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Originally from Annapolis, Maryland, Sean has lived in Wake Forest for the past five years. After attending many Grateful Dead and Phish shows and following the bands on tour, Sean knew he wanted to integrate music into his career. Realizing he was not wired to play instruments or be a musician, he discovered The Broadcasting Institute of Maryland and graduated from their Radio program. Sean has worked in radio for 18 years and has programmed and hosted shows on various stations in a variety of formats.
Sean’s musical taste covers a broad landscape including Roots, Rock, Blues, Folk, Bluegrass, World Music, and R&B. Outside of radio, Sean enjoys family time with his wife Melissa, kids Makenzie and Cayden, and boxer pup Penelope. Sean can also be seen out and about at concerts on any given night of the week!
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Meet Arielle! Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, she grew up listening to Bob Seger, Eric Clapton, and the Allman Brothers. One of her siblings is even named after an Allman Brothers song! Her passion for radio began in college when she attended the University of Alabama and worked at the college station 90.7 The Capstone. Arielle did a little bit of everything from hosting reggae and jam band shows to working as the Station Manager. Her passion for radio continued after college so she created a jam band podcast called Jambience. When Arielle is not interviewing bands, seeing live music, or on the radio, she loves snowboarding, scuba diving, and traveling. You can hear Arielle on That Station covering local music festivals, hosting interviews with artists, and sharing her adventures!
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Originally from Chicago, Kristen considers Raleigh her home since she moved to the City of Oaks at a young age. A graduate of Appalachian State University, she caught the radio bug working at her college station. Her love for Bluegrass, Americana, and Alternative Rock stemmed from living in Boone and attending concerts at her favorite venue — Legends.
Kristen’s eclectic musical taste ranges from Dave Matthews Band, The Lumineers, and Hozier all the way to Earth, Wind, & Fire. Her most memorable concert was when Boone native band Rainbow Kitten Surprise played in Asheville for the first time after they “made it big,” bringing a huge hometown feel with them. Aside from going to concerts, Kristen enjoys hiking, anything outdoors, sipping on craft beer, and painting. She also has a love for all animals — especially baby goats.
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‘Are You The One’ Stars...
‘Are You The One’ Stars Ethan & Amber Diamond Welcome Baby Girl
December 21, 2014 by The Ashley
“We made a baby!”
The Are You The One baby has arrived!
Ethan and Amber Diamond, who met and fell in love on the first season of the MTV dating show, have welcomed their first child. Ethan confirmed the baby’s birth on his Twitter account on Sunday afternoon.
“Proud father of our new 7 pound 8 ounce baby girl!” he wrote.
Yesterday, Amber tweeted while she was in labor (as you do).
“Been in labor all day- counting down the hours to meet our beautiful daughter. It’s been the most painful yet most magical day of my life!” she wrote.
Ethan tweeted during the labor that he was in awe of his wife.
“Thanks MTV!”
“Amber is such a trooper, couldn’t be more in love and more proud of my wife and soon to be mother if our first born. #thediamonds,” he wrote.
The couple named their little girl Scarlett Avery Diamond, Amber confirmed on her Twitter.
Ethan and Amber (formerly Amber Lee) became engaged during the ‘Are You The One’ Season 1 reunion. They announced the pregnancy and then got married in October in a small, private ceremony. Earlier this month, the couple did a YouNow video chat with their fans and confirmed that they are currently living together in Texas.
Congrats to the Diamonds!
(Photo: Instagram)
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Aliens And Hairy Giants In The Ancient Temple of Malta???
The Strange Mysteries of the Hypogeum
By Dorraine Fisher
The island of Malta in the Mediterranean has a long, violent and mysterious history. Under the island is a huge network of underground tunnels. Many of which are yet to be explored. But since the 1940’s, children have been reported missing and echoing screams have been heard in the many chambers, though none of those children have ever been found. But that’s not all that’s strange about these tunnels.
During the Crusades, the island was guarded and protected from the many invasive outside forces by a highly-skilled, elite group of knights. The Ottoman Empire, attempting to gain control of the Mediterranean, wanted the island for themselves and tried to invade. But these skilled knights managed to fight off this force for many years even though they were outnumbered nearly 6 to 1. And, along with other forces in Europe, the empire was eventually defeated. But the knights remained there and were rumored to have been guarding many secrets inside the network of underground tunnels underneath this tiny island nation. These secrets may have included loot from the Ottomans and the Crusades, but the caverns have many more stories to tell.
Eventually, the knights were abruptly banished from Malta by Napoleon in 1798, leaving the secrets of the tunnels behind. And many strange mysteries and events have been reported under the island ever since.
Two laborers in 1902 were digging foundations for a new structure when the ground suddenly collapsed under one of them. The laborer had fallen into an underground cavern. On further investigation, he discovered an underground complex of tunnels like no other. It seemed much more like an enormous underground temple. The men were said to have kept the temple a secret until something they found there scared them into telling a priest what they had seen. What they revealed to this priest never saw the light of day. But more information would eventually be revealed.
This underground coliseum was named the Hypogeum, meaning “underground” in Latin. And it is believed to be a prehistoric temple complex. Around 7000 skeletons were found in the temple and kept in scattered locations there. But the skeletons mysteriously came up missing. The only evidence left is a series of photographs taken at the complex that show, not conventional human skulls, but skeletons with elongated skulls.
By 1940, the existence of the Hypogeum was introduced to the public. It was said to have huge networks of caverns, many of which hadn’t yet been explored. And they advised the public not to explore them. The never-ending network of tunnels and complex maze of passages was so deep and so vast that anyone exploring them would be at risk of not finding their way out. There were even rumors that the caverns were an entrance to a dark underworld kingdom ruled by strange creatures. Rumors that still hold to this day. And with good reason.
A group of around thirty school children ignored the warnings and decided to explore the complex one day. But nearly as soon as they entered the tunnels, they all disappeared. None of them were ever seen again, but it was said that screams of children could be heard in many of the caverns, and are still said to be heard to this day. Subsequently, many of the tunnel’s corridors were sealed off in order to prevent any further tragedies. But none of this is as strange as an event that took place before this.
There had always been legends of a race of giants that had occupied the island of Malta many centuries before. They were said to have built the island’s many structures. Many that are believed to be some of the oldest on earth. But, according to the legend, the giants could see the emergence of humans as a threat to them and they retreated underground where they are said to consume any unwitting human that dares to enter. And a mysterious story written by an embassy employee in Malta certainly makes us wonder.
She, and a group of friends, shortly before the children disappeared, decided to explore the tunnels one afternoon with the aid of a “supposed” tour guide. But, curiosity got the best of her and she decided to break with the tour. She, under no obvious supervision by the guide, entered one of the dark caverns with the aid of nothing but a candle in the pitch blackness. At the other end of this tunnel, she came to a ledge with perhaps a 50 foot drop. And on a landing across from her, she could see some twenty large, imposing figures. She expected them to be humans, but on closer examination, she realized something strange, and described them as maybe ten feet tall and covered in thick hair.
She stood there in shock, not realizing she was still holding the bright candle in the air. These “beings” suddenly spotted her and raised their arms toward her as if to acknowledge her presence. She turned and ran out of the cavern as fast as she could. When she returned to her friends, they could see the fear in her eyes, and when they asked what she’d seen, she said nothing. But she also said they should leave immediately.
She kept quiet about the incident until later when she heard about the 30 missing children. And that prompted her to return to the temple complex. When she arrived, she asked the current tour guide to direct her to the tour guide who had been there on the day of her incident, but he said there were no other tour guides except him. He stated he had always been the only one. So, who guided this woman to that ledge that day? The tour guide she had encountered that day obviously didn’t stop her from straying off the intended path.
And these are just a few significant mysteries of the Hypogeum. It’s said to hold many more mysteries. And it’s believed to to tunnel hundreds of miles into the earth. And all these mysteries may never be discovered in our lifetime.
Here are a some more photos of the mysterious interior of the complex.
Who built this temple complex and why?
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Abdul-Rahmaan I. Muhammad aka Dream Chaser #1 lives by the motto, “Never Stop Dreaming”. After spending two years on dialysis due to kidney failure, he vowed that if ever given the opportunity to chase his dreams again, he would never waste another day. Three hours a day, for three days per week in a dialysis center provides an individual with a lot of time to think about all the things they wish they had done with their life. Since receiving a kidney from his sister, Ayesha on August 8, 2001 Dream Chaser #1 has enjoyed traveling to China, Africa, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic and Mexico to name a few countries, going on adventures like bungee jumping, skydiving, jet packing and bull riding, writing books and recording spoken word CD's and starting businesses; namely, My People Clinical Services .
In 2011, The Dream Support Network was developed as a new business to take dream chasing to the next level by helping other individuals to chase their dreams and support them in the process of making their dreams reality. The Dream Support Network conducts The Dream Chasers Workshop, Dream Consultations and opportunities for Dream Chasing Adventures. Each initiative supports our mission, "To support, encourage and inspire individuals to live the life of their dreams". Since The Dream Support Network began, Dream Chaser #1 has encouraged and help cultivate hundreds of Dream Chasers through The Dream Chasers Workshop, continues to chase his dreams and support other Dream Chasers in there dream chase.
Muhammad received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Tougaloo College, in Tougaloo, Mississippi and received his Masters in Social Work degree from Clark-Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia. Muhammad is married to his beautiful wife, Dayeshell and is the proud father of three children, Aminah, Amirah and Amir.
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Glendale Park
Glendale Park is a Freehold Condominium located at District 23, Bukit Batok , West Region. It has a total of 448 units and was completed in 2000 by Hill Grove Realty Limited. The nearest station is Hillview MRT (273m) while the nearest school is St Francis Methodist School (370m).
There are currently 24 listings, ranging from $1,079 psf (1,270 sqf) to $1,441 psf (1,249 sqf).
There are currently 330 listings, ranging from $913 psf (2,465 sqf) to $1,874 psf (507 sqf).
In the past 12 months, transacted prices range from $1,079 psf (1,270 sqf) to $1,277 psf (1,033 sqf).
In the past 12 months, the highest transacted price was MIDWOOD - $1,751 psf (689 sqf) and the lowest transacted price was HILLINGTON GREEN - $964 psf (1,410 sqf).
Over the last 12 months, MIDWOOD recorded the highest average sales price at $1,644 psf while HILLVIEW PARK recorded the lowest average sales price at $1,103 psf.
There are currently 19 listings, ranging from $2,300 (2-bedroom) to $3,200 (3-bedroom).
There are currently 200 listings, ranging from $750 (1-bedroom) to $5,200 (4-bedroom).
In the past 12 months, monthly rentals range from $2,300 (2-bedroom) to $3,500 (3-bedroom).
In the past 12 months, monthly rentals range from KINGSFORD . HILLVIEW PEAK - $1,650 (1-bedroom) to THE DAIRY FARM - $6,000 (3-bedroom).
There are 1000 news in Glendale Park
There are 1000 news in Hillview, Dairy Farm, Bukit Panjang, Choa Chu Kang
Project Size: 448 units
Developer: Hill Grove Realty Limited
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Justice recalls asbestos-containing makeup after secondary test
On behalf of The Law Offices of Wallace & Graham posted in Product Liability on Thursday, February 8, 2018.
Several previous North Carolina blog posts reported on allegations regarding makeup products from tween retailers, Claire's and Justice. Both companies pulled their alleged asbestos-containing products from the shelves to ensure the safety of customers. According to Justice, initial tests showed no evidence of asbestos, however secondary testing revealed that small amounts of the deadly mineral were present.
Accordingly, Justice has announced a recall of these products and states that an extensive investigation is ongoing. The company does not know of any adverse reactions, injuries or illnesses caused by the recalled products and says that adverse consequences are unlikely. However, in the interest of public safety, the retailer has removed the makeup from shelves and will be issuing full refunds to those who return the products ("Just Shine" makeup line, including Powder, Bronzer Brush, Makeup Palettes and Eye Shadow Palettes) to its stores.
Initially, the makeup was tested by a third-party testing lab, certified by the International Organization of Standardization (ISO), an independent organization that develops and published international standards for products, services and systems. That test concluded that there was no asbestos present and the company assured customers that any reports stating otherwise were inaccurate.
However, North Carolina news team WTVD since conducted an independent investigation and sent the makeup to be tested by the Scientific Analytical Institute (SAI) in Greensboro. That test uncovered the presence of tremolite asbestos fibers. The SAI lab Director of Research and Analytical Services warns consumers to stop using the powder immediately.
The product could cause tweens - the company's target customers - to develop a fatal disease such as mesothelioma from asbestos product exposure. Furthermore, the lab found evidence of barium, chromium and selenium in the makeup as well. It remains to be seen whether Justice will face any product liability lawsuits for selling these alleged asbestos-containing products.
Source: Good Housekeeping, Asbestos Found in Makeup by Tween Retailer Justice, Marci Robin, February 1, 2018
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Lighting Systems for Trucks
Different Light sources for Headlamps
Valeo provides more than 1000 references of Halogen Headlamps for the aftermarket. Automotive Halogen bulbs are the most used light sources for headlamps, representing more than 80% of the car park. The Halogen technology was first developed by Cibié (Valeo-owned brand) in the 1950’s and continuously improving since then, with, for example, the development of more complex reflectors (elliptical modules) that allow the use of transparent lenses (as opposition to striped lenses) and new design possibilities.
Valeo has launched the first Xenon Headlamps in 1996. Xenon bulbs are part of the High-Intensity Discharge (HID) lamps that produces light thanks to an electric arc generated between two electrodes. Xenon headlamps offer an increased visibility by more than 30% compared to halogen headlamps at a longer range (110m vs. 80m). Xenon headlamps also offer a light closer to daylight illumination, i.e. a whiter or blue-ish light for lower power consumption (35W vs. 55W for H1 bulb) that allows significant CO2 emissions by 1.3g/km.
L.E.D. Headlamps
Light Emitting Diodes (L.E.D.s) provide a very efficient light for less power consumption than halogen and xenon bulbs with extended design possibilities thanks to their compact size. First used in rearlamps for their new design capabilities, L.E.D.s are now used in headlamps mostly on high-end car finishes. Besides offering the same optical performance level as Xenon headlamps, L.E.D.s have a lower power consumption and last entire car lifetime. Valeo has launched full-L.E.D. headlamps for the new Ford Mondeo, the Seat Leon and The Volkswagen Golf VII applications.
Several technologies for Headlamps
In combination with the different light sources, Valeo has developed different technologies improving driver’s visibility in response to the Adaptative Front Lighting System (AFS) regulations set in the early 2000’s.
FBL/Cornering/DBL
Fixed Bending Light (FBL) and Cornering systems consist of additional reflecting surfaces or elliptical modules in the headlamps or the foglamps dedicated to corner visibility. The additional light source is switched on when the driver turns the steering wheel or activates the turn indicator. The first FBL headlamp launched by Valeo was an application for the 2003 Porsche Cayenne. With the Dynamic Bending Light technology, there is no additional light: the elliptical module can rotate of 15° towards outside and 8° toward the inside when the driver turns the steering wheel for a maximum visibility in corners.
Full AFS: Intelligent Adaptative Lighting Systems
The Xenon or L.E.D. module can swivel in every direction and adapt the light beam according to the vehicle speed and the weather conditions to improve driver’s comfort and safety. The standard low beam automatically changes to “Motorway beam” at a speed around 110 km/h to increase the visibility up to 120 meters. Other full AFS options include “Adverse weather beam” that concentrate lighting on certain areas of vision to reduce glare due to reflections from wet surfaces or fog. Lastly, the “Tourism mode” reverses the lighting of right-hand-drive vehicles for driving in countries where one drives on the right side of the road, and vice versa.
ADB/Beamatic
Valeo has developed a Adaptative Driving Beam (ADB) system that uses a camera to detect the presence of other vehicles. The headlamps remain in the main beam position and progressively lower the beam as an oncoming vehicle approaches, to avoid glare. The function also takes into account the rear lamps of vehicles driving in the same lane. In an even more innovative development, the camera and position captors will detect the road’s gradient and adapt the beam height accordingly. Those functions are grouped together under the name BEAMATIC™.
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Aug. 28, 2015 / 4:38 PM
CPR more successful on TV than in real life
Misinformation on medical dramas misleads people on treatment and practice, which could have real life consequences.
Stephen Feller
Medical dramas such as "Grey's Anatomy" inaccurately portray medical care, researchers said after analyzing it and another popular medical TV show. Photo by ABC
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, saves nearly double the number of lives on television than it does in real life, leading people to believe it is far more effective than doctors actually know it to be, according to a new study.
Researchers found that in general people had misconceptions about healthcare, and especially emergency healthcare, because of fictional embellishments meant to enhance storytelling. Despite television being for entertainment, the concern is that people make decisions about their healthcare based on inaccurate information.
"Most people have no knowledge of actual CPR survival and thus make medical care decisions for themselves and family members based on inaccurate assumptions," said Susan Enguidanos, an associate professor at the University of Southern California Davis, in a press release.
Researchers analyzed 91 episodes of the popular TV shows Grey's Anatomy and House that aired between 2010 and 2011, recording data on patient characteristics, CPR survival rates and goals of care.
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In the 91 episodes, CPR was portrayed 46 times, with a survival rate of 69.6 percent. Among those people, 71.9 percent survived until they were discharged from the hospital and 15.6 percent died before discharge. In real life, the immediate survival rate is less than 37 percent, researchers said, and the long-term survival rate is around 13 percent.
The depiction of situations when CPR is used was inaccurate, researchers said, as trauma was part of the background story leading to CPR 40 percent of the time on TV, but that is only the case about 2 percent of the time. The researchers also said the ages of patients who receive CPR on TV tend mostly to be between the ages of 18 and 65, despite more than 60 percent of real-life CPR recipients being over the age of 65.
General misinformation from at least these two medical dramas is a problem, said Enguidanos, as 42 percent of older adults are getting information about healthcare -- such as treatment and chances of survival from a heart attack -- and the shows never discuss advance care planning and end-of-life choices.
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"The findings from this study emphasize the need for improved physician-patient communication and discussions around advance care planning decisions, such as CPR," said Jaclyn Portanova, a researcher at USC Davis. "Without these discussions, patients may rely on misinformation from TV in their decision-making."
The study is published in Resuscitation.
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Scottish artist creates 4,520-square-foot drawing for Guinness record
Nov. 19 (UPI) -- A Scottish artist created a 4,520-square-foot drawing of black-and-white flowers in under 12 hours to break a Guinness World Record.
Johanna Basford, 36, known for her wildlife and floral illustrations in adult-oriented coloring books, visited her old school, Ellon Academy in Aberdeenshire, and took over the gym for her gargantuan drawing project.
Guinness adjudicators confirmed Basford's drawing, measuring 4,520 square feet, beat the previous record set by Aman Singh Gulati for largest drawing by an individual.
"It is certainly very different to anything I've done before," Basford told The Press and Journal newspaper. "I wouldn't normally advocate creativity with a time limit but sometimes you do need the deadline or that restriction to get the best out of your work."
"It is a huge relief to have completed the drawing and have beaten the world record because I was behind schedule for a lot of the time," she said.
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Watch Suits Online: Season 9 Episode 10
Paul Dailly at September 26, 2019 5:54 am .
How did it all end?
On Suits Season 9 Episode 10, the firm was under attack and everyone tried to find a way to fix it.
But Harvey realized that he still had to go against Samantha and Mike in the courtroom.
What did he decide to do?
Meanwhile, Faye continued to move the goal posts after another big bust-up.
Who stepped into the ring to take her down, once and for all?
Elsewhere, Louis prepared to marry Sheila, but a last-minute hiccup threatened to ruin everything.
Finally, the firm change for good, and there were strings attached to the brand new name of it.
Who decided to leave New York behind?
Who got married?
Who did not get a happy ending?
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Suits Season 9 Episode 10 Quotes
Harvey, you and I conned the world for years. I think it's time for one last con.
Permalink: Harvey, you and I conned the world for years. I think it's time for one last con.
Harvey: Donna, listen to me. I know you called Mike because you know I needed him. For a couple of hours, I wasn't thinking about the case or tomorrow or even how much I miss my mom. You gave me what I needed, but it's time for me to win this thing.
Donna: You know, I never told you how many times I thought about us being together over the years. I was usually nights like tonight where I didn't know if things were going to turn out okay, but I knew. It doesn't matter if it's Faye or Tanner or Hardman or Goliath, whoever it is, no one stands a chance against Harvey Specter, and that's the sexiest thing in the world.
Harvey: What are you saying?
Donna: I'm saying that we should go in there and earn you the best night sleep you ever had.
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Sophie Cranston
By Lauren Milligan 15 December 2009
SOPHIE CRANSTON may have won the coveted Designer of the Year Award at Graduate Fashion Week ten years ago, but she is not a believer in rushing things. After graduation, Cranston worked with Alice Temperley as she set up her eponymous label - and in 2002 she left Temperley to do the same; establishing Libelula from her home in southern Spain.
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"Libelula is growing in a very healthy, organic way," Cranston told us. "The word seems to be spreading! I learned while working with Alice that the most important thing in life is to throw yourself into whatever you do with all your energy without worrying what could go wrong." Little is going wrong for the label at the moment; Cranston opened her Chelsea showroom in 2007, while maintaining a creative atelier on Spain's Costa la Luz, and has slowly built a loyal and enthusiastic following - and the recipe for success this season, as every other, is simple. "As always the colours and prints are bold, bright and happy," Cranston explains. "The cuts are all very flattering and we have brought in some new shapes that are a little less formal - they're also great for when you are having a fat day! I am not a believer in pushing too hard, too fast but in the future we would like to crack other international markets and open our own Libelula shop in the UK, as well as an online store. Collaborations with other types of businesses would be fun and offer a different perspective on what we do. And most importantly lots of babies!" SEE VOGUE.COM'S PICK OF THE LIBELULA COLLECTION HERE
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Fox and Bones: 'Love Me Like A River' [Song Premiere]
The couple take a big musical step, getting help from local producers and professionals in Badfoot Records, The Rye Room and ROLA Music, before heading off to tour Europe this fall. But before they go, catch the duo at the White Eagle on October 12 and upon their return at the Doug Fir on November 22.
Doug Fir Lounge
As Fox and Bones ready themselves to jet across the pond for yet another European tour this October and November, they’ll first leave us with something to remember them by. The folk-pop project of Scott Gilmore and Sarah Vitort, the pair have released some 13 records as part of their respective endeavors, Just People and Sarah Wild, as well as together as Fox and Bones. While still very much a work in progress at this juncture, the forthcoming release from the couple will be Fox and Bones’ sophomore record, and their third effort overall.
Although the entire yet-to-be-titled LP “most likely won't be completed until late 2018,” Gilmore says, they’re ready to share the first powerful single today. With support from Portland- and Nashville-based Badfoot Records, producer Dominik Schmidt of ROLA Music, engineer and mixer Matt Greco from The Rye Room, and mastering at Telegraph by Adam Gonsalves, Fox and Bones have enlisted an elite team to help them realize "Love Me Like A River" as well as set their future course for the creation of new music.
While their voices once again cradle and complement one another, there’s also a surging energy pushing their emotive flood forward on "Love Me Like A River.” Gilmore recognizes that the track “is a big step in the scope of Fox and Bones, growing from an organic, mostly acoustic sound to a more produced, radio-ready effort.”
Fox and Bones live from The Rye Room—watch a performance of "Wild and Wicked Nights" below or click to see one of "Here"“This process was different than any recording effort yet as we spent a month in preproduction with Dominik, rewriting and honing in on our favorite aspects of the song while reworking or replacing other parts all together to craft a radio-ready, folk-pop track,” Gilmore tells. “It was a real dedication to the craft, waking up early to make time for songwriting sessions amidst all of our other commitments. Matt and Dominik pushed the limits of our creativity by never letting us settle with good ideas, instead inspiring and sometimes dragging us down the path to our best work. To top it off, we brought in top-notch talent from around Portland to build out the instrumentals of the song, including Jeramy Burchett on drums, Todd Gee on bass, and Everett Carlson on cigar box guitar.”
While “Love Me Like A River” will be released globally on October 6, you can hear it here first. Then catch Fox and Bones kicking off their Euro tour with Corner at the White Eagle on Thursday, October 12 and celebrating their homecoming on Wednesday, November 22 at the Doug Fir for Worth’s album release. Plus, look for ‘em spearheading the first annual Portland's Folk Festival on January 20, 2018!
Korgy & Bass: 'Remote' [Video Premiere]
Chris Young - Nov 19, 2019
Exploring several corners of these United States, 'Remote' is an across-the-country collaboration between PDX beatmakers Korgy & Bass and NOLA trumpeter Cyrus Nabipoor. Supplemented by fresh...
Explore Every Side of Jake William Capistran on 'All Things Human' [Song and Video Premiere]
Start with catchy back-to-back album tracks "Talk About It" and "Mirror" now and then check back on November 22 for the full stream. And celebrate the release of his debut LP at the Doug Fir with...
Camp Crush: 'Fireflies' [Video Premiere]
Chris Young - Oct 23, 2019
Honing their soaring synth sound on the new EP ‘Feel Something,’ celebrate Camp Crush's prolific DIY spirit at the Doug Fir on November 4 with The Slants—playing their final show ever!—and Shy...
We started this magazine because we were inspired by our creative community, and in turn, we have reflexively inspired. Join us on October 24 for free beer and snacks at the Cravedog happy hour...
Scenes from Night Two of Portland's Folk Festival feat. Horse Feathers, Worth, The Get Ahead, Lenore., Fox and Bones, Pretty Gritty and more at Crystal Ballroom on Jan. 11, 2020
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Sarah Wild at Starday Tavern on Jan. 11, 2019
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Ezza Rose and Fox and Bones at the Bloodworks Live Studio on March 29, 2018
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Photos by Ian Westmorland Exciting things are on the horizon for this quarter's #PDXmusic Showcase performers, brought to you by Vortex and KINK. Fox and Bones are basically homeless (in the...
Portland's Folk Festival: Those Willows, Worth, Fox and Bones, Haley Johnsen, Hammerhead and more at White Eagle on Jan. 20, 2018
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As the sold-out Portland's Folk Festival wound down on Saturday night, couples cozied up on bar stools and fans held out their phones to capture the last echoing harmonies of local band Those...
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Point Grey Love Club Makes International (and Local) Issues Top of Mind in School
The Love Club at Point Grey wants to support more engaged attitudes in their schools around issues of both local and international importance.
Grade 11 students Chelsea Neale, Kara Letvinshuk, Shira Wachtel, Jacky Baldwin and Joelle Moses say their principle aim with their club has been to spread kindness and get other kids thinking about how fortunate they are to attend such a great school.
It is an important message and one that they've been active promoting with a wide-range of initiatives including a Christmas Card drive for Covenant House, sandwich making for the Downtown Eastside and a fundraising drive for Taifun relief following the disaster in the Philippines.
In their most recent project, the young women have devoted their energy to raising awareness around the girls who were kidnapped by Boko Haram.
"We wanted to make a PSA because we didn't know what else we could do," said Wachtel. "Our original intent was to get media attention, but then we also wanted to give a new perspective to Point Grey students."
In a short video, the Love Club members pulled hundreds of students from their classes to showcase the impact such a kidnapping might have on their own school community. Within a few hours had over 100 likes on the Facebook page they placed it on.
Baldwin says that since their video went viral within the Point Grey community, she believes many of her colleagues are better informed about the issue.
"I think the Point Grey students now get it," she says.
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Graham Potter
Graham Potter confirmed as Brighton's new manager after leaving Swansea City
The Seagulls have a new manager
Graham Potter is officially announced as Brighton manager (Image: Brighton & Hove Albion FC)
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Graham Potter is the new manager of Brighton and Hove Albion.
The Englishman was officially unveiled as Chris Hughton's successor at the Amex on Monday afternoon, bringing an end to more than a week of speculation.
He signs a four-year deal at the club, who narrowly avoided relegation from the Premier League last season at the expense of Swansea's bitter rivals Cardiff City .
Brighton are understood to have paid around £3million to bring Potter and his backroom team to the south coast, with Billy Reid, Bjorn Hamberg and head of recruitment Kyle Macaulay all set to join him in Sussex.
You follow live updates of this developing story here.
Potter said: “I was sold by the long-term vision and passion shown by Tony Bloom, Paul Barber and Dan Ashworth.
"The ideas and plans they have for the future of this football club excited me; I am thrilled and honoured to be a part of it.
“This club has been on an incredible journey and my aim along with Bjorn [Hamberg], Kyle [Macaulay] and Billy [Reid], is to ensure the great work that has gone before us is built on, as we strive to cement our place in the Premier League for many years to come.”
Brighton chairman Tony Bloom added: “We are delighted to have secured the services of one of the brightest young English coaches. Graham Potter has an excellent record of developing teams with an attractive playing style, fierce determination and a strong collective spirit.
“We are excited about our third successive season in the Premier League and we now wish to build on the solid foundations laid by Chris Hughton. We believe that Graham is an excellent fit for our club and we are very much look forward to working with him.”
Brighton and Hove Albion's new manager Graham Potter (Image: PA Wire)
Potter was the number one choice to take over the Seagulls almost as soon as Hughton's departure was confirmed and, despite the best efforts of Swansea's hierarchy , is now set to embark on his first ever season in the Premier League.
Swansea rejected Brighton's initial approach before offering the former Ostersunds boss a new bumper deal, but the lure of top flight football is believed to have proved great enough to convince Potter, who turns 44 on the day of his unveiling, to turn his back on the final two years of his contract at the Liberty Stadium and move on.
The daunting task Trevor Birch now faces at Swansea City as the job just got harder
Attention for Swansea, and chairman Trevor Birch, now turns to who will now replace Potter in the Liberty Stadium hot seat.
Under-23s coach Cameron Toshack is currently the favourite with the bookies, while Leon Britton, John Eustace and Daniel Stendel are some of the other names to have also been mentioned.
It's understood that the club have not yet drawn up an official shortlist, but have made initial contact with several potential candidates.
They are likely to now step up their search now Potter's departure to the south coast has been confirmed.
The latest on Swansea City's managerial search amid John Eustace links
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Biologia
División Celular I: El Ciclo Celular
por Nathan H Lents, Ph.D., Donna Hesterman
Binary fission refers to the process by which
a.the nucleus of a cell splits just prior to cytokinesis.
b.most plant and animal cells reproduce.
c.bacteria and other cells lacking a nucleus reproduce.
d.a cell duplicates its DNA.
After a single cell divides, there are three cells -- the parent cell and two daughter cells.
The cell cycle can be described as
a.chaotic and composed of various phases that are virtually indistinguishable when viewed through a microscope.
b.identical in every kind of cell.
c.a sequence of events that continues constantly in all cells.
d.a pattern of distinct phases in a cell regulated by proteins.
The cell cycle can be reversed, causing a cell to move backward from mitosis, back to the G2 and S-phases.
Arthur Pardee was looking for a "point of no return" in his experiments – a point in the life cycle where a cell commits to a path toward division or toward pausing in a quiescent state. Today, we call this point
a.the restriction point.
b.CDKs.
c.mitosis.
d.chroma.
Interphase collectively refers to
a.mitosis and cytokinesis.
b.G0 and the restriction point.
c.G1, S-phase, and G2.
d.DNA synthesis and G0.
Mitosis is a type of cell division.
Tim Hunt used radioactive tags in his experiments with sea urchin eggs so that he could observe
a.how long it took for the cell cycle to restart after interruption.
b.when new proteins were made during the process of cell division.
c.if the cell cycle was reversible.
d.how restriction works in a cell.
The cell cycle kinases are enzymes that are activated when __________ build up in the cytoplasm.
a.cyclins
b.DNA strands
c.chroma
d.bacteria
All cells that make up mammalian tissues continue to divide at a constant rate until cellular death.
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Weston Air Festival and Armed Forces June 2020
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Weston-super-Mare hosts an array of fantastic events all year-round, and whatever the weather, you're sure to find fun to be had - indoors as well as out.
Events listed on this page take place within Weston-super-Mare town centre, the seafront and outlying suburbs. For events taking place within and hour's drive of Weston-super-Mare, you can find them here.
We have local theatre listings for The Blakehay Theatre, great family events at Weston Museum, live comedy and music at the Tropicana and much, much more.
Use the search facility to specify event types and dates that interest you, or scroll to browse the complete list of upcoming events in Weston-super-Mare.
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The Boulevard Big Band
St Pauls Church, Walliscote Road, Weston super Mare, Somerset, BS23 1EF
kate@asquared.uk.com
Boulevard Band with Marvin Muoeke. Focussing on big band classics from Glenn Miller to Oasis
10 Jan 2020to29 Feb 2020Open 08:00 - 20:00
Jo Rox Singing
129 High St, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1HN
quesowine@yahoo.com
Jo Rox is a talented young musician who is coming in on Sunday 19th January at 4pm to entertain us and try out some.new acoustic material
19 Jan 2020Open 16:00 - 20:00
McCartney: The Songbook
126-130 High Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1HP
wsmboxoffice@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk
From the producers of smash hit shows That'll Be The Day and Walk Right Back, comes the ultimate McCartney experience. Brand new for 2020, McCartney - The Songbook takes to the stage recreating masterworks spanning over six decades.
Starring Peter…
An Inspiring Night
Hutton Moor Leisure Centre, Hutton Moor Road, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS22 8LY
marc@solecycling.co.uk
We invite you to join us for an evening of inspiration and adventure on January 22nd 2020.
Come and hear from inspiring speakers from all walks of life and all types of sport and get the chance to meet and ask questions of each of our guests. If…
Hutton Moor Leisure Centre, Weston-super-Mare
Bye Bye Baby are a jaw-dropping tribute to the musical phenomenon 'Jersey Boys' and the timeless, iconic music of 'Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons'. Incredible four part harmonies, roof raising falsetto complete with energetic and stylish…
Joe Brown in Concert: 60th Anniversary Tour
126-130 High Street, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1HP
nicola.slark@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk
Premier rock 'n' roll legend Joe Brown takes to the road to celebrate 60 years in the business.
Combining timeless classics, rockabilly, gospel, country, bluegrass, and rock 'n' roll with Joe's effervescent delivery and humorous reminiscences, this…
Barry Steele & Friends: The Roy Orbison Story
The one and only Barry Steele takes on the role of 'The Big O,' in The Roy Orbison Story, he comes with great credentials and a genuine admiration for the Roy Orbison. Following his West End Debut at The Adelphi Theatre in The West End, Barry is set…
Big Worle Wildlife Walk
Big Worle Hub, 11 Feniton, Clovelly Road, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS22 6LN
j.hitchens819@btinternet.com
Clovelly Road, Weston-super-Mare
The first of six Big Worle Wildlife Walks will start and finish t Big Worle Hub off Clovelly Road, Worle on Sunday 26 January 2020 from 10am until 12 noon. It will be led by local wildlife expert Chris Sperring, MBE who is a professional…
Jethro: The Count of Cornwall Returns
Following last year's sell out show, Jethro brings us another memorable evening of hysterical nonsense as we take a peek into the circus lurking deep within the mind of probably the greatest comic storyteller ever to grace the stage.
Psychic Sally: 10 Years and Counting
Following her gripping appearance on Celebrity Big Brother, with a triumphant Sally reaching the final five, the nation's favourite psychic and forerunner in the psychic world is back on tour with her all new show "10 Years and Counting".
In Cider Festival
Sand Bay Holiday Village, 67 Beach Rd, Kewstoke,, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 9UR
info@fuelledbycider.com
Kewstoke,, Weston-super-Mare
Tickets are on sale NOW for the second In Cider Festival on January 31st – February 2nd, 2020.
The 3 day indoor festival takes place at Pontins Sand Bay holiday park on the beautiful Sand Bay shoreline just outside Weston-super-Mare.
In Cider…
31 Jan 2020to2 Feb 2020Various Opening Times
Jackson Live in Concert
Sweeney Entertainments presents Jackson Live in Concert, starring CJ and his Incredible Band & Dancers.
Michael Jackson is not only remembered as one of the most influential artists of all time, but many of today's artists have been inspired by his…
1 Feb 2020Open 19:30 - 22:00
The Winter Gardens Pavilion, Royal Parade, Royal Parade, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1AJ
enquiries@westonwintergardens.co.uk
Royal Parade, Weston-super-Mare
With I'm Every Whitney, J'Adele and Nicola Marie as Amy Winehouse!
RUMOUR HAS IT that for ONE MOMENT IN TIME we'll be welcoming three divas to the Ballroom ALL AT ONCE.
So, if you WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY and SET FIRE TO THE RAIN, then grab your…
The Winter Gardens Pavilion, Weston-super-Mare
Bristol Russian Ballet School present Coppélia
The fantastic tale of Dr Coppelius, and his wish to bring his beautiful doll Coppelia to life, is interwoven with the love affair of Swanhilda and Franz, and follows the confusion created when Franz falls in love with the doll believing her to be a…
Messy Workshops
Weston Museum, Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1PR
museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
Get messy and creative with either a slime or a science workshop. Plus Rainbow Sand Art in the Courtyard.
Sunday 5th January- Slime Workshop
Sunday 2nd February- Science Workshop
Saturday 22nd February- Slime Workshop
Sunday 15th March- Science…
Weston Museum, Weston-super-Mare
2 Feb 2020Open 10:00 -
22 Feb 2020Open 10:00 -
15 Mar 2020Open 10:00 -
15 Apr 2020Open 10:00 -
Mercury: The Ultimate Queen Tribute
With over 20 incredible years on the road, Mercury are well established as one of the world's most authentic tributes to the legend that is Freddie Mercury and Queen.
This dynamic theatre production fully emulates the true charismatic appeal of…
You Win Again: Celebrating the Music of The Bee Gees
Direct from London's West End, You Win Again – Celebrating The Music of The Bee Gees.
Prepare to experience the distinct sound of one the greatest bands to have ever graced the stage in this unforgettable concert spectacular. Immerse yourself in…
Weston-super-Mare Local Producers Market
High Street, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1HU
info@wsmtcp.co.uk
Visit Weston-super-Mare High St every second Saturday of every month for a fantastic market with local food producers and craft people selling their finest quality products.
Bringing On Back The 60s
The hottest ticket in town has just arrived at your theatre. Bringing On Back The 60's starring New Amen Corner with their very special guest!This fast moving show Starring New Amen Corner is a must for lovers of 60's music. With its stunning…
Astrophotography Talk
International award winning photographer, Ollie Taylor, will be talking us through his work and passion behind the lens.
The Lauriston Hotel
Puxton Park
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Family Fun in Alexandria This Summer April 27, 2017
Leah Spellman, APR
LSpellman@VisitAlexVA.com or 703-652-5363
Family Fun in Alexandria This Summer
From Fireworks to a Monumental Illumination to Family-Friendly Festivals
Alexandria, VA – Nothing says summer fun like family-friendly music and food festivals, movies under the stars and fireworks along the Potomac. Located just minutes from Washington, D.C. and with a nationally designated historic district, Alexandria, Virginia, is the ideal location for your summer vacation with more than 35 special events coming Memorial Day through Labor Day. Highlights include unique events at George Washington’s Mount Vernon and authentic American history experiences in George Washington’s hometown, from family tours led by junior docents at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum to a Civil War reenactment at Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site. Foodies can enjoy the summer weather at more than 30 restaurants that offer al fresco dining along King Street and at numerous festivals like the Taste of Del Ray Food Festival and Vine on the Waterfront Food & Wine Festival. Waterfront activities abound and boat cruises cater to everyone from baseball fans to our four-legged friends to those wanting to visit the scenic National Mall.
New this year is the 150th birthday celebration for world-renowned American architect Frank Lloyd Wright at the Pope-Leighey House, the only Frank Lloyd Wright house open to the public in the D.C. region. At Summer Escape at Mount Vernon, visitors will enjoy craft beer, historic culinary treats and live bluegrass music at sunset from the lantern-lit grounds of George Washington’s estate. Wrapping up the summer months is a special project by Swiss light artist Gerry Hofstetter who will wow visitors with breathtaking projections on the George Washington Masonic National Memorial.
Find summer events and more at www.VisitAlexandriaVA.com/summer.
Check out summer hotel packages at www.VisitAlexandriaVA.com/hotels/hotel-packages.
Frank Lloyd Wright 150th Birthday Celebration Picnic Series & More
June 8, July 12 and August 27, 2017
Admission: Varies
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pope-Leighey House, 9000 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309
www.woodlawnpopeleighey.org
Celebrate world-renowned American architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s 150th birthday at the only Frank Lloyd Wright house open to visitors in the D.C. region—the Pope-Leighey House! Located just 10 miles from Old Town Alexandria, the Pope-Leighey House is the perfect showcase of one of Wright’s “Usonian” style modest homes that he began designing in the 1930s. Visitors are invited to celebrate the anniversary all year long. First up, on Wright’s birthday on June 8, visitors can enjoy Cupcake tours during the day and a special 150th Birthday Picnic & Party fundraiser in the evening, which will include birthday cake from some of the region’s best cake makers, cocktails, music, a unique auction and much more. On July 12, the hilarious cocktail theater troupe Picnic Theater Company will present their version of Noel Coward’s “Hay Fever” in front of the house (picnic dinner available), and on August 27, the Pope-Leighey Picnic Series ends with a mid-century modern, family-style back-to-school picnic (Loren Pope was an education reporter and author) on the grounds of the house. Stay tuned for other events throughout the year, from in-depth architectural tours to Twilight & Tipple Tours with beverages and bites.
Alexandria/USA Birthday Celebration
July 8, 2017 from 6-10 p.m.
Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St., Alexandria, VA 22314
www.VisitAlexandriaVA.com/alexandria-birthday-celebration
Visitors celebrate America’s 241st birthday and Alexandria’s 268th along the Potomac River waterfront at Oronoco Bay Park and enjoy live music by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, patriotic birthday cake, food vendors and a dazzling fireworks display.
Swiss Light Artist Gerry Hofstetter Illumination Tour
September 3, 2017 from 9 p.m.-midnight
Admission: TBD
George Washington Masonic National Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria, VA 22301
www.VisitAlexandriaVA.com/summer
Celebrate Labor Day weekend and the end of summer taking in Swiss light artist Gerry Hofstetter’s breathtaking work as it illuminates the George Washington Masonic National Memorial after sunset on September 3, 2017. The George Washington Masonic National Memorial is one of the early stops on Hofstetter’s three-year Illumination Tour that kicks off in August and visits one monument in each of the 50 states. Alexandria is proud to have been selected as the location for Hofstetter’s art in Virginia. Hofstetter, one of the world’s best-known light artists, transforms buildings, monuments and natural beauty spots into contemporary works of art. He has created projections of the Titanic on icebergs in the arctic, hieroglyphics on the ancient pyramids of Egypt, and abstract colorful images on the Washington National Cathedral. Hoffstetter, along with his event planner partner Hayes Group, LLC of Vienna, Virginia, will be creating a memorable event that will showcase the best of Virginia. More information about related events will be announced in the coming months.
MORE EVENTS:
40th Annual Memorial Day Jazz Festival
May 29, 2017 from 1-6 p.m.
Waterfront Park, 1A Prince St., Alexandria, VA 22314
Alexandriava.gov/Recreation
The 40th Annual Memorial Day Jazz Festival will feature a variety of talented musicians and diverse styles of jazz throughout the day. Festival attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Food will be available for purchase or you can pack a picnic.
9th Annual Taste of Del Ray Food Festival
June 4, 2017 from 1-3 p.m.
Admission: $10 adults; $5 children
Mt. Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
www.visitdelray.com
Mark your calendars, clean your palates and prepare to taste some of the yummiest flavors ever at the 9th Annual Taste of Del Ray, sponsored by the Del Ray Business Association. Top neighborhood restaurants will participate in this delicious competition taking place at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square and the adjacent United Bank parking lot, located at the intersection of Mount Vernon Avenue and Oxford Avenue. For ticket information, visit www.visitdelray.com.
Summer Escape at Mount Vernon
June 9 & 10, 2017 from 6-9 p.m.
George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121
www.mountvernon.org
Sip craft beer and taste local and historic culinary treats while watching the sun set at the first president’s home! Relax to live bluegrass music from Bud's Collective, play colonial games, and unwind against the backdrop of the Potomac River. Mount Vernon’s chocolatiers will demonstrate the process of making chocolate while serving up chocolate martini samples. The event also offers foodies a chance to talk with a 18th-century herbalist and sample flavorful herb-infused dips and teas. After sampling culinary treats and libations, stroll the lantern-lit grounds and immerse yourself in the 18th century as you mingle with costumed residents. Enjoy 18th-century music, dancing, ice cream making demonstrations, and more historic fun.
Fort Ward Civil War Camp Day
June 10, 2017 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission: Free; $5 suggested donation
Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site, 4301 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria, VA 22304
www.AlexandriaVA.gov/FortWard
Union and Confederate reenactors interpret Civil War military activities in camp settings, present drills, infantry and artillery demonstrations, and civilian impressions.
The Old Town Arts and Crafts Fair
Now celebrating its 37th year in operation, the Old Town Arts & Crafts Fair features more than 80 arts and crafts vendors. Visitors can browse artisan stalls and purchase handmade pieces in the heart of Old Town at Market Square.
Lecture: Margaret Irwin: “The Journal of Anne Reading”
June 13, 2017 at 7 p.m.
The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314
shop.alexandriava.gov
Margaret Irwin had long heard family stories about an ancestor who had learned nursing from Florence Nightingale. In 1955, her mother showed her Anne Reading’s handwritten journal for the first time and, 50 years later, she had it published. “The Journal of Anne Reading” documents this amazing woman’s early training and work in the Crimea with Nightingale, her later service in the Mansion House Hospital here in Alexandria during the Civil War, and some aspects of her life after the war. Margaret Irwin will discuss Anne’s life dressed as a Civil War nurse, and will sign copies of her book following the program. Anne Reading inspired the character Anne Hastings featured on the PBS Civil War-era drama MERCY STREET.
Lecture: Margaret Wagner: “America and the Great War”
June 15, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
In partnership with Hooray for Books, author Margaret Wagner will lecture and sign books following her remarks. America and the Great War chronicles the United States in neutrality and in conflict, it presents events and arguments, political and military battles, bitter tragedies and epic achievements that marked U.S. involvement in the first modern war. Drawing on the matchless resources of the Library of Congress, the book includes many eyewitness accounts and more than 250 color and black-and-white images, many never before published.
Father’s Day Weekend at Mount Vernon
June 17 & 18, 2017 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: Included in site fee; $20 for adults; $9 ages 6-11; free children ages 0-5
General Washington greets visitors and poses for photographs on Father’s Day weekend. Listen as Washington discusses his role as husband, stepfather, and Father of Our Country in the program “Father to the First Family.”
Father’s Day Open Houses in Historic Alexandria
June 18, 2017 from 1-5 p.m.
Admission: Free for visiting fathers; prices vary by location
Friendship Firehouse Museum, 107 S. Alfred St., Alexandria, VA 22314
Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., Alexandria, VA 22314
Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, 105-107 S. Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314
In honor of Father’s Day, visiting dads will receive free admission to some of Alexandria’s premier historic sites and have the opportunity to peruse the grounds once frequented by America’s founding fathers.
Alexandria’s Historic Breweries Guided Tour and Tasting
Join Alexandria's Historic Breweries author, Garrett Peck, and Portner Brewhouse co-founder, Catherine Portner, on a guided walking tour around Old Town Alexandria exploring the foundations of local brewing. The tour includes highlights from the print brochure, a Portner Brewhouse sponsored beer sampling, and culminates at one of Alexandria's current Hop Stops. Each tour will feature local homebrewers that are interested in your feedback as part of Portner Brewhouse's Craft Beer Test Kitchen™.
4th Annual Well Ray Festival
Well Ray is a community-wide effort to highlight resources for living healthily and happily. Browse health and lifestyle inspired tents, take free exercise classes, and enjoy therapeutic massages, acupuncture, physical therapy consultations, chiropractic adjustments, nutritional counseling, blood pressure screenings, and more. Check out wellness-inspired fashion from local fitness clothing designers, jewelers, and boutiques.
Vine on the Waterfront Food & Wine Festival
June 24, 2017 from noon-6 p.m.
Admission: Free; tickets required for food and wine samples
Vine on the Waterfront Food & Wine Festival is a one-day community-based event focused on showcasing the numerous diverse restaurants of Alexandria and Virginia wineries combined with the opportunity to give back to the community through local non-profit organizations. This is a lively, family-oriented festival offering food and wine tasting along with live entertainment, children’s activities and arts and crafts vendors.
Independence Fireworks at Mount Vernon
June 30 & July 1, 2017 from 6-9:45 p.m.
Admission: Fireworks with mansion tour: $34 for adults; $24 for youth; no mansion tour: $30 for adults; $20 for youth
Enjoy a patriotic evening filled with dazzling nighttime fireworks, mansion tours, musical performances, and games on George Washington’s beloved estate. Greet General and Mrs. Washington in the historic area before trying your hand at bocce ball. Dust off your dancing shoes for 18th-century dancing demonstrations. Mount Vernon’s colonial artisans will reveal how 18th-century ice cream was made in the days before freezers. Think you can strike a pose better than George Washington? Take your photo posing like the president and tag your photo on social media with #PoseLikeThePrez. Visit Washington’s Tomb at night–this event is one of the few times this area is open in the evening. Sparks will be flying at blacksmith shop, which will also be open. Additional food and drink from the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant will be available for purchase.
An American Celebration at Mount Vernon
July 4, 2017 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
An American Celebration includes an inspirational naturalization ceremony for new citizens with a special keynote address, daytime fireworks, military re-enactments, a special wreath laying ceremony, free birthday cake for all (while supplies last), and a visit from General and Mrs. Washington. Enjoy a performance by the National Concert Band during its "Red, White and Blue" concert. Spend a truly inspiring day at a truly inspiring place.
10th Annual Del Ray Music Festival
July 22, 2017 from 3-8 p.m.
www.delraymusicfestival.com
The 10th Annual Del Ray Music Festival is a celebration of local talent, demonstrating what an exciting music community we have right here in the D.C. area. Local musicians will perform on two stages in the heart of Del Ray. Mount Vernon Avenue will be closed to traffic between E. Uhler and E. Custis Avenues. Del Ray's independently owned restaurants will host beer gardens offering great food and brews all day. Del Ray Music Festival is proud to highlight local music and a chance to celebrate summer with your friends and neighbors. As always, the Del Ray Music Festival is a free event.
The Real World Science Behind Harry Potter
Admission: $6 per person
In honor of Harry Potter’s birthday, the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum is offering family-friendly tours that explore the real world of science and medicine behind J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. Cost is $6 per person; children must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. Tickets go on sale July 1 for timed entry at shop.AlexandriaVA.gov. This event sells out, so purchase in advance!
The Real World Science Behind Harry Potter: Adults Only
Admission: $20 per person
It’s the 20th anniversary of the world meeting Harry Potter! Relive the magic of the books and explore the real world of Harry Potter while enjoying an inspired cocktail crafted by Old Town Dolci Gelati Cafe. Hour-long tours with timed entry between 6 and 9 p.m. include time for pictures in the photo booth (bring your own camera) and a make-and-take inspired by the series. Cost is $20 and tickets go on sale July 1 at shop.AlexandriaVA.gov. This event sells out, so purchase in advance.
Friendship Firehouse Festival
August 5, 2017 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
www.historicalexandria.org
Enjoy the annual Friendship Firehouse Festival in the 100 Block of S. Alfred Street. Visit historic Friendship Firehouse and get a free fire hat! Be sure to see the old hose reel, as well as the suction pumper fire engine, both pulled by hand. This year marks the 151st anniversary of the City of Alexandria Fire Department. Festival includes community booth, fire-fighting activities, fire vehicles, and more.
ONGOING EVENTS:
Apothecary Museum Geek Tour: A Magical Apothecary Tour
June 11, July 9, and August 13, 2017 from noon-1 p.m.
On this one hour specialty tour of the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, learn about the real world botanical science that inspired the potions and herbology of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, and make your own magical sleeping potion! Adults and children ages 8 and older welcome.
Cinema Del Ray Outdoor Movies
June 17, July 15 and August 19, 2017, at 7 p.m.; films begin at dusk
Mt Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave., Alexandria VA 22305
Bring family, friends, neighbors and a blanket to watch these open-air movies including Sing, Zootopia, Beauty and the Beast and Moana at Cinema Del Ray, now in its 12th season.
Movies Under the Stars Outdoor Movies Series
June 30, July 28 and August 18, 2017 from 8:30-11 p.m.
Locations vary
The City of Alexandria invites you to a screening of family-friendly movies on June 30 (Ben Brenman Park), July 28 (Waterfront Park) and August 18 (Market Square). Admission is free. Be sure to bring blankets or a beach chair and enjoy an outdoor movie. Arrive early to choose your seating and feel free to bring a picnic supper. Some light concession sales.
Alexandria Archaeology Dig Days
July 8 and August 5, 2017 from 1:30-3 p.m.
Shuter’s Hill at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, 101 Callahan Dr., Alexandria, VA 22301
www.alexandriava.gov/Archaeology
Assist Alexandria Archaeology at a public dig! The dig day includes an introduction to the history and archaeology of the Shuter’s Hill Site, a site tour, and the opportunity to sift through excavated soil and assist with artifact processing. $5 donation and pre-registration is required at www.alexandriava.gov/Archaeology.
First Thursdays Del Ray
First Thursday of the month from 6-9 p.m.
Admission: Free; pets welcome
www.visitdelray.com/page-1718168
First Thursdays is a series of free outdoor street festivals along Mt. Vernon Avenue in the spring and summer. Every first Thursday of the months of April, May, June, July, August and September the Del Ray Business Association features businesses along Mt. Vernon Avenue, special events, food and music from 6-9 p.m. Each month has a different theme with activities for children, live music and a festive atmosphere.
Friday Night on the Square
Fridays throughout the summer at 7:30 p.m.
Market Square, 301 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314
Alexandriava.gov/concerts
City concert series with Friday night performances throughout the summer. Feel free to bring a picnic and chairs or sit around the fountain or bench seating in front of City Hall.
Canine Cruise
Saturdays June 10 & 24, July 15 & 29, August 12 & 26, 2017 departing at 11 a.m.
Admission: $18 adults; $12 children under 12
105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA 22314 (behind the Torpedo Factory Art Center)
www.potomacriverboatco.com
Calling all dog owners or dog lovers! With or without a four-legged friend, you are invited to join us for this special 45-minute cruise of Alexandria’s seaport—a favorite spring activity for locals. Dogs are free, but must be on a six-foot non-retractable leash.
Alexandria Seaport Tour
Through October 9, 2017
Admission: $12 adults (over 18 years old); $6 children
Enjoy this 50-minute narrated tour of the colonial Alexandria Seaport of Old Town. Cruise highlights include Founders Park, Old Town Yacht Basin, Captain’s Row, Jones Point Lighthouse and so much more!
Baseball Boat to Nationals Park
Through October 2017; times vary upon Nationals schedule
Admission: $20 one-way; $25 round-trip Monday-Thursday; $30 premium games (listed on website)
www.baseballboat.com
The Potomac Riverboat Company offers baseball enthusiasts the chance to avoid the crowds and take a leisurely cruise from Old Town Alexandria to Nationals Park along the scenic Potomac River. Online ticket purchases include free parking. Boats returning to Alexandria depart 20 minutes after the final pitch. Boat operates for 80% of Nationals games (check website for specific available dates).
Mount Vernon by Bike and Boat
Through November 1, 2017
Check website for exact schedule
Admission: $68 adults; $40 kids 6-12; $20 kids 2-5
www.BikeAndRollDC.com/tour/mount-vernon-by-bike-and-boat
Pedal along the Potomac from Old Town Alexandria to George Washington’s estate via the Mount Vernon Trail. Spend the day at the first president’s humble abode then board the Miss Christin for a narrated boat cruise back to Old Town on Potomac Riverboat Company’s Mount Vernon by Bike and Boat tour.
Water Taxi to the National Mall
Admission: $28 round-trip for adults; $14 one-way for adults; $16 round-trip for children under 12; $8 one-way for children under 12
105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA 22314 (Behind the Torpedo Art Center)
The Potomac Riverboat Co. offers water taxi services directly from Old Town Alexandria to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. This 30-minute cruise aboard the Miss Sophie connects D.C. with its oldest neighborhood, docking just steps from the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, popular Smithsonian museums and a Capital Bikeshare station.
