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Your Doorway to Working, Living,
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One Down and 9000 to Go: Dining Out in Paris
Your taste of life in Paris and France
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Wednesday, October 19, 2011 • Paris, France
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Dear Parler Paris Reader,
New Orleanians have the habit of talking about where they’re going to have their next meal while they’re in the midst of one. So, it’s no wonder that from the very beginning, this particular New Orleanian made a point of ferreting out Paris’ best restaurant finds – not the trendy spots that get written up in the New York Times or make the Michelin Star grade, but the ones the locals go to like their “cantines” where they can have a great meal without breaking the bank.
I eat out twice a day: lunch and dinner. The transition from ‘moderately great cook’ to ‘never turning on the stove’ happened here in Paris once my daughter had gone off to college. Cooking for one in the style to which I had become accustomed was way more work than it was worth. The little refrigerator/freezer is large enough to hold the essentials: milk, juice, wine, champagne, pickles, etc., but when it comes to fresh food, it just gets forgotten and goes rotten. So, what’s the point?
Fortunately, Paris is teeming with dining spots of all shapes, sizes and types, for all kinds of budgets and tastes. Do a search in the Yellow Pages of Paris and 9009 entries come up...not including cafés and brasseries (Pages Jaunes). That’s an awful lot to try out in a lifetime.
Let’s see: 365 days a year, two meals a day -- that’s 12 years worth of dining out.
When you’re dining out twice a day, how much you spend really counts (unless you’re independently wealthy!). Fortunately, this is my primary vice, as it’s easy to leave expensive clothing to the “fashionistas,” prestigious cars to those who don’t like public transportation and haut de gamme dining to those who collect Michelin Stars. In fact, the little mom-pop bistrots in the ‘off-the-beaten-track’ spots are often the best.
Every year I keep track of the meals and the cost (two-to-three courses plus wine and coffee). Believe it or not, the average meal has hovered between $25 and $30 depending on the rate of exchange. Not bad, huh?
The restaurants written-up in the international media, and particularly in the American media, can prove to be great finds...but one mention in an important publication is all it takes to turn them into touristy spots where those who want to ‘see and be seen’ land, leading to difficulty getting reservations and increasing prices. That need to be hip went out the door when I left life in L.A. and with the ‘been-there-done-that’ experience!
Like most people who dine out often, I tend to end up in many of the same restaurants in close proximity that make the grade. In my ‘hood’ (Le Marais), you might find me most often at Chez Omar (best steak with pepper sauce), Le Petit Marché (best lunch deal in the city), Le Coude Fou (great wine list and rich sauces), L’Ange 20 (amazing for a stupidly low price), Pramil (sweet atmosphere and large portion of “gateau de choux fleur”) and Café Charlot (where everything is delicious and service is available all day long every day).
Now, here’s the thing – if I tell you about ALL my favorite mom-pop bistrots (or at least 100 of them), then they risk ending up spoiled like the rest, but luckily, we’re just a little ‘insider’ publication that doesn’t (yet) rival the New York Times, so the risk isn’t so great. If you don’t already have it, then for a mere $2.99 you can download the Adrian Leeds Top 100 Cheap Insider Paris Restaurants from Tapbooks Publishing on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch...or a pdf version to print and take with you while wandering the streets of Paris and wondering: “Now, where would Adrian eat?”
Click here to learn more and start your own trend of dining out more for less (you could end up with a clean refrigerator like mine!): Adrian's Resto Guide
A la prochaine...
Adrian Leeds
Editor, Parler Paris
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P.S. Special Note about past author, Hazel Rowley:
You may remember that biographer, Hazel Rowley, died suddenly in New York this past March – a close friend and part-time resident of Paris who brought us insight into the lives of Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sarte in her book, Tête-à-Tête, the best book of literary nonfiction published in France in 2006.
In honor of Ms. Rowley and her work, a literary fund has been established in her name and events are being organized in Australia, USA and France. If you are fortunate enough to be in Australia, this coming November 19th at the University of Adelaide, the “Lives of Hazel Rowley” conference will be held from 9 a.m. through a commemorative dinner.
You can also help to continue Hazel’s legacy and contribution to biography by making a donation to either the Australian or the USA Fund.
Visit Hazel Rowley Fellowship for more information and to learn more about the legacy of Hazel Rowley or be added to the mailing list, email Della Rowley at dellarowley@bigpond.com
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Jordan Peterson threatens everything of value in our society
February 11, 2019Politics, PressRelease, SupercityComments Off on Jordan Peterson threatens everything of value in our society
Press Release – Auckland Peace Action
From: Auckland Peace Action
Date: Monday 11th February
“In the lead-up to Jordan Peterson’s visit to New Zealand we have a duty to condemn his sexist, queerphobic, racist and deeply reactionary views,” says Iris Krzyzosiak of Auckland Peace Action.
Jordan Peterson, Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto turned right-wing media celebrity, is in New Zealand to promote his book Twelve Rules for Life. This book, while offering superficially useful life advice to an audience of disaffected white men, promotes a reactionary, misogynistic view of the world utterly in opposition to New Zealand values.
“While we as a country have many problems, we can be justly proud of our values of gender equality, egalitarianism and social inclusivity,” said Ms Krzyzosiak. “Jordan Peterson is actively trying to undermine these values. This is distinctly unhelpful.”
Dr Peterson is well-known for his objectionable opinions. He has bemoaned the fact that men cannot “control crazy women” by means of physical force. He has stated that feminists tolerate the US’s alliance with Saudi Arabia because of their “unconscious wish for brutal male domination”. And he claims that being expected to use correct pronouns for trans people is equivalent to Stalinism, a claim that astoundingly manages to both belittle those millions of people murdered by Stalin and equate the simple respectful act of referring to someone by their chosen description with an ideology of brutal authoritarianism.
Peterson’s associations are equally objectionable: he’s appeared on noted racist and misogynist Stefan Molyneux’s Youtube channel no fewer than three times, and he has publicly defended Lauren Southern’s attempts to disrupt rescue operations in the Mediterranean.
“While we have any number of better things to do than picket his talk, his presence in this country is worrying as it threatens many of the basic values of our society,” said Ms Krzyzosiak. “We strongly encourage the media and citizens of New Zealand to be very wary of Jordan Peterson’s statements and subject them to careful critical analysis, lest we fall victim to an ideology that will inflict more suffering on those people in our society who are already marginalised.”
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Tom Krisher
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Big Brother 14: Jenn Arroyo Houseguest Profile
By: L. A. Vess on July 10, 2012 | Tagged: Big Brother 14, big brother 14 cast bios, big brother 14 cast interviews, big brother 14 cast photos, big brother 14 houseguest bios, big brother 14 news, big brother 14 spoilers, big brother 2012, big brother 2012 cast, big brother 2012 cast interviews, big brother 2012 houseguests, big brother 2012 news, big brother 2012 spoilers, big brother news, CBS big brother 14 jenn arroyo, jenn arroyo big brother 14
Big Brother 14 cast member Jenn Arroyo, 37, is already treading down the rough path to fame as a musician. The former bass player for the all girl metal group Kittie, Jenn Arroyo likes to joke she is a graduate of the School of Rock and the School of Hard Knocks, University of Life.
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The Daily: Binance Launches Analysis Division, Cobinhood Adds 4 Stablecoins
Posted on November 9, 2018 by BitShare
In this edition of The Daily, we cover the launch of Binance Research, a new analysis division that will produce in-depth reports for customers of the leading cryptocurrency trading platform. We also look at Cobinhood’s decision to add several stablecoins to its platform and the reasoning behind the move. In addition, we focus on Swift’s denial of rumors that it has partnered with Ripple, as well as a plot of virtual land that was sold on Decentraland for a record amount of money.
Also read: Security Experts Rank Exchanges by Safety, Malta Dominates Trade
Binance Research Starts With Two Reports
Binance, currently the largest digital asset exchange in terms of daily trading volume, has launched a new analysis division. Binance Research will focus on creating institutional-grade research reports, the trading platform said in an announcement on its website. Binance has referred to the service as a new pillar of its ecosystem and claims it’s going to bring more transparency, while also improving the quality of information that’s available in the cryptocurrency space.
Binance Research has already produced two detailed reports. The first one is devoted to Loom Network, a solution for Ethereum that allows for scalable user-facing dapps and games. The second report covers Gochain, a scalable and decentralized blockchain that supports smart contracts and distributed applications. The research division’s next report will be about Pundi X, a company that has built a platform enabling cryptocurrency payments through POS terminals.
This past summer, the cryptocurrency exchange also launched an educational portal called Binance Academy. The platform was announced as an open-access learning hub supported by the team of the company. Binance was established in China last year and has since expanded globally to become the leading trading platform in the crypto space.
Cobinhood Announces Support for Stablecoins
Cobinhood, a platform that exchanges cryptocurrencies without trading fees, has announced that it’s adding four stablecoins to its offerings. Starting Nov. 9, users will be able to trade gemini dollar (GUSD), makerdao (DAI), the paxos standard token (PAX) and trueusd (TUSD).
In a press release, Cobinhood explained its decision to list the coins. It noted that each one of them has unique features, but said all of them are designed to ensure greater market stability, as regular cryptocurrencies can be particularly volatile. The Taiwanese company also explained that the newly added tokens will be available on its platform for deposits, withdrawals and trading.
“We are increasing the presence of stablecoins on the Cobinhood exchange so the community understands that their voices have been heard and stability is being made possible,” said Wei-Ning Huang, co-founder of Cobinhood. “Our mission is to make the space more approachable for anyone who wants to participate.”
Swift Denies Rumors of Partnership With Ripple
The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication, commonly known as Swift, has denied recent rumors about the integration of Ripplenet technologies as part of its next system upgrade. A spokesperson for Swift told Finance Magnates the changes had nothing to do with Ripple.
The upcoming upgrade involves an add-on to Swift’s global payments innovation (GPI) system. The standard was introduced in January of last year in order to increase the operating speed of the payment network, which has been used in correspondent banking for decades. The upgrade was announced this past spring and is scheduled to be implemented on Nov. 18.
Plot of Virtual Land Sold for $215,000
An investor recently purchased a 126-parcel plot of land on Decentraland for 2.7 million mana, the virtual reality platform’s native token. The acquisition, valued at roughly $215,000, sets a new record for Decentraland, which is owned by its users. The estate was purchased via the platform’s marketplace. It allows users to trade “LAND parcels,” which represent non-fungible digital assets maintained through a smart contract on the Ethereum network.
The virtual reality project recently launched a new version of Agora, a platform that allows holders of mana tokens to vote on important matters. One of the first questions they are being asked concerns the time frame for the next land auction, when 9,000 unowned parcels of land will be made available to the community.
What are your thoughts on today’s news tidbits? Tell us in the comments section.
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You don't know me BUT! ...
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Chaemera
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So, I realize it may be silly to be posting this when the overwhelming majority of you have no idea who I am.
However, that could make things more interesting, it means there's more to ask!
To break the ice & provide opening fodder for this "Ask Me Anything" thread...
I'm Keilin's husband, a nuclear (electrical) engineer, and I build submarines for a living.
I also know Alnaeyah.
Keilin insists I mention that in my spare time, I GM the tabletop RPG Keilin claims she rants about.
One day, I swear, I'll also actually adopt a companion & roleplay here...
Science/Technology geek, Tabletop geek/nerd/lunatic, video game loser, etc etc etc...
Also, I know knew how to speak Latin.
Current Tabletop (Pathfinder in Faerun): Between games.
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causes spontaneous scooter leakage. =3
Re: You don't know me BUT! ...
You know, that woman you're married to is kinda lame. What the heck do you see in her anyway? =P
Also what animal (or general category of animals) would you like most or least as a companion? I know you have favorites, so none of this lame "whatever's fine" nonsense, heh.
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Quote from: Keilin Alyr on May 08, 2014, 05:58:45 PM
Cheesecake. Definitely cheesecake.
Also, according to my coworkers, I married up. Like, stratosphere. So, I don't get the premise behind your question.
Most like:
Mice, preferably chainsaw wielding (then my avatar makes sense!). Wolves (esp gray), foxes (fennic!), and elephants tie for a close second behind the meeses.
Least like:
Dolphins, or other porpoises. Cause, well, they're jerks. Seriously, do the research. You'll stop buying "dolphin free tuna". I buy "tuna free dolphin".
Tigers. Don't get me wrong, big cats are cool (house cat / lynx would be third place on the most if I didn't feel that I'd listed enough), but it seems like a hand that's been over-played. Also, weretigers in Faerun have turned me off to anthropomorphic tigers. Everytime they show up in a Forgotten Realms novel, they're not very nice people. And rarely in a cool way (okay, except for the one in Cormyr: A Novel).
Dogs. I'm a cat person. I like dogs, but I wouldn't want to be one.
Sharks. Don't get me wrong, amazingly cool animal, I was obsessed with them as a kid. But, like Tiger, Shark is over-exposed. You had the Jaws movies, the Megashark series, Megashark vs Giant Crocodile, Sharktopus, Sharknado (Sharknado 2 coming out soon...), the Shark Attack series. Also, I've seen what an anthropomorphic shark would look like, and it's not pretty.
It occurs to me that I really should have "B-Movie Fanatic" in my signature...
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It sounds like you may have a liking for the tabletop genre
Do you prefer D&D 3.5 or Pathfinder?
Do you have a favorite World of Darkness race you love to play or learn about?
What is your favorite multi-sided dice?
Do you prefer to play in games, GM, or a good mix of both?
Favorite RA Salvatore book? 8D
Quote from: Solistia on May 08, 2014, 06:54:25 PM
Caveat, I played 3.5 for about MANY MANY years (try 2003 - 2010ish) whereas I've played Pathfinder for about a year and a half (September 2012? - Present).
That being said, I prefer Pathfinder (minus some of the monster artwork in the bestiary... who the heck greenlit that wyvern?! or the green dragon...)
Why, you undoubtedly ask? Because characters feel powerful starting at level 1, without feeling gimmicky & "MMO" a la 4e. Because the mechanics were knit back together after all the creep & confusion that was the "Complete" series of add ons. And, because now I can take classes from the aforementioned "Complete" series of books, throw them in with minimal conversion, and they don't make the core classes feel like wusses.
Factotums & Scouts & Warlocks, oh my!
On that same note, because of the relative easy converting between 3.5 and Pathfinder (versus the pain that was converting 3.0 rogues/rangers to 3.5... don't get me started...), I can use specific parts of 3.5 in my Pathfinder (Spell Compendium & Magic Item Compendium spring immediately to mind) without feeling obligated to include everything from 3.5 (psionics, ew...)
By "race", I'll assume you mean preferred supernatural critter type. Keep in mind, my familiarity is almost exclusively New World of Darkness, even if that makes me an evil (censored for open forum).
So, with that, I say the rankings go (fav to least):
Changling, they're just cool & I'm too much of a Dresden Files fan not to love anything Fae.
Mage, see the above. Plus, the system in nWoD for mages is just awesome. There are a lot of good stories to tell buried in the metaphysics of "Mage" magic.
Geist, 'cause who doesn't want to use the line "I see dead people" at the table?
Werewolf. Confession time, I've watched True Blood. And shapeshifters have the most reason to take their clothes off... Also, as mentioned in the Dresden Files, spending half your time as a wolf really is a good workout. Nevermind all the crazy Guns & Fangs style stories you can tell... This is, however, the system where I have the largest gripe against nWoD. Why'd they have to go and throw all the alternate lycanthropes in a non-Werewolf splat-book & make them mid-tier, instead of full-on Werewolf power level? C'mon, I want my kitsune!
Promethean, because Mary Shelley is a genius who deserves more credit at our Tabletops than she gets. Also, I love the flexibility of their mechanics. They can sorta fill in any of the other supernaturals' niche.
Hunter. Because it's sometimes really fun to take on the monsters. Even if we get that in our Pathfinder games, Hunter adds the risk of becoming the monster you hunt, without feeling like a heavy-handed GM railroad shoved up your (censored for open forum).
Vampire. I don't not like them, but they're both over-played & a touch too rigidly structured in WoD (old or new) for my taste. It doesn't help that my group very, VERY, strenuously objects to the heavy-handedness of Vampire. The Prince is too much like railroads for their tastes.
Definitely the d5 right now. And it all comes down to the reality of the physics....
HOW DOES THIS WORK?! (it does, believe me or not)
I'd like to believe my preference is a mix. However, there is a dearth of GM's in my immediate gaming group, so I've little experience being on that side of the table.
When there is someone else GMing, I can admit I have a hard time disengaging my "GM Brain". So, even when they're giving it their best go, I sometimes have to bite my tongue from commenting (Sorry, Alnaeyah! You did good, for a first time, though).
Okay, I haven't read all of his work (don't kill me, it's no worse than preferring nWoD to oWoD), and it's been ages since I cycled through his books.
That being said, my favorite is book 3 of the Sellswords trilogy, Road of the Patriarch. It's inspired NPCs & campaigns for me (half of which failed to launch, but, such be life...). Really, the whole trilogy is probably his magnum opus. Though I think he qualifies the video game "Kingdoms of Alamur:Reckoning" in that slot.
I want to read more, but all the Drizz't fan-boying in the world turns me off to the character (besides, Artemis Entriri is both more well rounded and just plain hotter).
TL;DR - Pathfinder, Changling, d5, mix, Road of the Patriarch
Release the teal deer! Hee hee hee. XD
...don't get me started on the Pathfinder green dragon. It's all right, but I almost prefer the 4th edition green to that bastardized blue, and I still can't stand either version compared to the glorious 3.0/3.5 green. Why did they never make a Huge version of you, sweetie? ;_;
On the subject of tabletop, what do you enjoy most about roleplaying? Which system that you own is your favorite? What game(s) that you've participated in (as a GM or a player) have been your favorite? Do you have any particularly favorite NPCs (no, you're not allowed to include Ruth), and for what reasons are they memorable to you? How about favorite/memorable PCs and for what reasons?
Also, I suppose, what's your favorite music? Especially stuff that inspires creative ventures or helps you relax or actually... y'know, does something for you as opposed to just sounds cool? =3
Do any of the companions on the overall adopted list catch your eye? You don't have to know anything about 'em (or go through the absolute entire list XD), just anyone you find neat or interesting.
Korpuskat
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Welcome, welcome, Chaemera!
I'm horrible at questions and talking in general, so here are the first two that came to mind:
Cat person? So... Favorite cat colors/coats or breeds if you have favorites?
Thoughts on Sharknado?
The wife, you'd think she didn't know me the way she asks questions...
On the subject of tabletop, what do you enjoy most about roleplaying?
Either seeing people having fun with the world we've created, or the improv I have to pull out of my (censored for open forum) because I completely forgot to prepare anything for the session...
Which system that you own is your favorite?
Probably Shadowrun 5. It patches up 4th edition pretty well, without hitting the redonc of 2/3. Also, dice pool systems >> flat roll + mods. Statistically, it's massively more realistic. Gameplay, there's something amazing about rolling a fist-full of dice. From a perspective that's not gameplay, I love cyberpunk, and I love fantasy. Mash the two together with a semi-believable nod to the direction technology's heading & you have fan-gasm.
That being said, I've got to read Eclipse Phase, Iron Kingdoms, Adventure!, and the rest of FATE before I can give a truly honest answer. FATE and Savage Worlds suffers from being barebones systems with no setting (until you add a module to Savage Worlds), though.
What game(s) that you've participated in (as a GM or a player) have been your favorite?
As a GM, its a tie between Slipshod Paradise and Call of the North.
Slipshod Paradise, because it was probably the campaign that was the most mine, in the sense that I really created a lot of original content to flesh out the world before, and during, the game. Add to it the degree of player character self-direction, rather than just following my lead. I'm seriously going to revisit that "universe" in Shadowrun 5, maybe set a few years later, maybe a direct reboot, we'll see...
Call of the North because we actually got to a satisfying conclusion. Also, beetle. And vengeance for Gay Pirates. It was just a plain old riot.
Yes, wife, I linked them the campaign pages. Be careful what you ask for . People who are truly curious what made them so interesting could do a lot worse than reading over those pages.
From a player perspective, short of some near-one-off games, I haven't been a player since 2003. But, top prize goes to my first real game, where I played Bulthag Wisefist, the orc shaman. Nothing beats sitting through the introductory bar fight, only to have a pissed-off, beer-soaked monk demand why I didn't get involved. Best line of the game: "Fight big, me bigger. Fight no bother me."
Words to live by...
Next up, the d20 modern game in which I played a German bodyguard for the 16-year-old Japanese schoolgirl cum Yakuza sniper. I blasted Rammstein through the National Cathedral. It doesn't get much better than that. (BTW, said Yakuza sniper was played by the same guy who played the monk. We made an insane team, both games. Like the time I chucked the monk foot-first up an ogre's [censored for open forum]. Apparently, the GM quietly decided to have the foot possessed by a stink demon).
I could go on all night...
Do you have any particularly favorite NPCs (no, you're not allowed to include Ruth), and for what reasons are they memorable to you? How about favorite/memorable PCs and for what reasons?
He's a troll, in a tuxedo, who's a "legitimate business man". Come on! How much cooler do you get?
Black Tony
The suave, mobster with a heart, Black Tony could talk anyone out of anything (particularly their dress). He takes loyalty seriously, and has a strong code of honor. Also, his work ethic can literally kill you.
I think it's safe to say that I could go on all night about the characters from Slipshod Paradise.... So, other gems, then
William Katheveri
This guy is probably the closest I ever came to a self-insert. A smart-ass alchemist who's always looking to find a new shiny, particularly if it explodes. Add to that his deep and abiding love for cats (from whom he believes dragons descended). When a man can train his cats to mix a two-part explosive to fend off an encroaching zombie hoard, who else could you love?
Cynric Statham
When you base a religious man off of Jason Statham, add in a tiny love-interest, and then toss him in the general direction of the group, you have a recipe for AWESOME. Seriously, I had so much fun running this guy alongside the group.
Digging back in time to before I put campaigns on the intertubes... we have Johnny. Card shark, pool shark, investment shark, and real-estate flipper, this half-orc was the go-to guy for any underhanded, underworld dealings that didn't involve killing people. Or breaking their legs. He knows a thing that knows a thing for that sort of work. Not him, he's friendly, if uncouth, and prefers to let his money solve his problems, not his swords.
Lots. For creative ventures, in the roleplaying arena, I generally find heavy metal or hard rock gets me going for the GM side of things, so stuff like 5FDP, Metallica, or Avenged Sevenfold.
For other creative stuff, well, I'll have to see.
Relaxation, I go for some Lindsey Sterling, or perhaps Wagner. Flight of the Valkyries is amazingly cathartic.
I'll be honest, I haven't even looked yet. The most I've seen of the critters here is what I catch in people's sigs.
Quote from: Korpuskat on May 08, 2014, 07:54:52 PM
Astoundingly, I've managed to semi-lurk here for half a year, or more. Granted, this is the most active I've ever been, other than when talking about bacon.
And, yes, I am hyperlink happy.
Maine Coons. Hands down, favorite breed. Followed by the "Rags", ragamuffin & rag doll. You'll see a long-haired bias here.
Favorite color? Orange. They tend to be bigger, and I like big cats. Also, never met a non-mellow, non-friendly orange cat. My cat, Isaac, is a big blob who complains if I'm not in bed by 10 PM for his evening snuggle.
My first thought, on seeing the previews, was "Why?"
After watching the movie, that was still the main thought. Coupled with "Why did I watch that?".
That being said, a few beers & some friends to laugh with, it's a good movie. Definitely pre-drink, though. It starts off painful. Better than Asylum's Mega Python vs Gatoroid, worse than Boa vs Python. Aside, MPvG was a movie best watched by watching the first 20 - 30 minutes to establish characters & prime the Chekhov's Guns, then change the channel for about half an hour & come back once all the critters are out and about eating people. Sharknado, on the other hand, is a good movie to watch start to finish, provided you realize what you're getting into with a movie named SHARKNADO!!!!!!!
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I wanted to know since you play Tabletops and all do you also play video games? And if you do which game is your favorite?
Quote from: Lizard on May 08, 2014, 09:35:36 PM
Hello, to you as well!
I wanted to know since you play Tabletops and all do you also play video games?
Do I play video games? Hrm... *looks about clandestinely*
Well, according to my OCD-derived spreadsheet, I have spent approximately* $1,663.89 dollars on video games through Steam alone, upon which I have invested at least* 1177.53 hours. That's not counting non-Steam PC games, PS2, PS3, "Wii" (I pretend I never bought one, honestly), Nintendo DS, Nintendo**, and the SEGA Game Gear. I think that's all the systems I still own...
So, suffice it to say that I do play video games, and I probably don't have a life.
Spoiler for *:
I say "approximately" because the calculation includes prices of games others have bought me (for other statistic tracking reasons) & "at least" because I'm not perfect at updating Steam & some games bork their # of hours played...
don't judge me.
Spoiler for **:
No fancy letters afterwards, no numbers, either. I rock that system OLDE SKOOL, before we invented "ch", and added "e" to the end of any word we wanted.
And if you do which game is your favorite?
Tough question. Right this second? Probably have to go with Total War: Rome II. But, I wish they'd finish fixing it.
All time favorite? Gosh, too many. If I went purely by hours I've played, it would be Skyrim. Money spent, Sims 3 (but, seriously, that game is a money pit). Hours I've gotten for my money (Hours/Dollar, yes I know this number for my Steam games), Gnomoria.
For story, I'd probably go with Area 51.
For satisfying my lust to conquer the world, Civilization (pick your generation, they're all good). To crush my enemies, Total Annihilation (sadly, that game didn't age well. Less sadly, we've got Planetary Annihilation coming out of it's "early release" soon).
To play for twenty minutes, and get on with life, Spelunky or Rogue Legacy.
For "I remember the days", XCOM: UFO Defense (still play occasionally), and World of Xeen (would need a DOS emulator & a new copy of the CDs, mine got damaged somewhere along the way).
Yeah... I may have a problem...
Elyabeth
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I'm a Gypsy, are you coming with me~?
Someone who loves Changeling! Yes! <3
So I'm not sue if I saw this answer, but what race from the Fae is your favorite to play, either old WoD or new (or both!)
Quote from: Elyabeth on May 08, 2014, 10:49:16 PM
Full disclosure, I've never had the opportunity to play Changeling. Of my dozen or so RPG systems, I've played maybe half. Mostly 3.X/Pathfinder, with a little nWoD and a splash of Shadowrun.
Tried to get an Exalted game going once, but people proved disinterested.
To make matters worse, most of my players would rather Mage or Werewolf, if we were to play another nWoD game. So, sadly, Changeling sits on a shelf, looking pretty, with very little chance for me to pick favorites. As a gamemaster/Storyteller/Dungeon Master (choose your term, I'm partial to "gamemaster" because it's both all-encompassing & honest about the role), you're really at the whim of what your players want to play. All the chest-thumping "GM Power" posts on the Paizo forums notwithstanding.
That being said, skimming over the nWoD Changeling Seemings, the Wizened & Darklings are the first ones I'd want to try. And probably as a member of the Spring Court, or just go Courtless.
WELL HELLO
By appearance, which companion do you like best?
You're preaching to the choir, trust me. I had to beg, borrow and steal to get my players to try a Wild West Werewolf. (Though that actually turning out to be a lot of fun.)
So you get to work on submarines? That's really amazing! How did you get into that? Just by chance, or is that were you specifically wanted to take your career?
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Azerbaijani leader expressed his condolences in connection with victims of plane crash landing in Sheremetyevo
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev expressed his condolences to Russian President Vladimir Putin in connection with the numerous casualties caused by the plane crash landing at Sheremetyevo airport
Emergencies Ministry to send humanitarian aid to Iran on task of President Ilham Aliyev
Ural Airlines` plane made an emergency landing in Baku
Airbus A321 plane of Ural Airlines, flying from Bahrain to Moscow, made a safe landing at the Heydar Aliyev international airport on Monday at 14:56 on Baku time
Azerbaijani leader expressed his condolences to Turkish counterpart
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev expressed his condolences to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in connection with the accident on the railway line in Ankara
Azerbaijani tried to export illegally $20,000 to Iran in underwear
The customs officers of Azerbaijan stopped the attempt of illegal export of currency
A Georgian citizen tried to export US dollars illegally from Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani customs officers stopped the attempt of illegal export of foreign currency from the country
Another death on Baku bus-train collision reported
A bus driver caused a fatal accident in Baku
Azerbaijan Railroads (ADY) has made a statement that the driver of the freight train is not guilty of the accident that occurred today, in particular, the collision of the train with Baku bus #160.
One dead after a Baku bus collides with a cargo train – RENEWED
Baku bus #160 has collided today with a cargo train in Bina settlement of Khazar district of Baku.
The complaint was investigated
Another plotter intending to assassinate head of Ganja City Executive Authority killed
President Ilham Aliyev expressed condolences to Greek counterpart
The Azerbaijani President expressed his condolences to President Prokopis Pavlopoulos of Greece in connection with the numerous victims of forest fires
Foreign Affairs Ministry: No Azerbaijani citizens reported among those killed or injured in forest fires in Greece
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan has stated that there are no Azerbaijani citizens of the country among the victims of forest fires in Greece
Azerbaijan’s head: all bloody crime culprits to be punished
A meeting of the heads of law enforcement agencies of the country has been held under Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
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Entries are being sought for the Encyclopedia of Women and Islamic Cultures Online. Southeast and East Asian regional editor Professor Kathy Robinson is seeking authors for the encyclopedia’s next supplement, on early 20th century post-colonial history, which is due for publication in December 2017. Papers of up to 10,000 words are required by June 2017 The […]
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Nollywood Actress Rita Dominic And Her Brother.
This is Rita Dominic an her big and only brother.
Iyanya And Manager Ubi Franklin Twitter Accounts Hacked.
Iyanya posted this message on instagram a while back.
Keeping Up With The Kardashians Scores Low TV Ratings.
Last Sunday’s episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians is proof — because it was the reality TV show’s lowest ratings of the season. The one-time hit E! show gathered a mere 1.79 million viewers overall and only 1 million viewers between the ages of 18 and 49, which is said to be the most important demo in TV, compared to the Season 8 premiere, We’re Having A Baby, that boasted 3.02 million overall viewers. “This is looking really bad for the Kardashians and their show,” an industry insider said. “When Kendra Wilkinson‘s show dropped below 1 million viewers they dropped it, so the Kardashian reality show is definitely in trouble.” Kim, Khloe, Kourtney and Kris Jenner‘s show has hovered all season in the 2.5 million average viewers mark, so Sunday’sBaby Shower Blues episode proved a steep decline in interest by viewers. Finally am happy if it ends. Why am i surprised though the game is up after all in America they are known as the 1st family of fakery.
Radar On Line.
Many Problems In This Country Are Caused By False Prophesies.
Governor Godswill Akpabio of AkwaIbom State, on Friday, attributed the many problems in the country to false prophecies by some clergymen. A statement sent to Sunday Punch by the Special Assistant to the governor on Media, Mr. Jackson Udom said the governor made the observation at a Gala night in honour of the participants of the 28th General Assembly of Christian Council of Nigeria in Uyo. The governor said, “A lot of problems we have in this country are because some bishops and pastors speak when God has not spoken.”
Punch Nigeria.
Dating Is Overated - Rita Dominic.
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
9 Year Boy Flies To Las Vegas Unaccompanied And Without A Ticket.
A 9-year-old boy snuck through security at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and boarded a Delta flight to Las Vegas without a boarding pass on Oct. 3. The boy, believed to be a runaway, passed through three security checks and found a seat on the plane — even though he did not have a ticket! "He had to pass three levels of security," Trippler says. "You have the TSA, the gate agents, and the flight crew and a child comes through without even a seat assignment." What a very brave boy. Its obvious the security is very lax and needs to be overhauled.
HWL/USA TODAY.
President Zuma Of South African Invokes The Wrath Of God.
President Zuma receiving blessing
President Jacob Zuma, who has been under sustained attack from young politicians like Julius Malema and Lindiwe Mazibuko, says those who insult leaders in positions of authority would be cursed. Zuma says this is because God has made a connection between the government and the church. He was addressing the 33rd Presbyterian Synod in Giyani, Limpopo, on Sunday.
PDP Writes Love Letter To Femi Fani Kayode.
Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described as a primitive, display of self- righteousness, comments credited to the former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode over last Thursday’s crash of an Associated Airline in Lagos. Fani-Kayode has however, joined issues with PDP, saying, “I was not indicted of stealing any money by the Senate Aviation Committee that they referred to in 2008.” PDP in a statement by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Abdullahi Jalo, said it was unbecoming of a man that used every opportunity to sermonise on virtues of his faith to employ the occasion of any air mishap to vaunt an un-existing legacy as former aviation minister. Jalo noted that PDP stood firmly on its exhortation to the aviation authority that last Thursday’s mishap should not constitute a set-back to the progress so far achieved in the sector.
2009 Detailed Report Of Associated Airlines Audit Report Fraud In Maintenance Of Air Craft.
A report submitted by a staff of Associated Airlines in 2009 detailing the fraud involved in the maintenance of aircraft at the airline might have prevented the fatal crash that claimed 15 lives on October 3 when the Embraer 120 twin prop aircraft plunged to earth less than three minutes after takeoff. The Ikeja–Lagos based Associated Aviation Limited, which is linked with the corrupt former governor of Edo State, Lucky Igbinedion, has reportedly cut corners in the maintenance of the 23-year-old aircraft. According to aviation records, it was last flown on August 30, two weeks before the crash. Nigerian aviation officials often collude with influential airline owners by looking the other way in lieu of bribes frequently taken from aircraft owners. For instance, it took the effort of a whistleblower within the defunct Air Nigeria for the aviation authorities to revoke the airworthiness licence of Air Nigeria in the wake of the fatal Dana Air crash in 2012. The licence was however swiftly restored shortly under mysterious circumstances, to the consternation and outrage of families who were left bereaved or impoverished by the crash.
Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders Calls For Fresh Investigation Of Petroleum Minister.
Diezani Allison Madueke
There is a fresh call for the investigation of Petroleum Minister, Diezani Allison Madueke. This move comes via the demand of a group of civil rights organisations operating under the banner ' Coalition against Corrupt Leaders'. The coalition put action to their voice, with a protest call at the office of anti corruption agency, the E.F.C.C. (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission) on October 1. Sources confirmed they chose that date (Independence day), to show the significance of their demand.
Allison Madueke. The group ( CACOL) led by it's executive chairman, Debo Adediran- and accompanied by a huge number of supporters - submitted a 3page petition to the Head of Operations of the agency. Part of their demand is that the agency should investigate alleged Oil deals between the minister and oil companies, as well as rate of Oil theft.
Boko Haram Unleashes Fresh Attack In Maiduguri, Borno State.
At least 20 people were killed when Islamist group Boko Haram attacked a town in northeast Nigeria, triggering clashes with troops stationed there, the military said on Sunday. A spokesman for Nigerian forces in northeastern Borno state, said the Islamists crept into the town of Damboa in the early hours of Saturday. They killed five worshippers at a mosque as they said their morning prayers, he said. "While they were unleashing their mayhem, troops ... engaged the terrorists, killing 15 in the process while others fled," the military spokesman, Captain Aliyu Danja, said in a statement.
Prominent Abuja Lawyer's Mutilated Body Found In Her Office After 3 Days.
Police in Abuja are investigating the suspected murder of a female lawyer, Mrs. Ijeoma Micah, whose lifeless body was found mutilated, yesterday, in her chambers in the highbrow Maitama area of Abuja.
Ijeoma, the owner of Micah and Micah Chambers, was found dead in her office three days after she was said to have gone missing. Her husband, who it was learnt, arrived from London on Sunday morning, rushed to her office, as it was gathered that he had not heard from her for three days, only to discover her lifeless body.
Kenyans Go Hard On Controversial Kenyan Housemate Huddah Monroe After She Instagams Naked Picture Of Her Bum
Yesterday Kenyan BBA Housemate uploaded a naked picture of her arse in the air with a curse finger up. I guess the heat got too much, Kenyans via Twitter , Facebook went hard on her and she deleted/replaced the picture See picture after cut:
Naija Runzs Girl And Her Sisters.
Remember Naija Runs Girl. She shared a picture of her and her sisters on instagram yesterday so i thought to share. Now we can see that beauty runs in the family. Lovely.
Lessons Learnt From ALUU4 Killing - A Must Read.
Barbaric and extremely shameful are the words I can use to describe the gruesome killing of four UNIPORT students.
The deed has been done, but are we sure that would be the last, would there not be a repeat??? Are we just going to talk about it till it becomes stale?
There are lessons to be learnt. I have some to offer:
A FAILED POLICE FORCE
1) We have lost faith in our Police Force, if we still believe in them, the boys would have been taken to the Police Station, and everyone would be rest assured that the case would be handled well. Can you imagine, the Policemen on ground complained that they didn’t have enough bullets to scare the mob away? The Police has failed us, Aluu is not a remote village, and this barbaric act lasted for about four hours.
- We need a total overhaul of our Police Force, an a re-introduction of it should carefully mapped out.
I Dreamt About The Associated Airlines Crash - Flt Engineer Elaiye Soroh's Brother.
Wg Cdr Oyinprebi Soroh. rtd.
Wing Commander Oyinprebi Soroh, (rtd) brother to Elaiye in an interview with Vanguard said: “I cannot explain the way I feel at the moment but I wish I could have stopped the crash. I feel said about the entire event.” Oyinprebi, who now operates an online prayer ministry, ‘The Network Prayer Partners,’ said: “ I had a dream that it would happen. After that, I prayed about it and I called on others members of the page to also do so.” “I know that if we hadn’t prayed about it, there wouldn’t have been any survivors,” he added. Vanguard gathered that the late engineer had planned to leave Associated Airlines for another employer.
We Did Not Chater Associated Airlines To Akure - Agagu Family
The family of late former Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Agagu, whose remains, while being conveyed to Akure in an aircarft chartered from Associated Airlines, crashed last Thursday in Lagos said, yesterday, that the choice of the ill-fated plane was not that of the family. 15 of the 20 passengers and crew on board the aircraft died in the crash. The Agagu family in a statement by Femi Agagu to clear the air on the controversy surrounding the choice of the airline said: “The contracts for the purchase of the casket, the hiring of the hearse, arrangement for the flying of the corpse from Lagos to Akure, the stage for the lying-in-state as well as the transportation to Iju Odo were between Ondo State Government and MIC as part of the plans to give the former governor a state burial.”
Thought Provoking Article : Rumours Of Sacrifice , Agagu And Stella Oduah - Femi Fani Kayode.
Coffin Sellers Refuse To Change Late Governor Agagu's Coffin.
Efforts to buy another casket after the gold one bearing the remains of former Governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Agagu, was retrieved from the crash site were rebuffed by coffin sellers, Saturday Independent has revealed. According to a reliable source, “some members of the Agagu Burial Planning Committee and close family associates were seen making frantic efforts all morning to buy another casket from Lagos sellers but they were snubbed.”
Pastor Fola Ojo Shares His Experience On Associated Airlines One Year Before Crashed Plane.
Pastor Fola Ojo.
NCAA Suspends Dana's License Again.
The Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Mr. Fola Akinkuotu, Sunday suspended the operations of Dana Air. General Manager, Public Affairs, NCAA, Fan Ndubuoke, who confirmed the suspension, said it was because its flight from Port Harcourt to Lagos made on air return due to technical problem. THISDAY investigations learnt that the aircraft lost one of its engines and this was the second time in a week that such an incident would happen. An informed source revealed that the aircraft had flown 38 miles away from Port Harcourt when one of the engines shut down, when it called the control tower. It was gathered that by the time it was making the air return, it had flown 45 miles with one engine, in an aircraft laden with passengers. Last year, the airline recorded a tragic air accident in Lagos that killed 153 persons on board. I think they should stop them from flying totally. My opinion. Do you think they should stop them flying or all local airlines should be stopped from flying. Share your thoughts.
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Halle Berry And Olivier Martinez Welcome Baby Boy.
Halle Berry and husband Olivier Martinez! A representative confirms that the couple welcomed a baby boy into the world on Saturday, Oct. 5. No other details about the baby, including his name or place of birth, has been released. Berry, 47, is already mom to 5-year-old Nahla, her daughter from a previous relationship with Canadian model Gabriel Aubry. Berry and Martinez married in a private ceremony in his native France in July.
BCK.
Actress Meg Ryan's Ever Changing Face.
Maybe it’s not exactly a mystery because it’s pretty obvious that Meg has been hitting the plastic surgery pretty hard, but none of these things are making her look younger or more attractive. Meg Ryan, who forged a career on her adorable girl-next-door looks, now looks freakish after too much Botox, filler injections and a bad lip augmentation. How has looking like a plastic surgery mutant become more desirable than looking like a human in their 50′s? Are old people really that repulsive that we’ll do anything to not show the signs of age nowadays?
Top Of The Morning To You All.
Have a wonderful day and blessed week you all, sorry was out of town yesterday didnt get back to blogging. Hope you had an eventful weekend as i did. the hustle continues. God bless.
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4 Ways Summit Can Handle the Suddenly Awkward ‘Breaking Dawn Part 2’ Press Tour
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July 25, 2012 6:00 pm By Daniel Barna
Now that the ultra-private Kristen Stewart has issued a shocking, ultra-public apology for her “fleeting moment” with married director Rupert Sanders, we turn our attention to the inevitably awkward PR blitz that will precede the November 18th release of Breaking Dawn: Part 2. As Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone recently proved, touring the globe to promote a movie with your significant other can be good times had by all, which definitely won’t be the case for Kstew and Rpatz (can we still call them that?) who, regardless of whether or not they’re still a couple, will be forced to transition from softball questions about their rumoured relationship, to much harsher questions about its demise. Luckily, the beleaguered duo will have some of the industry’s top executives formulating a plan (probably as we speak) to salvage what could be one of the most disastrous marketing campaigns for a major blockbuster we’ve ever seen. If we were sitting in on one of the many emergency meetings that will take place at Summit in the coming days and weeks ahead, here’s what we would suggest in a totally non-professional way.
Cancel all interviews with Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson.
The one thing the Twilight franchise has going for it, is that even if its two leads avoid the late night talk show circuit, skip out on a few European press conferences, and duck in through the back door at the string of premieres, Twihards will still see the movie a dozen times over, leaving the film’s expected massive box-office haul firmly in tact. It’s the folks that were planning on buying a ticket based on how much Stewart will “miss shooting in Vancouver” that studio heads should be worried about.
Make all interviews with Stewart and Pattinson highly controlled.
This means absolutely no press conferences, where eager journalists have been known to hurl squirm-inducing questions from the bleachers (sometimes under the guise of career-related ones) about a star’s personal life. It also probably means no Letterman, who’s also prone to going off script in order to get the most profoundly awkward reaction from his guests. Instead, all interviews must be pre-taped, with a select number of carefully-screened journalists forced to stick to a short number of pre-approved, film-related questions. Anything else would not be aired, and would result in the journalist being barred from all future Summit Entertainment press junkets.
Make it all about Taylor.
Fortunately, Breaking Dawn: Part 2’s laurels don’t rest solely on Stewart and Pattinson. For a while there, Taylor Lautner was being touted as the franchise’s true breakout star, with early whispers of a “young Tom Cruise” emanating from the salivating mouths of Hollywood insiders. Then Abducted happened, and the buzz on Lautner cooled considerably. That can all change when BD2 is released and Lautner’s bare chest once again makes him one of Hollywood’s hottest young actors. If he’s able to handle the impending doom with some Clooney-esque charm and self-deprecation, Lautner—whose next role is as Frat Boy Andy in Grown Ups 2—could emerge with a much needed rejuvenation of a suddenly uncertain career.
Just embrace it.
As the old Hollywood saying goes: There’s no such thing as bad publicity, words Stewart and Pattinson may be forced to live by until the Twilight series finally comes to an end. Some might argue that the correlation between Tom Cruise’s couch-hopping antics and MI3’s anemic box-office disprove that time-tested mantra, but Cruise was already perceived as something of a wack job whose career had already peaked. Stewart and Pattinson’s careers are still in their nascent stages, and can probably withstand a scandal or two. Besides, won’t people want to watch, simply to bid farewell to one of Hollywood’s most talked about couples? And isn’t our fascination with Stewart based on how uncomfortable she seems in the spotlight? If you thought she was bad before, just wait until she and Pattinson accept their inevitable award for Best Kiss at next year’s MTV Movie Awards, because you know that’s happening.
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The New York Pass Blog > Itineraries > One Week in New York City – 7 Days in NYC Itinerary
One Week in New York City – 7 Days in NYC Itinerary
March 2, 2018 9:00 am
One week in NYC gives you enough time to see all the popular attractions, visit historic sites, and really get to know the city.
We put together an example of a popular 7 Days in New York City Itinerary to give you a little inspiration to start planning the perfect sightseeing itinerary.
This 7-day New York City itinerary is just one of the many itineraries you could create with the over 90 included attractions to choose from—the possibilities are endless!
This Sample 7 Days in NYC Itinerary Includes:
Big Bus New York Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Carnegie Hall Tour
Empire State Building Observation Deck
Save on Admission to Top NYC Attractions
With The New York Pass, you and your group can save a bundle on admission to more than 90 attractions amid the city.
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Head downtown on the Big Bus Hop-On Hop-On Tour and view New York’s greatest sights from a double-decker tour bus. The downtown tour will make stops at Bryant Park, the Empire State Building, Union Square, and the Statue of Liberty.
Tip: your New York Pass is valid for a 1-Day Big Bus Ticket.
Getting in: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour tickets are included on The New York Pass.
Shearwater Classic Schooner Cruise Tickets
Hop on board a historic yacht and cruise in vintage style around Manhattan’s tip–one of the most popular things to do in New York City for adults and couples.
You’ll love the views of the iconic New York skyline, but the trip’s highlight has to be the waterfront, up-close-and-personal perspective of the Statue of Liberty.
The Shearwater Classic Schooner has been plying the waters off Manhattan since 1929, making it a perfect couples activity.
Getting in: Shearwater Classic Schooner Cruise tickets are included with the New York City Explorer Pass®.
The Skyscraper Museum
New York is known for its unique and beautiful architecture like the iconic skyscrapers that are synonymous with the city. At the Skyscraper Museum, you’ll get to see and learn about all of your favorite NYC architectural gems like the Chrysler Building, Empire State Building and many more.
Getting in: The Skyscraper Museum tickets are included with The New York Pass.
On Location Tours – Central Park TV & Movie Sites Walking Tour
Get your day started with a morning tour of Central Park. But not just any regular tour in the park – On Location Tours provides a unique journey that will show you famous areas in Central Park that have appeared on the big screen and well-known television shows.
Getting in: Central Park TV & Movie Sites Walking Tour tickets are included with The New York Pass.
The Paley Center for Media
Immerse yourself in brand new technology and discover tomorrow’s forms of media when you visit the Paley Center for Media, located right in Midtown.
Tip: when you visit on Thursdays, you can enjoy two extra hours to explore the center.
Getting in: The Paley Center for Media tickets are included with The New York Pass.
How would you like to meet Rihanna today? Or perhaps Lady Gaga? When you visit New York City’s beloved wax museum, Madame Tussauds, you will have the chance to see all of your favorite celebrities. The museum showcases wax figures of pop culture icons like movie stars, musicians, athletes, and politicians.
Getting in: Madame Tussauds New York tickets are included with The New York Pass.
Enjoy an amazing panoramic view of New York City from the top of Rockefeller Center. There are 3 observatory floors at Top of the Rock that allow you to see as far as Central Park and well into downtown Manhattan.
Tip: this is a great location for photos during the day or night as Top of the Rock is open until Midnight.
Getting In: Top of the Rock tickets are included with the New York Pass.
Explore NYC in style on this 75-minute exhilarating tour bus ride. You’ll be on the edge of your seat for the entire trip with a beautiful full view of the greatest landmarks in the city and exciting special performances along the way.
Getting in: The Ride tickets are included with The New York Pass.
Food on Foot Tours
Become familiar with the native tastes of New York City when you take the Food on Foot Tours. You have the choice of what neighborhood and what type of food you want your tour to be catered to with Food on Foot’s wide selection of NYC tours.
You’ll get to know the best restaurants in the city and all of the mouth-watering dishes within each neighborhood.
Getting in: Food on Food Tour tickets are included with The New York Pass.
End the day viewing futuristic technology and innovative exhibits on display at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. You’ll see over 210,000 objects in the museum’s collection related to creative design.
Getting in: Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum tickets are included with The New York Pass.
Fashion Windows Walking Tour
Begin your day discovering the elite fashion boutiques of New York on the Fashion Windows Walking Tour.
This is your chance to see the most decorative store windows in the city and learn about how icons like Marc Jacobs and Alexander McQueen started their careers.
Getting in: Fashion Windows Walking Tour tickets are included with The New York Pass.
Blazing Saddles Bike Rentals & Tours
Nothing beats cruising in New York City at your own pace. Treat yourself to a comfortable and convenient bicycle rental or join a group tour on which you can venture to Brooklyn Bridge or ride through Central Park.
Getting in: Blazing Saddles Bike Rentals & Tour tickets are included with The New York Pass.
Learn about a historic New York City performance venue when you take the Carnegie Hall Tour.
This guided tour will take you to the concert halls that once hosted shows for The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and more.
You’ll also get a chance to see Carnegie Hall’s high profile memorabilia with artifacts from some of your favorite performers.
Getting in: Carnegie Hall Tour tickets are included with The New York Pass.
Bronx’s Little Italy and Arthur Avenue Walking Tour
Tour the Bronx and visit the restaurant hotspot where some of NYC’s best culinary dishes can be found.
You’ll learn all about the evolution of the Bronx neighborhood and how important Little Italy is to its infrastructure.
Getting in: Bronx’s Little Italy and Arthur Avenue Walking Tour tickets are included with The New York Pass.
Grand Central Terminal Audio Tour
In the afternoon, take a self-guided audio tour in Grand Central Terminal and learn the history behind one of the world’s busiest transportation stations.
Look up and you can marvel at the beautiful design of Grand Central’s astronomical ceiling.
Getting in: Grand Central Terminal Audio Tour tickets are included with The New York Pass.
Visiting the Empire State Building is a perfect way to end the night and get views in every direction from the observation deck.
Tip: the Empire State Building is open late, with final admission at midnight, you’ll be able to enjoy the sights of New York until 2 in the morning.
Getting In: Empire State Building tickets are included with the New York Pass.
Graffiti & Street Art Walking Tour in NYC
Walk some of the most decorated blocks in New York City as you admire the vibrant street art created by local artists.
The Graffiti & Street Art Walking Tour takes you to both Bushwick and Williamsburg in Brooklyn where you are sure to see some amazing visual creations.
Getting in: Graffiti & Street Art Walking Tour of Brooklyn tickets are included with The New York Pass.
International Center of Photography Museum
Everyone loves a great photograph. You’ll find tons on display at the International Center of Photography where installations showcase photography techniques as well as the development of camera and photography equipment.
Getting in: International Center of Photography Museum tickets are included with The New York Pass.
Make your way downtown and discover the beautiful interior design of the Museum at Eldridge Street. While exploring the museum, you’ll learn about its long history and significance to the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
Getting in: Museum at Eldridge St. tickets are included with The New York Pass.
Dave & Busters Times Square
After a long day of traveling to popular attractions in the city, there’s nothing better than unwinding and letting loose. You can enjoy $20 worth of free gameplay when you spend $20 on gaming at Dave & Busters.
There are games and activities for everyone in the family as well as mouth-watering dishes and sports broadcasts.
Tip: New York Pass holders can get $20 in gameplay at Dave & Buster’s Times Square when you spend $20 of gameplay.
Explore the many halls at the American Museum of Natural History where you can find exhibits on the development of species over time including mammals, insects, and dinosaurs.
You’ll be sure to find something new and exciting in each hall of the museum.
Getting in: American Museum of Natural History tickets are included with The New York Pass.
Head toward Midtown on the New York Water Taxi which makes scheduled stops along the waterfront and gives you the option to decide where you want to get off.
You can also use your ticket to hop back on another NY Water Taxi and travel to your next destination.
Getting in: New York Water Taxi: All Day Access Pass tickets are included with The New York Pass.
High Line – Chelsea – Meatpacking Tour
Walk along the path of perhaps the most unique park in New York City, the High Line.
You’ll enjoy peering down at the city from the elevated park walkway and discover the many gems of the Meatpacking district.
Getting in: High Line-Chelsea-Meatpacking Tour tickets are included with The New York Pass.
Remember to Save on Admission
There’s practically no limit to the number of things to do when you have a full week in NYC. A lot of the activities and attractions mentioned in this post are included on The New York Pass–save money on admission to dozens of the most popular attractions in NYC is included for one low price.
Save anywhere up to 70% off of the city’s most sought-after attractions with the pass versus regular gate admission prices. Learn more about The New York Pass here.
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China mail order brides – Pakistani brides rue marrying ‘rich’ Chinese
Home China mail order brides – Pakistani brides rue marrying ‘rich’ Chinese
The seeds of the problem were sown three decades ago.
In the years following the Cultural Revolution, the People’s Republic of China put into effect its one-child policy.
Under its purview, every couple was limited to just one offspring.
While the policy itself finally ended in 2015, its effects did not.
First among these effects was selective abortion, as well as the alleged killing of infant girls seen as a burden rather than an asset to the family.
None of that is or should be news to Pakistanis, who often hear of cases of newborn girls being killed and their bodies thrown into garbage heaps in their own country.
The World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report, 2018, showed the sex ratio in China as 0.94 female to one male.
Not only is this a problem in numerical terms (the men who were born and grew up during the one-child policy era now need brides), it is also one in sociological terms.
The same, mostly male, generation (instead of the natural 50:50 male-to-female ratio) is experiencing greater economic prosperity than ever before.
As relations between China and Pakistan have matured into unprecedented closeness, it seems that many Pakistani women have become unwittingly embroiled in a crisis that shows few signs of abating.
In the past several months, reports have emerged of Pakistani women being married off to Chinese men and being sold into prostitution once they are in China.
In the most recent report that came to light last month, two girls, Samina and Tasawur Bibi, from Kot Momin in Sargodha district reported that their own poverty-stricken parents married them off to two Chinese men.
The men said that they were Muslim and that they would keep the girls in Lahore and not take them to China.
They also said that they would help their families start some businesses and improve their lives. None of this happened.
When the girls got to Lahore, they reportedly found that the men were operating a brothel under the guise of a marriage bureau.
The men had faked everything including their religion. Sadly, as we hear of many other cases, the story seems fairly typical though the details can vary.
The case of Rabia Kanwal that was reported in the New York Times involved a woman and her family who were lied to.
Her husband said that he was Muslim and was a wealthy farmer.
According to Ms Kanwal, she was then flown to China and ended up in Hunan province after a short stop in Urumqi in Xinjiang province.
There she was surprised to find that her husband was not the wealthy man he had pretended to be but a poor duck farmer.
Ms Kanwal said she wanted chinese beautiful woman to leave, something she was eventually able to do with the help of the Pakistani embassy.
When the Times talked to her husband, he said he was rich and claimed that he had only become Muslim on paper for the purposes of marrying her.
In yet another variation on trafficking, sometimes the women report actually being taken to China where they are sold into prostitution.
Pakistani marriage brokers are also allegedly working and arranging marriages between girls of poor families and Chinese men who are coming to Pakistan to work on various projects.
The men apparently stay in various rental properties until the marriage takes place and then leave with the women.
In raids carried out by the FIA, several Chinese individuals have been arrested on charges of operating brothels or trafficking women.
In recent weeks, the media attention garnered by the issue has led Chinese officials to denounce allegations that Pakistani brides were being trafficked to China.
Along with the statements, videos of Pakistani women married to Chinese men were released.
In the videos, the women who may or may not have actually been married to the Chinese men declare in Urdu how happy they are.
The men do not say anything at all but stay in the frame the entire time.
Whether or not the videos are authentic, it is true that China’s woman deficit has previously led to women being trafficked from other regional countries, such as Myanmar.
In a statement, the rights watchdog Human Rights Watch also attested that the pattern of trafficking appeared to be very similar.
There is no doubt that the Chinese government needs to do much more to crack down on this problem by monitoring Chinese men who pass through immigration with Pakistani brides.
At the same time, the Pakistani government and Pakistani society in general also need to give some serious thought to what they expect out of their exchange with China.
It is sad that closer relations between the two countries, with men from China coming to Pakistan to work on the Belt and Road Initiative, has created a situation where women find themselves vulnerable to trafficking.
But it is not very surprising, given the fact that many of the Chinese workers come from a society where not everyone can marry (especially because of the shortage of women).
The result of all this is the victimisation of unsuspecting Pakistani women.
Beyond the human trafficking dimension, Pakistanis also need to think long and hard about their terms of cultural exchange with China.
It is quite one thing to accept Chinese money and laud Chinese projects, it is quite another to embrace a culture that is qualitatively different from Pakistan’s own.
Until now, this is probably the least considered aspect of Pakistan’s turn towards China.
Unless it is attended to, women will continue to bear the brunt of the two governments looking away every time they are exploited.
It is about time that both governments worked together to come up with an effective strategy to stop this practice.
Pakistan said it has busted a criminal ring that trafficked young women to China, arresting eight Chinese nationals and four Pakistanis suspected of human trafficking.
‘The gang members confessed that they have sent at least 36 Pakistani girls to China where they are being used for prostitution,’ Jameel Ahmad, a top official at Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency, said on Monday, Reuters reported.
The cases in Pakistan highlight what Human Rights Watch has called a ‘disturbingly similar pattern’ of women being trafficked to China for sham marriages from at least five other Asian countries.
Over the years, similar cases of trafficking of young and underprivileged girls have been reported in Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, North Korea and Vietnam.
Ly Thi My, a Vietnamese mother showing a photograph of her missing daughter Di, whom the mother believed have been kidnapped and may have sold to China. Photo: AFP/Nhac Nguyen
In Myanmar, hundreds of women and girls are sold to Chinese families as ‘brides’ every year and held in sexual slavery, often for years, according to Human Rights Watch.
Smugglers often lure women with false promises of employment in China.
A 24-year-old North Korean woman crossed into China with the help of a broker who promised her a job as a waitress. But she was locked inside a house and forced to live with a Chinese man, the South China Morning Post reported in 2017.
China has 31.6 million more men than women, according to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics, the result of a combination of its decades-long one-child policy and a cultural tradition that favors sons.
Last month, Ary News, a Pakistani news station, uncovered a matchmaking center in the process of transiting six women and girls to China as brides.
The women’s families received $2,800 each and were promised $280 per month in future payments, plus a China visa for a male family member, according to the broadcaster.
A Cambodian woman of a forced marriage to a Chinese man sitting with her mother on the steps of their family home in Phnom Penh. Photo: AFP/Tang Chhin Sothy
In response, the Chinese embassy in Islamabad said that Chinese authorities have been working with law enforcement in Pakistan to crack down on illegal matchmaking activities.
In 2017, the US State Department categorized China as being among the worst offenders for human trafficking and forced labor.
Rabia* got married to a Chinese man last October at her home in Faisalabad, a northeastern Pakistani city famous for its textile mills.
“My parents were happy and they told me that the Chinese man is rich and handsome and will keep you happy,” she told Anadolu Agency over the phone.
But when she reached China two months later, she was shocked.
“In Pakistan, a local pastor who played a role as an agent in my marriage, told my parents that the man has converted to Christianity, has a huge house in China, and will keep your daughter happy. But when I reached there he took me to a small house and confined me to a room,” she added.
Rabia is among the hundreds Pakistani women, mostly from the minority Christian community, who Pakistani authorities fear have become victim to a bride trafficking racket run by a Chinese gang.
The men pose as affluent professionals looking for a bride and use the marriage for cross-border human trafficking — often selling off the vulnerable women in a foreign country to prostitution dens or organ harvesting groups, rights groups claim.
There has been an influx of Chinese nationals in the South Asian nation, with Beijing bringing multi-billion dollars of investment in Pakistan through the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a network of roads and railways under its ambitious Belt and Road initiative. Entire localities in mega-cities have now been rented out by Chinese citizens and restaurants and even a Chinese-language daily have been launched to cater to their needs.
“I faced a tough time there. He had not converted to Christianity, neither was he rich. I returned to Pakistan last month,” Rabia added.
She refuses to share any further details about her days spent in China but says she is pregnant.
Saleem Iqbal, an activist for the Christian community in Pakistan, told Anadolu Agency that many women who left their Chinese husbands to return home are pregnant.
“Now what will the women do with these babies after birth,” he said, referring to the difficult single-parenting roles they will have to take up.
Last week, Pakistani authorities launched a crackdown against Chinese nationals who are allegedly involved in human trafficking and organ trade.
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Islamabad has so far arrested 79 Chinese and Pakistani citizens who are suspected of being involved in trafficking using cross-border marriages, local broadcaster Dunya News reported.
An investigation team from Beijing has also arrived in Islamabad to help Pakistani authorities.
CPEC marriages
Photos of a Chinese and Pakistani couple appeared in a local newspaper in November 2017 as the first of what began to be referred by the media as “CPEC marriages”.
So far, no official data is available with authorities regarding such marriages in Pakistan, however, Iqbal puts the figure in hundreds.
Banners have been displayed in low-income Christian-majority areas of cities announcing matrimonial ads and incentives for girls who marry into Chinese families.
“Long-live Pakistan-China friendship. Attention: Christian girls from needy, poor and respectable families wanted for marriage in China; all expenses to be borne by groom, no education needed for bride,” reads a banner displayed in Youhanabad, one such area in the northeastern city of Lahore.
Such incentives are viewed as a godsend for poor families in a country where marriages are often marked by hefty dowries paid to the groom.
“I removed these banners and asked the community to steer away from these people,” Iqbal said, adding that the Chinese men even married disabled and minor girls.
Interviews with members of the affected Christian community suggest the Chinese men gave $4,000-5,000 per bride to their local facilitators who paid $1,000-2,500 to the parents.
Christians, Pakistan’s largest religious minority, account for roughly 3% of the country’s total population of around 207 million. Most of them reside in Punjab, Pakistan’s largest province, where they are mainly involved in the sanitation, nursing and teaching sectors.
However, not all marriages have a sad ending.
Sophia, a Pakistani Christian woman from Lahore, got married to a Chinese engineer who works for the CPEC.
“I am happy with him,” she says, adding that she visited China last year and spent a month there.
Rights group urge action
The Human Rights Watch in a report released last month urged authorities in both countries to take action against gangs involved in human trafficking.
“We notice that recently some unlawful matchmaking centers made illegal profits from brokering cross-national marriages,” the New York-based watchdog said.
“Both Pakistan and China should take seriously increasing evidence that Pakistani women and girls are at risk of sexual slavery in China and take effective measures to end bride trafficking,” it urged.
China has rejected the media reports of forced prostitution and sale of human organs of Pakistani girls.
“Several media reports have fabricated facts and spread rumors. According investigation by our Ministry of Public Security, there is no proof of forced prostitution or sale of human organs of Pakistani women who stay in China after marriage,” the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad said in a statement.
Pakistan Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad Faisal said they are addressing complaints filed by aggrieved citizens and are collaborating with Chinese authorities in the investigation.
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Liang, Xuan, Shirley S. Ho, Dominique E. Brossard, Dietram A. Scheufele, Michael A. Xenos, X. Hao, et al. In review. "Value Predispositions as Perceptual Filters: a Cross-Cultural Comparison of Public Attitudes Toward Nanotechnology in the United States and Singapore." Public Understanding of Science. doi: 10.1177/0963662513510858
Molin, Mans J. and Cynthia Selin. In review. "Institutionalizing Innovation: Instances of Changes in the Danish System of Innovation." Research Policy.
Pereira, Angela and Cynthia Selin. "Plausibility in Post-Normal Times." Working Paper. Under development.
Rogers, H.,S. "American Letters Selections." Kingman: Tiny Publications.
Selin, Cynthia. In review. "Diagnosing Futures: Producing Scenarios to Support Reflexive Governance of Technology." Social Studies of Science, special issue.
Selin, Cynthia et al. In review. "Experiments in Engagement: Designing PEST for Capacity Building." Public Understanding of Science. doi: 10.1177/0963662515620970
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Selin, C. and Rodegher, S.. "Parity and Participation: The Role of Social Influence in Scenario Planning." Presentation. International Conference on Anticipation. Trento, Italy.
Selin, Cynthia and Arnim Wiek. "A. Seeing and Unseeing: The Refracted Relevance of Plausibility in Scenario Development." Working Paper. Under development for World Future Review.
Su, Leona Yi-Fan, Heather E. Akin, Dominique E. Brossard, Ashley A. Anderson and Dietram A. Scheufele. In review. "Science Audience Tectonics: News Consumption Pattern and it's Implication for Public Understanding of Science." Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly.
Su, Leona Yi-Fan, Heather E. Akin, Dominique E. Brossard, Dietram A. Scheufele and Michael A. Xenos. In review. "Science Audience Tectonics: News Consumption Pattern and its Implication for Public Understanding." Presentation. Annual Conference for the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. Washington, DC.
Su, Leona Yi-Fan, Michael A. Cacciatore, Dietram A. Scheufele, Dominique A. Brossard and Michael A. Xenos. In review. "Inequalities in Scientific Understanding: Differentiating between Factual and Perceived Knowledge Gaps." Science Communication. doi: 10.1177/1075547014529093
Su, Leona Yi-Fan, Michael A. Cacciatore, Dietram A. Scheufele and Michael A. Xenos. In review. "Inequalities in Scientific Understanding: Connecting Traditional Media, Science Blog Attention and Interpersonal Discussion with Factual and Perceived Knowledge Gaps." Mass Communication and Society.
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'Forever' recap: Old wounds
by Tamar Barbash, Community Contributor @writertqb
Season 1 | Episode 13 | “Diamonds Are Forever” | Aired Jan 13, 2015
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For the fans of Forever who have been waiting for an episode to delve deeper into the personal life of Detective Jo Martinez, “Diamonds Are Forever” finally delivered. When a man gets hit by a car down the block from Jo’s house and his DNA is found at the scene of a diamond heist, it appears the two are connected. The victim, Aaron Brown (Tyler Elliot Burke) has a long rap sheet, including an arrest several years ago for diamond theft, so Jo assumes that he robbed the store before getting killed. As she explains to Henry, criminals don’t change their stripes.
Henry speaks to Aaron’s wife and believes her when she says that her husband was a good man. He is not convinced that Aaron was the diamond thief and insists on going to the jewelry store. When they arrive, they run into Jo’s old friend, Detective Hugh Dunn (the always delightful Shane McRae). Dunn has watched the surveillance footage from the robbery, but Henry, of course, wants to re-create it anyway. In doing so, he concludes that Aaron Brown was not the man who committed this crime, but rather someone was trying to frame him.
In order to figure out who might be trying to set Aaron up, Jo and Henry need to pull the files from his 2010 case. The DA assigned to that case was Jo’s deceased husband, Sean Moore (Andy Karl). Going through the files brings up Jo’s repressed feelings of grief. The situation is especially difficult because Jo isn’t just reading through transcripts, she is watching the interview, seeing her now-dead husband alive and well, as if he could walk through the door any minute. Not to mention, the (ridiculous) fact that no one shut the camera off when the session was over and the video captured a phone conversation he’d had with Jo.
As Jo is processing all of this resurfacing emotion, she and Henry continue to connect the dots. They are able to link a ski mask of a former accomplice of Aaron’s, Diego Rodriguez. Hanson and Martinez, along with Dunn find Rodriguez and a shootout ensues. Hanson ends up getting shot in the arm, and Rodriguez is killed. When Henry examines Rodriguez’s body he finds his stomach full of diamonds. They immediately take them to Abe, who gives his very professional appraisal of “eh.” Henry is perplexed as to why somebody would go through all the trouble to rob a jewelry store and frame someone for it if the diamonds weren’t even worth very much.
Hanson sees that Henry isn’t satisfied with the answers they have, but he is and wants Henry to drop the case. Being so immersed in Sean’s life is causing Jo pain and the sooner they can close the file and move on, the better. So Henry and Lucas go to work the case on their own and discover that before Aaron was hit by the car he had knocked on Jo’s door. He was looking for Sean. Aaron’s wife explains to them that Aaron loved Sean. He was the DA who believed Aaron when he said he wanted to be a better man. He helped him get his sentence reduced.
Henry takes Jo out for a drink to wallow in her sorrow, and she wallows so successfully that she passes out at Henry’s. He thought it best that they go to his place so that she could have Abe’s hangover cure in the morning. (Side note: Characters on television always seem to have these magic hangover remedies. What are they?!) As Abe complains to Jo about one of his antiques that has gone missing he mentions in passing that the insurance money is probably worth more than the actual item.
Both Jo and Henry realize that the diamond heist was a scam. The jewelry store owner, Phil, hired Rodriguez to steal the diamonds so that he could get the insurance money and still have the diamonds. Little did Rodriguez know that he kept the real diamonds and let Rodriguez steal fakes. Martinez and Dunn get in the car to go to Phil’s house and confront him. Dunn makes a crack about Jo not being able to afford to live in the city (side note: Washington Heights is the city), prompting her to realize that he was in on the scam. He had no way of knowing where she lived; he must have followed Aaron to her door that night. Why? He was in on the scam. They hired Rodriguez to rob the store and pin it on Aaron, then Phil would collect the insurance and split it with Dunn. While he’s talking Jo stealthily calls Henry on the Bluetooth. When Dunn pulls a gun, Henry is afraid that he is going to kill Jo. He advises her to drive the car at 60 miles per hour into a barricade, assuring her that he’s seen enough accidents to know she’ll be okay. (Note: Don’t try this at home).
It works and Jo is fine, though Dunn is badly injured. (I gotta admit, I’m bummed with where this storyline went—I love Shane McRae and was hoping he’d stick around). Jo is well enough to go home and rewatch the video of Sean on the phone over and over. Henry senses she could use a friend and shows up at her door. They sit on her stoop and she talks to him about her biggest regrets. He comforts her, literally giving her a shoulder to lean on. This friendship continues to grow in such beautiful ways.
Detective Dunn couldn’t have known where Jo lived, but Aaron did? How?
Also, why exactly did Dunn shoot Hanson?
Abe assumes that a kid with tattoos and a backpack is stealing from him. Turns out he was just surprisingly knowledgeable in antiques and was spending time in the store to be around old things that reminded him of his mother. I hope this kid sticks around—I like him.
Forever airs Tuesdays at 10/9C on ABC.
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Holiday Art Offers Peace and Calm
Local artists say ’tis the season for creativity to give the gift of harmony.
Artist Kathryn Coneway encourage students to create art using natural materials such as this wreath made of acorns and felt. Photo courtesy of Kathryn Coneway
By Marilyn Campbell
Photos courtesy of Kathryn Coneway
Creating candle holders such as these are items that artist Kathryn Coneway says brings families together for a break from the holiday bustle while also making festive holiday presents.
Textured papers, glue, candles and foliage are materials that local artist Kathryn Coneway uses to teach her students to express some of the thoughts and feelings that arise during the holiday season. Whether creating a sense of calm amid the holiday bustle, dealing with intense emotions or simply providing a time to spend with family and friends, making art can bring about a space for self-expression.
“It allows a time for us to be still and connect with family without worrying about buying presents or being perfect,” said Coneway, who is also an art therapist and author of the book “Collette, A Collage Adventure.” “You can just spend time together making Christmas decorations or holiday presents without judgement. It allows us to be fully present to those we love.”
One family-crafting making project that Coneway teaches involves tissue paper glued to mason jars become candle holders and gifts to give during the holidays.
In Conway’s classes, which include collage and clay labyrinth making, students aren taught to use art as a form of meditation. “I also encourage students to find materials in nature like leaves or branches, said Coneway who teachers classes and workshops in Mount Vernon, Alexandria and Great Falls. “My own family made garland out of papers and other decorations with natural items we found in our backyard.”
Fresh mixed evergreen, berries and pine cones tied with a ribbon, were the materials used in a wreath-making class at Falls Church Arts, said Barb Cram, president of the organization. “We’re [also] offering a holiday-themed collage class,” said she said. “We have folks in their own classes like Abstract Expressionism, (or process painting) and watercolor do their own painting of [holiday] subject matter as well.”
