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__label__wiki	0.770222	0.770222	An Upset for the Ages: Keirn and Conway beat the Andersons Steve Keirn & Tiger Conway, Jr. I loved watching Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling on television. In fact, my Saturday’s during the Mid-Atlantic era revolved around TV wrestling! But as much as I loved my television wrestling on Richmond’s WTVR-TV 6 back in the 1970’s, the TV matches themselves were very predictable as far as who won and who lost. And that was absolutely okay with me. It made sense that an established and championship duo like Gene and Ole Anderson would whip up on and defeat the many young upstart tandems that the promoters threw in against them on TV. For me, the team of Tiger Conway and Steve Keirn fit that bill. In my mind they were in the class of a good upcoming tag team, and would certainly put up a good fight, but there was no way in the world they could beat Gene and Ole Anderson. Boy, was I in for a big surprise! First off, let me say that in September of 1975 Conway and Keirn brought a little more to the table than some of the typical Anderson’s TV opponents. Tiger Conway, Jr. was rapidly losing the “junior” designation…he was becoming his own man, and an accomplished wrestler. Tiger rose to one half of the Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Champions with Paul Jones in late 1974 and early 1975. But in February of 1975 when Gene and Ole Anderson took over as the area’s tag team kingpins, it was Tiger who was effectively booted out of the territory. Conway reappeared in the area with little fanfare a few weeks before being paired with Keirn in September of 1975. Steve Keirn was building up some credentials as well. Hitting the area in the middle of 1975, the 1974 NWA Rookie of the Year put on an impressive showing against NWA World Champion Jack Brisco in a rare TV match from the WRAL TV studios soon after entering the territory. But Keirn’s performances after that were a bit uneven, and it appeared he was settling into a mid-card tag team slot with partner Ron Starr. Conway’s return to the area seemed to change things, as Tiger liked what he saw in the aggressive youngster Keirn. Gene & Ole Anderson During the latter days of September 1975, NWA World Tag Team Champions Gene and Ole Anderson were operating at an all-time high level. Gene and Ole were winding down one of the greatest tag teams programs ever, with Paul Jones and Wahoo McDaniel, having wrestled Jones and McDaniel in lengthy matches throughout the spring and summer. As great as the Anderson Brothers were, they perhaps were never as invincible-looking as they were in the middle of September of 1975. The Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling TV show that was taped on September 17th was down to its final match of the program, with the World Tag Team champs Gene and Ole Anderson pitted against youngsters Tiger Conway and Steve Keirn in a non-title bout. While the match had no particular build-up, the crowd was super hyped. I probably should have sensed something unusual was up when television commentator David Crockett said, “There’s something in the air; I don’t know what it is, but these fans can feel it. They were up on their feet when Keirn and Conway walked in the ring. They’re ready!” During the early stages of the match, both teams were predictably feeling one another out. But even then, it seemed like Keirn and Conway might be more of a problem than the Anderson’s expected. Commentator David Crockett opined, “I bet they thought this was going to be an easy match…the World Tag Team Champions.” And soon after that comment, the Anderson’s did in fact pick up the pace. And Tiger Conway was the first to feel Gene and Ole’s heavy handedness in the squared circle. Getting caught in the wrong corner was the first mistake for Tiger, and Conway was getting his arm worked over brutally by the champions. David Crockett commented, “The Anderson’s are still working on that arm. We know what they’re up to. Tiger knows what they’re up to…Keirn too. He’s gotta make that tag!” As the punishment continued on Conway’s arm, Crockett continued, “He’d better hurry…it’s going to be too late. It really is.” In signature Anderson’s fashion , Tiger was being slammed on his arm that had been jacked up around behind his back. And Gene and Ole were expertly preventing Conway from making a tag, while making multiple tags themselves. “The Anderson’s….they made the tag and block famous,” Crockett continued. Against all odds, Conway made the tag to Keirn, but almost immediately Steve fell into the same predicament. Crockett somewhat despondently said, “Now they start to work on Steve Keirn’s arm. The Anderson’s…famous for making their man submit.” After Keirn took a vicious slam with his arm behind his back, announcer Bob Caudle lamented, “I just don’t want to see one of these young men injured. It would just be a shame if it happened to either Steve Keirn or Tiger Conway.” David Crockett agreed, saying, “It would, because both of these men are on their way up to the top. They’re just about there. If they could get a win over Gene and Ole Anderson, that would put them right on the top.” Much like the dire straits they had Conway in, Gene and Ole were tagging efficiently while brutalizing Keirn’s arm, expertly blocking Steve from making his way over to his frustrated partner for help. Crockett reiterated, “Tag and block, tag and block. This has made the Anderson’s famous. This has made them the World Tag Team Champions. This is why they are great. You may not like their tactics or the way they do it, but they break on the count.” As Keirn was being pounded and abused, seemingly on the verge of defeat, the Anderson brothers inexplicably made several questionable strategic moves. When Tiger entered the ring to try to assist his partner without the benefit of a tag, he was slung outside the ring onto the concrete floor, and looked very much the worse for wear. Rather than continue pummeling Keirn with Conway exiled to the floor, the champs tossed out Steve to the concrete floor alongside Tiger. This gave the youngsters the opening they desperately needed. As both were staggering trying to get back into the ring, a resourceful Conway shoved an exhausted and battered Keirn over the rope and Gene Anderson who had leaned over the ropes taunting the apparently beaten young team. Keirn rolled up an unprepared Gene Anderson and got a quick three count, sending the studio audience into a frenzy of joy and disbelief! David Crockett was beside himself, screaming over the deafening fans, “WHAT A MOVE!! THEY BEAT ‘EM!!! THEY BEAT THE ANDERSON’S!!! LOOK AT THIS CROWD GO WILD!!! THEY BEAT THE ANDERSON’S…TIGER CONWAY, JR. AND STEVE KEIRN!!! STEVE KEIRN JUST PINNED GENE ANDERSON!!! WHAT A FANTASTIC MATCH!! LOOK AT THESE TWO MEN…THEY COULDN’T BE ANY MORE EXCITED, UNLESS THEY WERE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!! UNBELIEVABLE…FANTASTIC MATCH!!! STEVE KEIRN AND TIGER CONWAY, JR. JUST DEFEATED GENE AND OLE ANDERSON!!” When Bob Caudle tried to do an interview with Keirn and Conway, the victors had to scream to be heard over the wild crowd: “WE DID IT!! WE BEAT THE ANDERSON’S…THE WORLD CHAMPIONS!!! WE BEAT ‘EM!!!,” exclaimed a joyous Steve Keirn. His partner Tiger Conway was just as happy, shouting, “HEY, DO YOU BELIEVE IT?!? WHAT DID I TELL YA DADDY, WHAT DID I TELL YA?!? I TOLD YOU WE WAS READY FOR ‘EM!!” Looking at Keirn, Tiger continued, “I KNEW THIS WAS THE MAN THAT COULD DO IT, DADDY…THAT’S HIM!!!” Bob Caudle wrapped up the show by telling Keirn and Conway: “That was a neat maneuver, you know, and I don’t even know how you fellas got it together that quick, all of a sudden you just shoved him right over the rope, and it was over just like that!! And Tiger, it looked like you and Steve were really going to be counted out! Great, GREAT, win for you, congratulations, Tiger Conway and Steve Keirn!!” After that amazing victory, it appeared that Tiger Conway and Steve Keirn were primed for a run as the NWA World Tag Team Champions. However, the magical match on TV did not translate into success for Keirn and Conway in the Mid-Atlantic arenas when the Anderson’s put their titles on the line against the “young lions.” Throughout the fall of 1975 the Anderson’s thoroughly dominated Keirn and Conway, to the point that by the dawning of 1976 Steve Keirn was ready to leave the area, never to return, while Tiger Conway dropped into the mid-card ranks, never to main event again for the remaining two years he was in Jim Crockett Promotions. Gene and Ole Anderson were arguably the greatest tag team in Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling history, while Steve Keirn and Tiger Conway as a tag team were only 1975 Mid-Atlantic wrestling footnotes. But I’ll always remember these four for putting on the most unlikely upset ever on Mid-Atlantic television, in front of the most raucous TV studio crowds at WRAL I can ever remember. Truly, an upset for the ages! Filed under: 1970s, 1975, Anderson Brothers, Bob Caudle, Chappell, Gene Anderson, Ole Anderson, Steve Keirn, Tiger Conway Jr., WRAL A Leap Day Bonanza in 1976 Memories of County Hall in Charleston Sold Out in Spartanburg, Two Years in a Row Pro Wrestling Returns to Dorton Arena The Briscos' Million Dollar Smiles Harley Race Keeps Fighting The Lost Art of the Abdominal Stretch Wooo, Mercy Daddy! An afternoon with the Boogie Ma... An Upset for the Ages: Keirn and Conway beat the A... Live to Tell: Ric Flair's Career in Pictures Amazing Ric Flair Tribute Video Andersons Headline Singles Events at Starland Ric Flair Shuts Down "The Pantry" Saying Goodbye to Johnny Weaver Thanks Kid (Remembering Johnny Weaver) Big Gold Turns 30 "Ten Pounds of Gold" Figures Collection More Memories of the Big Brown Box Crockett Foundation to offer photo autographed by ... Classic Posters Flair vs. Steamboat: How It All Began Harley Race beats Terry Funk for the NWA World Tit... 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__label__wiki	0.719054	0.719054	World Tag Team Title Head Scratcher Going back in time to the frigid days of late January 1976, NWA World Tag Team Champions Gene and Ole Anderson appeared to be on top of the world. The “Minnesota Wrecking Crew” had just dispatched the challenge of Tiger Conway and Steve Keirn, and were battling the high-flying duo of Roberto Soto and El Rayo. But the young challengers weren’t seasoned enough to pose a major challenge to the champs. All seemed well for the Andersons, and no new challengers seemed poised to make a run at their prized championship belts. But unexpected happenings were beginning to percolate in Columbia, South Carolina, and things would change abruptly on January 27th. On that date, the Andersons were pitted against the formidable duo of “Chief” Wahoo McDaniel and Rufus R. “Freight Train” Jones in the Township Auditorium. Wahoo and Rufus were not regular tag team partners at the time, and the promotion had not pushed them in any way towards a run at the World Tag Team Titles. However, Columbia did see Wahoo and Rufus beat Gene and Ole by disqualification on January 13th, and then on January 20th McDaniel and Jones won a Lumberjack match over the champions. Another anomaly in this picture was that this third match in Columbia between these two teams in as many weeks was a best two-of-three-falls bout. This stipulation was exceedingly rare to be seen in 1976. In the 1960s into the early 1970s the two-out-of-three-falls concept was prevalent in tag team matches, but not so much thereafter. Could something big be going on with this stipulation? As it turned out, it was, as Wahoo and Rufus upset Gene and Ole on 1/27/76 to become the NWA World Tag Team titlists! And outside of Columbia, nobody knew these four had become tag team rivals. The head scratching became stronger a mere one week later when the new champs defended for the first and only time, against the “Wrecking Crew” at the Dorton Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina on February 3, 1976. On the following Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling TV show that aired in the territory, Wahoo and Rufus were brought out to comment over filmed highlights from that match. Explaining to the fans how they had lost the World Tag Team belts after only a week was quite painful. Announcer Bob Caudle introduced Wahoo and Rufus as the former World Tag Team champions saying, “Wahoo, you and Rufus held them for only a brief time but I know you wore those belts with a lot of dignity and you really hated to lose them.” McDaniel responded, “I know they have a film of what happened and I don’t know what happened myself because I was on the floor, but I would like to see myself exactly what happened.” The film began with Wahoo in the ring with the ultra-tough Gene Anderson. Wahoo commented, “We’ve got ‘em going here pretty good; I thought we had command of the match all the way here.” Wahoo then got a good suplex applied to Gene, but the Chief stunned himself as he went down as well, but he was able to tag Rufus. Jones said, “Right here I give Gene a head butt, and right here, boom, down he go. Referee isn’t in no place to count him out there.” Caudle then remarked to Wahoo, “I don’t believe anybody could get up from a suplex and then a head butt from Rufus Jones.” Wahoo concurred, and at that moment McDaniel was battling with Ole on the film with fists and chops flying! Rufus still had Gene in a bad way, but then the “good guys” opted to throw the two villains together! Pandemonium reigned in the Dorton Arena! But Ole also ran into the referee, causing the official to go down. Wahoo commented, “You see right there, Ole’s elbow hit the referee in the eye, which he got seven stitches above his eye. And it’s like I told the fans, the referee is not used to taking all the physical punishment that we do every night, and he was hit with quite a blow to his head.” The “Freight Train” again took over on a groggy Gene Anderson, and appeared to have Gene beaten. Rufus said, “I got Gene covered again there, got him beat, the referee is out of the ring there, all the referee has to do is count him down. Right there he’s beat, see?” Wahoo then attempted to pick the bloodied referee up, but a rejuvenated Ole hammered Wahoo in the back, and then ran the Chief viciously into the ring post. Jones head-butted Gene just to make sure he wasn’t getting up. Rufus exclaimed, “Gene was beat there. He’s stayed down for the count of a hundred. Gene was beat there!” Raleigh NC 2/3/76 With Wahoo down and out on the floor, Ole jumped off the top turnbuckle right on an unsuspecting Rufus Jones. Rufus went down like he’d been shot out of a cannon, and Ole physically pulled up the injured referee and put him on top of a prone “Freight Train.” Caudle interjected, “Rufus, there you are being counted out, after you could have counted a hundred on Gene.” Rufus replied, “That’s right, baby. One thing for sure, if we get another match with ‘em, I think Wahoo and I will beat ‘em. We had ‘em beat all the way through the match. We had ‘em beat there. Ole came off the top on my back there, and that’s how we lost the match there. They didn’t win it fair…they cheat.” Bob Caudle concluded, “Alright fans, there it is, that’s a look at how the belts were re-won by Gene and Ole Anderson from Wahoo McDaniel and Rufus R. Jones. Fellas, I know you feel really bad about it Wahoo, but you may have lost the war, but you really won the battle.” Wahoo countered, “Well, the thing that would really make me feel bad is if we actually lost the belts, which we didn’t. People saw how they beat us; we had them beat all through the match. There’s no way they could have beaten us unless they pulled something. The referee happened to get knocked down, which is a very unfortunate circumstance. The man suffered seven stitches above his eye, and it’s just one of those things. But like Rufus said, they did not beat us; we don’t feel they beat us. We have one of the belts…if they want it; let ‘em come get it! Because let me tell you something, we’re certainly not afraid of them.” Caudle closed the show saying, “If they come after it, it’s gonna be a tough time isn’t it Rufus?” The “Freight Train” replied, “Just let ‘em come on baby, anytime they get ready, Wahoo and I’ll be ready. We’ll be ready for them anytime.” The fact that Wahoo and Rufus had physical possession of one of the World Tag Team Title belts after losing the titles did not propel them to any return matches with Gene and Ole. The Andersons moved on to a short program with Bolo and Geeto Mongol, and Rufus and Wahoo went back to mainly singles matches. Wahoo and Rufus’ one week reign as World Tag Team Champions really passed into oblivion as quickly as it came. Wahoo mentioned that he and Rufus were former World Tag Team Champions a couple of times over the next few years, but otherwise it went virtually unnoticed. Without any territory-wide buildup for the victory, and no follow up after the defeat, the one week World Tag Team Tile reign of Wahoo McDaniel and Rufus R. Jones was a head-scratcher at the time. And with the passage of many years since it happened, and thinking about how this major NWA title flipped twice within the span of a week, my head itches more than ever. Newspaper Clippings from the collection of Mark Eastridge There's 4 people that should be in the Hall of Fame!!! https://t.co/5EAyTVYQvx — Darius Rucker (@dariusrucker) March 30, 2016 Steven Medford caught a blooper we'd missed in the Raleigh newspaper ad above - - Larry ZABISCO. As Steven put it, perhaps the ad editor was hungry for some Nabisco crackers when he made that error. But hey, all these years later and I still can't spell Larry's last name! We love all the bloopers. (Take a look at them all.) Published at 12:39 PM Filed under: 1970s, 1975, 1976, Anderson Brothers, Bob Caudle, Chappell, Gene Anderson, Ole Anderson, Rufus R. Jones, Wahoo McDaniel First Ballot Hall of Fame Booking Changes at Jim Crockett Promotions (Early ... Alleluia! He is Risen! First World Wide Wrestling of 1985 Ronnie Garvin: Airplanes and Rear View Mirrors "World World Wrestling" Theme Music (1986) Mid-Atlantic Wrestling's own Big Boss Man All in the Family: Anderson Blood is Thicker Than ... 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__label__wiki	0.510002	0.510002	Oikosnet Europe www.oikosnet.eu About Oikosnet Europe Projects & publications Annual Reports and Minutes Oikosnet Europe and GDPR Mr. Roman Juriga, Director of the Orthodox Academy, Vilemov, Cze Published 21st November 2016 at 750 × 500 in Oikosnet mourns the death of Roman Juriga. Mr. Juriga looks on the icon of Saint Elias. The wind turbine was named after Saint Elias, a prophet because Mr. Juriga believes that wind energy is prophetic in our need for a clean energy world. Mr. Juriga was an outspoken anti-communist in his youth (he learned English from textbooks to escape communism) Mr. Juriga’s faith led him to join the Orthodox church and to study theology at a time when anti-communists were prohibited from studying. His vision to create a renewable energy future for the church and community of Vilemov was realised through the support of the church. Mr. Juriga is currently the director of the Orthodox Academy, an institute that helps educate school kids about clean energy in Czech Republic. The Academy runs solar, wind and hydro installations and is supported by the revenue generated from the wind energy. He strongly believes that community involvement and small-scale energy production is essential to the development of a post carbon world. Unfortunately, the system in the Czech Republic and Slovakia is heavily tilted in favour of large energy producers. The process is buried in bureaucracy and controlled by industry heavy weights, meaning it is tough for independent producers or communities to raise the funds and/or complete the process.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22764
__label__cc	0.629032	0.370968	Course Reader Faculty Ordering Cover Choices Digital Course Readers On-Demand Course Readers Transform Your Reader US Copyright Guidelines Thesis and Dissertation Services Thesis Deadlines Thesis Formatting Montezuma Formatting Montezuma Editing Thesis Review Review Procedures Contact Thesis Department Thesis Links About LARC Pashtu and Dari Teaching Foreign Languages JARCC About JARCC Issue Abstracts Call For Manuscripts PASSPORT TO THE WORLD Learning to Communicate in a Foreign Language Edited By Betty Lou Leaver, Inna Dubinsky, and Melina Champine Suggested retail: $16.50 The underlying premise of this book is that all students can learn foreign languages. Foreign language study is a natural, human activity. As students grow older, however, they tend to lose the intuitive skills for language learning that they had as young children. This book seeks to transform these lost intuitive skills into overt knowledge, accessible to students for direct application in their class work and homework, whether that be as a high school student, university student, or adult learner. DIGITAL STREAM 2003 Emerging Technologies in Teaching Language and Culture, Volume IV Language on the Edge: Implications for Teaching Foreign Languages and Cultures Edited By Yoshiko Saito-Abbott, Richard Donovan, Thomas Abbott The theme of the 2003 conference was "Language on the Edge!!!" In preparing the Digital Stream proceedings, it is our desire to offer a view of the current state of practice in the (technology enhanced) language instruction profession from the perspective of the participants of of the Digital Stream Conference, which has been hosted each year since 1999, at California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB). DIGITAL STREAM 2001 & 2002 Emerging Technologies in Teaching Language and Culture, Volumes II & III ISBN: 1-930785-16-x The theme of the 2001 conference was "The Second Desktop Revolution: Implications of Desktop and Streaming Video and Multimedia in Language Learning," and 2002 was "Paradigm Shift: Implications of Emerging Technologies for Teaching Languages and Cultures." In this volume, we are pleased to publish 24 selected manuscripts from both conferences. In preparing the Digital Stream proceedings, it is our desire to offer a view of the current state of practice in the (technology enhanced) language instruction profession from the perspective of the participants of of the Digital Stream Conference, which has been hosted each year since 1999, at California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB). Emerging Technologies in Teaching Language and Culture, Volume V Seeing and Speaking: A Vision of Language The theme of this conference was "Seeing and Speaking: A Vision of Langauge." In preparing the Digital Stream proceedings, it is our desire to offer a view of the current state of practice in the (technology enhanced) language instruction profession from the perspective of the participants of the Digital Stream Conference, which has been hosted each year since 1999, at California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB). FIFTH DIMENSION SECOND LANGUAGE PROJECT A Model Education Program By Honorine Nocon Suggested retail: $7.50 The Fifth Dimension is a model educational program that uses computer-mediated activities and games to engage learners in extended periods of intense, collaborative, and exploratory interaction with academic content. Developed by Michael Cole, Peg Griffin, and researchers at the Laboratory of Comparative Human Cognition, University of California, San Diego, the Fifth Dimension programs combine learning and teaching with play in a social context that allows diverse individuals to develop both independently and within a group. 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__label__wiki	0.548498	0.548498	Rumour: Leading Japanese Game Company Kidnapped Dev's Sister To Stop Them From Working With Nintendo A disturbing tale of Japan's criminal underworld by Damien McFerran Wed 11th Nov 2015 © Rob Sheridan You might assume that the only connection that Japanese gangsters have with video gaming is via Sega's popular Yakuza series, but a little digging reveals anecdotes about console shipment times being shifted to avoid criminal interference and even suggestions that Nintendo itself could have historic ties with the organisation. While these disturbing reports trickle through from time to time, it is clear that western knowledge of other criminal activity in the Japanese games industry over the past few decades is almost non-existent, and even in Japan such events are hushed up to prevent any problems or embarrassment. However, we've come across a truly staggering story which involves one of Japan's most famous video game companies, an alleged kidnapping and a totally smashed-up arcade unit. Before we fully recount this disturbing and almost unbelievable tale, it's worth pointing a few things out. The following interview is found in John Szczepaniak's book The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers Volume 2, and many of the names are redacted for legal reasons. Szczepaniak also interviewed the source under the agreement of complete anonymity. The interviewee - speaking under the catch-all pseudonym Hideo Nanashi (the interview in question is in fact an amalgamation of several interviews with different people) - talks to Szczepaniak about cancelled titles and other topics before addressing what has to be one of the most explosive stories in the entire book - his sibling's abduction by gangsters at the behest of a leading Japanese game maker, which shall remain nameless: My younger sister was kidnapped. [REDACTED] hired some gangsters to do it. They did it to make me stop cooperating with Nintendo. While this all sounds stranger than fiction, a little context is called for. In Japan, the arcade industry had links to organised crime - namely the Yakuza. Nanashi explains: In Japan, you have these evil companies that always crop up, and unlike the West, in Japan there's a perception that "play" is bad, the opposite of hard work. So amusement-oriented industries inevitably become infested with evil companies and ties to the underworld. Take arcades, for example. In legal terms, they're covered under laws regarding the entertainment and amusement trades. So they're managed under the same laws that regulate the adult, or "pink", industry. Because of that, the underworld gets involved. The only companies that have been able to do business while staying clean are probably Nintendo and Namco. Nanashi then recounts the amazing kidnapping story in more detail, explaining that he hired a truck-mounted crane to drop an arcade machine in front of the company's offices to show he meant business: It was one of their game machines. I dropped it in front of their offices, smashed it. And I told them that one of their employees would be next. To show them that I was serious. That way they would feel ashamed of their actions, you know? It was easy for me to get a [REDACTED] arcade cabinet cheaply, so I bought one from a distributor. I thought about robbing a [REDACTED] arcade, too, but that's much more difficult, and that would make me a criminal. With what I ended up doing, I could have been charged with something like unlawful dumping of garbage, but that's a minor offence. Whereas if I had robbed a [REDACTED] arcade, I would have been arrested. [REDACTED] was well-versed in using the underworld to get what they want, so if you're going up against them, you have to be smart. They're a big company, so if you try to fight them with ordinary methods, they'll work with the police and get the legal system to come after you. They might even pay off a politician, like a member of the National Diet. Who knows what they're capable of? I just smashed it in front of their main office in the middle of the night. It was easy. The [REDACTED] headquarters are in [REDACTED] now, but back then they were near [REDACTED] Airport. Their office building was right in front of a major street, in a commercial district without any residential homes. ...I didn't dump it myself. I had someone else do it, because I don't have a driver's license. I had him just drop the machine and dump it, so I don't know how damaged it was, but I assume it smashed apart. And then I sent [REDACTED] a letter. Apparently, this isn't the first time that the company in question has come under fire in Japan for its shady working practices, and Nanashi touches upon another controversy from a while back: I don't know how much you know about [REDACTED], but are you aware of the "quarantine room" [隔離部屋, literal translation: "Isolation room"] problem from around the year 2000? They would put employees alone in a room and give them absolutely nothing to do, in order to make them resign. [REDACTED] did that, and former [REDACTED] employees sued them and won. That's the kind of thing [REDACTED] did back then. They didn't just put people behind a partition or something, they sent them away to a completely different floor of the building. [REDACTED] didn't just lose a lawsuit over this, they completely tarnished their image. Nobody wanted to buy games from a company like that. It became a major social issue. Like this article, about [REDACTED] being sued for the quarantine room and issuing a public apology. We've done our own research to verify such claims and are aware of the identity of the company in question and the person being interviewed, but like Szczepaniak we are withholding names as not doing so could trigger legal action. In addition, for those of you that dig and uncover the name of the company, this report should not be considered to be reflective of the company as it stands today. Even so, it nevertheless stands as a terrifying example of just how deeply organised crime managed to penetrate the Japanese video game industry 20 years ago. Szczepaniak's book is utterly essential reading, and is available now. About Damien McFerran Damien has over a decade of professional writing experience under his belt, as well as a repulsively hairy belly. Rumours that he turned down a role in The Hobbit to work on Nintendo Life are, to the best of our knowledge, completely and utterly unfounded. GoombaJMR Pretty scary stuff! >o< So is anyone else going to google this to see which company it is? FragRed Oh my God that's really scary! This just helps prove that we live in a messed up world. @arronishere I will but I kinda have an idea of whom it maybe. Two names sound about right. rjejr Well that explains the lack of 3rd party support on the Wii U. Personally, I would put this under Weird rather than Rumour, but that's just me. turmeric16 From a quick search on the quarantine room lawsuit, it seems the company in question is Sega. Kaze_Memaryu It's this kind of stuff that often sounds like an average crime story for some japanese gangster movie or Law & Order episode. Mainly because japan themselves tend to glorify the Yakuza side of business with overly dramatic and cool media representation. But the reality often isn't very far away from such fiction. I've read numerous reports on organized crime in japan and how much they actually control across the country, and let's just say, it's actually really scary to find them behind even the most popular things almost in plain sight (especially the music and idol business, for starters). What really is unsettling to me, though, is how popular Yakuza themselves are in japan, despite their criminal tendencies. Much like the whole ghetto gangster trend in the US, the Yakuza have various recurring styles that young people imitate to boost their own "tough" image among their friends - stuff like tattoos, piercings, clean-shaven heads, stylish suits, and all that kinda imagery that is almost a cliché, is actually a trend, as well. As for the company involved in the incident of that interview, I have an idea which one it could be, but I won't share until I'm 100% certain, since this is a very touchy subject. playoldgames Hideo's former company was outed in a NintendoLife article a couple of days ago... But then that was a much less contentious article Wouwter @joyousneck Have a link to an article about the lawsuit or something? I only came up with Sony doing this (and Panasonic, NEC and Toshiba, but they aren't gaming companies), there's no lawsuit mentioned there though and it seems too recent (shame on them). (Article in the New York Times) Edit: Nevermind, I Googled a bit better this time and found it without a problem. @Wouwter Here's what I found. Could be wrong though. http://www.japan-press.co.jp/2001/2234/sega.html @joyousneck No, you're probably right, thanks! Sega seems to make the most sense. The practice, if not the lawsuit, was reported in the Eugene Register-Guard of all places... http://tinyurl.com/QuitOrQuarantine Jayvir I seem to know of a certain other big Japanese company in competition with Nintendo.... Lilith93 big companies and gangsters huh...never heard that one before:) sarcasm Tulio517 Shocking!! Hamguar Oh wow, they really did what Nintendon't. Man, that quarantine room practice sounds brutal. For anyone interested, I also found this article on it. "He was told that he and the other employee who opposed the transfer were to work in a hallway facing the restrooms in an annex building (...) After a month, he couldn't focus on his reading anymore. Various ailments began to crop up: nausea, headaches and lethargy. His working environment got worse in July. Management ordered the two desks be separated and cordoned off by a temporary wall. (...) He could not get out of bed in the morning. He felt too weak to even reach out for a glass of water, although he was thirsty. He had also lost 15 kilograms since the transfer. Once, while driving, his body began to shake violently." You still wonder why sonic games have dumb camera's? Mk_II FYI: the isolation room strategy is used the world over, not just in Japan. kensredemption I was thinking it was either Konami, Capcom or Sega. It seems like Sega's in bed with the Yakuza from making a blatant assumption with their publishing of the Yakuza franchise, but yeah. Anyway, now that I think about it, I still have to get a Japanese Wii U to be able to play the Ryu Ga Gotoku HD Collection I have just sitting on my bookcase... If Nintendo was responsible for all of this......That's really dark Nintendo! "we are withholding names as not doing so could trigger legal action" So? What would be bad about that? Operationgamer17 @Artwark Nope. It says the sister was kidnapped so he WON'T work with Nintendo. @Operationgamer17 But the way the article says that REDACTED is pretty much saying that it has to be either Nintendo or Namco......which is upsetting as I love Nintendo...... Dezzy Did they hold her captive in a castle? Vee_Flames @Artwark What?! I didn't even read the article (skimmed through it), but it was made clear that some mysterious but well-known company abducted the sibling of someone working at Nintendo. I don't even understand how you came to the conclusion that Namco or Nintendo are the 'culprits' here... DarkKirby fredtoy @Artwark The article says that Nintendo and Namco are the only companies the interviewee believes that managed to stay on the arcade business without dealing with organized crime. @Mk_II Nope. A whole load of nope. I'm afraid that simply isn't true, and such a practice would be illegal in most other countries. Japan is well known for having lackluster employee protection laws. MadAdam81 My guess would be Sega, but they have really struggled since that time, so it would be funny if it turned out that the talented programmers at Sega were all members of the Yakuza, who since left. Sega seem the most likely for a few reasons - they were Nintendo's biggest competitor and also they have undergone the biggest changes since. @manu0 legal action taken by the company named against Nintendo life and any other publishers. @MadAdam81 Well then maybe they shouldn't spread rumours liable to prosecution and instead leave it to the police. @manu0 "They're a big company, so if you try to fight them with ordinary methods, they'll work with the police and get the legal system to