browsers I'm a bit undecided. I pretty much always test IE9 and Chrome. I think it's more likely that people find performance issues when they test with IE9 though (although yesterday we found an issue with Chrome's speculative downloading that resulted in poorer performance than with IE9..). Either one would be fine though.
echorink
I agree with the change:
- At least move to IE9
- Bump to CABLE profile
Maybe Cable is too optimistic, however, I'm referring to http://www.netindex.com and looking at their stats, the average is higher than the default Cable, that's why I suggested and even higher download.
I'd choose for cable and IE 9
marktempest
It would be good if users could save their own default. But Cable & IE9 as the default sounds good to me
The Akamai data and other data I have seen are as-measured so it's safe to assume that's actual thruput and not just advertised or subscribed speeds. I'm less confident in the Netflix data (Google Fiber is 3Mbps, seriously?) I think they are limited somewhat by the bitrate of the encoded movies depending on how they measure or there's congestion somewhere else.
The bulk of the users doing testing are from the US and Europe and I can use different browser defaults by location and tune them for the different regions but the Dulles default is the main one I want to make as neutral as possible since the vast majority of users just drop in an URL and hit test.
IE 9 will probably be the most seamless change since it uses the same agent code as IE 8 and there are no missing features (like the PageSpeed score being missing for Chrome for example). There's a chance I'll have to re-visit it again in a couple of months but Chrome and Firefox change on their own every 6 weeks so it's still not that bad.
The more data I look at the more comfortable I get with switching to the 5Mbps cable profile as well though I still worry for the sites that do no testing at lower bandwidths and shove 4+MB of data down to users on each page view. I don't think that necessarily outweighs getting people to optimize for more modern browsers though so maybe there are other things I can do to alert them of that kind of issue.
cliff.crocker@gmail.com
Chrome and Cable.
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I’M TWICE.TV Announces, Casting Director “Amy Lyndon“ to direct I’M TWICE.TV first Internet Television Series, I’M TWICE! America’s first real Internet dramody devoted to capturing the diversity and richness of America’s Hip Hop Internet Audience!
WEBWIRE – Saturday, December 2, 2006
I’M TWICE Corporation seeks to join the ranks of Google/YouTube, Yahoo, and BudTV in delivering original digital programming to the Internet. I’M TWICE series season will be 22 episodes with embedded (30) second interactive commercials from sponsors.
HOLLYWOOD, Calif.- I’M TWICE.TV is being positioned as an online entertainment channel, distributed by Brownstonedigital.com’s Network to 3 million viewers per day. Advertisers can redefine embedded programming video advertising for the new video online modern age. With the series I’M TWICE, advertisers can pinpoint targeted consumers who tune in to watch the series. The first of three series developed is the “I’M TWICE” project, delivered in Flash format is a hip hop dramody. The cast lead by an up and coming talent in Hollywood “Justin Melony” who plays the lead character, Jerry Rosenberg, “Cara Sigmund” who plays Patty, “Zone” who plays Notorious, “Daina Gozan” who plays Tina and seasoned actor “Larry Guli” who plays L.A.P.D. relentless police captain, Captain Bowen.
ABOUT I’M TWICE (C) 2005-06 Internet series
“I’M TWICE”, Jamuale Carter is a famous Rap Star who once believed that nothing could stop his rising stardom and that a life of success for the hip hop art form he truly loved could only come around once. But a freak accident change all that and now his every heart beat counts as two and his time is uncertain. Why? Because his soul has switch places at a tragic automobile accident with a Jewish college student by the name of Jerry Rosenberg. Set in modern day the character driven story is a dramody. The story has sex, romance, comedy, murder, powerful rap performances, creating a world full of mystery, unconditional love, revenge and redemption for the lead character. The series has all original rap and R&B music. Title track “In The Street’s of L.A., is produced by ”Clint “Payback” Sands, written and performed by rap artist “Shorty one Love” and “E.D”. Viewers will be able to download the music from the site as well as the full CD.
I’M TWICE.TV other two series is “LatinMusicZone.TV”, hosted by Jessica Velasco a rap artist/model, an all Latin Entertainment News Series, their solgan “It’s good to see you on the Latin Music Zone, watch it it’s hot! Title track produced by Clint”Payback“Sands, written by rap artist Ms. Toi who also performs the track and video with Jessica Velasco and Mira Cordova. ”It’s The Story.TV" a zany comedy, original concept by Kim Sparrow & Richard Scriabbarrasi screenplay by Ray Hall & Kim Sparrow. Latin Music Zone.TV, will also be 22 episodes with (30)second embedded commercials from the sponsors and will be broadcasted in the first quarter of 2007. It’s the Story.TV will be release to the Internet 2nd quarter of 2007, with 22 original episodes with (30)second embedded Interactive commercials from sponsors.
The web portal is a prototype when the series is broadcast there will be a Brand new look. The company is also doing a REG.D Offering which will help to support the cost of production to be announced in the first quarter of 2007.
IMTWICE.TV
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GE Money Launches Credit Program with Bri-Mar Manufacturing
WEBWIRE – Wednesday, March 14, 2007
ST PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Money’s Sales Finance unit and Bri-Mar Manufacturing, a leader in utility and hydraulic dump trailers, today announced a new multi-year relationship to provide consumer financing through GE Money’s FUNancing® program.
The credit program is now available nationwide through more than 190 dealers. Some of the advantages of the program include a quick and easy application and sales process with promotional financing options and flexible monthly payments on Bri-Mar’s line of products such as steel open bed utility trailers, car haulers, dump and tilt trailers, and accessories.
Founded in 1995 in Chambersburg, Pa., Bri-Mar has grown into one of the largest manufacturers of hydraulic dump trailers in the country. “We needed a financing program as flexible and diverse as our products,” said Micha Goldstein, president and CEO of Bri-Mar. “GE Money - Sales Finance has a proven track record in the same industries that we target, which makes this partnership a natural fit for our dealers and customers.”
Consumers and businesses use trailers and haulers to transport everything from debris and construction equipment to landscaping gear and powersports vehicles like snowmobiles, ATVs, motorcycles, jet skis and watercraft.
“Bri-Mar has an excellent reputation in the industry and our experience is a good complement to the markets they serve,” said Greg Pierce, vice president and general manager, Power Products, for GE Money – Sales Finance. “We are proud to partner with them and enhance their business with a consumer finance program.”
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Tasigna® approved in Switzerland based on impressive efficacy in patients with a form of leukemia no longer responding to Glivec®
* First worldwide approval for new anti-cancer therapy designed to more potently and preferentially target the cause of chronic myeloid leukemia
* Data show Tasigna to be generally well-tolerated with high response rates and manageable safety profile in patients who are resistant or intolerant to Glivec
* US and EU regulatory decisions expected in 2007 with filing in Japan completed during the second quarter
* Rapid development of Tasigna demonstrates commitment to speeding innovative medicines to patients with unmet medical need
Basel, July 25, 2007 - Switzerland has granted the first worldwide approval for Tasigna® (nilotinib), a potent and novel targeted cancer therapy for patients with a form of the life-threatening blood cancer chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) who are resistant or intolerant to treatment with Glivecâ (imatinib)[1] - the leading therapy for CML patients also developed by Novartis.
The approval of Tasigna came after an accelerated review by the Swiss health authority Swissmedic based on positive findings from a pivotal Phase II trial, Trial results showed high response rates in these patients with a generally well-tolerated, manageable safety profile.
Taken twice-daily, Tasigna inhibits production of cancer cells containing an abnormal chromosome by targeting the Bcr-Abl protein. This protein, which is produced by cells containing the abnormal Philadelphia chromosome, is recognized as the key driver of the overproduction of cancer-causing white blood cells in patients with CML.
In clinical trials, Tasigna reduced or eliminated this abnormal chromosome in 42% of Glivec-resistant patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive (Ph+) CML in the chronic phase of the disease, as well as in 31% of patients in the accelerated phase of the disease.
“While over 90% of patients on Glivec survive after five years, we focused on helping the small percentage of patients who developed resistance or intolerance to Glivec, which led to the discovery of Tasigna,” said Dr. Daniel Vasella, Chairman and CEO of Novartis. “I am pleased that we set a record of less than five years from synthesis to market, rapidly bringing Tasigna - our second-generation, more selective and more potent Bcr-Abl tyrosine kinase inhibitor - to those patients who need it.”
Additional regulatory decisions on Tasigna are expected in the US and Europe later this year, while a regulatory submission was completed in Japan during the second quarter of 2007. In the US, the Food and Drug Administration requested on July 16 a three-month extension in the regulatory review period.
Also planned for 2007 are Phase III studies involving Tasigna in CML patients responding sub-optimally to other therapies as well as newly-diagnosed CML patients. A registration study is already underway in patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), which can also be treated with Glivec in certain countries.
Recent landmark clinical trial results for Glivec showed that nearly 90% of newly-diagnosed chronic phase Ph+ CML adults patients treated with Glivec were alive after five years[2], but some develop resistance or cannot tolerate this therapy.
Applying key learnings from Glivec, a team of Novartis scientists created Tasigna in August 2002, just a year after the launch of Glivec. Tasigna was specifically designed to target Bcr-Abl more potently and preferentially without adding new mechanisms of action that might cause additional side effects. Tasigna moved from synthesis to its first regulatory approval in less than five years.
“The speed of developing Tasigna reflects our passion to help cancer patients,” said David Epstein, President and CEO of Novartis Oncology. “A designer cancer treatment, Tasigna also highlights our leadership in targeted therapies.”
Chronic myeloid leukemia is one of the four most common types of leukemia, responsible for about 15% of all leukemia cases worldwide[3], and caused by an overproduction of immature white blood cells. Approximately 95% of CML patients have the Philadelphia chromosome.
Approval based on impressive Phase II results
Tasigna has been approved for use in the treatment of chronic or accelerated phase of Ph+ CML patients resistant to, or experiencing significant toxicity during treatment with Glivec. The Swiss filing was based on an open-label Phase II study designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Tasigna in Glivec-resistant or -intolerant patients with Ph+ CML in chronic and accelerated phase. Efficacy was measured by cytogenetic response, i.e. reduction or elimination of the Ph+ chromosome, and hematologic response, i.e. normalization of white blood cell counts..
Among 132 patients with chronic phase disease, major cytogenetic response was observed in 55 patients (42%) after a median of 7.7 months’ treatment. Among 64 patients with accelerated phase disease, major cytogenetic response was observed after a median of five month’ follow-up in 20 (31%).
Longer-term data from this pivotal Phase II trial presented last month at the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting showed even further positive results.
Tasigna safety information
The safety of Tasigna was studied in 438 patients. The most frequent Grade 3 or 4 adverse events for Tasigna were primarily hematological in nature and included neutropenia and thrombocytopenia. Elevations were seen in bilirubin, liver function tests, lipase enzymes and blood sugar, which were mostly transient and resolved over time. These cases were easily managed and rarely led to discontinuation. Pancreatitis was reported in less than 1% of cases. The most frequent non-hematologic drug-related adverse events were rash, pruritus, nausea, fatigue, headache, constipation, and diarrhea. Most of these adverse events were mild to moderate in severity.
Tasigna should be used with caution in patients who have or may develop prolongation of QTc. These include patients with abnormally low potassium or magnesium levels, patients with congenital long QT syndrome, patients taking anti-arrhythmic medicines or other drugs that may lead to QT prolongation, and cumulative high-dose anthracycline therapy. Low levels of potassium or magnesium must be corrected prior to Tasigna administration.
The bioavailability of Tasigna is increased by food. Tasigna should not be taken in conjunction with food and should be taken two hours after a meal. No food should be consumed for at least one hour after the dose is taken.
About Glivec
Glivec is approved in more than 90 countries including the US, EU and Japan for the treatment of all phases of Ph+ CML. Glivec is also approved in the EU, US and other countries for the treatment of patients with Kit (CD117)-positive gastrointestinal tumors (GIST), which cannot be surgically removed and/or have already spread to other parts of the body (metastasized). Glivec has also been approved in various countries for use in treating patients with certain rare types of cancer.
The majority of patients treated with Glivec in clinical trials experienced adverse events at some time. Most events were of mild to moderate grade and treatment discontinuation was not necessary in the majority of cases.
Rare/serious adverse reactions include: sepsis, pneumonia, depression, convulsions, cardiac failure, thrombosis/embolism, ileus, pancreatitis, hepatic failure, exfoliative dermatitis, angioedema, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, renal failure, fluid retention, edema (including brain, eye, pericardium, abdomen and lung), hemorrhage (including brain, eye, kidney and gastrointestinal tract), diverticulitis, gastrointestinal perforation, tumor hemorrhage/ necrosis, hip osteonecrosis/avascular necrosis.
Patients with cardiac disease or risk factors for cardiac failure should be monitored carefully and any patient with signs or symptoms consistent with cardiac failure should be evaluated and treated. Cardiac screening should be considered in patients with HES/CEL, and patients with MDS/MPD with high level of eosinophils (echocardiogram, serum troponin level).
The foregoing release contains forward-looking statements that can be identified by terminology such as “expected,” “should,” “planned” or similar expressions, or by express or implied discussions regarding potential regulatory approvals for Tasigna or potential future sales of Glivec or Tasigna, or regarding the long-term impact of a patient’s use of Glivec or Tasigna. Such forward-looking statements reflect the current views of Novartis regarding future events and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results with Glivec or Tasigna to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. There can be no guarantee that Tasigna will be approved for any indications in any market, that Tasigna will brought to market in Switzerland or any additional markets or that Glivec or Tasigna will reach any particular level of sales. There can also be no guarantee regarding the long-term impact of a patient’s use of Glivec or Tasigna. In particular, management’s expectations regarding Glivec and Tasigna could be affected by, among other things, unexpected regulatory actions or delays or government regulation generally; unexpected clinical trial results, including additional analysis of clinical data, or new clinical data; competition in general; government, industry, and general public pricing pressures; the company’s ability to obtain or maintain patent or other proprietary intellectual property protection; and other risks and factors discussed in Novartis’ Form 20-F on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Novartis is providing this information as of this date and does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this document as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
About Novartis
Novartis AG (NYSE: NVS) is a world leader in offering medicines to protect health, cure disease and improve well-being. Our goal is to discover, develop and successfully market innovative products to treat patients, ease suffering and enhance the quality of life. We are strengthening our medicine-based portfolio, which is focused on strategic growth platforms in innovation-driven pharmaceuticals, high-quality and low-cost generics, human vaccines and leading self-medication OTC brands. Novartis is the only company with leadership positions in these areas. In 2006, the Group’s businesses achieved net sales of USD 37.0 billion and net income of USD 7.2 billion. Approximately USD 5.4 billion was invested in R&D. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Novartis Group companies employ more than 100,000 associates and operate in over 140 countries around the world. For more information, please visit http://www.novartis.com.
[1] Known as Gleevec® (imatinib mesylate) tablets in the US, Canada and Israel.
[2] Druker, B. et al. Five-Year Follow-up of Patients Receiving Imatinib for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. N Engl J Med 2006;355:2408-17.
[3] Faderl S; Talpaz M; Estrov Z; O’Brien S; Kurzrock R; Kantarjian HM. The biology of chronic myeloid leukemia. N Engl J Med 1999 Jul 15;341(3):164-72.
The information in the press releases on these pages was factually accurate on the date of publication. These press releases remain on Novartis’ website for historical purposes only. Novartis assumes no duty to update the information to reflect subsequent developments. Readers should not rely upon the information in these pages as current or accurate after their publication dates.
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Novartis Global Media Relations
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Wellington School SEND Mission Statement
Mrs Norbury (SENDCo)
I am Mrs Norbury and I am the newly appointed SENDCo at Wellington School. I am a teacher of Drama and English and have been a SENDCo for the last 3 years. I currently hold the National Award for SENDCo’s which is a qualification all practicing SENDCo’s must have.
I am very privileged to have Mr Williams who is a long-standing member of the Wellington staff as my Assistant SENDCo. Mr Williams is currently undertaking the National Award.
Our vision for the young people who have a Special Educational Need is:
That they are able to thrive within the learning environment, that they feel well supported by reasonable adjustments to support their special educational needs. Most importantly, that students leave Wellington happy, with excellent outcomes and are able to contribute to the wider community.
From 1st September 2014, there were new duties with regards to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND Code of Practice 2014). Wellington School remains committed to being an inclusive, mainstream secondary school as part of Trafford LEA.
In order to ensure that we are continuously meeting the needs of our young people, we review and develop the current provision. This will be done in consultation with our students and parents/carers. It is important to ensure that there are clear lines of communication to ensure that the school and parents are working together to ensure the best outcomes for the student.
We do hope that you will attend one of our Clinics surrounding ADHD, ASC, SPLD and Anxiety that we have planned over the course of the year.
If you need to speak to myself or Mr Williams, then please get in touch.
Email: sen@wellington.trafford.sch.uk
Trafford’s Local Authority’s Local Offer can be accessed here https://www.trafforddirectory.co.uk/kb5/trafford/fsd/localoffer.page?newlocalofferchannel=0
Click here for Wellington School’s SEND Policy
Click here for Wellington School’s SEND Information Report
Click here for Key Staff
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1st Friday Focus on the Environment
1st Friday Focus on the Environment: Great Lakes Growing Threat - Asian Carp
By David Fair & Lisa Wozniak • Dec 6, 2013
This month on 89.1 WEMU's First Friday Focus on the Environment, we we will explore a growing threat in the region - Asian Carp. We look into its growing threat of expanding territories to the world's greatest freshwater resource, the Great Lakes.
The Executive Director of the Great Lakes Commission, Tim Eder joins us to talk about the issue and what can be done to establish a long-term solution.
First Friday Focus on the Environment 12/6/13
What’s the latest on Asian carp in the Great Lakes?
Credit kate.gardiner / Foter.com / CC BY-NC
They are reproducing in ways never thought possible. Originally, fish experts believed Asian carp had to be in waterways with currents, and of a certain size, to successfully procreate. Once again, carp are bucking the odds. Asian carp are multiplying in smaller streams, upping the number of waterways at risk for exponential population growth should they show up here. Don’t count on any birth announcements in the mail, carp babies are not something to celebrate, they won’t stay small for long and the pose big threats to the health of our fisheries and freshwater. More information here.
What are we doing now to stop Asian carp from swimming into the Great Lakes?
In Chicago, electric fences are one line of defense to block carp from entering Great Lakes waterways. Luckily, carp do not need to be wearing a collar to be reined in. However, if the power ever goes out, carp can call jailbreak and make a run for freshwater. More on that dangerous scenario on the Natural Resources Defense Council’s blog.
Popular science lays out the top five ways to stop Asian carp, and its clear number five (blocking them...permanently) is the most foolproof solution.
This summer, the Obama Administration announced a $50-million Asian carp management plan that invests in all kinds of tricks such as nets, water guns, even potions of pheromones to steer carp clear of the Great Lakes. But, the only tactic without a margin of error is complete separation of the Great Lakes from carp-infested waters. More on Michigan LCV’s take on that plan here.
Is anyone taking on a public education campaign about Asian carp in the Great Lakes?
Just last week, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) unveiled new videos to help Michiganders identify various species of Asian carp. It’s like our new statewide “Where’s Waldo?” game, and we hope everybody is playing.
More information on the DNR’s Asian carp page.
89.1 WEMU's First Friday Focus on the Environment is a regular monthly feature where we explore a topic of environmental importance.
First Friday Focus on the Environment
By David Fair & Lisa Wozniak • Jun 1, 2012
Fighting to keep Asian carp out of the great lakes.
The Green Room: Tackling Stadium Waste
Barbara Lucas
Collegiate athletic events are big generators: of excitement, of revenue, and of waste. How can we cut down on the trash, while leaving the finances and fun intact? In this month's installment of The Green Room, WEMU looks at game-day waste at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, and Michigan stadium in Ann Arbor.
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ACT To Adjust Testing
The popular ACT college admissions exam is broadening how it reports students’ scores. The exam’s traditional 36-point scale remains unchanged. But, starting next year, students will also receive an ACT score on two new “readiness indicators” reflecting how they did in terms of career readiness and understanding complex text, the nonprofit testing organization announced Friday.
A new category will offer students a separate score on STEM performance – short for science, technology, engineering and math – that combines the science and math portions. A second new category in the area of language arts combines how they did on the English, reading and writing portions – for those who took the writing portion.
The writing portion remains optional for traditional Saturday morning test takers, but the ACT said the writing section is also being modified to make the essay topics more advanced and to require test takers to potentially provide multiple perspectives on a topic, instead of just one view. The announcement comes three months after the College Board, which operates the competing SAT, announced sweeping changes to that exam that include moving the perfect score back to 1,600, making the essay optional and shifting the vocabulary away from some high-sounding words in favor of those more likely to be used in school or on the job. The changes are expected in 2016. The ACT said that on June 14, a Saturday, just under 600,000 students are scheduled to take the exam – a record high.
SOURCE: News Partner WMSR - Manchester
ACT, Murfreesboro news, STEM, testing, WGNS
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GM engineers caught ‘street racing’ in C8 Corvettes
By Trent Giunco, 13 Jan 2020 News
High-speed joyride ends with GM employees behind bars
It seems we’re not the only ones itching to get drive the new Chevrolet C8 Corvette in anger.
However, unlike two General Motors employees, ‘street racing’ two unreleased Corvettes isn’t exactly what we have in mind (or condone).
The GM workers in question are Alexander Thim (27) and Mark Derkatz (30), both of whom were found to be driving at an excessive speed on Lovers Lane (we’re not kidding) in the home of Corvette, Bowling Green, Kentucky. A third Corvette was reportedly at the scene, but not involved in the antics.
The two were, according to Kentucky State Police, allegedly racing against each other at high speed when caught at more than 26mph (42km/h) above the posted 45mph (72km/h) limit.
That doesn’t quite tell the full story, however, US reports by Automobile magazine and Kentucky’s WNKY TV station state that Thim was clocked in one C8 at 120mph (193km/h), while Derkatz was caught in the other at 100mph (161km/h).
They were reportedly arrested for alleged reckless driving and racing motor vehicles on a public road.
General Motors released a statement to Automobile which said: “We are aware of an incident involving our test vehicles and are currently investigating. Safety remains our overriding priority at General Motors. We have no further comment at this time.”
The good news is that no one involved was physically hurt – although the same probably can’t be said for their egos after having to spend time in jail before processing. Whether or not the two engineers remain employed at General Motors remains to be seen.
The two C8s were towed away and impounded, but it’s believed that GM picked up the offending cars the next day by representatives from the company.
The C8 Chevrolet Corvette is coming to Australia in an official capacity and will be sold in Holden showrooms for an estimated $170,000. An exact arrival time for the 369kW/637Nm mid-engined supercar is yet to be determined.
Read our initial impressions of the ’Vette
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Washington State Jewish Archives
Washington State Jewish Archives (WSJA) is a collaboration of the Washington State Jewish Historical Society and the University of Washington (UW) Libraries Special Collections.
First established with the Women’s Division of the Jewish Federation in conjunction with the UW, WSJA is the premier collection documenting the Jewish experience in Washington State. It reflects this unique Jewish community in the far West, characterized by its large Sephardic population. The WSJA contains collections of organizational records and personal papers, photographs, oral history interviews, audio recordings, and moving images.
The WSJA collections are preserved in climate-controlled storage at the UW Allen Library for scholarly research and public access where the WSJA Collections Strategy Manager & Archivist jointly administers the archives program with UW Libraries Special Collections staff.
WSJA Research Guide
WSJA Digital Collection
Belle Kracower Secord working in UW chemistry lab c1909
Alephbet teaching material
Alfred & Tillie Shemanski at Luna Park c1909
Washington State Jewish Archives photograph collections
The WSJA Photograph Collections are comprised of over 350 individual collections containing approximately 4000 photographs. Collections have been donated over time by Jewish families, businesses, organizations, and congregations. The photographs document the history of Washington State's Jewish communities but also provide abundant source material for Jewish history in general.
WSJA Oral History collection
There are over 470 oral histories in the Washington State Jewish Archives and the majority are available online. The oral histories include interviews with early immigrants and refugees, businessmen and women, artists, political figures in the Jewish community, and many others throughout Washington State, providing a valuable resource for researchers from a variety of fields.
The WSJA continues to collect and add to the archives.
If you have materials of historic interest that you wish to preserve, consider donating them to the WSJA.
Guidelines for Personal & Family Records to Donate
Guidelines for Organizational Records to Donate
Follow this link to learn more about the research opportunities available through the WSJA.
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Why Choose WSP
WSP in Africa
automation upgrade at influenza vaccine manufacturing facility
This retrofit and phased expansion of an existing biotechnology facility aimed to reduce costs by increasing efficiency, increasing yield, reducing waste and increasing process automation – including multiple interfaces with manufacturing.
Contact us to know more about Automation Upgrade at Influenza Vaccine Manufacturing Facility.
Richard Baard
Director, Industrial
Liverpool, North West England, UK
MedImmune
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We were initially engaged by MedImmune in 2008 to undertake a site master plan of the Speke Site in Liverpool which included a number of options for facility upgrades. In 2010 MedImmune asked us to revisit the original site master plan and produce conceptual options for three scenarios based upon forecast capacity expansion requirements.
Based upon the success of the site master plan, MedImmune engaged us to deliver a concept design and then basic design for a number of options. MedImmune proceeded with the detailed design and construction of the facility in 2010, and engaged us to deliver the detailed design, working in collaboration with a construction management partner to provide engineering support to the project delivery. We were also engaged to deliver the validation of the process, equipment and facilities.
Due to the nature of the raw materials, a number of the equipment suppliers had no previous pharmaceutical experience; we worked closely with these suppliers to ensure that they fully understood the specialist requirements of the regulatory environment of biopharmaceuticals.
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Posted by Jim Brewer on Nov 9th, 2019
Envestnet Asset Management Inc. increased its position in shares of Spirit Airlines Incorporated (NASDAQ:SAVE) by 42.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 27,002 shares of the transportation company’s stock after buying an additional 8,050 shares during the period. Envestnet Asset Management Inc.’s holdings in Spirit Airlines were worth $980,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in SAVE. Invesco Ltd. increased its stake in shares of Spirit Airlines by 328.2% during the second quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 3,135,363 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $149,652,000 after buying an additional 2,403,128 shares during the period. Nuveen Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Spirit Airlines during the second quarter valued at $83,714,000. Scout Investments Inc. increased its stake in shares of Spirit Airlines by 421.7% during the second quarter. Scout Investments Inc. now owns 901,161 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $43,012,000 after buying an additional 728,431 shares during the period. Letko Brosseau & Associates Inc. increased its stake in shares of Spirit Airlines by 136.7% during the second quarter. Letko Brosseau & Associates Inc. now owns 1,011,820 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $48,294,000 after buying an additional 584,275 shares during the period. Finally, Mackenzie Financial Corp increased its stake in shares of Spirit Airlines by 27.4% during the second quarter. Mackenzie Financial Corp now owns 2,531,404 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $120,824,000 after buying an additional 544,424 shares during the period.
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Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ:SAVE) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 23rd. The transportation company reported $1.32 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.23 by $0.09. The business had revenue of $991.97 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $987.68 million. Spirit Airlines’s revenue was up 9.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.47 EPS.
A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on SAVE shares. Credit Suisse Group reaffirmed a “hold” rating and set a $43.00 price objective on shares of Spirit Airlines in a research report on Monday, October 28th. Citigroup started coverage on Spirit Airlines in a research report on Thursday, October 31st. They set a “buy” rating and a $46.00 price objective on the stock. Buckingham Research downgraded Spirit Airlines from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and dropped their price objective for the company from $69.00 to $41.00 in a research report on Monday, September 9th. Vertical Research started coverage on Spirit Airlines in a research report on Thursday, August 22nd. They set a “hold” rating on the stock. Finally, TheStreet downgraded Spirit Airlines from a “b-” rating to a “c” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 21st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, eleven have given a hold rating and six have issued a buy rating to the stock. The stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $51.27.
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Spirit Airlines, Inc is an airline company. The Company provides air transportation for passengers. As of December 31, 2016, its all-Airbus Fit Fleet operated over 420 daily flights to 59 destinations in the United States, Caribbean and Latin America. As of December 31, 2016, it had a fleet of 95 Airbus single-aisle aircraft, which are referred to as A320 family aircraft and include the A319, A320 and A321 models, which have common design and equipment but differ most notably in fuselage length, service range and seat capacity.
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Aston beats Oxbridge for Graduate Employability
Aston University has been ranked 5th in the UK and 1st outside London for the percentage of graduates entering employment who achieve graduate level jobs in the new 2012 Sunday Times University Guide.
The Guide goes on to say “Employable Graduates; Exploitable Research” is one of the more memorable university slogans and Aston is in a better position than most to back up its prospectus claims. Not even Oxbridge can boast a higher proportion of students gaining graduate level jobs on departure. Aston’s 87.7% is bettered by just four institutions and shows a clean pair of heels to the likes of Oxford, Cambridge, Bristol and Durham.
In the same week that the QS Guide to Global Universities ranked Aston 51st in the world for graduate employability as judged by employers, the success of Aston in developing “employable graduates” is clear.
Welcoming the news Vice Chancellor Professor Julia King said “this is a fantastic endorsement for the work we do at Aston to develop employable graduates who are equipped to become the leaders of tomorrow. The integrated Aston placement year, where our students work within a business or professional environment, our commitment to global citizenship, and our strong support for entrepreneurship and language study are part of a package that is second to none when it comes to preparing graduates for the world of work.”
With graduate employability being the key issue for young people for their families looking to choose a university, Aston is delighted to be in the lead in the Midlands and in advance of so many institutions nationwide.
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“Aston is one of just four universities where more than half the students take a placement year. The 70% of Aston students who do this earn an average of £16,000 during this year.”
“You will struggle to find a university in Britain more keenly attuned to the needs of business and industry. Free language tuition is offered to every (first year) student,… which is typical of the University’s sensitivity to the changing needs of the employment market.”
“Under the system of teaching assessments, excellence was found in all four schools, with 70% of students being taught within a subject classified as ‘excellent’.”
“40% of its entrants last September gained AAB or better at A-level and current entry grade average hovers somewhere between AAB and ABB from the best three A-levels.”
The 64 page Sunday Times Guide is now in its 14th year and was published on 11th September 2011.
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In the summertime of 2007 I launched into quite the expedition to one of many worlds journey capitals- Costa Rica. Converse to others who’ve been to Costa Rica and you will doubtless hear a variety of stories of innocent vacationers such as you signing up for an adventure tour, paying their money upfront (which can come to several hundred dollars relying on what you want to do) after which being left excessive and take a look at as a dodgy tout suddenly disappears and leaves you with nothing.
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Calm down and benefit from the passing surroundings on the drive back to your San Jose lodge. The Central Highlands provide a special and distinctive expertise in Costa Rica away from the tropical heat and familiar pictures of the rainforest. Home to a number of species of Macaws, you will also discover several kind of parrots, toucans, and different native birds to Costa Rica in this sanctuary.
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Costa Rica is one in every of my favourite destinations – there may be so much natural beauty crammed on this small country of 19,600 sq. miles. The College of Costa Rica has been awarded the title “Meritorious Institution of Costa Rican Schooling and Tradition”. I can consider one million fun issues to do in Costa Rica so that you definitely will not really feel out of place or bored once you’ve reached its fabulous vacationer attractions.
We left our resort about 05:30 and spent the primary 1.5 hours traveling around San Jose picking up other tour group members. To depart from stress and to experience serenity, concord and peace, come and experience why Bosque de Paz continues to be one of Zicasso’s favorite Costa Rican lodges.
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One of the real strengths of Costa Rica as a trip vacation spot is just how good it’s at doing action and journey-type getaways. Guanacaste, which derives its identify from the native word for the guanacaste tree, quahnacaztlan, is the national tree of Costa Rica and this specific area is the driest in all of the nation receiving less than a scant fifty five inches of rain per 12 months.
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Corcovado National Park is lowland rain forest and is dwelling to a big population of scarlet macaws. The energetic traveler to Costa Rica may have no scarcity of trails and hikes from which to decide on.
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Experience the Costa Rican rail system with a short train journey, and then hop on your bike for a two-wheeled tour round Cartago’s historic streets. An amazing tour to Costa Rica and naturally a vacation on the seaside is maybe the reply to your hearts want.
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When you speak about Costa Rica, many individuals would think about a paradisaical place where you could find serenity. Caravan’s vacation packages embody complimentary departure transfers from your lodge in San José to the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San José, Costa Rica on the day the tour ends, scheduled to arrive on the airport at 5:00 a.m, 7:00 a.m, 9:00 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. These transfers are only available on the day the tour ends.
Most of them live in secluded reservations, distributed amongst eight ethnic teams: Quitirrisí (in the Central Valley), Matambú or Chorotega (Guanacaste), Maleku (northern Alajuela), Bribri (southern Atlantic), Cabécar (Cordillera de Talamanca), Guaymí (southern Costa Rica, alongside the Panamá border), Boruca (southern Costa Rica) and Térraba es (southern Costa Rica).
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When you go on an abroad adventure travel in Costa Rica there’s positively quite a lot of things you are able to do and see; nevertheless, you could have to settle with the most well-liked activities on this pleasant country in case of time constraints. And whenever you’re able to loosen up after the wild journey, leisure excursions step in with effervescent sizzling springs, rainforest massages, and luxe spa therapies. If you’re driving, from San José take the Interamerican Highway in direction of Puntarenas. This trip included walking tour of historic sites in San Jose, and the train ride was quaint and included parts of San Jose and Cartago we wouldn’t have in any other case been able to see.
Volcanoes are as natural to Costa Rica as her rainforests. The Pacific region of Costa Rice enchants visitors from around the globe, along with Ticos taking a break from the bustling streets of San Jose. You’re on your own after the days’ actions which many individuals take it upon on their own to go sightseeing or soaking up rays and taking in different excursions earlier than continuing with their main tour group.
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Recently Katrina Kaif was asked about which celebrity goes OTT with his/her gym and work out looks. Katrina replied, "Not OTT, but I am concerned about the very, very short shorts that Jahnvi wears! She comes to my gym as well, so we, often are together in the gym. I just worry about her sometimes." Sometime later Sonam Kapoor shared one of the recent gym looks of Janhvi's and wrote, "She also wears regular clothes and rocks it.."
Soon several media websites, as well as fans, started wondering if Sonam defended Janhvi's gym look over Katrina Kaif's comment about her shorts. She has now clarified via her tweet that she wasn't defending Jahnvi over Katrina's innocent comment. Further adding that media should stop creating drama. Quote retweeting an entertainment websites story, she wrote, "Guys I wasn’t defending janhvi over something my very dear friend Katrina might have innocently said. It’s an inside joke with my sister on her gym looks that get papped. Pls don’t create drama mediawallas."
On the work front, Sonam Kapoor was last seen in Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga and will next be seen in The Zoya Factor. The movie is based on a book of the same name and also stars Malayalam superstar Dulquer Salmaan in the lead, who made his debut last year in the underrated Karwaan.
On the other hand, Katrina Kaif is busy promoting her next film Bharat. The movie stars Salman Khan in the lead and is slated for a June 5 release. The Ali Abbas Zafar directorial is a remake of South Korean film Ode to My Father.
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Medieval Art and Architecture, Revised and Updated Edition
Peter Barnet and Nancy Wu
200 color illus.
Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art / Distributed by Yale University Press
Home to an extraordinary collection of treasured masterworks, including the famed Unicorn Tapestries, The Cloisters is devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe. This splendid new guide, published to celebrate The Cloisters' seventy-fifth anniversary, richly illustrates and describes the most important highlights of its collection, from paintings, illuminated manuscripts, and exquisitely carved ivories to its monumental architecture evocative of the grand religious spaces and domestic interiors of the Middle Ages. The Cloisters remains a testament to design innovation—a New York City landmark with sweeping views of the Hudson River—featuring original elements of Romanesque and Gothic architecture dating from the 12th through the 15th century. Three of the structures enclose beautiful gardens cultivated with species known from tapestries, medieval herbals, and other historic sources. These exotic spaces, the art masterpieces, and the fragrant plants offer visitors an oasis of serenity and inspiration. This book both encapsulates and enhances that experience.
Peter Barnet is the Michel David-Weill curator in charge of the Department of Medieval Art and The Cloisters. Nancy Wu is museum educator at The Cloisters.
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Rain woes at ICC World Cup 2019 most discussed as per social media report
With rain playing spoilsport in this edition of the World Cup in England and Wales, there have been several stories on the #ShameOnICC which has garnered a lot of public interest. Capturing all social media conversations in real time, Germin8 -- a Social Media Intelligence Company -- has released the ICC World Cup 2019 social media insights report.
New Delhi: With rain playing spoilsport in this edition of the World Cup in England and Wales, there have been several stories on the #ShameOnICC which has garnered a lot of public interest. Capturing all social media conversations in real time, Germin8 -- a Social Media Intelligence Company -- has released the ICC World Cup 2019 social media insights report.
Fans took to Twitter to show their anger after rain washed off quite a few games and used the hashtag #ShameOnICC to criticise ICC for their poor decision about the selection of the host country.
There were several posts about ICC and how they should have considered all factors including weather when it comes to choosing the venue for World Cup matches.
As per the survey, several comments came in from Maharashtra, Delhi, West Bengal and Karnataka among others and it has been noticed that people who were commenting on this incident were not the social media influencers as the majority of them had a maximum of 250 followers.
After the rain, users also criticised the water management system in England stadiums. They were seen to be complaining about the groundstaff not covering the entire ground but only the pitch. Whereas they felt India is better equipped with resources wherein the whole ground is under covers during rain interruptions.
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Bigg Boss 13 Day 61 written updates: Tables turn as contestants revolt against Sidharth Shukla
In Bigg Boss 13 latest episode, after waking up to the iconic song ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’, the housemates decide to go back to sleep again. Clearly, disobeying the captain seems to be the new mantra for many.
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Standing up for what is right and voicing concern with what’s wrong are the signs of a good leader. Recently unanimously, the Bigg Boss 13 housemates made Sidharth Shukla the captain of the house, but the support of the majority didn’t stay with him for very long.