Creating art is a form of self-expression which can lead to self-awareness and a connection to others, two practices which are particularly important during times of stress, like the holiday season. “As a lifelong artist [and] educator, I love hearing stories about students who participate in … a holiday arts fundraiser [or] exhibition,” said David Epstein, dean of NOVAarts, the arts program at Northern Virginia Community College. “This shows the impact of the arts and the reach it has in our communities. The arts connects us to our human spirit and brings people together.”
Even those who are not professionally trained artists can benefit from using art as a distraction from the chaotic or less-than-merry aspects or the holiday season, advises Coneway. “Creative practice opens up spaces to live together with uncertainty and vulnerability and to connect through allowing ourselves to be seen and heard,” she said.
Art Educator Releases Two Books
Find Spooky Inspiration Everywhere
Art Matters for All Ages
Finding Peace and Joy
Teaching Children to Make Holiday Gifts
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Sort file:- Tunbridge Wells, December, 2018.
Page Updated:- Sunday, 30 December, 2018.
Greyhound Hotel
Latest ????
131 Upper Grosvenor Road
Above photo date unknown, from http://www.closedpubs.co.uk
Above signs, May 1986.
With thanks from Brian Curtis www.innsignsociety.com.
Local knowledge, further pictures, and licensee information would be appreciated.
I will be adding the historical information when I find or are sent it, but this project is a very big one, and I do not know when or where the information will come from.
All emails are answered.
Kent & Sussex Courier, 14 October 1892.
Licensing.
An occasional licence to the landlord of the "Greyhound" for an auction sale at Liptraps farm.
A fire broke out in the pub in June 2003 and the building has now been demolished and replaced by flats.
From the https://www.kentlive.news August 2018.
The Greyhound pub, which was in Upper Grosvenor Road, caught fire in June 2003, destroying stock and personal contents inside.
At the time, investigators said six drums of petrol had been ignited in the pub.
The fire was treated as arson but no-one was ever brought to justice.
Over the years the boarded-up pub became one of the town’s most notorious eyesores and at one point became an unofficial car lot.
It is now houses and flats.
TAYLOR David 1881+ (age 43 in 1881 )
YOUNG Ralph 1891+
MOBSBY William 1903+
RENNISON Arthur George 1913+
HARVEY Tom 1918+
KNIGHT Harold George 1922-30+
MARTIN Cark 1995-97
PARKER Lynn 2004+ish
http://pubshistory.com/Greyhound.shtml
http://theweald.org/P2.asp?PId=TW.GreyHInn
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Home » News » Godrej commits to shaping the future through incessant innovation
Godrej commits to shaping the future through incessant innovation
Posted in News By Chawm Ganguly On May 7, 2015
Has been and will continue to make an impact on people, country and planet
Mumbai, 7 May, 2015: Godrej Group, shaping the future since 1897, today reiterated the commitment to making an impact on people, country and planet on the occasion of its 118th birth anniversary. Since 7th May 1897, Godrej has been instrumental in making lives brighter through a series of inventions that have combined pioneering science and engineering with a larger social purpose. Today 600 million Indians use some Godrej product. What started with just locks is today one of India’s most trusted and loved brands spanning Animal feeds to Aerospace. In 2015, Godrej is harnessing newer technologies and a world class design led approach to create matchless experiences for the discerning new age customers.
On this occasion, Adi Godrej, Chairman, Godrej Group said, “Godrej has had a tremendous journey since 1897. Our founder, Mr. Ardeshir Godrej, started the Group making locks. However, his primary intent, in the words of our current Prime Minister, was ‘Make in India’. Since then there have been a lot of innovative endeavours in the Group. The three innovations that I am most proud of are the making of one of the earliest soap in the world from vegetable oils, supplying to the Indian nuclear program and the cryogenic engine to the Indian space program which eventually propelled the recent Mars mission – Mangalyaan and the very recent innovation of Good Knight Fast Card which is an affordable (Rs. 1), easy to use, and popular, mosquito repellent which I think will help control Malaria and Dengue over the years to come. On the birthday of the Group, we dedicate ourselves to continuing this journey of innovation and manufacturing excellence.”
Tanya Dubash, Chief Brand Officer, Godrej Group said, “The Godrej Group is proud of the pioneering and innovative spirit that has shaped our journey and driven us to strive to be ever brighter in all that we do. On our 118th anniversary, we reiterate our promise of innovating relentlessly in every sphere that we operate, to re-enforce the trust placed in us and to make the lives of 600 million people that we touch even brighter.”
Nadir Godrej, Managing Director, Godrej Industries and Chairman, Godrej Agrovet said, “the Godrej family feels that everything we do should have a purpose, it should help the nation, it should help society at large as well as help to save the planet. We have often looked beyond financial objectives and looked at our business with a larger purpose. On this birthday of Godrej I wish the Group and its extended family much success in coming years in fulfilling its objectives.”
Navroze Godrej, Executive Director, Strategy and Innovation, Godrej & Boyce said, “happy birthday Godrej Group and its family. We have great dreams and aspirations for you. Godrej has grown on a very long tradition of quality in everything we do whether it is in our businesses or its contribution back to our society. We cement that tradition today with our businesses and with the products that we make.”
Shireesh Joshi, Head, Strategic Marketing, Godrej Group, said, “We are celebrating 118 years of innovation across diverse verticals of consumer goods, durables, real estate, agriculture products, chemicals, aerospace, manufacturing and retail. We now have the next generation of products that redefine many of our categories like NXW refigerators, Good Knight Fast Card, I-sense biometric mortise lock just to name a few. Our inspiration and purpose emanates from the same source: the 600 million and growing family of Godrej consumers and their future aspirations.”
He further adds, “We believe that our credo of “brighter living” gets manifested in the best possible way when we attempt to shape the future of a new age India, just the way our founders started the trend way back in 1897. For example Godrej Natures Basket: the only World Gourmet chain in India, serves a growing segment of authentic international food lovers through its online, offline, and mobile interfaces.”
About Godrej Group
Established in 1897, the Godrej Group has its roots in India’s Swadeshi movement. Our founder, Ardeshir Godrej, lawyer-turned-serial entrepreneur failed with a few businesses, before he struck gold with the locks business that you know today. One of India’s most trusted brands, with revenues of USD 4.1 billion, Godrej enjoys the patronage of over 600 million Indians across our consumer goods, real estate, appliances, agri and many other businesses. You think of Godrej as such an integral part of India that you may be surprised to know that over 25 per cent of our business is done overseas.
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IFGE Consistently Disappoints (1998)
Posted on May 31, 2013 in AEGIS, Editing & Layout, Editorials, Gender, Press Releases
©1998, 2013 by Dallas Denny
Source: Dallas Denny. (1998, 10 February). Winslow Street whistle blower dismissed “for cause.” Decatur, GA: American Educational Gender Information Service.
Source: Dallas Denny. (1998, 10 February). Editorial: IFGE consistently disappoints. Decatur, GA: American Educational Gender Information Service.
Source: Denny, Dallas. (1998, 10 February). More on the Winslow Street Affair. AEGIS News. Reprinted in Renaissance News & Views, March 1998, V. 12, No. 3, pp. 11, 14-15.
Illustration: Winslow Street, Provincetown, MA
Renaissance News & Views Reprint (PDF)
In 2011 the International Foundation for Gender Education quietly drained the “never to be touched” Winslow Street Fund of its approximately $100,000 USD balance and effectively disappeared as an organization.
I called attention to this with a press release and published it simultaneously on this website and Transgender Forum. Click the buttons below to read the posts.
Deceit and Betrayal at IFGE (Chrysalis)
Deceit and Betrayal at IFGE (TG Forum)
That wasn’t the first time IFGE had violated public trust by dipping into the Winslow Street Fund. I covered an early escapade in 1998 in AEGIS Online News—first as news, and then with an editorial. Here they are:
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Kerri Reeder, the trustee of the IFGE-administered Winslow Street Fund who alerted the transgender community that the International Foundation for Gender Education had used Winslow Street monies for its internal operations, has said that she received a letter from Winslow Street fund trustee and IFGE Board member Abby Zapin, informing her that she has been dismissed for cause as a WSF trustee.
In an open letter sent to the transgender community on 5 February, Reeder wrote, “After waiting for more than nine days after the IFGE Board Meeting, I received a letter from Abby Zapin explaining that I was dismissed, For Cause, as a WSF Trustee. The Cause was that I did not contact the Trustees or IFGE Board with my dispute but took it public.”
Reeder disputes this: “Yes, I did take it public after I received no response from the Chairs of Winslow Street and IFGE…. For the public record, I contacted both Abby [Zapin] and Linda Buten via E-mail and the receipt on my message was confirmed by AOL. I sent by US Mail the text of those notes to all IFGE Board Members. With no response, I turned to an open forum because the Chairs of IFGE and WSF and the Board of Directors would not respond. It was my duty as a Trustee to see that any action done by the Trustees lived up to the trust contributors had when they made donations.”
The Winslow Street Fund, named for a street in Provincetown, Massachusetts, was set up for the transgender community, and is administered by IFGE. For years, IFGE’s solicitations for donations to the Winslow Street Fund promised that WSF monies would never be used for IFGE’s internal operations—yet last October, IFGE borrowed $10,000 from the fund. Reeder and others, who were aware of IFGE’s plans to borrow the money, approached IFGE staff and board members and WSF trustees beforehand during Fantasia Fair to voice their concern.
On 13 November, Reeder widely distributed by e-mail a letter voicing her concerns about the WSF Loan to IFGE. In it, she detailed her attempts to communicate with both IFGE and her fellow WSF trustees: “On November 13, hearing nothing, I decided to go to the Community and forwarded my letter…”
In her 13 November communique, Reeder stated that her primary concerns were that there was no loan document, and that proper WSF procedures had not been followed.
Reeder claims her action was to “preserve propriety, honesty, and ethics which continue to plague IFGE and its activities. It is to preserve the Winslow Street Fund.” Reeder has called for the replacement of WSF trustees, herself included, by new trustees with a well-developed sense of ethics. As for the loan, Reeder has consistently asked that the community be provided with evidence that a promissory note was signed.
Nancy Nangeroni, Executive Director of IFGE, confirmed that Reeder’s dismissal had been discussed and decided upon at a meeting of the IFGE board, with a decision being made to dismiss Reeder for violating WSF rules, including confidentiality.
Nangeroni said that a promissory note exists and was signed by herself and other parties in December. She said she does not feel comfortable providing Reeder with a copy of the note, but that Reeder is welcome to come by the IFGE offices in Boston to view it. Reeder lives in Rhode Island.
Nangeroni emphasized that the IFGE board and the WSF trustees and she herself all feel that the loan was not improper, but was in the best interest of the community. She said, “I want to be clear that—I would like to give people confidence that IFGE is being run responsibly.”
A number of transgender activists have been critical of the loan. The most vocal has been Judy Osborne. Her November column in the Transgender Community Forum referred to the loan as “Rape on Winslow Street.” JoAnn Roberts also criticized the loan in her column in Renaissance News and Views.
Despite having been warned beforehand by Reeder and others that the loan would be controversial, neither IFGE nor WSF informed the community about the loan until after Reeder’s November letter was mailed.
Responding to Reeder’s criticism, Nangeroni wrote last fall in an e-mail message that Reeder could no longer be a WSF trustee after going public with the news of the loan.
My 1998 Editorial: IFGE Consistently Disappoints
IFGE Consistently Disappoints
The International Foundation for Gender Education seems unable to differentiate between its own welfare and that of the transgender community.
In authorizing a loan from a fund it promised never to touch and then congratulating itself that it was a proper thing to do because it was “for the good of the community,” the IFGE board is engaging in circular logic.
In failing to inform the community of the loan, IFGE has been irresponsible. And in continuing to force out those who, like Kerri Reeder, attempt to keep it on an ethical course, IFGE is sowing the seeds of its eventual demise.
Considering that a number of community activists warned IFGE beforehand that a loan from the Winslow Street Fund would be controversial, it’s mystifying that IFGE did not tell the community what it had done until it was caught with its hand in the proverbial cookie jar. It seems rather maladaptive, like a burglar who decides to ransack the house even though there is a police car parked outside—or perhaps it is merely arrogance, a serene assumption by its board that IFGE is not accountable for its actions, whatever they may be. However, I suspect the real answer is simple inefficiency.
For an organization that considers itself the future of the transgender community, IFGE consistently disappoints. Considering its large budget, it is decidedly underproductive. Its publications are uninspired and often amateurish. Its database of support groups is famous for not being updated. The statistics it gives reporters often seem to be made up on the spot. It uncritically distributes information, sending flyers about questionable procedures like needleless hair removal schemes and herbal hormones out alongside flyers for more legitimate products and services.
In a word, IFGE does not seem to be the polished, professional, and efficient organization the transgender community needs, but rather like an overgrown support group with a $300,000 budget.
IFGE is in perpetual financial crisis, bailing itself out once or twice a year by sending out panicky fundraising letters—which causes one to wonder why it imagines it will be able to pay the WSF loan back rather than sliding more deeply into debt. It is in perpetual identity crisis, having walked away from the one thing it was truly good at—being an umbrella organization—in favor of doing gender education it is intellectually unprepared to do. And it is in perpetual moral crisis. The present instance—IFGE’s failure to disclose the loan from WSF until forced to do so—is but one of many ways IFGE continues to disappoint.
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[ G.R. No. 186418, October 16, 2009 ]
PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. ALFREDO LAZARO, JR. A.K.A JUN LAZARO Y AQUINO, ACCUSED-APPELLANT.
D E C I S I O N
CHICO-NAZARIO, J.:
For review is the Decision[1] dated 18 July 2008 of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CR-HC No. 02258 which affirmed with modification the Decision[2] dated 27 April 2006 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 61, Baguio City, in Criminal Cases No. 23227-R, No. 23228-R and No. 23229-R, finding accused-appellant Alfredo Lazaro, Jr. a.k.a Jun Lazaro y Aquino guilty of illegal sale, possession and use of methamphetamine hydrochloride, popularly known as shabu, under Sections 5, 11, and 15, Article II of Republic Act No. 9165, otherwise known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
The facts gathered from the records are as follows:
On 17 June 2004, two separate informations were filed before the RTC against appellant for illegal sale and possession of shabu under Sections 5 and 11, Article II of Republic Act No. 9165. The accusatory portion of the informations read:
Criminal Case No. 23227-R
The undersigned accuses ALFREDO LAZARO, JR. a.k.a JUN LAZARO y AQUINO for VIOLATION OF SECTION 5, ARTICLE II OF REPUBLIC ACT 9165 otherwise known as the COMPREHENSIVE Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, committed as follows:
That on June 15, 2004, in the City of Baguio, Philippines, and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, the above-named accused, x x x, and without authority of law, did then and there willfully, unlawfully and feloniously sell, distribute and/or deliver One (1) small heat sealed transparent plastic sachet containing Methamphetamine Hydrochloride known as Shabu in the amount of P3,000.00 [should be P300], weighing 0.05 gram to Poseur Buyer SPO1 Dennis G. Indunan, knowing fully well that said Methamphetamine Hydrochloride known as Shabu is a dangerous drug, in violation of the aforementioned provision of law.[3]
The undersigned accuses JUN LAZARO y AQUINO for VIOLATION OF SECTION 11, ARTICLE II OF REPUBLIC ACT 9165 otherwise known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 committed as follows:
That on June 15, 2004, in the City of Baguio, Philippines, and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, the above-named accused x x x, did then and there willfully, unlawfully and feloniously have in his possession and control One (1) small heat sealed transparent plastic sachet containing Methamphetamine Hydrochloride known as Shabu weighing 0.04 gram, a dangerous drug, without the corresponding license or prescription in violation of the aforecited provision of law.[4]
On 18 June 2004, an information was filed with the RTC against appellant for illegal use of shabu under Section 15, Article II of Republic Act No. 9165, thus:
The undersigned accuses JUN LAZARO for VIOLATION OF SECTION 15 [ARTICLE II] OF REPUBLIC ACT 9165 [otherwise known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002], committed as follows:
That on or about the 15th day of June, 2004, in the City of Baguio, Philippines, and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, the above-named accused, did then and there willfully, unlawfully and feloniously use Dangerous Drugs particularly Methamphetamine per the result of a Qualitative Examination conducted on the urine sample taken from him, in violation of the aforecited provision of law.[5]
Subsequently, these cases were consolidated. When arraigned on 28 June 2004, appellant, assisted by counsel de oficio, pleaded "Not guilty" to each of the charges.[6] Trial on the merits thereafter followed.
The prosecution presented as witnesses Police Senior Inspector Hordan T. Pacatiw, Senior Police Officer (SPO) 1 Dennis G. Indunan, SPO1 Emerson A. Lingbawan and PO3 Paulino A. Lubos, all of whom are members of the Philippine National Police and were assigned at the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, Anti-Illegal Drugs Team unit, Baguio City. Their testimonies, taken together, bear the following:
On 15 June 2004, at about 12:30 p.m., an informant went to the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), Anti-Illegal Drugs Team unit (AIDT), Baguio City, and reported to PO3 Paulino Lubos (PO3 Lubos) the drug trafficking activities of appellant in Central Bakakeng, Baguio City. PO3 Lubos relayed the information to Police Senior Inspector Hordan T. Pacatiw (Inspector Pacatiw), head of AIDT, who in turn, referred the matter to Senior Superintendent Marvin V. Bolabola (Superintendent Bolabola), chief of CIDG, Baguio City, for appropriate action. Superintendent Bolabola formed a team and planned a buy-bust operation. The team was composed of Inspector Pacatiw who would act as the team leader; SPO1 Dennis G. Indunan (SPO1 Indunan) as the poseur-buyer; PO3 Lubos as the seizing officer; and SPO1 Emerson A. Lingbawan (SPO1 Lingbawan) as the arresting officer. Superintendent Bolabola handed SPO1 Indunan three One Hundred Peso (P100.00) bills to be utilized as buy-bust money. SPO1 Indunan marked the monies with "DG-06-15-04." Thereafter, the team coordinated the planned buy-bust operation with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).
At around 2:30 p.m. of the same date, the team, together with the informant, went to appellant's house at 181 Km. 3, Central Bakakeng, Baguio City. Upon arriving thereat, the informant and SPO1 Indunan saw appellant standing at the balcony of the third floor of the three-storey house. The informant proceeded inside appellant's house and talked with appellant at the balcony of the third floor, while SPO1 Indunan stood outside the house at a distance of 10 meters. The rest of the team positioned themselves outside appellant's house at a distance of 25 meters. Later, the informant signaled SPO1 Indunan to approach him and appellant at the balcony of the third floor. Thereupon, the informant introduced SPO1 Indunan to appellant as user and buyer of shabu. The informant subsequently excused himself and left SPO1 Indunan and appellant. Appellant then asked SPO1 Indunan how much worth of shabu he would want to buy. SPO1 Indunan answered he would like to purchase three hundred pesos (P300.00) worth of shabu. Appellant knocked at the door of a room in the balcony and called a certain "Bong." Bong is appellant's brother whose full name is Ferdinand Bong Lazaro. A man opened the door and handed a green box to appellant. Appellant opened the green box, took a plastic sachet from it, handed the plastic sachet to SPO1 Indunan, and demanded payment from the latter. After examining the contents of the plastic sachet and believing that the same contained shabu, SPO1 Indunan gave the three marked one hundred peso bills to appellant. At this juncture, SPO1 Indunan removed his sunglasses and placed it in his pocket as pre-arranged signal to the other members of the team.
The other members of the team rushed to the crime scene and identified themselves as police officers. Appellant tried to resist arrest but he was subdued by the team. Inspector Pacatiw then apprised appellant of his constitutional rights. Afterwards, SPO1 Indunan frisked and recovered from appellant the buy-bust money and the green box which contained another plastic sachet with white substance. SPO1 Indunan marked with "DG-06-15-04" the plastic sachet containing white substance sold to him by appellant, as well as the plastic sachet with white substance found inside the green box.
Meanwhile, Inspector Pacatiw knocked at the door of a room on the balcony and called on Bong to open the door but to no avail. Inspector Pacatiw and some members of the team then forcibly opened the door. Although the team found no one inside the room, they, however, subsequently saw a man, whom they believed to be Bong, running down the basement of the house and exiting through its back door. The man then disappeared.
Thereafter, the team discovered and seized at the third floor of the house several drug paraphernalias. The team made a written inventory on said paraphernalias, as well as the plastic sachet sold by appellant to SPO1 Indunan and the plastic sachet recovered in appellant's possession, in the presence of representatives from media, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the barangay. Said representatives signed the inventory document on the seized items. Inspector Pacatiw took custody of the said seized items.
The team immediately brought appellant, as well as the items seized, to the office of the CIDG, Baguio City. Thereupon, the team made a booking sheet, arrest report, a "Joint Affidavit of Arrest" and an "Affidavit of Poseur-Buyer" as regards the buy-bust operation. Superintendent Bolabola made a written request for physical examination of appellant to the PNP Benguet Provincial Crime Laboratory Office. After conducting a physical examination on appellant, Dr. Elizardo D. Daileg, medico-legal officer of the PNP Benguet Provincial Crime Laboratory Office, issued a medico-legal certificate attesting that no injuries were found on appellant's body. Superintendent Bolabola also made separate written requests to the PNP Benguet Provincial Crime Laboratory Office for drug test on appellant and a laboratory examination on the plastic sachet containing white substance sold by appellant to SPO1 Indunan and the plastic sachet with white substance found in appellant's possession. After conducting a laboratory examination on the urine sample taken from appellant, Police Officer 1 Juliet Valentin Albon, Forensic Analyst of the PNP Benguet Provincial Crime Laboratory Office (Forensic Analyst Albon), issued a report stating that appellant was positive for shabu. Likewise, after making laboratory tests, Forensic Analyst Albon issued a chemistry report certifying that the plastic sachet sold by appellant to SPO1 Indunan contained 0.05 gram of shabu while the plastic sachet recovered from appellant's possession contained 0.04 gram of shabu.[7]
The prosecution also adduced documentary and object evidence to buttress the testimonies of its witnesses, to wit: (1) joint affidavit of the arresting officers signed by Inspector Pacatiw, SPO1 Lingbawan and PO3 Lubos (Exhibit A);[8] (2) affidavit of the poseur-buyer signed by SPO1 Indunan (Exhibit B);[9] (3) booking sheet and arrest report for appellant (Exhibit C);[10] (4) request to conduct laboratory examination on the two plastic sachets recovered from appellant which was signed by Superintendent Bolabola;[11] (5) request for drug test on appellant signed by Superintendent Bolabola (Exhibit D);[12] (6) request for physical examination on appellant signed by Superintendent Bolabola (Exhibit E);[13] (7) medico-legal certificate signed by Dr. Daileg (Exhibit E-1);[14] (8) chemistry report on the drug test of appellant signed by Forensic Analyst Albon (Exhibit H);[15] (9) chemistry report on the content of plastic sachet sold by appellant to SPO1 Indunan and the content of the plastic sachet recovered from possession of appellant signed by Forensic Analyst Albon (Exhibit I);[16] (10) inquest disposition issued by the Office of the City Prosecutor, Baguio City (Exhibit J);[17] (11) written inventory on the items seized from appellant signed by representatives from the media, DOJ and barangay (Exhibit M);[18] (12) coordination sheet with the PDEA (Exhibit N);[19] (13) receipt of the items seized from appellant signed by the members of the buy-bust team (Exhibit O);[20] (14) two plastic sachet containing shabu sold by and recovered from the possession of appellant (Exhibit K);[21] and (15) buy-bust money confiscated from appellant (Exhibit L).[22]
For its part, the defense proffered the testimonies of appellant and his father, namely Alfredo Lazaro, Sr. to refute the foregoing accusations. Appellant denied any liability and claimed he was framed.
Appellant testified that on 15 June 2004, between 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., he was sleeping in his room at the third floor of a three-storey house located at 181 Km. 3, Central Bakakeng, Baguio City. He was roused from his sleep by the barking of dogs outside his house. He opened the door of his room and saw PO3 Lubos, Inspector Pacatiw, SPO1 Lingbawan, SPO1 Indunan and some members of the CIDG, Baguio City, namely Warren Lacangan, Jojo Unata and Jun Digula approaching. PO3 Lubos tried to hit him with the gun but he evaded it. Inspector Pacatiw hit him several times in the stomach with a gun. Said policemen kicked him several times causing him to fall on the floor. Thereafter, the policemen destroyed the door of his brother's (Ferdinand Bong Lazaro) room and entered therein. He was dragged inside the said room. Inspector Pacatiw, SPO1 Lingbawan and PO3 Lubos then took the laptop, diskman, Buddha coin bank and power tools inside the room. Subsequently, the policemen brought him to the second floor of the house where he saw Jade Salazar (Jade), the live-in partner of his brother, Renato Lazaro. The policemen apprehended Jade, took the latter's bag and a green box, and asked her the whereabouts of Bong. He and Jade were later brought to the CIDG office, Baguio City. Thereupon, the policemen took his wallet, demanded an amount of P200,000.00, and told him to contact Bong so that the latter may help him settle his case.
While appellant and Jade were being held at CIDG office, Baguio City, a certain Rosita Salazar (Salazar), allegedly a Municipal Trial Court (MTC) Judge from Abra and Jade's grandmother, arrived and introduced herself to the policemen. The policemen ignored Salazar as the latter did not have any identification card. The policemen then brought appellant and Jade to the PNP Benguet Provincial Crime Laboratory Office where they were subjected to physical examination. Upon their return to the CIDG office, the policemen showed them three plastic sachets of shabu which would be used against them as evidence. Later, however, appellant learned that Jade was released by the policemen in exchange for a certain amount of money. During his detention in the CIDG office, he saw PO3 Lubos preparing the marked money. At that point, he realized that a case would be filed against him in court.
Appellant denied having sold to SPO1 Indunan one plastic sachet containing 0.05 gram of shabu on 15 June 2004. He claimed that it was impossible for the back-up members of the buy-bust team to have witnessed his alleged sale of shabu to SPO1 Indunan because there were big trees beside the three-storey house which blocked the view of persons on the ground looking up to the balcony of the third floor. He denied having received from Bong a green box during the alleged buy-bust and averred that Jade owned the green box.[23]
Alfredo Lazaro, Sr., appellant's father, testified that on 15 June 2004, at about 2:00 p.m., he was watching television inside his room at the third floor of the three-storey house situated at 181 Km. 3, Central Bakakeng, Baguio City. Later, he heard the barking of dogs outside the house. Curious, he opened the door of his room. He then saw PO3 Lubos and several policemen mauling appellant. Shocked, he uttered "apay dayta?" (Why is that?). PO3 Lubos and the policemen stopped beating appellant. As he was already experiencing chest pains, he returned to his room. Subsequently, he saw the policemen carrying a backpack and a plastic bag the contents of which belonged to Bong.[24]
The defense also submitted a written undertaking of Jade and a receipt of custody signed by Salazar in support of its contentions.[25]
After trial, the RTC rendered a Decision convicting appellant in all of the criminal cases. In Criminal Case No. 23227-R, appellant was found guilty of violating Section 5 of Republic Act No. 9165 (illegal sale of shabu) and was sentenced to life imprisonment. He was also ordered to pay a fine of P500,000.00. On the other hand, in Criminal Case No. 23228-R, appellant was found guilty of violating Section 15 of Republic Act No. 9165 (illegal use of shabu) and was penalized with six months drug rehabilitation in a government center. With respect to Criminal Case No. 23229-R, appellant was found guilty of violating Section 11 of Republic Act No. 9165 (illegal possession of shabu) and was meted an imprisonment of twelve (12) years and one (1) day as minimum, to fifteen (15) years, as maximum. He was further ordered to pay a fine of P300,000.00.
Appellant appealed to the Court of Appeals. On 18 July 2008, the Court of Appeals promulgated its Decision partly granting the appeal. The appellate court affirmed the conviction of appellant in Criminal Cases No. 23227-R and No. 23229-R. However, it reversed the RTC's ruling in Criminal Case No. 23228-R by acquitting appellant in the said criminal case.
Appellant filed a Notice of Appeal on 12 August 2008.[26]
In his Brief[27] and Supplemental Brief,[28] appellant assigned the following errors:
THE TRIAL COURT GRAVELY ERRED IN FINDING THAT THE GUILT OF THE APPELLANT FOR THE CRIME CHARGED HAS BEEN PROVEN BEYOND REASONABLE DOUBT;
THE TRIAL COURT GRAVELY ERRED IN GIVING CREDENCE TO THE TESTIMONY OF THE PROSECUTION WITNESSESS WHILE TOTALLY DISREGARDING THE EVIDENCE ADDUCED BY THE DEFENSE;
THE TRIAL COURT ERRED IN DISREGARDING THE PROSECUTION'S FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PROCEDURES LAID DOWN IN RA 9165.[29]
In the main, appellant argues that the prosecution failed to establish his guilt for illegal sale and possession of shabu.
To secure a conviction for illegal sale of shabu, the following essential elements must be established: (1) the identity of the buyer and the seller, the object of the sale and the consideration; and (2) the delivery of the thing sold and the payment thereof. In prosecutions for illegal sale of shabu, what is material is the proof that the transaction or sale actually took place, coupled with the presentation in court of the corpus delicti as evidence.[30] In the case at bar, the prosecution was able to establish, through testimonial, documentary and object evidence, the said elements.
SPO1 Indunan, the poseur-buyer, testified that appellant sold to him shabu during a legitimate buy-bust operation.[31] Per chemistry report of Forensic Analyst Albon, the substance, weighing 0.05 gram, which was bought by SPO1 Indunan from appellant for P300.00, was examined and found to be methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu. SPO1 Indunan narrated the transaction with appellant as follows:
What happened next when you were already at the residence of the accused?
When we were near the house, we saw a man standing at the balcony, Sir.
How many storeys is the house of the accused?
About three (3), Sir.
Where is the balcony where the man was standing?
At the third floor, Sir.
What happened next?
The Informant told me to wait first and he would go ahead and talk to Jun, Sir.
After talking, the Informant signaled me to go near them, sir.
x x x x
The Informant signaled me to go near them, Sir.
I was introduced to Jun as user and buyer of shabu, Sir.
Were you introduced by name?
No, Sir.
The Informant excused himself, Sir.
And them?
We talked with Jun and asked me how much will I buy, Sir.
In what language or dialect?
Tagalog, Sir.
"Magkano bang bibilhin mo" and I said "tatlong daan lang," Sir.
He knocked at the door and called out for "Bong." Sir.
Bong opened the door and handed Jun something a green box, Sir.
How did you know that it was Bong?
That is what I heard, Sir.
Were you able to see the face of Bong during that time?
After Bong had opened the door, what happened next? All this time you were beside Jun?
What happened next after the green box was handed to Jun?
The person told Jun "eto na yong box," Sir.
And Jun opened the box and brought out one (1) plastic sachet and handed it to me and demanded for the payment, Sir.
He said "akina yong bayad," Sir.
After he handed to you that sachet and asked for the payment what did you say also?
I first examined the content and after believing that it was shabu, I handed the marked money, Sir.
After that what happened next?
After handling him the money, I gave the pre-arranged signal, Sir.
What was your pre-arranged signal?
By removing my sunglasses and placing it in my pocket, Sir.
After you have made the signal what happened next?
My back-up team rushed to where I am (sic), Sir.
PROS. CATRAL:
The subject of your operation you already know him initially as Jun, did you eventually come to know his full name?
What is his full name?
Jun Aquino Lazaro,Sir.
If Jun Aquino Lazaro is in the courtroom would you be able to identify him?
INTERPRETER:
Witness pointed to a male person who gave his name as Jun Lazaro.[32]
Inspector Pacatiw, SPO1 Lingbawan and PO3 Lubos corroborated the aforesaid testimony of SPO1 Indunan on relevant points.
The prosecution adduced as its documentary and object evidence the transparent plastic sachet of shabu sold by appellant to SPO1 Indunan during the buy-bust operation, the chemistry report of Forensic Analyst Albon confirming that the plastic sachet sold by appellant to SPO1 Indunan contained 0.05 gram of shabu, and the marked money used during the buy-bust operation.
Parenthetically, in illegal possession of dangerous drugs, such as shabu, the elements are: (1) the accused is in possession of an item or object which is identified to be a prohibited drug; (2) such possession is not authorized by law; and (3) the accused freely and consciously possessed the said drug.[33] All these elements have been established. SPO1 Indunan testified that after appellant sold to him shabu, he (SPO1 Indunan) and the members of the buy-bust team arrested appellant. He then frisked appellant and recovered from the latter a green box which contained plastic sachet with white granules. The chemistry report of Forensic Analyst Albon confirms that such plastic sachet found inside the green box contains 0.04 gram of shabu. The relevant portion of the testimony of SPO1 Indunan is as follows:
After we controlled Jun we brought him to our office, Sir.
Immediately?
He was not searched at the area of operation?
He was searched, Sir.
Who searched him?
I, Sir.
What was the result of your search?
I was able to find the marked money, Sir.
Aside from the money what else did you recover from the person?
The content of the box there is still one (1) sachet, Sir.
If this sachet which you recovered from the accused will be shown to you again will you be able to identify it?
How sure are you that you would be able to identify it?
I placed my initials, Sir.
I am showing to you another sachet, please tell us if this is the same sachet that you said that was confiscated?
Please point to your initial?
When did you place that?
After the arrest of the accused, Sir.
The other sachet may we pray that this be marked as Exhibit "K-1", your Honor.
Mark it please.[34]
The testimonies of the prosecution witnesses regarding appellant's illegal sale and possession of shabu are consistent with the documentary and object evidence submitted by the prosecution. The RTC and the Court of Appeals found the testimonies of the prosecution witnesses to be credible. Both courts also found no ill motive on their part to testify against appellant.
The rule is that the findings of the trial court on the credibility of witnesses are entitled to great respect because trial courts have the advantage of observing the demeanor of the witnesses as they testify. This is more true if such findings were affirmed by the appellate court. When the trial court's findings have been affirmed by the appellate court, said findings are generally binding upon this Court.[35]
To rebut the overwhelming evidence for the prosecution, appellant interposed the defense of denial and frame-up. Appellant denied he sold shabu to SPO1 Indunan and he possessed a green box containing shabu during the buy-bust operation. He claimed that said green box was seized from Jade and that the arresting officers tried to extort money from him in exchange for his freedom.
The defenses of denial and frame-up have been invariably viewed by this Court with disfavor for it can easily be concocted and is a common and standard defense ploy in prosecutions for violation of Dangerous Drugs Act. In order to prosper, the defenses of denial and frame-up must be proved with strong and convincing evidence.[36] In the cases before us, appellant failed to present sufficient evidence in support of his claims. Aside from his self-serving assertions, no plausible proof was presented to bolster his allegations.
It is true that appellant submitted a written undertaking of Jade and a receipt of custody signed by alleged Abra MTC Judge Salazar in support of his contentions that the green box was seized from Jade and that he was framed. Nonetheless, there was nothing in said documents which proved his defenses. In the said undertaking, Jade merely declares (1) that on 15 June 2004, at about 2:30 p.m., she was apprehended in the house of appellant by the officers of the CIDG, Baguio City, for alleged violation of Republic Act No. 9165; (2) that she was informed of her constitutional rights by the CIDG officers; (3) that she was humanely treated by the CIDG officers during her investigation and that none of her personal property was taken or damaged by said officers; (4) that she had no complaint whatsoever against the CIDG officers; and (5) that she promised to appear if called upon in the investigation regarding said incident. On the other hand, the receipt of custody signed by Salazar merely states (1) that she received in good health the living person of Jade from the custody of CIDG, Baguio City; and (2) that she promised to present Jade for investigation as regards the incident if required by the proper authorities. Indeed, the above-cited documents merely describe the circumstances and conditions of Jade during and after the incident. There was no reference at all to appellant's claim that the green box was seized from Jade and that he was framed.[37]
Further, it should be noted that appellant has not filed a single complaint for frame-up or extortion against the buy-bust team. This inaction clearly betrays appellant's claim of frame-up.
Appellant imputes ill motive on the part of the buy-bust team by asseverating that he had a previous quarrel with PO3 Lubos and that he knows some members of the buy-bust team. Withal, this allegation is uncorroborated and unsubstantiated. Hence, the imputation of improper motive should be negated. When the police officers involved in the buy-bust operation have no motive to testify against the accused, the courts shall uphold the presumption that they have performed their duties regularly.[38]
Moreover, motive is not essential for conviction for a crime when there is no doubt as to the identity of the culprit, and that lack of motive for committing the crime does not preclude conviction for such crime when the crime and participation of the accused are definitely proved.[39] In the instant cases, SPO1 Indunan positively identified appellant as the one who sold to him shabu during the buy-bust operation. He also testified that he recovered shabu from appellant's possession during said incident.
The defense presented appellant's father, Alfredo Lazaro, Sr. to corroborate appellant's version of the incident. Initially, it must be emphasized that the testimony of Alfredo Lazaro, Sr. should be received with caution he being the father of appellant.[40] Alfredo Lazaro, Sr. testified that upon opening the door of his room, he saw PO3 Lubos and some policemen beating appellant. He uttered "apay dayta?" (Why is that?), left the scene, and went back to his room. There was no testimony at all from him that he tried to restrain PO3 Lubos and the policemen from mauling appellant, or that he immediately called or sought the help of barangay officials or higher authorities. His court statement hardly inspires belief as it would be highly unnatural for a father not to react defensively or sought help if his child is being maltreated in his presence. In addition, the physical examination report on appellant states that no injuries were observed on appellant's body immediately after his arrest. His testimony, therefore, deserves scant consideration.
Given the foregoing circumstances, the positive and credible testimonies of the prosecution witnesses prevail over the defenses of denial and frame-up of appellant.
Appellant tried to cast doubt on the credibility of the prosecution witnesses based on the following reasons: (1) there was inconsistency in the testimonies of the prosecution witnesses as to what language was used in apprising appellant of his constitutional rights; (2) the informant was not presented as witness during the trial; and (3) there was no buy-bust operation because appellant was merely instigated by the informant to sell shabu to SPOI Indunan.[41]
For a discrepancy or inconsistency in the testimony of a witness to serve as basis for acquittal, it must refer to the significant facts vital to the guilt or innocence of the accused for the crime charged. An inconsistency which has nothing to do with the elements of the crime cannot be a ground for the acquittal of the accused.[42]
The inconsistency cited by appellant refers to trivial matter and is clearly beyond the elements of illegal sale of shabu because it does not pertain to the actual buy-bust itself - that crucial moment when appellant was caught selling shabu. Such inconsistency is also irrelevant to the elements of illegal possession of shabu. Besides, the inconsistency even bolsters the credibility of the prosecution witnesses as it erased any suspicion of a rehearsed testimony.[43]
Anent the failure of the prosecution to present the testimony of the informant, it is well-settled that the testimony of an informant in drug-pushing cases is not essential for conviction and may be dispensed if the poseur-buyer testified on the same.[44]
As to the claim of instigation, where the police or its agent lures the accused into committing the offense in order to prosecute him and which is deemed contrary to public policy and considered an absolutory cause,[45] there is nothing in the records which clearly and convincingly shows that appellant was instigated by the informant to sell shabu to SPO1 Indunan. What is apparent therein is that the informant merely introduced SPO1 Indunan to appellant as a user and buyer of shabu and that the informant did not in any way allure or persuade appellant to sell shabu to SPO1 Indunan.[46] Also, after such introduction, it was appellant who hastily asked SPO1 Indunan how much worth of shabu the latter would want to buy.[47] This obviously manifests that the idea to sell shabu originated from appellant without any instigation from SPO1 Indunan or the informant. Indeed, what have transpired in the instant case was a legitimate buy-bust operation and not instigation. A buy-bust operation is a form of entrapment which in recent years has been accepted as a valid means of arresting violators of the Dangerous Drugs Law. It is commonly employed by police officers as an effective way of apprehending law offenders in the act of committing a crime. In a buy-bust operation, the idea to commit a crime originates from the offender, without anybody inducing or prodding him to commit the offense.
Appellant further posits that the prosecution did not strictly comply with the procedures laid down in Section 21, Article II of Republic Act No. 9165 because: (1) although the written inventory of the seized items bore signatures of representatives from the DOJ, the media, and the barangay, only the representative from the media was named; (2) no pictures of the seized items were taken; (3) Forensic Analyst Albon did not testify with regard to her chemistry report on the subject drugs; (4) there were gaps in the chain of custody of the subject drugs because the officer who received the request for laboratory examination of the same did not testify, and the custodian of the subject drugs from the time they were examined up to their presentation in trial was not identified; and (5) the prosecution failed to show the condition of the subject drugs and the precautions taken in preserving their condition.[48]
It should be noted that appellant raised the buy-bust team's alleged non-compliance with Section 21, Article II of Republic Act No. 9165 for the first time on appeal. This, he cannot do. It is too late in the day for him to do so. In People v. Sta. Maria[49] in which the very same issue was raised, we held:
The law excuses non-compliance under justifiable grounds. However, whatever justifiable grounds may excuse the police officers involved in the buy-bust operation in this case from complying with Section 21 will remain unknown, because appellant did not question during trial the safekeeping of the items seized from him. Indeed, the police officers' alleged violations of Sections 21 and 86 of Republic Act No. 9165 were not raised before the trial court but were instead raised for the first time on appeal. In no instance did appellant least intimate at the trial court that there were lapses in the safekeeping of seized items that affected their integrity and evidentiary value. Objection to evidence cannot be raised for the first time on appeal; when a party desires the court to reject the evidence offered, he must so state in the form of objection. Without such objection, he cannot raise the question for the first time on appeal." (Emphases supplied.)
Moreover, we have held in several cases[50] that non-compliance with Section 21, Article II of Republic Act No. 9165 is not fatal and will not render an accused's arrest illegal or the items seized/confiscated from him inadmissible. What is of utmost importance is the preservation of the integrity and the evidentiary value of the seized items, as the same would be utilized in the determination of the guilt or innocence of the accused.[51] In the present case, the integrity of the drugs seized from appellant was preserved. The chain of custody of the drugs subject matter of the instant case was shown not to have been broken.
Records revealed that after SPO1 Indunan confiscated two transparent plastic sachets containing shabu from appellant, he marked each of the two sachets of shabu with "DG-06-15-04" and turned them over to Superintendent Bolabola, who, in turn, handed them to Inspector Pacatiw who brought the same to PO1 Guingahan of CIDG office, Baguio City. The latter then delivered the two plastic sachets each marked with "DG-06-15-04" to the PNP Benguet Provincial Crime Laboratory Office for laboratory examination. The same two sachets were received by SPO1 Carino of PNP Benguet Provincial Crime Laboratory Office.[52] After a qualitative examination conducted on the contents of the two sachets each marked "DG-06-15-04," Forensic Analyst Albon found them to positive for methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu. Upon being weighed, the one plastic sachet sold by appellant to SPO1 Indunan was found to be containing 0.05 gram while the other plastic sachet found in appellant's possession was determined to have 0.04 gram of shabu.
When the prosecution presented the two sachets of shabu each marked with "DG-06-15-04," SPO1 Indunan positively identified them as the very same sachets he bought and recovered from appellant in the buy-bust operation. The two plastic sachets containing 0.05 and 0.04 gram of shabu, respectively, each had the marking "DG-06-15-04" as attested by Forensic Analyst Albon in her chemistry report. The existence, due execution, and genuineness of the said chemistry report, as well as the qualifications of Forensic Analyst Albon were admitted by the defense.[53] Further, SPO1 Indunan categorically declared during the trial that he put "DG-06-15-04" marking on each of the two transparent plastic sachets of shabu recovered from appellant. Clearly, the identity of the drugs recovered from appellant has been duly preserved and established by the prosecution.
The fact that Forensic Analyst Albon and the persons who had possession or custody of the subject drugs were not presented as witnesses to corroborate SPO1 Indunan's testimony is of no moment. The prosecution dispensed with the testimony of Forensic Analyst Albon because the defense had already agreed in the substance of her testimony to be given during trial, to wit: (1) that she examined the subject drugs; (2) that she found them to be positive for shabu; and (3) that she prepared and issued a chemistry report pertaining to the subject drugs.
Further, not all people who came into contact with the seized drugs are required to testify in court. There is nothing in Republic Act No. 9165 or in any rule implementing the same that imposes such a requirement. As long as the chain of custody of the seized drug was clearly established not to have been broken and that the prosecution did not fail to identify properly the drugs seized, it is not indispensable that each and every person who came into possession of the drugs should take the witness stand.[54] In People v. Zeng Hua Dian,[55] we ruled:
After a thorough review of the records of this case, we find that the chain of custody of the seized substance was not broken and that the prosecution did not fail to identify properly the drugs seized in this case. The non-presentation as witnesses of other persons such as SPO1 Grafia, the evidence custodian, and PO3 Alamia, the officer on duty, is not a crucial point against the prosecution. The matter of presentation of witnesses by the prosecution is not for the court to decide. The prosecution has the discretion as to how to present its case and it has the right to choose whom it wishes to present as witnesses.
Since appellant's violation of Sections 5 and 11, Article II of Republic Act No. 9165 were duly established by the prosecution's evidence, we shall now ascertain the penalties imposable on him.
Under Section 5, Article II of Republic Act No. 9165, the unauthorized sale of shabu, regardless of its quantity and purity, carries with it the penalty of life imprisonment to death and a fine ranging from Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (P500,000.00) to Ten Million Pesos (P10,000,000.00).
Pursuant, however, to the enactment of Republic Act No. 9346 entitled, "An Act Prohibiting the Imposition of Death Penalty in the Philippines," only life imprisonment and fine shall be imposed. Thus, the RTC and the Court of Appeals were correct in imposing the penalty of life imprisonment and fine of P500,000.00 on appellant in Criminal Case No. 23227-R.
Section 11(3), Article II of Republic Act No. 9165 provides that illegal possession of less than five grams of shabu is penalized with imprisonment of twelve (12) years and one day to twenty (20) years, plus a fine ranging from Three hundred thousand pesos (P300,000.00) to Four hundred thousand pesos (P400,000.00).
Appellant was charged with and found to be guilty of illegal possession of 0.04 gram of shabu in Criminal Case No. 23229-R. Hence, the RTC and the Court of Appeals aptly sentenced appellant to imprisonment of 12 years and one day, as minimum, to 15 years, as maximum, and fined him P300,000.00, since said penalties are within the range of penalties prescribed by the aforequoted provision.
WHEREFORE, the Decision dated 18 July 2008 of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CR-HC No. 02258 is hereby AFFIRMED in toto.
SO ORDERED.
Carpio Morales,* Nachura, Leonardo-De Castro,** and Abad,*** JJ., concur.
* Per Special Order No. 744, dated 14 October 2009, signed by Chief Justice Reynato S. Puno designating Associate Justice Conchita Carpio Morales to replace Associate Justice Antonio T. Carpio, who is on official leave.
** Associate Justice Teresita J. Leonardo-De Castro was designated to sit as additional member replacing Associate Justice Diosdado M. Peralta per Raffle dated 20 April 2009.
*** Per Special Order No. 753, dated 13 October 2009, signed by Chief Justice Reynato S. Puno designating Associate Justice Roberto A. Abad to replace Associate Justice Presbitero J. Velasco, Jr., who is on official leave.
[1] Penned by Associate Justice Hakim S. Abdulwahid with Associate Justices Fernanda Lampas-Peralta and Teresita Dy-Liacco Flores concurring; rollo, pp. 2-23.
[2] Penned by Judge Antonio C. Reyes; records (Crim. Case No. 23229-R), pp. 293-304.
[3] Records (Crim. Case No. 23227-R), p. 1.
[6] Records (Crim. Case No. 23229-R), p. 25.
[7] TSN, 23 November 2004, 4 April 2005, 5 April 2005, 26 April 2005, 30 May 2005, 1 June 2005, 13 September 2005 and 14 September 2005.
[8] Records (Crim. Case No. 23229-R), pp. 6-7.
[9] Id. at 6-7.
[10] Id. at 8.
[11] Id. at 15.
[17] Id. at 181.
[21] Id. at 45 and 237.
[23] TSN, 15 and 16 November 2005.
[24] TSN, 30 November 2005.
[25] Records (Crim. Case No. 23229-R), p. 193.
[26] CA rollo, p. 146.
[27] Id. at 51-69.
[28] Rollo, pp. 35-39.
[29] CA rollo, p. 61.
[30] People v. Naquita, G.R. No. 180511, 28 July 2008, 560 SCRA 430, 449; People v. Del Monte, G.R. No. 179940, 23 April 2008, 552 SCRA 627, 637-638; People v. Santiago, G.R. No. 175326, 28 November 2007, 539 SCRA 198, 212.
[31] TSN, 5 April 2005.
[32] TSN, 5 April 2005, pp. 13-28.
[33] People v. Naquita, supra note 30; People v. Del Monte, supra note 30; People v. Santiago, supra note 30.
[35] People v. Naquita, supra note 30 at 444; People v. Santiago, supra note 30 at 217; People v. Concepcion, G.R. No. 178876, 27 June 2008, 556 SCRA, 421, 440.
[38] People v. Soriano, G.R. No. 173795, 3 April 2007, 520 SCRA 458, 468-469; People v. Nicolas, G.R. No. 170234, 8 February 2007, 515 SCRA 187, 204; People v. Villanueva, G.R. No. 172116, 30 October 2006, 506 SCRA 280, 288.
[39] People v. Quillosa, G.R. No. 115687, 17 February 2000, 325 SCRA 747, 754-755.
[40] People v. Suarez, G.R. No. 153573-76, 15 April 2005, 456 SCRA 333, 349; People v. Cortez, G.R. No. 131924, 26 December 2000, 348 SCRA 663, 669; People v. San Pascual, G.R. No. 137746, 15 October 2002, 391 SCRA 49, 63; People v. Legaspi, G.R. No. 117802, 27 April 2000, 331 SCRA 95, 114.
[41] CA rollo, pp. 63-68.
[42] People v. Santiago. supra note 30.
[44] People v. Naquita; supra note 30; People v. Santiago, supra note 30.
[45] People v. Boco, 368 Phil. 341, 367 (1999).
[46] TSN, 5 April 2005, p. 14-15.
[49] G.R. No. 171019, 23 February 2007, 516 SCRA 621, 633-634.
[50] People v. Agulay, G.R. No. 181747, 26, 566 SCRA 571-595; People v. Naquita, supra note 30; People v. Concepcion, supra note 35; People v. Del Monte, supra note 30.
[53] Records (Crim. Case No. 23229-R), p. 62.
[54] People v. Hernandez, G.R. No. 184804, 18 June 2009.
[55] G.R. No. 145348, 14 June 2004, 432 SCRA 25, 32.
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Jeffrey Epstein gggooonnnee!!!
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etherman
Post subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein gggooonnnee!!!
Christ but Epstein's wiki page is some read. Iran Contra, John Mitchell, Ehud Barak, Bear Sterns, Ponzi Schemes, having the power of attorney for the CEO of Victoria's Secrets its f**king mental. And its not hard to see where the conspiracy theories get traction when a US States Attorney is on recird as saying "he belonged to intelligence" was "above my pay grade" and to "leave it alone."
And the description of his lordly form if incarceration would put Capone to shame. Worth a read if you havent.
sorCrer
etherman wrote:
Yes. But what does Globby say?
paddyor
I'd say it's had a lot of editing down thru the years.
Seneca of the Night wrote:
What makes the Trump thread on here so shocking is the failure of so many (strangely enough not the actual Americans) to fully come to terms with the scale of the bullet America avoided with Hillary and why people plumped for Trump, despite all we know about him.
Take the very subject of this thread for example. He would still be frolicking on his island for sure.
It's a good job the Russians have their bots pushing #clintonbodycount to spread the word.
LandOTurk
Probably in the hospital after this story and the realization it would power the rest of his career gave him a two day boner.
I knew Alex Jones was Welsh.
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wale ... r-16737432
A Welsh man has been hospitalised for more than two weeks with a painful condition which has left him with a permanent erection.
Danny Polaris, from Swansea , was told to try an erection enhancing drug which was injected into his penis.
Speaking to PinkNews , jazz singer and sex columnist Danny said: "I was partying at a club, and I took a Viagra before I went.
"I met a nurse, who I went home with, who ended up injecting an erection enhancer into my c**k.
"I didn't want to do it to start with but I consented. I thought, why not, what could possibly go wrong? It's one of the worst decisions of my life."
Waking up the next morning, Danny discovered his erection had not gone down but he initially put off seeking medical help and went to Berlin Pride with his flatmate's wine cooler wrapped around his penis.
sonic_attack
So, what are the odds on Ghislaine Maxwell turning up dead, or not turning up at all?
Seneca of the Night
sonic_attack wrote:
Pretty high I'd have thought. I'm kinda fascinated by her. What a strange life.
Also, what are the chances she's in Israel?
What’s the deal with Maxwell, she was Epstein’s (and others) pimp effectively?
Like anyone connected to this she should definitely invest in a dead person’s switch. You never know when you could get suicided
naki wrote:
I'm starting to see suggestions that she was a partaker in the shenanigans too, but yeah, she was his pimp/madam or one of them. It's a fascinating relationship.
It's not stretching the story too far to suggest she might have been his angle into Mossad too, might even have been his handler. They cooked up a brilliant balancing act.
It's amazing because her father and her life partner (as close as she got to one) were two of the very biggest private crooks of the age.
Other mega crooks of the age... Marc Rich, Bill Browder, Ivan Boesky, Michael Milken, Harvey Weinstein, Steve Cohen, Bernie Madoff, Edmond Safra, Philip Green, Boris Beresovsky, Roman Abramobich, Oleg Derispeska... I will be banned from the Internet for this bout of noticing...
Other mega crooks of the age... Marc Rich, Bill Browder, Ivan Boesky, Michael Milken, Harvey Weinstein, Steve Cohen, Bernie Madoff, Edmond Safra, Philip Green... I will be banned from the Internet for this bout of noticing...
Well I’ve already reported you to the Elders, you should hope that ‘banning’ is the worst of it
There's a strange humming in my brain... what's that sound the pain AAARRRRGGGGHHHH----
hermes-trismegistus
Dark wrote:
Plato'sCave wrote:
Don’t they have cameras in the cells of suicide watch people?
He was taken off suicide watch
From memory reading about it they were still supposed to physically walk in and check him every 30 minutes, which didn't happen I think.
It seems, according to some current reporting, that the guards in question may have been having a snooze at the relevant time. They falsified the record of checks either before or after snoring away obliviously for two to three hours.
Also worth noting that the NY Post has been trying to dig up the last recorded suicide in the prison. It won't be definitive until officialdom confirms as much, but it appears that the last successful effort they can find took place over twenty years ago. If this is true, it's a stat which pretty much scuppers the notion that the man's death was an unfortunate but relatively unremarkable outcome in the circumstances.
It did occur to me that there is a straightforward explanation for Epstein coming off suicide watch: he wasn't at all suicidal. The psychologists, the medical professionals, the prison management, and Epstein's lawyers all believed he wasn't a risk because he wasn't. Opens a whole new can of worms of course. But given we now hear his legal team were working on what could have been a perfectly serviceable defence - double jeopardy - I really can't see what incentive he had to call time on everything without first sticking around to see if it worked out. Perhaps his well publicised sense of Catholic shame overwhelmed him.
hermes-trismegistus wrote:
Clever. They don't pay you the mod big bucks for nothing.
Macrosan
It seems, according to some current reporting, that the guards in question may have been having a snooze at the relevant time.
Interesting - I wonder if they inadvertently ingested a snooze drug.
obelixtim
Browder?
Because he's calling out your mate Putin and his cronies?
obelixtim wrote:
Have you read his own book? He is a super crook par excellence. The fact he doesn't realise it is astonishing. He is clearly a psychopath.
The rate of suicides in US prison is roughly 40/100,000 or 0.04%. The MCC has 763 inmates, which over 20 years equates to about 6 suicides based on the 0.04%.
No I haven't read his book, saw an interview with him on Al Jazeera just the other day. Seems to be on Putins hit list, and that's good enough for me.
jono45
Roman is the one that fascinates me the most ,from his beginnings as a serious bad ass to smooth as fudge billionaire with little consequences along the way......someone I know worked for him closely for years told me he was a quite,thoughtful vegan with the most interesting security contingent on board 24/7
The book is a cracking read. I recommend it. He is a FCKING CROOK though. Got his initial money from Safra, and the meeting with him is a real eye opener.
jono45 wrote:
There's a story I read that someone who worked for him at the beginning mistook him for the photocopy boy. You are right though that he has played the game of life superbly. He has clearly paid off putin big time. I think he funded the redevelopment of gorky Park too, which is quite glorious if you go to Moscow.
From what me mate told there is a reason those boats are so big and he doesnt spend F A time off them so he carnt feel absolutely secure,he said when boris and others "died" he was an anxious man around security issues
MungoMan
Location: Coalfalls
Bill Browder was just a name I'd seen and the only effect it sparked in me was curiosity as to whether he was a rello of the former CPUSA boss. I gave into that curiosity after your post and yep, he's Earl Browder's grandson. It is to laugh.
And yeah, he totally sounds like a Fúcken Crook, Division One.
MungoMan wrote:
The communist connection is hilarious. You have to shake your head in awe at the chutzpah of these people. Browder writes in great detail exactly how he was looting the Russian economy and then spends the rest of the book crying like a bitch that he was stopped from doing so.
I think I need to read this. First port of call will be my local library.
troglodiet
Location: Roodepoort
Arkansas flu. Deadlier than Ebola.
You just know it's probably not such an insane conspiracy theory when Alex Jones, Steven Crowder, Tim Pool, Joe Rogan and Cenk Uygur all agree something's fishy about the story
Good ol' Cenk called - rightfully so - for a full investigation into the whole saga. His suggestion as to who would lead the investigation is interesting though: AOC
Not sure whether he's being serious, or trolling the hell out of the right wingers though. But I'm also not sure he's bright enough to troll.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... ssion=true
John Podesta: “I MUST have that for my collection!”
merry!
Location: emmerdale
apparently Maxwell's been located..
https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-08-14/epsteins-madam-found-ghislaine-maxwell-living-tech-ceo-3m-mansion-near-boston
top comment so far..
We're all very sorry and surprised about her upcoming suicide....
happyhooker
If they destroy it I presume they still have the preliminary sketches??
The former Coast Guard officer, is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations
How, why, what?
A5D5E5
happyhooker wrote:
Leonardo Acropolis still has them.
seems legit..
https://www.cfr.org/content/bios/Borgerson_bio_Feb09.pdf
merry! wrote:
Yes, fine, but it's interesting that of all the houses she could wind up at it's some bloke connected to the High Council of ZOG.
true, though I don't believe you're really surprised.
A5D5E5 wrote:
Well he is a geeeenius
Poor old Tom Wolfe not living to see this story.
Bokkom
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Pixel Scroll 7/28/16 How Many Files Must A Pixel Scroll Down
Posted on July 28, 2016 by Mike Glyer
(1) OLD PROSE, YOUNG EYEBALLS. This time James Davis Nicoll set the table at Young People Read Old SF with Lawrence O’Donnell’s “Vintage Season” – O’Donnell being a pseudonym used by both C.L. Moore and her husband, Henry Kuttner, though this particular story is believed to be the work of Moore.
I knew Moore would be featured in this series. I just was not sure which Moore story to pick. One of her stories about Jirel, indomitable French swordswoman? Or perhaps Shambleau, which introduced her magnificently useless (but handsome!) adventurer Northwest Smith, who never encountered a deadly trap from which someone else could not rescue him (to their detriment). In the end, I went with Vintage Season, mainly because people often falsely attribute it (in part or whole) to her husband. That made me suspect that the attributors consider it the most significant of her stories. It has been adapted both to film (under the title Grand Tour: Disaster in Time) and to radio and was selected for inclusion in The Best of C.L. Moore . This, I think, is the right Moore.
Reader Lisa had this to say:
Lawrence O’Donnell used a technique that, while transparent, kept me interested enough in this story to keep me reading. (Well, the technique and the fact that I’m part of this project kept me reading.) He tells the story from the perspective of a partly-informed outsider who doesn’t have enough information about the other characters, but notices that something is up with them. (Though he, and the readers, have no idea what.) By continuing to drop treats here and there for the readers, he manages to keep them intrigued.
(2) MILD MELD MOVES. Shana DuBois curates a new Mind Meld, now hosted on the B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog.
For years, the essential sci-fi blog SF Signal published Mind Meld, a regular column that featured a monthly roundtable discussion of the tropes, themes, politics, and future of genre fiction. On the sad occasion of the closure of that site, we were happy to offer the feature a new home. Future installments of Mind Meld will appear monthly on the B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog.
The series resumes with answers from Usman Malik, Zachary Jernigan, Delilah S. Dawson, Django Wexler, Yoon Ha Lee, Caroline M. Yoachim, Haralambi Markov, and Lee Kelly to this question —
Q: How do you see the boundaries between literary and genre fiction adapting as we move forward?
(3) REVIEW SITE ADJUSTS SCOPE. The stress of a young child’s medical problems is contributing to Bookworm Blues policy change because lately the blogger is reading —
Urban fantasy and paranormal romance.
Yes, folks, I’ve been reading an absolute metric ton of UF and PNR recently, which is something I never in a million years thought I’d say, but it’s true. I’m reading it, mostly because I really, really need happy endings, fuzzy feelings, and lighter mental distractions right now. I’m having a shockingly hard time getting into anything else at the moment. I am positive that once my life, and my chaotic emotions settle a little, I will get back to my usual stuff. I also think it is incredibly unfair for me to not mention the authors and books I am reading because I’m afraid to do so for various arbitrary reasons that really don’t matter a fig to a soul.
And, the more I read these types of books, the more I’m kind of amazed at the amount of skill it takes to sell me on a happily ever after, and the books and authors that manage it deserve recognition for their skills.
So as of today, you will officially see the occasional urban fantasy and paranormal romance book reviews on here, and yes, I will open my doors to accept those books to review.
(4) PERSISTENCE. Kameron Hurley on “The Wisdom of the Grind: It’s Always Darkest Before a Breakthrough”.
Lately I’ve been in one of those rough periods where I just want to quit for six months or a year and travel around the world and refill my creative bucket. Cause right now all I can see down there are beer dregs. The truth is that every profession will try and squeeze out of you as much as it can get. While I’d like to be mindful of how much I give it, I also recognize that in order to get to where I want to be, I’m going to have to give it everything. This is a marathon, yeah, but I don’t indeed to have anything left for the way back. This is it. The older I get, the rougher than knowledge is, though: knowing I have saved nothing for the way back. There is only forward.
When it gets dark like this as I sweat over the next book and start putting together ideas for pitching a new series, I remind myself that sometimes it’s the very bleakest right before a major breakthrough. These are the long plateaus in skill and ability that we have to push through to level up. Once you get to the pro level at anything, your effort/skill ratio flips. You no longer see huge gains with minimal effort. There’s a reason you can get 2 years of skill leveling up out of 6 weeks of Clarion. You tend to be newer to the craft. You’ve got more to learn.
My next big level up is taking a lot longer to get to – several books, many stories….
(5) BEER NUMBER FIVE. Narragansett Beer introduces another Lovecraftian brew. Andrew Porter sent a comment with the link, “I had a lidless eye once, but I could never go swimming….”
Introducing the 5th installment and 4th chapter of our award winning Lovecraft series: The White Ship White IPA. H.P. Lovecraft’s, The White Ship, tells a story of a lighthouse keeper’s adventure aboard a mysterious ship where his curiosity and greed win out over his better judgment.
The label, designed by local Rhode Island artist Pete McPhee from Swamp Yankee, features an image of the story’s grey lighthouse as the north point of a compass rose and represents the narrator’s trip to the other world and back.
White Ship White IPA is a Belgian style IPA is brewed with 4 types of Belgian and American malts and creamy Belgian yeast to create a crisp, delicious beer that blurs style guidelines. We use El Dorado and Mandarina Bavarian hops to give the beer the slight tangerine notes. We then dry hop this adventurous brew with El Dorado hops to enhance the mild citrus aromatics….
(6) MONSTROUSLY GOOD. Petréa Mitchell’s Anime Roundup for July 28 has posted at Amazing Stories.
Re: ZERO – Starting Life In Another World #17
No matter how bad things get for Subaru, it is always possible that they could get worse. And, lately, they do.
The monster that showed up at the end of last episode is a flying leviathan, kind of a cross between Monstro, Jaws, and a plane full of jet engines, which is known as Moby-Dick. Well, okay, it’s called the Hakugei (White Whale), but that happens to be the Japanese title of Moby-Dick, and I do believe it’s a deliberate reference….
(7) DIAL FIVE SEVEN FIVE. Anna Wing summarized both The Silmarillion and Lord of the Rings in this haiku:
It is rarely wise
To attach such importance
To your jewellery.
(8) NATURE. “Game of Ants: two new species named after Daenerys Targaryens’s dragons” — The Guardian has the story.
They reminded scientists of dragons so much, they named them after two of the fire-breathing beasts from the Game of Thrones.
The two new ant species from Papua New Guinea, named Pheidole drogon and Pheidole viserion, have spiny barbs along their backs and shoulders with an unusual set of muscles beneath them.
George R.R. Martin responded with in a post.
I suspect there are dragon ants in my world as well… maybe out on the Dothraki sea…
(9) TRIP REPORT. Marko Kloos was in New Mexico for Wild Cards events.
On Monday, I went to a Wild Cards author party thrown by KayMcCauley at Meow Wolf, an art venue in Santa Fe that is pretty spectacular. I had a chance to meet Wild Cards writers and reconnect with those I’ve met before. I also got to meet Thomas Olde Heuvelt, who was whisked into the event by George R.R. Martin after his own signing in town the same evening. (He’s in the US on a book tour for the English version of HEX, his best-selling debut novel.) It was a fun event, and I had a good time, even though I still feel like the new kid in high school among so many well-known high-caliber writers.
(10) JERRY DOYLE OBIT. Actor Jerry Doyle, from Babylon 5, was found unresponsive at his home last night and later declared dead. The family made an announcement through his Twitter account:
The family of Jerry Doyle is sad to announce Jerry’s passing. The cause of death is unknown at this time.
— Jerry Doyle (@jerrydoyle) July 28, 2016
Michi Trota posted a spot-on tribute:
Found a gif of the late great Andreas Katsulas as G'Kar hugging Doyle's Garibaldi & imma gonna go cry over there now pic.twitter.com/hnncNogXmQ
— Michi Trota (@GeekMelange) July 28, 2016
(11) EXOTIC RECIPE. Fran Wilde has released her newest Cooking the Books Podcast.
This month’s Cooking the Books Podcast, #025: Space Weevils – Cooking the Books with David D. Levine contains:
100% less gravity
Space weevils (you were warned, they get big in a vacuum)
Hardtack
no powdered sugar
A Baggywrinkles shout out!
Napoleons in Spaaaaace (not the general)
a big ball of boiling water
(12) DIABOLICAL PLOTS. Congratulations to David Steffen on this announcement by SFWA —
Diabolical Plots, self-described as “a Sci-fi/Fantasy zine that covers virtually every media related to the genre from books to movies to video games” is now a SFWA Qualified market. Payment: Eight cents per word, on publication.
Connect here — http://www.diabolicalplots.com/
(13) RAISE YOUR RIGHT HOOF. Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas take another swing at telling the whole truth – “A Space Unicorn Tale: The REAL Story Behind the Creation of Uncanny Magazine“ at Tor.com.
The Space Unicorn mascot is real. Not only are they real, they edit and publish every single issue of Uncanny Magazine by utilizing their abilities to travel through a series of portals to infinite points in spacetime. You probably suspected this from the beginning.
And congratulations to them, too, because the Uncanny Magazine Year Three Kickstarter hit its goal today!
(14) CROWDSOURCED WEB SERIES WITH TREK ALUMNI. The makers of Regegades hit the $60,000 goal of their Indiegogo appeal and are looking for more.
Renegades is an original, independently fan-funded sci-fi web series, executive produced by Sky Conway, and starring Walter Koenig, Nichelle Nichols, Tim Russ, Adrienne Wilkinson, Terry Farrell, Robert Beltran, Gary Graham, Cirroc Lofton, Aron Eisenberg, Manu Intiraymi, Hana Hatae, Bruce Young, and many more. We are currently finishing production on “The Requiem” parts I and II and are now in need of funding for post-production – editing, sound, visual effects, etc…
(15) SCI-FI SAVIORS.
@monsterhunter45 founded #SadPuppies to uncover bias in the #HugoAwards.
While they were at it, they ended up saving science fiction.
— Brian Niemeier (@BrianNiemeier) July 28, 2016
(16) CAST YOUR VOTE. Whether or not the Hugos have been “saved” to your satisfaction, George R.R. Martin urged all eligible voters to get their 2016 Hugo Ballot in by the July 31 deadline.
The Hugo is science fiction’s oldest and most prestigious award. These past few years, however, the awards have been under siege, and that’s true this year as well.
Nonetheless, there are some worthy books and stories up for this year’s rockets, along with some reprehensible shit. I will leave it to your own judgements as to which is which.
Vote your own taste.
Vote your own conscience.
But vote. Every ballot counts.
(17) TENTACLE PARTY. Cthulhu For President, the game, has got a facelift for the US election. Can be bought in PDF here.
Don’t settle for the lesser evil! Heed the call of Cthulhu! Get ready for muck-raking, magic, and mayhem (with a little help from the world of H. P. Lovecraft.)
The Stars Are Right!
In Cthulhu For President, you become an Elder Party staffer tasked with serving the Great Old Ones during their eternal struggle for domination. Cross wits with the other political parties, manipulate voters using non-Euclidian geometry, swear on the Necronomicon, and sacrifice your co-workers to the Elder Gods. Politics has always been evil, but destroying the world has never been so much fun!
(18) WHAT WERE THEY TRYING TO KEEP OUT? The Great Wall of China was designed to protect against monsters, according to a new Matt Damon movie.
[Thanks to Andrew Porter, Dawn Incognito, Hampus Eckerman, Soon Lee, John King Tarpinian, and Steven H Silver for some of these stories. Title credit goes to File 770 contributing editor of the day ULTRAGOTHA and Anthony.]
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123 thoughts on “Pixel Scroll 7/28/16 How Many Files Must A Pixel Scroll Down”
Petréa Mitchell on July 29, 2016 at 7:04 pm said:
lurkertype said:
I asked San Jose in 2018 about Pokemon and here’s what they said:
“We’ve got the Ingress intel maps for both Downtown San Jose and the New Orleans Central Business District. They’re not even close.”
That’s also what they said in the Facebook post I linked to. It doesn’t appear to be a claim one can evaluate without a copy of Ingress.
Aaron on July 29, 2016 at 7:26 pm said:
You or I may not especially like mil fic, for example, but then, I don’t personally care for the cloying sentimental stories that have won in the last few years, either.
Which winners were those?
Bonnie McDaniel on July 29, 2016 at 8:25 pm said:
That’s fine. On the other hand, you didn’t throw a massive hissy fit and try to burn down the entire enterprise, did you?
Dawn Incognito on July 29, 2016 at 9:03 pm said:
you didn’t throw a massive hissy fit and try to burn down the entire enterprise, did you?
There’s a Star Trek joke in there somewhere, I just know it.
Mike Glyer on July 29, 2016 at 9:23 pm said:
Kip W: “Ralph Phillips!” Deadeye gasped, hastily returning the guilty knife to a capacious sleeve of his serape, “I was jest… jest lookin’ ta see if you was…”
This sounds so much like “The Builders”!
Kip W on July 29, 2016 at 9:28 pm said:
I learned years ago to act like I do things on purpose. Just this once, I’ll break discipline and confess that I was going for three other things.
Chris S on July 29, 2016 at 9:39 pm said:
@Bruce. I think it had single entendres throughout.
It may have not a direct quote from one of the Hugo ammosexual MilSF finalists.
emgrasso on July 29, 2016 at 10:36 pm said:
Aren’t sheephills what they raised on Norttrilia? 🙂
lurkertype on July 29, 2016 at 10:37 pm said:
There are plenty of Pokemaps out there, I am given to understand.
I’d like to hear examples of the supposedly “cloying sentimental” stories that have been winning Hugos lately too.
Or why gaming badly-written stuff onto the ballot is an appropriate response to any perceived deficiencies, instead of nominating other quality work instead.
Lin McAllister on July 30, 2016 at 12:38 am said:
Will pokemon-go still be a thing in 2018?