come after you. They might even pay off a politician, like a member of the National Diet. Who knows what they're capable of?" @Damo You can report it anonymously. Markiemania95 @Artwark Someone didn't read the article! @manu0 Report that your sister has been kidnapped anonymously? Sounds like a plan! @Damo Your sister has been kidnapped?! If you thinks that's dodgy then you should learn about all the stuff the banks, your governments and politicians, the mega corporations, the media moguls, and a bunch of rich elites do in the name of money and power... And they're doing much of it to you right now, as I type. Darknyht Somehow my mind is automatically filling Konami into all the company name redacted spots and it doesn't seem that far fetched. KingMike @Artwark Um, the line clearly sees that Nintendo and Namco are the only major companies he's NOT aware of ANY guilt. My guess right after reading would be Sega. They seem to have a dark gloomy past Blastcorp64 @joyousneck yeah, when he said Nintendo and namco were the only clean ones and this company was big time, it made me think Sega. @Darknyht Konami does treat its employees like absolute crap (note: two separate links). My mind first went to Konami as well. ottospooky I think it can only be one company. I'm not gonna reveal who I think it is but if you think about it, and I'm right, it's potentially a case of life imitating art... DiscoDriver43 I wonder if it is konami. I mean their work ethics has come to light in recent months, so i wouldn't be surprised if it was them. @playoldgames The interview is actually with several different people who don't want to be named - Hideo is the name used to cover all of their responses. NintendoFan64 Well that's a bit unsettling. Also, I think I've got a pretty good idea as to which company it was... Cinnamon115 The only question I have is if the sister is okay. smashbrolink Why isn't anyone suspecting Sony or Microsoft? Why Sega? It's not like Sony isn't a Japanese company, too. Nonblock7 I think this is Konami and Sega that did this because the article said REDACTED which means working together and nintendo and Namco are the only Japanese game company to not be involved in criminal activity plus Konami has been treating it's employees like garbage and both companies have been on the road to bankruptcy and they compete with nintendo. jeffri @smashbrolink the company mentioned has arcade business as this Hideo guy smashed one of their cabinet, I don't think Sony nor Microsoft was in any arcade business in past. @VeeFlamesNL @KingMike @fredtoy Oh sorry. My bad. Feel bad for his sister though. crimsontadpoles This story sounds brutal, at least times have changed now. With the internet emerging, it's much harder to keep these things quiet. TossedLlama welcome to the real world kids. FriedSquid This was a really interesting article to read... It's somewhat terrifying to think how much organized crime has dug its roots and effects things like media that we don't usually take seriously. I've heard of console wars but obviously this is on a whole other, much uglier level... bluedogrulez What is amazing to me in the New York Times story about the Sony isolation room is that the subject employee was not or could not be fired when his position was legitimately eliminated (his division that produced old technology--magnetic tapes for videos and cassettes). Here in the US, he would have found himself out the door (and without a paycheck) day one. Is that not as equally unfair? Alexprime @GoombaJMR Pretty sure Sony is in it. Nintendo for life! Watch your mouth ~Santa Manticore416 @Artwark You're bad at reading. It clearly says Nintendo and Namco are the only two companies who haven't been shady. I didn't read much, but learning that arcades sometimes have criminal ties makes the Sharks in Earthbound make so much more sense. Like everyone else, Konami, Capcom and Sega were the companies that came to mind. If this was a particularly historical claim then Sega would probably make the most sense, the irony of them developing the Yakuza titles though is a bit of a blatant smack in the face. Starwolf_UK Regarding kidnapping composer Junko Ozawa said the following in the rub bull music academy documentary, Diggin' the carts (http://daily.redbullmusicacademy.com/enhanced/diggin-in-the-carts): "At the time [early 80s], there were companies that copied games illegally and we were told not to show we were doing development on the company sign. They said that if I told anyone I did development at Namco, I'd be kidnapped and that they'd ask for a new game plan instead of a ransom. I wasn't sure if it was true or a lie" Though of course that could be the 80s in general given how credits rarely had real names. Rumorlife If it is Sega that surprises but also doesn't. No wonder everything is so questionable and jacked up. But it's shocking because why would you torture your employees? What is the reason Sega would even need to do that? Why would ANY video game company do that? Also why haven't Nintendo & Namco been touched? I can understand Nintendo a bit maybe since N64 days but before that it seems like they didn't do PR events the same way and it would have been possible. Namco? Why are they exempt? I'm just like who else lol Capcom, Konami, Atlus, Taito, Square Enix and Spike Chunsoft? Or was saying "everyone but them 2" taken a little too literal? Ganbarion locked people up cause Wii Fit U didn't make the splash the original 2 did. Freeon-Leon Looks like @Artwark was right about SEGA, maybe not for the right reasons though. @Damo: LOL EllenJMiller @Dankykong If I recall, Japan's laws about firing/making people redundant tend to result in the company doing things to try and get someone to resign instead. Nintendo are the one's who should be kidnapping dev's family members, might be the only way they can convince them to make games for Nintendo again! Nintendo_Ninja Scary. I'm glad stuff like this (as far as I know) is less common in the U.S. Also, people are saying the company in question is Sega. I'd believe it, since Sega did some desperate things in the 90s-00s. @Ichiban Maybe all the Mario games are veiled threats at third parties. "Make games for us or we'll steal your princess!" Tempestryke O_o... DarkJamD This story reminds me of that Starfox 64 commercial. AltDotNerd It sounds like something Team Rocket would do. @bluedogrulez Yeah, I'd rather screw around online all day than work. Seems to me a fair system. I mean honestly they eliminated his position...he has nothing to do anymore...so he comes and does nothing. Seems obvious but A) it might be a japanese thing, and B) I didn't read that full article so there might be something worse about this deal than what it seems at first glance. P.S. I believe part of the reason the law prevents them from being fired is because no one wants to hire older workers in Japan. If they get fired in their 40's they're pretty much out of work...at least that's what I heard. I wouldn't know firsthand. P.S.S. I hear Sega makes most of their money from gambling machines so it makes sense if they were involved with something like the Yakuza. I'm also a little surprised to hear Nintendo is completely clean because, not to speak ill of the dead but I heard Yamauchi was a very difficult/hard man...might have just been his businessman nature though. @Mogster : except that i personally experienced a very similar stategy that included being forced to move to a former broom cupboard to work on projects that got cancelled or just binned. Terminating someone is expensive here and they reckoned it would be cheaper to bully me out. I'll be honest here, I don't think anything THIS sensitive should have been published in the book. StarDust4Ever Wow, that's incredible! I'd love to hear the sister's side of the story, if she's willing to talk about it. roboshort @Dankykong My guess is that companies that make pachinko and slot machines are more likely to have to deal with the mafia. Namco and Sega both run video arcades but a lot of Sega's business revolves around slot machines. I believe Konami also puts out a lot of slot machines. Nintendo doesn't and I don't believe Namco does. I think it is the same in the US. If you are involved with the gambling industry, you will likely have to deal with some kind of mafia. retro_player_22 Either it's Sega (maker of the Mark III) or NEC (maker of the PC Engine), two competitors against Nintendo (maker of the Famicom) in Japan. It couldn't be Microsoft, Microsoft never made the MSX, instead they had other companies made it for them. @Mk_II If they can't fire you(or don't want to) why did you listen to them? Can't you have worked somewhere else or done nothing at all? I'm not asking to be rude I'm legitimately curious. stalepie The name should be leaked. It's ethical to expose criminal behavior, not gossip about it like this. It also can cause harm to a company that's falsely accused (like Sega, if it wasn't them). Varathius very strange article... so the guy says he dumped the arcade machine, smashed it up, seconds later he says he didn't dump it but had someone dump and smash it for him as he had no drivers license....completely contradictory statements, therefore to me this article lacks in credibility and is completely bias. Wavey84 @Kirk Don't forget the quack medical doctors and standard specialists(think endocrinologists and rheumatologists) who put uninformed ignorant unhealthy people on a care plan full of synthetic drugs that only suppress symptoms and later destroy you. They don't address environmental toxins(AKA you are what you absorb) which is the main reason why people get sick with chronic diseases in the first place, followed by stress and life style. You don't 'catch' auto immune, diabetes, all forms of arthritis, cancer(ect ect) you earn them by slowly poisoning yourself. Yes, they are all reversible(By healing your nervous system and detoxing the body with organic vegetables, filtered water ect), But most people have no idea. These MD's for example probably had a 6 hour nutritional course during their schooling, and the nutritional advice was probably a bust to begin with. Welcome to modern medical care, it's pure craziness and absolutely dangerous. Tiefseemiez Hm, seems like too many companies did that isolation room thing. Maybe the details about moving their headquarter are more valuable than that information. Come on Ace Attorney fans! Investigate! Sega is not really a japanese company, but it might be seen as one since everything about it except where it's founded is japanese. tcaud Well we know the company was near an airport... that shouldn't be too hard to research. What I'm wondering is that if they would stoop to kidnapping and nausea-inducing tactics, what else would they be capable of? What do we NOT know about? I think Nintendo and Namco were ruled out because of the reputation of their staff. Miyamoto in particular would never put up with this kind of thing. But Sega... yeah definitely not improbable. I remember Gizmodo's backers were all a bunch of criminals. Gizmondo, not Gizmodo. Checked the link. Here's what was going on: Unions in Japan are very strong. In anime sometimes you'll hear exhortations to go out and protest in the opening theme music (I'm thinking of NGE and Slayers, particularly). Osamu Tezuka himself worked to make progressives very strong in the country, was his motive for founding Mushi Pro. The balance to this influence is the Yakuza. Companies attack progressive leaders ("change agents") personally and directly through the Yakuza. The article/book excerpt details just such an attack, and the clever response. According to the filing, the quarantine method was employed to counteract union strength. Sega was working to eliminate its hardware division in spite of their contract with the union. The isolated workers had ties to the unions (possibly even representatives) and refused to cooperate, and so they were isolated from the rank-and-file via legal loopholes. With the union heads out of the picture, Sega forced the workers, so disorganized and uncoordinated, out and closed their hardware division. I don't think Sega was going after the union reps at all; rather, they were performing an end-run around the union itself, which is why the transfer. Legally they couldn't fire these workers because the union guaranteed their positions, but they could move them around physically and appoint others to the same responsibilities, in effect replacing them. In this way, Sega managed to breach their union contract in substance without breaching it in form. All in all it reflects some really devilish thinking, on par with the bank collapse of 2008. Really reprehensible and devious. GreatPlayer @Fee Good thinking. If Nintendo were clean, how could it force every other third parties not to work with Sega (Genesis) and NEC (PC Engine/Turbografx), forcing these two games basically supporting games in their consoles only by themselves? What coerce strategies did Nintendo use? @GreatPlayer They didn't need coercion. Install base was enough. But this was the 5th gen, not the 3rd. @WaveGhoul 100% agree. And yes, them too. I've just had a test done for Lupus, which I requested, because I'm suffering weird symptoms, like a newly developed allergy to the sun; strange pins and needle that stab across most of my body when I laugh, get embarrassed, or feel extremes of hot and cold; a subtle but increasing sense of numbness in parts of my body; issues with my tummy feeling sore and bruised internally; tiredness and lethargy; short attention span... Now, it could be some "pre-disposed" genetic disease, or maybe I'm suffering from Lyme disease as a result of a tick bite (and I did get a few tick bits a few years back), but I expect it's just all the bad habits I've developed over my life, most of which I wouldn't have, if I'd been educated better growing up, and if I could actually avoid them in the first place. Example: I went to buy oranges the other day, to eat healthier and all that, and it turned out, when I read the labels, that all the oranges in Asda are pumped full of sh*t you wouldn't believe, including wax (and about 20 other random things). I mean, check this out: https://xmovies8.org/watch?v=Fed_Up_2014#video=BJxQ481c-G_zi8rbVrfOsV5FxhmbY7q_yinFD6Jer1Y (documentary about the added sugar, often hidden, that's in over 80% of all the food on our store shelves). How can we hope to prevail when they are attacking and destroying us under our very noses—in ways we can't really avoid, even if we want to. @tcaud That was an act of creating monopoly to exclude possible fair competition from any competitors, essentially violating the law. PlywoodStick That isolation room torture method reminds me of what the US Military does to anyone they deem an "enemy"... Like at Guantanamo Bay Prison. Basically just a way to destroy anyone who gets in their way. Considering Nintendo has been a part of the red light district before (they used to own love hotels), I find it hard to believe that Nintendo has had absolutely zero dealings with the Yakuza. Not to mention, Hanafuda cards have a long history of being used for gambling, just like many other card games. That was back during the Yamauchi era, however, so perhaps that involvement has mostly been severed. A single touch is all it takes, though. They can't 100% leave. The company in question being redacted here is probably one of Nintendo's major competitors from 20 years ago... So who would that be? It was 1995-2000... So it's either Sony or Sega. Sony has way more hands dipping into various pots, so I wouldn't be surprised if somewhere along the way, the Yakuza got involved. However, Sega's claim to fame is arcade cabinets: that's what they started off doing as Service Games (SeGa) for US Military bases, including those in Japan, back in the 1960s. Considering the lengths the brother of the kidnapped sister went to send an arcade oriented message, perhaps Sega is the more likely company in question here. Let us not forget Sega's horrid management policies; perhaps this was just one example of the horrendous things that truly happened to bring down Sega. @Kirk You're lucky to be in the UK. Us Americans are truly screwed. We are part of a mass experiment right now, with Monsanto and the like expanding the prevalence of GMO's and the successors of biocides such as DDT. In particular, the biggest culprits are: The synthetic chemical glyphosate of Roundup, which the WHO has deemed cancer causing, yet it is sold in millions of stores like Home Depot, and is applied liberally to all major conventionally grown crops; bio-genetically inserted BT (which is normally alright as a light spray bacterial insecticide, but strengthens pests when applied through GMO); antibiotic applications in animal feed, which goes down the food chain to humans, eventually causing immunity to antibiotics when they may be needed, preventing future treatments for powerful infections; at least 80% of all food in the USA is now produced factory style, destroying small farms and businesses, and utterly destroying the health of the soil and microscopic mycelium neural networks; the pesticide market has exploded, whipping millions of people into frenzies to nuke their entire properties with pesticides, destroying the delicate mycelium which regulates plant growth, thus contributing to even more soil erosion and death; these factors combined, along with weather phenomena such as the naturally caused plains and forest fires of the American midwest being strengthened due to climate change, is going to cause more land destruction than the Dust Bowl event we had in the 1930s; and an all out assault on the legal system is currently being conducted to try to prevent any labeling of any dangerous chemicals, GMO's, or poisoned food processes. Awareness of local and organic products is growing, though, and Fair Trade, instead of Free Trade, is becoming a necessity to counter the destructive and wasteful tendencies of the USA's current agricultural market. The coming battles will determine whether the USA destroys the world's agricultural systems or not. (Sorry for wall of text and off topic, just that the issue you bring up hits home for me.) AKidAndASquidNow Who did this? Such a lust for revenge? WHOOOOOOOOOO?! Konami. It was definitely Konami. Because Konami is Konami, and Konami is the worst. They played us like a damn FIDDLE. @tcaud Nice find! I had been wondering why the video game industry in Japan has had almost zero effective union representation for all this time... Priceless_Spork This is obviously the work of Dr.Robotnik. @kiigu Oh, right; it did say that the cabinet was from the offending company, so I guess that makes sense. Now I feel dumb for not noticing.XD ThanosReXXX @WaveGhoul I would agree with you for the most part, except for the mentioning of arthritis and cancer, both diseases which have already been around for much longer than any malpractice of medicine has existed. It may very well be possible that diseases like these have progressed faster than normal because of human interference, but still. For example: cancer cells have even been found in a prehistoric man they found somewhere in the late eighties/early nineties, so it's not a "wellfare" disease, as some people over here in Europe like to call it. Back then, and even well into the Middle Ages, they simply had no idea what these diseases were. @PlywoodStick Some more great observations and insights. Fri 13th Nov 2015 Why am I pretty sure the company of the story was Konami? Too bad the company's name can't be revealed for obvious reasons. @Vetus It'll come out after this. Only a matter of time. theBluntKnight I'll bet it's Konami they've had their shady work practices revealed and they've seemed to have a pretty frosty relationship with Nintendo over the last few years. zero wii U games made by them and hardly any 3DS games. Capcom and Sega still have a warm enough relationship with NIntendo to release games on 3DS which has been a successful console. Sat 14th Nov 2015 Hey Kirk, Sorry to hear about what you're going through, I can relate in the sense that I'm suffering with autoimmune/leaky, it's actually been 9 years now(I ended up leaving college/game Art & design back when I was 22 because of it) and it's been beyond frustrating having to deal with the quackery, stupidity, ignorance and danger that is the medical system(Heck, MD's kill more people than guns) and even nature paths to an extent... The latter tend to pile on unnecessary expensive monthly supplements and tend to have the same protocol for every patient based on testing, which again is incredibly pricey, it's like going through a marathon of testing and it's simply put not worth it. They're both busts, but ultimately I'd definitely take an NP if I had to, but fortunately I know better now and I wouldn't go with either. Anyways, I finally know what to do now to reverse my problem all thanks to a specific doctor named John Bergman who is a true corrective chiropractor. only less than 10% of them exist in the world. he's absolutely brilliant, he knows very well how to reverse autoimmune(lupus ect), cancer, diabetes, arthritis ect ect. he knows how every single organ in the body works, real nutrition, you name it, he's incredible. He goes over this in all of his videos. Here's one specifically dealing with autoimmune(in your case, lupus) If you get in touch with him you will have your problem licked. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nqggy05RqNY First of all, You NEED to get your nervous system checked by a corrective chiropractor in your area as soon as possible, that is the number 1 thing you should be doing right now, since the nervous system controls every single organ in your body including the immune system. You need to have a healthy nervous system and gut before your start detoxing. John B goes over this and so much more on his YT channel. Send him a message stat and tell him your situation, your symptoms and diet. He'll go over what you'll need to do, you could also phone or do skype consultations. People all across the world are flying down to see him, that says it all right there. Anyways, You can avoid all GMO's, pesticides, glyphosates, hormones(ect) by buying your fruit, veggies, animal products(ect) at a local farmers market. For drinking water, get an over the counter water filter(And shower tape filter) that specifically gets rid of fluoride and chlorine(they're both halides and interfere with thyroid production and so much more. they're deadly.) ,taking lugal's iodine solution also helps to counter act this. In your situation, including mine you can't be eating any made-man food, or even commercial fruit, veggies and animal products. If it's not organic or if it's man-made, don't eat it. If the water isn't filtered don't drink it. remember, you don't catch autoimmune, cancer, diabetes(ect ect) you EARN them by slowly poisoning yourself. the body is intelligent, it's self healing. Anyways, let me know how it goes! @WaveGhoul Cheers for the considered feedback, dude. @Kirk @Kirk No problemo! Reading all of these comments and seeing that some people think Sega is the company in question, it makes me wonder if I should ask my uncle if he knows anything about this type of stuff happening, since he used to work at Sega Midwest Studios. 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__label__cc	0.568366	0.431634	Tue 19th Apr 2016 Quarterly Economic Survey: Assembly tasked to help manufacturing sector The Northern Ireland Assembly should establish a “taskforce” from the private sector charged with creating a positive plan for the manufacturing sector which will drive competitiveness. That is one of the suggestions made by members of Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber) who were surveyed in the latest Quarterly Economic Survey for Q1 of 2016 released today (19 April 2016) by NI Chamber in association with leading business advisers BDO. Most members believe Northern Ireland’s manufacturing sector has a future particularly in higher value manufacturing but are concerned about the lack of government policy specifically targeted towards the sector. Members are also concerned about the lack of effective energy strategies to support the industry and believe that addressing the issue of high energy costs should be the number one priority for the Assembly to support local manufacturers. The survey, which was completed by almost 300 local businesses, was conducted against the background of a number of substantial job loss announcements recently in the sector. Q1 2016 results show that local manufacturers are continuing to face considerable challenges. Over the quarter, manufacturing employment balances, reflecting balances of business taking on staff in the last 3 months and those expecting to in the next 3 months, both fell. Confidence in both turnover and profitability going forward has also fallen, investment intentions are lower and fewer manufacturers are operating at full capacity. However, there were improvements in both manufacturing domestic sales and orders balances this quarter and both are now more positive than UK balances. There was also some small signs of pick up in export orders. Meanwhile, exchange rates remain a challenge with more than twice as many members (45%) citing them as a key concern compared to this time two years ago. Members suggest a range of initiatives to help the manufacturing sector including educational programmes which support young people in pursuing a career in skills suitable to the manufacturing sector and identifying factors which are most crucial to creating a more vibrant manufacturing base including the early adoption of the lower corporation tax rate. Services Sector NI’s service sector performance in a regional context continues to be poor generally across most of the indicators. Only 5 of the 14 key balances improved this quarter while 7 of the 14 fell. The sector is in the bottom 3 performing UK regions for 10 of the 14 key balances. There was an improvement in the domestic sales balance which increased by 10 points to +19%. The domestic balances remain low however compared to the UK average and the domestic order book looks particularly weak. The employment balance fell by 4 points to 11% in Q1. Fewer businesses appear to be taking on part-time staff. The cash flow balance also deteriorated falling by 19 points to +4% in Q1. The New NI Executive In light of the forthcoming Assembly elections, the survey also revealed how businesses believe that the most important government intervention that the next NI Executive can introduce to help support their business and help the Northern Ireland economy grow is to reduce corporation tax (24%). Some members asked for its early introduction while others expressed concern that it might not be implemented. Other important interventions include lowering business rates (13%) and ensuring that the UK remains within the EU (13%). Concern was also expressed over growing payroll costs, particularly for small employers, in light of the introduction of policies including most recently the National Living Wage. Commenting on the survey, Ann McGregor, Chief Executive of Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said: “There are some signs of growth in the Northern Ireland economy this quarter and it is positive to see an improvement in sales and a slight pickup in export orders in manufacturing. However the sense of uncertainty is palpable. More key balances weakened than strengthened and fewer businesses in both manufacturing and services took on staff during the last 3 months. It is concerning to note that many of the forward looking indicators point to a dampening of employment expectations, investment intentions and confidence going forward. “Energy costs consistently dominate member concerns particularly in sectors such as manufacturing. NI Chamber welcomes the recently published recommendations of the Ministerial Energy & Manufacturing Advisory Group but would like to see the NI Executive put in place a plan of action to respond to those recommendations as a matter of urgency. Northern Ireland’s manufacturing sector has a future but support from the Executive is crucial to give the sector a level playing field with other regions and countries.” Brian Murphy, Partner at BDO, said: “The real take-home message from the first Quarterly Economic Survey of 2016 is that the mood of industry is resolute and that Northern Ireland’s political establishment must meet its concerns with positive action. In particular, we need to see a concerted strategy that focuses on the region’s potential as a centre of high-value manufacturing excellence. “The Northern Ireland Assembly must also take more aggressive steps to address issues around competitiveness and energy costs. As the region readies itself for the introduction of lower corporation tax, members of NI Chamber clearly want to see a greater sense of urgency and resolve from Stormont. The demand for an industry task force should be a clear wake up call to our politicians. Only by working together in partnership will we ensure that Northern Ireland’s appeal to investors is as compelling and comprehensive as we believe and know it can be.” Back to Quarterly Economic Survey Recent Policies Economic survey results: “It’s time to start reversing the damage” Quarterly Economic Survey: Northern Ireland economy shows signs of ‘slipping’ into recession Quarterly Economic Survey: Weak domestic and export performance hinders economic growth Business hits the brakes – NI Chamber & BDO Quarterly Economic Survey Quarterly Economic Survey: Brexit and lack of Executive having “an increasingly negative impact on business growth and investment plans” NI Chamber & BDO Quarterly Economic Survey: Skills deficit damaging growth and productivity Currently Open: NI Chamber Quarterly Economic Survey – Have your say on the NI economy… NI Chamber & BDO Quarterly Economic Survey: Recruitment difficulties and tougher trading conditions face firms amid sluggish growth QES: Growth continuing to slow amid frustration within business community Quarterly Economic Survey: “Pockets of resilience and success” – however bigger picture is one of slow economic growth	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22777
__label__wiki	0.535704	0.535704	tvONE Ships New Features to CORIOview, 4K Multi-Window Processor Margate, UK, 15 August, 2019 – tvONE (tvone.com), a leading designer and manufacturer of cutting-edge video and multimedia processing equipment, is now shipping new features to tvONE’s award-winning 4K multi-window processor, CORIOview. These enhancements include support for rotated displays, cloned outputs, EDID manager, and a new multi-user HTTPS SSL security interface. CORIOview now rotates outputs in portrait or landscape at 0°, 90°, 180° or 270°; perfect for small control rooms or digital signage applications. Additionally, you can reduce kit and remove single points of failure with the new cloned output functionality on our dual output modules. Keep your information safe and secure with HTTPS SSL connectivity together with a real-time, RESTful API for effortless multi-user control. Custom EDID’s can now be easily uploaded and managed using a simple interface within CORIOgrapher, ensuring that whatever your source the content will be displayed correctly. CORIOview is an ultra-compact, 4K multi-window processor that can take inputs from up to eight separate sources for HDMI (4K or HD), DVI, 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, HDBaseT (4K or HD), and streaming video depending on the configuration of its modular design, and output them to HDMI (4K or HD), DVI, 3G-SDI or HDBaseT (HD). This makes CORIOview a versatile product for a range of different environments. Up to eight windows can be displayed on screen in pre-set layouts, which can be selected from the front panel, CORIOgrapher control software, or a controller using tvONE’s real-time API. Layouts can also be user configured and stored for instant recall later. To download the latest CORIOview firmware, click here. To download the latest CORIOgrapher software, click here. To download the latest CORIOdiscover software, click here. About tvONE tvONE is a world class developer and manufacturer of video conversion and AV signal distribution technology, with offices in the US, and R&D and manufacturing facilities in the UK. tvONE provides a complete line-up of products and services for the professional AV, broadcast video, and digital signage markets. Following the global merger of tvONE and Magenta Research in July 2013, the company tvONE now encompasses these two superior brands under one umbrella. The tvONE brand specialises in video, audio, and multimedia processing equipment, based on its proprietary CORIO® video conversion technology. Products include all-in-one system solutions, windowing processors, scan converters, seamless switchers, video scalers, up/down/cross converters, analogue-digital converters, including SD/HD-SDI, HDMI, and DVI, format converters, and standard converters. Magenta Research is the industry-recognised brand for the transmission, switching, and flexible distribution of multi-format video, audio, and auxiliary signals over fiber and Cat-X cabling. Products include AV extenders, distribution amplifiers and matrix switchers for DVI, HDMI, VGA, and component, composite, s-video, audio, USB, and RS-232 signals. For further details visit www.tvone.com. Neesham Public Relations Email: kerrym@neesham.co.uk News from our clients… Goodlight and NeuxPark light up four major international station car parks with 3,000 LED luminaires New Omron 100A relay runs exceptionally cool Omron showcases people recognition sensor for digital signage at ISE 2020	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22790
__label__wiki	0.678179	0.678179	Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 The Thirteenth Disciple - Roman Centurion Gaius Cassius Centurio Deputatus Gaius Cassius (Longinus - The Spear Carrier) "Jesus raised his head to the dark sky and cried, "Father, why hast thou forsaken me?" At that moment Gaius knew that this man wanted to die and without hesitation he hefted the pilum and drove it deep into Jesus' side." The amazing true story of Centurion Gaius Cassius, also known as "Longinus - The Spear Carrier", who pierced the side of Christ on the Cross with his spear. Download "The Thirteenth Disciple" in Adobe Acrobat PDF format If you wish to save a copy to your computer, to view offline, just right click on the above downlaod link, select "Save target as", and then choose the location on your hard drive to save the file to. To view the story you will need to have a copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader (or Adobe Acrobat) installed on your computer. If you do not already have this installed it can be downloaded for free by clicking on the link below and then following the on screen instructions: Please note that "Longinus & the Spear of Christ" is provided for your personal enjoyment. The content and illustrations of "Longinus & the Spear of Christ" cannot be reproduced or distributed in any form or medium without the express written permission of Frederick Covins. If you are interested in Gaius Longinus and the Spear of Christ then please take a look at the (as yet!) unpublished Satan's Fuehrer - a full length novel about the resurgence of Nazism when the Lance of Longinus is stolen. is prohibited without the express written permission of Frederick Covins. All photographs and illustrations on this page are believed to be in the public domain, but if not please e-mail	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22791
__label__wiki	0.812126	0.812126	Planet Science Parents/Teachers Chemistry chaos Our bodies What do you know about? Under 11s > Our world > Future of flying Future of flying From hot air balloons to planes powered by body heat - what's next? Airbus - a company which makes aeroplanes - have made a video showing what they think aeroplanes will look like in the future. Have a look! Wow. Can you imagine being on a plane where the cabin lights are powered by body heat? Or a plane with a huge swimming pool on board? If you'd asked somebody 40 years ago about a double-decker plane which can carry 800 people, they'd have thought you were crazy. Now we have double-decker planes flying above us every day. It's taken humans a long time to learn how to fly. Have a look at these early inventions. Joseph Michel and Jacques Etienne Montgolfier invented the first hot air balloon, in 1783. Their first passengers were a sheep, rooster and duck! The first successful hot air balloon George Cayley wanted to invent a way for man to fly like a bird. He was the first person to properly investigate the four forces necessary for flight - weight, lift, drag and thrust. George's first idea was a glider. A model of George Cayley's glider (c) Nigel Coates Orville and Wilbur Wright were the first people build and fly a plane with an engine. The Wright brothers realised that as well as an engine, the pilot needed to be able to control the plane reliably - otherwise, they couldn't steer properly! Orville was the first to fly the plane - it travelled 36 metres. Although that's not a lot now, it was a huge achievement in 1903. Have a look at the Wright brothers' first ever flight: Aeroplanes have changed a lot since 1903. What will they be like in 2050? Will Airbus be right about the aeroplanes of the future? Or will aeroplanes be even stranger than we can imagine? Find out more about Airbus's vision of the future of aeroplanes and the Airbus A380 at the Daily What News. I'm sorry, it appears you do not have flash installed. Chemistry cleans pennies! Get the X-factor Nature's fireworks display!	