After waking up to the iconic song ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’, the housemates decide to go back to sleep again. Clearly, disobeying the captain seems to be the new mantra for many. Asim, Himanshi, Rashami, Arhaan, Shefali Jariwala, Vishal, Madhurima and Bhau refuse to get out of bed even after getting multiple wake up warnings from Bigg Boss. It all begins, as they accuse Sidharth and hold him responsible for not getting their tea and being deprived of the other items.
Bigg Boss finally shows some empathy towards the contestants and gives them a chance to get their ration back. He asks the contestants to gather together in the living area and tells them to nominate two contestants who they feel are responsible for the situation going out of hand. The contestants whose name the housemates take and gets voted by the majority will be out from contesting this week’s captaincy. While many pointed fingers at Vishal and Rashami for stealing the pasta, a few also hold Sidharth responsible and nominate him. A major disagreement follows and leads to contestants fighting yet again.
Later in the day, this week’s captaincy task is announced titled ‘BB Junction’. A train installation is set up in the garden area along with baggage lockers. The contestants immediately connect it back to the wake-up song. Each contestant is allotted a bag with their name that was placed in the baggage locker. On every buzzer the contestants have to rush to the locker and pick up one bag each of another contestant who they want to save or disqualify. After picking up the bag the contestants will have to wait at the platform for the train to honk and only then board the train. With each horn, the last contestant to board the train and the last one to come out will get a chance to disqualify the person whose bag he/she is carrying. The last two contestants whose bags are in the bus will end up competing for captaincy. A contestant can decide not to board the train but this will disqualify both the person and the one whose bag he/she is carrying.
Within no time the garden area turns into a battleground and as soon as the first buzzer rings, Sidharth and Asim get into a brawl with each other while fetching the bags. The task takes an ugly turn when Paras decides to take advantage of his ‘Sanchalan’ turning the whole house against him.
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Sony announces beat 'em up platformer game Knack 2
Saturday, December 3, 2016 - 18:51 GMT
Sony has announced the sequel to the original beat 'em up platformer game Knack titled Knack 2.
In the game player have to navigate the character Knack through a series of levels viewed in a fixed camera. Knack is a living humanoid organism that consists of Relics; a large central Relic is always surrounded by a varying amount of smaller Relics.
Knack utilizes crystal relic powers, jumping, dodging, stealth and punching, in order to progress through the colourful environments, which are populated with enemies.
The story follows Knack and his creator on a journey to save humankind from a species known as the Goblins. However, one of Knack's creator's former friends goes rogue. Knack and his allies must stop the antagonist's evil plans.
Sony has not yet given a release date for the game.
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Knack 2
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September 6, 2017 (PlayStation 4)
Knack 2 PlayStation 4
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Philly Family Plays Together Stays Together
For the Lofton family of suburban Philadelphia, the family that plays together stays together. And it was a photo of the family at play that launched the Loftons into the national spotlight this past weekend as the winners of Quaker’s National Make the Play Photo Contest.
The Lofton family snapshot of mom Michelle, dad Andrew and children Andrew Jr., Lauren and Thomas at play caught the attention of the judges. The Lofton’s photo of their obstacle course, based on the American Ninja Warrior television show, clinched the top prize out of 1,000 entries.
The Loftons and 50 of their close, personal friends turned out at the YSC Sports Center on Warminster Road in Hatboro to claim their prize and were treated to breakfast courtesy of Quaker and a visit from Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck and his one-time Stanford teammate Zach Ertz, tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles. Luck says when he learned that he was coming to the Philadelphia area to meet the Loftons, he extended an invitation to Ertz to tag along and participate in the play day. From there as Luck would have it the planets were in the right alignment for everything to work out.
Was he apprehensive or nervous to travel to Eagles country? Not at this time of the year and according to Luck “with the Colts only scheduled to meet the Birds in the pre-season,” he felt comfortable during the visit. Furthermore this was the third year the popular quarterback participated with Quaker in the project.
Quaker partnered with Fuel Up To Play 60, the nation’s largest in-school wellness program and the NFL to help families and communities understand the benefits of physical activity and proper eating. The Colts’ number 12 said children today are not as active as in previous generations when outdoor play, whether kicking around a ball or hitting a ball with a stick, was commonplace. Rather he says kids are prone to sit in front of the television and play video games after school and on the weekends rather than go outdoors and enjoy the fresh air and get in some physical activity.
According to a recent study by Mintel Business Market Research on family leisure trends, nearly nine in ten parents consider activities that involve movement and physical activity superior to other leisure activities but still four out of ten parents wish that their children were more active.
The 25-year-old Luck says he was eager to get involved with the initiative because of his desire to spread the word about starting each day with a nutritious breakfast and staying active. The QB added that Quaker’s mission is great in “trying to bring the message of a healthy lifestyle and being active,” and that is “something that I believe in.” The football star hopes by his participation he can inspire parents not only in Philadelphia but across the country to think about making good nutrition choices when it comes to eating and to have families get and stay active.
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Lisa Brennauer goes for glory from the breakaway
Lisa Brennauer goes for glory from the breakaway. Lisa holds the bunch off with her fellow breakaway companion to claim her first road win in WNT Rotor colours. The 74.6km stage included 2 intermediate sprints which Lisa went out to win, after winning the first sprint a gap opened and from just over 34km Lisa and Anouska Koster worked well together holding off the chasing peloton.
The gap went out to 30 seconds quickly increasing to a maximum advantage of 1 minute 5 seconds. The pair worked well together while away with only a little cat and mouse towards the last couple of kilometres. But Lisa had the legs to ride from the front for the final two kilometres and still have the strength to win comfortably when she opened up her sprint.
Speaking to Lisa after the race she had this to say;
“I was disappointed after the morning’s time trial [where she finished 7th] as I thought I was going quite well. In the afternoon I wanted to try and take the sprints jersey which I’ve been going for the last couple of days. Going into the first sprint, Kirsten got me into a great position, after I’d won it I looked round and we’d opened up a gap and Kirsten came over the radio to say ‘GO, GO GO’ so I thought it would be a good time to keep going. I didn’t want to gamble too much in the run in, so I was quite confident after winning the 2 sprints before the final. I made sure I got in to the final corner first and it was a crosswind on the final straight and kept as far to the left as possible and just rode really hard before opening my sprint fully and it was great to look round and see a big gap.”
“It gives me a lot of confidence for the rest of the season. It shows we have some differently cards to play and the help from the whole team and from Kirsten setting me up for the first intermediate sprint. It’s special and super nice”
Two stage wins in two days for WNT-Rotor Pro Cycling, it has been a really exciting start to the season and with many more race days remaining we are hoping for more success.
Lisa leads the intermediate sprints jersey with 13 points, 1 point ahead of breakaway companion Koster.
Kirsten Wild leads the points jersey with 66 points, 14 points ahead of Klein.
Kirsten currently sits in 3rd place overall in the general classification 41" in arrears.
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Sting and WWE in talks over a deal
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Sting and the WWE appear to be close to reach a deal that will see the former WCW, NWA, and TNA champion jump ship to WWE for the first time ever in his career.
Sting admitted a few years ago that he was almost headed to WWE to wrestle the Undertaker at WrestleMania but eventually decided to stay with TNA, signing a new one year deal. His latest deal expired earlier this month and Sting wrestled his last match for TNA against Magnus on Impact.
Rob Feinstein of RFVideo.com and formerly of Ring of Honor said on his Facebook page that his source said that Sting signed a deal with WWE over the past 24 hours but no one has confirmed this yet. In a later post, Feinstein said that he stands by is story as the source who told him about the deal never lied to him.
With the Undertaker scheduled to take on Brock Lesnar at this year’s WrestleMania it will be interesting to see what WWE would do with the Stinger if he did indeed sign a new deal with the company since the expectations over the last few years were a Sting vs Taker match on the big stage.
Sting’s arrival would not necessarily mean a WrestleMania match for him this year but could certainly help in other WWE properties such as the WWE Network.
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Prodigy, Pond, Temples and Jungle added to Massive Attack, MO and Dandy Warhols in latest Clockenflap line-up announcement
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The festival just got a whole lot more exciting, with a string of old-school and up-and-coming bands taking to the stage this November
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Neo-soul group Jungle is ready to hit the concrete jungle of Hong Kong for Clockenflap 2017.
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Festival organisers have just released Clockenflap’s second line-up announcement, revealing that The Prodigy will headline one of the days.
The legendary British electronic band are sure to get the city’s old-school ravers hyped, while collective Jungle will bring their trademark laidback modern soul to the Central harbourfront.
Meanwhile, fans of spaced-out sounds will be overjoyed to see psychedelic rock bands Temples and Pond – both confirmed to take to the stages beneath the island’s amazing skyline.
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The latest reveal also includes hip hop outfit Young Fathers, punks Slaves, dubstep king Skream, and throwback tribute group The Bootleg Beatles, who have been covering songs by The Beatles, one of the world’s most influential rock bands, since 1980.
In June, headliners Massive Attack, plus MO, Feist, Blossoms and The Dandy Warhols were among the first wave of acts announced to play the festival, held from November 17 to 19. The weekend will also see performances by local indie groups Supper Moment, Per Se, David Boring and Fan Hung A.
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Last year’s memorable festival saw post-rockers Sigur Ros, hip hop star MIA, and high-powered rock group Foals topping a bill that also featured Hong Kong’s own tfvsjs, Michael Lai, CharmCharmChu and Ocean Lam.
The festival was founded by friends Justin Sweeting, Mike Forster and Mike Hill, who started making plans for a Hong Kong-based music festival in 2005, before officially launching the first festival a couple of years later. The first edition was attended by 1,500 people, but the event grew quickly and now attracts about 60,000 revellers each year, many of whom fly in to Hong Kong from all over the globe.
Pond will also be performing live.
Photo: Matt Sav
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the annual event, which was first based at Cyberport, before it moved to the West Kowloon Harbourfront, and is now held near the ferry piers in Central.
Clockenflap is a three-day music festival held from November 17 to 19. Early bird weekend tickets are still available for a reduced price of HK$1,080 for Hong Kong students with valid ID (HK$1,620 for adults, under-12s get in for free). Day tickets from HK$570. See www.clockenflap.com/tickets to purchase.
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A true United Nations: Is an integrated world government really possible?
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By Henry Lui, University College London June 19, 2019
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A world without borders is an idea which captures the imagination of many but only encourages action from a few. The unfortunate success of right-wing isolationist politicians in recent years has dampened the likelihood of greater integration in Europe, while US President Donald Trump and his neoconservative hawks continue to put peace at risk by picking fights around the world. Despite reactionary forces challenging the push for globalisation, there is still hope for a united, borderless world.
As countries, borders, and governments have arguably been created artificially by law, it is apt to start the inquiry from a legal perspective (which is also where all the problems lie). While modern attempts at erasing borders, such as by the European Union, have instituted superior legal entities which sit above nation states, making national governments bound to the decisions of the united “world people” rather than just their citizens, these legal structures have also caused major issues.
As German philosopher Immanuel Kant predicted in 1795, the erasure of legal plurality (only partial in the case of the EU) is bound to be a source of discontent as laws suitable for one country are not necessarily appropriate for another; the balance between labour rights and business efficiency, for example, is different in every country as culture and history affect the way people think.
Yet, on the other hand, a model without a supreme, global legal entity would not be able to motivate change efficiently as there is nothing requiring states to act more harmoniously with its neighbours other than its own goodwill. In the absence of great social change, a world state will not succeed.
While an equilibrium of force between two states might stop conflict from occurring in the short run, the lack of a “moral agreement” or an abandonment of all reasons, according to Kant, make war an inevitable consequence in the long run. States have incentive to improve this state of affairs by entering into unions because the cost inherent in preserving armed forces and the risk of war is simply too high for them to bear.
While our current world might seem hostile to a global union, we should recognise that the dream of international unity is not as far-fetched as it may seem. Though such a world is likely to retain its diversity of peoples, cultures, and languages (for good reason), we will see people working together much more closely in the future. Trump is merely a blip in the trend towards internationalism.
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Renalase Deficiency in Heart Failure Model of Rats—A Potential Mechanism Underlying Circulating Norepinephrine Accumulation
Rong Gu, Wen Lu, Jun Xie, Jian Bai, et al
http://www.mendeley.com/research/renalase-deficiency-heart-failure-model-ratsa-potential-mechanism-underlying-circulating-norepinephr
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{"files"=>["https://ndownloader.figshare.com/files/801204"], "description"=>"<p><b>A</b>, Concentration of norepinephrine at different time points in the perfusion medium, using a perfusion flow rate of 10 mL/min. <b>B</b>, Clearance rate of norepinephrine at conditions of different perfusion flow. In the hypoperfusion group, the perfusion flow rate is 10 mL/min for the initial 30 min, followed by 5 mL/min for the succeeding 60 min. In the control group, the perfusion flow rate is constant at 10 mL/min for 90 min. *<i>P</i><0.01 vs. control. <b>C</b>, Dose-response curve analysis (renal flow/norepinephrine clearance) in isolated perfused rat kidney model. The norepinephrine clearance is increased with increment in perfusion flow below 10mL/min while the clearance remained stable at 15mL/min as compared with 10mL/min. <b>D</b>, Renalase activity and concentration in the perfusate at different time points during the perfusion. The activity and concentration are undetectable at time 0. But within 10 minutes of the initiation of norepinephrine perfusion, renalase activity and concentration increased significantly and remained high after 20 minutes during the perfusion procedure. n = 5 per group.</p>", "links"=>[], "tags"=>["clearance", "hypoperfused"], "article_id"=>471575, "categories"=>["Medicine", "Cancer"], "users"=>["Rong Gu", "Wen Lu", "Jun Xie", "Jian Bai", "Biao Xu"], "doi"=>"https://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0014633.g002", "stats"=>{"downloads"=>1, "page_views"=>7, "likes"=>0}, "figshare_url"=>"https://figshare.com/articles/_Norepinephrine_clearance_is_decreased_in_the_hypoperfused_kidney_/471575", "title"=>"Norepinephrine clearance is decreased in the hypoperfused kidney.", "pos_in_sequence"=>0, "defined_type"=>1, "published_date"=>"2011-01-31 00:26:15"}
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I've been spending a lot of time lately navigating Memory Alpha, the definitive Star Trek wiki. Its what the Star Trek Encyclopedia would have been if it was the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
Also of interest is the Non-Canon Star Trek Wiki, covering the books and comics which canonically don't exist.
Wikipedia covers Memory Alpha and its drawbacks, strengths, and controversies.
Other relevent wikis are the Great Machine Babylon 5 Wiki, Unclyclopedia, the Wikipedia parody site, and Wookiepedia, the Star Wars Wiki.
Update, 11:11am: I also should mention that I have added the first theme to Deep Space Nine to the "star trek themes" post
What a difference a year makes -- the 2005 hockey season
In another ongoing feature I have decided to introduce, here's where I pick a blog post from (another, obviously) blog and see what they said a year ago.
For this inaugural edition, lets see what Battle of Alberta said on September 30, 2005:
Here's the challenges we posed:
Name one thing that's widely expected (or bit of conventional wisdom) about the upcoming NHL season that you doubt will happen.
What is the biggest unknown for you in the upcoming season, or what will you be most curious to see?
A) Pick one player who you think will break through, and B) pick one player whose performance will drop off considerably, relative to what we're used to
A) Pick one team who you think will break through, and B) pick one team who has been good recently who you think will be bad this year
A) What will the results of the Stanley Cup Finals be, and B) how is *your* team going to do.
Here are a few of the highlights:
I think that zero tolerance will fail, as it has so many times before.
Scoring will not increase substantially, and coaches will find it difficult
if not impossible to wean themselves from clutch-and-grab hockey. It feels a
bit like the old Lucy bit. "This year we're cracking down. We mean it.
Really. We're getting tough. Watch out...." And then the big cave.I thinking
by Christmas.
I don't know how widely expected is, but I hereby predict that the mobility restrictions on goaltenders will either have no effect on play or they will do the opposite of what they were intended to. Goalies remain untouchable no matter if they're in their crease (which is good for exactly what these days?), in their ridiculous trapezoid or roving around on the white ice. If anything it will work to the advantage of goalies like Brodeur and Belfour — they'll be that much closer to the red line when they skate out, unmolested, and redirect the dump-ins up ice.
The consensus seems to be that the defending Stanley Cup champions are going to drop back to become just another above-average team, which is bloody confusing. They won the East in the last regular season, then won the Cup, but because they lost the Bulin Wall (Stillman? Lukowich?), now they’re back in the pack? Bollocks!
I leave you to judge as you see fit....
By now, everybody in the country has learned that Canada's most dispicable female politician is now the adultress in the marriage of the star player for Canada's most dispcicable sports franchise. This is not the kind of dirt you turn to Third Edge of the Sword to gain breaking news on, which is good, because I don't have any. I know a stripper in Ontario, and a girl who slept with Brian McCabe, and that's about as close to "Aurora-Newmarket sluts" or "PLAN FOR TEAM TO LOSE players" as I get on a personal basis.
But its such a "hot topic" story that it deserves some attention. I wrote about Belinda Stronach in the Edmonton SUN back when she switched parties, but I was not blogging at that time. My only on-site references to Belinda have been noting that the Canadian women who were accused of murder in Mexico looked like her, using her for a dig on Barbara McDougall, and comparing her to Frank Mahovlich.
Anyways, here are a couple interesting Belinda links:
Backseat Blogger asks herself "why is this a story" and comes up a little short, other than to notice that the Conservatives sure have to be glad now that she left when she did.
User "E-string" on Yahoo Answers is completely lost as to why Belinda would want a "caveman" like Tie...apparently unaware of everything sex researchers have ever told us about women. (Bonus post: While "Plan For Team To Lose" is an anagram of "Toronto Maple Leafs", "Tie Domi" is an easy anagram to "Me Idiot")
Grastoon.com has a political cartoon on the subject. For editorial cartoonists, this really isn't as much fodder as it should be. (Bonus cartoon: Who is Kennedy?)
What's my take on this? Just shock and outrage. Belinda Stronach? Slutty homewrecker, you say? A Liberal not to be trusted? I have nothing to blog about this...words simply do not describe it.
The things you find hiding from Lyle Oberg commercials
Does anybody have any clue whatsoever what this means?
The end of January - the beginning of February, 2005 . Photos of Lucy Lawless were published by Rob Tapert, her husband. Rob Tapert had a need to attract to attention to his project "Boogeyman" and photos of Lucy were not beautiful and they had vulgar design.
After, I heard the following information: Boogeyman (its budget is $20 million) had big advertising and information: $8.5 million in its first weekend. But dreams about a great success are not harmful! After the second weekend Boogeyman had left a top list!
Madame Vandersexxx (Eurotrip) had destroyed a popularity of Lucy Lawless, nobody was able to trust that one day Lucy will has played this role but at present time Mary Jensen (Boogeyman) is destroying a popularity of Rob Tapert. I think this situation prove that people loved no Xena and no Rob Tapert they loved only Lucy, because Xena is Lucy Lawless.
Taking part of Lucy in a show which falls from favor explain big money of Boogeyman. Needs to pay due, a rent of 3,052 movie theatres, big advertising of Boogeyman in mass media and others the arrearage of her Rob Tapert i.e. there is a need to attract attention to BOOGEYMAN and Rob Tapert was in a great hurry to undress his wife.
But 23 March 2005 Lucy's naked back had been deleted from Two and a Half Men. I.e. sexual perverts Rob Tapert, Sam Raimi, Chuck Lorre were gelded without anesthesia and eunuch Chuck Lorre oppose? Aha! Thankless! It was medical care! You all had gotten used to turn woman into rubber (sex) doll. I think, the Rob cockerel must undress!
Using own popularity Lucy Lawless tries one's best to attract attention to Rob Tapert and her actions assist to raise up a career of Rob Tapert and his boyfriend Sam Raimi. But it is not enough for them and with help of Rob Tapert influence on Lucy they used not only Lucy but her pregnancies, stepdaughter and his shared children.
But still it is not enough for Rob and Sam. Using subject of Xena and forgetting that film was for children they had thought out the following: two heroes of film are women so they will be lesbians!
Rob Tapert and Sam Raimi use analogous pictures where there is kiss of Xena and Gabrielle to demonstrate Lesbianism of Xena, but why I am looking at this picture and I see only beaten and dying Xena and necrophilia of Gabrielle or maybe Gabrielle wishes to rape Xena at this picture, though it is sixth season, the final scene of second series of Friend in need: Gabrielle had brought a few water from a stream of life in her mouth to give Xena.
Just heard a horrible radio commercial for Lyle Oberg's campaign to run for Premier of Alberta. It sounded like the Liberal radio ads in 2004, or the Conservative radio ads in 2006. In other words, a damned woman trying to softly butter up the candidate to persuade these soccer moms to vote the right way. I've always held opposite: Women's Suffrage was a horrendous mistake, and we should try not to repeat the errors of history by encouraging them to vote any more than necessary.
Anyways, Oberg put in his nomination yesterday, being the ninth person to do that. Now he's got a fully-functional website, and radio ads, and it sounds like he's trying to make a massive public splash to get his name thrown as a front-runner through the sheer volume of media. It's probably best to remind everyone that the left hates him for the education budget cuts, the Klein loyalists hate him for his March comments urging delegates to vote en-masse against Klein at the PC Leadership Review, and everybody else hates him for his general creepiness.
Bonus curious ObergForAlberta.ca observation: The sidebar on Oberg's campaign website has a serious deictic problem: they can't decide whether this sidebar is being told to the website viewer by Oberg himself or an agent: "My Policies & Vision", "My Record", "Campaign Schedule", "Ask Lyle", etc. It's not easy to switch deixis and voice incompatibly, but they manage to acheive it.
Representation by Population (offer not valid in Quebec)
Terry O'Neil has a posting on the Shotgun blog about how StatsCan has determined that Alberta/BC combined now beat out Quebec in population, and reminds us that the latter has double the Senate seats as the former, plus 11 extra MPs.
The former issue is, of course, a bit of a red herring: the Triple-E Senate requires there to be massive population disparities, but that also allows true Rep-by-Pop in the House of Commons.
(As an aside, can you believe that the Wikipedia Triple-E entry makes absolutely no mention of Stan Waters?)
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This is a placesetting post. Why? I don't know if Blogger.com can do sticky posts. But I feel that they most likely will put posts in order of draft, rather than in order of posting. If I am correct, this post will be above the posting I just drafted but did not publish regarding things that concern me, like Americans and Arar, the Oilers against the Canucks in a split-squad game, and the Alberta Royalty Tax Credit program.
If I am incorrect, that post will appear above this one, and my beautiful plan will fail miserably. (Not that its relevent anytime soon, I just would like to know).
Update, 5:20am: It works, baby, it works! If I ever decide to make a sticky post, I simply post a few (say, 5-20) blank "draft" posts underneath it. Then, as I wish to post, I can add them in one at a time until I wish the "sticky" post to unstick. Then I can delete all of the draft posts that I didn't use, and voila. Not bad, FACLC, not bad...
Not Edmonton 5 - Not Vancouver 4, and other things I'm not too sure about
A bunch of players, many of whom might play for the Edmonton Oilers, narrowly defeated a bunch of other players, a couple of which have an epsilon chance of making the next round of cuts for the Vancouver Canucks. (0 <ε<<1, of course). Edmonton was apparently using this game to test the forwards, as common understanding is that Mac-T was fielding the defensive pairings that he is planning to pencil in on opening night. That's more than a little bit scary. So what else is concerning me? There is an article up on the Human Events website about Maher Arar entitled "Don't Blame Canada". The American take on the Arar situation is apparently one mostly of blaming Canadian authorities for giving bad information and ultimately making the U.S. look much worse than they feel they should have appeared. As you well know, I remain convinced Maher Arar is a terrorist.
The Canadians shared other inflammatory misinformation with the U.S. government, including the assertion that Arar had abruptly left the country after refusing to be interviewed by the RCMP. In fact, Arar had agreed to an interview under conditions the RCMP rejected, he left for a trip to Tunisia with his family five months later, and they were visiting his wife's ailing father, not leaving Canada for good.
How should I take all of this? No clue. Sorry.
All of my fantasy baseball matches are too close for comfort. Down 5-7-0 in the buddy league on Sunday, I've returned to 7-5-0 today, which means it can swing back. 5-4-1 for the Edmonton Separatists, down from 6-4-0 earlier in the week. The Alberta Mariners have recovered slightly, now down only 3-7-0 instead of 2-7-1, but that's it for good news. The Royal Alberta Navy? Oddly enough has recently climbed the charts, now 8th place (half a point up on the rapidly dropping 9th place team). So I'm not sure how to take baseball developments. Similarly, I don't know who I want to win the AL Central. Kind of rooting for the Twins, but I feel Detroit could use one huge season to thank their fans for dealing with a team that has just recently started finishing above the Kansas City Royals.
The Edmonton Journal reported that on Tuesday, City Council did a lot of things including something about "Whyte Avenue and other high-traffic bar strips" but didn't specify. The current news releases from City Hall don't mention it either. The Journal also mentions the weekend parking ban on Whyte will be extended (question: does that really make any difference whatsoever, and why would they think it does?), but no clue if that's the development that is mentioned in their other article. What the hell are they trying to pull on Whyte Avenue now? Not sure what to make about any of that either.
Scrapping the ARTC bad for small business
Edmonton –In response to Minister Greg Melchyn's surprise move eliminating the Alberta Royalty Tax Credit Program the Alliance leader Paul Hinman expresses his disagreement and grave concern on the direction of this red Tory Government.
“This government is no longer pro small business. Perhaps our biggest worry is no longer the Federal Government but our own liberal infested cabinet who are undermining our economy,” said Hinman.
The government has elected to make these changes at a very inopportune time. Rig utilization is only 39% this week due to low gas prices and the government continues to hammer away at small oil and gas producers. Melchyn recently clawed back 186 million from the industry and has now grabbed another 111 million.
“This government is completely disconnected from small business and the economy. They are reacting to calls from the Liberal and NDP opposition rather than using some common sense,” said Hinman.
Gas Prices have dropped from January highs of $12 per MCF (thousand cubic feet) to a low of $3.84 per MCF this past week. Oil prices have dropped from their highs of $74.80 USD per barrel to $60 USD per barrel today. And now the government decides to take another bite out of small producers and explorers.
“It was wrong to eliminate the ARTC. However, adjusting the formula to remove large profitable corporations receiving the credit would have been appropriate. Doing nothing is better than what they have done,” concludes Hinman.
I have no idea what my opinion should be on the Alberta Royalty Tax Credit. I have no idea what my reaction to the debate on what the royalty rates for oil extraction should be. Is that bad? I mean, I'm politically well-informed, know more than my fair share of economics, am an awfully clever scientist, and despite all of this I do not have the slightest clue what my opinion should be on these two timely issues in Alberta. Am I for it? Or a'gin it? No clue. Suggestions and recommendations would be appreciated.
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Presenting all of the Star Trek TV series opening themes, courtesy of YouTube:
The original series theme. For some reason, I can't find one that's longer (ie. contains DeForest Kelley). I'll keep looking.
The first season of Star Trek:The Next Generation. Notable for showing our actual solar system, which they changed in Season 3. Oddly enough, this is the only TNG theme video I can find.
Also I can't find either of DS9's opening themes, which seems a shame. They did the slow music early seasons theme, and the militaristic Defiant theme too. Can't find either.
Update, September 29 2006 2:34am: I managed to find this opening theme from the first two seasons - sans credits. Close enough. Now the militaristic theme is on my to-do list.
Naturally, the crap-ship Voyager theme is available in its full... *ahem*... "glory". Gawd I hate this show, especially since CityTV has apparently decided that its the Trek-show to be aired twice a day on free TV while the other series get jacked.
Here's the regular theme to Star Trek Enterprise (Berman, that asshole, in his wisdom decided to leave "Trek" off the show's depiction. Good ideas from that man, I tell ya)
The "battle theme" for the mirror-universe episodes of Enterprise
And here's the Enterprise theme to the music of Star Trek:The Motion Picture. Boy they have a lot of videos from that half-baked idea of a show.
For some reason today, I caught (no sound) part of Pardon The Interruption, where they were doing a "this day in history" thing. I forget 100% what it was, and the Wikipedia entry on today in history just doesn't cut it. (By "today" I mean "yesterday", since its now the 27th).
The thing that angered me (maybe another thing to take umbrage in?) is that PTI treats the NHL like a completely uninteresting nonsport, and yet takes up 60 seconds discussing some silly historical footnote that was completely non-sports-related.
Here are some of the interesting things that happened on September 26th though:
The Serpukhov-15 bunker incident in 1983 that almost vapourized us all. (thanks again to Ronald Reagan for actually ending this kind of nonsense)
Seoul was recaptured by UN forces in 1950
Sir Francis Drake completed his circumnavigation of the globe 426 years ago "today"
The Queen Mary launch in 1934
Abbey Road released (in Britain) in 1969 on the same day The Brady Bunch premiered. There's a clever observation or joke or something to be made there.
If you want sports stuff, Nolan Ryan throws his 5th no-hitter in 1981, Ben Johnson is stripped of his gold medal (in Seoul, oddly enough) in 1988, and in '83 Australia II wins the Americas Cup
A 1997 earthquake collapsed the Basilica of St. Francis in Italy
Finally, the Concorde makes its first nonstop Atlantic crossing. Yeah, that worked well.
Jim: Five standard excuses?
Sir Humphrey: Yes. First there's the excuse we used for instance in the Anthony Blunt case.
Jim: Which was?
Sir Humphrey: That there is a perfectly satisfactory explanation for everything, but security forbids its disclosure. Second there is the excuse we used for comprehensive schools, that it only gone wrong because of heavy cuts in staff and budget which have stretched supervisory resources beyond the limits.
Jim: But that's not true is it?
Sir Humphrey: No, but it's a good excuse. Then there's the excuse we used for Concorde, it was a worthwhile experiment, now abandoned, but not before it had provided much valuable data and considerable employment.
Jim: But that is true isn't it? Oh no, of course it isn't.
Sir Humphrey: The fourth, there's the excuse we used for the Munich agreement. It occurred before certain important facts were known, and couldn't happen again
Jim: What important facts?
Sir Humphrey: Well, that Hitler wanted to conquer Europe.
Jim: I thought everybody knew that.
Sir Humphrey: Not the Foreign Office.
Jim: Five?
Sir Humphrey: Five, there's the Charge of the Light Brigade excuse. It was an unfortunate lapse by an individual which has now been dealt with under internal disciplinary procedures.
- A Question of Loyalty
I take umbrage I tell you! Umbrage! (Hold on, I need to check the dictionary). Yeah! Umbrage!
4 : a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
Well okay, when reading a post on the Battle of Alberta criticizing the Oilers 2006 defensive pairings (I'm the 27th anonymous comment about a possible mis-type that everybody missed), I came across this post:
I would have loved the Oil to get some D. Unfortunately, it cost too much. 6.5 bucks for Jovanovski? Wot a deal!
If Sutter were a competent GM, he would have shipped some of his gorgeous underpaid (according to the current market) defensemen to teams that "needed" them, and robbed them blind for scoring talent.
Instead, he gets Tanguay at fair market value. A good signing, but at market value.
I don't like the Roloson resigning--too much money for a 37 year old--but I honestly believe that Markenen will perform admirably as a decent number two. He did fine in the final round last spring.
In the new NHL, the team that wins is the one that can most consistently grab players at below their fair market value. D-men overvalued? Get forwards! GMs need to be arbitrageurs (it's a word, look it up) and I think that Lowe is passing this test better than Sutter.
Well, okay, fine, you stumped me. There are 988,968 words in the English language, and I don't know all of them. So what have we got?
arbitrageur
Pronunciation: "är-b&-(")trä-'zh&r
Variant(s): or ar·bi·trag·er /'är-b&-"trä-zh&r/
Etymology: French arbitrageur, from arbitrage
1 : one that practices arbitrage
Aww gee, thanks! Good thing I looked it up!
Pronunciation: 'är-b&-"träzh
Etymology: French, from Middle French, arbitration, from Old French, from arbitrer to render judgment, from Latin arbitrari, from arbitr-, arbiter
1 : the nearly simultaneous purchase and sale of securities or foreign exchange in different markets in order to profit from price discrepancies
2 : the purchase of the stock of a takeover target especially with a view to selling it profitably to the raider
There, that's more helpful.
Also on the list of things that I take umbrage to: The Washington Times review of the completely serviceable date-movie My Super Ex-Girlfriend. Of all things, its written by former Alberta Report reporter Kelly Jane Torrance:
The insecure superhero doesn't take the breakup very well. Especially when it becomes clear Matt dumped her so he could take up with co-worker Hannah (Anna Faris). (Miss Faris of the "Scary Movie" franchise is also an attractive blonde; but Matt choosing her over supergirl Miss Thurman is yet another plot hole.)
Yeah, sorry Kelly, but I've got to weigh in on this one: Uma Thurman is one of those women that just doesn't do anything for most guys. She's actually a more glaring example of this than the most common example, Angelina Jolie.
Hmm, anything else to take umbrage with? No? Well, I'll use a work incident today and the discovery that there are less than 100,000 words in the French language to do some pointless frog bashing. Hint:all of these lines are lines I either have used against the French assholes at work, or lines I will hopefully one day use;
"Wow, I haven't seen a Frenchman take a beating like that since the Plains of Abraham
Now the problem is that you are trying to take the same side as the French...and we know how well that worked in World War 2. And World War 1. Indochina. The Algiers. Franco-Prussian War. War of 1812. 100 Years War.
It's odd, you think that a Frenchman would do a better job retreating than that.
When most people think of France they think of their excellent cheeses, but I prefer to think about about their whine.
Stick to speaking French. Leave English to the race of people who knew how to run an Empire.
Frenchman: We have a word for people like you
FACLC: Is it surrender? That seems to be French for a lot of words
Okay, okay, that's enough, I'm raising the white flag. Now I feel like a French patriot.
Oddly enough, these recipies don't work in a normal blender...
No, seriously, have you noticed that? You can't make omlettes the way they show on the informercial! It just doesn't work!
Consider this: if StopIggy.com is accurate....
He lobbied his supporters aggressively to vote to extend the Canadian mission in Afghanistan
He has come out swinging against the Kyoto Accord, posting in his online blog that the Accord is ineffective, and that he has better ideas for reducing pollution in Canada.
He has hinted that he wants to reform the Medicare system to allow increased privatization
Iggy has spent the better part of his academic career advancing views that fit disturbingly well with the current positions of the U.S. administration
Iggy was an enthusiastic supporter of the Iraq war
He wrote breathlessly of “Jeffersonian” democracy
...than this Michael Ignatieff guy might almost be worth voting for.
How much do you figure, however, that they're just trying to tempt us with a bunch of things that aren't actually true? That's the more likely story.
For more on StopIggy.com, check out Angry in the Great White North.
Sapphists complain about persecution while enjoying effeminate behaviour
The New Yorker has an article about gays being "bashed" on an airline because (gasp!) people expressed disgust watching these uranists making out. Probably the highlight of the entire article is this account from sperm bumper Stephan Varnier:
"I had a José Saramago book I was looking forward to reading. And then I was going to take some melatonin and have a little nap."
Even their hobbies were queer. Surely this can't be the first time they've been told to try acting just a little less flame-y.
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Found this YouTube tribute to lost Hollywood names now buried in gravesites around Los Angeles. Now for the big question: count the number of Jewish stars versus the number of homosexual celebrities you can see.
Other highlights is seeing "Dodge" and "Ford" next to each other, and Richard Milhous Nixon's gravesite. "The Greatest Honor History Can Bestow is the Title of Peacemaker". Ouch. Poor Nixon, stuck with that on his tomb.
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I continue to hold out hope by keeping a link to Angry White Males on my sidebar, even though after a big start the new comics died down until the election last year, but still have not posted a new cartoon in the 2006 Calendar year.
A similar, yet far more active webcomic, is Day by Day. Not putting it in the sidebar, but here you go for a peek. There's some non-political stuff too, like this recent one about hot engineer chicks. A good Clinton/Berger bashup was done as well the day before 9/11's anniversary.
Speaking of political comics, what's Stephen Notley up to? The last sorta political strip he did (thank God) was "Hiding Behind Women and Children", and that was fairly tame. No political nonsense on angryflower.com in ages now, and that's a good thing.
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How long has it been since I visited slashdot.org? This post when I returned from vacation is the latest entry I can find referring to it, so I wouldn't be surprised if its been about that long. In all honesty, I sorta forgot it existed. I was always aware of it, but the only times I ever thought "I wonder whats on /." was when I was far away from any computer.
Today however I was motivated to check it out when Colby Cosh made a coding error, failing to include a link on the last entry of a world press roundup: "Sony's Japanese price point for the PlayStation 3 turns out to be too high at 2× the XBox 360 and the Wii".
So naturally I check slashdot. I find this entry: Low-End PS3 Comes with HDMI, Cheaper in Japan. Also available in the PS3 library is a look inside the PS3, a look at the problems with the PS3, and that finally later this month Sony willactually start building PS3 machines to fulfill their promise of 1 million machines in 2006. Sounds like the Xbox360 difficulties tripled (and the cost doubled, Cosh reminds us).
Also found on slashdot:
Debian 4.0 ("etch") is hoping to be released in December if a controversial funding proposal comes through
After almost 40 years of loyal service, parts shortages and replacement combat fighters, the last F-14 Tomcats will be retired.
No idea if it will go the "Clerks" route, but Spaceballs is set to become an animated series airing on US cable in 2007
Business students are the most likely grad students to cheat says researchers. 56% admitted to plagurism, while only 49% of law students did. Not sure about the certainty of this: it was a common warning when I was at the University of Alberta that you did not study in the Law Library, or if you did you watched your belongings at all times. Apparently Law was such a competitive field and the students so unscrupulous that they would steal textbooks from people studying in that library in the hope that they were going to negatively impact the GPA of one of their competitors. Reportedly they would even swipe them from under your chair as you were busy studying (or sleeping, in my case I suppose). I always studied in the Cameron Library basement or in Cameron itself: I sometimes would leave all of my belongings for several hours and never find them missing. Just lucky, maybe.