Oneiros on July 30, 2016 at 2:21 am said:
@Lin McAllister: the important thing is that people think it will be.
Personally I think by the time 2018 rolls around it’ll have settled down considerably but still very much be a thing. Plus to keep interest up there’s an extra 500+ pokemon they can put into future updates whenever they feel like.
Tasha Turner on July 30, 2016 at 7:54 am said:
Somehow I’ve missed all the cloying sentimental stories which have been winning the Hugos recently. I might be guilty nominating and voting for them so I wouldn’t recognize them would I? 😉
I’ll note as usual someone makes the claim without providing specific examples. I’m sure our wanting examples of cloying sentimental stories will be seen as bullying rather than a request for facts to back up one’s assertions.
Love me some good MilSF. Wish the SPs had nominated some instead of the poorly written message fiction they did while under manly men leadership.
Bonnie McDaniel on July 30, 2016 at 9:13 am said:
@Tasha Turner
I love your clever use of italics. 😀
Jamoche on July 30, 2016 at 10:51 am said:
Stanford University is *covered* in Pokestops. There’s so many of them that they overlap.
Cora on July 30, 2016 at 1:50 pm said:
@Lela
I echo the request to tell us which “cloyingly sentimental” were nominated for and won awards. Since I suspect I might have nominated and voted for quite a few of them.
@Tasha
I also enjoy good military SF and wouldn’t have minded finding some of that on the ballot. Instead, we got stuff that reads a lot like Chris S.’s parody.
Cheryl S. on July 30, 2016 at 2:10 pm said:
I put The Way Home, a MILSF story by Linda Nagata on my ballot. It was the standard to which I held the finalists in that category, for prose as well as for readability, and by that measure there wasn’t much there there.
I like the subgenre quite a lot, but that doesn’t mean I enjoy tiresome retreads of things that were already kind of old fashioned in the 1970s. But, hey, I guess tiresome retreads are okay if they’re written by the right people. (No, of course that’s not sarcasm. Why do you ask?)
Don’t put your pixel in the scroll, Missus Woofington,
Don’t put your pixel in the scroll.
For the publishing field is vicious, and the going’s dog eat dog
The editing scene is angry and mean,
It’s right there in my blog.
It’s a quick read, though not substantial, I may say,
And written in a cloying way
And that’s enough of that.
No Award, Missus Woofington,
FNORD, Missus Woofington!
Don’t put your pixel in the scroll!
JJ on July 30, 2016 at 3:03 pm said:
Lela E. Buis: You have to remember that SF stories are a matter of taste. The Sad/Rabid Puppies have definitely shifted the awards toward a different taste in the last couple of award cycles. You or I may not especially like mil fic, for example, but then, I don’t personally care for the cloying sentimental stories that have won in the last few years, either.
Oh, they’ve shifted the “taste” of the awards, all right — toward the “crap” end of the scale.
I love good MilSF. What the Puppies cheated onto the ballot isn’t good MilSF. It’s shabby weapons-porn with a thick veneer of racism and male elitism.
I’d also like some concrete examples of whatever it is you’re claiming is “cloying sentimentalism”
Lela E. Buis: The Hugo’s [sic] are a popularity award, so you can’t really complain about what wins. It’s determined by who votes.
People aren’t complaining about what won (which, in case you missed it, was No Award). People are complaining about the mediocre-to-execrable works the Puppies cheated onto the ballot, and the fact that voting for good-quality SFF was not an option because of that cheating.
John A Arkansawyer on July 30, 2016 at 5:57 pm said:
@lurkertype:
As one would expect, Silicon Valley has a lot more Pokemon than other places. Plus, no humidity or bugs while you walk around trying to catch them.
But can you carry around a frozen daiquiri while you play?
Lee on July 30, 2016 at 8:49 pm said:
@ JJ: A friend of mine points out that, as you say, a lot of the MilSF that got gamed onto the ballot is little more than weapons-porn — and that if you’re reading (or watching) porn, quality counts for a great deal less than “it pushes the right buttons”. The self-insertion factor extends way beyond the realm of fanfic.
*channels inner 12-year-old*
Heh heh heh, you said “insertion”.
Lee: A friend of mine points out… that if you’re reading (or watching) porn, quality counts for a great deal less than “it pushes the right buttons”.
I don’t think that there’s enough brain bleach in the world to erase that visual image of what Puppies do at home while reading the craptastic MilSF works that they’ve nominated in the last two years. o_O
So give your friend my thanks… I guess?
Nicole J. LeBoeuf-Little on August 1, 2016 at 6:01 pm said:
Gets right to the heart of the matter, that does.
“Would you like that beer for here or to go?” is a question I treasure hearing.
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Joe Brolly
Author Topic: Joe Brolly (Read 711948 times)
Re: Joe Brolly
The incident that Joe references was in the Off the Fence section in the Irish News the week after the Armagh Laois game and the St Marys semi final. It was by somebody claiming to be a parent of one of the St Marys players so don't think Joe has a case to answer on that point
GalwayBayBoy
No show like a Joe show!
Explosive stuff from Brolly but as ever with him you don't know when he's telling the truth or when he's just making stuff up for effect. No wonder he's a barrister.
Our experience explains why we are far more fervent about our province than the other three. When I began working in RTE I was amazed that Cork people didn’t support Kerry when they got out of Munster and Mayo folk didn’t support Galway. Up here, we rally round whoever gets through because we feel we are all in it together.
That bit is certainly true alright. Ulster lads will nearly always back each other up when they are not knocking the shite out of each other. There is far less of that in the other provinces.
Farrandeelin
Hey buckaroo! How are you?
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on April 03, 2012, 03:17:08 PM
They didn't in 04 when Mayo beat Tyrone if I can remember. Most of the Armagh and Fermanagh contingent were cheering on Mayo that day.
The woman in red has the car parked on the slope.
Lar Naparka
I just know this is gonna be our year!
Quote from: ONeill on September 06, 2011, 09:36:09 PM
Quote from: Mike Sheehy on September 06, 2011, 08:16:27 PM
Brolly is correct but he is a complete hypocrite. He has spent the last 8 years eulogizing his beloved Tyrone for using the same tactics.
There's a bit of truth in this.
I beg to differ with ya, me oul’ segotia: no doubt about it but there’s a lot of truth there.
Shortly after Tyrone’s AI win in ’05, Brolly really went into overdrive praising the (then) present team and the overall football structures in the county.
Joe couldn’t se a sign of weakness in any sector of the team and asserted that Tyrone would be a dominant force in Irish football for years to come.
He put their dominance down to the generous funding the county board was getting courtesy of the GFA and to the farsighted approach of the said county board that had set up superb coaching structures to develop under-age talent.
He claimed Armagh were doing a fine job in that regard also and Derry were also starting to put their grant money to good use.
He wrote this eulogy in his column in the ‘Irish News’ and while I forget the finer details of his article, I have referred to it several times on here in the interim.
I do recall what Shane Curran had to say on the subject of Ulster sides taking the Queen’s shilling and putting iit to good use and it mirrored Brolly’s own take on the subject.
It is hypocritical for him now to sing a different tune when it appears to suit his purposes.
I think he is way off the mark on another matter also ands that is the animosity that he alleges exists between neighbouring counties down south.
He said Mayo folk don’t support Galway and I assume he infers that the same applies in reverse.
That’s bollixology.
I had reason to drive through North Galway in ’96 and then on through Roscommon on my way to Croke Park for the AI.
I was amazed at the number of red and green flags flying in both counties. Loads of Mayo supporters got into the ground early to support the Rossie minors.
I am picking only one year as an example but I’ve no reason to doubt that things have ever been any different.
I’m afraid Joe is just being his usual mischievous self when he comes up with the likes of the article we’re referring to.
Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
LeoMc
Quote from: Farrandeelin on April 03, 2012, 03:33:04 PM
I think the oul back-door system knocked that on the head. It is no longer the case that the Provincial winners are representing the province.
HiMucker
Quote from: Tubberman on April 03, 2012, 12:16:27 PM
What the fck is this about?? Now that there's (more or less) equality in the North, have some people decided they need to turn their victimhood and whinging somewhere else? Where's nearest - ah the south! Let's have a go at them for racial abuse.
What absolute sh*te.
FACE PALM!
cornafean
Quote from: Lar Naparka on April 03, 2012, 03:43:40 PM
I presume you mean 2006? The Rossie minors were there in 2006.
I had occasion to drive through Mayo & Roscommon in the leadup to the 1996 All Ireland final and the only part of Roscommon festooned in red and green flags was Ballaghdereen
Boycott Hadron. Support your local particle collider.
Quote from: cornafean on April 03, 2012, 04:10:25 PM
And that's how it should be. *Leaves thread for fear of what Rossfan says.....
Syferus
Nah. Whatever about Munster, Leinster and Ulster, Connacht is the most bonded together province. Partly from the siege mentality of always being down-troden by outsiders and and even the etched in memories of 'To Hell or to Connacht' we invariably back each other when it comes down to it. We all talk plenty of rubbish, but few true supporters in Connacht would ever harbour anything but hope for the other counties when it comes down to the heat of the championship.
Just ask all those Rossies who were there in July of '98 and had watched our two counties play to a stalemate, twice, only for the ultimate and exquisite agony of an extra-time goal to burn out our hope as the light dimmed over Dr. Hyde Park.
The very same Rossies who crowded the streets of Athlone in two months later when you brought Sam over the Shannon and home to Connacht.
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Credo Elvem Etiam Vivere
anyone post up Paddy Heaneys article today in the Irish news?
I got the year wrong alright. I had meant ’06 but I was thinking also of ’96 when Mayo made the same fruitless journey to HQ and Roscommon, Longford and Westmeath, or at least those regions along the N5/N4, had the Mayo colours flying.
There weren’t that many in the last two counties but there were plenty to be seen in Rossie land and I mean all along the route, Elphin, Tulsk, Strokestown et al.
Granted, there weren’t quite as many in ‘06 but it was a difference of quantity not of quality of support.
I passed through late on the eve of the final and the sheep shaggists had plenty of Mayo flags out by then and once again I’m talking of the afore-mentioned towns as well as Ballagh.
Syferus (#83) has summed the Connacht psyche up very well.
Whatever rows we may have west of the Shannon don’t travel across water very well.
Quote from: Christmas Lights on April 03, 2012, 10:57:20 PM
I'll type it out for you. I cut a couple of the less important bits out.
The Paddy Heaney Column
Kick passing is great. Cross are great. Fishing is great. The end.
By Paddy Heaney 3rd April 2012
UNACCEPTABLE!
Tony Baloney
Quote from: AFS on April 03, 2012, 11:27:30 PM
Very nicely and accurately summarised.
5 Sams
He gives the Tyrone synchronised diving team an awful touch in the "Irish" Mail on Sunday today. Hard to disagree with what he says in fairness.
The Aristocrat Years
Mike Sheehy
Its bad enough that we allow foreigners like Brolly work for our national broadcaster but we allow him to insult us as well.
I think there should be a purge of all Nordies from our airwaves. If anything it would rid us of those godawful accents.
(takes cover)
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Valley Forge & Palace Coups
Sarah Hoyt wants to urge Republicans to stick it out, in spite of the problems resulting from a bad elite that seems to be committed to service to corporate donors against the good of the nation.
This week has been a tough one. And the reason it’s been a tough one is not just the Republicans funding the Obama amnesty nor the “net neutrality” boondoggle where apparently even passing it won’t tell us what’s in it...
Our current administration has brought us far closer to nuclear war than we’ve been since the Soviet Union collapsed in on its corrupt self. And worse, it will be a multiparty war that will leave at best 1/3 of the world in ruins. And what they’re doing to the new generation, between indoctrination, unemployment and setting the sexes against each other doesn’t bear thinking too deeply about, lest the black pit yawns beneath our feet.
One way or another, we already have two more years of this. And that’s enough to make that snow-laden wind of despair howl around our flimsy tents.
If the world were just the US. If we didn’t have to factor on anything from outside, I’d still say “yeah, let it burn is an option.”
But is it?
Like it or not, the Pax Americana is AMERICANA. If we collapse, the world falls in on itself, and more importantly, we get truly overrun. Because we’re still relatively stable. The 7 million of Obama’s imperial amnesty won’t be but a drop in the bucket.
On the Left, though, the mood is not any better. They are also concerned that corporate mastery of their political class is so complete that there may simply be no hope at the national level -- perhaps in a few cities, a few states:
The devolution of the political system through the infusion of corporate money, the rewriting of laws and regulations to remove checks on corporate power, the seizure of the press, especially the electronic press, by a handful of corporations to silence dissent, and the rise of the wholesale security and surveillance state have led to “the death of the party system” and the emergence of what Ali called “an extreme center.”...
“This extreme center, it does not matter which party it is, effectively acts in collusion with the giant corporations, sorts out their interests and makes wars all over the world,” Ali said. “This extreme center extends throughout the Western world. This is why more and more young people are washing their hands of the democratic system as it exists....”
Ali said he was “shocked and angry about all the hopes that were invested in Obama by the left.” He lambasted what he called the American “obsession with identity.” Barack Obama, he said, “is an imperial president and behaves like one, regardless of the color of his skin.” Ali despaired of the gender politics that are fueling a possible run for the White House by Hillary Clinton, who would be the first woman president.
“My reply is, ‘So bloody what?’ ” he said. “If she is going to bomb countries and put drones over whole continents, what difference does her gender make if her politics are the same? That is the key. The political has been devalued and debased under neoliberalism. People retreat into religion or identity. It’s disastrous. I wonder if it is even possible to create something on a national scale in the United States.”
I'm attentive enough to recognize that there's a common theme here, outside of the 'center' (extreme or otherwise). There's a great deal of extra-national power that's come to dominate the governments of all major nations, our own included. Both the hard right and the hard left almost despair at its wealth and power.
Perhaps the real enemy isn't the left at all.
UPDATE: More on the mutiny.
By Grim on Saturday, March 07, 2015 1 comments
Two History Quizzes
The first one prompts you to put historical events in order. I scored 98% as I got Catherine the Great wrong. I knew dates for the others, but I was just trying to guess based on her clothing where she fit into it.
The second one just asks you which of two things is older. The name of the quiz gives away the game, so it's really not hard at all. Kind of fun, though.
In Deference to Tex's Point
A conversation between a concealed carry instructor and a veteran police officer about how to handle a traffic stop.
He raises a good point about the rookie officer who is probably bracketing you, and who has been tasked with killing you if you prove dangerous. Frequently when a deer hunter accidentally kills another hunter in the forest, it's because he's there to shoot a deer, he's expecting a deer, he's thinking about a deer, and when there's sudden movement the first thing his brain says is: "DEER!"
You have to assume the same thing about the nervous rookie sweating it out back there. His brain is in a totally different place, and he may well kill you on the occasion of any stimulus that falls in on the internal monologue screaming through his head.
H/t: SOF.
Sensitivity Abounds
The US military's own court system has ordered the Army to be sensitive when it refers to an individual who admitted betraying his oaths towards the Army and the nation it defends.
The Army now must refer to incarcerated soldier Chelsea Manning as "she," or in gender-neutral terms, a military appeals court says.
The 27-year old Manning, a former intelligence analyst, is undergoing gender reassignment from male to female while serving a 35-year sentence in the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas for leaking classified material to the website WikiLeaks. Previously known as Bradley Manning, the young private first class legally changed her name last April to Chelsea.
Apparently they must also issue "female undergarments" for "her" use in the male prison unit at Leavenworth. Special snowflakes must be handled with extreme care.
Mommies and states
Anna Mussmann on our culture's discomfort with the clash between moral relativism and the demands of motherhood:
To varying degrees, our ancestors tended to believe that correct beliefs and behavior should be enforced for the good of the group. Religious heresy should be curbed, political unrest removed, and destabilizing immorality punished. Nowadays, we value diversity and individual expression more than the strength and security of a monolithic culture. As long as no one is obviously hurting others with their beliefs, choices, or actions, we argue for live-and-let live morality in most spheres. It is not our job, we think, to judge the guy who dumped his wife, critique the “open marriage” of the couple down the street, or even to tell our transcendental brother-in-law that his potted plants don’t hear when he talks to them. We are not our brothers’ keepers.
However, as new parents quickly discover, children who do not experience parental judgment become intolerable, unhappy people. Mothers are forced to become authorities for the sake of their families. They must frequently overcome the will of a child (sometimes by force) and say things like, “No, you may not run into the street, no matter how devastatingly disappointing this is,” “No, you are not allowed to use the toothbrushes and toothpaste to create art on the walls,” “No, you may not attend that sleepover at your friend’s house while his parents are out-of-town.”
One way to resolve this conflict is to relieve mothers other their duties to keep their children perfectly safe 24 hours a day and to teach them right from wrong. The government is standing by to take over these obligations, and it is not troubled by any discomfort when it acts judgmental or punishes heresy.
By Texan99 on Saturday, March 07, 2015 5 comments
No Privileges for Flags
UC Irvine votes to de-privilege the American flag, putting it on a par with flags in general, all of which are banned.
You might wonder how it helps freedom of expression to suppress the... ah, freedom... to express... um, political sentiments via flag displays.
But take heart! Now the flag of the nation that pays for the existence of this university shall enjoy no privilege over, say, Nazi or Soviet flags. We've become broad minded indeed out there in California. The nation that supports the greatest university system on earth is now on par with this:
No differences there worth... expressing.
Frank J on Science
Really, science is a great tool for using logic to find the answer to absolutely any question — as long as the question isn’t particularly important.
By Grim on Friday, March 06, 2015 0 comments
Against Spock
Not everyone loved the character all that much. Oddly, this review is focused on the movies and later series.
Ferguson Update
In the wake of its report on the Ferguson PD, Eric Holder says the Federal government is prepared to take any steps necessary to enforce compliance with reforms up to and including dismantling the department entirely. The President has suggested that, while he doesn't view Ferguson as "typical," he thinks it's not all that uncommon across the country.
Community Standards Differ
...but they're supposed to differ from one community to another.
Is diversity valuable because the attachments we bring -- 'a wise Latina' -- alter our perspectives? Or is it to be feared, precisely because it makes it hard to detach yourself from the interests of your particular group? Apparently for UCLA, the answer is, "it depends on the question of to what groups you belong." Wise Latinas are welcome. Jews, not so much.
Christians of the wrong stripe probably don't come out all that well either.
Profit & Externalities
We were talking about externalities the other day, because libertarians like the concept as a way of talking about the costs your activities impose on others. The economic concept can be widely applied, but it really is an economic concept originally:
The notion of “externalities” has become familiar in environmental circles. It refers to costs imposed by businesses that are not paid for by those businesses. For instance, industrial processes can put pollutants in the air that increase public health costs, but the public, not the polluting businesses, picks up the tab. In this way, businesses privatize profits and publicize costs.
We can think of a time when the American West seemed boundless, not just unspoiled but unspoilable. Remember Clint Eastwood's film Pale Rider:
So the claim this article is making is this:
Of the top 20 region-sectors ranked by environmental impacts, none would be profitable if environmental costs were fully integrated. Ponder that for a moment: None of the world’s top industrial sectors would be profitable if they were paying their full freight. Zero.
The author thinks this makes the global economy a fraud, but that's too strong. Two things occur to me reading it through:
1) A lot of these economic costs are 'greenhouse gases,' about the effects of which there is still some debate.
2) On the other hand, there's a sense to it. The law of conservation of energy and matter suggests you shouldn't be able to get more out of a thing than you take from it. That applies to systems as well as objects. If we consider the Earth as a system, of course there's no profit to be made from re-ordering the parts of the system in various ways.
What really matters is the order. If I take gold out of the ground and turn it into wire, and then put that wire into a computer, I can do sorts of work I couldn't do before. If I take the uranium in the ground, use power from burning coal to refine it, and then use the refined uranium to run a reactor, I can capture lots of energy that was otherwise existing as a kind of potential in the earth.
Putting things in the right order is therefore very helpful. It's good to provide incentives for people to do the work necessary to get that done. What we call "profit" is or ought to be a sort of incentive to do work of this kind. It's good work, because it's good for people to have things put in the right order.
God creates. We are merely re-ordering things, bringing to actuality what already exists in potency. There are wise and foolish ways to alter the order of the things in the world. We should take some care to be wise.
By Grim on Friday, March 06, 2015 16 comments
Fr. de Souza on disgraced IPCC Rajendra Pachauri's elevation of global warming into a religion:
Religion is not an ideology, though it can be corrupted to become one. Religion treats as fixed those points of revelation that have as their object that which is unchanging, namely God. Yet their application to the social order precisely requires a response to changing circumstances, including the insights of other disciplines, including economics, politics, history and the environmental sciences. That’s why there is no such thing as Christian tax policy, or trade policy or climate policy. For example, Christians have it as a matter of divine revelation that concern for the poor is not optional, but essential. How to best assist the poor remains a matter of differing circumstances and consequently competing policy choices.
H/t comments section at Chicago Boyz.
By Texan99 on Friday, March 06, 2015 4 comments
Not looking at words
"We don't look at four words," Justice Kagan declared during the Supreme Court arguments this week on ACA subsidies in federal-exchange states. Not if they're inconvenient words, we don't! If these four words on the specific subject under dispute supported the White House's position, though, we'd sure be looking at them, wouldn't we? In further discussion it developed that the four words were being taken out of context. As we've learned in the last four or five years, that's a glaring signal for "We're straight-up lying to you."
The ghost of Willie Horton
Politico argues that politicians on both sides of the aisle have been hagridden by the drubbing Michael Dukakis took with the Willie Horton ads. When combined with his flaccid response to a law-and-order question during the 1988 presidential campaign, the Horton ads rightfully pegged Dukakis as confused and ineffectual on violent crime. Almost 30 years later, however, there is growing sentiment that law and order has stopped being about violent crime and drifting into obsessive microcontrol--so much so that the dreaded Charles Koch is teaming up with people like George Soros and Corey Booker to spend oceans of money on a libertarian anti-criminalization campaign. Sometimes odd bedfellows can agree that government is too big.
I'd like to see the criminal justice system continue to come down like a big hammer on people who think other people's pockets are their natural fishing grounds. It's bad enough when they use the voting booth to satisfy their avarice, but if they're prepared to knock people on the head over it, they need to be put away. Still, I wouldn't lift a finger to help convict someone of violations of 3/4 of the nonsense that's ended up on the criminal statute books. I'd be some prosecutor's nightmare of a juror. Someone's upset that Martha Stewart may have misspoken during an interrogation about insider trading that no one ever was able to prove? Civil court, please. Tsarnaev? Shoot him, the sooner the better.
Email Insecurity
Maybe the answer is that she wanted China and Russia to read her mail. It's just an expansive head-fake to help them feel comfortable with American diplomacy, because they think they know what you think, but you really know that you said what you wanted them to think you thought on a server they could easily hack into and read.
I mean, that's what I'd have been doing if I'd done this. It's key, though, that they don't think she's smart enough to out-think them. And I think she's got that part of the play down.
By Grim on Thursday, March 05, 2015 4 comments
"This needs to stop, and now."
When did sports journalism start hectoring its audience to show more sensitivity? I don't read a lot of it, so maybe I missed it.
My first exposure to Ms. Rousey was in Expendables III. I don't watch television, let alone Pay Per View, so I had no idea who she was when she showed up as the bouncer-turned-mercenary in that movie. Now, movies are fantasy, but she beat the crap out of not just one but a whole horde of men in that film. And, I gather, she does have a dominant record in her sport -- really, quite impressive.
So when the guy said, "that Rousey could beat 50 percent of the male bantamweights in the UFC," I'd take that less as an expression of her superlative glory and more as an empirical claim. Can she? Can she beat any of them?
The author apparently feels the answer is definitely not, and having to admit that takes away from all she's accomplished.
But why don't we ask her? Does she want to try?
In related news, the Army announced this week that it's opening 4,100 new Special Operations jobs to women, including 18 Bravo (Special Forces Weapons Sergeant) and other positions long considered the last redoubt of men. I presume women will have to compete for these jobs in some manner. If we agree that it's insulting even to suggest an equal competition with men to the finest female fighter America has ever produced, doesn't that say something about what will be necessary to fill these positions with women?
I'm told I need to stop talking about this. And now.
UPDATE: Ms. Rousey says she thinks it's at least possible that she could beat every male bantamweight. That's admirable self-confidence, and given her record she's earned the right to some self-confidence. Let her try.
Isn't That Illegal?
So, a friend of mine on the Left -- a gentleman scholar, holds a Master's Degree -- responded to my incredulity about claims that the Speaker of the House might be guilty of near-treason for inviting the Prime Minister of Israel to speak before Congress by asking, "Wasn't the invitation against the law?"
Why, no. In fact, why would it be? Congress has Article I powers related to foreign policy including -- not to put too fine a point on it -- the power to declare war! Why shouldn't they be able to invite, say, heads of state from the region where they might be thinking about possibly declaring war to give an opinion relevant to the discussion? I mean, they can order me or you to come testify about whatever they want. Why shouldn't they be able to invite pretty much anyone who has cause to be in the United States legally?
Give credit where credit is due: the propaganda has apparently been extremely strong on this occasion.
New York City Schools to Close for Muslim Holidays
The official announcement by de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Carmen Farina came four hours later at PS/IS 30 in Brooklyn, where officials said 36 percent of students were absent the last time Eid al-Adha fell on a school day, according to WCBS.... Official estimates of the number of Muslims living in New York City vary from 600,000 to 1 million, with Columbia University estimating that 95 percent of Muslim children attended the city’s public schools in 2008, composing 10 percent of the public education population.
So, 90% of the children are not Muslims, but nearly four in ten didn't bother to come on Eid al-Adha?
By Grim on Wednesday, March 04, 2015 8 comments
On More Important, If Less Urgent, Business
A new argument that King Arthur fought out of Strathclyde.
I've always thought the "northern Arthur" arguments were stronger than the "southern Arthur" arguments, though the latter have historically been much more popular among historians. I suspect some part of that is the outsized influence that England and English sentiment play on the development of history as a discipline, though: where Oxford and Cambridge lead, it's hard not to follow.
Still, I take 'the City of Legions' to be much more plausibly Chester than Caerleon. The center of resistance to the invading Anglo-Saxons may well have been the Christian kingdoms in the north, Strathclyde and Dal Riada, which are likely centers because they had logistical support from areas the Anglo-Saxons never penetrated, and a proven naval trade relationship with Ireland that would have remained undisturbed during the Saxon invasions. Since the evidence of graves suggests a reverse-migration of Saxons back to the mainland during the latter part of the Arthurian period, we have reason to think that the campaign was broadly successful for a couple of decades. That implies a powerful resistance, which is also in line with the legends, not a rag-tag band of guerrillas. Such a resistance needs a strong logistical base.
Après Hillary, le déluge
Ugly news always follows the Clintons, but rarely derails them. This has been an especially trying week, though, with reports of Secretary Clinton's using official State Department travel as donor-maintenance junkets to the foreign governments with whom she supposedly was negotiating on behalf of the United States, and conducting most if not all of her official State Department business on a private email account, for the apparent purpose of avoiding the need to respond to FOIA requests and in an equally apparent disregard for the continued security of classified information.
Bill Scher at Politico is beginning to entertain the unthinkable: what will happen to the 2016 race if Hillary Clinton drops out? The assumption is that at some point this press will become so disabling that Ms. Clinton's hand will be forced. Will it, though? Imagine what would have happened if John Ehrlichman had been in charge of the U.S. press in the early 1970s.
By Texan99 on Wednesday, March 04, 2015 9 comments
Sixty Days Hence
Climate disaster forecasts are very often pushed far enough out that it's hard to believe them -- much like the 1930s claims about how we'd be colonizing Saturn by now. Here's one that is not far out at all: in two months, a city of 20 million people will run out of water.
The city of Sao Paulo is home to 20 million Brazilians, making it the 12th largest mega-city on a planet dominated by shortsighted humans. Shockingly, it has only 60 days of water supply remaining. The city "has about two months of guaranteed water supply remaining as it taps into the second of three emergency reserves," reports Reuters.
Technical reserves have already been released, and as the city enters the heavy water use holiday season, its 20 million residents are riding on a fast-track collision course with severe water rationing and devastating disruptions.
Of course, one city is not 'climate,' just 'weather.' A drought is a drought. Except, the article goes on to say, it really is about a change that affects water-poor regions in general.
Don't expect the government to save you, it goes on to say.
We're often tricked into believing the government will solve all these problems for us. Yep, some Americans foolishly believe the same government which just issued $1 trillion in new debt to pay the interest on its existing debt is somehow really, really good at planning for the future instead of mortgaging it away. [2]
If fresh water were a bank account, the world's spending deficit against that account would be deeply in the red and approaching a tipping point of default. And in precisely the same way the U.S. government borrows money to cover today's expenses with no intention of ever paying it back, human society is also borrowing water to cover today's water demands with no intention or capability of ever paying it back.
Right now in California and around the world, farmers are pumping water out of the ground that should have remained there until the year 2030. As they keep pumping the aquifers dry, they'll be reaching ever more precariously forward into the future, using up water in 2015 that should have lasted until 2050 (or beyond).
In this same way, aquifers that should have lasted 100 - 200 years will be bone dry in the not-too-distant future. Farms that once produced food will instead produce a new Dust Bowl. Populations that depended on cheap food to afford basic living expenses will find themselves starving and bankrupt (and living on government food stamps, with the accompanying loss of freedom that always follows government handouts). The world's governments -- all of which rely on food affordability to keep populations relatively docile -- will find themselves facing mass revolts and social chaos.
You are about to watch a milestone event in the history of our world.
Maybe so. Either way, we only have to wait a couple months to see.
Your program guide for the S. Ct. arguments
This National Review article is the most comprehensive but concise statement I've seen so far on the tangled statement of the arguments to be this week in King v. Burwell. It even sorts out the confusing state of the many decisions below, most of which are being held in abeyance pending the Supreme Court's decision in the case that is being argued this week. There is more information than in most articles about the sorry history of the making of the IRS regulation (recall that this lawsuit challenges IRS rules that violate the law; it doesn't challenge the law itself).
The article passes lightly over Congress's intent, as is right in a case where there is no statutory ambiguity, but here is another article that lays out quite clearly how absurd it is to argue that there is any real question that Congress considered versions of the law that did and did not restrict subsidies to states that implemented their own exchanges, and in the end was able to pass only a law that did restrict subsidies in that way. To the extent the IRS rule has a shred of validity, it can only come from the argument that it has discretion to implement rules consistent with a law's "purpose" even if the statutory language is ambiguous. If this language is ambiguous, we might as well throw out all of our laws--which, come to think of it, is pretty much what our current administration is up to.
For our Austen Fans
I know we have several! I am not among them, although it sounds like this might be a part of Austen's corpus I could really enjoy.
Edward Bond once wrote, “I write about violence as naturally as Jane Austen does about manners”. Bond may be surprised to know that Austen was interested in violence and began her writing career pushing at the boundaries of what was acceptable and tasteful in literary fiction. As Kathryn Sutherland writes in her introduction to a splendid new edition of the “juvenilia”: “Jane Austen’s earliest writings are violent, restless, anarchic and exuberantly expressionistic. Drunkenness, female brawling, sexual misdemeanour and murder run riot across their pages”.
Perhaps it's too bad she grew up! A sad fate for many of us, it could be.
'What are you talking about? Bullying the world, or ruling it through civilization?"
H/t: She Who Knows.
By Grim on Tuesday, March 03, 2015 0 comments
How Far We've Fallen
Headline, with bitter irony: "Leader of the free world speaks to joint session of Congress."
Oyster recipes
Sangrita Oyster Shooters
24 oysters, shucked
2 cups tomato juice
4 serrano chilis
2 limes, juiced
1/2 white onion, peeled & chopped
Shuck oysters and keep well chilled. For the sangrita, combine all other ingredients in a blender and puree well. Allow this mixture to chill for one hour. Put each oyster in a shot glass (best to choose very small oysters) and cover each with the sangrita. Salt the rim of another set of shot glasses, then fill them with a good silver tequila. Each guest should lick the rim of a tequila shot glass, down the sangrita/oyster mix from the other shot glass, then down the tequila.
Oysters with Cilantro-Chili-Lime Sauce
24 oysters, raw, on the half shell
6 large garlic cloves, minced
3 T cilantro, minced
4 green onions minced
1/2 cup Asian chili paste
2 T sugar
1/2 t lime zest, minced
1/3 cupe lime juice, freshly squeezed
1/3 cup Vietnamese fish sauce
1-1/2 T pickled ginger minced
Line a baking sheet with rock salt and nest the oysters in their shells in the salt. Refrigerate until ready to use. Combine the reserved oyster liquor and all the remaining ingredients in a large bowl or food processor. Whisk vigorously or blend well, then let sit at room temperature for an hour.
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Spoon sauce over each oyster and bake for 15 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly and the oysters are curled around the edges. (We often just grill the oysters until they're done enough to pop open easily, then spoon the sauce on top. It doesn't need to cook.)
Oyster Pan Roast
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh fennel, finely chopped
1/2 cup leek, finely chopped
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
1 t thyme, chopped
1 t sage, chopped
2 T white flour
1 cup oyster liquor
2 cups cream
1 T Worcestershire sauce
1 t Pernod or similar anise-flavored liqueur
1 pint oysters, shucked
toast points and wilted spinach (optional)
We usually skip the spinach, and bite-sized chunks of any good fresh bread will do instead of toast points.
In a large saucepan, melt the butter and add the onion, fennel, leek, celery, thyme, and sage, stirring, for about 10 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for another 2 minutes. Whisk in the white wine and oyster liquor and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes. Whisk in the cream, Woo sauce, and Pernod. Allow to simmer for about 10 minutes; season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste. Stir the drained oysters into the sauce and bring back to a boil. Cook just until the edges of the oysters curl. Spoon the sauce over toast or bread and top with spinach, if desired.
Perhaps more later!
By Texan99 on Tuesday, March 03, 2015 1 comments
Nidal Hasan was sentenced to death by a military court, for the Ft. Hood shootings. It was a unanimous decision by thirteen senior officers, but it requires approval by the President as commander-in-chief.
By Texan99 on Tuesday, March 03, 2015 10 comments
Can God Lie?
An interesting article on Medieval and Early Modern inquiries into the question of whether the divine might lie.
There was one problem with these philosophically-minded defences of God’s essentially honest and transparent nature: scripture suggested otherwise. Robert Holkot, a 14th century Dominican theologian, popular in his day, now unjustly neglected, suggested there were any number of places in the Bible where God deceived demons, sinners and even the faithful. He deceived Abraham, father of the Jewish people, when he ordered him to sacrifice his son Isaac, only to revoke that order at the last moment, as Abraham held the knife over his rope-bound and trembling son.
Two centuries later, John Calvin reached the same conclusion while reflecting on the passage in I Kings in which God ‘wills that the false king Ahab be deceived’, sending the Devil to fulfill this wish ‘with a definite command to be a lying spirit in the mouth of all the prophets’.
What do you think? Can God lie? If he can, would God lie? If he would, why?
April 1st, eh?
The Cow Joke...
...with only capitalist variations.
I miss the communist and socialist versions, but I suppose those systems are dead and discredited now. Take note, DC.
Isn't It Time That Competence Returned to the White House?
Secretary Clinton: one savvy character.
Federal law requires government officials to conduct business communications on official media, for lots of good reasons. First, it allows for archival without the officials in question having an opportunity to “sanitize” the record. Second — and this is pretty important for the diplomatic corps — it allows the government to protect against intrusion from other nations and entities. Hillary’s practice of doing business through private servers bypassed both of those key protections....
According to the New York Times, Hillary Clinton never used the official e-mail system at all. When the time came to produce e-mails for the Benghazi probe, her aides “found” 300 or so that they chose to reveal years after the event — with no guarantee that these represent the entire record, or even a significant portion of it....
Chances of this being an oversight are nil:
Hacked emails indicate that Clinton used a domain registered the day of her Senate hearings. http://t.co/ZsdTXKQIkS pic.twitter.com/1TlYjrcZ52
— Chris Cillizza (@TheFix) March 3, 2015
The day of her Senate confirmation hearing? Give her this much credit: her strategy to avoid oversight and transparency may be the most coherent and well-executed strategy from State in the entire Obama era.
By Grim on Monday, March 02, 2015 5 comments
I never would have said it that way...
But I think they have a point:
How Walmart Made Liberals Turn Right
The short of it is, Conservatives have long made the argument that a perpetual welfare state is destructive to virtue, and saps the willingness of the otherwise abled to do the right thing and work for a living. Now the Liberals are making the same claim about Walmart. If pays too little to its workers, goes the claim, because the welfare safety net allows its workers to live on the meager wages offered by Walmart (i.e. Walmart is therefore subsidized by the welfare state). And if only those lazy, greedy Walmart fatcats would be forced off of their welfare subsidies, they'd have to actually pay their workers better.
By MikeD on Monday, March 02, 2015 5 comments
Aristotle said that metaphysics is useless, in the sense that it's not for anything: every other sort of knowledge is for it. It is in metaphysics that we approach ultimate truths, the nature of being as such. Of course we don't pursue that so we can use it to make better pancakes: we make better pancakes so we can have the strength and leisure to reflect on the truth of the reality we encounter daily.
Here is a very pleasant article that makes similar claims about pure math. It's distinct from applied math, which means math that you can use for something. The article gets around to asking the question Aristotle doesn't ask, as he assumed you'd have to make a living doing something useful in order to pursue metaphysics:
Q: So if “applied” means “useful,” doesn’t it follow that “pure” must mean…
A: Useless?
Q: You said it, not me.
A: Well, I prefer the phrase “for its own sake,” but “useless” isn’t far off.
Pure mathematics is not about applications. It’s not about the “real world.” It’s not about creating faster web browsers, or stronger bridges, or investment banks that are less likely to shatter the world economy.
Pure math is about patterns, puzzles, and abstraction. It’s about ideas. It’s about the other ideas that come before, behind, next to, or on top of those initial ones. It’s about asking, “Well, if that’s true, then what else is true?” It’s about digging deeper.
Q: You’re telling me there are people out there, right this instant, doing mathematics that may never, ever be useful to anyone?
A: *glances over at wife working, verifies that she’s not currently watching Grey’s Anatomy*
Q: Um… why?
A: Because it’s beautiful! They’re charting the frontiers of human knowledge. They’re no different than philosophers, artists, and researchers in other pure sciences.
Q: Sure, that’s why they’re doing pure math. But why are we paying them?
A: Ah! That’s a trickier question. Let me distract you from it with a rambling story.
Oysters triumph again
Oyster night was smashing fun, as always, even though the drizzle kept us from what is many ways my favorite part of the evening: retiring downstairs to the firepit and getting lost in the music in an ecstatic haze during my one night of dispensation during Lent. Though the oyster-tequila shooters were a reliable path to more riotous party territory, it's just not the same indoors with the lights on; the party tends to break up earlier than I'd like. Still, my husband's oyster magic was right on, and I always love the gathering of clan and neighbors and out-of-town friends to stay the weekend. Before our houseguests left, they dragged a ladder out to the citrus trees and helped us finally harvest all the rest of the fruit, and just in time, for the new blooms are beginning to set.
A neighbor who celebrated her 94th birthday earlier this week brought a killer grapefruit pie, using fruit from our tree. Having had it before, I knew to recommend it to unfamiliar and skeptical guests. All evening I watched them take a bite, get a surprised and delighted look on their faces, and make a beeline to my neighbor's comfortable spot to exclaim over her pie. This is high praise considering that another neighbor brought her key lime tarts, which are fierce competition in the died-and-gone-to-Heaven dessert category.
We're still trying to finish up the oysters (I'm looking at you, lurking neighbors who didn't come over to help eat them last night--but luckily other neighbors picked up the slack!), so the NPH made oyster nachos per a recipe from Jeffrey's in Austin, and they were if possible better than even the many wonderful offerings from the night before:
If you're going to fry an oyster, I can't recommend a buttermilk/flour dredge too highly. We didn't use homemade yucca chips, which we've tried before without outstanding success; a good fresh corn tortilla chip with a nice crunchy crumbly feel is all you need. This dish covers all the hot-sour-salty-sweet bases along with creamy-crunchy-chewy-bite-size thrown in. The habanero cream and mango salsa can be made ahead of time, leaving not too much last-minute craziness for a dinner party.
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Sylvain Labs’ Out Of The Box WNBA Logo
Fresh April 10, 2019May 1, 2019 Ilana Greenberg
The WNBA logo is getting a new look as part of its effort to attract the next generation of fans who, says WNBA chief operating officer Christy Hedgpeth, are “much, much younger — the 16-to-34 millennials, who are very diverse, very socially conscious, engaged in issues of today.” The league partnered with Sylvain Labs, the innovation and brand design consultancy, to learn more about its existing and potential new fans. They developed a long-term growth strategy and identified new marketing opportunities. The Sylvain Labs designers, in collaboration with the league and its players, then developed the new logo to support what the brand will stand for. Explains Hedgpeth: “They took the silhouette out of the box which is a massive breakthrough as she was perceived totally different,” Hedgpeth said. “She was free, there was more movement there, taking up more space. She’s more athletic, longer physique. This is basketball on our terms.” The new logo is different from others affiliated with the NBA, where the logo is always in a box. Concludes Hedgpeth said. “The box is going away. It’s powerful, it’s freeing and it’s expansive.”
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The EU agreed on Monday to postpone Brexit for up to three months, stepping in with a decision less than 90 hours before Britain was due to crash out with no divorce deal. This means that the next deadline for departure will be 31 January next year, but the UK is now given the option to leave earlier if a deal is ratified, clearing the way for opposition parties to back a general election.
Brexit in limbo, Johnson faces tough votes
British PM Boris Johnson faces two pivotal votes in parliament on Tuesday that will decide whether he can deliver on his promise to lead the UK out of the EU by the end of the month, news wires reported. As the clock ticks down to the latest deadline, Brexit is hanging in the balance as a divided parliament debates when, how and even whether it should happen.
Johnson pushes for yet another Brexit deal vote
British PM Boris Johnson will again try to put his Brexit deal to a vote in parliament on Monday after he was forced by his opponents to send a letter seeking a delay from the EU, news wires reported. With just 10 days left until the UK is due to leave the EU, the divorce is again in disarray as Britain's politicians continue to argue over whether to leave with a deal, exit without a deal or hold another referendum.
EU insists for more concessions by the UK to agree on Brexit deal
A deal between the EU and the UK on Brexit is still far away as diplomats indicated the Union wanted more concessions from PM Boris Johnson, which makes signing an agreement this week unlikely, news wires reported. Johnson claims he wants to strike an exit deal at an EU summit on Thursday and Friday to allow an orderly departure on 31 October but if an agreement is not possible he will lead the UK out of the Union without a deal, although parliament has passed a law saying he cannot do so.
Brexit compromise far from being done
Mere days before a crucial EU leaders summit and three weeks before the current Brexit deadline, 31 October, the UK and the EU seem as far as ever in the last three years concerning compromise on the way Britain is to leave the Union, news wires reported. While British PM Boris Johnson played bravely with a plan for a last-minute deal, the EU told him significant concessions should be made in order to reach an accord.
Brexit once again in chaos after court ruling
Brexit process was once again thrown in chaos last week after the UK Supreme Court ruled that PM Boris Johnson has prorogued the parliament unlawfully and the MPs rushed to reconvene in order to stop plans for Brexit on 31 October on “with or without a deal”, news wires reported. Talking to parliament last Wednesday evening Johnson insisted he would not seek another Brexit extension and asked MPs either to bring down the government or let him deliver Brexit.
UK Supreme Court: PM Johnson's Parliament suspension unlawful
United Kingdom’s Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that Prime Minister Boris Johnson acted unlawfully advising Queen Elizabeth to suspend parliament just weeks before Brexit and that therefore the legislature had not been prorogued, news wires reported.
Parliament supports orderly Brexit, Johnson bets on timely departure
The Withdrawal Agreement is fair, balanced and provides legal certainty, MEPs said last Wednesday in a resolution reiterating Parliament's support for an “orderly Brexit”. With the vote, they reaffirmed EP's support for the already negotiated deal and stressed that it takes into account the UK's red lines and the EU's principles, providing a fair and balanced solution, the EP press service reported.
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Review by Victoria Pickup of "The Goldsmith's Apprentice" by Keith Chandler
Keith Chandler’s The Goldsmith’s Apprentice is a fascinating collection of poems which explores humanity with great empathy and skill. Chandler’s style is insightful and accessible, initially probing the working lives of people and revealing the details which make each job, and each subject, extraordinary.
Chandler goes on to examine subjects in a variety of abstract situations, from a bigamist ('My Other Wife') to a brutal observation of an 'Old Man at the Gym,' whilst 'For a Day or Two' ponders what life might be like as a woman.
The collection broadens further with ‘Upper Slaughter: a “thankful village,”’ an original war poem shining a light on areas fortunate enough to see all their men return from the ravages of The Great War, as well as a confessional account from a survivor of Pol Pot’s regime in ‘The Witness.’ Chandler includes poems inspired by issues raised in the media, considering the lives of immigrants in ‘At the Car Wash,’ as well as the touching ‘Lullaby,’ a devastating reaction to the picture which caused a press frenzy of a refugee toddler washed up on the shores of Turkey in 2015.
Chandler draws his collection to a close with an array of personal poems which turn the lens inwards. ‘Mac, 4F, My Teaching Career’ looks into what we presume is Chandler’s own role as he laments subjects of his own past, before going on write several beautiful poems from the perspective of a new grandparent.
This collection provides many moments of comedy (his description of using the M6 Toll services and purchasing a ‘superior cup a soup’ rang true) which only serve to enhance the more poignant moments in his poetry; displaying fragments of people's lives and focusing upon one or two tiny observations designed to simultaneously draw us in and pull us apart (usually with a impactful concluding line). It’s powerful and emotive writing about the everyday stuff we could so easily choose to walk past and ignore.
The Goldsmith’s Apprentice is a triumph; an absorbing and impactful collection of heartfelt poems which should be on the wishlists of glass-eye fitters, fishermen, politicians - and everybody in between.
Victoria Pickup studied a BA in English and MA in Creative Writing at Loughborough University. A freelance writer for seven years, she continued to write creatively and in 2008 won the Café Writer’s Award with a poem inspired by travels in Bosnia: ‘The Chicken that Saved my Children.’ She was shortlisted for the Poetic Republic (MAG) poetry award in 2009 & 2010. Victoria now lives in Hampshire with her husband, three children and, of course, a pet chicken.
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In the world of live music and concerts, the name "Fillmore" carries a lot of weight. The original San Francisco venue was pivotal in the Wes... read more
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In the world of live music and concerts, the name "Fillmore" carries a lot of weight. The original San Francisco venue was pivotal in the West Coast psychedelic movement, with a schedule featuring bands like the Jimi Hendrix Experience, The Doors, The Who, and Pink Floyd, just to name a few. The Fillmore had a huge influence on the Bay's future music scene and, since Live Nation acquired the naming rights a few years ago, they are attempting to bring that legacy to other areas, like Charlotte. Now, tickets are being purchased left and right by audiences excited about this stylish, popular club.
The Fillmore Charlotte is located on Seaboard Street, in the same complex as the Halo Nightclub and Uptown Amphitheatre. The venue schedules some of the biggest names in music, and audiences will have a hard time finding a mainstream band upcoming at the Fillmore that they don't enjoy. The atmosphere of Fillmore Charlotte is similar to the San Francisco original, with accents of red on the floors and walls and vintage posters scattered around the club. However, this Fillmore has a modern feel with a lit bar area, colored chandeliers, tiered sections, and plenty of space.
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How to Kill Your Filmmaking Ego by Mark Jeavons
By Chris Jones on December 12, 2012 in Inspiration 2
Back in 2006 I was one hell of an ambitious filmmaker with the belief, passion and ego to boot that I was destined for big things. I was in a real rush to get somewhere other than where I was, so I set out to make a film on a £30k budget (that eventually ballooned to over £60k) via credit cards and didn’t look back.
Fast forward six years to now, and I’ve just released the film via Distrify after learning a lot of lessons about myself. Looking back at the naïve (some may say delusional) 26 year old, it’s obvious that I made just about every guerrilla filmmaking mistake in the book.
I feel like what I’ve learnt and have to share with you in this blog is indie filmmaking law, but hopefully some of it will be of help:
The worst thing you can do is set shooting dates in stone and hope that when those dates come along pre-production will be all done. That’s never going to be the case, and for me it meant I was running around like a blue-arsed fly right up until the day of shooting began.
If I was going to shoot another movie I would wait until every little thing was in place until declaring when we’d shoot.
Things Will Definitely Go Wrong
It’s inevitable. You know it, I know. It’s how you respond (not react) and deal with the proverbial poo as it hits the fan. I ended off walking off set towards the end of the shoot because the pressure was just too immense for me to deal with.
Shooting a feature is an exhausting, insane marathon – you need to have an almost Buddha like mentality to life on set every single moment. A sense of humour helps as well. Be kind to people!
Don’t Self Fund Your Movie
No matter how badly you want to make your film and no matter how hard it is nowadays to find funding – PLEASE DON’T SELF FUND YOUR MOVIE!!!
12 credit cards helped fund Blaggit in 2006, and I’m still in debt now. It was a very reckless and mindless decision on my part – I really was desperate to make the movie! When you believe in something and want something bad enough then nothing in the world will stop you from getting it – but the consequences
Kevin Smith was an exception. Don’t be foolish and think your movie will be a great success within a year and you’ll pay every penny back.
Don’t do Everything Yourself
If you want to direct, just direct. If you want to produce, be a producer. NEVER direct and produce on the same project – a mega fail for me on Blaggit.
I couldn’t find a producer so decided I’d do both jobs at once. I can’t tell you how much of a mistake that was – I was constantly swapping my directing hat with my producing hat between set-ups.
I even dealt with the finances all myself as well (well, they were MY credit cards after all!!) which is absolute insanity looking back now!
I was sure I could do all the above myself as I had done it before on smaller budgets, but the pressure and workload is just far too much for one person to carry.
Keep Crew & Equipment to a Minimum
For Blaggit we had over 20 crew members, over 15 cast members and for the first week of shooting about 50 odd extras – utter lunacy I tell you!!
We also had two van’s worth of camera and lighting equipment. These days, you don’t need that amount, not with the boom of DSLR cameras over the past few years. We shot on super 16mm and the amount of film we burnt was unreal!
You don’t need the most impressive camera and you don’t need an army of people to make your film. You need a core group of people who you can trust and who believe in your vision.
The Script is King
I got to a certain draft with Blaggit and decided that was it – I’m happy with it and I’m not going to change the script any more and this is the script we’re going to shoot. Ridiculous!
Get as much feedback as you can. Put your ego to one side and really look at what people are telling you – if not then you’ll end up with a film that’s just okay instead of amazing.
I submitted Blaggit to over 20 festivals and we got accepted to several. Make sure to include this cost in your budget – which I didn’t! It’s very expensive and you will get turned down more times than you’ll get accepted.
Do you really need to enter into festivals though? Forget the big ones like Sundance etc – that’s just the ego dreaming the impossible again.
We won a few awards – including Best Feature at the 2011 British Independent Film Festival – which sounds great!! – but that of course is just ego stroking.
Blaggit got accepted into a few US festivals – a cool excuse to travel and see a bit of the world. I was lucky to see Blaggit screen at San Antonio and Roswell within a matter of days – when else would I ever get the chance to go visit Roswell?!
Ah, the long road of securing distribution. If you think making a feature is the hard part, then think again!
We signed with a small DVD UK distributor who promised to get Blaggit into every supermarket chain in Britain. They delayed the release of the film for over a year, until eventually they went bust!
Do people even buy DVD’s any more? Of course the ego dreams of seeing your film on the shelf in HMV, but it’s a dying business model. With Distrify the film is easily available to people online and I will get a monthly income – with a distributor I would have been waiting months on end just for a few pennies.
Sticking With Your Film til the Bitter End
So after all that, am I proud of Pete Blaggit? Yes and no. There are parts of the film I really like, but of course it could have been so much better.
What I am proud of is that I stuck with the film til the bitter end. That’s the real accomplishment with the film. Once the cameras stop rolling and everyone goes on to the next film job – you’re going to be left with the film until the day it’s available to buy in whatever format, and that can be a very long and lonely road to walk down.
And believe me if you have a half finished film that you’ve fallen out of love with then it’s very tempting to walk away and move on to something else. But you have to see it through to the very end.
It’s taken over six years from inception of Blaggit to get to the finishing line now and I’ve changed soooo much as a person over the film’s lifetime, so you have to believe in what you’re doing – and you have to love what you’re doing because if you don’t then you’re going to be very unhappy for a very long time.
It’s been a lesson in humility for me – a lesson in how to kill your filmmaking ego.
Thanks Mark, great stuff!
Onwards and upwards!
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2 Responses to How to Kill Your Filmmaking Ego by Mark Jeavons
Marc December 12, 2012 at 6:59 pm #
Wise comments.
I produced a feature some years ago, raising equity finance, production, distribution etc. I met many people in the industry from the studios down who were truly passionate about the industry and it was a great learning experience though a trifle scary at times.
Having a strong script is King without a doubt and an objective view is required. An old Hollywood writer told me the hardest thing to get is the truth but that is what is required with the script. Get some objective expert advice from agents and if possible distributors. Remember an old Hollywood saying “give the audience what they want but not in the way they expect”.
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New grant will help researchers investigate sleep and ageing
With the help of a HRC grant, researchers will investigate the impact of sleep on ageing and dementia.
A researcher has been awarded nearly $250,000 from the Health Research Council of New Zealand to investigate sleep and its relationship to the health and wellbeing of older New Zealanders.
Dr Rosie Gibson from Massey University’s Sleep/Wake Research Centre received the grant in the HRC’s latest round of Emerging Researcher First Grants.
Understanding the role of sleep with ageing is becoming increasingly important. Life expectancy is increasing and with it the prevalence of sleep problems, which can negatively impact waking function, physical and mental health, healthcare usage and mortality. However, sleep research and treatment services for older people are limited in New Zealand, compared to younger and less vulnerable populations.
Dr Gibson will lead a team of researchers to investigate sleep and its relationship to the health and wellbeing of older New Zealanders, highlighting both the personal, sociological, and economical impact of sleep problems.
“With advancing age, the prevalence of dementia increases. This can have a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of individuals and their families, as well increasing the burden on the economy, residential and hospitalised care,” she says.
“Sleep problems are among the most disruptive behavioural symptoms of dementia and have been associated with exacerbated waking symptoms, whilst also negatively affecting the sleep and coping ability of informal family carers. This has implications for premature movement into residential or hospitalised care.”
The project will provide the first broad understanding of sleep and its relationship to the health and wellbeing of older New Zealanders. It includes four interlinked studies using mixed research methods and different groups of older people in order to address important gaps in this field over the next three years.
The first phase of the project aims to describe the sleep timing and prevalence of sleep disorders and daytime sleepiness amongst older New Zealanders, and to explore age-related changes in the relationships between sleep problems and health status. This will be achieved through the analysis of New Zealand Health Survey data, as well as focus groups.
“Focus groups will be conducted with older Māori and non-Māori to explore cultural and sociological aspects of sleep with ageing, including beliefs and attitudes around sleep problems and their management,” Dr Gibson says.
The second phase of the research aims to explore sleep as a predictor for consideration and admission into aged residential care for people with and without dementia. This will be achieved through large scale analysis of the formal data used for assessment and admission into aged residential care to determine the role of sleep problems in this decision, as well as one-on-one interviews.
“Interviews will be conducted with informal family carers who have recently transitioned their family member with dementia into residential care. These will explore and represent the sleep experiences of families affected by dementia and the changes before, during and after the transition to formal care.”
Dr Gibson’s overarching objective is to develop new knowledge and strategies to contribute to older people being able to live independently and well for longer.
“The study findings will increase the options available to healthcare professionals to support older people to achieve this. This new knowledge will be widely disseminated and offer an empirical basis for designing future research, including a large trial of non-pharmacological interventions for use in home care, translational resources, and informing health management within this rapidly growing population,” she says.
“Sleep problems are a modifiable risk factor associated with poor health. For example, poor sleep has been associated with cognitive impairment, depression, falls, pain, hospital admissions, and mortality. Better understanding and management of sleep problems with ageing, dementia and care provision is important for older New Zealanders as well as the wider community, having cost and capacity implications for the national healthcare system and aged care services.”
Dr Gibson is leading the research projects in collaboration with professionals in sleep science, geriatric, Māori, and public health research:
-Professor Philippa Gander, Sleep/Wake Research Centre, Massey University
-Professor Tony Dowell, Primary Healthcare, University of Otago
-Professor Chris Cunningham, Research Centre for MÄori Health and Development, Massey University
-Professor Matthew Parsons, Professor in Gerontology at Waikato District Health Board and University of Auckland
-Dr John McCarthy, Ministry of Health.
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A Brief History of EcoWater
While the first known instances of water treatment date back to ancient times, the water softening business began in the early 1920s. Scroll down to learn how EcoWater has been perfecting water treatment for over 90 years.
EcoWater’s founder, Lynn G. Lindsay Sr. was issued the first patent for an automatic water softener in September of 1925. Indoor plumbing and the use of mechanical clothes washers helped fuel the market for residential softeners.
Lynn Lindsay starts the Lindsay Co. and the dealer business was also born. Several dealers still with the EcoWater family today, had their beginning in the water industry as a Lindsay dealer.
We replaced traditional water softening media with the first high-capacity resin – significantly increasing the water conditioner’s contaminant removal capacity and reducing the frequency of regeneration.
Regeneration was made completely automatic through the use of the first electro-mechanical timer with the Lindsay Streamliner.
The first all-automatic home water softener was followed by the introduction of corrosion-proof fiberglass pressure tanks and fiberglass brine tanks. These innovations led to first space-saving tank-within-a-tank design. This space-saving concept has been iconic of the EcoWater design ever since.
The first softeners that removed excess iron while also softening were introduced at the 1963 dealer convention – The Royal Princess and The Crown Princess
While we were breaking new ground with a new facility in Woodbury, MN, we continued to break new ground with introduction of a 5-cycle valve for reliable and efficient water treatment device operation.
A succession of appearance and efficiency-improving innovations culminated in 1979 with the replacement of electro-mechanical timers with microprocessor based electronic controls.
After being purchased by the Marmon Group in 1981, and acquiring the Water Refining Company, Inc., of Middletown, OH in 1983, the company’s three brands were united under a single brand – EcoWater Systems.
The company continued to expand its commercial-industrial product line and its global footprint into Canada and additional European countries. And just when the world began using email, EcoWater introduced EASE 3000 Diagnostics Demand Water Conditioner. It provided over the phone remote diagnostics – keeping consumers’ homes in conditioned water more efficiently than ever before.
EcoWater was the first manufacturer to utilize modern solid-state electronics for the control of residential water treatment products, raising efficiencies to new levels. We continued to lead the way in innovation by introducing the first two-way wireless remote for both a softener and RO system in 2007 – the HydroLink®
We raised the bar by upgrading our HydroLink® technology to allow our softeners to communicate via Wi-Fi, enabling both consumers and our dealers to have the home owners’s water usage, low salt alerts, and other critical information available at their fingertips, joining the ever growing group of connected home appliances.
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US Navy shifting its most modern aircraft to the Pacific
By: JAMES DREW
The US Navy will extend its air arm in the Asia-Pacific region over the coming five years with the first deployment of the Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton unmanned maritime patrol aircraft to Guam in 2017 and an increased presence of other newly developed flying assets like the Boeing P-8A Poseidon and Northrop MQ-8C Fire Scout.
The increased emphasis on the Pacific theatre will also see the latest upgraded Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornets deployed to the region, backed by Northrop E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes for airborne command and control and Boeing EA-18G Growlers for standoff electronic attack.
This is according to chief of naval operations Adm Jonathan Greenert’s latest “navigation plan”, which was unveiled 20 July.
The five-page, five-year strategy document comes amid renewed concern by the Pentagon about the potential threat China poses to US interests in the region. It also arrives as Congress finalises its annual defence spending bill, which is likely to spend more money on the military than planned by circumnavigating unpopular automatic spending limits known as sequestration.
According to the navigation plan, the navy aims to replace its aging E-2C Hawkeye with the new and improved D-model at four carrier air wings by 2020, which is around the same time it hopes to retrofit an aerial refuelling capability.
A Northrop Grumman E-2C test aircraft conducts an aerial refueling dry-plug test with a Boeing F/A-18.
The plan also reaffirms the navy’s commitment to the carrier variant of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter for initial operational capability (IOC) in 2018, even though the branch stretched out its planned F-35 buy in its latest budget submission in favour of other items.
“With advanced sensors, data sharing capability, and the ability to operate closer to some threats, it will enhance the air wing’s ability to find targets and coordinate attacks,” the document says of the Lockheed jet.
The maritime service hopes to have 47 armed, submarine-hunting Poseidon aircraft by the end of the decade and complete replacement of the legacy Boeing P-3C Orion by budget year 2019. It will also continue to invest in the software and hardware needed for its maritime patrol aircraft to deploy the air-delivered MK 54 torpedo.
In the electronic warfare arena, the navy hopes to wrap up its transition from the recently-retired Northrop EA-6B Prowler to EA-18G Growler within the next budget year. It also expects to start phasing out the outdated ALQ-99 jamming pod carried by the Prowler and Growler with the Next Generation Jammer Increment I system once it achieved IOC in 2021. The navy will also install about 400 jamming protection kits on its Super Hornets by 2020 to defend against enemy jamming.
The document also notes that the navy expects to have 24 new Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey tiltrotors serving in the so-called carrier onboard delivery (COD) role within the next five years, for IOC in 2021. It wants a total of 44 Ospreys to replace the C-2 Greyhound transport on its carriers.
“Our mandate is to be where it matters, when it matters, ready to respond to crises and ensure the security that underpins our global economy,” Greenert said in a statement.
A Navy MQ-4C Triton UAV lands at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland.
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Q&A with Yale coach James Jones
September 30, 2018 by Richard Kent
Ivy Hoops Online caught up recently with Yale coach James Jones.
Ivy Hoops Online: Please tell us about how Jordan Bruner is progressing after his injury last season (a torn meniscus that kept him out in for the entire 2017-18 campaign).
James Jones: Jordan is in great shape. He’s progressed well with his injury and is looking forward to returning to game action.
IHO: You have a group of talented freshmen. Do you expect them to get much playing time?
JJ: All of our freshmen have an opportunity to help us this season. It will mainly depend on how quickly they pick up our actions on both sides of the ball.
IHO: Have you seen, since your first days as Yale coach, as much strength throughout the Ivies as in this upcoming season?
JJ: The overall talent in the league has improved greatly over the years, as well as all the overall level of each team.
IHO: You open up in China against California on Nov. 9. How did that game develop?
JJ: We were approached by the Pac-12 with this once in a lifetime opportunity, and it was an experience we couldn’t pass on.
IHO: Tell us about a fun fact about your team.
JJ: We make sure we get everyone home at least once in their four years at Yale so they can play in their home state.
IHO: Will you be having a Blue Madness again and what will be the format?
JJ: Not sure. It’s still in the planning stage.
IHO: Since you started at Yale in 1999 and most recently the hockey and lacrosse teams at Yale have won National Championships. One might have argues 19 years ago that such was not possible. How has that winning culture been developed?
JJ: Tom Beckett, our former AD (athletic director), hired some really good, hard-working coaches who believe in the university and it’s mission for excellence.
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Teaming With Wildlife
“Nearly a third of all the species found in Iowa are considered to be in need of conservation to protect them from declining further into eventual threatened or endangered status. Those Species of Greatest Conservation Need were found in all terrestrial and aquatic habitats in Iowa.”
Pretty daunting words, as that outlook was delivered. It came as biologists, conservation leaders and outdoor enthusiasts were updating Iowa’s Wildlife Action Plan; a key element within the Teaming With Wildlife Coalition.
Teaming With Wildlife was established in the mid 1990s to address a long-standing funding disparity in fish and wildlife conservation. Although fish and wildlife are held in the public trust by the states for all citizens; hunters and anglers (who pay excise taxes on their equipment purchases) bear a disproportionate burden of the funding. Teaming With Wildlife seeks to correct this imbalance by advocating for needed funding such as the State and Tribal Wildlife Grants Programs.
To date, 6300 organizations and businesses nationwide–representing millions of birders, hikers, campers, hunters, shooters and anglers–have joined the TWW Coalition to support funding for wildlife conservation, education and nature-based recreation. Iowa has ranked in the top 10 states through that period. TWW is one of the largest and most diverse coalitions ever assembled to support conservation.
Recently, the Iowa Wildlife Federation has agreed to take on a co-leadership role for the coalition alongside the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. IWF will be responsible for communicating with our outdoor-based organizations, businesses, professional biologists and other members who value the outdoors and want to ensure sufficient funding is available to protect and enhance those wild places and populations which are not hunted, fished or which are not endangered or threatened.
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Home Remedy Quiz What's the Remedy What’s the Remedy?
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Dhanesh Jayasimhan
A case of lymphangitis with Lymphadenitis. This lady a mother of a boy and was under my treatment for Allergic Asthma and LYCOPODIUM 0/6 made a cure for her. And after sometimes she was allowed to stop the treatment.
One fine morning her husband called me and fixed an appointment immediately and after that I saw 2-3 persons carrying a lady to the clinic and then the husband rushed into the room and then immediately when I saw her ,asked them to bring her in to the consulting room.She was having severe pain and oedema on her left leg and it was told that she had a fall from staircase steps while she was looking after her mother in law who have been under the treatment of allopathic doctors at the medical college hospital.
After the fall she was taken to the orthopedic department and X ray showed no signs of fracture and they gave her some antibiotics and pain killers and later she came back to her house and took bed rest. She could not sleep since then and she was taken to a local doctor and as there was severe pain in the left inguinal region advised her to have an incision on the inguinal region. But as she was not willing for the same she asked her husband to call me and thus they came to my clinic.
On examination, it was found that a big Streak (a line of infection in the lymphatics) descending from the left inguinal region downwards to the feet like an arrow with the tapering end downwards.It was like a red coir pice with more redness and width on the upper part and tapering downwards.She has no appetite but had severe thirst and she took a lot of hot Rice water.She could not sleep for the last few nights. She was restless during night and nobody was allowed to touch on the same. So she was given the 30 Potency of the similimum and asked to have a blood test which is given in the top. On the next morning it was told that she got some good sleep and wake up with a little bit of relief to the pain but the Streak spread a little more.The blood test results showed a very high rise in the ESR 100 .In the second night her husband informed me that she has severe pain and asked to repeat the medicine and she slept by 12 PM and woke up by 8am and in the evening she was brought in to the clinic and her expression was very good and adviced them to wait for some more time. 2 days later the redness in the feet started fading out below upwards and by the 5th day they came again and I have noticed the changes that happened. The Streak at the lower part fading to black and it goes upwards towards the inguinal region. By the time the pain at the inguinal region also very much relieved and she was able to walk freely.
By the 10 th day she was able to work in the kitchen and bath without oil and the blood test results also showing very good improvement and she was continued with Placebos and by the 15 th day the ESR came to 25 and she was adviced to have the oily bath and by the next week she was perfectly alright.
In this case we can really see the Homoeopathic medicinal aggravation fallowed by amelioration. So cure taking place from last to the first one physically and ..
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DHMS from Athurasramam N S S Homoeopathic Medical college in 1983 and private practice in my village from 1985 by name Jaya Homoeopathic clinic. Completed 30 years on the January 12 th 2016. Former Secretary of IHK Cherthala for 8 years. Former district President of Alapuzha IHK .3. General convenor of Hahnemannian study circle Cherthala since 2010. Faculty at IHK district level and state level. Conducted more than 25 seminars at various locations in Kerala. Took more than 100 Public health awareness campaign classes in Alapuzha district. Published lot of articles at various levels, INDIAN express news paper,various Malayalam magazines and the recently an article on Migrane at Kanyaka bimonthly.
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Homoeopathy is “likes are cured by likes.”,
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Allentown State Hospital, Pennsylvania
The Ward’s Island Homeopathic Hospital, NY year 1875.
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Beware of looming Trump Tweet on Afghanistan!
October 13, 2019 | Daily Times
Following release of three Indian engineers in exchange for key Taliban leaders immediately after the Islamabad trilateral contacts – US, Taliban and Pakistan early this month, should we expect another tweet-jolt on Afghanistan within next few days?
Addressing a public rally at Minneapolis late last week President Donald Trump dropped the strongest hint yet he might soon recall some of his troops from Afghanistan.
“We were supposed to be in Syria for 30 days we have now been their for ten years we were supposed to be in Afghanistan for a short period of time we are now going to be there for close to 19 years. It’s time to bring them home, it’s time to bring them home.”
The crowd burst into ovation and clapping the moment Trump expressed those words (it is time for US forces to come home).
“We have done our job. We have defeated everyone that we were supposed to defeat. …We are now not fighting, we are policing,” Trump explained in a speech that also spoke of the Green on Blue attacks.
When the so-called people we are teaching how to fight turn the gun on them and shoot. We have had a lot of them, a lot of it in Afghanistan more than we have ever had proportionately before. It’s a horrible, horrible thing but I have to sign these letters, Trump said in an emotional outburst when talking of the condolence letters he signs for the parents or other family members of the US forces killed by Afghan soldiers, usually Taliban infiltrators.
The Green on Blue attacks have remained a source of continuous concern, and meanwhile even the top US commanders carry personal weapons when on inspection trips, particularly in the southern and southeastern Afghan regions.
With two deaths in September the number of U.S. service members killed in Afghanistan in the so-called Green-on-Blue attacks to date has risen to 17 in this year.
Trump also alluded to the opposition to at least partial pullout from Afghanistan, where some 14,000 U.S. troops are currently stationed as part of the U.S.-led NATO mission to train, assist and advise Afghan forces and to carry out counter-terrorism operations.
“And then I have all the people that want to stay, they want to stay and I don’t want to stay, ” he underlined in an expression of frustration.
Unsurprisingly, Trump’s comments, it seems, have fuelled speculation within the United States that the President may be positioning himself to drop yet another bombshell and pull the plug on America’s longest overseas military intervention, and thus further expose the political discord and intense power struggles that have followed the controversial Afghan presidential elections – with both President Ghani and Dr.Abdullah Abdullah claiming totally unsubstantiated victories with a less than 26 percent voter turn out. Let us wait and see!
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Imtiaz Gul is the Executive Director of Center for Research and Security Studies that he founded in December 2007, with the support of Germany’s Heinrich Boell Stiftung. Gul has presented papers and given talks at universities and international security and counter-terror conferences in Brussels, Tokyo, Berlin, New Delhi, Kabul, New York, Washington, the Hague, Riyadh, Italy, Oslo, Stockholm, Beijing
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Kookaburra laughs louder
war / 31 March 2011 / Copyright
The Full Court has dismissed EMI’s appeal from the finding that versions of Men At Work’s DownUnder infringed Larrikin’s copyright in Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree.
Emmett, Jagot and Nicholas JJ brought this one down in 268 paragraphs.
EMI Songs Australia Pty Limited v Larrikin Music Publishing Pty Limited [2011] FCAFC 47
Lid dip Peter Clarke
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Rihanna’s new twist to S&M
Purely in the interests of improving professional understanding (and not at all for the purposes of titillation) I should draw your attention to Mallesons’ report that Rihanna’s S&M pop video, or at least stills from it, are attracting allegations of copyright infringement.
Whatever you do, don’t go to the Mail online’s report.
It does seem that Ms Rihanna and Mr LaChapelle have prior history working together.
Just to prove this is really a blog about IP law, I should draw your attention to our fair dealing defence for, er, parody and satire in the perhaps unlikely events that (a) this is an infringement or (b) Mr LaChapelle were to sue down here.
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Civil Dispute Resolution [Bill] Act
war / 27 March 2011 25 March 2011 / Enforcement
Just as the Victorian government has announced its intention to repeal the corresponding obligations for litigation in State courts, the Commonwealth Attorney General has announced that the Civil Dispute Resolution Bill has now been passed by both Houses of Parliament.
The Bill originally lapsed on the dissolution of Parliament last year, but was reintroduced in September.
A key feature of the legislation is the introduction of the new genuine steps statement. According to the General Outline in the EM:
This Bill encourages the resolution of civil disputes outside of the courts and seeks to improve access to justice by focusing parties and their lawyers on the early resolution of disputes.