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22792
__label__wiki	0.901299	0.901299	Who can creditably head the Comelec at this crucial time? With the resignation of Comelec Chairman Jose Melo, the crucial question is, who should be appointed by the President to head the poll body? Melo resigned five years ahead of his tenure that should end in 2015, and from his statements it was obvious that he was tired of the heavy burden he carried in the past two years, culminating in the first automated elections last May. Melo’s resignation comes when the Comelec is perhaps at the lowest ebb of its credibility and efficiency; it comes when the poll body is under the gun from professional IT organizations who have challenged before the Supreme Court its continuing refusal to disclose the automated election system’s source codes---the set of documents that governed its conduct with the electronics provider, Smartmatic-Total Information Management Corporation. Comelec is under attack for its lack of transparency. The question is, who can creditably head the poll body at this most crucial time, when it has to prepare and put into place two elections: the midterm elections of 2013 and barring Charter amendment, the presidential and local elections of 2016? The search is on President Aquino was quoted as saying that he is looking for a poll body chief who is “energetic, acceptable to all parties as neutral and professional.” In later interviews he added independent-mindedness as well as integrity. All of those are vital requisites for that toughest of jobs---one that has such a huge impact on the political stability of the nation. When former SC Associate Justice Jose Melo was appointed Comelec Chair by President Macapagal-Arroyo, I wrote in my column then in the Inquirer that I felt Melo was too old for the job. I wrote that a retired SC justice, no matter how sterling his record was, is not ideal person for the post of Comelec Chief. This is because that job calls for a far younger person who, as P-Noy put it, is “energetic,” strong and healthy enough to face the enormous challenges it offers. A second criterion should be acceptability to the political parties, and this can only stem from the perception that the poll chief is politically “neutral and professional,” as P-Noy put it. Untainted by corruption But perhaps the most critical criterion needed of the poll chief is integrity and incorruptibility. I think that in the minds of a number of citizens former Chair Melo remained relatively untainted by corruption; but by his own admission, there was a lot of corruption in the poll body and one easily infer that the corrupt there ran rings around the hapless former jurist, who came in as an outsider. This brings us to an important point: should the next poll chief be appointed from outside? P-Noy has indicated that he was inclined toward an “outsider.” To be sure, there are a number of distinguished lawyers with integrity and independent-mindedness, who would make an outstanding Comelec Chief. But there’s a difficulty to an outsider. I recall the favorable public perception about Wigberto “Bobby” Tanada when he was appointed to head the Bureau of Customs and Vicente “Ting” Jayme as Department of Public Works and Highways Chief in the Cory era, and Efren Plana at the BIR’s helm in the Marcos era. These officials were perceived as honest and untainted, but the popular perception too was that pinaikut-ikutan lang sila ng mga corrupt sa mga oficina nila. But if the new poll chief is to be recruited from inside, what guarantee is there that he or she has no links to the imbedded syndicates in the Comelec or can fight them enough to destroy them? Top contenders for the Comelec job Three prominent personalities are said to be seriously considered for the top Comelec job: Justice Secretary Leila de Lima, who began as an election lawyer, and election lawyers Romulo Macalintal and Sixto Brilliantes. These personalities command respect among their peers and there are indeed merits to appointing an election lawyer to that post, as he or she would be conversant with all the tricks in the election trade. But the negative side is that election lawyers may have become quite close to various politicians in the course of their career and their opponents could be easily suspicious of their neutrality. Besides, don’t we have any other character of integrity, fearlessness and independence aside from Leila de Lima? To be sure, she is the most credible and perhaps the only performing member of the Aquino Cabinet at the moment; but I hope the President won’t entice her away from the Department of Justice, where she has to oversee the “trial of the century,” the Ampatuan mass murder trial, from the prosecution end. Like that biblical episode about the Lord searching for honest people so as not to destroy a city, there must be a few other honest souls in this fair land who can be considered for the top Comelec post and two other vacancies there next year. Hints at corruption In his press statement resigned Chair Melo more than hinted of the corruption in the Comelec. Professional and citizens’ groups such as the Center for People Empowerment for Governance (CenPeg), the Automated Election System (AES) Watch led by former Vice President Tito Guingona, and the group of lawyer Dindo B. Donato have questioned before the Supreme Court the many irregularities that attended last May’s first automated elections, including the malfunctioning of many PCOS machines. CenPeg particularly pressed the SC to enforce its earlier order to compel the Comelec to disclose the source codes that governed the poll body’s regulation of Smartmatic in the last elections. Cenpeg maintains that disclosing the source codes is the only way IT professional groups could conduct an independent review of the automated elections---before we resort to another automated exercise. The AES Watch, on the other hand, has asked the SC to make public 21 “vital public documents” pertaining to its contract with Smartmatic. But the Comelec has stubbornly ignored not only the clamor of citizens for these documents, but the very order of the SC itself. Under Chairman Melo the Comelec had resisted producing these vital documents. Can his successor cooperate with those groups clamoring for their revelation? Comelec's failure at transparency Former Comelec Chair Christian Monsod, in his lecture at the Jaime V. Ongpin Foundation early last month, reinforced the criticism about the poll body’s failure to be transparent. He pointed out the general agreement among various stakeholders that there is a need for a thorough review of the AES system and for corrective measures if it was going to be used again. The main disagreement, he stressed, is “in the process, its efficacy, its security and even its accuracy at certain levels.” But he also noted that the problem was that “the Comelec has made it difficult to find out in any objective manner the answers to the questions raised (by the other stakeholders). Monsod quoted from the testing firm SysTest how “vital it is for the Comelec to share factual information about the automation and testing processes to accurately inform the public, including groups most critical of the automation project (such as CenPeg---BOC), and to de-bunk misinformations and rumors.” Unfortunately, he said, the Comelec and Smartmatic did not heed the advise, hence the damage to their credibility. The judicially activist SC should order the Comelec, under pain of stiff penalties, to disclose the source codes. And as the poll body gets a new chief, the citizens look to a new climate of transparency there. Do you have a comment? Email Bel Cunanan at Labels: Comelec, Jose Melo P-Noy should remove 'legal pygmies' Corona takes on Sigma Rho Pinoys spending this season: P1.2-P1.5 billion dai... Dolphy’s insulting scenes and P-Noy’s take on new ... Gifts Congress members gave to one another; Binay/... Judge Villarosa of Makati RTC should inhibit himse... 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__label__wiki	0.692417	0.692417	CosmoStyle Jewelry CosmoStyle Socks Cosmopolitan Suitcases 9 Winter Hair Colors You Need to Know About Omg Kendall's Impression of Kylie Is Ruthless The Best Hookup Apps to Download Right Now There's a New Ted Bundy Documentary Coming Soon Fact: You Need Spiked Eggnog to Survive This Szn Someone Give Bradley Cooper a Hug Because He Just Lost the Oscar for Best Actor Maybe it's time...for B-Coops to take a long vacation. By Peggy Truong Bradley Cooper lost the 2019 Oscar for Best Actor. :( He was also snubbed in the Best Director category and didn't even get nominated, to the surprise of many. Alexa, play "Heal Me" by Lady Gaga from A Star Is Born, because Bradley Cooper just lost the Oscar for Best Actor. Yes, Rami Malek was fine...just fine in Bohemian Rhapsody, but I was prepared for some sort of miracle to happen on Sunday. For starters, Bradley looked like a snack: His costar Lady Gaga was pure fire (as always): Their performance was H-O-T: And deep down, I think Bradley was prepared to read from a prewritten speech that contained shout-outs to Gaga, his dog Charlie, and Sam Elliott plus one last joke about there being "100 people in a room." But no, the Oscars robbed him of that moment and, more importantly, his golden statue. If you've been following Bradley's career, this brings his total number of Oscar nominations to seven (with zero wins). He also returned home empty-handed from the Golden Globes last month, losing Best Director and Best Actor to Alfonso Cuarón and Rami Malek, respectively. He did, however, win his first-ever Grammy for "Shallow," which was named Best Duo/Group Performance with Lady Gaga a few weeks ago. I guess there's nothing better to do right now than stare at this for a few more hours: Bradley Cooper "Embarrassed" by Oscars Snub Peggy Truong Entertainment Writer Peggy is Cosmopolitan.com’s entertainment writer, specializing in Leonardo DiCaprio, This Is Us, and the royals. More From Oscars Bradley Cooper's Ex-Wife Commented on the Oscars All the Stunning After-Party Looks From the Oscars The Best and Worst Dressed Celebs at the Oscars Twitter Reacts to Gaga Losing Best Actress Oscar People Are Mad 'Black Panther' Got Snubbed The Most Talked-About Looks at the 2019 Oscars Twitter's Not Happy 'Green Book' Won Best Picture The 'Shallow' Oscars Performance Was a WHOLE LOT! Lady Gaga Fixed Rami Malek's Bow Tie at the Oscars Why Emily Blunt Didn't Perform at the Oscars Bradley Cooper Is "Embarrassed" By Oscars Snub Lady Gaga Reacts to Bradley Cooper's Oscars Snub So, Gaga and BCoops Didn't Walk the Carpet 👀 Bradley Cooper Is So Nervous for the Oscars Bradley and Irina Look So in Love Tonight	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22800
__label__wiki	0.802273	0.802273	USA: Petition to rename the "Gypsy" series warns of dangerous stereotypes A still from the trailer for the Netflix series "Gypsy". (PHOTO: YouTube) "'Gypsy' is a racist slur against Romani people who have suffered from slavery and genocide and who have been targeted by the Nazis in World War II. [...] By keeping the name Netflix is normalizing the usage of a racist slur," reads an online petition that currently has more than 1 900 signatures. Romani people living in the USA have been irritated by the fact that one of the most recent serials produced by the popular online television company Netflix has been given this name to evoke passion and spontaneity. The series, which is directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, the director of the erotic drama "Fifty Shades of Grey", is dedicated to a story about a promiscuous woman who is a psychoanalyist succumbing to her own sexual desires (performed by Hollywood star Naomi Watts) and has nothing to do with ethnic Romani people. "Our people have suffered for entire centuries because of defamatory, misguided and negative stereotypes connected with the term 'gypsy'," one signer of the petition posted. "The Romani community is constantly pushed to the margins, discriminated against, denigrated or worse. Because of what people believe the term 'gypsy' represents we have been enslaved, forcibly sterilized, and murdered during the Holocaust. There is no excuse for using this term, nota bene when referring to a series about the sexual quirks of a non-Romani woman." Netflix is defending itself by saying the title for the series was inspired by a pop song of that name by the group Fleetwood Mac and is not aimed against Romani people. The petition, however, responds to that by stating that the term "gypsy" is pejorative in and of itself, irrespective of the context in which it is used, and goes on to say that particular pop song also unmistakably fetishizes Romani people and some aspects of their culture in a way the mainstream media tends to exploit in order to romanticize them. Adéla Gálová, translated by Gwendolyn Albert Slovakia: Romani women protest discrimination in maternity hospital with a petition Czech Republic: Romani housing estate residents sign petition complaining about conditions Analysis: Why it’s time to lay the “Gypsy” trope to rest Members of Czech Freedom Fighters' Union distance themselves from national chair in petition, leadership defends his speech at Terezín Residential hotel tenants petition Czech PM over discrimination against the impoverished Zazzle responds about anti-Gypsyist T-shirt VIDEO: UN Human Rights Council review of anti-Gypsyism Giving the gadje what they want: NatGeo’s “American Gypsies” Czech Government Agency for Social Inclusion publishes analysis of segregation in primary schools Scottish court convicts traffickers of exploiting young women Patrik Banga: Social media is depriving us of context and driving us all crazy Slovak bus company caught on video repeatedly denying some Romani passengers service Slovak Government says new data show quality of life for Roma is gradually improving Museum of Romani Culture to open Roma and Sinti Center in the Czech capital four years from now Slovak Fascists want to change laws about online media to prevent libel Slovak Constitutional Court awards compensation to Roma for 13-year court case - but the discrimination sued over still has no final ruling Czech kickboxer of Romani origin to compete next week at MMA gala in Prague Czech SocDem chair threatens to bring down Govt if ultranationalist nominee appointed to Czech News Agency board Diskriminace, Média, Petice, Romani people Czech President's nominee for ombudsman says he would not deal with discrimination against Roma if chosen because that's what the courts are for Czech Human Rights Commissioner to stay in office, most civil society members of Human Rights Council support her	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22806
__label__wiki	0.845188	0.845188	India's first NewsPortal on Projects Home PRESS RELEASES USG Boral Invests US$39 Million in New Manufacturing Plant at Sri City,... USG Boral Invests US$39 Million in New Manufacturing Plant at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh USG Boral, a leader in building products technology, hosted a Ground Breaking Ceremony for its new manufacturing plant at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. The new plant will be operated by its India business unit, USG Boral Building Products India Pte Ltd. Frederic De Rougemont, CEO; Dan Casey, Senior Vice President, Asia and Middle East, USG Boral and Sumit Bidani, CEO, USG Boral (India) were present at the occasion. The plant will support USG Boral’s commitment in the region as the company looks for ways to better serve its customers. This location will allow for 30 million m2 of plasterboard capacity in a standalone facility located in Sri City. The new facility will add to USG Boral’s presence in India, where it currently operates two other facilities, a 9 million m2 plasterboard and metal plant in Khushkhera, near New Delhi, and a joint compound and putty plant, in the Chennai area. The new plant at Sri City is expected to be fully operational in 18 months, and more than 100 people are expected to be employed at full capacity. An investment of US$39 million is being made in this new facility. Frederic de Rougemont, CEO of USG Boral, said that its customers in India will benefit from the world-leading technology available to USG Boral, which will be used in the products built at the facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. “This facility offers us the ability to significantly increase our operations in India and provide our customers in the region with the best plasterboard products.” “We are committed to delivering the highest quality and most technologically advanced building solutions for walls and ceilings across Asia, Australasia and the Middle East,” said Mr. de Rougemont. “Our India business has experienced strong growth and this investment further positions the company to continue supplying our customers in the South as demand for high quality, high strength plasterboard products grows in the medium and longer-term,” said Dan Casey, Senior Vice President, Asia and Middle East, USG Boral. Sumit Bidani, CEO, USG Boral (India) said, “The Sri City facility is in line with our overall strategy to grow our business in India and establish USG Boral as the leading player in the building products technology and solutions space in the country.” The Sri City plant is an investment by USG Boral, the joint venture of USG Corporation and Boral Limited. The company is a leading manufacturer and supplier of gypsum board-based wall and ceiling lining systems, mineral fiber acoustical ceiling systems, metal framing, joint compounds, high-performance panels and accessories throughout Asia, Australasia and the Middle East. USG Boral India is a leading plasterboard, metal, joint compound, putty and mineral fiber ceiling products company, which has supplied the Indian market since 2008. About USG Boral Headquartered in Singapore, USG Boral Building Products was founded in 2014 as a joint venture between USG Corporation and Boral Limited. 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__label__wiki	0.821096	0.821096	uBio Mastozool. neotrop. vol.22 no.2 Mendoza Dec. 2015 Bats (mammalia: chiroptera) from the caatinga scrublands of the crateus region, northeastern Brazil, with new records for the state of Ceará Shirley S. P. da Silva1, Daniela Dias2, Mayara A. Martins3, Patrícia G. Guedes1,4, Juliana C. de Almeida1,3,5, Alexandre P. da Cruz1, Nicolau M. Serra-Freire5, Joyce dos S. Damascena1, and Adriano L. Peracchi3 1 Instituto Resgatando o Verde, Rua Tirol, n° 536 sala 609, Freguesia, Jacarepaguá, CEP 22750-009, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. [Correspondence: Shirley S. P. da Silva <batshirley@gmail.com>]. 2 Laboratório de Biologia e Parasitologia de Mamíferos Silvestres Reservatórios, IOC, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Avenida Brasil 4365, Manguinhos, CEP 21040-360, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. 3 Laboratório de Mastozoologia, Instituto de Biologia, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, UFRRJ, BR 465, Km 7, CEP 23890-000, Seropédica, RJ, Brazil. 4 Mastozoologia, Departamento de Vertebrados, Museu Nacional/UFRJ. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. 5 Laboratório de Referência Nacional para Vetores das Riquetsioses. Fundação Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Avenida Brasil 4365, Manguinhos, CEP 21040-360, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. In Memorian Whereas surveys of the bat fauna are available for some localities in the Brazilian Northeast, studies in the caatinga scrublands are still limited. The aim of this study was to survey the bat fauna in an area of caatinga scrublands in the Private Natural Heritage Reserve (RPPN Serra das Almas), which is located on the Ibiapaba Plateau, State of Ceará. The bat assemblage of the reserve was surveyed in July 2012 (rainy season), and January 2013 (dry season), with a total of 19 sampling nights. We captured 347 individuals of 23 species representing six families. The bat fauna was characterized by the predominance of a few abundant species, in particular phyllostomid frugivores, and many rare species, which is frequent in studies based on mist nets at ground level. The first records of Tonatia saurophila and Chiroderma vizottoi (recently described and known only from its type locality) are reported for the State of Ceará, where 66 bat species are now known to occur. RESUMO. Morcegos de uma área de Caatinga arbustiva na região de Crateús, nordeste do Brasil (Mammalia: Chiroptera), com novos registros para o estado do Ceará. Embora inventários da quiropterofauna estejam disponíveis para algumas localidades do Nordeste brasileiro, os estudos em área de caatinga arbustiva ainda são escassos. O objetivo deste estudo foi realizar um levantamento e atualização da quiropterofauna em uma área de caatinga arbustiva na Reserva Particular do Patrimônio Natural (RPPN Serra das Almas), localizada no Planalto da Ibiapaba, estado do Ceará. A assembleia de morcegos da Reserva foi inventariada em julho de 2012 (período chuvoso) e janeiro de 2013 (período seco), totalizando 19 noites de amostragem. Um total de 347 indivíduos de 23 espécies e seis famílias foi capturado. A quiropterofauna é caracterizada por uma dominância de poucas espécies mais abundantes, particularmente filostomídeos frugívoros, e várias outras menos abundantes, o que é freqüente em inventários com redes armadas ao nível do solo. Tonatia saurophila e Chiroderma vizottoi, essa última recentemente descrita e conhecida apenas da localidade tipo, são registradas pela primeira vez no Ceará, onde 66 espécies de morcegos estão agora registradas. Key words: Caatinga; Neotropical bats; New records; Semiarid region. Palavras chave: Caatinga; Morcegos neotropicais; Novos registros; Região semiárida. Recibido 11 noviembre 2014. Aceptado 24 agosto 2015. Editor asociado: M. Weber Brazil has the second richest bat fauna of any South American country, with a total of 179 species recorded to date (Nogueira et al., 2014; Moratelli and Dias, 2015). While a large body of data on the occurrence, biology, and distribution of Brazilian bats has been accumulated over the past few decades, many lacunae persist, and many areas lack basic inventories (Bernard et al., 2011). A recent study estimated that less than 10% of Brazil has been surveyed in a minimally adequate way and that no Brazilian biome can be considered to have been satisfactorily surveyed at the present time (Bernard et al., 2011). While surveys of the bat fauna are available for some localities in the Brazilian Northeast (e.g. Mares et al., 1985; Willig, 1985, 1986; Willig and Mares, 1989; Silva et al., 2001; Gregorin et al., 2008; Feijó et al., 2010; Sá-Neto and Marinho-Filho, 2013; Maas et al., 2013; Novaes et al., 2015), studies in the Caatinga scrublands are still limited, and Bernard et al. (2011) found that less than 7% of this biome has been surveyed. In fact, most of the data available on the vertebrates of the Caatinga are derived from a small number of sites, with less than the adequate sampling effort (Albuquerque et al., 2012). The Brazilian state of Ceará is inserted within the Caatinga biome (sensu Ab’Saber, 1971) in the Brazilian Northeast. The Ibiapaba Plateau, also known locally as Serra Grande, is placed in the border between Ceará and Piauí states. The term “Caatinga” refers to the typical xeromorphic vegetation of the semiarid Brazilian Northeast, which also includes areas of semi-deciduous and cloud forests, covering a total area of 770 442 km² (Coimbra-Filho and Câmara, 1996; Marinho-Filho and Sazima, 1998). According to IBGE (2012) the Caatinga is the most representative area of the “Brazilian semi-arid region”, and it is described by MMA (2011) as the most populated semiarid region in the world. The occurrence of at least 92 bat species has been confirmed for the Caatinga (Garcia et al., 2014; Moratelli and Dias, 2015). Of these, 64 species are found in the Brazilian state of Ceará (Garcia et al., 2014; Novaes and Laurindo, 2014). The high temperatures and the strong seasonality in the rainfall in dry forests affect patterns of plant reproduction and consequently the resource availability to various groups of animals, including bats (Bullock, 1995; Stoner, 2005; Pezzini et al., 2008; Avilla Cabadilla et al., 2009). In general, a larger number of individuals are expected in the rainy season due to increased availability of food resources (Marinho-Filho, 1991; Mello 2009). However, bats, especially frugivores and nectarivores, can move to adjacent areas with different types of habitat that provide more resources than dry habitats (Stoner and Timm, 2011). The aim of this study was to survey the bat fauna in an area of Caatinga scrublands and to investigate possible seasonal variations in the bat abundance in the RPPN Serra das Almas and update the bat checklist for the Ceará State. The Chapada da Ibiapaba is characterized by distinct morphoclimatic features, which transform it into an island of humidity placed within the typical semiarid landscape of the surrounding region. The Chapada da Ibiapaba’s altitude—up to 950 m a.s.l.—determines higher precipitation rates in comparison with the neighboring lowland areas (Uvo and Berndtsson, 1996). The eastern part of the Ibiapaba Plateau has a hot and moist climate, while in the western portion it is hot and semiarid, with mean annual precipitation of over 1100 mm. The rainy season comprises the months between December and July. Along the length of the coast, which is characterized by a gentle slope to the west and a steep slope to the east, the climate varies from tropical to hot and semiarid, with the rainy season lasting from October to April, and mean annual precipitation of 725 to 959 mm (Velloso et al., 2002; Claudino-Sales and Lira, 2011; Peixoto and Sales, 2012). The RPPN Serra das Almas is located mainly within the municipality of Cratéus, Ceará, with a small portion in Buriti dos Montes, Piauí (05° 05’- 5° 15’ S, 40° 50’-41° 00’ W). It has a total area of 61.46 km², and is part of the Sertão dos Inhamuns, in the northeastern portion of the Ibiapaba-Araripe complex (Fig. 1). The reserve includes part of the plateau, the steep frontslope of the cuesta and the lowland plains (Araújo et al., 2011), with three distinct vegetation types: 1) seasonal semi-deciduous forest, covering a total area of 27.93 km², or 47.64% of the reserve, 2) low “carrasco” scrub, covering 11.79 km² (20.12%), and 3) caatinga scrub, covering 17.10 km² (29.19%) of the reserve. The deciduous forest occurs in the moist areas along rivers, above an altitude of 750 m. The “carrasco” is a diverse xerophytic vegetation restricted to the plateau at 600 m on areas of sandy soil. The caatinga scrub occurs in the semi-arid lowlands and slope bottoms, where annual precipitation does not exceed 750 mm (Araújo et al., 2011). Fig. 1. Location of RPPN Serra das Almas in Crateús, Ceará (Brazil) (Software ArcGis 10.1- Esri Maps). Capture, collection and identification of specimens Ten sites, at elevations between 560 and 650 m in the seasonal semi-deciduous forest and caatinga scrub, were selected for the present survey. Nine and ten sampling nights were conducted in July 2012 (dry season) and January 2013 (rainy season), respectively, with a total of 19 nights of fieldwork. We used eight mist nets (9.0 x 2.5 m) during each night opened before sunset and closed after six hours. The mist nets were set up in natural clearings, adjacent to or crossing bodies of water, forest edges, trails, and near plants with flowers or fruits (Fig. 2). Fig. 2. Sampling sites located in deciduous forest (A,B,C,D) and caatinga scrub (E,F) within the RPPN Serra das Almas, Crateús, Ceará (Brazil) (Photographs: Alexandre P. da Cruz). The specimens were checked for sex determination and preliminary identification in the field following Reis et al. (2013). Standard external measurements (in millimeters) of the head-body length, tail length, hindfoot length, ear length and forearm length and body mass (in grams) were taken for all individuals captured, following Vizotto and Taddei (1973). The capture and collection of specimens was authorized by the Chico Mendes Institute for the Conservation of Biodiversity (ICMBio) of the Brazilian government. The animals that were returned to the wild were marked using perforations in the patagium (Wilson et al., 1996), and then released at the capture site following their identification in the field. Voucher specimens were preserved in 70° ethanol or as filled skins and deposited in the Adriano Lucio Peracchi (ALP) Collection at the Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Voucher specimens were examined with literature (identification keys, taxonomic reviews and descriptions) in order to confirm field identifications. Forearm length and eleven cranial measurements of the voucher of selected species were taken with a digital caliper (0.02 mm precision), following Vizotto and Taddei (1973). The calculation of sampling effort followed Straube and Bianconi (2002). The paired Wilcoxon test was used to analyze seasonal variations in species abundance. The test was performed using the PAST program version 2.17 (Hammer et al., 2001). List of species, new records and taxonomic comments We captured 347 individuals of 23 species representing six families (Table 1). A total of 168 vouchers were incorporated into the ALP collection at UFRRJ. Two species, Chiroderma vizottoi Taddei & Lim, 2010 and Tonatia saurophila Koopman & Williams, 1951, were recorded for the first time in the state of Ceará (Tables 2 and 3, Fig. 3). Table 1 Number of bat specimens captured (N) and relative abundance (%) of each species during the rainy and dry seasons at the RPPN Serra das Almas in Crateús, Ceará, Brazil. Table 2 Selected measurements (in millimeters) of the specimens of the two bat species recorded for the first time in Ceará, northeastern Brazil, M = male; F = female. Measurements, following Vizotto and Taddei (1973): forearm length (FA); greatest length of skull, including incisors (GLS); condylobasal length (CBL); maxillary toothrow length (MTL); breadth across canines (BAC); postorbital breadth (POB); breadth across molars (BAM); braincase breadth (BCB); zygomatic breadth (ZB); mastoid breadth (MAB); mandibular length (MAL); mandibular toothrow length (MAN). Table 3 Selected measurements (in millimeters) of the specimens of the four bat species recorded in the Caatinga of Ceará (northeastern Brazil) for the first time, M = male; F = female. Measurements, following Vizotto and Taddei (1973): forearm length (FA); greatest length of skull, including incisors (GLS); condylobasal length (CBL); maxillary toothrow length (MTL); breadth across canines (BAC); postorbital breadth (POB); breadth across molars (BAM); braincase breadth (BCB); zygomatic breadth (ZB); mastoid breadth (MAB); mandibular length (MAL); mandibular toothrow length (MAN). Fig. 3. (a) C. vizottoi and (b) T. saurophylla The voucher specimens of C. vizottoi, three males and four females, presented measurements (Table 2) within the range of values recorded for C. vizottoi, presenting no overlap with C. doriae Thomas, 1891. The collected specimens present a number of qualitative characters that support their identification as C. vizottoi, according to Taddei and Lim (2010). However, the length of the mandible is greater in our specimens than that recorded in the original description of C. vizottoi. This species is morphologically similar to C. doriae but presents smaller external and cranial dimensions (Taddei and Lim, 2010). Chiroderma vizottoi was recently described from one specimen collected in Caatinga habitats in Teresina, in the state of Piauí, Brazil (Taddei and Lim, 2010), one specimen collected by Gregorin et al. (2008) at Serra das Confusões and other collected by Wilson Uieda at Sete Cidades, being both cities located in the Caatinga of Piauí. The species is currently known only from these localities and little is known about its natural history. The specimens collected at RPPN Serra das Almas, which is 236.78 km east of the type locality, constitute the first record of the species in Ceará state. While one of C. vizottoi paratypes was collected in a mist net in low caatinga scrub (Gregorin et al., 2008), our specimens were captured in nets set adjacent to fruiting trees (Moraceae) in an area of deciduous forest, which also constitutes a new habitat occupied by the species. One individual was collected during the dry season, and the other six during the rainy season. A pregnant and lactating female and a male with scrotal testes were captured and released in January, during the rainy season. Fourteen specimens of T. saurophila were collected during the study. The voucher specimens, three males, exhibit the set of characters that distinguish T. saurophila from T. bidens (Williams et al., 1995; Williams and Genoways, 2008). There was some variation in the white stripe on the top of the head among the voucher specimens, which was only present in ALP 10162, although all the released individuals following capture had this white stripe. In Brazil, T. saurophila occurs in the Amazon and Atlantic Forest, Cerrado, as well as the Caatinga (Paglia et al., 2012). The species has been recorded in the Caatinga in the Brazilian states of Pernambuco (Astúa and Guerra, 2008), Paraíba (Feijó and Langguth, 2011), Piauí and Alagoas (Neto, 2003; Reis et al., 2013), and this study provides the first record for the Ceará state. Eleven individuals were captured in the rainy season, including three males and eight females, one of which was pregnant. During the dry season, only three animals (two males and one female) were collected, none of which presented any signs of reproductive activity. All the individuals were collected in deciduous forest in the vicinity of bodies of water. In the Espírito Santo state, in southeastern Brazil, Peracchi et al. (2011) collected the species in the vicinity of a lake, and Luz et al. (2009) observed it in a restinga ecosystem. These records indicate that T. saurophila may be able to use diversified types of habitats. Other four species, Micronycteris sanborni Simmons, 1996, Natalus macrourus (Gervais, 1856), Eptesicus furinalis (d’Orbigny & Gervais, 1847), and Myotis lavali Moratelli, Peracchi, Dias & Oliveira, 2011, were recorded in the Caatinga scrublands within Ceará for the first time (Fig. 4). Fig. 4. (a) Micronycteris sanborni, (b) Natalus macrourus, (c) Eptesicus furinalis, (d) Myotis lavali