Famed mathematician Dr. Shing-Tung Yau is furious at A Beautiful Mind author Sylvia Nasar for "defaming" him in a letter she and another person wrote for the New Yorker magazine. You can also see slashdot's original coverage of the letter.
Microsoft just made online music even less desirable, with Media Player 11 removing the ability to even move music from one machine to another (say if you change computers or use a laptop).
The creator of the "Columbine RPG" game discusses claims that his game was the lynchpin behind the Dawson School shootings in Montreal.
Finally, artifical volcanoes could be used to slow "global warming". Question: Didn't volcanic eruptions used to be accused of speeding it up? Seems to me that was used against me on Usenet ages ago. Who's laughing now?
"My, this is terribly awkward. But I wanted to tell you something. But I don't know. I seem to be so charmingly befuddled."
For the first time ever watched Four Weddings and a Funeral (don't ask), and was struck to hear "Love Is All Around" by the Troggs. This was not the first song that was also in Love Actually but it was the one I could remember and that caught my ear. Then I discover in fact the two movies have something else in common: Richard Curtis, who directed Love Actually and wrote the screenplay for it, Four Weddings, and the dreadful Notting Hill. It seems Curtis owes Grant a debt of gratitude...or the other way around. Hard to say.
Curtis is a longtime collaborator with Rowan Atkinson, having worked with him on the immortal Mr. Bean as well as Blackadder (baaaaa!).
Anyways, this is mostly just a rambling entry, but here's the text of W.H. Auden's "Funeral Blues":
Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone,
Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone,
Silence the pianos and with muffled drum
Bring out the coffin, let the mourners come.
Let aeroplanes circle moaning overhead
Scribbling on the sky the message He Is Dead,
Put crepe bows round the white necks of the public doves,
Let the traffic policemen wear black cotton gloves.
He was my North, my South, my East and West,
My working week and my Sunday rest,
My noon, my midnight, my talk, my song;
I thought that love would last for ever; I was wrong.
The stars are not wanted now: put out every one;
Pack up the moon and dismantle the sun;
Pour away the ocean and sweep up the wood,
For nothing now can ever come to any good.
Bonus Four Weddings and a Funeral observation: Matthew (the faggot who was ass-pirating the old bearded guy) was played by John Hannah who you might also remember from The Mummy (the dorky brother of Rachel Weisz). The thing I noticed during Four Weddings is that he sounds amazingly like Lord of the Rings hobbit Billy Boyd (or possibly Dominic Monaghan, I can't remember now which he sounded like, and no way am I turning that movie back on).
Today an Edmonton Journal letter writer casually mentioned the "illegal war in Iraq". Forgetting that International Law is both hazy and frankly disambiguous, and that U.S. Law is clear, one thought arises:
You'd think that the party which glorifious a jewel thief who has sodomized underage Cuban boys would just shut up on the topic of legalities.
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Arar rumours: like Pronger rumours,only with uglier chicks
Posted on Steve Janke's Angry in the Great White North by "Roger":
Jack now supports Mr.Arar's $400 million dollar Law suit against Canadians for what Arabs did to him under the same Liberal Government the NDP supported to get same-gender marriage in canada, BUT , here's the interesting twist, Layton knew Arar and the Hamas linked CAIR was abetting him since Sheema Khan revealed that CAIR coaches Muslims to avoid Helping CSIS and the RCMP stop terrorist from murdering Westerners or Canadians right here , so Jack uses Arar's wife to run for the NDP in Ottawa where Momin Khawaja was arrested to prove the RCMP's fears a terrorism cell that CAIR told Arar not to expose or help Canada arrest before using bombs in Londons subway, Arar's wife is a Palestinian/Muslim/pro-sharia law follower and gays in palestine are murdered right in the streets under Sharia .
Speaking of Pronger, I saw on TSN today that Pronger talked about the rumours swirling as he left Edmonton: "It started off with I slept with so-and-so, and I'm having kids, then it moved to my wife sleeping with some of my teammates."
Wow, your wife was sleeping around too? I hadn't actually heard that one. Thanks Chris!
The perfect hammer to crush the metaphorical skulls of potential NDP Members of Parliament with...
"Truly consensual sex between 14 year olds and over 30s is too rare to be concerned about and doesn't seem to be a social problem"
Yes, that's right voters across Canada, the NDP not only don't want the laws changed to prevent men of any age from having sex with 14 year olds, but they also don't see any problem whatsoever with such a relationship.
(Okay, "hidden agenda" time: is the reason NDP followers oppose this because they themselves dream of pulling a Svend Robinson someday and being a creepy 50 year old having illicit sex with kids still in Junior High? Didn't I cover this already?)
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All-Star cast indeed: WKRP In Cincinatti as it might have been
Reading about the classic 70s-80s sitcom about a wacky radio station (which tragically will never show on DVD for the same reason Married With Children shall always have the crappy theme music on Seasons 3-11), I was shocked to discover that key cast members were brought in when the producers first options failed:
Roddy McDowell as "The Big Guy" Arthur Carlson
David Letterman as Andy Travis
Richard Libertini as John "Dr. Johnny Fever" Caravella
Howard Hesseman as Herb Tarlek
Bonus Married With Children... trivia tidbit: MWC's resident lesbian Amanda Bearse directed episodes from Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place (which once guest-starred WKRP alumnus Howard Hesseman). She's also directed episodes of Dharma and Greg, Veronica's Closet, and The Big Gay Show.
Bonus Two Guys, a Girl, and a Pizza Place trivia: Ryan Reynolds, the "successful" Blade actor who portrayed Berg in the show, was offered the part of Xander on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Nathan Fillion, his castmate from Pizza Place who played Johnny, auditioned for the role of Angel but was turned down. Joss Whedon didn't realize this when he offered Fillion the Firefly lead.
Is the closest distance between two cows a straight line?
Was downloading the extremely advisable Irfan Image Viewer tonight from tucows.com, and suddenly was struck by a thought which I have thought of before, but never really openly blogged about.
Is it really better to choose a closer server? Is choosing within your own country a better option than closer across borders?
From Edmonton, I had the option to download from these Canadian destinations:
MTS Advanced Inc.(Manitoba Telecom Services) Winnipeg, MB
Centre for Distance Learning and Innovation (CDLI) St. John's, NF
Nexicom Inc. Millborook, ON
KWIC internet Simcoe, ON
Persona Communications Sudbury, ON
Look Communications Inc. Toronto, ON
Island Services (ISN Internet Incorporated) Charlottetown, PE
Access Communications Regina, SK
I chose the Regina option, and as it downloaded (quickly enough, Irfan isn't a huge program which is why I use it) I got to thinking on the subject. Would the Winnipeg connection possibly be faster (ignoring respective server speed) just because of how the internet backbone runs? Meanwhile the American list looks like this:
ACS Internet Anchorage, AK
Aspect 1 Internet Services Phoenix, AZ
mintac.net Wilmington, DE
Host.net Miami, FL
NetNITCO Internet Services Hebron, IN
Mid America ISP, Inc. Marshalltown, IA
Quantum Connections, LLC Benton Harbor, MI
The e.Lib, Inc. Concord, MI
CMSInter.Net LLC Mt. Pleasant, MI
MV Communications Londonderry, NH
NYI New York, NY
FIRST USA, Inc. St. Clairsville, OH
epix Internet Services Dallas, PA
The Planet Dallas, TX
WhiteHorse Communications, Inc. El Paso, TX
Westlin Bunker Datacenter Houston, TX
West Central Net San Angelo, TX
Internet Texoma, Inc. Sherman, TX
Mirrors @ TDS Internet Services Madison, WI
So if I chose the Texas options? Might they be faster? Is it quicker to go from Winnipeg, which is 1197 km away in the same "country", or from Marshalltown Iowa, 1989 km away across an international border? Would it change if I was downloading from 929 km away Billings Montana?
Inquiring minds want to know.
Dan Gainor has a column this week about the conspiracy theory that the oil companies are lowering world crude oil prices to help Bush's Republican collegues do better in November's midterm elections.
Not just would they, but could they? If you believe that, then you and Cafferty should discuss the Illuminati’s controlling world events—just to raise gas prices. But that defies the same “logic” Cafferty claims is behind oil company support for Republicans. The increase in gas prices has hurt Bush and Republican incumbents for two years. Why then didn’t these same mysterious forces keep the price low?
Because in the real world, oil companies don’t control gas prices. They’re set on world markets. They’ve dropped significantly from their recent high on August 8—declining 42 cents between August 12 and September 12. If you’ll recall, gas prices soared from $2.26 a gallon in February as Iran increased tensions about its nuclear aims. Then, on April 11, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad declared, “Iran has joined the nuclear countries of the world,” according to the New York Times. Gas shot up about 25 cents in two weeks thanks to our nuclear reaction.
Other big news is that Bush spoke at the United Nations yesterday, as did Iranian President Maher Arar Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Here are some of the MSM headlines following the speeches:
Two solitudes in collision: Ahmadinejad, Bush manage to avoid each other - Leaders swap allegations over nuclear intentions
Ahmadinejad: UNSC pawn of US and UK
Iran must make first move, Bush tells UN meeting
Bush reaches out to Muslims at UN: Offers assurances to people of Iran
Bush: 'My country desires peace'
W., Iranian dance in N.Y., but it's not a pas de deux [oohh, aren't you fancy with all the French? -ed]
Bush touches all bases in goodwill UN address
WRAPUP 6-Bush, Ahmadinejad clash over Iran nuclear rights [this must be from Reuters -ed]
American, Iranian presidents skip each other's talks
At U.N., Bush Urges Reform in Middle East: He stresses diplomacy and calls on the people of the region to reject 'extremists.' Kofi Annan criticizes U.S. handling of suspected terrorists.
Iranian president labels US a lawbreaker
Iran blows away Bush's warm words at UN
New Yorkers unite for war demonstration [All of them "unite"? Or is this just some left-wing gasbag trying to make professional protesters look grassroots? -ed]
Bush and Ahmadinejad clash at U.N.
Bonus link: "But finally these Islamic terrorists are saying what they mean. Al-Qaeda in Iraq said it best, saying the only acceptable thing is to convert to Islam. And that is the real aim of the Islamofascists: worship Allah or die. It has been their goal for decades. Which is why you can't reason with these people. They don't care about peace...they don't really care whether or not Israel exists...it's all about getting rid of the non-believers."
The Edmonton Journal reports today about Chris Pronger being upset over his treatment by Edmonton fans.
Luckily the Journal's sportswriters don't let the big adulterer get the last word:
As revealed in Hall of Fame hockey writer Jim Matheson's interview with ex-Oilers defenceman Chris Pronger in Tuesday's Journal, Pronger still doesn't get it.
If Chris Pronger is "pissed off" about the numerous rumours floating around about his depature from the Edmonton Oilers, he has himself to blame.
When he wanted to be traded, he should have called a press conference, announced his wish to leave, and explained, in a simple but clear sentence, precisely why he wanted out.
Case closed. Gossip averted. But that has never happened.
Still its interesting to consider that if the rumours are true, Prongs coulda stayed in Edmonton if he'd just waited for CityTV to fire Christie Chorley when Bell Globemedia bought out CHUM.
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Besides being hot and not interested in me, the other thing Loxy and M______ have in common
(Not entirely true, I've never met Loxy and while she has a photo on her blog, I'm an anonymous guy whos political rants are unlikely to be what attracts women...I just needed a second similarity besides hotness, and M______ isn't a fan of hockey or photography)
Both girls were not impressed with their birthdays. Loxy's 25th (I think) was apparently this weekend. M______'s 21st (I think) was earlier in the summer. I'd heard from eyewitness accounts that M______'s birthday was a "disappointment" to the guest of honour: her new cheating abusive boyfriend didn't show up, and only 3 people were in attendance with one not counting (the boyfriend of our mutual friend discussed here), where I got all this info from).
Of course, on a certain level the "disappointing birthday" is M______'s own fault: she made other people plan it, and then threw a hissy fit when people disagreed with things she did and said.
But on another level, its a hype issue: birthdays never live up to our dreams in the same way and for the exact reason that Christmas doesn't live up to its billing in our cortexes. It can't. It's like a small-scale version of the wedding rule: Something is going to go wrong at your wedding. Likewise, something is going to make your birthday less memorable: your clothes are going to get mud splashed on them while you are walking down the sidewalk, or there's going to be a 3 hour lineup at the bar you've chosen. You just have to roll with the punches and live with it. The last birthday that I had that I fully enjoyed was 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 when I turned 18 21 16 8. Wait, have I ever had a perfect birthday party? (I know that if this was a photo of the attendees it would be a birthday for the Top Five at least).
I wasn't happy with the results of my birthday. Simple as that. I hoped for more and it didn't pan out.
Sound familiar to anybody else?
Bonus quote:"Robert Palmer knew what he was talking about I guess." Probably not quite as popular a sentiment on a blog as the above.
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On my way to the job fair at the Shaw Conference Centre, and I happen to check an email from CareerBuilder.com:
From : CareerBuilder.com
Reply-To : CB
Sent : September 19, 2006 12:30:36 AM
Subject : Increase your chances of an interview...
TIP: The more jobs you apply to, the better your chances are for a call back. Don't wait for a second chance to make a first impression.
Really? You mean I'm more likely to get an interview if I just applied for more jobs? Why didn't I think of that!
I was reading through Colby Cosh's archives for something other than sleep/dishes/cleaning to do, and came across this entry on Pope Benedict SVI after he was coronated"
From Wednesday morning's New York Times, which I cite here not because it is a bad newspaper but because it is a good one:
Pope Benedict's well-known stands include the assertion that Catholicism is "true" and other religions are "deficient"; that the modern, secular world, especially in Europe, is spiritually weak; and that Catholicism is in competition with Islam.
In other words--oh my God! They picked a Catholic to be Pope!
Seems to have come full circle now, doesn't it?
Bonus link: Cosh's webpage search couldn't find it, but just below this post was the entry on Ann Coulter's article in Time Magazine I was looking for last week.
Found this from a post on the Western Standard Shotgun:
This is a good time to remark that Google Video, while neat, is not as user-friendly as YouTube. Getting the code to embed in a website is a pain in the ass, and the interface just looks awfully cold. This website also counts down 10 reasons YouTube beats Google Video. I tried to be fair and find a list in favour of GoogleVideo, but this blog is the closest I could quickly find. Also notice how "YouTube" is so quick and easy to type or say, while "Google Video" is much clunkier. "G-Vid" would have maybe been a better name (of course, then I'd likely criticize it for trying to hard to have an edgy sounding name, so they can't win).
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Now this at least is good news:
Maher Arar is still under suspicion at Canadian airports, having to wait for security clearances when his name is red-flagged by the computers.
Arar is especially unnerved because the last time he flew, from Ottawa to Edmonton he experienced the same sort of delay. And he spent the trip in the last row of the plane beside someone he strongly suspects was an undercover air marshal.
More good news: maybe there actually are undercover air marshalls on planes. Or is paranoid Arar racially stereotyping a crew cut white guy in a suit? We'll never know.
Arar, his wife Monia Mazigh and their two children, nine-year-old daughter Baraa and four-year-old son Houd, moved to scenic Kamloops in July after several years in Ottawa.
Mazigh, who holds a PhD in finance, accepted a teaching job at the city’s Thompson Rivers University. Arar, meanwhile, is working toward a doctorate in wireless engineering.
I've said for a long time that something in Arar's story smells fishy. Syria is a lousy place to visit and an even worse place to be a prisoner in, but they aren't Red China. They may treat you awfully bad in jail, but they do actually have a reason to put you there in the first place. Arar did something. I don't know what. The Americans know what. Maher Arar knows what. The Syrians almost certainly know what. It's up in the air if the RCMP knows what, and its almost certain nobody in the Canadian government (except perhaps Jack Layton) knows what he did. But he did do something. And now an extra clue: I didn't realize his wife has a Ph.D in finance. This could easily be connected to my old theory from before I had a blog, which was that Arar was involved in some sort of relatively simple money laundering trick to help terrorists (possibly al Quaida), which he'd goofed on big-time. However, the trick is fairly easy to catch as long as the volume of events is low, but if it became common knowledge would be a pain in the ass to catch them all. In other words, the U.S. would rather he go free than for every jackass on the globe to know how to secretly fund terrorism, and Arar knows this which is why he's free to be such a public antagonist about the whole thing -- as long as he doesn't tell what he knows, they'll leave him alone. His fianceer wife could be the lynchpin of this plan. That Arar has a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering may provide a clue or two as well. Needless to say, its setting off even more alarm bells for me.
Canada.com also has a handy timeline in the (public) events of the Arar case. One day I'm sure we'll be able to read that in June of 2002 Arar's wife funnelled money through a bank account somewhere, or that in April of 1999 Arar attended an al Quaida recruitment facility, or that his "acquaintance" Abdullah Almalki (who also ended up sent to a Syrian jailcell) in January 2003 tried to repeat Arar's crimes with similar results.
I've also noted that Arar looks a whole lot like that crazy Iranian president who also is a devout Muslim who hates America and is probably involved in terrorism.
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Baseball pool disaster.
Remember how I was poised to make a miracle comeback in my buddy league?
I was. I did. At a certain point on Sunday, "Martok" (who has live Yahoo stattracker) text messaged me to rant about his team because they were falling to me. And then Jose Contreras stepped up to the mound...
At the end of the day, the scoresheet looked like this, and now I'm fighting for 3rd place:
Oddly enough I did take him in 4/6 offensive stats. In other words, had my ERA/WHIP lead help up, I would have won 6-5. This is how it appeared at approximately 4pm on Sunday. Remember when I said this?
Er, wait, Davis has already started! I guess that settles it: I need Contreras's recent K/BB production to beat down Davis
At that point, I had officially conceeded the playoffs, I just didn't know it yet. Had I pulled Contreras when I saw Davis was carrying a perfect game after 4.1 innings (when I had to go and leave the confines of MLB.tv), I would have benefitted from Davis' 2.57 ERA (actually lowering mine), and gaining on the K/BB category as well due to his numerous walk-free strikeouts. I definitely didn't need Contreras to get a 2.00 WHIP and 7.50 ERA.
However, there is still a chance I was doomed: Borowski got lit up while Mussina (who "Martok" had benched) did fairly well (3.00 ERA, high K/BB ratio). Its possible that Mussina would have improved his ERA enough to beat me: and highly likely he would have won K/BB. However, Borowski's 3 earned runs and 3 hits in 0.1 innings would have likely cost me the WHIP/ERA titles anyways. I knew I shoulda left him out! (It might have helped me too, since the ERAs and WHIP were so close). In the end, leaving Florida's crappy closer on the bench may have been the worst fantasy decision of the year.
Well, you can console yourself in your other leagues, right FACLC? Shut up. All of my fantasy baseball teams lost their playoff matches yesterday. This contrasts with last week, when all 3 teams won despite being underdogs.
The Edmonton Separatists are now playing in the 3rd place game as is my team in the buddy league. The Alberta Mariners, making a push for the consolation prize "7th place" are now playing for 9th. The only good news is that the team in my buddy league (5/6), the Edmonton Separatists (5/12), and the Alberta Mariners (11/12) are now fighting for spots where even upon losing they will improve over their seasonal record: 4th, 4th, and 10th.
That's not really that good a news, I suppose.
Satan's prophet Mohammed still doing Lucifer's dirty work
Q. What do the towel-heads around the world say when the Pope quotes an old text criticizing Muslims for being overly violent?
A. They bomb churches and shoot a 60 year old nun in the head!
I think its time somebody with an accurate map of the middle east calculated exactly how many neutron bombs need to be dropped on which location to kill every inhabitant of the Middle East outside of Israel. If this is not feasible, then Isreal should be evacuated and the entire MidEast carpet bombed with a bunch of these babies
Seriously, its time we face the facts that "Mohammed" was actually Satan himself, fueling the fires of a weak-moraled people to his own cause, and that the Koran is in fact The Devil's own handbook. Until this theory gains hold, feel free to check out Mohammed's Believe It Or Else!
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You aren't going to believe this. I know its true because I hardly believe it.
You may recall the story of "Martok", my buddy who ran our last hockey pool and all that. Well, its he I have been in a playoff dash with (unsuccessful so far for me, check here and here).
But today, the game is different. WE have the advantage! It reminds me of the heady days of Sputnik and Yuri Gagarin when the world trembled at the sound of our rockets.
Ch-ch-ch-check it out!
While I'm still down, note the insane close-ness in so many of the categories. Remember also my experience from last week, where I won with a tie due to my superior ERA (the tie-breaking category).
Now the Hunt for Red October quote is perhaps horribly misplaced. I had the advantage last week: 2 Sunday starters to his 1, and my attention to playing/benching the right players. This week I again have two starters, and while he has his sole starter currently on the bench as well, its Mike Mussina and benching him won't matter with his win lead unless Mussina does so well to deflate his ERA. He also has until 6pm to decide, as Mussina plays the 2nd half of the double header in Boston (two split double headers in two days? ouch!). I also had the advantage of a secure lock in the categories I was leading, and only had to win the ties. Here I have to win the ties and hold my narrow lead in WHIP and runs. Not going to be easy, especially when he has the offensive power of Jason Bay, Miguel Cabrera, and Vernon Wells at his disposal. Brad Lidge, Huston Street and Billy Wagner are available to give him more saves than my Nathan/Fuentes/Borowski combo. Surprisingly, Fuentes didn't pitch in the 16-inning duel yesterday, but even so the tired bullpen staff means it is unlikely he will be in a save situation.
The real question at this point should be: do I play my two starters? The WHIP/ERA lead means that I can be hurt by a bad outing by one/both of my starting pitchers: Davis and Contreras. I can't touch him in strikeouts or wins, so even if both pitchers get 10K and a win apiece, I'm still mostly out for the count. And if they both bomb, I'm losing the few titles I have victory over. My only hope is for the K/BB to go up, and Davis/Contreras have paltry 1.51/2.53 ratios between them. Contreras is 3.57 in that department this past month, however.
Er, wait, Davis has already started! I guess that settles it: I need Contreras's recent K/BB production to beat down Davis: especially when Davis' last outing was something of a disappointment. He's facing Washington today, so that's the good news: though they've won 3 of their last 5, they are at the bottom of the NL East barrel, and Kearns/Vidro/Soriano are the only threats to Davis's numbers.
So I'm back into nightmare territory. With the RBI/HR/R contest so close (31-32,6-6,30-28) I can't afford to sit, say, Jermaine Dye to have Podsednik in there to break the 3-3 tie in stolen bases. (I can afford to include Chone Figgins, who hit for the cycle yesterday). Johjima has just been moved into the No. 3 spot in the Mariners batting order, which is good for me with Ichiro on my team: more RBI chances for Johjima and more run chances for Suzuki.
I need to beat him by one in homers (highly unlikely unless Jason Bay is out sick today). I need an extra stolen base (Bay's out sick, right?). I am in desperate need of more RBIs (isn't Cabrera suffering some elbow problem?) and an extra save (Oakland and the Mets can't win all the time, can they?). All this while holding my run lead (Cabrera has a knee problem too, right?), my ERA not ballooning out of control (Davis really is an elite pitcher, isn't he?), and my K/BB climbing more than his (Wagner is probably due to allow 5 walks in a row).
Wish me luck! Again, if my ERA can hold steady all I need is a tie!
Already watched Game 2 of the Yankees-RedSox doubleheader. The San Diego-Dodgers game was a 11-1 washout when I last checked, and the Dbacks versus the Rockies just isn't capturing my interest.
Luckily, Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story was refered in the Wikipedia article on Steve Bartman. I still haven't watched it, and so my decision has been made.
Update, 11:38pm: Ironically, Stewie Griffin The Untold Story is currently being rented. Now Blockbuster only has one copy, so I can't watch it tonight. Luckily, I kept the MLB.tv coverage of Arizona-Colorado, and now its 6-6 in the top of the 13th inning.
Update, 12:09am: How going into the 15th inning after Jeremy Affeldt managed to load the bases (including a botched call where a toss to Affeldt at 1st beat Chad Tracey but the umps disagreed) with only a single out. Only a double play would end the inning. In the end, they ended up getting a 1-2-3 double play, not the rarest but certainly one of the odder ones.
Update, 12:48am: Arizona wins the game in the bottom of the sixteenth inning when Chad Tracy scores on a sacrifice fly to RF by Chris Snyder. 7-6 final score.
Deeply disappointing that Michael Bay takes 2nd billing to the freaking Transformers, and that this was the most dramatic thing they could come up with.
From Ichiro achieves multiple milestones: Outfielder gets sixth straight 200-hit season, sets steals mark:
Willie Keeler holds the Major League record with eight straight 200-hit seasons from 1989-1901. Wade Boggs holds the American League record with seven consecutive 200-hit seasons from 1983-89.
1989-1901? Did nobody else catch this? Or that that is a lot longer than 8 years? The answer is eight years from 1894-1901. You're welcome MLB.com!
A's, alcohol ban leave Guillen in grumpy mood: ChiSox manager upset by postgame beer ban, rips Oakland G.M. after loss. Best line of the article:
When Ozzie Guillen learned that alcohol is banned after games in the Coliseum clubhouses these days, the Chicago White Sox manager responded with profanity and anger.
His club couldn’t muster nearly that much passion during the actual game — and the Oakland Athletics beat Jon Garland to give another boost to their playoff chase.
Pedro Martinez near tears when his return fails to bring his team a glorious clinching of the NL East pennant. I know they don't technically call it a pennant, but whatever.
My baseball pools are not going well: I'm not 0-10-2 anymore, but after climbing to 3-7-2 yesterday I'm back to 1-9-2 going into today's games. Go Derek Jeter! In my other leagues, the Edmonton Separatists are clinging to a 5-4-1 lead (pitching looks a near-lock, but desperately need to break the wins tie and get the RBIs into a safer lead); the Alberta Mariners are struggling hardcore, down 2-7-0 with two stolen bases to the opponents one and 0.03 lead in average (no chance of catching up in pitching).
Manny Ramirez sitting out because of an actual injury!
Edmonton Police: Opposed to this annoying "matter of public record" concept
EPS has explained that they really did have a suspect in the Oliver school shooting but that they decided not to release that a man was arrested and charged. It turns out to be the same guy that parents tackled a few days after the incident, that police said was the wrong man, but apparently is the right one (and the "prime suspect").
Er, I'm confused: with all this talk about "erosion of civil rights from anti-terrorism" bills, one of the matters is that suspects can be arrested and not identified until they are charged. But now we discover that Edmonton City Police can just decide at random not to do this anyways? And if charges were laid, doesn't that mean a preliminary hearing? Don't the local newspapers cover the Provincial Courthouse? Is this a case of the newspapers not putting two and two together? Or did EPS cover up the hearing as well?
I think its time EPS was disbanded, unless they can answer some of these questions.
Yesterday was a rut of odd games in Major League Baseball:
Toronto beat Seattle 10-0, and destroyed my fantasy team. As you may recall, I don't take players from Ontario teams in my sports pools. Therefore I have no Blue Jays, but a fair number of Mariners (which is why my team has sucked, I suppose).
Also yesterday, San Diego defeated the Cincinnati Reds 10-0.
Finally, I'm losing 0-10-2 right now in my buddy fantasy league. The pitching stats are close, the offense isn't even close. Hopefully my pitching can win me a little something. I probably am losing anyways, but it would be nice to lose a 6-5-1 squeeker.
Grey Cup 2005 Rematch: Edmonton vs. Montreal -- Mid-September gun violence
Holy crapola:
A shooter (possibly 2 or 3) in Montreal has opened fire on a crowd at Dawson College, with 11 people in hospital and eight critical. Later news reports will surely tell you more. CNN reports 20 wounded, and only the shooter is dead.
While some victims were taken to Montreal's Jewish General Hospital, Dawson College itself is not a particularly interesting institution from a religious standpoint -- at least at first glance.
Montreal Police Chief Yves Delorme says "There is no racist connotation or no terrorist link as far as we know."
Hard to be sure at this point. After all, Montreal has a bad history about that: remember Gamil Rodrigue Gharbi? Is this maybe another crazed Islamic lunatic?
Forgive the mistakes, I only had 15 minutes to write this. See also Annex.
Please note that if I am committing suicide today 89/12/06 it is not for economic reasons (for I have waited until I exhausted all my financial means, even refusing jobs) but for political reasons. For I have decided to send Ad Patres the feminists who have ruined my life. It has been seven years that life does not bring me any joy and being totally blase, I have decided to put an end to those viragos.
I had already tried as a youth to enlist in the [Armed] Forces as an officer cadet, which would have allowed me to enter the arsenal and precede Lortie in a rampage. They refused me because of asociality. So I waited until this day to carry out all my projects. In between, I continued my studies in a haphazard way for they never really interested me, knowing in advance my fate. Which did not prevent me from obtaining very good marks despite not handing in my theory assignments and studying little before exams.
Even though the Mad Killer epithet will be attributed to me by the media, I consider myself a rational and erudite person that only the arrival of the Grim Reaper has forced to undertake extreme acts. For why persevere in existing if it is only to please the government? Being rather retrograde by nature (except for science), the feminists always have a talent for enraging me. They want to retain the advantages of being women (e.g. cheaper insurance, extended maternity leave preceded by a preventive leave) while trying to grab those of the men.
Thus, it is self-evident that if the Olympic Games removed the Men/Women distinction, there would be only be women in the graceful events. So the feminists are not fighting to remove that barrier. They are so opportunistic that they neglect to profit from the knowledge accumulated by men throughout the ages. They always try to misrepresent them every time they can. Thus, the other day, people were honoring the Canadian men and women who fought at the frontlines during the world wars. How does this sit with the fact that women were not authorized to go to the frontline at the time??? Will we hear of Caesar's female legions and female galley slaves who of course took up 50 per cent of history's ranks, although they never existed? A real Casus Belli. Sorry for this too brief letter.
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To be fair, they have a lot more information than I did. Also to be fair, they get to interview people and stuff, while I'm literally a guy in pajammas in my basement.
[Lillian] Bich Van Duong, also known as Lily Tran, 23, was shot to death when the Mercedes came under heavy gunfire at Argyll Road and 76 Avenue on Saturday night. "Heavy gunfire" apparently is four bullets, as rumour has it thats all it took. Regardless, I did the early sprinting, and the newspapers are on the marathon trail. This is, of course, the reverse of how blogging is supposed to work, but if you want that you'll turn to an expert. You're here, so this is all you get.
So apparently Pillon is the very-recent boyfriend of the deceased, and the other 18-year old seems to get away with no identification at all. This smells weird to my nose, and I wouldn't be surprised if the other man turns out to be even more gang-affiliated than Pillon (who was on the front page of Monday's SUN looking extremely creepy for a guy who was just shot in the head).
For more on this as it develops, go read a newspaper. I'm moving on.
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More photos of the hot Vietnamese corpse laying on Argyl
Er, too soon?
Anyways, I found Lily Tran's myspace page Its almost impossible to read, but so far no indication of her boyfriend's name. Turns out she is interested in meeting "my fav rapper of all time... T.I. He is one sexy mother....". Seeing how the rap game is played, she might not have to wait long!
Also found a couple websites with her photos, including lots of hot photos.
Previous Lily Tran stuff can be found below:
- Unravelling the mystery woman
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I was blog reading this afternoon, but Haloscan is really slow with the September 11th activity, and Blogger.com is going a little slow as well.
So I'm reading up on features in Blogger.com's new beta version.
I'll evalutate their potential for Third Edge of the Sword on an item-by-item basis:
Customize Your Template: It mentions "new page elements and font and color options" but no details. I might use one of these if it turns out to be any good. I am not holding out for much hope, though.
Create a Private Blog: I'm not sure if this can be set so that only individual posts are "private", or end up turning this into a "myspace" blog where people have to login. The first one might be handy: an occasional post actually telling the details about M_____'s visit to my workplace and what really happened might be of interest to a few select people. Also, I could read up on it myself and have a more direct firsthand account on what happened..in case I forget. Still not worth an upgrade.
Fresh New Templates: I've got a template I'm relatively comfortable with at this point. It's not garishly large or has large images that simply annoy people. It backgrounds my text and personality relatively well, and makes this blog easy to read. Won't need it. Unless there's a really good one.
More Feed Options: While I'm always hungry, they're talking here about RSS 2.0 and Atom 1.0 standards compliance. I have no freaking idea how any of this stuff works, and I'm too lazy to learn. The "feed for all comments on your blog" sounds like a half-good idea, for all these March 2006 posts that are being spammed after leaving the main page. Maybe I'll look into it, but not today.
Updated Dashboard: "The new Dashboard makes it easier to check your blog’s activity and gives you one-click access to the most common blog management tasks." What the hell does that even mean? It tells me nothing about what it includes, and whether any of the management tasks I use will be there. Nevermind.
Instant Publishing: No more publishing spinnor spinner (though a publishing spinnor would be kinda cool). This is neat and handy, but we'll wait and see.
Bugs: Yes, you heard right: there are bugs! Awesome! What kind of bugs? Old users can't login to post, archive list difficulties, no search options, no "NextBlog Button", no support for browsers other than the Big Two, and a few others. Third party applications won't work, and if I don't like it... I'm SCREWED, can't go back.
I guess I won't be changing for now.
I wonder if Blogger 2.0 blogs can be seen to be experienced...
Update, 3:07pm: Yes, Julia Buckley for example.
Update, September 22 2006 2:27pm: The Soapbox Prophet recently switched to Blogger 2.0 as well, with varying results.
So far I've posted lots on September 11, but nothing about 9/11. I do have a little to say on the subject: I've never told my own "Morning of 9/11" story, and might do so later tonight.
Instead I will post National Review Online's Symposium on 9/11 and let the words of much wiser people than me be your guide for Third Edge of the Sword coverage of "the big story of the day".
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(h/t to Zaphod's Heads)
I was directed over to Austrailian Su-Yin's cooking blog. Nothing there that particularly interests me. Ah well.
You may notice that I now have the "Alberta Blogs" automated blogroll on the right of the page, yet not myself be listed. This is because I have added the code, but still haven't gotten around to actually emailing the blog to them. This is mostly an anonymity issue: the original issues about my anonymous posting have (with two exceptions) evaporated into the wind. But I am finding new and exciting reasons to not burden you people with unnecessary information such as "who I am" or "how to contact me". Unfortunately my emails all say my actual honest-to-God name. Anyways, I will probably figure a way out of these by the end of the afternoon, and likely will myself be on the Alberta Blogs blogroll within a week. Which is, of course, why I'm posting so much this weekend: why would I publish after people get to read it?
"And Sugar, we're going down swinging" -- The fantasy baseball playoff FallOutBoy
I won. Ha ha.
Just a little friendly gloating. As you may recall from yesterday, I was locked in an immortal struggle in the small head-to-head fantasy baseball league I'm in with my buddies. You may also note that things looked dark around 2:30pm on Sunday. Well, I won. Tied, really, but that's a win anyways as we've discussed:
Turns out his leaving out Arroyo was a good move. But had I been watching more carefully, I'd have known to replace Chipper Jones with Chone Figgins, get a 5th stolen base, and get the 5-5-2 tie anyways. That's neither here nor there, of course: differing circumstances are just that...the circumstances that never happened.
Naturally, he's a little choked: he was beating me the entire week, beat me in the regular season, and actually never fell behind at any given point of the race. Or, as he says:
JOOOOOREEYYY. I tie the [censored -ed] in our match, but have a better record during the regular season and the league says he beats me??!?? Who's the commissioner and what's he going to do about this injustice??
FIXED, FIIIIIIXED, I TELL YOU.
The Commissioner, of course, is me. BWA HA HA!
My Edmonton Separatists (see this post from yesterday) also won their playoff match yesterday, falling to 5-4-1, but that's good enough to win. (Heck, if 6-6-0 is a win, so is 5-4-1).
The Alberta Mariners (again, check yesterday's post) won in the Consolidation Round's semifinals, a nice 6-3-1 victory that bumps me into at least "third place" (9th place).
The "Intelligent Dolphins" post that should have been here a month ago
As was widely and relatively quietly printed in newspapers during the planetary reorganization fiasco, a South African researcher has presented a paper stating dolphins are less intelligent than previously thought, as their brains are large but the complex structure is not there. Tests showed dolphins can't even do tasks a goldfish can do, due to too many glia and insufficient neurons.
The kicker, as I'm sure other bloggers told you in my absence, is that this fact was well known. It had previously been published. In the New York Times? Nope. USA Today? Uh uh. Washington Post? Atlanta Journal Constitution? Chicago Tribune? Western Standard? Where?
From the freaking Onion: Study: Dolphins Not So Intelligent On Land - February 15, 2006. To wit:
GAINESVILLE, FL—Although dolphins have long been celebrated for their high intelligence and for appearing to have a complex language, a team of researchers at the University of Florida reported Monday that these traits are markedly less evident on dry land.
According to study researchers, a group of 25 bottlenose dolphins removed from their holding tanks failed 11 exercises designed to test their basic cognitive abilities and reasoning skills.
"The dolphins were incapable of recognizing and repeating simple gestures," said study co-author Dr. Scott Lindell. "Their non-verbal communications were limited to a rapid constriction and expansion of the blowhole, various incomprehensible fin motions, and heavy tremors while they lay prone on the lab table."
After capturing the dolphins from the ocean, Lindell and his colleagues tagged them and placed them under the intense, high-wattage lights of a moisture-proof lab. The researchers then administered an extensive battery of tests designed to measure everything from the dolphins' self-awareness to their aptitude for writing and reading comprehension.
"Dolphins have a popular reputation for being excellent communicators," Lindell said. "But our study group offered only three types of response to every question we posed: a nonsensical, labored wheezing, an earsplitting barrage of unintelligible high-pitched shrieks, and in extreme cases, a shrill, distressed scream."
So there you have it: The Onion: second only to Third Edge of the Sword as your source of breaking news.
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Is it really only ten days that I posted my last blog? Work has been incredibly busy over the past two weeks, so being able to post a blog during work-time has been impossible, and by the time I get home the last thing I want to do is to switch the computer on!
(If anyone is in interested in what I have been working on check out the Ferrari Panamerican 20,000 tour!)
On Wednesday evening I was lucky enough to have been asked by my friend Stuart to go with him the brand new Emirates Stadium, home of Arsenal Football Club. His brother in law was a season ticket holder and had a couple of spares. Keen to keep my tally of football grounds going I could hardly say no!