Pedals ‘N’ Pints at Port City Brewery
First Sunday of every month starting at 9:30 a.m.; third Sunday of every month starting at 10:30 a.m.
Port City Brewing Company, 3950 Wheeler Ave., Alexandria, VA 22304
www.portcitybrewing.com/the-brewery/events
Are you a bicyclist who loves beer and lives in the DMV? Be a part of Port City’s Pedals ‘N’ Pints! Course length and difficulty depend on the week, so be sure to check the website. All participants will need to sign a waiver beforehand. Helmet wearing is mandatory for riders of all ages. Port City bike jerseys and performance Pedals ‘N’ Pints shirts will be available for sale before and after the ride.
Joggers & Lagers at Port City Brewery
Every Monday at 7 p.m.
Do you measure fun by the pint or by the mile? Try it both ways every Monday night at Joggers & Lagers with Pacers Running. Come out at 7 p.m. to take part in the 1, 3 or 5 mile fun run that takes off and returns to our Tasting Room, which opens at 4 p.m. Expect a fun crowd, support from Pacers Running staff, and periodic visits from their vendors to let you test out their latest offerings. Taking it at your own pace, you will enjoy running our pleasant route through a park and along a trail that follows the water of Holmes Run.
Beer Yoga at Port City Brewery
Every Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Come stretch out with us at 7 p.m. for Beer Yoga. There is a $15 registration fee that covers the class and a post-yoga pint. (Make sure you get your pint ticket when you check in.) There are only 40 spots available for Beer Yoga, so sign up for the class online. (Registration will open up for this class the day of the prior class at 8 a.m.) What to bring and wear: Yoga mat, bottle of water and towel. Wear comfortable clothing you can easily move in, bend and stretch. We do yoga in the brewhouse and the temperature fluctuates depending on the weather, so make sure you wear layers.
Family Tours at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
Every Sunday June 25-Labor Day from 2-5 p.m.
Admission: $5 adults ($4 with AAA); $3 children ages 5-12; free for kids 4 and under
alexandriava.gov/gadsbystavern
Special family tours led by junior docents grades 4-7 and ending with hands-on activities in the ballroom will be offered every Sunday from 2-5 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum. Thanks to stationed guides, families will be able to start a tour as soon as they arrive and move through the museum at their own pace, and children will be able to connect with the museum through their peer tour guides.
Find more summer events at www.VisitAlexandriaVA.com/summer.
ABOUT ALEXANDRIA, VA
Within eyesight of Washington, D.C. on the Potomac River waterfront, Alexandria, Virginia is nationally recognized for its acclaimed, chef-driven restaurants, bustling boutiques and dynamic arts set against a backdrop of 18th- and 19th-century architecture still intact from its days as George Washington’s hometown. Old Town Alexandria hums with a cosmopolitan feel and a walkable lifestyle—a hidden gem tucked beneath the nation’s capital.
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The 23rd Annual Webby Awards Honors Best of the Internet
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NEW YORK, May 14, 2019 – The 23rd Annual Webby Awards honored the year’s biggest Internet visionaries and activists, with a star-studded ceremony at Cipriani Wall Street on May 13th. First-time Webby Awards host, actress, and comedian Jenny Slate led the celebration to honor this year’s Webby Winners and Special Achievement Honorees, including actor Michael Douglas, actress/producer Issa Rae, late night hosts Desus Nice and The Kid Mero, climate activist Greta Thunberg, Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty, entrepreneur Emily Weiss, comedian and producer Hasan Minhaj, and artist Tierra Whack.
Slate opened the show and won over the crowd with her unpredictable wit and humor, reminiscing on Y2K and the panic that ensued for no reason and talking about the funniest videos she’s seen on the Internet that made her “laugh so hard I sneezed up Doritos.” She kept the audience laughing throughout the night, while ensuring all Webby Winners kept to The Webby Awards’ signature 5-word acceptance speech limit.
Internet pioneer and co-founder Vint Cerf was on hand to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Internet and bring to light the power the people in the room have to continue creating the “Internet We Want,” speaking to the theme of this year’s Webby Awards. “I expect you to keep inventing that future and making it safe and secure and advantageous for all of us,” said Vint Cerf.
The evening was capped off by a passionate and moving tribute, celebrating the relentless work of 16-year-old Swedish climate activist, Greta Thunberg. The moment was presented by author/journalist David Wallace-Wells, who also welcomed to the stage New York-based youth activists Alexandria Villaseñor and Spencer Berg who urged leaders in the room to use their platforms to solve the climate crisis before it is too late. Thunberg, who does not fly in order to reduce her carbon footprint, accepted the award via video, declaring her 5-Word Speech: “Act now or face disaster.”
“So many of tonight’s winners represent the promise of the Internet: the ability to unite people all over the world in pursuit of something better,” said Webby Awards Executive Director, Claire Graves. “This is the Internet we want.”
Additional highlights from this year’s Webby Awards Show include:
Creator of Issa Rae Productions who got her start on the Internet with the series Awkward Black Girl, Issa Rae accepted the Webby Video Person of the Year Award from Little co-star Luke James with these 5 words: “Stop believing stupid people. Shit.”
Beloved star of stage and screen Michael Douglas took the stage to accept Webby Special Achievement Award for his role as Sandy Kominsky in the Netflix original, The Kominsky Method. Sarah Baker who plays Douglas’ daughter on the show presented him with his Award. His 5-Word Speech was: “My kids think it’s hilarious.”
Comedian Tracy Morgan presented a Webby Special Achievement Award to late night duo Desus Nice and The Kid Mero, for their incredible success online from Bodega Boys to DESUS & MERO. They accepted their Webby by saying: “Shoutout to the Bronx, y’heard!”
The rapper Tierra Whack accepted the Webby for Artist of the Year from fellow Philadelphia rapper, Freeway, for her brilliant album Whack World created and distributed on Instagram. Her 5-Word Speech was: “Weird hype and creative kids.”
Glossier Founder Emily Weiss accepted the Webby for Entrepreneur of the Year from former editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue (where Emily began her career) Elaine Welteroth for her company Glossier. Her 5-Word Speech was: “Look Mom, art school worked!”
Former Daily Show Correspondent, and current host of the Netflix series Patriot Act, Hasan Minhaj accepted a Webby Special Achievement Award from friend and Daily Show correspondent Desi Lydic with his signature wit, saying: “This is going on eBay.”
Man v. Food’s Adam Richman said, “Let’s get this over with” and turned around and took a selfie with the crowd, before presenting the Webby Award in Film & Video for Best Host to Sean Evans of Hot Ones, who offered up these five words: “Season nine premieres next week.”
Host of Conversations with People Who Hate Me Dylan Marron took The Webby Awards stage to present to Monica Lewinsky for her Webby-winning campaign #DefyTheName, created with BBDO NY. Lewinsky offered this moving 5-Word Speech: “Unbelievably grateful, click with kindness.”
Following a hilarious video documenting the rise of the now infamous Philadelphia Flyers mascot, Gritty took the stage to offer his Webby 5-Word Speech on a series of cards: “It pronounced Wooder, not water.” He then proceeded to shoot off a confetti cannon and dance offstage.
Other notable 5-Word Speeches include:
Jimmy Fallon: “Questlove is DJing the afterparty.”
DeRay Mckesson: “We will win one day.”
Girl vs. Cancer: “Go check your fucking boobs.”
Fulton Leroy Washington: “Enough. End mass incarceration now.”
OceanX: “Try finding that on Mars.”
Pepsi: “Bubbly – these sips don’t lie.”
Girls Who Code: “Stop sexual harassment in tech.”
ACLU: “Great stories make people change.”
Chani Nicholas: “Love and protect each other.”
Mr. Rogers Neighborhood “Won’t you be my neighbor.”
Leavingstone, Levan Lepsveridze and Meli Badgavadze: “Meli, will you marry me?”
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Why diversity in cannabis boardrooms is crucial to industry success: Omar Khan
"It’s one thing for a cannabis brand to say it wants to attract 'diverse' consumers. But they must understand who that consumer is, how they are motivated, and what reasons they might have for staying away from the legal cannabis retail market thus far."
By Omar Khan
Omar Khan is the National Cannabis Sector Lead at Hill+Knowlton Strategies. Photo: provided
Walking through the neighbourhoods of Canada’s biggest cities, you are just as likely to hear conversations in Tamil, Punjabi or Mandarin as you are in English or French. This is not the case in many of the boardrooms of cannabis companies, which are still largely the domain of white men.
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There are some notable exceptions. TerrAscend’s founder and CEO, Michael Nashat, immigrated to Canada from Egypt in the 1990s. Yet he is one of just two persons of colour currently heading up a Canadian cannabis producer. This lack of diversity is in stark contrast to Canada as a whole and may explain why so few Canadian producers have any meaningful, culturally specific marketing or outreach strategies.
At a time where cannabis companies face oversupply issues, difficulty accessing capital, and an illicit market that remains competitive as ever, the cannabis industry must reach beyond the traditional labels of “stoner” or “cannabis connoisseur” when communicating with potential consumers. A more diverse cultural understanding will allow cannabis companies to broaden their consumer base and build the political capital necessary to encourage governments to take a more enlightened regulatory approach.
Speaking with multicultural communities is more than simply translating communications materials into a third language. For outreach and marketing campaigns to be truly effective, the cannabis sector must invest in research that delivers targeted consumer insights. It’s one thing for a cannabis brand to say it wants to attract “diverse” consumers, but they must understand who that consumer is, how they are motivated, and what reasons they might have for staying away from the legal cannabis retail market thus far.
Many cultural communities that now dominate Canada’s big cities have predispositions against cannabis use, equating cannabis with more dependency-forming narcotics. According to the National Institute for Cannabis Health and Education (NICHE Canada), some of this stigma can be traced back to the mid-19th century Opium Wars, creating a stigma that lasts to this day and is exacerbated by a lack of culturally focused education, particularly with respect to CBD-based wellness products.
Recent research by Hill+Knowlton Strategies suggests that the greatest opportunity to expand the Canadian cannabis consumer base in 2020 is by promoting the sale of CBD-infused, non-impairing wellness products. Smart brand managers will want to drill down further and understand how to educate diverse communities about the differences between these product lines and traditional THC-based products.
“The cannabis industry is by no means alone in facing diversity challenges. What is unique, however, is the way this lack of diversity might be hurting its bottom line by blinding management teams to the political and economic power of multicultural communities in Canada.”
Unfortunately, most companies within the cannabis industry have yet to take the steps necessary to understand what motivates the consumers they need to attract in this country’s largest markets. The effects of this lack of understanding ripple across the broader economy, as companies lose money, are forced to lay off workers, and as share prices go down.
Cannabis companies should not expect government to do the heavy lifting when it comes to culturally relevant outreach. During the federal election, industry insiders lamented that their challenges garnered almost no attention from the main political parties. This was no surprise to political strategists who understand that because multicultural opposition to cannabis use is concentrated in key suburban swing ridings, there was little upside for politicians to pay attention to industry concerns. During the Ontario provincial election, the main parties tried to portray the other as weak on cannabis regulation through targeted advertising in different languages.
The municipal level, however, is where the lack of a multicultural outreach strategy has had the most immediate impact on revenue. With significant portions of their electorates seemingly uncomfortable with cannabis use, and almost no industry-driven counter narratives, most GTA municipalities voted to opt out of the retail sale of cannabis products. Therefore, outside the City of Toronto for example, fewer than 50 per cent of Ontarians live in municipalities allowing licensed retail cannabis sales — that’s a significant amount of revenue being directed to the illicit market.
The cannabis industry is by no means alone in facing diversity challenges. What is unique, however, is the way this lack of diversity might be hurting its bottom line by blinding management teams to the political and economic power of multicultural communities in Canada. That being said, the new year brings an opportunity for a fresh start. The Ontario government’s recent decision to rapidly expand the number of licensed cannabis retailers in 2020 has created an opportunity for the sector to increase revenue.
Understanding the size and power of diverse communities will be critical to making the most of this opportunity. It remains to be seen which companies will be the first to figure this out and use it as a competitive advantage, but it will likely be those who realize that the success of the industry depends in large part on its ability to better reflect the face of Canada.
Omar Khan is the National Cannabis Sector Lead at Hill+Knowlton Strategies and advises several clients on issues related to government policy, public relations and consumer marketing. He is a political strategist who has managed and advised election campaigns at the federal, provincial and municipal levels of Canadian politics.
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Top 10 snowboarding resorts
In her search for the planet’s best snowboarding resorts Observer Escape's Gemma Bowes has got gnarly all over the world. She names her top 10 favourite places to get radical.
Gemma Bowes
Thu 30 Nov 2006 07.30 EST First published on Thu 30 Nov 2006 07.30 EST
Verbier's highs ... the many black runs offer some exciting challenges. Photograph: AP
1. Tignes, France
This resort simply has everything you need for a brilliant snowboarding trip. I've returned here time after time and never get bored of the massive expanse of terrain and the ridiculous nightlife. Great off-piste lies at the top of almost every lift. There are fantastic powdery bowls and, despite the ugly buildings, the views of the lake are pretty stunning.
Staying at the friendly boarders' chalet, the Dragon Lodge is essential. The guys will show you the best places to ride and party. Tignes' nightlife is exactly what you want on a snowboarding holiday: incredibly cheesy but with a cool crowd. The perfect evening begins with some Kwak beers in the St Jacques, followed by the potent iced margaritas in Daffy's cafe, and then some dancing to Dire Straits in the Yorin cafe, by which time you should have worked yourself up for the crescendo - sliding across the sticky dancefloor of the cavernous Blue Girl nightclub.
2. Lake Tahoe, United States
For the boarding holiday of a lifetime you can’t go wrong with Lake Tahoe. With several large resorts spread around the lake there is a phenomenal amount of terrain to explore. I remember endless miles of near-deserted, powdery slopes and hours of fun riding through the trees in Sierra, plus thrilling steep, deep runs in Heavenly. It's more about the boarding than the nightlife here, but the hip Block hotel is popular with pro-riders.
3. St Anton, Austria
Oh. My. God. You have to go full throttle at a boarding holiday in St Anton. It's the only way to experience it to the max. It might not have a very snowboardery vibe, but if you want somewhere with stacks of accesible, mind-blowing off-piste, you'll have a lot of fun. Head to the top of the Valluga lift for amazing views and challenging riding, and to the Rendl area, where the slouchy boarders hang out, for a decent park and good freeriding when there’s powder.
You’ll need to drink a lot to get into the spirit of the après-ski in infamous slopeside bars such as the Krazy Kangaroo. But they can be fun if you embrace the jolly atmosphere created when posh Brits meet big beery Germans.
4. Verbier, Switzerland
I have probably spent too many holidays in Verbier - some friends once owned a chalet there - but it's an amazing resort with a stark, almost scary setting. You feel like you're really conquering a proper mountain when you board. When there’s been a big dump, La Chaux is a lot of fun with loads of natural features and gullies. If Verbier's mean, steep mountains get the better of you, Nendaz is a quieter area with some easy riding for beginners, or for practicing ollies or switch riding. Verbier’s many black runs offer some exciting challenges. My favourite is the monstrous Tortin - the only run with moguls I’ve found that is actually fun on a board.
5. Saas Fee, Switzerland
Year-round riding is what makes Saas Fee a hit with the baggy-trousered crew. In the summer and early in the season, loads of professional boarders and skiers head here to train on the glacier. The resort has allowed one of the British snowboarding team’s coaches to design the board park, meaning it seriously kicks ass. It’s a car-free resort with a top-notch boarders’ hotel - Hotel Dom. You’ll probably end up in Popcorn every night - the bar that all snowboarders know and love.
6. Banff, Canada
Because of the harsh conditions, riding in Banff feels extreme however hard you hit the slopes. You’ll feel extreme just sitting in your lodge watching telly, because the weather reports are full of roads being cut off by avalanches, and temperatures dropping to minus 50°C. On the hill, heavy snowfall is common in Sunshine Village and Goat’s Eye. If you’ve got a wild streak, try to conquer the double-black diamond runs, such as Hell’s Kitchen. There’s even a run that includes a ride down a frozen waterfall.
7 Zermatt, Switzerland
Zermatt is the ultimate, traditional picture-perfect ski resort. It would almost be too much of a cliché to come here if it wasn’t so darned lovely. The little mountain huts are wonderfully old-fashioned and adorable, the curving paths that hug the hills offer stupendous views of That Mountain and there are so many sweet little pistes through the trees. Go for Christmas and you’ll almost die of the quaintness. Okay, a too-cool-for-school snowboarder shouldn’t be interested in all that, so I can also add that there are lots of great powder bowls and couloirs, fantastic reliable snow conditions due to its position as one of the highest European resorts, and acres of backcountry.
8. Ruka, Finland
The boarding here is by no means challenging but it’s the perfect resort for beginners. The slopes are lumpy, rounded and hence non-threatening. Everyone speaks perfect and entertaining English, and the snow is wonderfully soft and powdery. If you get sick of the boarding (how could you?), there are loads of other activities on offer. Such as snowmobiling across frozen lakes in wolf-infested snowfields or husky sledging – I hate dogs but found it an incredible experience. The local bar has poles attached to the ceiling to hold onto while you dance on the tables (they're clever, the Finns). But you'll practically have to fight the locals to let you join in with the karaoke. I got thrown off stage for attempting to sing Ra Ra Rasputin in Russian.
9. Risoul, France
I came here years ago, when the highly amusing Snowbombing music and snowboarding festival was held here. The resort has a really laid-back, boarder-friendly attitude and it’s great if you have a mixed-ability group. It’s well laid out, and you’re guaranteed a relaxed week. The bars are cool in a scruffy way, and though you’ll end up eating in Snack Attack at least once, there’s some decent traditional grub to be found.
10. Les Arcs, France
Loads of off-piste, thick powder and natural hits make Les Arcs a sublime playground for the rider. It’s very easy to reach as it’s right next to Bourg St Maurice, the main train station for the Alps. The different areas have a very different vibe - 1800 is the liveliest. The resort has quite a mellow, cosy feel but there’s a vast amount of varied terrain and fantastic tree riding.
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Delhi cabinet approves hiring consultant to run 1,000 e buses
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The Delhi government on Wednesday approved hiring a consultant to run 1,000 electric buses, a move Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal termed a big step...
New Delhi: The Delhi government on Wednesday approved hiring a consultant to run 1,000 electric buses, a move Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal termed a big step towards modernising transport and reducing pollution.
The decision to hire the consultant was taken at a Cabinet meeting of the Delhi government.
"Cabinet approves hiring of consultant to run 1000 electric buses in Delhi. A big step in modernizing Delhi's transport sector and reducing pollution," Kejriwal tweeted.
The procurement of e buses was discussed in the cabinet meeting on Tuesday as well, but it was deferred to Transport department over some "technical" queries.
Earlier this month, Supreme Court had questioned the Delhi government over its proposal to procure low-floor e buses and about the time required to set up charging stations for the fleet.
The court had also directed the government to explore the possibility of using hydrogen fuel cell powered buses that are considered more cost-effective than e buses.
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Asian shares edge lower as investors await tariff deadline
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SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Asian equity markets were a tad lower on Tuesday as investors refrained from making major bets before Dec. 15, when the next round of U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports is due to take effect. A Chinese Commerce Ministry official said on Monday that Beijing hopes to make a trade deal with Washington …
Explainer: South African Airways is in ‘business rescue’. What does that mean?
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Apple has ‘deep concerns’ that ex-employees accused of theft will flee to China
SAN JOSE, California – (Reuters) – Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) on Monday told a federal court it has “deep concerns” that two Chinese-born former employees accused of stealing trade secrets from the company will try to flee before their trials if their locations are not monitored. At a hearing in U.S. District Court for the Northern …
Putin says Georgian killed in Berlin was himself a killer
PARIS (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said a Georgian man murdered in Berlin in August was himself a killer who took part in bloody acts on Russian soil and that Moscow’s requests for Germany to extradite him had not been heeded. Putin said he did not know what happened to the Georgian man, but …
U.S. negotiators set to make last-minute trip to Mexico to pin down USMCA deal
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WASHINGTON/MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The Trump administration, Mexico and U.S. Democrats on Monday closed in on a deal for labor-related changes to a languishing North American trade pact that may soon allow it to proceed to a vote, as the window for passage this year quickly narrows. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and White House …
GM loans $40 million to firm to acquire, retool shuttered Lordstown, Ohio, factory
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Venezuela releases six Citgo executives, detained in 2017, on house arrest -sources
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Buttigieg campaign vows transparency over fundraising
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Fire guts mobile home in Woodbine Monday
Tag: fire, Gray Owl Drive, Knox County, Oak Grove Fire Department, Woodbine Fire Department
Woodbine and Oak Grove firefighters spent almost two hours Monday battling a blaze that gutted a mobile home off of Colonel Ridge Road.
Firefighters were called to the scene on Gray Owl Road just east of the Whitley/Knox County line at approximately 1:05 p.m. where a mobile home, which had been added onto, was engulfed in flames.
“The right front side was on fire outside and inside,” said Woodbine Fire Chief Rick Fore when asked what firefighters saw when they arrived on the scene.
Joy Smith, the homeowner, stood by and watched as firefighters worked to extinguish the flames.
Smith said she was out in the shed looking for some items when she noticed the smoke and looked out to find the source and learned it was her home.
“I have no clue what it could be,” Smith said explaining that the area where she saw the flames contained a bedroom along with the hallway, bathroom and laundry area.
“It has been paid for two years,” Smith said adding that she had been unable to get insurance because companies refused to insure a mobile home that wasn’t on a foundation and was such an older model.
Firefighters used two hose lines to attack the fire from both ends, knocking down the flames in 20 to 25 minutes.
“We were able to save one room that had some guns and other mementos,” Fore said. “When we left, the homeowners said they were going to see if they could salvage anything else.”
Fore said firefighters contacted the American Red Cross to provide assistance to Smith and her family.
Fore said the cause of the fire remains under investigation. However, there is nothing to indicate arson.
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September 18, 2019 | Opinion/Feature
Xenophobia, Multichoice and Migration
By Emmanuel Onwubiko
The constant xenophobic violence unleashed on Nigerians living in South Africa has a constant reminder for the millions of Nigerians who subscribed to the paid television services of the wholly South African operated Multichoice television otherwise known as DSTV.
This reminder that the series of xenophic attacks on Nigerians in South African signals to Nigerians at home is the need to once and for all take our destiny in our hands and check how we continue to funnel our hard earned resources to a company from a very hostile environment such as South Africa.
These constant deadly attacks on Nigerians in south Africa although very negative, but it has one positive take away which is the definitive need for Nigerians and the Nigerian government to do the needful to support only businesses and services provided by companies owned fully or substantially by Nigerians just as the paid television sub-sector of the economy of Nigeria is one such area that millions of Nigerians must exercise their people’s power and transfer their patronage to such companies like Startimes/NTA; from MTN to Glo; from DSTV to Startimes; from Shoprite to Sahara/Next cash and carry and from Stanbic IBTC to a bank like Zenith; UBA; Fidelity; Union Bank; Access and a few other Nigerian fully operated finance houses/institutions.
Specifically, this current xenophobic violence against Nigerians in South Africa should be the deciding factor to once and for all resolve the issue of exploitative charges against Nigerians by DSTV.
The case of exploitation of Nigerian customers by the Multichoice company which is the operator of DSTV in Nigeria is over ten years now and each time the case gets to court, because the south African firm is wealthy enough to engage in full scale litigation and because the local jurisprudence is such tough terrain, millions of long suffering Nigerian subscribers of DSTV have continued to suffer in silence and like people under a spell, most of these Nigerians have also not bothered to explore other identical services such as those of the Nigerian versus China owned Startimes television which charges affordable rates and have proven to be equipped with the best technology available globally.
By the way, China is the world leader in the area of telecommunication going by the dominance of a Chinese firm Huawei which has developed the 5G spectrum which even Great Britain; Germany; Australia and most other advanced democracies have embraced. So why the delay by Nigerians to massively migrate over to Startimes from DSTV?
The most seamless way of responding to these attacks of xenophobic dimension in Nigeria is to stop paying South African operated companies and to look inwards and as stated earlier, the south African company such as DSTV/Multichoice has a notoriety for being a national tormentor of millions of Nigerians through unfair tariff regime. No need to nationalize these South African companies because of the negative global impacts it may have in our economy because foreign direct investors may be discouraged from investing their money in an environment whereby government could apply fiat suddenly and take away their hard earned businesses. Best bet is for millions of Nigerians to revolt positively and migrate from patronising South African companies because paying these companies is like empowering the xenophobic attackers in South Africa against our people who live there. By the way there is no single fully Nigerian operated conglomerate similar to DSTV in South Africa now.
DSTV and the Nigerian people have had constant confrontations along this line leading to numerous raids initiated by Nigeria’s consumer protection council in the last few years.
In 2015, the Consumer Protection Council, CPC, said that its aim of investigating activities and services of Digital Satellite Television, DSTV, was not to upturn the judgment of the court which ruled in favour of Multichoice Nigeria on the recent price increase saga, but to give attention to barrage of reports reaching its offices alleging unsatisfactory service offerings by the PayTv operator. Dupe Atoki Head of the CPC Lagos Office, Mr. Tam Tamunokobia, in a telephone conversation with Hi-Tech then said that although the court had ruled that price hike was a contractual agreement between the operator and its subscribers which also gives the subscribers liberty to withdraw from using the services when the prices are not comfortable for them, the commission would however not dismiss the barrage of complaints pouring into its offices on daily basis alleging unsatisfactory service offerings by the operator.
“You may be aware that the court ruled in their favour on the price increase case but we will not throw the concerns and complaints of million Nigerians away. So we have decided to extend the investigation beyond the price increase. For instance there are allegations of poor decoder swap deals, constant loss of signals and undue disconnection before due date of subscription, among others. We will look into all these and what our investigations reveal, will determine the line of action we will take” Tamunokobia said.
Recall that Multichoice Nigeria had introduced a 20 per cent hike in the fees charged subscribers for using the DSTV service to take effect from April 1, 2015. However, two Lagos-based lawyers, Oluyinka Oyeniji and Osasuyi Adebayo, quickly initiated a class action on behalf of millions of Nigerians who criticised the new subscription rates as exploitative and insensitive. The two lawyers had sought the order of the court to stop MultiChoice or its agents from implementing the price increase and also asked the court to compel the National Broadcasting Commission to take steps to monitor and regulate MultiChoice operations in Nigerian to ensure that it does not hike their fees arbitrarily.
The two applicants said they were expecting the NBC to ensure that they compel DSTV to deal with Nigerians the same way DSTV deals with other subscribers in other parts of the continent where MultiChoice operates, by ensuring that the pay-per-view scheme was introduced in the country. It was an arrangement they argued, would ensure that Nigerian subscribers to DSTV would only pay for programmes actually watched, as is the case in South Africa. Objecting to the application, counsel to MultiChoice, Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN), urged the court to deny the plaintiffs their demands and discountenance their pleas, reminding the court that it did not have the legal authority to regulate what the company decides to charge its customers for its services. But despite getting judgment in her favour it appears Multichoice may still battle the dissatisfaction of many DSTV subscribers for a long time. Many subscribers who are miffed over the increase still believe that the PayTV operator could still be in business if it reviews its prices a bit downwards. Some of them described the increase as lack of respect and regard for its Nigerian subscribers since according to them; it does not arbitrarily increase prices in South Africa.
Tamunokobia revealed that the CPC has served Multichoice with a written notice of investigation and was waiting for the company’s reply. Hi-Tech gathered that part of the notice, signed by the council’s Director General, Mrs. Dupe Atoki, spelt out that many subscribers had complained of “poor quality of service such as incessant disruption of service without compensation while subscription is current; wrongful abrupt disconnection of service during subsisting subscriptions; monthly subscriptions lasting less than 30 days; and poor redress mechanism and customer services.” Others, it said, include “advertisements on customer care lines at the expense of consumers; poor implementation of decoder swap policy; and effecting price increase for subscriptions despite payment before due date of increase.”
On October 2015, officials of the Consumer Protection Council (CPC) raided the head office the premier pay-tv service provider, MultiChoice Nigeria, in Lagos.
The CPC officials, who went with a warrant, were accompanied by policemen and journalists when they arrived at the company’s office at about 1pm. The raid saw CPC officials leaving with laptop, computers and important documents about the company’s operations. The reason for the raid is yet unclear.
However, there are speculations that the raid may connected with the hitch that has developed in the CPC’s ongoing investigation into MultiChoice’s consumer satisfaction initiatives.
Sources at the CPC had disclosed that a hitch developed during a scheduled meeting between the company and CPC officials at the commission’s head office in Abuja on Tuesday. The breakdown was said to have been occasioned by CPC’s demand that MultiChoice should hand over personal information of its subscribers as well as its exclusive contract in Nigeria.
The MultiChoice team, led by Managing Director, Mr. John Ugbe, was said to have drawn the attention of the CPC to the fact that the company owes its subscribers a duty to protect their personal information.
The company, added sources, took time to explain that releasing sensitive information about subscribers, as requested, would amount to a breach of the trust subscribers reposed in the it when they signed up to its services.
Multichoice representatives were quoted to have expressed readiness to cooperate with the CPC in its effort to ensure that subscribers obtain improved customer satisfaction, but rejected the demand that violates subscribers’ confidentiality.
The company had explained that the one of the ways in which it provides customer service to its subscribers is by keeping the information they have entrusted in its care.
Multichoice was also said to have explained that its exclusive contract contains non-disclosure clauses and wondered what relevance it has to an investigation into customer satisfaction.
These cock and bull stories by DSTV must now come to an end naturally by massively encouraging Nigerians to switch over to STARTIMES/NTA services which most average warming Nigerians can afford.
*Emmanuel Onwubiko heads Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) and blogs @ www.emmanuelonwubiko.com ; [email protected] ; www.thenigerianinsidernews.com
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Birding The Santa Barbara Channel and Beyond
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Megaptera novaeangliae
Seen mainly in the Spring, Summer, and Fall. Feeds on a diverse array of prey items. Baleen whale. Length 40-50 ft.
Tursiops truncatus
A coastal population can be seen from our local beaches, but the offshore variety is usually assciated with warmer water typically south of the Channel Islands. We see them in the channel occasionally when the water is warmer. Length around 12 ft
Balaenoptera musculus
The largest known animal to ever live on planet Earth. Seen in the Santa Barbara Channel in late Spring through the Summer with a few late animals in the Fall. Baleen whale. Length 80-100+ ft.
Lagenorhynchus obliquidens
Generally seen during colder water periods, but a few sightings in Summer. A more swept back dorsal fin that is lighter on the back half. More of a blunt face than both Common and Bottlenose Dolphins. Length 8 ft.
Balaenoptera physalus
The second largest whale. Seen most often during the summer both in the SB Channel and south of the Islands. Baleen whale. Length 70-80 ft
Eschrichtius robustus
Seen in migration typically from December to March as they move between their feeding areas in the Arctic and the birthing lagoons in Baja, Mexico. Baleen whale. Length 40-50 ft.
Long-beaked Common Dolphin
Delphinus capensis
A year round resident. Seen more often in the channel than Short-beaked Common Dolphin. Pods can range from just a few individuals to well over 1000. Length 6-8 ft.
Typically found farther offshore in deeper water or near seamounts. They tend to jump higher from the water than Long-beaked Common Dolphin. Length 6-8 ft.
Balaenoptera acutorostrata
Our smallest baleen whale normally seen in the Santa Barbara Channel. Typically gives fleeting looks earning it's nickname "The Captain's Whale" because he is usually the only one to see it. Length 20-25 ft.
Grampus griseus
Feeds almost exclusively on small squid. As they age they turn white, and show numerous "scars" on their bodies from social interactions. They are about the same size as Bottlenose Dolphin and sometimes can be found together and may even hybridize on occasion. Length 10-12 ft
Orcinus orca
We see these transient Orca mainly during the Gray Whale migration but they can potentially show up any time of year. Different pods specialize in different prey items. Some will attack Gray Whale calves, others pinnepeds, dolphins, or fish.
Dall's Porpoise
Phocoenoides dalli
Uncommon in the Santa Barbara Channel. Generally a colder water species that resides in the north Pacific. Views are usually frustratingly brief. This species is one of the fastest cetaceans and can reach speeds near 35 mph. When swimming at high speed they produce a "rooster tail" and barely break the surface when they breathe.
Physeter macrocephalus
Very rarely encountered in the deep waters south of the Channel Islands. Largest toothed Whale at with lengths of approximately to 65 ft (males are larger than females) They can dive to depths of over 7,000 ft. Females and younger males live in groups, while adult males or bulls, are usually found individually. Brownish wrinkly body, with pronounced nobs along the back.
Zalophus californianus
The most numerous marine mammal in southern California. They often haul out on bouys, docks, and remote coastlines. Males average around 800 lbs and develope a large bulbous mound on their foreheads. Females average 200-300 lbs.
Eumetopias jubatus
Steller Sea Lions in this area are found at the limits to their southern range. Females are about 500-600 lbs and males can range from over 1,000-2,000+ lbs
Mirounga angustirostris
Most common around San Miguel and Santa Barbara Islands. The largest pinneped in our area. Males can be up to 14 ft long and weigh in at around 5,000 lbs. Females are smaller, only 11 ft long and 1,400 lbs.
Phoca vitulina
Harbor Seals occur mostly around the Channel Islands and are less often encountered in deeper waters offshore. Very curious animals and have been known to follow snorklers and divers and interact with kayakers. As one can see they come in a spectrum of colors. A large animal will be close to 300 lbs.
Northern Fur Seal
Callorhinus ursinus
Most common on San Miguel Island with few sightings elsewhere in the SB Channel. Being that sightings are rare, this is the only picture I have. Taken at Anacapa Island. This is a young animal, probably not feeling that well.
Enhydra lutris
Once common around the Channel Islands, hunting eliminated the population but we see a few every so often as the population grows and stabilizes.
Arctocephalus townsendi
Rarely seen but becomes more common to the south of the Channel Islands. Breed on Guadalupe Island, Mexico. Fur on the dorsal side of the front flippers extends past the wrist, on Northern Fur Seals it stops in a line at the wrist. The head is less rounded as well.
Rare but recorded species not pictured:
Northern Right Whale Dolphin
Cuvier's beaked whale
Baird's Beaked Whale
North Pacific Right Whale
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Over 800 families avail of Christmas food parcels
Food packages loaded up and ready to be handed out to families in need
Over 800 Co Wexford families have availed of food packages for this year's Christmas Food appeal.
https://www.wexfordpeople.ie/over-800-families-avail-of-christmas-food-parcels-38796315.html
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That is according to County Council Chairman Michael Sheehan who has been busy in recent weeks working with FoodCloud putting them together, with the assistance of the staff of Kersia in Wexford town, and handing them out to organisations and families in need right across the county.
'Basically, these are people who are at the edge,' he said. 'They are finding it difficult at this time of year paying the bills and paying for Christmas as well as making ends meet. We've seen people of all backgrounds. Some of them would be working, but would only have a fiver or something left at the end of the week.'
Cllr Sheehan is encouraging people who may be struggling at this time of year to reach out and not to suffer in silence.
'I realise that for a lot of people, this can be a hard thing to do,' he said. 'I can assure everyone that this is something that's dealt with discreetly and confidentially and people can get in touch with me by text and we'll do our best to help them out. I'd also like to add that this is open to anyone who needs it, whether they are bringing in a wage or not.'
Cllr Sheehan also pointed out that €5.2million has been spent by the government on food aid this year, noting that evidently the recovery has not reached everyone.
'These figures, while shocking, are not surprising,' he continued.
'I have been working with the foodbank and Foodcloud here in Wexford for almost seven years and am well aware of the struggles that families across this county are facing.'
'In this round, we've probably helped over 800 families, helping to feed around 3,000 people. Unfortunately poverty and deprivation remain significant issues, and this latest information further underlines that the two-tier recovery has created a very real divide in our society.'
Those wishing to avail of food packages can contact Cllr Sheehan confidentially by text on 0851349020.
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Monday Conversations
Monday 9 October 2017, 6.30pm-7.30pm at Belvoir St Theatre
Doing Justice: Sydney
Barrister Julian Burnside practises in commercial litigation, trade practices and administrative law – but he also takes pro-bono human rights cases and works as an advocate for refugees. He’s a dedicated supporter and patron of the arts, a noted and published lexophile and he writes books. Perhaps the biggest injustice is how he snagged those extra hours in each day. In all seriousness, Burnside’s commitment to justice runs long – with a pronounced commitment to asylum seeker and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues.
Kat Armstrong is the acting CEO of the Women's Justice Network, an organisation that gives direct support, through mentoring and advocacy, to women affected by the criminal justice system. She is also an ex-prisoner, having served 10 years in jail. She co-founded the Women in Prison Advocacy Network (WIPAN), which has since become the Women’s Justice Network.
Joining Burnside and Armstrong for a conversation about justice – what it means to them, and what it should mean to all of us – is host (and barrister) Andrew Boe.
Julian Burnside
Julian Burnside AO QC is an Australian barrister who specialises in commercial litigation and is also deeply involved in human rights work, in particular in relation to refugees.
Kat Armstrong is the acting CEO of the Women's Justice Network and is an ex-prisoner, having served 10 years in prison. Kat commenced a law degree whilst serving a custodial sentence, and has since completed it 14 years later. When released from prison, Kat remained in Sydney – knowing nobody, homeless, and with just $213 to her name.
Andrew Boe
Andrew Boe is a barrister with chambers in Sydney and Brisbane. He was involved in cases which attracted some public attention including R v Ivan Milat (serial killer); R v Pauline Hanson and David Ettridge (alleged political corruption); R v Robyn Kina (Indigenous bicultural competence/domestic violence murder); R v Lorna Mackenzie (pre-emptive self-defence murder by a victim of sustained domestic violence) as well as cases concerning the Palm Island death in custody of Cameron Doomadgee, as captured in Chole Hooper’s The Tall Man.
Each month, join us at Sydney's Belvoir St Theatre for a focused exploration of one idea – beginning with a performance or reading inspired by the topic.
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Anaesthesia: Sydney / Bodies
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Performance Anxiety: Sydney / Psychology & mental health
With Claudia Karvan, Tim Rogers, Gareth Davies and 1 other
Local Lens: Refugees in Regional Australia / Social justice
With Julian Burnside, Deruka Dekuek, Akua Ed Nignpense and 1 other
New News by the Centre for Advancing Journalism
Hypothetical: Fake News and Ethical War Reporting / Media
With Julian Burnside, Jim Middleton, and Gael Jennings
The Festival of Questions
Philosophical Fight Club / Ethics & morals
With Anna Krien, Julian Burnside, Quinn Eades and 5 others
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Byfuglien out, Niku to pair with Chiarot for rematch against Senators
By: Jason Bell
Posted: 02/16/2019 11:54 AM | Comments:
Sami Niku will take Byfuglien's spot on the blueline tonight. (Mike Deal / Free Press files)
Dustin Byfuglien is banged up again, although an extended absence from the Winnipeg Jets lineup is not anticipated.
The veteran defenceman will miss tonight's game and Sami Niku takes his spot as the Jets battle the Ottawa Senators. Game time is 6 p.m. at Bell MTS Place.
Byfuglien came up lame Thursday after a battle in the corner with Colorado forward Mikko Rantanen. He missed a couple of shifts but did play the third period.
Jets coach Paul Maurice, whose club has just two wins in its last six contests, said the recent problem is not an aggravation of a lower-body injury that sidelined the big blue-liner for 15 games. He had just returned to the lineup last week in Montreal and has suited up for five games.
"It's another minor one that's not going to help the original one. The original one's fine enough to play. It's strong, it's getting stronger. But (the latest injury) set us up he wasn't going be able to perform very well, and we think in a few days he'll settle right in," said Maurice.
He expects Byfuglien to be ready to go Wednesday against the Avalanche in Denver.
Laurent Brossoit gets the start between the pipes for the hosts (36-19-3), who are coming off a 4-1 loss to the Avs. The Senators (21-31-5) are last in the NHL but carved out a solid 5-2 victory over the Jets a week ago in the nation's capital.
Tonight, Niku will play his first game since Jan. 28 in Philadelphia. He was a healthy scratch for seven and then was assigned to the Manitoba Moose last week. The young Finnish defenceman was recalled by the Jets on Friday.
"Sami's game when he came up was solid and good, and on a track that we understand in terms of style. He was moving pucks, skating pucks, using the skill set that he has to defend well through his speed, so we like the track that he's on. He's been good for us," said Maurice. "We haven't had to use him a lot because we've got a lot of depth back there. This is how those defencemen get their opportunity."
Niku will be paired with Ben Chiarot as the Jets try to retain top spot in the Central Division and a share of the lead in the Western Conference.
"I really like playing with (Chiarot). He's so good in the (defensive) zone and he helps me a lot. He talks a lot out there," said Niku, who will play his 12th game of the season tonight and just the 13th of his career. "You play with an older guy, it's important because he helps me a lot.
"I just want to play my own game, be fast, make good passes and be good in the D-zone."
Joe Morrow tweaked something in his leg in a fight Thursday with Avs forward Matt Calvert and is expected to be shelved for two to three weeks. Dmity Kulikov also returns to the Winnipeg blue line tonight.
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Forward Nikolaj Ehlers (upper body) is still more than a week from returning to active duty.
The struggling Sens could move out a couple of key pieces prior the NHL trade deadline Feb. 25, including Winnipeg product Mark Stone and Matt Duchene, who share the team goal-scoring lead (26).
Ottawa didn't skate this morning, although coach Guy Boucher and a few players were made available to reporters at their downtown hotel.
Stone declined a request for an interview from several media outlets, including the Free Press.
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LinkedIn Gets Serious About Content, Launches New 'Follow' and Blogging Features
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A sampling of the thought leaders LinkedIn will now let its users follow.
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LinkedIn doesn't want you to think of it as a mere list of who has what gig, and where they're going next. It wants to be the site you come back to again and again to find out what the people in your industry are up to, thinking, and writing on a daily basis.
The professional social network on Tuesday launched a "follow" feature that will allow the site's users to follow one another's posts without having to officially connect (something the site recommends you do only with people you know). More interestingly, LinkedIn is also rolling out a long-form publishing tool – basically a blogging tool – so people can post lengthier, media-rich updates to their profile pages. Both tools will be available on the desktop site and LinkedIn's mobile apps.
"We think that content is one way that we can make users more productive and successful on LinkedIn. When you come on LinkedIn, we show you stuff that you need to pay attention to, to be better at your job," LinkedIn Head of Content Products Ryan Roslansky told Wired. "We see this as a natural evolution. You can follow a company, an industry, a publisher, etc. – being able to follow other members and what they say on LinkedIn is just the next step."
In essence, these new features mean LinkedIn users can now generate and consume original content on the site. They give LinkedIn creative tools similar to those available on social sites like Facebook and Google+. It's a sign that LinkedIn is making strides to become more than a place to store your online resume. And with each of its recent updates, the professional social network is beginning to more and more resemble its social networking cousins.
With its Twitter partnership cut off, LinkedIn released several product updates in order to populate its Activity Feed with more relevant information. The recently redesigned Home Page places more attention on sharing, as well as liking and commenting on other people's posts. It also presents the most relevant stories in your network. For example, my Home Page tends to show more technology-related articles. LinkedIn plans to use the same approach with the new follow feature – if a real estate expert shares a long post on her marketing tips, LinkedIn will ensure that content reaches the other real estate professionals' feeds on the network.
"It just seems like a natural next step for them, to create a central place where business discussions can be accessed," David Edelman, a partner at McKinsey & Company, told Wired. "Different social media have different roles. Twitter is absolutely useful for exposing content. I think what LinkedIn is offering is a broader blogging platform. They have a lot of similar features to other social networks, but the main thing is access to targeted business communities."
LinkedIn's built-in blogging tool for long form and media-rich posts.
These content-related features are also closely tied to the goals of the company's global redesign: drive more engagement and sharing and surface more relevant content to people's activity feeds. LinkedIn has already been experimenting with similar products. Last year, the company launched LinkedIn Today, which aggregates stories from third-party publishers. According to LinkedIn, it's a huge traffic driver – it claims more than 1 million publishers now have a LinkedIn share button on their sites – and user engagement with Today has climbed 150 percent year over year. It also recently launched a more casual social network feature with Notifications.
Although many of the updates borrow from other social networking sites, LinkedIn doesn't see itself as operating in the same world as its social media counterparts.
"What we're really focused on, and it sounds kind of trite, is making our members more successful and productive," Roslansky said. "I don't think that we necessarily bucket ourselves with other social networks. LinkedIn is about a lot more."
The two new features aren't available to everybody just yet. LinkedIn has identified a limited group of around 150 users as key influencers. These are high-level, so-called thought leaders like President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney, as well as industry-specific influencers like talent agent Ari Emanuel and Atlantic technology editor Alexis Madrigal. The blogging tool is also limited to the initial group of of users, though LinkedIn promises that both features will eventually roll out to everyone on the network. What's more, the initial batch of followable users will also be able to see insights into their followers.
"What we do well and what we're really excited about is not only do we tell you that 1,000 people followed you, but here's the industries that they're in, here's the companies that they're in," Roslansky explained. "We leverage the profile data that we have as well. Here are the exact people and what they do and their functions – it should help you tailor content for your audience."
Even once these new features are rolled out across the board, LinkedIn's biggest struggle will be getting people to visit the site more often.
"The trick will be for people to see LinkedIn as a place for them to regularly go," Edelman, who is one of the initial followable users on LinkedIn, says. "Instead of just being a reference and employment tool, it is pivoting to become a media tool. I think making this bigger move by investing in a bunch of thought leaders is smart."
But while this is a significant push in the media space, LinkedIn doesn't want to couch itself as a soon-to-be media company.
"I don't like this notion of pigeonholing ourselves. LinkedIn is about a lot of things but it centers around connecting people," Roslansky said. "I wouldn't necessarily bucket us as anything except executing against [our mission]."
LinkedIn Today featuring the new follow option as shown with Richard Branson's post.
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The Vishnu Purana (Viṣṇu Purāṇa) is a religious Hindu text and one of the (most important) eighteen Mahapuranas. It is also known as Puranaratna ("gem of Puranas"). Presented as a dialogue between Parashara and his disciple Maitreya, the major topics discussed include creation, stories of battles fought between asuras and devas, the Avat...
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In each age, Vishnu in his form of Vedavyasa, divided the Vedas. In every dvapara yuga, this is done. The present manvantara is the Vaivasvata manvantara and in this manvantara, the Vedas have already been divided twenty-eight times. The names of these twenty-eight Vedavyases were Svayambhu, Prajapati, Ushana, Brihaspati, Savita, Mrityu, Indra, Vashishtha, Sarasvata, Tridhama, Trivrisha, Bharadvaja, Antariksha, Vapri, Trayaruna, Dhananjaya, Kritanjaya, Rinajya, Bharadvaja, Goutama, Haryatma, Vena, Trinavindu, Riksha, Shaktri, Parashara, Jatukarna and Krishna Dvaipayana. The Vishnu Purana says that the next Vedavyasa will be Drona’s son Ashvatthama. As you may know from the Mahabharata, Ashvatthama is immortal.
The essence of brahman and the four Vedas is captured in the word Om. Brahman is everywhere, but appears to different people in different forms.
The four Vedas, Rig, Yajur, Sama, and Atharva, together have one lakh shlokas. It is from the Vedas that the ten famous sacrifices (yajnas) originate. When Krishna Dvaipayana Vedavyasa sought to divide the four Vedas, he first gathered around him four disciples who were learned in the Vedas. Paila was taught the Rig Veda, Vaisham-payana the Yajur Veda, Jaimini the Sama Veda and Sumantu the Atharva Veda. Krishna Dvaipayana taught the Puranas to his discipline Romaharshana.
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Croatian National Tourist Board, Zagreb: +385 (0)1 469 9333 or www.croatia.hr
Croatia Embassies
Embassy of Croatia, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 588 5899.
Embassy of Croatia, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7387 2022.
Embassy of Croatia, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 562 7820.
Embassy of Croatia, Canberra, Australia: +61 (0)2 6286 6988.
Embassy of Croatia, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 342 1206.
Embassy of Croatia, Dublin, Ireland: +353 (0)1 476 7181
Consulate of Croatia, Auckland, New Zealand: +64 274 998850.
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Merriam-Webster is getting a little thicker.
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2. Emoji:Noun. Any of various small images, symbols or icons used in text fields in electronic communication (as in, text messages, email and social media) to express the emotional attitude of the writer, convey information succinctly, communicate a message playfully without using words, etc. First came into use in 1997.
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b) Heavy cream thickened and slightly soured with buttermilk.
7. Chilaquiles:Noun. A Mexican dish of fried tortilla pieces simmered in salsa, mole or other sauce and topped with condiments like cheese, shredded chicken, chilies etc. First came into use in 1935.
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10. WTF:Abbreviation. An acronym that stands for “what the f***.” Used to express or describe outraged surprise, recklessness, confusion or bemusement.
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Woman warns of job scammers targeting legitimate companies through Indeed
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to make sure you know exactly what you're applying for and that the business is legitimate.
Author: Nina DeSarro
Updated: 4:48 PM EST February 5, 2019
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich - Scammers are targeting job seekers through a popular career search website, Indeed.
Eaglecrest Homes Incorporated is not hiring, but an online job posting will tell you otherwise. The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to double and triple check these postings before sending out your confidential information.
"It was for a customer service position for a building company. It seemed like it was right up my alley—something I was qualified for," job seeker Aurora Mertes said.
A person claiming to be Tom Waterloo from EagleCrest Homes contacted Mertes with several open positions.
"I thought maybe they were just growing and had a bunch of positions available," Mertes said.
She did some checking.
"I looked up the company and I looked up the name on the email and it checked out," Mertes said.
"Tom" was listed on EagleCrest Home's website.
"Then he replied back with a generic, 'This is a work from home position, very high rate of pay for some of those positions' and that really raised the biggest red flag," Mertes said. "How are you going to be a receptionist from your home for a brick and mortar business it just didn't make sense."
According to the Better Business Bureau, job postings are the perfect opportunity for scammers.
"How much do you share with a potential employer? Virtually everything about yourself," Phil Catlett, President of the Better Business Bureau serving Western Michigan said. "Work from home for 25 dollars an hour as a receptionist? Something would tell you that this is wrong."
Tom Waterloo's real e-mail address and the e-mail pretending to be from Waterloo, look basically identical.
"This is actually an L instead of an I," Mertes said. "If you're just glancing, you wouldn't even realize that it wasn't a legitimate email address and it turned out it was not."
13 ON YOUR SIDE spoke to the real Tom Waterloo.
"I've had probably 10-12 calls and emails about this position that is non-existent," Waterloo said.
EagleCrest Homes is not hiring.
"People are desperate when they're looking for jobs, so they might not necessarily trust their gut when they should be," Mertes said.
Waterloo said he spoke to Indeed last week and they took down the posting, but there is still another one on the website. The Better Business Bureau advises that you call the employer to be sure they are hiring for the position you want, before giving out your personal information.
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Mack says he has ‘big shoes to fill’ as Louisville coach
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Chris Mack understands he has big shoes to fill as Louisville’s new men’s basketball coach.
He also knows he has some turbulent times to overcome.
Now that Mack has been officially anointed the man in Louisville, it’s on his shoulders to lead the Cardinals back to prominence in the wake of several scandal-marred seasons featuring a federal investigation , sex scandal and two absences from the NCAA Tournament.
“I know these past few months have been unbelievably difficult,” said Mack, who received a seven-year contract. “They say the darkest clouds, you miss it, the brightest lightning bolt. That lightning bolt is coming.
“It’s not me; it’s those” players,” said Mack, who spent the last nine seasons at Xavier. “It’s time to turn the page and starting building something special once again.”
Mack praised former Cardinals coaches Denny Crum, Rick Pitino and even recent predecessor David Padgett during a news conference Wednesday in Louisville’s KFC Yum! Center home arena. His hiring was unanimously approved by the University of Louisville Athletic Association and the Board of Trustees after reports Tuesday Louisville had settled on Mack to lead the program .
The 48-year-old Ohio native takes over a team that went 22-14 under Padgett during a turbulent season in which Louisville became part of a federal corruption probe and missed the NCAA Tournament. Padgett had replaced Pitino, who was fired for cause by the ULAA in October in the investigation’s aftermath.
Mack is encouraged about the future of the program even as the federal investigation still looms over the school and college basketball.
It’s unknown if or when the NCAA will examine allegations that an Adidas executive paid the family of former recruit Brian Bowen to attend Louisville. Athletic director Vince Tyra said Monday that he didn’t expect updates any time soon, but Mack said it didn’t affect his decision.
“I was told enough about it,” Mack said. “A lot of programs have been touched, and it’ll be interesting to see how it plays out. If it were a situation that would’ve scared me off, I would’ve said something to Vince.”
Standing in a corner to Mack’s right as he spoke were a group of Louisville players that included juniors Ray Spalding and Deng Adel, both of whom plan to work out with NBA clubs before deciding whether to return to school. The players in attendance applauded the new coach and his family as they entered the news conference and appeared relieved to know someone will be in charge for a while following a lot of change since September.
“It’s like, ‘Whoo!'” freshman forward Malik Williams said. “It feels good, just going through everything this year and knowing we’ve got somebody locked in and solid for next year. It’s just real good.”
On Wednesday, the newly promoted Tyra was happy to announce his first major hire and fulfill last week’s vow to find a top-flight coach to lead what he considers an elite program. Mack brings an impressive record southwest down the Ohio River, aiming to continue his success with the Cardinals and lead them back into national contention.
Mack, 48, was 215-97 with eight NCAA appearances, four Sweet 16s and an Elite Eight berth at Xavier. The Musketeers were 29-6 this past season and earned their first-ever No. 1 NCAA Tournament seeding, but were upset 75-70 in the second round by Florida State.
His name soon surfaced after that loss as the favorite for the Louisville job that’s now his. The Cardinals’ third coach since September now must lead them back to the Big Dance and past two recent incidents — including an escort scandal that resulted in NCAA sanctions culminating in the vacation of 123 wins and their 2013 national championship and 2012 Final Four banners.
“This person has to replace two lost banners,” Tyra said, looking toward Mack, “and he’s sitting on this stage.”
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Seven new things to know about Windows Phone 7
October 11 was the official Microsoft launch of Windows Phone 7. I asked readers what they wanted to know and have gotten a number of questions about Microsoft's strategy, the products and the future. Here are the answers I've been able to get (so far).
By Mary Jo Foley for All About Microsoft | October 12, 2010 -- 04:10 GMT (21:10 PDT) | Topic: Mobility
1. When can I buy a Windows Phone 7 in the U.S.?
A: One model -- the Samsung Focus on AT&T, will be available on November 8. "A few weeks" later, expect the LG Quantum and HTC Surround (both on AT&T). T-mobile officials said the HTC HD7 will be available in "mid-November." There will be nine WP7 models available in the U.S. by November, Microsoft officials said. No word yet on availability of unlocked WP7 phones (and how much those might cost.) Update: Amazon is listing unlocked HTC handsets for the European market ranging in the $685 (U.S.) to $800-plus range, as Engadget is reporting.
2. Is Verizon on board with Windows 7 for sure?
A: Yes (in spite of the Kin debaucle). Verizon and Sprint are both on tap to offer Windows Phone 7 devices some time in 2011, according to a brief mention in Microsoft's press release. No word if this means early, mid-, or late-2011. The first Windows Phone 7 devices are GSM-only, as Microsoft officials previously admitted; CDMA support is a next-year thing.
3. Who is the target audience for these phones?
A: While Microsoft would undoubtedly love to sway iPhone, Droid, RIM and other smartphone users to WP7, the main target is the feature phone user. There are a lot more of those folks out there who aren't wedded to a particular smartphone platform/carrier yet. The question is -- as it was with the discontinued Kin -- will these users be willing to pay $200-plus for a smartphone. (That's the price AT&T has said it will charge for its first three Windows Phone 7 phones.) Microsoft's first WP7 ads are emphasizing the devices' simpler, less cluttered, and (supposedly) more intuitive interface as a selling point.