captured in RPPN Serra das Almas, Crateús, Ceará (Brazil) (Photographs: Alexandre P. da Cruz). Seven specimens of M. sanborni were collected during the study and present the set of diagnostic traits described for M. sanborni by Simmons (1996). Three males were captured in the dry season (July), one of which had well-developed testes. Three males and one female were captured in the rainy season (January), and were released following the collection of measurements (Table 3). The geographic distribution of M. sanborni had previously been restricted to the Caatinga and Cerrado biomes, typically in open habitats (Simmons, 1996; Brooks et al., 2002; Gregorin et al., 2008; Nogueira et al., 2008; Cunha et al., 2009; Feijó et al., 2010; Gregorin et al., 2011). More recently, Lopez-Baucells et al. (2013) recorded M. sanborni in the Amazon forest, in the Brazilian state of Amazonas, which suggests that the species may not be restricted to dry habitats. In the Ceará, M. sanborni had previously only been recorded in the Cerrado of the Araripe Plateau in the region of Crato, in the southeast of the state near the border with Pernambuco (Simmons, 1996). The specimens collected in this study extend the distribution of the species in Ceará in 267.69 km northward, and into the Caatinga biome. Few data are available on the geographic distribution, conservation status and threats or ecological data of M. sanborni (Tavares and Aguirre, 2008), reinforcing the need for further studies on the occurrence and natural history of this species. Only two specimens of N. macrourus, a male and a female, were collected and have the morphological traits described for the identification of N. macrourus (Tejedor, 2011). The male specimen is larger than the female (Table 3), which is typical of the species (Tejedor, 2011). Natalus macrourus is commonly found in dry and semi-deciduous forests and humid secondary habitats, and occurs from sea level up to mean elevations of approximately 1000 m a.s.l. (Reid, 1997; Tejedor, 2011). In Ceará, the species has been recorded on the Araripe Plateau in Crato, in the Cerrado (Mares et al., 1981). In this study, the specimens were captured in mist nets set over bodies of water in an area of deciduous Caatinga forest in July (dry season). This record extends the known distribution of the species in the state 267.69 km to the north. Due to the vulnerability of the species’ habitat (caves), it is listed as near-threatened by the IUCN (Dávalos and Tejedor, 2008). Following Garbino and Tejedor (2013), N. macrourus was accepted here as the valid name for the only natalid species that occurs in Brazil, based on its taxonomic priority over Myotis espiritosantensis Ruschi, 1951 ( = Natalus espiritosantensis). Five voucher specimens of Eptesicus Rafinesque, 1820 (two males and three females) were collected, all of which have the diagnostic traits and measurements within the range of values of E. furinalis (Simmons and Voss, 1998; Davis and Gardner, 2008). The species occurs in Mexico and Central America, Colombia Venezuela, the Guianas, Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay and northern Argentina (Davis and Gardner, 2008). It is widely distributed in Brazil, but in the northeastern region it has only been recorded in the states of Bahia, Ceará, and Pernambuco, found in forests, woodland and buildings (Reis et al., 2013). Mares et al. (1981) did not record the species in the Caatinga of the Araripe Plateau in Crato, Ceará. The specimens and two individuals captured and released including a pregnant female in the rainy season, were collected in an area of dry semi-deciduous forest. This record extends the distribution of the species in the state of Ceará 267.69 km to the north. One female and six males of M. lavali were collected in an area of semi-deciduous forest at an altitude of 680 m a.s.l. Some of the specimens were collected when they emerged from the roof of a building, in which they had roosted. All the specimens present the diagnostic characteristics of M. lavali and measurements (Table 3) within the range of values recorded for this species by Moratelli et al. (2011). Myotis lavali is found throughout the corridor of semiarid vegetation that links the Caatinga of northeastern Brazil to the Alto Chaco of Paraguay, with some records in marginal areas of the Atlantic Forest in northeastern Brazil, and in Paraguay (Moratelli and Wilson, 2013). In Brazil, this species has been recorded only in the northeastern region, in the states of Bahia, Ceará, Pernambuco, and Piauí (Maas et al., 2013; Moratelli and Wilson, 2013). In Ceará, the species has been recorded in Caatinga areas in the municipalities of Crato and Russo, in open xeromorphic vegetation, as well as sub-humid and deciduous formations at between 15 and 900 m a.s.l. (Moratelli et al., 2011). The specimens collected here extend the known distribution of the species within Ceará by 267.69 km northwest, in relation to Crato. Species richness and abundance Based on a total sampling effort of 36.315 m².h over the two field surveys, 347 individuals of 23 species and six families were captured (Table 1). Of the total number of bats captured, 179 were marked and released. Six of these individuals, five Lophostoma brasiliense Peters, 1867 and one Trachops cirrhosus (Spix, 1823), were recaptured. Phyllostomidae was the most diverse family in this study (16 species; 76%), followed by Mormoopidae (2; 17%), Vespertilionidae (2; 4%), Molossidae (1; 3%), Natalidae (1; 0.6%), and Noctilionidae (1; 0.6%). The predominance of phyllostomids is typical of bat inventories in the Neotropics (Simmons and Voss, 1998), as well as in Brazil, and in the Caatinga in particular (e.g., Willig, 1983; Silva et al., 2004; Gregorin et al., 2008). In Brazil, surveys on bat communities tend to be characterized by a marked predominance of few most abundant species, in particular phyllostomid frugivores, while most species are rare (e.g., Bernard and Fenton, 2002; Gonçalves and Gregorin, 2004; Gregorin et al., 2008; 2011). A similar pattern was recorded at the RPPN Serra das Almas, where a few common species, such as Carollia perspicillata (Linnaeus, 1758) (N = 66, 19%) and Artibeus planirostris Spix, 1823 (N = 54, 15.6%), were recorded alongside a number of other, much less abundant taxa. In other studies in Caatinga, these species were also some of the most abundant (Silva et al., 2004; Gregorin et al., 2008; Sá-Neto and Marinho-Filho, 2013; Novaes and Laurindo, 2014; Novaes et al., 2015). Our inventory recorded species richness within the expected range, given that other inventories in the Caatinga have reported between 14 and 31 species (Silva et al., 2001, 2004; Gregorin et al., 2008; Sá-Neto and Marinho-Filho, 2013; Novaes and Laurindo, 2014; Novaes et al., 2015), evidencing that our study did not diverge from what is commonly observed. Among these studies, Sá-Neto and Marinho- Filho (2013), employing 118 sampling nights and a total effort of 259.2 m².h of mist-netting, collected 651 individuals of 31 bat species. Previously, Mares et al. (1981) and Willig (1983) sampled over 6000 individuals of 38 species during inventories conducted over a six-year period in areas of Caatinga in Crato (Ceará state) and Exu (Pernambuco state). Although some of these studies do not report sampling effort clearly, making comparisons difficult, it can be stated that long-term studies employing large capture effort (more nights, more mist nets and longer hours of field work) as well as sampling several sites and using different capture techniques, results in the sampling of more species. Bat abundance did not vary significantly between the dry and rainy season (W = 171.5; p = 0.05). Seasonal variation in the abundance of bats is expected, since semiarid regions usually present climatic seasonality (Prado, 2003). The marked seasonality of Caatinga strongly influences patterns of plant reproduction (Bullock, 1995; Pezzini et al., 2008) and the highest abundance in the rainy season may be due to fluctuations in resource availability (Stoner, 2005). The small difference found in seasonal abundance may be, however, influenced by climatic factors, that must be accompanied by further studies on the region. The bat fauna of the RPPN Serra das Almas was characterized by a predominance of frugivorous/nectarivorous species (N = 11), which is typical of studies based on mist-netting at ground level (MacNab, 1971; Willig, 1986), and insectivorous (N = 11), which mist nets over water bodies proved to be essential for sampling. During a previous survey of the RPPN Serra das Almas, Silva et al. (2004) recorded 16 species, of which four were not captured during this study, probably due to anthropogenic interference and the suppression of tracts of forest that were once present in the study area. These species were Artibeus fimbriatus Gray, 1838, Desmodus rotundus (É. Geoffroy, 1810), Phyllostomus hastatus (Pallas, 1767), and Myotis riparius Handley, 1960. The combined results of the two studies indicate a total of 27 bat species for RPPN Serra das Almas. The results shown here further reinforce the need for new inventories of the bat fauna of the Brazilian Northeast, as recommended by Bernard et al. (2011). While 66 bat species have now been recorded in the Ceará state, its chiropteran fauna remains poorly documented. This lack of data, together with the ongoing impacts affecting this biome, such as deforestation for the establishment of pastures and plantations, and an accelerated process of desertification (Castelleti et al., 2003), reinforce the need for new surveys and taxonomic reviews of the museum specimens representing the different vegetation types of the Caatinga for a better understanding of the diversity of Chiroptera in the northeastern Brazil. The total of species recorded for RPPN Serra das Almas, comprising approximately 35% of the species occurring for the Caatinga, indicates the importance of this region for the conservation of bat fauna in this biome. We are grateful to the Associação Caatinga for authorization to conduct the fieldwork in the RPPN Serra das Almas, Ricardo Pereira da Rocha for his assistance in the field, and Sérgio Carvalho Moreira who helped with the preparation of the map. We are all in debt to Dr. Serra-Freire (in memoriam), the head of the project that allowed the conduction of this research, who shared his experience during fieldtrip, analyses and preparation of this manuscript with all of us, as a scientist, and his great wisdom as a man. Juliana C. de Almeida and Mayara A. Martins thank CAPES and FAPERJ, respectively, for their PhD scholarships. Specimen collection was authorized by ICMBio through license number 32684-1. We also acknowledge the funding provided by CNPq (Process number 470935/2011-1). 1. AB’SABER AN. 1971. A organização natural das paisagens inter e subtropicais brasileiras. Pp. 1-14, in: III Simpósio do Cerrado (MG Ferri, ed.). 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__label__cc	0.72952	0.27048	Writer Wrangler: N. Isabelle Blanco New York native N. Isabelle Blanco stops by our blog today to talk about her brand new series, The Szolites! Braine: Hi Isabelle! Welcome to Talk Supe! I'm not sure if I should call you Isabelle or "N". Can you share what "N" stands for? Just a little curious. Nyddi: My first name is Nidia, and everyone either calls me Nyddi. Braine: OK I'll call you Nyddi now... I understand BLOOD FLOWS IN THE EMPIRE isn't your first novel. What makes this different from the other books you've written in the past? Nyddi: It’s the beginning of a very large series that features all of my obsessions...mainly, mythology and action. Braine: The Szolites. Very interesting name, I'm not even sure if I'm pronouncing it right in my head. Can you tell my fellow Supies what and who these Szolites are? Nyddi: Szolite is a word in the oldest language in the Universe (in this series at least :p) and it stands for Light Bringers. And yes, the original “light bringer” will eventually be featured in the series. The Szolites didn’t really exist as a separate group from the original Gods, The Aviraji, until those Gods started a war and almost destroyed the whole Universe. The group of Gods that stood up to them were destined and thus named light bringers due to the fact that they would be fighting the proverbial darkness. Braine: Every book tells the story of different Gods or deities right and book 1, BLOOD FLOWS DEEP IN THE EMPIRE features Dyletri's. What should readers expect about his tale and why would PNR/Erotica fans will find his story and the series appealing? Nyddi: His tale is so complicated that I almost have no idea how to explain it in a few short words. It embodies the essence of this series, which isn’t just the light against the dark in the form of the war. Each God/Goddess in this series has to face their own inner darkness, or, as in the case of Dyletri, their dark other halves. Dyletri is a God, and like many Gods (and let’s face it, humans) he has made a decision and he’s hellbent on the seeing it through because he thinks he’s right. He’s agreed to sacrifice a human girl to bring back his dead lover and he’s waited eleven thousand years to make this happen. It’s horrid and unfair to Ismini since the decision to sacrifice her was done thousands of years since she was born. Dyletri will pay for that decision because the moment he meets her, a mating is unleashed in both of them. Mind you, he hasn’t had a woman in eleven millennia and his power of Fertility are churning inside him, waiting to break free. What makes his series so appealing in the erotic sense is the...well, the love scenes for one. But the mating itself is different, a lot more violent and ruthless than the typical matings you read about. This is an extreme force that truly hijacks their bodies, to the point that a sickness (a Fieren) takes over if the mating is unrequited and it can even kill these immortal beings. Braine: Where, what and who inspired The Szolites? Nyddi: Oh...loaded question. I cannot possibly answer that fully without writing an essay. The Szolites were inspired by a million different things, and I have to say that they came out of my brain, right? After all, I’m the writer. But they were just born in there one day. Poof! It happened, and like a supernova, it all expanded at lightspeed. All I could do was sit back and watch, really, although I had no real control over it. Braine: Do you have a particular author/book that inspired your writing? Will we see said influence in your writing style in general? Nyddi: I am influenced by everything. What I read, see, hear, hell my experiences. I have read thousands of books and I have to admit that all of them have had a part in this series. Even the self-help books I read somehow make their way into some aspect of this series. Braine: Do you know at this point how many books you're writing for the series? Nyddi: I have nine planned so far. Will that be the end? Probably not. Depends on what’s going on when I get to that point. Each book you write introduces new characters and possibilities so to put a set number to the series now would be like putting my foot in my mouth. Braine: Now that BLOOD FLOWS IN THE EMPTIRE is about to launch on the 7th, what project are you working on next? Nyddi: Projects. More than one. I am diving full-blown into Zeniel, book 2 of the series and finishing him within the next month or two. After that I start on Ianthen, book 3. I also have other short stories that are due out this year that are waiting for my attention. And the major list of plot bunnies. Those are always vying for their shot at the spotlight. Braine: Aside from the dreaded Writer's Block, what's your biggest challenge in terms of writing a scene or a book? Nyddi: Life, to be honest. I love writing beyond everything and it usually comes easy to me, but there are certain things that happen in life that just drain everything out of you, including your creativity. It’s pushing through those moments that I find the hardest. Braine: What is the most outrageous review you've ever received for any of your books? Nyddi: I’ve gotten many outrageous ones, most of them AMAZING. Braine: Lucky you! Now it's time for Take 5! Nyddi: You mean as in the Lotto numbers? I haven’t played the Lotto in years! Braine: No silly! It's a bunch of random, intrusive questions that I want you to answer :D Last book read: The Mastery of Destiny by James Allen Last song you listened to: Torre de Babel by David Bisbal Fellow author you want to meet: There’s so many! Um...J.R. Ward. Definitely her. I have some questions... Guilty pleasure: Oh my...TMI, anyone? Place in New York that you absolutely love: Manhattan, of course. Expensive as all hell, but sooooo worth it. N. Isabelle Blanco, the woman who would come to be known as “Nyddi,” was born in Queens, New York. By age three, due to an odd fascination with studying her mother’s handwriting, she’d already begun to read and write. By the time she reached kindergarten, she was reading at a second-grade level, not to mention talking up a storm and showing off her extensive vocabulary. Her obsession with words and reading ended up bleeding into every aspect of her life. As she got older, romance novels took the reins of her obsession, leading her to devour every romance story she could find. Thanks to the world of Japanese Anime, N. Isabelle was introduced to the wonderful universe of Fanfiction. She would come to write fanfics on and off again as a hobby for the next ten years, but it wasn’t until the Twilight phenomenon came along that she began dedicating hard hours to writing. For the next year and a half, she amassed a following that, by her own admission, she would never be able to live without. It is those fans that encouraged her to step beyond the fanfic realm and take her talent out into the publishing world. N. Isabelle’s first ebook novel, Destructively Alluring, came out in July of 2012, followed by "Addictive Lunacy" in September, and "Allure Magnified" in November of 2012. The Writer’s Coffee shop Publishing House has recently signed her first print novel, the highly anticipated first book in the Szolite series. Blood Flows Deep in the Empire is scheduled to be released in March of 2013 and will be available in both print and ebook formats. Fan Girls & Boys Welcome Website \| Twitter \| Goodreads Blood Flows Deep in the Empire The Szolites 1 N. Isabelle Blanco Dyletri, God of Fertility, has locked away his powers. No woman is allowed to touch him, not until he can return his long-dead lover back to life. All he has to do is sacrifice one human girl, a girl who unlocks his powers and rips his dormant lust right out of his body. Trapped by his promise, Dyletri has no choice but to watch Ismini die, no matter how much he wants her. Yet the darkness of his calling is spiraling within him, demanding he claim the human as his. If he goes back on his promise, the energy of the Fates will cause untold destruction in the Universe. That doesn’t change how Dyletri’s begun exhibiting symptoms that point to more than just lust. How does he allow Ismini to die when she’s come to own him from the inside out? Desire and torment spiral into something much darker than obsession, more turbulent than an addiction, and something much more brutal than a mere soul-mating. As a war is being rekindled right under his nose, Dyletri will have to come to terms with a destiny eleven thousand years in the making. He thought he’d known what path his future would take, but he’d been wrong. Now the one woman he truly loves might pay the price for his decision. Blood Flows Deep in the Empire is the first in a series that will pit free-will against Destiny, Destiny against Fate, and love against brutal desire. Everyone likes to think they have a choice as to who they end up with, but as they rise to face the greatest threat they’ve ever known, even the Gods will learn they have to bend to Destiny’s whim to survive. Pre-Order Blood Flows Deep in the Empire Amazon \| The Writer's Coffee Shop Posted by Unknown Labels: Blood Flows Deep In The Empire, N. Isabelle Blanco, The Szolites, Writer Wrangler Lucie March 2, 2013 at 5:06 PM Love the interview! rdmickey1989 March 2, 2013 at 7:42 PM Oh Nyddi, how in the world have I missed you have planned 9 for this series? 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__label__cc	0.582193	0.417807	Home » Literature Posted by Shelley Pritchett on Jul 22, 2015 in Literature \| Review: The Only Gold Image Credit: goodreads.com Jonah Woolner’s life is wisely directed like the bank where he vigorously works. It’s a fantastic life until he’s neglected for promotion because of the new recruit that goes by the name of Reid Hylliard. Hasty and venturesome, Reid overwhelms everybody aside from Jonah, who’s persuaded Reid’s dynamic thoughts could be the bank’s ruin. At the point when Jonah starts to find there’s something else entirely to Reid than meets the eye, he dangers succumbing to Reid’s charms—however opening the way to the majority of Reid’s mysteries could bring him down a perilous way. Losing his promotion and his heart, is the slightest of Jonah’s troubles. At the point when the vindictive child of a Union armed force vet plummets upon the bank to take an administration store of a large portion of a million dollars amid the deadliest tempest to ever clear New York, Jonah and Reid are caught, at odds and battling for their lives. The book is composed from Jonah’s POV and right from the first sentence – “Jonah was late” – one can see that he’s a man who lives on his nerves. Exceptionally able, exact, composed, he takes after schedules by heart and is as fastidious in his way to deal with his dress, his conduct and his ethics as he is to representing the bank’s cash and accounts. That he is attracted to other men is something he has curbed just like an appalling variation. Life is continuing as arranged and his energies are limited to the renown of the bank and his place inside of it. He is all around enjoyed by his staff, however he is to some degree, not too sociable, and as associate clerk, he is plainly esteemed by the bank’s Board Members. He knows his place and is content with it yet now the clerk has resigned he is expected a stage up and is certain of accepting it. He is expecting advancement, yet this desire doesn’t appear to be happening, all thanks to the new comer Reid. Beyond the story, I would like to comment on the cover of the book. I have a somewhat of a “thing” about spreads or covers so pardon me if I dwell on it in my review. It truly merits seeing in the pop out rendition on the grounds that I don’t think the craftsman, has overlooked anything. Spreads are so imperative as a hit on potential readers and frequently one doesn’t welcome the fine detail until well into the book. This one is warm and inviting with two great figures whose wonderful expressions yet uncontrollably varying positions and designs get over the amiable threat with which they at first view one another. Out of sight is the enormous romanesque building design that recommends that the bank’s financial establishments are likewise shake strong, then a window with driving snow past and a shadowy secret figure in outline that I can’t exactly make out. The period subtle element of the dress of Reid and Jonah are taken straightforwardly from the depictions in the book and appear spot on to me. Unquestionably a cover that made me feel the need to read on. You should all read on and find out what happens with this love-hate relationship they will spark. Book Review: Whistling in The Dark Image Credit: tower.com Firstly, I’d like to express gratitude toward a special friend, for alarming me about Tamara Allen’s Whistling in The Dark. I may not appreciate it as much as she did, but I’m happy I get the opportunity to peruse this sweet gay sentiment. By “sweet”, I imply that sexual scenes are not graphic in details for this particular book. Set in 1919, we see Sutton Albright, a previous soldier whose service term was rashly and prematurely ended after he was discovered taking part in an extramarital entanglements with his educator. He chooses to attempt his fortunes at New York, resolved to make it by one means or another in that huge city. At that point we have Jack Bailey, attempting to spare his late folks’ business, even when he presumably doesn’t have the cash or capacity to do as such. Encompassed by a cast of beautiful characters prepared to break out with pom-poms when needed, these two will participate in angst and become hopelessly enamored with each other. The setting is astonishingly nitty gritty, from the depiction of spots to the combination of occasions of that time, (for example, seasonal influenza, the ascent of the radio, and the underground universe of the gays in the city). However, one thing that truly emerges when I read this story is the manner by which I discover its pace to be – very slow. Ms Allen has a tendency to spend words after words working over each and every little thing included in her characters to the point that it is as though she’s resolved to tell readers of everything that her characters experience, regardless of whether the scene being referred to does not even play any huge effect on the general story line. The story moves far too slowly for me – it’s similar to watching a five-hour long stretch show made by some film understudy with more yearning for significance and for showing-off than the capacity to self-edit. But then again, that is how Ms. Allen writes. Because she wants readers to be focused on her characters, that are simply not your typical romantic characters. They are both males, and that is something society does not easily accept, therefore making Ms. Allen feel the need to make sure they are well drawn in the minds of the readers. The setting is a rarely used one, and I really appreciate that about this book. However, despite the new setting, the “love” story in this particular setting is still almost typical and almost the same with other “love” stories, which I understand, are harder to make unique because love stories are difficult to renew, especially because there are a lot of it out there already. The front cover is stunning too, if I may add. Overall, this book is not as great as other works by Ms. Allen but it is still her book and I really still find it worth the read, not just because she is one of my favorite writers, but because she is brave enough to focus on these kinds of stories. 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__label__cc	0.595471	0.404529	Jason snorted. Then for good measure he snorted again. His little grasshopper wasn't getting sick of him. He was damn sure of that. She absolutely adored him, loved him. He knew it even if the stubborn woman hadn't said it yet, but she would. Then he'd tell her how much he loved her, but only after she told him because he really didn't want to feel like an idiot saying it first. He'd never said it before and had absolutely no idea how to go about doing it now. So, the safe plan was to wait until Haley said it. He had absolutely no doubt that she'd say it soon since there was no doubt in his mind that she loved him. No, the reason he was hanging out with the guys today wasn't because she was getting sick of him. It was quite simple. He was banned from going yard sale hopping with her for one year. Not that he cared, he didn't. It did seem a little unfair to him that's all. It's not like he intentionally went out of his way to embarrass Haley. Those things just seemed to happen to those around him. Most accepted that little fact of life, but that hadn't stopped Haley from banning him. You tell one or six people that the stuff they were trying to hawk on their front lawns was crap and all of a sudden he's banned. Well, that and the box of antique dishes that he broke might have had something to do with it. He didn't know why the guy was pissed. He gave him the fifty bucks for it. He should be the one that was mad after all he was the one who was out fifty bucks for a set of broken girly dishes. "I bet Haley's off with another guy right now-Ow! What the hell?" Mitch whined as he rubbed the nasty looking red spot on his forehead that would no doubt be a noticeable bump by morning. Brad sighed as he picked up Jason's half empty can of beer that rolled to a stop by his feet. He poured the rest of the beer onto the lawn as he shook his head in disbelief. "You knew better," he told a sulking Mitch. "I was just kidding!" Brad shrugged. "That's fked up!" "Don't talk about my little grasshopper," Jason simply said. The man should be happy that all he did was throw his beer at him. Mitch grabbed a handful of ice from the bucket and pressed it against his forehead. "She's not even that beautiful," he muttered quietly to himself. Jason was out of his chair and lunging for the little bastard before the last syllable left his mouth. Brad being Brad, dropped his beer and jumped between the two men seconds before Jason would have slammed into him. All three men went tumbling off the deck to the ground with Brad doing his best to keep a very pissed off Jason from killing Mitch. "Get him off me!" Mitch screamed like a girl as he tried frantically to crawl away. With Brad on his back trying his best to hold him back, Jason lunged and managed to grab Mitch's leg and proceeded to drag the man to him so he could beat the shit out of him. "For fk sake, take it back!" Brad yelled as he struggled to restrain Jason. "Aaah!" Mitch screamed as he was dragged inch by inch towards a future in a body cast. He tried to dig his nails into the lawn to no avail. "I didn't mean it like that! She's hot! Insanely beautiful! I just meant that you've dated really beautiful women before and you've never acted like this before! Oh my god, don't kill me!" The words rush out of Mitch's mouth, ending on a squeal as Jason dragged him beneath him and flipped him over with a fist raised and ready. Mitch held his hands out palms out trying to get Jason to stop. "I swear to god I didn't mean it! I love her!" At Jason's growl of anger Mitch rushed to continue. "Not like that! I love her like a friend! I think she's great! I swear I didn't mean it!" "I told you not to tease him about her," Brad groaned as he tried to pull Jason off the man, but Jason outweighed him by a good thirty pounds of muscle. He watched his friend through narrowed slits as he fought back the urge to beat the shit out of him. This was one of his oldest friends and part of him knew the man was only giving him shit, but he didn't allow anyone to talk about or treat his little grasshopper with anything but respect. With barely controlled rage Jason took a deep breath before he spoke. "Let's clear this up once and for all." At Mitch's enthusiastic nod, probably because if Jason was talking it meant he wasn't beating the crap out of him, he continued. "Haley is my world," he said, ignoring Mitch's eyes bugging out at that announcement. "Because we've been friends since we were five I'm going to overlook this little act of stupidity." Mitch noticeably relaxed at that announcement. "As long as you stop ogling my girlfriend's ass." Mitch pursed his lips, thinking over the ultimatum. After a minute he dropped his arms to his side and sighed, "I'd rather get my ass kicked." "Baby, stop!" Haley said, giggling. Jason hugged her waist tighter, keeping her from walking away. "Stay home with me. I missed you," he said, giving her his best pout. She gently ran her fingers through his hair the way he liked it. "I'm sorry, sweetie, but I can't back out again. I promised Amy and the girls that I was definitely coming tonight." There was no way she was allowing herself to stay home tonight. Over the past week she'd come so close to wrecking the surprise by telling him. She knew that if she stayed home tonight that the excitement would get to her and she'd blurt it out and everything she'd gone through over the past month to plan this would be wrecked. Of course none of this would have been possible without her grandmother's help. A few times Haley considered giving up when money and location became an issue, but then Grandma offered to help her out. Grandma found her the perfect place at more than half the cost of every place Haley had looked into. It was the first time Haley had ever accepted her grandmother's help. It had always been important for her to make it on her own without her family's money and influence. For Jason she'd sucked up her pride and asked Grandma to help her find the perfect cabin to rent. Everything was going to be perfect. "Does it not matter that I'm on my knees begging you? You're really going to be able to leave someone this pathetic?" he demanded in a sulky tone. Haley rolled her eyes as she gently pried his arms from around her waist. "It's just for a couple of hours. You won't even know I'm gone," she promised him. He sat back on his haunches doing his best to look pathetic. She did her best not to roll her eyes, again. It was just so damn cute and sweet that he didn't want to spend even one night without her. This was something she never expected from Jason Bradford, one of many things actually. He was so sweet and attentive.