Having kept an eye on the Arsenal website throughout construction of the stadium I was quite looking forward to actually seeing it in person, even if I was not too fussed about seeing the Gooners themselves, much to the jealously of my Arsenal supporting mother!
We walked to the stadium by going down the Holloway Road from the Highbury and Islington tube station, past various takeaway eateries and boarded up shops, taking a swift right and down a street lined with Victorian three floored houses.
Almost as the street ended it opened up and the Emirates Stadium presented itself; a glowing mass of concrete, shiny smooth lines of metal and neon. It looked as if a space ship had landed and buried itself within a North London Park.
Walking around the ground trying to find our bearings and the elusive block "S", many others were doing the same. I was told of the bloke moaning as he walked past saying how it was a stupid stadium and that at least with Highbury he knew where he was going!
As we entered the "Emirates" I was looking forward to the best part of visiting any new stadium - walking through the doorway from the concourse to the seating area. You get your first look at the pitch (which always looks better under lights), and the mountains of seats that surround the action.
It was without doubt an impressive sight. Old Trafford and Anfield had been the same, but the Emirates was different, which I think was a lack of familiarity. We were not used to seeing the stadium on the television every week, so we were unsure about how the stadium really looked.
The game itself presented me with a few "firsts"; First time I had seen a European Cup game, first European Cup game at the Emirates and the first time Arsenal had played under lights at the Emirates. It was also the first time I had seen a foreign team in action. The support of the Dynamo Zagreb team was amazing. Two thousand people making more noise than the other fifty six thousand Arsenal fans. They chanted non stop for ninety minutes, all clapping simultaneously, all the men with their shirts off and waving scarves around their heads! They must have been knackered by the end of the evening!
Although I was incredibly comfortable in my seat, which was padded, and had more leg room than if I was at home sitting on my sofa, I felt uncomfortable in my mind. It didn't feel quite right, I was watching Arsenal, but I wasn't at Highbury, which to me IS Arsenal. I was in the future, in a ground that was brighter than anywhere I had been before, the pitch was greener, it felt artificial, it didn't feel right. I don't know how the Arsenal fans feel about the new stadium, but for me, some places are sacred, and Highbury was one of those sacred footballing cathedrals.
If and when Liverpool are relocated it is going to be one hundred times worse. Liverpool playing somewhere else other than Anfield, it's not right! It's like blue grass and red oceans, all wrong! Maybe I am just a stick in the mud that cannot move on!
Check out some of the photographs from the night.
Coming soon to the site (hopefully by the end of the week) will be news on a great event that five of my friends are taken part in.
On Saturday 16th September they will be attempting to row 22 miles down the River Thames in the annual Great River Race event to raise money towards the National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society.
More details on the race, including a full description of the "magog", which is the boat they will be rowing, rower profiles, and further information about the Ankylosing Spondylitis Society will be added soon.
They will be rowing under the name of "Oarsome 4Some", (although I preferred "4 oars and a cox"), and Skipper William Buckby will (hopefully) be keeping everyone updated via the newly installed blog which can be found (empty at the moment) at http://www.adambird.co.uk/oarsome.html.
Is be One Big Damn Puzzler
Mum started it all off when I was a kid, making sure that I was always reading, encouraging me and giving me different books to read.
One of the best things about my new job is that I can sit on the train for an hour a day (on my way home) and read to my hearts content.
Since starting in April, I have probably read about 12 different books! The Waterstones just outside Charing Cross station is doing a roaring trade out of me!
I have just finished a book called One Big Damn Puzzler which I recommend to anyone reading! It is without doubt the funniest book that I have ever read! Sitting on the train with someone asleep next to you as you are laughing out loud is not a comfortable experience, but I had to do this for total of nearly six hours. The people I sat next to during these times must have thought I was mad!
I won't write a book review as the synopsis on the above link in all the information I had to go on before hand, and sums it up better that I could. But if like me, you like reading, grab a copy of this and I promise you will enjoy it!
There is be one other Big Damn Puzzler too before I go. Gillingham's first game of the season! We actually looked quite good and held a lot of promise for the forthcoming season! I am not going to say too much too soon as it is still incredibly early days, but if we continue to show the effort, commitment, pace and general performance that was evident on Saturday, then we will have a good season.
Return to the promised land?
And so it all begins again!
Millions of football supporters at work today will be sharing the anticipation and excitement that comes on the dawn of a new footballing season, every fan expecting this season to be the one that their team gets promotion, wins a cup or gets into Europe.
For me as a Gillingham fan I am dreaming of a promotion campaign back to the so called 'promised land' (which most people know as the Championship). The 'promised land' was so called because Gillingham had spent all of there first 100 years of existence playing in the bottom two division and only nearly making the step up on a couple of occasions.
After our five season stay, which the first three were magic (13th, 12th and 11th placed finishes), we find ourselves facing our second campaign plotting out return.
As a club we find now ourselves fairly settled after a chaotic and sometimes shambolic 'transitional' period. Ronnie Jepson is now the man at the helm and for me, so far so good.
I have been impressed with his comments in the media and on the official Gillingham Website, and think that he is the type of manager we need right now.
So dreaming of a promotion campaign, but what of the reality? The reality is that Gillingham are a club on a very tight budget and a small squad of young and hard working players who are capable of a top half finish. Ronnie Jepson will make sure that we are a tough team to beat this season, and not many teams will enjoy coming down to Priestfield.
I can see Bristol City and Nottingham Forest having a good season, and one of the promoted teams from League Two will continue the momentum they built up last year.
My only worry is a lack of goals in the side, Mulligan works incredibly hard and the new lad McDonald looks quite tricky, but neither have 'goal poacher' written all over them.
However, still imbedded in the back of my mind is this Wembley theory of mine! My friend Glyn joked with me at the end of the season by saying, "Ad, you know why Wembley is still not ready? The Gills weren't. Next year, when they are, so will Wembley!".
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One for Reaso
Anybody watching the F Word last night with Gordon Ramsey would have seen the feature with the giant Jaffa Cake.
Giles Coren, the "posh food critic" had stumbled across a website called Pimpthatsnack.com, whereby people had been attempting to make extreme sized replicas of famous snacks or sweets. We were then shown the efforts he went to in order to produce a huge Jaffa Cake, which he had given the name "Jaffa Quake".
On the website itself you can see how people have tirelessly replicated a giant custard cream, a giant scotch egg and a huge cola bottle just to name a few!
I thought that this would be a perfect challenge for Reaso, who famously ate a desert made for four people in order to secure a discount off the final bill! Incidentally he was ill for hours afterwards and felt the effects of the sugar rush for at least three days.
Firefox CSS Problem - Solved!
I posted a blog on the 21st July about problems I had been having making sure that the blog feature looks the same in Firefox as it does in Internet Explorer.
This is one of the big problems right now facing website designer/developers. The reason being is that Firefox adheres to strict conventions as laid out by the W3C and Internet Explorer doesn't!
Anyhows, after days of trying various things, the problem has now been fixed, thanks to finding posts on forums across the web from people posting similar questions to the one I had!
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This is a film? 65th Kurzfilmtage Oberhausen Art Monthly #428, July-August 2019
‘This is a film?’ opens Gerard Depardieu in Marguerite Duras’ Le Camion (The Lorry), 1977. ‘It would have been a film,’ replies Duras. ‘It is a film.’ It would have been in order that it is, unfolding entirely in the conditional, requiring cinema to undo itself by replacing illustration with imagination.
Curiously, given its length and age, Le Camion was one of the highlights of this year’s Internationale Kurzfilmtage Oberhausen; an inspired choice for its otherwise shaky Conditional Cinema strand. Duras’ shift from condition to certainty is for Depardieu’s, or our purposes only, an emollient to suspend what we might normally require a film to be in order that the-film-which-is-not unfold. She continues, ‘We’d hear the sea from far off, but loudly.’ And following this mode, everything which subsequently happens does not happen, the ‘film’ existing only in the read-through of Duras’ skeletal script, save for brief snatches of a lorry – a mocking salve for an image-starved audience – against a repeated motif from Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations, the imaginative scope of which is similarly wrested from the meagrest of means; something which cannot have escaped Duras.
Where Le Camion would have been a film, Conditional Cinema would have been a timely and active engagement with cinema as site. As it was, however, much of the programme fell to instrumentalising and illustrating its own thesis: not the potential of cinema but its mimesis.
A pairing of performances by Peter Miller and Manuela de Laborde, both of whom had also presented work at the 2018 festival, perhaps signalled this mistake most clearly. De Laborde’s Ficciones’ collapsing of intra- and extra-filmic timelines proposes a trilogy which uses the annual cycle of the festival as a structure alongside the time in which each year’s event itself unfolds, manifested in clay sculptures left en plein air in Oberhausen for the past year. Now moss-covered, they became the protagonists in a film which played out behind the artist, seated and reading a rather morose and lumpen text. It is a conceit that is attractive on paper, yet in realisation it was, like the artist’s presentation last year, stolid, literal and ponderous, the mossy shapes themselves reduced to clumpy actors in an artless 16mm backdrop.
Peter Miller’s two performances were similarly disappointing. Where Ficciones at least set up a framework to justify its return, Miller’s This Thing Connecting Us was a straightforward rehash of his already-underwhelming performance at the previous year’s festival: a sub-structuralist game in which a reel of 35mm film is unspooled and fed throughout the audience. As a comment on the terms of cinema in 2019, it was, like the theremin performance which followed, strangely immune to its own irrelevance.
Yet many of the treasures of the festival assume modest forms, away from the smoke and mirrors. The slim but fascinating series Re-selected takes the stories of individual film prints – travellers whose many engagements have left traces both physical and ephemeral – to think around the social and political contexts of those journeys.
Two political films made in Egypt and Yemen in the late 1970s spoke of similar currents. Though Syrian director Omar Amilaray’s An Thawra (On a Revolution), 1978, commissioned by the then-People’s Democractic Republic of Yemen, was arguably the better film, it was the story behind Waseyat Ragol Hakeim (The Advice of a Wise Man on the Affairs of Village and Education), Daoud Abdel Sayed, 1976, which proved most compelling.
A curious piece of anti-state propaganda, The Advice of a Wise Man… was an unsubtle but constant satire, its rancour aimed towards a paternalistic and repressive state. Shown at Oberhausen in 1978, the film was only returned once the festival had produced a copy print, fearing its destruction once back in Egypt. This act of unplanned archiving is encoded in what is now believed to be the only remaining copy of the film in the form of circular marks on the 16mm print, copies of punch-holes in the 35mm original used to instruct the projectionist to change reels.
Elsewhere the festival’s invitational strand for international film archives turned up some intriguing oddities. Programmes from Walker Art Center and Národní filmový archiv in Prague spoke as much of the act of collecting as of the collections themselves, with results that were enjoyably heterogeneous. Bringing together a railway worker’s home movies with the US government’s account of the atomic bomb tests on Bikini Atoll (Operation Crossroads, 1946), the Walker conjured a neat sense of the democratising effects of archival practice, and of filmmaking more generally, on an otherwise over-determined historicity. Even this outwardly straightforward material belied a syncresis not immediately visible: the print of Operation Crossroads was artist Bruce Conner’s own, having sought its declassification in order to produce his own work based on it, Crossroads, in 1976).
The festival’s extensive retrospective programme around Russian filmmaker Alexander Sokurov, included his stunning 327-minute diary Spiritual Voices, 1995. Over five episodes the film follows the life of Russian soldiers on the border between Tajikistan and Afghanistan. While the touch of Sokurov’s friend Andrei Tarkovsky is immediately tangible in the sense of existential threat that hangs over the dusty valley where the soldiers are holed up, it is not in a form as outwardly spiritual as that older filmmaker’s works. Where Tarkovksy created a fictional framework, an inner core, around which to organise metaphysical enquiry, here, the ‘spirit’ of the title is formed from without, from ingredients lent to Sokurov by the situation itself.
To follow Duras’ assertion that ‘cinema stops the text and kills its offspring, the imagination,’ would be to require that any ‘conditional’ programme instead liberate the imagination by releasing cinema from its own bounds. While the smoke of a struggle with the conditions of cinema hung in the air, curiously, it coalesced most effectively outside of the programme established explicitly for that purpose. It is a worthy struggle, and it needs be enacted at Oberhausen. Yet if the festival is not content that it exist by chance, in its corridors, and instead be housed in a dedicated structure, then it must find a dynamic capable of doing justice to its own enquiry.
Published: 1 July 2019
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Volume 24, No. 2 Buffalo County Historical Society March-April, 2001
A vignette is a short scene or incident. Historical vignettes are like short poems or story fragments that may seem incomplete but suggest an internal story or a micro-history that can be appreciated for their own value to inform or amuse while they may also inspire consideration and reflection of larger themes and events. Historical Vignette: The Tea Pot Told to Leroy A. Walker by John Nutter in the 1920's
This story has to do with the Nutter family of Gibbon and it happened before the Colony arrived - in fact, before the railroad was built in 1866.
The Nutter family lived in a log house, just north of where the eight-sided Nutter house now stands. The Nutters came from England and like all good Englishmen, liked their tea. In fact, they had two tea pots - identical tea pots, sitting on the shelf. But through habit and convenience, only one of the tea pots was used daily. The other one just sat there waiting its turn.
Came the day when the supply of tea ran out. There was no store to buy more closer than Grand island - a day's journey away by ox team. These two-day shopping trips were not taken without real necessity. Day after day without tea soon became the real necessity. So, Mr. Nutter left for Grand Island. On the afternoon of the second day, one of the children was sent to the top of the log house so he could more easily spot the returning father - with the tea. As soon as he was sighted as a speck on the horizon a child was sent to get the tea and hurry back with it. A child could run faster than an ox team could plod, and the tea could be made and ready for drinking the very minute Mr. Nutter came to the cabin. This was done. Never had tea tasted better. So refreshing. It was only when the tea pot was being washed that it was discovered that in the haste to make the tea, that the second tea pot had been used - the tea pot in which the rattle snake rattles had been stored.
[Special thanks to Leroy Walker for this Historical Vignette. If you would like to contact Leroy his address is P.O. Box 116, Gibbon, NE 68840.]
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AN OPEN QUEST, Part 2
It's fairly ironic that I'm typing this on the last year of 2009, since my concern in the essay is about the changing of the yearly round.
To be sure, I've only passed through a little over two seasons since mentioning that I was reading THESPIS in this June essay. (In full disclosure I had read parts of it years ago, but only this year did I finish the whole book.) And the subject of Theodor Gaster's 1950 book is well attuned to the program of the myth-ritual school of earlier years, in that THESPIS's purpose is to discern what patterns human beings may have followed in their organization of rituals. As a literary critic, my concern with Gaster-- who is cited in Frye's ANATOMY-- is to suss out whether or not his work on religious myths and rituals glosses Frye's insights on literary myths.
My conclusion is that not only is Gaster significant to Frye, for all that Frye only refers to him marginally, it's possible that Gaster's fourfold scheme of ritual actions may have had some indirect, perhaps even subconscious, effect on Frye's arrangement of his four *mythoi.* This is pure speculation, though Frye evidently read Gaster closely enough that he did adapt one of Gaster's terms into a 1960 essay, which I mentioned here.
Both Frye and Gaster formulated schemas that revolved around the response of human beings to the seasonal round. In OPEN QUEST PART 1 I criticized Frye for perhaps imparting too much closure to his theory, so that it seemed like what should have been a cycle actually had an apocalyptic conclusion, but in Gaster I found an additional corrective.
Gaster divides the rituals of archaic humankind into four types, which he ascribes to particular times of the year. Gaster gives a drawn-out explanation of his typology on page 26 of THESPIS, but here's a shortened Internet-encyclopedia version for easy reading:
"First the rites of mortification, symbolizing the temporary eclipse of the community. Next the rites of purgation, by which all noxious elements that might impair the community's future welfare are eliminated. Then the rites of invigoration, aimed at stimulating the growth of crops, the fecundity of humans and beasts, and the supply of needed sunshine and rainfall throughout the year. Finally, when the new lease is assured, come the rites of jubilation; there is a communal meal at which the members of the community recement their bonds of kinship by breaking bread together, and at which their gods are present."
Gaster did not design these designations for any literary purpose, and it's only my speculation that they influenced Frye's categories. But I do think that they loosely line up with Frye's four *mythoi*:
Rites of mortification line up with the *sparagmotic* mythos of irony, in that ironies are those works in which all human efficacy is missing, and all passion spent.
Rites of purgation line up with the *pathetic* mythos of drama, in that drama is often (as Frye points out) concerned with individuals who find themselves in some way cast out from the main society, though such individuals sometimes possess some power of effective action, unlike ironic protagonists.
Rites of invigoration line up with the *agonistic* mythos of adventure, in that these rites, like literary adventure, concern themselves with what Gaster calls "the Ritual Combat, or mimetic battle between Life and Death, Summer and Winter, Old Year and New." (page 37).
Rites of jubilation line up with the *incognitive* mythos of comedy, in that comedy celebrates the same spirit of joy and hilarity found in its ritual kindred, and does so with only spotty relevance to dramas of rebirth and redemption.
In addition, Gaster introduces two Greek terms that identify how the respective rites work. Rites of jubilation and invigoration are both characterized by *plerosis,* or "filling," because both give the sense that the ritual fills the community with new life. Rites of mortification and purgation are both characterized by *kenosis,* or "emptying," because they "empty out" the community of "noxious elements" one way or another.
Incidentally, anyone who googles either of these two terms as I did is likely to find far more references to *kenosis* than to its sibling, since the first Greek term received better press thanks to an apperance in the New Testament.
But neither term is exclusively applicable to religion, and together they bear a striking resemblance to David Sandner's commentary on the ways in which human creativity can seem at once incredibly "full" and surprisingly "empty." I remarked in this essay that this duality applies also to the way different creators, such as Daniel Clowes and the Hernandez Brothers, choose to view certain artifacts of creativity, as well as noting a similar duality in Frye's personal references here, where he said that he preferred comedy and romance/adventure to tragedy and irony (as I do myself).
A fusion of Frye with Gaster and other fellow travelers (such as Joseph Campbell), then, remains my particular quest, albeit one not shared by many others. Notwithstanding that, it's my abiding hope that, no matter how many confluences I find like those listed above, that said quest will always remain an "open" one.
Labels: myth-radicals, northrop frye, theodor gaster
"In the St. George plays the hero dies in his dragon-fight and is brought to life by a doctor, and the same symbolism runs through all the dying-god myths. There are thus not three but four distinguishable aspects to the quest-myth. First, the agon or conflict itself. Second, the pathos or death, often the mutual death of hero and monster. Third, the disappearance of the hero, a theme which often takes the form of sparagmos or tearing to pieces. Some times the hero's body is divided among his followers, as in Eucharist symbolism: sometimes it is distributed around the natural world, as in the stories of Orpheus and more especially Osiris. Fourth, the reappearance and recognition of the hero, where sacramental Christianity follows the metaphorical logic: those who in the fallen world have partaken of their redeemer's divided body are united with his risen body."-- Frye, ANATOMY OF CRITICISM, p. 192.
In DIVINING COMEDY I performed some corrective surgery on Frye's schema above, in that I excised Frye's comparison of the hero's "reappearance and recognition" in respect to the mythos of comedy. I'm probably the only comics-fan who would care if this operation killed the patient, but in my judgment the only thing Frye's system loses is his notion of forming all four mythoi into a closed "quest-myth," when what is more needed is an "open quest."
One reason Frye conflated the comedy-mythos with that of "rebirth" narratives was, as I discussed earlier, because he was a Christian, which meant that his religion's eschatology was oriented upon an "End of Days," to say nothing of the fact that the principle source of that eschatology is that of a book-narrative that has a beginning, middle, and end. A second reason, touched upon in earlier essays, is that Frye's literary theory owes much (albeit with modifications) to the so-called "myth-ritual school" of early 20th century classicism. The four dramatic actions from Greek theater which Frye adapted as the four "themes" of his four narrative *mythoi* were derived from one prominent member of that school, Gilbert Murray.
I won't explore here the controversies surrounding the myth-ritual school, which isn't much in favor these days though it has received some academic re-evaluations of late. At worst, it was too much of a totalizing approach to mythology, assuming that everything in archaic mythology stemmed from some ritual religious act. It wasn't as far-fetched as Robert Graves' penchant to see all myth as recapitulated ancient histories, or (to cite the fellow who let the monocausal cat out of the bag in myth-studies) Max Muller's notion that all myths related to sun-worship. But like all monocausal explanations, pure myth-ritualism left a lot to be desired.
Frye was, as others before me have observed, careful not to let his exploration of literary myths spill over into an outright endorsement of this school. Thus his literary theory doesn't stand or fall with the fortunes of the myth-ritual school, since he was simply using their literal formulations in a figurative manner: to describe the ways in which literary myths paralleled religious ones. Only in one regard did Frye approach the literalism of the myth-ritualists, and that is in the schema quoted above, in which the four *mythoi* are imagined as four stages within the life of a single protagonist. However, even here the "quest-myth," which Frye imagines as beginning with the *agon* of the romance and ending with the *anagnorisis* of the comedy, is meant as a figurative teaching-tool, rather than actually expounding on how the respective *mythoi* evolved.
To me, each of the *mythoi* is a closed system, so there is no need to see them as part of some greater spectrum modeled on the career of a particular mythic/literary character, be it the Christian St. George, referenced above, or the pagan Perseus, also referenced in the same "Theory of Myths" section of THE ANATOMY.
Frye is on much stronger ground when he compares his four *mythoi* to the cycling seasons-- or rather, with the different emotional and expressive moods called forth in human beings by the seasons. He then uses the four terms-- agon, pathos, sparagmos and anagnorisis-- to describe the themes underlying this storytelling structures, but he fails in THE ANATOMY to note what he would later expound upon in A NATURAL PERSPECTIVE: the fact that colloquially the word "theme" can be used to mean either (1) what actually happens in the story, or (2) what the story's events signify. I suspect that in ANATOMY he feels that each theme carries both "narrative values" and "signficant values," to borrow the terms in he used in "Archetypes of Literature," an essay predating ANATOMY by about four years, and which I discussed here.
In *my* adapation of Frye's terms I wish to make clear this double-sidedness of the terms he called "themes." Thus in future I will identify the words themselves, which I call "radicals," purely as "narrative values." For instance, an *agon*'s narrative purpose is to sort out the conflict between hero and villain, apart from whatever significance the story as a whole may have for audiences.
However, the adjectival forms I mentioned in AGONISTIC AND OTHERS will serve to describe the "significant values" implied by the narrative radicals. Thus "agonistic" describes the emotional and expressive *dynamization* offered by the adventure-story to its audiences, and the other three adjectives describe the dynamizations appropriate to their types of stories.
Once it is clear that each *mythos* has its own unique expressive capability, it should be possible to ward off, as in archaic ritual, the baneful influence of Bloody Comic Book Elitists. If a Gary Groth insists that Will Eisner's SPIRIT is better than other superhero works because he Eisner didn't take the superhero genre "seriously," it can be clearly demonstrated that Groth simply wants to see some other *dynamizing* formula-- that of comedy, or more likely, of satire-- rather than the one appropriate to the superhero genre.
Maintaining this openness of mind is part of the "open quest" referenced in the title, but not all, as witness Part 2.
Labels: dynamization, literary criticism, myth-radicals, northrop frye
DIVINING COMEDY
I don't know how long this site has had Frye's ANATOMY OF CRITICISM online, but it'll certainly be of particular use to me in copying text for the purpose of either supporting or refuting Frye's theories. This essay will be a partial refutation of Frye's theory of the comic.
"The theme of the comic is the integration of society, which usually takes the form of incorporating a central character into it. The mythical comedy corresponding to the death of the Dionysiac god is Apollonian, the story of how a hero is accepted by a society of gods. In Classical literature the theme of acceptance forms part of the stories of Hercules, Mercury, and other deities who had a probation to go through, and in Christian literature it is the theme of salvation, or, in a more concentrated form, of assumption: the comedy that stands just at the end of Dante's Commedia."-- p. 43.
"Anagnorisis, or recognition of a newborn society rising in triumph around a still somewhat mysterious hero and his bride, is the archetypal theme of comedy."-- p. 190.
The obvious pun in my title plays off of Frye's tendency to conflate the tendency of comedies toward social integration with that of religious salvation, as presented in Dante's DIVINE COMEDY. I believe I understand his logic but I disagree with his conclusions. I don't find much that is comic in the DIVINE COMEDY, or most similar stories emphasizing something akin to "salvation," and these narratives I tend to categorize under my heading of "non-agonistic" adventure-romance, in that Dante's work takes place in the context of an ongoing struggle between Good and Evil.
A larger question concerns the identification of comic integration with religious triumphalism, in that I view the latter as also more typical of adventure-genres than of most of the works that people consider to be "comedies." In making this equation Frye was probably influenced by his personal religion, in that he was a practicing Christian. It should be said that in most respects Frye's system is more liberal and pluralistic than the systems of those who worship only their own intellects-- which is all right with me as long as they show that they actually posses significant intellects. (This leaves out Barthes and Adorno right off). Only in this respect, in his identification of the theme underlying the *mythos* of comedy, does his religion steer him in what I deem an incorrect direction, though it doesn't undermine his system by any means.
In previous essays I've noted how various works that contemporary society deems comedies, such as the BLONDIE comic strip and the Three Stooges shorts, don't conform either to Frye's general propositions on comedy or his "six phase" design of comic modes, on which I don't plan to discourse here. As I've also stated before I think that the root of our disagreement is that Frye, like Henri Bergson, considers the root of comedy to be "repetitive activity," while I favor the root to be "incongruity," following the arguments of Arthur Schopenhauer.
On page 185 of THE ANATOMY Frye makes another telling equation between the structure of the Greco-Roman New Comedy and the structure of the Christian salvation-narrative:
"...we realize that the crudest of Plautine comedy-formulas has much the same structure as the central Christian myth itself, with its divine son appeasing the wrath of a father and redeeming what is at once a society and a bride."
In stating this Frye does not mean that every "comedy-formula" is like that of the New Comedy, with its concerns over winning a "bride." His "same structure" is an ideal model, not a prescriptive one. But the question remains as to whether his ideal is ideal in all respects. For instance, one of Plautus's best-known comedies is something of a reversal of New Comic themes, for THE AMPHITRYON deals with the comic misadventures that result when Zeus, preparatory to siring Heracles, decides to assume the guise of a Greek lord named Amphitryon in order to sleep with Amphitryon's wife. If anything AMPHITRYON resembles BLONDIE far more than any New Comedy story.
Now, while Frye thought that the "young-man-winning-a-bride" formula was structurally similar to that of a salvation-narrative like THE DIVINE COMEDY, because both ended the repetitious sequence of comic misadventures, I would say that both AMPHITRYON and BLONDIE are better explained by incongruity than by repetition. What they have in common are not young men seeking brides but older men who are for one reason or another embarassed as they seek to maintain order in their households. There is nothing inherently "repetitious" in Amphitryon's predicament: he does what any husband would do when he thinks his wife is sleeping with another man, and only the revelation of Zeus' trickeries mollifies him. Dagwood Bumstead's situation, as it occurs in a serial format, shows more repetitions, but I would suggest that what they have in common is the incongruity of their seeking to have the patriarch's ideal control of his world, and how they fail so miserably as to be funny in their humiliations.
Repetition, for me, is a tool that only works within a greater scheme of incongruous activities that one finds funny because the sufferings depicted are so essentially harmless. If there is any ideal underlying it, it is not Christian grace but a sort of perdurability in the characters who suffer so many zany misadventures. It is this perdurability in the face of the absurd that led me to feel that the emotional affect one should associate with comedy's *mythos* is that of a happy absurdity, which is the affect I wish to suggest with my revised term for Frye's *anagnorisis*-theme: the "incognitio."
Oddly, even though I find nothing comic in the DIVINE COMEDY, or even "the action of the Christian Bible" that Frye also finds comparable with comic action, I do think one early Church Father captured the essence of the incognitio. Asked why he believed in the Resurrection, Church Father Tertullian allegedly said:
"I believe--
--Because it is absurd."
Labels: comedy (mythos), northrop frye, schopenhauer
STALKING THE PERFECT TERM: AGONISTIC AND OTHERS
Since starting this blog I've devoted few posts purely to the logic I used in forming a new literary term,as I did here. I've also introduced any number of terms in passing and will probably formulate a glossary of such specialized terms at some point or other.
But this post will be both a creation and a destruction of same. I introduced the terms "combative" and "conflictive" when I wondered how one might classify fictions in terms of the element of combat, which (a) is the most extroverted form of literary conflict, in that it connotes some physical contest, and (b) is alluded to by Northrop Frye as the "radical" of the adventure/romance genre in his ANATOMY OF CRITICISM. However, to complicate matters further, combat-considered-as-a-story-element isn't by any means confined to the adventure genre, but also occurs in the other three genres/*mythoi* which Frye categorizes, the other three being tragedy (which I call, more broadly, "drama,"), comedy and irony/satire. In order to denote the degree of prominence of this element in any of the four *mythoi,* I formulated three terms: the combative, the subcombative and the noncombative.
As examples of the first two degrees I wrote AGON IN SIXTY SECONDS, in which I contrasted Rider Haggard's KING SOLOMON'S MINES as "combative" and Haggard's SHE as "subcombative."
But I'm revising those earlier terms now.
My first reason for so doing is because I want to use the term "combative" in another context, while keeping "conflictive" in the same place it was: denoting any form of conflict no matter how extroverted or introverted. This other use of the first term will be critical to the development of another set of neologisms intended to directly address categorizations designed for what I've sometimes called the Idiom of the Superhero.
My second reason for revising the name of The Category Formerly Known as Combative is that I felt a need to bestow neologisms on all of the "radicals" (one of Frye's terms for the predominant aspects of his four *mythoi*) so that they could be used as adjectives when necessary.
Those aspects (which Frye also calls "stages," confusing things all to heck) are, for anyone who doesn't recall, are the agon (combat), the pathos (emotional turmoil), the sparagmos (ironic detachment), and what Frye calls the anagnorisis (comic turnabout) and which I renamed the *cognitio* because of my problems with Frye's definition of comedy, detailed here.
As it happens, I'm still not entirely satisfied with that term either, but I'll get to that.
Of the four, two already have adjectival forms: the *pathetic* (which unfortunately has other associations than the purely literary, but one does find it still used in a literary context) and the *agonistic,* which yields the same essential meaning I cited for "combative."
Thus, from now on in my mind, *agonistic* substitutes for all previous usages of the term *combative.*
Oddly enough, when I considered making an adjectival form for *sparagmos,* I made a form out of whole-cloth, probably the same way Francis Fukuyama took *thymos* and got "thymotic." Then I checked out "sparagmotic" on the Web and found that a few people had already used the term, though I'd bet it's in no one's dictionary. Plainly category-obsessed minds think alike.
And then, that left me with "cognitio," for which the only possible adjectival form would be "cognitive."
Not an option. Comedy in my view is about incongruity, not congruity-- about "not knowing" rather than "knowing"-- about the "happy accident" rather than the well-wrought plan.
So from now in my system the radical for the mythos of comedy I do christen the *incognitio* (which is also on the Web, but not as a quasi-literary term). *Incognitive,* also on the Web from other minds than mind, is thus the adjectival form, but means nothing but the root-aspect of the comedy-mythos.
One more time for the road:
AGON= agonistic
PATHOS= pathetic
SPARAGMOS= sparagmotic
INCOGNITIO= incognitive
These will almost certainly come up again, somehow.
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Labels: conflict and combat, literary criticism, myth-radicals, northrop frye
THE FUTURE OF AN ELITIST ILLUSION
A quick history on the following essay: a few months ago in my apa, I tossed out a reference to an essay Gary Groth wrote in the late 90s. When one of my apa-mates asked me to clarify my remarks, I was obliged to dig out and re-read the essay in order to write a response. In so doing I wrote it as it was primarily designed for the blog, as in the opening sentence, but that's a convenient fiction.
I stress the above just to discourage those who'd like to believe that I've been thinking about nothing but how to refute Gary Groth during the 12 years since he published his essay. It's an essay I do find memorable for its skewed nature, and I've probably referenced it at least once on some messageboard or other, but my reason for framing my apa-response in the form of a blogpost was to try clarifying (once again) why a elitist ain't a intellectual.
Often on this blog I’ve made reference to the species of critic known as the “elitist.” In some quarters, like this one, the word is often used carelessly, to signify anyone who tawks dat dere intellegzual tawk. To the extent that anyone conceives an opposite number to the “elitist,” it is the so-called “populist,” whom elitists conveniently characterize as lacking all intellectual rigor.
Neither of these casual definitions is worth the time it takes to type them, but nothing I write is likely to exorcise them from common use, or to significantly advance what I consider the more viable critical philosophy of “pluralism,” with which I identify myself.
As I’ve done a more specific breakdown of these philosophical persuasions in another essay that I may commit to the blogosphere in future, I won’t be repeating my preferred definitions in this essay. My purpose here is to cite a prominent quote from comicdom’s most famed elitist and to demonstrate that it does not, in fact, possess much intellectual rigor, thus disproving the immediate association of “elitists” and “intellectuals.”
The elitist I choose is Gary Groth, and the defining quote—perhaps a theme statement for all elitist positions, or at least for all of those that appeared in THE COMICS JOURNAL—is taken from COMICS JOURNAL #199 (1997). Groth’s essay is one of many in that issue concerned with the question of downspiralling sales of comic books in the 1990s. Since this too doesn’t concern me here I will take Groth’s essay as if it were simply a statement of his general position. The essay is titled “Does Comics Have a Future as a Mass Medium?,” though hereafter I’ll call it “Mass” for short.
Groth wrote: “…comics has been dominated by a single, monolithic idiom that has tended to subsume all genres within it. The idiom to which I refer springs from superhero comics, and it hardly makes any difference if we’re talking about superheroes, westerns, romance, good girl art, bad girl art, fantasy, sci-fi, etc., because with few exceptions, they all adopt the same idiom as has come to be associated with super-hero comics: an oafish, slam-bang physicality that resists subtlety and nuance as well as the ability to communicate any genuine connection to human life.”
My WEBSTER’S defines “elite” as “the choice or select part: esp. a group or body considered or treated as socially superior.” The dichotomy proposed by Groth in “Mass” obviously depends on a “superiority dance” in which various works, which are mostly unspecified and which possess “subtlety,” “nuance,” and “the ability to communicate [a] genuine connection to human life” are seen as superior to those works characterized by “oafish slam-bang physicality.” No proof is offered in this essay as to why one mode is better than the other, though one can probably assume that Groth’s proof would define superiority in terms of the aforesaid “genuine connection to human life.”
One odd aspect of this excerpt is its overdetermined nature. Had Groth simply stated that the majority of genres in the American comic-book market of the 1990s were dominated by a physicality like that of superhero titles, that statement would have been a correct representation: one which still applies to the current market. But as Groth ticks off genres, he tosses in the one genre that was not dominantly characterized by “slam-bang” or even particularly “oafish” physicality: the romance genre. I don’t claim to be an expert on this genre in any medium, but even if one finds the majority of romance comics to be less than artistically ambitious, one usually doesn’t think of their maudlin melodramatic tales in terms of “physicality,” much less the physicality of superhero stories. Romance comics are about emotionality, however un-nuanced. One wonders why Groth brought romances up at all, for they convey far less “physicality” than, say, the erotic comics that enjoyed a constant market in the 1990s (some of which Groth published). Indeed, some of the meritorious comics-artists mentioned in “Mass,” such as Gilbert Hernandez, derive great power from the raw physicality present in some of their work, irrespective of how much “subtlety” chimes in as well.
Another aspect of “Mass”—not the least bit odd, since it’s entirely predictable—is that there is absolutely no middle ground of any kind between the two extremes. Crap is crap and art is art, and never the twain shall meet. Groth’s primary purpose here is to “prove” that the dominance of crap in the comics-medium has led to its marginalization in American culture, so that even “high-quality graphic novels by unique cartoonists could not make any headway in the ‘mainstream’ book market despite the distribution clout of the some of the biggest publishers of the U.S.”
Yet Groth’s essay passes over a fact that he acknowledges in other essays: that most of that “mainstream book market” is, in his aesthetic terms, also dominated by crap. The presence of the crap which dominated that market for the last century did not prevent the continuance of the niche market that nurtured highbrow prose authors (though perhaps not in as much prosperity as some of them desired), and thirteen years later, the continued existence of the crap-dominated direct market has not prevented the evolution of a similar niche market for highbrow comics. Going purely from the standpoint of personal taste I’d agree heartily with Groth that Gilbert Hernandez ought to be/have been better received by the reading public than he has been. But I object to the logic that must blame Hernandez’ lack of stellar success on that old devil superhero comics, when there exists a long list of meritorious works—Melville’s MOBY DICK and Conrad’s THE SECRET AGENT, for two—whose lousy sales records can’t be blamed on their medium’s marginalization.
The third interesting intellectual fallacy in "Grothmass" is how Groth structures his argument to make the financial and social good standing of highbrow prose to be far more “monolithic” (to use Groth’s own word against him) that it really was in history. Groth favors an absolute separation between the factors that promote “the success of a Chester Brown or a Dan Clowes” as against those that promote LOBO, but such a separation has never existed in any medium. Certainly it did not exist in prose, where Melville’s hopes to repeat the commercial success of TYPEE were dashed; where Conrad sought to respond to public fears of anarchists and failed; where Nabokov enjoyed great commercial success by appealing not to “subtlety” but to prurience made palatable by highbrow nuance.
Neither in this essay nor any other does the radical separation of “crap” and “art” prove intellectually viable. This persistent illusion does make a great rhetorical device, though, and without such rhetoric, Fantagraphics probably could never have marshaled its small but fervent core of supporters. In this respect elitism did serve a purpose in the past by challenging fans to think beyond old parameters, though some might find the new Frankfurt School boss to be no less a tyrant than the old mass-market boss. As for the future, I would hope that future fans might learn good logic from observing Groth’s bad use of same.
But I can’t say I’m counting on it.