This Bill seeks to ensure that, as far as possible, parties take ‘genuine steps’ to resolve a civil dispute before proceedings are commenced in the Federal Court or the Federal Magistrates Court. When commencing proceedings in a court, parties are required to file a statement saying what steps they have taken to resolve their dispute or, if they have not taken any steps, the reasons why. The Bill gives examples of reasons why steps might not be taken, including urgency, or where the safety of a person or security of property is compromised. The court can take into account the failure to take steps when exercising its existing case management directions and costs powers.
The Bill does not require parties to take any particular specific step – the most appropriate steps to take depend on the circumstances of the particular dispute. The Bill is deliberately flexible in allowing parties to tailor the genuine steps they take to the circumstances of the dispute.
The substantive obligations (on litigants and practitioners) under the legislation come into force on the earlier of (a) the date set in a Proclamation or (b) 6 months after Royal Assent.
Some notes on the bill that lapsed.
The Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee’s report.
The NADRAC report.
Lid dip, Jane.
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Roadshow v iiNet
The film studios have announced they have sought special leave to appeal from the Full Federal Court’s 2-1 decision dismissing their claim that iiNet infringed their copyright by ‘authorising’ its subscribers’ infringing activities.
AFACT press release
iiNet press release.
Meanwhile, the iiA is still working on a workable solution for the future.
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Compulsory licences for patented medicines
The Australian government has announced its intention to amend the Patents Act by the end of 2011 to empower the Federal Court to grant “to manufacture and export patented pharmaceuticals to countries trying to deal with epidemics and other types of health crises.”
This announcement appears to implement the DOHA declaration (in 2001) on the compatability of TRIPS and public health issues particularly in developing countries.
Press announcement here. WHO on DOHA here and here (pdf). DOHA itself, Chairman’s statement and notifications (only Canada has made it on to the list as an exporting country, so far) and the 2005 amendment Protocol (of which, so far, only 34 members have notified acceptance (68 to go)).
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Roadshow v iiNet 2
Last month, iiNet (by the skin of its teeth) avoided being found liable for authorising the P2P infringing activities of users of its internet access services.
Kim Weatherall and Ass. Pro. David Brennan provide their respective initial takes here and here.
Perhaps in recognition that iiNet (and pretty much any other ISP) will be in big trouble if they sit on their hands when the next letter of demand comes in from AFACT notice comes in, Meanwhile on 11 March, the Internet Industries Association has announced that it is “fastracking” development of an industry code to deal with copyright infringement.
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Draft Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Raising the Bar) Bill 2011
war / 20 March 2011 20 March 2011 / Designs, Patents, Trade marks
A few weeks back now, IP Australia released a draft Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Raising the Bar) Bill 2011 (pdf) and draft Explanatory Memorandum (pdf).
You can probably guess its overall objective from the exposure draft bill’s longer short title. The range of matters covered extends across 6 schedules:
Schedule 1- Raising the quality of granted patents
Schedule 2– Free access to patented inventions for research and regulatory activities
Schedule 3– Reducing delays in resolving patent and trade mark applications
Schedule 4- Assisting the operations of the IP profession
Schedule 5- Improving mechanisms for trade mark and copyright enforcement
Schedule 6 – Simplifying the IP system
Of the many things that struck my eye, the proposals:
seek to introduce the diligent searcher standard for testing the obviousness of patents;
seek to have patent applications and oppositions (but not, so far, trade mark oppositions) tested on the balance of probabilities instead of being practically certain not to be valid
introduce the new statutory experimental use defence;
seek to introduce a presumption of registrability for trade mark applications;
introduce the patent opposition “pleading” system to trade mark oppositions; and
confer original jurisdiction in trade mark and registered design mattters on the Federal Magistrates Court.
As IP Australia’s announcement says:
Bill does not deal with gene specific issues, rather it seeks to raise patentability standards across all technologies. Gene specific issues are being considered separately by the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee, and by the Government in its response to the Senate Community Affairs Committee’s Gene Patents report.
Over at Patentology Dr Mark Summerfield gives very detailed consideration to the pros and shortcomings of the obviousness reform, the changes to the requirement that patents be useful, the attempt to fix the law of fair basis (at least insofar as provisional specs are concerned), the new enablement requirement. Dr Summerfield seems to be on a roll, so there may well be more to come.
Comments and submissions should be provided by 4 April 2011.
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Convergence Review: Let the bun fight(s) begin
war / 2 March 2011 2 March 2011 / Copyright, Internet
Over at Lawfont, Sarah reports that the terms of the Convergence Review have been announced.
This is not just about ‘regulatory’ matters. From the preamble:
…. At the same time, the globalising effect of the internet is profound and rapid, and has challenged regulatory boundaries.
New content services channelled through internet service providers and across jurisdictional borders are challenging traditional media business models and forcing governments all over the world to reconsider the assumptions behind existing legislation and regulatory frameworks.
The government wants to make sure that the policy framework upon which Australia’s industry structures and regulation are built is adequately designed for the convergent age and does not impede continued technological change and innovation. At the same time, the framework must ensure the ongoing protection of Australian content and cultural values, the adequate reflection of community standards and expectations and the safeguarding of privacy and other citizens’ rights.
The government recognises that any discussion of the production and distribution of Australian content raises issues of copyright in the digital age. The Review Committee may offer views on copyright and the ongoing protection of content in a converged environment, noting that the Attorney-General will ultimately determine these matters.
and point 2 of the terms of reference:
the Committee shall have regard to all legislation and regulatory frameworks relevant to these terms of reference and, where necessary, advise the government on issues outside the purview of the Minister’s portfolio responsibilities.
(my emphasis again)
[remembering, as the preamble noted, that copyright is within the Attorney General’s portfolio, not the Minister for Communications etc.]
The review is specifically directed to take into account amongst other things by point 5(b), (c) and (d):
b) ensuring the ongoing production and distribution of local and Australian content that reflects and contributes to the development of national and cultural identity;
c) the impact of policy settings on industry and government revenue;
d) appropriate ways to treat content, and the services and applications used to deliver content, which are cross-border in nature;
We also heard (or read) last week that the ALRC will be told to keep its hands off the issues covered by the Convergence Review.
The Review is to deliver their final report to Government by the first quarter of 2012.
The terms of reference.
The Minister’s speech (not to Parliament) announcing the release of the terms of reference.
A Mr Boreham, from IBM, will chair the review; a Mr Long, with a background from the regulatory agencies, will be the second member and a third member is to be announced.
An earlier time, when “convergence” seemed new (and iTunes and P2P) were not even twinkles in our computer monitors (pdf).
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Ex-BBC director general Mark Thompson is getting antsy that the BBC isn’t able to mind-control the British public to sufficient degree thanks to alternative broadcasters, particularly Netflix and their ilk:
The fucking cunt! Who the fuck does this controlling little Marxist twat think he is? Who the fuck does he think we are – mindless little automatons that need Big Brother beamed into our living rooms to make us behave like the tyrannical, lefty cuntrags that the Ministry of Truth decree is acceptable?
That organisation is basically already on everyone’s shitlist here. Let’s cheer the fact the worms that use the public broadcaster to further their self-righteous PC socialist agenda are squirming!
Nominated by ShagawotZ
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Cunt’s Mate Cunt on October 9, 2019 at 6:23 am said:
Surely if the BBC are as good as they claim to be then they would be able to compete in the free market? Then they wouldn’t have to listen to the government or pretend to be neutral. And on that day Satan will go to work on ice skates.
Watched the British news for the first time in a couple of weeks this morning (got out of the habit during the school holidays) and it was exactly the same shit – twats talking bollocks about Brexit. I’m pretty sure the UK will still be a member when I arrive in less than eight weeks.
I was feeling nihilistic after watching the Joker fillum so I wrote this…
https://mikesplace2017.wordpress.com/2019/10/09/the-depravity-of-the-ruling-class-update/
Guzziguy on October 9, 2019 at 8:33 am said:
Your first sentence sums up the situation perfectly.
Lord of the Rings on October 9, 2019 at 1:56 pm said:
Over-paid, stuck-up, deluded, has-been, shit-smelling fucking CUNT
I rest my case ….
dingly on October 9, 2019 at 10:55 pm said:
Take this cunt organisation of cunts down.
Earl Kravdath of Bumholia on October 9, 2019 at 6:23 am said:
Bald Guardian reading middle class Corbynite.
Off to the tower for this cunt.
Miserable northern cunt on October 9, 2019 at 6:36 am said:
Well in the film about him on netflix hes black?
Oh the irony, oh the infamy,
Infamy,infamy, theyve all got it in for me…
Technocunt on October 9, 2019 at 6:44 am said:
I really do hope the BBC turns to rubble in the next decade – no more public funding to support their Marxist agenda, or giving massive payrises to undeserving cunts like Linecunt; or sending hundreds of staff to far-off places to report on things like the World Cup, the Olympics and all that “expenses paid by the licence payer” bollocks!
The quicker they have the cushy rug pulled from beneath their pampered feet the quicker they will sink in the free-market arena.
Fuck them!
Lana Del Cunt on October 9, 2019 at 8:07 am said:
they also run a ‘charidy’ called BBC Media Action – which is a subversion organisation that sends people into other cuntries to subvert the population by offering ‘western values’ and causing mayhem – see that Nazaneen woman – she was in media action – no wonder she ‘s in gaol – where thay all should be – cunts
I nom’d nazinine ziggy ratface and her soft hugh Grant husband but it never got through.
Yes, the woman has only herself to blame for her situation and yet her husband expects the U.K. Government to move heaven and earth to secure her release. He is aided by the BBC periodically revisiting the story; this week it was sending the daughter to the U.K. for her education. My view is ‘ Step outside of the country and you are on your own’.
Spanky Mc Spank on October 9, 2019 at 8:51 am said:
I know, his whining and protestations of her innocence are sickening.
No doubt when she returns from her little holiday she will get a multi-cultural cooking show or antique hunting series.
Both cunts but that’s just my opinion and I hope she stays there a few more years, maybe a lesson to other harridans who think they can push their big “do good” noses into other peoples affairs.
HBelindaHubbard on October 9, 2019 at 11:47 am said:
Antique-hunting sounds alarmingly like “anti-cunting”…
We need to be alert.
The EU needs lerts, dontcha know ?!
Leave here banged up there, that’s what you get for being an oh so clever busy body in a country that doesn’t take prisoners….well apart for this trollop of course.
Who the FUCK would travel to a country like Iran?
I’ve done a lotta reading of books mate – all for charidy of course.
Unkle Terry on October 9, 2019 at 6:53 am said:
The more the BBCihore fills the squeeze the happier I become.
The sooner their cosy liberal dooshka mooslim bubble is well and truly burst the better.
Everything they do is poison of one type or another.
Complete degenerate cunts.
Get fucked.
Excellent cunting.
Fuck me I can’t type for toffee.
Paul Maskinback on October 9, 2019 at 6:53 am said:
The BBC are doing a great job itself in turning the UK into a ‘cultural airstrip’.
More of a cultural desert in the BBC’s case, complete with goats, bombs, prayers to Allah, transbenders, wimmin and Um Bongo quaffers.
Piss off baldy.
Their recent adaptation of David Copperfield with some Asian bloke playing the lead, is the final fucking straw for me!
Cultural Appropriation only seems to be allowed one way, and now the BBC are opening the floodgates for more classic dramas to be “historically cleansed & reinterpreted”
Cunts to a man (and woman, and all the cunts in-between)
Lord Cuntingdon on October 9, 2019 at 9:09 am said:
Yes – they held out until the last minute regarding the German peaceful truck killer recently. Only at the last moment did they admit it was a peaceful trying to kill people (as usual).
Freddie the Frog on October 9, 2019 at 7:05 am said:
This cunt has got to be joking. The BBC’s shameless attempt to subvert democracy and sell this country to her enemies will never be forgotten. They are cunts, total cunts and they can’t fall quick enough and far enough for me.
Never forgive, never forget.
WokeUpTodayAndRealisedWhatACuntIAm on October 9, 2019 at 7:32 am said:
Just as a neatly tucked away to be inconspicuous story appears in the DM that targets for race, gender, sexuality etc will now have to be met in order to qualify for BAFTAs. It’s never been easier to be a Marxist since the great unwashed have been placated with a 24/7 diet of brain-rotting dross on their hand-held telescreens.
Dick de Pfeffel Foxchaser-Fiddler on October 9, 2019 at 7:35 am said:
Come the revolution,I’m going to take over Countryfile,make endless programmes about huntin’,shootin’ and fishin’ and the correct etiquette for Farmers travelling on single-track roads by tractor (refuse to yield to anything,one indicator permanently on,roar past any spots where you could pull in and let people pass but slow up and drift alarmingly from side to side of the road on any straight sections,always check that your tyre treads are full of shite before leaving base and have a collie in the cab who sits with a mocking look as it watches the queue build up behind)
It’s about time that Auntie Beeb made programmes that instruct without patronising and I’m sure that The Plebs would have more patience if they understood just how many things a Farmer has to remember before taking to the road.
To be fair Dick you cunts drive like that anyway!
Komodo on October 9, 2019 at 8:40 am said:
Perfect. A dedicated edition of the Highway Code might accompany the production, underlining these important points. It could also cover agricultural machine transporters on singletrack roads, partly-unfurled spray rigs, and leaking slurry tanks.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Cunt on October 9, 2019 at 10:09 am said:
I lived in Devon as a kid near a shit ton of farms. I lost about 3 years of my childhood (like Greta, ‘How dare you!’) due to being stuck in the family car behind a tractor. Tractor tailbacks were an every day occurrence back then. I remember it was unlucky to look at the hay bales on the back of tractors. No idea what all that was about, but it had me convinced. I don’t think it was the same tractor holding us up every time though.
Unless it was you, of course?
DCI Gene Cunt on October 9, 2019 at 10:41 am said:
And I’d make it law that any ambulance you cunts call when you drop your wallet on your foot should travel at the same speed a fucking tractor travels when there’s a queue behind it!!!
Bertie Blunt Ubercunt on October 9, 2019 at 12:51 pm said:
I see that farmers are joining the Extinction Rebellion protest. If that’s true, we really are fucked. The NFU say they are going to cut greenhouse gases in farming from 10% to net zero in the next 20 years. This guy shown here is a “buffalo” farmer. He’s obviously seen a business op as buffalos are fartless. What a fuckin’ cunt he is, rearing such a magnificent beast for meat.
Oh, forgot the link . . . .
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-hampshire-49932589/hampshire-farmers-join-extinction-rebellion-climate-protest
Yeah saw that on the gnus….
Dick de Pfeffel Foxchaser-Fiddler on October 9, 2019 at 6:00 pm said:
I’m thinking of joining Extinction Rebellion myself, Bertie. Can’t be long until Greta Thundercunt puts in an appearance and I want to see if I can tie her pigtails around my waist.
c/o Sickipedia.
Bertie Blunt Ubercunt on October 9, 2019 at 6:07 pm said:
Can’t see you having much in common with a Hampshire buffalo farmer Dick but I can see the appeal of some fresh young meat!
from the nyt after the bbc for 30 years – what a cunt – has he ever had a real job – cunt
he’s also a common poypuss cunt
Wanksock on October 9, 2019 at 8:16 am said:
At the time of Jeremy Clarkson twatting the little shit who forgot to get his dinner organised there was a story about Mark Thompson biting someone on the arm, and drawing blood, for some misdemeanour in the newsroom when he was BBC news editor. Thompson was promoted and Clarkson sacked. I guess one of them was the wrong side of the political divide.
I wish he’d bitten me on the arm.A splendid excuse to rearrange his sensibilities.
Permanently.
Sixdog Vomit on October 9, 2019 at 8:16 am said:
Fuck the BBC, it doesn’t produce great content, it pushes progressive agenda.
If it can’t cope on 5 billion a year boo fucking hoo.
Netflix etc gained popularity because they offered content people prefer to the ropey old tripe the BBC serves up.
Spoonington on October 9, 2019 at 10:21 am said:
Five billion pounds a year?! Forking heel!
I wouldn’t know what to do if I had that much money.
I’d take out a few contracts, obviously NOT for lunchtime sarnies…
Cuntry Walker on October 9, 2019 at 8:31 am said:
What a bubble all the BBC staff work within – no wonder they themselves call it ‘Auntie’ – so cozy with guaranteed income from its captive customers whether the customers like the deal or not —- — any organisation working on this basis would breed utter fuck wits for this reason alone. One can only wonder at the difficulty a ‘normal’ person would have trying to fit in, the moment the BBC virtue signalling, ‘right on’ leftie liberal turd head employees discover one of their number does not embrace their ‘group think’. Probably be sent to Coventry pretty fast and immediately branded a Nazi. The
BBC, once pretty even handed politically ( ok so about 40 plus years ago) are a complete disgrace and those who contort and slime around working within it are a shower of shit.
As you can imagine I am a big fan of the BBC like most ISAC’s.
Wanksock on October 9, 2019 at 11:35 am said:
Frederick Forsyth wrote his autobiography “The Outsider”, an interesting read. He worked for the BBC during the 1960s and they were at it then. Complete support for any government provided it was Labour. He quit because of the censorship of his reports on the Biafra/Nigeria conflict, which didn’t follow the Labour government’s policy.
Cuntry Walker on October 9, 2019 at 2:27 pm said:
Fair point – perhaps I was being generous to them 30 + years ago!
Cunty Chops on October 9, 2019 at 11:36 am said:
“Probably be sent to Coventry pretty fast and immediately branded a Nazi.”
I’m livin’ that dream. 🙁
Your poor thing Mr Chops — you have all our sympathy . It’s good to know however that some real people reside within the BBC .
Seriously, I agree with him that cultural domination by the US and global media are a threat. He does appear to be saying that. But cultural dilution by the BBC is an equal threat. What sticks in my craw is this: “A society which fails to provide its different communities and groups with the means to listen and come to understand each other’s pasts and presents shouldn’t be surprised if mutual incomprehension and division are the consequence.”
Which is tendentious bollocks, pure and simple. “Mutual incomprehension” (etc) is neatly avoided by insisting that immos speak decent English and are discouraged from living in separate communities. The BBC needs to return to a one-nation outlook and stop pandering to social special-needs cases.
He has been so anti-Trump at the NYT. The global leftist elite look after their own and keep cunts like these living the champagne style to which they have become accustomed. It’s the same with Cram and Ratcliffe and. God forbid, anyone should say that Saint Mo of Farah took drugs, despite his coach being fingered fro it and the head of the GB Athletics resigning. Fuck me – of course Farah is implicated. I hope the moaning plastic Brit goes down and loses his knighthood – then gets deported back to Somalia. That would be better than winning the Euromillions (what’s the chance of the winner being a peaceful or dooshka?).
Marvellous Mechanical Cunting Machine on October 9, 2019 at 9:32 am said:
Spot on cunting. This authoritarian baldy Libturd deserves a public flogging. Since he took over the New York Times it’s become a Brit bashing organ constantly turning out ludicrously Ill informed anti- Brexit propaganda. Hell doesn’t have a cavern deep enough for this cunt.
Cuntflap on October 9, 2019 at 9:37 am said:
This guy is a fucking arse.
He can shut his fucking cakehole whilst his beloved bbc has helped the likes of jimmy fucking saville.
The bbc of today could be as pure as the driven snow, but with that in their past they are as good as criminal and as good as dead.
It’s been 74 years and clear thinking people still eye the germans with suspicion, what fucking chance does the bbc have?
The right thing for British people to do is vote with their money and stop paying the license fee. When they ask for all that cash, all of jimmy’s gold springs to mind. And how many more culturally enriched people are dripping in that same gold?
The bbc are in the business of reducing people and their humanity. When people pay the license so they can watch a bit of football, or a bit of saturday night telly hosted by a drunk driver, or clap like a seal to strictly they are saying “it’s ok for ped os to get all my lovely money so long as I can have a nice time”.
The bbc, those that work for them, those that support them and the people that give them money make me sick as a fucking dog.
Good fucking morning.
George W Bamboo on October 9, 2019 at 9:50 am said:
I don’t know much about this pompous prick but what I read I don’t like.
The problem with these type of people is they think they are super intellectual and above normal folk who they look down on. I have a problem with the BBC in that it’s funded by the license payer ie you and me and these twats are totally unaccountable I don’t want someone like this cunt looking down his nose at me or paying the likes of Linicunt 1.7 million to host match of the day. The BBC the sooner it’s dismantled the better stop wasting our money and get into the public domain sink or swim.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Cunt on October 9, 2019 at 9:58 am said:
Linekunt and co are under threat now. A lady of the peaceful variety now hosts MOTD2.
And she’s fucking awful. Obviously got all her presenting tips off Alan Partridge. Job given entirely on merit, of course.
Let’s see how much Linekunt likes diversity when this bint takes his job off him.
Sent me to Defcon 1, that did.
As you say, she got the job on merit, of course…
I love Alan!
Does she begin the show with “Welcome to Match Of The Day Two, A-HA!” ???
Da wimmins are taking over everything sacred.
They might as well just miss out the games altogether and talk about their dry fannies or how da wimmin players should get the same pay. Then just flash the results of the Premier League games on the screen for a second.
There was absolutely no need for the BBC to send a team on an all expenses jolly to the World Athletics Championship. The IAAF had the whole thing covered live with English commentary and presenters on YouTube. It wasn’t available online in the UK (without a VPN) only because the BBC had paid for the rights, the dickheads.
Absolute waste of license fee money just to send a few dozen out on free jolly, the cunts.
Bertie Blunt Ubercunt on October 9, 2019 at 10:25 am said:
Since when have fuckers like Thompson and his ilk been interested in protecting all other aspects of “British culture?”
You can fuck right off and take your sister Emma with you.
I don’t pay licence fee as I don’t watch broadcast television. I gave up watching ages ago.
I don’t know whether to suggest to others to do the same.
Baron Bastard on October 9, 2019 at 11:31 am said:
Blew the licence out 3 years ago. Never regretted it…
Sheik Yafanni Begum on October 9, 2019 at 10:39 am said:
The answer is simple. Don’t watch their archaic shite. Don’t pay for a license to support the paedophile loving bastards & tell any cunt they send to your house to fuck off cunt.
It was the P word that did it.
You’d simply angered the grammar police by misspelling ‘license’.
Remember it’s a c for a noun and s for a verb.
Admin, why am I in moderation? Every word I said about the BBC is the truth.
You used a trigger word, however the trigger word was in context with the cunting and has been legally proved so crack on.
Cuntamus Prime on October 9, 2019 at 11:38 am said:
How it should be written; ‘Ex-boss admits to BBC’s increasing cultural irrelevance’.
Good riddance to the establishment propaganda arm the BBC. I give it 5 years.
EVENING STAR on October 9, 2019 at 8:20 pm said:
Just looking at his picture tells you all you need to know, self satisfied, conceited cunt, if a picture could paint a thousand words
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ENGAGE is a winner of the 2017 OER & Project Awards for Open Education Excellence, which was announced by the global network of Open Education (OEC). Fourteen partners and more than 15.000 open educators in 80 countries members of ENGAGE are celebrating this award now, whose the ceremony will be presented at the upcoming OEC Global Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, March 08-10, 2017.
Dr. Okada highlights that the award was made in recognition of a new approach to Open Science Education which promotes Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI). The term RRI created by the European Commission refers to the participatory process that aligns scientific innovations to societal needs and expectations. She has just announced to the ENGAGE team that “We are officially leading creative innovations for Science Education to empower teachers through OER and MOOC for equipping next generation for RRI by connecting non-formal resources (topical science-in-the-news) and informal learning (science networks) with formal education (science curriculum)”.
The ENGAGE project funded by the European Commission links available knowledge outside the classroom such as science media that have impact on citizens’ lives to create controversial socio-scientific dilemmas, which hook learners’ curiosity and “need to know” in the school. Students think, talk and develop informed based views using science connected to their life interacting also with scientists. Through OER and guidelines, teachers support them with 10 inquiry skills for RRI, which are grouped in four areas: enquire, analyse, solve and communicate. This framework was adopted by the UK national exam board AQA for assessment.
ENGAGE presents a new way of thinking and substantially improved the discoverability, presentation, usability, accessibility and availability of openness in science education for RRI. It offers contemporary learning materials for students, guidelines for teaching and open online courses in the OpenEdx MOOC platform for all educators – all under creative commons license in 10 languages.
A key challenge in Science Education, which ENGAGE was designed to tackle “for promoting critical scientific literacy, and for learning about science, scientists, scientific inquiry and scientific argumentation, is the need to furnish students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to address socio-scientific and environmental issues in a critical way and to reach informed decisions on a range of science-related and technology-related issues that impact them, their immediate family and friends, the surrounding local, national and global community, and the planet as a whole.” Hodson
ENGAGE researchers are taking into account possible gender and geographical differences in Europe, including also the analysis of projects developed by socio-economically disadvantaged groups in remote areas of Brazil and Africa. Various studies in Brazil, Lithuania, Spain and Romania use LiteMap tool for collaborative argumentative visualisation developed in KMi. New interdisciplinary research about children's health and wellbeing in the UK and Brazil are currently in development based on ENGAGE materials related to ZIKA virus, Vitamin D, Sugary Drinks, e-Cigarettes and Text neck (smartphones).
The ENGAGE team led by Dr. Sherborne elaborated more than 30 OER based on contemporary science linked to various topics: Earth, Ecosystem, Electromagnetism, Energy, Forces, Genes, Matter, Organisms, Reactions and Waves. Dr. Okada coordinated MOOC on pedagogical tools and inquiry skills for RRI for pre-service and in-service teachers delivered by 11 partners and co-authored a course book, various research papers and policy reports. Currently, ENGAGE portal has more than 3,500 comments; 130,000 downloads and 675,000 views.
ENGAGE Team, well done !
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Joanna Chudy
In my memory are sky and earth and sea, ready at hand along with all the things that I have ever been able to perceive in them and have not forgotten. And in my memory too I meet myself – I recall myself, what I have done, when and where and in what state of mind I was when I did it. In my memory are all the things I remember to have experienced myself or to have been told by others. From the same store I can weave into the past endless new likenesses of things either experienced by me or believed on the strength of things experienced; and from these again I can picture actions and events and hopes for the future; and upon them all I can meditate as if they were present. – St. Augustine, Confessions
Some Other Memory
The mysteries of memory and time continue to tug at the edge of our limited understandings of this world, reminding us, as we totter on the cusp of genetically engineered new species and sentient machines, that we’ve yet to really begin mapping the landscape of human consciousness, a territory still mostly shrouded in darkness, like some undiscovered paleolithic cave whose walls are covered with the images of beasts rendered in umber and ochre, with the imprints of ancient human hands traced in charcoal and burnt bone, whose floor is littered with the ribs and teeth of animals left behind as charmed sacrificial offerings.
While today’s physicists are working to probe both deep space and the subatomic world, as engineers are writing code to extract new meaning (and wealth) from the expanding universe referred to fetchingly as Big Data, the work of surveying the human soul’s internal geography has been left for the artists and poets among us. We are the ones still dreaming in the twilight, conjuring hope from sticks found lying in the sand.
I am grateful that Joanna Chudy has chosen to unpack her tent, make camp, and claim territory at this frontier.
She is not alone and there are myriad markings and traces of others who have explored this territory before her. The St. Augustine quote above – from around 400 AD – attests to the ageless history of these questions, but I am particularly interested here in the ways that Chudy’s work connects with two recent and iconic 20th Century artists.
Imagination is memory – James Joyce
James Joyce, who Chudy pays homage to in the title of her series Silesian Ulysses, nurtured a singular reverence for memory as the most important lens for understanding the past, for realizing where and to whom we belonged, and for tutoring us in how we might treat one another. Time and memory were his connective tissue and organizing principle. As his books attest – I am thinking particularly of Ulysses, but also Dubliners and A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man – it was always his native vocabulary, his unfailing tool of choice for composition and narration.
I find an even deeper and more resonant connection with the French filmmaker Chris Marker, whose beautiful, spectral work often feels saturated with a diffuse sense of unrecoverable memory. Marker harbored a near messianic faith that memory was a subterranean reservoir of hidden intelligence and meaning; that with sufficient attention and devotion a deeper human truth might be revealed:
My working hunch was that any memory, once it’s fairly long, is more structured than it seems. That after a certain quantity, photos apparently taken by chance, postcards chosen according to a passing mood, begin to trace an itinerary, to map the imaginary country that stretches out before us. By going through it systematically I was sure to discover that the apparent disorder of my imagery concealed a chart, as in the tales of pirates. And the object of this would be to present the “guided tour” of a memory. – Chris Marker
Both Marker and Chudy create narratives that generate a complex mixture of emotions and responses. Take for instance Marker’s La Jetee (1962), which seems like a direct antecedent of Chudy’s work, particularly the wonderful sequence in which the main character – a time traveler – visits a natural history museum with his lover. These moments which are so embued with idyllic enchantment simultaneously convey unmitigated melancholy and loss, and construct a relationship to time and memory that is ambiguous and conflicted.
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It is also notable that La Jetee is a film created almost entirely from still photographs (with the exception of one three-second cinematic shot), and that Chudy is actually a still photographer. But in both cases – Marker’s film and the video versions of Chudy’s work featured here – cinematic montage gives these narratives added potency. There is a curious urgency that the still images take on when presented through a time-based medium. They seem explicitly in conversation with one another, although through a kind of whispered dialog that is all suggestion and implication. The meaning conveyed feels incomplete and indirect, but at the same time intense, concrete, and visceral.
But even without pointing to relationships with seminal work like Joyce’s and Marker’s, Joanna Chudy is creating work that is sophisticated and significant in its own right. It is timeless and profound, deeply human and reverentially beautiful.
Her work immerses us in a kind of somnolent exile; homesickness for a present past that is comprised of fugitive moments and instants, impenetrable figments and fragments. It is nostalgic and funereal, sombre and reminiscent. We find ourselves wandering through an image landscape muttering to ourselves, “What does it mean to remember? Where is it that time goes? Who do I belong to, and where have my people gone?”.
Soon the voyage will be at an end. It’s only then that we will know if the juxtaposition of images makes any sense. We will understand that we have prayed with film, as one must on a pilgrimage. – anonymous
images + video: © copyright 2016 Joanna Chudy. No use without permission.
Contact: joannach1@o2.pl
words: © copyright 2016 Joseph Squier. No use without permission.
Contact: joseph@lightsensitive.media
Real generosity towards the future lies in giving all to the present.
— Albert Camus
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Autism and suicide
Autism and suicide.
Children with autism may have a higher-than-average chance of contemplating or attempting suicide, a unfledged inspect suggests. Researchers found that mothers of children with autism were much more suitable than other moms to pronounce their child had talked about or attempted suicide: 14 percent did, versus 0,5 percent of mothers whose kids didn't have the disorder. The behavior was more trite in older kids (aged 10 and up) and those whose mothers meditating they were depressed, as well as kids whose moms said they were teased female. An autism whiz not elaborate in the research, however, said the scrutiny had limitations, and that the findings "should be interpreted cautiously".
One justification is that the dope was based on mothers' reports, and that's a limitation in any study, said Cynthia Johnson, impresario of the Autism Center at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Johnson also said mothers were asked about suicidal and "self-harming" consultation or behavior. "A lot of children with autism claptrap about or bargain in self-harming behavior prescription. That doesn't purpose there's a suicidal intent".
Still, Johnson said it makes common sense that children with autism would have a higher-than-normal jeopardize of suicidal tendencies. It's known that they have increased rates of bust and desire symptoms, for example zam zam oil can cure hair loss. The outlet of suicidal behavior in these kids "is an formidable one and it deserves further study".
Autism spectrum disorders are a team of developmental planner disorders that obstruct a child's gift to offer and interact socially. They index from severe cases of "classic" autism to the comparatively mild form called Asperger's syndrome. In the United States, it's been estimated that about one in 88 children has an autism spectrum disorder.
This week, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revised that frequency to as tipsy as one in 50 children. The reborn findings, reported in the minute-book Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, are based on surveys of nearly 800 mothers of children with an autism spectrum disorder, 35 whose kids were disencumber of autism but suffered from depression, and nearly 200 whose kids had neither disorder.
The children ranged in duration from 1 to 16, and the autism spectrum mess cases ranged in severity. Non-autistic children with pit had the highest judge of suicidal rumour and behavior, according to mothers - 43 percent said it was a difficult at least "sometimes".
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Yellow-rumped (Myrtle) Warbler in Millcombe 28 October
In the last hour of a 10-day stay on the island, Tim Davis and I were lucky enough to find a Yellow-rumped (Myrtle) Warbler in Millcombe this morning. Back home this evening and this is the write-up we have done for Steve Waite, the Devon County Bird Recorder, and as a basis for a British Birds Rarities Committee submission. This is the first British record since 2003. Sorry that it goes on a bit, but hopefully of interest. Certainly a memorable day for us.
"After a 10-day birding trip on Lundy and with just 50 minutes to go before they had to report for their helicopter flight back to the mainland, Tim Davis (TJD) and Tim Jones (TAJ) decided to have one last look in Millcombe, the sheltered east-facing valley in the south-east of the island. The whole stay had been dominated by strong, mainly south-westerly winds, which reached gale force, gusting higher, during the morning and early afternoon of 27 October. The media-dubbed “St Jude’s Day Storm” passed over South West England in the early hours of 28th, having moved rapidly across the Atlantic from the eastern seaboard of the USA. Given this meteorological set-up, and knowing that a Ruby-crowned Kinglet had been trapped and ringed on Cape Clear on 27th, TJD and TAJ were keenly aware of the possibility of Nearctic landbirds arriving in western Britain, hopefully including Lundy…
We were walking slowly down the northern side of the valley, through an area of trees and scrub sheltered from the still-strong WNW wind, bringing with it hefty showers and sunny intervals. TAJ saw a passerine fly in and perch on a small branch over the path about 8-9m away. Recognizing it immediately from previous experience of the species in North America, TAJ exclaimed to TJD “Yellow-rumped Warbler!”. The bird flew a short distance to the left (north side) of the path, where a series of robust wooden tree-guards protect young (planted) trees. The bird was using these structures as a series of perches from which to forage, both by sallying and periodically dropping into vegetation. The bird flitted from shelter to shelter, gradually moving up the slope. It then alighted on the trunk of a Turkey Oak, working its way up the tree in a series of hops and short flights. It continued upwards onto the main branches of the tree, before dropping back down onto the ground vegetation and tree shelters once more and from there into a pine tree at the top of the slope, pursued by a Robin. At this point TAJ left to try and alert other visiting birders. TJD walked slowly up the slope to stay with the bird.
The bird dropped down from the pine and landed in low vegetation, temporarily disappearing from view. As TJD slowly continued along a small path towards the bird, it appeared sitting on a plant stem holding in its bill a large bluebottle-type fly, which it took some 15 seconds to consume. During this period, the bird was fully side on, giving excellent views at a range of approximately 4-5m. As soon as it had finished eating the fly, the bird flew in front of and away from TJD, over a low hill and down towards the valley bottom, where it was lost from view.
Size, structure and behaviour: Size approximately similar to a Blackcap. Relatively plump-bodied and long-tailed. Moved by series of short hops and sallies when foraging. Direct flight when moving across valley. Considering its trans-Atlantic origins, the bird appeared in remarkable physical shape, with its plumage in excellent condition and its movements agile. It was clearly feeding well.
Plumage: Bright yellow rump, most obvious in flight. Duller yellow wash to sides of upper breast. Head and mantle with obvious brown cast. Mantle heavily dark-streaked. Contrasting head pattern with brownish crown/nape, darker cheeks and prominent whitish, broken eye-ring or “eye lids”. Pale throat extending onto sides of neck. Underparts pale, heavily flecked/streaked brownish, especially on flanks and upper breast. Wings darker than mantle. Prominent whitish wing bar on greater coverts. Less distinct off-white wing-bar on median coverts. Corners of tail with large whitish patches, really noticeable in flight.
Bare parts: Bill and legs appeared blackish.
Voice: The bird was heard to call at fairly regular intervals – a characteristic sharp “chup”, that both TJD and TAJ recognized.
Both TJD and TAJ viewed the bird through 10 x 42 Zeiss Victory FL binoculars. Total viewing time was about 8-10 minutes.
Both TJD and TAJ have seen hundreds of Yellow-rumped Warblers in North America (particularly in Quebec) and in both spring and fall plumages. Both are 100% confident of the identification.
At around 11.40 another visiting birder, Chris Baillie (CB), that we had managed to get a message to, had a brief view of the bird in flight as it crossed to trees on the southern slope of the valley. CB is also very familiar with the species, having lived for some years within the Caribbean wintering area. CB left on the same flight as TJD and TAJ."
Update 1 November: Not seen since we left on 28th October, according to the latest information (mid-afternoon, 1st November) from Lundy Warden Beccy MacDonald. Another Yellow-rumped Warbler was reported on 29th in County Galway, Republic of Ireland, while further North American arrivals at west-coast UK sites from Scilly to Rùm have included American Robin, Mourning Dove (first seen 28th) and Hermit Thrush – all presumably associated with the same weather system that brought the Yellow-rumped Warbler to Lundy.
Wind, Rain and Sun
On the island for our usual Autumn visit and although the week started quietly for birds the diversity picked up quite soon. Seawatches from North End and The Castle produced Lundy's highest count of Balearic Shearwaters, 26 in one day, plus Great Skuas, juvenile Black Tern, Little Gull and hundreds of Kittiwakes. A more detailed report will follow in due course.
Other notables included Short-toed Lark, Snow Bunting, Lapland Buntings, Ring Ouzels, sightings of at least three different Yellow-browed Warblers, Richard's Pipit and a Red-throated Pipit (still present on 27th).
The usual migration of lots of Chaffinches and Thrushes didn't really happen with only low numbers as opposed to the thousands of Chaffinches seen most Autumns. Goldcrest numbers were also disappointing with only a handful seen on most days, though a Firecrest in Millcombe did liven things up a bit. Lots of birds of prey with Merlin, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel and of course Peregrine.
A few pictures below:
Wheatear
Chiffchaff
Grey Seal Pup
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Red-breasted Flycatchers and good numbers of commoner species
News via Tony Taylor that two Red-breasted Flycatchers were seen today and that some 200 birds (of more usual species!) were ringed on Wedesday (9th) by John Horton and his team.
Two "firsts" for Lundy!
Ringers on Lundy during the first week of October certainly hit a purple patch! John Horton reports, via Tony Taylor, the trapping, ringing and photographing of a Booted Warbler on 1st and a Blyth's Reed Warbler on 3rd, followed by a Wryneck on 4th and Common Rosefinches on 4th & 5th! Both the Booted Warbler and the Blyth's Reed Warbler would be "firsts" for Lundy, assuming that the records are accepted by the powers that be. I believe that the Blyth's Reed Warbler would also be a first for Devon.
Sea fog for a whole week hid Lundy from migrants
A team of ringers on Lundy from 21-28 September, led by Chris Dee struggled to catch as many birds as would be usual at this time of year, despite calm conditions. Persistant sea fog and light south-easterly winds for almost the entire week meant very little diurnal migration of Swallows or Meadow Pipits, or if they were migrating they couldn't find Lundy. Highlight of the week was the Wryneck (not trapped) in upper Millcombe and up to two Whinchat in St John's Valley and around the church. Water Rails were vocal in St John's and smelly gully. Four Firecrests were ringed along with three Grasshopper Warblers, and singles of Redstart, Sedge Warbler and Reed Warbler. The House Sparrows seemed to be spending more time in Millcombe than in recent years and Wrens seemed to have had a good breeding season.
First Firecrests of autumn and a Wryneck
Chris Dee, who has been ringing on Lundy since Saturday, reported yesterday, 25th September, that he had trapped three Firecrests to date and that a Wryneck had been seen on 24th & 25th (also reported by Beccy MacDonald on 25th). Commoner migrants, however, had been quite thin on the ground, with even Swallow numbers quite low, in contrast with the strong passage reported from parts of the Devon mainland early this week.
Shearwaters thrive...and some rarities drop in!
Tony Taylor reports that from 24th August to 3rd September, he and Richard and Rebecca Taylor were on the island, "...primarily shearwatering but we did some daytime birding too. The Manx Shearwater work was very successful, with 200 chicks and 52 adults ringed, plus lots of interesting retraps (highlight was one I had ringed as a chick in 2005, when we ringed just 7 birds in total). Yet another year when there have been very noticeably more shearwaters than on the previous year's ringing trip. The crossing on the 24th included 1,000 Manx Shearwaters, 1 Storm Petrel, and 2 Great Skuas. A possible Wryneck was reported on 24th and Rich saw one later in Millcombe (on 26th I think). Rich also ringed an Icterine Warbler in Millcombe on 3rd September (after the boat had already left for Ilfracombe, meaning that day visitors did not have the chance to see it). Not many migrants about: Willow Warblers commonest, with a few Spotted and Pied Flycatchers, one or two Redstarts, Whinchats, Blackcaps, Whitethroats and Chiffchaffs."
Other recent news from wardens Beccy and Aislinn is of a Little Egret around the Landing Bay on 21st August and a Pectoral Sandpiper near the dung heap by the Main Track on 4th & 5th September – see the Lundy Conservation Team's Facebook page for photos.
Day trip Saturday 20 July
An extended day trip. Hot and sunny, with the gusty easterly breeze being pleasantly refreshing for a change – in contrast to the bone-chilling easterlies we have so often experienced on Lundy! On the crossing, hundreds of Manx Shearwaters feeding close to the mainland off Morte Point, plus three Puffins about half-a-mile out from the island. We completed coverage of Lundy for the Devon Bird Atlas with a one-hour Timed Tetrad Visit from the Landing Bay up to the Castle, accompanied by Seasonal Assistant Warden Aislinn Mottahedin-Fardo. After completing the TTV we walked along the West Side to Threequarter Wall and back S along the main track and Terrace. At least 50 Puffins in Jenny's Cove (up to 35 on land) and 30 at St Philip's Stone. Several hundred Guillemots still on the ledges at Jenny's. Several Kittiwake chicks about to fledge, with well-developed juvenile plumage and lots of energetic wing-exercising (how do they not fall off?!). There was a trickle of "autumn" (!) migration already, with nine Swifts and five Sand Martins passing through. We didn't get to Pondsbury, but other visitors reported a Green Sandpiper there. Among the breeding landbirds, an adult Pied Wagtail was feeding two well-grown juveniles in Lower Millcombe, a very juvenile Goldfinch with adults in St John's Valley, several family parties of Linnets (particularly in Middle Park), a Meadow Pipit carrying food to a nest site near Hanmers, and a singing Chiffchaff in Millcombe. Butterflies included: 4 Graylings (West Side and the Ugly), 350+ Meadow Browns, 6 Red Admirals, 5 Small Tortoiseshells and 20 Large Whites. Also about 20 male Oak Eggar moths, a few burnet moths (Five-spotted?) whizzing by at high speed and one very smart Rosechafer beetle. Tim Davis & Tim Jones
Lundy puffling 2013
Just 3 guillemot chicks and one egg left on my survey ledge. But I did see a puffin chick this morning.
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Two guillemot chicks fledged
Two chicks have fledged. Eleanor jumped on Thursday night.
Eleanor on Thursday morning...
... and not there Saturday morning.
Qawser jumped on Saturday night.
Qawser on Saturday morning
... and her mother with a fish this morning.
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Two new guillemot chicks have hatched, but one chick was lost.
Highlights: 180 puffins seen on one day. Another 29 guillemot feeds during 5 mornings of observation.
Busy times over the last few days. The Splash-in underwater photography competition was a great success last Saturday. We had Baz & Steve Dambusker and friends playing music in the Marisco Tavern on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Despite this, I still managed to record 2 hours of guillemot feeding on Thu 27th, Fri 28th, Sun 30th, Mon 1st, Tues 2nd, Wed 3rd. Each hour of video requires an hour to upload to my laptop, plus another hour to convert the file into an mpeg2 file.
However this morning is still foggy, so I'll grab this opportunity to give you an update on the last week's activity.
Wednesday 26/6/13. The trip around the island on the Jessica Hettie was very successful - Shelley counted 56 puffins on the water.
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Thursday 27/6/13. The guillemot chicks received 6 feeds, 2 feeds each for chicks E (Eleanor) and S (Stanley), also single feeds for chicks H (Harman) and Q (Qawser). The other four chicks were seen: B (Bevill), C (Christie), I (Irwin) and N (Neville).
This was also a good day for puffins. I counted 53 puffins on the land at St Philip's Stone at 8am, plus 104 puffins on the land at Jenny's Cove at 9am. Alan Rowland was also on the island and counted 23 puffins at Long Roost at 1pm.
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Friday 28/6/13. Eight feeds today: Eleanor received 3 feeds, Harman received 2 feeds, with single feeds for Christie, Irwin and Qawser. No feeds seen for Bevill, Neville, or Stanley. It was foggy for 20 minutes during my survey. Fortunately Sony Vegas was able to stretch the light levels so that I still had the full 2 hour coverage. No birds arrived during the fog.
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Saturday 29/6/13. Splash-in.
Sunday 30/6/13. Foggy in the morning but I managed to get out at midday. 62 puffins on the land at St Philip's Stone at 1:40pm. 4 feeds were seen (Christie, Eleanor, Qawser and Stanley) and four other chicks were seen Bevill, Harman, Irwin and Neville.
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Monday 1/7/13. Another chick has hatched! When I first arrived, the adult at site G was tenting its wings. There were also small pieces of egg-shell on the ledge. Later on, I managed to catch a glimpse of the new chick "Grenville". There were five feeds in my 2 hour watch today - Bevill, Christie, Eleanor, Harman and Irwin received feeds - Grenville, Neville, Qawser and Stanley were feedless.
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Tuesday 2/7/13. Six feeds today. I thought that this would be a exceptional morning - I saw 5 feeds in the first hour, but then I sat through 40 minutes of rain with no feeds. Irwin received 2 feeds, Bevill, Grenville, Harman and Stanley all received one feed each. Christie, Eleanor, Neville and Qawser were also present.
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Wednesday 3/7/13. Neville has gone. Both parents were at site N this morning but there was no sign of Neville. At 16 days old, Neville would have been capable of "fledging" but the presence of both parents means that either predation or bad communication was responsible.
In guillemots, the chick jumps to the sea before it can fly (giving them the name 'droplings'). The male parent accompanies the chick for the first two months of its life at sea. During this time, the chick learns to fish for itself and the adult is flightless during its moult. Jeremy Greenwood studied the fledging of Lundy's guillemots in July 1962. With a fuller study on Handa (Sutherland, Scotland) he concluded the most fledging deaths result from chick and adult failing to meet each other on the sea. (Greenwood, 1964, Ibis 106, pp.469-481).
On the positive side, another chick hatched today. Chick R (Rene) received a feed. There were 7 other feeds: Eleanor and Harman each received 2 feeds, and there were singles feeds for Bevill, Grenville, and Irwin. Christie, Qawser and Stanley were also seen today.
Rene's first feed
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The weather forecast is looking good for the next few days - I'll try to keep you updated. More chicks should be fledging...
Chick N "Neville" survives.
Chick N was not taken by a Herring Gull it's still alive and breathing this morning. Shelley suggested that I should name the chicks. We decided to call this chick "Neville" after William Neville, brother of King Edward IV, and owner of Lundy 1462-1463.
"Neville" wasn't fed in the two hours that I was at the survey ledge this morning, but there were 6 other feeds. Chicks Q, I, H, C, B and S were all fed this morning. More tomorrow, we're going around the island with Clive Pearson on the Jessica Hettie this afternoon.
Is this last view of Chick N?
Chick N may have been taken by a gull. 2 minutes after I finished filming, a Herring Gull swooped down and tried to snatch something from the ledge. I couldn't tell whether the gull was successful, the parent didn't look upset, but I'll have to wait until Wednesday morning to find out.
Chick N
In other news: there are now at least 8 chicks on the ledge. Pairs B, C, E, H, I, N(possibly), Q and S all have chicks. Pairs A and M have no chicks or eggs. Pair G and possibly pair F are still sitting on eggs, and I'm still not sure about pairs O, P and R.
Egg G
There were 5 feeds during my 2 hour survey this morning. Chicks B, I and S were fed once, and Chick F was again fed twice.
More news tomorrow.
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Guillemot pair D have lost their chick.
My first visit to the ledge since Thursday resulted in one loss and one gain. The loss was Chick D. I'd seen this chick fed twice last week. Today its parents were bringing fish to an empty ledge. 2011 was the only year that I've seen this pair raise a chick to "fledging".
The gain was chick B. Today was the first day that I'd seen the second parent returning to the ledge, so it was difficult to tell whether they had a chick or an egg. Their fish disappeared quickly, confirming the presence of a chick.
In total there were 8 feeds this morning. Chicks E, I, & H all received two feeds. Chick Q had a single feed.
Chick N was also seen, or at least I saw its beak poking out from under its parent's wing. More news tomorrow.
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Guillemot pair F do have an egg
The strong winds have kept me away from the ledges, but it has meant that I've been able to review my previous footage. I found this on the the tape from the 14th June:
That little blue shape in the centre of the image? That's a egg that I hadn't noticed. I'd seen this pair without an egg on the 4th June, but I'd assumed that it was too late in the season for them to lay another egg.
Common Guillemots can lay a second egg if the first is lost, and occasionally a third egg if the second is also lost. Replacement eggs are usually laid ~15 days after the lost of the previous egg and are around 6% lighter than first eggs.
It will be a race against time for this pair. By the time their egg hatches sometime between 10th and 14th July, most of the other chicks will have gone to sea. This will mean less birds on the ledge and more opportunities for predators.
The winds are lighter tomorrow morning - and for the next few days. I'll let you know how the chicks are doing.
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Foggy today but 4 feeds yesterday morning.
I arrived at St Philip's Stone this morning and I couldn't see the sea. It has given me a chance to catch up with yesterday's filming.
I saw 4 feeds yesterday; chicks D and N were both fed once, and chick H had two feeds.
I didn't see any new chicks, but guillemot B was sitting with "drooped-wings" this is sometimes a sign that a chick is present.
The weather forecast says that there are NW gale force winds on the way - it looks like Monday morning before I get to film again. I hope that all is well with the chicks over the weekend.
More Guillemot chicks hatched
More Guillemot chicks have hatched, making at least 6 chicks on my provisioning ledge this morning. I saw 5 feeds and I saw a couple of the chicks for the first time.
You just get a glimpse of this chick highlighted with the circle. This chick is at least 4 days old. It was this chick that got the first observed feed of the 2013 season on the 16th June.
As we don't have a colour-ringing scheme on Lundy, I identify the Guillemots by their relative positions on the ledge. The pair at this location, Site E, has successfully raised chicks every year since 2010.
These are the positions of the Guillemots in 2008. So far in 2013 I've identified chicks at sites D, E, H, I, N and Q (and apart from chick H, all of these chicks received fish this morning). A, F and M have either not laid eggs this year or have lost them. B, C, G, O, P, R, and S are either still sitting on eggs or are doing a very good job of hiding their chicks.
More updates soon, it looks like there is rain on the way, so I'm not sure when I'll be able to film again.
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3 Guillemot chicks fed this morning.
Seabird breeding season is my favourite time on Lundy. The highlight for me is when the auks start to bring back fish for their young. Puffins and Razorbills with beaks crammed full of Sand-eels or Guillemots with just a single fish.
I've been watching the Guillemots provision their chicks since 2006. The first year I just used a telescope, but since then I've been filming the ledges as well.
This particular ledge is near St Philip's Stone on the west coast. Today, I know that there are at least 3 chicks, and I'm expecting more to hatch any day. It looks like there could be 13 chicks when they've all hatched.
Things seem to be slightly behind this year. On this day last year there were 11 chicks on this ledge and they received a total of 15 feeds from their parents in 2 hours. This is an exceptionally high rate - usually a chick will receive one fish in 4 hours.
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Sightings 11th - 25th May 2013
During a couple of weeks of mixed weather I managed to identify 42 species, mostly all the usual suspects. At Jenny's Cove up to 30 Puffins were seen on the land at any one time. Some were collecting nest material, but none returning from the sea were bringing in food. Peregrines were also active in various locations with at least one nest with a chick. There was a lot of activity on top of the island from Meadow Pipits, Skylarks and Wheatears, but a number of people commented on the fact that not a single Stonechat had been seen. Swallows, House Martins and Swifts were flying over the top of the island daily, and good numbers of Spotted Flycatchers were active around Millcombe and the east side. Lesser Redpolls were also frequently spotted.
The highlight for me was seeing an Osprey flying north over the island on the 15th. Four were seen by various observers during my stay.
Lesser Redpoll
A pair of Golden Plovers in Tillage field.
Walking back from the North end we spied a pair of Golden Plovers in Tillage field.
Also a male Black Redstart at Long Roost
Seabird activity
Grant Sherman's surveys of the seabird cliffs on the island include:
"1245 Guillemots on my survey ledges this morning. A lot of birds sitting hunchbacked on the St Philip's Stone sites (presumably sitting on eggs). Not as many on the Jenny's Cove sites - however I did get a photo of this egg. 13 Puffins on the land and 5 on the water at St Philip's Stone.
35 Puffins on the land and at least 10 on the water at Jenny's Cove
around 4 or 5 hundred Razorbills but I didn't do a proper count. Some Kittiwakes were collecting grass and turf for nest material. "
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Devon Birds daytrip and other recent snippets
For news of the Devon Birdwatching & Preservation Society's "bracing" daytrip on 12th May – including the first Dotterels of the year – visit the Devon bird news website http://www.devonbirds.org/news/bird_news/devon_bird_news
In other recent news from the island, a Hoopoe was reported in the first week of May and the remains of a Golden Oriole, perhaps the same bird reported towards the end of April, were found on 8th.
The end of an era...
Some regular readers of this blog may already be aware that James Leonard, denizen of the Radio Room and indefatigable contributor to the Tavern logbook, passed away on 28 April after suffering a stroke. For the past decade, James was a frequent visitor to Lundy, often to be encountered birdwatching around Millcombe and latterly – since the arrival of his mobility scooter – more widely about the island. His final voyage from Lundy back to his North Devon home was on 18 April; it is hard to believe that this larger-than-life character and his instantly-recognizable handwriting (pencil only!) are gone forever. The end of an era indeed.
Tim Davis & Tim Jones
James aboard MS Oldenburg in October 2011
Recent Sightings 27 April - 4 May 2013
Received from Chris Baillie -
April 27th -29th was mostly dominated by northerly winds, cool and cloudy. The large number of Willow Warblers ringed earlier in the week were soon gone, replaced by a slow but steady trickle to the end of our stay on May 4th. Nights became clear, and few migrants stayed long. Chiffchaff, Whitethroat, Sedge, Reed and Grasshopper Warblers were noted in single figures. Hirundine passage was modest, one Redstart but no Flycatchers or Swifts were seen, whilst Siskin, Goldfinch, Linnet and Meadow Pipit flocks were small and few. Wheatears (with a small proportion of Greenland) kept up a steady flow, and some began to assert territories. Pied Wagtail, Blackbird, Robin, Starling, Wren and Linnet were all noted food-carrying. Singles of Dunlin and Turnstone were seen over the Landing Bay, Whimbrel were recorded most days, and one of two Great Northern Divers remained for several days. The highlight was a female Goshawk over the terraces on May 2nd.
Highest count for Puffins was 67 on May 2nd and probably represented more than 70. Later that day 150 Shags congregated around Common Dolphins off the West Side, but then did not follow them. Only a handful of other seabirds joined the gathering, although plenty were within sight.
Golden Oriole and images of some of last week's highlights
News from the island, via the Lundy Conservation Team's Facebook page, is that a Golden Oriole was seen yesterday, Tuesday 23rd April.
Below are photos of some of last week's highlights from Paul & Helen Bolland and Rachel Shaftman & Jonny Taylor:
Arctic Tern from MS Oldenburg, April 2013. © Paul Bolland
Common Buzzard, 20 April 2013. © Paul Bolland
Osprey being mobbed, East Side, 20 April 2013. © Paul Bolland
Long-tailed Skua, Middle Park, 16 April 2013. © Rachel Shaftman/Jonny Taylor
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Pallid Swift – a new species for Lundy
Over the summer news broke via Twitter that the British Birds Rarities Committee (BBRC) has accepted the record of Pallid Swift on Lundy on 25th October 2016, representing not only the first for the island, but also the first accepted record for Devon.
Below are excerpts from the vivid accounts written by Justin Zantboer and Chris Baillie, along with one of Simon Slade's photos. Congratulations to all involved for their presence of mind and diligent observation; this is not an easy species to clinch!
"Whilst counting migrants passing overhead during an indoor break, I noted a Swift descending rapidly from above Redwing and Chaffinch flocks. It was briefly holding its wings in a strong “V” as do Common Swifts in similar descent. It levelled out and I went outside to record what I assumed to be a very late Common Swift. I quickly realised it was not that species, discounted North American vagrants and realised it was a Pallid Swift. It was separately observed by other birders, who idependently reached the same identification, and Simon Slade’s photos support this. I observed it intermittently between c15.00 and c15.30." Chris Baillie
"Whilst ringing in Millcombe Valley with Ellie Zantboer at approximately 1500hrs, we were talking with James McCarthy who was on a day trip, when we noticed a swift overhead with House Martins! We were all hopeful that it was going to be something good but it was quite high and against the cloud, appeared to be dark! We all agreed though that it appeared to have broader and blunter wings and a more relaxed flight than would be expected of a Common Swift. It was obvious that we needed better views! It passed overhead a couple more times but again, we couldn’t see any plumage details. We were joined by Gavin Bennett and Rob Duncan but as time was pressing, James had to leave to catch the boat. We picked the swift up again some ten minutes later and this time, it made several passes, both level with and below us, at times only 30 metres away, enabling us to note some key features and identify it as a PALLID SWIFT! It spent about an hour over the Island and was seen well in good light around Millcombe Valley, sometimes flying close to the ground and the cliff faces as it fed. It was also seen well flying around the church, where I assumed that it was going to roost but then at about 1630hrs, the skies cleared and it disappeared and was unfortunately not seen again. However, during its stay, it was also seen well by Chris Baillie and his wife Carol, and by Simon Slade, who managed to get a photo which I have included with this submission. Both Chris and Simon identified it as a Pallid Swift before they had spoken to me and we were all more than happy with our verdict." Justin Zantboer
Pallid Swift, Lundy 25 Oct 2016 © Simon Slade
Description (from JZ's submission):
Underparts greyish brown, being paler than Common Swift, with pale edgings to many feathers on the breast, belly and flanks, giving the classic scaling effect. When seen close, the throat was noticeably much paler than the rest of the underparts but this feature was surprisingly difficult to see at even mid-range. The face and forehead was also paler, except for a darker eye patch, giving a slightly masked impression. The underwing showed much contrast when seen well, with the darker underwing coverts contrasting with the paler secondaries and the bases of the inner primaries. The outer primaries and the tips of the inner primaries appeared darker, creating a darker wedge, this again contrasting with the paler inner wing. Upperparts appeared mostly brownish, again paler than a Common Swift. The upperwing coverts were a few shades darker than the secondaries and inner primaries but the outer primaries were noticeable darker still so when seen against a darker background, there was a distinct contrast in the upperwing. The mantle was also darker, being a similar shade to the upperwing coverts but not quite as dark as the outer primaries so this also added to the contrasting effect. The rump appeared to be slightly paler than the mantle so with the contrast in the upperwing, gave the classic ‘saddled’ look.
Shape and size as Common Swift, with a short, forked tail and long, scythe-like wings. The wings appeared very slightly broader, heavier and blunter than Common Swift. It also appeared to have subtly heavier look about it than a Common Swift. When feeding, it flew with much more gliding than normally seen in a Common Swift, with slightly slower wingbeats and at a slightly slower speed. It gave the impression of being much more relaxed.
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Nikos d'Orien
Nikos d'Orien is the son of an innkeeper and a former barmaid, neither of whom he particularly looks like, except that both mother and son are strikingly attractive. At least, that's what he thought, give or take some occasional rumors.
When he was 12 years old, however, a party of brigands waylaid and abducted him, and quickly transported him across the nearby border to Breland, from his home in Aundair. Ultimately, he was interned in a camp for Aundarian prisoners of war. His captors said little, but eventually he came to understand that they believed he was the sonof an important man, over whom they wished to exert some kind of leverage.
Two months later, the blond-haired lad was awakened with a hand over his mouth. The hand belonged to a scruffy, swarthy fellow prisoner who, oddly, had been brought in seriously wounded only a few weeks earlier, yet was now in perfect health. This man, known only as Claes, told Nikos that there was an opportunity to escape RIGHT NOW. And indeed, as they snuck out, Nikos noticed that the usual guards were absent or, in some cases, dead. The pair made their way out of the camp by a carefully chosen path. As they reached a small copse where, wonder of wonders, a pair of well-equipped horses awaited them, a major ruckus arose in the direction from the camp. The alert boy soon realized these sounds did not simply herald their escape; rather, a full-fledged jailbreak was underway, with heavy fighting.
Given this diversion, there was no immediate pursuit. Over the next two weeks, Nikos and Claes made their way across half of Breland. Claes showed an uncanny ability to anticipate enemies' actions, to bedazzle and elude them by magic, and when necessary, to fight like a demon. Along the way, he taught Nikos many tricks of stealth and combat and, to Nikos' shock and pleasure, a few minor magic spells as well.
Finally the pair made their way back to Aundair, and immediately presented themselves — in the middle of the night — at Aundarian military outpost. Nikos was taken off to be fed, cleaned up, and so on, while Claes immediately went off to conference with the commanding officer. The next morning, Nikos was awakened by a handsome blond 40-something man in a costly House d'Orien tunic — who, upon, closer inspection, was none other than Claes! He explained that his true name was Quentin d'Orien (please note his own extensive backstory in the spoilered sections at the bottom of that link, although he was known to many people as Lymond, including his friends, and earnestly hoped Nikos would think of him that way. "Claes" was just an identity he had used for the purpose of this mission.
Finally Nikos' suspicions crystallized. As they rode together out of camp, Nikos asked "So the Brelish think you are my father. Are they correct?" Lymond replied "I am not the man who changed your diapers and held you when you were sick and burped you when cried. That's all that matters." A silence of a few minutes ensued, but finally Lymond yelled "Dammit!! That's all that SHOULD matter! But because of something that is not your fault, and has brought you no good, you are in danger for at least as long as this war continues." Another silence ensued, after which Lymond pulled out a lute and sang — in a stunningly beautiful voice — several mournful songs. Finally he relaxed, and the two talked with increasing animation for the rest of the short journey.
The reunion with Nikos' parents was tearful, joyous, but ultimately tense and short. The adults decided that for Nikos' safety, it was best that he be officially acknowledged as Lymond's son, and accepted into House Orien.
(More backstory ensues. Nikos officially becomes a courier, despite his young age, and is given a few ridiculously easy jobs to back it up. Then he is packed off to his studies, and turns out to have a great aptitude for magic, with an interest in crafting and research. He befriends a number of high-powered magical researchers, and becomes their preferred courier for messages about magic (if they don't trust House Sivis), or small packages of magical significance, due to his general skills, his pleasing personality, his own magical knowledge, and ultimately just his growing reputation for that kind of assignment.)
As for general personality and style — a NG high-CHA courier with basic bard skills is naturally going to be pleasant, engaging … and when circumstances require deceptive and sneaky as well. Beyond that, Nikos truly loves matters magical, and hence has a slight geeky quality to him as well (but only the good kind of geekiness!).
Generally, Nikos views combat or other physical solutions as a last resort, only to be used when cleverness and persuasion fail, or clearly will not work. When he is forced to fight Nikos goes into a near-rage (Personal Weapon Augmentation/Bane is a beautiful thing), but it ebbs quickly as the fight ends.
He's actually getting harder and harsher as he ages, in part because he's getting increasingly ambitious to fix the mess that the idiot warmongering leaders have created. Like everybody else, he was badly shaken by the Day of Mourning, and certainly lost a lot of friends and acquaintances personally, as well as the hope of ever seeing the fruits of some fascinating lines of research inquiry.
Father and Grandmother
Quentin "Lymond" d'Orien is the only son of the late Gelis d'Orien. Blond, beautiful, charming, and almost unfathomably free-willed, Gelis would have been a remarkable woman even had she not manifested House Orien's Siberys Dragonmark. Adding the ability to greater teleport made her one of Orien's most important diplomats and agents before she was much over the age of 20.
One day she returned from a mission to Cyre — pregnant. She steadfastly refused to tell anybody who the child's father was. And since she could travel across Khorvaire more or less at will, he could have been pretty much anybody. So she bore the child, and taught him and played with him, cutting back greatly on her travels to do so. But her talents were too valuable to shelve altogether, and so she still went on a few particularly sensitive missions. On one of those missions, to Breland, she was murdered in her bed, with a thin blade. The next day, horrified servants found her body in her locked room. No perpetrator or even strong suspect was ever found.
And thus at age 6, Quentin d'Orien was a high-status orphan. What was worse, House d'Orien did not wholly welcome him. After all, his father might have been a member of another dragonmarked house, or otherwise of tainted blood. And so they decided to foster him to the court of Aundair in Fairhaven. He was modestly talented in matters of war, excellent in matters of scholarship, and positively brilliant in matters of charm and general people skills.
Most dramatically, after his voice broke, young Quentin developed a magnficient baritone speaking voice, and an incredible singing voice ascending into high tenor range. (The tenor-range part of his speaking voice is pretty good too.) Almost all who heard it were charmed — especially the young girls and women. Since he was also easy on the eyes, with delicate even features and a cat's grace, they were drawn to him all the more. And starved for female affection, he was drawn to them as well.
Before long, the perhaps inevitable happened, and he impregnated a 15-year-old lady-in-waiting. A scandal was largely averted by Aundair's alert spymaster, who personally arranged the mother's rapid departure from court and, eventually, a good home for the baby. Even so, tragedy struck; the young mother died in childbirth. And so 16-year-old Quentin, who already felt a largely unfounded responsibility for his mother's death, further bore the guilt of his young love's death — and the perhaps greater guilt that his daughter would share his fate as an orphan.
The anguish added yet more poiganancy to his songs, but that was all the good it did him. His heart was no longer in his duties at the court. And so the spymaster suggested an alternate path for him. Playing on Quentin's guilt, on his sense of obligation for the aid received, and on the very real ongoing hold he had over Quentin through his daughter, he recruited Quentin into his service.
His first, long assignment was a welcome one. After some intensive training in disguise, search, and other covert skills, young Quentin left the court one day as "Lymond", a traveling minstrel of no small talent. In that identity, he visited every city, town, and castle in Aundair, and many in other lands as well. His dispatches contained a wealth of insight, and the spymaster was content to leave him in the field for almost five years.
Eventually, however, he was called back to Fairhaven, and officially reappeared in the service of Aundair. Technically, he was a mercenary on long-term assignment from House d'Orien, but that was no problem to arrange; while a few in House d'Orien had noticed his growing talents, the consensus was that the risk of bringing him back within the organization outweighed the benefits. He now traveled under the cover of official diplomatic missions for Aundair, usually as an aide, both inside and — to the extent fighting permitted — outside the country. Generously, Aundair permitted him to visit Passage from time to time and share significant parts of what he knew with House d'Orien, and — professionally at least — everybody was happy. At least, they let him share much of what he learned in his official capacities. What he learned as a master spy was for Aundair alone.
But when war is perpetual, every able young man who aspires to rank in the kingdom must eventually serve in battle, and so at age 25 Quentin — or, as his friends and comrades usually call him, Lymond — is a veteran captain. He is a competent fighter, and a competent leader of at least a company of men. But his greatest use may still be as an infiltrator and gatherer of intelligence.
Personally, he has a single, charming man's desires, and dallies with many women. But often there's a sense of wrongness gnawing at him when he does so.
To his daughter, he's a delightful but rarely present "uncle". [Note: I'm keeping that part vague for now, as it might be a great hook both for story and for gaining a cohort from her family should he make it to Level 6 and take the Leadership feat at that point.]
He's only truly happy when making music, or with his daughter, or when conversing with a few lively-minded friends. However, he takes satisfaction in exercising his other skills, in destroying certain kinds of villains, and in lending a helping hand to young females in need. And he gets a certain kind of satisfaction from females in other ways, at least for a short while …
While his personality is dazzling much of the time, he can also be moody and cruel. Just as judges himself over-harshly, he can do so to others as well.
At times he is almost reckless in battle; at others he shows a spy's extreme caution. Nobody can predict what he will do — and he is all the more dangerous for it.
Backstory of Mission
The customer is Geppeto d'Cannith, high-ranking associate (member?) of the Twelve.
He is working now in a highly secure d'Cannith facility. He has given Nikos a three-part mission. First, he should openly deliver a variety of messages to the Twelve and their personnel, some in document form, some verbal. That's the cover story for his trip. It also provides assurance that nobody will prevent the outbound version of the trip, for fear of irritating a whole lot of powerful people and indeed a powerful organization and those who think it shouldn't be tampered with. Some of the messages will almost surely require answers for him to carry back, which may provide some kind of similar protection on the return trip.
Second, Nikos is to retrieve several spellbooks. Before leaving on a long trip, Geppeto put those of his things that MUST NOT BE TOUCHED in a small secure room — ministorage for magicians, as it were — and that is where it surely has remained. There may be scrying and espionage, but none would be so foolhardy as to physically take stuff. Nikos is of course given passwords and talismans that let him retrieve these safely, as well as a To Whom It May Concern letter very Arcane Marked saying he should be given access. Plus he's told how to recognize the bloody things.
Finally, he is to bring a small box that is not mentioned in the letter. Nikos knows what it looks like, its weight and dimensions, where it is hidden, and how it is protected. Geppeto says he will be safer if he can take it unobserved, but take it he must, and there's yet another To Whom It May Concern letter in reserve on that point that Nikos may use if absolutely necessary. The real mission is retrieval of that box.
Geppeto says, apparently sincerely, the contents of the box are inert, and it is neither dangerous to transport nor fragile. The risk is solely that somebody will try to take it or prevent its delivery. Geppeto isn't saying who, and indeed suggests he doesn't know all the possibilities.
The general implication of what Geppeto says is that getting to the storeroom and removing the necessary things should be easy, because things aren't going to get SO screwed up as to create problems of that kind. However, the place leaks information like a sieve, so anybody may know what he's up to on the return trip, and he could be in great danger solely because of the box.
As to why Nikos — the mssion requires magical literacy and possibly diplomacy, and Nikos has done missions requiring those skills before. He's also superior at traveling when people want to intercept him, which may also be relevant. He's done one or more missions with these elements for Geppeto in the past, and was recommended to him for that mission by d'Cannith colleagues whose judgment Geppeto trusts.
Clues to the Grand Conspiracy
There are two posts where the contents of Anaqiss's hoard are described. From the first post:
+ Gate of Xabra and House Orien
- Gate of Xabra and House Orien
At the first he finds what appear to be standing stones, each littered with runic symbols. Their fleeting familiarity is confirmed by a painting of the three floating towers of Arcanix and the map of Aundair nearby - they form the Gate of Xabra, a dangerous and volatile circle of menhirs that supposed to be able to bridge other planes. A portrait of Adar ir'Wynarn, First Warlord and Minister of Magic attached to the collection also catches Nikos' eye.
+ City of Metrol
- City of Metrol
The second grouping of blueprints appear to be component parts to an incredibly complex device. It's design is unlike anything Nikos has ever encountered. The architect is either fabulously brilliant or utterly mad. It would take some comprehensive study to make heads or tails of what it might actually do. Accompanying the designs is a map of the Mournland that has an 'X' marked over the former city of Metrol. A painting of a woman in superb shape adjoins the map, though she is unknown to the courier.
+ The Ashen Spires
– hide block
The final grouping of blueprints are of a device that has multiple hollow globes affixed to horizontal shafts that are in turn affixed to a central vertical shaft. To Nikos' mind the entire contraption appears to be designed to rotate to generate some kind of teleportation effect. These technical drawings are attached to a map of Karrnath. Another 'X' is marked, this time in the Ashen Spires.