4. If I already subsubscribe to ZunePass, do I need to buy another subscription for my Windows Phone 7 device?
A: No. The same ZunePass subscription, activated by the same Windows Live ID, that works on your media player or Xbox will work on Windows Phone 7. (It must be the same Live ID, however; if you have more than one connected to various accounts, only the one used for ZunePass will work on the phone.) If you don't want to subscribe to the $15-per-month ZunePass, you'll still be able to buy individual songs, movies and TV shows for your phone via ZunePass. You also will be able to get music/video content from third-party providers, including Netflix, YouTube, Slacker, Spotify and more on Windows Phone 7s. You also can play iTunes-purchased music/movies on WP7 if the content is MP3. If it is Apple-DRM'd content, it won't work on WP7.
5. Can I get turn-by-turn directions on Windows Phone 7?
A: Windows Phone 7 does not offer voice-cued turn-by-turn navigation out of the box. However, it may be available as an additional service through Windows Phone Marketplace or our mobile operator partners, according to the Softies. No further details at this point. Update: MSP System architect Andrew Willett says Orange will be providing turn-by-turn via Orange Maps. And AT&T has its own turn-by-turn map capability which may be part of some WP7 phones.
6. What's really there for business users in version one of the phones?
A: The Office hub is the synchronization point for business users who want to review (and do some light edits) to documents. Office Mobile -- a version of Microsoft's core Office apps for WP7 is the centerpiece. OneNote is the primary/default app for the hub and it may be pinned to a user's interface as a Tile. SharePoint synchronization is built into the Office Hub release, allowing users to read (but not check out) documents stored on their SharePoint servers at the office. There is some Office Web Apps integration built into the Office hub, but it sounds like seamless integration between SkyDrive and the phones won't be coming until a future release.
7. What's next? When's Windows Phone 8 coming?
A: Microsoft officials said today there will be an update coming to Windows Phone 7 users in "early 2011" that will provide copy-and-paste functionality. Updates will be delivered directly to phones (with carriers being able to put fewer holds/delays on them) when they are ready. Updates will be pushed via the Zune PC client for operating-system, app and game updates. Regarding Windows Phone 8, Microsoft execs aren't talking. But I'm wagering "Stella" may be a possibility, named for Stella Pizza, a secret meeting spot close to the phone launch site.
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Fujitsu is once again dipping its toes into the tablet market .
This time, it's offering up a Windows 8-based device that can be used as a pure tablet or as a replacement for other hardware.
The Q702 comes with a keyboard, allowing it to be used instead of a netbook or laptop, or without the extra kit, as a normal slate.
"This is a hybrid form factor, with a split personality," Dave Shaw, Fujitsu tablet product manager, told ZDNet. "It is absolutely capable as a tablet but it can be used with a keyboard for heavy-duty data entry where necessary."
It also comes with a stylus for precision operations, which includes a right-click button on the side.
Photo by: Ben Woods
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Alone, the tablet weighs around 850g, making it on the heavy side for the class.
Combined with its keyboard dock, it weighs 1.7kg, making it only a little lighter than many traditional 15-inch laptops, and heavier than most ultrabooks.
The tablet's internals can be specified by the buyer, and can include an Intel i3 or i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and solid state drives (SSDs) up to 256GB.
It also comes with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0, and provides the option for adding in a 3G or 4G mobile data module.
The Q702 comes running Windows 8 as standard, but Fujitsu is providing the option to downgrade it to Windows 7.
While Fujitu is targeting BYOD users with the enterprise-centric Q702, the company still expects to sell the majority of units through the traditional IT buying cycle rather than to consumers directly.
"Businesses are now properly reviewing their estate, and thinking more proactively about where the tablet form factor can deliver the productivity gains," Shaw told ZDNet.
"Some of the hype and buzz around tablets is just starting to subside a little bit and business are starting to realise that tablets can [provide] real productivity gains for the right users ."
Given its enterprise roots, it's little surprise the Q702 offers some handy features omitted on other tablets, such as a USB 3.0 port, HDMI-out and microSD expansion.
Placing the tablet in the dock adds more connectivity options that include additional USB (2.0) ports, an RJ45 (ethernet) port, and a VGA output.
When docked, Fujitsu claims the battery life of the device is around 10 hours. As a tablet on its own, that drops to around 4.5 hours.
The battery on the base of the dock can be replaced by the user.
The Q702 also comes with enterprise-friendly security features, such as an embedded Trusted Protection Module, embedded Absolute Computrace Agent, full disk encryption and a biometric scanner on the rear (pictured top-right).
The tablet has a 5-megapixel camera on the back, and a 2-megapixel forward-facing camera for video calling.
Fujitsu has yet to give out pricing or the exact release date for the Q702, but has said the device should be available from mid-November.
By Ben Woods | October 19, 2012 -- 17:02 GMT (10:02 PDT) | Topic: Tablets
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Pizza Pizza Expands into British Columbia with First Location in New Westminster
By ppAdminSeptember 17, 2018 No Comments
Beloved Canadian pizza chain, Pizza Pizza, has opened a store in New Westminster, kicking off a planned expansion through Greater Vancouver
Vancouver, BC (September 18 2018) – Canada’s leading pizza chain, Pizza Pizza has officially made its way to the West Coast with its first location now open at 527 Sixth Street in New Westminster. This recent opening marks the start of the pizza franchise’s planned expansion across the Greater Vancouver Area with locations in Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey slated for opening in late 2018 and 2019.
“The Pizza Pizza brand has an incredible existing customer base across Canada, so we are thrilled to begin offering a new pizza option for British Columbians, that the rest of the country knows and loves,” explains Paul Goddard, CEO at Pizza Pizza Limited.
Pizza Pizza is known for its “hot and fresh” pizza, made with quality ingredients, and an assortment of options for Canadians with different tastes, lifestyles and budgets. They also serve up a variety of delicious appetizers and sides such as Canadian-farm raised chicken bites and wings raised without antibiotics, freshly-prepared salads and more. The franchise offers the convenience of dine-in, pick-up, or delivery available via online ordering, iPhone and Android app or by phone. Catering to a wide range of consumers, Pizza Pizza is completely customizable and also carries options for those with dietary restrictions such as gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan. In July 2018, the franchise also launched the first-ever quick service restaurant cauliflower-based pizza crust.
“We’re very excited about this next step in Pizza Pizza’s national expansion ” says Goddard. “We know how much British Columbians love their pizza so we have big plans for the West Coast, and are looking to build significant market presence in the Greater Vancouver area, and beyond, in the coming years.”
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Keystudio – 227
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Anderson Rabin and Wakeman are working on a new album. The last time Anderson and Wakeman worked on a Yes album together was Keys to Ascension 2 so Mark and I take this opportunity to think about the studio tracks which are collected on the Keystudio album.
Should the studio tracks have been assembled in this album?
How does it compare to other studio albums?
Should Keystudio be better known?
Listen to the episode then let me know what you think!
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Author KevinPosted on May 27, 2016 January 23, 2019 Categories Episodes, YMP Classic FeedTags Alan White, ARW, Ben Craven, Billy Sherwood, Chris Squire, Fragile, Geoff Bailie, Guy DeRome, Joost Maglev, Keys to Ascension, Keystudio, Mark Anthony K, Miguel Falcao, Rick Wakeman, Steve Howe
13 thoughts on “Keystudio – 227”
bdure says:
Is there a point to doing a “commercial” Anderson/Rabin/Wakeman album at this point? The music industry doesn’t give older musicians much of a chance. I’d imagine this album’s target audience is hard-core Yes fans, and that’s it. (Nothing wrong with that!)
Mark Anthony K says:
Hello bdure,
I believe you answered your own question. The reason…and probably the best reason to make a new album is for the fans. There is no better reason.
Thank you for your comment and support.
joeandrosemary says:
regarding the Keys to Ascension studio tracks as a ‘lost gem’, I could not agree more. The marketing for these studio tracks has always mystified me. At the time of their release, there was intense excitement on the various Yes related newsgroups that were active back then. Wakeman, for one, has always been critical of how these studio tracks were released with live recordings of older material, and I think Keystudio was a way to try and correct this marketing gaff – but it was too little too late. There was no proper tour or promotion for these tracks either. Wakeman immediately left Yes again (health problems if I remember correctly), and Open Your Eyes was quickly recorded with a tour to back it instead. Keys to Ascension is the last attempt at epic greatness for Yes, and it marks the end of an era, and the songs never got their just due.
My opinion: The first half of That, That Is is best thing Yes have done post-1980. Most of the rest of the music is almost as good. The only exceptions are the very flawed and overrated Mind Drive, and the tacked-on second half of That, That Is. Everything else is fantastic listening.
Karl Hillstrom says:
Kevin, Mark,
I have always been interested in new material and ignored live albums. So when I got back into Yes I looked for a copy of Keystudio. Given the law of supply and demand, I was able to get the set of Keys 1 and 2, along with the Keys DVD for practically the same price as Keystudio. But once I ripped the discs to iTunes, I found the track list for Keystudio and created a playlist accordingly. While I disagree with the last poster, and love all of Mind Drive and That, That Is, I agree that this collection of music as a whole is phenomenal. (Depending on my mood) I often might refer to this as the greatest Yes album of all time. No, I’m not kidding. It is, of course, all a matter of taste.
My least favorite bit is the very end of Mind Drive, like a disturbing calliope intrusion heard through an open door of the symphony hall, just as the assembled players have wound up a brilliant performance of a masterwork. But I won’t let that ruin the track for me. The lyrical content of That, That Is certainly is a departure from what a Yes fan is used to, and in general I don’t care for it, but if those images are what inspire the songwriters to put these parts together in this prog epic I’m totally OK with getting used to it.
For my own selfish part, I no longer care about the decision to assemble and release Keys to Ascension and Keystudio the way they did. It may have been a marketing blunder, but those of us who have these tracks in our collections get to enjoy them all we like. How much of a wider audience would really appreciate them anyway? I’m going to go listen to it all again now. Cheers!
Hello Karl,
Thank you for your comment. It was well written and had interesting points. I have also been listening to this a lot of late and it is quickly climbing the ladder as far as favorite album is concerned. I can’t believe how great this album is…and it’s a crime that it was so overlooked.
Joseph Cottrell says:
“…quicky climbing The Ladder…” . . . VERY nice, Mark!
I couldn’t quite figure out where to put this, so I decided the most recent episode was as good a place as any…
This goes back to episode #222, and what, exactly, makes up “YES 2.0”
So, here we go:
1.0 – Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Bill Bruford, Tony Kaye, Peter Banks
1.2 – Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Bill Bruford, Tony Kaye, Steve Howe
1.3 – Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Bill Bruford, Steve Howe, Rick Wakeman
1.4 – Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Rick Wakeman, Alan White
1.5 – Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Alan White, Patrick Moraz
2.0 – Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Alan White, Geoff Downes, Trevor Horne
1.6 – Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Alan White, Tony Kaye, Trevor Rabin
1.6.1 – Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Alan White, Tony Kaye, Trevor Rabin, Billy Sherwood
1.7 – Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Alan White, Billy Sherwood
1.8 – Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Alan White, Billy Sherwood, Igor Khoroshev
1.9 – Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Alan White
1.9.1 – Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Alan White, Tom Brislin
3.0 – Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Alan White, Geoff Downes, Benoit David
3.0.1 – Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Alan White, Benoit David, Oliver Wakeman
4.0 – Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Alan White, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison
4.1 – Steve Howe, Alan White, Geoff Downes, Billy Sherwood, Jon Davison
..so, as I’m sure you all agree, while Jon Anderson is the single most consistent front man for the group, and Chris Squire (R.I.P.) the longest-lived original member, there is a fairly consistent evolution forward toward whatever lies ahead… and I think the future looks quite bright, lead on by Jon D. and Billy.
…okay, so maybe I left out “1.1”… forgive me, it’s REALLY late here in Utah…
…that still leaves us at 4.1, in spite of my numerilogical inconsistentnestivity.
David Pannell says:
Thanks to Kevin and Mark for revisiting the Keys studio tracks. I have always thought they ranked with Yes’s best ever work. I’d rank it as top 5 amongst Yes albums. I created my own play list for them in iTunes using the sequence from the K2A albums, which works really well.
I totally agree that Yes messed up with their release and promotion of these tracks. Rick Wakeman was totally right. In fact, my suggestion would have been to release them as two separate solo albums with 3 songs on one and 4 on the other, released a year apart. One long epic on each. I think this would help us fully appreciate all these incredible tracks. Having them all on one album is a bit overwhelming and means that some lose their impact.
I reckon that the Keys studio collection is their best album post Going For The One. It’s their only out and out classic album in the past 39 years.
Dave Pannell
Greetings David Pannell,
I’m glad you enjoyed this episode. I know Kevin and myself had a great time re listening to the album and giving our thoughts.
I find your idea, about releasing the keystudio songs as two separate albums, very interesting. They would almost come across sort of like Relayer or Close to the Edge in that regard. And while I’ve said numerous times that the Relayer and Close format is my favorite for an album…I still believe that we as Yes fans can handle an album of the length that Keystudio is.
But it is an interesting idea….keep them coming. Thank you for your support and for listening. ..we really appreciate it.
Mark Anthony K
jezzafox says:
Having listened to Kevin’s glowing review of the studio songs I had to give them another listen.
Prior to this, I had criticised this project because the studio recordings were packaged with some of their great songs performed live. My opinion was that they were selling two albums to Yes fans by the live content and filling it with stuff from the cutting room floor.
Having given the two Keys to Ascension albums another listen, my opinion has not changed. I’d rather have just the live music without the sub-standard studio stuff. For me, sometimes less is more, not in the sense that M-A K would describe the magnificent TFTO, but that some of YES’s music was really below par. If it were any good it would have been released as a proper album at the time of writing.
Am I alone in thinking that they were scraping the barrel releasing this material. Yes I am a dinosaur but not a fossil. While I like much of the Rabin Yes, their attempts to get back to the classic Yes after that have never worked for me. The chemistry had gone. It is the musical equivalent of painting by numbers.
No, you’re not alone. I always considered The “Keys” albums to be some really good live recordings with some studio extras thrown in for good measure. I very much wanted to like the new stuff, but the only part that ever came close to being something truly good was about the first half of the far-too-long “That, That Is.” None of the other studio tracks have ever stuck in my memory.
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By: Eliana Lindenberg | December 18, 2019
By Eliana Lindenberg, Staff Writer
Where do I start with this article? It’s hard to write with a blank page glaring at me and a million thoughts running through my head. It’s difficult to begin because of the personal impact the following issue has on me. I have been the target of a particular phenomenon at Yeshiva University for many months, relating to sexist and misogynistic confessions sent in to the “YU and Stern Confessions” page. Many confessions and submissions to the “YU and Stern Crushes” page have objectified me as well, and I have noticed a pattern that goes beyond the pages.
There is a demeaning culture at YU of the male student body objectifying the female student body. We are not welcome in their spaces — in the Beit Midrash, the pool — because we are viewed as objects who may tempt them to stray. When the uptown shabbaton happened last year, a rosh yeshiva told his talmidim to leave Washington Heights for Shabbat to avoid the women who would be coming to their campus.
This same culture influences the confessions sent in to the “YU and Stern Confessions” page. The submissions are telling of the student body’s views of women at Yeshiva University. They objectify the female student body, often targeting individual women.
I have been a target of that objectification in particular, probably because of my public role on “Rejected Confessions” — a short show, my sister, Shifra Lindenberg, and I, host about why some submissions get rejected from the page. It’s disturbing to see some of the submissions that discuss me. There are confessions that are benign. There are some that are just strange. Many make me into an object to be owned, used, or shown off. In a time when YU is facing criticism due to Beren students’ lack of opportunities and access to facilities on campus, as compared to Wilf students, can’t the administration do something to express their beliefs that the women of Yeshiva University are just as valuable as the men?
They don’t though. They do nothing to dispel this gross sexism amongst the male student body. They make it worse by doubling down on their policies that exclude women. They continue to fail to provide adequate funding for the women of YU to be equal and involved members of the community.
Personally, I am indignant about being objectified. It doesn’t give me confidence when I see submissions like, “Eliana Lindenberg is so cute i just want to place a bow on her and take her home for chanukah,” or “To all the guys crushing on Eliana Lindenberg, she’s way out of your league. (Also back off, she’s mine).” These are bizarre and possessive of me, and they’re uncomfortable to read. It’s even stranger to read something like, “Yo eliana lindenberg really chops my chives with her things that she gots! Like those shins! Oo boy those shins really drowns my dough. And we cant forget about her wrists obviously!!! When she flicks that bad boy, its game over man. Just game over man! Boy does she just pepper my pterodactyls.” Perhaps this was meant as a joke. I don’t care if it was. It’s strange and objectifying. If this was the worst though, I would not be writing this article. I wouldn’t feel the need to call out the administration and the student body if this was the worst that I have been subjected to. But it isn’t the worst. I am angry because I see submissions like, “Eliana Lindenberg would be a great pornstar” all of the time. This constant gross stream of submissions about me and the other women of the Beren Campus is unacceptable. But it’s indicative of a larger problem at YU. Like I mentioned above, the women of YU are objectified by the men and there is no effort to solve that problem. The university only makes it worse.
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What would Spring be without an internet abuzz with rumors and speculations about the newest disaster to hit search engine marketing and its valiant adherents? Restful, that’s what.
Earlier this month reports and rumors began to circulate, exclaiming that search query data for paid search was dead. Google was going to block access to paid search keyword data, and would cease to supply third parties with with that same data.
Understandably, this news created quite a stir among search engine marketers who are, it must be said, ever ready to jump to conclusions and overreact. But take a deep breath, and don’t panic. Paid search query data is not really dead, it has only undergone a few relatively small changes.
The Dreaded Google Announcement
On April 9th, Paul Feng (Google’s Product Management Director for AdWords) took to Google’s Ads Developer Blog to announce a change to the security features for paid search query data. It read, in part:
Today, we are extending our efforts to keep search secure by removing the query from the referrer on ad clicks originating from SSL searches on Google.com.
This led many people to speculate that paid search query data was going the way of organic search data, and so would no longer be available to search marketers through Google Webmaster Tools or Google AdWords. That one sentence was all it took for panic to set in. But Feng went on to say:
Advertisers will continue to have access to useful data to optimize and improve their campaigns and landing pages. For example, you can access detailed information in the AdWords search terms report and the GWT search queries report.
Clearly, Feng’s announcement indicates that, while Google is reinforcing its commitment to search security, it is in no way eliminating all access to paid search query data.
So Just What Has Changed?
The major change in paid search query data is the way in which the searcher’s keyword information will be reported to users. Previously, when someone surfing the web clicked on an AdWords advertisement, the search term that originally led to the ad would appear in the referring URL. This will no longer be the case. But again, don’t panic. While this information will no longer be available in Google Analytics, it can still found in Google’s AdWords Search Terms Report.
Accessing Your Search Query Data
Basically, these changes will primarily effect those marketers using a log file analyzer or other analytics tool to parse their search query data from a referring URL. From now on, when you want to access your paid search query data you will have to refer to Google AdWords, or to a third party PPC management platform that uses the AdWords API. Marketers subscribing to pay per click platforms like WordStream, Kenshoo, or Acquiso will be able to access the search query data just as before.
But I Really Like My Referring URLs
If you really love those referring URLs, ValueTrack can get you pretty close to your comfort zone. ValueTrack parameters will dynamically populate the keyword into the destination URL, or adurl. The adurl isn’t encrypted, so you will still be able to scrape keyword data from the referring URL.
However, take note that ValueTrack allows you to append the keyword that triggered your account, which is not the same as the keyword that triggered the paid advertisement. That being said, if you really love a referring URL, and you are using match types like Phrase and Exact Match, ValueTrack can get you pretty close to the data you want.
So, the death of paid search query data has been greatly exaggerated. While some changes have been made to the way data is reported, most of the information we need as search engine marketers remains easily accessible. AdWords campaigns may need to be adjusted somewhat, but the changes are minimal. You can still find your search query data in AdWords, and you can still use the AdWords tracking code to track conversions. If you are uncomfortable leaving the referring URL model behind, ValueTrack can help you bridge the gap.
So, in summary, the digital marketing world didn’t end on April 9th, and Spring might just turn out to be restful after all. Is paid traffic a channel in your internet marketing campaigns? It should be. Feel free to comment below or reach out with any questions.
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The fact-checkers, whose work is more and more important for those who prefer facts over lies, police the line between fact and falsehood on a day-to-day basis, and do a great job. Today, my small contribution is to pass along a very good overview that reflects on one of Trump’s favorite overarching falsehoods. Namely: Trump describes an America in which everything was going down the tubes under Obama, which is why we needed Trump to make America great again. And he claims that this project has come to fruition, with America setting records for prosperity under his leadership and guidance. “Obama bad; Trump good” is pretty much his analysis in all areas and measurement of U.S. activity, especially economically. Even if this were true, it would reflect poorly on Trump’s character, but it has the added problem of being false, a big lie made up of many small ones. Personally, I don’t assume that all economic measurements directly reflect the leadership of whoever occupies the Oval Office, nor am I smart enough to figure out what causes what in the economy. But the idea that presidents get the credit or the blame for the economy during their tenure is a political fact of life. Trump, in his adorable, immodest mendacity, not only claims credit for everything good that happens in the economy, but tells people, literally and specifically, that they have to vote for him even if they hate him, because without his guidance, their 401(k) accounts “will go down the tubes.” That would be offensive even if it were true, but it is utterly false. The stock market has been on a 10-year run of steady gains that began in 2009, the year Barack Obama was inaugurated. But why would anyone care about that? It’s only an unarguable, stubborn fact. Still, speaking of facts, there are so many measurements and indicators of how the economy is doing, that those not committed to an honest investigation can find evidence for whatever they want to believe. Trump and his most committed followers want to believe that everything was terrible under Barack Obama and great under Trump. That’s baloney. Anyone who believes that believes something false. And a series of charts and graphs published Monday in the Washington Post and explained by Economics Correspondent Heather Long provides the data that tells the tale. The details are complicated. Click through to the link above and you’ll learn much. But the overview is pretty simply this: The U.S. economy had a major meltdown in the last year of the George W. Bush presidency. Again, I’m not smart enough to know how much of this was Bush’s “fault.” But he had been in office for six years when the trouble started. So, if it’s ever reasonable to hold a president accountable for the performance of the economy, the timeline is bad for Bush. GDP growth went negative. Job growth fell sharply and then went negative. Median household income shrank. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by more than 5,000 points! U.S. manufacturing output plunged, as did average home values, as did average hourly wages, as did measures of consumer confidence and most other indicators of economic health. (Backup for that is contained in the Post piece I linked to above.) Barack Obama inherited that mess of falling numbers, which continued during his first year in office, 2009, as he put in place policies designed to turn it around. By 2010, Obama’s second year, pretty much all of the negative numbers had turned positive. By the time Obama was up for reelection in 2012, all of them were headed in the right direction, which is certainly among the reasons voters gave him a second term by a solid (not landslide) margin. Basically, all of those good numbers continued throughout the second Obama term. The U.S. GDP, probably the single best measure of how the economy is doing, grew by 2.9 percent in 2015, which was Obama’s seventh year in office and was the best GDP growth number since before the crash of the late Bush years. GDP growth slowed to 1.6 percent in 2016, which may have been among the indicators that supported Trump’s campaign-year argument that everything was going to hell and only he could fix it. During the first year of Trump, GDP growth grew to 2.4 percent, which is decent but not great and anyway, a reasonable person would acknowledge that — to the degree that economic performance is to the credit or blame of the president — the performance in the first year of a new president is a mixture of the old and new policies. In Trump’s second year, 2018, the GDP grew 2.9 percent, equaling Obama’s best year, and so far in 2019, the growth rate has fallen to 2.1 percent, a mediocre number and a decline for which Trump presumably accepts no responsibility and blames either Nancy Pelosi, Ilhan Omar or, if he can swing it, Barack Obama. I suppose it’s natural for a president to want to take credit for everything good that happens on his (or someday her) watch, but not the blame for anything bad. Trump is more blatant about this than most. If we judge by his bad but remarkably steady approval ratings (today, according to the average maintained by 538.com, it’s 41.9 approval/ 53.7 disapproval) the pretty-good economy is not winning him new supporters, nor is his constant exaggeration of his accomplishments costing him many old ones). I already offered it above, but the full Washington Post workup of these numbers, and commentary/explanation by economics correspondent Heather Long, are here. On a related matter, if you care about what used to be called fiscal conservatism, which is the belief that federal debt and deficit matter, here’s a New York Times analysis, based on Congressional Budget Office data, suggesting that the annual budget deficit (that’s the amount the government borrows every year reflecting that amount by which federal spending exceeds revenues) which fell steadily during the Obama years, from a peak of $1.4 trillion at the beginning of the Obama administration, to $585 billion in 2016 (Obama’s last year in office), will be back up to $960 billion this fiscal year, and back over $1 trillion in 2020. (Here’s the New York Times piece detailing those numbers.) Trump is currently floating various tax cuts for the rich and the poor that will presumably worsen those projections, if passed. As the Times piece reported:
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Jazz thump Celtics in Hayward’s return to Utah
Hayward had 13 points and seven assists in 25 minutes during his first game back in Utah since leaving the Jazz as a free agent to sign with the Celtics after the 2016-17 season. He broke his left ankle in Boston’s opener last season.The star forward spent his first seven NBA seasons with the Jazz after they drafted him ninth overall in 2010. He averaged 15.7 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists for Utah, but took the hostile reaction from Jazz fans in stride.FEATURED STORIESSPORTSGinebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup titleSPORTSJapeth Aguilar wins 1st PBA Finals MVP award for GinebraSPORTSGolden State Warriors sign Lee to multiyear contract, bring back Chriss“I kind of expected some of that,” Hayward said. “They were booing me from the get-go, so it’s part of the game.”Boston trimmed a 20-point deficit to four by the fourth quarter. Playing without injured Kyrie Irving, the Celtics closed within four on multiple occasions late in the period, the final time on a 3-pointer from Marcus Smart that made it 111-107 with 2:19 left. NU stays immaculate, FEU enters Final Four in UAAP women’s basketball Nadine Lustre’s phone stolen in Brazil “I mean, they know. I’ll leave it at that.” — Crowder on whether his 20-point performance was motivated by a desire to show the Celtics they made a mistake when they traded him to Cleveland before the 2017-18 season.TIP-INSCeltics: Smart set a season high with 10 assists, one shy of his career high. Smart also scored 13 points for his first double-double of the season. … Boston had 28 points off 17 Utah turnovers. … The Celtics gave up a season-high 35 points in the third quarter.Jazz: Ingles made five 3s, moving him ahead of Deron Williams (511) on Utah’s career list. Ingles has 512 3-pointers with the Jazz. … Utah finished with a 45-28 advantage on the boards. … The Jazz scored 50 points in the paint.UP NEXTCeltics: At Portland on Sunday.Jazz: At Memphis on MondaySports Related Videospowered by AdSparc “We all have picked it up, picked up our energy defensively, picked our focus up,” Mitchell said. “We’ve been having great practices, but we just didn’t put it into the games. I think over the past couple of games, we’ve done that.”Terry Rozier scored a season-high 22 points, making his first start in place of Irving, and Jayson Tatum added 21 for the Celtics.Boston lost for the third time in four games after allowing Utah to shoot a season-high 56 percent from the field.“As good as we were defensively in the first nine games, I don’t think we’ve been as good the last three,” coach Brad Stevens said. “I thought we actually did an OK job on the initial drives in isolation, but we didn’t get rebounds in a lot of cases. Our pick-and-roll defense, we just have to really shore it up.”The Jazz started to pull away when they hit 3-pointers on each of their final four possessions of the second quarter to take a 58-51 halftime lead. Ingles accounted for the first three long-distance baskets, highlighting a 20-point first half for him.Utah opened the third quarter on a 17-6 run. Mitchell ignited the spurt by draining three free throws and driving for a layup on back-to-back possessions. Derrick Favors kept it going with back-to-back baskets that gave the Jazz a double-digit lead and finished the run off with a pair of free throws that put Utah ahead 75-57 just four minutes into the quarter.“Defensively, we didn’t pay attention to details,” Rozier said. “We just didn’t have a presence out there, so they played freely.”The Jazz built their lead to 83-63 on a layup by Crowder before Boston rallied in the fourth quarter.The Celtics scored on four straight possessions, culminating in Tatum’s layup, to ignite a 15-4 run. Rozier nailed a 3 to cap off the run and cut Utah’s lead to 100-96.QUOTABLE Rudy Gobert quickly answered with a layup that pushed the lead back to six. Jayson Tatum followed by missing back-to-back layups that could have cut the deficit again, and Boston never got closer.Jae Crowder finally slammed the door on the comeback with a corner 3 that gave Utah a 117-109 lead with 47.7 seconds left.Utah coach Quin Snyder thought his team turned a corner by hanging tough down the stretch against the Celtics.“Our team has not been able to handle successes during games at times,” Snyder said. “We’ve lost focus sometimes when we’ve hit shots. Teams are going to come back on you, but you can’t make it easy on them.”Donovan Mitchell scored 21 points for Utah. Crowder had 20, and Gobert finished with 17 points and 15 rebounds. The Jazz won their second straight home game and second in a row overall.ADVERTISEMENT MOST READ Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard PLAY LIST 02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite03:23Negosyo sa Tagaytay City, bagsak sa pag-aalboroto ng Bulkang Taal01:13Christian Standhardinger wins PBA Best Player award Tim Cone, Ginebra set their sights on elusive All-Filipino crown Allen Durham still determined to help Meralco win 1st PBA title Gov’t to employ 6,000 displaced by Taal Lights inside SMX hall flicker as Duterte rants vs Ayala, Pangilinan anew Read Next LATEST STORIES Utah Jazz guard Alec Burks, left, guards Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward, right, in the first half during an NBA basketball game Friday Nov. 9, 2018, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)SALT LAKE CITY — Gordon Hayward got a cold reception in Utah. He was booed every time he touched the ball, and his Boston Celtics left town with a loss.Joe Ingles matched his career high with 27 points and added a season-high seven assists to help the Jazz beat the Celtics 123-115 on Friday night in Hayward’s return to Salt Lake City.ADVERTISEMENT Lights inside SMX hall flicker as Duterte rants vs Ayala, Pangilinan anew Will you be the first P16 Billion Powerball jackpot winner from the Philippines? Gretchen Barretto’s daughter Dominique graduates magna cum laude from California college Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. Japeth Aguilar embraces role, gets rewarded with Finals MVP plum View comments read more
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Female U-20 Lone Star Had No Chance
The national U-20 female Lone Star never had no chance last Saturday in their return-leg encounter for next year’s World Cup in Papua New Guinea, against their Nigerian counterparts in Abuja, as the Nigerians ran away with victory, slamming in seven goals without a reply.The first leg two weeks ago in Monrovia saw the Nigerians sweeping victory their own way, scoring an incredible but humiliating 7-1 before the home crowd. And with such a devastating first leg, it would have been too foolish for any local fan to expect a miracle of victory.True, miracles happen once in a while but only when you are prepared and conditioned to expect it. Since we never prepared our young women for their opponents, it was clear that we did not need a soothsayer or a prophet to have predicted how the results would be.Now the two-leg encounter is over with our team losing a surprising but unfortunate 14-1 defeat and what should we begin to think. Yes, think is what I said and not ‘what we should begin to do.’ This is because we would do nothing any way. The disgrace would pass just like any other thing passes us by.But one thing I know we will do is to condemn and just take satisfaction in just talk about the soccer tragedy in Monrovia and Abuja. Yes, I know the Ministry of Youth & Sports would say nothing because they don’t have to say anything about the defeat. It is not a tradition for the Ministry to worry about why we lost and offer suggestions. Or take some serious action with the intent to get things done a little better in the future.But the question that should claim the attention of somebody is this: ‘Why did we register to play when we knew long time ago that we would not prepare the team well for the tournament?’ There are people who want to be counted because they want to be counted. But in sports Liberian players, whether male or female, deserve better preparation and motivation. Anything other than that means we would court disaster as it happened against Falconets.Even if somebody wanted the girls to lose, they could have led them to lose with honor. Losing 14-1 in two matches underscore the lack of commitment and support to develop the female game, much more the male national team.Where is Madam Ciatta Bishop? She was the one who, just before the Ebola menace, came on the scene with promises of seeing the Promised Land for our girls. Madam what happened?I know, we were too deep fighting Ebola, an unknown enemy so we were not really getting ready to use our legs to kick football. We had to cremate our Ebola dead; we had to fix our health care system and we had to pay those who risked their lives to fight the enemy…I can go on but enough! I agree, Ebola’s presence halted every progress, but did we have to register to be disgraced as it happened?Yes, if my daughter were part of the team, I would not have wanted her to return to Monrovia with her head bowed low, explaining what happened in Abuja or even what happened in Monrovia.After all we were never prepared and it was such unpreparedness that helped Ebola to kill more than it wanted to kill.Well down Nigeria, go Falconets go!!!!Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) read more
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Redknapp heaps praise on ‘maestro’ Chelsea star …but it’s not Eden Hazard
Having already broken Premier League records thanks to his excellent ball retention skills, the Italy international has quickly become the focal point for Chelsea.And even with Eden Hazard on scintillating form, Redknapp believes Jorginho is ‘the man’ at the Bridge.“I think Jorginho has been a revelation,” he told talkSPORT on Drivetime.“I’ve watched him closely obviously playing in those midfield positions. I love the way he just controls the game. Jorginho is a pass master and loving life at Chelsea thus far tense The average first-team salaries at every Premier League club in 2019 gameday cracker latest Boxing Day fixtures: All nine Premier League games live on talkSPORT Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Ndidi bid, targets named, Ozil is ‘skiving little git’ Liverpool news live: Klopp reveals when Minamino will play and issues injury update BEST OF Gerrard launches furious touchline outburst as horror tackle on Barisic sparks chaos “He’s like the manager on the field for Sarri.“Obviously he was his first signing; he identified him as the man that can make that difference because normally that is Kante’s role.“Kante has been shifted slightly to the right hand side, but Jorginho is the man – he is the maestro in the team.” Jamie Redknapp heralded Jorginho as a ‘revelation’ at Chelsea following his summer move from Napoli.After initially being linked with a move to Manchester City, Maurizio Sarri pounced to bring the midfielder with him to Stamford Bridge from Serie A. LATEST scrap 1 Green reveals how he confronted Sarri after Chelsea’s 6-0 defeat at Man City Every time Ally McCoist lost it on air in 2019, including funny XI reactions Most Popular Football Stories revealed read more
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Greiner Set For Senior Day Sunday
Senior Paige Greiner always felt like the basketball court was her place, one of comfort, familiarity and solace. While basketball always stood out, it never stopped her from playing a variety of sports growing up including softball, soccer and track and field. Ironically, a high school track meet at no place other then the Drake Relays brought her one step closer to her dream of playing college basketball. “I honestly don’t know why they’re so high,” Greiner said. “I had no idea they were that special until I got here but apparently they are really really high. But if I have to be remembered for something, I have no problem with it being for that – as long as they go in that is.” Print Friendly Version “This year she has taken on an entirely new leadership role,” said Jonas. “She embodies to the fullest what our program is about and that’s just loving the people you’re with, loving Drake and loving to compete.” “There’s no question that since she’s been here we’ve competed for conference championships,” Baranczyk said. “I think she’s a huge reason why.” Oh, and for her sky-high, ceiling-scraping, rainbow three-pointers? In her senior season, Greiner is playing what her coaches and teammates describe as the best basketball of her career shooting better than 60.0 percent while passing the ball better than ever before and limiting turnovers. While her performance on the court has helped boost the team, its been her leadership, energy, and hardwork that has made her teammates take notice. And they did. Since Greiner’s debut in the Bulldog blue, Drake is on pace to put together its fourth-consecutive 20-plus win season, recorded six wins over six Power 5 teams, made two appearances in the WNIT and produced the most successful season in Missouri Valley Conference history a year ago. The 2016-17 team spent four consecutive weeks ranked in the AP Top 25 poll, went undefeated in the MVC regular season, claimed a MVC tournament title and earned a trip to the NCAA Tournament. Since day one, Baranczyk has focused on building more than just a competitive basketball team, but on building an incredible team culture full of players with a passion and commitment for the game, their team and Drake. The team asks one thing of every player, to be all in and give everything they have each and every step of the way. “I’ll definitely be involved in basketball, and definitely Drake women’s basketball,” she said. “I’ll be back for all the games next year. I think it’s so important to stay involved and give back to a game and a place that’s done so much for me.” “Paige is a confident person and a confident basketball player,” said Baranczyk. “I think it takes a really special player to stay confident in her own right when you have everyone around you getting awards and everything. But it’s never bothered her, and its never affected her. She’s happy for their success and she just wants to win.” Medical redshirts for Dean and Jonas left Greiner in an unexpected position this season as the program’s lone graduating senior. Despite taking on the role of a senior leader, Greiner hasn’t spent her season focusing on that – instead trying to enjoy every moment she has left on the basketball court. “Trying to tell people what this place means is impossible, it really is,” Greiner said. “I made the decision to come here when I was 16 or 17 and it’s definitely changed my life and been the best decision I’ve ever made. It’s a community and place where people have your back. I’ve gotten a world class education, which I never in a million years could have done without basketball.” As a Williamsburg, Iowa, native, it was a crucial part of Greiner’s recruiting process to stay close to her hometown and her family. She admits, it probably limited her recruiting options but for Greiner none of that mattered when a first-year head coach just 90 miles away gave her the call. “A lot of times you get into a routine and its easy to take some stuff for granted and just try to get through practice,” Greiner said. “I’ve really focused on understanding that my days are limited and I’m trying to enjoy that as much as I possibly can. I want to have fun with it and enjoy the people I’m with and it’s made the season way less stressful than I expected.” Head coach Jennie Baranczyk was quick to point to the same conversation more than six years ago at the Drake Relays as a difference maker for the Drake women’s basketball program. For Baranczyk, Greiner became the kind of player the coaching staff could put anywhere on the floor, including in the post against players nearly a foot taller than her. “I just knew that this was where I wanted to be,” said Greiner. “The first time I talked to the coaches I knew almost immediately that this was the kind of place I wanted to be at. About midway through my junior year I committed here and never looked back.” “She had a vision for this place,” Greiner said of Baranczyk. “Everything she said I believed to be true. I thought, yes we are going to do that.” A college basketball career is made up of four seasons, more than 100 games and thousands of hours of practice. But for Greiner her college experience adds up to so much more than that. “She obviously has her trademark shot but she also just has this spunk about her and she’s so much more than that,” said Baranczyk. “She’s so all in, she’s someone that you just have to have on your team for your team to be successful. She’s the consummate teammate who has a willingness to do whatever we ask.” “Paige is one of the best teammates I’ve ever had,” said Jonas. “She’s really selfless, super hardworking and genuinely wants the best for everyone. She wants everyone to be really good and expects everyone to be really good.” “It’s so easy to say that you’re all in,” said Baranczyk. “But to live it every day – that’s completely different. She [Greiner] lives it every day and is a shining example of that.” There’s a whole world of uncertainties that comes for the average college graduate, and while Greiner is no different there are a few things that she is certain about. She loves calling Des Moines home and doesn’t have plans for that to change any time soon, she wants to pursue a career in human resources and still loves basketball more than ever. While her post-graduation plans aren’t yet solidified, Greiner does know exactly where she will be when the 2018-19 basketball season kicks off. Greiner came in as a part of a dynamic freshman trio that included Maddy Dean and Becca Jonas. While Greiner had her signature shot, basketball fans took quick notice to Dean and Jonas who both had success early in their careers. read more
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CattleWomen’s Corner: Grilled balsamic flank steak recipe
1 2/3 cups olive oil1/3 cup balsamic vinegar2 yellow onions, sliced thin2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon … Grilled balsamic flank steak is an outdoor dinner-party type of dish — something to put on the grill when the weather is nice and the beer is cold.Keep it simple. The balsamic vinegar, olive oil and beef broth add acidity and depth to the marinated flank steak.This recipe comes from The Nolan Ryan Beef & Barbecue Cookbook.3 1/2 pounds flank steak, trimmed of all fat read more
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Delta tests biometric bag drops
Delta Air Lines is testing a facial-recognition self-serve luggage drop this summer at the Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP) hub it acquired when it merged with Northwest Airlines a few years back.In what Delta calls a “first for U.S. carriers”, the system allows passengers to check their own belly bags, the ones that go in the baggage hold.The self-serve set-up is designed to match passengers to their passport photos via facial recognition techniques.The initiative is part of Delta’s overall philosophy of streamlining as much of the check-in and luggage process as possible.“We expect this [$US600,000 at MSP] investment and new process to save customers time,” says Gareth Joyce the airline’s senior vice president for airport customer service and cargo. Joyce says it frees up customer service agents so they can better help passengers.Delta is looking for passenger feedback just now as the Minneapolis/St. Paul trial continues. The airline asserts studies of self-serve bag drops argue they have the potential to process twice as many passengers per hour as current arrangements.Baggage, of course, is much on the minds of passengers and airlines alike as the United States Department of Homeland Security considers extending the in-cabin laptop computer ban from a handful of Middle East countries to European destinations. read more
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Blog Review: MinnePHit House
A Passivhaus retrofitTheir approach is a deep energy retrofit under the guidance of Tim Eian, a certified Passive House consultant. In fact, they hope to make the house the first one in the United States to be certified under EnerPHit standards, written specifically for existing homes.Like Passive House standards for new buildings, the EnerPHit rules for retrofits call for extremely low energy consumption and air infiltration.Their blog, The MinnePHit House, is the story of how the house is being transformed.It’s a well-organized site that’s attractive and easy to navigate. That may be because Paul’s day job is in software, giving him better-than-average computer and Web skills.One unusual element of the project is the involvement of corporate sponsors. Paul and Desirée have found a way to get a number of companies to chip in services, products, or both. “The MinnePHit House provides significant marketing opportunities for suppliers of building materials, finishes, mechanical systems, renewable energy systems, and professional design and analysis service providers,” the blog says. The couple has even put together a “sponsorship brochure” with more details.The blog was launched in May, so the project is still relatively young. Some entries are written by Paul, others by Desirée; background information is unsigned.Here are some excerpts: Day 9: Salvage Failure“Today was supposed to be the day we would pull up the hardwood floor in what we call the ‘old addition.’ I’ve read a fair amount about how to go about this process, but everything went off the rails as soon as we applied theory to practice. But first the theory: the plank is held in two ways, as tongue and groove into adjoining wood planks, and via nails that are hammered into the side of the plank. The goal is to lift the individual planks of flooring up so that the nails are lifted out of the floor as they separate from neighboring planks. As usual, the reality was much messier. — Paul” Paul and Desirée have three young daughters, two dogs, a flock of chickens and a 1935 house in Minneapolis that needs a ton of work.Although the house was extensively updated in the 1990s, the 1400-sq.-ft. structure still has a host of problems: an under-insulated attic, single-pane windows, thin exterior walls, an awkward layout, aging interior finishes, and an air handler located in the unconditioned attic.Why not sell the place and start over again somewhere else? Good question, but as they explain in their blog, they liked their neighborhood far too much to leave. Instead, they decided to address the long list of deficiencies in the house at the same time they expanded it. On finding a builder“We were encouraged that while the builders we spoke to had plenty of questions, nothing that was proposed in the plans was difficult to wrap their heads around once it was explained to them. This is good, as there’s really no such thing as a Passivhaus builder in the United States. What we’re doing needs to be easily understood and accessible to the people who do the construction.“At this point we’re seriously considering handling a significant portion of the GC work ourselves. There’s a variety of reasons for that, and not all financial. We have a trusted network of subcontractors that we know personally that we’d use in any case, and we’re very ‘high touch’ on our projects.“Obviously there are things we don’t have much skill with, and in those cases we’ll use consulting from our builders to bridge the gap. Once we get our bids and complete our projected budget we’ll know more. — Paul” The pros and cons of moving“I swore that when we moved into our house and were settled, there would be at least a few decades before our next move. These last few weeks, packing box after box as our house continues to heat up, I think about that statement. My thoughts go one of two ways. At times, I repeat to myself, ‘I swore I would never move again,’ followed by a few curse words as I’m lugging yet another heavy box of books to the garage.“Then there are days like yesterday. I believe the temperature yesterday reached over 90 degrees and our air conditioner struggled all day to keep up. At best, the temperature inside got down to 78 degrees and the AC ran ALL DAY LONG. On these types of days, as I’m still packing boxes, a different mood sets in. When all of the daily mess and current chaos is put aside, I’m really looking forward to living in our new house. It’s not just the added space, which will be a huge improvement! I’m looking forward to living in a comfortable home. — Desirée” What EnerPHit really means“An EnerPHit home will be 4-6 times more energy efficient than a conventionally built new home. Because the standard is for existing housing stock, it’s entirely possible that a remodeled home will perform at 10X its previous efficiency.“Why not just remodel to PassivHaus standards? Part of the problem is that older construction is full of interesting choices that simply cannot be made energy efficient without tremendous cost (we’re facing that right now with our chimney). The other part of the problem is siting. Houses are very rarely built with solar facing in mind, and if you live in the city, your house is often shaded at least part of the year by neighboring buildings and trees. Without that sunshine to act as your primary heating system, the amount of insulation required becomes prohibitive.“But really, the idea is to give an existing structure a new, more efficient life. In our case, it means that despite the fact that we’ll be almost doubling the usable square footage of our home, it will need about 30% of our current energy consumption. Or, put another way, our entire remodeled home will use about the same amount of energy to heat and cool as our living room currently does.” Door — Found!“As I was perusing the copious antiques and whatnot at Hunt and Gather, I came across the perfect door. I realize that in its current state, it leaves a bit to be desired. Yes, it’s coated with old, cracking, peeling lead paint. But the bones of this door are nothing less than romantic. The oval glass, the cute small sill and the tied boughs make my mind wander. How many people have gazed out of this glass? What were they waiting for? How many goodbyes were said in the very door frame where this one hung? So many questions!“I have begun the stripping process — it will be a LONG process. Once done, this will close off the powder room from the front entry, thus being the first thing you’ll see once coming into the house. It will actually be a pocket door. I’m considering having a stained glass oval made for the current glass space. Do you have any other ideas for the glass to allow for privacy?“I’m looking forward to the memories that we will create — the greetings and goodbyes to be said in front of this door. — Desirée” read more
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Vermont Utility Seeks a New Solar Fee
The co-op has gone 100% renewableWashington Electric’s situation is somewhat different than other utilities, Richards said. For one, all of the power it distributes already comes from renewable sources, including hydro and wind projects and a landfill gas-to-energy project in Coventry, Vermont.Richards said the co-op encourages net-metering among its customers. And it has a tiered rate system that encourages conservation by setting a price of 9.4 cents per kWh when customers use 200 kWh or less of electricity per month, and 21 cents per kWh for those who use more than that.Another factor is that peak demand for electricity in Vermont is during the winter, when there’s less solar-generated power available. In states where peak demand occurs in mid-summer, distributed solar power is more valuable because it can help utilities meet demand without bringing costly generating facilities online.Still, Richards said, the co-op has certain fixed costs and that its proposal is an effort to be fair to all co-op customers.Separately, the co-op is seeking a 3.78% rate increase. Regulators haven’t ruled on that. UPDATED July 11, 2014An electric co-op in Vermont has joined the ranks of utilities around the country seeking regulatory approval to add fees for their customers who have rooftop photovoltaic (PV) installations.Washington Electric Co-op wants to make changes to its net-metering program that would include a grid service fee of 4.63 cents per kilowatt hour for new net-metered customers. The co-op which serves about 10,500 residential and business customers in a three-county region in north-central Vermont.(On July 11, the not-for-profit co-op said its net-metering plan had been approved by the Vermont Public Service Board, clearing the way for the co-op to begin accepting new net-metering applications.)New solar customers also would have to pay the $11.79 monthly service charge that all customers now pay, regardless of how much excess electricity they produce. Currently, customers with PV installations can offset the $11.79 by selling power to the grid.Under the new plan, a customer producing 300 kWh of electricity per month would pay a total of $13.89 per month, co-op general manager Patty Richards said, $2.10 more than a non-solar customer. The new net-metering rules wouldn’t apply to existing solar customers.Customers with PV arrays rated at 15 kW or less would still earn 20 cents a kWh for excess power. Those with systems larger than that get 19 cents per kWh.She said the new fees would help the co-op cover the fixed costs of maintaining its infrastructure. A number of utilities around the country have requested fees for solar customers, arguing they contribute less for grid maintenance than non-solar customers because they buy less electricity and can zero out their bills under net-metering rules. The fee plan is supported by a state officeWashington Electric must win approval for its proposal from the Vermont Public Service Board, but it already has the support of Darren Springer, the deputy commissioner of the Vermont Department of Public Service, according to a report posted at VtDigger.org.Renewable energy advocates told VtDigger.org the proposed net-metering changes would make it harder for residents to finance solar systems in the co-op’s service area. “If this tariff is implemented, going solar is going to be less appealing to WEC customers because the cost will functionally be higher,” Ben Walsh of the Vermont Public Interests Research Group said.Renewable Energy Vermont, an industry trade group, opposes the co-op’s plan, the report said. read more
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Flatrock Passive: Blower Door Test Comes up Roses
Editor’s Note: This is one of a series of blogs by David Goodyear describing the construction of his new home in Flatrock, Newfoundland, the first in the province built to the Passive House standard. The first installment of the GBA blog series was titled An Introduction to the Flatrock Passive House. For a list of Goodyear’s earlier blogs on this site, see the “Related Articles” sidebar below; you’ll find his complete blog here. Typically, the air leakage rate is measured at 50 pascals of depressurization. The air volume flow rate is determined from the fan parameters and then translated into cubic feet per hour. Dividing this by the volume of the house gives the ach50 (air changes per hour @ 50 Pa). Most new homes would test at between 3 and 5 ach50, depending on how well the air barrier is installed, although there’s no way to tell unless a blower door test is actually conducted.The PHIUS+ 2015 standard requires 0.05 cubic feet per minute (cfm) at 50 pascals per square foot of gross envelope area, which at our new house corresponds to 295.69 cfm or 0.93 ach50. It will take more than one testDefining the air barrier requires the implementation of incremental details at different stages of construction. Once the details are intact, they can be tied together into one continuous air barrier. A blower door test is really a “stress test” that shows quantitatively whether the air barrier is intact and how airtight the structure actually is.Blower door testing should be arranged after completion of each major milestone of construction. The first test tells us that the air barrier is intact and has no major flaws. If there are flaws in the air barrier, they can be corrected before the next stage of construction. That first test for us came after we completed the OSB air barrier on the inside of the exterior walls.But it won’t be the last. The air barrier will still require many penetrations for various services, i.e. electrical and ventilation, all of which will be sealed to the air barrier in some way. A second blower door test will determine if the barrier is still intact after these modifications have been made and the air sealing details have been completed. RELATED ARTICLES BLOGS BY DAVID GOODYEAR Wrapping Up the Air BarrierInsulation and an Air BarrierInstalling Windows and DoorsFoam Sheathing and Window DetailsFraming and Air SealingA Well Insulated SlabFootings and Frost WallsA Final Design and Energy ModelingAn Introduction to the Flatrock Passive House Blower Door BasicsGreen Basics: Understanding Blower Door TestsQuestions and Answers About Air Barriers A methodical approach helpsAll the required air-sealing tasks were well documented in the plans but it did require us to come up with a well-thought-out, methodical approach. We couldn’t have done this without discussing details in depth with my Passive House designer, Mike Anderson of Passive Design Solutions. In the past three weeks we completed an amazing amount of work:Insulating the exterior walls.Erecting the OSB air barrier.Tape-sealing and caulking joints in the OSB air barrier.Tape-sealing the OSB air barrier to the window bucks, the rim joist space, and the slab.Spray-foaming rim joists.Spray-foaming, applying backer rod, and caulking around all windows and doors.My father was on site for 21 days working nine-hour days. I was on site during the weekdays working 4.5-hour days and working nine-hour days on the weekends, for a total of 310 person-hours. Our initial test result of 0.45 ach50 is a testament to our methodical approach and diligent attention to details. It’s an amazing result on my first Passive House! Preliminary results are greatBrad Dunn was on site around 9:00 a.m. on the morning of the test. I did the general tour showing him the various air sealing details. He was impressed and said he would be very surprised if there were issues. The system he was using can be set up with several discs that allow for progressively lower air flows.We used the smallest disc that he had available. After turning on the fan, and adjusting the fan speed to get about 50 Pa, the meter read “LO.” I was happy! It took a few seconds to get the numbers. They were hard to capture with pictures of so I made note of them. At 50 Pa, the average measured value for cfm was about 147.Now for the numbers. Using the gross envelope area:147 cfm50 / 5913.8 square feet = 0.025 cfm50 / square foot.The standard requires 0.05 cfm50 / square foot. Our number is good!In terms of air changes:(147 cfm50 x 60 min / hr) / ( 19,082.5 cubic feet) = 0.45 ach50!The required air changes from the infiltration test had to meet 0.93 ach50 so I am quite happy with this result.These results also can be used to calculate heat losses in kilowatt hours. (For a detailed look at the math, see this post). How much should we save by making the house tighter than it had to be? At our current five-year projected electricity rate, we should save $97 per year if heating with electricity when compared to a house sealed to 0.93 ach50. Because I will be heating with wood, it will save about 50-60 chunks of wood annually.This raises the question: Is reaching 0.45 ach50 worth it? In terms of the money saved on energy compared to the effort involved, I would say probably not. If we had reached 0.93 ach50 I would have been pleased but at 0.45 ach50 it gives us some buffer for issues as construction moves along. Energy use in a building scales with air infiltration, and decreasing the air infiltration rate can have a huge impact on heating costs. This article illustrates things nicely. Heating energy decreases linearly with decreasing infiltration while conduction losses through the insulation change little with air infiltration.A tighter air barrier has several implications. It leads to lower energy bills, and it also leads to a more resilient structure that is less susceptible to moisture damage. In addition, balanced mechanical ventilation provides fresh air more effectively than random infiltration and is a controlled route for energy capture/release through a heat-recovery or energy-recovery ventilator.Infiltration rates are typically measured with a blower door test. A fan is placed in an exterior doorway. The fan is then turned on and the differential pressure it creates causes the house to leak from the exterior to the interior (depressurization) or vice versa (pressurization). read more
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How To Motivate Your Dream Client to Take Action
The current thinking on sales is that your client is either unaware of the need to change or already motivated to change, something we might have described as either dissatisfied or satisfied. Naturally, salespeople prefer their dream clients be good and discontented, as it reduces the difficulty of making a sale.A lot of sales strategies developed over the last decade have started with the premise is that your dream client is not likely to be dissatisfied and requires help in understanding their world and the better results available to them. Rather than view the state as binary, it’s better thought of as a continuum. For our purposes here, I am going to use four points along a path from content to dissatisfied.ObliviousThese prospects are wholly unaware that they should be dissatisfied and are not the least bit concerned about their results or their future. They aren’t aware of the forces that should be causing them to change, and because they are unconcerned, they hold the most dangerous position possible: business as usual.It takes time and effort to help bring the awareness to prospects who are oblivious, and they don’t often greet your attempts to wake them with anything that resembles gratitude. Sometimes you will be greeted with contempt for shining a light on areas of their business they’d prefer not to look at, as doing so would require them to change.Your business acumen and situational knowledge have to increase both awareness and concern to create an opportunity to explore change.Aware, Not ConcernedI once had a client that was aware that what they were doing was wrong, and no matter how much I shared with them about how awful their future was going to be unless they changed, I couldn’t compel them to do what they needed to do to help themselves until it was too late. After three years of making the case and sharing the changes they needed to make, the bottom fell out of their business—despite my persistence.Some of your prospects will know their world is changing without being concerned enough to take action. In some cases, they don’t believe anything can harm their business and that what impacts others will not damage their results. Others will avoid concern because of politics, lack of will to make a change or lack of knowledge around making that change. A few will prefer to hand the future challenges over to their successor, riding out their time.Here your insights, ideas, and business acumen must be deployed in increasing concern to create an opportunity.Aware, ConcernedA good portion of your prospects and dream clients are going to be highly engaged in their business and both aware of the changes that should be causing them to change and concerned about what it means for their business. These prospects are already awake and turned on, and because this is true, the goal of sharing insights and ideas needs to shift from creating awareness and concern to proving you have the subject matter expertise to help them explore change and determine how they should change (for more on Exploring Change, see The Lost Art of Closing: Winning the 10 Commitments That Drive Sales).No more pushy sales tactics. The Lost Art of Closing shows you how to proactively lead your customer and close your sales. One might assume that your dream clients at this stage are easier to win because they are already aware and concerned. I would that were true, but it is not. It’s more difficult for your dream clients to make change in their organization, and because complex sales require some level of consensus, it takes more time and effort. If you are working on a competitive displacement (i.e., stealing a customer from your competitor), it’s even more difficult.Here you have to explore change, compel action, and build consensus.Motivated to ChangeOccasionally, the stars align in your favor and you come across a prospective client who is aware they need to change and highly motivated to do so. In the modern age of sales, we do so little prospecting that we rarely find these opportunities, especially when one suffers from the belief that they can rely on inbound and that their competitors have their dream clients locked down forever, something that, given a long enough timeline and persistence, is always proven to be false.Even when the stars align, you still have to do the difficult work of selling—and creating a preference to work with you, your company, and your solution. Your insights and ideas need to position you as the right partner to help your dream client move from their current state to a better future state.It can be tempting to try to approach these prospects by making the case that you are the right partner, but you are better proving that you are the right partner by helping them design and envision that future, providing a roadmap of how to achieve that better future, and helping them make the internal sale.If you want to motivate your dream client to take action, it is helpful to match your approach to what they need from you to do so. Essential Reading! Get my 3rd book: Eat Their Lunch “The first ever playbook for B2B salespeople on how to win clients and customers who are already being serviced by your competition.” Buy Now read more
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All Chemicals - The Online Chemical Glossary
The Chemical Glossary currently has 651 chemical entries. You may search the Chemical Glossary by entering the keyword in the search box or by browsing the entire chemical glossary by letter in alphabetical order.