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Labels: bloody comic book elitists, comics criticism, gary groth
RESSENTIMENT OF THE NERDS
On 12-17-09 Heidi McDonald wrote:
“In Nerd Movie Culture, women can never have their own agency — they are bystanders and sidekicks. ALIEN would never star Ripley today.”
And I responded:
"You gotta do better than that.
Frankly I think Nerd Culture (by which I assume you mean not just the Mating–or Non-Mating– Habits of Nerds Themselves but also the genre-products they patronize strongly) has in the past 40 years unleashed a buttload of empowered women when compared to the record of The Majority Culture (my term), whose taste has tended to favor movies that solely featuring male heroes in solo roles (John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, Nicholas Cage) or buddy-teams like those of Gibson and Glover."
Since experience suggests that I won't get a substantive response from Heidi on this, I may as well amuse myself by expanding on this conceit here.
I'm not at all sure what Heidi means when she speaks of "Nerd Movie Culture," but since her argument (mostly directed against online nerd-posters who don't think GIRL COMICS is a great idea) references ALIEN and the retrofitted STAR TREK, I'm going to go out on a limb and presume she's talking about fantasy/SF/horror cinema, as opposed to the quasi-realistic cinema favored by the non-nerd Majority Culture in the days before STAR WARS mainstreamed fantastic cinema. Today the Majority Culture will patronize a lot of fantasy-cinema as long as it generally follows the pattern of the Hollywood Blockbuster. Thus maybe one could define Nerd Movie Culture as the segment of cinemaphiles who follows non-blockbuster fantasy-cinema with intense interest.
And if that's the case, then I would have to say that "Nerd Fantasy-Followers" show a lot more interest in "women with agency." Here's a few agents of womanhood whom most nerds will recognize:
Now, Heidi might not like any of these images of womanhood, or the likelihood that most or all of the above were conceived by male creators. But even though the disenfranchisement of women in movies may deserve condemnation, Nerd Movie Culture is not responsible for that.
The four examples above all spring, directly or indirectly, from fantasy-culture predominantly aimed at nerds of various age-groups. In their incarnations as big-budget movies all are aimed at various age-groups, mostly younger, within the Majority Culture, such as the young adults who might go see a GI JOE flick for laughs but would not know (or would never admit knowing) any of the Joes' goofy monickers. But that fact doesn't diminish the fact that all of these fantasy-characters have as much "agency" as Ripley of ALIEN, regardless as to whether one thinks them as good in other departments.
Contrast to that to the amount of "agency" in the films of Nicholas Cage, whom I tossed out in my somewhat-random grouping of Blockbuster Main Attractions. Cage does not, unlike Wayne and Eastwood, symbolize an extreme patriarchal vision of masculinity. And yet, most of the women in his adventure-oriented films generally do end up being "bystanders and sidekicks," unless you want to count the tediously-nasty witches of the WICKER MAN remake.
Summing up, I'm not sure what the vagaries of "Nerd Movie Culture" had to do with the various comics-fans who didn't like GIRL COMICS for one reason or another. So I'll guess I'll have to chalk it up to a generalized *ressentiment* toward Nerd Culture on her part-- which, given that Heidi McDonald acts the part of a nerd-girl on her site, would seem to be a little like (to steal a good Arnold Drake gag) "hating your own shadow, or sending threatening notes to your bathtub ring." (Quote approximate.)
Labels: heidi macdonald, heroines
WHAT GROTH HATH WROUGHT
I hadn't planned on saying much about the online COMICS JOURNAL until someone's helpful blogpost informed me that Noah Berlatsky had pounced on Gary Groth's opening editorial, so of course I had to go check both out.
I don't disagree with Berlatsky's verdict in this case but I won't address his essay here, as I couldn't care less about Gary Groth's low opinion of the blogosphere. But I do have to launch a protest against Gary's "brief history of comics criticism."
Gary's right in saying that comics-fandom got rolling with the efforts of EC fans like Ted White and Bhob Stewart, though it should be pointed out that both men were strongly interested in a variety of comics-work, not just EC. One may speculate that had EC never existed-- say, if it had fallen into bankruptcy before William Gaines had transformed it-- then both fans possibly would have remained interested in some if not all of the "stunted creativity" that Groth finds representative of mainstream comics following EC's demise.
Not long after his sweeping dismissal of the period, Groth summarily dismisses most of the fan-writers who formed the second phase of comics-fandom, meaning anyone who was to any degree a superhero enthusiast. The agenda is pretty clear: after Groth correctly labels the late Jerry Bails as having been primarily a "historian" rather than a critic-- which in my book means that one should not expect of him any deep critical insights-- Groth lambastes Bails's taste for having been enthusiastic about DC Comics 1959 "rejuvenated superhero line."
Wow, what a terrible moment of uncritical enthusiasm. It's almost as bad as this pronouncement by a young Gary Groth:
"When I read 'Conan'-- when he stands on a hill and hacks his way through to save a princess in a castle, I guess I do identify."
Admittedly Gary was 17 when he said this, about nine years younger than Bails was in 1959, and where Bails never recanted his liking for superheroes Groth has maximated every culpa in the book to distance himself from his younger self.
Now, I do not suggest that modern Gary is obliged to like anything that Bails or anyone else wrote from that time, just because their writings might have some historical significance. However, if Groth is writing a history as one who experienced (albeit a little later) some of the passionate interest in fantasy and superheroes that marked early fandom, I consider it ingenuous of him to elide his own experience in that aspect of fandom. He may have renounced all that sci-fi jazz in terms of his current personal tastes, but in writing even a "cursory survey" of critical thought in comics I think he's obliged to state for the record that he was once One Of Us. Surely one can see this in early issues of COMICS JOURNAL, which, whatever Gary's intentions, had a lot more in common with early superhero-fanzines than with GRAPHIC STORY MAGAZINE, which is apparently the Algonquin Round Table of discourse to which modern Gary aspires. (Whether he really did back in the 70s is arguable.)
Additionally, his implication that Nothing Good Came Out of Superhero Fandom overlooks that without that horribly meretricous rejuvenation of the DC superhero line in 1959, fans of all stripes might not have ever seen a FANTASTIC FOUR by Lee and Kirby, least of all the young Gary whose first comic was FF #13. Without the re-conceived superheroes of DC and Marvel, it's dubious as to whether comic books would have survived long enough into the 70s for the upgrade in criticism circa 1973.
What price superheroes?
Maybe without them, no comics, and no COMICS JOURNAL.
That too has to be a critical part of anyone's history of criticism.
Labels: comics criticism, gary groth
VIOLENCE *AIN'T* NUTHIN' BUT SEX MISSPELLED PART 2
I wrote in THYMOS part 3 that Bataille's vision of the "sensuous frenzy" underlying both sex and violence in real life is useful for analyzing the way both are presented in literature, but that Bataille tended to over-identify the two modes of human action. I propose here to show specific theoretical ways in which they differ, referencing the post-Hegelian ideas of Frank Fukuyama.
His book THE END OF HISTORY AND THE LAST MAN (1992) was exclusively about sociohistorical theory, with little if any reference to literary matters. Nevertheless, I find Fukuyama's reworking of ideas from both Hegel and one of his interpreters Alexandre Kojeve to have admirable application to literary studies.
As mentioned before, Fukuyama's re-defines Plato's *thymos* as a spectrum of esteem ranging from how an individual seeks his own esteem from others to the way whole societies seek such validation. He then provides a dualistic schema as to how differing versions of thymotic action manifest in society. One version is "megalothymia," whose prefix means "great or exaggerated," and the other is "isothymia," with a prefix meaning "equal:"
"Megalothymia can be manifest both in the tyrant who invades and and enslaves a neighboring people so that they will recognize his authority, as well as in the concert pianist who wants to be recognized as the foremost interpreter of Beethoven. Its opposite is isothymia, the desire to be recognized as the equal of other people. Megalothymia and isothymia together constitute the two manifstations of the desire for recognition around which the historical transition to modernity can be understood." (The End of History and the Last Man, p. 182).
Before going into the matter of how Fukuyama's thymos-categories apply to sex and violence, I'll cite how one of my earlier essays touched on the common ground between sex and violence, both real and literary:
'Though I agree with Deleuze in his distinctions between sadism and masochism, I think that both Freud and Deleuze are guilty of over-intellectualizing the somatic aspects of these sexual syndromes...I would emphasize more the aspect of bodies clashing against bodies, which IMO is the main reason that either activity summons up associations of sexual excitement."
I believe Bataille was thinking along similar lines when he wrote:
"In essence, the domain of eroticism is the domain of violence, of violation"-- Bataille, EROTISM, p. 16.
There is certainly a somatic sense in which sex resembles violence, which is the principle reason why Freudians in particular have associated the two. But Bataille concentrates too much on the somatic similarity, the arena of an eros that may include the "sensuous frenzy" to destroy an enemy as much as the frenzy to consummate the sex-act.
This is where Fukuyama's formulations about thymos provide a theoretical guide to steer one clear of the rocks of Freudianism.
While there are ways in which sexual partners can attempt to "assault" one another-- ways which include, but are not confined to, rape-- sex is dominantly isothymic, in that sex usually requires some modicum of cooperation. Violence, then, dominantly conforms to Fukuyma's megalothymic mode insofar as it usually involves a struggle of at least two opponents in which one will prove superior to the other, though in rare cases fighters may simply spar with no intent of proving thymotic superiority.
If one is first aware of the very different ways in which human beings seek esteem and validation in real life, it would seem no great step to recognize when a given literary scene primarily connotes nonsexual violence, as is the case with Dirk Deppey's example of superhero decadence. Even if I admit the possibility that a physical struggle between two women is more likely, within American culture, to be infused with fetishistic sexuality than a fight between two men, I continue to object to Deppey's statement that this or any similar scene *must* interpret the dominantly violent tone of the scene as one indicative of some buried abnormal sexual urge on the parts of the creators of the scene or the audience for which the scene is intended.
There are many, many ingenious methods by which creators can suggest sexuality through acts of violence, transforming isothymia into megalothymia, with Norman Bates' shower-stabbing scene remaining at the top of the list. But with the scene in SUPERGIRL #14 I still contend that its "fuckdoll" scene, as Deppey chooses to term it, is megalothymia through and through, and that his mis-identification is merely a transparent attempts to traduce the audience being criticized.
Fukuyama's formulations would be even more useful as a means of deconstructing the "violence-read-as-displaced-sex" readings of Noah Berlatsky that I've critiqued earlier. But in that case Bertlatsky has the advantage, for I just don't have the time to re-analyze everything he's analyzed. My suggestions that it is possible to undertake such a massive corrective project will have to suffice for the present.
Labels: fukuyama, georges bataille, hegel, sexuality, superhero decadence, thymos, violence
RED IN TOOTH AND CLAW
"In men, testosterone rises and falls in response to winning or losing one’s place in the social order, such as losing a game or gaining a promotion. It is higher for men in high-powered leadership positions. Particularly in early childhood, boys prefer focusing their attention on toys and other objects that can move and that they can move around."-- Dario Nardi.
"...instead of being brave and fearless, Superman lives really in a continuous guilty terror, projecting outward in every direction his readers' paranoid hostility. Every city in America is in the grip of fiends... Every country is about to attack us... Only the Nazi-Nietzschean Ubermensch, in his provincial apotheosis as Superman, can save us."-- Gershon Legman, LOVE AND DEATH, p. 40.
"My ire is directed towards masculinity, not men."-- Noah Berlatsky's response to an accusation of misandry from 10-26-09.
I really don't understand anyone saner than Valerie Solanas having "ire" toward masculinity as such. I can understand an animus toward the statistically-dominant excesses of masculinity, as well as a similar animus toward those of femininity.
But disliking a gender's dominant proclivities in general strikes me as no more balanced than Melville's Ahab threatening to strike the sun if it insulted him.
I said earlier that I would address the concept of Heideggerian "thrownness" with respect to other matters, and one of those matters is referenced in my opening quote, a fairly by-the-book analysis, chosen at random off the Web, of the personality-orienting effects of testosterone on men, who generate about ten times more of the hormone than do women.
I call particular attention to the datum that testosterone produces in men as a group an ethos of competition in which the victor gets the spoils after reddening his teeth and claws on his victims and/or competitors.
This is, to be sure, not an ethos which by itself can support a complex civilization. For civilization to be viable, the male ethos must be, and indeed has been in the majority of societies, modified in order to allow for a cooperative ethos. The female of the species can probably take the lion's share of credit for promulgating this ethos-- and yes, they would deserve the lion's rather than the lioness's, since by all accounts the lion is the one who gets the most meat. It's possible that he gets the biggest share simply because he's big enough to beat down all competitors, though I wouldn't rule out another evolutionary possibility: that he gets it so that he has the energy necessary to fuck all the lionesses in the pride. Spoils, indeed.
The ethos also is not the only one that can inform the literature generated from civilization. It would be a dismal world if all we had for entertainment were stories of heroes beating villains.
However, it would also be a dismal and incomplete world if that particular type were missing, even if we still had all the others without alteration. And contrary to early elitist Gershon Legman and modern elitist Noah Berlatsky, one need not find some abberant psychology at work when men read stories of heroes beating villains, be it Legman's accusations of paranoia or Berlatsky's readings of "homosexual panic." If one must read Superman exclusively as an allegory for The Real World, the most logical and least strained allegory would be that Superman and similar adventure-stories allegorize the Competitive Ethos of Men.
I said above that a Cooperative Ethos comes in to modify said Competitive Ethos, but the latter certainly never goes away, any more than does its "objective correlative," the hormone that encourages men to compete not only for real gains like jobs and women but also for winning pointless contests with no money riding on the outcome.
(As a side-note, it can be argued that women haven't always been against the existence of this ethos. Given two primitive villages, one of which has a good crop and the other a failed one, how many women in Village Two would beg their men not to attack Village One: to let Village One keep its earned goods while the children of Village Two just starve to death?)
Legman's scatterbrained analysis is interesting, though, because he does put his finger on one fact about the adventure-genre: it exists in a continual state of crisis. But Legman fails to appreciate that this heightened state is at base a narrative trope whose purpose is to bring about for the readers' pleasure the dynamizing effects of the *agon.* Of the four Fryean "myth-nuclei" (my term), the *agon* most succinctly summarized the 'superiority dance' nature of all dynamizations because the *agon* involves a physical struggle, while the conflicts found in the other three "nuclei"--*pathos,* *sparagmos* and *cognitio*-- are more abstract in their nature and their effects.
In literature as in life, there's no getting away from the zero-sum-game of conflict, nor is there any justification for rejecting any genre for being overly fantasy-based. So I see no need for most of these reductive approaches to any genre, especially since they usually come off as simple-minded putdowns of those who patronize a given genre-- which is itself another "superiority dance" rather than a valid analysis.
Labels: dynamization, northrop frye, sexuality
HEY DIRK, FOUND THIS ONE IN FIVE MINUTES
If you wanted SOPRANOS-style superheroes...
Why dincha go to the guy who's best known for 'em?
This jpg from ALL-STAR BATMAN beats your SUPERGIRL #14 all hollow. No question that this is a decadent version of Wonder Woman.
It still doesn't prove a helluva lot about any fans except the ones who thought ALL-STAR BATMAN was good, but at least you could've started out your rhetorical argument with a worthwhile example of "superhero decadence."
Labels: superhero decadence
THROWN IN THE MIDDLE WITH YOU
"Tradition takes what has come down to us and delivers it over to self-evidence; it blocks our access to those primordial 'sources' from which the categories and concepts handed down to us have been in part quite genuinely drawn. Indeed it makes us forget that they have had such an origin, and makes us suppose that the necessity of going back to these sources is something which we need not even understand."-- Heidegger, BEING AND TIME, p.43.
I don't expect I'll ever become a big Heidegger fan, in part because in recent years I read a translation of the "dueling lectures" that he and Cassirer gave opposite one another at Davos, Switzerland in 1929. While Cassirer's lecture might not have been his best work, Heidegger was flat-out BORING.
Still, certain aspects of the Heidegger philosophy work for me, at least on a poetic level, such as his concept of geworfenheit, usually translated as "throwness." Neither version appears as such in the passage above, but the oblique reference to "origins" is helpfully glossed by Robert Cavalier at his webpage, Overview of Being and Time:
"'How we find ourselves' expresses the fact that we are thrown into a 'world' already there before us -- this is most evident in the radical sense of Birth. Hence, one is literally 'thrown into a world' beyond one's control -- but this 'world' is not merely a particular environment -- it has its place in history: one is, broadly speaking, thrown into a historical moment."
Thus, long before Steve Gerber invented Howard the Duck, Martin Heidegger too found himself "trapped in a world he never made."
The idea that one is thrown into history (and by extension, into biological reality as well) might be a useful corrective to exaggerated ultraliberal claims as to the social construction of human reality, such as this one from poster JR on 12-2-09:
"Traditional conceptions of gender roles state that women, and by extension the feminine, are weak, and that men, and by extension the masculine, are strong."
This is part of her attempt to prove that said conceptions are at the root of hetero male antipathy for gay males, who are also conceived of as being effeminate and "weak" for being more like women than men. The reason that I call this statement "ultraliberal" (that is, taking sensible liberal concepts to an eccentric extreme) is simple.
It is not a "conception" that women are "weak" and men are "strong." It is, far more than any of the statistical verdicts that JR Brown has endorsed on her comment-posts hereabouts, a "fact."
Such a statistical verdict does not exclude the possibility that some women are physically stronger than some men. Nor does it nullify the niggle that women can be as "strong" with respect to their gender's physical potential as men can be with respect to theirs.
Based on a comparative scale like the ones JR champions when she thinks it supports her positions, men are "strong" insofar as they can move more sheer mass than can "weak" women.
I know that JR knows this, because everyone knows this. I'm forced to emphasize the obvious because JR's statement so flagrantly omits it. By putting aside the physical nature of the two sexes--"what has come down to us," in Heidegger's words-- she manages to structure her argument to elide this fact and so imply that symbolic attributions of strength and weakness are largely sociocultural constructions. And they are not.
Now, there exist real "conceptions" that arise from this statistical fact. One "conception," with which I would not have argued had JR put it forth, would be that the greater physical strength of men led them, in most cultures, to conceive that "strong" men should be the leaders and "weak" women the followers. That's a conceptual extrapolation from a particular fact but not a fact as such, and several developments of modern liberalism demonstrate its false logic.
From this base fact also arises the conception that JR does cite-- that gay men were effeminate and therefore "weak" like women-- though the etiology is not as crystal-clear as JR presumes. If one takes as a given JR's statement that the stereotype's oldest known manifestation is to be found in the days of the Roman Empire, that in no way proves that the the stereotype was articulated by hetero Romans, as JR implies. JR claims elsewhere that gays are quite capable of circulating their own stereotypes as cultural markers, and that their preference for hypermasculine bodies is one such marker, albeit apparently only of recent coinage. By that token it's also possible that early gays created the "mincing queen" stereotype themselves. One might well imagine the "mincing queen" stereotype arising as a marker that set the ancient gay apart, so that his society did not hold him to the same expectations as that society did for straight males. (The situation with lesbians would obviously require a different set of cultural markers, given the differing set of societal expectations.)
But whether straights or gays created the "weak effeminate" stereotype, there would be no question that it too could properly be called a "conception." Stereotypes, whether positive or negative, belong to that symbolic universe in which humanity lives while seeking to explore, excuse or understand the demands of their "given" natures in terms of biology and history.
The essential problem with the ultraliberal's tendency to overemphasize social constructedness of that nature is that it does a disservice to the complexity of our existence.
To the best of our knowledge no human being, prior to being born, asks to be either male or female. One is "thrown" into that somatic situation and then seeks as best one can to maximize life with that "given" status. (Even the surgical attempt to change that status is still a strategy to deal with the "given" status). One thus inherits not only one's biological potential and proclivities but also a long history of historically-originated cultural strategies through which men and women seek to maximize their lives, sometimes in conflict with one another, other times in cooperation.
Heidegger certainly was not a liberal, but his philosophy does bear a degree of resemblance to classical liberalism in that the individual does not simply accept his/her "thrown" nature, but ideally strives to evaluate every aspect of his existence (which is as close as I want to get to his concept of *Dasein* in this post).
In evaluating literature that is strongly aimed more at one gender than the other, one must determine what is "given" about it in terms of its history and the biological nature of said gender. JR attempts to address the historical nature of the adventure-genre through a purely social conception:
"Culturally-widespread conceptions of ideal maleness emphasize strength, both as a positive trait in its own light as well as a marker of masculinity.
Therefore, culturally-widespread conceptions of ideal maleness produced by men for male consumption (in the form of pulp fiction, action movies, and superhero comics, among others) reject femininity, both as a general marker of weakness and as a specific marker of gayness. This leads to the presentation of hypermasculinity as the ideal male state in such works."
The problem here is that JR has equated the portrayal of strength that one finds in the dominant type of adventure-hero with "hypermasculinity," which is an ultraliberal distortion of the literary mythology. I've already shown elsewhere that a pop-culture mythos like that of Superman does not "reject femininity" simply because the mythos is predominantly oriented toward a male readership. The "women men see" in such works may not be the way women want to be seen, any more than the "men women see" in women's romances are the way men want to be seen. But in neither case are we dealing with "rejection," and therefore we are not dealing with this incoherent conception of "masculine incoherence."
One can certainly find particular authors in the adventure-genre who reject femininity in a statistical sense-- that is, women have no substantive presence within a given mythos. Conan Doyle's novel THE LOST WORLD provides a strong example of this syndrome that does not necessitate willfully distorting the text, as JR and Noah Bertlatsky do in their considerations of Golden Age SUPERMAN comics. But negative depictions do not cancel out positive depictions, except for those who have made up their minds to see what they want to see.
I'll have more to say in a future post on the subject of the "throwness" of biological natures and how they affect each gender's dominant preferences, but for the present this will be the last response to JR's comments.
Labels: heidegger, jr's comments, sexuality
NO FOOTSIE WITH GREEN LANTERN
According to this piece at CinemaBlend, acclaimed director and rumored foot-fetishist Quentin Tarantino was offered the chance to direct a Green Lantern film but turned it down.
Personally, I could see great potential in a Tarantino interpretation, as long as the villain of the film was Star Sapphire.
She and Tarantino would seem to made for one another.
Labels: green lantern, quentin tarantino
CRUEL TO BE KIND
On 11-25-09 when Jennifer complained to JR Brown that the latter was stereotyping gay desires, JR responded:
"I don't follow; the stereotype that gay men like muscular men? It is a stereotype that is well-known and frequently perpetuated by gay men themselves, partially as a corrective to the idea that gay men are universally feminine and desire to be so."
So if gay men dominantly like muscular men, and all gay men are trying to find other gay men with whom to make whoopee, then shouldn't most real-life gay men be bulked-up and steroidal?
It's quite possible that they are in JR's neck of the woods. But I suspect that even if this was so it would be the exception to the rule. It's my observation that most gay men, like most straight men, are of average build. Do gays fantasize about muscular men? I imagine that they do, but if they are fantasizing, rather than of seeing in fiction a type that they regularly encounter in real life, then their fantasies can't be reasonably distinguished from the fantasies of female patrons of American romance novels. In both cases gays and straight women may desire something that is rarely obtainable in real life, but which does have the real-life effect of turning them on.
Now, the fact that I've entertained this line of reasoning does not mean that I subscribe to JR's notion that gays are dominantly attracted to hypermasculine men, any more than I buy her notion that women are dominantly attracted to "beta male" types. I believe most heterosexuals and homosexuals demonstrate a wide gamut of tastes and that those who try to typify any group are usually those ready with a dull axe to grind.
JR, of course, objects to this sort of axe-grinding when it's turned against something she likes:
'As you do not appear to be a manga reader, you will probably not relate to this, but yaoi and shoujo manga and the women who read them are routinely derided (by men) because of the two genres' emphasis on androgynous, pretty male characters, which is taken as evidence that the readers cannot handle, cannot attract, or are afraid of "real men". I cannot count the number of times I have seen someone (almost always male) claim that all yaoi fans are pre-pubertal, terminally insecure or closet lesbians because real women want real men, who are by definition manly and muscular. (Plus the whole "gay is icky, women who like it are sick" thing.)'
I do not doubt that such individuals exist or that they have expressed such negative stereotyping. But I argue again, as I did before, that saying that the majority of gays prefer a certain physical type is no less a negative stereotype, even when it is in reaction (as it appears to be with JR) against another negative stereotype (i.e., gays are all mincing sissies).
JR's justification, I presume, is that she thinks that there have been enough trustworthy studies of female and gay responses to pronounce her stereotypes to be natural "trends" rather than stereotypes. Thus she thinks her stereotypes are justified by "science." But a science that contravenes what one can see with one's own eyes is a science like that of the famous joke that ends with, "After loss of all four legs, frog goes deaf."
JR said to me on 12-2-09:
'As to your dismissal of voluntary disclosure, why would women, en masse, lie to a computer program (as used in the Pope study) about which pictures of men they found more appealing? This smacks to me of the hoary old "women don't know what they want" argument.'
Well, they might prevaricate not because they're women but because they're human and they know that the data will be read somewhere by some other human, even if it's no one they know. They might fudge their true opinions because admitting that they like hypermuscular men makes them sound shallow, while saying that they like men who are "emotionally open" makes them sound mature and together. There's a whole chapter devoted to the topic of voluntary disclosure studies in Levitt and Dubner's SUPERFREAKONOMICS, on sale wherever fine books are sold. (Damn; if I'd had an Amazon link I'd of made some cash just now.)
If JR can show me studies in which hetero women's sexual responses were accurately measured and did not show any physical excitation at the sight of muscular males, then that might be something closer to dependable physical evidence. But one would still need a LOT of these readings to prove anything-- many more than the humble number of studies that JR's cited so far on this blog.
In the story of Philoctetes, the main character's poisoned wound is healed by rust from the spear that wounded him. That's a great fictional conceit, but it doesn't work in real life. One negative stereotype does not cancel out another, and roundabout attacks on superhero comics don't make Japanese manga any better than they already were.
Posted by Gene Phillips at 6:47 PM 10 comments:
Labels: jr's comments, sexuality
FEMININE INCOHERENCE
As the comments-section for THYMOS part 2 is becoming unwieldly I will soon be taking that show "on the road" with main posts to refute poster JR, which was the genesis of THYMOS 2 itself. By so doing I should be able to deal with the concerns the poster raises in greater detail and with greater coherence.
Speaking of coherence, though, the blogger who started this topic in his COMICS IN THE CLOSET series deserves his share of the wealth:
"...male heterosexual identity is incoherent, built upon a binary definition of homosexual identity which is essentially untenable."
JR plainly agrees with this sentiment:
"Traditional conceptions of gender roles state that women, and by extension the feminine, are [sic] weak, and that men, and by extension the masculine, are [sic] strong."
I'll have more to say elsewhere about whether or not what JR describes should properly be called a "conception," but what amazes me about both of these statements is that the two writers can object to binarism in the alleged conceptions of masculine identity but have no problem about promulgating a similar binarism which says, in effect, "Masculine identity is incoherent but feminine identity is not."
I can't claim to have ever had the experience of being a woman. But simple observation and logic informs me that even if heterosexual women are not "incoherent" with respect to their identity when juxtaposed against the conceptions they have of homosexuality, they are certainly likely to be incoherent in some other way.
Elsewhere in the comments section, in an attempt to distance women from any "identity crisis," JR, while claiming on one hand that she hasn't tried to say that no women are ever attracted to the "hypermasculine" male, attempts to minimize the possibility by repeatedly claiming that women dominantly like less hypermasculine versions of maleness. This is tantamount to giving hetero women a free pass on the question as to whether their personal identities as heterosexuals might also be implicated in this "binary definition of homosexual identity."
That's right, guys.
No women ever make fun of other women for wearing masculine clothes, or eschewing makeup, or even looking "dikey" in some way.
Never happens. Or if it does, it's far less important than when those benighted males commit comparable acts.
Or-- is this sort of lacunae in the arguments of binary-hatin' Noah and JR really the greater form of-- incoherence?
THIS IS YOUR BOD ON STEROIDS
However, contrary to assumptions made by poster JR on a comments-thread that I'll be addressing as a separate post...
is not.
This is not "hypermasculinity," much less "steroidal" muscularity. What gender codes the latter image communicates, they certainly are not identical to the ones communicated by the former image.
Any questions??
Posted by Gene Phillips at 10:20 AM 7 comments:
Labels: jr's comments, sexuality, superheroes
DECADENCE IN ANOTHER COUNTRY
I'd never seen anyone state outright that Kim Newman's 1992 novel, ANNO DRACULA, was an influence on Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill's LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN, which began in 1999, but it seemed a logical conclusion, given Moore's reputation as an inveterate imitator of nearly every genre-concept under the sun. Newman's novel takes place in an alternate-world version of Victorian Great Britain where Bram Stoker's famous character was not killed by vampire-hunters but managed to become the royal consort of Queen Victoria and to turn a good portion of the British population into vampires. And while this plot bears no resemblance to the various storylines used in LEAGUE, Newman's story is less about the plot per se than about indulging in a "decadence" that some consider restricted to comic books. Like the later LEAGUE-tales, dozens of fictional characters find themselves guest-starring in this Dracula tale, sometimes given their original names (Carmilla Karnstein of LeFanu's CARMILLA, Lord Ruthven of Polidori's THE VAMPIRE), sometimes given no names but portrayed in such a way that the ardent fan of genre-fan cannot fail to know who they are (Rohmer's Doctor Fu Manchu, who even today is still allegedly protected by copyright).
Now, it would be *possible* to read ANNO DRACULA without knowing all or most of these in-jokey references, but clearly the novel's major appeal is to genre-fans who will get all the references. Frankly, I found Newman's story and original characters rather flat and uninvolving, although it's certainly far from unreadable. Though comparisons are difficult given the differing media, I would tend to see that some if not all of the Moore/O'Neill LEAGUE-tales read better as pure stories, though in both cases the reader who isn't "in" on things is missing a large share of the respective works' intent, just as modern readers of Greek plays miss a lot by not knowing the fine details of Greek culture.
Now, comic books have come in for a lot of criticism for being heavily referential, for being too byzantine to appeal to a larger but less fannish readership. There's the distinct possibility that said readership was jumping the comic-book ship long before "the mainstream" began to become self-involved and "decadent," but that's a separate concern. My main concern here is to suggest that the "superhero decadence" argument, even if one focused it entirely upon the medium's increased involution, is still a flawed argument.
Clearly I am not going to argue that there don't exist "fanwanks" out there that are too involuted to make good or even mediocre reading. Quite a few hardcore fans have expressed their dislike of such stories, wishing for a return to greater concentration on telling good stories that may or may not include appeals to "continuity." So the elitst critics of "superhero decadence" aren't saying anything that a lot of hardcore fans don't say. The difference between the two groups is that the former would rather see the fans invest their money in something else, while the latter would rather continue to dance with the genre what brought them.
What the extreme elitists fail to realize-- and what even a so-so novel like ANNO DRACULA illustrates-- is that there is an intrinsic appeal to the idea of the "crossover." This can apply to (1) crossovers created by one author having interactions between the characters he himself creates, which takes in Balzac, Edgar Rice Burroughs and the Hernandez Brothers, (2) crossovers within the franchises owned by a given company, which are the type that dominate comic books, and (3) crossovers which reference either public-domain characters or use copyrighted characters in an "unofficial" status.
I suggest that in all of these the pleasure of the interaction remains the same, irrespective as to how well done the story is as a whole.
I have certainly read crossovers that I would rather have not seen. I didn't care to see Spider-Man overlap with the sage of Marvel's version of the Frankenstein Monster, as seen in a really crappy issue of MARVEL TEAM-UP, and I didn't particularly like Newman's having an august villain like Fu Manchu associate (as he does in AD) with a low-life crook like Bill Sikes of Dickens' OLIVER TWIST.
But these dislikes are a matter of taste as to execution. It's a pretty long shot as to whether anyone anywhere could do a good story crossing over Spider-Man and the Monster, but it's at least hypothetically possible. I wouldn't have thought Spider-Man could have a decent crossover with anyone's version of Fu Manchu, either, but the same feature that offered the crappy Spider-Franky teamup worked up a satisfactory crossover using Shang-Chi, the then-licensed Son of Fu Manchu, as a medium to associate the two.
ANNO DRACULA certainly appeals to this fannish love of making connections between characters originally designed to stand independent of one another, as if bringing all of them under the rubic of a fannish "collective unconscious." One can also cite a fair number of other non-comics projects that appeal to the same dynamization, even if some of them play the matter for laughs (Neil Simon's MURDER BY DEATH, obviously).
It might be fair to say that mainstream comic books have become over-invested in this particular iteration of "literary decadence." But it is not fair to portray the "ornate" nature of the crossover as something unique to mainstream comic books, or to blithely ignore the financial factors that have led to the development.
Labels: alan moore, horror fiction, superhero decadence
CHALLENGE OF THE SEX-AND-VIOLENCE BLOGGERS!!
In the comments section to VIOLENCE AIN'T NUTHIN' Part 1 I announced a challenge to both commenter Charles Reece and to "all comers" within the sphere of pop-culture bloggers, whether of comics, horror movies or whatever.
Some time after I roundly dismissed the ability of either current Jouralistas or former Journalistas (except for yours truly, of course) to say anything substantive about the interactions of sexuality and violence in popular culture, it occured to me: why not challenge others to do so?
I'm not talking about responding to anything I've written or will write. I'll probably write down Part 2 of VIOLENCE AIN'T NUTHIN' in the next few days, but I don't expect much commentary given that I'm coming at the problem from a more radical direction than the usual Freudian/Marxist hand-me-downs.
I throw it open to all pop-cultural bloggers because (1) I don't really expect much of a response from comic-book bloggers, and (2) I'd love to see what people like Curt Purcell and Brittney-Jade Colangelo might come up with.
There's no prize and I don't plan to collate anything, so the only motivation for accepting the challenge is The Pride of a Blog Well Blogged.
The basic topic as I see it might be phrased along the lines of, "Are sexuality and violence different, and if so, how?"
But obviously anyone who accepts will write on any damn thing he or she thinks relevant.
There's no time-limit, either. On a challenge this free-form, it wouldn't be practical. If someone tells me about accepting the challenge, I'll link to it in a post, whether I comment on the topic addressed or not.
Labels: comic books, sexuality, violence
VIOLENCE *AIN'T* NUTHIN' BUT SEX MISSPELLED
Look, ma, it's a couple of superladies in--
"pervert suits."
As explained here, I first encountered this Journalista post by Dirk Deppey this year, over a year after he posted it. My only reaction to the picture, as I also explained, was that I couldn't tell what was going on from that one panel so as to judge whether or not the picture was replete with what Deppey called "superhero decadence."
I was in no hurry to rush out and find a copy of SUPERGIRL #14 in order to confirm or deny Deppey's assertions. In the last year I haven't gone out of my way to read many titles, mainstream or "alternative," but I had read some odd issues of the New Millennium's Supergirl. Of the issues I read, I found them moderately interesting as meta-commentary on the Silver Age original but not entertaining enough to stick with the title.
Then a local comic-shop had one of its semi-annual sales, so I picked up a bunch of stuff, including several SUPERGIRLS, at half price. I've still not read the full range of early issues, but I have now read #14 and adjacent issues.
And I think Dirk Deppey's opinion is pure crap.
Anyone who cares to read it again will find that he presents no textual evidence for his view that this violent exchange between the above characters, Supergirl and Batgirl, carries a sexual charge for either the creators or the majority of the audience reading it.
Like most Journalistas, Dirk Deppey is spiritual kin to Fredric Wertham. The good doctor remains justly famous for sloppily-researched, heavily-slanted interpretations of Golden Age comic books. With the possible exception of Marston's WONDER WOMAN, most of the comic books Wertham attacked would seem entirely mild to modern readers.
SUPERGIRL #14 should be no different. It's not a particularly glowing example of good formulaic comics, and this review points a lot of problems in Joe Kelly's script.
But "superhero decadence?" Please.
There's no denying that images of violence can take on connotations of sexuality, either with or without the express intentions of the artist. Deppey himself says as much.
But his assumption that this particular expression of violence MUST connote sexual perversion to the majority of its fannish audience-- who are of course Deppey's real targets, those dopey fanboys who just won't appreciate the great comics-art published by Fantagraphics-- shows stunning ignorance as to how sexuality and violence interact in modern entertainment.
Are there sexual fetishes dealing with women fighting? Most definitely.
Are there sexual fetishes dealing explicitly with women stabbing one another? Possibly, though I couldn't find any in this list of paraphilias.
If there is an actual recorded sexual fetish dealing with women stabbing other women with crystals growing out of their backs, I'd sure like to know what kind of pseudo-Greek cognomen you'd give to the damned thing.
Deppey's interpretative blunder stems from the over-identification of sex and violence that Daddy Freud pioneered. I'll be writing more on the distinctions between the two phenomena elsewhere, but frankly, the Supergirl thing strikes me as pure violence, no more intrinsically sexual than the most uninspired drawing of Wolverine impaling someone, like this:
The problem as I see it is that elitist critics like Deppey
have no idea how to deal with the unique dynamizations
of violence, so the best they can do by way of analysis is compare them to the dynamizations of sex (even if,
granted, no critic besides me would be using the
term "dynamization.") Further, by assuming that the
two phenomena overlap much more than they do, they can once again promote the notion of the Pedagogical Paradigm,
and "prove" that true maturity is to be found in the works that they just happen to publish.
I don't think most fans have been fooled by the Paradigm
enough to turn over their fan-status and assume the mantle of artwads. Perhaps the JOURNAL's recent conversion from print to online status signals as much.
As I've had occasion to say before--
Labels: sexuality, supergirl, superhero decadence, violence
VIOLENCE *AIN'T* NUTHIN' BUT SEX MISSPELLED PART 2...
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"Vagina Institute" Poorly Disguised Sham
Posted by wizeGurl (22731 views) [E-Mail link]
[Sex]
Finally...a group devoted to serious scientific study of female sexuality. "The Vagina Institute specializes in collecting and processing, data and information about the vulva and vagina." Or is it?
As if the serious grammatical error in the very sentence describing the institute's mission weren't already a dead giveaway that something is up here, it takes about five seconds to figure out that the site is a gigantic fraud...not-very-good porn and, what's more, propaganda for various ineffective techniques to "enhance" women's naughty bits poorly disguised as clinical study of real medical and sexual issues. (URL withheld because we don't want to help its page rank...Google it if you must see for yourself.)