That post also contains the description of Anaqiss's horrible teleportation ritual. From the second post:
+ Lhazaar and Valenar
- Lhazaar and Valenar
Taking a closer inspection of Anaqiss' collection, Nikos stops at the 'first' island. He recognises the 'fancy human pirate' as High Price Ryger ir'Wynarn and the vessel as his famous ship Dragoneye. The elder male Valenar elf is none other than High King Shaeras Vadallia. The young female elf however, is unknown to him.
Nikos' History check 1d20+13=26
+ Thrane
- Thrane
The young girl pictured in the 'second' island of wall hangings is most certainly the Keeper of the Flame, Jaela Doran, a girl all of only eleven winters.
Nikos Religion check 1d20+8=24
+ Darguun?
- Probably Darguun...
The grizzled hobgoblin portrayed in the 'fourth' assortment stirs as much recognition in Nikos as it Jin - which is to say, not much.
Nikos History check 1d20+13=15
+ Droaam
- Droaam
Neither does he identify the portraits of the two women pinned against the map of Droaam, though he recalls the leaders of that realm, the Daughters of Sora Kell are hags. Such creatures can manipulate their appearance in a similar manner to that of changelings.
+ Slug Keep
- In Khyber?
The barbaric orc and Slug Keep from the 'sixth' are a mystery to Nikos but the drawing of a Beholder makes him stand up straight. Extremely dangerous aberrations they originate from the underdark of Eberron, the dark realm of Kyber.
Nikos Religion and Dungeoneering checks 1d20+8=15, 1d20+9=23
+ Cannith South
- Cannith South
In the final, or 'eleventh' island contains a portrait of Merrix d'Cannith, Baron of Southern branch of House Cannith. His know it all demeanour is captured perfectly.
Nikos's Family Tree
Nikos's family got a little more complicated than even before starting here.
Quentin d'Orien: Father and high profile Aundarian nobleman of House Orien
Myra Blanc/Myra Verak: Mother of Nikos and Felevar, secret child of Geppeto d'Cannith and Garsaysa d'Orien. Story told here.
Geppeto d'Cannith: A member of the Twelve who has instructed Nikos to take a number of missives to his associates in Korth and once there, retrieve magical items under unusual circumstances. Geppeto is actually Nikos's
Garsaysa d'Orien: An impetuous and conniving woman, and also Nikos's grandmother. She has been in stasis for years and so looks quite young despite being a lover of Geppeto's ages ago. It's all explained here.
Felevar Verak: Another courier sent by Geppeto d’Cannith to Korth a year ago who disappeared after attacked by masked men. Felevar is actually Nikos's half-brother, of an unknown father though he calls their grandfather Geppeto "father," and the two are united against Garsaysa, their grandmother.
+ A Letter from Felevar
- Oops...
Greetings brother,
It is two days past since you promised to meet me at The Stitched Stump. At the time I was bitter and took your absence to heart thinking you had rejected our agreement to travel the road together. I hope in this I am wrong. I have since travelled to the dark city of Atur by way of Lightning Rail and now prepare to leave civilisation for the lonely peaks of The Ashen Spires in search of the laboratory.
Perhaps it is a sign of weakness that I do not look forward to making this journey alone but make it I must. I will know I have totally lost my wits when I begin to wish the company of that strumpet Garsaysa.
See you on the road, brother
Felevar Verak
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The reinterpretation of histories in identities of newly established regions: The case of Local Action Groups in Czechia
Michal SEMIAN - Aleš NOVÁČEK
https://doi.org/10.15201/hungeobull.66.4.3
History is a construct based on the reselection, reconstruction and reinterpretation of past events in order to validate former, present, as well as future actions of actors. Therefore, there is no single history but rather many histories based on different ways of reinterpretation. The reinterpretation of history plays an important role in the process of regional identity formation. In this paper we aim to examine how and to what extent the relatively new ad hoc regions – Local Action Groups (LAGs) – in Czechia use history and historical and historicizing elements to present the region’s image, and how LAGs reinterpret history in order to foster a sense of territorial togetherness among inhabitants. The research had two phases. In the first phase, we evaluated the primary presentation of all 180 LAGs.
While in the second one, more detailed analysis was performed on the strategies of selected LAGs towards the reinterpretation of history. In general, we can conclude that LAGs work with history and historical themes only to a limited extent. However, some LAGs use actively history. The paper identifies three ways of reinterpretation of history engaged in the process of regional identity formation: regional patriotic, critical and conciliatory.
regional history, new regionalism, regional identity, reinterpretation of history, Local Action Group, Czechia
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The Nature of Dorset
My guide to the animals and plants of dorset
and where and when to see them
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Lesser Whitethroat
Summer visitor to scrubby areas and hedgerows
Photograph by:
Peter Orchard
The lesser whitethroat (Sylvia curruca) is a summer visitor to Dorset and whilst it breeds here it is not found in great numbers. It is mainly seen in Dorset as a migrant species passing through the county on its way to find territories elsewhere in south-eastern and central areas of England. Its preferred nesting environment is scrub and thick hedgerow and away from coastal locations this is not a frequently found habitat type in Dorset hence is scarcity here as a breeding species. They winter in north-eastern Africa and migrate across Europe via Italy and central Europe and they are much more common in these areas than they are here in Britain.
The lesser whitethroat starts arriving back on our shores from week 15 at the beginning of April and the main migration influx seems to be over by week 20 in early May. There are further reports through until week 25 in late June and some of these reports will be of breeding birds. It is in week 34 in August that the return migration starts and by week 40 in mid-October they are gone.
There are reports from thirty seven locations in Dorset with Durlston Country Park and Hengistbury Head providing a good number and these are known breeding sites for the lesser whitethroat. Portland produces a high number of reports too but these are of migrant birds coming and going via the Bill. The other sites have fewer records; these are predominantly coastal and are generally evidence of passage through the county.
Head to Durlston Country Park in May if you need lesser whitethroat for your Dorset list.
Sylvia curruca
Birds Warblers
Visabile
04 - April
05 - May
06 - June
07 - July
08 - August
09 - September
10 - October
A greyer warbler with a very conspicuous white throat
Identification Notes
Has the same white throat as its relative, the common whitethroat, but is noticably greyer in colour
Prefers hedges and deep thicket with nearby trees to sing from
The song does not resemble that of the common whitethroat in any way
Primary Habitat
SH: Hedgerow Scrub
SM: Mixed Scrub
Preferred Environment
Additional Identification Notes
The records for this species have been organised into reports, charts, maps and photos. Click a pic below to see the detail:
Some Charts
Some Photographs
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The orgiastic future year by year recedes before us. It eluded us then, but that’s no matter—tomorrow we will run faster, stretch our arms further.
–F. Scott Fitzgerald in The Great Gatsby
There are those writers whose fiction reaches for optimism, then there is Philip Roth. He has a somewhat different “sensibility” concerning America. “In a place so vast, no single geographic center from which the writing originates. Anything but a homogeneous population, no basic national unity, no single national character, social calm utterly unknown, even the general obtuseness about literature, the inability of many citizens to read any of it with even minimal comprehension, confers a certain freedom. And surely the fact that writers really don’t mean a goddam thing to nine-tenths of the population doesn’t hurt. It’s inebriating.” That’s one way of looking at the challenge of writing fiction. But Roth isn’t finished with his description of P-B.
“Very little truthfulness anywhere, antagonism everywhere, so much calculated to disgust, the gigantic hypocrisies, no holding fierce passions at bay, the ordinary viciousness you can see by just pressing the remote, explosive weapons in the hands of creeps, the gloomy tabulation of unspeakable violent events, the unceasing despoliation of the biosphere for profit, surveillance overkill that will come back to haunt us, great concentrations of wealth financing the most undemocratic malevolents around, science illiterates still fighting the Scopes trial 89 years on, economic inequities the size of the Ritz, indebtedness on everyone’s tail, families not knowing how bad things can get, money being squeezed out of every last thing—that frenzy—and (by no means new) government hardly by the people through representative democracy but rather by the great financial interests, the old American plutocracy worse than ever.”
Is what Roth saying true or a disgruntled curmudgeon’s hyperbole? Certainly, he believes it to be true and his books can joust with those of the optimists in the lists of the marketplace. Let the readers make the distinction between which writers represent reality and which escapist illusion. “You have 300 million people on a continent 3000 miles wide doing the best they can with their inexhaustible troubles. We are witnessing a new and benign admixture races on a scale unknown since the malignancy of slavery. I could go on and on. It’s hard not to feel close to existence here. This is not some quiet little corner of the world.”
Find a much more in-depth discussion on this blog and in books by Roy Charles Henry.
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6 perfect (and perfectly legal) live-work spaces
Three floors, including a main level with 15-foot beamed ceilings and 11-foot windows, make this multi-use loft at 529 West 42nd Street (yours for $1.78 million) an ideal place to wile away the hours, at work and at rest.
By Jennifer Laing
Most people who find themselves working from home just set up a desk in some nook or cranny of their apartment and call it a day. But if you plan to run a proper business from your abode—where employees, clients, patrons and/or patients regularly come and go—you may need to consider a legitimate (that is, legally zoned) space in which to work and live. Here are six spaces that bridge the live-work gap beautifully.
Elliman
A renovated maisonette in the iconic San Remo building at 146 Central Park West (on the market for $3.150 million) includes a large paneled office with its own side street entrance, for those whose job demands a degree of confidentiality.
At 118 Forsyth Street, a live/work co-op of seven lofts, a 2,300 square foot home (priced at $3.3 million) has a a large open space for working, plus a master suite that’s separated from the rest of the home by a pair of black lacquered doors for ultimate privacy.
Stribling
A recently renovated first floor live/work co-op at 31 West 12th Street (listed at $3.2 million) features two bedrooms and two bathrooms with elegant 10-foot ceilings, lots of custom cabinetry, plus a chef’s kitchen and direct access to the common outdoor area.
Originally built as an engravers studio and then used a stable during the Civil War, a townhouse at Sniffen Court—a private mews at 156 East 36th Street (asking price: $5.450 million)—is zoned for both residential and commercial use and is currently configured as a four bedroom home with its own guest apartment and has three legal and separate entrances for a myriad of live-work possibilities.
Finally, located in a residential building at 236 East 6th Street ($2.1 million) is a charming one-bedroom apartment with a lower-level windowed commercial unit, complete with its own street entrance for an ideal separation between home and office.
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Plantronics GameCom 780 Surround Sound Stereo PC Gaming Headset
The Plantronics GameCom 780 USB headset with Dolby technologies transforms standard audio into a stunning 7.1 surround sound experience. The noise-canceling mic kills background noise so your commands are loud and clear. When you need to take a break, built-in spin joints let the earpods lay flat for easy storage. Need to adjust volume? No problem. The controls are right on the earpods so you’ll always have eyes on. The GameCom 780 is built to last with superhero-strength cords and joints; ultra-comfortable ear cushions and headband let you stay in the game for as long as it takes.Cable length 6.5 feet (2 meters).
Filed Under: PC_market Tagged With: GameCom, gaming, Headset, Plantronics, Sound, Stereo, Surround
Louis S. Carrozzi "lsc9" says:
130 of 134 people found the following review helpful
Amazing Headphones! 9.5 out of 10., January 25, 2012
Louis S. Carrozzi “lsc9” (Seattle, WA, USA) –
This review is from: Plantronics GameCom 780 Surround Sound Stereo PC Gaming Headset (Personal Computers)
Back Story:
I have had a lot of headphones over the years and the majority of them have been utter crap. I had one really good pair of headphones that were made by Sony back in the 1980s and I used them so much I broke both sides and had to tape them together to make them work. The sound was so good that I would have rather kept those beat up headphones than be forced to use the 2 or 3 pairs I bought after them. I was sad when I finally just had to throw them away and accept that it might be a while before I lucked out and got something that good. (It’s taken a long time).
Fast forward to the late 1990s and early 2000s. I have gone through another 2 or 3 headsets. I had a Sony that was decent, but not nearly as good as my original Sony back in the day. I then went through Logitech, Microsoft (totally AWFUL) sound and some other headset that I threw away because it was crap. I even checked out Bose and was really underwhelmed by the sound. My definition of good sound is crisp clear highs, warm mids and booming bases. Not excessive, but enough to feel like it could be live.
Finally, I saw a $79 Plantronic “Gaming” set at Best Buy about 4 years ago and bought it. The sound was great, or at least a LOT better than I have had in a long time. But there were some quirks to the headset that annoyed me. The Microphone would flop down into position, so the only way to keep it up was with a rubber band. The voice input was sketchy and the device had problems working properly with Windows 7. Nevertheless it was a good enough headset that I decided I was going to give plantronics another shot with my new computer because I wanted a headset that addressed the annoying issues of my previous Plantronics.
Plantronics GameCom 780:
When I set up the GameCom 780 and fired up SWTOR to fly a few space battles (in 7.1 surround) my jaw nearly fell on the floor. The explosions are so lifelike you can almost feel them sitting in your chair. The sound is whole orders of magnitude better then my last Plantronics headset, and the directionality is dramatic. I actually had to relearn a few of my space battle moves because the audio cues were so noticably different that they were a distraction at first, but within about 10 minutes I really appreciated how much these headphones added a new dimension to my favorite game. Just to have something to compare to, I fired up Crysis 2, and I was equally impressed. The punch and clinks of a rapidly firing Scarab assault rifle were like music to my ears. The ambiance was a lot better and with the DX11 high resolution graphics, it’s a whole new experience.
To say the sound is pretty good is, in my opinion, a massive understatement. The sound is the best I have ever owned. These headphones actually have 3 modes: Straight Dolby, 5.1 and 7.1 surround. Each of them sound great, but for games I find myself sticking heavily with the 7.1. Just to test out the music capabilities of this headset, I threw on some songs from “The English Patient” that I had backed up for my mom. I put on a song that was just a single woman singing backed up by light orchestra and again I was blown away. The richness, clarity and warmth of these headphones, along with the silence being exactly where it needs to be… it’s not even so much what you hear, it’s how you hear it and even what you don’t hear.
Anyway, the sound alone would be reason enough to get these headphones, but there is more.
The construction is very good for an $80 pair of headphones. I have yet to see how long the plastic cylinders that house the metal adjustment bars lasts, but it looks pretty strong. The headphones are a bit tight at first, but after some adjustments I found they fit quite well. The over the ear design is really what I want in a pair of headphones because it frees up the ear to head the sound properly. The adjustment bars are metal (something you don’t see much of these days). The upper rim is heavy duty plastic, but there is a soft foam under cushion that gives a very nice set on the head. The earmuffs are made from material instead of a more durable kind of material, but they will probably still last years, and they are comfortable.
Where these headphones really shine are the on ear controls. You can switch from surround sound to regular with a touch of a button. The audio control, rather than being just a knob is more like a control you would find in your car. Push one way, the sound goes down, push another the sound goes up. Moreover each time to press the button one direction or the other, the headphones actually play 2 different tones to let you know if you are going up or down in volume and when you have reached either end of the spectrum. You can also adjust the mic on/off switch with a button right above the volume wheel.These touches seem cosmetic at first, but you quickly begin to wonder how you…
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
53 of 54 people found the following review helpful
The Amazing Budget Headset, June 12, 2012
Blake –
Amazon Verified Purchase(What’s this?)
I hope this review gets to as many people as people. First I’d like to begin by saying something very important.
PLEASE READ IF BUYING THIS HEADSET:
Make sure to go down to the ‘Speaker’ icon in the taskbar and right-click it. Click playback devices find the ‘Speakers: Gamecom 780’ entry, and right-click again. Then click ‘Configure Speakers’ and navigate down to 7.1 surround. Keep clicking Test and then the Next buttons until it says that 7.1 surround is set up. If you do not do this even if you enable Dolby Surround in the headset’s software you’ll only be getting 5.1 virtual surround, instead of 7.1. It does make a difference, and is considerably better. I wish it explained this more in the documentation. Also note if you switch to stereo mode it still is normal stereo, this changing in the options menu doesn’t screw up the stereo option at all.
Now on to the review:
First off, this headset in pictures looks a bit silly with the orangish red cables and what-not, but let me tell you it actually is very pleasing to the eyes in person! It looks a lot cooler than my old Razer Carcharias, which was just a lame black everywhere. Not only does it look better than the Razer Carcharias, but it feels a lot better too. Weighing a little bit more than the Razer’s it just simply feels like it is constructed out of better material. It’s a lot sturdier. The only ‘complaint’ about the durability here is the earpads kind of spin tough at first, but personally I kind of like that because if they were super loose it would be spinning when you don’t want it to.
On to the sound…
I read literally every single review here on Amazon before ordering, and let me tell you, they aren’t kidding about the sound. It literally blew me away. Sure it’s just a headset and there’s only so good you can get with an earpad on each ear with a speaker in each, but this is SUCH AN UPGRADE from the Razer Carcharias which is actually more expensive. It’s so good that I will definitely be buying a Plantronics headset when this one becomes obsolete. Even in stereo mode (button on earpad not lit blue), it still sounds amazing and better than the Razer’s. It has crystal clear highs, clear and smooth mids, and a decent amount of bass. Sure the bass could be a little more, but it’s a headset for goodness sakes and for bass in music I have my car with two 12″ subs to hear the bass, in headphones I just want balanced audio and that’s what this headset delivers. Don’t think there isn’t any bass though, you can definitely feel the bass and explosions and what-not, it’s not non-existent by any means. In fact, it does have a lot more lower-end than my Razer’s.
The mic is also crystal clear. It’s so clear that I actually had to turn down my outbound because it was making me sound booming. The only complaint I have with the mic is that it picks up background noise a bit too well, but it’s not the end of the world, I’d rather have it do that and be a clear good sounding mic than be super cancelling and sound subpar. So this is another plus, at least for me.
Overall for $60-70 this is an absolutely amazing headset. Especially for gaming! The software could have included a bit more, but what it does include is still perfectly fine.
The sound is great, the comfort is great, and it doesn’t look bad either! The only gripe I have is the cord is a bit short, but it’s not the end of the world I’ll just buy a USB extender.
If you’re contemplating buying a new headset, look no further. For more money you can get the Razer Carcharias which is only a stereo headset, and even the stereo functionality on the Gamecom 780 sounds better than the Razer, let alone the fabulous virtual 7.1 surround sound that is has. It doesn’t sound fake like some cheap surround sound headsets, but obviously it’s not true surround sound. Still, it sounds fantastic.
If you don’t want to spend $150-200+ for a headset, than look no further. This is perfect for music, gaming, and even movies. It brought a new life to my music, despite some of the reviews here! Seriously, just buy this headset. I love it, and have become a fan of Plantronics having never bought their products before. 5 stars for sure, as opposed to my old 4 star Razer’s. What an upgrade.
A. Helfer says:
Excellent headset value, February 22, 2012
A. Helfer (U.S.A.) –
Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What’s this?)
I have been a big fan of headphone audio and do a lot of my listening through a Headroom DAC and headphone amplifier coupled with AKG 701s (open) or beyerdynamic 770s (sealed). I also play some multiplayer games online through Steam, especially Team Fortress 2. Oddly enough, I never had a gaming headset. I used my headphone amplifier for audio and used the microphone on a webcam for voice. While the audio was great through the USB DAC, the voice solution left a lot to be desired.
So I jumped at the chance to try out a dedicated gaming headset. This Plantronics set acquits itself nicely.
I downloaded the headset’s management software from the Plantronics website. (Seriously, who installs drivers from CDs included with products anymore? They’re always stale! Get the latest version from the website.) It installed without a hitch. When I then plugged in the USB cable, Windows 7 detected the headset and loaded up the drivers. The Plantronics software is incredibly simple and allows you to toggle the Dolby surround mode on and off as well as offering a selection of a music or gaming/movie profile. You can access it in the system tray on the lower right or via the control panel’s audio device menu, where it adds a GameCom icon.
I tried streaming some music through them from MediaMonkey, the audio software I use. It allows you to stream USB audio without involving the kernal mixer in Windows. I ran some lossless files through them. These are adequate for music in a pinch. It isn’t really fair to compare them to the AKGs or beyerdynamics, and they don’t come close. They are sealed headphones, so you don’t get sound leakage (something that your spouse or roommate might appreciate); however, they do suffer from the typical acoustic problems many sealed headphones have. They’re a bit chesty and boomy for music.
But, wow, they’re nice for gaming. With the Dolby surround switched on, I played some TF2 and Terraria. The audio is great for gaming. There’s good detail retrieval, and the simulated surround actually seems to work well.
The microphone works well, too. No problems getting it set up in Steam for voice chat or in TF2. People can hear me clearly now. That’s a huge plus.
The construction of the headset is decent. It’s not quite as solid as the beyerdynamics, but it doesn’t feel cheap either. The earcups are padded with a velvety fabric covering the foam donuts. The headband also is padded. I was able to wear them for a few hours without feeling discomfort.
The controls on the headset are useful. The left earcup has a volume control, a mic on/off switch, and a switch that will toggle the Dolby effect. That last switch glows blue. The volume control beeps when you nudge it up or down, which is helpful because you can get a sense of where the volume is set before an explosion in-game blows your eardrums out.
In all, this is a solid product. It looks decent and doesn’t have all the hype graphics and extraneous endorsements that some competing products have. It really is a form-follows-function headset.
I’m glad to have had the chance to use and review it. Given how well the microphone works, I’ll probably check out their Bluetooth earpieces if I ever decide to get one of those.
Recommended as a great value at the price point.
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More info on T'Pau
Star Trek Expanded Universe
T'Pau: Misc
Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek content.
For other uses, see T'Pau (disambiguation).
T'Pau of Vulcan
Former First Minister T'Pau in 2267.
Office Held:
First Minister of the Confederacy of Vulcan
In Office:
2155–Unestablished
V'Las (Administrator of the Vulcan High Command)
Unestablished
Key Advisors:
Soval (Vulcan Foreign Minister)
T'Pau was one of the greatest Vulcan leaders to have served the her world and the United Federation of Planets.
1 Leader of the Syrrannites
2 First Minister
3 Relationship With Spock
4 Later Life
5 Chronological Appearances
Leader of the Syrrannites
T'Pau in 2154.
In 2154, T'Pau was the leader of the rogue Syrrannite sect of Vulcan dissidents who were persecuted by the Vulcan High Command. The High Command, under the corrupt Administrator V'Las (secretly a Romulan agent), considered the Syrrannites a threat because of their relatively pacifist views -- particularly given V'Las's plans to launch a preemptive war against the Andorian Empire on the basis of allegations that the Andorians were seeking to develop weapons of mass destruction based upon Xindi technology. V'Las and his lackeys engaged in a conspiracy to bomb the Embassy of United Earth in Shi'Kahr and then frame T'Pau and her sect for the attack. This was then used as a pretext for destroying T'Pau and her followers' sanctuary in Vulcan's Forge.
With the aid of United Earth Starfleet Captain Jonathan Archer, however, T'Pau succeeded in uncovering the Kir'shara, the artifact containing the true teachings of the ancient philosopher Surak. Even as T'Pau uncovered the Kir'shara, former Vulcan Ambassador to United Earth Soval provided evidence that Administrator V'Las's allegations against the Andorians were false, rallying Andorian resistance to the Vulcan invasion. This provided the opportunity for T'Pau to join with High Command Minister Kuvak in overthrowing V'Las and dissolving the high command. (ENT episode: "The Forge", ENT episode: "Awakening", ENT episode: "Kir'Shara".)
The following year, a new civilian democratic government was instituted in the Confederacy of Vulcan, with the position of head of government being restored to the First Minister. (ENT novel: Kobayashi Maru.) T'Pau stood for election and won, becoming First Minister. That year, however, she was unable to provide more than 23 Vulcan ships to Archer's anti-Romulan task force as part of his attempt to detect the Romulan drone ship in conjunction with Andorian and Tellarite fleets. (ENT episode: "United".)
First Minister T'Pau's government later participated in the United Earth Prime Minister Nathan Samuels's negotiations to create a Coalition of Planets. (ENT episode: "Demons".) Under the T'Pau government, the Vulcan Council later ratified the Coalition Compact in March 2155. (ENT novel: The Good That Men Do.) Shortly thereafter, T'Pau appointed Soval as her Foreign Minister. (ENT novel: Kobayashi Maru.)
In 2160, T'Pau was one of the signatories of the Articles of the Federation. (ENT novel: Last Full Measure.)
Relationship With Spock
T'Pau was the matriarch of the tribe of the famous Federation Starfleet officer Spock of the USS Enterprise. In 2247, T'Pau attended Spock's ceremony of adulthood, during which a hostage situation broke out and eventually ended in violence. This led to T'Pau turning down a seat on the Federation Council. (TOS novel: Vulcan's Forge.) As of 2267, T'Pau was the only person in history to have turned down a seat on the Council. (TOS episode: "Amok Time".)
The All Our Yesterdays: The Time Travel Sourcebook RPG book gives the date of T'Pau's turning down the Federation Council seat as 2241.
Around 2250, T'Pau informed Amanda Grayson that Skon, Sarek's father, had died. (TOS novel: Sarek.)
In 2267, T'Pau officiated at Spock's wedding to T'Pring. She did not approve of the presence of Federation Starfleet Captain James T. Kirk and Doctor Leonard McCoy, commanding and chief medical officers of the starship Enterprise. She only allowed their participation upon Spock's explanation that they were close personal friends. She then saved Captain Kirk's career when she informed Starfleet Command that she had requested the Enterprise's visit to Vulcan, allowing him to avoid the consequences of a direct violation of Starfleet orders due to her extreme political clout. (TOS episode: "Amok Time".)
In 2269, T'Pau appealed to the Federation Council to grant Spock permission to use the Guardian of Forever to retrieve Zar from prehistoric Sarpeidon. (novel episode: "Yesterday's Son".)
In 2276, T'Pau appeared to have died shortly before the Vulcan people decided against seceding from the Federation. (novel episode: "Spock's World".)
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ML Update Vol. 22, No. 24 (11-17 June 2019) /
Sit-in in Haldwani Against Rape of a Girl Child
Protest Demonstration
THE CPI(ML) organised a one-day dharna (sit-in) at Ambedkar Park in Haldwani on 7 June 2019 against the role of the dominant caste feudal forces in the Gram Panchayat, the Health Department, the police, administration, and the State government in the aftermath of the rape of a 9 year old minor Dalit girl in Tihri Janpad, Jaunpur, Uttarakhand.
Expressing grief and anger against the role of the local Panchayat, police-administration, Health Department, and State government after the rape of the 9 year old girl, CPI(ML) State Secretary Raja Bahuguna said the rape victim was discharged from the Dehradun hospital within 3 hours of being admitted, and then made to travel in the same jeep for hundreds of miles with the rapist. He said that the pressure put upon the victim by the feudal forces in the Gram Panchayat not to file a police report is a despicable example of the feudal domination in this region. He further said that this is the same area where some time ago a dalit youth was beaten to death by dominant forces from the dominant caste just because ‘he had the temerity to sit in a chair and have food at a marriage function’.
He also noted that the victim girl’s mother has stated that 4 years ago in this same village a dalit girl was raped and killed by dominant caste people and the entire matter was hushed up due to their influence. Raja Bahuguna said that the series of heinous incidents of oppression against dalits being perpetrated in this region is not possible without the political protection and patronage of the ruling dispensation.
At the conclusion of the dharna at Ambedkar Park, Haldwani a memorandum was sent to the State Chief Minister with the following demands:
Strict punitive action against the IG and other police officials responsible for taking the victim and the rapist in the same vehicle. The POCSO Act requires the victim’s statement to have been recorded on the spot itself - instead she was subjected to the added atrocity of traveling with her assailant.
Strict action against the Health Department officers/personnel responsible for negligence in the victim’s medical treatment at the behest of the police.
Social and economic security for the victim and her family; the State government should guarantee support for the victim until she is able to stand on her own feet and become self-reliant.
Detention and strict punitive action against the perpetrators of discrimination and atrocities against Dalits in the region under the SC/ST Act.
The State government should curb the incidents of oppression against dalits and stop giving political protection to casteist criminals.
Judicial enquiry into the above rape incident as well as all other incidents of atrocities against dalits in the Jaunpur region.
Present on the occasion were senior CPI(ML) leaders Bahadur Singh Jangi, Anand Singh Negi, Dr Kailash Pandey, Ambedkar Mission President GR Tamta, Sundar Lal, Advocate Sanjay Bagharwal, and Comrades Vimala Rauthan, Mahesh Tamta, Mohan Lal Arya, Diwan Ram, ND Joshi, Lalit Joshi, Rajendra Shah, Kamal Joshi, Ruby Bharadwaj, Chandan Ram, Harish Bhandari, Devendra Rautela, Gopal Gadia and others.
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Protozoa from the Greek words (Gr. πρώτος, first, and ζώον, living thing).
Protozoa Introduction
ANIMALS are composed of living material, which is called protoplasm. Except in the simplest animals the protoplasm is arranged in the form of separate units or cells, each a minute piece of living matter. A complex animal is composed of a vast number of these cells, which are of different kinds and are combined to form the fabric pf the body, much in the same way as bricks, beams, and tiles are combined to form a house. It is the custom to regard the body of the simplest animals as though it were one cell ; that is to say, it may be compared, though not exactly, with one of the units which combine to form a complex animal. The simplest animals are, therefore, described as unicellular, while others are called multicellular. Unicellular animals are, as a group, named the Protozoa. Multicellular animals are named Metazoa.
For an example of a protozoa, see the amoeba.
Protozoa History
Weismann, in his classical essays on the germ-plasm, argued in favor of the view that the protozoa were potential germ cells, and, since new individuals arise by division of the parent cell into two or more parts, that natural death does not occur.
The protozoa are consequently also potentially immortal. The metazoa, on the other hand, possessed a large amount of somatic substance which always dies a natural death.
It had often been pointed out that a PROTOZOON, although consisting of but a single cell, performs most of the physiological activities characteristic of the larger, complex Metazoa, and that certain parts of the PROTOZOON are recognizably concerned with the performance of certain definite functions. The fundamental difference, then, between the one-celled and the many-celled animals is that the differentiated structures in the former are not separated from one another by cell walls as in multicellular organisms.
Whether all protozoa possess a body which can be considered as specialized and set aside for reproduction purposes, as the germ plasm theory requires, is a question upon which authorities differ.
The life history of the fresh water rhizopod, Arcella vulgaris, will serve to illustrate this (Hertwig, 1899 ; Eipatiewsky, 1907; Swarczewsky, 1908; Calkins, 1911).
The single nucleus of the young Arcella divides to form two primary nuclei (N) ; chromatin from these migrates out and forms a layer near the periphery (Ch) the " chromidial net " of Hertwig. This chromatin substance in the mature individual produces hundreds of secondary nuclei (n) , each of which is cut off, with a small amount of the surrounding cytoplasm, from the others, thus becoming a swarm spore. The swarm spores escape from the mouth of the parent cell ; whereas the two primary nuclei and a portion of the cytoplasm not used up in the forma tion of the swarmers die. The swarmers are not all alike, being of two sizes ; the larger, which may be called macrogametes, and which correspond to the eggs of the METAZOA, fuse with the smaller micro gametes. The zygotes which result develop into normal Arcellce. The swarmers may be supposed to represent the germinal protoplasm, of which, as in metazoan germ cells, the chromatin content may be considered the essential portion. The conditions during reproduction in other PROTOZOA may also be explained in this way, so that germinal and somatic protoplasm can be distinguished as in the metazoa.
The discovery of the chromidia in PROTOZOA led to the formulation of the hypothesis of binuclearity. Believers in this hypothesis maintain that each cell contains both a somatic and propagatory nuclear material which, as a rule, are united into one amphinucleus. The somatic nuclear material controls vegetative functions ; the propagative portion serves only for the propagation of new individuals. Separation occurs rarely except in certain PROTOZOA, where, as in Paramecium, the propagative substance is represented by the micronu cleus, the somatic by the macronucleus. Since the chromatin is the essential substance concerned in the binuclearity hypothesis, the term dichromaticity has been suggested as more appropriate, and the two kinds of chromatin involved have been called idiochromatin, which is reproductive in function, and trophochromatin, which is vegetative in function.
The hypothesis had not gained many adherents and was considered of doubtful value by eminent protozoologists (Dobell, 1908).
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Mendips rescue practice or How to save a life using only basic rope bondage skills
Mike Hopley
Back in May, we had a rescue practice weekend in the Mendips, staying at the Wessex. We were privileged to have Gavin leading the "stretchers and hauling" session on Saturday, and Tony teaching us mid-rope rescue on Sunday.
First, I must put on my safety hat: do not attempt to teach yourself rescue just from this write-up; horrible accidents may happen if you do! This is a trip report, not a rescue instruction manual. (And practise in a safe environment. And be kind to animals and the elderly. And don't drink the Hunter's rocket-fuel scrumpy unawares, before blundering back without a head-torch. And for God's sake, think of the children.)
On Saturday morning, Gavin and Oliwia set off first to GB, giving them time to concoct interesting ways for Oliwia to injure herself. Gavin prepared a cunning twist: two casualties! Oliwia was obviously hurt and making some noise; as I arrived, most of the attention was on her. We found Gavin lying silent on the other side of the chamber. We faffed about for a short while, trying to work out what information had already been discovered, and who should be taking what role. The clock was ticking. We agreed that I should take charge of the first-aid, which I did ? and promptly cocked up.
I tried to establish whether Gavin was breathing (anyone spotted my mistake yet?). There were no signs of breathing (look, listen, feel). As he was lying on his front, I then got help to roll him over (the "log roll"). Rather than start mouth-to-mouth right away, I asked the casualty how intimate he wanted this role-playing to get, at which point he made a miraculous, temporary recovery and suggested something better:
Airway. Yes: in ABC, A comes before B. This is as basic as it gets, but I'd forgotten it in the heat of the moment. I've had lots of first-aid training, including some "advanced" stuff, but it's all from years ago; these skills really do fade over time. Establishing an open airway had him breathing again ? but in a real emergency, my delay could have been fatal.
(So when Jamie begs you to join a first-aid course before expedition, do try. It'll make him so very, very happy.)
Gavin heroically ignored his suspected spinal injuries so he could help us with Oliwia. She had broken her femur, and so was probably bleeding to death; but since we were already there, we had a go at rescuing her anyway. Straightening her leg reduced the muscle volume, making less space to bleed into. Nobody let me stick needles in her, despite knowing how much I enjoy it. We splinted her legs together with slings; and since she had also broken her collar bone, we splinted her arm to her side. She should have been treated as having spinal injuries, but the neck brace was pristine in its original packaging; Oliwia would just have to take her chances on permanent disability.
We fitted her into the stretcher and carried her back up the chamber. To keep it smooth, we passed her forwards rather than moving while carrying her: two cavers peeled off the back and joined at the front. When it got tighter, Vicky crawled with the stretcher on her back, with others helping from in front and behind.
Oliwia, needing a pee, soon recovered from her injuries. We then played around hauling Gavin out the entrance shaft, in his harness. It's difficult to learn hauling systems from words alone, so I'll aim this at people who already understand them and keep it brief:
We doubled the main hauling rope, attaching it to Gavin via a pulley, to give a 2-to-1 mechanical advantage. The free end was redirected horizontally through a pulley-jammer at the top. We then doubled an auxiliary rope through a pulley, attached a jammer to the pulley, and clipped this onto the main hauling rope. Pulling on the auxiliary rope gave a further 2-to-1 advantage, making a theoretical 4-to-1 in total (about 3-to-1 in reality). The jammer had to be reset frequently, by letting go the rope and sliding it back along.
We also had Gavin on an independent lifeline. A deviation was necessary near the bottom, set up with a releasable knot (a highwayman's hitch). We used another rope to help pull him sideways off the top of the shaft.
We then played around some more, replacing the pulley-jammers with Stops. Our Polish friends Miroslaw and Oliwia set up a fabulously complicated-looking system. As far as I could tell, they replaced our auxiliary hauling line with a Z-rig using a Stop, arranging things to create a belay station where the ropes could be managed more easily. Using Stops also made it easily releasable, and I suppose the whole system created a theoretical 6-to-1 advantage (good thing the anchors were strong!).
On Sunday Tony arrived and taught us mid-rope rescue - for free! This was an excellent session; I got to practise some things I've been meaning to try for ages. The Wessex SRT tower was perfect for our needs.
We started with easy scenarios. A caver is incapacitated while abseiling, and hanging on his descender. You want to reach him and lower him to the bottom of the pitch. It's better to arrive below the casualty, not above. This allows you to ensure a gentle landing, rather than just dumping him below you and abseiling onto his head. If you're above him, this means down-climbing on your ascenders and then passing him, as if he were a knot.
You attach your harness maillon to his, using a link of two locking carabiners. As a backup, you also clip your short cowstail to his maillon (with the gate facing you). Detaching your ascenders, you hang from him by the carabiner link. You then abseil down using his descender. It's all rather intimate, and I bet Vicky got some good photos.
Next we looked at passing a rebelay with the casualty. The trick is not to load your cowstail, because you will struggle to unload it! Instead, you use two descenders: attach your descender (and braking krab) next to his, on his harness maillon, thread the lower rope into it and lock it off; then abseil into the rebelay loop to unload the first descender and remove it from the rope; and finally unlock the second descender to carry on down.
One danger: if you let the rebelay loop come between you and the casualty, you will be stuck! This is easily done, and it's always worried me. How would I escape? Tony had the solution: cut the rebelay loop! Once you're untangled, tie the cut ends back together. Scary? Yes. Potentially life-saving? Yes.
Next we looked at a technique for helping an exhausted caver climb to the top of a pitch. You take the free end of the rope, where it exits the casualty's Croll, and feed it through his harness maillon. You climb up to the top of the pitch, taking this free end with you. You attach a spare jammer to the loaded rope, and attach a pulley to this jammer. You run the free end through this pulley.
You then prusik on the free end of the rope, while pulling up with your arms on the section of rope between the casualty and the pulley. His harness maillon is effectively acting as a second pulley, albeit a crude one; this gives you a theoretical 2-to-1 advantage. You'll definitely be able to help him make progress, and you may even be able to lift him on your own. Unless he's a fat bastard.
Finally, we looked at lowering a caver who is incapacitated and hanging on the rope by his ascenders. This has traditionally been a difficult manoeuvre, because you must unload his weight from the Croll. The older techniques involved brute force, counterbalancing your weight against his, or a 2-to-1 lift (i.e. refined brute force). Many cavers, including very capable and experienced cavers such as Fleur, had long ago decided that it was too difficult and dangerous; they would not take the risk of becoming a second casualty.
For our group, Sunday's practice changed all that. We looked at a newer technique that involves cutting the rope. It is surprisingly easy, but it sounds scary. Seeing it demonstrated took away the fear. By the end, everyone seemed fairly confident in performing this pick-off. I won't attempt to describe it properly here, as that would be long-winded and hard to follow. Here's an outline instead:
You take the the rope from below and tie a figure-eight loop in it. You bring this up, clip it to his jammer, and attach his descender below it (locked off). You detach him from his jammer, and cut the rope above his Croll. You have effectively "inverted" the lower part of the rope, which is being held up by his jammer: this jammer bridges the gap between the two halves of the rope. You're both hanging off a single jammer! Scary? Yes, until you get used to it. Unsafe? No: the jammer, being loaded, is impossible to detach.
You unlock his descender and abseil down. I've skipped some steps, but that's the gist of it. When you cut the rope, you also have a backup jammer attached higher up.
The great thing about this technique is that it requires no physical strength. It doesn't matter how light you are, or how heavy the casualty is. It works in just about any situation, including when there are rebelays below. And that was it. We didn't have time to try a Spanish pendulum (another hauling method), which was the fifth item on Tony's list. I would recommend trying this too if you get the chance; I find it works even better.
Miroslaw and Oliwia turned out to be frighteningly competent in all this rescue stuff. They told us that in Poland, caving is a "licensed" activity - much like scuba diving is over here. You need to get a qualification before you can go caving. Is that a good thing, or a nuisance? I don't know, but these Polish cavers certainly know their stuff.
Another useful idea: before getting underground, it's good to check out each other's kit (steady). You might be caving with someone from another country, or just someone as perverse as me who likes to dress up as a Frenchman and sometimes as a French American. Many of these rescue techniques involve using the casualty's SRT kit, so it helps to understand those weirdo setups. And who knows? You might even pick up some neat ideas among the deviancy!
I hope there will be more weekends like this in the future. The stretcher stuff is always good, but I don't recall any previous sessions on mid-rope rescue. Maybe we can start to pass on these skills within the club!
For those who are interested in learning more: Gavin maintains an excellent rescue guide, which is our main reference for carrying out rescues on expedition: http://users.comlab.ox.ac.uk/gavin.lowe/Caving/rescue_intro.html
The mid-rope rescue techniques that Tony taught us are described in the book Alpine Caving Techniques:
Removing a casualty on a descender: page 299, section 11
Passing a rebelay on the way down: page 284, section 6.5.1
Assisted prusiking: page 296, section 9.2 ("Counterweight")
Cutting the rope: page 281
Note that the assisted prusiking technique in this book differs slightly from what Tony showed us, in that it uses the casualty's jammer instead of a spare one. I'd say both are safe, but I would prefer Tony's method if the spare kit was available. ...and for extra credit, the Spanish pendulum is on page 288. Oh come on, how can you resist a rescue technique that sounds like an acrobatic sex position?
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Christian Boltanski, Paris, galerie Marian Goodman, du 22/10 au 19/12/2015
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“Je considère de plus en plus que mes oeuvres sont comme une partition musicale, que je “joue” et que les expositions sont autant de réinterprétations”. Christian Boltanski
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A l’occasion du vingtième anniversaire de sa galerie parisienne, Marian Goodman a invité Christian Boltanski à présenter ses nouvelles oeuvres. Le vernissage de l’exposition “Faire-part” se tiendra le jeudi 22 octobre, de 18h à 22h, pendant la semaine de la FIAC. Boltanski est l’artiste français vivant le plus reconnu sur la scène internationale. “Faire-part” sera sa première exposition personnelle à Paris depuis “Monumenta” en 2010.
Christian Boltanski investit tout l’espace de la galerie en déployant deux installations monumentales sur le thème de l’effacement. Au rez-de-chaussée, il conçoit un labyrinthe de voiles suspendues sur lesquelles sont imprimées des photographies des photographies presque imperceptibles. L’exposition se poursuit au niveau inférieur avec une oeuvre contemplative constituée d’une projection et d’un parterre de fleurs coupées, ces dernières sont amenées à flétrir et s’altérer tout au long de l’exposition.
Christian Boltanski est né à Paris en 1944. Depuis les années 1970 son tarvail a été exposé dans de nombreux pays. Il est le lauréat de plusieurs prix prestigieux dont le “Praemium Imperiale” (2007) ou le “Goslarer Kaiserring” (2011). En 2011, il représentait la France à la Biennale de Venise. Deux expositions importantes de son oeuvre sont actuellement visibles: au Musée des arts contemporains (Mac’s) au Grand Hornu (Belgique) et à la Cricoteka de Cracovie (Pologne). En 2016 le Museo d’arte contemporaneo (MARCO) de Monterrey (Mexique) lui consacrera une exposition rétrospective. Parmi ses projets en cours, un des plus ambitieux est celui des “Archives du Coeur”. L’artiste collectionne et fait enregistrer dans le monde entier des milliers de battements de coeur, qui sont par la suite conservés sur la petit île de Teshima au Japon.
Christian Boltanski, “Faire-part”, Galerie Marian Goodman, 79, rue du Temple, 75003 Paris. Tél : 01 48 04 70 52. Du 22/10 au 19/12/2015.
On the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of her gallery in Paris, Marian Goodman has invited Christian Boltanski to present his latest work. The exhibition Faire-part will open on Thursday, October 22 from 6:00 to 10:00 pm during the week of FIAC (Paris International Art Fair). Christian Boltanski is generally considered as France’s most famous and influential living artist. This will be Boltanski’s first solo exhibition of new works in Paris since his show at Grand Palais in 2010 and is highly anticipated.
Conceived as a complete installation, Faire-part
is a meditation on disappearance and the passage of time. Boltanski subtly weaves the different temporalities of his life and work to produce two large installations: a labyrinth of veils suspended from the ceiling and a contemplative piece composed of a video projection and a bed of hay and cut flowers. The featured works also include the diptych Départ-Arrivée (2015), composed of red and blue light bulbs, which alludes to the gallery’s anniversary: the arrival symbolizing a new departure.
La traversée de la vie (2015) reprises the photographs Boltanski used in one of his seminal works in 1971, namely Album des photos de la Famille D.
The artist, working like an ethnologist, recovered this 1950s album and mounted the images to create a wall of photographs. In its new presentation in the ground floor gallery, the images of this family have been enlarged and printed on screens, as if faded over the years. Visitors are invited to enter this wave of textile and circulate among the memories that are not their own but which will surely speak to them, individual and collective memories blending together.
The installation Animitas (Little souls) combines a video projection and a floor covered with dried grass, petals, and flowers which wither and decompose over the course of the exhibition. The video shows Boltanski’s eponymous work installed in the Atacama Desert since 2014. This work, dedicated to constellations, is installed in a unique natural setting which is characterized as having the lowest level of light pollution in the world. Made up of several hundreds of tiny Japanese bells, Animitas maps the exact configuration of the sky on September 6, 1944, Boltanski’s date of birth. Stirred by the wind, the bells tinkle like soft chimes evoking for the artist “the music of the spheres and the voices of drifting souls.”
As is often the case in Boltanski’s work, objects (photos, pieces of clothing, bells, flowers…) give voice to absent subjects and are an invitation to the viewer to meditate and contemplate. The artist who thinks of himself sometimes as a “sentimental minimalist,” has created here an unlikely spiritual landscape. Like withering flowers, these little bells that are subject to erosion, symbolize the brevity of existence.
Born in 1944 in Paris, Christian Boltanski began to develop in the late 1960s a “personal ethnology” marked, among others, by the influence of Claude Lévi-Strauss and Harald Szeemann. The pieces Reconstitutions des choses de mon enfance and the Vitrines de reference date from this period. At the same time, drawing on museology, Boltanski exhibited inventories of items of anonymous owners. Between 1978 and 1984, he produced the photographic series Compositions, followed by Monuments and Reliquaires, works in which photographic portraits of anonymous people alongside biscuit tins acquire the form of religious altars, lit by small lamps or plain light bulbs. From 1988, his visual vocabulary also began to incorporate used clothing. Since the 2000s he has been designing monumental installations in atypical locations. Among his current projects, the Archives du Coeur are undoubtedly the most ambitious. For this project the artist collects and records heartbeats from around the world, which are then stored on the small island of Teshima in Japan.
Since his first exhibition at Le Ranelagh cinema in 1968, Boltanski’s work has been shown in numerous countries. As early as 1984 the Musée national d’art moderne in Paris staged a retrospective of his work, while in 1988 several major American museums organized an important tour exhibition entitled Lessons of Darkness. In 2011, Boltanski represented France at the 54th Biennale in Venice. More recently, he completed monumental projects in a number of South American countries, including Chili, Brazil, and Argentina. In 2012, in Buenos Aires, he had three simultaneous exhibitions at the Museo de la Universidad de Tres de Febrero (Muntref), at the Immigrants’ Hotel, and at the former National Library. In November 2015, he is invited to exhibit at the Fondazione Merz in Turin, while in early 2016 the Museo d’arte contemporaneo (MARCO) in Monterrey, Mexico, will hold a retrospective of his work. Christian Boltanski has been recognized with several awards, including the Praemium Imperiale Award (2007) and the Kaiser Ring (2001).
Christian Boltanski and the gallery dedicate this exhibition to Chantal Akerman.
Christian Boltanski, “Faire-part”, Galerie Marian Goodman, 79, rue du Temple, 75003 Paris. Tél : 01 48 04 70 52. www.mariangoodman.com. Du 22/10 au 19/12/2015.
(Images : Exhibition view, Christian Boltanski, Faire-part, 2015. Photo credit: Rebecca Fanuele)
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Philip Orpilla and his older brother Mel dedicate much of their free time educating people on traditional customs and practices of Philippine Tribal Tattoo. They will both be at Pacific Media Expo sharing their knowledge and expertise on Indigenous Filipino Tatoos.
They are both part of Tatak ng Apat na Alon, an organization dedicated to reviving the traditional cultures and tattoos of the Philippine Islands. Its translated name, Mark of the Four Waves, is a reference to the “waves” of immigrants who came to the Philippines over many millennia:
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The influences, both good and bad, of each of these waves have combined to create the islands’ culture. Tatak ng Apat na Alon intends to resurrect the positive, repair the negative, and move into the future while keeping its roots firmly planted in the past.
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AL-DABBAT AL-ARD
MR. ADNAN OKTAR EXPLAINS THE HADITH RELATED WITH “AL-DABBAT AL-ARD”
There is no reference in the Qur’an to state that Dabbat al-Ard is female or male. I mean God lays stress on it openly when there is such a thing to emphasize. Commands cannot be derived from the Qur’an through such insinuations. What does Almighty God say? “When the Word is justly carried out against them, We will produce a Dabbat from the earth which will speak to them. Truly mankind had no certainty about Our Signs.” When people forget about religion in the End Times, when Darwinism and materialism is widespread, when irreligiousness is widespread, when it is very difficult to persuade people, when religion is estranged, We will produce a creature originated from the earth.
A “Dabbat” is something that moves. For instance when an apple decays, that decay becoming moldy and decaying even further is called al-dabbat as well. The spreading of drinks in the human body is also called “al-dabbat”. I mean things that is hard to see with naked eye, things that make slow movements are called “al-dabbat”. For instance the slow movement of an ant or a machine, the slow movement of a car. Dabbaba, dabbat means something that flounders, something that moves, something that moves slowly.
Our Prophet (saas) explains al-Dabbat al-Ard; “When the dabba speaks the whole world hears at the same time.” Only from this statement we understand that it is the internet, that it is a computer. That is because look;
“He speaks at a place and the whole world hears,” our Prophet (saas) says. How could that happen? That is how it happens.
Our Prophet (saas) says “its face is like the face of a human.” When you turn it on you see the face of a human there. Human face, probably the face of Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh) will be seen on Dabbat. That is because;
He says; “It is bearded.” I mean we will see the face of Mahdi (pbuh) in dabbat. He refers to that and says;
"Al-Dabbat is on and under the ground. It has arms, brunches and tails ten thousands of kilometers long," our Prophet (saas) says. What is this? Internet cables. Right? It is said that Dabbat Al-Ard covers the whole world like a spider web. And look, pay attention;
“It enters every house.” There is internet in everyone’s house. Dabbat Al-Ard will enter the houses in the US, it will enter the houses in Istanbul. Our Prophet (saas) says that “it will enter everyone’s house simultaneously.” Is it that difficult to understand this?
“When Dabbat Al-Ardh speaks everyone listens,” says our Prophet (saas). Since this is the case, since it enters everywhere.
“Its head touches the clouds.” There is internet even in heights that planes reach
“It goes down under the ground,” our Prophet (saas) says. There is internet under the ground as well. For instance there are military bases under the ground and there is internet access there as well.
“There are all kinds of colors on it,” our Prophet (saas) says. When you turn on the computer, when you turn on the internet there are all kinds of colors on it. It is impossible to not to understand.
“It has a seal on its hand and it seals everyone. That seal appears everywhere,” our Prophet says. That seal is the seal of our Prophet (saas). The seal that writes Mohammad is the Messenger of God.
“It marks Muslims,” our Prophet (saas) says. That seal would be seen in the houses of Muslims. The seal of our Prophet (saas) is indeed seen everywhere.
“The face of infidels will turn all black,” says our Prophet (saas). I mean they would be suffocated, they would be disturbed. It means when they see that image, that writing, that speech they will be disturbed.
“The faces of Muslims will shine brightly, they will be radiant,” it is said. When one reads it, Muslim’s heart will be gladdened. Consequently it has nothing to do with being “female” or “male.” We understand that it is a dabbat originated from the soil in the End Times.
By Faisal Farooq - June 28, 2013
Labels: Dabbat al ardh, End Time, Portents
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ng a comeback in the late 90s, she ignored the throbbing in her shoulder
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#1 | ng a comeback in the late 90s, she ignored the throbbing in her shoulder 07.09.2018 15:40
LAS VEGAS -- Houston (9-3, AAC) vs. San Diego State (10-3, MWC), Las Vegas, 3:30 p.m. EST (ABC)Line: Houston by 4.Series Record: Houston leads 2-0.WHATS AT STAKEHouston can win 10 games in consecutive seasons for the first time in school history while also starting the Major Applewhite era on a positive note, as the offensive coordinator and former Texas quarterback was promoted to replace Austin-bound Tom Herman as head coach. A victory by SDSU would tie the school record for wins, first set in 1969 under coach Don Coryell and matched last season by Rocky Long. The winning team is also likely to end the season ranked, something SDSU has not accomplished since the 1977 season.KEY MATCHUPHoustons run defense vs. SDSUs tailback tandem of Donnel Pumphrey and Rashaad Penny. In their two marquee games, the Cougars held Oklahoma to 2.7 yards per carry and Louisville to 2.5, but the defensive front was decidedly less effective in their three losses and allowed at least 146 yards rushing in those games. If Pumphrey and Penny can get going early, a duo that rushed for 27 touchdowns this season can not only wear down Houston but keep star quarterback Greg Ward Jr. off the field at the same time.PLAYERS TO WATCHHouston: DL Ed Oliver more than lived up to his lofty billing as a five-star recruit, immediately dissecting the Sooners for two sacks in his collegiate debut. Finishing his freshman season with 19.5 tackles for loss, five sacks and three forced fumbles, Oliver could be a one-man wrecking machine in the AAC for years to come.SDSU: Pumphrey couldnt get traction with Heisman voters despite rushing for 2,018 yards this season, but could finish his career as the most prolific runner in FBS history. Pumphrey needs 108 yards to break former Wisconsin running back Ron Daynes record of 6,397 yards rushing. Pumphrey has run for at least that many yards 10 times this season and 30 overall in his outstanding college career.FACTS & FIGURESPumphrey and Penny can become the first teammates in NCAA history to rush for 2,000 and 1,000 yards in the same season. Penny needs just five yards to crack the 1,000-yard mark. . Ward will be the third Houston quarterback to start three bowl games, joining Case Keenum and Kevin Kolb. . San Diego State and Boise State are the only Group of Five teams to play in seven straight bowl games. . Oliver has nine pass breakups, tied with cornerback Howard Wilson for the team lead. . A team from the Mountain West has won the Las Vegas Bowl nine times, but SDSU lost in its only previous appearance in 1998.---More AP college football: www.collegefootball.ap.org and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25 Wholesale NFL Jerseys . 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SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The girls will come in, often wide-eyed and eager, to get a feel for what the typical day of an elite gymnast looks like. After watching three-time Olympic medalist Aly Raisman make her way through another energy-sapping, mettle-testing, soul-draining workout, those same girls who dream of following in Raismans footsteps often leave in tears.I feel bad that Im supposed to be inspiring them and they dont even want to do it anymore, Raisman said. I think people are surprised at how hard it is.Six hours a day. Six days a week. Week after week. Year after year. Usually for as long as their bodies -- not to mention their brains -- can take it.Raisman can joke about it now that shes on the other side of it. Her spot on a second Olympic team is all but assured when national team coordinator Martha Karolyi announces the five-woman squad late Sunday night. That giddy moment, however, will be quickly tempered by the reality that the most challenging four weeks of their careers await. Time off between now and the opening ceremonies in Rio de Janeiro will be scarce, if it exists at all.The Grind is a rite of passage in the powerhouse U.S. womens program, one designed to end with tearful hugs on the podium with gold medals draped around their necks as The Star-Spangled Banner plays. Its a bid for glory that comes with an inherent risk as Karolyi and the coaching staff grapple with the question of how much is too much.Its a fine line Karolyi believes she has found a way to straddle effectively while building a dynasty that hasnt lost a major international competition in eight years. She is unapologetic in her approach, one that places a higher emphasis on execution than repetition. During competition days the Americans are almost always done with their warm-ups first, part of Karolyis directive to get it right and get out of there.Mentally you will be tired, but physically you are doing less when youre getting closer, then you can avoid overtraining, Karolyi said.If anything, Karolyi appears to have mellowed as she nears retirement. Olympic champion Mary Lou Retton remembers throwing 70 vaults a day while training under Karolyi and her husband Bela before the 1984 Games. Back then there were no extra mats to help pad the landings to take some of the pressure off their joints, an added layer of protection that is standard today.I hit that (gold-medal winning) vault when I had to, Retton said with a laugh while pointing out that at 48 shes already had both hips replaced. They train smarter and more efficient. Im pretty beat up.At this point in the Olympic cycle, healthy is a relative term. When the 2012 Olympic team arrived in London, reigning world champion Jordyn Wieber was dealing with stress fractures in her right leg.dddddddddddd While the adrenaline took over during competition, she spent the majority of her down time in treatment and limited her practice routines. Though Wieber helped the Fierce Five roll to gold, she also failed to qualify for the all-around final, finishing as the third American behind Raisman and Gabby Douglas.Now retired and serving as a volunteer assistant at UCLA (where shes also a student), Wieber doesnt believe she was overworked, calling her injury inevitable after thousands of hours in the gym. The severity of the pain didnt ramp up until the team arrived in London. With a lifetime goal finally in sight, Wieber bit her cheek and pressed forward.Everybody was banged up at the Olympics, she said. Im on the Olympic team already. Im not going to give that up.Its a mindset that can place Karolyi and her staff in a difficult position, particularly when it comes to teenagers who will likely have just one shot at their sports biggest stage.Coaching gymnastics is such a small part of it, said Kim Zmeskal Burdette, who coaches national team member Ragan Smith. Its reading their emotions, reading their body language. Are they just frustrated with this skill or is their body not functioning? Its hard.Zmeskal Burdette would know. The 1991 world champion acknowledges she was extremely intimidated to speak up during her career, concerned any sign of weakness would damage her standing. While making a comeback in the late 90s, she ignored the throbbing in her shoulder -- throbbing that eventually led to surgery -- out of fear of getting passed up.If I say something, I dont get to do bars, she said. I dont want to not do bars. My friends are going to do bars. Theyre going to get better at bars. Im going to be stressed that Im not doing bars. It kind of happens naturally.Every single athlete at Olympic Trials has at some point been pushed to exhaustion at her home gym far away from Karolyis watchful eyes. Raisman estimates shes done her boundary-pushing floor exercise 8 million times, which in her mind is only a slight exaggeration. There have been days shell peel herself off the floor to go home and her father will need to pick her up because she cant muster the energy to get behind the wheel.I think people always say we train so much, but the system works, Raisman said. You kind of have to push yourself to the point where you feel you can do your routine in your sleep. ... Im not saying its easy or its fun. Its fun now that Ive put in the work and its all coming together. 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The scope and reach of NXT has reached dizzying heights the past two years. It was a big deal when the WWEs developmental brand ventured out of Florida for the first time, as part of the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio, in March 2015. It reached yet another level when the NXT championship received a featured position on the WWE live special The Beast in the East, as Finn Bálor defeated Kevin Owens for the title, and NXT proclaimed its validity as a worthy third WWE brand when one of its TakeOver specials took place outside the confines of Full Sail University for the first time that August in Brooklyn.At this point, touring the United States has become a fairly regular occurrence for NXT superstars, with multiple tours throughout the east coast and midwest in the past 12 months, to say nothing of a TakeOver special in Dallas during WrestleMania weekend and a return to Brooklyn in August. They traveled to London for their first major standalone TakeOver special without WWE support in December and returned to the UK for a second tour the past summer.NXT is set to take yet another step in the final months of 2016. A nine-stop tour of Japan, Australia and New Zealand is set for December, with the roster set to make its longest trip to date. Before that can happen, however, theres the matter of another big announcement made in the past few days -- an NXT TakeOver special in Toronto.The night before Survivor Series emanates from the Air Canada Centre, NXT TakeOver hosts its second international WWE Network special in the very same building on Nov. 19. Its another major milestone for the brand, and it provides another platform for NXT to show that it can still thrive after losing a large chunk of the top of its roster in the WWE brand extension draft.A lot can happen over the next two months, but things have already started to take shape post-TakeOver Brooklyn II. Theres a lot to unpack from that show and a lot of questions to be answered in the coming weeks, but the exercise of trying to predict how the TakeOver: Toronto card will play out provides an opportunity to both highlight the best things going on in NXT and explore some of the greatest challenges they face going forward.The championsNXT champion Shinsuke NakamuraSince he signed with the WWE and subsequently joining the NXT roster, Nakamura hasnt lost a match. He has had numerous high-profile victories, including dispatching Sami Zayn, Austin Aries, Finn Balor and, most recently, Samoa Joe. But theres also Elias Samson, Tye Dillinger, Alex Riley, Blake and Murphy and Steve Cutler, all of whom he defeated one-on-one on an episode of NXT.It doesnt stop there. Nakamura has been a regular presence at NXTs live events, and he hasnt lost a singles match in any of those shows, either. He has wins over the likes of Chris Jericho, Kevin Owens, Tyler Breeze and Bobby Roode, to name a few. Even in tag matches, he has been on the losing side only twice (and in neither instance did he take a fall).If it isnt obvious from those numbers, Nakamura has been made to look like an utterly unstoppable force on his path to becoming champion. He might continue to look this strong for a while yet, but at some point, a believable challenger to his crown has to surface.The other big question surrounding Nakamura is his long-term health. The prevailing theory is that because of his style in the ring, his clock is ticking at 36 years old. Its clear that Nakamura has met and even exceeded expectations as far as crossover appeal -- his entrance in Brooklyn, with fans singing along to a song with no words, should be a strong indication of his connection to the WWE Universe -- but if the WWE hopes to get a substantial run with Nakamura on either Raw or SmackDown, they might have to accelerate his progress. It isnt just 14 years of wrestling miles on his body that the WWE should be concerned about. Nakamura isnt the only one on the roster dealing with that kind of damage, but his signature strong style and a series of MMA fights add further concern about his long-term durability.Likeliest challenger: Samoa JoeIts pretty clear that this story isnt quite over yet. After Nakamura defeated Samoa Joe in a brutal-looking match in Brooklyn, they slowed things by having Joe sidelined with a jaw injury. It shouldnt take long for this rivalry to reignite, with Joe having to receive his contractually obligated rematch, and with the scale and grandeur surrounding their first showdown, it makes little sense for this to happen anywhere other than a TakeOver main event.A two-month build to a rematch sounds just about right, with the original matchup not requiring a lot of buildup, having relied heavily on the excitement surrounding the novelty and excitement of the match. Its about time for Nakamura to have a more developed and nuanced rivalry, and the next few weeks of NXT should help both Joe and Nakamura as they further progress toward the main roster.Each of these guys could be Raw or SmackDown Live-ready by the time NXT TakeOver: Toronto rolls around, and the way this feud plays out could very well give us a hint as to whats next for each of them.NXT womens champion AsukaAs dominant as Nakamura has been since his April debut, Asuka has been on the same kind of run for twice as long. In addition to her pair of NXT womens championship match wins over Bayley, Asuka has beaten Nia Jax, Dana Brooke, Emma, Eva Marie, Billie Kay, Cameron, Deonna Purrazzo, Santana Garrett and Aliyah in televised matches.The problem is she has been so good that she has run through all the serious contenders remaining in the NXT womens division. Jax, Bayley, Alexa Bliss and even Eva Marie are gone and off to Raw and SmackDown Live, and if this past weeks episode of NXT is any indication, there will be some growing pains as the next generation of women get themselves to a level where they could be considered serious contenders.Although age and wear-and-tear arent nearly as big of issues with Asuka, SmackDown Live could certainly use one more main event-level woman on its roster to contend for the brands new title. If its going to take a few months for there to be serious challenges to her title reign, Asuka can simply pick off also-rans one by one and bow out gracefully at or immediately following TakeOver: Toronto.Likeliest challenger: unclearIt could be Liv Morgan, who scored the victory on NXT, or it could be one of the longer-tenured women, such as Billie Kay or Peyton Royce. Perhaps it might be a wild card such as Daria Berenato or Mandy Rose.Then theres the possibility that it could be the one and only woman presently on the roster who has been built up as a serious competitor: the recently debuted Ember Moon. We didnt get to see much of her move set in her brief showdown with Billie Kay in Brooklyn, but her movement in the ring and finisher make her far and away the most compelling challenger.Theres only one problem with that: No matter how strong a competitor has been portrayed upon his or her entry into the company, a competitor always has to first fight through the challengers ahead in pursuit of the championship. Paige won a tournament, as did Charlotte, and Sasha Banks, Bayley and Asuka all fought their way up. Im not saying two months isnt enough time to build up Ember Moon, but it would be a dramatic departure from previous history.The solution here appears to be a multi-way match, most likely including some combination of Morgan, Billie Kay and Ember Moon. That would give Asuka a chance to look strong, requiring two or more women to challenge her dominance, and whether she wins or loses, Asuka would come out of the match having gained something, either an extra element of vulnerability and personality or a one-way ticket to the main roster.NXT tag team champions The RevivalYou could have heard a pin drop inside the Barclays Center at the conclusion of the NXT tag team championship match between The Revival and Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano. Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson had been pushed to the brink a great many times in that match, but in using the kind of underhanded tactics that led to their two championship reigns, The Revival was able to take the wind out of the sails of a collective crowd that was convinced the good guys were going to pull it out.Its a testament to just how good a heel tag team Dash and Dawson have been that they can elicit these kinds of reactions. In a world where the best and brightest bad guys are often cheered for how well they work, their move set and their personality, The Revival has been able to get crowds to genuinely dislike them while making all the teams they face look better.Likeliest challengers: DIY (Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano)As mentioned, the Brooklyn crowd was electric for this match, and with each progressive near-fall, the crowd hit a new plateau. It only seems right that they get one more chance on the biggest NXT stage to display how well these two teams can work together. Every indication -- from Garganos continued selling of his bum knee in the Cruiserweight Classic to Ciampas beatdown last week on NXT -- seems to indicate theyll get that shot.Even with both Ciampa and Gargano joining the cruiserweight division on Raw, its likely theyll split time between the two rosters for the foreseeable future. With teams such as the Authors of Pain and TM61 coming up the ranks, there are a few more factors working in their favor when it comes to the possibility of at least a transitional championship reign. It seems unlikely that the heir-apparent Authors of Pain would run through The Revival on their way to the titles, and TM61 has already been dispatched by both the Authors of Pain and The Revival.If DIY gets the victory this time, be ready for the roof to come off in Toronto.The futureThe championship matches arent all we should concern ourselves with. Most of these competitors have at least some grudging argument working in their favor, as far as a title shot in Toronto (or soon thereafter) goes, but each can benefit from the right kind of opponent under the bright lights of a show taking place during Survivor Series weekend.Hideo Itami vs. Austin AriesThe groundwork for this battle has been well-laid, with Itami hitting the Go-2-Sleep on Aries immediately following his victory in Brooklyn. If youre looking for the next contender for the NXT championship, youd do well to pay attention to this showdown, as the winner can seemingly punch his ticket to that match.We have yet to see the full complement of attacks from Itami since his return, and Aries is a wonderful counterpart, as both men look to put on a potential show-stealer in Toronto. Itami was on the verge of the main roster before he went down for more than a year because of injury, and its going to take him some time (and some powerful opponents) to prove that he can get back to where he was, from a physical standpoint.Bobby Roode vs. Tye DillingerThere was no way to know just how popular Roode would be upon his NXT debut, but between his swagger and his incredibly catchy entrance theme, the NXT faithful have immediately thrown their support behind Roode, despite his heelish tendencies. On the other end of the spectrum, Dillinger has been picking up some victories and some momentum since embracing the crowd and their enthusiastic 10 chants. Putting two guys as over as Roode and Dillinger into the ring at the same time could prove to be one of the more compelling scenarios for Toronto.Roode getting a victory seems inevitable here, but if Dillinger can put on a 15-plus-minute match and prove he can more than hang with the best NXT has to offer, he might finally gain some momentum toward a move up to the main roster. Its worth mentioning that fans and colleagues believe Dillinger has what it takes; a long list of current and former WWE competitors, including Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes, have singled out the long-time developmental talent as being the total package.No Way Jose vs. Andrade Cien AlmasThis one takes a little more explaining, but hear me out. Despite being brought in as a good guy, Almas has had the unenviable task of facing off with two of the most beloved bad guys NXT has to offer to begin his career. First it was Dillinger, with fans reactions immediately turning against him. Then Almas took on Roode at TakeOver: Brooklyn II, and despite an impressive performance, he never really had a chance to get the fans behind him.Its time to take that organic reaction and turn it into a positive for Almas by making him the bad guy he is so naturally suited to be. In his previous run as La Sombra in CMLL and New Japan, Almas was able to draw genuine anger and disdain from the crowd, and both his moves and his swagger tend to give him a leg up in that regard.Jose has far exceeded expectations since his over-the-top introduction to NXT, and he put on a great showing in defeat against Aries in Brooklyn. Hed play the perfect foil for either the culmination of a heel turn for Almas or the final exclamation point to such a move. 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With a little luck, well get some of the same Final Four magic weve been treated to in the past.Gavitt said the NCAA also was eager to grant the 2022 event to New Orleans because it comes on the 40th anniversary of the 1982 Final Four, which also was held in New Orleans and was highlighted by Michael Jordans game-winning jump shot that lifted North Carolina to the national title over a Georgetown squad let by Patrick Ewing.New Orleans last hosted the Final Four in 2012, when Kentucky, led by current New Orleans Pelicans AAll-Star forward Anthony Davis, defeated Kansas for the national championship.ddddddddddddThe NCAA stated that its mens basketball committee decided to forego the traditional site selection process for the 2022 Final Four and move decisively to secure the event in New Orleans, which narrowly missed being picked during the last bid cycle that concluded with Phoenix, San Antonio, Minneapolis, Atlanta and Indianapolis awarded the 2017 through 2021 Final Fours.A Final Four site selection process slated to begin next year remains on schedule, but now will focus on the 2023, 2024 and 2025 locations, which are expected to be announced by the summer of 2018, the NCAA said.With the Final Four competing for many of the same venues that host major events such as the Super Bowl and College Football Playoff, we did not want to wait until 2018 to make the announcement for the 2022 Final Four, Gavitt said. 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Rotary Cogwheel | 10.20.2016
Today’s Program | Thursday, October 20, 2016
Today: Melanie Freeze, Carleton College, “What’s Ahead in the Election” (Holden)
Birthdays: Bruce Morlan (10/19), Mark Gleason (10/20) and Barry Carlson (10/22)
Next Week: Breanna Wheeler, River Bend Nature Center’s New Start (Madigan)
Aurora Pharmaceuticals is a home-grown, Northfield success story. It started as a two-person veterinary practice and has evolved over 30-some years into a sophisticated manufacturer of medicinal products for animals. In the process, Aurora created 100 new living-wage jobs, many of them professional level, across multiple businesses and built an 85,000 square foot building in Northfield for manufacturing, warehousing and other related work.
Mark Strobel and Mark Werner, both veterinarians, are the drivers behind the operation. They joined forces in the early 1980s in a veterinary practice in Northfield. By the mid-90s, they were working with a compounding pharmacy in St. Peter to make unique formulations of drugs for animals. They started the FDA approval process for their first drug, Equine-anti product, in 2010 and received final approval in 2013. The product now grosses $10 million in sales and is the foundation for a business that makes 11 animal drugs and one for humans.
Mark said the business emerged from their commitment to solving problems for local customers, such as Holden Farms. Now they are well-positioned for growth with a national sales force and six new drugs in the FDA pipeline.
Aurora Pharmaceuticals is an environmentally-sensitive company that has tried to minimize its carbon footprint, but Mike said he and his partner are most proud of creating the 100 new jobs in Northfield. “It’s a great place to live and raise a family,” he said.
After 31 years as a card-carrying Rotarian, Brett Reese, once the new kid in the club, is now a club elder. He is a CPA by training, but an entrepreneur in spirit and practice. He said at 12-years of age he went into debt, borrowing money to buy cows; he is still leveraged, as they say in the business. His company, Rebound Enterprises, is involved in hospitality, manufacturing, real estate, financial services and community building.
Rice County Chemical Health Coalition last week recognized Northfield Rotary with a “prevention champion” award. Shelley Cole, representing the coalition, said our club is being recognized for going “above and beyond” in support of youth. She cited our support of the skate park, literacy projects and our youth exchange program. She also said acting on our “service above self” motto provides a good example for youth in our community. Barry Carlson, who submitted the application, received the award on the club’s behalf.