Basic Salt
Chemicals browse B
A salt containing an ionizable OH group.
We breathe 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, consuming about 25 kg of air every day. It turns out that we practically predetermine our health by the air we breathe.
Creating Malachite egg
One of the most interesting and obvious chemical experiments is the experiment on the interaction of copper sulfate and calcium carbonate. The latter is contained in the shell of a simple egg, but copper sulphate should be searched in a chemical reagent store. This experience is simple, but...
Use of diamonds
Diamond is a crystalline modification of pure carbon formed in the deep interior of the Earth, in the upper mantle at depths of more than 80-100 kilometers, at exceptionally high pressure and temperature. It is the most precious stone, the hardest and most wear-resistant mineral, the most...
Why do copper products change color, and what is the name of the process?
Probably, every person wants to know, why over time the copper turns green and becomes bloomed. This is easy to explain: that film is called patina.
Harmful Chemicals Found In Food
It's getting close to New Years and many people are starting to think about how to lose those extra pounds they managed to gain over the holidays. There are many sorts of diets and fads that have developed over the years from cutting carbs to cutting protein. Everyone has their own opinion as to...
Collision Theory
Theory of reaction rates that states that effective collisions between reactant molecules must occur in order for the reaction to occur.
Change in the concentration of a reactant or product per unit time.
Substances that flow freely, gases and liquids.
xanthate
A salt or ester of xanthic acid. Many xanthates have a yellow color. Xanthates are used as flotation agents in mineral processing.
Outer Orbital Complex
Valence bond designation for a complex in which the metal ion utilizes d orbitals in the outermost (occupied) shell in hybridization.
Haber Process
A process for the catalyzed industrial production of ammonia from N2 and H2 at high temperature and pressure.
Antibonding Orbital
A molecular orbital higher in energy than any of the atomic orbitals from which it is derived, lends instability to a molecule or ion when populated with electrons, denoted with a star (*) superscript or symbol.
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NHS consultants given £1.5MILLION in hospitality gifts by private hospitals including Wimbledon, cricket and rugby tickets as critics say they’re trading ‘pounds for patients’
The Centre for Health and the Public Interest revealed the gifts in a report
It said doctors may be ‘corrupted’ by expensive gifts offered by private firms
They may be motivated to refer patients to certain hospitals which curry favour
Or patients could be ‘over-treated’ and go through procedures they don’t need
NHS consultants have accepted millions of pounds worth of gifts from private healthcare companies which may be after their business, an investigation found.
Tickets to Wimbledon and England cricket matches worth thousands of pounds have been lavished on doctors despite rules limiting what NHS staff can accept.
Seven private companies gave around £1.5million in hospitality gifts in 2017 and 2018, the Centre for Health and the Public Interest (CHPI) revealed in a report titled ‘Pounds for Patients?’.
The generosity is a part of ‘fierce’ competition between the money-making firms to make sure they get the most patients.
But there are warnings the expensive presents could ‘corrupt’ doctors’ decision-making and lead to patients getting treatment they don’t need.
A report has suggested expensive gifts may motivate NHS surgeons to refer patients to certain private hospitals whom they may also be employed by (stock image)
‘The prevalence of financial incentives in the English healthcare system is first and foremost a patient safety risk,’ David Rowland, chair of the CHPI, told The Times.
‘If doctors stand to gain financially from treating patients this can influence their clinical decision making.’
There are thought to be around 17,500 consultants in the private sector, the majority of whom also work for the NHS and alternate between the two.
Gifts like tickets to sporting events may motivate these consultants to refer patients to their own private hospitals while they’re working on NHS time, the CHPI said.
And while patients may believe they’re being referred for better care, the truth could be that they’re being used to direct NHS cash towards the hospital or surgeon.
WHAT GIFTS DID THE CONSULTANTS GET?
One consultant got a free ticket to an England cricket match against the West Indies in September 2017. It was worth £1,068.
Ten received Six Nations rugby tickets to watch England play France in February 2017. The tickets were worth £1,226 each.
Some consultants were also given £894 tickets to watch Wimbledon.
HOW MUCH DID SPIRE HOSPITALS GIVE TO CONSULTANTS?
Sporting Events £503,033
Meetings £177,504
Dinners £135,139
Christmas Parties £107,487
Christmas Hampers £12,133
Social Events £42,583
Total £977,880
One consultant got a free ticket to an England cricket match worth £1,068, while 10 received Six Nations rugby tickets worth £1,226 each within the past two years. Some consultants were also given £894 tickets to Wimbledon.
But NHS staff are not supposed to accept hospitality worth more than £75 without it being signed off by their manager.
The think-tank said it was ‘very likely’ some doctors were breaking rules by accepting the offerings.
Most of the free gifts were given by the firm Spire Healthcare, which accounted for about £1million of the total across its 39 hospitals and 11 clinics.
Spire told The Times it made the offerings to ‘build relationships and a sense of community’ and said it was ‘misleading’ to accuse it of breaking any rules.
The CHPI report also found that 546 NHS consultants own shares or equipment in the private hospitals to which they refer patients.
And NHS hospitals paid £40million to private hospitals at which employees from the same trust held shares.
Investigators referred to a case in which one surgeon, Ian Paterson, was responsible for one of the largest ‘over-treatment’ scandals in history between 1997 and 2011.
Mr Paterson was a breast surgeon who referred 750 women to a private hospital for surgeries which they didn’t need, which he was then paid to carry out.
As well as the risk of medics and companies making ‘significant’ amounts of money from over-treating people, it also takes NHS cash away from where it’s needed, the report said.
And the CHPI went as far as to say all conflicts of interest should be banned, rather than judged on a sliding scale.
It added there should be more severe penalties for people who flouted the rules, even extending to prison time.
MailOnline has contacted Spire Healthcare for comment.
WHAT ARE NHS ENGLAND’S RULES ON ACCEPTING GIFTS?
NHS staff working for clinical commissioning groups (CCGs), which are local health boards, have clear advice on what types of gifts and hospitality they can accept.
The rules say staff can accept gifts up to the value of £50 from sources not from suppliers or contractors doing business with the NHS.
Gifts with a value higher than £50 can only be accepted on behalf of an organisation, not in a personal capacity, and must be declared to senior staff as a conflict of interest.
If the gift comes from an organisation which is doing, or likely to one day do, business with the NHS only gifts below the value of £6 can be accepted without being officially declared.
Hospitality worth under £25 can be accepted and does not need to be declared.
Hospitality between £25 and £75 can be accepted, but must be declared.
If the value of the hospitality is over £75, it must be declared and should be refused unless senior approval is given.
Source: NHS Conflict of Interest Guidance
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Suffolk County Planning Commission weighs in on Tuckahoe Main Street
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By Rohma Abbas
The Suffolk County Planning Commission has weighed in on a proposal for a planned development district project in Tuckahoe, and its findings were at least partly critical of the proposed project.
In a letter dated July 13 and addressed to Southampton Town Clerk Sundy Schermeyer, the county commission critiqued the specifics of the proposed development and a request for a change of zone. Those comments were accepted into the record by Ms. Schermeyer at a Southampton Town Board meeting on August 10.
Among the feedback, the commission said labeling the requested new zoning at the site as “mixed use” is “dubious,” because only 10 percent of the proposed floor area—or 12 housing units—is dedicated to residential use. The comments note that the application is requesting “an equivalent density of 30 additional single-family dwelling units” at the site beyond what existing zoning would allow, and suggests that increases in density should include some transfer or purchase of development rights to offset the flow.
But the commission also notes that the development’s projected sanitary waste flow has been overstated. The application projects 14,900 gallons of wastewater per day, but the county’s Department of Planning uses calculations that estimate that 10 residential units and approximately 56,192 square feet of commercial space will generate 5,809 gallons per day of wastewater flow.
The project, dubbed “Tuckahoe Main Street” and proposed by developer Robert Morrow, would include a 40,000-square-foot King Kullen, 12 to 13 smaller retail shops, 12 apartments, and a few offices on 12 acres along County Road 39, east of Magee Street in Tuckahoe. It requires a change of zone to the special district, which can be granted only by the Southampton Town Board.
The letter includes other comments about the application, noting that the preservation of natural vegetation and resources are not maximized, that interior landscaping is “deficient,” and that means for storm water runoff treatment and accommodation “appear to be lacking.” Also, the comments criticize a proposed access easement that would connect County Road 39 and Magee Street, noting that vehicle speed and pedestrian circulation patterns may pose problems, and that ways to calm traffic should be further investigated.
Mr. Morrow declined to speak about the county’s comments on Wednesday. “I have not seen these comments and I prefer not to comment until I have a chance to read them and study them,” he said.
Similarly, on Tuesday, Town Supervisor Anna Throne-Holst said she did not have time to fully review the comments.
“I have to say it raised some eyebrows for me,” Ms. Throne-Holst said, after listening to the comments for the first time.
She added that she was not aware such specifics on the application were even available. “They raised some interesting questions,” she said. “They are ones we’ll certainly look at as the process unfolds.”
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Thank you, Suffolk County! Mr. Morrow, we don't want your stinkin' mega-mall!
By peoplefirst (787), Southampton on Aug 11, 10 7:59 PM
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Better watch out Suffolk County Planning Commission, the "dubious" Mr. Morrow might try to sue you for libel. Don't let up, folks. Keep calling the board and demand they vote "NO" on Tuckahoe Mega-mall. Let Mr. Morrow take his threats and his community-destroying developments elsewhere!
By progressnow (556), sag harbor on Aug 11, 10 8:18 PM
Tell the county to mind their own business, this falls under town jurisdiction!
By Walt (292), Southampton on Aug 14, 10 9:24 PM
It is my understanding that the town brought this to the county for their input. The county has only confirmed what we already know to be true and that is that this planned development is, in a word, "dubious"
By dagdavid (646), southampton on Aug 15, 10 3:34 PM
The Town was required to bring this to the County because it is a PDD (which needs to go before the Planning Commission) and it fronts on a County Rd.
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Story of Cook’s Tours (Aug. 7) pg. 2 of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, All Feature Section, (writing as A.N.) Review of ~ The Man From Cook’s by Polan Banks.
Story of the English Stage 100 Years Ago (Dec. 18) pg. 2 of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, All Feature Section, (writing as A.N.) Review of ~ Old Motley by Audrey Lucas.
Review of ~ The Cut Direct by Alice Tilton (Jan. 15) pg. 3 of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, All Feature Section, (writing as A.N.)
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Review of ~ Royal Escape by Georgette Heyer (March 12) pg. 3 of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, All Feature Section, (writing as A.N.)
Review of ~ The Middle Passage by Roland Barker and William Doerflinger (April 16) pg. 3 of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, All Feature Section, (writing as A.N.)
Review of ~ The Middle Window by Elizabeth Goudge (May 7) pg. 3 of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, All Feature Section, (writing as A.N.)
Review of ~ Miss Bax of the Embassy by Emily Bax (May 14) pg. 3 of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, All Feature Section, (writing as A.N.)
Review of ~ Supercargo by Earl Whitehorne (May 14) pg. 3 of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, All Feature Section, (writing as A.N.)
Review of ~ Land for My Sons by Maribelle Cormack and William P. Alexander (May 28) pg. 3 of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, All Feature Section, (writing as A.N.)
Review of ~ Adriana by George Dyer (June 4) pg. 3 of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, All Feature Section, (writing as A.N.)
Review of ~ Spring Journey by Geneva Stephenson (June 18) pg. 3 of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, All Feature Section, (writing as A.N.)
Review of ~ A World in Spell by D.E. Stevenson (July 9) pg. 3 of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, All Feature Section, (writing as A.N.)
Review of ~ Strife Before Dawn by Mary Schumann (Dec. 31) pg. 3 of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, All Feature Section, (writing as A.N.)
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OSA Publishing > JOSA B > Volume 11 > Issue 9 > Page 1718
Kurt Busch, Editor-in-Chief
Self-pumped and incoherent phase conjugation in Fe-doped KNbO3
C. Medrano, M. Zgonik, S. Berents, P. Bernasconi, and P. Günter
Institute of Quantum Electronics, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, ETH-Hönggerberg, CH-8093 Zürich, Switzerland
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C. Medrano, M. Zgonik, S. Berents, P. Bernasconi, and P. Günter, "Self-pumped and incoherent phase conjugation in Fe-doped KNbO3," J. Opt. Soc. Am. B 11, 1718-1726 (1994)
Fresnel reflection
Phase conjugation
Wavefronts
Original Manuscript: November 29, 1993
Revised Manuscript: April 12, 1994
Self-pumped phase-conjugated reflectivities in KNbO3 crystals doped with Fe have been optimized in specially cut crystals. Without using external cavities, we have obtained reflectivities of as high as 60%. With the pump beams derived from the self-pumped phase-conjugation process, degenerate four-wave mixing buildup time is 6 s, with a reflectivity of 30%. For the first time, the double incoherent phase conjugation in KNbO3 is also reported with reflectivities of as high as 65% and buildup times of 10 s. We present what are, to our knowledge, the first experiments on quantitative investigations of the fidelity of double phase-conjugate mirrors by interferometric methods that showed the high quality of the phase-aberration correction achieved in Fe:KNbO3.
Reflection gratings in self-pumped phase-conjugate mirrors
Kiyoshi Nakagawa, Marko Zgonik, and Peter Günter
Pentagon-shaped 0°-cut BaTiO3 as an efficient self-pumped phase conjugator
Chi Ching Chang, Hon Fai Yau, Nai Jen Cheng, and Pei Xian Ye
Generation of self-pumped phase conjugation from the -c face of BaTiO3 with femtosecond pulses
Changxi Yang, Kaoru Minoshima, Katuo Seta, Hirokazu Matsumoto, and Yong Zhu
Reflection-grating self-pumped phase conjugation with BaTiO3:Co and compensation for air turbulence
Tokuyuki Honda and Hirokazu Matsumoto
Self-pumped phase conjugation in rhodium-doped BaTiO3 with 1.06-µm nanosecond pulses
A. Brignon, J.-P. Huignard, M. H. Garrett, and I. Mnushkina
Phase-Conjugate Reflectivities ρ1, ρ2 and Buildup Time τ as a Function of the Diameters d1, d2 of the Beams in the Interaction Volume of the Crystal and of the Focal Lengths f1, f2 of the Focusing Lensesa
I1 = I2 (mW/mm2)
f1 = f2 (mm)
d1 (mm)
ρ1 (%)
τ(s)
20 ± 2 150 0.6 ± 0.2 0.6 ± 0.2 39 ± 1 34 ± 1 55 ± 5
20 ± 2 150 0.2 ± 0.1 0.2 ± 0.1 18 ± 1 16 ± 1 120 ± 5
20 ± 2 60 0.5 ± 0.2 0.5 ± 0.2 30 ± 1 33 ± 1 45 ± 5
20 ± 2 150 0.5 ± 0.2 0.75 ± 0.2 38 ± 2 2 ± 1 80 ± 5
20 ± 2 60 0.5 ± 0.2 0.75 ± 0.2 44 ± 2 5 ± 1 55 ± 5
20 ± 2 150 1.2 ± 0.2 3.5 ± 0.5 45 ± 2 6 ± 1 60 ± 5
20 ± 2 60 1.2 ± 0.2 3.5 ± 0.5 50 ± 2 4 ± 1 40 ± 5
a The top five rows describe the symmetrical-focusing case with beams of 1.5-mm diameter at the lenses. In the middle three rows, the asymmetrical-focusing case, the same beam diameters and lenses were used as in the top rows, but the distances from the lenses to the crystal were varied. The bottom section shows the results with stronger converging beams. We obtained these data by expanding the beams to a 7-mm diameter and then focusing them. Larger convergences and interaction regions result in larger reflectivities and shorter buildup times. We obtained the results presented in the bottom row when we expanded the beams independently.
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Daughters of de Beauvoir #1: The Feminist Era
© Philippe Matsas
In the first of two events on the legacy of Simone de Beauvoir, writer and performer Adélaïde Bon, accompanied by her translator Ruth Diver, will be discussing her novel The Little Girl on the Ice Floe, tackling themes of sexual violence, child trauma, and personal reconstruction, and French-Iranian screenwriter Négar Djavadi will be talking about Disoriental, a tale of several generations of Iranian and French women set in a Parisian fertility clinic. They will be joined by London Review of Books columnist and Silver Press founder Joanna Biggs to engage in a discussion about the present stakes of feminism and the #metoo movement. Journalist and writer Agnès Poirier, whose latest book Left Bank explores the life and works of Simone de Beauvoir and her influential contemporaries, will chair the event.
Daughters of de Beauvoir #2: Simone de Beauvoir’s Legacy
Memoir of War
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Related / Latest Publications:
Simone de Beauvoir, The Second Sex (Vintage Classics, 2015)
Joanna Biggs, All Day Long: A Portrait of Britain At Work (Serpent’s Tail, 2016)
Adélaïde Bon, The Little Girl on the Ice Floe (Quercus Books, 2019)
Négar Djavadi, Disoriental (Europa Editions, 2018)
Agnès Poirier, Left Bank, Art, passion and the rebirth of Paris (1940-1950) (Bloomsbury, 2018)
Thursday 16 May 2019 7pm in English and French
£7, conc. £5
Double bill: Daughters of de Beauvoir #1 and #2: £15, conc. £13
Simone de Beauvoir Joanna Biggs Adélaïde Bon Négar Djavadi David Mildon Ruth Diver Agnès Poirier
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oniscus asellus
In Britain there are at least thirty five species of woodlice. Worldwide there are several thousand species with new species still being discovered. The most populous British species are the common shiny woodlouse (oniscus asellus), the common rough woodlouse, the common grey pygmy woodlouse, the common striped woodlouse and the common pill bug (armadillidium vulgare).
Fossil evidence proves that woodlice have been around and little changed for over three hundred million years whereas the best estimate for homonoid type beings is ninety million years with recognisable modern man only being around for the last 250,000 years. These figures are of course debatable but it is very clear that woodlice were here long before human beings evolved.
Our humble Sheffield house has a not so humble garden which I estimate to cover around 4,500 square feet. Much of this is grass lawn - not the best territory for woodlice who enjoy damp, dark places. Lift any brick, pot, stone, dead weed, leaf, compost bin or watering can in our garden and you will find a woodlouse party going on. Lots of them, of all ages. They are all over the place. Despite the lawned areas, I estimate that there are ten woodlice for every square foot of our garden - that's 45,000 on our property alone. It wouldn't surprise me if my guesswork was wildly conservative.
Some say that woodlice can damage young plants and several English councils' environmental departments offer advice for getting rid of them. However, in my experience as a gardener, observer of nature and former allotment keeper, I have never had a problem with them. In fact, in chomping through dead plant material and dead timber, woodlice are most probably making an invaluable contribution to overall soil quality.
They are right under our noses and fascinating to watch even though they are principally nocturnal creatures. You could say that this is their planet. They were here long before human interlopers arrived and are perfectly evolved to undertake the jobs that Nature requires of them. If there were a need to begin a "Save The Woodlouse" campaign, I would be one of the first to join it but thankfully, though some sub-species are threatened, worldwide woodlice numbers remain bountiful beyond our wildest imaginings.
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The unpromising claypit in 1998
Mr Rhymes and Ms Blawat, cousins residing in our American colonies, have both asked me for a little more about The Eden Project. Well here goes.
First of all, it's easy to access The Eden Project's website. Just type the name into Google and you'll find it. What I am about to write is off the top of my head with no reference to the guidebook we bought there or the website I've mentioned.
Just outside the town of St Austell in England's remote south west there are china clay deposits which have been mined for at least 150 years. Sometimes the claypits become exhausted and so it was with the pit near the village of St Blazey. In 1998 it was an ugly, barren hole in the ground with no future until it was spotted by a dreamer - former music producer Tim Smit and his growing team of environmental and botanical enthusiasts.
Their dream was to turn the pit into a sort of garden which would remind the world of humanity's relationship with nature, especially the plant world. It was to be a project that would celebrate, educate and inspire, perhaps altering mindsets in the battle to cherish this wonderful yet terribly abused planet.
Smit and his team set up The Eden Project charity and before too long, trucks were bringing load after load of soil, compost and sand to the site. The sides of the quarry were made safe and irrigation plans were put into practice. Two enormous greenhouses or biomes were constructed- the biggest in the world - looking like giant bubble wrap from afar.
Sculpture made from detritus of the modern world
Gardeners were employed - only men and women with genuine passion for the project. Plants were located all over the globe and transported to Cornwall.
The rainforest biome is now well-established with mature tropical trees, shrubs and creepers. There are pineapples growing inside it, bananas, coffee, cocoa, coconuts and beautiful jungle flowers. There's a waterfall and authentic rainforest huts. The humidity was sweltering on the day we visited.
Shirley through a misted lens in the Rainforest Biome
The other biome accommodates "mediterranean" plants. Growth is of course less prolific. There are cacti, vines, sunflowers, olive trees, tobacco plants and several complementary sculptures including a horse made from driftwood.
Outside the biomes, the botany is equally interesting and Shirley and I especially enjoyed the little vegetable garden with its quirky ideas and scarecrows. We were seeing it in early July when everything was fruiting - I guess it would look much less impressive in say November.
Foxtail lilies
In this world it gets easy to yawn, to be cynical and dismissive but I must say that is not the feeling I had about The Eden Project. It was and is quite brilliant. To have had the dream and to have seen it through - Tim Smit and his team have once again proven that human beings are capable of amazing things and this project is certainly not about personal financial gain. Ten years down the line - I was so pleased to have seen the Eden Project at a level of maturity that visitors would not have seen in the first two or three years.
There - I think I have said enough. One last memory I want to share. In "The Core" building on the site there is a 70 tonne block of Cornish granite that has been skilfully carved into the shape of a seed pod. I believe that it is the biggest single block granite sculpture in the world. Perhaps it's saying that from seeds big things can grow. Certainly true of The Eden Project.
Apologies for this self-indulgence. Five more holiday snaps:-
St Ives Harbour at low tide
At Dartmouth
Porscatho harbour
At Land's End - First and Last House in England
After our holiday in the south west of England I submitted several photos to the laudable Geograph project. Every week there's a competition to find the best Geograph picture of the week. Yet again I had another photo in the top fifty out of some 6826 submitted. The judge singled it out for special mention - praising the colours and reflective elements.
Here it is:-
It's of King Harry's Ferry. For hundreds of years a ferry has crossed the River Fal at this very point, taking people and their vehicles to and from the Roseland Peninsula, saving a round trip of over twenty miles. The name of the ferry may possibly relate to King Henry the Eighth who - it is believed - honeymooned with Anne Boleyn in nearby St Mawes. Other investigators think the ferry is more likely named after Henry the Sixth.
The River Fal is very deep at this point and I noticed several ocean going ships laid up even higher up the river. The Fal boasts an exceptionally good natural harbour and historically played an important part in England's development as a major maritime force.
The Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield
Paul was only sixty two but this week I found myself sleeping in a room with three men all over eighty. There was John who once ran two successful off-licence businesses with his wife and made enough money to plan a comfortable retirement on the east coast near Bridlington. They even bought the house and stayed there at weekends but sadly she died before the retirement plan could come to full fruition.
Quietly and in intricate detail he described how he had cut his lawns for the first time, making neat parallel lines up the slopes - just like Wimbledon - then filling thirteen black plastic bags with grass cuttings. After relating this tale, he shuffled to the lavatory holding an aluminium walking frame with a support worker holding up his green pyjama bottoms. He laughed when I told him to stop running.
Albert lay in another bed. Five feet tall with devilish blue eyes, this wiry little fellow had been a joiner for fifty years and in that role had served with the British army in Singapore and Malaya. He had eight children and several grandchildren but oh dear - he was losing his marbles. There was the battle of the locker key. "One key! There's one key!" he kept saying. It was gripped tightly in his right fist and he wasn't letting anybody else have it even though another man's belongings were in the locker. Later he seemed to suspect a staff conspiracy against him. "They're all acting as one!" he confided. But he took a shine to me and acceded to some of my requests for him to lie down or take his pills. The staff were grateful as Albert seemed to soak up far too much of their precious time.
Then Sammy strolled in in his chinos and sandals with a stripey shirt and a shoulder bag. He was eighty three years old and had lived in northern California for twenty years. He had loved it there - "Oh! Yosemite!" - but his Sheffield-born wife was homesick so finally they returned. She died eight years ago. What a lovely man he was. His face was full of sunshine. He sat by the window without reading glasses, engrossed in Tom Stoppard's play "Rosencrantz and Guildenstein are Dead" and he kept engaging me in conversations about Sheffield's history, the existence of God, California, the Danish philosopher Soren Kierkeagaard and his "lovely girl" - the wife he had lost.
If only our Paul had made it to eighty. Another eighteen years at least, like these men. All so different. Different pathways. Different results. Heading so differently for death's exit doors. I promised to take Sammy out in August to show him a couple of historical sites that he had never heard of in this Un-Californian city - assuming of course that, like me, he survives hospital.
Home again after ten days in the south west of England. Old friend and former teaching colleague, Mike and his wife Jan have retired to Kingswear in Devon. They live on a precipitous slope with fifty steps up to the back gate and fifteen down to a little lane that winds down to Kingswear Marina with its ceaseless ferry service to Dartmouth. The view from their living room has a genuine "Wow!" factor. It's like a giant framed picture with a myriad of boats bobbing by the foreshore, colourful quayside buildings on the west bank and Dartmouth Naval College formidable in the middle distance.
View from Mike and Jan's living room
We stayed with them for twenty-four hours which included a very lovely boat trip up the river and a delightful evening meal taken on their lofty terrace. Mike and Jan should be on the cover of a brochure for retired teachers. They made it through the educational jungle with health, happiness and financial comfort. Though their working lives were spent entirely in Sheffield they have quickly become active Devonshire villagers and seem to know most everybody. It was a delightful way to start our little holiday.
Mike and Jan - enjoying retirement
Though she'd been to America, Hong Kong, Morocco, India and several European countries, Shirley had never before visited the ancient kingdom of Cornwall with its strange placenames, wind-stunted trees, winding lanes and wonderful coastal scenery. When I was a litle boy, my family would trek down to Cornwall each summer - always to the village of Pentewan with its magnificent sands. For the first time in forty five years I went back there and saw the very stream where my brothers and I would luxuriate in white china clay mud before romping in crystal clear Atlantic waves.
A thin rain started to fall so Shirley and I headed for "The Ship Inn" in the village for pints of bitter shandy and I recalled vaguely how as boys, my brothers and I would sometimes play outside this pub on August evenings for we were not allowed to follow our parents over that hallowed threshold reserved exclusively for those tall and venerable beings known as "adults".
Highlights of the week were the brilliant Eden Project, strolling round St Ives, homemade Cornish pasties, walking by beaches and ancient hedgerows, pints of St Austell Brewery "Tribute" in "The Punchbowl and Ladle", our peaceful residential caravan in Penelewey, a cream tea in St Agnes, a kestrel hovering expertly in a gusting wind at Land's End, The National Maritime Museum in Falmouth, old churches and a Kellys' ice cream cornet. Cornwall or as some prefer in the Cornish language - Kernow - the land that time (almost) forgot.
Porthbeor Beach, Roseland, Cornwall
I'm in the public library in Falmouth. We've had four great days so far. First night - stayed in the village of Wadeford, Somerset - in "The Haymaker Inn" and went for an early evening walk through summery lanes and rolling hillsides to Combe St Nicholas and back. Second day we sayed with an old teaching colleague who has retired to Kingswear in Devon. He took us - with his wife Jan - on a boat ride up the Dart River to Tugenhay. A real treat.
Third day we arrived in Feoch, Cornwall. Dinner then a couple of pints in "The Punchbowl and Ladle" before - on Sunday - a gorgeous walk around the Roseland Peninsula. Fourth day - the amazing Eden Project which is now ten years old so many of the plants have grown to maturity. The Rainforest Biome was quite incredible but we also loved the quirky vegetable plot which gives visitors so many little ideas for their own vegetable gardens. What a wonderful venture The Eden Project is - to have had the vision and to have seen it through.
The weather is turning a little iffy with some grey clouds thickening so that's why we're in Falmouth today. I doubt I will get another chance to blog before the weekend. Think of this as a seaside postcard. Wish you were here.
Love - Mr Pudding (Yorkshire).
John Speed's map of Cornwall 1676
Shirley's never been to Cornwall before. For alien visitors, let me tell you it is in the far south west of England and once had its own language and distinct culture. It's a very popular holiday region but I am so glad that we are going before the school holiday period begins. If I find an opportunity to blog during the next ten days I will do so, otherwise we will be home on Saturday July 17th. Below - a photo my late father took of Pentewan Sands, Cornwall in 1958:-
The view from Paul's house
How are we meant to live? How are we meant to be? For millennia, human beings were never city dwellers. We raised crops and animals. We hunted. We fished. We existed in small rural communities living interdependently with our neighbours with whom there were often blood links. When they became adults, our children made their homes in close proximity to us and our horizons were limited. Though we knew there was an outer world, what really mattered was the continual quest for survival and happiness within our rural microworlds.
The patterns that evolved from that way of living are imprinted like tattoos upon our very DNA. We were never "meant" to live in cities. Cities happened but the fundamental rural psychology of our species never changed. We jump in taxis, check our texts, flick through channels on the television, listen to our microwaves ping, book flights to Timbuktu, dance to the throbbing rhythms of city life but underneath it all we were programmed to wake with the sunrise and pursue country habits like sowing seeds, picking fruit and thatching the roofs of our huts.
It is estimated by demographers that it was only two years ago that the balance of the world's population switched to become more urban than rural. Just over 3.3 billion people now live in cities while just under 3.3 billion continue to live rural lives that are very often still about subsistence and those ancient quests for survival and happiness.
I was reminded of this as Paul's open coffin rested on wooden chairs in the living room of the isolated Irish schoolhouse where he and Josephine made their home. When people die in rural Ireland their wakes and funerals happen very quickly not just because of corporal decomposition but also because, for hundreds of years, the only attendees would have been family, friends and neighbours living within walking distance.
Now most extended families are fractured. We probably live far distant from the place where we were born and raised. We may well have important relatives living in Australia, Hong Kong, Canada or yes - Timbuktu. We may connect with them through telephone calls, emails, Christmas cards but it's not the same as walking up the lane and saying "Can you help me with my thatching?" or "I've brought you some spare logs for the winter."
We'll never get back there to that natural life. Most of us will continue to live in urban areas, sometimes with neighbours we will never meet, surrounded by strangers as sirens occasionally wail from the dark heart of the city. And you can never really escape to the country because it's not the same country that it used to be and your neighbours are more likely to be urban refugees like yourself than continual country dwellers or your second cousin's family.
Cait - Paul's only grandchild
Paul at fifteen
Our upstairs phone has been out of action for a while so when someone rang at seven thirty last Monday morning, I knew I'd not have time to get downstairs before the caller was passed to the 1571 answer-phone service. We thought it would probably be Shirley's workplace asking her to come in early - but it wasn't - it was Josephine asking us to phone her. I knew immediately that something was wrong and the best that we could hope for was that Paul had had a heart attack before being taken to hospital.
When I finally got through, it was to Michael - Paul's oldest son and the last person to speak to him. He told me that his father was dead.
Has a week really passed by since then? In some ways it all seems like a horrible dream and in other ways it feels as if we have simply been actors in a film drama - various scenes, lines we had remembered so well that they just sprung from our lips.
On the morning of the burial, a moth of the night-time fluttered to Paul and Josephine's sunlit doorway before clinging to the stonework. Though a keen observer of Nature, Josephine had never seen such a moth before. She asked me to photograph it and I later discovered it was a "Light Emerald" - emerald for The Emerald Isle. Did it mean something? I don't know but all who saw it were left wondering.
I stood at the lectern in Kilfenora Catholic Church - packed to overflowing - and read from Paul's Letter to the Romans 12:9 - "Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil..." I read it without faltering in my clear Yorkshire brogue, aware that through my voice I was reminding the congregation that our Paul - not Paul the Apostle - was born a Yorkshireman even though he had given his heart to Ireland.
Forgive me if it seems that this blog is threatening to transmogrify into Paul's tribute blog. Please be patient. Before too long, I'm sure I will return to my usual blogging pattern - i.e. no pattern at all! And besides, I know for sure what Paul would be saying to me right now - Don't be so maudlin ye daft bugger - stop wallowing in sorrow, fill yer pot and get on with the rest of yer life!
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We buried him in an isolated rural cemetery that is known locally as "The Island" - probably because that little hummock of a hill was once surrounded by swampy ground. As is the tradition, only male family members carried the coffin. Feeling his weight on my right shoulder was a wonderful discomfort.
He had known each of the gravediggers. They had prepared a hole some five feet deep, snug against the limestone boundary wall with a huge pile of Clare soil beside it in what has been one of western Ireland's driest years.
Ned Crosby, the priest, who also knew Paul personally, said the customary religious words by the grave. And then everybody applauded my dead brother. By the stunted hawthorn bush where an ancient chapel once stood, musicians played familiar tunes on fiddles, concertinas and pipes with Paul's daughter, Katie, accompanying on her wooden flute.
All was quiet and then an old friend called Michael stood on a rock with his chin raised slightly to the sky and with great passion recited in Irish Gaelic a famous poem called "Pearse's Lament". Roughly translated, it begins:-
Grief on the death, it has blackened my heart:
lt has snatched my love and left me desolate,
Without friend or companion under the roof of my house
But this sorrow in the midst of me, and I keening.
As I walked the mountain in the evening
The birds spoke to me sorrowfully,
The sweet snipe spoke and the voiceful curlew
Relating to me that my darling was dead.
At the end Michael wove in some few Spanish words which connected Ireland's freedom struggle with the battles of Spanish republicans before the second world war - "Viva la quinta brigada! No passaran! Adelante!"
People began to drift away. Some stood amongst the graves exchanging thoughts about Paul. I took a handful of earth from the pile and threw it on top of his coffin. Soon the gravediggers removed the flowers and began their timeless task, quietly filling in the hole where Paul will rest forever - well not really Paul but his human remains - that same wax model I reflected on in "Hands".
It was the best of days and the worst of days. Has there ever been a more beautiful funeral? I doubt it. I was filled with pride for my lost brother who was so loved by the people of Clare - the old and the young, rich and poor, intellectual and moronic, pub landlords and priests. Although he was only sixty two, he lived his life to the full with such goodness in his soul. By far, I am not the only one who will never forget him.
I always loved this haunting song but now it has been imbued with extra meaning. I've chosen an amateurish video version with the writer, Andy Irvine and his friend Donal Lunny in concert.
The West Coast of Clare
by Andy Irvine
Sorrow and sadness, bitterness, grief
Memories I have of you, won't leave me in peace
My mind is running back, to the west coast of Clare
Thinking of you, the times we had there
I walked to Spanish Point, I knew I'd find you there
I stood on the white strand, and you were everywhere
Vivid memories faint, but the mood still remains
I wish I could go back, and be with you again
In Miltown there's a pub, its there that I sat down
I see you everywhere, your face is all around
The search for times past, contain such sweet pain
I banish lonesome thoughts, but they return again
I walk along the shore, the rain in my face
My mind is numb with grief, of you there is no trace
I'll think of this again, when in far off lands I roam
Walking with you, by this cold Atlantic foam
Hands as warm as fresh-baked pies
Hands cool as fruit
Hands with fingers like sausages
Hands with slender digits
Smooth creamed hands
Hands gnarled by digging
Every hand a story
Hands with rings and painted nails
Arthritic hands
Hands as furry as a bear's paw
Hands that squeezed too much
Hands that clasped limply
A hand with a missing finger
Another missing two
Old hands with thin skin to cover the veins
Young summer hands moist with life
We shook them all
"Sorry for your loss"
One after the other
In the doorway of the parlour
Where, in the corner,
Lying in a wooden trough
Was a wax model of my brother
His fiddling hands
Church candle coloured
And cold.
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The Way We All Became The Brady Bunch: How the Canceled Sitcom Became the Beloved Pop Culture Icon We Are Still Talking About Today
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In celebration of the Brady Bunch's 50th anniversary, TV writer Kimberly Potts writes a Seinfeldia-like definitive history of the show that changed the family sitcom and made an indelible impact on pop culture.
There isn't a person in this country who hasn't heard of The Brady Bunch. Whether it's the show they watched growing up, or the one their parents did--whether adored, or great to poke fun at--The Brady Bunch is unarguably one of the most enduring and inspiring TV shows of our time. It's lived a dozen lives, from its original comedy debut and big-screen movies, to the Emmy-winning TV auteurs it has inspired--everyone from Vince Gilligan to Jill Soloway--and promises to live many more.
In The Way We All Became the Brady Bunch, TV and pop culture writer Kimberly Potts will draw upon her deep knowledge of and appreciation for The Brady Bunch and television and pop culture history, as well as her contacts, connections, and experience, to provide an industry insider narrative of The Brady Bunch. With fresh interviews, The Way We All Became the Brady Bunch will examine the show's lasting effects on its audience and take readers behind-the-scenes and into the lives of our most beloved characters, all to document why The Brady Bunch was one of the most groundbreaking shows of its time--and why it remains to this day, unforgettable.
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Now available as a three-volume paperback boxed set, E L James’s New York Times #1 bestselling trilogy has been hailed by Entertainment Weekly as being “in a class by itself.” Beginning with the GoodReads Choice Award Romance Finalist Fifty Shades of Grey, the Fifty Shades Trilogy will obsess you, possess you, and stay with you forever. This boxed set includes the following novels: FIFTY SHADES OF GREY: When college student Anastasia Steele goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey, she encounters a man who is beautiful, brilliant, and intimidating. The unworldly Ana realizes she wants this man, and Grey admits he wants her, too—but on his own terms. When the couple embarks on a daring, passionately physical affair, Ana discovers Christian’s secrets and explores her own desires. FIFTY SHADES DARKER: Daunted by Christian’s dark secrets and singular tastes, Ana has broken off their relationship to start a new career. But desire for Christian still dominates her every waking thought. They rekindle their searing sensual affair, and while Christian wrestles with his inner demons, Ana is forced to make the most important decision of her life. FIFTY SHADES FREED: Now, Ana and Christian have it all—love, passion, intimacy, wealth, and a world of possibilities for their future. But Ana knows that loving her Fifty Shades will not be easy, and that being together will pose challenges that neither of them would anticipate. Just when it seems that their strength together will eclipse any obstacle, misfortune, malice, and fate conspire to turn Ana’s deepest fears into reality.
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White Picket Fences, White Innocence
Black children in America are never innocent. Innocence looks like Dick and Jane, our bright-eyed tour guides through the idyll of green lawns, lazy bike rides down hopscotched sidewalks, and the mystery meat treasure of sandboxes under blue skies that sparkle into eternity. From the 1930s into the 1960s Dick and Jane taught America how to read the American dream. Picture book primers with these two characters snaked through every schoolhouse from the Deep South to the rugged West of African American “Promised Land” reveries. Before the mainstreaming of phonics, the Dick and Jane primers were the first to provide sight reading instruction supposedly grounded in average everyday life. In their sun-kissed freckle-faced average-ness, Dick and Jane schooled America in the cultural literacy of suburbia and the holy trinity of nuclear family, heterosexual marriage, and whiteness. Neat, well-dressed, ever-courteous, they established the template for a “normal” childhood of perfect single family homes in segregated subdivisions that would be tethered to the world’s largest interstate highway system in 1955. Father was breadwinning and boozing. Mother was homemaking and Easy-Off sniffing. Spot the family dog brooded faithfully at brother Dick’s side, primed to rip off the balls of any intruder. Government subsidized Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans and GI Bill funded college educations smoothed the pathway for Dick and Jane’s nuclear bootstrapping. Black vets and black families needn’t apply.
In her World War II era novel The Bluest Eye Toni Morrison begins almost every chapter with a bitter homage to the manufacturing of Dick and Jane. The book opens with “Here is the house. It is green and white. It has a red door. It is very pretty. Here is the family. Mother, Father, Dick, and Jane.” On the next page the words blur together, spidery and damp, underscoring the brutal contrast between idyllic Americana and the novel’s blistering story of incest, racial apartheid, misogyny, and psychic degradation in the life of a black Midwestern family.
As metaphors for American innocence Dick and Jane continue to taunt and terrorize. These are the bodies that matter, that are worthy of protection, that demand the kind of national security epitomized by America’s panting 24/7 tabloid obsession with all the missing Caylees, Jaycees, Chandras, Elizabeths, and Natalees. This is the legacy of human value and worth that so-called “white Hispanic” neighborhood watch “captain” George Zimmerman, like scores of American children of all ethnicities, was steeped in when he murdered Trayvon Martin in cold blood. It is the code that gives law enforcement license to criminalize the lives of blacks while harboring white killers. Some residents of the Sanford gated community where Martin was killed allege that Zimmerman targeted black men. Early on, his white father sought to deflect charges of racism by trotting out his Latino heritage. Yet reference to his “biracial” status hardly neutralizes claims that he subscribed to racist beliefs about black people. In the U.S., Latino racial identification has always been fluid, whereas the categorization of blacks has historically been bound by the “one drop rule”, or the rule of hypodescent. Reviewing the results of the 2010 Census the online publication Latino Decisions noted that, “the Latino population is responsible for much (74%) of (a) 6.5% increase in white population. This poses an interesting dilemma: Latino population growth is driving the national movement toward majority-minority status, but the rise in white identifying Latinos is also responsible for a renewed growth of the U.S. white population.” Indeed, the Pew Hispanic Center’s 2004 report also noted that nearly half of Latinos identified as white on the 2000 census. So when the news of the shooting first broke, Zimmerman was variously identified as white, white Hispanic (by law enforcement) and Spanish-speaking. In the eyes of the police, Zimmerman was able to occupy whiteness in a way that would never be afforded a biracial person with identifiable African heritage. This kind of ambiguity—or what feminist activist Diane Arellano has called “lesser white status”—is part of what legitimized Zimmerman’s self-defense claim.
In his role as neighborhood watch captain, Zimmerman was upholding the time-honored tradition of white homeowners’ associations that protected white communities from dark interlopers. During the era of restrictive covenants, pioneering 1940s subdivisions like Long Island’s Levittown New York ensured that black homebuyers were excluded through discriminatory clauses buttressed by the FHA, real estate brokers, private lenders, and banks. In Los Angeles, black homebuyers who overstepped these boundaries were targeted, profiled, and often run out of their new homes by the local blockbusting “welcome wagon.” These exclusionary white affirmative action policies solidified white middle class upward mobility. And their legacy can be felt in 21st century America as residential segregation continues to trump income. According to Brown University’s 2011 “Separate and Unequal” report, “affluent blacks have only marginally higher contact with whites than poor blacks” and the overwhelming majority of all whites still live in white communities (regardless of class background). Then as now, national security meant protecting white homes and white property values. Open carry and stand your ground laws merely reinforce this regime by giving white citizens carte blanche to police the “dangerous” racial other. Fifty-seven years after Emmett Till was lynched in the name of white womanhood, the murder of Trayvon Martin—a beautiful son, friend, and prospective college student—is yet another testament to the terror of white picket fence innocence.
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Sally Hemings Died in Charlottesville
Jefferson's Monticello
Sally Hemings, the black female slave who was raped and forced to bear children by third American president Thomas Jefferson, died in Charlottesville.
At his last press conference in the aftermath of white terrorist violence in Charlottesville, President Trump sarcastically noted that, since Jefferson and Washington owned slaves, their monuments, like those of white Confederates, could be next in line for removal. In his repeated failure to unequivocally blame white nationalists for the bloodshed and murder in Charlottesville, Trump inadvertently highlighted the problem of fixating on Confederate monuments in a vacuum. Statesman racists like Washington, Jefferson and other “founding fathers”, are rarely viewed through the same withering public lens as Confederate standard bearers, even though they were at the forefront of enshrining white supremacist policies that codified the hypocritical lie of American democracy.
In 1791, shortly after the publication of Jefferson’s Notes on the State of Virginia, black scientist Benjamin Banneker wrote a letter rebuking Jefferson for his white supremacist views on African Americans:
[B]ut sir how pitiable is it to reflect, that although you were so fully convinced of the benevolence of the Father of mankind, and of his equal and impartial distribution of those rights and privileges which He had conferred upon them, that you should at the same time counteract his mercies, in detaining by fraud and violence so numerous a part of my brethren under groaning captivity and cruel oppression, that you should at the same time be found guilty of that most criminal act, which you professedly detested in others, with respect to yourselves.
As Christopher Deaton notes in a recent article about Banneker’s letter, “Jefferson built Monticello into a machine. He came to realize the birth of black children on his property was providing him a 4-percent annual profit.” He presided over a mini-manufacturing hub, fed his white family on the profits of a nailery worked by black boy slaves the same age as young Baron Trump, and viewed slaving as the most profitable “investment strategy” a good businessman could pursue. Generations of Hemings’ family worked at Jefferson’s plantation estate and kept its enterprises running. As a Virginia state legislator, Jefferson “blocked consideration of a law that might have eventually ended slavery in the state”.
In mainstream America, the furor over white supremacy and organized white supremacists has obscured how the U.S. profits from the institutionalization of white supremacy every second of every minute, hour and day. Jefferson and company made their vast personal fortunes and national reputations on the back of slave labor. They laid the foundation for a Western empire which is still powered by the exploitation of low wage black labor and bondage; from service industries to prisons. In the popular imagination, Jefferson’s predatory history has often been spun as a revisionist comment on complicated family lineages and the cultural intrigue of DNA results (for example, the genealogy company Ancestry DNA recently featured an ad with Douglas Banks, one of Jefferson’s black descendants, expressing pride about his presidential heritage and how he got his nose from his famous white ancestor. Banks fails to specifically name Sally Hemings).
Despite historical efforts to parse and nuance his “relationship” with Hemings—who was only fourteen years old when he famously took her with him to Paris—school children force fed the image of Jefferson the American visionary should be taught that he was a predator slave master whose vast wealth was forged in black blood. As African American historian Annette Gordon Reed (author of landmark scholarship on Hemings/Jefferson) has argued, Jefferson’s status as a kind of tortured philosopher planter, rather than a slave master, was crucial to shaping romanticized notions about his statesmanship. Echoing this criticism, a Chicago pastor has called for Mayor Rahm Emanuel to rename public parks named after Jefferson and Washington. And why not? Taking down Confederate statues without a willingness to engage the full legacy of slavery, and the ways in which so-called founding fathers enforced racial terrorism, is merely a stopgap.
Indeed, conservative and centrist commentators keep telling us that the violence in Charlottesville was not representative of the “American values” slain protestor Heather Heyer was fighting for. The domestic terrorism of unhinged white supremacists, fueled by bloodthirsty screeds on the Daily Stormer, is an embarrassment to the illusion of American exceptionalism perpetuated by the Bushes, the Joint Chiefs, and the business titans who rushed to decry Trump’s “moral equivalencies” but still cosign his racist neoliberal imperialist policies. Calling out violent troglodytes is a necessary smokescreen for these corporate multinational and military white supremacists. As Jefferson’s spiritual heirs, their brand of white supremacy is represented in the very institutions which perpetuate global capitalist terror and inequality in finance, jobs, housing, education, military deployments and drone warfare.
As Virginia abolitionist Moncure Conway acidly commented about the divide between Jefferson’s public persona and his deeds, “Never did a man achieve more fame for what he did not do.” Though there is no Charlottesville monument commemorating Sally Hemings, her life and influence stand as powerful testaments to the real American values that Jefferson embodied.
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“The Blair Witch Project” has a lot to answer for.
Chilling as that movie was, it is largely responsible for the “found footage” gimmick that has overtaken the world of scary movies, even when the concept of “found footage” makes no sense. It decidedly does not in “Devil’s Due,” which has promising elements but falls apart because: a. it isn’t scary, and b. the idea that somehow the scenes we’re seeing were discovered and assembled into a complete film becomes increasingly ridiculous. We’re supposed to accept that the footage comes not just from our main characters, newlyweds Zach and Samantha (who, OK, might carry a video camera everywhere and obsessively document their every move) but also from a dozen cameras hidden in their house and from police cameras and store surveillance cameras and from some random stranger who runs into Samantha and, luckily, also happens to be a person who obsessively documents his every move. Who are we supposed to think “found” all this “footage” and put it together? More to the point, who would have the time?
It’s too bad, too, because leads Zach Gilford and Allison Williams are both intelligent and full of personality. “Devil’s Due” remains absorbing for much longer than it has a right to because they’re so much fun to watch as they wed, go on a honeymoon, discover they’re pregnant and then begin to deal with Allison’s increasingly unsettling behavior. “Devil’s Due” capitalizes on a couple of primal fears that keep it on solid ground: A pregnant woman’s nervousness about the life that is growing in her and taking control of her and an expectant father’s feelings of helplessness as he watches it happen and questions his own role. That’s good stuff and, while it’s true that “Rosemary’s Baby” already explored this territory to a masterful degree, I suspect there’s room to go deeper.
Unfortunately, “Devil’s Due” doesn’t go deeper. Like many movies of its ilk, it’s one you could easily watch the ads for and then skip the first hour, knowing that you won’t miss anything important. Then, the last half hour kicks in and, although it does contain a couple surprises, the found-footage conceit gets so out of control that you wish it would just get lost.
“DEVIL’S DUE”
Directed by: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett
Starring: Allison Williams, Zach Gilford
Rated R for bloody violence and strong language
Should you go? Find something better. Maybe the under-seen “Silent House?” **
Twelve Greatest Filmmakers Alive
Tags : Andrea Arnold, Bong Joon-ho, Brian De Palma, Christopher Nolan, Coen brothers, Jean-Luc Godard, Lars Von Trier, Martin Scorsese, Michael Haneke, Michael Winterbottom, Pen-ek Ratanaruang, Richard Linklater
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A reader sent me a link to a New Yorker list of the “twelve greatest living narrative filmmakers” (it’s here: http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/movies/2013/07/who-are-the-twelve-greatest-living-narrative-filmmakers.html?mobify=0) and suggested I come up with my own .
I suspect my list is changeable and that I’m forgetting someone and I’m not sure how to define greatest but, having said all of that, here are the 12 (Why 12? Who knows?) whose names are most likely to make me anticipate great things. Oh, and the list is a little light on big names such as Steven Spielberg and Paul Thomas Anderson. As many movies as they have made that I’m a fan of (“Boogie Nights” is on my all-tiem top ten), they have also made too many that I don’t love, so I guess consistency was a big factor in this alphabetical list:
1. Andrea Arnold
2. Bong Joon-ho
3. Joel and Ethan Coen
4. Brian De Palma
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6. Michael Haneke
7. Richard Linklater
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The Suburbs debut new song: ‘Turn the Radio On’
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The Suburbs have released the first song from their long-awaited new album “Si Sauvage” and you can hear it here.
The album is the group’s first in more than 25 years and is due out Aug. 27. The band also has a Kickstarter campaign going with plenty of cool bonuses.
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CBS’ summer reality competition show “Big Brother” is making waves thanks to some “houseguests” throwing out homophobic, racist and sexist remarks. The bad behavior was caught on the 24/7 “Big Brother” live Internet feed and, so far, hasn’t made it into the edited on-air episodes.
Reality Blurred has been keeping track of some of the offensive comments. Warning – it’s terrible stuff. And while some contestants are more prolific in their foul remarks than others, this list includes one comment each by both Minnesotans — pizza delivery guy McCrae Olson, 23, from Oak Grove and bartender Kaitlin Barnaby, 23, from Vadnais Heights — who are currently on the show.
CBS issued this statement saying the network doesn’t condone the behavior of its houseguests.
“‘Big Brother’ is a reality show about watching a group of people who have no privacy 24/7 — and seeing every moment of their lives. At times, the houseguests reveal prejudices and other beliefs that we do not condone. We certainly find the statements made by several of the houseguests on the live Internet feed to be offensive. Any views or opinions expressed in personal commentary by a houseguest appearing on ‘Big Brother,’ either on any live feed from the house or during the broadcast, are those of the individual(s) speaking and do not represent the views or opinions of CBS or the producers of the program.”
Twin Cities Books Podcast with Mary Ann Grossmann
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Pioneer Press and TwinCities.com books editor Mary Ann Grossmann discusses and reads from the following books:
“How to Talk Minnesotan” by Howard Mohr (Penguin Humor Book, $15).
“I’m With Stupid” by Geoff Herbach (Sourcebooks Fire, $9/99)
“Undead and Underwater” by MaryJanice Davidson (Berkley Books, $15)
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“Deadly Harvest,” by Michael Stanley (Bourbon Street Books, $14.99)
“Silken Prey,” by John Sandford (Putnam, $27.95)
“Z,” by Therese Anne Fowler (St. Martin’s Press, $25.99)
“Darkness Sticks to Everything: Collected & New Poems,” by Tom Hennen (Copper Canyon Press, $18)
Pioneer Press and TwinCities.com books editor Mary Ann Grossmann discusses and reads from “Sinners and the Sea: The Untold Story of Noah’s Wife” by Rebecca Kanner (Howard Books/Simon& Schuster, $24.99), “Being Esther” by Miriam Karmel (Milkweed Editions, $22), and “Vacationland” by Sarah Stonich (University of Minnesota Press, $16.95).
Playlist Podcast: Things to do the weekend of April 5
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Pioneer Press entertainment writers Chris Hewitt and Ross Raihala discuss things to do this weekend, including Twin Cities band 4 On The Floor’s CD release party (for their new album “Spirit of Minneapolis”) on Saturday night at First Avenue. Hewitt talks about the remake of “Evil Dead,” and professes his undying love for Jurassic Park and what he thinks of the new 3D version. He also talks about “A Place Beyond the Pines,” starring Ryan Gosling, and featuring some crazy motorcycles and tattoos. Ross talks about the band Garbage, who are playing Friday night at Mill City Nights, a certain someone from The Monkees, and the Cold War Kids, who have just announced a joint show with The Lumineers at the Target Center in May. And, of course, Bon Jovi will grace Twin Citians with his presence on Sunday, April 7.
Lucinda Williams/Tommy Keene offer Songs for Slim
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The ongoing “Songs for Slim” project is raising much-needed funds for Slim Dunlap, the former Replacements guitarist who suffered a massive stroke last year.