I've got no problem with porn, and hey, the Internet is unregulated...if you want to put up a site suggesting that poontang is ugly and needs dubiously effective, costly fixes at the earliest possible opportunity, have at it. But come on...let's at least be honest about it. The sad thing about this site is that a few women might actually come here looking for information about their vaginas and whether they are "normal," and come away convinced that they need to spend thousands of dollars on "natural, non-surgical solutions" before any guy would ever deign to look at them down there. (After all, everyone knows that looking is the #1 priority for guys when they've got a willing naked woman on their hands.) This site is no different from spam telling you how to make your penis bigger, except that it's not as up-front about it.
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"Goofy" Turns Out To Be A Pedophile?
Posted by Pile (7658 views) [E-Mail link]
[Beating Dead Horses]
A Disney actor who plays "Goofy" and "The Beast" from 'Beauty and the Beast' faces 51 counts of child porn in Orlando.
20-year-old Matthew Wendland was arrested early this morning at his apartment. Police found explicit photos of children as young as 3 years old, posed in pornographic positions inside Matthew's room. Officials say it was his roommates that led police to the pictures. They say Wendland usually kept his room locked.
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Study Aims To Prove "Gay Gene" Can Withstand Evolution
[Dubious Research]
A new study asks an interesting genetics question: if there was a gene that controlled homosexuality—and hence limited reproduction—how could it be favored to exist? If there is a gene that causes one to not reproduce, natural selection would dictate that it cannot survive long in a population, since it is not being passed on to future generations. A new paper in the Proceedings of the Royal Society is using population-genetics modeling to try and answer why a theoretical gene predisposing an individual to homosexuality could spread in a population.
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Christmas Miracle Virgin Birth Anticipated
Posted by wizeGurl (5748 views) [E-Mail link]
[Good News]
In an amazing parallel to the Nativity story, Flora the Komodo dragon is pregnant without the help of a male dragon, and may give (virgin) birth to eight babies on or near Christmas. That's when her eggs, which have been confirmed as fertile, are expected to hatch.
Flora has never mated with a male, or even shared a living space with a male. She's lonely, folks, and so she's using the miracle of parthenogenesis to produce a clutch of baby dragons which will all be male, in hope of eventually getting some.
Jerusalem Going To Be Slightly Less Fabulous
Posted by ueberbill (5858 views) [E-Mail link]
[Activists]
A gay pride parade in Jerusalem was cancelled after protests, scuffles with police, and security concerns. The parade drew protests from Jews (original recipe and ultra-Orthodox), Christians, AND Muslims. That's quite a difficult gay row to hoe. Muslims believe homosexuality is a crime, and Islamic groups have demanded that police punish those involved in the parade. Evangelical Christian groups in Jerusalem, though probably disturbed to find themselves in agreement with Muslims, demanded that the public venue be changed.
Government Lets Things Get Weird
Deciding that, as a demographic, unmarried 19- to 29-year-olds are having way too much sex, the federal government is now including them in the scope of its abstinence-only educational programs. These programs give no instruction on birth control or safe sex, and this latest twist is apparently an effort to reduce the number of pregnancies to unmarried women between the ages of 19-29 (the age group with the largest number of out-of-wedlock births--hey, could that be a factor of couples deciding to pass on formalizing their relationships, rather than wild sex?). The government's position is that this is merely a clarification of who may be targeted with these programs. Studies show that 90% (that's NINETY PERCENT) of people in that age group have had sexual intercourse. The other 10% of course consists of pious young unmarried conservatives and younger priests. Or just the conservatives. Actually, who the hell is in that 10%?
Tattoos From Beyond The Grave
[Mean People]
This one has been around for a couple of days, but I had not heard about it so I'm submitting it here. Anthony Ray Stockelman of the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility who was convicted to life for the abduction, molestation, and killing of Katlyn "Katie" Collman, was recently the reluctant recipient of a forehead tattoo saying "Katie's Revenge."
Gardasil Cancer Vaccine Elicits Ire of Christian Right
According to Christian fundamentalists, cervical cancer and sexually-transmitted diseases are not nearly as important as avoiding the subject of sex. As a result, Merck's new drug Gardisil may face opposition from church groups who are not happy about the drug and claim its use might encourage promiscuity, even though it may prevent cancer and other diseases.
Missouri Town Seeks to Evict Unmarried Couples
The Black Jack, MO city council has rejected a measure allowing unmarried couples with multiple children to live together, and the mayor said those who fall into that category could soon face eviction.
Olivia Shelltrack and Fondrey Loving were denied an occupancy permit after moving into a home in this St. Louis suburb because they have three children and are not married.
Harold & Maude, Eat Your Heart Out
[Lonely People]
In Malaysia, a 104-year-old woman recently wed a 33-year-old man. This was the woman's 21st marriage, and the man's first.
While some may say that a 71-year age gap might be a bit much between spouses, the marriage rests on a solid foundation. The man reported that what began as friendship and mutual respect gradually blossomed into love.
"Vulva": Authentically Natural Vaginal Flavour
It's what we all have, no doubt, been waiting for: a cologne with the real scent of a woman. Literally.
Yes, simply shake the vial to activate the scent, and put a little on the back of your hand. Or maybe your fingers. You are a man, right? Because if you're a woman, you really don't need the artificial stuff. You've got the real thing well within reach.
Fun for the Other Girls
So you say your little girl is a bit...different. She doesn't want a Barbie for Christmas, not even for the purpose of torturing and mutilating it like all the other little girls. She seems to have...other interests.
At last there's a doll for her!
Wacky Japanese Inventions
Hey, the Japanese are really getting fancy with the latest technology to help milk cows.
Right? That's for cows isn't it?
Priest Suspended A Year After Arrest On Lewd Adult Bookstore Act
A Roman Catholic priest arrested in Las Vegas last year for allegedly performing a lewd act on another man inside an adult bookstore was removed from his post as pastor of a Worcester parish.
Wireless, SMS-controlled, Bluetooth.... Vibrator?
[Diamond Studded Toenail Clippers]
Connected to a mobile phone with Bluetooth it becomes an intimate, silent connection between two lovers, regardless of distance. Custom designed for your pleasure, it is intelligent, sophisticated and invented for bliss.
Abstinence Makes The Salary Grow Larger?
A new study from the Christian group Focus on the Family claims that kids who stay virgins longer are apt to stay in school longer, make 20% more money and have a lower divorce rate.
Why Nerds Are Worth It
In the wide world of dating, there are many options. Do you go for the flashy guy with the smooth smile, or the dude in the corner typing away on his laptop? A Craigslist reader submitted a funny and interesting list of the nerd's nobler traits...
Porn Bread?
Yes, Virgina there is a site on the Internet dedicated towards making adult-oriented baked goods.
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40 years ago: Messner and Habeler without breathing mask on Everest
Habeler (r.) and Messner (in 1975)
It was a real pioneering act – greater than its effect. Next Tuesday, 40 years ago, the South Tyrolean Reinhold Messner and the North Tyrolean Peter Habeler were the first people to reach the 8,850-meter-high summit of Mount Everest without bottled oxygen. They proved that it was possible. However, it did not become usual thereby. According to the climbing chronicle Himalayan Database, the highest mountain in the world has been scaled 8,219 times so far, but only 202 times without breathing mask. This corresponds to a share of 2.5 percent. Also this year it will hardly be higher.
Himalayan Database, Mount Everest, Peter Habeler, Reinhold Messner, Without bottled oxygen
The eternal rascal
Peter Habeler
Even aged 75, he appears to be a rascal. Good-humored, always good for a joke, the laugh lines on his face – and fit as a fiddle. “Climbing is my fountain of youth,” says Peter Habeler. The Tyrolean from the Zillertal is still climbing through steep walls. Shortly before his big birthday even through the Eiger North Face, along with David Lama, in winter. “It was something very special for me,” Peter tells me as we hike below the peaks of the Geisler group in the Villnöss Valley in the South Tyrolean Dolomites. “Many years ago, I discovered David’s talent when he did his first climbing as a little boy in my alpine school in the Zillertal. I saw that he would become a great climber.” Today Lama is one of the best climbers in the world. “When I climbed behind him in the Eiger North Face and watched how easily and smoothly he mastered even the most difficult passages, I felt like I was back in time when I myself was still young,” says Peter.
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Bressanone, Carlos Buhler, David Lama, Geisler group, IMS 2017, International Mountain Summit, Kangchenjunga, Martin Zabaleta, Mount Everest, Peter Habeler, Reinhold Messner, Villnöss Valley
Habeler: “Go to Nepal – but not all to Everest!”
Peter Habeler in the German town of Leverkusen
You would not estimate that Peter Habeler has really 73 years under his belt. Slim, wiry, tanned – just one who is still climbing mountains. Along with friends, he is currently repeating many routes in the Alps that he climbed when he was young, the Austrian told me when I met him at a mountaineers’ event in Leverkusen near my hometown Cologne last weekend: “Thankfully, I feel physically very well. But it’s going round in circles: If you train and climb a lot, you’re just in better physical shape.” Even 37 years after Habeler climbed Mount Everest along with Reinhold Messner for the first time without bottled oxygen, the highest mountain on earth is always in his mind – of course also due to the fact that he as a pioneer is questioned on Everest again and again.
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Avalanche, Earthquake, Mount Everest, Nepal, Peter Habeler, Reinhold Messner
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Irving Fine: Complete Orchestral Works
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Disc 1: 66:56
Irving Fine (1914-1962)
Boston Modern Orchestra Project
Gil Rose, conductor
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CD price: 19.99
1.Toccata Concertante
Notturno for Strings and Harp
2.Lento
3.Animato
4.Adagio
5.Serious Song, A Lament for String Orchestra
6.Blue Towers
Diversions for Orchestra
7.Little Toccata
8.Flamingo Polka
9.Koko's Lullaby
10.The Red Queen's Gavotte
11.Intrada
12.Capriccio
13.Ode
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[News Coverage] The Boston Modern Orchestra Project Fought Bloat — and Won
BOSTON — Cast your eye over the orchestral landscape, and the big picture could be seen as one of institutional malaise: deficits, labor strife, cowardly programming. All of which makes it imperative to celebrate those ensembles that, through luck, skill and diligence, pull off what the symphonic behemoths too rarely achieve: diverse repertoire and financial equilibrium.
The New York Times Full review
[CD Review] Classical Ear UK reviews Irving Fine: Complete Orchestral Works
In his too-brief career, the American composer Irving Fine (1914-1962), a star pupil of Nadia Boulanger and a founding professor at Brandeis University, brought the spirit of Stravinsky’s 1940s neoclassicism into several elegantly-crafted, witty, expressive, and vividly orchestrated works. In the Toccata concertante one can hear echoes of Stravinsky’s Symphony in Three Movements, but the assimilation into Fine’s vigorous and entirely personal style is completely convincing.
Classical Ear UK Full review
[CD Review] Fine Compendium Revives Forgotten Orchestral Gems
American composer Irving Fine (1914-1962) died of a stroke at the age of 48, only days after he conducted the premiere of his Symphony at the Tanglewood Music Festival.
Classical Voice North America Full review
[CD Review] British Classical Music reviews Irving Fine: Complete Orchestral Works
Just to show that I listen to, and enjoy, music that is not British. I recently reviewed this excellent CD of music by one of the United States great composers. As I noted at the conclusion of my review, 'this is an exciting and desirable retrospective of Irving Fine’s orchestral music.' It was first published on MusicWeb International.
British Classical Music Full review
[CD Review] CLOFO reviews Irving Fine: Complete Orchestral Works
Boston-born Irving Fine's (1914-1962) unfortunate demise at forty-seven deprived the classical music world of an extremely promising talent. A superb teacher and administrator, he was also an accomplished pianist, conductor and composer, who owing to his early death completed only six orchestral works. Now for the first time we get all of them on one disc with this hybrid, CD(2)/SACD(2/5.0), disc from BMOP/sound in their acclaimed series devoted to twentieth century American composers (see 14 May 2014).
Classical Lost and Found Full review
[CD Review] Commentary/CD Reviews: Recent Symphonic Recordings From Boston Orchestras
"Curious, isn’t it, that the last really great symphony…was Stravinsky’s Symphony in Three Movements, date 1945, exactly coincident with the end of World War Two? It is as though that apocalyptic bomb had demolished not only Hiroshima but, as a side effect, the whole tonal symphonic concept as well.
And so for the last thirty years we have had no real symphonic history."
The Arts Fuse Full review
[CD Review] Classical Playlist: Tchaikovsky, Leonard Bernstein and More
Irving Fine, Complete Orchestral Works
Boston Modern Orchestra Project, Gil Rose, conductor
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[CD Review] Audiophile Audition reviews Irving Fine: Complete Orchestral Works
This disc is a most welcome retrospective of American composer Irving Fine, who died in 1962. Fine was a member of the so-called “Boston Six” or “Boston School.” Other members of the Boston School included Arthur Berger, Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, Lukas Foss, and Harold Shapero.
Audiophile Audition Full review
[CD Review] WebMusic International reviews Irving Fine: Complete Orchestral Works
To the list of those such as Toccata who fill the gaps of neglected music, I’m happy to add the Boston Modern Orchestra Project. Some of their releases have been too avant-garde for me, but there’s nothing about these recordings of the music of Irving Fine to scare the horses. In fact much of the music is as direct in its appeal as fellow American composers Aaron Copland – Fine’s older contemporary – and Leonard Bernstein.
MusicWeb International Full review
[CD Review] Irving Fine’s Complete Orchestral Music, a vital addition to his discography
Irving Gifford Fine (1914-1962) was an American composer. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Fine studied with Walter Piston at Harvard earning Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. He studied conducting with Serge Koussevitsky and composition with Nadia Boulanger. At the time of his death at age 47 he completed only a handful of works for orchestra, chorus and various chamber ensemble and solo works. But what he lacked in quantity did not lack in quality. The Irving Fine Society maintains a very useful web page which can be found here.
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Our Expedited Project
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Less than two weeks ago, Bateman Construction Corp began working at ASM Research for a 6,000-square foot remodel. The first thing we ran into on this project was the time and noise factor. The project has been expedited to finish in less than a month, all while the facility is open to its workers. Our top priority before commencing the work was to figure out a way to work faster, while making less noise.
Beginning over the weekend while the facility was closed gave us the chance to install temporary walls and sound attenuation so that no workers are disturbed once the facility is open. In one week, all framing was installed with one side of drywall, (leaving one side open to complete the in-wall work) and all the in-wall work was completed and inspected. The remaining side of drywall is currently being installed while the first side is finished, and the paint phase is projected to start by the end of the week. Overall, we are staying on track with the schedule and have projected to complete the project by mid-June.
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Accidental Immortal Chapter 1 – Duat (Serialisation)
Hello, I have decided to serialise my latest novel, Accidental Immortal, on my blog. While for the first week it will be published every day, after the first seven posts they will be published four times a week so that the serialisation will be completed at the same time as on Wattpad, if not a little sooner! I have gone with British spelling on this one…
-Ceri Clark
The Pharaoh was coming. Hesire pulled the first Osiris band from the deep pocket of his green neophyte robe and the rest clinked together as they jostled back into place in the confined space. He held the bracelet in his palm reverently for a second before putting it in its place on the alcove. He repeated the action one by one until all the holes were filled. The gold on each gleamed dully in the subdued light from the lamps high on the walls. When the last bracelet was placed in its allotted slot, he stood back to regard the rest of the hall with a critical eye.
Apart from new entrants to this world, only those that served Osiris could enter here. Travellers were hastily pushed through as soon as they arrived and they were never allowed to look around or touch anything. Hesire had been told that if any of the delicate equipment surrounding the centre of the room was damaged then they could receive no new supplies. No one knew how to repair them anymore. The designers were long dead in the other world. Egypt was changing on the other side as well, who knew how long they could rely on getting seeds and animals to remake the new one.
Raised above the floor by a couple of inches was a great circle of bronze, as wide as a workman’s hut, standing proudly in the enormous space. It was directly situated equidistant to the outer walls and the twin emblems of Osiris were etched in the centre. The priests wanted to leave no misapprehension of who was in charge. Large bronze boxes, the size of horses, inlaid with gold and jade surrounded the bronze circle forming a triangle. He looked up as he had done a dozen times before in awe at the scale of the building to see the great walls rise above him towering into an apex. The walls were made of brick rather than stone, the only concession to new world materials, He knew the engineers would rather have made the pyramids a better replica of the originals but this pyramid was built to receive rather than send so the measurements and materials did not need to be so exacting. Only the basic design of the inner pyramid as laid down by the mathematicians, astronomers and engineers had to be followed. There was no need to stroke the Pharaoh’s ego on this world.
Hesire stifled a yawn. He had been up since before sunrise but the intake was due to arrive in a few days and everything had to be perfect for the glory of Osiris. He couldn’t help but think it was ironic. The wealth of the Pharaohs created the pyramids, this place, so that Egyptians could travel to Duat but no Pharaoh had ever made it through. In the past they believed that you had to die inside the pyramid to be transported and no priest had ever been brave enough to suggest a Pharaoh should kill himself to get here. In fact, Hesire’s smile grew wider, as soon as the priests realised you had to be alive in the pyramids before transmission they introduced the mummification process just to make sure that the Pharaohs would be completely dead before it happened.
A low hum began to invade Hesire’s senses. It built slowly. His bones tingled first, then his whole body began to hum and then he heard it clearly. He whirled around to stare at the jewels lighting up by the battery he knew was in an ancillary room.
Someone was coming! His heart lurched, the Pharaoh’s retinue shouldn’t be arriving for another couple of days. The papyrus was very clear on the matter, Ahmose I had already died but all the preparations would not be ready for days. He hadn’t seen it but the brotherhood was abuzz with what food or tools would be sent with this one. There were rumours circulating in the order that there might not be another pyramid built and he had heard that the small pyramid replica in the High Priest’s office had been sending regular scrolls back and forth negotiating what would be included. He hoped that they would have the foresight to send seeds rather than yet more jewels but of course the High Priest would have all this in hand. A blight had killed a lot of the crops off in the spring and they needed to start again. He rubbed his hands from his temple to his chin, an affectation that had led to far too many nights alone in the Temple contemplating his shortcomings.
The room grew dark and cold as all energy was drained from the air. Hesire’s bones vibrated with the forces that surrounded him and the electric lights that had been installed two years ago by brother Akhten burst into glass shards in the corners. Sparks began to fly in the outer ring lighting up the room briefly with another taking its place in increasing frequency. Hesire dove for the bronze circle on the floor, for the protection of Osiris but more importantly away from the tremendous forces about to flood the chamber. He flung his hood over his head and cowered at the edge of the circle. His back was to the boxes and he watched the centre. He composed himself with effort. This was the first time he had greeted anyone from Earth and disrespect would not be tolerated. He hadn’t expected to be given the privilege for years. This was an opportunity to stand out, maybe rise in the ranks if he played this correctly. He placed his arms forward in the bow expected of his order. A stray bolt whizzed past his ear to hit the sleeve of his arm, the material smouldered and a flame ate eagerly at the linen. Holding back an oath he smothered the flame quickly with his other sleeve and sat back breathing deeply to calm himself.
Black smoke pervaded the air, radiating from the centre. This was different. He coughed repeatedly as his lungs stung. It was difficult to breath. The acrid smell of burning flesh assaulted his nose making him grimace and brush his nose before resuming the posture. His eyes streamed but he stayed in position. A form began to coalesce in front of him, Hesire gasped, that was no funeral procession! It began to take shape. He sat up to get a better look, forgetting propriety in his confusion. The space in the middle of the room filled with a monstrous form, so large it filled the space. There was no time to run. He had an impression of incredible speed, claws, fangs and a terrible growl that instilled a fear like nothing he’d felt before, then all thoughts ceased as terror gripped his mind.
-End of Part one
Book Review: Huw the Bard by Connie Jasperson
This book is like a good film, you can spend so long finding so-so stories that when you do find a really good one, you want to rave about it. I loved this book.
It’s loosely based in Medieval UK, (and judging by the names, Wales) I say loosely because I don’t remember reading about dragons and firedrakes in my history books! It follows Huw the Bard who suffers a tragedy in the opening chapters and has to escape his home to avoid the same fate as his father. You follow Huw from a vacuous youth to a fully rounded adult as he grapples with trials throughout his journey.
I liked that the hero didn’t have magical powers but the world did. The characters had to show ingenuity and not a small amount of bravery to get out of situations that a lesser author might have given their characters powers to just ‘wish’ their enemies away. You wonder if they will survive, who will survive and you will genuinely care if Huw the Bard gets away and finds happiness again.
I recommend this book. If you like historical fiction/fantasy then this is for you.
Posted on April 20, 2012 October 20, 2016
Book Review – A Crack in the line by Michael Lawrence
I have decided to repost some of my old blog posts from the distant past when I was working as a School Librarian. Kids do the funniest things and I really enjoyed working in a school. Posts may be edited from the original blog. So this is part of a series from my old Batty Librarian Blog…
I’m always reading books, but I’ve set myself the challenge of reading most of the books in my library, eek.
Thinking this is a tad ambitious I’ve lately opted for new books that we order in. The last one was the Crack in the Line. I picked it up at first because it was set in the UK and was different from the usual sci-fi/fantasy I usually go for.
It’s obviously a children’s book and the hero/heroine are basically two possibilities of the same person. The title refers to a crack in the railway line which leads to a train derailment. The mother has a fifty-fifty chance os surviving the train crash. At the instant of impact the Universe becomes two universes. One in which the boy loses his mother and has a dreadful life and one where a girl (the same person but a girl) gets to keep her mother and has lots of luck and comes into money.
I enjoyed this book although it was bit slow in places. There is some swearing in it so I wouldn’t recommend it for anything below 12 years old. However it is not gratuitous swearing – it does push the story along – character development and all that.
The main characters are likeable and there are some funny interchanges between the boy and his aunt who arrives at the house to look after him while his father is away. Luckily she is quite dippy allowing him the opportunity to pass between universes to meet himself as a girl. it’s part of a trilogy and I have gone through two thirds of the second book. Admittedly it’s not the best book I’ve read but certainly not the worst. If you are bored on a rainy afternoon, these do while a way a couple of hours.
Don’t feed the Fairies by Eileen Gormley
My favourite book of 2011! The fairies of the title are really aliens who live off the life force of other living things. Turns out humans are the tastiest and the heroine intends to farm us. Luckily she learns the error of her ways and when she is captured along with several good looking males and one female human she decides to save them.
But what can one alien do against a whole civilisation who view us as food?
This was a really enjoyable read. I finished this in two days which is a testament to how good it is. The better the book, the faster I read it. This had an ‘unputdownable’ quality which left me wanting more.
It was a light, sci-fi, funny read and I would recommend it to all my friends.
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AirAsia Group, Korean Air and Vietnam Airlines to operate at Changi Airport’s new Terminal 4 in 2017
Press release • Jul 09, 2015 11:20 +08
SINGAPORE, 9 July 2015 – Changi Airport Group (CAG) today provided an update on the development of Changi Airport’s new Terminal 4 (T4), which is scheduled to commence operations in 2017.
Five more airlines – AirAsia Berhad, Indonesia AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, Korean Air and Vietnam Airlines – will operate at T4, joining Cathay Pacific. In total, these six airlines currently operate almost 800 flights every week at Changi Airport and collectively accounted for close to 7 million passenger movements in 2014. With T4’s breakthrough terminal design and innovative concepts, passengers of these airlines can expect enhanced travel experiences at T4.
CAG expects a few other airlines to operate at T4 from the start and forecasts between 8 and 10 million passenger movements in the initial period of operations. As the terminal has an annual handling capacity of 16 million passenger movements, there will be ample room to support the growth of the airlines operating at T4. Correspondingly, capacity for expansion will also be created for airlines in Changi Airport’s three other terminals, which are already operating at more than 80% of the aggregate design capacity of 66 million passenger movements per annum.
Seamless travel, efficient operations
The biggest game changer at T4 resides in the extensive use of technology to improve passengers’ experience, enhance operational efficiency and raise manpower productivity.
T4 will see the terminal-wide implementation of fast and seamless travel (FAST) initiatives such as a complete suite of self-service and automated options from check-in and bag drop to immigration clearance and boarding. For the first time at Changi Airport, facial recognition technology will be introduced at T4 to supplement FAST. This eliminates the need for manual identity verification by staff and enables the full automation of processing and checks from departure check-in to aircraft boarding.
Besides benefits accruing to airlines from manpower savings, passengers will also enjoy an enhanced airport experience. Apart from shorter queuing times, passengers will have the flexibility to check in at their convenience using the self-service kiosks.
In preparation for the wide use of FAST at T4, CAG will be working with airlines and ground service providers to implement FAST at Changi Airport’s existing terminals. With an increasingly savvy travelling public, FAST is set to become a common feature in airports.
Good progress with project development
T4 construction works, which started in mid-2014, are progressing well with the terminal building more than 70% completed and the main superstructure visibly taking shape. Topping-out, when the superstructure is completed, is expected before the end of this year.
Following this, CAG will prepare T4 for operational readiness. This phase will include the installation and testing of key airport systems such as kiosks for check-in and bag-drop and the baggage handling system, as well as preparation of commercial spaces. Extensive trials and intensive equipment and systems testing, with volunteers playing the role of passengers, will be conducted during this period given the critical airport systems that are both complex and integrated. These will culminate in ‘live’ trial flights in the final preparatory phase to stress-test the entire departure and arrival processes within the terminal and in the apron.
Commencement of leasing activities
CAG has commenced the leasing of commercial spaces in T4 and has received expressions of interest from established travel retail companies as well as popular international and local brands. The 195,000sqm terminal will have 17,000sqm of retail and dining space for more than 80 outlets. The retail and dining options at T4 will be comparable to those offered in Changi Airport’s current terminals to meet passengers’ expectations of a consistent Changi Experience airport-wide.
In another Changi first, passengers will have a unique walk-through experience shopping for Liquor & Tobacco and Cosmetics & Perfumes. There will also be a cluster of double-volume retail shop fronts as well as innovative design concepts for a differentiated shopping experience. The Departure Transit Hall will feature facades of old Peranakan shop houses, providing a glimpse of Singapore’s unique cultural heritage.
Breakthroughs in passenger travel
Mr Yam Kum Weng, CAG’s Executive Vice President of Air Hub and Development, said: “We are delighted with the progress that we have made with the development of T4 and are particularly pleased with having Cathay Pacific, AirAsia Group, Korean Air and Vietnam Airlines as our launch airline partners at the brand new T4. We look forward to working with them to offer new breakthroughs in the passenger travel experience.
“With T4’s emphasis on innovation and productivity, these airlines can look forward to longer-term growth coupled with lower operating costs from manpower savings. Passengers can expect passage through the various touch points to be smoother and stress-free, giving them more time to enjoy the facilities, and wide array of shopping and dining options. It is a model that both airlines and passengers will appreciate and we are excited to be working with our partners to realise this vision.”
Mr Tony Fernandes, AirAsia Group Chief Executive Officer, said “AirAsia Group is pleased to be among the launch airlines at Changi Airport’s Terminal 4. The brand new terminal has many new innovative features that will complement and enhance AirAsia’s brand value to our passengers.
“The full rollout of FAST will allow us to further streamline processes for our passengers and enjoy gains from higher manpower productivity. At the same time, the simple terminal layout and short walking distance to the gates are friendly for our passengers. Finally, the predominance of narrow body parking bays enhances the operational efficiencies of our aircraft.”
Mr Wilson Yam, General Manager, Southeast Asia, Cathay Pacific Airways, said, “As one of Singapore’s pioneer carriers and a keen adopter of innovation, Cathay Pacific is very proud to be the major carrier operating from T4. Its unique and thoughtful design will provide passengers an enhanced and delightful travel experience, which is closely aligned with Cathay Pacific’s strategy and core values.
“Passengers can look forward to our new lounge in T4 featuring state-of-the-art design and facilities that reflect Cathay Pacific’s new brand design ethos. Our passengers will be able to relax and enjoy the comfort as if they were in their own living room, before they embark on their next flight with us.”
Changi Airport is the world's sixth busiest airport for international traffic. It served a record 54.1 million passengers from around the globe in 2014. More than 350 retail stores and 160 F&B outlets are situated across three terminals to cater to passengers and visitors. With over 100 airlines providing connectivity to 320 cities worldwide, Changi Airport handles about 6,600 flights every week, or about one every 90 seconds.
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Gov. Justice, State Education Leaders Honor 2020 WV Teacher of the Year
WV Gov. Jim Justice looks on as 2020 West Virginia Teacher of the Year Jennifer Schwertfeger is honored for her accomplishments. On Thursday Gov. Jim Justice joined State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Steven Paine for a ceremony to recognize the 2020 West Virginia Teacher of the Year: Jennifer Schwertfeger. The Governor was also joined by representatives…
Mathletes Compute at Marshall County Math Day
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CHS CTE Student of the Quarter
Pictured from left: Family-Consumer Science teacher Dorothy Price and CHS CTE Student of the Quarter Ashlee Evans. The Career & Technical Education Student of the Quarter at Cameron High School is senior Ashlee Evans. This is the second time teacher Dorothy Price has recognized her for being an outstanding student in the Family-Consumer Science program.…
Marshall County Strings Winter Concert
The Marshall County Strings Program will present its elementary and middle school Winter Concert on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at 6:30pm in the John Marshall High School Center for Performing Arts. The concert will feature combined performances involving nearly 200 students from Cameron, Center McMechen, Central, Glen Dale, Hilltop, Sand Hill and Washington Lands elementary…
WV Teacher of the Year Honored in Parade
GKT Attorney Teena Miller, WV Teacher of the Year Jennifer Schwertfeger and GKT Attorney Christopher Turak. The highlight of every Christmas parade is, of course, Santa Claus. However, on Saturday evening the Moundsville Christmas parade will also include the 2020 West Virginia Teacher of the Year, Jennifer Schwertfeger, from Cameron High School. The float is…
2019 American Education Week Proclamation Signed in Marshall County
On Thursday, Marshall County Commissioners as well as the mayors from the cities of Marshall County, members of the West Virginia Legislature along with the Sheriff gathered to sign a proclamation declaring November 18-22, 2019 as American Education Week in Marshall County. Also attending the signing were members of the Marshall County Board of Education,…
CTE Student of the Quarter Announced at CHS
Cameron High School senior Levi Carney has been named Career & Technical Education Student of the Quarter. He is a member of the Management and Administrative Support program. Levi serves as CHS Student Council President, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) President, National Technical Honor Society President, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)…
Strings Autumn Concert Announced
The Marshall County Strings Program will present its annual fall concert on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 7:00 pm in the John Marshall High School Center for Performing Arts. The concert will feature 180 middle and high school students, all dressed in festive costumes, performing a variety of music including Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and themes…
2019 CHS Homecoming Court
Cameron High School’s Homecoming game against Paden City High School will take place on Friday, October 4, 2019. Kickoff is 7:00pm. During halftime, the 2019 Cameron High School Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned. The 2019 CHS Homecoming candidates include: Front row kneeling from left: CHS Homecoming King Candidates Garrett Scott, Noah Neely, Jessop…
Schwertfeger Named West Virginia Teacher of the Year
The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) and the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) announced Marshall County’s Jennifer Schwertfeger as the 2020 West Virginia Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made as part of the West Virginia Teacher of the Year Gala Wednesday night at the Embassy Suites in Charleston. West Virginia Superintendent…
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18th Century, How-To, Patterning, The Book
Lauren Stowell Thursday, December 28, 2017 10 comments
Hi gals! We've been alerted to a flaw in the 1780s cap pattern from "The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking," so before you all tear your pomaded-and-powdered hair out trying to make the ruffles fit the band, here is the correction:
Share me like one of your French caps.
Additionally, here are some more photos to help you:
From left to right - two caul ruffles, two face ruffles, one band.
Each ruffle gets pleated up and applied to one side of the band - 4 ruffles in all.
This is what it looks like when it's done, before applying the caul. Ruffles on both sides - they meet in the middle.
Front view of the 1780s cap
Side view of the 1780s cap
Back vie of the 1780s cap
Huge thank you to Leimomi Oakes for finding this issue. Please print this pattern for your use and share it with anyone who needs it.
1790s Robe a la Turque, 18th Century, The Book
{Video} Wherein Lauren & Abby Get Racked
Lauren Stowell Thursday, December 21, 2017 7 comments
...or Racked gets Lauren'd & Abby'd. ;-)
In early December, Abby and I took our annual trip to New York City to do *all the things.* One of the things we had the honor of doing was shooting a "Dress the Part" video with Racked, the fabulous online media website focusing on fashion.
Racked has done a whole series of "Dress the Part," all of them super cool, so we were beyond excited to participate. We did the shoot at the amazing Van Cortlandt House, an 18th century manor smack in the middle of the Brox (who knew?).
We did most of the shoot in one of the upstairs bedrooms, complete with a ghost throwing candlesticks around and messing with the A/V equipment. We demonstrated dressing, which you can see some of in the video, and had quite a lot of fun being exceedingly silly.
Fluff fluff fluff - tying up the skirt of my yellow Italian gown and fluffing out the "wings."
Abby and I are about 20 years apart in fashion here - sshhhh, don't tell anyone!
We have to give a *huge* thank you to Laura Meyers and Meredith Barnes, who allowed the use of the house and assisted in our silliness. Meredith also took all of these lovely behind-the-scenes photos and drove our fluffy butts back to Time Square, which is no small feat.
Dunmores in red and white on the left, and Kensingtons in ivory on the right.
We hope you enjoy the video! We had a great time making it, playing dress up, and talking about shoes. For more of the Dress the Part series, check out Racked on Facebook.
p.s. All of the items both Abby and I are wearing in the video were made for or with techniques outlined in "The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking," with the exception of the shoes, which you can get at AmericanDuchess.com too.
1785 Candystripe Dress, 18th Century
A New 1780s CandyStripe Italian Gown
Lauren Stowell Monday, December 18, 2017 15 comments
Italian gown - The Met - 1785-87 C.I.66.39a-b
Well, I just can't stay away from the late 18th century (can you blame me?). There is just so much to be explored in the last quarter, and I feel like I've barely scratched the surface on the 1780s, which was such a wacky-ass decade for ladies' dress.
Pink and ivory striped silk taffeta. I had to wash this to get some black marks out of the previous hem, and the fabric lost some of its body and lustre - the hatch marks you see on the surface are from washing it. Still workable and pretty, though.
I've had this pink and ivory striped taffeta in my care for a long time. I originally made it into a mid-Victorian ballgown and absolutely loved that dress, but it's been quite some time since I've been able to fit into it. In the spirit of the mantua-maker, it was time to recycle this beautiful fabric into something else.
The pink and ivory striped 1785 Italian Gown from The Met - the one we all know and love - immediately came to mind. The scale of my stripe is a little bigger, but not outside acceptable scale for 1780s gowns.
I only have 4.5 yards of striped fabric, so I won't be able to get the petticoat out of it. I've also made some changes to the design for economical cutting - I've omitted the flippy-flappies and the zone. I'm sticking with 5/8 length sleeves and may try the pinked edges for the cuffs and possibly the skirt edges too, which is a fun detail you see in 1780s fashion plates and a few originals.
So far the construction has gone well. I've used the basic 18th century bodice block Abby draped on me at Rufflecon last year, but already made a mistake here and there (as usual!). The first is that I didn't add enough allowance on the center front overlap, so I had to try'n eek that out with a narrower seam allowance and fitting through the side back seams.
English Stitch on the back seams - this is used for the CB seam and the two on the sides, joining the multiple back pieces that make Italian Gown backs so interesting. For more information on the English Stitch, see pages 13 and 139 in "The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking."
The CB seam joined by English Stitch, then pressed out flat. I've also go boning channels in the CB seam allowance, accessible by those two eyelets, so I can remove the bones later. The boning just at CB keep that deep center point behaving.
The completed back - CB and two side back seams all joined by English Stitch, then all pieces pressed out flat.
The greater mistake I made was in cutting the stripe on the slight bias for the front piece of the bodice. Now normally you want the bodice front cut on the bias because it allows a smooth fit over the stays. In the case of stripes, though, having a "V" design at the center front causes all kinds of visual difficulty with a pin-front closure. Those Georgian mantua-makers knew what they were doing when they cut these gown fronts on the straight:
Italian Gown - V&A - 1775, T.9&A-1972
Robe a l'Anglaise - LACMA - 1785-90, M.2007.211.931
I ended up re-cutting one side of my stripes so the overlap, when pinned *just so* will hopefully result in a perfect "V," but just in case that doesn't actually happen, my plan is to hide it under an enormous bow and/or the crossed tails of a fluffy kerchief.
I have precious little fabric to re-cut from, but I felt this was worth the piecing that will inevitable come later...
The CF now has an overlap so I can pin it and the V stripes should - hopefully - look alright.
There is too much margin of error here to ever cut a striped bodice on the bias again - lesson learned - but it looks alright for now, just roughly pinned like this.
So far so good, then. I have some more challenges ahead of me with potentially needing to piece the skirt at the waist to get enough length to go over the split bum, and also eeking out the sleeves from the very small amount of fabric I have left. In the words of Tim Gunn...."make it work!"
1790s, 1790s Robe a la Turque, 18th Century
The Robe a la Turque - Part 4 - The Kurdi Polonaise
Lauren Stowell Wednesday, December 13, 2017 12 comments
The last major piece of my take on Guimard's 1790 Turkish stage costume was the fabulous fur-trimmed blue robe. I pondered over this piece for a long time, trying to decide just what it was.
In actual Turkish dress, the long fur-trimmed robe was known as a kurdi, a fairly geometric pattern. You see this kind of fur-trimmed robe worn by Turkish men and women, but appropriated by European men and women in a variety of colors, though blue seemed particularly popular.
Depiction of a late 18th century Turkish women wearing a long fur-trimmed robe (kurdi)
Lady in Turkish Dress, c. 1775 - a beautiful leopard (?) trimmed kurdi in blue velvet
Cabinet des Modes, November 1786 - this is a fashionable "Robe a la Turque" - you can see they've take the short, broad sleeves but the cut of the robe is very trim through the back, unlike a real Turkish kurdi, which fit very loosely.