Guests: Rice County Sheriff Troy Dunn, Dr. Richard Huston, and Rice County County Attorney John Fossum (Lasswell); Cindy Carlson (B. Carlson); Shelley Cole (Baily); Max Elberg (Heilman); Sam Gett (Hjellming) and Brent Nystrom (Reese).
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Rob Bierman said Turkey Trot posters are now available. The 16th annual Thanksgiving 5K run/walk is gaining momentum. The food drive will again be a component of the event. Beginning Thursday, Nov. 3, members can bring donations to our meetings to jump-start that campaign. The “free-range” Turkey Trot is getting traction among those who will not be in Northfield the day of the run. Friday, Nov. 11, is the deadline for those joining with us long distance. Check out our website for details.
President Lasswell noted that Jean Wakely, our vice president, was recently in the Northfield News for facilitating a $20,000 Mary Kay Foundation Grant for Ruth’s House. And Richard Collman recently received one of four volunteer of the year awards from the Northfield Arts Guild for his fundraising.
The Rotary Outdoor Musical Park (ROMP) at Way Park will be dedicated Saturday, Oct 29, at 6 p.m. The project was accomplished in collaboration with the Friends of Way Park, our Rotary Club, local music educators and the City of Northfield.
Our Rotary District 5960 is marking Rotary Foundation’s 100th anniversary with a celebration Saturday evening, November 12, at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel in St. Paul. If you are interested in going, please register at www.rotary5960.org.
Inbound students are:
Daniel Chien from Taiwan
Emma Nielsen from Denmark
Nico Suarez Toloza from Colombia
Eric Kwun from South Korea
Wanzita Ally from Tanzania
Matteo Lombardo, Italy
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Sage Brinton, Argentina
McKenna Dale, Brazil
Caroline Hummel, Norway
Noah Klein, South Korea
Jane Ludwig, Colombia
Yizel Marcial, Germany
Daiki Nishioka, Taiwan
Liliana (Lily) Noble, Italy
Madison Peterson-Bradford, Brazil
Emma Pritchard, Taiwan
Nathaniel Urke, Brazil.
Past Northfield Rotary Club meeting videos on YouTube
November 3 — Dan Knutson, Classification, (Rich)
November 10 — Zach Pruitt, HCI’s Tri-Bridges Program (Kaczmarek)
November 17 — TBA
November 24 — Turkey Trot
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15 Fun Facts About the London Eye. By Suzanne Rowan Kelleher. Updated. Share In one year the London Eye rotates 2, 300 miles, which is the distance from London to Cairo. The London Eye can carry 800 passengers per rotation, which is equivalent to 11 London red doubledecker buses.London Eye: 10 Interesting Facts and Figures about the London Eye You Might Not Know Feb 20, 2015 By John Rabon Support great longform writing about London by subscribing to the Londontopia Magazine Available in Print& Digital Editions. facts and information about the london eye
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ReutersViktor Zubkov and Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko giving a toast, after meeting to discuss gas debts.
KIEV -- Ukraine has paid off its debts to Russia for its gas imports, Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko said Monday at a meeting with Prime Minister Viktor Zubkov.
A dispute over Ukraine's gas debts caused export monopoly Gazprom to cut supplies briefly in early March, threatening deliveries to European Union states.
"We have sent the last payment, which completely settles the accumulated debt for natural gas. Right now, one can say that Ukraine has completely accounted for its obligations," Tymoshenko said at a meeting with Zubkov.
Zubkov said settling the debts opened the door for talks on longer-term supply contracts, but did not give any details. Neither prime ministers said how much the debt amounted to in total.
Ukrainian state energy firm Naftogaz Ukrainy and Gazprom signed a 2008 supply contract earlier this month, setting the price at $179.5 per 1,000 cubic meters for volumes of 50 billion cubic meters over the course of the year.
Tymoshenko told journalists that the countries would seek "to create a trade zone" between them in accordance with World Trade Organization rules and norms, as Ukraine has already joined the trade bloc and Russia is seeking entry, Interfax reported.
The countries also agreed to resume production of the An-124, or Ruslan, the largest airplane ever mass-produced, RIA-Novosti reported, citing the prime ministers of both countries. Global demand for the airplane is "colossal," Zubkov said, the news agency reported.
Production of the Ruslan, which first flew in 1982, will restart in the third quarter, RIA-Novosti said. The aircraft can carry 150 tons of cargo more than 3,000 kilometers without refueling.
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In-ear medical devices for acoustic therapies in tinnitus treatments, state of the art
Ibarra, David and Tavira Sánchez, Francisco José and Recuero López, Manuel and Anthony, Brian W. (2018). In-ear medical devices for acoustic therapies in tinnitus treatments, state of the art. "Auris Nasus Larynx", v. 45 ; pp. 6-12. ISSN 0385-8146. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anl.2017.03.020.
Tavira Sánchez, Francisco José
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Cochrane reviews indicate there is very limited support for all forms of sound therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy has the strongest support. American Academy of Otolaryngology (AAO) recently published some guidelines which recommends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for tinnitus intervention, and only indicatesthat sound therapy should be considered an “option” for intervention. Nevertheless, acoustic therapy could lead to cause changesin the tinnitus perception and has been appreciated by the affected people for years. In the last decades, the use of sound or sound enrichment has become a central part of many tinnitus management programs used by audiologists, whether the intention was to mask tinnitus, suppress tinnitus, or interrupt the tinnitus generating neural activity. Several acoustic therapies have been developed and implemented in the last 40 years, but how can we determine which one is the most effective? We can determine the effects based on the results reported in many research studies, but in those studies are many factors that differ from one study to another, like in-ear medical devices used to apply acoustic therapy for tinnitus treatment. In this article, we review and analyze the different types of in-ear medical devices used in the most recently acoustic therapies in treatments against tinnitus, allowing us to identify the pros and cons. By our analysis, an optimal medical device could be characterized to enhance the application of acoustic therapies and in consequence the global results of the sound therapies that already exist. In this review, it was considered acoustic therapies, the technology implemented in medical devices and the clinical needs.
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Post by John_Perkowski » Thu Oct 31, 2019 7:04 am
Pakistan Train Catches Fire, Killing More Than 70
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“ Officials said some passengers had been preparing breakfast aboard the train, which is against regulations, when the gas cylinder fueling the stove exploded. The resulting fire quickly engulfed three cars full of passengers — two economy-class cars and one business-class car. At least 44 people were reported to have been injured.”
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Post by STrRedWolf » Sat Nov 02, 2019 2:15 pm
Ick. I wonder how long the ride is... and if it would of been worth it to have a cafe car in there.
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Post by Gilbert B Norman » Sat Nov 02, 2019 2:35 pm
29.5 hours, Mr. Redwolf
https://www.pakrail.gov.pk/PlanJourney. ... ype=Single
When I read this Times article myself yesterday, all I could think is no wonder Amtrak will not consider anything like an "Office Breakroom" food arrangement, as it sounds as this is what was aboard this train.
Post by Gilbert B Norman » Sun Nov 03, 2019 9:52 am
Additional coverage by The Times of, to me, this completely avoidable incident:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/01/worl ... -fire.html
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.When a passenger train rammed a rickshaw in Pakistan in 2017, killing seven schoolchildren, Imran Khan rolled the tragedy into his campaign to become prime minister, holding up the accident as a hallmark of government incompetence and corruption that only he could fix.
“The railway minister must resign,” he said at the time, insisting that it was the proper response to such a failure in a democracy. “Otherwise, he can influence the investigation.”
But Mr. Khan, now the prime minister, took a very different stance when a train caught fire on Thursday, killing at least 75 people and injuring 43 — one of the worst railway accidents in Pakistan’s history. He stood by his railway minister, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, who, in turn, blamed passengers who had used a prohibited gas stove..
I can recall, circa 1967, a ride Northward on the ACL Florida Special. Once upon a time, it was simply an all-Pullman train (often fifteen Sleepers, and looking like a "Circus Train" as the Pullman Company yanked Sleepers from anywhere they could to make up its consists), but the Coast Line started to "gimmick it up" with amenities like "Candlelight Dinners".
Cute, I thought; but I could see potential hazards.
Amtrak, even with their "Pioneer Days gimmickery", wisely did without. Today, there is no reason whatever for there to be an open flame anywhere on a trsin.
Obviously, Pakistan Railways held differently.
Post by STrRedWolf » Sun Nov 03, 2019 1:30 pm
Oh where to begin...
A government that largely has not heard of maintaining power by maintaining infrastructure.
A government run agency that has a history of shafting it's infrastructure, from top down.
A train setup with mechanical and safety faults, and fails to prevent illegal activity.
A set of passengers who flout the laws because there was no other way to survive the trip, end to end.
Everyone is at fault, but the blame lays heavily on failure to prevent the incident in the first place... and that failure is squarely on the government.
A meme is floating around Twitter that says "Welcome to America! WARNING: Entering a minimal infrastructure investment country. Proceed with caution." Pakistan is under that bar (and probably is underground as well).
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Post by David Benton » Mon Nov 04, 2019 12:43 am
There would definitely be a dining car, plus no shortage of "chai" boys and other private vendors. There is never a shortage of available food on Indian trains , your bombarded with it , I doubt Pakistan is any different.
There is also no shortage of passengers who can't afford , or don't want to pay for food on board. Its difficult to see how railway management could have prevented this accident , and I think the correct decision was made re Management walking the plank over it These trains would have been so crowded it would have been difficult to check tickets , let alone enforce other rules.
The gas canisters were probably one use ones that had been refilled several times. There are roadside "Gas Wallahs" who will provide such services all over the place. They'll even service your "Bic " plastic pocket lighter, fitting a new flint and all for 10 cents or so.
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Post by mtuandrew » Sat Nov 09, 2019 10:58 am
Moderator Note: it’s been a bit in General Discussion: Passenger, so I’m moving this to Worldwide Railfan. Hoping it’ll get a bit more visibility there.
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Post by David Benton » Mon Nov 11, 2019 2:59 am
Thanks Andrew.Yes, there is an existing topic , but I will let them both stand , mainly because I can't figure out how to merge topics.
Post by Gilbert B Norman » Wed Nov 13, 2019 11:28 am
It seems like the "Railroad Accident of the Day Just Keeps Going and Going" on the Indian Sub Continent:
https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2019/1 ... crash.html
NEW DELHI — Two trains collided in eastern Bangladesh on Tuesday, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens more, officials said.
Shariful Alam, a spokesman for Bangladesh’s railway department, said the collision on Tuesday occurred around 3 a.m. in the district of Brahmanbaria, where the Turna Nishita train, which was heading to Dhaka, the country’s capital, smashed into the Udayan Express, a train heading in the opposite direction.
Mr. Alam said the conductor of the Turna Nishita, who survived the accident, failed to heed a stop signal when he rammed into one of the other train’s passenger compartments, where many people were sleeping.
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For the record, I gave up on World Series Game 4 after 14 full innings, slightly after 2am this morning. If I'd only stayed awake for another hour and 20 minutes, I could have seen… the Red Sox lose, thanks to a walk-off homer in the 18th inning.
I occasionally browse the website of the University Near Here to see what mischief my former employer might be up to. Oooh, here's a new Social Media Policy! Included in the 2018-2019 (PDF) version of Student Rights, Rules, & Responsibilities (page 52). First paragraph is a grabber:
Students have extensive access to social media. Social media offer a variety of positive experiences and benefits to students, including increased engagement in the community, increased sense of social connection and sense of well-being. They also harbor a number of known risks to students’ privacy, future employment and current well-being. The risks include, but are not limited to: bullying, harassment, defamation and injury to reputation. Those risks arhmunication.
I've bolded a word which I found to be … problematic.
This might be fixed at some point; I've sent in a suggested correction, to replace "arhmunication" with the better known term "covfefe".
But (at least semi-seriously): what does it say when (apparently) nobody can bother to proofread the Very Important Social Media Policy before it's released to the world? If they can't get the relatively simple stuff right, how likely is it to be logically coherent policy?
Governing takes a look at the proposed NH constitutional amendment protecting privacy, to be voted up or down on the November ballot: A Right to 'Live Free From Government'? States Are Granting It to Citizens..
Question 2 aims to protect Granite State residents' privacy rights in the digital age. If approved by voters, the measure would amend the state constitution to say: "An individual's right to live free from governmental intrusion in private or personal information is natural, essential and inherent."
The goal is to ensure that governments get permission before snooping through citizens’ private social media accounts, internet search histories, emails and text messages.
The article also reveals why I wasn't able to find out who voted for and against the amendment in the NH House.
But state Rep. Timothy Smith, a Democrat who declined to reveal how he voted in the House's anonymous vote to pass the amendment, says many of his fellow lawmakers were afraid to oppose it for fear of appearing anti-privacy, and because they didn't expect it to pass. He has "serious reservations" about how it's written.
I am embarrassed to say that I didn't even know anonymous voting was possible in the NH House.
But it's ironic (I think) that our legislators apparently think "privacy" extends to you not being able to find out how they voted on privacy matters.
I can't quite decide whether this story, by Paula Bolyard at PJMedia is amusing or sad. Both, I guess: Tech Community Outraged after SQLite Founder Adopts Benedictine Code of Conduct.
The founder of the world's most widely used database engine ignited a firestorm in the tech community after it was revealed that he had posted a code of conduct for users based on the teachings of the Bible and an ancient order of monks founded by Benedict of Nursia.
You can read it (now renamed "Code of Ethics") here. After it was discovered and publicized among the Social Justice Warrior community, SQLite founder Richard Hipp found himself in a shitstorm familiar to heretics: how dare you promulgate someone else's Code of Conduct?
One critic advised Hipp to "seek professional help to avoid this kind of behaviour in the future." Yes, in the name of tolerance and diversity, SJWs feel free to speculate on others' supposed mental dysfunction.
Paula Bolyard's article is strongly recommended, especially to those who might have any lingering doubts that "Social Justice" is about anything other than grabbing the power to bend others to your will.
Speaking about bending others to one's will, Andrew Cline (at the Josiah Bartlett Center) writes on Wayfair and the New Hampshire Advantage. Bottom line: the recent Supreme Court decision allowing other states to force New Hampshire businesses to collect their sales taxes is worse than you (probably) thought.
Wayfair opens the door to cross-border collection of multiple state taxes — personal and corporate income, franchise, gross receipts, etc.
By eliminating the physical presence standard, Wayfair gives new meaning to the term “the long arm of the law.” Any “nexus” that can arguably connect a business or individual to another state can create a tax liability in that state.
States are already pursuing this, which has the potential of eroding, if not destroying, the New Hampshire Advantage. People move here to avoid income taxes and shop here to avoid sales taxes. If Wayfair creates a de facto national income and sales tax, New Hampshire loses a major competitive advantage over other New England states.
It was a remarkably bad 5-4 decision, with an unusual grouping of dissenters: Roberts, Breyer, Sotomayor, and Kagan.
And at Reason, Zuri Davis notices a story we've noted here last month: The Air Force Spent Over $300,000 on 391 Special Coffee Mugs.
If you think you're paying too much for coffee, you've got nothing on the U.S. Air Force, which spent roughly $300,000 just on custom coffee mugs over the course of two years.
A Fox News report alleges that the Air Force spent an exorbitant amount of money on specialty coffee mugs for the 60th Aerial Port Squadron at Travis Air Force base in California. The metal mugs have the ability to reheat beverages while air refueling tankers are in flight. As cool as the feature sounds, the mug's shape makes it highly susceptible to shattering when dropped...which happens frequently. The cost of a single mug has doubled from $693 in 2016 to $1,280 in 2018. At the time of the report, Project On Government Oversight's Dan Grazier said that the mugs' intended purpose of aiding "the crew's alertness by providing caffeine" could be similarly achieved "with a few cans of Red Bull."
Yes, once again: your United States Air Force spends $1280 on a coffee mug that easily breaks when dropped.
For $1280, you'd expect a mug that senses when it has been dropped and deploys Mars landing airbags.
And the great John Kass of the Chicago Tribune triggers our Google LFOD alert with Swedish body hacking, a Halloween horror story.
Socialist Sweden was once beloved by the American left as an enlightened land of high technology, stellar health care and liberal immigration policies. Recently, though, when Swedes decided they had had enough unfettered immigration, they were forgotten by American media.
But not me. I love the Swedes. One of the best men I know is a Swede. They are a people of great hockey. Their thin pancakes and lingonberries are fantastic, and they have a dry sense of humor. Sweden also gave us the mystery writer Stieg Larsson, author of the “Millennium” series. But sadly, Larsson died of a heart attack, having subsisted, it is said, mostly on strong coffee and processed foods.
Just to clarify: John's column is about The Ritual, a 2017 British horror film mostly set in Sweden. And self-microchipping. And LFOD comes in here:
We all have choices to make, and free will is still free will. There was an American subculture that once held to the motto “Live free or die.” But now our motto is “Shut up and take it.”
Hm. A good alternative motto for those who find LFOD a little too aggressive.
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Game with No Rules: Legal Imperialism against Russia (I)
Valentin KATASONOV | 17.02.2015 | 00:00
The term legal imperialism was coined in relation to the Argentina’s public debt. A New York court admitted a number of private claims to hand down a verdict. By a stroke of hand a judge increased the country’s debt up to $120 billion, according to experts’ estimates. The essence of legal imperialism is the support rendered by Anglo-Saxon legal system to financial vultures.
Financial vultures vs. Argentina under the cover of American Themis
It all started in 2001. Argentina had to declare a sovereign default on around $130 billion. It was the biggest default on sovereign debt in history. The talks on restructuring started. As a result, the lenders agreed to write off the bulk of it (75%) and alter the conditions for paying off the rest. Some bondholders in possession of around $4 billion of Argentinian bonds refused to comply with the agreements’ terms. This included a small group of hedge funds holding over $1, 3 billion bonds headed by Elliott Management Corp. of billionaire Paul Singer. The hedge funds had already obtained the reputation of financial vultures. They acquired the bonds of the states that were on the verge of sovereign default or the ones already in default and then demanded 100% payments refusing to accept any compromises. The audacity is supported by the fact that they normally win the trials demanding 100% payments on the bonds. The vultures went to the New York court to sue Argentina for the whole amount without restructuring. In October 2012 the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (New York) ruled on the pari passu clause that required they receive full payment. Moreover it forbade Argentina to pay off its restructured debts till it complies with the court’s decision. It was an uphill struggle for Argentina as it realized that other lenders would demand full payments too. The country was a hostage because its bonds were issued in compliance with the laws of the state of New York. According to the court’s decision, Argentina faced the June 31, 2014 deadline when it was supposed to pay the next installment of interest to all bondholders. No settlement had been reached so the leading rating agencies greatly lowered the country’s investment rating. The regular payments by Argentina to comply with the conditions of restructured debt were blocked by the court’s ruling. Argentina refuses to comply while the fines keep on growing each passing day…
Yukos case – first large-scale operation conducted by legal imperialism against Russia
The decision handed down by the Hague-based International Arbitration Court in the Russian oil giant Yukos case upon the claim of foreign shareholders is the example of how the legal imperialism works. Yukos ceased to exist as a legal entity in November 2007. For many years it avoided paying taxes. The taxes debts were to be paid in accordance with the court’s decision taken ten years ago. The company failed to comply. The bigger part of Yukos assets went to Russian oil producer Rosneft. Yukos foreign shareholders were disgruntled and went to courts abroad. Finally the claims were consolidated and sent to the Hague International Court. Initially the claimed sum was $114 billion (much more than the Yukos assets at the time of company’s liquidation). The Court let the claims be suspended, it was waiting for something. Finally it got what it was expecting. The West imposed sanctions against Russia in the spring of 2014. The court went back to the Yukos case and made public its verdict: Russia was to pay investors of the now non-existent company $50 billion – the largest compensation ever paid to shareholders upon an international arbitrary tribunal. According to the Court’s decision, Russia allegedly violated the Energy Charter Treaty and expropriated the company taking it from legal owners. A peculiar ruling in view that Russia never ratified the Charter. It is even more peculiar that the acquisition of the Yukos assets by another company is called «expropriation». In fact the verdict was an informal way of imposing sanctions by the West against Russia or the legal imperialism in force. As they say Russia was «put on the counter». After the ruling was announced Russia was given 180 days to comply. It did not. From January 15, the deadline set by the Court in the Hague for Russia to pay its fine, the fine will attract interest equal to the yield on a 10-year US Treasury bond. On January 15 the rate measured 1.91 percent. It means that the first year the sum of the debt will increase to $956, 6 million. That’s why over one billion dollars will surely be added to the $50 billion in 2015.
The Hague Court ruling: what does it mean for Russia?
The appeals made by Russian lawyers brought about no result. The Hague Court’s decision was not taken into account in the 2015 budget. The opposite side is very active. Right after the Court’s decision the former Yukos shareholders were involved in interesting activities - they started to look for Russian assets to be used to pay the debt. Russia’s state foreign assets could be confiscated. The Rosneft assets are to be arrested first, other companies with state participation (VTB, Gasprom, Aeroflot, VAB etc.) second and state agencies third. Embassies have immunity unlike ships visiting foreign ports.
Nobody cares about the fact that there are few companies with 100% state participation. There are non-state minority shareholders and the expropriation of companies’ assets would constitute a violation of their property rights. This is a classic game without rules. Actually there is one – punish Russia at any cost.
Legal imperialism as effective informal sanction against Russia
There have been three packages of sanctions introduced against Russia. Experts believe that the fourth will also come into effect. I don’t think so. The matter is - informal sanctions are more effective. There will be new claims to Russia, its companies and banks. Russian individuals and legal entities will be blacklisted; Western courts will hand down decisions on expropriating their foreign assets. The «case of Rotenberg» will be repeated. In the spring of 2014 Russian entrepreneur Arkady Rotenberg was blacklisted during the first wave of sanctions. In September Italian courts handed down a decision to arrest and confiscate his €30m assets. The March sanctions envisioned a ban on entering the territories of the countries that imposed sanctions and seizing the bank accounts of blacklisted persons. In the case of Rotenberg they took away his real estate that had no relation to business. I emphasize it to show that legal imperialism is a war without rules waged to satisfy the desire to plunder. In general, that’s how the algothytm of legal marauding works:
1) A Western vulture chooses an asset that belongs to a Russian legal entity of individual;
2) The vulture makes the Russian owner blacklisted;
3) A Western court hands down a decision to seize the asset;
4) The court’s decision is carried out; the asset becomes the property of the vulture.
Black lists as an instrument of legal imperialism
There are different grounds for being included into black lists: «suspicion of corruption involvement», «complicity in the annexation of Crimea and aggression against Ukraine», «the violation of human rights», «ties with terrorists» etc. The US has already introduced special laws, for instance, «the Magnitsky Act» allowing making lists of those who had connection to the death of lawyer Sergey Magnitsky. The lawyer represented the investment advisory firm Hermitage Capital Management. In 2008 he was arrested accused of few billion roubles tax evasion. He died in a prison cell. The West made him a martyr and responded with black lists.
Not the United States is mulling a possibility to turn the Magnitsky Act into a universal instrument of fighting Russia under the banner of defending human rights. It is planned to include into the list not only those who did anything wrong to Magnitsky, but also Alexey Navalny and his associates in «the struggle against totalitarianism». Washington wants to kill two birds with one stone: a) to exert political pressure on Russia; b) to reap benefit by seizing the assets of the persons included into the black lists (the Magnitsky Act envisions a ban on entry into the country and arrest of bank accounts). They want to get more out of it. It is considered to go beyond seizing the bank accounts but also spread the sanctions on bonds and equity.
(To be continued) http://www.strategic-culture.org/news/2015/02/17/game-with-no-rules-legal-imperialism-against-russia-i.html
Kiev troops don’t observe ceasefire, not preparing to pull out heavy weapons - DPR
TASS - Ukraine’s troops are not observing the truce declared in Donbas from February 15, Eduard Basurin, a spokesman for the defense ministry of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), said on Monday.
"We see no ceasefire on the part of Ukraine’s punitive battalions, neither we observe them preparing to pull out heavy weapons from the line of engagement," he said.
"So, we can withdraw our units from the line of engagement only concurrently with the Ukrainian side, under control of international observers and representatives of the Joint Center for Control and Coordination (JCCC)," he stressed.
At the same time, Baurin underscored that DPR militias were ready to begin the implementation of the Minsk agreements immediately.
"Over the past 24 hours, Ukraine’s artillery shelled our settlements and positions from missile systems and conventional artillery 49 times," he said. "According to radio messages intercepted by our intelligence agencies, Kiev has no control over army units deployed in Donbas. First of all, I am speaking about the so-called ‘volunteer battalions’ Aidar, Azov, Donbas, Krivbas and others that have gone out of control of Ukraine’s general staff and which open fire at DPR cities to the phone order from their so-called commanders in Kiev."
Syria welcomes UNSC resolution 2199 cracking down on financing terrorist groups
New York, SANA, “Syria welcomes the UN Security Council Resolution 2199 to crack down financing terrorist groups through illicit oil sales, trading in antiquities and paying ransom for hostages” and highly appreciates Russian and Chinese delegations in this regard, Syria’s Permanent envoy to the UN Dr. Bashar al-Jaafari said.
Earlier Thursday, the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a Russian-sponsored resolution that calls for pulling the plug on funding terrorist organizations, including ISIS and Jabhat al-Nusra.
Al-Jaafari, during a joint press conference with the Iraqi envoy to the UN, said.. the resolution (2199) is very important for both Syria and Iraq, which are the main victims of the foreign intelligence and forces backed terrorism, pointing out that terrorists in the region, particularly in Syria and Iraq, do not come by parachutes but rather across joint borders of both countries and the majority of them (terrorists) cross into Syria and Iraq from Turkey and Jordan.
“Unfortunately, Jordan, a member of the Security Council, has adopted for years the policy of training, supporting and sending terrorists across the joint border into Syria to kill Syrians, and the Jordanian authorities see terrorists in the Syrian city of Al-Raqqa but do not see them while crossing its border towards Syria and Iraq”, Syria’s envoy said.
Resolution 2199 completes former resolutions related to fighting terrorism, including resolutions 2170 and 2178, al-Jaffari said, adding that the newly adopted resolution imposes serious commitments over member states which support terrorism in Iraq and Syria, and such commitments treat, particularly, trading oil and gas and smuggling archeological and cultural properties in a way that prevent terrorists to get financed from them.
Al-Jaafari said.. now we have three resolutions over fighting terrorism, and Turkey is still allowing terrorists, particularly from Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and Jabhat al-Nusra, to cross the joint border with Syria, as Israel assists terrorists in Golan, particularly Jabhat al-Nusra.
He added that terrorists come from Jordan, which established camps, or what they call joint operation centers, to train terrorists then send them to Syria under observation of intelligence services of the US, Israel, Turkey, France, Qatar and Saudi, and they call those terrorists (Moderates) while the Security Council resolution points out that there is no moderate or extremist terrorists and the resolution obligates fighting terrorism and all forms of terrorist acts perpetrated by ISIS, Al-Nusra and all other terrorist organizations.
“Training centers established in Turkey, Saudi, Qatar and Jordan are not for means of peaceful negotiations to find out political solutions but rather are death-making camps for Syrians”, Syria’s UN envoy said, indicating those who legitimize trading Syrian oil for those terrorists and call them (Armed opposition forces), following stealing Iraq and Syria’s oil and exporting it after being reined at the Turkish refineries and European companies import it via Turkish mediators.
Concluding his statement, Al-Jaafari wondered whether the time has arrived to fight terrorism seriously, and why there still are some countries are waiting till terrorism knocks their doors and hits different nations without any distinction from America to Asia, Africa, Europe and Oceania.
For his part, the Iraqi envoy Mohamad Ali al-Hakim pointed out the comprehensiveness of the resolution in preventing dealing with terrorists exporting oil, ransoming, and other economic issues that might be of benefit to terrorists in Iraq and Syria.
Al-Hakim called the resolution as “very important” under chapter seven and that for Iraq the resolution 2199 attempts to freeze and destroy terrorists financing sources particularly ISIS and Al-Nusra, expressing appreciation to a number of states including Russia and China for their efforts to issue the resolution under chapter seven.
In the course of the press conference, al-Jaafari was asked about whether the newly-approved resolution could be considered incomprehensive as it doesn’t include measures to force countries to control their borders in the face of the terrorists and stolen oil and archeological items.
To that he answered “The United States should be the first to abide by this resolution, an act through which it could give credibility to its claim that it is fighting terrorism.”
He explained this need for abidance on the US’s part by stressing that the US and its “wrong” counterterrorism policies in Afghanistan are to blame for the current spread of terrorism all over the world.
Clear evidence for this placing of blame is seen in the current U.S. administration providing assistance to some terrorist organizations inside Syria and in neighboring countries at camps that have been set up for the purpose of training terrorists to cross border to kill the Syrians inside the Syrian territory, al-Jaafari added.
He referred to four camps openly operating for training the terrorists which are located in Turkey, Jordan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, stressing that all the four camps are run by secret intelligence services, including the CIA of the US and the Mossad of Israel.
Al-Jaafari affirmed that the U.S. administration did inform Syria of its intention to launch airstrikes against ISIS inside the Syrian territory before launching any, answering a question about the effect of the relationship between Syria and the US on coordination in any possible ground operations against ISIS.
Washington, he said, cannot deny the “very important role” of the Syrian government and President Bashar al-Assad in fighting terrorism, stressing that Syria is open to cooperation with all member states for combating terrorism.
“Yet, we need to see a real cooperation, one that is not based on double standards,” he added.
As for some other countries that are involved in supporting the terrorists, al-Jaafari ruled out the possibility that Turkey would abide by the resolution 2199 as it has not done so as far as resolutions 2170 and 2178 are concerned.
Turkey, he regretted, is involved with the terrorist war against Syria up to its ears, and, unfortunately, Jordan seems to have taken the same path.
On the idea of establishing a regional force to follow up on the implementation of the newly issued resolution, al-Jaafari again reiterated Syria’s readiness to cooperate with everybody and with any country with a “sincere agenda” for fighting terrorism.
Barry Temmo/Haifa Said
U.S. Peace Council Alert on Ukraine February 2015
Spell of Cold War Propaganda?
Today its [the military’s] task is to expand the “zones of democratic peace;” to deter the rise or a new great-power competitor.... The Balkans, and southeastern Europe more generally, present the major hurdle toward the creation of a Europe “whole and free” from the Baltic to the Black Sea. The delay in bringing security and stability to southeastern Europe has ... prevented the consolidation of the victory in the Cold War.... This is especially important in light of the nascent European moves toward an independent defense “identity” and policy; it is important that NATO not be replaced by the European Union, leaving the United States without a voice in European security affairs....
— “Rebuilding America’s Defenses,” A Report
Of The Project for the New American Century
Indeed, what we are witnessing today in Ukraine is nothing but a clear attempt by the United States and its allies to “consolidate” their “victory in the Cold War” by creating a Europe “whole and free” for the unhindered reign of global capital.
The process that started a year ago with a blatant and violent U.S.-backed coup in coalition with neo-Nazis against the elected president of Ukraine is now being escalated into an indirect declaration of war against Russia. Once again a massive propaganda campaign, reminiscent of the Cold War period, is being waged by the U.S. and European governments about “Russian aggression,” “Russian expansionism,” and “Russian threat to Western security,” while demonizing Vladimir Putin as a dangerous, power-hungry “dictator” who has “no respect for international law” and for other nations’ “sovereignty” and “independence.” And in doing so, they have fully mobilized the corporate media throughout the United States and Europe.
Of course, this is nothing new, as we have seen similar propaganda campaigns to demonize other countries and their leaders in the past — in the past, Yugoslavia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Syria, and still under way, Iran and Venezuela, to name a few — to pacify the public opinion in the face of the impending wars of aggression. But this time, the anti-Russian propaganda is banking on a historical weakness in the psyche of the American public: the historical Cold War fear of Communism and the Soviet Union. It is aimed at making us forget that Russia is not the Soviet Union, and that it is no longer an “enemy of the West,” but only a “greatpower competitor.” The imperialist warmongers want us to forget this in order to justify the expansion of NATO up to the borders of Russia, stationing of NATO missiles on the Ukraine soil (just imagine Russian missiles stationed along U.S.-Mexico border) and setting the stage for the ultimate “consolidation of the victory in the Cold War,” i.e., disintegration of the Russian Federation as a major “rival” and a challenge to the United States’ “full spectrum dominance” of the world, as stipulated by the document of the Project for the New American Century. And, unfortunately, it seems that this Cold-War style propaganda has been effective, as it has silenced most of the U.S. peace movement, and has kept it, at least so far, from taking effective action against this step-by-step military escalation against Russia.
An orchestrated effort is now under way to send arms to Ukraine without any active resistance by the peace and anti-nuclear movement in the U.S. President Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry have announced that they are considering sending “lethal” weapons to Ukraine. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has announced his support for sending so-called “defensive weapons” to Ukraine. NATO’s military commander, Gen. Breedlove, has expressed his support for sending weapons. Worst of all, according to Reuters (February 2, 2015), U.S. Congress is planning to “write legislation requiring the United States to send arms to Ukraine if President Barak Obama does not move to send weapons.” Reuters also reported that Senator McCain “led about a dozen Republication and Democratic senators at a new conference in pressing Obama to send arms to help Kiev....” In recent a joint report delivered to President Obama, the Brookings Institution, the Atlantic Council, and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs advised the White House and NATO on the best way to escalate the war in Ukraine. (Mike Whitney, CounterPunch, February 6-8 Edition) Not surprisingly, establishment media like the Washington Post and USA Today, have joined the fray by editorializing that “giving Ukraine lethal weapons is the only solution to this conflict.” In addition, according to Reuters, a group of “eight former senior American officials are preparing a joint report in which they “urge the United States to send $3 billion in in defensive arms and equipment to Ukraine, including anti-armor missiles, reconnaissance drones, armored Humvees and radars that can determine the location of enemy rocket and artillery fire.” The “lethal” weapons under consideration are all sophisticated weapons that the Ukrainians are not trained for and will require that the U.S. military personnel operate them — a situation which would inevitably get the United States military directly involved in the war.
But military-strategic objectives are not the only reason for the United States to go to such extremes. As Mike Whitney has correctly put it, the U.S. “wants to control the pipeline corridors from Russia to Europe to monitor Moscow’s revenues and to ensure that gas continues to be denominated in dollars. And it wants a weaker, unstable Russia that is more prone to regime change, fragmentation and, ultimately, foreign control. These objectives cannot be achieved peacefully....” (op. cit.) In fact, since the discovery of new oil and gas reserves in the United States, the issue of weaning the European Union from the Russian oil and gas and turning Europe into an export market for the newly discovered U.S. reserves has been placed on top of the U.S. Administration and Oil companies’ imperialistic agenda. Instigating a conflict in Ukraine, causing a rift between the European Union and Russia, and imposing economic sanctions on Russia, is precisely aimed at serving this objective. And the leading EU governments are more than willing to go along with this plan. However, while the U.S. neocons are rushing to cause a military confrontation, European governments, having had the disastrous experience of two world wars on their soil, are more reluctant to take the military route. They prefer to achieve the same imperialist objectives through economic sanctions and diplomatic pressures. European leaders want the threat of war, but not the war itself. As the French President recently warned Russians: “If we don't manage to find ... a lasting peace agreement, we know perfectly well what the scenario will be. It has a name, it’s called war.” (Reuters, February 7, 2015) In other words, the imperialist objectives are the same, the methods are different.
And none of this should be surprising to anyone, given the U.S., EU and NATO’s similar imperialistic record in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Syria, Iran, etc. What is surprising, however, is the passive response of the peace and anti-nuclear movement in the United States. Why aren’t we organizing protests? Why aren’t we mobilizing the masses? Why aren’t we marching on the streets, on the White House, on the Congress? Is it because we do not yet see the gravity of the looming danger, which is highly unlikely? Or could it be that we are still under the spell of the Cold War propaganda?
In either case, we must act quickly before it is too late. With Russia and the United States possessing thousands of missiles, bombers and submarines equipped with nuclear bombs on hair-trigger alert, an escalation could spiral out of anyone’s control. This time the stakes are extremely high.
We call upon all peace-loving people of the United States to join forces and demand:
1. Send no weapons to Ukraine,
2. Remove NATO, US troops, US missiles and bases from all states bordering Russia
3. Ensure that Ukraine immediately becomes a neutral country.
4. Ukraine must not participate in foreign military exercises nor military blocs.
U.S. Peace Council — February 2015
Donetsk Militia Say OSCE Made No Requests to Visit Debaltseve
Sputnik – The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) monitoring mission to Ukraine did not request the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) to visit the area of Debaltseve, DPR negotiator said Sunday.
Earlier on Sunday, OSCE monitoring mission chief Ertugrul Apakan said the Donetsk militia barred the monitors from visiting the town of Debaltseve, where several thousand Ukrainian troops remain surrounded by pro-independence forces.
"Prior to the meeting… with the OSCE, which took place in the second half of the day [Sunday], I personally, as an authorized representative [of DPR], received no requests from OSCE to visit Debaltseve area," Denis Pushilin said.
He asserted that the monitors could have been denied entrance to the area due to security reasons.
Some 10,000 of Kiev-led troops remain encircled by pro-independence militia in Debaltseve, one of Ukraine's biggest railroad junctions, which has been a site of intense clashes between the warring sides in recent weeks.
On Saturday, the head of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic, Alexander Zakharchenko, said that all attempts of Ukrainian soldiers to leave the encirclement will be stopped.
The truce deal between the Ukrainian troops and pro-independence forces in Donbas was worked out by the leaders of France, Germany, Russia and Ukraine on February 12 during 16-hour peace talks in Minsk, the capital of Belarus.
Tags: OSCE Novorossiya Ukraine
Donetsk republic claims Kiev pulls in heavy weaponry as provocation
Kiev troops have pulled in heavy weaponry to the contact line with the self-proclaimed Donetsk people’s republic in a move that militia consider a provocation to force them to violate the Minsk agreements, the DPR’s defense ministry spokesman said on Monday.
"The Armed Forces of Ukraine have secretly pulled in heavy weaponry - Grads and Uragans - to the villages of Artemovsk and Luganskoye and others. Several groups of journalists are also based there," Eduard Basurin told reporters.
The spokesman said Kiev troops are planning to open fire in the direction of the Donetsk republic to provoke militias into firing in response. Then journalists will "register response actions and say that we are violating the Minsk agreements," he said.
As a result of Thursday’s meeting in Minsk, the participants of the Contact Group on the Ukrainian settlement signed a set of measures to implement the 13-point Minsk agreements. The document envisages the full ceasefire from midnight on February 15 and the withdrawal of all the heavy weaponry from the contact line no later than day two of the ceasefire to be completed within two weeks.
Narrenweisheit* Betrachtungen von Irene Eckert
Immer mehr internationale Analysten charakterisieren die aktuelle US-gesteuerte NATO-Politik als eine von Schwachsinnigen dirigierte, dem Boden der Rationalität entglittene Wahnsinnspolitik.
Ich halte einen solchen Denkansatz für im eigentlichen Sinne 'beschränkt', auch wenn er wohlmeinend und von klugen, gut informierten Menschen vorgetragen wird.
Zunächst einmal ist die Konsequenz solcher Betrachtung fraglich, weil sie eine lähmend Wirkung hat. Wären wir mit so übermächtig Wahnsinnigen konfrontiert, dann könnten wir nur noch die letzten Weihen empfangen und beten.
Es ist grundsätzlich problematisch, einseitig auf die Handlungsweise des Imperiums und seiner Handlanger zu starren, anstatt das gesamte internationale Gefüge in den Blick zu nehmen. In gewisser Weise wird nämlich damit, entgegen warnender, kritischer Absicht der Blickwinkel des noch (!) herrschenden Hegemons übernommen, ohne seine innere Brüchigkeit, seine Schwächen bloß zu legen. Auf diese Weise wird vermieden die möglichen Angriffsflächen für eine Gegenbewegung aufzudecken.
Drittens ist daran falsch, dass die Rechnung ohne den Wirt gemacht wird. Denn die Mächtigen verfangen sich in einem selbst erzeugten, ständig wachsenden Widerspruchsgefüge. Die deutlich sich formierenden globalen Gegenkräfte werden außer Betracht gelassen. So schwächt man den so notwendigen Widerstand.
Viertens hat die Macht durchaus ihre eigene, wenn auch beschränkte und in sich eben zwangsläufig Widersprüche hervortreibende Logik. Sie ist im Sinne des Machterhalts durchaus um Rationalität bemüht. Dieser engstirnigen Logik müssen wir aber die vorwärts weisende und umfassende Rationalität der Beherrschten, der Ausgeplünderten, der Opfer entgensetzen.
Der militärisch-industrielle Komplex hat ohne Feindbild und ohne Ausweitung der Kriege keine Zukunft. Er kämpft also durchaus nach Maßgabe seiner notwendig bornierten Rationalität um sein nacktes Überleben. Dass er damit das Leben überhaupt aufs Spiel setzt, ist nicht gewollt, wird aber als mögliche Konsequenz ausgeblendet, verdrängt. Wir, die Betroffenen, müssen daher auf den Irrationalismus genau dieses systemaren Zusammenhangs zielen, den es auszuhebeln gilt, um der Rationalität voll umfänglich Geltung verschaffen zu können und zwar im Gattungsinteresse.
Teile des militärisch-industriellen Systemkomplexes und seines Machtapparates, sein riesiger Mitarbeiterstab also, sind vermutlich Opfer der von ihnen selbst erzeugten Propaganda. Sie glauben um ihr eigenes Überleben so kämpfen zu müssen, wie es ihre Propagandastrategie vom "Antiterror-Krieg" und vom "Erz-Feind Russland" vorgibt.
Wir aber, die wir ums unser Überleben und um die Sicherheit künftiger Generationen besorgt sind und es besser wissen, müssen demgemäß ihre Propaganda als falschen Schein entlarven.
Unser Auftrag besteht in erster Linie darin, die Menschen vor einer falschen, verhängnisvollen, in die Irre führenden 'Schein-Rationalität' zu warnen. Rationalität greift nämlich fast immer nur so weit, wie die eigenen "Sicherheit"- Interessen es vorschreiben.
Wer im weitesten Sinne dem militärisch-industriellen Apparat dient und dessen Brot ißt, tut sich - nachvollziehbarer Weise - entsprechend schwer, vor den Folgen dieses alles verschlingenden Monsters zu warnen un sich von seinen Machenschaften zu distanzieren. Er oder sie kann und darf sich nicht mit den Folgen seiner "Arbeit" befassen, die er oder sie nicht einmal ganz zu durchschauen vermag. Er kann sich in seiner Art zu denken, von der Propagandamaschinerie nicht lösen.
Nur wenige Individuen haben die geistige und moralische Größe eines Edward Snowden. Viele aber sehen die für sie nachteiligen Folgen eines Absprungs, einer Abkehr von den Fleischtöpfen der Macht. Die meisten Menschen sind nicht stark genug, noch blicken sie weit genug, um die unmittelbaren Nachteile für sich selbst schultern zu können.
Nun wird die Geschichte, wie man weiß, zwar von den Mächtigen geschrieben und auch in ihrem Sinne gefälscht, aber Dissidenten- und Ketzergeschichten werden auch vom Volke weitergetragen und erzielen so ihre abschreckende Wirkung.
Das spricht allerdings ganz und gar nicht grundsätzlich gegen die Vernunft. Die Klugheit des Volkes ist omnipräsent trotz medialer Dauergehirnwäsche. Die Vernunft der Völker, die Vernunft von Millionen einfacher Menschen zielt erdumspannend auf die einfachen Dinge: Frieden, Gerechtigkeit, Bewahrung der Tradition, Überleben der Gattung, Nahrungssicherung, Schutz vor Hitze und Kälte, Zusammenhalt in Zeiten großer Gefahr und dergleichen.
Die Aufgabe der besser Informierten und Weitsichtigen besteht darin, Mut zu machen, Mut zum Widerstand, nämlich da, wo Unrecht nicht mehr tragbar ist und wo die ganze Gattung gefährdet ist, da wo die Gewalt überhand nimmt, wo existenzielle Interessen gefährdet sind.
Einen solchen Moment erleben wir jetzt. Auch für Europäer und Nordamerikaner spitzt sich derzeit die Gefährdung zu. An anderen Orten dieses Planeten und zu anderen Zeiten auch schon bei uns, haben die Völker solch existenzielle Bedrohung bereits durchlitten.
In Lateinamerika und Asien sind die Völker längst durch nachhaltige, rauhe Gewalterfahrung gestählt zum kollektiven Widerstand aufgebrochen. Auf ihrer Seite befindet sich heute die Rationalität. Die kollektive Vernunft, der menschliche Verstand weist dort die richtige Richtung.
Es ist Zeit für uns, es ihnen gleichzutun.
Ob in China unter Führung der kommunistischen Partei des großen Landes und der Jahrtausende alten Weisheit einer alten Kultur, ob in Lateinamerika unter fortschrittlichen Offizieren, katholischen Priestern, indigenen Gewerkschaftsführern, Politikern aller Couleur, ob in Indien oder Afrika, über all entstehen Bündnisse, angeführt vom kollektiven Überlebenswillen. Es wehrt sich eine Mehrheit der Weltbevölkerung auf ganz unterschiedliche Weise gegen die drohende Unvernunft des militärisch-industriellen Molochs des Westens.
Dieser Westen verspielt derzeit mittels der aberwitzigen Anmaßung einer blinden US-Führung, die sich gar mit Gott im Bunde und von einem atemberaubenden Sendungsbewusstheit getragen fühlt, den letzen Rest an Glaubwürdigkeit.
Der Irrationalismus eines einst glorreichen Westens ist am Ende seiner bornierten Weisheit angelangt. Was ihm bleibt ist der Rekurs auf nackte und brutalste Gewalt. Damit ist aber kein Staat zu machen. Gewalt wirkt nur solange sie vorhält und ihr Scheitern ist absehbar. Diese Dialektik, so meine ich, gilt es immer mit zu transportieren, damit der Weisheit der "Narren" auf lange Sicht endlich zum Durchbruch verholfen werden kann.
* Narrenweisheit" - so lautet der Titel eines Romans von Lion Feuchtwanger über den Philosophen Rousseau, dessen Ideen, neben denen Voltaires, immerhin die große Bürgerliche Revolution Frankreichs vorbereiten halfen.Sämtliche historischen und hochaktuellen Romane von Lion Feuchtwanger, insbesondere sein 1948 erschienener Roman "Waffen für Amerika" (auch unter dem Titel "Füchse im Weinberg") verdienen neue, weite Verbreitung.
EU adds more Russians, eastern Ukrainians to sanctions list after successful Minsk talks
Published time: February 16, 2015 08:12
Edited time: February 16, 2015 12:09
RIA Novosti / Vladimir Sergeev
The European Union has expanded its anti-Russian sanctions list to 19 more people and nine new entities. The new sanctions contradict common sense and prevent the resolution of the Ukrainian internal conflict, Russia’s Foreign Ministry commented.
The newly sanctioned individuals include three top military officials: Deputy Defense Minister Anatoly Antonov, Russia’s First Deputy Defense Minister, Army General Arkady Bakhin, and the head of the main Operation Directorate of General Staff, Lieutenant General Andrey Kartapolov.
Two members of the Russian lower house of parliament, the State Duma, singer Iosif Kobzon and Valery Rashkin, who heads the Russian Communist Party branch in Moscow, are also on the list. The remaining 14 people are officials and field commanders of the self-proclaimed republics in eastern Ukraine.
The entities added to the sanctions list consist of eight rebel self-defense battalions and the Novorossiya public movement.
The EU blacklist now includes 151 citizens of Russia and Ukraine’s self-proclaimed eastern republics and 37 Russian companies and other entities.
The updated "blacklist," which was agreed February 9, was published in the EU Official Journal on Monday and came into force at the time of publication.
Restrictive measures include the freezing of the individuals’ assets in European Union countries and an EU-wide travel ban.
New sanctions defy common sense and prevent a resolution of Ukrainian internal conflict, Russia’s Foreign Ministry commented.
Moscow accused Brussels of doing the bidding of Kiev’s ‘party of war’ and noted the irrationality of broadening sanctions against Russia and the rebel authorities at a time when hope had emerged for a peaceful resolution to the Ukrainian crisis.
Aleksey Pushkov, the chairman of the State Duma’s Foreign Affairs Committee, has tweeted that the new EU sanctions, adopted February 9, are “going to be contrary to the results of Minsk [peace agreements]. These sanctions will not solve anything, but will complicate the political dialogue.”
Russia’s representative to the EU, Vladimir Chizhov, told journalists that further extension of sanctions would not promote accomplishment of the Minsk agreements on the Ukrainian crisis.
“This will not only give a signal to Russian public opinion and force Russia to return to our own sanctions list, but will dissuade both sides of the conflict from the active implementation of the provisions of the Minsk documents,” Chizhov said.
The EU’s expanded sanctions against Russia come after the successful 16-hour Minsk peace talks between the leaders of Russia, Germany, France and Ukraine, aimed at promoting a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Read more Ukraine peace deal: Ceasefire starting February 15, removal of heavy weapons
The Minsk ceasefire agreement envisages a complete end to hostilities in Ukraine, which came into force starting from midnight Sunday, February 15, and remains an effective measure to stop bloodshed in the east of Ukraine, where pro-Kiev regular troops and Ukrainian volunteer battalions are fighting with rebel forces. Regular shelling in the region has left thousands of civilians dead.
In turn, Russian officials said last week that Moscow will not disclose the names on its blacklist introduced as a reciprocal measure for the new individual sanctions introduced by the EU against Russian citizens.
READ MORE: No plans to make Russian blacklists public – senior diplomat
“In the long term, sanctions against Russia endanger Europe’s security of supply,” observed Igor Sechin, CEO of Russia’s energy giant Rosneft, in an article published in the Financial Times on Sunday.
There is a lack of unity in the EU over the need for new restrictive measures within the bloc, with the losses suffered by the EU in the “sanctions war” with Russia now put at €21 billion ($24 billion).
"Sanctions have had a heavy cost for us all,” said Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo, the Spanish foreign minister. “In Spain, we have been badly hit in terms of agriculture and tourism," he said.
Read more EU widens sanctions against Moscow and Ukraine rebels, implementation delayed
Playing With Fire in an Age of Absurdity
by ANDREW LEVINE
"Farewell to Rationality!" I definietly object to the sub-title and the somewhat pessimistic outlook in this below article. We must see the entire global picture. And there is one basic truth: Men do not have an in-built suicidal gene. This would be against nature. Everybody wants survive or at least secure survival for his or herlike. (Blogger)
Will future historians call the time when the United States was the world’s hegemonic power – the “indispensable nation,” as the hapless Madeleine Albright called it — the Age of Absurdity? Now that the Obama administration has set its stamp upon it, they very well might.
Absurdity is in the details; it is manifest in small things and on many levels. And it is manifest in the largest political issue of our time and any time: the question of war and peace.
The perpetual war regime Obama and his advisors have solidified – on the shoddiest of pretexts, but with the unbridled assistance of a compliant media and with full “bipartisan” support – is a potentially catastrophic case in point.
In this and other respects, Obama will be remembered not so much as an innovator but as a continuator of Bush-Cheney era policies. But, as thinkers of a dialectical cast used to remind us, sometimes quality emerges out of quantity.
And so it is that with more than a few – no one knows exactly how many — under-the-radar wars around the world to its (dis)credit, the absurdity level has been ratcheted up several notches under Obama’s tenure.
Along with a rise in religious zealotry, a phenomenon not unrelated to all those wars, this is why it has become harder than ever to make sense of what is going on in the world today. Things happen, apparently for no rhyme or reason. Incoherence reigns.
And people die. Obama will be remembered for this. And, to our shame, “we, the people” will be remembered for having acquiesced almost without resistance to what he and the people around him have done.
The peace movement is dead, the media are mute, and, in all likelihood, we will soon be engulfed in an electoral season in which the plain fact that Democrats and Republicans know not what they do will hardly even come up.
Meanwhile, war and preparations for war go on – seemingly in perpetuity.
Perpetual war. What is it good for?
The answer is the same as for war in general – absolutely nothing. From deep in the heart of Motown some forty years ago, Edwin Starr got that right.
Evidently, the Obama administration’s foreign policy team – the humanitarian interveners, the unreconstructed Clintonites, the leftover neocons, the whole sorry crew – disagrees.
We cannot be entirely sure, however. They may just be irrational or, more likely, so bad at what they do that it comes to the same thing.
To clarify what I mean by irrationality, think of the difference between the ends of actions, their objectives, and the means through which persons seek to realize those ends.
Philosophers disagree about how, if at all, ends can be rational. But they all agree, as Immanuel Kant wrote in 1785, that “to will the end is to will the means thereto.”
By that standard, we must infer that Nobel laureate Barack Obama and his advisors at the National Security Council and the State Department and in the think-tanks that service the national security state either want war without end, or else that they are unconstrained by the most basic requirement of practical reason.
‘Practical reason” pertains to actions, as distinct from beliefs, which are the province of “theoretical reason. “ In both cases, rationality is a normative standard, the most basic one we have. There is no reasoning with, or dealing with, those who violate this fundamental norm.
It is unacceptable for someone to understand a logical demonstration or an empirical argument supported by incontrovertible evidence and then to reject the conclusions that follow. One cannot argue with such a person; the only thing to do is walk away.
And it is wrong to seek some objective and then, knowingly, to adopt means that are sure to have the opposite effect.
Insanity can be a mitigating factor. But our leaders are not insane – not in the clinical sense. When their actions are irrational, there is no denying their culpability.
To count as a rational agent, it is not enough that means and ends not be directly at odds – as when someone wants to go left, knows which way is left, and nevertheless goes right. Some notion of proportionality is also assumed.
Doing too little or too much can result from failures of judgment. But if the failures cannot be explained away – say, because they rely on information that is believed to be adequate but is not, or on flawed ways of thinking that are not immediately apparent – then charges of irrationally ring true.
It is tempting to lay all the blame for the manifest failures of means-ends rationality that characterize American policy in the historically Muslim world and in and around the lands that border Russia on incompetence alone, and to fault the Obama foreign policy team for its consequences. They are certainly guilty as sin. But everyone knows where the buck stops.
It was not insanity that led Barack Obama to make Hillary Clinton and now John Kerry his Secretaries of State, or that causes him to take Susan Rice and Samantha Power seriously. And there is no escaping his reprehensibility for the mischief he lets them and their underlings unleash around the world.
Obama is as guilty for this as he is for what the American military does and, worse, the CIA and the other tools of empire that he wields like a private army.
But can we blame all this on incompetence alone?
There is no clear answer to this question because there is also the likelihood that, at least to some extent, Obama and his team are deliberately pursuing preposterous objectives – adopting means to ends as rational agents should, but for ends that are reprehensible or incoherent or both.
On questions of war and peace, this seems to be the case: it seems that perpetual war is what Obama and the ne’er-do-wells under him want.
Why? Not out of partiality to military virtues or nostalgia for more barbaric times. European fascists and pre-war Japanese authoritarians were moved by ideals of this kind; Democrats are not. Though it can sometimes be hard to believe, neither are Republicans.
But without war and the threat of war the military-industrial-national security state complex would falter. Since even before President Eisenhower warned of what would happen if our republic ceded power to it, its unelected and unaccountable leaders have been calling the shots.
Therefore perpetual peace is out of the question. If enemies do not exist, the United States will have to invent them.
By the time Obama took office, the Iraq War was extremely unpopular. He could and did intensify it for a while, but it was plain from Day One that it had to be wound down, seemingly at least, before he could run for office again.
And so it was. It was only after Obama was reelected in 2012 that what the United States did to Iraq came back to bite him. Now Syria is a problem too, perhaps an even bigger one. This too is a result of what the United States did in and to Iraq.
When Obama took office, the Afghanistan War had been raging on for seven years. This was the war that Obama, and other “anti-war” Democrats like Howard Dean endorsed, even as they cautiously spoke out against its more prominent cousin.
Of the two wars, the one in Afghanistan was certainly he less unpopular, but also the less rational. Ostensibly, its point was and still is to combat “terrorism.” To the extent this is so, it is a textbook case of willing an end and willing the opposite of the means thereto.
Drones and assassins kill terrorists along with many others, but they also create more terrorists than they kill. You don’t need an advanced degree in military science or diplomacy to realize this; you don’t even need a High School diploma. It is common sense.
The Afghanistan War is and always has been a war of revenge – undertaken because the Furies demanded it.
Civilization was supposed to have put an end to such causae belli. In civilized societies, “reasons of state” might justify wars but not desires for vengeance. Evidently, the philosophers and tragedians of Greek antiquity hadn’t counted on George Bush and Dick Cheney.
In time, the Afghanistan War’s unpopularity came to rival the unpopularity of the war in Iraq. And so, after surging and un-surging in Afghanistan as they had in Iraq, Team Obama decided that it would make sense to wind down, or seem to wind down, the Afghanistan War too.
But, unfortunately, they felt that they couldn’t just cut and run; that is the way that bullies lose credibility and that empires fall. They needed a face-saving way out. But, like Iraq, Afghanistan was too broken to provide on. After more than a decade of American predations, how could it not have been?
All they could do, therefore, was dissimulate.
And so the two Bush-Obama wars were not so much concluded as repackaged – so that Obama could win in 2012, and so that the wars that, by then, were his to pursue could be continued indefinitely.
The military-industrial-national security state complex would surely have preferred less muted hostilities. But you can’t always get what you want, even when you run the show.
Nevertheless, they were on track for getting more than enough to keep them in business. It doesn’t take much blowback to keep the suicide bombers coming. That on its own would have been enough to scare Americans and Europeans into allowing the wars – and, more important, the preparations for war — to continue indefinitely.
But those wars had been going on for so long that they were starting to seem old, even to their most ardent proponents. The military had had enough as well; too much death and maiming, not enough glory.
Could this be why Team Obama, with support from unreconstructed Cold Warriors in Europe, decided that the time had come to provoke Russia?
A new Cold War would certainly make life more interesting – and profitable — for them. And with the fear of Islamist terrorism in the West receding, a new Cold War would be just the thing to raise anxiety levels back to where our rulers like them to be.
Then suddenly that plan became redundant. The Islamic State (IS) emerged seemingly from nowhere; a collection of bloodthirsty and crazed religious zealots, brutal enough to appall even Osama Bin Laden.
With them around, there was no longer any need to demonize Vladimir Putin, the man into whose eyes George W. Bush had once looked and saw that it was good.
Of course, the IS didn’t exactly come from nowhere. It came from a broken Iraq and from a more recently devastated Syria; in other words, from machinations orchestrated in Washington and perpetrated by NATO, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf States and, of course, by the United States itself.
But the IS, so far at least, has left the West alone. It kills Westerners it captures; its brutality towards them, and others who fall into its hands, is unspeakable. But, to date, IS sponsored terror has been confined geographically to areas under its control.
It takes a lot of empathic understanding, of putting oneself in the minds of others, to ascertain the IS’s ends and to see the method in its madness. Could they really want to revive the political structures of the first centuries of the Muslim era or to subject entire populations to fundamentalist understandings of Sharia law?
On the other hand, ridding the Middle East of its corrupt leaders is an eminently worthwhile and understandable goal, as is removing Western domination of historically Muslim lands. But none of this obviates the fact that even Hollywood could not contrive a more god-awful collection of murderous brigands.
Indeed, the IS is so awful that it will take a lot of work on the part of the American government to keep it up and running for long. They are not ingenious enough.
On the other hand, if their actual goal is what they say it is – to rid the world of the Islamic State — then the IS menace might be around for a while; Team Obama is incompetent enough for that.
The IS’s leadership knows that they have no way to inflict serious harm directly upon the West. Following Al Qaida’s lead, their strategy therefore is to get the West to harm itself. They are past masters at that.
It is amazing how much leverage they are able to squeeze out of a few well-advertised beheadings, abductions and burnings.
It is ironic too: “off with their heads” is a Western trope; and Islam doesn’t hold a candle – pun intended — to Christianity when it comes to burning people to death.
Killing by fire is an American specialty as well. We did it to the Japanese with atom bombs and to the Vietnamese and many others with napalm and white phosphorus.
We are doing it still – to Arabs and Africans — with bombs and drones. Is it any wonder that they would object?
What is wondrous is the sheer hypocrisy of it all. They, the Oriental other, are unbridled monsters; when we do the same, we say, when it is too late, only that “mistakes were made.”
At least their brutality serves the purpose they intend. The United States does more damage to people and things than they, the monsters, can dream of, but nothing worthwhile for us comes of it – unless keeping a thriving perpetual war regime going is a worthwhile end.
Indeed, unless this actually is Obama intention, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi leaves our Commander-in-Chief standing in the dust when it comes to adopting suitable and proportionate means to ends.
And then, as if the IS were not enough of a godsend for our masters of war, there were the massacres at the Charlie Hebdo offices and at the Kosher supermarket in Paris.
An Al Qaeda offshoot seems to have been behind at least the former atrocity; there have been suggestions that the IS had something to do with the second, though it is not clear what, and the connection has never been confirmed.
But even the hint that the IS might now be intent on terrorizing Western populations is enough to bring George W. Bush’s Global War on Terror – the reality, not the name –back full force.
Why then still provoke Russia? Isn’t one hyper-dangerous ill thought out misadventure enough? Why pile more on – especially one that could lead to a nuclear war?
The question answers itself, and yet efforts to bring NATO and the EU right up to Russia’s borders continue. Obama, to his credit, is hesitant; but, in Congress and the media, the War Party is nipping at his heels, eager for a showdown in Ukraine.
This is absurdity squared. Not all the media flacks in the world can demonize Vladimir Putin enough to change the one obvious and basic truth that is of paramount importance in this situation: that it is reckless beyond belief – unforgivably reckless – – to infringe the basic security interests of a major nuclear power.
Yes, it would be good for business – in the United States and the EU – if Russia were again as weak and compliant as it was in the nineties, when the Clintons, forsaking promises Ronald Reagan had made to Mikhail Gorbachev, initiated NATO expansion.
Of course, it was never quite true that, as “Engine Charlie” Wilson put it when President Eisenhower nominated him to be Secretary of Defense that “what (is) good for the country (is) good for General Motors and vice versa.” This is even less true for today’s hedge funds and mega-banks and multi-national corporations.
But it remains steadfastly true that “he who pays the piper calls the tune.” Our political class today, far more than in Eisenhower’s time, is well paid for the services it renders.
Even so, one would think that the movers and shakers of American capitalism would be rational enough not to risk everything for just a little bit more. What happened to means being proportional to ends?
The problem, again, is not insanity. But in an Age of Absurdity, one thing can lead to another and, pretty soon, there is no world left. The majority of Democrats and Republicans these days either don’t understand this, or don’t care.
For now, Obama’s hesitancy is saving us – that and Russian diplomacy. European, especially German, diplomacy is helping too.
The German government, under Angela Merkel, has little love for Vladimir Putin and the people around him. But at least they can still understand how the world looks from Russia’s perspective, and they are still “realist” enough and rational enough to adopt proportionate means to the ends they seek to achieve.
If anyone in the American government is on the same page, they are keeping the news to themselves.
And so, Obama is under enormous pressure to supply the Ukrainian army with lethal weapons. Merkel disagrees; she understands the dangers the American War Party is courting. We can only hope that she prevails, and that the War Party loses big time.
The world is here now only because we somehow dodged the nuclear bullet in the forty plus years of the first Cold War, the one that was supposed to have ended in 1989 or 1991.
Will our luck hold out again if this new Cold War, the one Team Obama is revving up, expands and becomes entrenched?
Don’t count on it. In an Age of Absurdity, rationality hardly stands a chance.
ANDREW LEVINE is a Senior Scholar at the Institute for Policy Studies, the author most recently of THE AMERICAN IDEOLOGY (Routledge) and POLITICAL KEY WORDS (Blackwell) as well as of many other books and articles in political philosophy. His most recent book is In Bad Faith: What’s Wrong With the Opium of the People. He was a Professor (philosophy) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Research Professor (philosophy) at the University of Maryland-College Park. He is a contributor to Hopeless: Barack Obama and the Politics of Illusion (AK Press).
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Thursday August 29 2019, Weekly News Digest
News Comments Today’s main news: Funding Circle closes $198M ABS for U.S. SMBs. KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to Consumer Loan Underlying Bond Credit Trust 2019-P2. SoFi to create 300 jobs in Jacksonville, Florida. LendInvest postpones IPO until at least 2020. Binance offers crypto lending. Today’s main analysis: The nonbank and alternative lending industry in 2019. […]
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Today’s main news: Funding Circle closes $198M ABS for U.S. SMBs. KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to Consumer Loan Underlying Bond Credit Trust 2019-P2. SoFi to create 300 jobs in Jacksonville, Florida. LendInvest postpones IPO until at least 2020. Binance offers crypto lending.
Today’s main analysis: The nonbank and alternative lending industry in 2019.
Today’s thought-provoking articles: Cities with the most swimming pools. Prospa full year results. IOU Financial financial results through June 30, 2019. Why and how P2P lending became marketplace lending. 2019 Finder awards.
Funding Circle closes $198 million ABS to support U.S. SMBs. This is significant in more than one way. One of the best ways is that it signifies the continued encroachment of European alternative finance firms into the U.S. market. Funding Circle is a major player.
KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to CLUB Credit Trust 2019-P2. Issued by Lending Club.
SoFi to create 300 jobs in Jacksonville, Florida. The company is seeking $1.5 million in state and city incentives.
Cities with the most swimming pools. LendingTree continues to publish the most interesting reports. This one isn’t trivial. A swimming pool can add significant value to a property. For real estate investors, this is a must-read.
Nonbank and alternative lending in 2019. Business Insider has several interesting reads today. This one leads the pack.
Court activity on SoFi v. Cindy Luu.
Brex partners with BigCommerce on merchant financing.
N26’s plan to win Americans over.
Digital banking and branches is not an either/or proposition.
Fifth Third is banking on alternative power.
A BlueVine report suggests half of SMBs are not prepared for recession.
How students avoid college loans.
Fund That Flip raises $11 million.
New tools for mortgage lenders.
Pagaya closes $115 million consumer credit ABS.
Blooma launches AI loan origination platform with $2.75 million seed funding.
Cred hires former PayPal exec as CFO.
iCapital Network expands executive team.
Klarna sponsors fashion week event.
White Oak Commercial Finance originates revolving credit facility for The Good Kitchen.
California lenders moving away from small-dollar loans.
LendInvest to postpone IPO at least until 2020. They’re seeking private money instead.
Mobile banking apps surge ahead of investment, insurance apps.
Klarna launches VAR campaign created by 72andSunny.
Celsius Network sees 20x increase in deposits.
P2P growth is cannibalizing High Street bank market share.
Revolut hires from traditional banking for executive team.
Numbrs becomes a unicorn.
P2P Global Investments sells largest position for 250 million euros.
How the EU is trying to understand AI apps.
Binance offers crypto lending. Crypto lending is already growing and expanding in popularity. This could catapult it into becoming a larger part of the alternative lending industry. Why? Because Binance is the largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume.
Alt finance is booming.
Real estate crowdfunding trends.
How and why the cryptocurrency market center moved to Asia.
Australia: Prospa’s full year results. Prospa is looking good all around.
Canada: IOU Financial’s results through June 30, 2019. A positive sign for Canada’s alt finance market.
Australia: Finder awards. Congratulations to Harmoney, Tic:Toc, and other alt finance winners.
Africa: Why and how P2P lending had to become marketplace lending.
India: Future trends in the startup ecosystem.
India: Xiaomi moves into India’s consumer lending market.
India: RentoMojo gets injection from Renaud Laplanche.
Funding Circle Closes $ 198 Million Securitization to Support US Small Businesses (Valdosta Daily Times), Rated: AAA
KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Consumer Loan Underlying Bond (CLUB) Credit Trust 2019-P2 (Benzinga), Rated: AAA
DeSantis says SoFi, SS&C Technologies will create 498 jobs in Jacksonville (Jax Daily Record), Rated: AAA
Court activity on Aug. 27: Sofi Lending Corp. vs Cindy Luu (SE Texas Record), Rated: B
Swimming Pools Are a Highly Prized Amenity Amid the Summer Heat (LendingTree), Rated: AAA
Brex Teams With BigCommerce To Offer Merchant Financing (PYMNTS), Rated: A
German challenger bank N26’s plan to win over Americans (American Banker), Rated: A
Digital Banking And Branches Not An Either/Or Proposition (PYMNTS), Rated: A
Why Fifth Third is raising its bet on alternative power (American Banker), Rated: A
How to Get Your Small Business Ready for a Recession (Successful Meetings), Rated: A
How students are trying to avoid college loans (Marketplace.org), Rated: AAA
A look at the nonbank and alternative lending industry in 2019 (Business Insider), Rated: AAA
Fund That Flip Raises Another $ 11M to be the Funding Solution for Real Estate Speculators (Alley Watch), Rated: A
New Tools Help Mortgage Lenders Build Stronger Relationships with Borrowers’ Real Estate Agents (SimpleNexus), Rated: A
Pagaya Expands PAID Shelf with Prosper: Closing $ 115 Million Consumer Credit ABS (BusinessWire), Rated: A
Tech startup Blooma launches out stealth with $ 2.75 million seed funding for its loan origination AI platform (Tech Startups), Rated: A
Former PayPal executive joins crypto lending startup Cred as CFO (The Block Crypto), Rated: B
iCapital Network expands exec team with four New hires (PE Hub), Rated: B
“STYLE360” Celebrates 15 Years At New York Fashion Week With New Title Sponsor Klarna (PRWeb), Rated: B
White Oak Commercial Finance Originates a Revolving Credit Facility to The Good Kitchen (Financial Content), Rated: B
Lenders Moving Away From Small-Dollar Loans to High-Interest Installment Loans (Lexology), Rated: B
LendInvest reportedly shelves IPO plans for now (AltFi), Rated: AAA
Mobile banking apps in the UK are surging ahead of investment and insurance apps (Business Insider), Rated: A
Klarna launches VAR campaign created by 72andSunny (Prolific London), Rated: A
Celsius Network Sees A 20x Increase In Deposits, However, Many Analysts Are Concerned (Bitcoin Exchange Guide), Rated: A
New data reveals rapid growth in Peer-To-Peer lending is cannibalising High st bank market share (ResponseSource), Rated: A
Revolut Boosts Executive Leadership with New Hires from Traditional Banking (Crowdfund Insider), Rated: B
Zurich-based Numbrs is the latest fintech to join the unicorn club (Business Insider), Rated: AAA
P2P Global Investments sells largest position for €250m (AltFi), Rated: A
What is the EU doing to understand if Artificial Intelligence apps are trustworthy? (Open Access Government), Rated: B
Binance Launches Crypto Lending Service (CryptoGlobe), Rated: AAA
Alternative Finance is Experiencing an Unprecedented Boom Worldwide (Crowdfund Insider), Rated: A
The latest crowdfunding trend is in real estate (Born2Invest), Rated: A
How and why the global centre of cryptocurrency moved back to Asia (Finder), Rated: A
Prospa Full Year 2019 Results (Scoop), Rated: AAA
2019 Finder Awards winners (Finder), Rated: AAA
What future trends do you foresee in the startup ecosystem? (New India Express), Rated: AAA
Xiaomi is moving into India’s consumer-lending market (Business Insider), Rated: A
Furniture rental startup RentoMojo to raise Rs 27.7 Cr led by Samsung VC arm (YourStory), Rated: B
IOU Financial Inc. Releases Financial Results for the Three and Six- Month Period Ended June 30, 2019 (PR Newswire), Rated: AAA
Why and how peer-to-peer lending had to become market place lending (Business Live), Rated: AAA
Funding Circle today closed its first asset-backed securitization (ABS) of US small business loans originated through its platform. The $198 million deal marks the debut of Funding Circle’s US securitization sponsorship capability, and is the fifth securitization of Funding Circle business loans globally.
Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) assigns preliminary ratings to three classes of notes issued by Consumer Loan Underlying Bond (CLUB) Credit Trust 2019-P2 (“CLUB 2019-P2”). This is a $287.80 million consumer loan ABS transaction.
Preliminary Ratings Assigned: Consumer Loan Underlying Bond (CLUB) Credit Trust
2019-P2
Preliminary Rating
Initial Class Principal
A+ (sf)
A- (sf)
BB (sf)
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that two international information technology companies will create a combined 498 jobs in Jacksonville, disclosing the names of Project Quail and Project Liberty.