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22835
__label__wiki	0.898348	0.898348	This website uses its own and third-party cookies in order to optimise your navigation, adapt to your preferences and conduct analytical studies. By continuing to browse you accept our Cookie PolicyOK September statistics show decline in hotel stays compared with 2017 Tourists stroll through the streets of Malaga. / SUR More tourists visited Andalucía this summer than in previous years although Malaga saw a fall in people staying overnight in September Pilar Martínez \| MALAGA. @pmartinezsur 26 October 201812:19 According to statistics released this week by Spain's national statistics office, Andalucía beat previous years' records in terms of visitor numbers this summer, while the Costa del Sol saw a decline in the number of visitors this September compared with the same period in 2017. The Costa del Sol saw 3.5 per cent fewer people visiting than September 2017 and recorded 2.7 per cent fewer overnight stays. However, it isn't all bad news as this year, to date, the statistics office has said there has been an overall increase of 0.8 per cent, although fewer people are staying overnight as that number has fallen slightly, by 0.2 per cent on last year. Figures don't account for the numbers of people booking accommodation that isn't registered Rise in visitors to inland areas While the Costa del Sol may have lost a few tourists, other provinces in Andalucía have seen significant rises in the number of visitors. The Costa Tropical in Granada province reported a 3.8 per cent increase, while Seville has become the most popular destination recently, attracting 6.8 per cent more people than in September last year. Cadiz also reported a healthy 4.3 per cent rise in visitor numbers while Jaén saw 3.1 per cent more visitors. President of the Costa Tropical hoteliers association, Jesús Megías, says that while the area, which includes Almuñécar, La Herradura, Salobreña and Motril, hit record numbers this summer, the office of national statistic's figures "don't tell the full story," as they don't account for the number of tourist apartments that are not registered. "Not only do they distort the figures but they don't record visitors' experiences when they come here," he said after the numbers were released. He fears that people booking 'illegal' accommodation are not "covered by the same guarantee" that a hotel or registered property provides and people could leave the Costa Tropical "having had a bad experience" that won't get reported. The coast of Granada continues to see a higher percentage of Spanish tourists than neighbouring Costa del Sol, with just 36,000 foreign visitors of the 138,505 that stayed at some point between July and September. The Costa del Sol, on the other hand, continues to receive higher numbers of foreign tourists than Spanish. Reacting to the figures, which show a drop in numbers of tourists in Malaga after a record-breaking year in 2017, the president of the Costa del Sol tourism authority, Elías Bendodo, said that 3.5 per cent more people were employed in the hotel business this year compared to 2017 along the Costa del Sol. Despite the overall drop in numbers in Malaga province, the Marbella tourism delegation responded to the figures saying that they had experienced a 2.9 per cent increase in overnight stays in September and the Torremolinos representatives also said that they had reported an increase in people staying in hotels in the town and that the overall projection for this year was "going well." lo más 50 Mijas food forest project seeks a reconnection with nature New Finnish residents accounted for the biggest rise from any EU country in 2018 Malaga port skyscraper hotel to be shorter than planned At least 930 people will be investigated for spreading the Víctor Sánchez del Amo video Malaga Port set for luxury makeover with 31 new berths for megayachts Driverless buses to ferry cruise passengers to Malaga centre Vox candidate in Manilva arrested over assault "It's been an interminable year, but Julen wouldn't want us to break down" Body of missing doctor found in Manilva Inland towns in Malaga province clean up after worst torrential rain in history Richard Shaheen insists his financial viability plan is already bearing fruit for the club september, stays, compared, Rincón de la Victoria's Cueva del Tesoro saw visitor numbers double in 2019 Draft of new Marbella PGOU expected by the summer Chinese tourists who prefer to pay by mobile phone get help from Malaga tech firm More than 5,600 people in Andalucía began treatment for alcoholism last year	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22836
__label__wiki	0.934958	0.934958	The Astronomersmph The Astronomers Sign Up \| Log In \| Family Filter ON \| Help Related Tags: tornado The size of Earth with 300000 MPH Winds Spotted on sun solar WATCH Vast 300 stargate ELECTRO magnetic Plasma bubble Nassim vortex ascension golden age Atlantis Amazing Storm Lightning device Thunder Sort by: Date Added - View Count - Rating Videos with tag mph TORNADO THE SIZE THE EARTH With 300,000 MPH Winds Spotted On The Sun! AMAZINGLY AWESOME! Part One 17TH FEBRUARY 2012.. AWAKENING The masses to The Divine Within Themselves!! :D SUBSCRIBE:- http://www.youtube.com/danielofdoriaa http://www.youtube.com/danielofdoria02 http://www.youtube.com/TranscensionTV http://www.youtube.com/TranscensionTV2 http://www.youtube.com/TranscensionTV3 http://www.youtube.com/MOXNEWSd0tCOM (Awaken To Your Multidimensional SELF) http://www.danielofdoria.com http://www.danielofdoria.whynotnews.eu BE LOVE ((((O)))) Come Join!! SHINE & RIPPLE The Wave of Love!! Tornado The Size Of EARTH With 300000 MPH Winds Spotted On Sun SOLAR WATCH Vast 300 stargate electro magnetic plasma bubble nassim vortex ascension golden age atlantis Amazing Storm Lightning Stargate device Thunder Atlantis Channels: Solar astronomy Added: 2845 days ago by deek Views: 921 \| Comments: 0 TORNADO THE SIZE THE EARTH With 300,000 MPH Winds Spotted On The Sun! AMAZINGLY AWESOME! Part Two 17TH FEBRUARY 2012.. A tremendous tornado whirling across the surface of the sun was captured by a NASA satellite recently -- an amazing wonder of the solar system that may be as big as the Earth itself. The video was recorded by the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO), a sun-watching satellite that has transmitted a series of stunning photos of solar flares in recent months. The new video shows darker, cooler plasma shifting back and forth above the sun's surface over the span of nearly 30 hours stretching from Feb. 7 to Feb. 8. And the giant tornado may be as large as the Earth itself, with gusts of up to 300,000 mph, explained Terry Kucera, deputy SOHO project scientist and a solar physicist with NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. "It's about 15,000 degrees Fahrenheit -- relatively cool," Kucera told FoxNews.com. After all, the sun's corona is a whopping 2 million degrees, she explained. Such tornadoes (Kucera classed it a "solar prominence") have been known of for decades; the European Space Agency's SOHO spacecraft captured evidence of them as early as 1996, mainly near the Sun's north and south poles at the time. And though they resemble their cousins here on Earth, they're created entirely differently, Kucera said -- through magnetism, not pressure and temperature fluctuations. "Those motions you see, it's all just moving along the magnetic field somehow -- but we're still looking to understand what's happening with these things," Kucera said. The storm was created by competing magnetic forces, which pull the charged magnetic particles on the sun back and forth, creating a spinning mass of plasma that tracks along strands of magnetic field lines, NASA explained. The spinning top of the tornado is mesmerizing, but Kucera noted the span of the prominence as well. The long, ribbon shapes could span hundreds of thousands of miles, she said. "In total length, this could be dozens of Earths -- quite large," she said. Such detailed, high-resolution recordings of the immense tornadoes was not possible until the launch of SDO. The satellite has several cameras on board that capture solar activity in different wavelengths and frequencies, all in the name of science. "Each wavelength of light tells us something different," she said. See more HERE: The CELESTIAL Convergence http://thecelestialconvergence.blogspot.com/2012/02/solar-watch-vast-and-tremendous-planet.html AWAKENING The masses to The Divine Within Themselves!! :D SUBSCRIBE:- http://www.youtube.com/danielofdoriaa http://www.youtube.com/danielofdoria02 http://www.youtube.com/TranscensionTV http://www.youtube.com/TranscensionTV2 http://www.youtube.com/TranscensionTV3 http://www.youtube.com/TheAlienProject (Awaken To Your Multidimensional SELF) http://www.danielofdoria.com http://www.danielofdoria.whynotnews.eu BE LOVE ((((O)))) Come Join!! SHINE & RIPPLE The Wave of Love!! About Us \| Help \| Advertise \| Terms of Use \| Privacy Policy Copyright © 2020 The Astronomers. All rights reserved. Powered by vShare	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22846
__label__wiki	0.694969	0.694969	In November 1974, twenty-three-year-old Ronnie DeFeo was arrested for murdering his entire family. Decades later, he was haunted by a terrifying demon from his past. But no one wanted to listen. Except one woman. For years, as the legend of the Amityville murders was retold in print and film, DeFeo withdrew, growing more bitter as his twisted celebrity status increased. Then he received a note from Brooklyn psychic Jackie Barrett, saying she had been made aware of his presence by an unknown force. She didn’t know if he was guilty, innocent, or insane – but she sensed that he was besieged by a fearsome evil. As Jackie began to talk to Ronnie DeFeo and discover the truth, she realized something startling: She hadn’t been guided toward him merely to help him find salvation. There was someone else whose soul needed saving. Someone much closer. Here, in her own words, Jackie Barrett reveals the details of her astonishing relationship with Ronnie DeFeo and, for the first time, his revelation of what really happened on that terrible night. Published by Berkley Books, 2012. Includes photos. On a sweltering summer day in 1992, the body of Patricia Fonti was found in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Highland Park. She had been stabbed more than 100 times. The Zodiac Killer had struck again. Renowned psychic medium Jackie Barrett is no stranger to visits from the dead. But when the spirit of Patricia Fonti comes to her twenty years after her death, Jackie finds herself caught in an unexpected battle for the restless, schizophrenic soul of a murder victim. Here is Jackie's first-person account of her connection with Patricia Fonti and her murderer, New York Zodiac Killer Heriberto “Eddie” Seda, whose early 1990s killing spree paralyzed the city with fear. In exclusive letters, drawings and recorded telephone conversations from prison, Eddie divulges things to Jackie that have never been made public, including how he killed and why. Her astounding interviews with the man who calls himself “The Soul Collector” give rare insight into the recesses of a very dark mind. And while Jackie struggles to help Patricia Fonti find peace, Eddie insists he and Jackie are two halves of a whole, that together they make up the astrological sign of the twins—the Gemini… Now retired Captain Sean Crowley and Jackie going into a dangerous crime scene "the fearless two"	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22850
__label__wiki	0.546948	0.546948	25:1 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 25:2 Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering. Speak to the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering. 25:3 And this is the offering which ye shall take of them; gold, and silver, and brass, And this is the offering which ye shall take of them; gold, and silver and brass, 25:4 And blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats' hair, And blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats' hair. 25:5 And rams' skins dyed red, and badgers' skins, and shittim wood, And rams' skins dyed red, and badgers' skins, and shittim wood. 25:6 Oil for the light, spices for anointing oil, and for sweet incense, Oil for the light, spices for anointing oil, and for sweet incense, 25:7 Onyx stones, and stones to be set in the ephod, and in the breastplate. Onyx stones, and stones to be set in the ephod, and in the breast-plate. 25:8 And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them. And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them. 25:9 According to all that I shew thee, after the pattern of the tabernacle, and the pattern of all the instruments thereof, even so shall ye make it. According to all that I show thee after the pattern of the tabernacle, and the pattern of all its instruments, even so shall ye make it. 25:10 And they shall make an ark of shittim wood: two cubits and a half shall be the length thereof, and a cubit and a half the breadth thereof, and a cubit and a half the height thereof. And they shall make an ark of shittim wood: two cubits and a half shall be its length, and a cubit and a half its breadth, and a cubit and a half its hight. 25:11 And thou shalt overlay it with pure gold, within and without shalt thou overlay it, and shalt make upon it a crown of gold round about. And thou shalt overlay it with pure gold, within and without shalt thou overlay it, and shalt make upon it a crown of gold around it. 25:12 And thou shalt cast four rings of gold for it, and put them in the four corners thereof; and two rings shall be in the one side of it, and two rings in the other side of it. And thou shalt cast four rings of gold for it, and put them in its four corners; and two rings shall be in the one side of it, and two rings in the other side of it. 25:13 And thou shalt make staves of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold. And thou shalt make staffs of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold. 25:14 And thou shalt put the staves into the rings by the sides of the ark, that the ark may be borne with them. And thou shalt put the staffs into the rings by the sides of the ark, that the ark may be borne with them. 25:15 The staves shall be in the rings of the ark: they shall not be taken from it. The staffs shall be in the rings of the ark: they shall not be taken from it. 25:16 And thou shalt put into the ark the testimony which I shall give thee. And thou shalt put into the ark the testimony which I shall give thee. 25:17 And thou shalt make a mercy seat of pure gold: two cubits and a half shall be the length thereof, and a cubit and a half the breadth thereof. And thou shalt make a mercy-seat of pure gold: two cubits and a half shall be its length, and a cubit and a half its breadth. 25:18 And thou shalt make two cherubims of gold, of beaten work shalt thou make them, in the two ends of the mercy seat. And thou shalt make two cherubim of gold, of beaten work shalt thou make them, in the two ends of the mercy-seat. 25:19 And make one cherub on the one end, and the other cherub on the other end: even of the mercy seat shall ye make the cherubims on the two ends thereof. And make one cherub on the one end, and the other cherub on the other end: even of the mercy-seat shall ye make the cherubim on its two ends. 25:20 And the cherubims shall stretch forth their wings on high, covering the mercy seat with their wings, and their faces shall look one to another; toward the mercy seat shall the faces of the cherubims be. And the cherubim shall stretch forth their wings on high, covering the mercy-seat with their wings, and their faces shall look one to another; towards the mercy-seat shall the faces of the cherubim be. 25:21 And thou shalt put the mercy seat above upon the ark; and in the ark thou shalt put the testimony that I shall give thee. And thou shalt put the mercy-seat above upon the ark; and in the ark thou shalt put the testimony that I shall give thee. 25:22 And there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubims which are upon the ark of the testimony, of all things which I will give thee in commandment unto the children of Israel. And there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy-seat, from between the two cherubim which are upon the ark of the testimony, of all things which I will give thee in commandment to the children of Israel. 25:23 Thou shalt also make a table of shittim wood: two cubits shall be the length thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof, and a cubit and a half the height thereof. Thou shalt also make a table of shittim wood: its length shall be two cubits, and its breadth a cubit, and its hight a cubit and a half. 25:24 And thou shalt overlay it with pure gold, and make thereto a crown of gold round about. And thou shalt overlay it with pure gold, and make to it a crown of gold around it. 25:25 And thou shalt make unto it a border of an hand breadth round about, and thou shalt make a golden crown to the border thereof round about. And thou shalt make to it a border of an hand-breadth around it, and thou shalt make a golden crown to its border around it. 25:26 And thou shalt make for it four rings of gold, and put the rings in the four corners that are on the four feet thereof. And thou shalt make for it four rings of gold, and put the rings in the four corners that are on its four feet. 25:27 Over against the border shall the rings be for places of the staves to bear the table. Over against the border shall the rings be for places of the staffs to bear the table. 25:28 And thou shalt make the staves of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be borne with them. And thou shalt make the staffs of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be borne with them. 25:29 And thou shalt make the dishes thereof, and spoons thereof, and covers thereof, and bowls thereof, to cover withal: of pure gold shalt thou make them. And thou shalt make its dishes, and its spoons, and its covers, and its bowls, to cover it with: of pure gold shalt thou make them. 25:30 And thou shalt set upon the table shewbread before me alway. And thou shalt set upon the table show-bread before me always. 25:31 And thou shalt make a candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work shall the candlestick be made: his shaft, and his branches, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, shall be of the same. And thou shalt make a candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work shall the candlestick be made: its shaft, and its branches, its bowls, its knobs, and its flowers, shall be of the same. 25:32 And six branches shall come out of the sides of it; three branches of the candlestick out of the one side, and three branches of the candlestick out of the other side: And six branches shall extend from the sides of it; three branches of the candlestick from the one side, and three branches of the candlestick from the other side: 25:33 Three bowls made like unto almonds, with a knop and a flower in one branch; and three bowls made like almonds in the other branch, with a knop and a flower: so in the six branches that come out of the candlestick. Three bowls made like to almonds, with a knob and a flower in one branch; and three bowls made like almonds in the other branch, with a knob and a flower: so in the six branches that project from the candlestick. 25:34 And in the candlestick shall be four bowls made like unto almonds, with their knops and their flowers. And in the candlesticks shall be four bowls made like to almonds, with their knobs and their flowers. 25:35 And there shall be a knop under two branches of the same, and a knop under two branches of the same, and a knop under two branches of the same, according to the six branches that proceed out of the candlestick. And there shall be a knob under two branches of the same, and a knob under two branches of the same, and a knob under two branches of the same, according to the six branches that project from the candlestick. 25:36 Their knops and their branches shall be of the same: all it shall be one beaten work of pure gold. Their knobs and their branches shall be of the same: all of it shall be one beaten work of pure gold. 25:37 And thou shalt make the seven lamps thereof: and they shall light the lamps thereof, that they may give light over against it. And thou shalt make its seven lamps: and they shall light its lamps, that they may give light over against it. 25:38 And the tongs thereof, and the snuffdishes thereof, shall be of pure gold. And its tongs, and its snuff-dishes, shall be of pure gold. 25:39 Of a talent of pure gold shall he make it, with all these vessels. Of a talent of pure gold shall he make it, with all these vessels. 25:40 And look that thou make them after their pattern, which was shewed thee in the mount. And look that thou make them after their pattern, which was shown thee on the mount.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22852
__label__wiki	0.606335	0.606335	BDP is harassing journalists SHARE \| Monday, 14 November 2016 \| By Justin Hunyepa Botswana Journalist marching on Wolrd Press Freedom day in Gaborone The Botswana National Front (BNF) strongly condemns the continued and sustained harassment of journalists and other media workers who are alleged to be critical of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) led government. Since assumption to Head of State in 2008, President Ian Khama’s government has demonstrated serious intolerance and disdain to the private media. It first started with withdrawal of advertisements to the media by the government departments and other public-owned companies. There were also isolated cases of intimidation to the media workers and a boycott to the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA Botswana) activities like annual awards. The President then hurriedly signed the Media Practitioners Act despite its unpopular provisions and strong opposition from the public. As if this was not enough damage to the media fraternity, the BDP-led government came again with guns blazing and used its numerical strength in Parliament to shoot down a privately sponsored Freedom of Information Bill by the then Member of Parliament for Gaborone Central, who is also Botswana Congress Party President, Cde Dumelang Saleshando. The Botswana Constitution falls short of protecting its citizens but gives unmitigated powers to the President, including colonial inherited powers of sedition, which were recently used to jail and prosecute the Sunday Standard editor, Outsa Mokone. Despite some of these compromising aspects of the constitution, its Section 12, provides citizens with freedom of expression. Vision 2016 also called for a democratic, just, and caring nation as well as the enactment of Freedom of Information Act. Of late, we have seen journalists harassed by the state and dragged before the courts of law. The list of persecuted and prosecuted journalists is unending; Edgar Tsimane, Outsa Mokone, Oteng Chilume, Kanani Kaombona, Sonny Serite, Innocent Selatlhwa, Lawrence Seretse, Richard Richardson, Keikantse Shumba and many others. The sum effect of this BDP government led media onslaught is to intimidate, silence and muzzle the media practitioners so that they live in fear and don’t report the BDP government’s corruption, misrule, poor governance and so on. This is why the state media, which has since relocated to the Office of the President, has become a BDP propaganda machine. Freedom of the press must be respected and we call upon BOMAWU, MISA, Editors Forum to report this matter to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), etc. The BNF will support initiatives by the media fraternity which seek to restore the right to expression. SEE ALSO: COMMENTARY: Masisi should ignore Khama, fire Ramsay The Botswana National Front calls upon the Botswana Media and Allied Workers Union (BOMAWU) to challenge these abuses and anti media tactics by the government. The BNF is a workers organisation and condemns all these media attacks and calls upon its members across the country to rise against this tyranny. It is clear that the BDP and its government have declared war against the media practitioners and trade unions in Botswana. The duo takes a lot of pride in destroying careers and businesses of those they see as anti-government. We therefore call upon the Gabz fm management to unconditionally reinstate journalists Reginald Richardson and Keikantse Shumba and to stop harassing and intimidating journalists. It is clear from the media reports that the BDP influenced the suspension of the journalists through their complaint letter following Vice President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s audio leak recruitment campaigns. Most private media houses do not enjoy their editorial independence anymore as they fear the BDP led government. Media houses (and Journalists) are not responsible for the BDP loss of the popular vote as this has been dropping (popular vote) since the second general elections in 1969, especially after the formation of the BNF and its participation in the elections. This was before the formation of these media houses. The records are there and this is not journalists’ fault, but poor BDP policies and the raging corruption, misrule, unemployment, etc. The BDP therefore should not be trusted anymore, and the Umbrella for Democratic Change is the only alternative in 2019. Justin Hunyepa BNF Publicity Secretary Has Gabzfm failed Reginald Richardson? 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__label__wiki	0.761309	0.761309	RDCP’s profit up 26% SHARE \| Thursday, 23 August 2018 \| By Kabelo Adamson RDC Executive Chairman, Guido Giachetti Revenue jump 51% to P66.5m Botswana contributes 79 % of earnings Trades in Mozambique, South Africa, Namibia, Madagascar and the USA Listed property giant RDC Properties attributes its good results for the six year period ended 30 June, 2018 to its stable Botswana portfolio and the solid performance of Capitalgro portfolio in South Africa. RDC, which is one the many listed property company, has a 26 percent increase in profit before tax, from P28.3 million in the previous corresponding period to P35.6 million for period under review. Revenue for the group increased by 51 percent from P43.9m to P66.5m. The group has a broad portfolio in the region which includes Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, Namibia, Madagascar and the USA. However, it is the Botswana sector that remains the bedrock of the group, contributing 79 percent to RDC’s overall results while the rest is split among the remaining markets with South Africa coming second. The Capitalgro portfolio in South Africa had early this year acquired The Edge building for a total of R307 million which was financed through a bank mortgage loan and a Capitalgro rights issue. RDC’s participation on the rights issue of R120 million resulted in the group shareholding in Capitalgro increasing from 34.85 percent 62.99 percent. “We are presently evaluating a number of opportunities presented to the Capitalgro team and we are confident of the prime portfolio that we are building in the Cape Town area,” said RDC Executive Chairman, Guido Giachetti. Locally, Giachetti says the ICC Flats in Gaborone’s Extension 9 location are progressing well as well as leasing, adding that they are also evaluating more opportunities for development in the local market. “In Mozambique, we are pleased to report that Xai Xai works have been completed and the anchor tenant is expected to commence shopping centre building their fit-out as soon as possible,” said the group Executive Chairman, adding that he advanced earthworks have commenced at the Zimpeto project and is expected to be a 24 months project. RDC is also continuing to look for further opportunities in this market according to Giachetti. The City Lights project in the USA is said to be progressing well and the plan is to convert proceeds on the development sales into a yielding portfolio, Giachetti said adding that in Namibia they will start building works for the convenience centres following ministerial approval of the land transfer and finalisation of the deeds of sale. For the period under review, the board has declared a dividend of 0.124 Thebe per ordinary share and an interest of 6.206 Thebe per debenture. “It is the intention of the directors, subject to the approval of the Botswana Stock Exchange, to propose, to those linked unit holders, who qualify, an elective distribution of 50 percent of the net interim distribution by way of a capitalisation option,” said Giachetti.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22857
__label__wiki	0.514425	0.514425	Ogilvy boosts its power to produce socially-led ideas Ogilvy Australia has boosted its social creativity with a number of new hires led by Peter Galmes, who joins the agency as lead social creative. Galmes joins from We Are Social where he was creative director, working on a range of award-winning projects for Netflix such as Queer Eye – Yass and Calling all Will Smiths. Galmes will partner with Ogilvy’s head of social, Alex Watts, in the new role. Ogilvy executive creative director, Gavin McLeod, stated, “Social has obviously become mainstream and we have rightly integrated it into the overall agency offering. But we still need people who care deeply about social, while providing real thought leadership to make our offering even sharper. I’m thrilled to have Pete join the team because he believes passionately in the power of socially-led ideas and has the proven ability to execute them to a world-class standard.” Galmes commented, “Ogilvy offered the opportunity to work on some of Australia’s best brands, and the opportunity to work alongside Alex in pushing the social offering further. I am super excited to be joining a talented, diverse and dynamic team and entering the agency at a time when the creative work is best in class.” Ogilvy has also added four new creatives to its Agile Team. Maria Torres has joined as art director; Deb Rothschild as senior copywriter; SoJung Lee as senior designer and Jingyi Hu has joined as junior designer. “We are seeing increasing demand from our clients to integrate with and support their digital transformations. As a result, we needed to grow our Agile Team to work in scrum teams hand-in-hand with our clients to deliver innovation at pace,” McLeod explained. “The ways in which agency creative departments work are rapidly changing and we have embraced the agile methodology with the skillsets required to power it.” Ogilvy was recently named Campaign Asia’s Australia’s Creative Agency of the Year and Best Place to Work in APAC. Cover image l-r: Peter Galmes, Deb Rothschild, SoJung Lee, Maria Torres, Jingyi Hu Ogilvy AgileOgilvy Peter GalmesOgilvy social hires	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22859
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Featured Videos from Podcasts More on Featured on Viaway Discover and watch top videos from podcasts which are updated every hour No Categories Assigned Should you sell your home during the holidays? I’ve been asked this question about four or five times in the last couple of weeks. This is a seller question but if you are serious about putting your home on the market, you need to consider things from the buyer’s perspective. Buyerswho are looking for a home during the holidays tend to be more serious. They have more time off work to look at homes, and they tend to be very emotional around Christmas and Thanksgiving. Going into escrow during this time can be very emotional for buyers. It’s a great time for them to get into a new home and celebrate the holidays with their family. If you are looking to sell, that can be emotional as well. Your life will be interrupted when your home is on the market. We want to get as many showings for your property as possible. 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__label__cc	0.52945	0.47055	Follow @vijayvaani Search By Keyword Author Diplomacy as an expression of civilization: the legacies of China and India by Come Carpentier de Gourdon on 13 Jul 2010 0 Comment Western diplomacy and Asian wisdom Diplomacy is the art and science by which countries and civilizations, on a broader scale, communicate at the highest level, not as mere collections of individuals but as moral persons in their own right, thereby expressing their values and upholding their interests, protecting their security and affirming their visions and ambitions. By its very nature, diplomacy as a meeting ground or common space, a behavioural lingua franca, defines and espouses protocols, ways and means that are universally or at least mutually accepted and familiar, but the very essence of power implies that dominant states and civilisational areas in effect impose their concepts and ideals on others. The centre usually sets the rule for the periphery. The last four centuries have seen the increasing codification and homogenization of the diplomatic tradition that Europe inherited from the medieval Jus gentium (public law) and which the Italian princes and Republican rulers of the Renaissance refined under the influence of figures such as Niccolo Machiavelli who shaped or at least rationalized the behaviour patterns of states based on the European experience. The virtuoso practitioners of foreign policy like Vergennes, Pitt, Menshikov, Talleyrand, Nasselrode, Castlereagh, Gorchakov, Metternich and Bismarck are still the role models in diplomatic circles and international relations schools the world over. To this day, foreign policy theories articulated in the West and prevalent everywhere, have not taken into account intellectual contributions from anywhere outside Classical European political philosophy, the only one in which professionals of diplomacy are generally trained, apart from the small specialised circle of “Asia experts” who seem to be deputed to try to understand the “enemy” or manage former colonial subjects. However, now that Asia is rising again and poised to reach the top of the world’s economic pyramid in the coming decades, its major powers have the opportunity, for the first time in centuries, to update and draw sustenance and guidance from their own rich and ancient traditions of statecraft and foreign policy, keeping in mind that if diplomatic culture merely contributes to the maintenance of a homogenous but superficial “global commons”, it can only foster, in the words of Zygmunt Bauman “perfunctory socialisation without risk of comprehension and without the onerous need to translate between distinct universes of meaning”, hence causing statesmen and their peoples to “de-learn the art of negotiating shared meanings and a modus co-vivendi” (Seminar, 610, June 2010, p. 38). The first feature that strikes us in the indigenous philosophies of both China and India which profoundly influenced all their smaller neighbours in a wide area, is that they display an organic and permanent interrelation between their “otherworldly”, individually focused theories of being: Taoism in China and Vedantic/Buddhist psycho-epistemology in India and their respective, pragmatic socio-political theories, that is the teachings of Confucius and Sun Tzu in the former and the Niti and Artha Shastras for the latter, as illustrated in the Ramayana and Mahabharata. To an extent, that is unlike the evolution of Judeo-Christian nation-states where political theory, grounded in the value-free analysis of human behaviour, became increasingly estranged from theological and spiritual doctrines due to an agnostic reliance on empirical observation, ignorant of transcendence, according to the presupposition that ultimate goals can only be “rational” and material. Two end-results of this ultra-secular trend are the Straussian theory of the state (from Leo Strauss), the lodestar of the American Neo-Conservatives, and Robert J Aumann’s Game Theory, rumoured to be the viaticum of Israeli policy-makers among others. In the East instead, religious or least cosmological deduction went hand in hand with psychological induction but, contrary to their European contemporaries, East and South Asian leaderships, confident as they may have been of their respective civilisational superiority, were generally not conditioned by monotheistic prejudice that salvation through conversion was the ultimate destiny of those who did not belong to Christendom and were still expecting “God’s Grace” to be visited upon them. As a result of this discrimination between the faithful and the pagans, the rules of western diplomacy almost until the end of the 19th century were held to apply primarily to relations between Christian, “civilized” nations, as a counterpart to the Quranic Dar ul Islam. For the others, conquest and colonization in various ways (such as the unequal treaties forced upon China) were accepted forms of interaction as they were not generally regarded as belonging to the sphere of the jus gentium. Towards a revival of eastern diplomatic theory Nowadays the notion of superiority of monotheism over polytheism has largely faded and even the distinction between “civilized” (western) thinking and “primitive or savage thought” and the “oriental fatalism” which was often depicted as lying in between, has been drastically revised. The universal validity of ancient Asian spiritual and ethical traditions in particular is being acknowledged throughout Europe and the Americas and time has come to highlight and revive the legacies of statecraft and diplomacy inherited by China and India. If Confucianism, with its emphasis on order and harmony (Ch’i or Qi), hierarchy and discipline, upheld by its four (or five) cardinal virtues has an obvious relevance to the essentially anarchical and increasingly anomic international system just as Sun Tzu’s teachings have become a vade mecum for strategists the world over, the wisdom of Lao Tzu addresses nature’s chaos in which it detects, before quantic physics and fractal mathematics, a hidden order: Tzu Jan. Lao Tzu’s and Chuang Tzu’s predilection for silence, humility, flow, darkness, quietness, soft authority as opposed to forceful power and observation rather than agitation find its parallels in the Indian non-violent, meditative and compassionate ideals and those features and qualities become increasingly valuable in our overpopulated, ecologically depleted, stressed and violent world. Lao Tzu notes: “the softest things in the world overcome the hardest things” and he cites water as an example of this quiet, gentle force that mirrors the notion of wei wu wei (action within –apparent-inaction). Both the Chinese and Indian philosophies see no opposition or even discontinuity between polar opposites, such as light and darkness and therefore they don’t fall in the Aristotelian and later Manichean trap that western political and strategic thinking is too often locked in when it is directed against the “Evil Other”, be it fascist, communist, capitalist, islamist or any other whom