Through the lens of the 1790 mantua-maker, I decided to cut this robe like a Polonaise and construct it like a man's frock coat. I chose this path because I thought this is how a French dressmaker would go at a project like this, having little or no experience with actual Turkish dress. I also wanted a more fitted back and the possibility of wearing this robe in a less theatrical way later on.
Working out the design in my dress journal
Referencing the cut of this polonaise in "The Cut of Women's Clothes" by Waugh
I made a mistake in trying to construct the kurdi as I thought a mantua-maker would. Instead I needed to do it in the tailor's way, which I had no experience with (of course!). Trying to follow the typical steps of assembly for a close-fitting gown just didn't work, and I had to re-do several seams as well as figure out the stacked box pleats at the back. This project was a strong lesson in how these two trades differed.
The robe going together - I later had to pull out the side back seams and stitch them with a different method to make the stacked box pleats work.
The sleeves were very large tubes with only a little shaping at the top and underarm. We set them on the body like regular 18th century gown sleeves.
The #Fursnake and Its A**hole Ways
Construction of the robe was one thing, but what really made it ridiculously tricky was the #Fursnake. Ladies, be warned - a fur roll edging a garment is *really* hard!
Making the fur roll itself isn't so hard. I cut strips of my faux fur, joined the seams, then folded it in half, matching the raw edges.
Abutted edges of faux fur to make a seamless join - this is how you get the length.
Folding the roll in half long-ways, then whipping the edges together.
Because I was using faux fur, I thought I could get away with just whipping the raw edges together, but I ended up having to bind those edges with tape because there has to be something to catch the outer fabric and lining to. There was a great lot of shearing of the fur along the edges before binding it, and it was a struggle made significantly harder by using faux fur because of the bulk left on the edge, even with the trimming.
The #fursnake was long and unforgiving
Once the fur roll was made, applying it to the edge of the robe only got harder. Unlike a fur guard that is applied to a finished garment, a fur roll has to be set between the outer fabric and the lining during construction. On thin taffeta this was very challenging, and I was thankful that the cheap silk lining I used had enough body to stabilize the edges and support the weight of the fur. I still had to handle the garment very carefully before that lining went in - the last step.
Setting the fur roll to the robe edge. I turned and basted the edge of the taffeta first, then top stitched through to the fur roll, catching the binding.
To be honest, I'm actually surprised at how well the fur edge came out given what a struggle it was to install it. I'm very happy with the result, though.
The last part of constructing the kurdi was to set in the lining. I wanted to line the robe in green according to this fashion plate:
Costume of the Sultana used in the Comédie Française in the Plays where there is a role for this Costume. (1779
I thought it would be more economical to half-line it, but in hindsight it would have been less work to just fully line the robe. I had to cut a separate guard for the hem in the back and secure it with a line of fine stitches across the top. It worked fine in the end but could have been avoided.
Working flat on a big work surface was the only way to make this work without bubbled between the outer and lining fabric. Lots of pins, then carefully turning under the edge and top stitching just enough to catch the bound edge of the fur roll but avoid the outer fabric.
The inside of my kurdi - halflined in green silk. The back of the bodice is lined in sturdy linen. The sleeves were set in like a woman's gown and the armscyes left unfinished.
The junction of the stacked box pleats and the waist - tricky. There are lots of stitches here securing everything together. One way to keep these pleats secure is by stitching a decoration such as a button or a piece of braid trim on the exterior, both commonly seen in Polonaise and Turque gowns.
All in all, the kurdi robe came out great. Though it gave me such trouble, I learned a lot about tailoring. The most difficult garments, when complete, often give us the most pride, and I am indeed very pleased with this piece. I look forward to styling it in other ways, with other pieces to create different looks.
I wore the kurdi loose over the other pieces of this ensemble, with no additional pinning at the neck or waist and worn over no underpinnings. I intend to try this robe in a fashionable European way worn over a split bum and with the skirt looped up.
18th Century, Patterning, The Book
Simplicity 8578 and 8579 - TWO new 18th Century Patterns!
Lauren Stowell Friday, December 08, 2017 21 comments
Ladies, we are SO excited to finally announce two new 18th century American Duchess patterns from Simplicity!
Simplicity 8578 is the Robe a la Francaise (Sacque) and petticoat and Simplicity 8579 is the underpinnings to go with it - shift, stays, and side hoops.
When Abby and I were writing The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking, we realized that readers, especially beginners, would be confused about where to get patterns for the gowns. We weren't able to include full gridded gown patterns in the book, so we referenced existing patterns from Patterns of Fashion 1, The Cut of Women's Clothes, Tidens Toj, and other available sources. Even with these sources listed, though, it seemed like a natural need and next step to produce paper patterns for use with the book. Add to this the gap in our book - stays and shift - and a collaboration between American Duchess and Simplicity was born.
Creating the patterns for the shift, stays, and hoops was easy. We opted for a different style of stays from Simplicity 8162 - back-closing, spiral-lacing, conical in shape, and with the awesome, accurate posture straps you're all going to love. Additionally, you'll find the shift pattern is accurate right down to the gussets and godets. The side hoops match those in the book and can be hand-sewn with the book instructions if you so choose.
Working out pattern shapes in paper rather than fabric - easier to manage the pleats and when unfolded, mark where each pleat needed to go.
Making the pattern for the sacque gown and petticoat was NOT easy! We faced challenges primarily with tissue space, finding ways to fit huge pattern shapes on only four large pieces of tissue, across all sizes.
The brown paper underneath is pleated for the iconic back pleats, then I layed the gown lining back piece over to trace the shape of the armscye and side back seam, before continuing on with the waist pleats for the skirt.
Starting with Abby's sacque gown lining from the book, I scaled down the shapes to a size 10 (Simplicity's required standard) and then origami'd the gown in paper onto that lining, constantly double-checking shapes and placement with the sacque made for Abby for the book.
Scribbles in my notebook figuring out how to make all of this work with the limited tissue space.
As always with commercial patterns, we had to make some changes to make the pattern accessible to novice costumers. The biggest change is from a pinned stomacher to a comperes front - that is, in the book we make a separate stomacher that is then pinned to both edges of the gown when dressing, and for the Simplicity pattern the stomacher closes center front and is stitched to the edges of the gown instead. Luckily, both methods are historically accurate. There are also very small changes to the trim templates and placement for the petticoat. The pattern also does not include the tucker and sleeve ruffles - instructions for these are in The American Duchess Guide.
One thing I am personally proud of is the use of our own photos for the pattern envelopes. Yup, that's Abby on both the envelopes, wearing garments that were made and fit specifically to her. One of the most difficult parts of developing historical patterns for commercial companies is that we never have access to the model for fittings and no part of the styling of the photo shoot, which can leads to less-than-stellar results. We have to give a HUGE thank you to Simplicity for bending "the rules" for us this time and accepting our photos for the pattern envelopes. This way, the silhouette and proportion, styling, fit, hair, makeup, etc. is all exactly as it should be.
We hope you like these new 18th century patterns. We tried to make them as historically accurate as possible, and intend for you to use the sacque pattern in conjunction with The American Duchess Guide to explore hand-sewing your gown, whether you want to try a technique here and there, or stitch the entire gown by hand.
New! "Forget Me Not" 18th Century Shoe Buckles
Lauren Stowell Tuesday, November 28, 2017 2 comments
We're thrilled to announce that Kimberly Walters of Sign of the Gray Horse has created another gorgeous shoe buckle design! Copied off an original in a private collection, this plated brass buckle comes in either a gold or silver finish.
Forget Me Not Shoe Buckles in Gold (Left) and Silver (Right)
We love the simple yet sophisticated design, perfect for those of you looking for something a little 'work a day' but still smart.
As with all of our shoe buckles, you get a discount if you order them with a pair of 18th century shoes, a great deal all around!
Red leather Dunmore Shoes and Forget Me Not Buckles in Silver
After all, you can never have too many shoes...or shoe buckles, can you?
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1660s Baroque Gown, 17th Century, Costume College
What to Do When Someone Else is Making the Same Dress As You...
Lauren Stowell Monday, November 27, 2017 11 comments
(....or has made the same dress...)
I've recently been eyeballing the 1660 bodice from the V&A, remembering how much I love the 1660s and that I've only made one gown once-upon-a-time but really enjoyed it. I also binged on two seasons of "Versailles," and felt giddy tremors of joy when I saw the incredibly detailed chapter on this very bodice in the V&A publication Seventeenth-Century Women's Dress Patterns: Book 2 . Add to that a meant-to-be 6 yard piece of golden duchesse satin marinating in my stash and I'm there, planning my gown for Costume College 2018.
But then I remembered that Angela Mombers made a stunning version of this dress earlier this year....and I remembered the six gorgeous women wearing Baroque gowns at CoCo this year, one of them gold and divine....and then I saw Angela Clayton's shimmering orange 1660s confection....and even just this morning I saw Atelier Nostalgia's most recent work on her version of this very same V&A bodice.
Vivien and Elizabeth in gorgeous Cavalier dress.
Oh no! I felt...weirdness...like...should I not do this gown now because others have already done it and are already doing it? Will they think I copied them? Am I unoriginal? Shouldn't I find something new and interesting and not already done?
Do you ever feel this way?
The thing is.....everything has been done. There is nothing new in historical costuming! Even this original 1660s bodice survives with at least two other examples that are incredibly similar, yet each has its own unique markers.
Many gowns made from the same or similar fabric - the "curtain-a-long" project - every one of these is so different. It's as much about the millinery as the cut of the gown, remember. Costume College 2013.
If you're feeling intimidated from what's come before, take a deep breath and remember that you're an individual - your style sense is your own. History belongs to everyone. Nobody can own historical fashion, the designs, the colors, the trims, the techniques....all of this is available to us to explore and learn and use to create expressions of ourselves through costume.
Abby and Natalie - similar but not the same! Costume College 2014
You will always put your own unique spin on whatever it is you make, just as dressmakers of centuries gone by copied fashionable dress from magazines, prints, paintings, the court, etc., but did it in their own ways. The fabric and color choices, the trim, the fit and silhouette - all of these things will differ between gowns that come from the same source material.
In a perfect world, I would love to get everyone who has made the 1660 V&A bodice (or Bath, or Claydon House) together to gab about our experiences and take some awesome photos. It seems like quite a cool way to connect to each other through making and experiencing.
We don't have to compete. There should be no fear, reluctance, competition, or jealousy in historical dress - we are all here to have fun, learn, experience, play, and enjoy this special slice of history.
Merja and Kendra both made gowns from a fashion plate of Marie Antoinette - they are clearly the same source material, but each lady has made hers her own. Costume College 2013
The Claydon House bodice is gridded out in Patterns of Fashion 1 by Janet Arnold.
The Bath gown is diagramed in The Cut of Women's Clothes by Norah Waugh. There is also a picture of the Claydon House bodice in Waugh.
Fashion in Song – How to Do That (1989) – Jean Paul Gaultier
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Day 203: Townsville
Possibly the oddest place we've visited on our travels, Townsville was a place where absolutely nothing went to plan.
After arriving early at the swish holiday park that Fi and Paul had stayed the night at, we met up and got a plan together. We had a few things we wanted to do in the daytime. Fi didn't want a big party for her birthday, just some nice food in the evening. Our tasks were simple:
- Visit the art gallery
- Possibly visit the free water park in the centre of town
- Find a shop selling buttons so Paul could fix his shorts
- Find a decent, reasonably-priced restaurant for Fi's birthday meal
- Find a book exchange so we could offload some of our rapidly growing finished stock
Right from the start, the town thwarted every effort.
The art gallery was closed pending the installation of a new exhibition. No problem, it was a nice day. We could go to the water park...wait, no, the water park was closed until June. A real shame, as those cannons looked like great fun.
A button shop? Are you kidding? Apparently we were, as there was neither hide nor hair of a haberdashery in the town. I guess when clothes get damaged the locals just chuck them away and buy new ones. Paul got around it in the end by nicking a button off another pair of shorts and using that. Fashion crisis avoided.
The restaurant was also a bust. The best we could find was either dodgy-looking pub grub at extortionate prices, or swanky places that made the bar prices look like a steal. Fi decided instead that we'd go to Woolworths and stock up on goodies which we'd cook ourselves at the holiday park.
Before that though, we went in search of a book exchange. Lonely Planet recommended "Jim's Book Exchange" as the superior choice in the town, but after locating the road it was supposedly on, we couldn't find it. The information centre was around the corner so I stopped in.
"Jim's Book Exchange? Oh yes, that was great. Nice place, lots of choice."
"So, where exactly is it?"
"Oh, it closed down a couple of years ago."
In fairness, our Lonely Planet was out of date by about 5 years so I couldn't complain too much. The information centre volunteers were surprised to hear the water park was closed ("Really? No-one told us! We've been directing people there all week!") but they came up trumps with an alternative book exchange for us to visit.
At least, that was the idea.
It started off promisingly: a small business park, a big yellow awning with "Book Exchange" written in bold white letters, a decent array of literature. I took my handful of novels up to the counter.
"What would I be able to exchange for these?"
"Sorry, we're not exchanging books currently unless they've originally been purchased here."
"Umm, OK. Could I just sell them to you, then?"
"No, we're not buying books either."
Right - so they are a book exchange which neither buys nor exchanges books. They just sell them. They are, in essence, a book shop.
Resisting the urge to rip down their filthy, lying awning, we set off back to Woolworths to get food and drink for the night, expecting that since the time we last left the area the supermarket may have burned down/become involved in a hostage situation/turned into a used car dealership.
Thankfully, something did actually go right and we piled up the trolley with a plethora of tasty treats before driving back to the holiday park. I need to mention the rocky hill not far from where we parkede in town, which inexplicably had a doodle of The Saint on one of its faces. Maybe Roger Moore visited the town at some point. I bet the water park was opened for him.
In true "crazy party" style we filled Paul and Fi's van with balloons whilst Fi was on the phone. We also went nuts with the decorations.
It was the best we could find, OK?
We laid out all the food and wine and got to work.
The rest of the night is a bit blurry, and I only have photos to go on to try and make sense of things. At some point, Paul turned into a psychedelic hedgehog.
I do recall a couple of other backpackers arriving in the kitchen and looking enviously at our food haul. One of them got a piece of bread, opened a jar of pasta sauce, and poured the sauce on top of it. Then ate it. I am absolutely not making this up; that was their dinner for the evening. I'm not saying we're flashpackers, but I can't ever imagine a situation where we'd get to that level of desperation. I mean, sure, it's feasible that you're on a tight budget. But pasta is cheaper than bread...why not use the pasta sauce and make a proper meal? The mind boggles.
At around 10:30pm we had been partying for around 5 hours and were ready to hit the hay. Apparently opening our van doors at such a ridiculously late hour was too much for one of our neighbouring motorhome occupants. Marching over in nightdress and hair curlers, an old lady glared at us and shouted in a broad Aussie accent, "Some poiple are tryna sloip hyer yanow!" before stomping off again. Point taken, we'll try not to be such party animals next time. Who knows what would have happened if we'd have arrived back at - gasp! - midnight?
Townsville is not really a place to visit for its own sake. However, it is a decent base to stay for a night if you are heading down to the Billabong Sanctuary which, as luck would have it, we were the next day.
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The Bible, Numbers 11: 26-29
But there remained two of the men in the camp, the name of the one was Eldad, and the name of the other Medad: and the spirit rested upon them; and they were of them that were written, but went not out unto the tabernacle: and they prophesied in the camp. And there ran a young man, and told Moses, and said, Eldad and Medad do prophesy in the camp. And Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of Moses, one of his young men, answered and said, My lord Moses, forbid them. And Moses said unto him, Enviest thou for my sake? would God that all the LORD’s people were prophets, and that the LORD would put his spirit upon them!
The Bible, Revelation 19: 10
And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
Joseph Smith, Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith 119
'Do you believe Joseph Smith, Jun., to be a Prophet?' Yes, and every other man who has the testimony of Jesus. For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
Salvation cannot come without revelation; it is in vain for anyone to minister without it. No man is a minister of Jesus Christ without being a Prophet. No man can be a minister of Jesus Christ except he has the testimony of Jesus; and this is the spirit of prophecy. Whenever salvation has been administered, it has been by testimony.
Joseph Smith, Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith 237-238
President Joseph Smith read the 14th chapter of Ezekiel -- said the Lord had declared by the Prophet, that the people should each one stand for himself, and depend on no man or men in that state of corruption of the Jewish church -- that righteous persons could only deliver their own souls -- applied it to the present state of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- said if the people departed from the Lord, they must fall -- that they were depending on the Prophet, hence were darkened in their minds, in consequence of neglecting the duties devolving upon themselves . . .
This morning I read German and visited with a brother and sister from Michigan, who thought that 'a prophet is always a prophet;' but I told them that a prophet was a prophet only when he was acting as such.
Brigham Young, Journal of Discourses 9: 149
What a pity it would be if we were led by one man to utter destruction! Are you afraid of this? I am more afraid that this people have so much confidence in their leaders that they will not inquire for themselves of God whether they are led by Him. I am fearful they settle down in a state of blind self-security, trusting their eternal destiny in the hands of their leaders with a reckless confidence that in itself would thwart the purposes of God in their salvation, and weaken that influence they could give to their leaders, did they know for themselves, by the revelations of Jesus, that they are led in the right way. Let every man and woman know, by the whispering of the Spirit of God to themselves, whether their leaders are walking in the path the Lord dictates, or not. This has been my exhortation continually.
How easy it would be for your leaders to lead you to destruction, unless you actually know the mind and will of the spirit yourselves.
Brigham Young, Journal of Discourses 3: 45
I do not wish any Latter-day Saint in this world, nor in heaven, to be satisfied with anything I do, unless the Spirit of the Lord Jesus Christ, the spirit of revelation, makes them satisfied . . . Suppose that the people were heedless, that they manifested no concern with regard to the things of the kingdom of God, but threw the whole burden upon the leaders of the people, saying, 'If the brethren who take charge of matters are satisfied, we are,' this is not pleasing in the sight of the Lord.
Now those men, or those women, who know no more about the power of God, and the influences of the Holy Spirit, than to be led entirely by another person, suspending their own understanding, and pinning their faith upon another's sleeve, will never be capable of entering into the celestial glory, to be crowned as they anticipate; they will never be capable of becoming Gods. They cannot rule themselves, to say nothing of ruling others, but they must be dictated to in every trifle, like a child. They cannot control themselves in the least, but James, Peter, or somebody else must control them. They never can become Gods, nor be crowned as rulers with glory, immortality, and eternal lives. They never can hold sceptres of glory, majesty, and power in the celestial kingdom. Who will? Those who are valiant and inspired with the true independence of heaven, who will go forth boldly in the service of their God, leaving others to do as they please, determined to do right, though all mankind besides should take the opposite course. Will this apply to any of you? Your own hearts can answer.
George Q Cannon, Millennial Star 53: 658-59
Do not, brethren, put your trust in man though he be a bishop, an apostle, or a president. If you do, they will fail you at some time or place; they will do wrong or seem to, and your support be gone . . .
Wilford Woodruff, Journal of Discourses 13: 165
He is a prophet, I am a prophet, you are, and anybody is a prophet who has the testimony of Jesus Christ, for that is the spirit of prophecy.
Lorenzo Snow, Conference Report 1-2, 6 April 1900
Seventy years ago this Church was organized with six members. We commenced, so to speak, as an infant. We had our prejudices to combat. Our ignorance troubled us in regard to what the Lord intended to do and what He wanted us to do We advanced to boyhood, and still we undoubtedly made some mistakes, which generally arise from a lack of experience. We understand very well, when we reflect back upon our own lives, that we did many foolish things when we were boys. Yet as we advanced, the experience of the past materially assisted us to avoid such mistakes as we had made in our boyhood. It has been so with the Church. Our errors have generally arisen from a lack of comprehending what the Lord required of us to do. But now we are pretty well along to manhood. When we examine ourselves, however, we discover that we are still not doing exactly as we ought to do, notwithstanding all our experience. We discern that there are things which we fail to do that the Lord expects us to perform, some of which He requires us to do in our boyhood. While we congratulate ourselves in this direction, we certainly ought to feel that we have not yet arrived at perfection. There are many things for us to do yet.
Joseph F Smith, Journal of Discourses 16: 248
We talk of obedience, but do we require any man or woman to ignorantly obey the counsels that are given? Do the First Presidency require it? No, never.
Samuel Richards, Millennial Star 14: 593-595
And none are required to tamely and blindly submit to a man because he has a portion of the priesthood. We have heard men who hold the priesthood remark, that they would do anything they were told to do by those who presided over them, if they knew it was wrong; but such obedience as this is worse than folly to us; it is slavery in the extreme; and the man who would thus willingly degrade himself should not claim a rank among intelligent beings, until he turns from his folly. A man of God... would despise the idea. Others, in the extreme exercise of their almighty authority have taught that such obedience was necessary, and that no matter what the saints were told to do by their presidents, they should do it without asking any questions. When Elders of Israel will so far indulge in these extreme notions of obedience as to teach them to the people, it is generally because they have it in their minds to do wrong themselves.
Charles W Penrose, Millennial Star 54: 191
President Wilford Woodruff is a man of wisdom and experience, and we respect him, but we do not believe his personal views or utterances are revelations from God; and when 'Thus saith the Lord', comes from him, the saints investigate it: they do not shut their eyes and take it down like a pill.
Heber J Grant, letter to Mrs. Claud Peery, April 13, 1926, typescript in Lester Bush paper, University of Utah Archives.
Dear Sister:
Answering your letter of the 12th.
I know of no instance where the Lord has appeared to an individual since His appearance to the Prophet Joseph Smith.
Sincerely your brother,
[signed] Heber J. Grant
Hugh B. Brown, An Abundant Life: The Memoirs of Hugh B. Brown, ed. Edwin B. Firmage [Salt Lake City: Signature Books, 1999], 124-125
Official statements of the First Presidency that have not been submitted to the membership of the church for its approval are matters of temporary policy only. Under present conditions, for example, the First Presidency may say, ‘We recommend this or that.’ But conditions may subsequently change, and when they do the First Presidency may wish to make a statement which may not be in complete harmony with a former statement. We have to keep our theology up to date by submitting everything that is intended to become a permanent part of the gospel to those whose right and privilege it is to so interpret and then by having it sustained by the people as a definite rule of the church so that all things may be done by common consent.
Gordon B Hinckley, Compass Interview, 9 November 1997
David Ransom: As the world leader of the the Church, how are you in touch with God? Can you explain that for me?
Gordon B. Hinckley: I pray. I pray to Him. Night and morning. I speak with Him. I think He hears my prayers. As He hears the prayers of others. I think He answers them.
David Ransom: But more than that, because you’re leader of the Church. Do you have a special connection?
Gordon B. Hinckley: I have a special relationship in terms of the Church as an institution. Yes.
David Ransom: And you receive . . .
Gordon B. Hinckley: For the entire Church.
David Ransom: You receive?
Gordon B. Hinckley: Now we don’t need a lot of continuing revelation. We have a great, basic reservoir of revelation. But if a problem arises, as it does occasionally, a vexatious thing with which we have to deal, we go to the Lord in prayer. We discuss it as a First Presidency and as a Council of the Twelve Apostles. We pray about it and then comes the whisperings of a still small voice. And we know the direction we should take and we proceed accordingly.
David Ransom: And this is a Revelation?
Gordon B. Hinckley: This is a Revelation.
David Ransom: How often have you received such revelations?
Gordon B. Hinckley: Oh, I don’t know. I feel satisfied that in some circumstances we’ve had such revelation. It’s a very sacred thing that we don’t like to talk about a lot. A very sacred thing.
David Ransom: But it’s a special experience?
Gordon B. Hinckley: I think it’s a real thing. It’s a very real thing. And a special experience.
Brigham Young, Journal of Discourses 1:188 (June 19, 1853)
I will now say, not only to our delegate to Congress, but to the Elders who leave the body of the Church, that he thought that all the cats and kittens were let out of the bag when brother Pratt went back last fall, and published the Revelation concerning the plurality of wives: it was thought there was no other cat to let out. But allow me to tell you, Elders of Israel, and delegates to Congress, you may expect an eternity of cats, that have not yet escaped from the bag.
See also http://www.fairmormon.org/perspectives/publications/when-the-prophet-speaks-is-the-thinking-done
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Liberation news service (New York, New York) (July-September 1972)
"I WAS ALWAYS THE BL.CK DISTURBER BECAUSE I
WANTED TO STAND UP FOR MY RIGHTS"?
BLACK WOMEN STRIKE AGAINST ATLANTA HOSPITAL
Grea* Speckled Bird/LIBERATIQN News Service
(Editor's note: Atlanta hospital on Juniper
Street is a 72-bed medical facility specialising
in eye, ear, nose and throat operations. The privately owned hospital employs 95 people, half
of them in the nursing -unit. No blacks work in
the 12-person business office, nor do any work
in the laboratory, medical records or other specialized areas. There are 30 blacks* mostly aides,
in the nursing unit; the dietary workers and
maids are all black ,
Four weeks ago, at the beginning of August,
Carl Thielman, the hospital's administrator, fired
Sarah Radford, one of the dietary workers. Eleven
of her co-workers walked out with her in support
of her stand agai-nst the hospital's racist attitudes. According to Thielman. there is no strike
because Radford and the other strikers haue all
either resigned or been fired.
In this interview Radford makes clear why she
and other black women have had to strike the
hospital, )
MRS. RADFORD, COULD YOU TELL US THE BACKGROUND
OF THE STRIKE AGAINST ATLANTA HOSPITAL THAT HAS
BEEN GOING ON FOR THE PAST FOUR WEEKS?
I have been working and working hard, for
five years. I got my two-year and five-year service
pins. But then things began to happen,.,,1 was
fired by Carl Thielman, who's been the hospital
administrator for two years, The main leason the
employees walked out was to support me. It has
been a long, hard struggle.
Thielman is a racist. A black person can't
make him understand, I think Carl only understands
white. We want the people to come out and help us.
talk with us, walk with us if possible and try to
get the feeling of how a black person really feels.
You can't be black one day and up and somebody else
another day.
Atlanta Hospital sent me to school to be a
food-service supervisor. I got my diploma, but
any time the job was open, someone else was there
to fill the place. My parents and grandparents
struggled, and now it's been a long hard struggle
for me. You just have to be black and poor or
white and poor to feel that you have been mistreated for years.
COULD YOU TELL US SOME OF THE INCIDENTS THAT
HAVE HAPPENED THE LAST YEAR OR SO TO MAKE THE
SITUATION SO BAD FOR BL.CK EMPLOYEES?
At seven one morning as wo were clocking in,
someone broke in and destroyed all the doctors'
offices. The hospital accused the black employees
of doing the damage.
Another time the dietary supervisor, Mary
Anne Lestinger, who keeps the money in her locker
overnight, reported $15 stolen; someone took all
the bills and left the change. Thielman said only
someone in the dietary department could have done
it. That department has all black workers except
for Mrs, Lestinger.
About three months ago the head nurse's purse
was stolen, Then all the blacks had to take polygraph tests to see if we stole the purse--none of
the whites had to take them. When they said I had
to take it a second time because it didn't work,
I told them if I had to take it again, all the
whites would have to take it. And that's when the
real disturbance came,
Thielman called me into his office and told
me I didn't have any rights because I'm a black.
He said, "What kinds of rights does a black person
have?" I told him rights to speak their sober
minds and to tell anybody what they want them to
I know that hospital inside out. I can do
anything in the dietary department and anything
in the maid department, but I had never been able
to express myself fully until then.
AFTER THAT MEETING WITH THIELMAN, DID THEY
ACCUSE YOU OF TRYING TO STIR UP THE OTHER EMPLOYEES?
Yes. I was constantly reminded to keep quiet,
don't talk so much, and don't keep the other
employees in conference. I was constantly watched.
Thielman wanted the hospital to stay racist as it
was--a completely white hospital. All he wanted
black employees to do there was to work, be quiet,
not learn anything, not do anything unless ne tells
you to,
I couldn't even sing because they said I
was going crazy, They said they were going to put
me in a home because I was losing my mind. I was
always thought of as the black disturber, the
black militant, because I just wanted to stand up
for my rights, If I'm black, let me stand up and
be black.
WHAT DID YOUR FELLOW EMPLOYEES IN THE DIETARY
UNIT DO WHEN YOU WERE FIRED?
They knew I was going to get fired. When I
told everyone in the dietary and maid, department
that X was fired, they said, "If you're fired,
we're willing to walk the lines, with you. We're
willing to support you in any way we can," Eleven
of them from both departments went out with me.
UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS HAD THEY BEEN WORKING?
For 10 hours, we would just get paid straight
time, not time and a half. Saturday and Sunday it
was II 1/2 hours, again no time and a half pay.
If you worked on a holiday,you had to take another
day off so that you wouldn't get paid for the
holiday, I have been there five yeais and never
got nothing but straight time.
The average pay in the dietary department was
$2.75 if you have been there for five years. But
you could start off with $1,60 an hour. Maids now
get $1,75 an hour if they have been there two years.
ELEVEN PEOPLE WALKED OUT; NOW THERE ARE ONLY
THREE ON THE LINE. WHY?
Three went back to the dietary department
because they couldn't stand the pressure, They didn't
have any money and they couldn't stand it without
a payday. There was three that had to find other
LIBERATION News Service
(#465)
Title Liberation news service (New York, New York) (July-September 1972)
Digital identifier giNewsletter939c0000
Full text "I WAS ALWAYS THE BL.CK DISTURBER BECAUSE I WANTED TO STAND UP FOR MY RIGHTS"? BLACK WOMEN STRIKE AGAINST ATLANTA HOSPITAL Grea* Speckled Bird/LIBERATIQN News Service (Editor's note: Atlanta hospital on Juniper Street is a 72-bed medical facility specialising in eye, ear, nose and throat operations. The privately owned hospital employs 95 people, half of them in the nursing -unit. No blacks work in the 12-person business office, nor do any work in the laboratory, medical records or other specialized areas. There are 30 blacks* mostly aides, in the nursing unit; the dietary workers and maids are all black , Four weeks ago, at the beginning of August, Carl Thielman, the hospital's administrator, fired Sarah Radford, one of the dietary workers. Eleven of her co-workers walked out with her in support of her stand agai-nst the hospital's racist attitudes. According to Thielman. there is no strike because Radford and the other strikers haue all either resigned or been fired. In this interview Radford makes clear why she and other black women have had to strike the hospital, ) MRS. RADFORD, COULD YOU TELL US THE BACKGROUND OF THE STRIKE AGAINST ATLANTA HOSPITAL THAT HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR THE PAST FOUR WEEKS? I have been working and working hard, for five years. I got my two-year and five-year service pins. But then things began to happen,.,,1 was fired by Carl Thielman, who's been the hospital administrator for two years, The main leason the employees walked out was to support me. It has been a long, hard struggle. Thielman is a racist. A black person can't make him understand, I think Carl only understands white. We want the people to come out and help us. talk with us, walk with us if possible and try to get the feeling of how a black person really feels. You can't be black one day and up and somebody else another day. Atlanta Hospital sent me to school to be a food-service supervisor. I got my diploma, but any time the job was open, someone else was there to fill the place. My parents and grandparents struggled, and now it's been a long hard struggle for me. You just have to be black and poor or white and poor to feel that you have been mistreated for years. COULD YOU TELL US SOME OF THE INCIDENTS THAT HAVE HAPPENED THE LAST YEAR OR SO TO MAKE THE SITUATION SO BAD FOR BL.CK EMPLOYEES? At seven one morning as wo were clocking in, someone broke in and destroyed all the doctors' offices. The hospital accused the black employees of doing the damage. Another time the dietary supervisor, Mary Anne Lestinger, who keeps the money in her locker overnight, reported $15 stolen; someone took all the bills and left the change. Thielman said only someone in the dietary department could have done it. That department has all black workers except for Mrs, Lestinger. About three months ago the head nurse's purse was stolen, Then all the blacks had to take polygraph tests to see if we stole the purse--none of the whites had to take them. When they said I had to take it a second time because it didn't work, I told them if I had to take it again, all the whites would have to take it. And that's when the real disturbance came, Thielman called me into his office and told me I didn't have any rights because I'm a black. He said, "What kinds of rights does a black person have?" I told him rights to speak their sober minds and to tell anybody what they want them to know I know that hospital inside out. I can do anything in the dietary department and anything in the maid department, but I had never been able to express myself fully until then. AFTER THAT MEETING WITH THIELMAN, DID THEY ACCUSE YOU OF TRYING TO STIR UP THE OTHER EMPLOYEES? Yes. I was constantly reminded to keep quiet, don't talk so much, and don't keep the other employees in conference. I was constantly watched. Thielman wanted the hospital to stay racist as it was--a completely white hospital. All he wanted black employees to do there was to work, be quiet, not learn anything, not do anything unless ne tells you to, I couldn't even sing because they said I was going crazy, They said they were going to put me in a home because I was losing my mind. I was always thought of as the black disturber, the black militant, because I just wanted to stand up for my rights, If I'm black, let me stand up and be black. WHAT DID YOUR FELLOW EMPLOYEES IN THE DIETARY UNIT DO WHEN YOU WERE FIRED? They knew I was going to get fired. When I told everyone in the dietary and maid, department that X was fired, they said, "If you're fired, we're willing to walk the lines, with you. We're willing to support you in any way we can" Eleven of them from both departments went out with me. UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS HAD THEY BEEN WORKING? For 10 hours, we would just get paid straight time, not time and a half. Saturday and Sunday it was II 1/2 hours, again no time and a half pay. If you worked on a holiday,you had to take another day off so that you wouldn't get paid for the holiday, I have been there five yeais and never got nothing but straight time. The average pay in the dietary department was $2.75 if you have been there for five years. But you could start off with $1,60 an hour. Maids now get $1,75 an hour if they have been there two years. ELEVEN PEOPLE WALKED OUT; NOW THERE ARE ONLY THREE ON THE LINE. WHY? Three went back to the dietary department because they couldn't stand the pressure, They didn't have any money and they couldn't stand it without a payday. There was three that had to find other Page LIBERATION News Service (#465) September 13, 1972 more
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Making a Puzzle Boss →
Puzzle Bosses
In my career I’ve seen the designers of D&D try to approach boss monsters in several ways. In 3E a boss is a monster with a CR higher than the party level, which usually means it has higher defenses, bigger attacks, and powers beyond the party’s scale. In 4E a boss has largely the same combat numbers, but has quadruple hit points and gets more than one offensive action per turn. In 5E it gets even more actions and some ability to ignore player attacks. Pathfinder uses 3E rules, but the conventional wisdom is to make a boss a standard-CR creature with enough allies or minions to ramp up the difficulty and keep the boss from being swarmed.
All of these share a common trait: a boss is a normal monster, but scarier. For the most part they use the same rules as any other creature, sometimes with a template or bonus stacked on to give them different abilities (“solo” in 4E, “legendary” in 5E). An aggressive way of saying it is “a boss is a normal monster who breaks the unwritten social rules of the game by being numerically out of bounds.”
That’s my big issue with them: not the phrase “out of bounds”, but the word “numerically”. A boss is defined by their numbers, and higher numbers challenge the characters rather than challenging the players. A boss who’s a normal creature, except it deals 50% more damage and you have to roll two higher to hit it, isn’t actually a boss. It’s just a longer fight. That can be dramatic if the numbers push it just out of the players’ comfort or competence zones, but it can just as easily be a boring slog or frustrating TPK.
In the Zelda campaign I hit the players with more bosses than I have in any other campaign, and I settled into a rhythm that I think made them more interesting than just being mathematically superior. In most Zelda games, the players gets an item in the middle of a dungeon. They use that item to beat the dungeon, and it’s usually required or helpful for the dungeon boss as well. The campaign worked the same way; every dungeon boss was in some way vulnerable to the item in its dungeon, and the players had to figure out how to leverage that. This included not just learning how the item affected the boss, but also when to use it and which player was best suited to it, in the middle of a standard pitched combat, and the end of an adventure where the players were running on depleted resources. Beating each one felt like more of an actual achievement than rolling slightly higher than normal for significantly longer than normal.
This is a puzzle boss, a boss fight solved by a strategy other than “hit it really hard until it falls down”. Often a puzzle boss works via some weak point the player has to discover and exploit, like an opening in the boss’ defenses after a big attack or a nearby object that can damage the boss when attacks cannot. I think my favorite version of this is the one in Zelda games or Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: the boss seems unbeatable, but once you figure out their trick you can open them up to one-sided, incredibly satisfying melee combat.
That’s where I find myself as I start to think about my next campaign, which will be in Pathfinder, the land of “if you ain’t doing a hundred damage a round, you ain’t trying”. I spent a good while trying to find published monsters immune to Pathfinder’s rocket-tag gameplay, and when that failed I tried to find monsters resistant to it, then gave up on that and just tried to find monsters that didn’t actively contribute to it. But instead of using the narrow subsection of the game that works with my style of play, I’m probably going to do what I normally do and make something new.
Part of my reluctance is that Pathfinder is still very simulationist. Monster design in 4E is like the Wild West, where you can’t assume that one monster’s swallow whole power works in any way like it does with another monster. Pathfinder doesn’t do that; “swallow whole” is a specific monster ability with a glossary entry and a programmed set of steps and results. The monster creation rules in the Bestiary actively discourage DMs from making something out of whole cloth:
Monsters should use abilities from the Universal Monster Rules whenever possible, instead of creating new yet similar abilities—when you do create new abilities, use the Universal Monster Rules as a template for how to present and create the new abilities.
The rules work on a very “like = like” system. For example, a character can break through nearly any barrier given enough time, and with the right tools they can usually make it trivially easy. Now consider a boss who is physically weak and controls minions or machines from behind a transparent wall. That wall can only be made of two things: a physical material like glass or invisible steel, which a strong character can destroy rapidly; or a magical material like force, which is impossible to break manually but falls immediately to specific spells. There’s no room for a surface that can only be broken by filing minions at it or tricking the machines into hitting it. That material would work unlike everything else in the world, and the rules don’t like that.