Friends and fans of Dunlap’s are recording songs from his catalog for release as limited-edition 7-inch singles that are being auctioned online, with all proceeds going toward Dunlap’s medical bills. On the 15th of each month, a new vinyl single, in a limited run of 100 copies, goes up for auction.
The current auction features Lucinda Williams covering “Partners in Crime” and Tommy Keene tackling “Nowhere’s Near.” The auction ends Friday, so hurry up and bid already!
And do bookmark SongsForSlim.com to keep up with this terrific project.
Playlist Podcast: Things to do the weekend of March 22
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Pioneer Press entertainment writers Amy Carlson Gustafson, Chris Hewitt and Ross Raihala discuss things to do this weekend, including comedy shows by Pauly Shore, Seth Meyers, Bill Burr and Cy Amundson; the movie “Admission” and documentary “The Waiting Room”; an album release show by Duluth band Low; and music shows by Local Natives, Rihanna, G. Love and Special Sauce, and KMFDM.
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International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS 9)- Implementation and Impact- Mr. Andrew Brathwaite
AML/CFT Information Sharing: Enabling Financial Inclusion- Mr. Michael Edwards
The Human Face of Financial Services- Mr. Michael Stewart
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Holistic Succession Planning Attracting Young Leader – George Joseph
Block Chain Technology The Future of Payments – Gabriel Abed
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5 Great Places for Vocal Lessons in NYC
24 Feb, 2018 in How To by RMRS
You’ve decided to take the plunge. Taking vocal lessons is a surefire way to improve your vocal performance, understand the mechanics of vocalizing, and explore the possibilities of your particular voice.
Many people will consider taking vocal lessons as a way to sharpen their skills or to start from scratch developing their talent. While some people are embarrassed to take vocal lessons, remember this—nearly all your favorite singers have at one point or another taken vocal lessons.
With the desire to improve your vocal capabilities, you have everything you need to get started. We’ve compiled a list of the five most useful vocal lesson destinations with different ideas in mind. Whether you’re an experienced vocalist that wants to sharpen their skills or someone who is just starting out, New York City offers tons of options in terms of vocal lessons. The only thing you have left to do is decide what you truly need.
1. Vocal Workout Singing School
We included Vocal Workout Singing School because of their sheer range of services. Covering all vocal skill levels from beginner to expert, the vocal coaches here are by all accounts at the top of their field.
This school also offers some additional services, including private lessons, songwriting seminars, and “Vocal Yoga,” which teaches breathing and tone techniques through employing the 12 basic yoga positions. The options here are almost limitless.
2. Voice Academy NYC
Voice Academy makes this list chiefly because of their focus on group and children’s classes, as well as the offerings for international showcases.
The vocal group classes are an excellent way to break the ice with new people, as well as learn in a supportive environment. With backing tracks and a great view of the city, the vocal group lesson could feel more like an interesting night out than anything else.
Voice Academy NYC also stresses affordability on its website, which for many can be an important consideration. Many people who offer lessons will charge a premium price for their individualized services. If you’re looking for cheap vocal lessons, definitely give Voice Academy NYC a call.
3. New York Vocal Coaching
This company makes the list because of their 12-week comprehensive course. Called “The Voice Lessons to the World,” this course brings you through an exhaustive and intensive journey through beginner, intermediate, advanced, and master techniques. Many testimonials stress how the single class has changed the game for them more so than any other regimen could have achieved.
New York Vocal Coaching’s credentials are also top-notch. Justin Stoney is an internationally-renowned vocal coach, and he has been featured on several major television networks and is the subject of countless articles. Also, major entertainment names such as Wings and Monk star Tony Shalhoub have rave reviews of Stoney’s work on the website.
4. Krowne Vocal School NYC
Krowne Vocal School NYC is included in this list because of their range of particular services they offer. Covering nearly all facets of vocal improvement, from vocal “cracking” to staying in key, this school stresses their focus on personalized lessons and technique improvement regimens.
There are also price breaks for signing up for multiple classes, which for many parents and young people is an important consideration. We consider Krowne Vocal School one of the best values in the city.
5. Karen Nimearala
We decided to include Karen Nimearala because, quite simply, of her accomplishment in the field. Studying under Maestro Franco Corelli—one of the most well-renowned tenors in history—we can confidently say that Nimearala truly knows her stuff.
That comes with serious exclusivity. As an award-winning singer in her own right, she has a range of experience that few people in the vocal world possess. To put it in perspective, Sting—you know, from The Police?—was one of her students.
From her range as an opera and jazz singer to her work in musical theater, Nimearala offers truly expert skill. For that reason, we included her on this list.
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10 Reasons to Like Delonte West
All based off of last year’s numbers ...
1. Gets to the line more often than Ridnour or Watson, and not by an insignificant margin.
2. Better rebounder than either player, by a smaller margin over Watson, and a larger margin over Ridnour.
3. Blocks twice as many shots as either player
4. Shot better from the floor than either player.
5. Better foul shooter than Watson, as good as Ridnour.
6. Player Winning % almost twice as good as either player
7. More Win Shares than either player
8. West’s numbers were greatly enhanced when he played off guard, as opposed to playing the point. In his minutes on-court at the 2, the Celtics – a terrible team last year – outscored opponents 42% of the time. For some reason, he seemed to shoot better and simultaneously hold opponents in check more effectively as a 2. Those Celtic fans and West followers who argue that he was miscast in Boston as a point guard are right, at least judging by the statistics.
9. His shooting percentage, while low last year (43%), was much better in 05-06, when he hit 49% from the floor. If he can find something in between those numbers, I’ll be happy with that.
10. West played much better as a starter getting solid minutes than as a reserve getting spot duty. This is true of most players, but it’s a good sign if the Sonics intend to use him as their starting shooting guard.
There, I did it. I found 10 nice things to say about Delonte West. If I keep this up, maybe by next week I’ll be starting a Wally Szcerbiak Fan Club.
Honestly, it’s a logical move for the Sonics to find a secondary player to fill the shooting guard role. If Durant is the focus of the offense, it doesn’t make sense to have a ball-hog type guard that needs 23 shots a night. In Presti’s world of defensive players who can man multiple positions, West is a thoughtful option.
Also, for any Celtic fans who are dropping by, feel free to add your thoughts as to what we can look forward to with West on board. We’d like to fill in the gaps that the statistics leave empty with a better picture of the newest Sonic.
Posted by PN at 11:25 AM
While obviously most of the focus has been on Green and Allen, I actually think West was a key part to this deal: he's been better over the last two years than either Watson or Ridnour, and he'll actually give us about 85% of what Ray provided for far less money and while demanding far fewer touches. Plus, he defends.
As an ardent Celtics fan, I can assure you that you will be pleasantly surprised with DWest. Hes a great shooter from anywhere on the floor, and he plays his ass off every game. He'll also get more blocks than any small guard you've seen. He's a litle crazy, and has some god-awful tattoos, but will fit in nicely with the young team you have. I think you would find that most fans here in Boston would rather have him and the #5 back, than and aging Ray Allen.
mcwalter44 said...
Nuss,
Are you drinking my Kool-Aid? Your most recent post above is starting to sound like what I've been getting at all along. West is the key to the deal. Just like when it was first reported Boston intial offer was the #5 pick, Rondo, and Radcliff, but Seattle wanted West so Boston made the Sonics take on more salary in Wally than Radcliff's contract.
West/Gerabable/Wilkins/Szcebiak will be our SG monster, with what remains pairing up to with Durant at SF. Green will jump around position to C, PF, SF, and if he's quick enough on defense SG. Now, all we need is a coach!!!
I really wish we could have traded for Radcliff. He would fit perfectly in Seattle with Richie Sexston and Grant Winstrom.
Ratliff
Actually, it's Ratliff, Sexson and Wistrom. Wow, 3 misspelled names in one sentence - the trifecta!
That actually was the point of my post. McNumbnuts above me kept mentioning Radcliff.
Yeah, when "McNumbnuts" kept mentioning "Radcliff" I kept laughing my ass off. Good stuff. I'm with Nuss, i'm getting to be more and more at peace with the trade, though I don't think Ray Allen will age that bad in the next 3 years. Also, After Kobe, I think Ray Allen is the premier SG (Dwyane Wade Combo guard, Tracy SF, LeBron SF).
I take the blame on the Radcliff instead of Ratliff, my bad fellas. Thanks for the numbnust comment, McMoron, McDumbass, I've heard them all, very original. Couple other notes:
One thing to hope for or should I say remember about yesterday's trades. We have 2 more 2nd round picks next season. Look at what Portland was able to do with it's mess of pick this past draft. Perhaps we too can make some trades and draft internationals players to put on layaway (in Euro League or whatever).
By the way, speaking of players on layaway overseas. What's the news on the Israeli guy we drafted last season? You know that guy: Yotam Halperin: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yotam_Halperin
Perhaps he's our missing link at the PG. Then again he was projected at to a Beno Udrih type player, which isn't saying much. Though you might think that Presit might have some insight into this guys since he was the guy who help the Spur find there other foreign imports. Here's the Euro League stat page on him: http://www.euroleague.net/competition/players/showplayer?clubcode=tel&pcode=AOZ
I don't want to even begin to try to project what his stats mean in NBA terms, but perhaps he help answers the Sonics PG problem.
Sorry, Adam. Didn't see the earlier Radcliff comment. The worst for me was Joel Pineiro - that guy's name was misspelled every day and twice on Sunday.
From what I've heard Haleperin won't come over and play in the summer league, and the Sonics don't want him to come without seeing him play in the summer league.
Basically, it's your classic Oklahoma-Israel Stalemate.
I really like the West pick up. I think he could be another Antonio Daniels type player.
As I've stated numerous times, Wally is a massively overpaid shooter that will be an expiring contract in 08. I realize that most Sonics fans are being very short-sided with this team as it's do or die.
Additionally, if Ray Allen follows the Mitch Richmond path, this will look like a very nice trade in 2008 when West has turned into a nice player, Wally has been flipped for a 2nd or 3rd option and the Sonics are taking the next step.
In my opinion Jeff Green needs to be the 2nd scorer since he was the key component for letting our best player leave. Whoever we get with wally's money in 08 (or earlier) should compliment Durant and Green
I think Ray is getting an unfair shake in the "shooting guards suck as they age" argument. It's really not accurate to compare Ray Allen to Mitch Richmond or Reggie Miller. Those guys were in nowhere the physical condition of Ray Allen, and - if anything - he's gotten even better the last couple of years as he's aged.
I'm not saying he's going to start averaging 30 points a game in Boston, but I don't think his game will tank down to 18 points, 3 boards like some people are saying. I can see him losing a point or so a game forthe next couple of season, but still worth $10-$15 mil a year...
If you believe that, then you believe that Ray Allen is an exception to a pretty standard decline every jump shooter SG has gone through in their career.
My Mitch Richmond comp comes from basketball-reference, which rates Richmond as Ray's top comp. I would also throw out Allan Houston, Glen Rice, Steve Smith. Just about every SG starts breaking down. I don't think the conditioning has changed that much in the last 5-10 years.
Additionally, Ray is joining a new offense. He will be asked to share shots with Pierce and Jefferson. He's also coming off double ankle surgery.
Maybe, he'll prove me wrong, but I'll side with history and probability until proven otherwise.
When is that Kevin Durant at Green Lake thing?
Just to be fair, I made the same argument you made 2 years ago when the Sonics were debating whether to sign Allen. I argued that it wasn't a good idea, because in a couple of years he would start to decline. I looked up all the SGs - Richmond, Ellis, MJ, Miller, Rice, Houston, Steve Smith - all those guys. It's a compelling and hard argument for people to take; I know, because I got a lot of crap on this site when I said the Sonics were better off letting Allen go rather than re-signing him.
There is no arguing that Allen's skills will decline. But look at:
-Alex English, who showed no change in his game until he turned 36 (English is more of a small forward, but he was still a jump shooter)
-Michael Jordan, who was the best player in the league when he retired at 34
So it is possible for a shooting guard to remain viable into his mid-30s. The statistical evidence suggests that it is more likely that SGs will decline at a fast rate after they reach 31, so it is likely that will happen to Ray Allen as well.
But having watched Allen for the past couple of seasons, I don't get the feeling that this is a guy who will age like Reggie Miller. Allen is strong, has a big ego, and a huge amount of confidence in himself. I don't think comparing him to Richmond is fair - they just have a totally different personality. I won't argue that there is a chance Allen will be a below-20 ppg player for the next couple of years, I just put the likelihood of him maintaing his skills at a 40-50% chance, rather than the 2% chance everyone else seems to be giving him.
If you want to argue that it's not worth paying $17 mil. to a guy with a 50% chance of being good, well, I can buy that argument. I just don't like hearing "Allen is going to fall apart" from everyone all over the internet as if it is gospel truth. These are human beings we're talking about here, not statistical creations in a video game. Sometimes people do things we don't expect, and I personally believe Ray Allen will be that kind of person.
It's just a gut feeling.
I agreed with you on not resigning Allen and I still do. Resigning Allen cost the Sonics a huge opportunity cost. I don't believe Ray was a franchise player because I believe that there are very few wings that should ever be franchise players. Additionally, not trading him over the past few years diminished the potential return the Sonics got.
You could be totally right about Allen, but Jordan wasn't initially a pure shooter. Toward the end of his career, he became a jump shooter, but for most of his career, he was a slasher and scorer. I didn't really see English, so I can't comment on his style.
"Allen is strong, has a big ego, and a huge amount of confidence in himself. I don't think comparing him to Richmond is fair - they just have a totally different personality."
Wha? What does ego or personality have anything to do with physical decline? Did RayRay's pride keep his ankles from collapsing last year? Was Reggie Miller not perhaps the biggest egomaniac in a sport full of egomaniacs? I really don't understand this argument.
Is anyone else getting a Derrick McKey vibe off of Green? He seems to be the same type of unselfish player that will make the whole team work better together. Add in the fact that Green, West and Durant are all Maryland/D.C. kids and I think we'll see a lot less of our new superstar being homesick.
Well, hopefully Presti has already told them to just rent an apartment together and not get to comfy in Seattle. That outta help with the homesickness for a year.
To those of you who think that DWest is going to replace 85% of Ray, well, what can you say to that type of statement? It's just beyond comprehension...
And finally, Ray is playing as well as he ever has in his career and he is still one of the best and most well conditioned athletes in the league. How you all believe that he will suddenly fall apart just because Mitch Richmond did is hysterical.
As for the go, my rationale is that - like Jordan - he has tremendous pride in his game. That's not to say that Reggie Miller didn't - he had a huge ego as well - but Reggie was willing at the end of his career to accept his physical limitations and work within a smaller role.
Because Ray is stronger physically, I don't think it will happen with him.
And Delonte will play with a sock! This is not to be overlooked!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6nmHflqcAo
DSA said...
On the Ray situation:
Opportunity cost? The 04-05 we were coming off a brilliant season, and Ray took a real hometown discount to stay in Seattle. Perhaps M. Redd would've been more your style?
Yes, part of people's reaction (which seems less crazy that two days ago) is emotional. I wanted to see Ray play his career out here. I wanted to put his jersey in the rafters.
But I don't buy the rapid decline of Ray under this contract. He will be a stone cold sniper for 20 pts a game, a 4 rebounds for the rest of it, because of conditioning (that is only a slight difference from Reggie Miller's 12-14th seasons) He would've been the perfect mentor for Durant, as the guy is pure class and wants to win. Now I fear we are going to have one of these situations that manufactures arrogance... ie get down and kiss LeBron's feet, "the king is coming!"-- so he doesn't leave this small market(either Sea or OKC) after 3 years of losing. Ugh.
So anyone wanna take bets on where we land in the lottery next year? I say number 4.
You should enjoy Delonte .
He's got the heart of a Lion
and will give you his all .
JS33 / Celtics Fan
ps . You'll love his interviews
also !! Dude ain't playing with
a full deck . ( in a good way , he's not a trouble maker )
Pawtucket Pat said...
As a Celtics Season ticket holder and proud owner of a #13 Delonte West Celtics jersey, you should all be extremely excited to welcome Delonte to the Northwest. This guy will become a fan favorite in no time. The guy is a great shooter, he hustles his ass off more than any other player in the league, and his gregarious personality will provide your blog with plenty of hilarious fodder. He's a great player, and a great person, and I hate to see him go.
Delonte is the key to the trade for you guys. You should be thankful. I'm more upset about losing him than the #5 pick/Jeff Green. We loved Delonte here in Beantown.
Let me get this off my chest as a Celtics fan: Seattle got a huge, huge steal with Delonte West. He is better than most Celtics fans think because he was misused in Boston. All they wanted him to do was pass it to Pierce or Jefferson and cut to the corner.
1. He IS a point guard. He can pass and he can handle. His weakness was his right hand, and I will bet you anything he has one in October. More importantly he is a student of the game. No one spends more time in the gym or in the film room than Delonte West. Kevin Durant will also love West's post-entry passing skills.
2. He is a niper. He has one of the prettiest step-back jumpers in the league. But in Boston he hardly used it. They wanted him out beyond the three point line. They took the ball out of his hands. He's also a 90 percent free throw shooter and he doesn't miss often in the clutch.
3. He's completely underrated as a defender. Boston fans would bitch and moan whenever Tony Parker got by him. Well, guess what: Parker gets by everyone. I saw West do as good a job on Dwayne Wade in the Celtics' last two games against Miami as anyone in the league.
4. He's fearless. He'll go on the floor for every loose ball. He'll battle 6-10 guys in the post if he gets caught in a mismatch-- and he'll win some of those battles. He rebounds, he blocks shots, he gets into the passing lanes. His hustle is infectious. He's also completely unselfish. He couldn't care less about stats and he'd play center if you asked him to do that.
Boston traded him brecause he's up for an extenson and they did not want to pay him, because they also have to extend Al Jefferson.
This kid is way better than Luke Ridnour. Trust me. The Cavs and the Pacers, among other teams, have coveted him for years.
I may just get NBA league pass so that I can watch Delonte play in Seattle.
Celts season ticket holder. You guys got a good player in Dwest - what you 've seen is what your going to get. Not sure what Pawtucket Pat is smoking.
Plays hard, + defender, good passing skills and unafraid to take the shot. Nice complementary player to fit with bigger talent levels.
p.s. I love the Allen trade, thank you!
Celtics fan here, I'm telling you right now Delonte West will grow on you very quickly. Like the first guy said, some awful tattoos and the guy is definitely a little crazy but that makes him fun to have around. He plays hard every second hes on the floor. He shoots a good percentage and blocks a ton of shots for a guard.
Heres the deal sonics fans. I m a huge celts fan and what you got in Delonte West is not only skill but pure drive. To go along with that, hes hilarious, i sugest checkin out some of his interviews on youtube. The "sock" one is my favorite. As for Wally Sczerbiak.....hes awful. Hes alwqays hurt an whe he does play its not with much skill. Just know that youll be swallowing his contract and he probably wont play much. Hope this helps. Ill mis you delonte, good ridannce wally.
take it from a die hard celtics fan
you all are going to love del.
he plays with as much passion as anyone in the league and he is a quote machine.
i'm sad to see him go and i wish him luck.
MD said...
Like all other C's fans, I'll say you're gonna love Delonte. Hard nose player, tons of heart, and a willingness to do anything for his team.
I will say though, the guy has his faults and he will drive you nuts sometimes. He likes to drive to the hoop on fastbreaks regardless of how many defenders are on him (1 on 3 anyone?), dribbles too much when "setting the offense", and is actually very tentative shooting when playing the 2 position.
I'll miss the guy, but in reality, he doesn't possess the dribbling/playmaking skills of a true point guard and lacks the size and quick shot of a 2 guard.
The Kid smokes more weed that Isaiah "The Rudy Beefnuts of the New School" Hemmen and that kid's a mad cheeba head
im a celtics season ticket holder and i can say many good things about west. he plays very had, usualy wins his matchups, unselfish, wants to win as much as anyone, great personality, and so on. but off all those what won everyone over is his WOW factor in his game. he doesnt look like someone who can jump the way he does or make the highlight play but he does more often then most stars.
he was willing to step in front of lebron to get posterized if it mean lebron might miss the shot. he blocked lebron a few plays before. he owns curry, bibby, and just about every pg from out west. he was able to give iverson fits during those matchups. its that type of determination and effort that made the boston fans love this kid.
i wish him the best of luck in seattle and when he plays his first game in boston im sure the crowd will give him a standing O.
Delonte was one of our glue guys, streaky but lethal shooter, hard nose, great at FT line. More of a combo guard. He needs to learn to shoot the ball more rather than pass.
He's better when trying to score then when he's trying to create. He'll be solid for you.
Another Celts fan -
you will love DWest.
Like others have said, he plays all out, is a bit crazy (good way, great quote). nice shot etc. He will fit into the team the Sonics are building.
BUT, he is what he is. a nice role player, thats it. He is not a key to anything.
Im a C's fan, you guys got a STEAL. DWEST is a 100% hustler, excellent shooter, finisher, and defender.
delonte was the man
Man, I had no idea what a can of angst I'd opened up when I asked for C fan opinion. If D West is half as good as you guys make him out to be, the deal is an absolute steal.
It's amazing that even though he hasn't suited up a game for the Sonics, he's already probably the best or second-best (after Collison) on the entire team. Presti's looking smarter by the minute.
I am a die hard C's fan who was luke warm to see D West go.
Positives that are not on paper!
1. He is a very very very heady Ball player that has a nise for the ball. If the Ball is up for grabs and there are a couple of guys going for it D West will be there every time and he WILL widen your eyes and drop your jaw allot.
2. He is great at blocking shots for a point gaurd. NBA Centers watch out D West can sky and will stuff you(Eddie Curry victim twice already) more than once.
3. Rebounding. One of the best for his size. No contest!!!
So why the trade.
The Negatives
1. He is a hard worker, but with his small frame and stuffing guys like Eddie Curry like nothing it catches up to him. In other WORDS he IS INJURY PRONE BIG TIME!!!Now I am not saying he is the second coming of Grant Hill, but he plays all out and that gets him hurt allot and I am not talking just a broken index finger here or there.
2. Strong personality/ Harder to coach. I must admit last year D West and Rondo had some issues so the C's made a choice on draft day that they want to go with Rondo(Who I love, but worry about his plantar fasitus). D West was the point guard for two seasons backing Gary Payton. Last season Doc decided to place D West at the two gaurd spot, becuase Danny Ainge's sapposed brillant tirade i mean trade for Telfair. Well the whole Telfair thing did not go well at all and before you knew it Telfair was benched while Rondo strted to shine. You see D West has such a high BASKETBALL IQ that it requires him to feel the need to lead the team at point. It is not a bad thing it just did not work for the C's. When the C's placed D West and Rondo on the floor together D West had to play two gaurd. The result. D West over riding Doc and playing point gaurd any way. Rondo would be waiting to take the ball up the court and D West would just do it on his own. D West stopped passing to Rondo and odly enough to Gerald Green; D West made things difficult becuase he trully wanted to play point. So Understand no matter how many times D West says I want to do whats best for the team(so if I have to play two gaurd I will like he said last year in all his pre season interviews) is total Bull.
3. D West would have wanted allot of money if the C's resigned him. D West has been a starter for the C's for 3 years. D West will be asking for allot more money then he is worth at the end of his contract unless he expludes on the seen.
I wish D West and all the Sonics fans the best in this trade. After all we have shared many trades with each other. From Dennis Johnson to Vin Baker to Ray Allen.
Sincerley a Die Hard Celtics fan.
Another frickin' C's fan here.
DWest is a baller. Love the kid. Injury prone, but that's because he throws his body around like a madman.
Great shooter, with range. When he's on.
So-so handle; no right hand. None.
Excellent rebounder for his position, including offensively.
Questionable decision-maker. Best to use him as a scorer.
And here's where I always differ with most celticsbloggers: He is way overrated as an on-the-ball defender. Doesn't have the quickness, doesn't move well enough laterally. Gets torched by elite point guards, too small and skinny to play big 2s.
I'd give him 4 mil and use him as a sixth or seventh man.
Overall, a good pickup. But if you wanted him over Rondo as posted above, we win that switch.
There's a lot of negativity over the trade out here, and I understand why, especially with Danny's track record. Another injured player, doesn't fill our needs. But I'm not sure how many Cs fans realize that Allen is quite possibly better than Pierce.
"West/Gerabable/Wilkins/Szcebiak will be our SG monster"
HAHAHAH. what kind of monster is that
Would have been nice if Rid for Stucky went through(atl draft pick )
Yet another Celts fan here. Don't get too excited about DWest. I loved him when he first came up, in fact I used his name as my sig. The blocks, the rebounds in traffic, the dead-handed three-pointers were awesome. But despite getting all sorts of floor time, he never blossomed into a force. Make no mistake, he is a bona-fide NBA player with his shot, athletic ability and raw hustle. But he isn't a pg (they are born, not made and he doesn't have the instincts for it). Also he is too small for the 2 with a relatively light physique that also makes him injury prone. Add that to an inconsistent outside shot (he had a prolonged slump last year) and what you have is 6th or 7th role player on any reasonable team.
Wally can shoot the eyes out but is breaking down and has been damaged goods since the day we got him. He can't defend and is slow when he actually does get on the court. With his huge contract, he's a negative for you guys in the trade.
We lost Jeff Green or whomever we would've picked at 5, but after losing out on Odom and Durant I wasn't looking forward to yet another project player with limited upside.
As far as Ray Ray, I'm looking forward to three good years out of him and have been encouraged by the statement here that he keeps himself in good shape. Keeping my fingers crossed on that. Frankly age 31/32 and at his peak was a perfect time to dump him and get value, which you are with both Green and DWest.
Last note - the second round pick we picked up from you guys, Glen "Big Baby" Davis, might surprise. He was projected as a first rounder by many and averaged 17 / 10, pretty good numbers any way you slice it. We'll have wait and to see how his wide-bodied game translates to the pros. Charles Barkley, anyone?
Overall, the trade isn't as one-sided as some people back here have made it out to be. Good luck to you guys.
a celtics fan here..
you will love d-west. he is only 23 yrs old and he is far away from his full potential. he is a all out hustler that just never gives up. he has a drive inside him that players cannot will themselves to have. he will not let you down.
i do disagree with the poster above who stated he had problems of not passing the ball. that is just ridiculus. he does whatever is best for the team not for himself.
while some put him as a good backup i think he will be a good starter (either at the 1 or the 2 position).
delonte can be a huge asset..but..the times he put up 20+ points were when a combination of wally, pierce, jefferson, allen, etc. were injured. Good luck to delonte and wally...as long as they stay healthy they can really help the team out!
boston just traded their HEART & SOUL in Delonte West. He was the glue guy that did all the little things on the floor. seattle just became one lucky team.
As a sonics fan I'm encouraged as it sounds like D. West can be a solid guy to help.
I will predict Boston will get a great season out of Allen enxt year & proably 1-2 more after that. He is a stud & you will love him. The whole East is about the same as the bottom half of the Western conference so if Ray, Pearce & Jefferson stay healthy you will be above 500 & back in the playoffs next year & then who knows - it's the East - anything can happen. You will love Ray
"Cookies!!" wow, what a retarded person Delonte West is. Sonic fans are in for Hell watching this bum try to dribble the ball coast to coast. Think Jay Williams, the day of the accident.
You guys will flat out LOVE Delonte West. Delonte will be a fan favorite within a month. The guy hustles his ass off, is an extremely smart player, is an outstanding shooter... just a flat out stud baller. He puts up stats everywhere. The guy could be an allstar some day if he plays in the right role. Sonics shafted the Celtics in that deal. Seriously.
Delonte west is a beast of a hustle player... he will givce you guys his all every night.. stroke shots , block shots, he is a all around tuff nosed player.. you will se when he gets his minuts
huge celtic fan here. i am happy with the trade for the C's, but i think it was fine for both teams. west works his tail off. tends to do too much sometime, like take it 1 on 3 when he should pull it out, but he is fearless. hit a game winner for us last year that at the time was huge (we started off like 0-5, we hit a game winner to get that monkey off our back) he will take the big shot. loves to be at the line at the end of games. great FT shooter. not a true point guard, but it sounds like his versatility will be an asset to the Sonics. a good player. as for wally, had a terrible season luck-wise last year. he kept stepping on people's ankles! if he can avoid that, he should be the same old wally he always was. great shooter, tons of enthusiasm, plays with a freshman-walk on type of fire. i always liked both guys, but am excited to have ray allen on our team. good luck!
It breaks my heart to watch DWest leave Boston. I've been following his career since St. Joes. I would have rather seen Gerald Green in a Sonics uni than Delonte. West and Durant are going to be the faces of the franchise. Trust me, people in Oklahoma City are going to love this kid.
Big J said...
As a Diehard C's fan, I can assure you that Delonte will impress the Sonics with his toughness and competitiveness. He's got a lot of leadership qualities. I like him at the point, but he's good at the 2 guard also. He's a lefty which is always a nice attribute for a shooter. Delonte may never be an all-star, but he's going to be in the league for many more years. He is pretty self confident as well and was never afraid to take a shot in a tough situation. I will really miss watching him play for the C's. Besides DWest, I liked to call him Redz.
you guys are going to love delonte, he's a great player and will give 100% every night for your team.
nother c's fan . . .delonte was my favorite player, i know ray allen is great but i still cant believe my man dwest is gone . . . busts his ass and is by far the funniest player in the nba . . no reason not to love the guy . . he had an off year shooting last year (injuries and being jerkd around by doc) . . but if you want to see check out www.nba.com/hotzones and check out his 2005 stats - dude hits from everywhere on the floor . . he will be missed, and i am now a huge seattle supersonics fan
ilovedelontewest said...
I am a die-hard Celtics and Delonte fan. Delonte is an amazing player and person. I know this because i watch all the games he played from 04-07 and i met him.You will not ever find a player who gives you a 100% no matter what his condition is. He brings alot of heart to the game. He hates to lose and it would make him cry. He is sick at basketball and obviously averages more points then the guards in Seattle. No OFFENSE!!
Don Dwoske said...
As a lifetime Celtics fan, I hate this trade for us. Giving up the #5 pick for an aging player, in a position we have no need for is crazy. I told someone before the draft that rumor was so far off that it could never possibly happen. I was very sadly mistaken.
In addition to losing the #5 pick, we gave up Delonte West. You will love him. He plays hard every second he is on the court, and he has a burning fire inside him to win.. win.. win. He's also an incredibly hard worker and a great personality - a joy to have in the locker room.
It's been said about other players, but I'm going to say it again about Delonte.
He's not the first kid picked on the playground, but somehow - he always ends up on the winning team. (most things being equal). The Celtics just flat out sucked, so he had not real chance to show that - but I firmly believe it.
He is going to do the little things on the court that make a difference. The biggest mistake you can make is to put him on the bench.
Out of selfishness, I'm hoping that Delonte returns to Boston when his contract is up - but if I were him - I would keep myself as close to Kevin Durant as possible.
Good luck to all Seattle fans. I'm hoping we play each other in the finals one day - but I no longer have much hope of my team getting there.
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Updated Dec. 11, 2017 10:35AM ET / Published Dec. 11, 2017 10:14AM ET
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Joyce Simmons, a Nebraska Republican National Committeewoman, resigned Monday in protest of the committee’s financial support for U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore. Simmons said in a letter, “I strongly disagree with the recent RNC financial support directed to the Alabama Republican Party for use in the Roy Moore race. There is much I could say about this situation, but I will defer to this weekend’s comments by Senator Shelby.” She wrote, “I will miss so many of you that I knew well; and wish I could have continued my service to the national Republican Party that I used to know well.” Richard Shelby, Alabama’s senior senator, told CNN that his state “deserves better” than Moore.
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Romneyland is abuzz over the new super PAC—and not in a good way. Why a 26-year-old with no ties to the 2012 GOP nominee and no campaign experience has them worried.
Tim Mak
Updated Apr. 14, 2017 1:20PM ET / Published Dec. 23, 2014 5:45AM ET
Who, exactly, is behind the Ready for Romney super PAC?
The new group has drawn consternation from longtime Romney advisers, who worry it could be a scam, designed to rip off vulnerable supporters of the 2012 Republican presidential nominee.
“I would seem to me we would know something or at least one of the names connected to a legitimate organization,” said Spencer Zwick, a former top fundraiser for Mitt Romney. “In this case, I don’t know any of the individuals. Nor do they appear to have been big Romney supporters. I likewise don’t know any Romney donors or former campaign leadership at all connected to this group.”
Launched late last week, Ready for Romney appears to be, at best, political amateur hour.
The executive director is a 26-year-old named Jeffrey Goff who lives in Boston and has never worked on a campaign, let alone for the former Massachusetts governor.
Goff told The Daily Beast he had previously worked at the conservative Heritage Foundation think tank, then acknowledged he had merely attended a seminar there. He said he worked for an IT security consultancy, but when pressed for the name of his firm, he said clients just make out a check to him personally.
The goal of the organization, he said, is to “lay the groundwork for a Romney candidacy, get an email list going, and compile a list of donors that will be ready if he’s ready to run. What we want to do is work with those folks to stay all on the same message.”
Goff is joined by Peter Giuta, Ready for Romney’s director of outreach, who works for a New York State Assembly member. Goff lives in Massachusetts, Giuta lives in New York, and the organization’s FEC filing indicates a mailing address in California. (Goff says he registered a postal forwarding service there.)
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Since Ready for Romney’s launch a week ago, Goff said, it has raised more than $5,000. Money is raised on the super PAC’s website through Piryx, an online fundraising tool whose major investors include Democratic mega-donor Tom Steyer and Obama campaign veteran Andrew Bleeker. (No Labels co-founder and Daily Beast columnist Mark McKinnon is also an investor.) The plan is eventually to spend money running ads in Iowa and New Hampshire emphasizing Romney’s record.
On Sunday, Ready for Romney held what it characterized as a nationwide call for activists hoping to draft Romney into the 2016 presidential race. One person who dialed in has “a pretty big Twitter following,” Goff said, “several thousand.” Approximately 100 Romney fans were invited on the call, he said.
In Romneyland, the super PAC is being met with real suspicion and skepticism.
“It will be very interesting to see how any of these dollars are actually spent,” said Stuart Stevens, formerly Romney’s chief strategist and now a Daily Beast contributor. ”This certainly has no connection to anyone I’m aware of with Romney for President.”
Tim Lussier, who worked as Western digital director for Romney’s 2012 campaign, said he found it “strange this ‘Ready for Romney’ organization has no ties to anyone in the conservative community, and for that reason I urge the public to avoid giving donations or getting involved… This very anonymous super PAC claiming to support Romney should be avoided.”
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But Goff called it “insulting” to suggest that he might be running a super PAC for personal gain. He said he dipped into his personal funds and “reached out to some people who gave money” to get the PAC started.
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A$AP Rocky will remain in jail until Thursday at the earliest.
It appeared as though we would soon be getting some positive news regarding A$AP Rocky's arrest in Sweden after Kim Kardashian and Kanye West tried to work their magic at the White House, working with Donald Trump to free the Harlem rapper. Unfortunately, their efforts have not yet paid off because according to new reports, prosecutors have been pushing for the AWGE artist to remain in jail for the time being. After that was considered, a judge reportedly decided today that A$AP Rocky is considered a flight risk and he will indeed be kept until further notice.
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When he was first detained in Sweden, a timeline of two weeks was given until Rocky would be released from jail. He is currently facing a total of six years in the can for assault but as the investigation is ongoing, he would be kept for a couple of weeks in conditions that were supposedly unliveable. Now though, TMZ is reporting that the rapper will be held until Thursday at the earliest, keeping him in jail for another six days. Rocky is believed to be a flight risk and prosecutors wish to continue their investigation before making a final decision on whether or not to follow through with Rocky's indictment.
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The Downton Abbey tv series first began back in September of 2010 and ran until its final episode aired on 25th December 2015. It tells the fictional story of the Crawley family, and their domestic servants who live in a huge stately home in Yorkshire. The tv show became a smash hit both here and across the globe.
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The World Forum of the Nicaraguan Diaspora (WFND) will be held in Miami on September 14th and 15th at Florida International University.
ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK
▸ February 2019
Foundational work to make this congress possible began in earnest in late February 2019 with the dual goals: to help address pressing issues of democracy, governance, and development in Nicaragua; and to help build impactful participation of Nicaraguans in the communities in which we live and work around the world.
▸ Guiding Principles
While advancing on the logistics, budgeting and methodology alternatives, the organizing committee will ensure that this event remain inclusive and promotes ample participation since its inception. Under the principles of inclusivity and participation, other organizations have been and will continue to be invited to participate fully in conceptualizing, planning, organizing, and carrying out this endeavor with the goal of establishing mechanisms to facilitate the collective construction of spaces to engage, debate, resolve and implement issues of interest among as broad a pool of actors among Nicaraguans living abroad.
▸ Delegate Enrollment
Delegates will register electronically and indicate their choice of working groups, as well as the principles, which will guide the congress proceedings.
▸ Setting Expectations
Communications will start in advance of the congress to ensure transparency among participants. Working groups will debate and refine their substantive agenda in Miami and will produce a plan of action to be presented and adopted at plenary sessions, for subsequent publication (if deemed appropriate by delegates). This process will continue through regular interaction of working groups and plenary, until the next congress convenes.
▸ Disclosure on Politics & Motives
This congress is *not* a political platform. We are confident of our success precisely because it is based on principles of inclusive interaction aimed at fostering unity out of plurality. Topics of discussion will be chosen by working groups. The congress will NOT be used to advance personal or political agendas. Congress participants will lead the conversation and determine the direction of the dialog
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
▸ WHAT
A forum, i.e., a place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged for discussion between delegates of organizations of Nicaraguans living abroad.
▸ WHY
Developments in Nicaragua since April of 2018 have yielded an unprecedented activist and organizational awakening among Nicaraguans abroad which remains, albeit somewhat more moderate, a year later. NACD proposes to seize this momentum to build lasting institutions that help promote the construction of a new, more democratic Nicaragua, while helping Nicaraguans abroad increase our participation in social, economic, and political spheres of the countries in which we live and work.
▸ HOW
Convening a formal gathering, in person and virtually, along 3 concepts:
(A) Identity: Nicaraguans living abroad are as diverse as Nicaragua itself. Some left and resettled decades ago; others are recent arrivals. Some are well established in our communities; others rely on immigrant networks. Some do not contemplate returning to the beloved homeland; others know they will go back as soon as the Ortega regime falls. Sentiments of patriotism and solidarity have been the catalyst for unity since April of 2018. Can it be maintained going forward? How? Do the collective interests of Nicaraguans abroad match exactly those of Nicaraguans in the homeland? Are there points of convergence? Which ones? Is “diaspora” a proper conceptual identifier? Are others more suitable? What is our role beyond remittances, humanitarian aid, and public awareness? How do we build unity out of plurality?
(B) Structure/Organization: Do Nicaraguans abroad wish to organize globally? How? Along regions? Along political leanings? Along generations? Other bonds? Single worldwide organization? Multiple organizations that coordinate among them? Is the development of a common vision and common agenda feasible? Is adoption viable? Can the ‘autoconvocado’ (self-appointed) dynamic, with its decidedly empowering and horizontal ethos, be transcended? Should it? How would it impact the inherent verticality of institutional organization? Are there cultural considerations? What are the first substantive steps? In other words, what are the most pressing issues? Leadership models? Immigration and social integration? Voting abroad? Humanitarian aid? Justice and human rights? Inclusive development? What goals should be pursued in the short, medium, and long terms?
(C) Representation: Do Nicaraguans abroad seek political representation? Before whom? In Nicaragua? Within the communities in which we now live and work? What model of representation do we want? Should representatives be elected? Appointed? Under what criteria? In other worlds, who can be a candidate? Will terms be fixed? Rotating? Limited? With or without hierarchy? What will the mandate of the chosen candidate(s) be? Who will oversee? Will she/he/they abide by rules? Whose rules? Will she/he/they be evaluated? How? Are there determinative strategic considerations?
▸ METHODOLOGY
NACD will assume the role of facilitator with the goal of making the consultative and iterative process highly participatory and very inclusive. Delegates will register electronically and indicate their choice of working groups. Those will start communicating in advance of the congress, so that pro tempore representatives and tentative agenda are in place on arrival. Working groups will debate and refine their substantive agenda in Miami and will produce a narrower agenda with consensus around next steps for a follow-up meeting to take place wherein subject matter experts can partake to continue developing a plan of action. This will then be presented and adopted at future plenary session and/or for subsequent publication.
▸ WHEN & WHERE
September 1th and 15th 2019, at the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center, Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs, Florida International University, Miami.
▸ EVENT FORMAT & OBJECTIVES
Organization of WFND aims to facilitate collaboration and productivity of Nicaraguans living abroad by convening individuals and representatives of organizations working towards shared goals and objectives -- to restore governance and the rule of law, strengthen justice and institutions, promote equity and access, and promote free markets and development.
WFND will be based on participatory conference methodology that charges working groups to focus on concrete priorities agreed to collectively by consensus in advance. Thorough analysis, aided by experts on each field, will be followed by sector contributions to a plan of action to be adopted at the final plenary. Follow up will continue through the same groups and NACD will monitor and report on progress periodically.
▸ IV PHASES
The cycle consists of at least four phases:
I) Pre-Forum (virtual): nomination and registration of participants and structure of the working groups and committees; election of working group leaders and goals prior to arrival. Phase
II) Forum (In person): Working group sessions (mesas de trabajo) and related plenaries (75-80%) in order to finalize actionable items and work plans; expert panel presentations (20-25%).
Phase III) Post-Forum (virtual): follow-up on implementation and execution of work plans; tech-assisted meetings with congress participants on progress/completion of tasks.
Phase IV) Congress (In Person): The output of the initial forum should serve as inputs for a broader base of support in a subsequent meeting (congress). The diverse coalition of supporters will present their findings and expand the circle of support to fine tune the ideas and craft specific governance and policy recommendations as the timing is opportune for change in Nicaragua. The extent to which additional resources and meetings are required for the fourth phase will depend on the outcomes of the first three phases. However, it is likely to also require inputs from subject matter experts and local Nicaraguans in order to coordinate a sound and feasible policy implementation plan.
EVERY CITIZEN HAS THE RIGHT TO VOTE
Electoral Reform & Right to Vote
The right of expatriates to vote in elections in their country of origin varies depending on the legislation of an expatriate’s country of origin.
However, most of the developed world recognizes their expatriate citizens right to vote. This is of particular importance to small countries with a significant percentage of their population exiled due to persecution, political unrest or civil wars, all of which has occurred more than once in the last generation for Nicaraguans. Therefore, NACD supports the right to vote of exiled Nicaraguan citizens.
INALIENABLE HUMAN RIGHTS
There is no example on earth of a peaceful and prosperous country, built on a foundation of human rights abuses. While there are many examples of impoverished countries suffering from human rights abuses. Civilization demands respect for basic human rights, which only tyrants and despots aspire to reject and only to justify their grip on power. Such has been the case in Nicaragua. Therefore, we stand firmly against violations to basic human rights. They are corrosive to peace and development.
We adhere to the principles delineated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948), which state:
Human Rights are Universal and Inalienable, which means they apply to all people everywhere in the world are entitled to them.
Human Rights are Indivisible, whether they relate to civil, cultural, economic, political or social issues, human rights are inherent to the dignity of every human person. Consequently, all human rights have equal status, and cannot be positioned in a hierarchical order.
Human Rights are Interdependent and Interrelated as each one contributes to the realization of a person’s human dignity through the satisfaction of his or her developmental, physical, psychological and spiritual needs. The fulfilment of one right often depends, wholly or in part, upon the fulfilment of others. For instance, fulfilment of the right to health may depend, in certain circumstances, on fulfilment of the right to development, to education or to information.
Equality and Non-discrimination: All individuals are equal as human beings and by virtue of the inherent dignity of each human person. No one, therefore, should suffer discrimination on the basis of race, colour, ethnicity, gender, age, language, sexual orientation, religion, political or other opinion, national, social or geographical origin, disability, property, birth or other status as established by human rights standards.
Participation and Inclusion: All people have the right to participate in and access information relating to the decision-making processes that affect their lives and well-being. ples and other identified groups.
Accountability and Rule of Law: States and other duty-bearers are answerable for the observance of human rights. In this regard, they have to comply with the legal norms and standards enshrined in international human rights instruments. Where they fail to do so, aggrieved rights-holders are entitled to institute proceedings for appropriate redress before a competent court or other adjudicator in accordance with the rules and procedures provided by law.
Individuals, the media, civil society and the international community play important roles in holding governments accountable for their obligation to uphold human rights.
Source: United Nations
INCLUSIVE GROWTH: SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Nations prosper when the forces of creative destruction -inherent in free markets that respect the rule of law- can prevail over monopolies, oligopolies, corruption and/or protectionism that stifles competition and innovation.
Nicaragua exhibits one of the world’s most extreme forms of inequality, which has been exacerbated in recent times and direly needs attention. Through a combination of political, social, and economic factors, growth has been extractive and exclusive, and Nicaragua today ranks as second-to-last in corruption and poverty in the Western Hemisphere.
RESTORING DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS
The rule of law is a framework of laws and institutions that embodies four universal principles:
Accountability: The government as well as private actors are accountable under the law.
Just Laws: The laws are clear, publicized, stable, and just; are applied evenly; and protect fundamental rights, including the security of persons, contract and property rights, and certain core human rights.
Open Government: The processes by which the laws are enacted, administered, and enforced are accessible, fair, and efficient.
Accessible & Impartial Dispute Resolution: Justice is delivered timely by competent, ethical, and independent representatives and neutrals who are accessible, have adequate resources, and reflect the makeup of the communities they serve.
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Home » Modified ultrafiltration removes serum interleukin-8 in adult cardiac surgery
Modified ultrafiltration removes serum interleukin-8 in adult cardiac surgery
Onoe, M.; Magara, T.; Yamamoto, Y.; Nojima, T.
Perfusion;Jan2001, Vol. 16 Issue 1, p37
Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) causes an increase in serum cytokine levels and systemic inflamatory responses, which may trigger the onset of various types of postoperative organ failure. In the present study, modified ultrafiltration (MUF) was applied in cases of adult cardiac surgery and an attempt was made to determine whether MUF reduces serum interleukin-8 (IL-8) levels. Nine patients who underwent cardiovascular surgery with CPB and MUF between June 1996 and June 1997 were compared with nine control patients who underwent cardiovascular surgery without MUF in the same period. Modified ultrafiltration was performed, based on a method proposed elsewhere. Serum IL-8 was measured by enzyme immunoassay at the start of CPB, immediately after CPB, immediately after MUF and 3 h after MUF. The mean filtrated volume was 1550.0 ± 173.2 ml. In the MUF group, haematocrit increased significantly from 21.2 ± 2.0 to 24.9 ± 3.3% (p = 0.0008), while systolic blood pressure increased from 97.5 ± 16.7 to 116.5 ± 23.9 mmHg (p = 0.0024) after MUF. In contrast, there were no changes in either haematocrit or blood pressure in the control group. In the MUF group, serum IL-8 was reduced from 69.5 ± 33.5 to 58.9 ± 32.4 pg/ml after MUF (p = 0.0029), whereas it was not reduced in the control group. The results of the present study suggest that MUF has beneficial effects on postoperative haemodynamics, and can reduce serum IL-8 levels in adult cardiac surgery.
IL-8 Serum Levels are not Associated with Pelvic Pain. // Fertility Weekly;8/16/2010, p11
The article discusses a study which examines the relationship between the pelvic pain and the level of interleukin-8 (IL-8) in serum among women with ovarian endometriomas. Researchers in Spain have used visual analogue scale to evaluate pain in 56 recruited premenopausal women. The results...
Suppression of elevated plasma interleukin-8 levels due to total ischemia and reperfusion of the small intestine by luminal perfusion with fetal bovine serum. Chen, Yun; Hung, Wen-Tsung; Chen, Shih-Ming; Tseng, Sheng-Hong // Pediatric Surgery International;Mar2002, Vol. 18 Issue 2/3, p107
A previous study demonstrated that continuous enteric luminal perfusion of fetal bovine serum (FBS) protects the small intestine from total ischemia/reperfusion injury (IRI) and increases the intestinal mass. In this study, we further investigated the changes in plasma interleukin-8 (IL-8) level...
Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Surgery for Congenital Heart Repair. Merchant, Sanah; Nadaraj, Sumekala; Chowdhury, Devyani; Parnell, Vincent A.; Sison, Cristina; Miller, Edmund J.; Ojamaa, Kaie // Molecular Medicine;Mar/Apr2008, Vol. 14 Issue 3/4, p124
Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF), a proinflammatory mediator, has been shown to be elevated following heart surgery in adults and may be associated with several postoperative complications, including cardiac and pulmonary dysfunction. In this study, we aimed to measure perioperative...
ZnaÄaj odreÄ‘ivanja proinflamatornih citokina u serumu politraumatizovanih bolesnika sa sepsom. Šurbatović, Maja; Jovanović, Krsta; Vojvodić, Danilo; Filipović, Nikola; Babić, Dragan // Vojnosanitetski Pregled: Military Medical & Pharmaceutical Journ;Mar/Apr2004, Vol. 61 Issue 2, p137
This article focuses on the significance of determination of proinflammatory cytokines in the serum of polytraumatized patients with sepsis. Severe sepsis and trauma complicated with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) are among the leading causes of death in intensive therapy units, with...
Abstracts of Current Literature. Nolan, Karen E.; Kuehl, Damon R. // Wilderness & Environmental Medicine;Winter2003, Vol. 14 Issue 4, p277
Presents abstracts of several medical literature. "Is Elevated Plasma Lactate a Useful Marker in the Evaluation of Pure Carbon Monoxide Poisoning," by M. Benaissa, B. Megarbane, S. Borron and F. Buad; "African Tick Bite Fever in Travelers to Rural Sub-Equatorial Africa," by M. Jensenius and P....
Increased serum levels of interleukin-8 in polyarteritis nodosa and Behçet’s disease. de Lira Freire, Alzírton; Bertolo, Manoel Barros; de Pinho, Antônio José; Samara, Adil Muhib; Muchinechi Fernandes, Sandra Regina // Clinical Rheumatology;Jun2004, Vol. 23 Issue 3, p203
The pathogenesis of Behçet’s disease (BD) and polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is not yet well established. Endothelial cells have been shown to express chemokines that are involved in inflammatory processes. Interleukin-8 (IL-8) is a potent chemoattractant and activator of neutrophils. We...
Examination of Angiogenesis and Interleukin 8. // Fertility Weekly;3/17/2003, p9
Focuses on the peritoneal fluid and sera of the patients with endometriosis characterized by more intense angiogenic activity in experiments conducted in an in vivo model of angiogenesis. Role of angiogenesis in the pathogenesis of endometriosis; Function of interleukin-8 in neovascularization;...
Glutamine for childhood diarrhea. Gaby, Alan R. // Townsend Letter for Doctors & Patients;Apr2005, Issue 261, p24
Comments on the results of a study conducted in children aged 6 to 24 months with acute diarrhea to assess the effects of glutamine. Absence of an effect of glutamine on serum interleukin-8 and salivary immunogloblulin A levels; Effects of glutamine on gastrointestinal mucosa rather than on...
Serum Amyloid A Induces NLRP-3-Mediated IL-1β Secretion in Neutrophils. Migita, Kiyoshi; Izumi, Yasumori; Jiuchi, Yuka; Kozuru, Hideko; Kawahara, Chieko; Nakamura, Minoru; Nakamura, Tadashi; Agematsu, Kazunaga; Masumoto, Junya; Yasunami, Michio; Kawakami, Atsushi; Eguchi, Katsumi // PLoS ONE;May2014, Vol. 9 Issue 5, p1
Background/Aims: Serum amyloid A (SAA) is an acute phase reactant with significant immunological activities, including effects on cytokine synthesis and neutrophil chemotaxis. Neutrophils can also release cytokines with proinflammatory properties. IL-1β is a key proinflammatory cytokine, the...
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CRIME: New Jersey v. Hauptmann (Cont'd)
Monday, Feb. 11, 1935
The Hearst Press was reported still holding open its offer of $75,000 for a confession. Attorney General David T. Wilentz announced a party for newspapermen "win, lose or draw." And 20,000 citizens of towns in the neighborhood of Flemington were preparing a carnival invasion of Flemington as the trial of Bruno Richard Hauptmann for murdering Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr. approached its final phase last week.
Following Hauptmann's 172 hours on the stand, Defense Counsel Edward J. Reilly began to set up the string of witnesses which, he had brashly promised, would clear...
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Tom Regan (1938-2017)
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. February 17, 2017 at 8:08 pm 6
Tom Regan, professor emeritus of philosophy at North Carolina State University, died this morning. Professor Regan was known largely for his work on ethical questions regarding the treatment of animals. He developed a theory of animal rights which he put forward in his well-known book, The Case for Animal Rights. He was also a specialist on the philosophy of G.E. Moore.
Professor Regan received his PhD from the University of Virginia and taught at NC State from 1967 until he retired in 2001. In addition to his academic work, he and his wife created the Culture and Animals Foundation, which “seeks to expand humankind’s understanding and appreciation of other animals, improving the ways in which they are treated in today’s society.” A volume of essays by other philosophers about his work on animal rights was published just last year.
You can learn more about Professor Regan at his website and at Wikipedia.
(source: Peter Singer)
UPDATE: The Associated Press reports that Regan died at home “after a bout of pneumonia.”
UPDATE 2: Mylan Engel (NIU) writes in an obituary, “While the animal rights community has lost its biggest advocate, we can be grateful that his words will live on to inspire countless others to give animals the moral respect they are due.” His full obituary is here.
An obituary by Cody Fenwick appears at Patch.com.
Tom Regan (photo by Matt Huffman)
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"Who, on Earth or on distant planets, would aim to engineer consciousness into AI systems themselves?" — Susan Schneider (Connecticut) on why there may be nothing that it’s like to be a superintelligent alien
A summer institute to help philosophy instructors design courses that convey the value of philosophy — put on by the Council of Independent Colleges, it is directed by Ned Hall (Harvard)
New research on the logical operations that the brain's individual dendritic compartments can perform — one possible upshot: “Brains may be far more complicated than we think”
The impeachment of Donald Trump is a teaching moment — especially if you’re teaching Rousseau, says David Williams (DePaul)
"What It Is Like To Be" is an anamorphic sculpture by Thomas Medicus made of 144 hand-painted glass strips — it was inspired by Thomas Nagel’s “What Is It Like To Be A Bat?”. Watch the video. (via Colossal)
The meaning of nihilism — Nolen Gertz (Twente) distinguishes nihilism from other concepts in its vicinity, such as pessimism, cynicism, and apathy
"What else from philosophy influenced the construction and design of LinkedIn?" — Tyler Cowen (GMU) interviews Reid Hoffman, who has an MA in philosophy and who helped develop PayPal, LinkedIn, & other ventures (via Robert Long)
"At 97, he wondered whether he’d been deceiving himself about the meaning of life and death" — a documentary about philosopher Herbert Fingarette made during the last few months of his life
"If our actions are harming other animals, then we have a responsibility to try to reduce or repair these harms" — Jeff Sebo (NYU) on what humans owe to animals
"Philosophy has a profound impact on me" — an interview with Cixin Liu, author of the tremendous Three-Body Problem science fiction trilogy
"The protests have been extraordinarily popular and remarkably effective—not in spite of but because of… tactics of uncivil disobedience" — Candice Delmas (Northeastern) on the uncivil disobedience of the Hong Kong protestors
Scientists use frog cells to build the first "living robots" — this “new form of life” has “enormous potential” but it also “raises a bevy of ethical questions”
The ethics of migration — Adam Hosein (Northeastern) talks with Jack Weinstein (North Dakota) on the public radio show, “Why?”