it wishes to destroy or submit. As the Dao De Ch’ing puts it: “calamity will promote blessing, blessing too underlies calamity…The right may turn out to be wrong, the good may turn out to be evil” and elsewhere: “the day everything is solved, you will find nothing is solved”. The Indian praxis in the area of inter-state relations has been shaped since at least twenty three centuries by Chanakya’s classic treatise, the Arthashastra, but that seemingly amoral or even cynical description of the socio-political reality which predates Machiavelli’s by eighteen hundred years must be seen in the context of Rajniti morals, including the popular books of fables for the education of princes, the Panchatantra and the Hitopadesha. Thus we can find many definitions of essential concepts such as the forming and maintenance of alliances, the causes and conduct of war and the various types of peace (sixteen!) that may be sued for, the better ones being upahara, sangata, pratikara or samyoga, all based on regard for the mutual interests and common or respective goals of all parties. The best of all is based on the values of truth and morality leading to mutual trust and disinterested solidarity, while the most brittle and illusory sort of peace is that which consists in forcing the weaker party to condone and serve the goals and interests of the stronger one at its own visible or invisible detriment (adrishtanara), but all four means of luring or compelling the adversary into submission, though often inevitable, are never as valuable as free and clear-sighted adhesion for, as the Hitopadesha says “Real success lies in peace”. Too large an imbalance between powers is identified as a peril as the predominant agent will tend, absent wisdom, to attack and oppress the weaker ones as we have seen in recent years when the unipolar hegemon has followed that attractive but short-sighted logic. Sun Tzu, even though a military leader, also points out that the best victory is the one achieved without recourse to force, by persuasion and compromise. In our days we see the superpower and some smaller regimes allied to it use military means as a preferred option, also as a collective outcome of the individualistic ideal of the gunman settling in frontier lands and displacing or killing the native population while invoking theological or technocratic justifications. A fool can be easily satisfied While a wise man can be satisfied more easily But even Brahma cannot please a person Conceited with a little knowledge - Hitopadesha Is this “conceit with little knowledge” the tragedy of our technology-worshipping age, armed with many mistaken certainties and beliefs or prevented by institutional agnosticism from heeding the ageless message of wisdom? Two seminal lessons are handed down by the Chinese and Indian political schools of thought, the first is that all actions carry their load of automatic effects and consequences across space and time, so that the use and abuse of power have an impact on the government and society that are responsible as much if not more than on those who are its subjects or victims: He who wields and threatens to use nuclear weapons will be struck one day with nuclear weapons; he who is dependent on oil will see his ecosystem be ruined by oil; he who wastes resources will eventually endure scarcity and want and he who prints currency as if it were a virtual commodity - and no more as a mere legal tender - for the unbounded speculative pursuit of wealth will eventually experience hyperinflation, depression and insolvency, even though he may prosper for years off the work and assets of others bought against debt. The second lesson is that in an expanding spiral of socio-political units, the smaller ones are subsumed in the larger ones which include them. The microcosm and macrocosm reflect one another, but the latter cannot be sacrificed for the sake of the former that is a part of it. The Hitopadesha says: “for the village, give up the individual, for the country the village, for the world the country and for supreme soul the world”. The expression “giving up” indicates the order of priorities. In our age, we understand better than ever before that just as no region or town can do well within a ravaged or lawless country, likewise no country can lastingly prosper on a devastated planet or during a global war. Likewise all the material beings and goods that the earth enshrines are not of higher import than the invisible, spiritual reality which makes them perceptible to us and which gives all of us our existence. Unsteady like the reflection of the moon In the midst of water Is indeed the life of living beings. Therefore one should Always do what is (universally) beneficial. The primacy of spirit over matter is affirmed as self- evident. Both Confucius and Lao Tzu agree with that order of priorities, except that the first puts focus on the state whereas the second takes a shortcut from the individual to the universal being, reflecting that all intermediate units are taken care of as a result. The Dao De Ch’ing says: “man conforms to earth, the earth conforms to heaven, heaven conforms to Dao and the Dao follows the way of Nature”. Lessons for our world On both those yardsticks, the modern world falls terribly short. Nations do generally regard their interests, and especially their “national security” as the supreme imperative, disregarding wider ecological and humanitarian concerns even when they profess a commitment to the “global community”. The wars being pursued by the great powers are economic conflicts for creating or maintaining areas of influence in distant lands. Whether in Vietnam in the past, in Afghanistan and Iraq today, or in Iran tomorrow. They are waged on the orders of ruling, transnational oligarchies by professional armies of technicians and mercenaries and do not attract the support or even the approval of the populations on whose behalf they are officially conducted. Most people don’t understand the reasons for those wars of aggression and feel that they are kept in the dark about the real motivations of the instigators. They don’t understand why Iran should be penalised, ostracized and even attacked on the suspicion that it may build nuclear weapons when other countries such as Israel and Pakistan are allowed to build nuclear arsenals undisturbed and even encouraged to do so by those who now clamour the need for non-proliferation while refusing to disarm themselves. The main beneficiaries are the military industrial complexes of the more economically “advanced” nations. However much governments try to keep those unpopular conflicts and occupations out of the minds of their citizens, they are inevitably and negatively affected by them as they fall into massive indebtedness and gradually turn into militaristic police states faced with rising domestic alienation and opposition while being confronted by a growing number of enemies abroad. We witness a sobering illustration of the law of cause and effect (the Taoist De, the Indian Karma) in the contemporary scenario. The United States, as the predominant military power and belligerent, is under the pall of civil unrest and popular revolt, and many other nations face similar situations and risks. Foreign policy inevitably reflects the internal state of a nation as both the Chinese and Indian classics have pointed out. When it is in disarray and rapidly decaying, its diplomacy cannot be consistent, principled, reasonable, just and firm. A state which intends to control or exert a determinant influence on other nations when it is not able to maintain order and protect its prosperity within must be told: “Physician, heal thyself!” Another effect of this situation is visible in the widening chasm between the public discourse of governments and the mainstream media on the one hand and popular perceptions and suspicions about the current economic, ecological and political realities on the other. The proliferation of “conspiracy theories” mainly in Western nations – about the real reasons and factors behind the Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq wars, the assassinations of John F Kennedy and Martin Luther King, the 11 September 2001 attacks in New York and Washington DC, and so on - is a direct result of the loss of faith in political systems and the evidence of official mendacity and deception. Its notion of ‘manifest destiny” has led the United States to claim and exercise paramount authority, alone or within a western alliance of nations, over the rest of the world, and inevitably, the call for a multipolar order, recognizing the diverse plurality of mankind, is rising against that challenge. The ancient social and political sciences of China and India, fed by the combined observation of cosmic and human nature which they see as one and the same, can light our path towards a new, ecologically thriving and socially harmonious world order. [Speech at the International Conference on DIALOGUE OF CIVILIZATIONS AND A HARMONIOUS WORLD, Beijing, China, July 11-13, 2010] The author is Convener, Editorial Board, World Affairs Journal User Comments Leave a Comment Post a Comment Comments are free. However, comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate material will be removed from the site. 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__label__wiki	0.527303	0.527303	Upcoming events in and around St. Catharines Date Event Description Thursday, November 1 2018 Available during Meridian Centre hours Take Me Out to the Ballgame! Explore the rich history of Baseball and Softball in the Garden City in this special exhibition at the St. Catharines Sports Hall of Fame. Location: St. Catharines Sports Hall of Fame at the Meridian Centre, 1 Ice Dogs Way www.stcatharinesmuseum.ca 9am-5pm Outbreak! Learn more about one of the deadliest pandemics of the past century and how it impacted St. Catharines. Admission: By donation Location: St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre, 1932 Welland Canals Parkway 9am-5pm Victorian Tweets What if the Victorians had social media? View the Museum's archival collection on display like never before. Saturday, June 1 2019 9am-5pm From Anthem to Zamba: The A to Z of music in the Garden City Take a trip through a musical alphabet as you enjoy the history of music in St. Catharines. 9am-5pm Blowing our own Horn: The NSO at 71 Explore the rich history of Niagara's oldest cultural institution, the Niagara Symphony Orchestra. Admission: By donation. 9am-5pm Mack School of Nursing Alumni Association Photo Exhibition Celebrate the work of local nurses, alumni of Canada's oldest nursing school. Saturday, February 1 2020 Downtown D'Lish Winter Edition Participating restaurants offer fabulous fixed-price lunch and dinner menus. Reservations required. Check website to view menus. www.mydowntown.ca Thursday, February 6 2020 Various days at 10:30am Black History Tours Celebrate Black History Month by exploring the rich history of the Black community in St. Catharines in this guided tour of the museum's award-winning exhibition: Follow the North Star. Tour dates: February 6, 8, 13, 20 and 22. 9am-11am Family Love Discovery Table Fun for kids of all ages, featuring fun family ideas for Valentine's Day and Family Day. Participants will enjoy hands-on experiences, market searches and more. Location: Market Square, 91 King St. www.stcatharines.ca/marketevents 10am-2pm Family Day at the Museum Enjoy behind-the-scenes tours and more. Coldest Night of the Year A family-friendly walk-a-thon that helps raise funds for the hungry, homeless and hurting in Niagara. Registration: 4:15pm Walk begins: 5:15pm Contact: 905-984-5310 ext.102 www.cnoy.org/home Saturday, March 7 2020 7:30pm Touch the Earth Lightly Presented by Chorus Niagara. Reflect on humanity's relationship with the earth with the Niagara premiere of "Sunrise: A Symphonic Mass" by renowned Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo. Admission: varies for adults, seniors, students and children. Location: Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St. www.chorusniagara.org We provide free listings for any St. Catharines area events that benefit local charities/organizations and would be of interest to tourists. Commercial events that do not meet the criteria will not be listed, and it is at the discretion of the site owner to include or exclude submitted events. To submit an event, please contact: [ History \| Services \| Attractions \| Photo Gallery ] [ Tours & Trails \| Map Of The City \| Upcoming Events \| E-Postcards ] [ Search Our Site \| Links to Other Sites \| Contact Us \| Main Page ] © 2002,	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22869
__label__wiki	0.528135	0.528135	Free & Cheap Things to Do in Mansfield, TX The list below includes 195 free or cheap things to do in or near Mansfield, Texas, including 101 different types of inexpensive activities like Walking Trails, Playgrounds, Trampoline Parks and Movie Theaters. From Katherine Rose Memorial Park to Town Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mansfield and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Fort Worth, Arlington, Grand Prairie and North Richland Hills. Sights & Landmarks (43) Trampoline Parks (10) Art Museum (8) Skating Rinks (7) Nature & Wildlife Areas (6) Farms & Ranches (4) Hobby Shops (3) Running/Jogging (2) Magic Shows (1) Modern Art Museums (1) Inline Skating (1) Horse Races (1) Glen Rose (16) Coppell (15) North Richland Hills (14) Euless (14) Farmers Branch (11) Cedar Hill (10) Weatherford (7) McKinney (1) Denton Firefighters Museum Specialty Museums 332 E. Hickory Street, Denton, TX 76201 MoreLess Info Located in the Central Fire Station's historic lobby, the Denton Firefighter's Museum in Denton, Texas, features a collection of firefighting memorabilia dating back to the 19th century. One of the featured attractions is a 1935 ladder truck. Dan's Silver Leaf Music Venue 103 Industrial Street, Denton, TX 76201 MoreLess Info Dan's Silver Leaf is a live performance venue that hosts comedy shows, musical performances, and crawfish boils. Performers that have been spotlighted at the venue include Caravan of Thieves and Wayne Hancock. 100% 19 votes Hope Park Playgrounds 8000 E McKinney Road, Frisco, TX 75034 MoreLess Info Opened in 2013, Hope Park is a large, fenced children's playground facility with areas for both toddlers and older children. The park includes slides, swings, various play structures, a nearby splash pad and sheltered picnic areas. The Abbey Underground Pubs 100 W Walnut, Denton, TX 76201 MoreLess Info The Abbey Underground is a restaurant, bar, and live music venue that hosts a variety of local, regional, and touring acts, ranging from pop and rock to big band orchestras. Denton County Historical Museum History Museums 5800 N Interstate 35, Ste 308, Denton, TX 76201 MoreLess Info Located inside the beautiful and historic Denton Courthouse on the square downtown, the Denton County Historical Museum features a variety of exhibits focusing on local and regional history and culture. Founders Park Parks 851 Hensley Land, Wylie, TX 75098 MoreLess Info Lighted tennis courts, softball and soccer fields are just a few of the amenities at Founders Park. The park also offers hike and bike trails, sand volleyball courts, basketball court and playground. Recycled Books Bookstores 200 North Locust Street, Denton, TX 76201 MoreLess Info Many books, records, and CDs can be found for very reasonable prices at Recycled Books. The stock for the store comes mostly from members of the community selling their media items for cash or store credits. Music Venue 219 W Oak Street, Denton, TX 76201 MoreLess Info Opened in 2005, Banter is a local restaurant and music venue popular among local residents. Visitors commonly enjoy having a meal, stopping by for drinks, or listening to local bands performing there. Pole Position Raceway Go Karts 10550 John W. Elliott Dr., Frisco, TX 75034 MoreLess Info Two, three and four-race formats in adult and children's go-karts racing is available at Pole Position Raceway. In addition, the whole facility can be rented, allowing those in charge to offer unique racing formats. Urban Air Trampoline Park Trampoline Parks 10570 John W Elliott Dr, Ste 900, Frisco, TX 75033 MoreLess Info An entertainment center, Urban Air Trampoline Park features trampoline-based activities including open jump, a foam pit, basketball, dodgeball and fitness classes. The park offers food and drinks and can be used for private events and parties. HAVE SUGGESTIONS FOR COOL AND INTERESTING THINGS TO DO IN THE Mansfield AREA?	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22872
__label__cc	0.631783	0.368217	Earth Science Overview (9) Meteorology (377) Atmosphere (33) Changes in Weather (34) Humidity (5) Strange Weather Phenomena (46) Weather Forecasts (21) Weather Tools (21) Wind (12) Paleontology (38) Water Cycle (72) Changes in Weather There are 29 videos in this category and 5 videos in 1 subcategory. Khan Academy Series-Seasons Autumn Leaf Hoppers See New England at its most glorious...when fall foliage is in full splendor. (03:58) Found by teresahopson in Changes in Weather A History of Earth's Climate Earth had a climate long before we showed up and started noticing it and it's influenced by a whole series of cycles that have been churning along for hundreds of millions of years. In most cases those cycles will continue long after we're gone. A lo...ok at the history of climate change on Earth can give us some much needed perspective on our current climate dilemma because the surprising truth is, what we're experiencing now is different than anything this planet has encountered before. So, let's take a stroll down Climate History Lane and see if we can find some answers to a question that's been bugging Hank a lot lately - just how much hot water are we in? (11:20) [more] Why is it So Cold? From YouTube, produced by CNN CNN meteorologist Chad Myers explains what omega blocks are and why it is so cold. (01:36) Ancient Arctic Ice Gives Clues on Future From YouTube, produced by Weather Channel A study on ancient Arctic ice is showing scientists how the earth's climate could evolve in the future. (03:15) What is the Spring Equinox? From YouTube, produced by WeatherBug Schools This is a brief easy-to-understand video clip that explains the Spring equinox. (02:58) From YouTube, produced by The Weather Channel Meteorologist Jim Cantore and Winter Weather Expert Tom Niziol explain what the Spring Equinox is. (01:00) Why Do We Have Different Seasons? \| California Academy of Sciences From YouTube, produced by California Academy of Sciences Did you know that the Sun’s light shines differently on Earth at different times of the year? In this visualization watch as the Earth orbits the Sun, rotating, like a slightly tilted, spinning top. This rotation changes the angle at which sunlight h...its the surface of our planet, creating the different seasons we experience here on Earth. Can you see how sunlight at different times of the year changes the productivity of life on land and in our oceans? (03:17) [more] What is Weather? with Tim and Moby From mcgraw-hill.com, produced by BrainPOP See how and why the state of our atmosphere changes from day to day in this BrainPOP movie. A quiz is also included in this link. (Approximate run time 2:00) Found by begamatt in Changes in Weather Severe Weather: Crash Course Kids So, what's the difference between "weather" and "severe weather"? Is it just how hard the wind is blowing? Is it just thunder and lighting? Well, it can be some or all of those things. In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina talks to us about w...hat makes Severe Weather and how it interacts with the Geosphere and Biosphere. (04:25) [more] Seasons and the Sun: Crash Course From YouTube, produced by Crash Course Kids Ever wonder why we have seasons? A lot of people think it's because the Earth gets further away from the sun in winter, and closer in the summer. But, it's actually more interesting than that. In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina talks about... how the Earth's tilt is responsible for Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. This first series is based on 5th-grade science. (03:56) [more]	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22875
__label__wiki	0.560889	0.560889	David .A.Crosbie says 24 Dec 13 at 3:04 pm Just an enquiry as to weather or not these maps displayed on this site can be viewed up close by the general public ?. sharon waters says 31 Dec 13 at 10:34 pm The original maps are available for viewing at Huntingdon Archive office in the library at Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. I believe that it is best to contact the Archive Office via the Cambridgeshire County Council website and make an appointment if you wish to view the original maps.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22879
__label__wiki	0.862224	0.862224	Prince George has stolen the show as he stands front and centre on a pile of gym blocks at a photoshoot for the Queen’s 90th birthday. Photo: Royal MailIt may be the Queen’s 90th birthday, but when the family was photographed for a sheet of commemorative stamps. it was her great-grandson Prince George who stole the show. A picture released today shows the two-year-old royal grinning cheekily as he poses with the Queen, Prince Charles and Prince William in the White Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace. But, as the picture is set to be made into a stamp sheet, each of the royals’ heads needed to be at roughly the same height, requiring the chubby-cheeked toddler to stand on a stack of gym blocks in order to get the perfect shot. The photo was taken last summer, but was only released to the public on Tuesday. The stamp sheet feature four stamps – crops of the heads of each of the family’s four generations depicted in the shot – and will be available to purchase in the UK from Thursday (just in time for royal enthusiasts to send a birthday card to the Queen, who will be 90 on Friday). Although the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have moved to Norfolk, where Prince George attends a Montessori pre-school, it is understood the future king shares a special relationship with his grandmother. Duchess Kate told The Queen at Ninety, an ITV documentary about the life of the monarch that aired last month, the young royal calls the Queen “gan gan”, and was always spoilt by the family matriarch. “She always leaves a little gift or something in [Prince George and Princess Charlotte’s] room when we go and stay, and that just shows her love for her family,” she said. As the UK gears up to celebrate the Queen’s milestone birthday, a host of former royal staff have descended on the press to provide their own insight into the life of the country’s longest-serving monarch. One of the most interesting anecdotes has come from former protection officer Richard Griffin who said during a recent talk that the Queen once had a rather amusing encounter with a group of US tourists while walking near her Balmoral estate, the Timesreports. “Have you ever met the Queen?” the group reportedly asked. “No,” she replied, pointing at the policeman accompanying her and saying: “But he has.” According to Griffin, the group then left, unaware they had met the monarch herself. Share on Twitter Facebook Google Reader Ping.fm Comments Off on Prince George has a cheeky grin in Queen’s 90th birthday portrait Beach Road closures during May Branson invited to the Gong Fitzhenry is keeping faith Should the Civic Hall be converted into a library? Panthers down the premiers « Rampaging Rovers savage Roos — Michelle Bridges in hot water over ‘fat-phobic’ comments »	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22882
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__label__wiki	0.696615	0.696615	Michael Portillo – 2000 Speech to Conservative Party Conference Posted On : February 4, 2016 Published By : admin Below is the text of the speech made by Michael Portillo, the then Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, to the Conservative Party Conference held on 3 October 2000. Four years ago Tony Blair promised us a new Britain. He promised taxes wouldn’t rise. But they have. He promised shorter waiting lists. But they’re longer. He promised smaller classes. But they’re larger. He promised more police. But there are fewer. He promised his government would be purer than pure. What a joke. I feel so sorry for the many people who put their hopes in that man. They are so bitterly disappointed. They were sold a dream and it’s just not there. And there hasn’t been a single word of apology. Well, he did say the Dome hadn’t been a runaway success. Not a runaway success? As I recall, that’s what people said to me after my defeat in Enfield Southgate. It’s four years since I could address a party conference from the platform. A lot of water has flowed under the bridge. We’ve travelled a long distance since then: I have, you have, the party has. I was devastated by my defeat at the time. It certainly didn’t feel like it at the time, but the British electorate did me a favour. My period out of parliament was a chance to connect with the Britain of today. Now, as Shadow Chancellor, I cannot forget those experiences. My job is not just about dry economics. The quality of British life cannot be measured in material terms alone. We are the party that understands how much the world has changed. Our country would be stronger and its people more willing to take responsibility if we had fewer politicians passing fewer laws, raising fewer taxes and intruding less in our lives. Young people reject the Labour Party’s bossiness, meddling, banning and regulating. Britain has changed and the Conservatives have changed with it. For new generations of British people, old prejudices have been swept away. The Conservative Party is a party for our times. We are a party for people, not against people. We are for all Britons: black Britons, British Asians, white Britons. Britain is a country of rich diversity. That Britain was on display in Sydney. Athletes of every background united by a pride in Britain, and Britain united by its pride in them. Conservatives don’t look for uniformity, but for the qualities that mark people out as individual and exceptional. We are for people whatever their sexual orientation. The Conservative Party isn’t merely a party of tolerance: it’s a party willing to accord every one of our citizens respect. Why should people respect us if we withhold respect from them? We value people for what’s inside them. We heard last week Labour’s smears against our policy on asylum seekers. That policy will re-establish public confidence in our controls. That frees us to give a warm welcome to those who come to Britain in fear of their lives. That’s how my father came. Britain’s willingness to take in refugees defines us as a generous and responsible people. It’s a tradition that will be upheld by the Conservative Party. We want people to aspire, to reach the heights to which their qualities can lift them. While I was out of parliament I took a television camera into some housing estates. I saw a lot of poverty. But in a way what shocked me was not so much the absolute poverty – for many people had videos and their children wore Reebok trainers. What distressed me most was the poverty of expectation and ambition, the lack of hope for anything better in life to come. But in a Saturday school organised by the black community in Sandwell, I found that aspiration: parents determined that their children should have a chance to fulfil their dreams. And education would be the ladder by which they’d climb. Many Labour politicians climbed that ladder. But now they want to kick it away from others. For reasons of pure dogma, they destroy good schools: grant-maintained schools and grammar schools. But they send their own children to exclusive schools. That’s Labour’s real policy on education. One rule for themselves, another rule for those they govern. William Hague went to a state school. So did Theresa May. So did I. I had excellent teachers. We weren’t intimidated by public schools like Mr Blair’s. We thought we could do just as well as they did. No state school should ever feel second class. Every parent knows that a school is only as good as its head teacher. The Conservative way is to trust the head teachers and give them the money to spend as they choose. We will give them the opportunity to create great schools, to lift the sights of their pupils, and to transform their young lives. This is our message to parents and teachers: we will set the schools free. The next generation will want to be more independent in their retirement than pensioners are today. We will give them the chance to put their money into a properly-funded pension. We’ll enable future generations to accrue prosperity and share fully in the growth of our economy. We won’t fudge welfare reform. Gordon Brown promised pensioners change. They got it. Loose change. 75 pence. And when pensioners sent it back in disgust, Gordon cashed the cheques. While I was enjoying my sabbatical, I worked for a few shifts as a hospital porter. I remember once wheeling a patient to the operating theatre on a trolley. He was motionless and I was awfully afraid he might be dead. But without warning, almost like Frankenstein’s monster he sat bolt upright and said, “What on earth are you doing here Mr Portillo?” I was experiencing the sharp end of the NHS. Everything was in short supply. There weren’t enough wheel chairs. So porters had to horde them. It reminded me of stories of the war, when there was rationing, but everyone mucked in and tried to be cheerful. It was impressive. The doctors, nurses – and porters – are heroes. But things shouldn’t have to be like that. Britain spends too little on health. There’s a consensus amongst the parties that we should spend much more money on the NHS. But not on how to spend it, nor on how that money can be supplemented. Labour impose politically motivated targets on our doctors and nurses. No wonder they’re demoralised. We would give doctors responsibility, and trust them to spend the money wisely, treating the sickest patients first. Where Labour’s horizons end, ours begin. Our neighbours in Europe know that you cannot rely on taxes alone to finance health. They would think it silly that families in Britain are encouraged to spend money on their home, on their continued education and on their retirement, but are discouraged through dogma from spending their own money on their health. So other countries have schemes, for instance organised by trade unions and employers. We’ll want to encourage that in Britain too. Well spend much more money on the Health Service. And attract extra money too. Labour are stuck in ancient ideology. As Ann Widdecombe once said, Labour have built a Berlin Wall between the public and private sectors. We will tear down that wall. Liberal Democrats have a policy for health and education too. It’s is to make doctors and teachers pay more tax. It’s not much of a gift for the NHS. But it’s a great gift for every Conservative candidate fighting a Liberal Democrat. Let’s hear a round of applause for my old pal Charles Kennedy, the Tory candidate’s friend. While I was out of Parliament, I became a small business. The Inland Revenue and Customs and Excise sent me a pile of forms and books and tables that thick. I found it daunting and time-wasting. What a pity Gordon Brown doesn’t live in the real world where business people live. We never forget that governments don’t create prosperity. Businesses do. Tomorrow David Heathcoat Amory will tell you about our plans to cut red tape. We will make VAT simpler and fairer. Let’s stop punishing the people who create the jobs. All Labour Chancellors regulate more. All Labour Chancellors tax more. But Gordon Brown is no socialist hero. He hasn’t taxed the rich to give to the poor. He’s cynically chosen soft targets for his stealth taxes: hard-working families, people he thought who would never protest. Labour think high taxes give them the moral high ground. They talk of social justice. They believe that money that government spends is always more worthwhile than money that people spend for themselves on their families. But I don’t. I believe in allowing hardworking families to keep more of the money they have earned. I believe in allowing them to keep more of their dignity and responsibility. Recently, a man wrote to me, a member of the seamen’s union. The union’s told him Gordon Brown’s taxed the pension fund and he must pay out another £200 a year if he’s not to be worse off in his retirement. Is that social justice? Another man told me he’s just retiring. Gordon Brown’s abolished the married couple’s allowance and age allowance. The man will have to pay £500 a year more in tax than his brother who retired last year. In Suffolk last week a mother of four children, a beautician, told me she’s been driven out of business by Gordon Brown. She can’t afford to fill her tank with the most expensive petrol in Europe. Call that social justice, Mr Brown? There is no social justice in high taxation. The Prime Minister devoted a large part of his Brighton speech to smearing the Conservatives. People long ago stopped believing Mr Blair when he spins his own policies let alone when he falsifies ours. People found his speech not only unbelievable but also disillusioning. Wasn’t he meant to bring a new honesty to politics? Why can’t he behave like a Prime Minister? Before the election Labour claimed it was no longer addicted to high public spending, that the amount we spend is less important than how well we spend it. They committed themselves to stick to Conservative spending plans, because they knew that our prudence was a foundation of economic stability. But as the events of the last few weeks have shown, this is not a Chancellor whose word is his bond. Our economy has been growing since 1992. That gives us an opportunity to increase public spending. I plan to spend more on public services in every year than Labour has spent in any year. But I don’t intend to spend money the country hasn’t earned. I will leave room for tax cuts. Labour taxes more and delivers less, and plans higher taxes year after year. Conservatives will tax less, spend better and deliver more. That will be the choice at the next election. We will cut taxes on business, so that they can compete and create prosperity and jobs. We will reform Labour’s taxes on entrepreneurs and on inward investment. We will encourage savings, to give people security and self-esteem. We will help pensioners and hard-working families. We will restore a married couple’s allowance. We will cut the duty on fuel. That gives you a flavour of my budgets! We will keep an independent Bank of England. We will make it more independent of government and more accountable to Parliament. We will establish a National Accounts Commission to show the world that under the Conservatives there will be no fiddled figures. And we will have an independent committee of economists to give public advice to me on the proper level of surplus or deficit. These measures will ensure honesty, transparency and prudence. They will ensure stable economic policies. They will protect the value of the pound in your pocket. And when I say the pound I mean the pound. For our economic policy will be based on Britain having its own currency and setting its own interest rates. Gordon Brown wants to be the next Chancellor of the Exchequer and he can’t tell you whether he wants to control his own currency or not. Labour like to call us little Englanders. Is it likely a little Englander would be called Portillo? I am half Spanish, and proud of it. I am a true European, someone with a love of Europe’s different cultures. As the Spanish proverb goes: Antes de que te cases, mira lo que haces. Before you get yourself hitched, watch what you’re doing. Look before you leap. The euro plan fails to respect Europe’s differences. It shoe horns all the economies of Europe, with their different qualities and cycles and stages of development, into just one currency, and just one interest rate. It threatens to take Europe back to boom and bust. The Irish now have high inflation. But there’s nothing they can do about it. When Ireland joined the euro it gave up the right to set its own interest rates. In Germany the economy seems to be faltering. For Germany the single European interest rate is too high. Not surprisingly, one interest rate for all of Europe is wrong for most places most of the time. And here’s the rub. Supposing the people of Ireland want to vote against the policies that are driving up their prices? They can’t do it. Their elected government doesn’t make the policy. The critical political decisions about growth and jobs in Ireland are being taken by the European Central Bank. And who votes for the European Central Bank? No one. It’s wholly unaccountable. The most precious thing in Europe is democracy. Mr Blair hoped to bamboozle Britain into joining the euro. He hoped to scare us like children with tales of how frightening it would be to be left out. Denmark has shown that people cannot be fooled or bullied by arrogant politicians. Mr Blair please take note. At the election we will oppose the euro. British public opinion is suspicious of the euro as an unproven piece of political dogma. That is our view. That is the view of the moderate majority. We want to keep the pound. And remember this. The euro is a bright idea recommended by the people who brought us the Dome! Labour is leading Britain in the wrong direction. Compared with the United States we are under-performing. Labour is weighing us down with regulations and taxes. It’s making us uncompetitive. It’ll throw away our national goal of full employment. Last week Tony Blair talked about Britain in his usual cool Britannia terms. In reality Labour lack confidence in Britain and seem ashamed of it. They are defeatist, thinking there’s no future for us unless we are more and more absorbed into Europe, less and less able to make choices for ourselves. It’s amazing that the government of the world’s fourth largest economy should have given up the game. Conservatives recognise the need for Britain to be globally competitive and produce global companies. If we commit ourselves to maintain control of our own currency and taxes, to be agile and open to change, to cut regulation and make our taxes competitive with the world, we can make Britain the outstanding enterprise centre in Europe. We have a vision that fits our times. William Hague has led this party out of dark days. I have never seen anyone face difficulty with such composure. He has real courage. The courage Britain needs in its next Prime Minister. The quality of British life cannot be measured in material terms alone. I will not forget the experiences I had while out of parliament. We will be the party of tax cuts, and welfare reform. Of social justice and full employment. We will use the months ahead to be ready for government, to win the trust of the people that Labour has betrayed. We are a party that believes in Britain, a party for all our people, a party that offers them aspiration and hope. Posted in: SpeechesTagged : 2000,2000 Conservative Party Conference,Michael Portillo,Speeches William Hague – 2000 Speech on the European eDimension Francis Maude – 2000 Speech to Conservative Party Conference	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22893