So I find myself in a situation where I’m planning encounters that work in a gaming system while deliberately subverting the intent of that system, skirting the line of “it works this way because the DM wants it to and for no other reason” without crossing it. It’s a strange kind of perpendicular design, making encounters with the feel I want by working despite the system rather than within it. That’s not bad per se, and I’m finding it a lot of fun, but it means I’m trying to come up with combats that marry both the existing mechanics and the gameplay I want without just telling the players that a given monster breaks the rules and leave it at that.
I don’t want to just hand-wave away Pathfinder’s simulationism, either. Say I’m committed to that magic wall that can only be destroyed by flinging a minion at it. I have to explain it somehow, so I’m going to say the minions are also magic. They could be magic in a similar way, which disrupts the wall because they overloads it or because they interact with it in a way other objects can’t, or in an opposite way, which damages the walls or exploits its weak points. I have to give the players some way to find out about the minion’s special properties—a previous encounter, a book of notes from their creator, symbols on the wall that match the symbols on the minion’s faces—and trust them to draw appropriate conclusions.
This trust highlights one of the big issues with designing puzzle bosses: they have the downsides of both a puzzle and a boss. If the players don’t figure out that the minions affect the wall, it’s over. If they figure it out but draw an incorrect conclusion, like thinking the minions enhance the wall and trying to drive them away, it’s over. If the get the right answer but fail on their rolls to enforce that answer, it’s over. If the players ignore or circumvent the puzzle entirely, like digging their way through the floor under the magic wall, the battle works but it’s deeply unsatisfying. And the whole time I’m trying to hit them with an exciting, dangerous encounter, so I’m taxing their resources even harder than normal. It’s not easy.
But the results are worth it. If the players succeed in the fight, and I succeed in designing and running it, we get an encounter that stands out from the rest of the campaign. It feels different because it is different, and the party has to adjust its tactics to compensate. If the players solve the puzzle in a way I didn’t expect, like tricking the minions into attacking the wall themselves, that’s even better. The players accomplished something, not the characters, and that feeling of legitimately deserving success lasts a lot longer than winning because your math outpaced the game’s.
I’m still trying to figure out if I have enough to say about making puzzle bosses to fill an entire blog post. I guess we’ll find out soon.
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Scale insects are unique and look quite different from other insects. In their juvenile growth stage, they are referred to as "crawlers". As crawlers, they are highly mobile, six-legged, have no protective cover, and are usually smaller than a pinhead. However, at maturity, scale insects are immobile and have no visible legs or antennae.
Scale insects can be divided into two groups: armored scales and soft scales. Armored scales secrete a protective cover over their bodies and usually overwinter as eggs beneath the female cover. Soft scales are usually larger, lack the protective cover, but protect themselves with waxy secretions. Soft scale produce a sticky substance called honeydew; armored scale do not.
Magnolia scale is our largest soft scale insect, reaching ½ inch in length. This scale spends the winter on small twigs as tiny, dark-colored nymphs. In the spring, the scales begin to feed, mature, and change color. The males, which turn white, are smaller than the females, about 1/8 inch in length, and emerge as tiny, gnat-like insects. The males mate with the females and then die. The females turn white to brownish-purple in color and continue to enlarge through July.
Magnolia scale adults
Magnolia scale eggs hatch internally and the crawlers emerge from the mother insect. Crawler emergence occurs late summer into early fall. Insect life cycles are dictated by heat so emergence of crawlers will vary from year to year. On average crawler emergence occurs from late August through the end of September. This would also be the best time to treat with insecticides (see chemical management below). The crawlers move around until they find a suitable feeding site, usually on branches, where they settle down and remain through the winter. The adult female dies after reproducing, but may remain attached to the stem for many weeks, making the population seem larger than it really is.
Scale insects have sucking mouth parts and feed on sap from the tree. They can remove large quantities of sap and can stress the host tree. Trees can usually tolerate small populations of scale. The extensive feeding by a larger population will stress the trees and often leads to yellowing of leaves and twig dieback. Over time, an untreated population of magnolia scale may lead to decline of the tree.
Excess sap is excreted by the insects as honeydew. Honeydew is sticky and will coat plant parts and often drip onto surfaces under the tree. A black fungus called sooty mold will grow on the honeydew, but does little actual damage to the plant. The sticky honeydew and black sooty mold are often noticed before the insects are seen. The honeydew may also draw other insects like ants and wasps to the tree.
Magnolia scale will attack magnolia trees and tulip tree. Star magnolia, saucer magnolia and many magnolia hybrids are most commonly and severely affected.
Trees that are stressed are more prone to attack by scale. Keep trees in good health through proper watering, mulching, and pruning of dead or infested branches. Avoid excessive fertilization as this make lead to a build up scale populations.
It may be possible to manage small populations of magnolia scale by hand. If the insect is limited to a small branch or two, pruning out those branches may be enough. Small populations can also be carefully wiped off of branches.
Scale insects are very vulnerable in the crawler stage when the young are looking for a place to feed. Adult scales are usually protected from chemicals because of their protective coating. Registered sprays applied before the crawlers are present will have little effect on population control. Timing of application is critical. Chemical sprays would be used at the time of crawler emergence (on average from late August through the end of September).
Insecticidal soaps and horticultural oils can be effective against the crawler stage but usually have no effect on the adult scale. These products require thorough coverage and will also need multiple applications since they have no residual activity. Check the label of the product you use for timing of additional sprays.
Dormant oil applied to overwintering nymphs in early spring can also be effective. This treatment should be applied before buds open in the spring.
Other insecticide sprays are available to treat the crawlers. Contact the Plant Clinic at The Morton Arboretum for current recommendations (630-719-2424 or plantclinic@mortonarb.org).
Systemic insecticides can be drenched into the soil several weeks before the crawlers become active. These products will kill the crawlers but take time to move through the tree, so they must be applied early.
Special notes regarding chemical management of magnolia scale:
Insecticidal soaps and horticultural oils are good choices as they have a limited impact on beneficial insects (like lady bugs) that may attack magnolia scale.
Do not expect adult scale to fall off after an insecticide treatment. The treatments target the crawlers, not the adults. Adults will die naturally after reproducing, but will remain attached to the tree for several weeks. Dead adults will be dry and can often be easily knocked off by hand. Live adults will be firmly attached and will produce a liquid when smashed by hand.
The pesticide information presented in this publication is current with federal and state regulations. The user is responsible for determining that the intended use is consistent with the label of the product being used. The information given here is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement made by The Morton Arboretum. Use pesticides safely and wisely; read and follow label directions.
URL: http:// dev.mortonarb.org/trees-plants/tree-and-plant-advice/help-pests/magnolia-scale-neolecanium-cornuparvum Copyright 2020 The Morton Arboretum
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Auteur : Louise Candlish
Genre : Policier et suspense
FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF OUR HOUSE, WINNER OF THE CRIME & THRILLER BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD
'One of this summer's most anticipated thrillers' Stylist
'Scarily plausible' Observer
'Guaranteed to have you vibrating with impotent fury … a carefully crafted psychological thriller’ Laura Wilson, Guardian
‘A feverish atmosphere is built up, with Candlish again skewering the peccadilloes and prejudices of her middle-class characters’ Sunday Times
MEET THE NEIGHBOURS YOU'LL LOVE TO HATE
Until Darren and Jodie move in, Lowland Way is a suburban paradise. Beautiful homes. Friendly neighbours. Kids playing out in the street. But Darren and Jodie don't follow the rules and soon disputes over loud music and parking rights escalate to threats of violence.
16 Property - Carol Christie & John Christie
Auteur : Carol Christie & John Christie
Genre : Biographies et mémoires
The true story of a brave woman’s nearly 40 years in a polygamous cult, her eventual escape, and her struggle to integrate into a world she barely knew.
In the early 1970s an innocent teenager who had led a sheltered life was forced to leave her family and enter into a polygamous, abusive, and deviant relationship with a man called the Prophet. In 2008, nearly 40 years later, she fled his religious sect.
Property is not a misnomer. It accurately depicts how the women in the sect were treated. Carol Christie reveals the degradation, abuse, and brainwashing that the Church Wives endured. She exposes the physical abuse, the mental cruelty, the slave labour, and the sexual deviance that took place near Owen Sound, a small community just a few hours north of Toronto, as well as at other locations. She describes the many opportunities that officials had to inv
17 Property - Lionel Shriver
Auteur : Lionel Shriver
Genre : Lettres
The first ever story collection from the inimitable Lionel Shriver
‘Genius’ Stylist
‘Phenomenal’ Observer
‘Brilliant’ The Times
In her first ever story collection, Lionel Shriver illuminates one of the modern age’s most enduring obsessions: property.
A woman creates a deeply personal wedding present for her best friend; a thirty-something son refuses to leave home; a middle-aged man subjugated by service to his elderly father discovers that the last place you should finally assert yourself is airport security.
This landmark publication explores the idea of "property" in both senses of the word: real estate, and stuff. Immensely readable, it showcases the biting insight that has made Lionel Shriver one of the most acclaimed authors of our time.
‘Shriver’s intellect and talent,
18 Property - Jack Binding
Auteur : Jack Binding
Ever been stuck on a train in a dark tunnel, trapped in an airless sardine tin with a bunch of strangers?
Sure you have.
But don’t be so eager to get out of that train, because what’s waiting on the other side might be even worse …
This short horror story is a dark descent into the subconscious horror that lurks inside all of us. It is a tale of love, money and the shackles of modern city life.
Jack Binding is a Londoner living in Sydney. Inspired by writers such as Stephen King, Clive Barker, JG Ballard and Martin Amis, Jack writes gritty, dark fiction that combines horror, fantasy and twisted, black humour.
Property can also be found in the collection Pills: 18 Short Stories.
19 Property - Wolfgang Grassl
Auteur : Wolfgang Grassl
Genre : Christianisme
Property is an institution fundamental to civilization. What is a Christian perspective on the subject? Is the Catholic Church a stalwart defender of private property or a proponent of common ownership? The answers to these questions are not always simple and straightforward. In these pages, Professor Wolfgang Grassl examines Scripture, the Church’s social tradition, philosophy, and economics to arrive at a balanced and informed presentation of Christian social thought’s view of property, one that shatters conventional categories of thinking on property. His findings are relevant to a wide variety of policy questions, including eminent domain and copyright and patent law, as well as practical matters such as business management.
20 Property - Valerie Martin
Auteur : Valerie Martin
Genre : Littérature noire-américaine
Valerie Martin’s Property delivers an eerily mesmerizing inquiry into slavery’s venomous effects on the owner and the owned. The year is 1828, the setting a Louisiana sugar plantation where Manon Gaudet, pretty, bitterly intelligent, and monstrously self-absorbed, seethes under the dominion of her boorish husband. In particular his relationship with her slave Sarah, who is both his victim and his mistress.
Exploring the permutations of Manon’s own obsession with Sarah against the backdrop of an impending slave rebellion, Property unfolds with the speed and menace of heat lightning, casting a startling light from the past upon the assumptions we still make about the powerful and powerful.
21 Property - C.B. Macpherson
Auteur : C.B. Macpherson
The legitimate role of the state in relation to property and the justification of property institutions of various kinds are matters of increasing concern in the modern world. Political and social theorists, jurists, economists, and historians have taken positions for and against the property institutions upheld in their time by the state, and further dehate seems inevitable. This book brings together ten classic statements which set out the main arguments that are now appealed to and places them in historical and critical perspective.
The extracts presented here – all substantial – are from Loeke, Rousseau, Bentham, Marx, Mill, Green, Veblen, Tawney, Morris Cohen, and Charles Reich. A note hy the editor at the head of each extract highlights the arguments in it and relates it to the time at which it was written. Professor Macpherson's introductory and concluding essays ex
22 Property - Margaret Davies
Auteur : Margaret Davies
This critique of property examines its classical conception: addressing its ontology and history, as well as considering its symbolic aspects and connection to social relations of power.
It is organized around three themes:
the ways in which concepts of property are symbolically and practically connected to relations of power the 'objects' of property in changing contexts of materialism challenges to the Western idea of property posed by colonial and post-colonial contexts, such as the disempowerment through property of whole cultures, the justifications for colonial expansion and bio piracy.
Dealing with the symbolism of property, its history, traditional philosophical accounts and cultural difference, Margaret Davis has written an invaluable volume for all law students interested in property law.
23 #Property - Andrew Keogh
Auteur : Andrew Keogh
Genre : Loisirs et maison
Property magazine covering North Birmingham & Sutton Coldfield
24 Behind Closed Doors - Paul B. Campano
Auteur : Paul B. Campano
Behind Closed Doors provides an inside look at Greater Boston's most unique properties.
25 Property - Teller Books
Auteur : Teller Books
The definitive law school study aid, with:
✓Concise overviews of the black letter law
✓Summaries and holdings of all of the major cases that students are expected to study
✓A thorough index for quick reference to key topics
✓ Concept-driven outlines covering the topics students are expected to master for class and the bar exam
Look for all of these titles in the
TellerBooks Outlines and Case Summaries Series
(Law School Survival Guides™)*:
Torts • Property • Civil Procedure • Contracts and Sales • Constitutional Criminal Procedure • Business Organizations • Constitutional Law • Criminal Law • Family Law • International Law • Evidence
*Available in paperback, iPhone, Kindle, Nook and pdf formats.
Genre : Nouvelles
A striking new collection of ten short stories and two novellas that explores the idea of property in every meaning of the word, from the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of the National Book Award finalist So Much for That and the international bestseller We Need to Talk About Kevin.
Intermingling settings in America and Britain, Lionel Shriver’s first collection explores property in both senses of the word: real estate and stuff. These pieces illustrate how our possessions act as proxies for ourselves, and how tussles over ownership articulate the power dynamics of our relationships. In Lionel Shriver’s world, we may possess people and objects and places, but in turn they possess us.
In the stunning novella "The Standing Chandelier," a woman with a history of attracting other women’s antagonism creates a deeply personal wedding present for her bes
27 Property - Ernest Beaglehole
Auteur : Ernest Beaglehole
Genre : Psychologie
First published in 1931, this book represents an attempt to study the psychological basis of the institution of property. There had been many psychological and social studies of marriage and religion prior to publication of this title but none which considered the problems which arise when the institution of property is viewed from the angle of social psychology. Some of these problems are set out in the first chapter. In the remaining chapters the author discusses the problems in the light of evidence drawn from the various branches of psychology and sociology of the day. The final chapter indicates the importance of the author’s conclusions for political and social theory at the time.
28 How to Quit Your Job with Rental Properties Starter Guide - Dustin Heiner
Auteur : Dustin Heiner
Genre : Carrière
The problem that affects almost everyone today is being stuck in a career they hate. People are conditioned to work their lives away for someone else and only get paid for the hour they work. Anyone privileged with the knowledge of passive income in real estate rental properties will never have to work again. Whether you are a CEO of a corporation or a Janitor, you can learn how to never work again.
How would you like to quit your job today because you have enough passive income to live off of? Follow the proven path to financial freedom that many have already successfully navigated.
How to Quit Your Job with Rental Properties is written by Dustin Heiner, an active real estate investor who has created enough passive income to quit his job. He is the author of the popular passive income idea website www.MasterPassiveIncome.com.
This Starter Guide will give
29 Risks, Rewards, and Results: U.S. Companies in China and Chinese Companies in the United States - Intellectual Property Theft, Technology Transfer, Production Outsourcing, Investments and Capital Flow - Progressive Management
Auteur : Progressive Management
Genre : Asie
This important report compilation contains the testimony of six renowned experts at a hearing in February 2019. This hearing evaluated two sets of relationships. In the first panel, hearing witnesses reviewed Chinese companies' participation in the U.S. economy, and in the second panel, hearing witnesses reviewed U.S. companies' participation in the Chinese economy. Both panels assessed implications of this participation for U.S. businesses, workers, consumers, and investors.
This compilation includes a reproduction of the 2019 Worldwide Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community.
Panel I: Chinese Companies in the United States: Reshaping the U.S. Competitive Landscape? * 1. Elizabeth Drake, Partner, Schagrin Associates * 2. Paul Gillis, Ph. D., Professor of Practice, Peking University Guanghua School of Management * 3. William Kirby, Ph. D., Spangler Fami
30 How To Grow A Multi-Million Dollar Property Portfolio — in your spare time: 12th Anniversary Edition - Michael Yardney
Auteur : Michael Yardney
This NEW 12th edition of this bestseller is a must for all property investors as it outlines a formula to build financial freedom in our new economic climate.
Michael helps you discover how the rich build their property portfolios to maximise their revenue, safeguard their assets and keep more money in their bank account.
Put simply...you'll be shown How to Grow a Multi-Million Dollar Property Portfolio - in your spare time.
You will learn
•A time proven step by step action plan showing how to achieve real wealth through property investment by Australia’s most trusted property commentator - an author with a credible and recognised track record
•Learn how to live the life of a property multi-millionaire using Michael’s pyramiding system to buy more properties with no money out of your own pocket.
• Suitable for beginner
31 They Were Her Property - Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers
Auteur : Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers
Genre : États-Unis
A bold and searing investigation into the role of white women in the American slave economy
Bridging women’s history, the history of the South, and African American history, this book makes a bold argument about the role of white women in American slavery. Historian Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers draws on a variety of sources to show that slave†‘owning women were sophisticated economic actors who directly engaged in and benefited from the South’s slave market. Because women typically inherited more slaves than land, enslaved people were often their primary source of wealth. Not only did white women often refuse to cede ownership of their slaves to their husbands, they employed management techniques that were as effective and brutal as those used by slave†‘owning men. White women actively participated in the slave market, profited from it, and used it for
32 Real Estate - Alan Anderson
Auteur : Alan Anderson
HAVE YOU EVER WISHED THAT YOU COULD TRY A DIFFERENT APPROACH TO GROWING YOUR MONEY? DO YOU WANT TO LEARN A VIABLE WAY TO ACHIEVE FINANCIAL SUCCESS? LET ME TELL YOU A SECRET.
There are numerous ways out there that can help you grow your wealth, but the question is, can they help you grow your wealth substantially? Is there any way through which you could earn considerable returns with minimal risk? The answer lies in real estate.
But how do you invest in the right property to earn a substantial income?
It’s easy! This book has got all bases covered to guide you through the process of making real estate a gold mine. With the right knowledge and technique, you can be on your way to making substantial gains in your income!
33 6 Steps to Invest With Confidence - Tom Bird
Auteur : Tom Bird
An investment property should be about increasing your wealth and securing your family’s financial future. There is, however, a common misconception that property investing always delivers positive returns; while this is true most of the time it certainly isn’t an instant road to riches. You need to keep in mind how effectively you manage your investment will determine whether or not it helps you reach your financial goals. The cost of owning an investment property can be surprisingly low when you take into account your rental income and the tax deductions you will be entitled to. This eBook will guide you through six steps which will help you to make the right choices and build a portfolio you can be proud of.
34 Corporate Turnaround - Stuart Slatter
Auteur : Stuart Slatter
When firms are on the brink of failure, only turnaround management can restore performance and profitability. The key is to provide stability and create cash (and a breathing space) for building long-term success. This fully revised edition provides practical advice on restoring confidence through effective leadership and planning. It highlights the importance of communication with stakeholders, staff, customers and suppliers, and how best to structure the capital base of an organization in order to fund recovery and future growth. Essential reading for chief executives, consultants and merchant bankers (as well as investors tracking the progress of ailing businesses), this book offers a definitive set of tools and techniques.
35 How To Buy Property at Auction - Samantha Collett
Auteur : Samantha Collett
Buying property at auction is nerve-wracking, exhilarating and can be hugely profitable - as long as you know the pitfalls to avoid. In this step-by-step guide you will learn why so many successful developers and investors buy at auction - and how you can buy and profit from property auctions.
Offering expert tips and guidance you will be walked through the property auction process from start to finish - and be equipped with the knowledge you need to profit from property auctions.
Comprehensive and easy to follow, the guide is packed full of case studies, expert tips and watch points for the novice property auction buyer. The guide features: how to find auction property; tips for viewing; preparation checklist; how to calculate your bid price; research the market; raise finance; costs works; check legal paperwork; auction sale day; after the auction; real tales of auction buy
36 Complete Guide to Property Investment in France - Gerry Fitzgerald
Auteur : Gerry Fitzgerald
For the property investor France has it all – a uniquely stable housing market, a vast long-term rental market and 70-80 million tourists a year looking for short term accommodation.
But that is not all. Property prices and mortgage interest rates are much lower in France and UK Capital Gains tax on holiday lettings in France can be as low as 10%!
Whether the aim is to buy a second home or build a property portfolio abroad, France has to be the number one choice.
The product of 12 years experience in buying, managing and letting properties in France, this guide leaves nothing to chance. It covers:
• Hotspot locations and property prices
• Setting up and running a holiday letting business
• Investing for profit in the long-term rental sector
• Raising the finance to buy
• Finding the property
• The buying process from offer to com
37 The Man of Property - John Galsworthy
Auteur : John Galsworthy
Genre : Classiques
The classic tale of a wealthy English family—and a jealous husband who will stop at nothing to gain dominion over his bride.
The first installment of the critically acclaimed Forsyte Saga introduces the Forsyte clan and their endlessly fascinating intrigues. Author John Galsworthy’s take on the constricted roles of women within the confines of marriage casts an unforgiving light on traditional courtship while rendering otherwise common domestic dramas in the luscious, indelible prose that would establish him as one of English literature’s brightest luminaries.
Upon acquainting the reader with the sprawling Forsyte dynasty, Galsworthy narrows his focus to the relationship between Soames Forsyte, a wealthy solicitor, and his stunning wife, Irene. Determined to keep Irene for himself, Soames slowly narrows his wife’s social circle before convinc
38 Property Development - Richard Reed & Sally Sims
Auteur : Richard Reed & Sally Sims
Genre : Finance
The 6th edition of this extremely popular and classic textbook has been updated to reflect ongoing changes in the field of property development. Attention is paid to the impact of the global financial crisis on the property development process and, in addition, to the increasing relevance of technology to the property profession.
Whilst the successful style and format of the text has been retained, new chapters have been added and existing chapters updated and enhanced to guide lecturers and students in their teaching, reading and studying. Other new features in this edition include:
Fully updated discussion points and reflective summaries Examples of contemporary best practice based on international case studies covering the UK, USA and Australia New chapters on ‘Property Cycles’ and ‘Technology’ Online materials for lecturers and students
This fully
39 A Thousand Days in Berlin - Andy Watson
Auteur : Andy Watson
Genre : Art et architecture
This book captures the energy and sense of wonder in early 1990s Berlin as seen by a young property professional who lived and worked in the reunified city. A Thousand Days recalls how the city's vibrant history and culture clashed with its traumatic recent past, and how Berliners dealt with the scars left by the Wall.
The book is also a story of Berlin’s property industry rebuilding from scratch. The author rubs shoulders with pioneering real estate giants reconstructing the built environment of the future capital. Part One, ‘inside Berlin’, includes stories of the powerful west Berlin Betonmafia, a basement full of Stasi telephone taps and a big night out at the Kempinski celebrating a deal with a Russian ‘Import-Export company’.
Part Two ‘outside Berlin’, recalls the broken infrastructure and pollution of the former DDR, the acrid taste of asbestos
40 The Power of When - Dr. Michael Breus
Auteur : Dr. Michael Breus
Genre : Développement personnel
The latest research shows that there is a right time for all of us to do everything, from drinking a cocktail to getting a flu shot. The catch? That 'right time' varies from person to person. Fortunately, as Dr Michael Breus proves in The Power of When, learning to work with your body clock to achieve maximum health and productivity is easy, exciting and fun. When we stop focusing on the 'how' and 'what' of our lives and start focusing on the 'when', we reveal our body's natural schedule and unlock our hidden potential.
In The Power of When, Dr Breus presents a groundbreaking new programme based on the most cutting-edge research for how to get back in sync with your body's natural rhythm. Filled with fascinating facts, true-life success stories, fun personality quizzes and easy to follow guidelines, The Power of When will teach you how to not only underst
41 Rockonomics - Alan Krueger
Auteur : Alan Krueger
Genre : Économie
'A cheerful and illuminating read, full of delicious anecdotes and valuable nuggets. It does what Krueger did best - brings economics to life, and life to economics.' The Times, Books of the Year
'A key voice on a vast array of economic issues for more than two decades' Barack Obama
'A cheerful and illuminating read, full of delicious anecdotes and valuable nuggets. It does what Krueger did best - brings economics to life, and life to economics' The Times
Alan Krueger, the former chairman of the president's Council of Economic Advisers, uses the music industry, from rock artists to music executives, from managers to promoters, as a way in to explain the principles of economics, and the forces shaping our economic lives.
As economists recognize, the music industry is often a leading indicat
42 Medicinal Properties of Herbs and Plants - Marla Purcelley
Auteur : Marla Purcelley
Did you know that fresh parsley leaves contain more vitamin C than oranges, lavender can be used for eczema, or that red raspberries help with morning sickness?
This book is different because it provides step-by-step instructions for extracting the medicinal properties within herbs and plants. It also shows you how to use those properties to improve your health.
Included with the 393 individual herb and plant profiles are “how to” chapters for creating individualized herbal products and quick reference sections for alternative solutions to medical ailments. Also provided within the pages are the precautions, safety guidelines, and recipes for treatment applications.
The ability to ease suffering, shorten the duration, or eliminate an affliction is a desire shared by everyone. You will use this book more often than any cook book or medical hand book
43 What They'll Never Tell You About the Music Business, Third Edition - Peter M. Thall
Auteur : Peter M. Thall
Genre : Musique
The completely revised and expanded edition of What They’ll Never Tell You About the Music Business is a must-have reference. You’ll learn:
- How many musicians have seized do-it-yourself internet opportunities to create successful business models,
- How the royalty pie is sliced—and who gets the pieces,
- How the fundamentals of music publishing, producing, managing, touring, and the record industry apply more than ever,
- Why this book is the indispensable guide to the worldwide music industry,
- How corporate general counsels can educate their employees (and themselves) to understand the strictures of copyright law and to avoid trouble,
- And much more.
44 Retire on Real Estate - K. Anderson
Auteur : K. Anderson
With pensions slashed, savings slim, and Social Security insufficient and unpredictable, most people won't have nearly enough money to last them through their retirement years. But seasoned real estate investor and landlord K. Kai Anderson says that real estate is an investment that anyone can dive into in order to fund their retirement . . . lucratively!Retire on Real Estate begins by exposing the cracks in most retirement portfolios, then opens readers’ eyes to the benefits of rental income. Not leaving anything to question, the all-encompassing guide also lays out a complete plan of action, including how to: • Get started--by either purchasing property or converting your residence into a rental• Reduce the risk of vacancies, repairs, and problem tenants• Spot smart investments• Choose the right mortgage, or even out-of-the-box financing options• Trade up to more profit
45 Life Leverage - Rob Moore
Genre : Management et direction
You are just one small step away from the life you know you deserve. It's time to leverage your life.
Life Leverage means taking control of your life, easily balancing your work and free time, making the most money with the minimum time input & wastage, and living a happier and more successful life.
Using Rob Moore's remarkable Life Leverage model, you'll quickly banish & outsource all your confusion, frustration and stress & live your ideal, globally mobile life, doing more of what you love on your own terms.
Learn how to:
- Live a life of clarity & purpose, merging your passion & profession
- Make money & make a difference, banishing work unhappiness
- Use the fast-start wealth strategies of the new tech-rich
- Maximise the time you have; don't waste a moment by outsourcing everything
- Leve
46 Cake at Midnight - Jessie L. Star
Auteur : Jessie L. Star
In this deliciously sweet foodie romance, a twenty-something pastry chef falls out of sync with her old childhood crush and falls into the arms of the quiet but charming boy next door.
Giovanna, Zoë, and Declan have always been a trio—their fierce friendship has seen them through every heartbreak and hardship and helped pave the way to brighter futures. Gio is a passionate baker of cakes, pastries, and all things delicious, Zoë a take-no-prisoners beauty, and Declan an ambitious businessman on the way up.
Best friends forever, Gio thinks—until Gio's lifelong crush on Declan is exposed, leaving her humiliated, and Gio realises she needs to cut him loose to get over him once and for all.
Enter Theo, Gio's neighbour...she's never met anyone like him before. He doesn't talk much, but he's kind, he's sexy, he's generous, and he's often awake in the middl
47 How to Quit Your Job with Rental Properties: Expanded and Updated - A Step by Step Guide to Retire Early with Real Estate Investing and Passive Income - Dustin Heiner
The best selling book, How to Quit Your Job with Rental Properties has been expanded and updated to help all investors build a successful real estate business.
Get the BEST SELLING book How to Quit Your Job with Rental Properties Today!
The problem that affects almost everyone today is being stuck in a career they hate. People are conditioned to work their lives away for someone else and only get paid for the hour they work. How would you like to quit your job today because you have enough passive income to live off of? Follow the proven path to financial freedom that many have already successfully navigated.
How to Quit Your Job with Rental Properties is written by Dustin Heiner, an active real estate investor who has created enough passive income to quit his job. He is the author of the popular passive income idea website www.MasterPassiveIncome.com.&#x
48 From 0 to 130 Properties in 3.5 Years - Steve McKnight
Auteur : Steve McKnight
With more than 160 000 copies sold, From 0 to 130 Properties in 3.5 Years is Australia's highest selling real estate book -- ever!
Scores of investors have used Steve McKnight's wealth building information to discover how to achieve their financial dreams. Now it's your turn.
Using his incredible real-life account of how he bought 130 properties in 3.5 years, McKnight reveals how you can become financially free by using cash and cashflow positive property.
Revised to incorporate the latest highly effective strategies, and rewritten to include 16 brand new chapters, this revised edition reveals: How to create a positive cashflow property portfolio from scratch -- even if you have little money and no experience Steve's New 1% Rule -- a simple four-step process for finding positive cashflow properties Exactly what and where to buy if you want to
49 How to Own the World - Andrew Craig
Auteur : Andrew Craig
THE LIFE-CHANGING PERSONAL FINANCE BESTSELLER THAT SHOWS YOU HOW TO MAKE MONEY FROM YOUR MONEY - NOW IN A REVISED 3RD EDITION.
'Opinionated and always packed with information' Mirror
Discover the money secret understood by virtually every rich person in history. Turn hundreds into millions through the power of compound interest.
HOW TO OWN THE WORLD shows you that:
* No one is better placed than you to make the most of your money.
* You can do better than many finance professionals.
* Making money from your money is easier than you think.
* You can make far more from your money than you ever thought possible.
* You can make more from your money than you can from your job.
* All this is possible no matter how much you currently earn.
* It's easier today than ever.
* It's tim
50 Signature in the Cell - Stephen C. Meyer
Auteur : Stephen C. Meyer
Genre : Biologie
“Signature in the Cell is a defining work in the discussion of life’s origins and the question of whether life is a product of unthinking matter or of an intelligent mind. For those who disagree with ID, the powerful case Meyer presents cannot be ignored in any honest debate. For those who may be sympathetic to ID, on the fence, or merely curious, this book is an engaging, eye-opening, and often eye-popping read” — American Spectator Named one of the top books of 2009 by the Times Literary Supplement (London), this controversial and compelling book from Dr. Stephen C. Meyer presents a convincing new case for intelligent design (ID), based on revolutionary discoveries in science and DNA. Along the way, Meyer argues that Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution as expounded in The Origin of Species did not, in fact, refute ID. If you enjoyed Francis Collins’s The Language of God, y
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NASIG 2010: Publishing 2.0: How the Internet Changes Publications in Society
Presenter: Kent Anderson, JBJS, Inc
Medicine 0.1: in dealing with the influenza outbreak of 1837, a physician administered leeches to the chest, James’s powder, and mucilaginous drinks, and it worked (much like take two aspirin and call in the morning). All of this was written up in a medical journal as a way to share information with peers. Journals have been the primary source of communicating scholarship, but what the journal is has become more abstract with the addition of non-text content and metadata. Add in indexes and other portals to access the information, and readers have changed the way they access and share information in journals. “Non-linear” access of information is increasing exponentially.
Even as technology made publishing easier and more widespread, it was still producers delivering content to consumers. But, with the advent of Web 2.0 tools, consumers now have tools that in many cases are more nimble and accessible than the communication tools that producers are using.
Web 1.0 was a destination. Documents simply moved to a new home, and “going online” was a process separate from anything else you did. However, as broadband access increases, the web becomes more pervasive and less a destination. The web becomes a platform that brings people, not documents, online to share information, consume information, and use it like any other tool.
Heterarchy: a system of organization replete with overlap, multiplicity, mixed ascendandacy and/or divergent but coextistent patterns of relation
Apomediation: mediation by agents not interposed between users and resources, who stand by to guide a consumer to high quality information without a role in the acquisition of the resources (i.e. Amazon product reviewers)
NEJM uses terms by users to add related searches to article search results. They also bump popular articles from searches up in the results as more people click on them. These tools improved their search results and reputation, all by using the people power of experts. In addition, they created a series of “results in” publications that highlight the popular articles.
It took a little over a year to get to a million Twitter authors, and about 600 years to get to the same number of book authors. And, these are literate, savvy users. Twitter & Facebook count for 1.45 million views of the New York Times (and this is a number from several years ago) — imagine what it can do for your scholarly publication. Oh, and NYT has a social media editor now.
Blogs are growing four times as fast as traditional media. The top ten media sites include blogs and the traditional media sources use blogs now as well. Blogs can be diverse or narrow, their coverage varies (and does not have to be immediate), they are verifiably accurate, and they are interactive. Blogs level that media playing field, in part by watching the watchdogs. Blogs tend to investigate more than the mainstream media.
It took AOL five times as long to get to twenty million users than it did for the iPhone. Consumers are increasingly adding “toys” to their collection of ways to get to digital/online content. When the NEJM went on the Kindle, more than just physicians subscribed. Getting content into easy to access places and on the “toys” that consumers use will increase your reach.
Print digests are struggling because they teeter on the brink of the daily divide. Why wait for the news to get stale, collected, and delivered a week/month/quarter/year later? People are transforming. Our audiences don’t think of information as analogue, delayed, isolated, tethered, etc. It has to evolve to something digital, immediate, integrated, and mobile.
From the Q&A session:
The article container will be here for a long time. Academics use the HTML version of the article, but the PDF (static) version is their security blanket and archival copy.
Where does the library as source of funds when the focus is more on the end users? Publishers are looking for other sources of income as library budgets are decreasing (i.e. Kindle, product differentiation, etc.). They are looking to other purchasing centers at institutions.
How do publishers establish the cost of these 2.0 products? It’s essentially what the market will bear, with some adjustments. Sustainability is a grim perspective. Flourishing is much more positive, and not necessarily any less realistic. Equity is not a concept that comes into pricing.
The people who bring the tremendous flow of information under control (i.e. offer filters) will be successful. One of our tasks is to make filters to help our users manage the flow of information.
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Inherent Vice: Paul Thomas Anderson’s Psychedelic Mystery Tour!
January 9, 2015 Sheldon Wiebe
Inherent Vice is a twisty mystery that fuses old school PI movies with the psychedelia of the late sixties and early seventies. The point of fusion is the lead character, Larry ‘Doc’ Sportello, a private eye who always – at a minimum – half baked (and usually full on stoned) but somehow manages to be more on the ball than anyone else.
The film opens with what we come to realise is an unreliable narrator – and an old flame of Doc’s visiting him at home to ask him to look into the disappearance of real estate mogul/billionaire Michael Z. Wolfman (Eric Roberts). Doc (Joaquin Phoenix) says he’ll look into it and before you know it, he’s being framed for murder, to the delight of Lt. Det. Christian F. ‘Bigfoot’ Bjornsen (Josh Brolin) – a cop who spends his days committing ‘civil rights violations’ and nights and days off trying to be an actor (we see an example of his work early on).
As the narrator, whom we come to know as Sortilège (Joanna Newsome) continues her tale, Doc gets hired a black ex-con to find an Aryan Brotherhood ex-con who owes him money for something he did for him while in jail (the two apparently discovered there are areas of dislike for the government which they had in common).
Then there’s there alleged suicide, Coy Harlingen (Owen Wilson) who turns up alive and in hiding from someone nasty – almost everywhere Doc turns. And the coke sniffing dentist, Dr. Rudy Blatnoyd, who is part of Golden Fang Enterprises – a consortium of dentists who like to party (but which also happens to be the name of a boat that may be owned by a nefarious organization (also called the Golden Fang).
Over the course of the film, there are so many twists and turns – and turns that twist back on themselves – that the very fact that they all seem to form a kind of circle around Doc goes way beyond psychedelic. And I haven’t even mentioned his Assistant D.A. girlfriend – played by Reese Witherspoon – or that his ex, Shasta Fay Hepworth – played by Katherine Waterston – has a peculiar take on how to be an ex. Or that Benicio Del Toro steals a couple scenes as Doc’s lawyer, Sauncho Smilax, Esq. – or that Maya Rudolph does the same as Doc’s sweetly snide (shared) office manager, Petunia Leeway.
Inherent Vice is set in the early ‘70s and persuades one to take the maxim about the ‘60s (if you remember them, you weren’t really there) and extend it a bit further. There are dozens of characters – I haven’t mentioned Wolman’s wife (Serena Scott Thomas) or the Asian masseuse/hostess, Jade (Hong Chau), who keeps turning up, or the FBI guys named Flatweed (Sam Jaeger) and Borderline (Timothy Simons) who may or may not know something about Wolfman – but Anderson (who also wrote the screenplay) makes them all fit into the peculiar puzzle he’s constructed.
He takes noir visual elements – Dutch angles, smoky bars, dingy streets and so forth – and twists them into dayglo psychedelia. His Sam Spade uses dope instead of booze but is no less effective for it. Inherent Vice is, in essence, The Big Sleep on really, really good acid. It would a classic case of understatement to say it’s a good trip.
Final Grade: A+
Photos by Wilson Webb/Courtesy of Warner Bros.
Benicio Del toroEric Robertsinherent viceJoanna NewsomeJoaquin PhoenixJosh BrolinKatherine WaterstonMaya RudolphMovie ReviewsOwen WilsonPaul Thomas AndersonReese WitherspoonSerena Scott ThomasWarner Bros. Pictures
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