Anti-plagiarism norms tend to over-run their justifications — (via Agnes Callard)
"The Repugnant Conclusion has become one of the most popular and famous results of modern moral philosophy. What seems to be much less well known is the story of how it came to be" — Simon Beard (Cambridge) on Derek Parfit
Human and animal minds — Peter Carruthers (Maryland) is guest-blogging at Brains this week
Equality of what? — Joshua Rothman surveys some varieties of egalitarianism in The New Yorker
The editors of the revamped Philosophy describe "changes to the editorial process" at the journal — they’re “intended to bring it more in line with current peer-review practices”
What to think of "near death experiences"? — John Martin Fischer (UCR) in a lively video interview
What does "Western" mean in "Western philosophy"? — Eric Schliesser (Amsterdam) on Russell’s history
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The "Ask a Philosopher" booth comes to Philly — The Philadelphia Inquirer has the story
Contemporary moral philosophy "is riddled with metaphysically unexplained claims about reasons and our responsiveness to them—about, in other words, reasons as exercising a power to move" — an interview with Thomas Pink (KCL)
Handouts for introductory philosophy students on various philosophical skills — from Neil Mehta (Yale-NUS)
"I find it difficult to believe that exposure to relentless criticism is truth-conducive" — Martin Lenz (Groningen), whose worry about philosophical practices “is not that we keep too many options on the table; it is that we cast aside ideas too soon”
"Philosophers" was a category in the "Greatest of All Time" edition of Jeopardy! last night — do you know the right questions?
"The machine sees the world in a different way than we see the world. Just like an artist does." — Arthur I. Miller (UCL) is interviewed about machine-created art by someone skeptical of its value
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Loss-making M+M predicts December new TLD announcement
Kevin Murphy, July 16, 2010, 18:47:37 (UTC), Domain Registries
Top Level Domain Holdings, the parent company of Minds + Machines, has reported another six months of steep losses as it patiently waits for ICANN to launch its new TLD round.
The company, which is listed in London, reported revenue for the period to the end of April of £32,000 ($49,000), with a loss of £462,000 ($708,000).
TLDH still has almost £4m in cash and equivalents, so it’s not likely to go out of business before the new TLD round commences. Unless the round is delayed by litigation, of course.
M+M has apparently been tightening its belt a little since April. I’m aware of at least one key employee who is no longer working there.
TLDH says in its interim report that it expects ICANN to finalize its Applicant Guidebook in November and announce the application window for the first round in Cartegena in December.
While that’s definitely compatible with noises ICANN’s chairman was making in Brussels, I know I’m not the only person who believes this is a somewhat optimistic estimate.
The report also makes reference to the issue of registry-registrar integration, noting that the ICANN Nairobi resolution to prohibit cross ownership benefits M+M, which is not a registrar.
TLDH’s share price closed up 2% today.
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50 incensed: rapper fuming at single leak
by Mike Diver August 10th, 2007
Rapper-cum-actor (but, really, who does he think he's kidding?) 50 Cent is furious that his new single, 'Follow My Lead', has leaked online. What year does he think it is?
The song - and its video - are currently doing the virtual rounds. If you can be bothered to look, you will find. Currently without a confirmed release date, the track is expected to follow 50 Cent's collaborative project with Justin Timberlake, AYO Technology. Nope, us neither.
Fiddy - real name Curtis Jackson - apparently tore a plasma TV from the wall when he discovered the leak. Silly man - those things cost money, and you sure as shit ain't gonna get rich by taking them for granted. He then turned the air blue at his label by shouting words that we're going to collectively summarise as 'naughty' down the phone. He got shot, you know.
'Follow My Lead', the video, features a cameo from acclaimed actor Dustin Hoffman. He does not rap, just like Fiddy doesn't act. Get Rich Or Die Tryin' is on TV tonight, as it happens. It's dogshit. Which reminds me...
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Vietjet Air to open Ho Chi Minh City – Pattaya route
| VNA | December 03, 2019 08:36 AM
The budget carrier Vietjet Air on December 2 announced a new route linking Ho Chi Minh City with Thailand’s Pattaya city via U-Tapao airport.
The new service will be launched on December 23 with one flight per day, bringing the total routes of Vietjet Air to Thailand to eight.
Its representative said the new route will not only facilitate travelling between Ho Chi Minh City, the southern provinces and Rayong and Pattaya which are well-known beach destinations of Thailand, but also create favourable conditions for foreign passengers via Tan Son Nhat and U-Tapao airports.
On the occasion, the carrier offered 100,000 tickets priced at 0 VND, exclusive of tax and fees, from 12-14pm during December 2-5.
The tickets are applied for international flights from December 23, 2019 to October 24. 2020, including Ho Chi Minh City – Pattaya, Da Lat/Da Nang/ Taipei (Taiwan – China) – Bangkok, and Thai domestic flights to Chiang Mai/ Chiang Rai/ Phuket/ Krabi/ Udon Thani and flights between Chiang Rai and Phuket/Udon Thani.
Tickets could be purchased via the website www.vietjetair.com, Vietjet Air app, and www.facebook.com/vietjetairvietnam./
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Final Drafts:
Selecting a Literary Executor
By Lloyd Jassin and Ronald Finkelstein
"I'm sorry to have my name mentioned among the great authors because they have the sad habit of dying off."
--Mark Twain
"Money is the root of all evil"
For I will write in my will
"I regret that I was not able to love money more."
--Jack Kerouac, from "238th Chorus" Mexico City Blues
While great writers may have the sad habit of dying off, their literary legacies (and royalty checks) tend to live on. In the case of Jack Kerouac, who died in 1969, his original manuscript of "On the Road" recently sold at auction for $2.43 million. Conservative estimates put the value of Kerouac's estate at $10 million. If books or plays comprise a substantial part of your assets, now is the time to consider tax and estate planning issues. This article deals with one aspect of estate planning -- the administration of your copyrights, letters, unpublished papers and contractual relations after you have taken your last bow and the proverbial curtain has come down.
If you are a novelist, playwright, lyricist or composer, advance planning is critical to ensure that your literary legacy is protected after you die. While during your life you can play catch-up with legal formalities, unless you have a well-drafted will, or have created a valid trust for the benefit of others, you have left ownership and care of your copyrighted works and papers largely to chance. In addition, finding a long-term, nurturing home for your papers or work should not be left for the last minute.
TIP: Be sure to bear in mind that there is a clear distinction between the physical possession of letters and papers on the one hand and ownership of the copyrights in those letters and papers on the other. While your papers may reside in a university library, the copyright to those letters and papers would belong to your estate.
Authors should consider naming a "Literary Executor" in their will. An "executor" is a person responsible for settling a deceased person's estate. Among the duties of a General Executor -- as opposed to Literary Executor -- are contacting an attorney to file a petition for probate of the will; collecting debts owed to the estate; filing for life insurance and other benefits; contacting an accountant (or attorney) to prepare the decedent's final income tax returns, a federal estate tax return and state estate and inheritance tax returns as may be required; and notifying the beneficiaries named in the will.
A Literary Executor, as opposed to a General Executor, is the person selected for the limited purpose of managing your literary property when you pass on. One court described the Literary Executor's role as "requir[ing] a delicate balance between economic enhancement and cultural nurture." If you have made the appropriate provisions in your will, your Literary Executor will distribute all of the literary property that you owned at the time of your death.
The Literary Executor, acting on behalf of the beneficiaries under your will (e.g. family members, a designated charity, a research library or archive), will be responsible for entering into contracts with publishers, collecting royalties, maintaining your copyrights, and (where appropriate) arranging for the deposit of your letters, unpublished manuscripts, and other literary materials with a suitable university library or historical society. It bears emphasizing that your Literary Executor also has the right -- under the Copyright Act -- to terminate certain transfers and licenses granted by you during your lifetime, including music publishing and production contracts. Beware! The process of getting back copyrights is perplexing and contains many traps for the unwary.
A General Executor will often be a spouse or other family member that does not have experience with literary matters. Therefore, you should consider entrusting the care of your papers, existing contracts and unpublished manuscripts to a Literary Executor. Keep in mind that being a Literary Executor can be a lot of work. By taking the time to carefully select a Literary Executor, you lessen the likelihood of intra-family disputes that could result in family members refusing to negotiate for the further exploitation of your works -- preferring instead to retire your copyrighted works from publication. And, if your final wish is that your unfinished play based on your aunt Hilda's lesbian affair go unpublished and unproduced, you can provide in your will that your Literary Executor destroy your manuscript. By way of example: Ernest Hemingway made it clear during his lifetime that he did not want his unfinished and unpublished stories published. However, since his will was silent on this subject, his estate published not only his early stories, but also two unfinished novels after his death. Of course, both novels received poor reviews.
Ideally, your Literary Executor should be someone who understands how the theater world and entertainment industry operates. That person should also be comfortable with negotiating contracts, or savvy enough to hire an attorney or literary agent to help exploit unpublished works, or exploit rights that were retained by your estate. As mentioned previously, your Literary Executor should also be someone who will carry out your intentions. And, since all things come to an end -- including Literary Executors -- you should provide in your will for a replacement when the estate's Literary Executor dies or becomes incapacitated.
Defining the Literary Executor's Duties
Because the duties and powers of a Literary Executor are not defined by statute, it is imperative that the person drafting your will take great care in describing the scope of your Literary Executor's duties. The powers of a Literary Executor should be as broad and comprehensive as possible, unless, of course, you believe there should be limitations, qualifications or conditions imposed upon your Literary Executor (e.g., different executors appointed for book publishing and theatre-related matters).
In preparing the powers of a Literary Executor, you must consider the following questions:
Will the Literary Executor have the sole and exclusive right to make all decisions regarding appropriate publication, republication, sale, license or other exploitation of your work? Or, should she merely be appointed as an advisor to the General Executor?
Will the Literary Executor be responsible for preparing unfinished or unpublished manuscripts for publication and seeing those works through publication?
Will the Literary Executor have the right to terminate copyright licenses?
Will she have the power to destroy any letters or papers she believes should be destroyed?
In return for her services, will the Literary Executor receive a fee or commission for her services? What is fair compensation? What about reimbursement for expenses? Will the Literary Executor be required to maintain a separate bank account for such monies?
Will the Literary Executor have the sole right to sue for infringement of copyights?
Will the Literary Executor have the authority to pay attorneys, agents, subagents and others?
In the event the Literary Executor is unwilling or unable to perform her duties, what are the provisions for appointing her successor? Or, will the General Executor assume those duties?
While a family member may agree to work for free, attorneys and literary agents will most likely seek a fee of between 10% and 15% for new contracts they negotiate on behalf of the estate. With regard to administering existing contracts, fee arrangements can vary greatly depending upon the size of the literary estate and the responsibilities of the Literary Executor.
In some instances, an author may create a lifetime (“inter-vivos”) trust and transfer literary assets to the trust. In this case, a trustee will be appointed to carry out responsibilities similar to an Executor. In such instances, the author appoints a "Literary Trustee" who acts in much the same manner as a "Literary Executor" would under a decedent's will. Furthermore, if an author names trusts as beneficiaries under his will and literary assets will be transferred to such trusts, then the author must also name, in addition to a Literary Executor, a Literary Trustee (who would be the same person) in order to continue acting in such a capacity after the literary assets have been transferred to the trusts.
If you have accumulated enough wealth so that your assets will be subject to an estate tax upon your death, then the Executor will be responsible for valuing all of your assets at that time, including manuscripts, copyrights and contractual rights derived from the publication and reproduction of your works. The Executor (or Literary Executor, as the case may be) should hire an appraiser with significant experience in appraising -- or valuing -- these interests. Authors with significant estates should meet with their attorney or accountant now to determine whether any lifetime planning can be employed to reduce the value of their estates at their death so that more assets can pass to their heirs.
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Home Benched NBA Ramblings and Randomness, Vol 1
by AirDj31 January 9, 2017 0 comment
Way back in my old Tumblr days, in efforts to gloss over (or maybe ignore) a substantial topic, I’d turn to this thing I apathetically christened DJ’s Random Sh— like the true narcissist I am. It was self-explanatory: I’d share insight on the most random topics instead of sticking to one topic. This is considered the simplest standard blog template everyone has used one way or another—it’s essentially Twitter without the characteristic shackles. I personally like this way because I find it more comforting to able to branch out in different directions when the landscape is so huge. Also, there’s a sense of freedom knowing you’re not confined by one topic, especially when there are so many things happening, so many things that evoke opinions or thoughts.
So my plan is to bring that familiar format here to Cove Alpa and use it on the NBA. Every several weeks until Adam Silver hands over the gold trophy, I’ll come by and attempt to put words together from what I’ve noticed, liked, disliked, questioned, etc. from the NBA world—my irrelevant NBA insight. I watch more basketball than I should, so there might be a lot of output. The ramblings and randomness will attempt to offer an extended version of the micro-blogging service we all know and love hate. There won’t be too many takes, as we all know the Internet needs less of them, but I’ll attempt to give easily digestible, scattered thoughts around the league.
Now that the boring intro stuff is out the way:
I know we’re nearing the halfway mark, but it would be remiss of myself to not complain about NBA League Pass Broadband this season. There are parallels between complaining about League Pass and people casually complaining about their fantasy team, which the latter garners a great deal of deserved annoyance, but we’ve reached absurdity levels this season. Saying it has been an abomination would be a complement. LPBB via Apple TV and the official NBA app has been acceptable, but the desktop version has been an unmitigated disaster to the point I gave up weeks into the season. It’ll tend to not load the page where the game presides causing you to hit refresh over and over again; it freezes almost every time after a timeout is called; it’s always multiple plays behind (more than normal). This could very well be my last season with this substandard service. This is not worth $200 and a revolt is building. A microcosm is, when I’m out, I can sometimes watch Lakers games through the NBA app without blackout restrictions. It has been a joke, but among the awful, LPBB does offer a cool feature where there isn’t boring commercials or forced stat pages as opposed to previous seasons by offering live in-arena footage between action that I very much enjo—
….Or maybe not.
Russy’s Rampage: It’s my first Kobe Bryant-less season and it feels like the NBA version of Brave New World. While some are glad he’s gone, it’s been a strange transition on my end. Then Kevin Durant choose to play with the greatest shooter ever over the greatest destroyer of rims worlds and unleashed a force the NBA hasn’t seen before. DeMar DeRozan is probably the perfect child if Kobe and another Kobe had a love child, but Russell Westbrook is the proper spirit embodiment of Kobe Bryant that has made this first season without that sociopath easier. Seeing Russy storm through the league with rage in his mind and rejection in his heart echoing 2006 Kobe with 1962 Oscar Roberson numbers using the ferocity of 2012 Hulk every night has been a whirlwind. The amount of gasps I do when he plays should be added to his absurd stat line. There’s times he looks indestructible, then there are times it seems he’s the only person who’s going to derail himself. He is the perfect person to take over Kobe’s narrative. While some love him, others do not feel the same for his on-court stylistics, and both sides are understandable, but he’s what the NBA needs right now with super-teams still lingering around: the anti-hero who his no problem putting the team on his back and but also not caring about anyone’s feelings how he does it. He wasn’t my pre-season MVP pick, but I’ll continue to root for him for more than wanting to see this meme come to life. While we’re here…
3-Headed MVP Race: The three top candidates for MVP are James Harden, Westbrook and Durant. The three of them are at the forefront of the MVP race now that the three reside on separate teams draws some weird parallels to Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose, formally known as The Shield. Wrestling is fake, obviously, but the storylines are just as compelling if not more. Since, all three have generated individual accomplishments and blossomed since going their separate ways after being teammates—Durant and his team is the favorite to win the championship, Harden is the MVP front-runner with the magic him and Mike D’Antoni has concocted and Westbrook is looking to do something that hasn’t been done in fifty-five years. Hopefully their reunion next month in New Orleans is as fun as The Shield’s.
I remember seeing Haralabos Voulgaris say on Twitter Al Horford doesn’t rebound well. Ever since then, when I check Celtics box scores, I like to see how many rebounds he snatched down. It’s essentially a nighty box score game similar to the old Did Nick Young Get an Assist Tonight? game that eventually became the Did Hassan Whiteside Get an Assist Tonight? As for Horford, he’s averaging his lowest rebounding number of his career, but is still holding a respectable rebounding percentage as he’s sandwiched between other notable NBA centers who’ve recently ventured to the perimeter to shoot threes in Marc Gasol and Demarcus Cousins. It’s just a fun thing to look out for during nightly box score check.
The Giannis Coming out Party: The amount of joy I have for the Giannis Antetokounmpo’s exciting run these past few weeks is unprecedented for player who isn’t apart of the Lakers for me. Knowing how endless his potential was watching him in his first three seasons and seeing him making the leap (or in his case it’s a eurostep) into what’s he’s blossomed into this year has been oddly gratifying for some reason. And how everything has aligned as well as it has: Milwaukee getting TNT/ESPN airtime, the nightly eye-popping Vines and highlights, the Lee Jenkins feature, his first game-winner at MSG, the first All-Star vote returns, the duel with Kristaps Porzingis a few nights back. His stardom has emerged as the rest the world has finally caught on at the right time. It’s a pleasure watching Giannis bend basketball morphology. He just turned 22.
OK, so LPBB in-arena footage during timeouts won back my heart:
Glad ESPN and TNT, the same providers who shelled out almost $3 billion to continue to air games nationally, is consistent in torturing fans with borderline unlistenable commentators. Yes, the product is great, but the people we’re forced to hear make pouring acid into our ears seem like a better idea. I enjoy looking forward to the Lakers being on national television and getting away from their own horrible play-by-play guy to get a breath of fresh competent commentary air only to be slapped in the face with the likes of Mr. Unlistenable Reggie Miller or Jon Barry consistently. I mean, 83-year-old Hubie Brown, the best color commentator on either networks was assigned to the most unwatchable of the five Christmas Day games. I hope Amazon Prime has acid for sale.
“Hunker down. Probably a rainy night where you are. Snuggle with your favorite. Watch some Kings second half action.” – Jim Kozimor on CSN California during halftime of a winter Kings-Nuggets game recommending ‘Sacramento Kings Basketball and Chill.’ Sure, why not.
Every time I watch the Raptors, I think of two things: 1) how amazing an offense centered around Kyle Lowry, who’s arguably been the best point guard in the Eastern Conference the last couple years, but also his backcourt buddy DeRozan, who’s playing style represents the antithesis of this modern pace and space era. DeRozan is like an orange in the bowl full of apples out there—he doesn’t fit, yet this Raptors team still works well given they’re the second best offense per 100 possessions, slightly behind Golden State. 2) Even with how great their offense is statistically, no one, including myself, is giving them a shot in hell against the Cavs in a conference finals rematch and I feel bad. This is why I hope they go for it and somehow acquire someone like a Paul Millsap now that Atlanta is in a fire sale, especially with Lowry’s free agency looming. Adding Millsap doesn’t mean they beat Cleveland, but things would be a lot more interesting in the east, sort of kind of. This leads me to my next point…
We got a trade! (A few weeks later than expected since December 15th was the first day players who signed contracts over the summer were eligible to be traded.) BRING ON MORE TRADES, PLEASE!
It can’t be stated enough how the NBA is in such an incredible position right now. Even though a few all-time greats that helped shape the post-Jordan era retired recently, there is still a substantial amount of talent spread across the entire league it’s unreal. The NBA has so much going for it—usual suspects like Steph Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant at the forefront; the emergence of young evolutionary specimens like Antetokounmpo, Porzingis, Joel Embiid, and Karl-Anthony Tows; Westbrook and his triple-double narrative; the growth in international play; pace and space continuing its astronomical boom; the golden age of point guards; the continual increase in ratings; value in franchises skyrocketing; a Finals rivalry between two teams with marquee players that reminds people of 80s Lakers-Celtics; the new television money causing the salary cap to explode paying everyone and then avoiding any sort of work stoppage that could harm all of this momentum and more. The NBA has everything it needs to surpass the NFL, especially with the troubled waters the latter has hovered over the last few years. It’s only a matter of time until people finally realize the true superior league that has an actual good product at the moment.
NBA Ramblings and Randomness, Vol 1 was last modified: January 9th, 2017 by AirDj31
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Home Benched Rumblings & Ramblings, Vol. II
by AirDj31 February 23, 2017 0 comment
Just when I thought the All-Star break and the subsequent trade deadline would be somewhat quiet many, like myself, would be able to recharge our batteries and possibly catch up on abandoned things such as television, books and social lives before the beginning of the 25-game run to the playoffs, the NBA decided to celebrate All-Star Weekend (and possibly Mardi Gras while out in New Orleans) by consuming bath salts again then gnaw at all of our collective brains for a few days:
We already knew the Sacramento Kings were a semi-deep wet spot of incompetence lying in the middle of their new arena, but they decided to top themselves with this latest act of ineptitude by trading DeMarcus Cousins (and simultaneously ripping away $30 million from under him) for a new iPhone charger you’d get from a mall kiosk, Great Value potato chip crumbs and a hole-puncher. I’m not sure which Vlade Divac back-breaking assist is worst this or his to Robert Horry fifteen years ago. And owner Vivek Ranadive is continuing to find new ways to be the basketball operations equivalence of the Maloof Brothers by crippling that franchise. Divac and Ranadive are some unholy front office 1-2 combination. I wouldn’t be surprised if they’re running fans out of Sacramento and to Fresno after this. I am glad Boogie was finally able to unload the burden of that team, only to ascend up a level in the competent NBA franchise rankings to New Orleans, but at least he gets to reek havoc with Anthony Davis for a year and a half. Also, I sure hope Bobby Hield is at least better than Jonny Flynn.
After Sacramento had their incompetence fully showcased, the Lakers decided to one-up their Pacific division rival by shockingly cleaning house within their front office and set the stage for the Magic Johnson-Jeanie Buss era of business — for better, for worst. While Magic rises from advisor to President of Basketball Operations in record timing, the first major move looks to be bringing in player agent Rob Pelinka on as general manager in what is considered by some a smart, forward-thinking move to replace widely revered Mitch Kupchak, who’s been with the team since Ronald Reagan was in office. The optics for change can’t be argued, however, the way it got to this juncture that included hit-piece after hit-piece after hit-piece from Jeanie’s vindictive standpoint looking to oust her brother Jim Buss from his executive VP of basketball operations role to the unthinkable timing of not doing so until two days before the trade deadline is unfathomable. While Grey Tuesdaywas a roller coaster of emotions for many that saw the execution of Jeanie and Magic’s spiteful master plan to take full power over the Lakers, even coming from a cynic like myself, I couldn’t complain about Magic’s first day of President of Basketball operations. He got done what needed to get done: trading Lou Williams for an asset. I also find myself at ease knowing Pelinka is in the fold with the praise he’s somehow garnering with no experience under his belt. Choosing to accept change for the better, while still being able to see through Jeanie and Magic’s smiles after the blood they shed. Just know, Kupchak was in talks over Cousins with the Kings and refused to include rookie Brandon Ingram in the deal even though he knew it’d likely save his job, nor did Magic and Jeanie thank any of the men they fired in some fashion. I’ll accept change, but you can’t fool me with a smile, even if it’s as bright as Magic’s like the rest of this city.
As much as LeBrom James’ minute situation has been very questionable this season (he’s second in minutes played and has eclipsed 40+ minutes 16 times in 52 games), that feels more like a non-issue in comparison to other problems they have when the coach he picked can simply to not play him so much; playoff seeding has always been irrelevant for them in that conference. While Kyrie Irving believing the earth is flat is bad, their defense this season, which has fallen from a top third rank last season to a bottom third rank this season is more alarming for some reason. Their defense has pretty much been good enough to keep them afloat for their amazing offense (top three last year and again so far this year with injuries). Only other playoff team in the bottom third of defensive rating are the Nuggets, who are not only dead last in that metric but a favorite in the embarrassment that is the western conference race for 8th that even has eastern conference teams giggling. Yes, they’ve been ravaged by injuries, and they still have a secret weapon wearing no. 23 but I doubt even the precious king sheriff can pull this off two years in a row when the east is better and his main opposition in the Bay has an extra cannon. Speaking of the Bay…
Perhaps my favorite stat going right now is JaVale McGee being 20th in PER ahead of notable all-stars John Wall, Marc Gasol, and Kyle Lowry. McGee is the only player playing less than ten minutes in the top-100 in PER. How, Sway? Golden State is that good, and as long as nothing fluky happens or anything wacky happens, they’ll continue to be that good. One last thing on Warriors-Cavs…
…We’re headed towards Andrew Bogut being bought out by Dallas in March and Cleveland picking him up as revenge for adding Anderson Varejao last year and Bogut setting illegal (and sometimes dirty) screens on Warrior players in June, aren’t we? I just have a feeling.
Can Nike get a jump on next season when they take over for Adidas in the league’s new apparel deal by taking over when action resumes Thursday? Sleeves, home jerseys on the road and road jerseys at home, it all needs to stop. Please, Adam Silver. Please, Kiki Vandeweghe. Let’s make this happen for the sake of weak eyes across the world.
Tony Parker and Patty Mills – Tony and Patty sounds like a 50s sitcom couple that CBS’ target audience would watch faithfully, not two key parts of the Spurs’ chances to dethrone the reigning two-time Western conference champions. Seem like ages ago Parker was seemingly going head-to-head against LeBron in the Finals. We’re obviously not watching that same Tony, many times watching San Antonio I forget Parker is even playing. What’s also well-known is the impact of Mills in wake of Parker’s decline these last few years, and coach Greg Popovich seems to realize this by easing the two into their prospective roles. Parker is averaging a career-low in minutes in 43 games played, while Mills is enjoying a career-high and has played in every game except one. There’s only a 49-minute difference in minutes played between the two, but Mills holds a team-high 13.7 net rating. They’re going to need this from Mills, and a lot more from Parker if they hope to knock off the Warriors. Much reason many fail to give San Antonio a chance to beat Golden State is the guard play. Guard play is as important as ever in this new NBA and not knowing what Tony Parker you’re getting this spring along with Mills mostly known for his reserve role makes it difficult to believe they can stop the modern backcourt standard up in Oakland.
Tim Hardaway, Jr. has been pretty good this season for Atlanta. The Hawks hold a plus-5.4 net rating when he’s on the floor, the highest on the team with at least 900 minutes played, and a minus-6.3 when he’s off. He’s emerged as a quality rotation guy for Mike Budenholzer which leads me to ask: why did the Knicks not want him again? They gave up on him for Jerian Grant, who they traded for Derrick Rose, who they’re reportedly looking to trade by the deadline? Good grief, Phil. Hardaway Jr. would be a nice little piece to go with Kristaps Porzingis’ timetable and yet Porzingis has been banged up this year, not to mention having his soul slowly taken from by the daily Knickerbocker grind. Already too much Knicks-related stuff in here, let’s quickly move on.
Not sure if I can properly convey in words the amount of disgust that overcomes my body when a camera shot of announcers or sideline reporters are obviously talking into the camera with fans in the background soon realizing they’re on TV leading to that one irksome kid dapping with Russell Westbrook ferocity for the camera. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a quick one or continuously, you can always expect it. Of course, this extends beyond NBA games and sporting events in general, but still, it’s one of the many nightmares going in sports right now and I’m sickly tired of it.
Overtime is a bit different now. It didn’t hit me until the Hawks-Trail Blazers game from 2/13 to realize it where Portland scored the first 7 points only for Atlanta to score the remaining 12 points to win. I remember when the extra five minutes caused enough uneasiness that if your team went down four points it felt like it was over. Not anymore. The following day, Celtics radio play-by-play was on The B.S. Podcast essentially confirming some of my thoughts lamenting overtime rules should probably be modified to four minutes. The new NBA, even overtime play feels different.
Back to this flat-earth epidemic: I seriously need for more players, coaches, announcers, trainers, general managers, team social media correspondents, mascots, owners etc. to come out and share which side of the street they’re on in this. This might be the most interesting story the rest of the season until Cavs-Warriors III. I already see myself watching a random Bucks-Wolves game on a Tuesday and wondering who on the floor actually believes the earth is flat. Does Giannis think they word is flat? No, right? What about KAT? No, what does Russell Westbrook think? Are there more young stars along with Kyrie and apparently Draymond Green who believes this? Were they flat-earth-ganging Carmelo Anthony over the summer when he gave us another perfect meme? To hell with Durant vs. Westbrook, I need more flat-earth questions. It’s probably a matter of time until someone over in the Kings front office admits they’re a flat-earth truther and it’ll all make sense.
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Over twenty-five years ago, after the big city riots, the bipartisan President’s National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders (the Kerner Riot commission) concluded, “Our nation is moving toward two societies, one black, one white – separate and unequal.”
The following year, after the assassinations of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. and Senator Robert F. Kennedy, the bipartisan President’s National Commission on the Causes and Prevention of Violence (the National violence Commission) concluded, “The greatness and durability of most civilizations has been finally determined by how they have responded to the challenges from within. Ours will be no exception.”
Since those commissions, the divide between rich and poor has become greater in the United States and the challenges from within are more formidable. The truly disadvantaged were the focus of the two Commissions, and the question of how to close the divide continues to challenge policy makers, social scientists and practitioners. The following links summarize efforts to date:
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Why Microsoft Surface is Critically Important to PC Market
eWEEK NEW-PRODUCT ANALYSIS: The Surface project has fixed some operational problems regarding both Microsoft and Intel, which should result in better products going forward. New versions of the Surface were launched this week.
Microsoft Surface seemed to start much like the Microsoft Xbox did: as a response to a threat that never emerged. For the Xbox, its reason for being was a concern that Sony was going to turn the PlayStation into a powerful PC alternative, but Sony never did that. Surface came in response to the concern that Apple was going to do to the PC market what they did to the smartphone market--but using the iPad rather than the iPhone.
Now that could have happened, but with Steve Jobs gone in late 2006, Apple couldn’t execute properly, so that threat didn’t emerge, either. But Surface has two other critical reasons for being: It focuses Microsoft on a complete integrated solution, and most recently, it fixed a problem in which Intel had too much power (in effect the tail was wagging the dog).
The PC’s Critical Problems
When you build something, be it a product or a building, the firm defining the product typically specifies the parts, assigns functions and drives the process. But in the PC market, Intel and Microsoft were far more powerful than their OEM customers, which resulted in a power imbalance. This imbalance meant that rather than the OEMs defining their products, effectively Microsoft and Intel did, and neither firm coordinated well; both had times where their behavior was considered arrogant, and the end results were products that were far more difficult to sell than they should have been.
Now there needed to be a fix to this, and Surface addresses it in two very different ways.
Surface Fixing Microsoft
With Microsoft, it forces the company to think about the parts of the solution it typically doesn’t touch. It must think about design; it must think about customer satisfaction; it must think like Apple should think (but increasingly doesn’t) and put the customer first. What Microsoft develops for the Surface line typically migrates over to their Windows offering and can be used by the OEMs. It makes them think about the complete product, not just the OS and helps prevent them making disconnected mistakes, such as Windows ME, Windows Vista and Windows 8, which all showcased a sharp disconnect between Microsoft and its end-user customer.
Microsoft also set a hardware example; for instance, they shared that its Surface Notebook had the highest customer satisfaction of any product in market, including anything from Apple. The OEMs are largely free to emulate what Microsoft has done to gain similar benefits, and that helps, significantly, the health of the overall segment.
Now it doesn’t subordinate Microsoft to the OEMs, but rather than them using their power in a fashion that has little to do with end users, if it focuses them more tightly on those users and turns them more into a force for good than a force for … well, you know.
In effect, Surface raises all boats because it creates a better example of excellence, as Apple once did.
Surface Fixing Intel
There where three huge advancements announced at the launch. The 15-inch, no-compromise performance notebook using AMD technology, the 13-inch Surface ProX using Qualcomm Technology, and the Surface Neo using Intel technology.
Not only were each of these custom solutions driven in partnership with the vendors, each showcased both the power of processor diversity, with each optimized for its specific use, but it also subordinated the chip vendor to the OEM--in this case Microsoft.
Now AMD has largely led with the concept of semi-custom parts, but not with PCs, and Intel, which defined the market, up until now, has avoided this like the plague. Folks that wanted a custom ARM solution often just did it themselves, but then they had to recreate what Qualcomm has done, and that hasn’t been working out that well for Apple. So even Microsoft’s approach with Qualcomm was relatively unique.
Wrapping Up: Better PCs
When Surface began as a line, I was one of the folks that thought Microsoft had lost its mind because competing with its large OEMs seemed brain-dead stupid, regardless of the Apple threat. It looked like yet another Ballmer mistake. But it didn’t turn out that way and, instead, it has fixed some operational problems regarding both Microsoft and Intel, which should result in better products going forward. Granted, some of the OEMs still tell me that Microsoft comes up with some incredibly foolish ideas, but now they have the Surface development team to back them up, and that seems to be having a positive impact on the final products.
So, Surface has a solid reason for being, and it will most certainly help drive needed advancement and innovation into the segment.
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What Is Chauncey Billups Going To Do At The End Of The Year?
Chauncey is a free agent after this year as far as i know. Your thoughts on what he is going to do?
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Stay. The East is in such shambles right now, that it would be silly for him not to.
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I don't listen to critics. So you can keep doubting me, but I don't hear you.
If its in shambles why would he want to stay?
he probably stay and get the max deal, plus the pistons are still the best team in the east and he has been the best player for last 3-4 seasons we need to keep him
Yea the pistons do need him to function correct, but do you really think that he is going to stay or will he make a run for another team like wallace did?
i think if they don't make the playoffs or something wierd happens like they get knocked out in the first or second round he'll bolt but besides that he'll be in d town. i think he would stay in the east if he was traded though.
He stated earlier that he would like to go back to Milwaukee, but we will have to wait and see.
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when was he in milwaukee?high school?
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he would probably go to a mediocre team who is on the cusp of being good.a team where he could contribute a lot,and also statswise
I think it's either the Bucks or the Pistons.
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Because Detroit is a solid contender to make the Finals... in the West they'd be the 7th seed right now and that's not even taking into consideration how much more they'd play western teams if they were a western team. That's how much the East sucks. There's not much competition so it's best for Chauncey to stay in a contender team where he's comfortable.
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Re: What Is Chauncey Billups Going To Do At The End Of The Y
My guess is that he'll stay, because I think Detroit will offer him what they should have offered to Ben Wallace. However, I wouldn't be surprised to see him bail either.
He wants max and Dumars has said he'll probably give him it so he will probably stay. I'd be wary of putting too much $ into him though, he's 30 and a 6 year deal (i think thats the max years now isnt it?) is gonna make him very old and rich. They made the right call with wallace though so whatever they do should be cool.
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So, about Ms. Harris
6 years ago | MrOsterman (Member)
First a little reading if you're not familiar:
http://maryjanicedavidson.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-bullying-of-charlaine-harris-and.html
TLDNR version:
Someone revealed the conclusion Harris's Southern Vampire series to the Innerwebs and the Innerwebs went bat-Crap-Crazy about it. On top of it they started slamming on her for giving them the "wrong" ending, and how she owed it to her readers to end the series a different way.
What's everyone's thoughts?
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Amy Kim Kibuishi (Member)
Wow I agree with Neil Gaiman 1000%. I haven't read any of the latest Sookie Stackhouse novels, but I think I'm going to buy a copy of the last book May 7th, just 'cause. That sucks for everyone, readers and writer alike.
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casanders (Member)
That makes me so sad, and a little bit scared. Death threats are scary. "Misery" was scary. Salman Rushdie had to hide for years because his novel had Muhammad in it. People forget that these are OUR creations and they are just along for the ride. If they don't like the ending, write some fan fiction and change it.
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I'm still trying to sort out "But we demand a better ending" part.
I mean, really? You ~demand~?
I hate a lack of resolution as much as the next "man life sucks" old fart. You kids can have your "deep meaning" and "ends with an existential crisis". I've had my share; give me an ending that makes me feel like life's still worth living, ya know? It's why I have such a love/ hate with Jos Whedon for the stuff he pulls. But that's just my preference. You don't ~have~ to give me an ending I like. I just ~want~ you to.
And if you don't, well, I won't like your stuff, and that's that.
But to go on a tear about what I'm entitled to? About how I should get what I want because I want it? Good Golly Miss Molly Ringwald.
ubersoft (Member)
Yeah, this is nuts. It's her fucking book! If they don't like it they should write their own.
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Kess (Member)
It's a whole world of STFU and get the hell of my lawn. I love that people get so involved with fiction; I hate that they take it too far and abuse those who give them such gifts.
I'll probably be more spammy about this on my blog at some point.
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SgL (Member)
That's the risk with cultivating shipping fandoms.... when the entire story is built on that it can blow up in your face.
I've had people get pissed at me for writing fanfiction or drawing fanart. I still fondly remember getting scolded by a 13 year old girl for one pairing and then having someone slam down a print at a convention for another. More or less, I think it's amazing how much power those fans gave me considering there is nothing holding them back from turning around and applying themselves to express their point of view in rebuttal. (And honestly, I must have been doing something well enough to be that threatening.)
"Write your own" is a good respo9nse to these upset fans... fanfiction and fanart has been used by fandoms before them. Why this group has to add death threats to the mix is distasteful.
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I've been very unhappy with how a series ends, for instance the last Hunger Games book, deeply, deeply dislike it and it kind of ruined the series for me. Until I read that book I honestly never understood how one book could ruin an entire series for a person, though I'd heard other people say it. Then I read Hunger Games and I got it. But even though I deeply disliked that book I wouldn't go on and say she had no right to write it. She had every right to write whatever she wanted. If someone writes something you don't like, the result shouldn't be 'you cheated us' or 'you lied to us'. The result with the Hunger Games writer is that I am now much less likely to read anything else she wrote, because I no longer trust her to end her series in a way I consider satisfactory. But I acknowledge this is personal preference and *not* that she somehow betrayed some unspoken agreement between us.
After reading the blog post you linked I admit I had to look up to see what the spoiler was everyone was so unhappy about. And I admit, as a fan of ship that got sunk I'm disappointed that's what I have to look forward (I’m still back in book seven, so granted I don’t have quite all the context). I think as a disappointed fan of a book you can say you don’t like the end. You can even explain why you feel the end did not make sense or didn’t fit with what came before. I’m not even saying you shouldn’t warn others off it if someone asks you for a recommendation. But attacking the writer and pretending that somehow they had owed you a different ending *shakes head*. There’s never any guarantees about a book’s or a series’ ending. And not everyone is going to be happy. And the readers that are claiming she strung along a pairing just to make money….that’s absurd. By that logic she wouldn’t have ended the series with them together.
Basically everyone has a right to write the story the way they want to. Now you can sort of lie or cheat your readers. For instance if in the last Harry Potter book Harry had woken up in the cupboard under the stairs and the whole thing had been a dream (a scenario I’ve heard people jokingly suggest) then…yeah…that might have been a little unfair to the readers and a lot of people would have gotten angry. If you built a series around this entire world and then in the last book pulled the world out from under and said it never existed…well it would be a rotten ending and readers would claim they’d been misled. This would not make it any less J K Rowling’s right to write said story however. But I do think there is misleading readers so you can pull out a clever twist later, and there is just plain lying to readers. However hearing about some of the posts on the Sookie Stackhouse Author’s facebook page that is unacceptable. A bad review for a book is one thing, directly address an author with foul language and saying things that shouldn’t be said to anyone, that is completely different. Nothing justifies that behavior. Even if Sookie had cast a magic spell to turn herself into a bunny rabbit and then gone on a rampage, killing every other character in the book because they had eaten all the carrots, that would not justify the things people are saying.
There’s expressing your disappointment for a book, and then there’s flaming and abuse.
I've also seen the argument when it comes to the Sookie books that because readers bought all the previous books they've somehow 'invested' in the series, this seems very weak. You don't 'invest' in a book, or buying a book doesn't give you some future right to the series because the book you just bought wasn't enough. You buy the book, and assuming you like it, you get enjoyment and pleasure from reading it. Speaking as a reader here, and not as a writer, as far as I'm concerned the writer of the book has already given me more then enough for money. I don't expect them to then proceed to give me some say in their future books.
After thinking about this again, it pretty much seems to me to just be an extension of the same feeling of entitlement that some fans feel about any famous person be it actor or singer. I know I’ve seen a lot of posts online about celebrities where someone has said something along the lines of ‘His fans made him famous, so he owes us _____’ (insert whatever it is the poster feels they are owed, be it signing autographs, taking pictures or making a certain kind of movie). An extension of this attitude is the whole ‘role model’ argument. ‘Miley Cyrus is largely popular with young girls…therefore she owes it to them to behave in a certain way because they made her famous and now she's their role model’.
Saying Charlaine Harris or any writer *owes* it to fans to write her story in a certain direction follows the same logic and can probably be attributed to the same source, and in both cases, it’s absurd.
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Endings are a tough part. If readers get emotionally invested enough in a work, then of course they're going to rail somewhat against an ending, especially one they feel is unsatisfactory. That's not to say they get a spot in the writing process, but they can always go back and make their own fanfic about things.
I know Stephen King did his best to get away from dealing with the ending of his drawn out Dark Tower series by trying to drop the anvil that the journey, the story, is more important than the ending. But still, the ending means a lot to people because it is the ending.
Man, I'm glad they weren't doing all that when she visited her old college. OOC was too busy messing around with City of Heroes to walk over and get a book signed, but then again, neither he nor I read it or even watch True Blood anymore.
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Hiding the facts in plain sight
OK, this is lovely. Remember Phil Jones of the CRU saying they had retained only “homogenized, value-added” data rather than raw measurements? It seems that well before the CRU leak there was strong circumstantial evidence that much (perhaps all) of the supposed global-warming signal is accounted for by “adjustments” made to the data.
Get a load of this graphic:
This is the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) telling us itself what the “adjustments” do to the U.S historical temperature record. If you look over at the scale on the left, you’ll see that these “adjustments” explain about 80% 50% of the supposed global-warming signal between 1900 and 2000.
Gee, does that shape look…familiar? Why, yes. Yes it does. The Climate Skeptic post I lifted this from reproduces my plot of the “VERY ARTIFICAL correction for decline!!”. It’s possible to make too much of the similarity, I think; the “decline” that VERY ARTIFICAL was “correcting” for was in tree-ring proxies for temperature, not measured ground temperature.
Still…isn’t it curious that every time we dig into the supposedly “value added, homogenized” data, we find a similar pattern of “adjustments” in that oh-so-familiar hockey-stick shape?
Why, it’s almost as if the people doing the “adjusting” imposed their preconceptions on the data, fixing it to conform to pet theories that just happen to be lucrative funding sources as well. But, no, that could never happen, could it?
UPDATE: Estimate of error changed from 80% to 50% because the scale is Fahrenheit. I waited to do this until I could get an AGW alarmist to commit to a specific correction, so I couldn’t be accused of shading the number to favor a skeptical position.
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116 thoughts on “Hiding the facts in plain sight”
Tom on 2009-12-14 at 07:25:41 said:
> If you look over at the scale on the left, you’ll see that these “adjustments†explain about 80% of the supposed global-warming signal between 1900 and 2000.
You mean the scale that reads Farenheit, meaning the “adjustments” shown account for roughly 0.5 degrees Farenheit?
pete on 2009-12-14 at 07:26:38 said:
If only we had satellite data to compare to the adjusted temps! Then we could determine whether the adjustments are necessary. On the other hand, we could always just engage in baseless speculation according to our own preconceptions.
Walter on 2009-12-14 at 08:34:58 said:
The scale is in Fahrenheit. So the correction is just about 0.25C or 1/3rd of the published rise in the 20th century.
On the other hand: The curve should have a negative slope due to correction for urban heat island effect which would explain much or even all of the official “warming”.
Slartibartfast on 2009-12-14 at 09:12:49 said:
Sure, we could put more weight on the satellite data, because it’s much, much more accurate to take temperature from 100+ miles up than it is to use on-site instruments.
Jack Williams on 2009-12-14 at 09:35:16 said:
This is anecdotal, but take a look at this interesting error in NZ temperatures: http://www.jgc.org/blog/2009/12/theres-something-seriously-odd-about.html
> If only we had satellite data to compare to the adjusted temps!
Knowing how much the homogenized data differs from the actual data in 2000 doesn’t tell us how the homogenized data differs from the actual data in 1960 or before.
And then there’s the question of how the satellite data is calibrated….
I’m assuming that “USHCN” refers to the U.S. data (country code 425) extracted from the GHCNv2 data, and represents the difference between ‘v2.mean.Z’ and ‘v2.mean_adj.Z’? If so, why is the chart shown in Fahrenheit, as the original data are all in Celcius?
(data can be obtained from ftp://ftp.ncdc.noaa.gov/pub/data/ghcn/v2)
>If so, why is the chart shown in Fahrenheit, as the original data are all in Celsius?
Interesting question. The text of the Climate Skeptic article makes more sense if the F is simply a mislabeling of the chart.
@esr: doesn’t look like a simple chart mislabeling problem to me. The entire page on the NOAA web site is in Fahrenheit.
http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/research/ushcn/ushcn.html
RM3 Frisker FTN on 2009-12-14 at 10:57:47 said:
ANOTHER DATA ADJUSTMENT EXAMPLE – Read how the professionals ‘scientifically’ adjust the weather data – A “weather geek” looks into how NASA Goddard Institute for Space Science (GISS) adjusted the Darwin Australia raw-data temperature record. Raw-data shows a DECLINE in temperature. NASA GISS ‘professionally’ adjusted data shows a RISE in temperature (“hide the decline”?) … http://wattsupwiththat.com/2009/12/08/the-smoking-gun-at-darwin-zero/
ICE CORE DATA – Read what the Greenland Ice Core Temperature Proxy Data shows – whether or not you believe there is a problem all depends on your time-scale … http://www.foresight.org/nanodot/?p=3553 … just keep scrolling down the page. After looking at the ice core temperature proxy data you will conclude that:
(1) the Earth is warming – again; and that,
(2) the Earth is not yet as hot as it was previously (e.g. Medieval Warm Period, earlier periods of mass industrialization – grin); and that,
(3) the Earth will probably get wicked cold sometime in the future
You will be left wondering both what the big rush is _AND_ why the heck you haven’t seen this Greenland Ice Core Temperature Proxy data before
EMAIL: LEAKED or STOLEN? Read how an uber-unix mail admin geek figures out the Climategate emails are a “Whistle-blower” leak of a UK “Freedom of Information Act” (FOIA) info gathering activity … http://wattsupwiththat.com/2009/12/07/comprhensive-network-analysis-shows-climategate-likely-to-be-a-leak/#more-13821 … email really is forever.
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He writes “Fables of the Reconstruction”, a detailed how-to-guide for replicating the climate reconstruction method used by the so-called “Climategate” scientists. Not a perfect replication, but a pretty faithful facsimile that you can do on your own computer, with some of the same data they used.
Got 30 to 60 minutes, a modest amount of math and computer skills, and curiosity? Read on here … http://iowahawk.typepad.com/iowahawk/2009/12/fables-of-the-reconstruction.html
jrok on 2009-12-14 at 14:38:14 said:
What I am curious about is why the adjustments don’t have a downward slope. Aggregate adjustment has really trended upwards over the past forty years, despite urban expansion and population growth? I mean, I count a total of four downward adjustments since 1960.
Dean on 2009-12-14 at 14:52:54 said:
I saw a front page above the fold story in the newspaper about how the Associated Press has analyzed the leak and they find that there’s no cause for concern and that Human-centric global warming is still real…
> I saw a front page above the fold story in the newspaper about how the Associated Press has analyzed the leak and they find that there’s no cause for concern and that Human-centric global warming is still real…
Well, that’s a relief!
>The text of the Climate Skeptic article makes more sense if the F is simply a mislabeling of the chart.
First NOAA make a labelling mistake, then Climate Skeptic fails to read the label, and the two errors cancel giving a serendipitous correct result.
NOAA have drawn the graph in Fahrenheit for an American audience.
Which theory would a rational person prefer?
Borepatch on 2009-12-14 at 15:41:02 said:
If you controlled the primary data set used by 90% of the world’s climate researchers (let’s call it, oh I don’t know – how about “GHCN”), and if you wanted to guarantee a consensus that the planet was warming, wouldn’t adjusting the data be precisely the approach to take?
All of the climate scientists would discover a warming signal. They’d all publish in the peer reviewed literature. in 15 years, it would be the accepted wisdom that temperatures were increasing suddenly and dramatically.
I mean, after all, everyone sees it. The science would indeed be settled.
You know in a recent thread on this matter, we discussed falsifiability, and the frustration many people have with the AGW folks unwillingness to give a falsifiable claim. Well here is the thing: Al Gore in Denmark made the following claim:
“This is the volume metric measure of the ice and some of the models suggest to Dr Maslowski that there is a 75 per cent chance that the entire north polar ice cap, during the summer months, could be completely ice-free within five to seven years.”
My congratulations to Mr. Gore. This is a falsifiable claim (though of course there is a little weasel in there too.) Anyone of the AGW supporters here willing to stand by that claim — that the entire north polar ice cap will be ice free during the summer months by 2014-2016?
>NOAA have drawn the graph in Fahrenheit for an American audience.
I don’t think anyone is disputing that this is a Fahrenheit measurement. Still, a suggestion that the gross adjustment when converted for Celsius (or the upward trend of adjustment) is statistically negligible would be a little disingenuous.
That said, this alone does not mean that the adjustments themselves are dubious. But it does beg the question of how much weight was given to population growth and UHIs over the same period. Urbanization and industrialization certainly wasn’t a “hockey stick.” More like a moderately steep ski slope.
As much as it pains me to say it, pete is probably right on this one. Hey, it had to happen sometime. The actual graphic he referenced at NOAA is here -http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/img/climate/research/ushcn/ts.ushcn_anom25_diffs_pg.gif
The black line corresponds to the climate sceptic article fairly closely, so I’m going to assume that’s where it came from. So that one’s the adjustment for time of day of the observations. So in itself it may actually be ok, although it certainly bears scrutiny, and until they release their code I’m not willing to accept it at face value.
The others are somewhat more problematic. The red line is an adjustment for the switchover to MMTS, and it seems to me that this one is going the wrong direction, because at the time the switchover happened in many cases the weather stations were moved closer to buildings in order to be able to transmit their automated readings. Still, this one is a one-time deal and small.
The yellow line is the adjustment due to site moves, and this is definitely the most problematic. The premise that site moves predominantly have required an adjustment upwards is ludicrous on its face, and that’s another 2 tenths of a degree F trend, steadily rising. The logic and the code behind this step need a lot of scrutiny here.
The blue line is an adjustment due to filling in missing data – it adds about a tenth of a degree, but there’s not much trend there. The final purple line is the adjustment for urban heating, which is a total of about a tenth of a degree over the century downwards.
So on its face it looks like almost all of the adjustments that add trend go one way, with the exception of the UHI adjustment.
This page at NOAA explains some of the “opaque and largely undisclosed” reasons for the adjustments.
>The black line corresponds to the climate sceptic article fairly closely, so I’m going to assume that’s where it came from.
The graph esr’s posted is two down from the one you found. I prefer your one — for one thing it makes it clear that they have adjusted for the UHI effect.
>The yellow line is the adjustment due to site moves, and this is definitely the most problematic. The premise that site moves predominantly have required an adjustment upwards is ludicrous on its face, and that’s another 2 tenths of a degree F trend, steadily rising. The logic and the code behind this step need a lot of scrutiny here.
From NOAA:
Application of the Station History Adjustment Procedure (yellow line) resulted in an average increase in US temperatures, especially from 1950 to 1980. During this time, many sites were relocated from city locations to airports and from roof tops to grassy areas. This often resulted in cooler readings than were observed at the previous sites.
The differential between site moves and UHI is probably what deserves the most scrutiny here. Of course, it’s also a very old debate at this point: Have we underestimated the warming as it pertains UHI or overestimated cooling as it pertains to the site moves? Possibly one or both.
Yup. it does say that pete, it’s just that I don’t find it believable in the least that the trend would be all one way. As many, many stations, anecdotally, were moved closer in to buildings, had parking lots built next to them, had air conditioner exhausts put near them, etc. So as I said, this step bears great scrutiny, because it’s counterintuitive.
But I have to take exception that the page you linked makes them not ‘opaque and largely undisclosed’. Until they post the code, and the raw data, it’s exactly that. They’ve given a hundred thousand foot overview of a process that needs to be examined at the one foot level.
>Until they post the code, and the raw data, it’s exactly that.
The raw data’s here: http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/ghcn-monthly/index.php
I agree that the code would be nice (I think the GISTEMP team have released their code).
rc on 2009-12-14 at 16:33:50 said:
Better grab that CRU data while you can…it seems to be disappearing:
http://wattsupwiththat.com/2009/12/14/whats-going-on-cru-takes-down-briffa-tree-ring-data-and-more/
>Better grab that CRU data while you can…it seems to be disappearing:
This is old news. They’ve been redirecting to that “news” page for quite some time now. I don’t think that there’s anything necessarily sinister about this. It could be that a spike in massive requests was blasting their bandwidth or crapping out the webserver. Also, they are clearly in “damage control” mode, so I’m sure they’d prefer to control the flow of information as tightly as possible.
I don’t think there’s any need to sensationalize every banal detail of this story. The leak materials themselves should remain the focus. This is a P.R. nightmare for UEA, and they will likely conduct themselves in many ways that may appear “sinister” but are actually just practical business decisions for them.
MagicDave on 2009-12-14 at 17:32:45 said:
@Pete: This page at NOAA explains some of the “opaque and largely undisclosed†reasons for the adjustments.
I have no doubt that the listed reasons for the corrections are all defendable and correct. The list may be incomplete, however, in that there may be corrections that should have been applied but were not.
It could be the well-known problem of applying corrections to your data until you get the right answer and then stopping. Nothing nefarious there, just human nature. This effect was seen in some famous measurements: the speed of light and the charge of the electron. For the electric charge, Milliken made a small error in his original paper, and the result he got was too small. In subsequent papers, you can see the results slowly rise until they reach the correct value. Nobody intentionally fudged their data, but they stopped looking for systematic effects when they got nominal agreement with the “correct” result.
If that kind of thing can happen for an easily-replicable experiment such as those described above, it is extremely likely to be a problem for the large corrections applied to the temperature data. I am not an expert in temperature measurements, but as an experimentalist I am quite disturbed to see corrections applied that are (a) the same order of magnitude as the claimed effect, and (b) the same shape as the claimed effect.
I don’t care how well the corrections are described or how well they are justified; the two properties above are cause for concern. I see no evidence for intentional fraud on the part of most climate scientists, but I am concerned that they do not seem to be aware of the capacity of the human mind to fool itself.
>I am quite disturbed to see corrections applied that are (a) the same order of magnitude as the claimed effect, and (b) the same shape as the claimed effect.
The shape of UHI is also a little disturbing to me, if only for its smoothness. It’s a pretty good indicator that UHI correction was, at the very least, grossly oversimplified and treated with far less value than the corrections for site moves. It seems to *generally* proceed in concert with the rate of population growth (although, even that is somewhat arguable), but is correcting for UHI as simple as that? For instance, while the population rate did increase somewhat steadily, the migrations of those populations and the growth rates of individual industrial and urban sectors surely were not so stable.
Capt Caveman on 2009-12-14 at 18:34:40 said:
http://www.populartechnology.net/2009/10/peer-reviewed-papers-supporting.html
>This page at NOAA explains some of the “opaque and largely undisclosed†reasons for the adjustments.
But notably, it doesn’t have very much to say about how it arrived at its UHI adjustment… except “Adjustments to account for warming due to the effects of urbanization (purple line) cooled the time series an average of 0.1F throughout the period of record.” Well, okay.
It’s notable that NOAA’s homogenized data has always trended warmer than GISS, averaging +0.40C/century after adjustment. It seems curious to me that so much emphasis can be placed on mankind’s effect on nature via carbon emissions, while the potential effects of population, industrial and urban scaling are dismissed out of hand as adjustment indicators… when convenient, that is.
Even more strange is that the corrections applied for the station moves are framed in a way that *is dependent* on UHI (“During this time, many sites were relocated from city locations to airports and from roof tops to grassy areas. This often resulted in cooler readings than were observed at the previous sites.”), while the flat rate of decline applied for UHI doesn’t appear to be connected meaningfully to the site moves.
In other words, if that chart is showing us something meaningful, then we should be able to observe some meaningful relationship between the “yellow” line and the “purple” line. As it stands, it seems as though either one or perhaps both are fairly arbitrary.
bruce on 2009-12-14 at 19:54:09 said:
Check out Richard North’s EUReferendum-
The IPCC head, Dr Pachauri, is set to get rich -like Al Gore- off the climate scare.