SoFi, a California-based online personal finance company, has been seeking $1.5 million in state and city incentives through the Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund program as code-named Project Quail to establish its southeastern operations center and create 300 jobs in Jacksonville.
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Sofi Lending Corp. against Cindy Luu on Aug. 27: ‘Original Petition Citation Issued’.
A new LendingTree study ranks the 50 largest cities by its share of homes with a swimming pool. We found that about 10% of homes have pools, ranging from nearly 33% in Phoenix to 1% in Portland, Ore. We also looked at the values of homes with and without swimming pools to show how much this amenity is worth. Let’s dive in.
You’ve gotta pay to play: The median home with a pool is valued at $469,187, while the median home without a pool is valued at $305,152 — a 54% premium. The highest premium is in Memphis at a whopping 157%.
Go West: It’s no surprise that six of the top 10 cities for swimming pools are in the West — four in California and one each in Arizona and Nevada.
Hot, hot, hot: Phoenix, which experiences more than 100 days above 100 degrees a year, leads the way with 32.7% of homes having a swimming pool.
Sunshine State: Florida is not far behind California with three cities in the top 10. Miami, Tampa and Orlando rank second, third and fourth, respectively.
Rain and water don’t mix: Two of the cities with the least swimming pools are in the rainy Northwest. Portland is in last place with just 1% of homes with pools, while Seattle is not far ahead with 1.3%.
Source: LendingTree
Corporate eCommerce card company Brex has announced a partnership with leading SaaS eCommerce platform BigCommerce, according to a release.
Brex’s open credit line, three-month payment terms and interest-free financing are now available to all BigCommerce merchants through the BigCommerce App Store.
N26’s new SoHo office has all the design elements of a tech startup — high ceilings, distressed wood, big windows, a pingpong table, beanbag chairs, community meeting areas.
GOBankingRates found that 25 percent of consumer prefer banking with a mobile app, though nearly half preferred banking in person at a branch or ATM. Yet 76 percent said they wouldn’t open an account with a bank that doesn’t have a mobile app.
According to Fiserv, the preference for digital interactions (online plus mobile) is 58 percent, considerably ahead of the preference for branch interactions (32 percent).
When breaking out online, though, there is a preference for online (37 percent) compared to mobile (17 percent).
Fifth Third Bancorp is building out its renewable energy banking business, highlighting how the alternative power niche isn’t just for the biggest banks.
The $169 billion-asset Fifth Third recently added three new managing directors to its renewable energy investment banking group. With the additions of Timothy Beach, Ari Citrin and Oliver Janssen, the bank intends to offer more specialized capital markets and M&A advisory services to renewable energy firms, most of which are in solar.
Student debt can seem inevitable. Today, more than 44 million Americans owe nearly $1.5 trillion in student loans. This debt has been blamed for many things: Americans’ lack of retirement savings, declining rates of home ownership, even the death of marriage.
According to Oracle’s Digital Demand in Retail Banking study of 5,200 consumers from 13 countries, over 40% of customers surveyed think nonbanks can better assist them with personal money management and investment needs, and 30% of respondents who haven’t tried a nonbank platform said they’re open to trying one.
Business Insider Intelligence’s Online Mortgage Lending Report found that the top five US banks – Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and JPMorgan Chase, US Bancorp, and Citigroup – only accounted for 21% of total mortgage originations, which is a huge decline from their 50% combined market share in 2011.
According to a survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, in 2016 only 58% of loan requests from small businesses were approved by incumbent banks, compared to 71% approved by alt lenders that same year.
AlleyWatch caught up with Matt Rodak to learn more about the company’s success, future growth plans, and recent round of funding, which brings its total funding to $13M across four rounds.
SimpleNexus makes it easy for loan originators to create co-branded mobile apps for Realtor partners to share with borrowers. The shared platform enhances the borrower experience by keeping partners up-to-speed on loan progress and putting mortgage calculators and other handy tools at partners’ fingertips.
Pagaya, a global financial technology company using artificial intelligence (AI) to reshape asset management, today announced the closing of a consumer credit asset-backed security (ABS) at $115 million. Led by structuring agent Cantor Fitzgerald, the ABS will be actively managed by Pagaya’s AI.
Pagaya has been working closely with Prosper to develop innovative financing solutions for consumers, which will be featured in this securitization.
Blooma, a tech startup that reduces time to revenue for commercial lenders, launches out of stealth with $2.75 million seed funding to transform the lending experience for commercial and private lenders and other organizations. The financing was led by Floodgate, a Palo Alto, Calif.-based investor. Other backers include: Abstract Ventures, Crescent Ridge Partners and Serra Ventures.
Cryptocurrency lending and borrowing startup Cred has hired former PayPal executive as its chief financial officer (CFO), according to an announcement Monday.
Fashion event agency, A-List Communications announces their lineup and new title sponsor Klarna for their 15th year of STYLE360, which will take place during the latter portion of Spring/Summer 2020 New York Fashion Week from September 9 – 11, 2019.
White Oak Commercial Finance (“White Oak”), an affiliate of White Oak Global Advisors, announced today the origination of a new revolving credit facility to healthy meal service company The Good Kitchen. Originally founded as a meal delivery service, The Good Kitchen will use the proceeds of the credit facility to expand its business into packaged meals sold at 1,500 stores across the United States.
California non-bank consumer lenders are moving away from small-dollar short term payday loans and are, instead, embracing longer-term installment…
Nearly a year after announcing a $39.5m “pre-IPO” funding round, LendInvest has delayed plans to IPO this year in favour of another private cash injection, according to a report by Financial News.
Over three-quarters of consumers in the UK use a finance app, according to a new study from Speedie Consultants that surveyed 200 people in the country. Twenty-four percent of those surveyed use their finance apps around twice a week, and 23% said they use it daily. The most common finance app users were aged 25-45, in addition to consumers over 65.
Swedish fintech payments firm Klarna has launched a new campaign focused around the introduction of Video Assistant Referee technology in the UK’s Premiere League.
According to the latest press release, leading crypto lending firm Celsius Network has seen an increase of 2,165% growth in deposits. The network has already surpassed 20,000 BTC through mobile app deposits during the first year of operations.
Know Your Money data revealed that:
• Peer to Peer and Challenger lenders comparison searches have more than doubled in 3 years
• 33% of Businesses selected a P2P or challenger lender on in 2019 – compared to just 15% in 2017
• Alternative lending interest more than doubled in the last 2 years
According to Revolut, the Fintech bank has hired Philip Doyle as Director of Financial Crime Risk, Wolfgang Bardorf as Treasurer and Stefan Wille as Deputy Chief Financial Officer.
The Zurich-based fintech, whose investors include former Deutsche Bank CEO Josef Ackermann, raised $40 million at a valuation of over $1 billion, reports Bloomberg. The latest investment brings Numbrs’ total raise to date to almost $200 million, CEO Martin Saidler told the outlet.
Notably, in contrast to many of its peers, Numbrs has joined the unicorn club not by focusing on venture capital and private equity funding, but instead by relying mostly on individuals and families — 50 have invested in the company thus far. The startup’s app enables users to aggregate their various bank accounts and manage their finances, and offers a marketplace for consumers to purchase various financial products.
The £1bn P2P Global Investments has sold one of its largest positions, in Castlehaven Finance, an Irish alternative development and bridging finance lender.
Castlehaven typically provides loans of between €1m – €20m in the property space, an increasingly big proportion of P2P GI’s portfolio.
The investment trust has provided financing in excess of €385m to Castlehaven since 2016.
The University of Oxford received an immense £150 million donation to create a centre studying the ethics surrounding AI in the modern world, whilst global audiences continue to be fascinated by shows like Black Mirror which explore the worst-case consequences of AI accessing personal data.
The project is composed of three distinct, albeit related, parts, run in sequence from January 2019 to December 2020:
Part 1: Application of AI for risk management in bank and peer to peer lending
Part 2: Application of AI for risk management in financial investments and robot advisory
Part 3: Application of AI for risk management in blockchain payments and crypto assets
Binance has launched a lending service allowing its users to earn cryptocurrency without trading, in a passive way. Currently the service is open for only a few tokens – its Binance Coin (BNB), Tether’s USDT stablecoin, and Ethereum Classic (ETC). Annualized interest rates are of 15% for BNB, 10% for USDT, and 7& for ETC.
Ten years after the financial crisis, Alternative Finance continues to exhibit strong growth. The sector is estimated to account for nearly €300 billion of inflows worldwide, a market exhibiting 25% annual growth and largely dominated by the Chinese (75%), which percentage was already recorded in 2015 by a study conducted jointly by KPMG and the University of Cambridge.
The United States takes second place with 19% of the market, while Europe currently represents just 6%, 60% of which comes from the United Kingdom. In France, alternative finance raised €1.4 billion in 2018, a year-on-year increase of 39% according to the annual report of KPMG and the non-profit group Financement Participatif France (FPF).
The global crowdfunding market is estimated to be expanding from 2018 to 2022 to $89.72 billion. From the first recorded successful crowdfunding in 1997, to how the first dedicated crowdfunding platform ArtistShare had come about in the year 2000, crowdfunding has indeed disrupted many industries in different levels.
The problem of investment scammers is much bigger than cryptocurrency though, Wong pointed out, and much bigger than Invest: Asia.
“I don’t think Invest: Asia is big enough to move the needle if you’re running a scam in China,” he said. “That just speaks to the size of the population in China. In general, I think there’s lots of financial scams in general in China, right? For example, a couple years ago there was a big peer to peer lending scandal.”
“The peer to peer lending was legitimately becoming a hot growth FinTech sector in China, but then people were running these peer to peer scams. Because it was so hot, everyone’s talking about it. It creates the conditions for scammers to launch whatever scheme that they want to launch.”
• FY19 loan originations of $501.7 million up 36.6% on the prior year (FY18: $367.3 million), 3.1% ahead of prospectus forecast.
• FY19 revenue of $136.4 million up 31.2% on the prior year (FY18: $104.0 million), in line with prospectus forecast.
• FY19 pro forma EBITDA of $6.8 million, ahead of prospectus forecast by 11.5%.
• Prospa has now delivered approximately $1.2 billion in loans since inception and total customer numbers in Australia and New Zealand grew to over 20,000 in FY19, up 58% on the prior year.
• Customer satisfaction remains consistently high, with Prospa’s annual average Net Promoter Score in excess of +77 in 2019. Prospa also has a rating of 9.8/10 on independent review platform TrustPilot.
• Business expansion has continued with the successful launch of new cash flow products and services and diversification into New Zealand.
• Further investment in executive strength, with new Chief Technology Officer, Chief Commercial Officer and Executive General Manager, Growth Channels appointed.
The 2019 Finder Awards recognise the market’s most competitive offerings across credit cards, home loans, personal loans, car insurance, banking, insurance, technology and superannuation.
Source: Finder
Source: Up Bank
P2P lending has also become increasingly popular as an alternative lending route as small businesses find it easier to obtain loans directly from other individuals. Going forward, we can expect more cloud-based services backed by advanced analytics that offer personalized loan limits and payback schedules, based on the borrower’s credit history.
Traditional players will also get into online lending and emulate the strategies of P2P lending companies. More businesses will start adopting work-from-home policies to increase cost savings and productivity. On the tech front, businesses will start investing more in AI and analytics to get a deeper insight into customer behaviour.
– Kewal Kapoor, director and creative strategist of CHAI Kreative and Return of Million Smiles
The fourth-largest mobile phone vendor plans to launch a consumer-lending business, dubbed Mi Credit, in India in the next few weeks, according to Reuters. It will offer loans of up to 100,000 rupees ($1,451), with interest rates starting at 1.8%.
Xiaomi is positioned as a leading smartphone manufacturer in India, with 70 million mobile phones in use throughout the country. It already launched its payment app, dubbed Mi Pay, in the country in March, which is reportedly “doing well,” per Reuters. For context, in China, Xiaomi’s lending business shows a loan book worth $8 billion.
In July 2019, the company secured Rs 1.16 crore from Renaud Laplanche, the Co-founder and CEO of Upgrade, who earlier participated in the startup’s Series C funding round of Rs 77 crore in May, along with Accel Partners, Chiratae Ventures, IDG Ventures, and Bain Capital. At that time, the startup said the funds will be used for accelerating its growth and expansion to new cities.
Loan originations increased 31.8% to US$38.5 million in Q2 2019 compared to Q2 2018.
Total loans under management increased 36.4% to $101.0 million as at June 30, 2019 compared to the same period in 2018.
Adjusted gross revenue increased 25.1% to $5.5 million in Q2 2019 compared to Q2 2018.
Adjusted Operating Expense Ratio decreased to 10.0% in Q2 2019 compared to 11.9% in Q2 2018.
Adjusted net earnings amounted to $0.3 million in the second quarter of 2019, representing the sixth consecutive profitable quarter. Adjusted net earnings amounted to $0.8 million year-to-date.
The linked dangers of an inverted yield curve and a slowing economy have hammered banks stocks in recent months, and profit margins are already compressing. But the banks’ worries pale in comparison to challenges confronting the peer-to-peer or “market place” lenders — the start-ups that have set out, over the past decade or so, to upturn the banking industry.
Allen Taylor
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COMING TO THE AID OF THE PARTY?
Just at the moment the Labour Party, north and south of the border, reminds me of the Scotland football team every time it fails to reach an international competition. Out march the critics and analysts from the woodwork citing everything from the coach through midfield deficiencies to the chronic lack of a reliable strike force for the lack of advancement.
The difficulty is each of these observers and commentators tend to reach quite different and often contradictory conclusions. So it is with the people's party. UK wide the electoral loss was because they had moved too far to the left. Or the right. They had a leader who was too identified with the Blair administration/ not in tune enough with the Blair phenomenon. They endorsed too many Tory policies/they failed to learn lessons from the Conservatives.
While in Scotland - site of their most arresting catastrophe - the problem was bringing in Jim Murphy/not getting him in soon enough. They should have run their own Referendum campaign/ they should have run a more positive one/they weren't Scottish enough. Etc and Etc.
The proposed solutions to these various ills are equal strangers to clarity. In Scotland one person's "dream ticket" is apparently another's "nightmare scenario." Down south they now have four candidates and the interesting phenomenon of a number of luminaries giving Jeremy Corbyn the nod to stand immediately prior to rushing to a studio to explain why they would never, ever actually vote for him.
They have a raft of Labour MP's and former ministers recanting on the manifesto, whilst the front runner, Andy Burnham intones that it was the best he had ever stood on. There are voices saying it's time for a woman, as if gender alone would sprinkle some magic dust on the fightback.
Many, including Jim Murphy, say the Brown/Blair divide has to be consigned to history, while others laud Liz Kendall for being the only proper Blairite at the races.
Confused? The poor bloody voting infantry certainly will be.
My thoughts are that what that party most needed was not a period of public electioneering between new wannabe leaders, but a period of relatively private examination of what they stand for, and for whom. Lurching around trying to find a USP which makes them not UKIP but patriotic, not Tory but fiscally prudent, not Lib Dem, but occupying the middle ground and not SNP but tartan fringed, defines them only by their electoral opponents - it doesn't qualify as a vision, a mission statement, or an easily identifiable home on the political spectrum.
As we know the Scottish situation is further bedevilled by the great divide between left leaning parties some supporters of whom give every impression of loathing each other much more than they ever manage with the Conservatives. They need reminding that playground scrapping is no substitute for proper homework. So whilst all governments need proper scrutiny and be subject to proper accountability, Labour will never get out the recovery ward and back into harness as a credible opposition while it wastes so much energy trashing Nats for the hell of it. (It is surely salutory for Labour in Scotland to reflect that the most effective opposition politician in Scottish politics at the moment is a Tory.)
Giving the government a good kicking when it fouls up is entirely legitimate. Bashing them for nicking "your" voters is not a profitable way forward. More useful would be an honest analysis of why these voters chose to plight their troth elsewhere.
Understandably Labour is still in shock. Frankly everybody in Scotland is in shock. The result on May the 7th was so extraordinary that the winners were often as gobsmacked as the losers. And a state of shock is rarely the best back drop to a period of calm contemplation.
But that would have been the most useful prescription, whilst the fort was held by interim generals. Instead Labour faces the prospect of a summer of discontent and points scoring from candidates whose bid for the top jobs precludes saying anything positive about rival colleagues. Already we've had terms like Taliban and Muhajhideen bandied about. Comradely it's not.
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Shibari: An Art Problem, Pt. 2
The one means by which prestige may be said to be more objectively endowed is by way of skilled and acknowledged photographers who have chosen certain shibari stylists for the development of their own portfolios. Whether or not being photographed by a recognized photographer is in itself enough to merit elevation in the eyes of one’s peers is open to dispute. A photographer, whatever their skills may be with respect to their own art, may not have any good idea of what constitutes skill with rope. Many fine photographs have been taken of dangerously sloppy rope work. Still, to the discerning eye there is much available in the play between partners and rope. In Japan, while the title nawashi appears to be conferrable by those who already have it, a convenient means of discovering who might be a worthy heir to the title would be to stumble upon a photographic record of well-done rigging. Self-proclaimed nawashi proliferate in America and Europe where the term is perhaps better understood as a role designation than as a tribute. Still, any title would be useless in a vacuum; nawashi in the West entitle themselves most often with reference to splendidly detailed photos of their own work and are as often vigorous in defense of their titles, so much so that at times one could be persuaded that Nawashist is the title being defended.
Cheekiness aside, I want to note that this way of developing a naming system in an inchoate art form is not without precedent. ‘Nawashi’ is passing into the history of doing rope bondage in much the same way as ‘tea master’ came to be applied in Japan to adept practitioners of that ceremony. While it is possible to study tea in a classroom setting, the ‘art’ of tea is thought to inhere in the ceremony alone, and then only as executed by one exhaustively steeped in its refinements and subtleties by discipline and time with tea. I will return to ‘teaism’ further along as I consider its role in the Japanese aesthetic sensibility, but for now we might allow that in fairness nawashi are at the point tea masters were thirteen hundred years ago when, according to Kakuzo Okakura, the poet Lu Wu became the first ‘apostle’ of tea when he inscribed his C’ha Ching (The Holy Book of Tea) during the T’ang Dynasty in China.1
While there are innumerable volumes on the tying of knots, the working properties of rope, funicular physics and the like, there is no code, manifesto, convention, lexicon or other guide to the mystery of rope as an ancient aesthetic technology, as a metaphor for important aspects of human existence, or in its spiritual dimension as a means of sweetening the tragedy, noted throughout philosophy, of having been born. Throughout human history most ennobled pursuits have started out as commonplaces, often deemed vulgar, squalid or even misanthropic in the era of their origin. Societies naturally resist the valorization of the conventionally despised in the beginning stages of transformation from pariah to observance; everyone can think of a notion thought abhorrent in the past and a trifle today.2
There is quite a bit available to loosely support the idea that shibari is an aesthetic pursuit, but to the best of my knowledge no one has ever undertaken to account for shibari as legitimate art, meaning art qua art, or when we use ‘art’ to fairly describe anything. The acknowledgment of shibari as art even among some of its most passionate adherents is thin. The overwhelming number of lovers who employ some form of bondage regularly, rigorously or dilettantishly, using rope or some other means, think more of their perversity as a pleasantly distinguishing mark of their sexuality than as something they loosen upon their own sensibilities or that of the wider world with any sort of contemplative or socially redeeming value. I will be considering art generally as a contemplative pursuit later in this essay, as well as the possibility that contemplative occupations are primary to our conscious lives. Coming to a satisfactory accounting for shibari as art requires my explaining my position on art qua art, be it shibari or any other kind; I will, in other words, be outlining a general ontology of art not only merely to categorize shibari as such, but to tie in many another devalued cultural artifact left for dead by the artworld. The goal will be less to mold shibari into an ontology of art than to blow the ontology of art open and outward such that it engulfs shibari, to be inclusive in a totalizing way of shibari and the whole of the artifactual world.
1 Kakuzo Okakura, The Book of Tea (New York: Dover, 1964), p. 12.
2 Or perhaps a trifle in the past and abhorrent today; take, for example, the ancient custom among Greek men noted in Plato’s Symposium of taking on young boys as their protégées and lovers.
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Exerpted from a much longer essay concerning problems of art-making. Because bondage is a convenient foil for my aesthetic explorations, it's often convenient for me to post bits of my perambulations here to see what sticks. I wish I could say that they will be in some sort of order (as though this time were any different form any other), but like the thoughts underlying them they are more likely to partial, discontinuous and maybe a bit scattered. I find working ideas out in a semi-public forum to be a tonic to the process, and when the time comes that all these fragments gain a sense of cohesion, readers of whatever monograph emerges then will be as appreciative of your patience as I am now, maybe even more so.
I lift the text straight out of MS Word, so the diacritics, footnoting, and other formatting elements translate only half well to this blog editor, but at least the information is complete. Again, apologies.
Critical comments are, as always, welcome.
Rope bondage in the Japanese style is popularly thought of by its practitioners in Japan and elsewhere as an art form, but as such it is practically unknown by the artworld, meaning bondage has never been defined or validated by some agency appointed the task of positioning creative cultural artifacts. People who “do rope” often go by unusual titles (such as nawashi, dorei etc.) intended to confer some manner of special virtue in the creation of the living tableaus that characterize the forms and practice, and which appear (in the West at least) to imply the existence of a dedicated and objective critical cadre charged with assigning such titles. In Zen Buddhist Japan, entitlement is franchised within the iemoto system, a traditional way of controlling access to intellectual information and cultural endowment.1 Entitlement designating skill with rope is something that can neither be claimed nor striven for; the term nawashi (or kinbakushi, or whatever the latest terminal designation may be) is like a one-word Zen koan, its meaning a product of intuition rather than reason.
I use the term living tableaus above because a case is sometimes made for bondage referring to the tying of inanimate objects (e.g., Barbie dolls, boutique display windows, etc.). I will be limiting my appreciation of bondage in this essay as signifying rope applied to sentient persons, specifically consenting adult sentient persons. Whether or not such adults themselves are doing the describing, Japanese bondage scenes employ a unique vocabulary to describe their forms and elements, and while these appear to be largely and uncritically accepted by rope connoisseurs in practice, thoughtful observers allow that most of the jargon is precisely that, jargon, being often of dubious provenance or etymology, in either Japanese or other languages. This aesthetic obscurantism not only advances the material interests of the iemoto but preserves the mystique of Japanese bondage, imbuing it with an ineffable quality that should be properly viewed as consistent with Zen predicates and teleology, and desirable in and of itself.
Shibari has become the de facto term denoting rope restraint in the Japanese style. Interestingly, according to well-informed sources working in Japan, erotic and artistic application of rope to a body for purposes of restraint goes as often by the English "bondage" as by shibari (or any of its variations).2 The naming issue gets loopier still when we look at the etymology of the English "bondage". In its erotic (and as well for our present purpose, artistic) calibration bondage is a popular appropriation of a term referring to ‘serfdom’ or ‘slavery’ according to Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary. Only very lately has it come to be associated with sadomasochistic technique, specifically physical restraint. Etymologically the word is closer at its root to duty or obligation, rather than anything having to do with art or eroticism. Thus does Somerset Maugham’s Of Human Bondage have more to do with social restraint than the other kind (although problems of art-making are the leit motif of that book, and at the thematic core of the author's The Moon and Sixpence. Maugham had a thing for the Siamese-twinning of beauty and restraint). While many of the foremost Japanese exponents of shibari use the term liberally, it has only sketchy currency in Japan, and then perhaps as mostly a marketing hook by which to attract westerners keen to believe that their fancy has a bit of the exotic about it.3 There are no qualified critical corps, organized schools of thought nor a collecting public by which one might objectively measure one’s advance to the rank of nawashi. As in the case of other aspects of the ancient iemoto system, it’s enough that an owner of the title grant it to another to give it meaning.
1 Leonard Koren summarizes the iemoto concept beautifully and concisely in his Wabi-Sabi for Artists, Designers, Poets and Philosophers (Stonebridge, Berkeley, 1994): “Primary text sources, artifacts and other materials needed for scholarly research are often controlled by iemoto families who, as in Zen Buddhism, insist that such essential information be shared only with those of their choosing... a vital part of iemoto proprietary intellectual property was not to be elucidated – given away – unless in exchange for money of favors.”
2In the 1974 Masaru Konuma film Wife to be Sacrificed , screenwriter Yôzô Tanaka has the eponymous wife (Tani Naomi) utter “shibatte” in begging her lover to tie her up. Shibari is an appropriated noun form of the verb shibaru (see www.asanawa.com).
3Midori, a Japanese-American lecturer and presenter on bondage theory and technique, has suggested that the mania among western rope bondage connoisseurs for Japanese rope bondage is similar to the Orientalism of the Victorian era with its fascination for the ‘otherness’ of eastern cultures.
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Separated at Birth? (Pt. 3)
The eastern tradition, being steeped in its own myth systems and of a more contemplative orientation generally (as opposed to idealized (in the Platonic sense) or rule-driven, like in the west of at least the last several millennia), does not deviate, I think, from the general outline I’ve given thus far. In the east submission is essentially a feminine, Dionysian narrative, but the tradition in bondage in the east proceeds less from an intuition of sex as a biological imperative and more as a means of transcendence. We may look to the Kama Sutra for a conspectus of the eastern belief in the mystical virtue of the erotic, but erotic bondage gives us a unique kind of on-demand system for inducing transcendent states. The Japanese in particular have developed an architectonic for bondage that is observant of several eastern modes of mystical attainment - notably yoga, the hatha variation of which imparts several asanas to the standard kinbaku kamae. I won’t go so far as to insist that Japanese bondage is single-mindedly about seeking communion with the godhead, but I do believe that impulse to be one of the foundational stimuli for its emergence from the contemplatively derived martial disciplines preceding it, and one of its principle distinctions from western bondage.
One observes in stock kinbaku imagery a manner of submission, a going into the experience, as it were, that is far less characteristic of the western idiom, which itself traditionally emphasizes the resistance of the person being tied. The western “damsel’s” situation is being imposed from without; the agency of her helplessness is external and she usually goes along only reluctantly. She is, in a broader narrative sense, not responsible for her tribulations - she is a victim. One need not go far into either ancient or modern myth systems in the west to see the subjugation of the mortal individual to willful cosmic forces, often personified, which act pointedly on mortal posterity. The problem of predestination versus free will comes up so reliably in the west because we insist upon thinking of our existence as individuated selves, free agents in other words. There is very little impetus to endorse willing submission in western thought systems; it defies a long and acculturated tradition of separation - from God and from each other. Submission in the west is, I would suggest, a radical and even subversive act. If you’re going to give in, best not to be too obvious about it.
The idea of the monad, or the unbroken continuity between apparently individuated phenomena is axiomatic to Buddhist thought since at least the time of Bodhidharma (about 500AD), and well developed in other eastern traditions. Consider the Hindu idea of the veil of Maya, before which we labor with the problem of duality. Behind the veil, there is no separation and duality is revealed to be an illusion. Whereas the separation from ultimate principles (the “fall from grace”) is believed to be a fact in western ontologies, eastern disciplines stress only the illusion of separation overlaying the fact of unity. To the eastern mind, the same energy flows through all apparently individuated things, as, for example, revealed in the meridian systems of oriental medicine. Open, boxy, and irregular kinbaku architecture intentionally plays with these meridians, with the crossing and rearrangement of energies and the possibility thereby of a look into ultimate principles. That it becomes in the making highly erotic only compounds its force and potentials. The classic M-jo in the Japanese tradition thus goes quite willingly into her restraint and, while not necessarily embracing her suffering, accepts it as consistent with the pain of illusion such as we know on this side of the veil. Although the Shinto tradition wedded to Zen does not say much about the antecedent Hindu concept of Maya, it does predicate satori as the endpoint of suffering wherein the truth of unity is made manifest to the spirit.
Of course, all of this is available to the western bondage practitioner too, and it could easily be said that the rope top is performing a kind of priestly function in any case. The overwhelming emphasis on resistance to being restrained in the popular conception of bondage in the west, as opposed to ready yielding characterizing the eastern conception, is, I think, consistent with much larger mytho-poetic, and hence social, constructs inhering in both. It may be difficult to describe what the salient differences are between eastern and western traditions in bondage (I mean, hands get tied behind the back in both cases), but it becomes easier when we couch our interest more broadly in the two world views.
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I mimicked the Klaw style (there being no real technique) for a little while before stumbling upon John “Willie” Coutts and his Gwendolyn drawings. In Willie I think western bondage finds its first true prophet. Willie’s style was not only founded on the same sort of artfully sculpted 40s - 50s Monroe curves as Klaw, but he laced those curves impossibly tightly, drawing in the waist, pulling back the elbows, pushing out the breast, lifting and separating, as it were, and elongating with stiff, angular posing and sky-high heels. In addition, Willie was shameless in his use of overwhelming and distorting gags, which displace visual and aural cues to the wearer’s personality revealed in facial and verbal gesture. I see this as enhancing the quality of mystery associated with woman, the mystery of creation, of begetting, and the messy business of generating life (a thesis elaborated here). Willie’s work was all about the reduction of the individual, particular woman, and the elevation of capital W Woman. In the pages of his Bizarre magazine, he was wont to allow occasionally that the imposition of vigorous, calculated bondage was the only cure for that hopeless intimidation felt by modern man confronted with the withering power of Woman. If he were read in philosophy (and I doubt he was – he was first an intuitive and second a drunk), Willie would probably have agreed with Nietzsche’s association of woman with the chaotic, fecund and creative Greek god Dionysus, who was balanced by the tempering, masculine-associated regulatory and managerial Apollo.
There are many theories on how and why bondage, and in particular its identifiable stylings, both eastern and western, gains formal status in the 20th century. Some posit that while photography played a large role in the break out into popular consciousness, binding for erotic effect has a far older history. The consensus view among aficionados seems to be that the Japanese vernacular, emerging from 15th century martial hojojitsu into what we in the west call shibari or kinbaku today, dates in its erotic manifestation to the early 19th century, but there evidence to this effect is largely apocryphal. Following Itoh Seiyu's drawings from SM-inflected kabuki dramas, the form seems fairly well-evolved when erotic kinbaku images start showing up in Japan around the late 1920s and early 1930s, right about the same time the delicate SM drawings of Carlo, Herric and Rene Giffey that influenced Willie came out in the Parisian pulps of the era. Willie may also have stumbled upon Japanese bondage imagery while exiled in Australia, but his letters tell us that in 1937 it was Carlo’s work that first came to his attention while living in Sydney†.
I’d like to speculate here that the emergence of bondage as erotic on a wider scale in both east and west inheres in the culturally parallel rush to modernity. Europe and America were already deeply involved in the shrinking of distance and the building of metropolises by the turn of the 20th c., and the Japanese had mounted their own juggernaut into modernity upon Commodore Matthew Perry’s 1853 appearance in Edo (now Tokyo) Bay and the concomitant demise of the Shogunate. With the primary evils of death, pestilence and even discomfort in retreat, humans are no less biological despite the Apollonian lever being applied to capricious Dionysian nature; taming her, predicting her behaviors, defending against her unceasing demand that humans reproduce themselves - one of the greatest practical and metaphorical examples of this overcoming of nature is the birth control pill. Besieged, our essential biology adopts a guerrilla strategy (perversity) since the civilized, sanitary and organized world legislates only a meager freedom to the biological idea of nature. My western mind sees bondage as I think Willie got it, as a splendid and artful presentation to the several senses of Woman, capital W woman, the principle of creation, available and vulnerable, but also revealed in utterly unambiguous mythic form, and emphasizing mythic tensions. That’s the power of myth to my thinking: it gets us to perform on our biological imperatives.
† The Art of John Willie; Sophisticated Bondage. Monograph, edited by Stefano Piselli, Eric Stanton, et al. Glittering Images, 1989.
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(Excerpted from a 2002 public lecture / demonstration)
Thank you all for coming, and thanks also to A. for the invitation to speak tonight, and for the request months ago to get her up off the ground.
A. and I have been playing on and off with rope for several years, and have only recently made the move into suspension. We hope to show you a little trick we’ve practiced later on - a single leg inverted suspension - among the more difficult suspended poses to both rig safely and to hold for even a small length of time. I’ll make a few points in so doing about safely managing the technical aspects of such a scene, but frankly, suspended bondage, like rock climbing, is a high risk activity under the best of circumstances, so I’m obliged to apply a disclaimer here and say that I don’t intend to teach you a thing about tying somebody and hanging them up. Not a thing. Suspension bondage is best learned slowly and steadily over time with a tough, understanding partner and competent instruction; not, in my opinion, by means of public demonstrations such as you are to see here tonight.
My intent is to show you what’s possible and perhaps what you can do with what’s possible, rather than impart specific information on how it’s possible. The technique and dynamic between A. and myself are, as you might imagine, unique to us, and in any case, we may not pull off what we intend tonight, so anything you see here is very likely completely useless to the success of your own rope scenes. That said, please don’t hesitate to ask questions afterward about what you will have seen me do (or not do) tonight. Also, I’d be happy to talk later about the little précis I’d like to present now.
This presentation is about to take a philosophical turn, perhaps for the worse, and I’ll be interested to see how many are standing at the end of it. At the very least you’re about to learn that I’m kinky for more than just rope. Suspension, while not unique to eastern bondage and its aesthetic, is highly identified with it. The working properties of hemp and jute rope, which are common in eastern practice, facilitate picking partners up in order to enhance their helplessness. None of those considerations preclude enacting the delicate airborne forms common to Japanese-style bondage in the western style, but such crossover is seldom seen, a factor in leading observers to speak of wide differences between east and west. I’d like to take the first part of this presentation to put across a few ideas I have about that difference.
There is quite a lot of discussion of how or if east meets west on various online groups where rope geeks like myself hang out, and I’ll be drawing a bit here from other’s ruminations on the subject, but the upshot of what I’m about to say is pretty much my own and I’m by no means done thinking about it. If you disagree, and I hope you’ll be critical, I would appreciate hearing about it.
Foregoing even a cursory consideration of gender identity and its attendant politics, I make the following observations from the standpoint of the one identity about which I can speak with any authority, that being my own. All of the assertions that I’m about to make proceed from that basic prejudice, and I hope you’ll all forgive where I run afoul of any other prejudices in the room.
Having played with gender queer, classic queer and straight partners of both genders, my central orientation has consistently sought out an essential straight feminine trait; that which is hormonally responsive to me as a straight male and unconditioned by orientation or gender. Of course, on many occasions that hormonal energy has been absent, but such vacancies do not necessarily result in disappointing scenes, and often only further affirm my own proclivity. I like to recall that even among those people I’ve tied who were not necessarily kinky, who were perhaps just doing a modeling job, or in a transitional phase into which rope fit or helped, that expressions of that “eternal feminine” which captivates me could (and often did) come out.
I began my formal explorations in bondage well over twenty years ago with the person who is still my primary partner and my wife. I recall quite clearly the early compulsion to envelop and overwhelm her, and to have the result of that be the emphasizing of her sexual availability. Although I backed away from the impulse initially, it was not too long after those inchoate stirrings that rope entered our lives. Even in my first crude and ineffectual efforts to get her restrained, I saw her in a wholly new light, wherein her curves revealed themselves ever more fully and her yielding was ever more apparent. That I was at times somewhat oblivious to the yielding part may have helped me concentrate on pure technique with greater alacrity, but suffice it say that the actual application of rope was all about visually dramatizing the soft, giving, ovoid and fleshly charms that make her to me woman with a capital W.
Although I was aware of bondage porn by that time, I prissily steered a wide path around it for years despite its ready availability close to home. Thus, the only information I had to go on at that time (or, really, wished to go on), this being the early 1980s, were Irving Klaw’s extraordinary pictures of Bettie Page and her cohort often ineptly tied for his Movie Star News. My wife will remember the pilgrimage she and I took to the tatty storefront, meeting Irving’s sister Paula, who ran the shop at that time, and our coming away with a catalog of the tiny images which MSN would sell to customers as prints. Having turned my nose up at Bondage Life, Lyden, HOM and the other image peddlers, those vague, tiny Klaw images were my first tutorial in tying up comely lasses.
Amer-al Qaeda
With apologies for my absence, I offer this forthright observation by Paul Krugman from this morning's NYTimes on the culture wars. As is abundantly clear to anyone in our United States, when cultural conservatives are out of power, the culture war becomes a shooting war. This has, quite naturally, got me thinking about my own little sub-corner of the larger culture.
At its most expressive, SM is a peak experience of self-responsibility, something grievance-minded individuals abhor, notwithstanding their contradictory rhetorical posturing. The having of grievances or the blaming of others for unhappiness is definitionally a repudiation of responsibility. The taking of action, the assumption of risks that attend such actions, and the constitutional strength to abide the outcomes of having taken the risk, without deflecting any part of it, is the operant principle of SM, morally and practically. It is also the definition of responsibility. SM is a context within which grievance does not function, for causality is unmediated and apparent to its participants. Thus the top who does not check and test the reliability of a club's suspension points cannot blame the club if they fail. Anyone for whom a scene fails is implicate in its failure for having freely consented to it; both top and bottom share responsibility.
When we feel upset and assign blame outside ourselves this I call personal irresponsibility. That right-wing fanatics should emerge now to terrorize their fellow citizens is indicative of not only their lack of common cause with the basic tenets of democracy which brought progressive voices to the executive and legislative branches of government and legitimized them, but it also betrays an understanding of the nature of action that begins and ends somewhere other than within. The "terrorist" is not a self-responsible actor; he or she nominates some conveniently external factor (political view, lifestyle, race, God-name, etc.) to inform their grievance, and then appeals to external authorities to legitimize prejudicial action, with the actions thereafter generally focused against an objectified form of the grievance, i.e., the target to be terrorized and/or purged. The pointedly amoral version of such terrorism calculatedly appropriates the mantle of free speech (or "common sense" or "spin-free") as the Trojan Horse by which it breeches the wall of personal responsibility.
The traditional fulminate to such action is religion, which advances its claims and power on the supposition of exteriority, individuation and otherness. Its value system is essentially negative in that some seminal lapse is its ontological starting point, and often the capricious enmity of non-immanent forces require appeasement (if it's God) or defeat (if it's the heathen infidel). Lapsarianism is a principle of resistance and victimization; cowardice articulated as salvation to a fevered, often homicidal, degree. In this regard, the supposition of exteriority in the context of religious belief may be viewed as a conventionalized form of insanity.
What little harm the principle of SM may be said to visit upon the world is mostly self-contained, meaning practitioners and believers hurt themselves (but take responsibility for doing it). As extreme as their proclivities might be they do not show up in public places and indiscriminately seek to harm others. Anyone who does is something other than a sado-masochist, and is doing something other than SM. Sado-masochists are, in other words, functional members of society, making their lives, enjoying their liberty, providing for their happiness.
People who do show up at churches to kill doctors, invade museums to slaughter Jews, erase hundreds by detonating truck bombs near government installations, or who use torture to gain an advantage over their presumed enemies, are not unlike an infection for which our body politic has yet to evolve antibodies, a social pathogen, with about as much regard for their fellow man as swine flu.
Religion pimps righteousness, while taking life, trampling liberty, and indulging grievance. Faith believes in one's fellow as one believes in oneself, and responsibly abides the entailments of so doing.
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posted Friday, October 9, 2009 - Volume 37 Issue 41
Anti-Prop 8 lawsuit OK, federal judge says
US District Judge Vaughn R. Walker ruled on Wednesday, October 14, that a federal lawsuit to overturn California's Prop 8 may go to trial.
After hearing two hours of oral argument, Walker rejected a motion to dismiss Perry v. Schwarzenegger - which argues that Prop 8 violates the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution.
Speaking from the bench, Walker said that two key issues in the case - whether or not Prop 8 "discriminates on the basis of gender," and whether or not the state has a compelling interest in defining marriage as a union between a man and a woman so as to foster procreation - are compelling legal questions that can only be answered at trial.
"The presentation of evidence is crucial to answering the questions" raised by the case, he said, adding that he sees the need for a "fuller record" in order to issue a ruling.
Trial has been set for January 2010, but may be delayed pending appeal of one Walker's pre-trial rulings.
Walker ruled on October 1 that the Prop 8 campaign must release internal campaign communications that may demonstrate animus - or discriminatory intent - towards same-sex couples.
Perry v. Schwarzenegger was filed in federal District Court on May 26, the same day the California Supreme Court ruled in Strauss v. Horton that Prop 8 was valid under the state constitution. Since the Strauss v. Horton ruling effectively ended hopes that California courts would strike Prop 8, the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) turned to federal courts with the Perry case.
AFER's lead attorneys are Theodore Olson and David Boies, who argued on opposite sides in the 2000 Bush v. Gore lawsuit before the US Supreme Court. The lead attorney for the Prop 8 campaign is Charles Cooper.
Walker was skeptical of Cooper's argument that the state may restrict marriage to opposite sex couples in order to foster procreation. He noted that he recently presided over a wedding where the groom was in his 90s and the bride in her 80s.
"I didn't ask if they intended to procreate," the judge asked. "Should I have?"
Lambda Legal, the ACLU, and the National Center for Lesbian Rights - who won marriage equality through a California Supreme Court ruling in In re Marriages Cases, and tried to restore it in Strauss v. Horton - initially opposed the suit because they feared that a loss in federal court would set a negative precedent that could prove difficult to reverse.
The three organizations subsequently filed unsuccessful motions to intervene in the case, as did the conservative group Campaign for California Families. Walker turned down their motions in August, however.
Walker also denied a motion by AFER for a preliminary injunction that would allow legal marriages to continue until Perry is settled.
Judge Walker did, however, grant the City of San Francisco's motion to intervene as a plaintiff, but only to assess the financial impact that withholding same-sex marriage rights has on local governments.
California Attorney General Jerry Brown has declined to defend Prop 8, telling Judge Walker in June that it violates the US Constitution and should be struck down.
Olson and Boies are basing their case on the due process and equal protection clauses of the 14th Amendment. Originally adopted in 1868 to prohibit southern states from depriving newly freed slaves of citizenship rights, the 14th Amendment has since been interpreted to mean that state law may not restrict civil rights recognized by federal courts. It was the basis for the 1954 Brown v. Board school desegregation case, for example.
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The California court ruled that Prop 8 should stand, and that the 18,000 same-sex marriages that were legally performed in the state before Prop 8 passed should also stand. Same-sex domestic partnerships - which have been legal in California since 1999 - were not challenged by Prop 8.
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Questioned by Walker about how denying marriage rights to same-sex couples violates the equal protection clause, Olson insisted that any difference in treatment implies inequality.
"To say you will be identified a little bit different violates the equal protection clause. That is one of the things we could prove at trial," said Olson. "[Marriage] means so much to so many people. The federal government does make a distinction, and that has an effect."
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Amalgam Concerns Grow in South Africa
Paolo Brogneri, BChD, is a biological dentist in Camps Bay, Cape Town, in South Africa. He founded the Camps Bay Dental Studio 25 years ago. Concerned about public health and the environment, he co-established the South African Academy of Biological Practitioners (SAABP), which merges cutting-edge scientific research with ancient principles of detoxification and healing. It brings biological dentists and integrated medical practitioners together to take a stand on health and environmental issues.
Passionate about practicing safe mercury removal at his practice, Brogneri also became an early adopter of a South African amalgam capturing and recycling program that used amalgam separator technology from Dental Recycling International (DRI). Brogneri discusses why he decided to install amalgam separators in his practice as well as his thoughts about the future of amalgam recycling in South Africa in this Q&A.
Q: What is biological dentistry?
A: It’s synonymous with holistic dentisty, meaning that we take a multidisciplinary approach to general aesthetic dentistry, implantology, orthodontics, and healthcare in general. We look for the safest, least toxic way to treat patients.
Q: Why did you decide to become an early adopter of the amalgam capturing and recycling program?
A: I’m passionate about limiting human and environmental toxin exposure, whether those toxins are found in food, dental products, or elsewhere. Globally, dentistry releases 340 tons of mercury into the atmosphere each year, which is approximately 17% of total manmade mercury emissions. When you consider that the other emissions are from big corporations, including gold mines, coal combustion, the iron and steel industry, and others, it’s clear how large the role is that dentistry plays.
We are seeing a rise of neurotoxic chemicals and heavy metals in the environment, and the accumulation of these metals in the human body can pose significant health risks. The installation of an amalgam separator—a device that traps metal waste when amalgam restorations are removed so that it doesn’t end up in the environment—is the very first step any dentist can make to help alleviate the problem.
Q: South Africa is a signatory of the Minimata Treaty, which will establish regulations that require dental practices to install amalgam separators and recycle amalgam waste. What does that mean for South African dentists?
A: Yes, South Africa signed the global treaty on October 10, 2013, and that legislation will go into effect in two years. What this means is dentists will need to take a critical look at their role in the mercury tangle and educate themselves. They will need to be trained on safe amalgam removal from patients’ mouths. (SAABP will have established protocols and online video training on its new site, launching in early 2018.) They will also need to know how to safely discard mercury so that it does not find its way into sewage systems.
Q: What barriers do South African dental offices face when installing amalgam separators?
A: There’s the possibility that dental supply companies won’t have enough mercury separator in stock or that the technician won’t know how to install them correctly. That’s why we worked with DRI and Wright Millners, the oldest and largest dental supplier in South Africa. The Millners technician was done in less than 90 minutes, and I have had no disruption with my evacuation systems since the installation.
Q: Do you know of any services in South Africa that assist dental offices in capturing and recycling amalgam waste?
A: No. Currently, mercury waste leaves a dental practice in two forms: either in a normal trash bag or red waste bag, which is sent to a landfill or incinerated, or via untreated waste water. Both allow mercury to contaminate groundwater supplies. Amalgam separators, waste collection, and the recycling of this waste eliminate this entire cycle, helping to reduce manmade mercury emission.
Q: Do you predict that more dentists in South Africa will make the decision to become early adopters of amalgam capturing technology?
A: Yes. One of the benefits of being an early adopter of amalgam separators in South Africa is the knowledge that you are contributing to the health of the environment and, as a result of that, human health.
Once biological practitioners present the truth about mercury, the public will demand that dentists fulfill their obligation to deliver safe and effective amalgam removal. Dentists who embrace this, as well as the education available from SAABP, will be in a position to deliver this treatment confidently and effectively. In the end, they will end up benefiting when patients seek out dentists with the required skills and equipment, including an amalgam separator, who are committed to the safe collection and disposal of waste mercury.
Mr. Sussman is the founder, president, and CEO of Dental Recycling North America (DRNA) and of Dental Recycling International (DRI), which was created to operate in all markets outside the US. Some of the most renowned dental clinics in the United States, including the US Air Force Academy, the Cleveland Clinic, and the University of Colorado Dental School, have sought out DRNA’s 360° compliance solution for amalgam recycling requirements. He can be reached at mmsussman@drna.com.
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On International Women's Day, I could think of many brave and renowned women whose lives have inspired me, women like Dorothy Day or Eleanor Roosevelt or Teresa of Avila. But the woman who shaped my values and joy more than any other was my paternal grandmother, Lillian Shafer Dudd. Musically gifted, compassionate toward all, and possessing an awe-inspiring intellect, she could also shoot a thieving Red Squirrel out of a bird's nest with her 22, or nurse a Jersey Cow through a life-threatening siege of green-feed bloat, or make the best strawberry shortcake in the whole wide world from berries she grew herself. But most of all, she loved me with all her heart. She made me feel important, worthy, beloved. She was my safe and happy place when other parts of my life were sad or scary. I somehow believe that if everyone could have a grandma like mine, the wounds of the world might be healed.
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Tiempo Libre Receives Best Tropical Latin Album Grammy Nomination for Latest Album Bach in Havana on Sony Masterworks
The Cuban music group TIEMPO LIBRE has received a Grammy Award nomination in the category of Best Tropical Latin Album for its latest CD BACH IN HAVANA on Sony Masterworks. Bach in Havana has enjoyed 18 weeks in the Top 20 on Billboard's "Classical Crossover" chart. In October, Tiempo Libre brought Cuban music to the national stage by performing on "The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien" with violinist Joshua Bell; and on ABC's "Dancing With The Stars" performing the Bach in Havana single "Tu Conga Bach." It's the group's third consecutive Grammy nomination, the musicians were previously were nominated for the timba albums Arroz Con Mango and Lo Que Esperabas.
Bach in Havana includes guest performances by the Cuban legend Paquito D'Rivera and the Cuban born sax player Yosvany Terry. The CD is produced by multi-Grammy winner Steve Epstein (Yo-Yo Ma, Wynton Marsalis, Placido Domingo) who is also nominated this year for a Grammy in the Best Producer, Classical category. Jorge Gomez is the co-producer.
On Bach in Havana, Tiempo Libre takes the classical compositions of Johann Sebastian Bach as a starting point from which to explore Cuban music and rhythms. The album is a true reflection of the two worlds of Tiempo Libre's Cuban musical upbringing: its seven members led "double" lives studying classical music at Cuba's premiere Russian-style conservatory La ENA by day and by night meeting up to play timba, Latin jazz as well as the rumba and in tambores (the rituals of the Santeria religion) - music forbidden at La ENA because of its Afro-Cuban roots. In Bach, Tiempo Libre found a kindred spirit: a composer who wrote music in both the secular and the spiritual traditions. It was only natural that they would be interested in weaving their classical roots into a new musical tapestry
"Some of my most indelible memories of Cuba are of coming home from a rumba or tambor, with those rhythms in my head and then drifting off to sleep as my father [one of Cuba's most prominent classical pianists] played Bach downstairs. I suppose that it was inevitable that the two would eventually merge creatively," explains Jorge Gomez, Tiempo Libre's musical director and pianist.
Of the Grammy nomination, Alex Miller, General Manager of Sony Masterworks says, "Tiempo Libre created an album that is unique in sound and spirit. They deserve this nomination and I am proud of them both personally and professionally."
After growing up during the "Special Period" in Cuba, Tiempo Libre's members left everyone and everything behind to flee to the land of opportunity. In Miami they came together to play music whenever they had free time (hence the name Tiempo Libre) from working with legendary artists like Albita, Cachao, Arturo Sandoval and Roberto Torres. Against predictions that a broad international audience would not embrace the timba music native to their homeland, they formed their group in 2001. Equally at home in concert halls, jazz clubs and dance venues, the Miami-based band has become known worldwide for its incendiary, joyful performances of timba - an irresistible, dance-inducing mix of high-voltage Latin jazz and the seductive rhythms of son. Their goal is to serve as ambassadors to Cuba's heritage, while celebrating their new American experience.
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First Course report January 2003
At exactly the same time as the January course was taking place at the Boship Hotel here in England, the very first Starfish course was taking place in the Cameroon. We thought about Joseph and Bronhilda so much, and we were so happy to receive this report from Joseph.
STARFISH COURSE IN CAMEROON
After returning back to Cameroon in July 2002, after going through a three day intensive stammering therapy course organized by Anne Blight of the Starfish course, I knew I had started on a long journey that was to lead me to help other stammering persons in Cameroon.
On return to Cameroon I had to work very hard to have my own stammer under control first, before I start to teach the technique I had learned to other stammerers. You have to be a bit selfish and concentrate first on your own recovery before thinking of trying to help others. That is why I had to take all these 6 months to master the Starfish technique, have my own stammer under control before thinking of helping others. Being alone in Cameroon far away from the other attendees of the Starfish courses, it was not all that easy for me to have the technique taught during the Starfish course in me. Thanks to the availability of the internet I was always in touch with Anne and other people who had attended the Starfish course. I have to mention here friends like Paul Bond, John from Japan, Hailey, Margaret Wood, Albert, and others who were always very supportive of me and my recovery.
On return to Cameroon, I travelled to the North Western part of Cameroon in a town called Kumbo where I was to organize the first Starfish course. In Kumbo, I met with the Vicar General of the Kumbo Diocese of the Catholic Church who allowed me use his church and the newsletter of his church to sensitize the people about the Starfish therapy program that was to be available to them. They accepted and authorized me to us the facilities of their church to organize Starfish courses in that locality. Back in Douala, I started to master the Starfish technique while at the same time teaching it to my half sister Bronhilda with whom I was to run the courses here in Cameroon.
Everything being set, I requested the Zonal Coordinator in Kumbo to select well motivated and strong will stammerers from his religion who were to go in for the first course. I requested that the said stammerer should be literate i.e. they should be able to read and write the English language which is the language to be used for the course.
Eight stammerers were selected out of the 34 who were interested in the course. The limited number was to insure that the stammerers were given proper attention, as this was the very first course. The eight students were to join myself and Bronhilda in the running of other courses in Cameroon.
I left Douala on Thursday the 16th of January and after travelling for two days, I got to Kumbo on the 17th of January. Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th were reserved for courtesy visits to the authorities of the Catholic Church in that locality who had authorized us to us their facilities for the course.
On Monday, the 20th, Bronhilda arrived and we continued arrangements for the proper organization of the course. Some three of the eight students to attend the course were not based in Kumbo and we had to sort permission from some families for them to stay for the three days of the courses. The students were not living in a hotel but in adjacent residences to the venue where the course was to be run.
As I had earlier said the students for the course were EIGHT in number, five males and three females. The youngest was 25 years old and the oldest was 40 years old. All of them could read, write and speak English language, which was the only language for instructing the course.
The course ran from Wednesday, the 22 to Friday the 24th of January starting each day by 9am and ending by 5pm. At the end of the three-day course all the students showed a good mastery of the technique and all the stuff related to controlling stammering.
Many interesting questions were asked to me as to why this method was called the Starfish, why their breathing had to from the costal diaphragm etc. All these were proofs to me that they had actually understood whatwas taught to them.
Copies of the Starfish manuals were handed over to the students and those based in Kuintar Kumbo constituted themselves into a self help support group within SCAC and will be meeting once every two weeks to practice the technique learned and to discuss any problems arising and to support themselves. After mastering the Starfish technique very well some of the strong and well motivated students will help in the running of the Starfish courses here in Cameroon.
This course was run according to the method used in the U.K., the only difference being that there was no video recording of the speeches of the students prior to and after attending the course. The Chairman of the SCAC who had promised to hire a camera and trained camera man for this course did not succeed to do that. Before I end this report, I wish to thank all those good persons in and out of Cameroon who made this project of teaching the Starfish project in Cameroon a reality.
I have to thank sincerely Anne and David Blight and other benefactors over there in the U.K who made it possible for me to attend the last July Starfish course in Boship Hotel, and also insured that I got the necessary logistic and material support that helped me to start this first Cameroon course. I have to thank my half sister Bronhilda who showed much interest in learning this technique to have her stammer under control and assisted me in the running of this course. I have to say a big thank you to the authorities of the Catholic church in Kuintar Kumbo who advertised the course and gave us facilities to run this course. I have to thank my boss of the CAJUREC Firm in Douala who gave me 10 days off duty to go up to Kumbo and organize this course.
After assessing the success of this course, we hope to organize another course in the coming months. Best wishes for the growth of the Starfish all over the world.
Joseph Lukong
Newspaper article announcing the first Cameroon course
We are so proud to reproduce here the first pictures received from Joseph of the first Starfish Cameroon course. The first picture is of all the new people on the course practising voice projection with Joseph and Bronhilda.
and the second picture is of everyone on the course.
Joseph is currently working hard to organise the second Starfish Cameroon course.
Please click on the links below to read more about the Starfish Project Cameroon initiative:
Photo Album of Joseph Lukong on The Starfish Project
What the Papers Say about Joseph Lukong on The Starfish Project
The Starfish Project helping Africa
The Starfish Project - David Designs 2017 -
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To support the mission of the church
To provide financial support to other organizations.
Work and manage the breakfast club.
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The Knights of Peter Claver Fr. Zimmerman Council 150 and the Ladies Auxiliary St. Matthew Court 150 are organizations filled with limitless opportunities for zealous Catholics to work for their parish.
To be a support to the local parishes and to the Bishop of the diocese
To participate collectively in various parish and community activities
To promote civic improvements and social justice
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To award scholarships and support education
To foster recreational assemblies and facilities
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To provide social and intellectual fellowship for its members as well as proper guidance and participation in the ever changing structure of our social and economic life, through this Catholic lay organization.
Contact Grand Knight, Isom Williams (314) 313-5949
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Always August - 1988 - Geography
Always August
01. Flatland 5:04
02. One Straw Revolution 4:46
03. Sama Layuca 7:53
04. Mesa 5:15
Alto Saxophone – Tom Wall
Bass – Tim Harding
Congas, Bongos, Timbales, Vocals – Steve Mathews
Drums – Jeff Douglas
Guitar, Vocals – John Kiefer, Lee West
I am now proud to say I own all three albums by this band, one of the last really good bands on SST. Kickin '70's ??jam rock with jazz and improvisational elements like a true modern day Grateful Dead. This 4 song ep is just fine.
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Labels: Always August, USA
Always August - 1980 - Largeness With (W)Holes
Largeness With (W)Holes
01. Mass Man 6:30
02. Watton's Bluff 4:30
03. Alien-Nation 3:20
04. In The Dark 4:53
05. Krypto 3:05
06. About Time 7:20
07. Rahsaan Rollin' Cat 4:05
08. It's A Wheel 5:01
Tracks 1 to 3 & 5 to 7 recorded at Radioactive Studios, Richmond, VA.
Tracks 4 & 8 recorded on Ground Zero / Iron Dog Mobil Unit at Walton's Bluff, Varina, VA.
Congas – Splash Mathews
Guitar – Lee West
Guitar, Voice – John Kiefer
Saxophone, Bass, Recorder – Tom Wall
Trombone – Brian Zabriskie
Trumpet, Synthesizer, Keyboards, Flugelhorn – Jon Mela
Violin – Steve Gutowski
Aaaaaaaaahhh, the SST label.. The best years of our lives, right ?
Very much underrated mid 80s psych rock. Not too many 80s trappings here, the playing is often quiet loose and free-form...not overly-produced. The opener Mass Man, is probably my least favourite track on the album, it's more pop-funk than the rest...so it only gets better from here, imho. Walton's Bluff is an excellent loose psych jam with violin. Into the Dark, is a very fine track...gives me the feeling of staggering back home from some random nightclub at 3am. About Time, is another fine track. These guys were obviously inspired by 60s West Coast psych, Quicksilver, It's A Beautiful Day et al. But not to such an extent that it prevented them from developing their own style or merely being copycats. There's some horns, and a slight funk undercurrent going on. Normally horn rock is not to my tastes, but they fuse it well with their psychie guitar noodlings, and plenty of violin. Hopefully these guys will be discovered one day, they're well worth a listen!
Always August - 1986 - Black Pyramid
01. Freedom Flight 5:00
02. Interrogation 3:37
03. Pan's Lament 3:35
04. Swim With Me 6:27
05. Spacin' Out 4:20
06. Oh My Mind 4:34
07. Soweto 3:45
08. Half The Time 10:53
Banjo – Bruce Blizzard (tracks: A3)
Bass, Vocals, Shakuhachi, Flute, Percussion – Tim Harding
Drums, Percussion, Xylophone, Vocals – Jeff Douglas
Guitar, Vocals, Kalimba, Percussion – John Kiefer
Guitar, Vocals, Panpipes, Percussion – Lee West
Trumpet – John Mela (tracks: A1, B3)
These guys were something special, it's just to bad no one ever noticed. Great psych rock space trips along the lines of The Meat Puppets at their best, and of course The Grateful Dead. These guys had a horn section as well, but this their debut is the most straight forward of their three recordings.
Soma - 1992 - Dreamtime
01. Listen
02. Losin It
03. Dreamtime
04. Suffocating
05. Illusion
06. Pulsar
Scott Skinner / vocals
Steve Kidney / guitar, vocals
Trance Cloudy / bass
Stephen Lissenden / synthesizers
Philip Legende / drums
Sean Filkins / vocals, 12 string guitar
Simon Hannaford / guitars
Recorded at Koh San Studios, Bathford, Bath, Avon, England between 8 and 18 September ´92.
For those of you who remember when Ozric Tentacles broke out big-time in the late 1980's, then you'll probably also recall a host of other bands coming from the UK Festival scene, as well as other astral travelers from the world over. Soma's debut Epsilon was preceded by quite a bit of hype - something akin to "if you love Ozric, then you'll be blown away by Soma". Always a dangerous thing to do, and sure enough Soma's album didn't live up to such a lofty reputation. That's probably no fault of the band, but finger pointing goes to those that were trying to market it to a new, hungry, but discerning audience. However, not living up to an exceedingly high bar is not the same thing as saying the album wasn't any good. Quite to the contrary.
Fast forward to 1995, and Soma's long delayed second album finally gets released (originally recorded in 1992). By the mid 1990s, as mentioned in the Mr. Quimby review, a certain blasé attitude had penetrated the targeted audience. Whether through overexposure, redundancy, or saturation - who knows - but many of us were exhausted of the style. And to top it off, Soma's album was already 3 years in the can, and was now finally being issued by an obscure Italian label with little distribution. I gave it the short shrift back then, tossed it quickly and said "same ol' same ol'" It wasn't fair, but I was still digesting hundreds of new albums in the mid 90s, and only the best of the best were standing out. I recently received a second chance to buy the CD through a used set sale, and I jumped on it.
A revisit has been kind to Dreamtime. In reality, you can hear the band had actually matured, while expanding their sound to incorporate more sophisticated structures. As such, Soma's final album isn't so much a space rock rave-up, but rather a progressive rock album via the Hawkwind lens. Complex meter shifts, and vocal fronted rock music aren't necessarily the common tools of the jamming space rock trade, but are more than welcome to this listener anyway. Too bad Soma didn't really get their chance to shine in the spotlight. I bet a reunion, similar to what Omnia Opera just pulled off, would prove to be quite a revelation.
Labels: Soma, UK
Soma - 1991 - Epsilon
01. Bring
02. Ghandarva
03. My Skin (Turns The Colour Of The Sand)
04. Prophecy
05. Inquisitor 4
06. The Conquest Of Albion
07. The Longbarrow
08. Twisting The Folds Of Time
09. Psionics N'om N'om N'om
Recorded at KOH SAN Studios, Bath, June/July '91
Bass [Space] – Trance Cloudy
Drums, Percussion – Philip Legende
Guitar – Steve Kidney
Synthesizer [Moog] – Stephen Lissenden
Vocals – Scott Skinner, Steve Kidney (tracks: 4, 9)
Soma was formed from the Space Rock band Oracle Mind in 1991. The name Soma was taken from the book "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley. Soma were a band that didn't live up the hype thrust upon it - that hype something akin to "better than Ozric Tentacles". But as I listen to this album for the first time in two decades, I have to say the album doesn't live up to the promise of the very first sequence of tracks presented here. The near 13 minute "first track", which comprises of Being - Ghandarva - My Skin (Turns the Colour of the Sand), is absolutely phenomenal. Some of the best space rock ever committed to tape, with incredible atmosphere, build up, and finally release. The middle section with the solo riffing guitar blazing out of the Moog tweets is jaw dropping in its execution. But the band couldn't keep up the intensity afterward - and it sort of peters out by the end. And the dullish, quiet mix doesn't help matters any. Seems the band could have benefited from an Ozric like production. Still, as with many of the UK festival psychedelic albums, this one has aged well for me.
Mystic Stones, along with Demi Monde, were one of the original leading lights of the creative underground space rock movement in the late 80's and 90s. Strangely the label never did put out a "monster" album, though they have plenty of really good ones - perhaps Mandragora's Temple Ball being the highlight.
Of Perception - 1991 - So Join Mr. Dreams
Of Perception
So Join Mr. Dreams
01. Spoken Introduction
02. I See You, You See Me
03. Trip To The American Night
04. Twilight Zone
05. Stonehenge
06. Deaths Beautiful Dream
07. Paradise
08. Of Perception
09. One Step Foward
10. So Join Mr. Dreams
Stu (Vocals/Guitar)
Kev (Bass/Drum Programming/Vocals)
Dave (Guitar/Vocals)
Pete (Drums)
Alex A Harvey (Keyboards)
Mike Prior (Piano/Sitar)
Between 1979 and 1984, Deviant (b. Stuart Powell, Enfield, England; vocals, guitar, keyboards) and Jellyfish (b. Kevin Nicholson, Tottenham, London, England; bass, vocals, keyboards) were the mainstay of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal band Tooth. After playing in various other groups, the two reunited in 1989 for a jam session with various friends and session men. Within a year they had assembled a stable line-up with ex-Swamp Angels guitarist Dave Williams and former lighting engineer Pete Smith. After a few gigs and two demos they found ex-Neil Christian bass player Arthur Anderson to record/produce and mix an entire album in 24 hours. The resulting So Join Mr Dreams offered a marriage of Doors, Motörhead and Hawkwind influences. It found little favour in the UK but an audience emerged in Europe. Dejected after a tour of Holland fell through at the last moment in 1992, they entered the studio to record a new album with producer Brian Martin. The resultant Lords So Strange R was a much more ambitious project, featuring the debut of female backing vocalist Jazz J. Soon afterwards they broke up, which turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Absent from the music scene, they attracted a cult following in Spain and Germany, as well as in ‘underground’ magazines around the world. The group re-formed late in 1994 minus Jazz J and Smith, and after initial studio work, were joined by session drummer ‘Chops’.
"Well i changed the name of Reptile House to Of Perception, i was on a big Jim Morrison thing at the time (still am!), paul left and we got Pete Smith from indie band Beef in.
But we had so many influences it was difficult to decide what to do, but me and kev decided to do the lot, from acid house dance with a.a.harvey from tonka sound (and the use of mood enhancing back masking) to punk, metal, ballads and dave's protest song.
So we found a producer who worked with Jimmy Page and went into the studio for a 24 hour non stop session loaded with booze, drugs and shit loads of ideas.
Well we did it and produced an album that got few reviews in the uk and poor sales, but in europe they went mad for us, they got what we were trying to do straight away!"
I absolutely love this album... I got it back when it came out because Renee owner of Any Record in Th Hague shoved it into my face one afternoon and told me I would love it, and to buy it, if I didn't like it I could return it next visit... I loved it and kept it! 20 Years later I lost my complete LP collection (Or actually the brother of a friend robbed me) and one of the albums that I regreed most losing was this one... I searched for it for years to no avail until a couple of days ago a friend I had made a cassette copy of it back in the 90's sent me this copy.
I hope you guys like it as much as I do!
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Insurers continue to abandon ACA exchanges, limiting choice
In this Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, photo, a pedestrian walks past a sign for Aetna Inc., at the company headquarters in Hartford, Conn. Aetna will become the latest health insurer to chop its participation in the Affordable Care Act’s public exchanges when it trims its presence to four states for 2017, from 15 this year. The nation’s third-largest insurer said late Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, that a second-quarter pre-tax loss of $200 million from its individual insurance coverage helped it decide to limit exposure to the exchanges, which also have generated losses for UnitedHealth Group and Anthem, among other carriers. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Aetna will abandon Affordable Care Act insurance exchanges next year in more than two-thirds of the counties where it now sells the coverage, the latest in a string of defections by big insurers that will limit customer choice in many markets.
Dwindling insurer participation is becoming a concern, especially for rural markets, in part because competition is supposed to help control insurance price hikes, and many carriers have already announced plans to seek increases of around 10 percent or more for 2017.
"This is really going to be felt in Southern states and rural areas," said Cynthia Cox, associate director of health reform and private insurance for the Kaiser Family Foundation, which studies health care issues.
Experts say it is too soon to determine how shrinking insurer participation will affect rates beyond next year, but fewer choices generally contribute to higher prices over time.
Aetna, the nation's third-largest insurer, says it will limit its participation in the exchanges to four states in 2017, down from 15 this year. The announcement late Monday came several weeks after UnitedHealth and Humana also said they would cut their coverage plans for 2017 and after more than a dozen nonprofit insurance co-ops have shut down in the past couple of years.
The Kaiser Family Foundation estimated earlier this year that about one in five U.S. counties could be down to one health insurer on their public exchanges for next year, and about 70 percent of those markets will be rural. That was before Aetna announced its changes. Cox said the total may be closer to one in four now.
Rural markets can be less attractive to insurers because there are fewer customers for insurers to spread costs across, and hospitals and other health care providers can build dominating market positions, making them better able to negotiate rates. In contrast, urban markets, where most people live, are expected to still have plenty of health insurance choices on their exchanges for 2017.
Alabama, Alaska and Oklahoma are among the states that will have one health insurer selling individual coverage on their exchanges next year. South Carolina and most of North Carolina could join that list due to the Aetna decision, Cox noted.
Aetna's pullback leaves Pinal County outside Phoenix with no insurers selling individual coverage for next year on the exchange, although some will sell coverage off the exchange, according to Arizona's insurance department.
The exchanges have helped millions of people gain health coverage, most with help from income-based tax credits. But insurers say this relatively small slice of business has generated huge losses since they started paying claims in 2014. Insurers have struggled to enroll enough healthy people to balance the claims they pay from high-cost customers, and they have complained about steep shortfalls in support from government programs designed to help them.
The nation's largest insurer, UnitedHealth Group, sold coverage in 34 states this year. But it only plans to offer policies in three states next year: Nevada, Virginia and New York.
Aetna covers about 838,000 people on the exchanges and has said it has been swamped with higher than expected costs, particularly from pricey specialty drugs. It will sell coverage on exchanges in 242 counties next year, down from 778. The Hartford, Connecticut-based insurer will sell on exchanges in Delaware, Iowa, Nebraska and Virginia next year.
While insurers like Aetna and UnitedHealth are scaling back their exchange participation, competitors like Cigna and Molina Healthcare are expanding.
Sabrina Corlette, a research professor with the Georgetown Health Policy Institute, said It may still take a few more years for exchange participation to settle and the government may have to change some of the market rules. "But I don't think the marketplaces are crashing and burning by any means," she said.
Government officials say the exchanges are improving and healthier people are signing up, which helps insurers balance the claims they get from sicker customers.
"Aetna's decision to alter its marketplace participation does not change the fundamental fact that the Health Insurance Marketplace will continue to bring quality coverage to millions of Americans next year and every year after that," said Kevin Counihan, CEO of the federal exchange operator HealthCare.gov, in an emailed statement.
Even Aetna hasn't given up on this business. Chairman and CEO Mark Bertolini said in a statement that the insurer could grow its exchange business in the future "should there be meaningful exchange-related policy improvements."
The enrollment period for 2017 coverage starts Nov. 1.
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Richard Kaye, School of Mathematics, University of Birmingham
Watson Building (Mathematics, R15 on map) Room 310.
If you have a question about this talk, please contact Richard.
Dedekind’s “Was sind und was sollen die Zahlen?” is well known as presenting second order axioms for natural numbers, and proving their categoricity. This is also the work where the notion of “Dedekind finite set” is introduced.
Perhaps less well known is that Dedekind also gives a full proof of the recursion theorem to justify the iteration of functions over the naturals. (Dedekind’s iteration of functions is nearly, but not quite the same as the familiar scheme of primitive recursion. The differences are quite interesting.) Perhaps even more interesting is that Dedekind also gives a “well-ordering theorem” for Dedekind finite sets.
I will lead this discussion, attempting also to put this work into historical context as far as possible. This should be of interest to many people involved in logic, history of maths, philosophy and computer science, and all are welcome.
Richard Kaye, R.W.Kaye@bham.ac.uk http://midlandslogic.org.uk/
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ON BALANCE VOLUME
Yahoo! Gaps Off Support
Yahoo! had a rough summer, but the stock found support from last year's low and a gap-up kick started a breakout on good volume.
Security: YHOO
Position: Accumulate
Yahoo! (YHOO) has been on a roller-coaster ride the last 12 months (Figure 1). The stock advanced from 23 to 33 and back down to 23. The advance lasted four to five months and the decline lasted around five months. The stock hit support in late July and firmed in August. The broader market got hit in August as the Standard & Poor's 500 broke below its July low. In contrast, Yahoo! held support in August and did not move lower. This showed some relative strength and the stock is now bouncing off support. The bounce over the last three weeks reinforces support at 22.5.
FIGURE 1: YHOO, WEEKLY. The stock has been on a roller-coaster ride for the last 12 months, advancing from 23 to 33 and back down to 23.