__label__wiki	0.864554	0.864554	Aston Martin celebrates at Goodwood Festival of Speed Tags: Events, Centenary by Pete Norwood • Stunning CC100 Speedster Concept leads the line at Goodwood • Demonstration hill runs for forthcoming 205 mph V12 Vantage S • Aston Martin Racing Vantage GTE to be driven by WEC stars Aston Martin’s centenary celebrations thunder into Goodwood on Friday as the luxury British sports car maker brings thrilling road and race cars to the world-famous Festival of Speed. Leading the brand’s exciting display at the Festival of Speed, 11-14 July, will be the CC100 Speedster Concept, a stunning celebration of the great British firm’s 100 years of sports car excellence and a brave pointer to its potential future design direction. The 6.0-litre V12-powered concept car – created to celebrate Aston Martin’s first century in business – makes its UK dynamic debut in West Sussex as the Festival of Speed, staged for the 20th year in succession, celebrates its own milestone anniversary. Designed and constructed in fewer than six months at Aston Martin’s global headquarters in Gaydon, the style of the two-seater CC100 – nicknamed DBR100 by CEO Dr Ulrich Bez – is the work of Design Director Marek Reichman who will be driving the car in its demonstration runs up the famous Goodwood Hill at the weekend. Marek said: “I’m really excited to be driving CC100, such an important car for Aston Martin, in the thrilling surroundings of Goodwood on Saturday and Sunday. “It was created as a truly fitting tribute to 100 years of the Aston Martin brand and demonstrates the creativity and talent that makes this such an exceptional luxury sports car maker. I’m sure it will turn heads at the Festival!” CC100 will be joined in the grounds of Goodwood House by Aston Martin’s most potent road car to date – limited edition One-77 hypercar excepted – in the shape of the forthcoming V12 Vantage S. The powerful two-seater, capable of 205 mph and 0-60 mph in only 3.7 seconds, will also complete a number of demonstration runs ahead of its global showroom debut before the year’s end. Equipped with the new 573 PS AM28 6.0-litre V12 engine the V12 Vantage S has 620 Nm of torque available at 5,750 rpm. Low rev torque – measured at just 1,000 rpm – stands at 510 Nm and, driving the rear wheels through the new Sportshift™ III AMT (automated manual transmission) ensures the car boasts true sporting driveability. Three-stage adaptive damping means the driver can more precisely tailor the car’s dynamic character and exploit its clear performance potential. ‘Normal’, ‘Sport’ and ‘Track’ modes provide a broad swathe of dynamic capability, while the system also governs the level of power steering assistance offered. Working alongside the extended adaptive damping system is a ‘Sport’ mode, controlled via a button on the centre console, which alters throttle response, gearshift speed and timing, and exhaust note to, once again, tune the character of the car to the driver’s requirements. Completing the luxury British brand’s participation at Goodwood will be demonstration runs of Aston Martin Racing’s World Endurance Championship car – the Vantage GTE – driven on Saturday and Sunday by WEC racers Darren Turner and ex-F1 star Bruno Senna. Meanwhile, away from Goodwood, Aston Martin’s year of global centenary festivities continues from 10.00am on Sunday 21 July with a unique free-to-enter celebration in the historic setting of Kensington Gardens, London. Jointly organised by the Aston Martin Owners Club, Aston Martin Heritage Trust and Aston Martin, and held in partnership with The Royal Parks and The Royal Household, the centenary celebration will see an unprecedented gathering of the rarest, most significant, most beautiful and most famous Aston Martins ever made. V12 Vantage S Vantage GTE Full Image Zip	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22894
__label__wiki	0.716052	0.716052	Mystery Foto #89 Solved: The Brookholt Mansion Built by Alva Vanderbilt Belmont and O.H.P. Belmont This weekend's Mystery Foto highlighted a mansion that was once located less than a mile from my childhood home. -Who lived in this mansion which was located off Front Street in East Meadow? Alva Vanderbilt Belmont and her husband O.H.P. (Oliver Hazard Perry) Belmont -How were the mansion's owners associated with the Vanderbilt Cup Races? Alva was the mother of William K. Vanderbilt, Jr.. O.H.P. Belmont was Willie K's step-father. Moreover, the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race ran of the northern border of the estate on Hempstead Turnpike. -What event occurred in this mansion that had an impact on the ground-breaking ceremony for the Long Island Motor Parkway? In early June 1908, O.H.P. Belmont became gravely ill due to appendicitis. Rather than give the keynote speech at the Motor Parkway ground -breaking ceremonies on June 6, 1908, William K. Vanderbilt, Jr. stayed with his mother and step-father at Brookholt where O.H.P. was being cared for. Belmont died four days later at the mansion. Congrats to Greg O., John Hlasny, Steve Lucas, John Gaglione, Tim Ivers, Brain McCarthy, Ariejan Bos, Mike Appice and Art Kleiner who correctly identified Brookholt. Kudos to Greg O., Steve Lucas, Brian McCarthy, Ariejan Bos and Mike Appice who knew that because of Belmont's grave illness, Willie K. was unable to attend the ground-breaking ceremony for the Long Island Motor Parkway. As always, thanks Art for the special Kleiner Korner documents. Alva Vanderbilt Belmont (second from the left) and her husband O.H.P. Belmont (third from the right). Brookholt The location of Brookholt off Front Street in East Meadow.The name likely came from the nearly East Meadow Brook and "holt", a British term for a wooded hill. As seen in this 1914 map, the Long Island Motor Parkway was less than one mile away to the north. One year after divorcing William K. Vanderbilt, in 1896 Alva Vanderbilt married O.H.P. Belmont. The following year, they commissioned Richard Howland Hunt to design Brookholt. The mansion was located south of Front Street in East Meadow. Great photos courtesy of the wonderful Old Long Island website. Brookholt's stable/barn complex The "Winter Gardens" complex was located on the north side of Front Street. The Brookholt complex being offered for sale in the 1920s. Coldstream Golf Club In 1923, Brookholt was purchased by a business group to develop the Coldstream Golf Club. An August 3, 1938 aerial of the Coldstream Golf Club. Front Street can be seen along the bottom, Merrick Avenue to the right and Hempstead Turnpike along the top. On February 11, 1939, a Lockheed XP-38, a secret fighter making a transcontinental test flight, undershot Mitchel Field and crashed on the Coldstream Golf Course. As reported in the February 1939 issue of Time, Lieutenant Ben Kelsey, ace test pilot and sole occupant of the twin-motor Army pursuit plane, survived the crash near the Meadow Brook. A few holes of the Coldstream Golf Club can be seen in the left corner of this May 18, 1939 aerial looking west. Mitchel Field was featured in the aerial with its two runways being expanded to accommodate larger aircraft.. Another spectacular aerial of Mitchel Field and East Meadow looking north and taken on March 6, 1941. Front Street was the road across the bottom. Coldstream Country Club was located on the right corner. The Meadow Brook Country Club can be seen further north. The East Meadow Brook, later shortened to Meadow Brook, can be seen in the middle of the aerial. The site of the "Winter Gardens" complex used as the Coldstream Golf Club clubhouse. Santini Sub Base With the advent of World War II, around 1941, the golf course was purchased by the U.S. government as part of the expansion of Mitchel Field. The Santini Sub Base would provide additonal support for Mitchel Field and serve during the war as a hospital for the airlifted wonded. The Location of Brookholt Today The mansion was located just west of today's Waldbaums' shopping center off Front Street. I remember the Brookholt location as the Mitchel Manor Air Force housing complex. The renovated apartment housing complex retains the Mitchel Manor name. The remnants of the nearby Meadow Brook. Growing up in East Meadow, I remember this stream that ran along Richmond Road. The location of the Brookholt Estate in East Meadow. Kleiner's Korner (documents submitted by Art Kleiner) Brooklyn Eagle, 1914 Brooklyn Eagle 1927 Brooklyn Eagle, January 10, 1901 The New York Times, June 4, 1908 The New York Times, June 10, 1908 Brooklyn Eagle, June 10, 1908 o.h.p belmont alva vanderbilt belmont Oct 09 2014 Greg O. 11:45 PM Who lived in this mansion which was located off Front Street in East Meadow? Oliver Belmont, built Brookholt in 1897, a year after marrying Alva Vanderbilt. Brookholt was designed by Richard Howland Hunt . -How were the mansion’s owners associated with the Vanderbilt Cup Races? Oliver Hazard Perry Belmont and Alva Vanderbilt were William K Vanderbilt Jr’s stepfather and mother. OHP Belmont was ill on June 6, 1908 for the ground breaking and WKV was at Brookholt instead of the ceremony. Belmont died 4 days later. Oct 10 2014 Michael LaBarbera 8:55 AM Clueless on this one, but at first i thought it might have been the Meadowbrook Club Clubhouse. Eager to see the answer on Monday, good one. Oct 10 2014 John Hlasny 12:56 PM Found this. Some pretty cool history. I had some fun experiences in the area known as Santini’s as well the Mitchel Field remnants in the late 60s. http://longislandcatalog.blogspot.com/2012/07/a-mansion-in-east-meadow.html Oct 10 2014 Steve Lucas 2:31 PM That mansion was called “Brockholt” and was the residence of Alva Erskine Smith Vanderbilt Belmont (Willie K. Jr.‘s mother) and Oliver Hazard Perry Belmont whose father was August Belmont, a director of the LIMP, Inc. It was built in 1897 by the newlyweds who had married in 1896 after Alva had divorced Willie K. Jr’s father, William Kissam Vanderbilt I in 1895. It burned down in 1934. Willie K. Jr. was scheduled to speak at the dedication ceremony on June 6, 1908 for his Long Island Motor Parkway at Central Park (Bethpage) but his step-father was seriously ill with appendicitis at “Brockholt” at the same time and A. R Pardington filled in for him at the ceremony. Sadly, O. H. P. Belmont died four days later after developing septicemia during surgery at “Brockholt”. Oct 10 2014 John Gaglione 9:01 PM Brookholt Mansion ...................... Alva Vanderbilt Belmont, who at one point had nine homes, and her new husband, Oliver Belmont, built Brookholt in 1897, a year after their marriage. In 1915, she sold Brookholt to Alexander Smith Cochran, heir to a carpet fortune. He sold the estate in 1923 to the newly formed Coldstream Golf Club. The house burned down in 1934. Much of the land was sold during the Second World War for an extension of Mitchel Field known as Santini which is how I knew the area as a child when I sometimes played along the banks of the Meadow Brook. Oct 10 2014 Tim Ivers 10:07 PM The Brookholt mansion (Meadow BROOK which flowed nearby, )located on the current Meadowbrook Pkwy path. Original owners Alva and Willie K. Vanderbilt Oct 11 2014 Greg O. 9:34 AM Interesting NY Times article about the illness of OHP Belmont. It appears that Dr. Louis Lanehart, Chief Surgeon for the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race, was also one of his doctors. http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?res=9406EED7143EE233A25756C0A9609C946997D6CF Oct 11 2014 brian d mccarthy 2:14 PM This mansion was named Brookholt.It was built in 1897 for the newly wed Oliver and Alva Belmont. Alva was previously married to Willy K. Willy K could’nt be present for the LIMP ground breaking ceremony 6/6/1908 because of Olivers illness, Oliver passed away 4 days later from complications following an Appendicitis operation. Since he passed at the mansion, I’m assuming this was the event that impacted the ground breaking ceremony.According to a 1914 E Belcher Hyde map, the mansion was sort of at the N/W corner of Merrick Ave and Fulton St. Even with these handdrawn maps, it looked like such a pretty area with the Meadowbrook Pond and all. GoldCoastMansions.com has good info and photos. Oct 11 2014 Ariejan Bos 3:56 PM The house is Brookholt Mansion in East Meadow, Hempstead, LI and was built by Alva Vanderbilt-Belmont. After she had divorced William K. Vanderbilt, she remarried Oliver Belmont in 1896 and built this house in 1897. Shortly before the Ground-Breaking Ceremony for the Motor Parkway on June 6, 1908 Oliver Belmont fell ill from acute appendicitis. Because of this William Vanderbilt was unable to be present at the ceremony and to make his speech, which was now read by A.R. Pardington. On June 10, 1908, Oliver Belmont died due to complications after surgical treatment. Alva Belmont sold the house in 1915. The house burnt down in 1934. Oct 12 2014 Greg O. 7:08 PM One last link; Zach’s blog at ‘Old Long Island’ has some very good information on “Brookholt’. http://www.oldlongisland.com/search?q=Brookholt Oct 12 2014 Ted 9:23 PM This is what I found. This mansion stood for more than 3 decades and now it’s long gone. It was called The Brook in Brookholt, was Meadowbrook, which ran where the parkway is now. Alva Vanderbilt Bellmont and her husband Oliva built it in 1897. I just want to mention about a comment that Phil asked about there being another gear shift in the Chrysler, there isn’t one, I saw the car today. This might sound stupid, it does look like one. but looking at it now, it’s a shadow, it got us both fooled. Howard- You can tell John, I questioned him about it Oct 12 2014 Mike Appice 10:00 PM The mansion is the Brookholt home of Alva Vanderbilt Belmont. She was the divorced from William K. Vanderbilt founder of the Motor Parkway. She married Oliver Hazzard Belmont and they built the house on Front St in East Meadow. Oliver Hazzard Belmont became ill and the Ground Breaking Ceremonies for the opening of the Motor Parkway was postponed Oct 13 2014 Art Kleiner 12:43 AM This mansion, Brookholt, was built in 1897 for and to be lived in by Alva Vanderbilt and Oliver Hazard Perry Belmont. Alva tried to use Brookholt in 1911 as a school of agriculture for women, however it failed. The estate was sold to Alex Smith Cochran in 1915 who in turn sold it in 1923 to the Cold Stream Golf Club. The mansion was destroyed by fire in 1934. -How were the mansion’s owners associated with the Vanderbilt Cup Races? Alva was Willie K. Vanderbilt, Jr.‘s mother and she and Belmont often watched the races from their box at the grandstand. -What event occurred in this mansion that had an impact on the ground-breaking ceremony for the Long Island Motor Parkway? O.H.P. Belmont was stricken with a serious illness (at least it turned out to be) and was at Brookholt, the days immediately preceding the ground-breaking ceremony (June 6, 1908). Originally planning to give the ground-breaking speech, Willie K. stayed behind at Brookholt and as a substitute, A.R. Pardington, delivered the speech. Belmont, a few days, later succumbed to his illness after a series of operations. Kleiner’s Korner documentation to follow to Howard. Oct 20 2014 L.K. 11:59 AM Wow, what a beautiful estate it was….. Money was no issue at all during its inception and it showed ... Oct 30 2014 S. Berliner, III 6:14 PM I theenk you have “The location of the Brookholt Estate in East Meadow” on the wrong side of Meadowbrook Parkway on your aerial, no? Sam, III From Howard Kroplick: Brookholt was located east of the current day Meadowbrook Parkway and west of Merrick Avenue.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22896
__label__cc	0.590224	0.409776	YMO++ \| Things that interest me Implementing a stack data structure in C Stack is a way we can store information. It follows the simple process of Last In, First Out or LIFO. Adding an item to the top of the stack is called a “push” operation. Removing an item from the top of a stack is called a “pop” operation. Another operation is “top”. Top simply returns the latest item that has been pushed the stack. Depending on the application, sometimes the pop operation can also be used as a top by returning what has been removed to the caller. These operations have a constant time or a time complexity of O(1). We can implement a stack using arrays or a linked list. In array implementation, you can push a stack only until you reach the size of an array. We can have a situation where we consume the array and we cannot push anymore. This is what we call a stack overflow. There a few ways to avoid a stack overflow: 1. Add a semantic check before you push a new item to the stack 2. We can create a new large array and copy the contents of the older filled up array. The cost of copy is O(n) where n is the size of the filled up array. Simple strategy of deciding the size of the new array is doubling n Here is a simple example of a stack implementation in C #define STACK_CAPACITY 10 //A int stack data Structure struct Stack { int list[STACK_CAPACITY]; int size; typedef struct Stack Stack; //Initialize stack void initStack(Stack s) s->size = 0; //Return the top of stack int top(Stack s) if (s->size == 0) { printf("Error: stack empty\n"); return s->list[s->size-1]; //Returning the current size of a stack int size(Stack s) return s->size; //Push an item to the stack void push(Stack s, int item) if (s->size < STACK_CAPACITY) s->list[s->size++] = item; printf("Error: stack full\n"); //Pop an item to the stack void pop(Stack *S) if (S->size == 0) S->size--; //Create local variables int item=-1, currentSize = -1; //Create a stack strucuture Stack s; initStack(&s); //Get the current size of a stack currentSize = size(&s); printf("Current size of a stack %d\n", currentSize); //Push three items to a stack item = 2; push(&s, item); item = 1996; item = 203; //Get the current top item of the stack item = -1; item = top(&s); printf("Current top item of the stack %d\n", item); //Use the pop operations couple of times pop(&s); //pop 203 pop(&s); //pop 1996 item = top(&s); //returns 2 //Try to overlow the stack by push "0" ten times for(int i=0; i < STACK_CAPACITY; i++) //Try to empty the stack pop(&s); //Empty the stack while it is empty Here is an output of our simple C program: Some of the applications of a stack data structure in Computer Science are: 1. Stack Memory Management 2. Text Parsing 3. Expression Evaluation 4. Backtracking Algorithms For more resources on the applications of the stack data structure see the following: Stack Applications Tags: data structure, lifo, stack ymohoplus What does “static” means in a C program? A “static” variable inside a function keeps its value between invocations. void printValue(); printValue(); void printValue() static int x = 0; int y =0; printf("x=%d y=%d\n", x, y); Printout: A “static” global variable or a function is “seen” only in the file it’s declared Tags: static function, static variable Most efficient forwards in Europe (2014/2015) “Four things come not back: The spoken word, The sped arrow, The past life, The neglected opportunity.” An Arabian Proverb. When asked why the Manchester United forward Andy Cole was not picked for the 1998 World Cup Squad, former England Coach Glenn Hoddle said: “Andy Cole needed five chances before he converted.” This quote has always stuck with me when evaluating an attacking player. As a forward, you usually only get few chances to convert a goal during a game. Sometimes, missing a crucial chance might even subject you to the unforgiving wrath of the Internet. After thinking about who is the most efficient striker in Europe currently, I could not come up with an answer. I guessed Suárez or Lewandowski but I was not 100% sure. So I decided to do some research based on data from last season. Statistically, there are two ways you can do this. Count the number of goals per-minute played or count the number of goals per shots taken. I prefer the latter because it normalizes the number of minutes played between the players. In this method, I do not have to worry about Ronaldo playing 18 hours and 15 minutes more than Charlie Austin when comparing the two. I decided to research the players from the following leagues and tournaments from last season because of the perceived quality of the competition: UEFA Champions League, Italian Serie A, English Premier League, Spanish La Liga, French Ligue 1, Dutch Eredivisie, German Bundesliga and UEFA Europa League. I also decided to only look at players who scored at least 18 goals. An obvious limitation of this research is that the quality of opprutunities or shots taken were not compared. Here is what I found: Player Name Total Shots Goals Ratio(%) 1. Bas Dost 54 18 33.33333 2. Carlos Bacca 89 27 30.33708 3. Alexandre Lacazette 96 27 28.125 4. Antoine Griezmann 94 24 25.53191 5. Karim Benzema 88 21 23.86364 6. Alexander Meier 80 19 23.75 7. Neymar 136 32 23.52941 8. Diego Costa 94 20 21.2766 9. Luis Suárez 113 23 20.35398 10. Aduriz 94 19 20.21277 11. Lionel Messi 270 53 19.62963 12. Cristiano Ronaldo 296 58 19.59459 13. Zlatan Ibrahimovic 109 21 19.26606 14. Sergio Aguero 167 32 19.16168 15. Harry Kane 112 21 18.75 16. Thomas Müller 107 20 18.69159 17. Carlos Tevaz 152 27 17.76316 18. Luca Toni 125 22 17.6 19. Arjen Robben 110 19 17.27273 20. Mark Uth 116 20 17.24138 21. Edinson Cavani 143 24 16.78322 22. Gonzalo Higuaín 150 25 16.66667 23. Luuk de Jong 133 22 16.54135 24. André-Pierre Gignac 130 21 16.15385 25. Mauro Icardi 140 22 15.71429 26. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 123 19 15.44715 27. Robert Lewandowski 151 23 15.23179 28. Charlie Austin 131 18 13.74046 29. Alexis Sánchez 142 19 13.38028 30. Memphis Depay 188 25 13.29787 Based on the research, VfL Wolfsburg’s Dutch striker Bas Dost was the most efficient striker in Europe with a impressive ratio of 33.333% chances of scoring a goal per shot. The 26 year old 6’5 striker had a wonderful season in the Bundesliga and Europa League. The big man is an excellent finisher, moves wonderfully off the ball and is great in the air. AC Milan’s new Colombian summer signing Carlos Bacca came in second with 30.337% chances of scoring, while Lyon’s French striker Alexandre Lacazette came in third with 28.125%. These three players have two things in common: they are currently not house hold names and do not start for their national teams. Maybe another season with 18 or more goals with the same level of efficiency will cement them with the elite of European football. Tags: 2014/2015, alexandre lacazette, bas dost, carlos bacca, efficient Introduction to Football Tactics I If you know the enemy and know yourself you need not fear the results of a hundred battles. Sun Tzu. My first introduction to football tactics was playing Sega’s Football Manager 2008. I was introduced to weird concepts such as defending deep or playing a high-line which made no sense to me. Today most people who watch at least one football match a week have a good understanding of the basics of football tactics because of YouTube videos of Gary Neville and his over-sized iPad on Monday Night Football or reading Michael Cox’s zonal marking blog. “Good tactics” is only a single factor for a football team’s ability to beat another football team or reach its objective. Other components such as technical proficiency, physical ability, physical condition, mental strength and motivation of the players are just as important. Harry Redknapp, former QPR, Tottenham and West Ham manager, once said: “You can argue about formations, tactics and systems forever, but to me football is fundamentally about the players, Whether it is 4-4-2, 4-2-3-1, 4-3-3, the numbers game is not the beautiful game in my opinion. It’s 10% about the formation and 90% about the players. If you have the best ones and they do their jobs, then they can pretty much play any way you want them to.” I fundamentally agree with Redknapp but the ratios are more like 30 to 40% vs 60 to 70%. Legendary basketball coach John Wooden once told Roy Williams (University of North Carolina’s basketball coach): “Roy, you can coach talent. Some guys can’t. Nobody can coach no talent, but you can coach talent.” I believe this principle also applies in football. No matter what great plan you come up with to defeat another opponent, if you do not have the personnel to execute the plan effectively then tactics become almost useless. Almost useless instead of just useless because teams can use tactics as damage control, for example instead of losing 10-0, you only lose 3-0. Good tactics are an effective tool but not the whole piece of the pie. A football match consists of 5 important reference points: your team, the opponent, the space, time and the ball. Tactics is an overall strategy or framework or game plan or philosophy to balance all these factors to gain a competitive advantage in a match. There is no one single perfect way of achieving that balance but instead multiple ways or different schools of thought. Barcelona and Chelsea have won the league effectively in their respective countries in the 2014/2015 season by playing two completely different brands of football when facing their competition rivals. Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0 in Stamford Bridge with only seeing the ball 29.6% of the time while Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid in the Vicente Calderón Stadium with the same score with 77% of the ball. With respect to effectiveness, both strategies are sound, however when it comes to entertainment value there are criticisms from a majority of football fans against the “Chelsea way.” Argentina’s 1986 world cup winner Jorge Valdano once said “Playing against a defensive opponent is just as bad as making love to a tree.” Personally, I agree with Valdano, but I also enjoy watching a top team trying to break down Chelsea and being extremely frustrated. In this article series, I will try to comprehensively explain the basics of football tactics. Initially, I will introduce an important component of football tactics that has survived for more than half a century. Principles of Play In 1967, The English Football Association also know as The FA published a manual called “The FA Guide to Training and Coaching.” It was written by Allen Wade who was the “Director of Coaching” at the time. This book became a Bible to a generation of coaches, especially to Roy Hodgson who currently leads the English National Team. In the manual, Wade introduces 5 attacking principles countered by 5 defending principles: Penetration Delay Support Depth Width Compactness Mobility Balance Improvisation/Creativity Discipline/Patience 10 Principles of Play These principles have stood the test of time because of their effectiveness. Each principle can easily be transmitted into practice drills which represents a specific situation during a match. Before we present the principles, we must first clarify and prioritize the objectives of teams when attacking and when defending: Attacking Objectives Defending Objectives 1. Score 1. Stop Scoring 2. Advance 2. Delay the Attack 3. Maintain Possession 3. Regain Possession The principle of play aid teams to reach these objectives during the course of a game. Let us explore the practicality of each principle. As soon as possession is regained by a player or they receive the ball in an advance position the player now becomes the “first attacker.” The first attacker should ask themselves if they can score. If not, then is there a player we can pass to in an advance position or can we move to an advance position closer to the opponent’s goal. If not, then is there space closer to the opponent’s goal they can dribble the ball into. Players are required to make a lot of decisions in half a second. Therefore, repetitive drills that emphasize these decision making skills are great in order to improve a player’s intuition(speed of execution) during a game. As soon as a defender becomes the closest player to the first attacker they then become the “first defender.” The first defender now has a choice either to press, delay or concede the space away from the goal to the first attacker. Depending on your location on the pitch you can concede space towards the touchline. According to Pep Guardiola, FC Bayern’s Head Coach, “The touchline is the best defender in the world.” The player must not over-commit when pressing the first attacker because it may lead to a goal scoring opportunity or an overloading situation (more attackers vs. defenders). To delay the first attacker try to maintain an arms length distance away from them. For pacy attackers back off a little bit more than arms length or they will knock the ball to space and blow past you. In order to keep possession, the first attacker needs passing options if he cannot penetrate the defence. Guardiola also said “If you want to help your teammates, don’t move towards them, move away from them, so you can open up a passing line, open up the game, give more space to the player with the ball. So moving away from them is a good thing if you do it right.” The more options you provide for your teammate the more chances you will have in keeping possession. Players supporting the first attacker are known as the “second attacker” or “second attackers.” Ideally, second attackers should always be looking and moving to the largest space where a clear passing lane exists. Sometimes this identified space is in between a couple of opponents. This is sometimes termed as “playing between the lines” or working the “channels.” Barcelona’s legend Xavi is the perfect role model to observe how to provide support for your teammates. In a interview with The Guardian’s Sid Lowe , Xavi explained the process behind mastering this skill: “Think quickly, look for spaces. That’s what I do: look for spaces. All day. I’m always looking. All day, all day. Here? No. There? No. People who haven’t played don’t always realise how hard that is. Space, space, space. It’s like being on the PlayStation.” Barcelona players supporting Xavi (first attacker). Barcelona vs. Manchester United in the 2010/2011 Champions League Final. One of the main objectives of a “second defender” or “second defenders” is to take away the first attacker’s passing lanes. This is done by trying to get tight on the second attackers or blocking the path between the first attacker and the second attacker. The latter involves a lot shoulder checking. By getting tight on a second attacker the defender makes it difficult for them to make a turn once they receive the ball from the first attacker (only if the second attacker has their back to goal). Being a second defender also involves being ready to take the loose ball as the first attacker tries to get past the first defender. Manchester United players supporting Park Ji-sung (first defender). When the first defender commits but does not win the ball, then the closest second defender should quickly move into space and becomes the new first defender. The previous first defender should now drop back as quickly as possible and become a seconder defender. Second Defender becoming a First Defender Manchester United’s holding midfielder Michael Carrick is an excellent second defender. Carrick’s critics focus on why he does not make Roy Keane/Bryan Robson type of tackles when plays in front of his back four as reason why he is not a great holding midfielder. I completely disagree with this notion because another great second defender Xabi Alonso once described tackling as not a really quality or skill but “more something you are forced to resort to when you don’t have the ball.” In a interview with FourFourTwo Performance, Carrick discusses the principles of how he defends: “Shut off the angles. If you press the player on the ball you’re creating space in behind you and they can pass into that space. Force the opposition to play the ball where you want. Do this by stepping off the player you’re marking and drawing them into a pass, then trying to intercept it. If their biggest threat is out on one wing, focus on defending that area, pushing them to the other side. If they have someone playing off the front, like Messi, cut the space through the middle by bringing your wide men in, forcing them out wide.” In another interview with FourFourTwo, Carrick adds “A lot people are screaming at you press the ball, press the ball specially the fans because they want you to be serious and defend, which is fair enough but it is not the right thing to do.” Here is a clip of Gary Neville illustrating what Carrick does off the ball: http://www.ymohoplus.