In fairness, Pachauri’s not as dumb as Al Gore.
@Jack Williams and @esr:
Yep. The USHCN looks like it is a different data set than the GHCN. I wonder what the differences are between USHCN data and the GHCN data? I guess we could look at that. So far the main differences are that the USHCN data is, in fact, in degrees Fahrenheit. (The data for GHCN and USHCN are actually represented in the raw files in tenths of a degree Celcius and Fahrenheit, respectively.)
Just like the GHCNv2 data, the USHCN has a raw set and an adjusted set.
Maybe we should do a similar graph for GHCNv2. The files are drop dead simple to parse: they’re old-fashioned fixed-width ASCII files. While I could whip up such a program in Python in day or two, I’ll bet ESR could do it 10 minutes… ;)
>Interesting question. The text of the Climate Skeptic article makes more sense if the F is simply a mislabeling of the chart.
Or, as pete suggested, this is another example of contrarians being overly generous in the interpretation of data apparently supporting a politically palatable position.
krygny on 2009-12-14 at 22:01:30 said:
Not being a climatologist, paleoclimatoligist, meteorologist or statistician, I have only slightly more technical understanding of the science than an educated layman. But I like to think I do understand people and I can observe how they act and speak. Basically, I know bullshit when I hear it.
>I don’t think that there’s anything necessarily sinister about this. It could be that a spike in massive requests was blasting their bandwidth or crapping out the webserver. Also, they are clearly in “damage control†mode, so I’m sure they’d prefer to control the flow of information as tightly as possible.
I didn’t say there was anything sinister about it. Just said you better grab it while you can.
Mark A. Flacy on 2009-12-14 at 22:58:52 said:
Or simply missing the units on the graph. If you aren’t an American, you would EXPECT to see the graph in Celsius. Since NOAA is a United States agency, I imagine they provided the graph in the units used in the United States.
Then again, has anyone bothered to check if the values are *really* in degrees F? It’s also possible that the graph template they used defaults to degrees F in the legend.
It likely is. How is it that you can see that behavior in others but not yourself?
In any case, the difference is not particularly important; a factor of two doesn’t really change the argument much unless the claim was that the entire recent warming trend has been an instrumental artifact, which is a pretty untenable position.
By the way, I have been pretty critical of the climate science community since I started looking into these issues, but here is a great example of how scientists should behave. It looks as if Climategate is causing scientists to be more careful about public (mis-)statements about their work.
>Or, as pete suggested, this is another example of contrarians being overly generous in the interpretation of data apparently supporting a politically palatable position.
This is getting ridiculous. So now, we are fighting life-or-death over what is essentially 100 years of observable data (0.00000002% of the history of Earth “climate”)? Meanwhile, temp forecasts using the Hansen model have hobbled towards 50%, and that’s being generous, considering how many adjustments were made along the way (“Solar variance” for example is proffered as a explanation for poor forecasting, whenever they aren’t busy vilifying and destroying solar variance skepticism) and the virtual totality of the model that is based on proxy reconstructions. Mann and Hansen, apparently, are more intelligent and prescient than any scientific mind in history, even though an odds-on bet on their temp predictions would have you flying back from Vegas on an econo-flight.
The hubris is staggering… or would be had the history of scientific method not been littered with similar junk. Perhaps we are entering another “Medieval Period.” Maybe irrationality trends with surface warming. I wonder if anyone has plotted that relationship.
Russell Nelson on 2009-12-15 at 00:01:27 said:
pete, if you have two independent data sets, and you adjust one of them because it has errors so that it matches the other, then you only have one independent data set. You can’t then go on to say “Look, we have two independent data sets both of which agree thus our proposition is proven!” I’m really really dubious of “correcting” raw data. If you have to correct it, it’s not data, it’s guesswork.
Jessica Boxer, don’t kid yourself. Gore is merely making a claim about what is possible. It’s also possible that he’ll jump up, grab three balls, and start juggling with no practice or training. It’s also possible that he’ll stand on his head while doing so. *Many* things are possible. A falsifiable claim and a probability of it happening are simply not compatible ideas. If it fails … well, OBVIOUSLY it was one of the 25% of the probability, thus, Gore wasn’t wrong, isn’t wrong, and won’t be wrong.
For morgan greywolf (assuming that the HTML pre tag works here):
def gen_list(fmt, ubound, count, plusChar, minusChar):
base = (ubound-(x*5) for x in range(count))
def fix(inp):
return fmt % (inp-5, inp, plusChar) if inp>0 else fmt % (abs(inp), abs(inp-5), minusChar)
return [ fix(x) for x in base ]
_lats = gen_list(“%2d-%2d%1s”, 90, 36, “N”, “S”)
_longs = gen_list(“%3d-%3d%1s”, 180, 72, “W”, “E”)
def line_slicer(line, chunks):
“””Return the input line in 6 character chunks.”””
for x in range(chunks):
yield line[offset:offset+6]
offset += 6
class MonthData (object):
self.mapping gives you a dict of dicts. Outer key is latitude,
Inner key is longitude
def __init__(self, date_list):
self._month = date_list[0]
self._year = date_list[1]
self._mapping = {}
def month(self):
return self._month
def year(self):
return self._year
def mapping(self):
return self._mapping
def fill(self, fiter):
“””fiter is an open file iterator that is positioned to read the first
line of the month’s data set. That is the line *after* the month year
for latitude in _lats:
currmap = {}
longitude = iter(_longs)
for x in range(6):
line = fiter.next()
for val in line_slicer(line, 12):
currmap[longitude.next()] = int(val)
self.mapping[latitude] = currmap
def __str__(self):
retval = “%d %d\n” % (self.month, self.year)
vals = (“%s %s %d” % (x, y, self.mapping[x][y]) for x in _lats for y in _longs)
return “\t”.join((retval, “\n\t”.join(vals)))
def toCsv(self):
“””Returns a value suitable for csvwriter.writerows() method.”””
return ((self.month, self.year, x, y, self.mapping[x][y]) for x in _lats for y in _longs)
class GridFile(object):
“”” Read in a NOAA grid file. “””
“”” Read the file given by “filename” and create a list of MonthData objects.”””
self._mlist = []
fin = open(filename, “r”)
for line in fin:
curr = MonthData([ int(x) for x in line_slicer(line, 2) ])
curr.fill(fin)
self._mlist.append(curr)
fin.close()
def months(self):
return self._mlist
# To dump out in csv….
# test = GridFile(“min_grid_1880_2008.dat”)
# import csv
# wfile = open(“some.csv”,”wb”)
# writer = csv.writer(wfile,quoting=csv.QUOTE_NONNUMERIC)
# for m in test.months:
# writer.writerows(m.toCsv())
# wfile.close()
# It would not be very difficult to dump the data into
# a MySql database, for that matter.
*bleep* It didn’t. Since it’s Python, the all-important indentation is missing. If you want a copy, mflacy at verizon dot net.
eric, you are absolutely convinced that AGW is false? If so, what is in your opinion, the clearest, strongest, argument against it?
ESR says: Predictive and retrodictive failure. There’s no greenhouse signal in tropical-atmosphere temperature profiles, and global temperature measures stopped rising any faster than the long-term postglacial trendline in 1998-1999. Retrodiction fails too; for the AGW models to look good, the Medieval Warm Period and the Roman Climactic Optimum have to be gaslighted out of existence.
Mark: s’okay. I pulled it out the page source. ;)
In case people are looking for the USHCN data, the URL is ftp://ftp.ncdc.noaa.gov/pub/data/ushcn/v2/monthly — NOT the URL pete provided, which is the HTTP page for the GHCN data.
Retrodiction fails too; for the AGW models to look good, the Medieval Warm Period and the Roman Climactic Optimum have to be gaslighted out of existence.
@esr: Don’t give them any ideas!
>My congratulations to Mr. Gore. This is a falsifiable claim (though of course there is a little weasel in there too.)
A little? I’ve yet to hear anyone… at NASA, at NSIDC, at NAS… step forward to affirm this strident, apocalyptic claim. Even the head researcher in the study Gore quoted shrunk in horror when asked to qualify this 75% probability, and instead said he would only vouch for up to a “50%” likelihood. Anybody have a coin?
But, of course that’s besides the point. The point was not to make a falsifiable claim. The point, as usual, was to cherrypick the most terrifying prediction available and shout it through a media megaphone. If he’s wrong… well perhaps he didn’t properly account for solar variance. More likely it will something along the lines of “See? My plan to reduce carbon emissions is working! But we have more work to do.” Then the goalposts will be moved again, most likely. The ice cap will melt in 2020, instead, then 2030, and so on.
This was the primary tactic of many a Doomsday cult throughout history. When the apocalypse, inevitably, does not happen, use the respite to consolidate your power, than reschedule, reschedule, reschedule.
A little? I’ve yet to hear anyone… at NASA, at NSIDC, at NAS… step forward to affirm this strident, apocalyptic claim. Even the head researcher in the study Gore quoted shrunk in horror when asked to qualify this 75% probability, and instead said he would only vouch for up to a “50%†likelihood. Anybody have a coin?
All my experience has shown that this is the kind of thing repeated by environmental activists with fairy tramp stamps — the left-wing equivalent of sandwich-board-clad rapturist street preachers — not climatologists. It doesn’t invalidate the work climatologists are actually doing, or the real concerns they raise — not in the slightest.
>All my experience has shown that this is the kind of thing repeated by environmental activists with fairy tramp stamps…not climatologists.
Well the actual claim by NSIDC is ‘Ice free summers sometime in the next few decades’, which really isn’t that much more than the 5-7 years “predicted” by Gore, so it seems that he’s not far off of the mainstream here. See here for example. It’s definitely a falsifiable prediction, though.
Skip said:
>” Well the actual claim by NSIDC is ‘Ice free summers sometime in the next few decades’, which really isn’t that much more than the 5-7 years “predicted†by Gore, so it seems that he’s not far off of the mainstream here. See here for example. It’s definitely a falsifiable prediction, though.”
First of all, NSIDC sea ice assessment of had nothing to do with Mr. Gore’s outburst of Chicken Little fear-mongering. The Oscar winner was not quoting them, but rather a recent Naval PS study. Here’s a [url=”http://beyondzeroemissions.org/media/radio/dr-wieslaw-maslowski-predicted-2013-ice-free-summer-arctic-five-years-ago-now-he-says-ma”]link[/url] to an Barbara Walters-style interview with the lead researcher. I wouldn’t advise anyone to give it anymore then a cursory scan for falsifiable scientific claims. I assure you there are none at all, as has become the norm for these sorts of “evolving climate models.” He does name drop Gore though, and mentions his Nobel. Smart move. In this New Age of Pseudoscience, he is sure to go very, very far.
jimf on 2009-12-15 at 18:05:05 said:
worthwhile reading for analyzing the data
http://iowahawk.typepad.com/iowahawk/2009/12/fables-of-the-reconstruction.html#more
Phlinn on 2009-12-15 at 19:01:45 said:
Pete, that site provides monthly averages. By defintion, averages are raw, not derived. Although at least one site I’ve found did test a particular site to see if averaging highs and lows yieled a statistically significant difference from a 24 hour average, the GHCN-daily would probably be a better source. In the same thread at Megan McCardle’s blog where I dug up those links before, someone gave a link to a nice web app to list sites both adjusted and original.
Ugh.. averages are derived not raw… maybe ESR can fix my post for me.
Glen Raphael on 2009-12-15 at 19:18:42 said:
As I understand it, the official line on Urban heating is that if it were a significant problem it should tend to be cooler on more-windy days than it is on less-windy days, more so than it actually is. Which is a weird and roundabout way of measuring which might easily not work depending on the local geography. For instance, suppose your thermometer is in the middle of New York’s Central Park, a local cool spot surrounded by warmer paved areas. It’s classified as “urban” but should be cooler on calm days than on somewhat windier days.
Incidentally, I have my own theory about global warming, which is in this Youtube video. :-)
global temperature measures stopped rising any faster than the long-term postglacial trendline in 1998-1999.
Presumably you mean the Little Ice Age (which wasn’t technically a glacial period). On the thousands-of-years scale we should be on a downward slope towards the next glacial period. The warming trend out of the LIA was driven by solar variation, but temperature and solar variation have diverged in the last 30 years.
Ironically, you need to rely Phil Jones’ HadCRUT3 record to make any strong claim about a reduced warming trend. Other records don’t show a significant decrease in trend.
Yes, but the NSIDC sea ice assessment of had nothing to do with Mr. Gore’s outburst of Chicken Little fear mongering. He wasn’t quoting them, but rather a recent Naval PS study, one that, as always, lacked falsifiable scientific claims. The head researcher, however, did “name-drop” Gore in a fluff interview he gave to last March (to a fluff advocacy group, no less), and even manages to make a mention of Gore’s Nobel. Smart career move.
As for “5-7 years” not being far off from several decades, I suppose that depends on what timescale you intend to use, and how much weight you lend to *reproducible,* falsifiable claims. Certainly, the difference between five years and thirty is negligible compared to, say, planetary age. However, so is the full body of observational weather data. To a paleontologist, thirty years is likely to be considered a neglible span (if not, that better have been a very interesting thrity years!) To the policymakers and businesspeople invested in climate alarmism, and to the people they are trying to frighten, thirty years might as well be an eternity.
Sigh, The problem is Information, nobody has enough of it. We are just now starting to launch satellites with the capabilities to make high resolution measurements not only for the surface but for the different levels of the atmosphere. As for the ocean, we know even less. Woods Hole and other oceanographic research centers have developed various autonomous surface and deep diving probes.
The problem is the governments of the world are willing to negotiate spending hundreds of billions to trillions of dollars on wild guesses based on limited and too often suspect data plus thin and somewhat (at best) shaky science. But our weather sats are old and dieing and few or no replacements in-line. For every observational satellite launched a half dozen don’t get built. Oceanographic science is even worse off. For 10 % of what the government will waste on pork and earmarks this year alone we could build enough satellites and ocean probes to keep our launch schedule full for the next ten years. Instead here we are arguing about thin science and crap data. How about instead of making the next post, sit down and compose a snail mail letter ( according to our company lobbyists almost all email from the public goes to file 13 where snail mail actually gets read by somebody) to your representatives politely demanding they actually get off their butts and start appropriating money for things like satellites.
P.S. I’m STILL pissed about the cancellation of the superconducting supercollider. LHC my butt!
Jeff Read says: It doesn’t invalidate the work climatologists are actually doing, or the real concerns they raise — not in the slightest.
Unfortunately, the climate scientists’ implicit acceptance of inaccurate information only from one side makes them appear biased, which raises questions about the quality of their science. After Gore’s film came out, I asked my my brother-in-law, who is an atmospheric scientist, about the manifold errors and scientific inaccuracies. His response to me was, basically, that although Gore had the science wrong, his message was the “right” one, so, like the vast majority of climate scientists, he turned a blind eye to them.
So, coupled with the prevalence of the use of pejorative terms such as “denialist” by supposedly responsible scientists (here is an example), I would say that these thing do raise substantial concerns about the validity of the science.
Jeremy on 2009-12-15 at 23:21:32 said:
> The warming trend out of the LIA was driven by solar variation, but temperature and solar variation have diverged in the last 30 years.
I’d like you to source me on that claim, please.
Capt. Caveman said:
> Sigh, The problem is Information, nobody has enough of it.
I don’t think so. Amassing more data to torture doesn’t necessarily solve the problem of a drunken methodology, or biased homogenization. Another century or two of data might be useful in the hands of dispassionate observers who actually practice the scientific method. But as Mr. Gore noted, we don’t have nearly that much time to perform useful study and experimentation…. perhaps only 5-7 years. Next month, that number might be down to three weeks. Why dither about such frivolities as empirical data and the scientific method when the Doomsday clock is ticking?
Jake Fischer on 2009-12-16 at 01:06:18 said:
http://www.spectator.co.uk/essays/all/5592863/the-inconvenient-truth-about-malaria.thtml
Jake Fischer:
Well, this quote will suffice:
“I am a scientist, not a climatologist, so I don’t dabble in climatology.”
Isn’t it about time we all began framing the debate this way? “I am a scientist. I don’t dabble in climatology, astrology, witchcraft or politics.” I have already heard several mentions about G&T. G&T is certainly industry-funded dross, but it is industry-funded dross that assails pure vapor. When do the adults step in?
On the thousands-of-years scale we should be on a downward slope towards the next glacial period.
I had no idea there was a schedule. Can I put it on my Outlook calendar?
NokTang on 2009-12-16 at 09:28:23 said:
“After Gore’s film came out, I asked my my brother-in-law, who is an atmospheric scientist, about the manifold errors and scientific inaccuracies. His response to me was, basically, that although Gore had the science wrong, his message was the “right†one, so, like the vast majority of climate scientists, he turned a blind eye to them. Bad science, good answer.
Reminds me of “This paper contains much that is new and much that is true. Unfortunately, that which is true is not new and that which is new is not true.”
# jrok Says:
>Capt. Caveman said:
>> Sigh, The problem is Information, nobody has enough of it.
>I don’t think so. Amassing more data to torture doesn’t necessarily solve the problem of a drunken methodology, or biased >homogenization. Another century or two of data might be useful in the hands of dispassionate observers who actually practice the >scientific method. But as Mr. Gore noted, we don’t have nearly that much time to perform useful study and experimentation…. perhaps >only 5-7 years. Next month, that number might be down to three weeks. Why dither about such frivolities as empirical data and the >scientific method when the Doomsday clock is ticking?
Ah yes, the difference between science and scientists. We are, I think, going to see the serious beginnings of true open source science come out of this giant circus of the absurd. No longer will theories be put forward on the basis of “because I said so”, from now on I think we’ll see demands to actually see the data and models the theories will be based on.
The thing most people don’t realize is every scientific hoax of modern times has been peer reviewed, but until now, except for a few exceptions such as Piltdown man the embarrassing little disasters didn’t become well known because, lets face it, news people don’t read science journals. (far too many big words for their little minds to grasp) But nowadays we live in a heavily connected 24/7 world where people are much more likely to discuss and comment on the emperor’s apparent lack of clothing, especially after the present giant fireworks display of slanted science. The emails are not going away no matter how much some would wish.
Also, I know that the tinfoil hat brigades will be out in force, but so what? They’ve been around forever and they’ll never go away. Just remember their motto “the complete lack of proof is proof of a conspiracy/cover up”.
>We are, I think, going to see the serious beginnings of true open source science come out of this giant circus of the absurd.
It is to be devoutly hoped. And I think it’s actually a rather likely outcome.
My only quibble is that it won’t be the ‘beginning’ of open-source science, but a reassertion of the basics. What honest scientists have been doing all along. If you mean the beginning of a social demand that the ‘science’ cited in public-policy debates meet the highest standards of disclosure, then I agree with you.
> The thing most people don’t realize is every scientific hoax of modern times has been peer reviewed, but until now, except for a few exceptions such as Piltdown man the embarrassing little disasters didn’t become well known because, lets face it, news people don’t read science journals.
Well, that may be true. But the soupy, wild eyed claims these frauds have been engaging reminds me more of Soviet vernalization (and, I guess, Lamarckism in general) than of Piltdown man. Both dovetailed with the interests of power mad statists and relied on absurd propaganda and the “cleansing” of vocal critics to thrive. And just like this current group of GCM grifters, pawns and gamesters, Lysenkoism wasn’t killed by a single silver bullet. The wounded AGW monster will limp on for many years in one form or another, until the average person finally grows weary of their bogus forecasts and their unearned acclaim. The AGW cultural celebrities like Gore will be more easily disposed of. They will stupidly and arrogantly destroy himself at some point in the next 5 to 7 years… I’m about 75% sure of that.
Pete, What is your source for the claim that, “…temperature and solar variation have diverged in the last 30 years.”
Also, how do you define “solar variation” and what are its presumed impacts on temperature?
> Pete, What is your source for the claim that, “…temperature and solar variation have diverged in the last 30 years.â€
I’ll assume he is referring to Lean, and the “perceived” divergence in the early 80’s. Of course this claim goes straight back into the crock of bull with the rest of it. The presumption that these models can predict decadal shifts in “GAT” is debunked nonsense, and their decadal retrodiction is based on utter garbage as well. Frankly, anyone who claims that they can forecast climate shifts in ten year intervals is no better than a Tarot card reader, as we’ve already seen. These crooks smooth all of MWP (in some cases, as flat as a pancake!) and then they want to claim a 25 year solar “divergence” prove their “science.” Put your money in your shoe before you hang around this crowd.
My personal favorite doublethink I’ve noticed: CO2 is not sufficient to directly increase temperatures as predicted or observed, but do to feedback effects(increase water vapor being the most commonly mentioned) can drive much larger changes in temperature. Solar variations is not sufficient to directly increase temperatures as predicted or observed, and can thus be discarded.
It’s a form of group doublethink that reminds me of the voter paradox. Individuals accept the claims without understanding the dependence on feedback, or only dig into one of the two. The most common of course is to not realize that the disimissal of solar variation depends on only examining direct effects while holding atmospheric content constant. This is based on the comments i’ve seen. Any papers may be better reasoned, I haven’t seen them linked.
>> “…and then they want to claim a 25 year solar “divergence†prove their “science.†Put your money in your shoe before you hang around this crowd.”
Pete has a problem with definition here. He says “Solar VARIANCE” has diverged from temperature. Well WTF is solar variance and how does it have anything to do with the sun’s total impact on earth climate? I have not heard of any paper or textbook that claims to understand the whole influence of the space environment on earths temperature, and yet somehow we know for certain that all solar influence has diverged in the past few decades. That’s a very startling claim, one that frankly needs a lot of evidence to back it up before it should ever make it into mainstream acceptance.
Gary Strand on 2009-12-18 at 17:02:51 said:
Jeremy, see
http://www.skepticalscience.com/solar-activity-sunspots-global-warming.htm
ESR says: ‘Skeptical Science” ignores the hypothesis that now seems most plausible, which is that the correlation disappeared because the recent temperature records are wrong – corrupted by instrumental error or fraud.
Eric, if “error” or “fraud” are the sole reasons why the temperature record is what it is, then are you willing to accept that every scientist, software engineer, analyst and so on at NASA, NCDC, the Japanese Meteorological Agency and the UAH (for starters) are in on it?
That’s the only way you can accept that CRU’s analyses are not significantly different than those of the other groups. If CRU was manipulating the data, then the work of those other groups wouldn’t be very much like CRU’s. Since they are, what’s your explanation?
>Since they are, what’s your explanation?
Not enough “independent” datasets. They’re all working from the same “homogenized, value-added” data that’s been screwed with by the “team” – and they’re also all caught up in the same theoretical error cascade. It’s just like Millikan and the electron-mass error all over again, but on a larger scale and with trillion-dollar consequences.
How do you know that every group is starting with CRU’s data, Eric? You’re claiming that Spencer, Christy et.al. at UAH and elsewhere are starting with CRU’s data? That’s odd, because UAH’s data is satellite-based.
What of the JMA? Where’s their data coming from?
It’s easy to make claims of global fraud. It’s not at easy to substantiate them.
>How do you know that every group is starting with CRU’s data, Eric?
Because the literature says so. However bogus the general run of pro-AGW papers may be, they do in general cite their data sources, and the same handful of acronyms keeps cropping up.
Is that “same handful” controlled, maintained and distributed by CRU and CRU alone? Show your evidence.
Like I said, if you’re going to accuse fraud, you need to back it up other than vague handwaving assertions without proof.
>Is that “same handful†controlled, maintained and distributed by CRU and CRU alone?
No.. Hansen’s been screwing with the GISTEMP datasets too; McIntyre has repeatedly caught him at it.
GISTEMP is open source – get it and fix it, then. Show up Hansen et.al.
What of NCDC? UAH? JMA?
Are they all in on it too? Or merely unwitting dupes of the frauds of Jones and Hansen?
>Are they all in on it too? Or merely unwitting dupes of the frauds of Jones and Hansen?
Unwitting dupes, I think. But that may just mean I’m not cynical enough yet; it seems that every time I learn more about what going on, I keep having to revise my estimates of the degree of corruption upwards.
How would Jones’ and Hansen’s “frauds” penetrate Spencer’s work with satellite data at UAH? Or the Japanese at JMA?
Instead of just “think”, how about *prove*?
>How would Jones’ and Hansen’s “frauds†penetrate Spencer’s work with satellite data at UAH? Or the Japanese at JMA?
I don”t know yet. But I expect we’re going to find out as the dominoes falling from the CRU flap forces, er, agonizing reappraisals.
Conceding “I don’t know” is a step in the right direction. That’s a big backpedal from “most plausible […] error or fraud” comment you made earlier.
>Conceding “I don’t know†is a step in the right direction. That’s a big backpedal from “most plausible […] error or fraud†comment you made earlier.
It is still the case that the most plausible hypothesis is error and fraud, as I have been maintaining since well before the CRU flap – far more likely than that the AGW models are true. But “most plausible” does not equal “certain”, and there are things I would have to know that I don’t to be near certainty.
Sticking with “error and fraud” as “most plausible” means that you’ve completely ignored the independent nature of the analyses, or, *must* accept that many scientists are incredibly incompetent (“error”) or are all in on the conspiracy (“fraud”).
Now, why would you prefer a belief that’s quite in-credible, and call it “plausible”?
>Now, why would you prefer a belief that’s quite in-credible, and call it “plausible�
Because it’s more plausible than the AGW models. And I know what an error cascade looks like. And some of the central players have already been caught committing fraud.
There’s no such thing as “the AGW models”. Like I pointed out to jrok, the work of CRU, NASA GISS, NCDC, JMA, and UAH aren’t climate models, but analyses of observed data. Two different things.
Who are the “central players”, and what “fraud” did they commit? Do you include the folks at NASA GISS, NCDC, JMA and UAH? You must, because their analyses match up very well with CRU. Ergo, if CRU has committed “fraud”, and those other groups’ work is very close to CRU’s, then they must have committed “fraud”, in the same way, as CRU.
This conspiracy of yours is spiraling across the planet. Makes it much less plausible.
>And I know what an error cascade looks like.
You wouldn’t know an error cascade if you were caught in the middle of one.
>They’re all working from the same “homogenized, value-added†data that’s been screwed with by the “teamâ€
This is simply false; HadCRUT and GISTEMP for example perform different homogenisations, based on the unhomogenised data from the GHCN. RSS and UAH use satellites, HadAT uses radiosondes.
Also the “team” refers to Holocene palaeoclimatologists, not to the entire field of climate science.
>Because the literature says so. However bogus the general run of pro-AGW papers may be, they do in general cite their data sources, and the same handful of acronyms keeps cropping up.
Here you casually jump from studies of the instrumental record to climate science in general. Are you even paying attention to what you’re debating, or are these just Pavlovian trained reflexes from years of arguing on the internet? Are you trying to learn or trying to win a rhetorical argument?
>it seems that every time I learn more about what going on, I keep having to revise my estimates of the degree of corruption upwards.
How can you have any faith in your own estimates when you keep making so many basic mistakes?
>How can you have any faith in your own estimates when you keep making so many basic mistakes?
Sorry, but jumping up and down all day yelling “Lalalala! You’re wrongwrongwrong!” is not going to magically create any “basic mistakes” on my part into existence. You, on the other hand, actually are making basic mistakes – like supposing that “the team” only includes paleoclimatologists when Hansen (the same Hansen who’s been repeatedly caught screwing with the GISTEMP data) is a central member. We already know (we don’t have to guess) that the “team’s” ability to fuck with datasets that are inconvenient to them extends beyond the CRU data, we just don’t know how far yet.
You are not going to wish away the fact that these people have already been caught lying to the public, committing financial fraud against their grant sponsors, conspiring to violate FOIA, cherry-picking and distorting the data, plain making shit up, and subverting the peer-review process to suppress valid criticisms of their work. They are frauds and criminals, and by defending them you are an accessory after the fact.
>Sorry, but jumping up and down all day yelling “Lalalala! You’re wrongwrongwrong!†is not going to magically create any “basic mistakes†on my part into existence.
I notice you still haven’t corrected the Fahrenheit / Celsius mistake you’re propagating in this post.
>like supposing that “the team†only includes paleoclimatologists
Do you even know where the epithet “Hockey Team” comes from?
> You wouldn’t know an error cascade if you were caught in the middle of one.
Well, this statement alone proves that you don’t even know what an error cascade is. When someone is “caught in the middle of one”, by definition they don’t know it. That’s what makes it an error cascade. Talk about basic mistakes.
>Well, this statement alone proves that you don’t even know what an error cascade is. When someone is “caught in the middle of oneâ€, by definition they don’t know it. That’s what makes it an error cascade. Talk about basic mistakes.
If what I said was a tautology, then “by definition” it can’t be a mistake now can it?
> If what I said was a tautology, then “by definition†it can’t be a mistake now can it?
Perhaps not. But if you are using “tautology” to lawyer your way out of a gaffe, then it’s more likely that anything you say is just as unfalsifiable as one of Hansen’s dire predictions: You weren’t wrong, aren’t wrong and can never be wrong.
Welcome to “the new science” I suppose.
jrok, Hansen isn’t as bad as you think…
http://rabett.blogspot.com/2006/09/well-lookee-that.html
Boy, Strand, you really dug for that one. A blog entry from 2006? Don’t hurt yourself.
jrok, what do you mean?
The impression I get is that you’re not interested in anything that upsets your skeptic apple-cart.
A more recent comparison shows that scenario C predicted more warming than found, but is relatively close until the middle of this decade. Hansen scenario C assumed a drastic reduction in CO2 emissions, which didn’t actually happen, so the fact that it’s predicted temperatures are close is irrelevant, and his overall predictions have been off for a decade. The fact that it’s been over a decade is important, because climate models are only supposedly good on decadal time frame.
I didn’t say Hansen’s model was perfect – but it’s quite commendable, especially for 20 years old.
Certainly far better than jrok gives it credit for.
> Certainly far better than jrok gives it credit for.
What counts as “better?” Better relative to what? Surface and satellite instrumentals are in virtual agreement over the past twenty, and they both show readings below Hansen’s “best case scenario” prediction in which he assumed CO2 forcings would have been restricted over that time period.
What the heck is so difficult to comprehend about this? Hansen was wrong. GISS and RSS show him to be wrong… Not “a little wrong” or “somewhat wrong”, but very, very wrong. Are these the sort of predictions that say it’s time to go back and twiddle the knobs and spin the dials? No, no, no. They indicate the hypothesis itself is not only unproven, but deeply flawed. To say otherwise would be to toss the scientific method in the garbage. You don’t say “my predictions were wrong… but my model is perfect… so the data must be wrong.” That’s not science.
Of course this is precisely what Trenberth says to Mann: “The data is surely wrong.” That phrase should ring a ten alarm fire in the brains of anyone with the slightest bit of scientific training. We KNOW what that means.
Given that we don’t have a good model of the sun (to predict solar output), a good model for volcanoes, and a good economic model, and many other good models that are of relevance to the boundary conditions needed for climate modeling, I give Hansen a lot of credit for being far more right than wrong.
Apparently you have a very fine tolerance for error, jrok. I doubt any climate model, ever, will meet your requirements for “right”. That’s too bad, because climate models don’t have to be “perfect” to be useful, a la Newton relative to Einstein.
As for the snark against Trenberth, read his paper, to which I’ve pointed you before. Instead of handwaving away that it’s junk, point to something specific that’s wrong. And don’t pull out your canard of “I don’t have do anything but snipe”, because that’s intellectually lazy, and cowardly to boot.
> Apparently you have a very fine tolerance for error, jrok. I doubt any climate model, ever, will meet your requirements for “rightâ€.
I do? You mean Hansen was “kinda-sorta” right? I recall that, back in the early 90’s, Hansen made the sober prediction that by 2008 that FDR Drive would be submerged under the East River. Well, I live on the FDR Drive, quite literally on the waterfront. I don’t recall swimming to work this morning. I will try to reproduce this experiment tomorrow, though… I wouldn’t want to be too hasty.
But hey, so what? So, Hansen was a teensy little bit off there too. It’s not like we are talking about a volatile system based on virtually 100% proxy data, and the margin for error would need to be vanishingly small to prove *anything*. We are talking about the rigorous, reductive science of modeling planetary climate.
>I do? You mean Hansen was “kinda-sorta†right? I recall that, back in the early 90’s, Hansen made the sober prediction that by 2008 that FDR Drive would be submerged under the East River.
While ridiculing Hansen on this score is easy and justified, focusing on outright nutball predictions actually obscures the more general failure of AGW projections. Trenberth: “The fact is that we can’t account for the lack of warming at the moment and it is a travesty that we can’t.” Global average temperature measures failed to track CO2 levels after 1998-1999, and the greenhouse signature has never actually shown up in tropical-atmosphere temperature profiles.
There’s Hansen’s toss-out remark to a journalist, then there’s his work. I wouldn’t confuse the two, any more than I would confuse your musings here with your papers.
Trenberth is attempting to close the Earth’s energy budget, and his frustration comes from a lack of good observations. Not anything to do with climate modeling. See
http://www.cgd.ucar.edu/cas/Trenberth/trenberth.papers/EnergyDiagnostics09final2.pdf
>Not anything to do with climate modeling.
Preposterous. That’s the weakest bullshit you’ve come up with yet. It’s both specifically refuted by the context of the quote and nonsense in general.
If you can’t close the energy budget, no climate modeling you attempt can be anything better than voodoo. Oh, yeah…we don’t know where the heat inputs come or where they go, but we can predict warming all right. We might as well be waving a bunch of bloody chicken feathers over a gris-gris.
> There’s Hansen’s toss-out remark to a journalist, then there’s his work. I wouldn’t confuse the two, any more than I would confuse your musings here with your papers.
Ah, but you see, my musings here aren’t aiming to TERRORIZE THE LIVING HELL out of people, nor DEFRAUD grant institutions and EXTORT governments. Are you saying that social responsibility and cautious science go out the window when you talking to a member of the press? Sex it up a bit for the hotsheets? That sounds okay to you?
Shouting apocalyptic claims through the mainstream press organs was exactly what caused this whole fiasco in the first place. But for the dire predictions they handed to media agents, it’s likely these crooks wouldn’t have become trapped inside their own error cascade. With the journos and politicos involved, there suddenly is far more on the line then simply being proven wrong in the peer literature. It’s why these emails show them trying to “get rid of MWP” rather than investigate it, and actively suppressing, altering and destroying data, and even shutting down legitimate inquiries within their own ranks in order to meet U.N. timetables.
> While ridiculing Hansen on this score is easy and justified, focusing on outright nutball predictions actually obscures the more general failure of AGW projections.
You are right. The more important failures aren’t nearly as titillating as “You are going to drown in ten years.” But the point I’m trying to make is that these Armageddon sound bytes are still a significant part of the fraud. That is the element of the fraud that the public lapped up, and that the politicians rode hell-for-leather on.
>Global average temperature measures failed to track CO2 levels after 1998-1999,
Only if you rely on Phil Jones’s HadCRUT product. The others (e.g. GISTEMP, RSS, UAH) do a better job
>and the greenhouse signature has never actually shown up in tropical-atmosphere temperature profiles.
The greenhouse signature is stratospheric cooling, which has in fact shown up in measured temperature profiles.
It’s possible you’ve been mislead about the tropical ‘hot spot’ — this is an equilibrium outcome for both solar-forced or greenhouse-forced warming (and it’s not observed because we’re out of equilibrium). There is a picture in the IPCC showing a hot-spot for greenhouse forcing and no hot-spot for solar forcing, but this was because solar forcing was not causing enough warming to generate a hot-spot.
>Only if you rely on Phil Jones’s HadCRUT product. The others (e.g. GISTEMP, RSS, UAH) do a better job
All four measures were essentially flat for a decade, until all four abruptly crashed in January 2008. Go on, show me an AGW model that predicted that. And the crash.
In March 2008 I looked at the data and predicted that temperature trends would continue to track insolation during the solar minimum rather than CO2 levels, offering a bet for any reasonable stakes to some AGW-believer friends of mine. They were wise not to take it, because my prediction was correct.
>The greenhouse signature is stratospheric cooling, which has in fact shown up in measured temperature profiles.
This is one of several recent reports that say otherwise. I used to have a copy of Evans’s PDF graphing the atmospheric temperature profile, with sources, so I have some confidence he’s not just pulling numbers out of his butt in the interview.
> Only if you rely on Phil Jones’s HadCRUT product. The others (e.g. GISTEMP, RSS, UAH) do a better job.
Is this the same GISTEMP that erroneously compiled all the Russian station data from September 2008 twice (once for September and once for October), based on data handed off from NOAA?
Hrmmm… a significant error escapes notice of one party. The error is passed to another party, where it also escapes notice. You know, I believe there is a term that describes this phenomenon…
All four measures were essentially flat for a decade, until all four abruptly crashed in January 2008.
A decade’s not enough data to distinguish flat from not-flat. GISTEMP, RSS, and UAH records are consistent with a continued long-term warming trend.
Go on, show me an AGW model that predicted that. And the crash.
You’re still getting mixed up with timescales. At the sort of timescales you’re looking at, temperature records are going to be dominated by ENSO and similar effects. At a slightly longer timescale it will be solar variation. At the multidecadal scale it’s going to be anthropogenic greenhouse forcing, Here‘s a rough calculation as to how long you need to pick up the long-term trend.
This is like betting that this summer will be warmer than winter. It’s obviously correct to both sides and says nothing about AGW.
This is one of several recent reports that say otherwise. I used to have a copy of Evans’s PDF graphing the atmospheric temperature profile, with sources, so I have some confidence he’s not just pulling numbers out of his butt in the interview.
There’s a response to that article here.
The usual source for this meme is Figure 9.1 in IPCC AR4 WG1 (pdf).
The ‘hot-spot’ is a result of increased temperature, it’s not a ‘fingerprint’ for greenhouse forcing. It looks that way from Figure 9.1 because the greenhouse forcing is the only one that’s large enough to generate a hot-spot, but equivalent warming from increased solar output will give the same sort of hot-spot.
>A decade’s not enough data to distinguish flat from not-flat.
If a decade isn’t long enough to disconfirm the models, it’s not long enough to conform them either. The obvious implication of your argument is that we should gather data for fifty years or so before we even think about policy responses.
>This is like betting that this summer will be warmer than winter.
Oh? It’s certainly not what James Hansen and other alarmists were predicting. My track record is better than theirs, not that this is any great achievement; I suspect a drug-addled rhesus monkey throwing darts could do better than they have.
>There’s a response to that article here.
At this point, I consider RealClimate a poisoned well. We *know* – we don’t have to guess, we *know* – that it operated as a false front for the CRU gang. I’m not going to trust any graphs or reconstructions published there, period, unless I know for certain they have a provenance independent of CRU.
If a decade isn’t long enough to disconfirm the models, it’s not long enough to conform them either. The obvious implication of your argument is that we should gather data for fifty years or so before we even think about policy responses.
No, if we need 50 years of data then we have the last 50 years of data.
Oh? It’s certainly not what James Hansen and other alarmists were predicting.
“Certainly”? Have you got some evidence that scientists made short term predictions saying greenhouse will dominate solar/ENSO/etc. on that timescale?
>At this point, I consider RealClimate a poisoned well. We *know* – we don’t have to guess, we *know* – that it operated as a false front for the CRU gang. I’m not going to trust any graphs or reconstructions published there, period, unless I know for certain they have a provenance independent of CRU.
This conveniently lets you ignore whatever evidence you want, simply by positing some shadowy connection to CRU. Are you going to apply the same standard to evidence linked to ExxonMobil?
>This conveniently lets you ignore whatever evidence you want, simply by positing some shadowy connection to CRU.
I don’t have to posit any shadowy connection. Lambert says straight up that’s where his “refutation” comes from – and at this point, if RealClimate tried to tell me the sky was blue I’d assume they were lying. That’s no more skepticism than they deserve for secretly volunteering to serve as the team’s propaganda arm while pretending to be neutral and disinterested.
>No, if we need 50 years of data then we have the last 50 years of data
At this point I think we don’t have *any* data we can completely trust hasn’t been fucked with, with the possible (but only possible) exception of the ERBE satellite measurements. Again, the “team” has only themselves to blame for creating this doubt.
>Have you got some evidence that scientists made short term predictions saying greenhouse will dominate solar/ENSO/etc. on that timescale?
The last decade of screaming that CO2 is the primary forcer certainly out to count.
>The last decade of screaming that CO2 is the primary forcer certainly out to count.
I’ll take that as a ‘no’. Still having trouble with the difference between short-term and long-term variation?
Pete said:
> This conveniently lets you ignore whatever evidence you want, simply by positing some shadowy connection to CRU. Are you going to apply the same standard to evidence linked to ExxonMobil?
Michael Mann said:
“From: “Michael E. Mannâ€
To: Tim Osborn, Keith Briffa
Cc: Gavin Schmidt
Date: Thu, 09 Feb 2006 16:51:53 -0500
guys, I see that Science has already gone online w/ the new issue, so we put up the RC post. By now, you’ve probably read that nasty McIntyre thing. Apparently, he violated the embargo on his website (I don’t go there personally, but so I’m informed). Anyway, I wanted you guys to know that you’re free to use RC in any way you think would be helpful. Gavin and I are going to be careful about what comments we screen through, and
we’ll be very careful to answer any questions that come up to any extent we can. On the other hand, you might want to visit the thread and post replies yourself. We can hold comments up in the queue and contact you about whether or not you think they should be screened through or not, and if so, any comments you’d like us to include. You’re also welcome to do a followup guest post, etc. think of RC as a resource that is at your disposal to combat any disinformation put forward by the McIntyres of the world. Just let us know. We’ll use our
best discretion to make sure the skeptics dont’get to use the RC comments as a megaphone…”
Tom DeGisi on 2009-12-22 at 10:56:43 said:
No, if we need 50 years of data then we have the last 50 years of data
No, no, no.
We do not have an unchanged 50 year old climate model and an unchanged 50 years of data which it predicted. A model built using past data which correctly predicts that past data has not been scientifitically validated. To be validated the model must predict the future. And you are claiming we need another thirty years of data to validate Hansen’s twenty year old model.
Tom DeGisi
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Kalpana |Uday Shankar | India, 1948
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The Hardcastle Family Genealogy Page
Hardcastle Garth
After crossing the river Nidd you get to a small village called Hardcastle Garth. It is described in Hartwith-cum-Winsley in the parish of Kirkby Malzeard. This place was in hands of the Hardcastle' family for about 400 years until 1850. Hardcastle Garth was bought by Robert Hardcastle of Hardcastle Garth and his son Christopher from Sir Ingilby of Ripley Castle in about 1574. Hardcastle Garth was a favourite meeting-place of the "Quaker"-movement.
Origin and Yorkshire Settlement
The Hardcastle' family appears to have been originated from Northumberland and Durham in Saxon times. The family originally owned a very ancient tower in the neighbourhood of the "Hadrian's Wall" from which they first took their name. The literal meaning of Hardcastell originates from the Latin word "Castellum", which means castle or tower. This name existed in counties of Northumberland and Durham before 1358.
During the Scottish raids in the 13th century the family fled south and settled in Nidderdale in Yorkshire. "Fountains Abbey" was searching tenants for their granges. Family Hardcastle went to life on a grange in Bewerley (on the hill between Pateley Bridge and Greenhow Hill, near the source of the river Nidd). This grange has derived it's name from the Hardcastle' family as this family-name existed before the first mention of this grange. The first person mentioned there was Richard de Hardcastell in 1358. The name de Hardcastell indicates that Richard came from a place called Hardcastell.
My name is Michael Ronald Hardcastle and I have created these pages to help others with their genealogy. They are dedicated to my beloved family, friends, companions and to my dear parents, who would have been pleased.
The Family Arms from the 12th century were duly registered in the British Heraldry as sable on a chevron argent between three castles or towers, as many leopards's faces gules, crest a lady attired azure holding in her right hand the sun, and in her sinister the moon. The latin inscription "TURRIS FORTIS MIHI DEUS" means "God is my strong tower" (in English: Hardcastle).
"Happy the man who can recall his fathers With Joy, who with their deeds and greatness can Regale a hearer, and with quiet pleasure Beholds himself at the close of that fair Succession." From: Iphigenie in Tauris, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, translated by Charles E. Passage (Waveland Press, 1963)
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To All of You and Yours
from Gully and Pablo
The Antarctic Journals, Chapter Twenty-one, Drifting Ice and Stromness
Monotony, boredom, and the dwindling food supply settles on the men of Endurance in Camp Patience. Thomas Orde-Lees, in charge of supplies, frantically inventories again and again with the dire prediction that there is only a month’s worth left.
Seals and penguins are scarce on this unstable, slushy ice. One Jan. 27, 1916, 27 dogs are shot as they are no longer useful and their pemmican feed is saved for human consumption. Two men make a dangerous trip to Ocean Camp and salvage 900 pounds of supplies.
The scarcity of seals and penguins means little fuel for their blubber stove so hot food is limited to one cup of tea in the morning.
Shackleton in leather traces used for dragging life boats across the pack ice.
January creeps on. Near the end of the month, the ice has rotated such that the abandoned Ocean Camp is now west of them and less than six miles distant. Shackleton authorizes men to retrieve the third life boat, Stancomb Wills. They now have three boats, with the James Caird and the Dudley Docker.
A flock of Adelie penguins appears near the end of February and 300 are taken for food. Their fat-rich skins are used for fuel. Almost all the provisions are exhausted and meals consist primarily of penguin meat. Cocoa is gone, tea and flour almost depleted.
The austral winter approaches and the weather turns bad. Blizzards, gales, and cold bring even worse conditions to starving men already suffering from wet and freezing clothing and sleeping bags.
The red line shows where Endurance became trapped in the ice of the Weddell Sea and the men set up camp on the pack ice. The line then turns white, showing the drift and rotation of the ice where the men are stranded.
Access to the Fram’s bridge is on Deck Six, the same deck where my cabin is located. Occasionally, I meet one of the ship’s officers leaving the bridge after his watch. The day after "The Storm," as it becomes known, we meet in the companionway.
“On a scale of one to ten,” I ask, “How does that storm rank in your experience?” He pauses and I’m wondering if he’s thinking about other storms he’s encountered or searching for a passenger-correct answer.
“Nine,” he says. That’s a good answer, although I admit I wished he’d said 11 or 12. While we did get hit with some hurricane-force gusts, they weren’t sustained at that force.
This afternoon’s landing is at Stromness, just a 16 mile jaunt around a point of land to another bay called, appropriately, Stromness. Again Fram anchors in calming water. From the ship, we see ruins of a whaling station built in 1912. It operated for a couple decades before its conversion into a ship repair station.
Stromness is the center red spot. Fortuna Bay is at the top right corner of the photo.
The Polarcirkle boat lands us away from the ruins and we are instructed to avoid them as they are unstable and might contain hazardous material such as asbestos.
There are seals everywhere. They line the beach and lumber far inland over mossy humps and across muddy drainages. Gentoo penguins and King penguins travel back and forth, oblivious to the seals and tourists.
These journals will return to Stromness a few chapters hence as this valley figures large in our adventure.
Male Antarctic fur seals can weigh up to 460 lbs and be 6.5 feet long. Females weigh considerably less.
Now though, Fram anchors here for the night, a treat after several days of rough and rougher water. We walk about the ship normally, climb stairs the way they are supposed to be climbed, and both elevators are operational.
No one is likely to be thrown out of bed tonight.
This guy chose this position. He didn't get tossed there.
Gentoo penguins, identifiable by the white band across the top of their heads.
Adult King penguin. Immature but fledged King penguins have a yellow ear patch that eventually turns orange.
Reindeer at Stromness. There are an estimated 4000 reindeer on South Georgia, introduced by whalers in the early 1900s as a source of fresh meat. Beginning this year, expert hunters will eliminate 1000, salvaging the meat for Falkland Islands residents. The balance of the herd will be taken in the next couple years. A program to rid the island of rats and mice is underway.
Gully and seals at Stromness
This is the first iceberg we've seen. All those lumps on the land are seals.
We found it impossible to stay 15 feet away from the penguins. Instead, we stood still when they approached.
Gentoo penguins on a mission march.
Male fur seals are known to attack humans when they become territorial as breeding season approaches. This Orange Person holds a broomstick in case the seal needs to be dispelled of any such notions.
Too early in the season, apparently, as this male fur seal doesn't seem to care. An Orange Person with a broomstick would be stationed near any male fur seals in our path.
Back aboard Fram, the boot battle continues for some.
For others, the boots come off all too easily, especially when stuck in the mud at Stromness.
The Antarctic Journals, Chapter Twenty, Fortunes
Chippy McNish returns to the wreck of Endurance and removes the entire wheelhouse so it can be used as a storehouse at Ocean Camp. When he chops through the deck, cases of provisions float up and are salvaged.
Photographer Frank Hurley makes a trip to the ship and later wrote in his diary, “I hacked through the thick walls…to retrieve negatives… They were located beneath four feet of mushy ice & by stripping to the waist & diving under I hauled them out. Fortunately they are soldered up in double tin linings, so I am hopeful they may not have suffered by their submersion.”
When Hurley returns to camp, Ernest Shackleton relents and allows Hurley to exceed his personal weight limit of two pounds. He and Hurley sort through the negatives, keeping 100 and dumping about 400. Shackleton had previously sold the story rights to the expedition and now determines that Hurley’s photographs will be valuable.
With warming temperatures of the austral summer, the surface of the ice turns slushy.
On the evening of Nov. 21, the men hear Shackleton call, “She’s going.” In the distance, Endurance sinks bow first into the ocean.
By mid-December the camp on the pack ice has drifted north across the Antarctic Circle, but a few days later the wind shifts and drives them back. Shackleton decides to attempt another push toward land and an arduous trek begins on Dec. 23. After eight hours of incredible labor, the group progresses only a mile and a half.
The men of the Endurance hauling one of the life boats across the Antarctic pack ice.
Trouble arises. Carpenter McNish, suffering from piles and still heartsick at the loss of his cat, Mrs. Chippy, tells Shackleton that his duty to follow orders terminated with the loss of the ship. The Boss, as Shackleton is known, calls the men together and reads the ship’s articles.
He then adds that the men will be paid until they reach a safe port, a complete variation of normal ship’s articles. This, he says, makes the men bound by his orders until that time. Morale is at a dangerous low and when Shackleton reluctantly calls a halt to the march two days later, they must retreat a half mile to stronger ice.
The galley at the new Patience Camp, February, 1916.
After eight back-breaking days, the men find themselves setting up a new camp on dangerously unstable ice. They are now cut off from Ocean Camp, where lumber for tent floors, books, an efficient cook stove, and many provisions were left.
Black and white photos above by Frank Hurley, courtesy of:
The Photographs of Frank Hurley
Book Creation Services, Ltd., London, 2001
I wake up in a beautiful bay, the Fram rocking gently on choppy waters trying to calm after the big ruckus during the night that threw passengers out of bed. The clouds have cleared and the skies are blue. Perfect day for a landing on one of the most remote places on earth, and our first is here in Fortuna Bay, on the leeward northeastern side of the island.
It is also here that I once again stumble across the footprints of famed British explorer Captain James Cook, who charted and described this island. The first place I found him was in the place where I grew up—Anchorage, Alaska.
Back in the 1700s, Cook sent his boat captain, William Bligh (yes, THAT Bligh), up one of two arms of an inlet now called Cook Inlet. Bligh, realizing this arm was not a throughway to the elusive Northwest Passage, named this one Turnagain Arm. Cook later sailed south to the Hawaiian Islands, meeting his end at the hands of the natives there.
Elephant seal in foreground, King penguins beyond it, and a fur seal at far right.
While Cook found little potential in South Georgia island, his notes about the numerous seals resulted in commercial endeavors by sealers from Britain and the United States. In 1904, a Norwegian company established the first whaling station at Grytviken (grit-VICK-en), a few miles from here.
Watch this video very carefully, especially the last two penguins in line. When the forward one stops to preen itself, take note of what the last one does. It happens quickly, about 9 seconds into the video.
One hundred and four miles long by .9 to 23 miles wide, South Georgia has six peaks rising more than 6500 feet. The tallest, Mount Paget, measures 9,626 feet. The South Sandwich Islands also are part of South Georgia, and together the land mass is but 1507 square miles. Glaciers cover fifty-seven per cent of the island.
King penguins and tourists. Breakwind Mountains in background.
Strict measures are in place for landing on the island, including the afore-mentioned vacuuming of the clothing we were going to wear, in an effort to avoid introduction of organic material including animals, plants, seeds, soil, and diseases. In addition to the usual boot wash station on the ship’s platform where we board and get off the Polarcirkle boats, a sanitizing boot bath is added. It is simply a chunk of wet foam rubber in a small square well containing a sanitizing liquid in which we step.
The King penguin welcoming committee.
Once we get to shore, we walk past the elephant and fur seals to a huge King penguin colony near a glacier. Ninety-five percent of the Antarctic fur seals breed here, and half the world population of Southern elephant seals. Millions of penguins and other sea birds nest here, including 250,000 albatross and the spectacular Wandering albatross with a wingspan of about ten feet.
Gully and the King penguins. The brown ones are chicks, herded together by their parents in creches, for both warmth and safety. The chicks cannot feed themselves until they are about two years old and have shed their thick brown fur and grown feathers. Until then, the parents must feed them by catching krill and small fish at sea, retaining it into a part of the stomach that acts like a refrigerator, then regurgitating it for the chick.
King penguin and furry chick.
King penguin chick follows a parent, begging for food.
This is a video of the hungry (above) chick and its parent. The chick makes high-pitched noises like songbirds.
Though asked to stay five yards from the penguins, somebody forgot to tell the penguins. They didn’t seem to care at all that we were there, or perhaps they are used to the summer influx of tourists that is fast becoming a significant economic factor. Fishing is first, accounting for 90 percent of the revenues.
Photographer trying to keep a distance from penguin.
There is much history here and Ernest Shackleton is right in the middle of it, as we shall see in later journals.
Penguin highway.
The larger seal is a male elephant seal, with a huge proboscis.
Fur seal and King penguin
These two fur seals were fighting immediately before this photo was taken. The seal on the left has a patch of hide torn loose just above its front flipper.
Penguin tracks in snow.
First of four photos that are part of a panoramic view of the King penguin rookery at Fortuna Bay.
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All We Wanna Do Is Eat Your Brains
I hope Eli washed that bowl beforehand.
Heroes season 3 premiered this week. I don’t even know where to begin. Season 1 showed so much promise. Season 2 swerved directly into oncoming traffic, collided with a bus full of legless orphaned nuns, each holding a kitten and exploded into a fireball of fail that could be seen from space. Despite that I was hopeful. I blamed the mediocrity on the writer’s strike. Now I’m convinced the writers were striking to PREVENT future episodes of Heroes.
I said before that most elements of Heroes are directly lifted from the X-Men franchise, and that creator Tim Kring exists only to make soft cuddly puppies cheat on their spouses, but the heights of plagerism reached in the first two episodes of Heroes season 3 were nearly immeasurable.
Within the first 2 min the plot becomes “Days of Future Past” (thanks BB), right down to the assasination attempt on a senator, the future traveler that must stop the apocalypse, hell I think Wolverine was in this episode
One of the new villains basically has Bishop’s power
One of the new villains IS MAGNETO! A guy that controls magnetism called “The German“? Are you just fucking with us now? Is there a guy that shoots lasers out of his eyes called “Pussy Scott”?
And, despite this not being an X-Men ripoff, Mohinder starred in what was basically a condensed shot for shot remake of Jeff Goldblum’s “The Fly.” God, I could break it down into further analysis but what’s the point. Go rent “The Fly” and then watch that sequence with “Mohinder-Fly.” Do they think scifi fans are going to be impressed that they just lift ideas from movies and TV we already know?
And the writing. Sweet shit in a bisquit was it terrible. Josh has been telling me this since season 2, but I didn’t listen. He’s almost always wrong about everything! How am I supposed to gauge when he’s right? regardless I’m going to keep watching… because it’s my job. There, I said it.