On the daily chart (Figure 2), the bounce off support looks strong and the stock broke a minor resistance level. The stock bottomed in early August and traded between 22 and 25 from August 1 to September 13. There was a nice gap higher on September 4 with high volume. Moreover, this gap held and the stock did not test support again. Instead, there was a small pullback and the stock broke consolidation resistance over the last four days. Turning bullish now is still a bottom-picking exercise, but the gap and breakout point to higher prices in the coming weeks. The first target would be the June high around 29–30.
FIGURE 2: YHOO, DAILY. The bounce off support looks strong and the stock broke a minor resistance level.
The on-balance volume (OBV) is leading the stock. The OBV also stabilized in August and broke above its August high in early September (green dotted line). This breakout occurred about seven days before the breakout in the stock. The OBV continued higher over the last few days and this shows continued buying pressure. Strength in OBV validates the breakout in the stock.
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Famed Chef Zahie Telléz Names Her Favorite Restaurants in Mexico City By Zahie Telléz
Mexico City is a place where you can find the most varied and surprising expression of a vast cuisine. It’s been recognized as Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. This tireless city, full of movement, color and flavor, offers an endless array of options ranging from eclectic markets to classic restaurants, hot spots in trendy neighborhoods and popular street stalls.
Zahie Telléz shares her gastronomic affections for chefs and restaurants that have filled not only her stomach but her heart.
I love this restaurant because it’s like eating at home. With 60 years in business and a seasonal menu that ranges from local classics like Azcapotzalco eggs to octopus, to the town’s best Chile en Nogada, this restaurant is based on old family recipes. Chef Gerardo Vázquez Lugo reinterprets them impeccably, achieving authentic flavors of Mexico’s cuisine.
Its Mexican wine list has been recognized with the Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator numerous times, and is ranked 37th on the list of 50 Best Latin American restaurants.
My favorite dishes at Nicos are the Pasta Seca con Natas and the Mixiotes. www.nicosmexico.mx
Sopa Seca de Natas Nicos
Martha Ortiz was one of the pioneers of haute cuisine in Mexico City. Like a beautiful sorceress in the kitchen, her hands create an alchemy of flavors and artistic creations. She seduces the city with her magic, mysticism and stories, which are unveiled in every ingredient that she uses and every dish she creates.
Her dishes care carefully prepared and artfully presented on an assortment of colorful plates and boards. From ceviches to quesadillas and salads, everything comes to the table looking and tasting great.
My favorite dish in Dulce Patria is the Qusadillas.
www.dulcepatriamexico.com
Josefina Santacruz is one of Mexico City’s best-known chefs. This enterprising and inexhaustible woman has given life to almost a dozen successful restaurants, such as Pámpano in New York and La Trufa, Sesame and Paprika in Mexico City.
Speaking about fine cuisine in Mexico City means talking about Pujol and Enrique Olvera.
Over a decade ago, Enrique started offering a concept of avant-garde Mexican food based on world trends. He has reinvented Mexican cuisine and Pujol has been recognized as one of the best restaurants in the world. Enrique is one of the most innovative and influential chefs on the globe.
Recently the chef fulfilled his dream of opening a restaurant in Manhattan: Cosme. It will soon be joined by his next project: Atla, in which he untiringly promotes Mexico and its ingredients. My favorite dish at Pujol is the Mole Madre.
www.pujol.com.mx
Sud 777
Chef Edgar Núñez is a tireless creator of Mexican dishes. Edgar is constantly innovating, with new techniques and blends of flavors, and it is this genius that has earned him numerous prizes nationally and internationally. Recently, Sud 777 ranked 74th among the 100 best restaurants in the world, according to 50 Best Restaurants.
My favorite dish in Sud 777 is the Duck in Mole Negro.
www.sud777.com.mx
Rock Cod en consome de cebo
J By José Andrés
Jose’s kitchen is based mainly on Asian street flavors — dishes full of colors and spices, which explode on the palate, surprising diners. The menu is short, simple and masterfully executed. Their delicious cocktails are favorites of trendy Colonia Roma.
My favorite dish is the Pork Buns.
http://www.jbyjoseandres.com/
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Chef of the Century: Joel Robuchon
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25th Anniversary - 16 October 2008
About sixty-five TTF performers and supporters met for a musical dinner at the Rose & Crown in East Peckham to celebrate TTF's 25th Anniversary.
Pre-dinner drinks enabled old acquaintances to be resumed whilst viewing the assembled memorabilia, which included the very first TTF t-shirt!
The two-course meal (ample quantities) was enjoyed by all and was followed by a key-note speech by Terry, with contributions by Liz and Steph.
As many performers as could be fitted in then entertained the happy throng together with a contribution from Marlings Morris.
Everyone left happy at the end of the evening.
Array of memorabilia
Terry and Steph dressing for the occasion
TTF old timers
Gossip calypso
Malcolm taking 'note'
Mick and Shirley entranced
Steph, showing off in style
Ted and Fred swapping tall stories!
Liz strikes up...
...and leads the way
Terry opens his gift in honour of his devotion to TTF...
...and finds a beer tankard...
...promptly filled
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We are delighted to announce the award of the daily housekeeping services contract to Tate, incorporating Tate Britain, Tate Modern and Tate Liverpool.
The award of the Tate contract reflects TSS’ proven expertise in delivering cleaning and support services to iconic and historic galleries, museums and venues.
James Alexander, Operations Director at TSS said “We are excited to have the opportunity to form an alliance with such a renowned and well-respected family of galleries. Given our extensive heritage experience, we believe that we can deliver a fresh approach to support services that will enhance both the client and visitor experience.”
“This represents a fantastic opportunity for us to further strengthen our heritage portfolio with, yet another, UK institution, positioning us as a market leader in this field.”
TSS Supports a New Venture
Added on: 27 September 2019
By: Amy Cookson
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On Wednesday, 26 June, Charles Darwin School in Westerham and its voluntary fund-raising arm 'The Friends of Charles Darwin' officially opened its ecology garden, a project which has been 18 months in the making. As an ex pupil of the School, TSS Director, Danny Gostt, felt it was important that ...
We are delighted to announce the award of the daily housekeeping services contract to Tate, incorporating Tate Britain, Tate Modern and Tate Liverpool. The award of the Tate contract reflects TSS’ proven expertise in delivering cleaning and support services to iconic and historic galleries, mus...
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Art of South Africas Rural Communities
Sticks and Staffs
© Heini Schneebeli
Various staffs produced by Venda, Zulu and Xhosa-speaking cavers in the course of the 19th century.
Most southern African communities used a number of different terms to describe the sticks, staffs and knobkerries they used for defensive and other purposes. Among Xhosa-speaking groups, for example, knobkerries with large knobs for throwing at game (ibhunguza) were distinguished from smaller sticks with oblong heads, although the latter were also used for throwing (umgweba). Tsonga-speakers from present-day Mozambique also differentiated between heavy clubs (sing. nhonga) and other knobkerries (sing. gungwe). A knobkerrie made from the root of a tree was known among Zulu-speakers as an isagila, while the sticks carried by an ordinary homestead head were distinguished from those carried by chiefs. To this day, men living in some rural areas still own sticks of various kinds, and Sotho, Ndebele and Xhosa initiates continue to receive staffs in acknowledgement of their transition to adult status. Sticks are also used in fighting stick competitions, while dance staffs continue to feature prominently on festive occasions such as weddings, where they are carried along with small dance shields, which can be tapped like a drum for periodic emphasis. As late as the 1930s sticks were carried during buffalo hunts organised by chiefs in the present-day KwaZulu-Natal region. Because buffalo were regarded as symbols of male strength and virility, Zulu-speakers sometimes still evoke the idea of a man as being like a buffalo (inyathi). This idea of manhood is reflected above all in the sticks men wield while dancing at weddings and on other occasions.
By Professor Sandra Klopper
Dance Staffs
The motifs on this short, but elaborately carved dance staff are unusual partly because the decorative detailing is so robust, but also because of the extent to which the staff has been embellished....more
Fighting with Sticks
In the outlying rural areas of KwaZulu-Natal men are not allowed to take their sticks into the court houses of chiefs for fear that they might be used to settle disputes through violence....more
Lethal Knobkerries and Other Sticks
Exceptionally large, heavy knobkerries like the one at the centre of this spread were sometimes used to execute people at the courts of the first Zulu king, Shaka, and his nineteenth-century successors....more
Personalising Staffs
Many, but by no means all knobkerries and other sticks were embellished through the addition of strips of imported brass and copper wire woven into intricate patterns either at the top or bottom...more
Staffs Associated with Kings and Chiefs
In the nineteenth century, rhino horn staffs were regarded as prestige items among communities from present-day Botswana, Lesotho and South Africa. Among the Ndebele...more
Staffs with Dual Functions
Tsonga carvers from southern and central Mozambique sometimes carved staff that doubled up as headrests. Producing items like these required considerable skill...more
Working in Wood
The patrons of skilled carvers valued inventive variations in the treatment of knobs and other details, and were probably prepared to pay more for examples with finely carved decorative motifs....more
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Name Index Frances RUCKER was born about 1830 in Kentucky.
Spouse: Warren Mortimer HUDGINS. Frances RUCKER and Warren Mortimer HUDGINS were married. Laura and Eary were twins. Children were: Laura HUDGINS, Eary HUDGINS.
Hartence RUCKER was born (date unknown). Parents: Edward RUCKER and Elizabeth "Lizzie" WADKINS.
Spouse: CRANSHAW. Hartence RUCKER and CRANSHAW were married.
Harvey E. RUCKER was born about 1937 in Missouri. Parents: Shelton Trumbo RUCKER and Catherine MONTGOMERY.
Horace RUCKER was born in 1828 in Missouri. He died in 1850 at the age of 22 in California. Parents: William Early RUCKER and Clarissa "Clara" ROGERS.
Jackie RUCKER was born (date unknown). Parents: Shelton Trumbo RUCKER and Catherine MONTGOMERY.
John RUCKER was born (date unknown). Parents: Ephraim RUCKER and Margaret VAWTER.
Spouse: Juliana EARLY. Juliana EARLY and John RUCKER were married about 1785 in Madison Co., Virginia. Children were: John Scott RUCKER, William Early RUCKER.
John RUCKER was born on 7 August 1833 in Chariton Co., Missouri. He died on 30 September 1916 at the age of 83 in Jefferson Twp., Andrew, Missouri. Parents: William Early RUCKER and Clarissa "Clara" ROGERS.
Spouse: Margaret L. IRELAND. Margaret L. IRELAND and John RUCKER were married on 6 May 1862 in Andrew County, Missouri. Bride and groom were of Andrew Co., Missouri.
John Fleming RUCKER was born (date unknown).
Spouse: Julia Cousins RUCKER. Julia Cousins RUCKER and John Fleming RUCKER were married on 20 August 1867 in Andrew County, Missouri. The bride was of Andrew Co., the groom of Boone Co., Missouri.
John Scott RUCKER was born in 1790 in Virginia. He died on 2 December 1844 at the age of 54 in Howard Co., Missouri. Parents: John RUCKER and Juliana EARLY.
Spouse: Elila KIRTLEY. Elila KIRTLEY and John Scott RUCKER were married in 1817 in Boone Co., Kentucky. Children were: Julia Ann RUCKER, William E. RUCKER, Pascal RUCKER, John Wilhoit RUCKER, Thomas Perry RUCKER, Edwin Amstard RUCKER, Richard K. RUCKER.
John Wilhoit RUCKER was born (date unknown). Parents: John Scott RUCKER and Elila KIRTLEY.
Julia Ann RUCKER was born on 14 August 1818 in Kentucky. She died on 29 January 1868 at the age of 49 in Livingston Co., Missouri. She was buried in Mooresville Cemetery, Livingston, Missouri. A cenotaph is found in Mooresville Cemetery. Parents: John Scott RUCKER and Elila KIRTLEY.
Spouse: John P. STUCKEY. Julia Ann RUCKER and John P. STUCKEY were married. It is likely that Julia Ann Rucker-Stuckey and her mother are buried at Rucker Cemetery, Mooresville Township. There is a cenotaph to Julia in the Mooresville Cemetery, next to the grave of her husband, John Stuckey. Children were: Ann Elizabeth STUCKEY, Mary Catherine STUCKEY, Martha E. STUCKEY, Scottie Louraine STUCKEY, John Perry STUCKEY.
Julia Cousins RUCKER was born in 1843 in Missouri. Parents: William Early RUCKER and Clarissa "Clara" ROGERS.
Spouse: John Fleming RUCKER. Julia Cousins RUCKER and John Fleming RUCKER were married on 20 August 1867 in Andrew County, Missouri. The bride was of Andrew Co., the groom of Boone Co., Missouri.
Laura RUCKER was born about 1848 in Missouri. She died after 1874 at the age of 26. Parents: Addison RUCKER and Frances HUDGINS.
Mary RUCKER was born on 1 July 1836 in Missouri. Parents: William Early RUCKER and Clarissa "Clara" ROGERS.
Miles RUCKER was born about 1857 in Texas. Parents: Alfred RUCKER and Rebecca CHENOWITH.
Nellie RUCKER was born (date unknown).
Spouse: Nathaniel William GROSSMAN. Nellie RUCKER and Nathaniel William GROSSMAN were married on 25 December 1899 in Bosworth, Carroll, Missouri. The bride was of Chariton Co., the groom of Carroll Co. Children were: Mary Virginia GROSSMAN, Esther Pearl GROSSMAN, Kenneth Rucker GROSSMAN, Pauline GROSSMAN, Raymond Nathaniel GROSSMAN, Ernest GROSSMAN, Lewis GROSSMAN, Ralph GROSSMAN.
Pascal RUCKER was born (date unknown). Parents: John Scott RUCKER and Elila KIRTLEY.
Peter RUCKER was born about 1675 in Europe. He is believed to have been from Alsace-Lorraine. He signed a will in 1743/4.
Spouse: Elizabeth . Elizabeth and Peter RUCKER were married. Children were: Ephraim RUCKER.
Richard K. RUCKER was born about 1831 in Howard Co., Missouri. Parents: John Scott RUCKER and Elila KIRTLEY.
Sarah Ann RUCKER was born on 7 March 1824. Parents: William Early RUCKER and Clarissa "Clara" ROGERS.
Spouse: John HUTCHINSON. Sarah Ann RUCKER and John HUTCHINSON were married.
Shelton M. RUCKER was born about 1939 in Chillicothe, Livingston, Missouri. Parents: Shelton Trumbo RUCKER and Catherine MONTGOMERY.
Shelton Trumbo RUCKER was born on 28 July 1906 in Locust Creek Twp., Linn, Missouri. He died on 10 May 1982 at the age of 75 in Chillicothe, Livingston, Missouri. He was buried in St. Columban Cemetery, Livingston, Missouri. Shelton served in World War II.. He was a porter at a Chillicothe hotel in 1940. Parents: Edward RUCKER and Elizabeth "Lizzie" WADKINS.
Spouse: Catherine MONTGOMERY. Catherine MONTGOMERY and Shelton Trumbo RUCKER were married on 31 December 1935 in Missouri. Children were: Jackie RUCKER, Earl Lee RUCKER, Harvey E. RUCKER, Shelton M. RUCKER.
Thomas Perry RUCKER was born (date unknown). Parents: John Scott RUCKER and Elila KIRTLEY.
William E. RUCKER was born (date unknown). Parents: John Scott RUCKER and Elila KIRTLEY.
William Early RUCKER was born on 5 March 1797 in Madison Co., Virginia. He died on 26 December 1872 at the age of 75 in Andrew County, Missouri. Parents: John RUCKER and Juliana EARLY.
Spouse: Clarissa "Clara" ROGERS. Clarissa "Clara" ROGERS and William Early RUCKER were married on 7 November 1822. Children were: Sarah Ann RUCKER, Addison RUCKER, Horace RUCKER, Alfred RUCKER, John RUCKER, Mary RUCKER, Andrew Jackson RUCKER, Julia Cousins RUCKER.
Elizabeth RUCKMAN was born on 6 June 1834 in Shelby Co., Ohio. She died on 21 June 1917 at the age of 83 in Carroll Co., Missouri. She was buried in Plymouth Cemetery, Carroll, Missouri.
Spouse: James B. MOBRAY. Elizabeth RUCKMAN and James B. MOBRAY were married. Children were: Isabella "Belle" MOBRAY.
Hannah RUCKMAN was born in 1729.
Spouse: John Jacob WARMAN. Hannah RUCKMAN and John Jacob WARMAN were married in 1748 in Ringoes, Hunterdon, New Jersey. Children were: Christopher WARMAN, Catherine WARMAN, Thomas WARMAN, Joseph WARMAN, John WARMAN, William WARMAN, Susanna WARMAN.
Isaiah RUCKMAN was born about 1827 in Missouri. He died before 1880 at the age of 53.
Spouse: Mahala GIBSON. Mahala GIBSON and Isaiah RUCKMAN were married about 1844.
RUDD was born (date unknown).
Spouse: Grace BRYANT. Grace BRYANT and RUDD were married.
Alfred Barak RUDD was born on 2 July 1879 in Medicine Twp., Livingston, Missouri. He died in January 1896 at the age of 16. He was buried in Wallace Cemetery, Livingston, Missouri. Parents: William Henry RUDD and Eliza A. .
Barrick RUDD was born in Johnsburg, Warren, New York.
Spouse: Rachel PRIDEMORE. Rachel PRIDEMORE and Barrick RUDD were married. Children were: William Henry RUDD.
Charlotte RUDD was born in England.
Spouse: George H. HEATHERINGTON. Charlotte RUDD and George H. HEATHERINGTON were married. Children were: John Hudgewill HEATHERINGTON.
Clark Wilbur RUDD was born on 16 March 1870 in Missouri. He died on 7 March 1896 at the age of 25. He was buried in Wallace Cemetery, Livingston, Missouri. Parents: William Henry RUDD and Eliza A. .
Elmer U. RUDD was born about 1866 in Illinois. He died before 1943 at the age of 77. Parents: William Henry RUDD and Eliza A. .
Spouse: Ozella PHILLIPS. Ozella PHILLIPS and Elmer U. RUDD were married.
Grace Viola RUDD was born on 3 December 1891 in Livingston Co., Missouri. She died on 9 August 1983 at the age of 91 in Chillicothe Hospital, Livingston, Missouri. Her home was in rural Chula. She was buried on 13 August 1983 in Plainview Cemetery, Livingston, Missouri. Parents: William Henry RUDD and Rachel Locke PRIDEMORE.
Spouse: William Austin HARBERT. Grace Viola RUDD and William Austin HARBERT were married on 29 December 1910 in Chula, Livingston, Missouri. Bride and groom were of Chula. Children were: Raymond F. HARBERT.
Jason RUDD was born in February 1873 in Missouri. Parents: William Henry RUDD and Eliza A. .
Spouse: Myrtle WALKER. Myrtle WALKER and Jason RUDD were married about 1896. Children were: William RUDD.
Marian RUDD was born about 1864 in Illinois. Parents: William Henry RUDD and Eliza A. .
Myrtle RUDD was born on 30 July 1885 in Sedgwick Co., Kansas. She died on 23 May 1964 at the age of 78 in Chillicothe Hospital, Livingston, Missouri. Her home was in Medicine Twp., 5 1/2 miles northeast of Chula. She was buried on 26 May 1964 in Alpha Cemetery, Grundy, Missouri. Parents: William Henry RUDD and Rachel Locke PRIDEMORE.
Spouse: Isaac M. COX. Myrtle RUDD and Isaac M. COX were married.
William RUDD was born in October 1899 in Medicine Twp., Livingston, Missouri. Parents: Jason RUDD and Myrtle WALKER.
William Henry RUDD was born on 16 March 1839 in Joliet, Will, Illinois. He died on 1 June 1931 at the age of 92 in Medicine Twp., Livingston, Missouri. He was born on 4 June 1931 in Alpha Cemetery, Grundy, Missouri. Parents: Barrick RUDD and Rachel PRIDEMORE.
Spouse: Eliza A. . Eliza A. and William Henry RUDD were married. Children were: Marian RUDD, Elmer U. RUDD, Clark Wilbur RUDD, Jason RUDD, Alfred Barak RUDD.
Spouse: Rachel Locke PRIDEMORE. Rachel Locke PRIDEMORE and William Henry RUDD were married about 1884. Children were: Myrtle RUDD, Grace Viola RUDD.
Clara RUDDER was born on 9 May 1868 in Linneus, Linn, Missouri. She died on 11 November 1952 at the age of 84 in Parsons Creek Twp., Linn, Missouri. She was buried on 13 November 1952 in Meadville, Linn, Missouri. Parents: John W. RUDDER and Elizabeth GOLDMAN.
John W. RUDDER was born in September 1822 in Missouri.
Spouse: Elizabeth GOLDMAN. Elizabeth GOLDMAN and John W. RUDDER were married on 12 April 1857 in Linn Co., Missouri. Children were: Mary RUDDER, Clara RUDDER.
Martha RUDDER was born in Kentucky.
Spouse: George W. BIRD. Martha RUDDER and George W. BIRD were married. Children were: Harrison "Harry" BIRD.
Mary RUDDER was born in Linneus, Linn, Missouri. Parents: John W. RUDDER and Elizabeth GOLDMAN.
Spouse: John Wesley BOTTS. Mary RUDDER and John Wesley BOTTS were married on 14 December 1876 in Linn Co., Missouri. Children were: Roy D. BOTTS.
Betty RUDDY was born (date unknown). Parents: Norman P. RUDDY and Bernice COLLIVER.
Spouse: DORSEY. Betty RUDDY and DORSEY were married.
Don RUDDY was born (date unknown). Parents: Norman P. RUDDY and Bernice COLLIVER.
Emmett RUDDY was born about 1892 in Missouri. Parents: Thomas RUDDY and Sarah Emma BOWEN.
Isabelle Katherine RUDDY was born on 23 February 1894 in Chillicothe, Livingston, Missouri. She died on 24 October 1967 at the age of 73 in Chillicothe, Livingston, Missouri. She was buried on 27 October 1967 in St. Columban Cemetery, Livingston, Missouri. She taught for many years in the Chillicothe Junior High School. She never married. Parents: William H. RUDDY and Katie Ann JORDAN.
James E. RUDDY was born about 1879 in Wisconsin. Parents: Michael RUDDY and unknown .
Spouse: Sadie Elizabeth LABAR. Sadie Elizabeth LABAR and James E. RUDDY were married.
Lena RUDDY was born about 1896 in Missouri. Parents: William H. RUDDY and Katie Ann JORDAN.
Spouse: SMITHSON. Lena RUDDY and SMITHSON were married.
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Twenty-one Ghazals by Alisher Navoiy
Translated from the Uzbek by Dennis Daly
Červená Barva Press, 2016
Dennis Daly lives in Salem, Massachusetts with his wife Joanne. They have four adult children. Daly graduated from Boston College and has an MA in English Literature from Northeastern University. He has published three books of poetry: The Custom House (Ibbetson Street Press, 2012), Sophocles' Ajax, a Modern Translation (Wilderness House Press, 2012) and Night Walking with Nathaniel (Dos Madres Press, 2014). Daly's Sophocles' Ajax was subsequently performed at Skidmore College in a production sponsored by that college's Classics Department. Among other jobs Daly has worked as a Union Leader of a 9000 member industrial local, and as a city department head. He has traveled widely in Central Asia. Visit his blog at dennisfdaly.blogspot.com.
"Tulip fields blaze the face of my soul's fire?." So begins one of the twenty-one ghazals in Dennis Daly's elegant translation of the work of the fifteenth-century poet, Alisher Navoiy. The fire that burns through these poems is complemented by stunning illustrations from the era chosen with care by the translator that set off their own quiet conflagrations. In both illumination and interpretation, Daly's skill as wordsmith and designer is coruscating. We are indebted to him for introducing us to this poet and his passion.
-Tom Daley, author of House You Cannot Reach: Poems in the Voice of My Mother and other Poems
Dark-eyed ones come, revealing their inner selves. Alisher Navoiy, or Nizam-al-Din 'Ali-Shir, a fifteenth century poet, mystic and artist, is reawakened in Daly's sublime translations. True to their spirit yet infused with a modern idiom, these ghazals tremble on the tongue, sparkle on the sheaf. A body in flames fires a path through the wilderness, a pinch of skin reminds how close we remain. Here at the source, a cloud hovers. Delectable, delicate, dangerous ... finally, a denouement.
-Marc Vincenz, author of Becoming the Sound of Bees
$18.00 | ISBN: 978-0-9966894-6-5 | 62 Pages | In Stock
Lucille Lang Day
Becoming an Ancestor Poems by Lucille Lang Day
Lucille Lang Day is the author of nine previous poetry collections and chapbooks, including The Curvature of Blue, The Book of Answers, and Infinities. Her first poetry collection, Self-Portrait with Hand Microscope, received the Joseph Henry Jackson Award in Literature; her most recent chapbook, Dreaming of Sunflowers: Museum Poems, won the Blue Light Poetry Award. She has also published a children’s book, Chain Letter, and a memoir, Married at Fourteen: A True Story, which received a PEN Oakland Josephine Miles Literary Award and was a finalist for the Northern California Book Award in Creative Nonfiction. Day earned her M.F.A. in creative writing at San Francisco State University and her Ph.D. in science/mathematics education at the University of California at Berkeley. The founder and director of a small press, Scarlet Tanager Books, she also served for seventeen years as the director of the Hall of Health, an interactive museum in Berkeley. She lives in Oakland, California, with her husband, writer Richard Michael Levine. Her website is http://www.lucillelangday.com.
"The poems in Becoming an Ancestor begin in autobiography, move into history, and branch backward and forward through genealogy, offering instruction on the natural world along the way. Lucille Lang Day recreates her ancestors with scrupulous detail and often stunning images until her poems read like the history of anyone "born of the myths of Europe/and North America." These myths propel Day to tell us of migrations, mutations, secrets, heartbreak, disappointments, defiance, death, and resilience—in other words, of life in all its complexity as she shows us all "which way is home" in our shared fate of becoming ancestors."
—Lynne Knight, author of Again
"Soulfully thrilling, the poems in Becoming an Ancestor constitute—historically, geographically, emotionally, caringly—a mindful poet's family picture album. Following centuries of fateful migrations, Lucille Lang Day becomes the California teller of tales that wow us with her own intimate versions of how need, time and again, restores our lives to living streams of love."
—Al Young, California Poet Laureate Emeritus
"At the poetic heart of Lucille Lang Day's Becoming an Ancestor is a series of vivid historical poems starting in the early 1600s when 13-year-old Elizabeth sails to Plymouth on the Mayflower. Rowland is in the Gold Rush, Nathan in the Union Army. Old maid Angenette has an out-of-wedlock baby with a Wampanoag Indian. The ancestors tell Day, "Welcome home. The elders have been waiting for you./Listen to their drums, the beat/of your own heart." As the poet comes closer to becoming an ancestor herself, she details her losses and her fears, and she worries whether she is creating a masterpiece or an old pot. Read this old pot, and you will find the hand of a master."
—Penelope Scambly Schott, author of Lillie Was a Goddess, Lillie Was a Whore
"Becoming an Ancestor carries us from the very beginning of this great clock-universe through human migrations to the bitter end, where however a horned lark is singing beside a field of silver hairgrass in winter. When this confluence produces Lucille Lang Day, who sings the world as both a family member and a scientist, and her daughters and grandchildren, they appear in the life-lines of her poems both as the homecoming of historical pilgrimages and as intertwining swirls of DNA. Here too the endings can be bitter as family members slip away. But the music of her poetry remains."
—Emily Grosholz, Advisory Editor, The Hudson Review
Kirkus Reviews: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/lucille-lang-day/becoming-ancestor/
$17.00 | ISBN: 978-0-9861111-6-7 | 118 Pages | In Stock
The Curvature of Blue by Lucille Lang Day
Description: The Curvature of Blue traverses an arc from the personal to the social and historical to the cosmic and philosophical. As a scientist and poet, Lucille Lang Day goes beyond celebration of the natural world to explore the intersections of science, nature, and human experience, and to meld scientific accuracy with intuition and emotional response. Whether writing about jellyfish, war, or her own experience, she draws attention to important questions and inspires us to think more deeply about what it means to be human and how our choices affect the planet Earth.
"In Lucille Lang Day's poems, stunning transformations of language cross the placenta barrier between the worlds of science and human emotion. She thinks and feels in color, enabling us to inhabit the complexity of the universe-as experienced at breakfast with a lover, in the wild with caribou, or in meditations on acts of historical horror-all made radiant by her lyric gifts and wisdom."
-Teresa Cader
"Intelligence enjoying itself, awareness at play, attentiveness dancing through life's minefields: smiling at itself in its new black car ("Nor have I shunned onyx jewelry. That would be foolish"), Lucille Lang Day will at first glance make you smile and smile again. Then, with her scientist's mind, her woman's heart, her pain at injustice and evil, and her poet's eye and ear, she will carry you "through the mountains and canyons of space-time" to a fuller humanity. The Curvature of Blue is a wonderful book and I feel lucky to have read it"
-Alicia Ostriker
"Is the sky blue? Day's poems paint it a hundred different ways, full of geometry and change, structure and feeling, as plangent as a sunset, as secret as an electromagnetic field. Divine love holds the physical parts together, even as human love and its marvelous stories are the substance of our lives. Here are witty, intelligent, affectionate poems making grand, skeptical comparisons and painting us and our shadows in brilliant colors--perfect poems for our time."
-F.D.Reeve
$15.00 | ISBN 978-0-692-00181-3 | 90 Pages | Out of stock
God of the Jellyfish
by Lucille Lang Day
At once sacrilegious and reverential, the poems in God of the Jellyfish seek the divine in a natural world governed by the laws of science. In these poems, you'll find a god in the shape of a jellyfish, a prayer celebrating the color red, a man for whom music becomes the source of salvation, a vision of an earthly paradise populated by moon bears and moon rats, and a pilgrimage through 14 stations where Sisyphus, Shaker women, and howling wolves appear. Lucille Lang Day deftly couples scientific observations to the engine of imagination to take us on a magical and inspiring journey.
God of the Jellyfish shimmers in a space where "moon cacti bloom at night" and magpies can "fly over a field/of small glass bottles." The world Lucille Lang Day creates in her poetry is vivid and surreal yet always deftly anchored in the beauty and truth of the natural world. This is a small handbook of magic. When you read it, you'll find yourself transported to places you've never even dared to imagine.
—Susan Terris
There are few contemporary poets who use science in their poetry at all, let alone use it as Lucille Lang Day does here, as an element, both dreamlike and hyperreal, in her gorgeous, moving global lyric.
—Richard Silberg
$7.00 | 39 Pages | In Stock: 20
Fire in the Garden by Lucille Lang Day
Mother's Hen, 1997
Fire in the Garden is a book of beauties and mutilations, erotic intimacies, distances and mysteries, seductive dreams and sardonic deflations of our common dreamlife. It runs hot, cold and shivery, and will keep you with the " taste of ash" on its lips.
--Alicia Suskin Ostriker
…Her powerful, sharp-edged, declarative poems speak to all of us.
--Timothy Houghton
$9.95 | ISBN 0-914370-72-3 | 63 Pages | In Stock: 2
The Book of Answers by Lucille Lang Day
Finishing Line Press, 2006
The poems of Lucy Day's The Book of Answers posit the responses of a gentle, intelligent universe to the question of Kaleidoscopic - poetic - imagination. These poems are as delicate as rain and as lasting as redwoods. Let them be your companion late at night or on a dawn walk along your favorite paths.
--David St. John
In these scintillating poems Lucy Day's answers are as quirky and provocative as her questions, and while they leave the mysteries of the universe blissfully intact, they also remind us how often love's own fulcrum keeps creating new tipping points of grace.
--Susan Gubernat
$12.00 | ISBN 1-59924-089-0 | 24 Pages | In Stock: 1
infinities by Lucille Lang Day
Cedar Hill Publications, 2002
(Excerpts From the Back of the Book)
Her poems are eloquent, imaginative, and informed by a knowledge of contemporary science.
--Kurt Brown
The description of "Nature" has always been an important aspect of California writing. In this brilliant book, Lucille Lang Day has found an entirely new way to do it. Her exploration of both human and nonhuman perspectives are impeccably and superbly alive.
--Jack Foley
She explores scientific concepts from astrophysics to marine biology with erudite care but always infuses the poems with tangible emotion.
--Dana Gioia
$15.00 | ISBN 1-891812-31-9 | 82 Pages | In Stock: 2
Wild One by Lucille Lang Day
Scarlet Tanager Books, 2000
Excerpts from the back of the book
In Lucille Day's Wild One we are invited to ride shotgun as we travel and witness the full arc of a life from our window seat…
--Toni Mirosevich, author of The Rooms We Make Our Own
Few books of poems have the sheer narrative intensity of Lucille Day's Wild One. It sweeps the reader up like a powerful coming-of-age novel-half hilarious, half heartbreaking-but always with the sharp lyric edge of genuine poetry.
--Dana Gioia, author of Can Poetry Matter?
$12.95 | ISBN 0-9670224-3-6 | 99 Pages | In Stock: 2
Teneice Durrant Delgado
Burden of Solace Poems by Teneice Durrant Delgado
Teneice Durrant Delgado is a co-founder and poetry editor for Blood Lotus: an online literary journal, and a proud graduate of Spalding University’s Low-Residency MFA. She is the publisher and managing editor for Winged City Press Chapbooks and also serves on the editorial board for New Sins Press.
Teneice is originally from Akron, Ohio but currently lives in Dayton, Ohio. Her poems have appeared in the Valparaiso Poetry Review, The Heartland Review, The Furnace Review, Pirene’s Fountain, Glass, Pisgah Review, Soundings East and in two chapbooks: Flame Above Flame and The Goldilocks Complex. She is currently pursuing a degree in Community Counseling at the University of Dayton.
I have strived to make this chapbook as historically accurate as possible. There is not much information on the Irish Slave trade, but I found Testimony of an Irish Slave Girl by Kate McCafferty and To Hell, or Barbados: the ethnic cleansing of Ireland by Sean O’Callaghan to be particularly insightful. I’m also grateful to Dr. Natalie Zacek for meeting with me after a random email and an even more random trip to Manchester, U.K.
"In Burden of Solace, Teneice Delgado’s poems guide us through the brutality of the Irish slave trade while making a clear and poetic argument for human resilience and dignity under seemingly unendurable circumstances. This poet’s ear is clearly tuned to the past. Delgado tells a story that needs to be heard and she gives deft voice to the resigned and defiant."
—Kathleen Driskel, Associate Professor of Creative Writing, Spalding University
"In Burden of Solace, Teneice Durrant Delgado boldly examines pain, fear, inevitability, and the soul’s arduous endurance. These poems yield an understanding of human captivity from new, devastating angles, and they vividly convey the ways in which hope can wither and flare."
—Marcus Jackson, Cave Canem Fellow
It is ironic that theorists proclaim we may be in a post-racial society. Since poets are truth-seekers and truth-tellers, more and more books being published - and lauded - investigate race. Teneice Durrant Delgado’s latest effort, from her poems “Susan” through “Jamaica,” delve both deeply and deftly into the Irish slave trade, which has not been widely discussed. The poems in this collection, “Solace,” offer us the opposite. The Ship’s name remains one thing, while the planks rattle and the “air stood thick.” Reading work like this is what we need to do. We must remember slavery, for it is “something ancient and rage-filled,” but also current and must become forever “forbidden.”
—Glenn Sheldon author of Angels of Anarchy
Not John
I admire
the way he takes flogs
without flinching, hate him
for his strength when I cry
out. I wait, watch
his eyes. They are the color
of boiling molasses. He won’t lean
into any white womb. He spits on my
red face on his way through the field.
He doesn’t speak much
English, not many of us
slaves, white or black, do. But
he knows enough to say
I am not John. The mulatto driver
laughs with his whip. Get in line,
Not John.
Not white, he says,
not John. Not John won’t
say his real name. Barbados
isn’t big enough. He will not waste
his mothers' tongues
on rotting, sugar
sharp mouths.
Poetry Matters: Poetry Book Reviews and Interviews
http://readwritepoetry.blogspot.com/2013/02/a-review-of-burden-of-solace-and.html
Review by Barbara Bialick:
http://dougholder.blogspot.com/2012/08/review-of-burden-of-solace-poems-by.html
$7.00 | 26 Pages | In Stock
William Delman
The Possibility of Recovery by William Delman
William Delman received the Academy of American Poets Prize at Boston University in 2006. His poetry has appeared in The Literary Review, The Massachusetts Review, Nimrod, Salamander, CT Review, Rhino, and other fine publications. He is the director of The Bay State Underground reading series at Boston University, and an editor at Agni Magazine.
Praise for "The Possibility of Recovery"
"William Delman sees with the encompassing range and stringent attention of true poetry: the haunted figures of a particular family are never far from the long reach of human history in these poems. Conversely, myth and epic, with all their imaginative force, are never far from the quirks and tragedies of actual American life."
-Robert Pinsky
"To make it more real' are the first words uttered in this book, and they name the impulse that is at the heart of William Delman's poetry. Here is mortal illness, the violence of war, the long-lingering effects of trauma, the way soul-wounds pass from parent to child, such things that one might naturally flinch from. But here too is finely-textured language, haunted and haunting imagery, and a sharply incised poetic line, all of which teaches us 'the art of seeing things' and with that, the possibility of recovery."
-Fred Marchant
"'Home, what is not here, and what is' Willian Delman's poems are intensely focused, mostly about domestic and familial history, but these seen, as in his wonderful poem, at once pitying and unrelenting, 'My Wedding Day in Brugge,' also in the context of our wars. The austere spareness of these poems is eloquent and moving."
-David ferry
Mykola Dementiuk
Holy Communion by Mykola Dementiuk
Synergy Press, 2009
Holy Communion is a rite-of-passage novel that follows a seven-year-old boy's first communion preparations and celebration. Throughout the four-day period the boy deals with cruel nuns, sadistic babysitters, his mother's unfortunate accident, a drunken father, plus a pedophile or two, but he finds a way to cope in the midst of so much tragedy — first by indifference, later by defiance and rebellion. He also discovers that his urban surroundings in New York City give him autonomy, comfort, and satisfaction. Holy Communion is full of the boy's despair and self-questioning, along with the author Mykola Dementiuk's powerful insights into the human condition.
A writer whose work finds kinship with authors like Jean Genet and Gunter Grass, Dementiuk courts darkness at the heart of human existence. Holy Communion is a haunting book.
—Jeffrey Round, author of Death In key West, The P-Town Murders, and A Cage Of Bones.
Mykola Dementiuk is a great writer. He drafts vivid dialog, terrific sentences, and great atmosphere.
—Alexander Motyl, author of Whiskey Priest and Who Killed Andrei Warhol
This was one of the most informative books I have read about sexual abuse, the Catholic Church and growing up in a gay-lesbian world. I found the author's words passionate and compelling. I have recommended this book to my Psychology students so they have better insight. 5 Stars.
—Carol Hoyer, PhD, Family Psychologist
$20.00 | ISBN: 0-9758581-4-9 | 205 Pages | 5 copies
Vienna Dolorosa by Mykola Dementiuk
(Fiction) Synergy Press, 2007
A full-length historical novel set in Vienna, Austria, Vienna Dolorosa takes place during a one-day time period - March 12, 1938, the day Hitler "invades" Austria - in an Inner City hotel managed by a transvestite and doubling as a brothel for men who like boys dressed up as girls. Told from the perpectives of various hotel personnel and guests, brothel employees and clientele, a talkative Viennese official, German police, Nazi SS, and a darling street boy Petya. Nor for the faint of heart, Vienna Dolorosa includes rape, incest, intergenerational sex, prostitution, transvestism, teen sex, brutality, castration/mutilation, and murder.
http://www.mykoladementiuk.com
ViennaDolorosa.com
$20.00 | ISBN: 0-9758581-5-7 | 242 Pages | 3 in Stock
Selected Tales by Mykola Dementiuk
Mykola Dementiuk has given us a fine collection of short stories just in time for summer reading, though they can be enjoyed anytime! Each story reveals Mykola's sharp eye for detail and his great insight into the human condition. Humor, tenderness, passion, and pain are all part of Selected Tales.
$10.00 | ISBN: 0-9758581-3-0 | 53 Pages | 5 in Stock
Diana Der-Hovanessian
Now I See It Shaped Poems
by Diana Der-Hovanessian
DIANA DER-HOVANESSIAN, author of 15 books of translations and ten volumes of her own poems, has been a Fulbright professor of American poetry twice and led workshops in poetry and the literature of human rights at many universities including Clark, Harvard, MIT, Southern Connecticut. Her awards include prizes from American Scholar, Prairie Schooner, the Paterson Prize, the Columbia U. Armand-Erpf Translation prize, N.E.A. and P.E.N. awards.
From the Forward
Poets have been playing with forms since the beginning of printed poetry. In the Middle Ages, many poems appeared in the shapes of altars and crosses, And in the fifties European poets began a combination of poster art and poetry, using flung words on the page and/or shaped verse.
Diana Der-Hovanessian in her twenty years as a visiting poet in the Massachusetts schools found her students, especially younger ones, not only were fascinated by the forms, but enjoyed shaping their own.
"Among our most readable and enjoyable American poets, Diana Der-Hovanessian stands high... if you think you don't like poetry, (her work) will quickly change your mind; if you're already a hopeless poetry addict, you'll be lavishly rewarded."
—X.J.Kennedy
"The range and variety, (of her poems) from the witty and wry to the sad and poignant create a unique portrait of our time, as only superb poetry can"
—F.D. Reeve
"Profoundly touching."
—Adrienne Rich
"A brilliant poet who has opened up the book of her people to the English speaking world"
—D.M. Thomas, London Times Literary Supplement
"Compelling , funny, sad, moving, doing all the things poems are supposed to do and usually don't"
—Joel Oppenheimer
Cover Art: Maro Dalley
About Time by Diana Der-Hovanessian
Ashod Press, 1987
Strong poems in a strong voice. It is this voice that makes the book a rare first book because it sings so clearly, so cleanly, so individually…compelling, funny, sad, moving, doing all the things poems are suppose to do and usually don't.
-Joel Oppenheimer
Poems that will take their place as part of the international epic of migration and resettlement.
-Victor Howes, Christian Science Monitor
A striking and original artist who is the foremost translator of Armenian poetry.
-Herbert A. Kenny, Boston Globe
$8.50 | ISBN 0-935102-20-5 | 96 Pages | Out of Stock
Joseph DeRoche
CEREMONIAL ENTRIES by Joseph DeRoche
Edited by Kevin Gallagher and Martha Collins
Joseph DeRoche (1938-2013) taught at Northeastern University for many years. This collection gathers all of his published poems, and many of his unpublished ones.
KEVIN GALLAGHER is a poet, publisher, and political economist living in Boston, Massachusetts with his wife, Kelly, kids Theo and Estelle, and dog Rexroth. His recent books of poetry are Radio Plays, And Yet it Moves, and Loom. Gallagher edits spoKe, a Boston-area journal of poetry and poetics. He works as a professor of global development policy at Boston University.
MARTHA COLLINS is the author of nine books of poetry, most recently Night Unto Night and Admit One: An American Scrapbook. She founded the Creative Writing Program at U.Mass-Boston and served as Pauline Delaney Professor of Creative Writing at Oberlin College for ten years. Her tenth book, Because What Else Could I Do, is forthcoming from the University of Pittsburgh in fall 2019.
With razor-sharp wit and élan, Joseph DeRoche's poems remind us that revelation is never easy-that it often comes at great cost as we "loat to Paradise / In a slaughter / Of small things." DeRoche's poems are as formally taut as they are conversationally playful. His impeccable, architectural eye for detail creates a language that unmakes and reshapes the coercive structures that constrict our speech. In poems that delightfully blur the boundary between body and spirit, the individual human utterance becomes "an ordering / Against the furious weather / Of the world’s silence." Thanks to editors Kevin Gallagher and Martha Collins, a new generation of readers will now have the opportunity to experience the lyric grace and benevolence of DeRoche's brilliant poems.
-Tony Trigilio, author of The Complete Dark Shadows (of My Childhood), Book 1
Joe DeRoche's poems are tough and tender minded-and tough and tender hearted. Artfully arranged from early to late, they begin by exploring contraries in conflict: ornamentation and spareness, say, or the starkly observed and the richly imagined. But their sharpest focus throughout is on the spiritual and secular frameworks used to assess the competing claims of body, mind, and soul, and of faith and doubt in divinity, love, and poetry itself. The collection's title says a sense of ritual unites the poems. It does, as their ceremonies lead from struggles between conflicting goods toward acceptance that the world and our experience of it is always sacred and profane: a place where Satan may be a saint and the light in an image of the infant Jesus Christ can seem as earthbound as celestial, where love can redeem and debase, where poetry can transform, disinfect, and merely feint or fail or cheat. DeRoche variously registers that acceptance in warm approval, bemused or startled recognition, or eerily calm alarm. Meanwhile, whether rhymed and metrical or free, his gay devotional verse repeatedly achieves the mysterious interaction between prosodic shape and developing content Robert Hass says is meant by poetic form.
-Guy Rotella, professor Emeritus, Northeastern University, author of Castings: Monuments and Monumentality in Poems by Elizabeth Bishop, Robert Lowell, James Merrill, Derek Walcott, and Seamus Heaney
$17.00 | ISBN: 978-1-950063-32-1 | 211 Pages
T. M. De Vos
Cimmeria by T. M. De Vos
T.M. De Vos is a 2015 Sozopol Fiction Seminars fellow; Co-Editor-in-Chief of Gloom Cupboard; and staff member of The Atlas Review. Her work has appeared in Juked, The Pacific Review, burntdistrict, Moonshot Magazine, Quiddity, Hawaii Pacific Review, Painted Bride Quarterly, and the Los Angeles Review, among others. She has been named as a semifinalist for the Yale Series of Younger Poets Award and the Paumanok Poetry Award. De Vos is also the recipient of fellowships from Murphy Writing Seminars, Summer Literary Seminars, and the Cullman Center at the New York Public Library. She is currently working on her first novel.
"Some poets jump up and down, make faces, pretend to act smart, or witty, or stupid as they write. T.M. De Vos comes up to your table as you sit alone in a cafe, sits down in the empty chair, and starts talking to you in near whisper. You're surprised at first, don't know how to react, but are soothed by the softness of her voice, the warmth it projects, push out of your mind the din than surrounds you, and let yourself be drawn in by her words. There isn't a single lie, a hint at pretense in what she says. It is all so honest and simple. Her story is yours but she tells it in a way you would have never thought of and you see yourself differently. You're amazed. You're grateful to her for having sat down at your table. You've gained a friend."
-Yuriy Tarnawsky, author of The Placebo Effect Trilogy
"An illuminating collection, Cimmeria inspects human intimacies. These poems are at once clinical and compassionate as they slip from the ordinary to horror, from a boy's red balloon to his bag of blood. T.M. De Vos enlarges as she vexes our grounding in the everyday."
-Renato Rosaldo, cultural anthropologist and author of Diego Luna's Insider Tips
"Cimmeria plumbs modern relationships from intimate perspectives. The poems talk from across the room, then sit down and whisper unexpected truths. Where the 21st century keeps the bright and beautiful at the forefront, De Vos provides a rich depth of field that shows there is nothing of significance to fill the vacuum left from loss."
-John Gosslee, editor of Fjords Review and author of 12: Sonnets for the Zodiac
"In her collection Cimmeria, poet T.M. De Vos opens up a complex world of brutal emotional pain delivered in elegant, precise, yet emotive language. We are taken through a landscape scarred by anguish and littered with memories ground down to a powder by unsuccessful, at times stifling relationships. But the look back upon this scorched earth of ardent scars is that from a vantage point of forgiveness and transcendence. De Vos is magically able to simultaneously condemn and absolve the cruelty that lives within all of us."
-Alex Pruteanu, author of Gears
"T.M. De Vos reaches beneath the surface of experience to examine what is primary and primordial in everyday-and not so everyday-actions. Her examinations sometimes cut like a surgeon's knife, other times magnify like a biologist's microscope, to reveal what (often) has been taken away from those who try to give. The precision of her language and clarity of her imagery open our eyes to what has remained hidden, buried and closed off for too long."
-Thaddeus Rutkowski, author of Haywire, Tetched, and Roughhouse
"T. M. De Vos sounds the depths of what we truly know. With tremendous tenderness, yearning and passion in her voice, she gives us the visceral truth, including the literal blood, bone and guts of experience. By knowing where the limits of desire come from, herself, she is able to wisely accept what it is that life offers."
-Jeffrey Ethan Lee, author of Towards Euphoria
John Dickey
Quebradillas by John Dickey
Terranova Editores, 2008
From the back of the book:
John Dickey's poetry has a wonderful, fresh wit that shines through many of the poems contained in Quebradillas, his second book of verses. Inspired by rural life in the northwesern town of Puerto Rico that lends its name to this book, these poemas are about life in motion, captured in snapshots or observations of a world in constant physical transformation, the compilation of a knowledge which can only be mediated, not appropriated, through and by language. Thus, poetry becomes an attempt to bridge the distance between us and this "knowledge", and how we intregate with it. Quebradillas is about universes at work -the physical and the poetical- in all its fullness.
$14.00 | ISBN: 978-0-9799961-6-0 | 93 Pages | In Stock: 3
Earth A Narrative in Verse by John Dickey
authorHOUSE, 2005
From the formation of the solar system, 4.6 billion years ago, to the fate of the Sun as a fading white dwarf, six billion years from today, Earth: A Narrative in Verse recounts the epic of Earth’s evolution in 44 cantos that document the struggle of irrepressible Life with inevitable Death. Astronomy, geology and biology are melded in poems that employ and celebrate the sounds and symbols of science to describe the formation of planets, tectonic motions, climate change, catastrophic happenings, and the odyssey of terrestrial Life from single cells to complex organisms and finally back to single cells, the last earthlings. Sobering yet uplifting, the work presents Earth in the context of universal time and space.
$17.95 | ISBN: 1-4208-3266-2 | 210 Pages | In Stock: 3
Roz Dimon
Absolut® Death and Others
Art by Roz Dimon and Poems by George Held
Dimon Studios, 2000
Absolut Death & Others pairs Roz Dimon’s satiric “ads” for brand name products with George Held’s satiric verse about them. For instance, the title drawing shows a stylized vodka bottle, and the facing page bears the lines “Absolut’s the perfect ablution / For those in need of absolution.” Printed in full color on glossy 100-pound 10 x 7” paper.
$10.00 | ISBN: | 28 Pages | In Stock: 3
Milan Djurasovic
Balkan Grit by Milan Djurasovic (fiction)
Milan Djurasovic is a Bosnian American writer, artist and journalist. He currently lives and works in Sacramento, California. His educational background is in psychology and Russian literature. Milan has published dozens of articles and short stories in various international magazines. His most recent publication includes a book of fiction No More Happy Endings (published in 2016).
Balkan Grit is a collection of short stories that explores the psychology of characters who are trying to shield their sanity and hope while coping with loss and bleakness in a post-war society. Neglected and abused, without a prospect for a normal life, they are rendered bitter and cynical. Some try to make sense of their daily troubles and newly imposed external values by holding onto a familiar way of life and a deeply rooted moral code. Others become subdued and frozen in time in a world full of abrupt change and cruelty.
Cover Design: Aleksandra Djurasovic
$17.00 | ISBN: 978-1-950063-21-5 | 80 Pages
No More Happy Endings by Milan Djurasovic
Milan Djurasovic is a Bosnian Serb from Mostar, the descendant of delightful peasants and modest working-class stock. He lives in northern California, where he works as a paraeducator. No More Happy Endings is his first collection of poems and short stories.
"The bedtime stories of my grandmother, Baba Jela, changed after the Bosnian civil war. Before the shooting began, her stories were ordinary, positive, life-affirming, with a clever hero or good-natured idiot overcoming challenges and a greedy foe soon reduced to a pitiful scrub. At the end, the world would turn out rosy and just, and taking part in it made sense. But after a war of nearly 100,000 deaths, millions of displaced bodies and souls, and decay peering out of every crevice, such propriety seemed unnatural. So Baba Jela decided to get rid of it. While other elderly men and woman decided to end their own lives after realizing that nothing would ever again be the way it was before the war, Baba turned her stories and lullabies dark and horrifying, her own way of refusing to play along with uncontrollable circumstances."
Susan Donnelly
The Path of Thunder by Susan Donnelly
Susan Donnelly's latest publication is the chapbook Sweet Gooseberries from Every Other Thursday Press. She is the author of three full collections: Eve Names the Animals (Northeastern University Press), Transit and Capture the Flag (Iris Press), and three other chapbooks. Her poems have appeared in The New Yorker, The Atlantic Monthly, Poetry and many journals, anthologies and textbooks in the U.S. and abroad, as well as on websites, in academic courses, and on blogs. They have also been featured several times on Garrison Keillor's The Writers Almanac. A frequent reader of her poetry in the Boston area and beyond, Susan lives, writes, and offers poetry classes and consultations in Arlington, Massachusetts.
One writer's experiences finding a path in racially divided America.
"The heart opens/ in such unlikely places" writes Susan Donnelly and her poems give us what she sees and understands in those moments, offering us a way to grasp the world in which the heart might stay open. These are poems to be shared across a table, to knit us together, to face us toward the truth of our common life. This is, as Roque Dalton suggested, "Poetry like bread." Wine, too. What a sublime and nourishing book of poems.
-Richard Hoffman, author of Gold Star Road and Emblem
The Enchanted Desna by Alexander Dovzhenko
Translated by Dzvinia Orlowsky
House between Water, 2006
"Widely acknowledged as one of the greatest film directors of all time, Dovzhenko was also an important literary stylist whose lyrical prose has remained largely unknown to readers outside Ukraine. Dzvinia Orlowsky's subtle and nuanced translation leaves the reader feeling his story was born speaking english."
—Askold Melnyczuk
"These stories are at once lusty, earthy, vivid-and infused with shape-shifting volatility and mysticism. Dzvinia Orlowsky has captured a voice that is both plainspoken and full of awe."
—Melanie Drane
$15.00 | 61 Pages | 3 copies in stock
Rodica Draghincescu
A Sharp Double-Edged Luxury Object
by Rodica Draghincescu
Translated from Romanian by Adam J. Sorkin with Antuza Genescu
Cover Art: Devis Grebu
Rodica Draghincescu, born in 1962 in Buziaş, a town in the province of Timiş in the west of Romania, and now living in the region of Metz in France, was called by World Literature Today "one of the most spectacular figures in the new Romanian literature of the 1990s." She has published prize-winning books of original poetry and prose fiction in Romanian and in French (both in France and Canada), as well as translations, interviews, and essays. Her work has also appeared in translation in England, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States. In 2006 Draghincescu was awarded the "Le Lien" Prize for Poetry in Nancy-Metz, France, and in 2013 the "Virgil" Prize for European poetry in Paris. Since 2007 she has served as Artistic Director of the International Poetry Festival of Metz and consultant for arts education to the institutions of culture of Lorraine, and she is editor-in-chief of the multilingual web-magazine Levure littéraire and on the editorial board of the German review Matrix.
About the Translators:
Adam J. Sorkin is a translator of contemporary Romanian literature, whose work has won the Poetry Society (U.K.) Corneliu M. Popescu Prize for European Poetry Translation for 2005, as well as the Kenneth Rexroth Memorial Translation Prize and the Ioan Flora Prize for Poetry Translation. In 2011, he published A Path to the Sea by Liliana Ursu, translated with Ursu and Tess Gallagher (Pleasure Boat Studios—Silver Award winner in poetry as a ForeWord Reviews Book of the Year), Ioan Flora’s Medea and Her War Machines, translated with Alina Cârâc (University of New Orleans Press—third-round selection for the National Translation Award), Ion Mureşan’s The Book of Winter and Other Poems, translated with Lidia Vianu (University of Plymouth Press), and The Vanishing Point That Whistles: An Anthology of Contemporary Romanian Poetry (Talisman House). In 2012, Mouths Dry with Hatred by Dan Sociu, translated with the author (Longleaf Press), and The Flying Head by Ioan Flora, translated with Elena Bortă (Toad Press), both appeared. Sorkin is Distinguished Professor of English at Penn State Brandywine.
Antuza Genescu is a free-lance translator who lives and works in Timişoara in the west of Romania. Her translations of Rodica Draghincescu with Adam J. Sorkin have appeared in literary publications in the United States, the Netherlands, and Slovenia, both in print and on the web.
Boston Area Small Press and Poetry Scene:
http://dougholder.blogspot.com/2014/05/a-sharp-double-edged-luxury-object.html
Alexander G. Dryer
Only A Mirage by Alexander G. Dryer
Červená Barva Press starts a children's poetry chapbook series. This is by solicitation only. Any manuscript received will be returned unread. Červená Barva Press is proud to publish our first in this series by Alexander G. Dryer. He is an excellent writer way beyond his age. We are very proud to publish this chapbook but will not publish where Alexander lives or any personal information about him since he is a child.
Alexander Gregory Dryer composed the poems in this book during the eighth, ninth, and tenth years of his life. He loves writing poems, but does not force the ideas onto paper or give himself deadlines. He really loves when the ideas just flow. Alexander says that his Auntie Woo-Woo is a source of inspiration for his poems. When asked to describe the room he writes in, he said, "It is a quiet room with lots of books, organized writing supplies, and my Lego creations."
Alexander lives with his mom, dad, two cats, and dog. He enjoys school, reading, learning to play the violin and piano, and building with Legos. When he grows up, he wants to be a paleontologist and a professional violinist.
Three Desert Haiku
I. Prickly cactus grows
Very high above the ground
And resists the wind.
II. Lake in the desert
Glistens brightly in the sun
Only a mirage.
III. Snake slithers quickly
To catch a spotted lizard
That darts in the sand.
John Dufresne
Trailerville by John Dufresne
John Dufresne is the author of two short story collections, The Way That Water Enters Stone and Johnny Too Bad, and the novels Louisiana Power & Light, Love Warps the Mind a Little, both New York Times Notable Books of the Year, Deep in the Shade of Paradise, and Requiem, Mass. His books on writing, The Lie That Tells a Truth and Is Life Like This? are used in many university writing programs. He’s the editor of the anthology Blue Christmas. His short stories have twice been named Best American Mystery Stories, in 2007 and 2010. He's a professor at Florida International University in Miami. He is a 2013 Guggenheim Fellow in Fiction. His latest novel is No Regrets, Coyote. A sequel, I Don't Like Where This Is Going will be published in April 2016.
It's Labor Day weekend at the Trailerville Mobile Home Park in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Merdelle Harris's husband of forty-one years is rapidly deteriorating with Alzheimer's. She is determined to care for him, to save him if she can. In saving Bobby she's saving her own life, she believes. There are days he doesn't know her, doesn't know himself. Arlis Bryant lives in the trailer next door with his daughter, her three kids, and her beer-drinking, hot-tempered boyfriend. It's awful crowded in there, and the boyfriend thinks someone needs to go. Arlis has fallen for Merdelle, and his attentions are both a comfort and a torment to her. She has to choose between the man who loved her once and the man who loves her now, between the past and the future.
Trailerville, the first play by novelist John Dufresne, is all about love, in all its flavors: first love, unrequited love, unbridled passion, doomed young love, the love of parents for an adult child they don't really understand, the love that grows over time in a marriage, love that is blind to the beloved's faults (even if no one else is), and ultimately, what it means to love yourself. This may sound like a recipe for heartwarming romantic comedy, so let me note that one of Dufresne's strengths as a novelist is his ability to undercut sentimentality with black humor; that talent is in evidence here as well. But Trailerville is also a very sad play, because it acknowledges that love is messy and complicated and often hurts as much as—or more than—it heals.
—Loren Noveck, nytheatre.com
Trailerville delivers big laughs and a bittersweet glow.
—Flavorpill
Robert Dunn
A Slow Boat to Valhalla
by Thomas M. Catterson, edited by Robert Dunn
Founder's Hill Press, 2005
Thomas M. Catterson died on December 1st, 2003. This volume contains those poems of his that were, for whatever reason, uncollected in his previous books. But these poems deserve an audience, because they demonstrate not only his passion and vision, but also, on occasion, his whimsy. Thomas wanted me to look after these poems after he passed on;I ransacked his apartment upon his death to "rescue" them. However, one does not generally seek or receive credit in a book for "burglary," even if such actions were sanctioned by his family. So I guess that leaves me the title of "Editor"--I was obligated to do a minor amount of editing. Not too much, though--I didn't want to spoil the flavor (if not the idiosyncrasies) of the work. --Robert Dunn
$15.00 | ISBN: 1-892109-27-1 | 77 Pages | In Stock: 3
Cannon Fodder by Robert Dunn
Fidlar-Doubleday, Inc., 2003
Some of the material in this book orginally appeared in Satire, Buy the Poem, The Blind Man's Rainbow, Glass Tesseract.com, Timber Creek Review, Moose Bound Press, Pandaloon, Candelabrum, Hayden's Poetry Review, Word and Image, Riverrun, Office Number One, Aileron, Saturn, Big City Lit.com, Nomad's Choir, For Poetry.com, Breakthrough, and Krax.
$15.00 | ISBN: 0-89304-689-2 | 165 Pages | In Stock: 4
Zen Yentas in Bondage by Robert Dunn
Ostrich Editions, 1997
Robert Dunn is Editor -in-Chief of The New Press Literary Quarterly, the Executive Editor of Medicinal Purposes Literary Review and host for public access cable programs. Robert has appeared in many television programs including Egg Cream Theatre, Showcase Showcase, Poetry Live!, Mac's Acts, and the Florence Morrison Show. Robert Dunn has also appeared on many radio shows.
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Americans Rate JFK as Top Modern President
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Consistently across all questions considered in this study, female same-sex couples spend more on their weddings than male same-sex couples. For those already married, female same-sex couples spent 15 percent more than the men. ...
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Author Interview with Laurie Roma
Laurie Roma lives in Chicago and is the author of the IAD, Arcadian and 3013 series. She has always loved immersing herself in a good book and now enjoys the pleasure of creating her own. She can usually be found tapping away on her keyboard, creating worlds for her
characters while she listens to music. Of course her playlist depends on her
mood…but then again, so does her writing.
An avid reader of the romance genre, nothing bothers her more than annoying characters. Seriously, who wants a happy ending for someone that pisses you off? She loves tough alpha-male heroes and strong heroines that have brains as well as beauty. Her novels are filled with both passionate romance and down and dirty lust-driven interludes, as she believes both are essential to a good love story. She loves to hear from her readers and can be reached
at laurieromabooks@gmail.com.
How long have you been an author?
My first published novel as Laurie Roma came out in October of 2012. It’s only been a year and change, but it feels like so much longer.
Have there been any surprises along the way?
As an author, I find new surprises about the industry every day. Starting out, everything was new and exciting, but with every book I write I see there is so much more I need to learn.
Why this story? What was your inspiration to write it?
I love building new worlds and the 3013 Series gives me the opportunity to create an interesting
platform for romance to flourish. 3013: MATED gave me a chance to combine several of my favorite things; the future, dragons, ménage, sci-fi, technology, magic and everlasting love. For this book, the main characters are aliens from another planet who are looking for their mate. When the four Dragon Warriors land on Earth they instantly know that Liaison Officer Alexis Donovan is the female they have been searching for who will complete their souls.
What was your favorite part of the book to write?
My favorite part of the book was the world itself. Since I am sharing the 3013 world with a few other very talented authors, it was up to me to set the foundation for this new series. It was both exciting and nerve-wracking, but overall I was pleased with how this world has started to come to life.
Is there a message you want your readers to take away from this book?
I love characters that are flawed, who bring their own issues into a relationship because it makes them real. With that said, I’d like to think my message can resonate with everyone… No matter what happened in the past or how many obstacles life throws in anyone’s path, everyone deserves love and a chance to find their own happily ever after.
Do you have any other upcoming releases or projects you would like to talk about?
Right now I’m working on an all new contemporary series that has a little bit of everything…bad boys, military men, MMA fighters, bikers and best of all – romance. I am also working on my
next book in the 3013 Series, which is 3013: CLAIMED. For fans of my IAD and Arcadians series, have no fear; I’m planning on continuing both of those series and have no plans on stopping either any time soon.
Where can readers find you?
1. http://laurieroma.blogspot.com/
2. http://3013theseries.blogspot.com/
3. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Laurie-Roma/179017578902388
4. http://www.amazon.com/Laurie-Roma/e/B00APDXM98/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1
5. https://twitter.com/laurieromabooks
Fun Questions:
Who is on your "to be read" shelf?
I have to say I will read anything by Nora Roberts written as herself or as JD Robb. I also have Christine Feehan, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Lynn Kurland, Lisa Marie Rice and Lori Foster on my TBR list.
Christine Feehan’s Dark Wolf
If you could only pick one book from your childhood to preserve for others to read, what would it be?
I’d have to say a book of fairy tales. Happily ever afters are universal, no matter what age you
How do you find your muse?
LOL, you mean, how do I get her to leave me alone so I can sleep?
Where is your favorite spot to write?
In my living room, sitting on my comfy chair or sofa.
What book do you think should be made into a movie?
Can I say any of mine without me sounding like an ass? *wink wink*
Alexis Donovan is a woman whose dream of falling in love with the perfect men has been dashed because of her infertile status. Still recovering from a war that almost destroyed the world, humans have fought to rebuild and have once again opened their shields to outside visitors. As a liaison officer for alien races that are visiting Earth, Alexis does her best to ignore
what she can never have, but when she is put in charge of four visiting alien warriors, her entire world changes...
Dragons Warriors from Arcadia, Xavier and Galan Tesera and their best friends Thorn and Brydan Volis, have been curious about Earth ever since they helped the humans defeat
their enemy years ago. As commanders of their own space vessel they travel the galaxies searching out the unknown, but in their hearts they know they will never truly be satisfied without a mate by their side.
When the four Dragon Warriors land on Earth they are instantly enamored with the sharp-tongued liaison who ignites a burning passion in their hearts, and know that she is the mate they have been searching for who will complete their souls. Will Alexis take a chance on four alien warriors or will the fear of leaving everything she has ever known destroy her
chance of finding true love?
“Commander, sir! The Dragon Warrior visitors have arrived early and are waiting for permission to enter the shield.”
Jax heaved out a sigh. “Shit, they’re early. Ryans, open the shield and give them the coordinates over the Capital where they can enter our airspace. Have them land here in Dock C.”
“Right away, Commander Spartan.”
Officer Ryans relayed the information into his comms as he typed frantically on the tablet he held in his hand.
“Well, it looks like I’ll be acting as liaison after all,” Alexis said nervously. She’d thought she would
have a few days to sort out the assignment, but it didn’t seem like that was an option anymore. Even though she was a little worried, a part of her was excited to spend some time with visitors from Arcadia. She’d studied the Dragon Warriors, but had never actually met one in person.
Suck it up, she told herself. Shaking off her nerves, she straightened to her full height. She was a top-level officer for god’s sake.
She could…would handle this assignment.
Jax crossed his arms over his chest as his eyes narrowed. “I still don’t like this, Lex. I never thought Farris would be stupid enough to assign one of our female officers for this visit. You don’t have to take this assignment if you’re uncomfortable with it. I can order a replacement. Taking care of four men would be difficult for anyone.”
“I believe she will be more than capable.”
The deep voice that sounded out right behind her had Alexis spinning around, one hand on the hilt of the blaster at her hip. No one could have snuck up on both her and Jax without making a
sound, not with their training.
But someone had.
Oh, my stars…
Her eyes widened at the sight of the four giant warriors that seemed to appear right out of one of her wildest, sex-starved fantasies. Standing at well over seven feet tall, far bigger than
any of the elite soldiers she was used to being around, the four men towered over her with their powerfully built frames.
They each wore black leather pants paired with matching soft leather vests that left their muscular arms bare, except for the dark gold and silver tribal-looking tattoos that started on
their shoulders and covered their skin down to their wrists. The marking were similar to the tattoos wore by the elite soldiers that had formed a bonding unit with a claimed woman, except the Dragon Warriors’ were more far more elaborate in detail.
Obviously two sets of brothers, the first pair of warriors had long black hair that flowed loose around their broad shoulders while the other two males had dark brown hair. Each of the males
had two small braids fashioned at the sides of their temples, framing strong, perfectly sculpted faces. They had powerful, chiseled jaws, high cheekbones, and lush, sensual lips that she couldn’t help but wonder how they would feel pressed against hers.
Alexis’ breath caught as four pairs of glowing eyes focused directly on her. The two warriors with black hair stared at her with eyes that glowed a bright silver, while the other two had
iridescent golden eyes. It was like looking at the sun and moon, and those glowing eyes seemed to pierce straight into her soul.
The alien warriors ignored the elite soldiers converged in a circle around them, and continued watching her with some sort of intense scrutiny she didn’t understand. It was a struggle, but
Alexis tore her gaze away from them, finally able to take a deep breath now that
she had broken the thrall they seemed to have over her.
She frowned as she looked around at the soldiers training their weapons on the newcomers. It wasn’t often that alien visitors had the ability to transport themselves right onto the Earth’s
surface, but when they did it made most soldiers nervous. Officer Ryans stared at the alien warriors in awe, as did many of the other soldiers. Hell, Alexis had to admit she was still staring at them herself.
They were truly an impressive sight.
She looked back up at the giant warriors and saw what could only be described as amusement on the face of the male with golden eyes standing on the far right, while the male with silver eyes on the far left surveyed the soldiers with narrowed eyes. No matter the relaxed stances the visitors had taken, Alexis could sense that they were prepared for anything. It was in their tightly coiled muscles and their watchful gazes.
The two warriors in the middle ignored their surroundings, never once looking away from her. Both of their gazes were like a physical caress over her skin and her body heated in response.
The intensity of their focus made her feel vital and alive. Christ, her reaction to them was completely inappropriate, but she couldn’t help but imagine seeing their impressive bodies without clothing, sliding against hers.
Focus, Donovan.
“Perhaps we should say we come in peace,” the golden-eyed brother on the right said with a sardonic smile.
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LES CHANTS DU HASARD - Les Chants Du Hasard / VINYL LP / 🞇Collector's 🞇Black
►Collector's Edition limited to 75 hand-numbered copies worldwide.
▼Black Edition limited to 200 copies worldwide.
Includes download code.
• 350gr. sleeve printed inside-out
• Lyrics insert
• Polylined black-inked paper bag
• Outer plastic sleeve
ARTIST LES CHANTS DU HASARD (France)
TITLE s/t
RELEASE DATE September 2017
FORMAT VINYL LP
FILE UNDER Neo-Classical / Opera / Post-Black Metal
NO GUITAR. NO BASS. NO DRUMS. ORCHESTRA IS THE NEW BLACK.
In close cooperation with the visionary italian label I, Voidhanger, Throne presents the vinyl version of an album half a century ahead of our time!
"Les chants du hasard is a mysterious solitary project from France that’s throwing the traditional metal instruments by the window in favour of a completely orchestral work.
The classical instruments are joined by the delirious voice of the so-called Hazard, only soul behind the ambitious project.
Les chants du hasard proves to be really a unique experience that is well worth your time. Although the essence of black metal has been diluted perhaps a little too much, this noire opéra is truly amazing."
"Any single person who has taken the time to explore black metal knows that it’s an ever-growing tree of innovation, creativity, and imagination of all sorts. But what happens when a man seeks to transcend the genre itself? What happens when they take out the metal and expand upon the black? A very vague and daunting task that is, and it’s been somehow accomplished by one French man whose vision of black metal is something greater than anyone else could’ve ever imagined. And what he’s imagined can be formed into a simple statement that he has put forth: “NO GUITAR. NO BASS. NO DRUMS. ORCHESTRA IS THE NEW BLACK.”
There are albums that conform to a style and just go with the flow, those that stand out amongst their respective styles, and those that set new fucking standards. Les Chant du Hasard is without a doubt the latter as this piece defies every single kind of expectation for anyone going in blind."
"You want the weirdest and most avant garde? You got the weirdest and most avant garde!
The self titled Les Chants Du Hasard is simply a masterpiece of forward thinking metal fusing strange classical and avant garde elements with black metal in order to refine something that is at times truly disturbing and at others strangely powerful. Their powerful orchestrations and ethereal compositions can't help but to impress, time and time again."
🞇Les Chants Du Hasard / LP by LES CHANTS DU HASARD
Collector's Edition Black Edition - €14.00
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