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First (double) episode of Heroes I've honestly enjoyed since season 1. I'm pretty sure it was the lobotomy that did it though. After mad lol'ing my way through the terribly acted opening sequence I just shut my brain off entirely and watched superheroes do sparkly shit. Who cares that Claire actually stopped Sylar with a flimsy pantry door? Who cares that Future-Peter can warp Psycop all the way to Africa but gets caught retrieving a gun he shouldn't have left in the first place? Who cares that Hiro could have gone back in time to get his half of the recipe back? Who cares if Annoying Indian Narrator's character did something AMAZINGLY against his own personality. Who fucking cares at all anymore. At least the effect of speedy chick was neat.
WOO! Josh dies! *takes a shot of tequila… while at work*
PS: Project Runway is awesome! It's just like American Idol–only the whiny no-talent singers are replaced with whiny no-talent would-be designers who make hideous clothes. And it's actually ENJOYABLE to watch.
John Darc
"My name is Tim Kring. I don't read comic books, so how can you say I've stolen any ideas? Besides, this is a character driven drama, not an effects show."
Agreed. The premier was ridiculous, with even more in-show sponsor whoring than usual! We should also start keeping a tally on how many times each character dies and is brought back to life.
Duder
Exactly! I couldnt put it any better. Somehow I still enjoyed it though. During the mohinder-fly scenes they looked like a very tan Jeff Goldblum and Gina Davis.
I love how happily content Josh looks with his cereal and then in the next panel, dead…. haha I just caught that Eli took his cereal.
Chris Fairfield
Took his cereal and dumped it into the top of Josh's skull (!)
Dude how did I miss that! brutal
Muttonhead
I laughed my ass off when the African dude said that he should have went with sprint because he had no signal
Yeah, usually they don't make product placement *that* obvious.
I still enjoy it for those "Are you going to eat my brains?" moments.
NISSAN VERSA!!
(The shameless advertising has been there since the beginning, and it's always been this bad or worse.)
"Dad! I can't believe you got me a Nissan Rogue!"
Yeah, I missed that. It also doesn't make a whole lot of sense.
Like Heroes!
It actually looks like buttered popcorn… which for some reason, sounds like an even more disgusting concept to eat out of the top of Josh's head than cereal does.
quoteguy
heh, head-bowl!
Wadmaasi
I don't think I've ever not enjoyed an HE strip, but this is probably the single bestest one EVAR.
Oh, and just in case Pork "Josh" Consumer didn't see the post at the Shack that linked this:
http://blogs.taunton.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=ma…
King Zilch
That's one of those questions, like "what's so wrong with skull-fucking dead children?" that rather than try to answer, I'm just going to back away slowly and avoid eye contact.
You forgot Nathan Petrelli's latest incarnation. Near-death experience, blitherings about God's plan, hallucinatory pal…he's become Baltar!
Which, coincidentally, is why I still enjoy HE.
Hiro's new storyline is a stereotypical anime.
I never got into Heroes, it was always a show with 'IMMINENT FAIL' scrawled across it in bold-type, to me. Same can be said for Lost… *puts flame-suit on*
I thought this was meant to be X-Men the soap. Stan Lee did a cameo in the first season. Nothing says Marvel comic book adaptation than a Stan Lee cameo. I'm surprised he hasn't written a 'Stan Lee' comic, got that made into a film, then cameo'd in that film. But not as himself, natch. Sounds like a film Kevin Smith would make.
Mysterioustree
I saw the whole thing with sylar scalping the cheerleader. It made me think of that Johnathan Coulton song too
Seconded. Do we have a running tally? Or is Josh the new Kenny, and the shock value has worn off?
So, speaking of funny Sylar impressions, anyone see the Robot Chicken Sylar skit, with him taking grampa's 'moving thumb' trick, but accidentally also getting his explosive diarrhea?
By my count, there are eleven comics with the "Josh dies" tag, but I have a feeling there are a lot more untagged.
Mandrew
Bears and cereal. It's a match that happens worldwide.
I like this comic and all, but…it's *missing* something…in the third panel…like, right in the area above Eli's head. [/insidejoke]
There seems to be some divide between those (like me) who think watching Project Runway is a grand idea, and those who want to run screaming from the room.
Can't quite put my finger on the point of divide, though…
I think you need a new tag of "Joel Kills Josh."
Love that Joel doesn't get the "just don't watch it" concept (e.g., Heroes, Smallville).
Also love HeadBowl(TM). Has a very Zippy-ish ring to it: HeadBowlHeadBowlHeadBowlHeadBowlHeadBowlHeadBowl
Killian Tobin
I wish I had Sprint so my cell phone would work out here in the African Desert
Yeah he doesnt read comic books, but his writers most certainly do.
This is why you cant be trusted.
"We could have gotten away… if only I had put reliable BF Goodrich tires on the car. Im so sorry Claire."
Ah-HA! But you see… no it doesnt.
Thats what I said during Season 2 but now "enjoy" is too strong of a word. "Tolerate" might be pushing it.
hahahahahah
according to Josh, nothing.
at first i thought he was Spider-Mohinder, but then they started reading the script and stage directions from the Fly. Not to mention the bug sounds in the background. Heroes is so subtle that way.
I like how he keeps that shit up even after realizing it was "ghost-linderman" that healed him.
Oddly enough, Heroes was made as a direct response to Lost. Sort of a scifi "me too!"
Cereal is at the top of the food pyramid.
Some would say its a choice or a learned behavior. I think its genetic. Theres a Project Runway Gene.
Parts of the writing were a little off, but I still love Heroes. Mohinder's "evolution" scene was like The Fly, The Hulk, and Spider-Man all in one. Despite the blatant rip-offs, I'm still interested to see where his powers go.
It's the fabulous (started to type "fagulous" – ha!) rainbow-colored gene.
With great shoes.
That's good for your family; bad for your TV viewing.
Though I do find that I'll be watching something, thinking how awful it is, and it still takes a while before I decide to turn the junk off.
histumness
lol, I laughed at that comment almost as much as the comic. I heart you. In a non-gay way. I don't watch Project Runway.
like an unfinished hojo.
the answer is love.
But I always took Mohinder as like, an outside participant to all this craziness. Now that he has powers, I just hope he gets shot in the face.
Oh God, now I'm picturing Joel mating with Smallville. Oh god…
I bet Josh's brain smells like bacon.
I forgot about Claire's car! I always expected the theft of it to tie back into the storyline somehow. Maybe that Irish chick Caitlyn stole it.
I would actually suggest that you only watch Heroes up to the second-to-last episode of season 1. Instead of watching the finale, just try to think of something that isn't completely anticlimactic.
I DONT LOVE that I dont get that concept in real life. Im like those turtles that mate for life.
Orclev
… *shifts nervously*… uhm… if I were to tell you that I've never seen Heroes, although it's on my list of shows to buy at some point (along with Battlestar Galactica and the rest of Farscape) would I be permanently shunned and/or stoned to death?
MadMardigan
And just WHAT may I ask is wrong with Project Runway?!
To keep the X-Men references, I would say Mohinder is probably going to end up like Beast.
No way. Watch BSG first (its free online), then watch Season 1 of Heroes, then stop. forever.
They DID work it back into the story. When Maya and Alejandro were running from the Mexican police and Alejandro got caught and put in jail, and she broke him and his cell-neighbor out, the white guy said he had a car. It was Claire's car. Maya asked him if he was from California because it had CA plates.
fucking christ, how did I miss this?
Kyo-chan
I saw it. It made me lol, but not too much.
bloodjun
I am scared…. I bought season 1 about a month ago and started watching it… LOVED IT!… watching season 2 now… about 3 to 5 episodes in… its kind of "meh"… but now I'm seeing people who have watched the season 3 premier… and nobody likes it… I sure hope I like it… or that it improves… either/or
Oh, it wasn't all roflmao in my bed, but it was along the same idea here as the comic 🙂 Was bringing it up for topical relevance heh
It used to be that heroes stole things and executed them appealingly(is that a word – it is now). Now they execute them with a 45 to the head. My wife and I were WTFing the whole ep and when i wasn;t looking for the adapted from a comic credit, I was weeping tears of acid.
I read unfinished banjo. I now humbly request you change your post to reflect this.
I completely missed that. What a needlessly elaborate and pointless 'coincidence' to throw in there!
i was pausing it every 5 minutes and telling my wife what particular plot device or character they were lifting at the moment.
man, three seasons and they're still using the same plot. surely the writers realize there are more stories out there than "guy from the future goes back in time to stop a disaster," right?
After dutifully accompanying me to many a comic-book movie (she still hasn't forgiven me for Superman Returns), my wife is getting pretty good at spotting rip-offs now. Mind you, you only had to watch the X-Men trilogy once to pretty much suss out Heroes.
Elevened
I DVR'd (yeah, I said it…I'm one of those people who refuse to give TIVO the "Kleenex"-brand-like respect the rest of the world thinks it deserves) the first episode of the new season of heroes and actually stopped it after the first episode and went and did something else. I think I read a book, or ate some fruit. Eventually I watched the second half, but the whole "hey look, Claire can't die" nonsense was just the final straw. I wish (Lost) shows had the balls (Lost) to kill prominent cast members (Lost) after we've gotten attached to them (Lost). Really keeps you believing that anything could happen next
I don't think Heroes is ever going to catch that lightning-in-a-bottle that made the first season so great. However
Anyone else notice he's eating the cereal out of the top part of Josh's head?
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Sheep Sorrel-also called Sour Grass
March 24, 2017 Jennifer Odom Leave a comment
When I was eight I thought of a plan to become rich.
It was the sour grass. Daddy taught us how to identify its tall red stems with their red grainy seed-tops.
Sheep-sorrel, some people call it, and it grew in the back field, the same field where we explored for arrow heads, and two sisters later pastured their horses.
Daddy showed us we could pluck and chew the stems to get the tart lemony juice, a fun thing to do while we played in the yard.
So I decided that I could get rich by manufacturing sour grass juice.
Well, it was a short-lived idea.
But that doesn’t mean someone isn’t capitalizing on sour grass. No sir, some people claim sheep sorrel can fight cancer. (http://www.healthfreedom.info/sheep_sorrel.htm).
To be sure, my blog is not medical advice, and there are experts such as those at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center who refute those cancer-cure claims. https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/integrative-medicine/herbs/sheep-sorrel
But whether its medicinal value is true or not, sour grass a terrific weed in other ways, handy for salads, soups, for curdling cheese, and in making wine. I once pondered whether the stems would make a good substitute in rhubarb pie. But nah, probably too woody. In a pinch, though, it would keep you from starving. Herbalists claim all its plant parts are useful, the leaves, stems, flowers, and roots.
It’s March right now in central Florida, and fields are covered with this red-topped plant. Found in acidic sandy soil, the same kind blueberries like, it’s a real pest to blueberry growers. Maybe the blueberry growers should join up with the herb-collectors for free weeding help.
A member of the buckwheat family, this native of Eurasia and the British Isles is also known as Rumex acetocella, and spreads vigorously via underground rhizomes.
Let caution prevail if consuming it. Sheep sorrel contain an abundance of oxalates, and according to Wikipedia, should be avoided by people with kidney stones and anyone taking diuretics where it can lead to diarrhea and a dangerous loss of potassium from the body. Memorial Sloan Kettering claims it may cause an upset stomach and abdominal cramps, and the oxalates can damage your liver.
Regardless, sheep sorrel’s a beautiful plant, and will always remind me of my dear old dad and my plant to get rich off of sour grass juice.
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Orchids, No Longer Afraid
March 6, 2017 Jennifer Odom Leave a comment
After the confident way Suzanne Farnsworth of Sazanna’s Orchids demonstrated repotting orchids and snipping of the keikis (pronounced kay-kees) which is the Hawaiian word for child, maybe I could do it too. It didn’t seem such a scary operation.
This little keiki (or shoot) has roots and is about big enough to clip from the parent and transplant.
I’ve always heard, “Just forget growing orchids, they’re too complicated and finicky. Orchids are tricky to grow, and you’ll just lose out.”
But, like with other plants, it’s less about the green thumb and more about understanding the plants. And Suzanne gave the visiting Master Gardener group plenty of tips.
For example, keep the plant out of direct sunlight, but give it nice bright light, (enough light to read by). For the phalaenopsis planted in sphaghum moss, don’t give them too much water, just 1/2 to 1/3 cup. Orchids do not like wet feet. And do not use soft water. How often? If you stick a finger in the medium and find it too dry, then water it.
It’s perfectly fine for the roots to grow out of the pot. That’s how they act. In fact, many varieties are grown on a metal hanger for support, with their roots completely exposed, just like in the jungle! They also need air movement, the more the better. It cuts down on disease. Make sure to feed them orchid food according to package directions.
Is the orchid plant loose in its planting medium?
It’s about time to repot it, which comes around about every two years. Use the proper bark medium made of sequoia, sponge rock, and charcoal.
Do not use pine or oak. Oak and pine bark are going
Don’t plant the orchid too deep.
to rot too soon. Peat moss will retain too much moisture. Just buy the mix, which is available at Sazanna’s in Weirsdale, Florida or wherever orchids are sold.
Orchids grown on a mount such as cork, cypress boards, or redwood cedar are more natural than in pots. After all, they hang on trees in the jungle. (If you must use a pot, some of Susanna’s customers prefer clear pots for phalaenopsis orchids so they can enjoy the beauty of the roots. And too, says Susanna, the roots have a relationship with light).
Another trick Suzanne revealed is that when she must make a cut, such as separating keikis, or trimming up some roots while repotting, she uses a brand new sterile razor blade. Any tools must be cleaned so disease is kept at a minimum.
On all cuts Suzanne uses a light dusting of cinnamon powder which acts as a natural fungicide. Yes, regular old spice-cabinet cinnamon.
When dealing with young plants, an inverted u-shaped wire can be inserted into the medium to prop up bent leaves until they develop the proper memory for shape. But all orchid plants are delicate and can snap like young asparagus if handled roughly.
Because of that, when staking a flower stalk that is hanging low, you will have to do this in stages over a period of days or weeks. A quick change in direction can break them. Use a brown or green twist-tie to blend in, but do not twist. Wrap the stem smoothly and gently, remembering that the stem will grow in girth and you don’t want it to strangle.
Wrap the twist tie smoothly. Avoid garish red or yellow that take away from the plant’s beauty.
Maybe now you’ll feel more confident too, and venture out to find an orchid or two to play with. Until you try it, you’ll never learn to understand their beautiful ways.
And stop by Sazanna’s. She’d love for you to see her beautiful greenhouse and the gorgeous varieties for sale.
Sazanna’s Orchids & Supplies
15730 S Hwy. 35
Weirsdale, Florida 32195
Suzanne shows visitors that the real orchid root lies inside a surrounding spongy layer.
And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose see is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so. And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good. And the evening and the morning were the third day. KJV Gen. 1: 11-13
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General Motors announced a proposal to start a nationwide program called National Electric Car Plan. This plan, in response to the rollback fuel economy requirements of the Trump administration, involves the placement of a more significant number of electric vehicles on the roads.
California’s Zero Emission Vehicle program inspired GM’s National Electric Car Plan. The organization believes that a policy approach needs to have US innovation and to initiate a national discussion on the development of electric vehicles and the country.
In their proposal, the law requires to sell a certain percentage of zero-emissions vehicles, usually electric powered type. An alternative will require automakers to pay credits to other companies making such cars.
The proper implementation of Trump’s proposal will virtually undo the Obama administration’s rollback fuel requirements since carbon dioxide mainly contributes to global warming. By doing so, there will be a halt on the fuel economy and carbon dioxide emissions standards at 2020 levels.
With GM’s vision of putting more than 7 million long-range electric cards by 2030, GM envisions that the National Electric Car Plan will spur infrastructural investment – like electric charging stations – and create jobs for the citizens.
Concerning business, GM projects that this plan will provide the company with a competitive advantage over most automakers. The company has a head start since investing in the creation of the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Chevrolet Volt plug-in vehicles. Additionally, the company expressed its commitment to launch 20 emission-free units by 2023, including cars run by hydrogen fuel cell.
In 2021 under GM’s National Electric Car plan, the zero-emissions percentage of vehicles sold by automakers should amount to 7%. This requirement would increase annually, becoming 15% by 2025 and 25% by 2030. Carmakers would have partial credit for cars that run emissions-free part of the time, like Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid.
For automakers that do not meet the quota for the zero-emissions vehicle, they can opt to buy credits from companies that are able.
The auto fuel economy and emissions rule were rallied to and from between California and the Obama administration. For a long time, California has a vested right to set its own emissions rules. Other densely populated states follow the state’s decision on the rules.
With Trump’s proposal in August, he plans to take away “California’s waiver.” Consequently, this move will cause lengthy court fights.
Although GM’s plan will help the US become more in line with Europe and China markets, the Union of Concerned Scientists expressed skepticism regarding the proposal. The Union reasons that this plan will undercut California’s current, more aggressive standards. In California, electric vehicles make up 6% of the current market while GM’s envisioned goals will represent only less than 5% of the new vehicle sales in 2025.
With all these taken in account, GM will have to exert more efforts in persuading the different parties involved before this plan comes to reality.
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The Sweeney (2012)
English director Nick Love returns the to the big screen with this modern day remake of the popular late 70's TV show about the London metropolitan police forces flying squad The Sweeney.
Director Nick Love best known for films such as Football Factory, The Business, outlaw, The Firm (remake). The Sweeney follows on his tradition of using the cream of British actors for the main roles.
In the Sweeney Nick Love has cast veteran British actor Ray Winstone as Jack Regan and rapper / actor Ben Drew (plan b) as George Carter The film also stars Damian Lewis, Hayley Atwell and Steven
Mackintosh.
The movie see's as Winstone head of London's elite flying squad who's excessive but successful methods of catching criminals is causing the department to be investigated from within despite its success in catching the criminals.
The team are hot in the heels of a jewellery heist team that murder a customer in the latest heist they pull but as Regan and Carter discover all is not as it seems and with the division already under the
spotlight things soon spiral out of control for the pair.
The movie is actually a decent British crime film and am not ashamed to say that I was very much surprised at this film, ok maybe
Ben Drew shouldn't hang up his gold bling microphone just yet but to be honest he actually suites the roll a Carter.
Overall this movie is decent and in my opinion providing you’re a fan of British crime films this movie is worth watch although don't expect it to be a classic.
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MUNDAY HAI MUOI THANG MOUI
Subject: MUNDAY HAI MUOI THANG MOUI Mon Oct 20, 2008 9:03 am
Israeli Leaders 'Seriously Considering' Saudi Plan For Overall Peace Deal
Aaron Heller2008 08:28 PM EST |
JERUSALEM — Israeli leaders are seriously considering a dormant
Saudi plan offering a comprehensive peace between Israel and the Arab
world in exchange for lands captured during the 1967 war, Defense
Minister Ehud Barak said Sunday.
Barak said it may be time to pursue an overall peace deal for the
region because individual negotiations with Syria and the Palestinians
have made little progress.
Barak said he has discussed
the Saudi plan with Prime Minister-designate Tzipi Livni, who is in the
process of forming a new government, and that Israel is considering a
response. Barak, who leads the Labor party, is expected to play a
senior role in the next government.
Livni's office refused to comment on her talks with Barak.
Saudi Arabia first proposed the peace initiative in 2002, offering
pan-Arab recognition of Israel in exchange for Israel's withdrawal from
Arab lands captured in 1967 _ the West Bank, Gaza Strip, east Jerusalem
and the Golan Heights. The 22-member Arab League endorsed the plan last
Israel has said the plan is a good basis for discussion, but expressed some reservations.
"There is definitely room to introduce a comprehensive Israeli plan
to counter the Saudi plan that would be the basis for a discussion on
overall regional peace," Barak told Israel's Army Radio.
He noted the "deep, joint interest" with moderate Arab leaders in
containing Iran's nuclear ambitions and limiting the influence of the
radical Islamic Hezbollah movement in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza.
Analyst Ghassan Khatib, a former minister in the Palestinian
Cabinet, said interest in the plan was "a little bit late" but welcome.
"I strongly believe that the Arab initiative is the best approach to
peace between the Arabs and the Israelis," he said. "It fulfills all
the legitimate objectives of Israel and those of the Palestinians and
at the same time it has this regional dimension and it reflects one of
the rare issues on which Arabs have consensus."
While Israel's outgoing prime minister, Ehud Olmert
has welcomed the Saudi plan, he and other leaders want to keep small
parts of the territories captured in 1967. Israel also objects to
language that appears to endorse a large-scale return of Palestinian
refugees to lands inside Israel. Israel says a massive influx of
Palestinians would destroy the country's Jewish character.
Yuval Steinitz, an Israeli lawmaker from the conservative opposition
Likud Party and a member of parliament's Foreign Affairs and Defense
Committee, said that for Israel, the Saudi plan is a nonstarter and
called Barak's remarks "an empty political gesture."
"It doesn't recognize Israel's right to defensible borders ... (and)
demands Palestinian refugees settle in the Jewish state as well as the
Palestinian state, which is totally unacceptable," he said.
Israel's ceremonial president, Shimon Peres, proposed putting
Israel's various peace talks on one track last month at the United
Nations, calling on Saudi King Abdullah to "further his initiative." He
has since been pushing the idea in meetings with Israeli, Arab and
Western officials, his office said.
While Peres has no formal role in Israeli foreign policy, he is a
Nobel peace laureate and well respected in the international community.
In Sunday's interview, Barak said he was in full agreement with Peres.
"I had the impression that there is indeed an openness to explore
any path, including this one," he said of his talks with Livni.
Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat noted that pursuing the Saudi
peace initiative did not necessarily undermine the direct talks between
Israel and the Palestinians and he encouraged Israel to pursue this
"I think Israel should have done this since 2002. It is the most
strategic initiative that came from the Arab world since 1948," he
said. "I urge them to revisit this initiative and to go with it because
it will shorten the way to peace."
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas
said Sunday that he would meet with Olmert on Oct. 27. The two leaders
have been meeting regularly this year, to assess progress in peace
talks.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/19/israeli-leaders-seriously_n_135997.html
Subject: Re: MUNDAY HAI MUOI THANG MOUI Mon Oct 20, 2008 9:47 am
HOT YOUNG STARS!
In the Center of the Lagoon Nebula
A. Caulet (ST-ECF,
ESA),
The center of the Lagoon Nebula is a
of spectacular star formation.
Visible on the upper left, at least two long funnel-shaped clouds,
each roughly half a light-year long, have been formed by extreme
stellar winds
and intense energetic starlight.
The tremendously bright nearby star,
Hershel 36, lights the area.
Vast walls of dust hide and
other hot young stars.
As energy from these stars pours into the
cool dust and gas,
large temperature differences in
adjoining regions can be created generating
winds which may cause the funnels.
This picture, spanning about 5 light years, was taken in 1995 by the
orbiting Hubble Space Telescope.
Lagoon Nebula, also known as
M8, lies about 5000
years distant toward the
constellation of
Sagittarius.
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap081019.html
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Liparulo
While sitting on my back porch, enjoying the gorgeous day, I gather my thoughts and get ready for my
virtual escapade across the country. I imagine it will take a couple days on the road.
Jeep-check.
Hubby-check.
Jake (my dog)-check.
First stop, Colorado.
Having received my very first assignment as an interviewer, I’m wondering if I should have learned short-
hand… although I doubt it would make this any easier.
I’ve felt edgy and a bit apprehensive since finding out I had the ‘scary-story-telling’ author to interview. I
knew he wrote, ‘sit on the edge of your seat’ thrillers and being a scaredy-cat at heart I speculate, will this
change my dreams into nightmares?
My mythical meandering across the U.S.A. to Colorado fared well, however the thoughts of the meeting still
had me a bit anxious. I wanted this to be great. My mind played games as I visualized the scenario.
I’m picturing myself… first my mind going blank, then… I’m speechless?
Bill reassures me, “That’ll never happen.”
I sneer at hubby, “funny.”
I say a little silent prayer; “Please God, Help! This is my big chance… I’m going to earn credits as an
author, on my own journey up the publishing world ladder.”
God miraculously hears me.
My unjustified jitters disappear, as Bill, Jake, and I are greeted with warm smiles, and friendly hellos. Mr.
Liparulo and his family are gracious and kind. Their hospitality calms any nervousness, and after a
refreshing green tea; I’m eager to get to work.
The author shows me to his office. He offers me a seat on a beautiful leather sofa, which faces an old dark-
wood desk. I glance around as he gathers his papers together and I think to myself… this looks so author-
Shelves filled with books, lots of wood accents, a table-top replica of Michelangelo’s Moses and an old hour
glass; elegant pieces that adorn his study. I hear a familiar melody softly playing from the sound system and
I am eased by the charming surroundings. A large window overlooks the treed yard and I see my ‘boys’
have found a relaxing place to rest while they wait.
“This is delightful. I have so many questions.” I glance at my paper work, fumbling for my glasses; I take a
breath, smile at him and ask, “May I begin?”
Valerie: How do you personally relate to characters in your stories? For example: Luco Scaramuzzi from
Comes a Horseman.
Robert: When I write from a character’s point of view, I am that character. Even when I'm not actually
writing, I sort of live that character: at a restaurant, I may think, “What would so-and-so order?”; when I’m
just hanging out with my family and friends, I tend to think the way the character thinks. So, I argue points
from a position I normally wouldn’t take, necessarily. I try to get inside that character’s mind. “Method
writing” I call it. Fortunately, my friends and family know this about me, and they give me lots of grace.
When I was working on my young adult series, and the point-of-view character was a twelve year old, I
drove my wife crazy. I wanted to take the kids for ice cream just about every day, go to the Six Flags
amusement park in Denver, watch adolescent movies . . . all the stuff a twelve-year-old boy would do.
With Scaramuzzi, who’s a bad guy to the highest order, I got pretty dark. Since his thinking was
diametrically opposed to my own, I found myself in a funk whenever his scenes came up. I did understand
him, somewhat. Bad guys don’t think they’re bad; only that they’re more enlightened than others. I hope
that I infused in him a humanity that his actions didn’t reflect, but his thinking did. Now, from the
perspective of several years since I wrote about him, I hope I don’t have any of the greed and delusion that
were part of his character, but I’m sure on some level I do. Writing about characters both good and evil
helps me explore my own strengths and weaknesses. As a writer, I’m interested in how some of us turn
toward the light and some go the other way. I think all of us have it in us to go either way. But for the grace
of God . . . And I mean that literally.
Valerie: How did you come up with his name?
Robert: I have no idea. I do tend to come up with sharp-sounding names for antagonists. Scaramuzzi, Karl
Litt in Germ. In Deadfall, I broke down and named a secondary bad guy “Bad,” but that was more of a
product of the youth and video game culture I was examining in that story. Someone pointed out that in
Deadfall, my bad guys have unusual names—Declan, Bad, Kyrill—while the good guys were Tom, David,
Laura, John, who everyone called “Hutch,” a shortening of his last name. Maybe it’s a subconscious thing, I
don’t know: good is normal; evil is unusual. I’m probably thinking too much about it now.
There’s a clue in Comes a Horseman involving Scaramuzzi’s name. A character says “scary movie,” and the
protagonists, who’ve administered sodium amytal—so called truth serum—to this person, have no idea why
he would be repeating that. We learn later that he was saying “Scaramuzzi.” That idea came when I told my
wife over the phone that I’d been writing about Scaramuzzi. She said, “Are you saying ‘scary movie’?” It
seemed to fit.
Valerie: Comes a Horseman and Germ are going to the big screen. Have you thought about who could play
your characters? Are you excited about the possibilities, wondering if they’ll meet your expectations? Have
you ever acted?
Robert: I didn’t have anybody in mind while writing the stories, so my ideas of the “perfect” actors for the
characters shift with the Hollywood winds. I hear that producer is after a particular person or an actor
expresses interest, and I think, “Yeah, I can see that.” There are so many things in Hollywood that factor
into who might take on a role—scheduling, money, who else is involved—that it’s a revolving door of
possibilities. In college, I started out as a motion picture production major, before switching to English, so
having so much interest in my stories from producers is definitely exciting. I don’t write with movies in
mind, but I tend to write cinematically. I acted some in high school, but quickly realize that wasn’t my
calling. I directed some theater, a discipline I think helps me describe scenes, but I can’t see myself ever on
stage or in front of the camera.
Valerie: You have a large family. What sort of bedtime stories do you tell your children? Have the kids been
frightened by them?
Robert: I tell them stories about my childhood, and I embellish the facts to make the events sound more
dramatic than they were—they know I do that, it’s a running gag in our home. I used to live in the Azores
Islands, for example, and attended a running of the bulls, Pamplona-style. In my story, the bulls won: They
gored and trampled everyone in the street, then jumped on boats and sailed away. And I have a nasty habit
of adding scary bits to even the stories I read. They do get mildly frightened, and that’s my intention. All in
good clean fun. Now, my eleven-year-old writes stories, and I have to tell you, they are pretty scary. Not in
a disturbed way, but I sometimes think, “Wow, this kid knows how to build suspense. Where did that come
Valerie: Have you or your family ever experienced ‘creepy’ feelings while traveling? Motels, hotels… feel
like you need to be checking around corners, because of your vivid imagination?
Robert: My family, no. Me, yes. I am constantly hopping out of bed, checking on noises and into shadows.
You can’t always turn it off. I like to write late at night. Sometimes I catch movement in the corner of my
eye and jump, only to realize it was a passing car or my own reflection in the window. My stories often
involve a family member in jeopardy. I think that’s a fear of mine that plays out in my stories. My sister died
young in a car accident. At the time, I had just started a family. My first two children were babies. I
remember going into their room the day my sister died. I just looked at them sleeping, and I realize bad
things could happen to them at any time. I just wanted to embrace them and never let them go, to protect
them forever, but of course we can’t. We have to pray for them and do the best we can, but we have to let
them venture into this big, scary world. Letting go, releasing that embrace, involves hope. All of my stories
have a central foundation on hope. Valerie: Do you have experience with your weapons of choice, in
your novels? Are you a hunter, yourself?
Robert: I try to shoot all of the weapons my characters use. I have friends who are in the police department
and others who are firearms collectors, so I have incredible access to weapons that aren’t normally available
to the average person. Sometimes, I have to rely on research. I never handled the China Type 64 used for an
assassination in the first chapter of Comes a Horseman, but a weapons expert told me that would be the
ideal pistol for that situation, because it’s the quietest handgun ever created. On a philosophical level, I’ve
always been fascinated by weaponry in general, how it can be used in either good ways or evil ways. It’s
analogous of a lot of things available to us—sex, wine, money. I am a bow hunter, but I don’t get out as
often as I’d like to.
Valerie: Do you feel like the protector of your family? Have you ever been in a scary situation, and then
used it in your writing?
Robert: I’ve had friends compliment me on how protective I am of my family, but I sometimes think I’m
overprotective. It’s that letting go I mentioned earlier. I’ll give you an example of a time I caused a scary
situation. The first thing I did when I set out to research the possibility of an actual organization like The
Watchers (that’s the name they go by in Comes a Horseman) is call some theologian/researchers I know.
They said they’d heard rumors of such an organization, but the best they could do was refer me to people
who knew more about the subject. I’d call them and they’d send me to someone else. Pretty typical stuff
for a journalistic investigation.
The hope is that each person you talk to brings you closer to the “inner circle,” the truth. Eventually, the
people I called became rude, telling me to mind my own business or simply hanging up on me. One night, at
about three in the morning, I got a call from one of the early researchers I’d spoken to. He told me I was
getting too close, that I had to stop the research. The next day, there was a message on my office voice
mail. The caller had used a voice-changer to electronically disguise his voice. The message was, “Stop... or
else.” If I were writing nonfiction, I’d have continued the pursuit. But this is fiction and between the two
calls, I guessed whos ever toes I stepped on was ticked off and serious about stopping me. I didn’t want to
find our cat nailed to my front door, so I stopped looking for The Watchers. In the book, I used the
information I had gathered to that point, and I also had one of the characters get called by someone using an
electronic voice-changer, so all was not lost.
Valerie: In the beginning of your career, you wrote short stories and articles. What made you decide to
write your first novel?
Robert: At heart, I’ve always been a fiction writer. I love telling stories. When the short story market dried
up—magazines started caring less about the story than the names that would draw readers to them: Ray
Bradbury, John Updike—I turned to whatever would put bread on the table, and that was non-fiction
articles. I got caught up in making a living and wrote as a journalist for many years. I became good friends
with James Byron Huggins, an extraordinarily talented novelist, and he learned of my “first love.” He
prodded me relentlessly to try my hand at fiction again, particularly novels. After a year of enduring his late-
night calls to see if I’d put any storytelling on the page, I finally started doing it. I’d get up at three or four in
the morning and write on a novel idea until eight or nine, when I’d have to get working on my articles.
Eventually, I wrote enough to show some agents and publishers.
Valerie: Do you feel your faith played a role in where you are today?
Robert: I was a freelance article writer for years. It’s not always a profitable endeavor. I knew—knew—
God made me to be a writer, so I’d keep writing. There were days when I considered going into accounting
or advertising or anything that seemed more stable. But I’d always come back to what I was designed, or
wired, to do, and that was to write. So, through feast and famine, that’s what I did. I always thought if I
died broke, at least I did what I believed was my calling to do.
When my novel writing took off, I faced a different dilemma: Do I try to infuse spirituality into my stories,
or do I write what was in my heart to write, whether it was obviously spiritual or more subtly so? My goal
was to match the craft and entertainment value of best-selling mainstream authors: Lee Child, Jonathan
Kellerman, Michael Crichton, John Grisham, James Lee Burke. I wanted a reader to experience the thrill of
an interesting story well told. Usually, for the secular reader, the big turn-off of “Christian fiction” is the
preachiness; while for Christian readers, secular novels contain too many things that fly in the face of their
faith.
Even so-called “clean” secular novels often have salty language and things like the main character living with
a boyfriend or girlfriend, without that bad behavior ever being addressed. I think there’s a way to show
good as good and evil as evil without offending God or His children and without being preachy. I believe
there’s a way to satisfy both worlds, so that secular readers get what they’re missing from “Christian
fiction” — God’s righteousness — and Christian readers get what’s often missing from faith-based fiction
— topics that are edgy, nonstop pacing, and an emphasis on entertainment. God’s at work on every page of
Comes a Horseman, Germ, Deadfall and my young adult novels—a series called Dreamhouse Kings. I’m
sure of that. But He doesn’t need me to invoke His name on every page, any more than mountain peaks need
to have His name carved into them for people to see Him there.
Valerie: Could you imagine yourself doing anything else with your life? You look like a country singer, or a
builder, or an actor; you look like you could do anything. Is writing your only goal?
Robert: It is. Writing is it. Maybe something in the movies or television, as a writer, director, or creator, but
I think any of those still fall into the “storyteller” field. I once wrote some songs, which wound up on a
struggling band’s album. I can see maybe writing a song or two in the future, but not performing. The only
things I ever thought I’d like to do other than storytelling, was child psychiatry or teaching. I love kids and
would love to help them find their place in this world. Maybe God is showing me how to do that, and still
stay in the field for which He designed me, by putting the Dreamhouse Kings story in me. It has all the
excitement and action and thrills young people love—it’s about a family that stumbles on a house that has
portals into the past—but ultimately there’s a positive message about finding your purpose.
Valerie: Last, I know you have been asked so many questions during your career, but I was wondering… is
there any one thing you would like to share with your fans? Something they haven’t asked but you think
they would enjoy hearing?
Robert: Wow, that’s a tough question, mostly because there are so many things . . . . Probably, more than
anything, I’d want to talk about the stories themselves. Not where the ideas come from, or the mechanics of
how I write, or how to land an agent, or all those “business of writing” questions I hear a lot. Let’s talk
about story, about the passion necessary for a story to take flight. Why this story? Why now? What’s it
about? Wherever it came from, you have to want to tell a story so badly that it’s all you talk about, all you
think about, to put in the hours and days and months it takes it tell it, to tell it just the way you were meant
to tell it—whether people “get” it or not.
I think if you have a story worth telling, one that people want to read, one that touches them, it will find an
audience. But even that shouldn’t be your primary concern as a writer. You need only to want to tell a story
that resonates with you. We’re all experiencing much of the same things it means to be human—in general
and specifically in this time we find ourselves living in, so a writer needs to have faith that what resonates
with him or her will resonate with others. It doesn’t matter that some people don’t like the way you told it,
or whatever. In fact, if everyone likes your stories, they probably aren’t edgy enough or profound enough to
touch anyone deeply.
So . . . the question I’d like to hear is, “What makes you so passionate about this story?” For Deadfall it’s
that I wanted to explore the idea of doing what’s right, even if it meant losing your life doing it. What makes
a hero? Could I be heroic? Could I face an overwhelming enemy and not run away, when others will perish
because of my cowardice?
For Dreamhouse Kings, it’s that it says a lot about the meaning of family and what we’d do for the ones we
love. It’s everything I feel for my family—and even beyond them, to what I feel for my friends, for my
neighbors, for my fellow humans. Do I love you enough to face danger and to put aside my own interests to
save your life, your dreams? I hope I do . . . and that’s a story I wanted to tell.
“Wow!” Was this all I could say. Mesmerized and awed, I knew this interview was great. With confidence I
stood up and offered my hand. “Mr. Liparulo?”
His grip expressed sincerity. “You may call me, Robert.”
“This has been a remarkable experience for me, and I appreciate your input. I know for myself and all the
reader’s it’s been a pleasure getting to know you. Thank you.”
Robert Liparulo's web-site
Valerie Anne Faulkner
interviews Robert Liparulo
Christian Fiction On-line Magazine, July, 2008
Robert Liparulo
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Pink Banana Media Updates - December 2012
By Pink Banana Media - December 04, 2012
:: Case Study Example ::
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The following is a step-by-step breakdown, going into greater detail within our various online LGBT marketing programs. The themes may be different (i.e., promoting a destination, an individual company, etc.), but the methods remain the same. As we enter 2013, a marketing program must include a mix of:
Online Promotions E-mail Outreach Editorial Coverage Social Media Outreach Our marketing programs begin in the form of a marketing piece very similar to an e-mail campaign, but designed to be both optimized for social media, as well as for editorial coverage from other LGBT publications, websites and blogs.
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2012 LGBT Marketing Conference in New York The Best Yet
By Pink Banana Media - May 24, 2012
Our recent 2012 LGBT Marketing Conference, in partnership with Community Marketing and held on May 18, 2012 at the Eventi Hotel in New York City was the best yet... going into its 6th year for 2013, it can only continue to expand and grow from there.
The topics, as well as both the style and the quality of presentations, was exceptional. Tom Roth and David Paisley of Community Marketing led the introduction and presentation, focusing on LGBT marketing trends and observations based up analysis of their most recent LGBT survey. With the discussion also highlighting the importance of social media in how gays & lesbians discover news, travel destinations and more online, it was a perfect segue to our presentation on Social Media Marketing. We debuted a fully updated presentation (see blog report here - http://gaybizreport.blogspot.com/2012/05/pink-banana-media-updated-lgbt-social.html) with a number of key new points made in terms of both mobile marketing and the role of influenc…
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Our Social Media and Web 2.0 presentation, showing companies how to best reach the LGBT community online using blogs, photos and videos and then distributing that content far and wide through Facebook, Twitter and more, has now been overhauled for 2012.
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The Flamingo & Planet Hollywood Host Inaugural Dinah Shore Weekend in Las Vegas
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:: LGBT Marketing, Advertising & Social Media PR ::
Integrating blogs, photos and videos with social media distribution via LGBT websites,
link postings and status updates on Facebook, Twitter and more… In today's world, we reach our customers by creating innovative, engaging content that makes people take notice. Long gone are the days when it only took press releases, print ads and email campaigns to reach people. Now it takes much more as our customers cannot escape media, it is literally everywhere and the choices people have to consume advertising are seemingly endless. At Pink Banana Media, we see that more of your customers are choosing to consume media online via social networks more than any other type of website. Searching is now even more social as Google, Bing and Yahoo incorporate Twitter trends and place blogs and Facebook pages very highly within their results. So how does your company get to the top of that list? The key is content and with Pink Banana Me…
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In The Loop - Chapter 29: Trust
19/11/2019 13 min read
On the side of the box marked “Trust,” make sure to slap a label that reads, “Fragile: Handle with Care”. Trust is the foundation of every good relationship. It’s hard to find and easy to lose. It is a precious thing, to be protected and cherished.
There are many ways to breach trust. You can fail to be transparent about how the consumer data you possess is monetized. You can fail to properly balance free speech with community protections. You can introduce algorithmic bias into consumer e-commerce transactions (such as lending). You can improperly tip the scales for some marketplace participants over others. Or you can breach trust by exposing your customers’ data to hackers. If you wanted to destroy enterprise value, it would be hard to find a better way to do it than to breach trust.
When you consider the magnitude of the risk, it’s shocking that stakeholder trust isn’t taken more seriously by leaders. Whether it be insufficient attention to security, or a failure of leaders to think through stakeholder rights and privileges, the failure is both ethical and technical. A breach of trust is proof positive that leaders didn’t care enough (or know enough) to protect it.
Facebook is a compelling object lesson. In 2018 the company suffered multiple hits to its brand, all related to trust. First came the Cambridge Analytica scandal, in which the data of millions of consumers was sold to a third party without user consent — exposing to the world that such non-consensual sales of private consumer data to third parties were commonplace. Then came the surge in complaints about Facebook’s loose community content standards, as demonstrated in rising incidences of misinformation, hate speech and spam. Next up, the company announced a security breach in which the data of thirty million users was exposed. Then news emerged that the company had worked with a PR firm to attack its rivals in the news while pushing positive Facebook stories. The cumulative effect on the stock price was dramatic. In 2018, the price fell 36% from its July high of $207 to $133 by the end of year.
Target, Equifax, JP Morgan, Nike, Orbitz, T-Mobile and many more have experienced security breaches (the most basic type of trust breach) and have suffered the consequences. A recent study showed that the stock prices of public companies which have experienced a data breach have underperformed the NASDAQ by an average of 42% in the three years subsequent to the breach¹.
Is your company trustworthy? If so it is because you and other leaders have made it that way. In the fit systems enterprise, trust is systemic. It is built into your brand and codified in your culture. You have architected trust into all your systems — across people, workflows, technology and money flows. You have done so on behalf of all stakeholders — your customers, community, partners, vendors, investors and employees.
As with Maslow’s hierarchy, trust begins at the bottom with enterprise security: safety. But stakeholder rights and privileges extend well beyond that. Some are universal; others emerge from business model and product strategy. It’s on enterprise leaders to design these rights and privileges into systems. The factors you must weigh bear both ethical and technical implications. Six topics related to trust merit attention:
Building trust into the business model and platform design
Sustaining stakeholder trust
Permissions and data governance
Safety and enterprise security
Trust and blockchain
Trust and artificial intelligence
It all starts with you, the leader. Across all business models, trust tends to come down to five things: authenticity, fair intent, reciprocity, proof of expertise and safety. Are you who you say you are? Are your intentions honorable? Is there a fair balance between risk and reward, between my interests and the interests of counterparties, and between what I invest and what I receive in return? Can I have confidence in the quality of your platform and the expertise of its participants? Can I have confidence that my data will be protected, and that your platform will remain up and available at all times?
You can’t build these attributes into your business model and platform if you yourself are not ethically grounded. Lacking an ethical frame, you won’t have the mindset to do it well. The ethical leader brings six virtues to the task of forming a business model and building a platform. These will look familiar. They can be found in the roots of human philosophy, as expressed in both Eastern and Western ethical traditions:
Temperance (to balance your self-interest with the interests of all stakeholders)
Prudence (to balance risk and reward for yourself and others)
Courage (to defend the interests of all stakeholders against the temptations of self-interest or attacks from others)
Justice (to ensure due process protections for all stakeholders)
Caring (to tune into and act on the needs and interests of all stakeholders)
Quality (to ensure trustworthiness in platform design, content and technical systems)
Trust architecture is anchored in basic human virtue.
For instance, if yours is a media company, the source of your content is clearly defined to the reader. Editorial content is objective and written independent of economic influence. Advertiser influenced content is designated accordingly (usually called “Sponsored Content”). User generated content is shared consistent with defined and published community standards. You exercise great care in protecting different groups of users — such as minorities from hate speech, children from inappropriate content and citizens from algorithmic polarization. You design into your systems the people (such as moderators), workflows (such as content publishing workflows) and technology (such as AI-based compliance scans of user generated content) to accomplish these ethical objectives.
If yours is a B2B marketplace, payments are secure. The “rake” (the percentage your company takes from each transaction) is clearly identified to all parties. If larger participants receive better economic terms, these differences are clear to all. Buyers and sellers can and do evaluate each other, creating star ratings and reviews that are hard to “game” and are not algorithmically biased. Counterparties are clear about the rules of engagement; these are followed without exception. There is due process for dispute resolution.
If yours is a B2C SaaS platform, the purchase experience is easy but not deceptive. If the annual subscription auto-renews, this is clearly stated in initial purchase terms. Cancellation is straightforward. The consumer can easily opt out of email marketing.
Whether your business model is e-commerce (returns), or gaming (addiction), or Yelp-like ratings site (algorithmic bias), each has its own unique trust considerations. The choices are often difficult. You’ll find yourself dealing with issues that look a lot like public policy. Personal freedom versus protection of minorities. Centralized policing versus community policing. The balance of powers. Taxes and the sharing of rewards. Due process. Sounds like government, right? Well, in a sense it is. Your platform is a socio-technical system that brings together many stakeholders. It must be governed by rules. The rules you set must balance the needs of all. These rules are the foundation of trust. You must build them into platform design, and then maintain and improve them based on feedback from your platform’s citizens. Just like government.
Take the time to conduct a trust audit. Start with your stakeholders. Depending on your business model, you may serve one or more type of customer. Perhaps your platform touches both businesses and consumers, as with AirBnB. Perhaps you have important partner and vendor relationships. Your impact on the community may or may not be significant. You most definitely need to consider investors and employees. As you consider each stakeholder, consider the following:
Your company’s own economic position inside your platform
How the rules of the game affect each stakeholder
What transparency agreements you have made
What privacy agreements you have made
What data property rights you offer
What degree of compliance management you offer
What due process you offer
Where might you risk algorithmic bias
As you conduct this review, is any one stakeholder unfairly treated? Have you built into your business model and platform authenticity, fair intent, reciprocity, proof of expertise and safety? This isn’t a project. The work to build trust into your business model and platform design is a journey that never ends.
While it’s very important to architect trust into your business model and platform design, it’s not enough. You have to sustain that trust, on behalf of all stakeholders. This includes:
Continuity between what you say and what you do (no misrepresentations of product value; no violating your own rules; no changing of the goal posts)
Fair play when interests diverge (balancing of stakeholder interests in issue resolution)
Due process (a method for resolving conflicts between parties)
Bad news transparency (such as updating customers when the platform goes down; providing immediate alerts in the event of a data breach; updating investors when there is a material adverse change)
Reparations when damage has been done (such as crediting a customer bill)
Different stakeholders care about different types of issues.
Customers expect to receive promised value from your platform. The claims made by a salesperson and your customer’s post-purchase product experience need to be in alignment. Customers also expect their profile and status to be private, and their data to be secure. They expect the rules of the game to be clear and followed. When something goes wrong, they expect to be alerted and for wrongs to be righted.
The more these expectations can be built into the platform itself, the better. Where humans are the means of assurance, competency, staffing levels and workflows need to be up to the task.
Depending on your product and business model, your company may impact the broader community. Facebook has changed the tone of political engagement. Twitter has contributed to the rise of online mobs and public shamings. Google’s search algorithms impact the survival of small businesses, AirBnB impacts city zoning laws, Lyft and Uberimpact public and licensed transportation in cities, and Amazon’s Alexa puts a listening device into private homes. There are complex ethical issues underlying these community effects. In the fit systems enterprise, In The Loop leaders ponder community impact in their product and business model design.
Partners are integrated into your product itself, or are channels of distribution. In the course of executing their roles, they may expose their private data and methods to you. Partners expect you to protect their proprietary information. They expect technical fidelity in integration and data passing. When technical systems fail, they expect to be in the information loop and to be a full partner in issue resolution.
Investors expect you to alert them as to any material adverse change. Bad news transparency is a hallmark of a trusting investor relationship. In public companies, information about company performance must be released to the public consistent with SEC regulations so as to insure all investors, large and small, have the same timely access to the information.
HR employees, programmers, finance employees, lawyers and data scientists have access to and must exercise care with confidential data. Customer success representatives can access customer profile and status data, and are key agents of issue resolution. Managers and executives are insiders bearing substantive knowledge of company performance that, especially in a public company, must be protected. Employees are critical actors in the maintenance of trust.
But employees themselves also expect to work in a trustworthy environment. In Chapter 17 I reviewed the importance of the Culture System in maintaining employee trust. Employees need to know the degree of privacy they can expect in communications systems, such as company email systems. Are all employee emails reviewable by management? If so, employees should know that. Any HR department is in possession of highly sensitive personal data about individual employees. Clear cultural values, transparent communications, a commitment to employee development, employee due process and maintenance of bottoms-up feedback systems are all pieces of the trust puzzle.
Technical steps are required to protect confidentiality. Technical systems must be built securely, and the people who can touch these systems sworn to confidentiality.
One of the most important questions to address in trust architecture is permissions. Who should be able to access what data? As the amount of data a company can gather grows, much of it personal or private, this question looms ever larger. Data scientists training AI and ML datasets will have access to highly confidential data not available to other employees. Senior executives will have access to company performance data that may not be available to frontline employees.
The protection of the information rights of stakeholders necessitates a permissions hierarchy. It is one of the most important components of an effective trust architecture. But this hierarchy fights against the principle of democratized data access. In the fit systems enterprise, there is an ongoing tension between the need for data control and the need for data freedom. To be in the loop, leaders need data. Domain teams need data to continuously improve. How can these conflicting needs be resolved?
The answer is anchored in ethical principles. Stakeholder interests must be protected, and the rules of protection must be clear. Personalized, confidential data must be made accessible only those who must have access to it to do the job all stakeholders want done. Employees with access to such data must be bound by iron clad confidentiality agreements. Customers and other stakeholders must be informed in privacy statements as to who has access to their data. Any data made available to domain teams and management must, wherever possible, be anonymized. As to company performance data, the executive team needs to determine who will have access, and make sure these permissions are built into management information systems.
As covered in Chapter 16, the rules that guide the dissemination of data throughout the enterprise are the responsibility of the DataOps system to devise and manage. In the larger enterprise, a DataOps council will wrestle with issues of data privacy vs. data access. When necessary, they will bring the most vexing questions to the executive team (or even the CEO) for resolution.
To ensure that data access follows the permissions hierarchy and that underlying technical systems are protected from harm, a series of controls must be put into place. These controls are both technical and human. If you’re an In The Loop leader, you will respect the critical importance of enterprise security in protecting the safety of all stakeholders. You will give your technical leaders and teams the resources they need to build and maintain the proper physical, administrative and technical controls throughout the enterprise.
Best practice enterprise security follows a “zero trust” model: the systems design assumption is that any actor within or outside the company could be a bad actor. It also assumes “Murphy’s Law”: anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Enterprise security protects from both deliberate attack and threats to business continuity.
It starts with physical controls. The sophistication of these controls will be guided by the company’s stage and the degree of impact of a breach. A nuclear plant will have more extensive security than a social media platform company. In the fit systems enterprise, when the security threshold needs to be high physical controls are audited, with physical penetration tests to discover vulnerabilities.
Administrative controls are the human workflows and procedures that support enterprise security.
Technical controls are built to provide defense in depth. Security is layered, confronting threats in the external ecosystem; the perimeter; the demilitarized zone; the network; in workstations, laptops, smartphones and BYOD; and in servers, applications and databases.
The following graphic lists detailed considerations in the areas of physical, administrative and technical controls:
Blockchain is part of trust architecture for a growing list of companies. Its relevance goes well beyond Bitcoin. Blockchain makes it harder for digital data to be misused, and as such is relevant in a variety of use cases. Companies who must share data with external parties should assess whether blockchain can strengthen trust architecture. The essential benefit of blockchain is data integrity. Since any data file runs the risk of being copied and exposed to others, it also runs the risk of becoming corrupted. Blockchain prevents that.
Blockchain places data within a strict rules framework. Only people with the right digital keys can add to the data in the blockchain. The data may be visible on the web, but it can’t be altered in any way without proper permission — the digital key. The rules are enforced via crowdsourcing — many users maintain stability of the system, ensuring no need for a central bank. Bitcoin uses blockchain because it prevents counterfeiting. Any company can use blockchain to make the sharing of data with external parties (partners and even competitors) safe. Insurers use blockchain to securely share personal health data, such as with health care providers. Use of blockchain is rapidly expanding as companies discover new scenarios in which the technology can improve security. From supply chain management to asset tracking to payments, blockchain is changing trust architecture. Some have even envisioned a day when blockchain will enable secure online voting.
The rise of artificial intelligence brings with it ethical issues. When a machine can determine who gets a job or a loan, or who reads what, or where the smartbomb will land, or whether it will be the grandma or the child who is run over by a careening autonomous vehicle, stakeholders will understandably question the trustworthiness of AI.
This is especially the case with deep learning, where the logic underlying an automated, cognitive action is opaque. By its nature, deep learning computations involve so many layers of analysis it becomes very difficult to define the logic behind its output.
When AI is used by a platform to decide how stakeholders will be treated, one would think that the ethical thing to do would be to make clear to the affected person the logic of the system’s governance decisions. But it may not be that easy. Will Knight, in an article, “The Deep Secret at the Heart of AI” says it this way:
There’s already an argument that being able to interrogate an AI system about how it reached its conclusions is a fundamental legal right. Starting in the summer of 2018, the European Union may require that companies be able to give users an explanation for decisions that automated systems reach. This might be impossible, even for systems that seem relatively simple on the surface, such as the apps and websites that use deep learning to serve ads or recommend songs. The computers that run those services have programmed themselves, and they have done it in ways we cannot understand. Even the engineers who build these apps cannot fully explain their behavior…
This raises mind-boggling questions. As the technology advances, we might soon cross some threshold beyond which using AI requires a leap of faith. Sure, we humans can’t always truly explain our thought processes either — but we find ways to intuitively trust and gauge people. Will that also be possible with machines that think and make decisions differently from the way a human would? We’ve never before built machines that operate in ways their creators don’t understand. How well can we expect to communicate — and get along with — intelligent machines that could be unpredictable and inscrutable²?
Only an In The Loop leader can effectively engage issues such as these, with their many layers of ethical complexity. In the end, it’s all about earning trust. AI datasets are trained by data scientists. The problems they seek to solve and the training they apply emerge from an ethical frame. In the fit systems enterprise, In The Loop leaders work hard to ensure its data scientists and architects are diverse, ethically grounded, and bring the interests of all stakeholders into the center of technical design.
It is fitting that trust is the subject of the final chapter of this book. In the fit systems enterprise, trust is central. You can’t create customer value (the generative imperative) without trust. You can’t attract investors and scale (the adaptive imperative) without trust. In the absence of trust, your operating and meta systems are rendered impotent.
It might seem out of place for a chapter on trust to be included in the “Digital Literacy” section of the book. But that’s intentional. It’s important for both technical and non-technical leaders to appreciate the degree to which technology and ethics are interwoven. In capable hands, today’s powerful technologies can work wonders. But that begs the imperative that they be used for good. In the wrong hands, technology is a dark art capable of inflicting great harm. “Goodness” is elusive. It can only be discovered in the ethical resolution of a continuous stream of decisions — large and small, technical and non-technical, executive-level and domain team-level — made throughout the enterprise every day.
This complicated, messy search for goodness can only be conducted well by leaders who are ethically grounded, digitally literate systems thinkers. That’s the only way. To build a fit systems enterprise, leaders must be In The Loop. Only then can you build trust with customers and other stakeholders.
And in the end, it’s all about trust.
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O’Connell, Brian. “Companies That Suffer a Data Breach See 42% Slide in Stock Price.” TheStreet, July 12, 2017. https://www.thestreet.com/story/14224071/1/companies-that-suffer-a-data-breach-see-42-slide-in-stock-price.html.
Knight, Will. “There’s a Big Problem with AI: Even Its Creators Can’t Explain How It Works.” MIT Technology Review. MIT Technology Review, May 12, 2017. https://www.technologyreview.com/s/604087/the-dark-secret-at-the-heart-of-ai/.
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