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/My-Video.mp4 Legendary Dutch coach and player Johan Cruyff once remarked “If you have the ball you must make the field as big as possible, and if you don’t have the ball you must make it as small as possible.” The objective of making the field as big as possible is to stretch your opponent’s defence to free up the space in front of goal. The opponents can be stretched laterally(horizontally) by having players in wide areas or making runs into wide areas. Players away from the ball in areas outside the opposition’s first or second defender’s field of vision are called “third attackers”, while that area of the pitch is known as the “blindside” or “weakside.” Passing the ball to a third attacker in the weakside is called “switching the play.” In a Four Four Two Magazine Interview, Former West Ham Academy Director Tony Carr explains the objective of switching the play “You want to try and catch the opposition off guard by dragging them over to one side of the pitch, where we can quickly change the play to the other side of the pitch to exploit the space…It needs to be done quickly, it needs to be done sharply. Once we’ve got the ball into that wide position, we’re asking the wide player to cross the ball as early as possible for the two strikers waiting in the middle.” Below is a famous example of how using the width of the field can catch the opposition off guard. Pele’s pass to Carlos Alberto secured Brazil a comfortable 4-1 win in the 1970 World Cup Final against Italy. http://www.ymohoplus.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Carlos-Alberto-Goal-1970-World-Cup-Final.mp4 Being compact means decreasing playing space in the most vulnerable areas to scoring opportunities by grouping players between the goal and the ball. This also means giving up space in less dangerous parts of the field. Once the ball is lost to the opposition, players should quickly drop back towards their goal and be “goalside” with the ball. In the example below, Ryan Giggs needs to be goalside of Andrés Iniesta because Messi can execute a lob pass to the dangerous space marked as red or Messi could pass to Xavi who has clear passing lane to that space. All the Manchester United Players are correctly positioned expect for Ryan Giggs. The most vulnerable area in the field is the space in front of goal. Other dangerous parts of the field are referenced by the position of the ball. Therefore, the space a player should be covering, changes dynamically as the ball moves. In an interview with Elite Soccer Magazine, Real Sociedad’s coach David Moyes describes practical ways to help players apply this concept. For example, one drill requires the length of the field to be divided into six narrow segments of 12 meters each. The defending players should always try to occupy the nearest zones to ball. Based on the diagram below, the yellow team always gives up the space least dangerous to them using the ball as a reference. If the blue team had some width in the zones the yellow team is not occupying then they can have the option of switching the play. If the blue team decides to switch the play, the yellow team can counter by quickly shifting to zones as the ball travels to the weakside of the field. Players shifting based on the position of the ball Blue attacking on the left side of the field (a) Blue attacking through the middle of the field (b) Blue attacking from the right side of the field (c) A very compact defence can comfortably combat against a very static group of attackers since the defenders can easily adjust themselves in a way where they can see both the attacker and the ball. Therefore, attackers should make runs into different areas to drag defenders out of their position or distract them from their duties for a split second. However, making runs should be intelligent and purposeful. Former Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson once remarked: “When forwards attack from wide to inside, they are far more dangerous. It’s funny when I see centre-forwards starting off in the middle against their markers and then going away from goal. Strikers going inside are far more dangerous… Trying to escape and create space by drifting from the centre to wide positions…actually makes them less dangerous.” While talking about how the Barcelona Youth Academy La Masia trains its youth players, Pep Guardiola said “We teach our players how they can run less.” Tony Carr feels the same way “Players must know when to run and where to run. Running just for the sake of running and flying about all over the pitch is a trait of poor players who let their heart rule their heads. Running must be intelligent.” Finally, current Manchester United Manager Louis van Gaal discusses the matter “Running is for animals. You need a brain and a ball for football.” When an attacker makes a run a defender has to decide whether to track them or continue to cover their zone or their original assigned player. If the defender chooses to follow, he leaves some spaces that can be exploited by other attackers. Prime example of this is the following goal for Bayern Munich against Arsenal in the 2013/2014 Champions League. Claudio Pizarro drags Per Mertesacker to create space for Thomas Muller to exploit. Barca Sanga realizes what has happened and tries to cover that space but he is too late. http://www.ymohoplus.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/My-Video1.mp4 If the objective of mobility is to drag defenders out of position to create space to exploit then the principle of balance is to counter that. It is the “third defender” who gives balance to the team and not the first defender or the second defender. Players covering the weakside of the field or third attackers are called third defenders. Third defenders should not track attackers who are going away from their goal or to an area that is already covered by another defender. A defending team is considered to have “good balance” if they apply pressure on the ball and they can naturally cover dangerous areas if the ball is switched. Improvisation/Creativity This principle encourages players to use their individual skills to create space or shooting opportunities for themselves or their teammates. Individual skills such as dribbling, fakes, turns, back-heel passing is used to beat the first defender and/or second defenders. This principle works well against an opposition that is very compact and has good depth and balance. Messi’s goal against Atletico Bilbao in the 2015 Copa Del Rey final is one of my favourite examples of utilizing individual skill to create a brilliant goal: http://www.ymohoplus.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Messi-wonder-goal-against-Bilbao.mp4 Patience/Discipline If a team is observing all the first 4 defending principles then it should not practice reckless and impatient defending. First defenders should not make poorly timed tackles or attempts to go for the ball. Second defenders should not try to leave large amounts of space to intercept passes between a first and second attacker. If an attempt to retrieve the ball fails, then most likely a team has broken one of the defending principles. Defending teams should look for visual cues on when to press or try to intercept the ball and not base their decisions on instinct or emotions. Below are some examples of precise indicators to look for before attempting to retrieve the ball: If an opponent controls the ball badly If the ball bounces off the ground If a opponent has their back to goal or they do not have an overview of the pitch If an opponent is looking around for their teammate Tags: balance, compactness, creativity, delay, depth, discipline, mobility, penetration, principles of play, support, width YMO ++ \| All Rights Reserved \| 2020	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22898
__label__wiki	0.594039	0.594039	Anti-Semitism: Jonathan Freedland, without knowing that he is doing so, comments on the rise of progressive anti-Semitism. "Hamas, Hamas, Jews to the gas", indeed. It used to be a key, if stupid, liberal shibboleth that the evil should be able to hide behind the cloak of anti-racism in order to do their evil deeds. Thank goodness that is ending. The sad fact of the matter is that the wicked State of the Jews will continue to engage in mass slaughter and other atrocities until we all draw the obvious conclusions as to motive. Deborah Lipstadt (!) on the ADL's polling in Europe. The ADL ran what amounts to a 'push poll', convincing many Europeans that they were in fact anti-Semites, all in aid of increasing the size of the cloak. "According to the European Union Monitoring Center, the ‘New Antisemitism’ involves: Denying the Jewish people their right to self determination Applying double standards to Israel Using the symbols and images associated with the classic antisemitism to characterize Israel or Israelis Drawing comparisons of contemporary Israeli policy to that of the Nazis Holding Jews collectively responsible for actions of the state of Israel" Decent, moral individuals around the globe should use this as a guide on what to do. If Venezuela’s Jews are nervous (and note how the NYT naturally fails to mention the inside-job nature of the attack), they should be nervous about that upcoming false flag attack. The Rat is put on the rack (don't forget that the timing of the Williamson ex-excommunication was surely connected to the Gaza slaughter, when Vatican right-wingers, who have been dying to do this for years, thought they could slip one by). I love this paragraph, written, I guess, for the benefit of Americans who are a little iffy on history (my emphasis in various colors; and yes, the Holocaust happened, however morally irrelevant the Jews have subsequently made it): "Last month the Vatican lifted the excommunication of a rebel bishop just days after the broadcast of an interview in which he denied the existence of gas chambers and said no more than 300,000 Jews had died in Nazi concentration camps. Scholars have in fact documented approximately 6 million Jewish deaths in the Holocaust." "Israel's central role in the resurgence of 'anti-Semitism'" "Brooklyn camera stores: The scam stops here" Read through to the comments. "The Quebec City Carnaval is apologizing for an ice sculpture of a traditional Ukrainian Christmas scene after a visitor complained that it included a stereotypical bearded Jew in a skullcap, holding a bag of money." More laughs (Anne Frank on skates; note this is a story from the 1890s): "Canada's honor has again been upheld abroad, and now Louis Rubenstein is not only champion figure skater of Canada and the United States, but of the world. Rival skaters weren't the only opponents Louis Rubenstein had to vanquish to become world figure skating champion. His triumph, in St. Petersburg, was also a triumph over the virulent anti-Semitism then rampant in imperial Russia." Be prepared for a heaping dose of this kind of bullshit, as the Jewish Billionaires are starting to panic. And, of course, my new hero, Rowan Laxton: "Fucking Israelis, fucking Jews." Vatican right-wingers, who have been dying to do this for years, thought they could slip one by How do you know it wasn't timed to help that nation of perpetual victims, Israel? Instead of the clownish MSM outlets focusing on the Israeli butchery in Gaza, they had a made to order distraction. "Oh those poor Jews! Look another Holocaust™ Denier let loose on the world!" Why has this gift wrapped bullshit ganered more headlines than reports of that White Phosphorous being dropped by Israeli Storm Troopers on Gazans? Israel could drop a nuke on Gaza and the next day, there would be a story in the New York Times about how the pall of smoke rising above what was once Gaza reminded a Holocaust™ survivor of the smoke rising from the Auschwitz ovens. Rowan Berkeley said... they wanted to establish firmly in the anglophone world the idea that holo 'denial' henceforth includes holo 'minimisation'. One for Bishop Richard Williamson: THE NAZIS NEVER GASSED A SINGLE JEW. A little investigation makes this clear. For a start you should consider this: In 1990, the Jew HolyCo$t Lie Changed: From 1948, till 1990, the Auschwitz subsection of the HolyCo$t fable was: Number of Jews supposedly killed at Auschwitz = 3,000,000 Total Number of people killed at Auschwitz = 4,000,000 http://cleveland.indymedia.org/uploads/2008/12/ausplaq1948.jpg http://cleveland.indymedia.org/uploads/2008/12/ausplaq1948.gif From 1990, till the present, the Auschwitz subsection of the HolyCo$t fable has been: http://cleveland.indymedia.org/uploads/2008/12/ausplaq1990deutsch.jpg And,... Check out this Jew Math. From 1948, till 1990, the overall number of Jews supposedly killed by the Nazis was 6,000,000 In 1990, the number of Jews killed at Auschwitz was reduced from 3,000,000 to 1,000,000 So, you would think that the overall number of Jews killed would also have been reduced to 6,000,000 - 2,000,000 = 4,000,000 But not at all,... From 1990, till the present, the Jews have continued to claim that the overall number of Jews killed by the Nazis is 6,000,000 You see, for the Jews, any LIE that is believed, is a good LIE. Even if the LIE is as stupid as the one I have just pointed out. Here are a few of articles that may help explain what happened: So, why do people believe in the holocaust, anyway? http://linux.50webs.org/holocaust/why-believe.htm http://guardian.ifastnet.com/holocaust/why-believe.htm A Quick Proof that the Holocaust Story is a Lie. http://linux.50webs.org/holocaust/jew-math.htm http://guardian.ifastnet.com/holocaust/jew-math.htm The Jews Declare War on Germany (in 1933). http://linux.50webs.org/holocaust/jews-declare-war.htm http://guardian.ifastnet.com/holocaust/jews-declare-war.htm Death Certificates issued at Auschwitz. http://linux.50webs.org/holocaust/auschwitz-data.htm http://guardian.ifastnet.com/holocaust/auschwitz-data.htm Jewish myth-making is truly awesome. Skatin' Anne Frank reminds me of Louis Alexander Slotin , a Manhattan Project physicist who stuck a screw-driver on a Plutonium-Beryllium core of an A-Bomb. The procedure was non-standard, and made the core go "prompt critical" causing a burst of hard-radiation that killed Slotin and a number of other physicists present. Shortly after the incident, stories were spun in the Jewish Press that Slotin was, among other phenomenal things, a fighter pilot, a freedom-fighter in the Spanish Civil War; in a nutshell, a judaic superman plus victimhood. The accident, and the deaths it caused were a direct consequence of his negligence and poor judgement. It passed into history as "tickling the Dragon's tail." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Slotin HAHAHa Slotin...lying, the jews way of making lemon aid out of lemons. 3/6 is up - Money Pamphlets Man From Atlan said... C'mon, Laurievie. Log in properly with your website url so we can click through. Fascinating account of the NYC mishpuka. Fear not! The Federal Bureau for Israel is already on the case. Bernard Madoff, the Mafia, and the Friends of Michael Milken February 3rd, 2009 by Mark Mitchell http://www.deepcapture.com/bernard-madoff-the-mafia-and-the-friends-of-michael-milken/ C'mon Xymphora, "yes, the Holocaust happened" is kinda iffily historically challenged too, so what do you mean exactly: 300,000 Joos, 6 million, Gas or Typhus? your many fans want to know. Remember comments about Chavez's security detail? He just reported a possible coup attempt. And, by incredible coincidence, Beverly Eckert, whose husband died at the World Trade Center, died in the fiery plane crash outside Buffalo last night. She is the founder of Voices of September 11th, a victims advocacy group, and had just been at a meeting with President Obama. From a 2003 article:"My Silence Cannot Be Bought by Beverly Eckert" "I've chosen to go to court rather than accept a payoff from the 9/11 victims compensation fund. Instead, I want to know what went so wrong with our intelligence and security systems that a band of religious fanatics was able to turn four U.S passenger jets into an enemy force, attack our cities and kill 3,000 civilians with terrifying ease. I want to know why two 110-story skyscrapers collapsed in less than two hours and why escape and rescue options were so limited" "So I say to Congress, big business and everyone who conspired to divert attention from government and private-sector failures: My husband's life was priceless, and I will not let his death be meaningless. My silence cannot be bought." And now, her voice is silenced. The plane crash details: http://www.buffalonews.com/home/story/577959.html Obtw, instead of Jewish Billionaires, I came up with 'Fullionaires' as in full of (fill in the blanks) UK anti-Semitic attacks rise after Gaza conflict Israel's three-week offensive left nearly 1,300 Palestinians in Gaza dead, according to Gaza officials. Thirteen Israelis were killed, including three civilians. i am appalled, just APpalled ... that AP would call it an offensive. it is clearly a conflict between islamofascist goliath and a kind, suffering david. AP management must watch shindler's list 300 times ... Here's a transcript of Flight 3407's last minutes, Notice any radio traffic about ice buildup? Or mechanical problems? 4:38 - ATC: colgan 3407 procede direct ____? 4:58 - ATC: colgan 3407 descend and maintain 6,000 8:40 - 3407: 5,000 for colgan 3407 12:14 - ATC: colgan 3407 descend and maintain 2,300 12:19 - ??? garbled 12:39 - ATC: colgan 3407 turn left heading 330 12:42 - 3407: left heading 330 colgan 3407 14:07 - 3407: left heading 310, colgan 3407 15:08 - ATC: colgan 3407 3 miles from ____ colonel?? left heading 260? maintain 2300 til established localizer and cleared ils runway 2-3 15:17 - 3407: left 260, 2,300 til established and cleared ils 23 approach, colgan 3407 16:02 - ATC: colgan 3407 contact tower 204.5 have a good day 16:08 - 3407: muffled colgan 3407 17:01 - ATC: colgan 3407 approach 17:22 - ATC: colgan 3407, buffalo 17:24 - ATC: colgan 3407, approach 17:33 - ATC: delta 1998, look out ur left side about 5 miles for a dash 8, should be 2300 feet, see anything there? http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-flight3407-transcript-feb13,0,7376989.htmlstory Now compare the above with the story below which says 3407 was having problems with ice build up. Sounds like a massive failure of the plane's electrical and hydraulic systems. Flight 3407 Plummeted Straight Down, Killing 50 Victims Include Sept. 11 Widow Beverly Eckert By LISA STARK, EMILY FRIEDMAN and MARK MOONEY In the minutes before a turboprop plane plunged to the earth killing all 49 people aboard and one person on the ground, the pilot and crew were recorded discussing "significant ice build-up" on the plane's windshield and the leading edge of the wings, federal investigators said today. The "black boxes" recovered from the burning remains of Continental Express Flight 3407 also indicated that the de-icing button in the cockpit had been in the "on" position. Shortly after that conversation, Capt. Marvin Renslow deployed the plane's landing gears and the wing flaps to slow down the plane in preparation for landing. "Severe pitch and roll [began] within seconds" of the flaps being deployed, said Steven Chealander, spokesman for the National Transportation Safety Board. Chealander said that means the plane's nose bucked up and down while the wing's dipped and rose violently. The plane plummeted to the earth so rapidly that Renslow and his crew never had time to radio a mayday alert. http://abcnews.go.com/US/Business/story?id=6870612&page=1 What MFA, you don't have it on your favorites list? :-) Laurie, thanks for the pamphlets. I'll consolidate them on a pdf for easyer reading. And before I say g'nite, a masonic toast: May the conduct of masons be such as to convince the world they dwell in light! I would have no trouble at all with Xymph substituting "considerable Jewish suffering, whether exaggerated for political purposes or not" for the "Holocaust." I consider his choice not to on a par with some of his liberal commentary on South Africa, for example. Because, Laurievie, I haven't got around to organising my 300+Favourites menu, but you're there; it was suggested for the benefit of others, and I recommend your site greatly; and anyhow, I already know your site address from memory: http://helvena.wordpress.com Great reading, The Money Pamphlets. Thanks. You know, Greg, I thought of the same. Weather reports never indicated any possible ice build up conditions, and the Dash 8 Q400is one of the safest planes in the world, with an enviable safety record. It also has an amazing de-icing system http://www.aerosafety.zodiac.com/?p=elastomer_division_deicing so I dunno. Let's just say the preferred hi-profile assassination method by the U.S. seems to be by airplane crashes. "Jewish myth-making is truly awesome." Yeah. Another classic Jew MYTH is called Einstein. The Einstein myth is yet another example of Jews creating "reality" by just stating that it is so, in their newspapers and journals. Einstein stole so much of "his" work, that it is difficult to tell if he produced any substantial results of his own. What is clear, however, is that the Jews took an obscure researcher and turned him into a legend, by stealing the work of others and distorting experimental results to fit certain chosen theories. http://guardian.ifastnet.com/jews/einstein.htm http://guardian.150m.com/jews/einstein.htm Checked the DASH safety record again. My previous impression based on Porter Airlines flying out of Toronto saying it was one of the safest aircraft in the world. Maybe not, some landing gear and pitch control problems based on improper maintenance and cost cutting http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_Dash_8_landing_gear_incidents but still... You are correct. Freedland's column does unwittingly give voice to the very clear rise of "anti semitism" from the "liberal left". Here's a link to liberal site Truth Out's posting of the article and at time of this writing 894 comments. I just skimmed the 1st page. The left isn't buying Freedland's comment equating Gaza with 911 or 777 because Gaza is a state. Many of the comments also seemed to be saying that global Jewish leaders are the ones blurring "Jew", "Israel" and "Zionism". http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/feb/04/gaza-jewish-community To Anon 7:40 PM, February 13, 2009 Incurious dimwit. Picking out Einstein for castigation is a tad "obvious." The ENTIRE history of (cross-pollinated) scientific discovery is littered with acrimonious disputes, complaints and debates about stolen and 'borrowed' theories. I'm not saying AE was squeaky clean but I am saying that he certainly understood what he was talking about and, more importantly, he knew how to express complex ideas in simple terms. Dip into "Relativity" AND some of the contemporary writings of others and you'll see ehat I mean. Plenty of original ideas languish on the rocks of poor communication. Putting the context of so-called anti-Semitism into context was a clever idea, Xymph. PIn my above comment on the Freedland link I, of course meant to state the difference between 911 & 777 (London) was that Israel (not Gaza) is a state. And I had thought the more than 800 comments came from Truth Out, but apparently they came from the Guardian. The first comment by Dan on Lipstadt's link is revealing. Reading the more than 800 comments that follow Freeland's article has left me almost more shocked than the anti-Semitism he describes within it. It seems that this has always been a concern of yours in your fight with Holocaust denial: that clearly articulated hate speech is much less dangerous than tangled, malformed and every-day speech uttered by potentially well meaning but completely uninformed masses that is punctuated by the very arguments of the deniers. Certainly, Freedland's commentators mostly begin their posts with a variation of "I abhor anti-Semitism," but almost as often they end them with "but Jews, through their evil-doing force me to hold my views on them." Given the tenor of these posts one wonders what the comments said that were "removed by the moderator." It appears that Hoarsewhisperer is, in fact, the "Incurious dimwit," he accuses others of being. Sadly, it is clear he never read any of the articles presented. Sadly, I guess he probably doesn't have the ability. When I studied special relativity, I was struck by the fact the symmetry group of the (special relativity) universe was called the Lorentz group (or Poincare group = Lorentz group extended by the translation symmetries) and not the Einstein group. This was anomalous because saying the Lorentz/Poincare group is the symmetry group of the universe, is exactly what is meant when on talks about special relativity. One should note that the symmetry group of Galilean/Newtonian relativity is actually called the Galilean group. So, we have both Lorentz, Poincare and a few others all talking about this group being the symmetry group of electromagnetism/the universe, i.e., about special relativity, in published papers, many years before Einstein finally "discovers" it. As is written in http://guardian.ifastnet.com/jews/einstein-plagiarist.htm "It is easily proven that Albert Einstein did not originate the special theory of relativity in its entirety, or even in its majority.[1] The historic record is readily available. Ludwig Gustav Lange,[2] Woldemar Voigt,[3] George Francis FitzGerald,[4] Joseph Larmor,[5] Hendrik Antoon Lorentz,[6] Jules Henri Poincaré,[7] Paul Drude,[8] Paul Langevin,[9] and many others, slowly developed the theory, step by step, and based it on thousands of years of recorded thought and research." Take the relativity test at http://home.comcast.net/~xtxinc/TestPage.htm. I didn't do very well. I'm afraid Einstein was much more of a fraud than I initially thought. them dirty rats, they've suspended WUFYS. And now...something entirely different: Spanish police arrest six over massive '£420m London Stock Exchange fraud' By Mail Foreign Service Last updated at 2:25 PM on 28th January 2009 "The brains of the operation may be a man named Abraham Hochman, formerly an agent of the Israeli Mossad, and Diego Magn Selva, who was implicated in the Argentine Trust case, Spanish newspaper El Pais claimed." http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1130402/Spanish-police-arrest-massive-420m-London-Stock-Exchange-fraud.html I Forgot to add this nice bit: "Lambert is an investment firm that manages money on behalf of some 2,000 wealthy Jewish settlers in Latin America and Israel. Both Lambert and Langbar are incorporated in Bermuda." Mishpuka, Mischpoke, also Mischpoche or Meschpuke; Yiddish word derived from the Hebrew משפחה („Family“, pronounced: meeshpakha) meaning family, society, band, gang, syndicate, ring. Nevertheless, blinkered anon, similar controversies abound in the realm of scientific discovery - just one being Franklin's (corrective) contribution to Crick and Co's work on DNA. MFA, more on that commuter flight that crashed in Buffalo with Bev Eckert onbaord: No mention of ice, just snow. Sputtering sounds? That's the sound an engine makes when it's conking out. Plane Plunges Into Home in New York, Killing 50 The commuter airplane was flying from Newark, N.J., in snowy, windy weather when it crashed into a home in Clarence, N.Y. -- seven miles short of the Buffalo airport. Witnesses heard the twin turboprop aircraft sputtering before it went down about 10:20 p.m., squarely through the roof of a house, its tail section visible through flames shooting at least 50 feet high, the AP reported. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/transportation/jan-june09/plane_02-13.html The plane, a Q400 Bombardier, was used extensively in northern Europe, an area that is known for wintery weather. http://www.q400.com/q400/en/testimonials.jsp Some problems reported with the Q400, with the landing gear, but NO fatalities or serious injuries. Bombardier Q400 planes have had few prior problems TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian plane maker Bombardier Inc said on Friday the crash of one of its Dash 8 Q400 turboprop aircraft near Buffalo, New York, on Thursday night, which killed 50 people, was the first fatal crash involving that type of plane, although it has had some safety problems. A spokesman for Bombardier said 220 of the Q400 turboprops have been delivered to 30 airlines around the world. Over nine years of flights, the fleet had logged more than 1 million flying hours and 1.5 million takeoff cycles without a fatal accident, said Bombardier spokesman John Arnone. Pratt & Whitney Canada, the maker of the engine for the plane, also sent officials to the site, a spokeswoman said. The cause of the crash was unknown. "There have been a few crashes with the Dash 8 over the years, but I don't recall anything that has been noticeably pointed out in the literature about that particular airplane that would suggest any issues," said David Greatrix, professor of aerospace at Ryerson University in Toronto. Three made-in-Toronto Dash 8 Q-400 planes, owned by airline SAS, were involved in crash landings in Scandinavia in a span of 45 days in the fall of 2007 due to problems with landing gear. http://www.reuters.com/article/wtMostRead/idUSTRE51C51Z20090213 Re. Xenophile on the "family" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an8Moh3xuUs Anyone on the no-fly lists should be deprived of citizen rights. Emanuel claims that anyone on the no fly list does not belong in the "American family." The list includes the president of Bolivia among other worthies. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/10/05/60minutes/main2066624.shtml Meanwhile, Michael Scheuer has been fired for mentioning Emanuel's record: "several major financial donors to Jamestown threatened to withdraw funding if I remained a senior fellow, so I was getting the boot." http://www.antiwar.com/scheuer/?articleid=14221 USTP Greg Bacon said... Rowan, I've been in touch with QRS wave and they've been told by Bluehost that it's a "technical" problem. Wasn't Bluehost the same batch of sniveling cowards that suspended Judicial Inc. forcing JI to find another site host? QRS has a blog up about the problems. the other site is down. (you can see it, but there's a whole bunch of errors and I for one can't log in) for the time being, any urgent news can be posted here. email me at qrswave@yahoo.com for posting privileges. http://wakeupfromyourslumber.blogspot.com/ Thanks for the shocking video, USTP. Emanuel speaks as a latter-day version of the People's Commissar for War, hell-bent to crush the Whites. In time his luck, I am afraid, may not be any better than that of his Patron Saint Trotsky. I should hope my credentials as an antisemitic are solid, but I really have to wonder about how despicable the jookins are appearing to be. We've got the horrific invasion of Gaza, the abominable Madoff and the other Wall Streeters, and now IDF boy Rommie E. deciding who's an American??? Gotta gin up that anitisemitism least the chozen forget who they are. How many years ago was it that Jerkoffwitz published "The Vanishing American Jew"? I think we have a cat herding exercise going on. We know Alan M. Dershowitz didn't think of that topic himself, he doesn't have the imagination. Xeno & MFA, glad you are enjoying TMP. 4/6 is almost up Strangely, the video UST mentioned has had over 5700 views but not a single comment on it. There should be many hundreds of irate comments given the nature of Emanuel's remarks. According to the European Union Monitoring Center, the 'New Antisemitism' involves: 1. Denying the Palestinian people their right to self determination 2. Applying double standards to Palestine 3. Using the symbols and images associated with the classic antisemitism to characterize Palestine or Palestinians 4. Drawing comparisons of the contemporary situation of Palestinians, to that of the Jews under the Nazis 5. Holding Palestinian collectively responsible for actions of individuals (actually, this is a Jew war crime) So the Palestinians (being Semites) are the objects of the most severe antisemitism on the Planet. And, the most antisemitic people on the Planet, by a huge margin, are Jews. Greg Bacon said ... Rowan, I've been in touch with QRS wave and they've been told by Bluehost that it's a "technical" problem. -thank you greg. 'qrswave' has got to be one of the coolest nicknames ever, hasn't it? It's actually the code name of a cia operation whose details I forget but prolly involved cuba. 'qrswave' has got to be one of the coolest nicknames ever Hell, here I thought that she was some type of Heart specialist or ICU nurse, since a QRS wave also is part of your EKG reading they take when your heart is going on the fritz. According to the European Union Monitoring Center, the 'New Antisemitism' involves The US government has an Anti-Semite department to ferret out those who dare speak and think for themselves. Wait until they get that "Thought Crime Act" passed into law. Introduced into the House by Rep. Jane Harman, a Jewess from California and which is currently setting on the desk of that loyal American patriot, Zionist Senator Joe LIeberman (Likud Party-Israel). One more 9/11, either a physical one or a cyber attack, and damn near everyone that replies to Xymph's blog will become a "Thought Criminal" by law. Executive Summary I. Anti-Semitism Anti-Semitism has plagued the world for centuries. Taken to its most far-reaching and violent extreme, the Holocaust, anti-Semitism resulted in the deaths of millions of Jews and the suffering of countless others. Subtler, less vile forms of anti-Semitism have disrupted lives, decimated religious communities, created social and political cleavages, and complicated relations between countries as well as the work of international organizations. For an increasingly interdependent world, anti-Semitism is an intolerable burden. The increasing frequency and severity of anti-Semitic incidents since the start of the 21st century, particularly in Europe, has compelled the international community to focus on anti-Semitism with renewed vigor.... http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/40258.htm Has Israel and her band of rabid backers ever think that if they stopped going on murderous rampages in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, Syria and soon, probably Iran and stopped killing off people around the world they deem to be an "existential" enemy, that people might hold a little better view of them or does that thought not ever enter into their diseased minds? Great interview with Bill Moyers and Simon Johnson, former chief economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), MIT Sloan School of Management professor. Do you guys realize that even an IMF technocrat and MIT man has started calling the American system of governance an oligharchy? Critical mass for a tax revolt or widespread rioting in the US cannot be too far down the road. Johnson goes only so as to formulate it as a putative opposition between Geithner and The American Oligarchs. But every day more and more common Americans see through the spiel: Geithner is a creation of those oligarchs. Really worth the time. http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/02132009/watch.html Apparently at the last G8 meeting the only thing on the U.S. attendees minds where 'How to deal with the hatred of the people'. I'd like to remind them of Ta Hio...The Ho-Kiang says: the fortune of the prince depends upon heaven, and the will of heaven exists in the people. Xenophile, The Bill Moyers' interview is frighting! Something is cooking! "The American Oligarchs"? anonymous said I'm afraid Einstein was much more of a fraud than I initially thought. his massive achievement was to prove that truth bends as it travels through mainstream medium. maybe I got my WAVEs mixed up, Greg, I was probably thinking of this one: JM WAVE was the Central Intelligence Agency station in Florida. Located south of Miami in a heavily wooded 1,571-acre tract. The numerous buildings were said to belong to Zenith Technological Enterprises. The CIA JM WAVE station in Miami served as operational headquarters for Operation Mongoose. The head of the station was Ted Shackley. By the spring of 1962, JM/WAVE employed more than 200 CIA officers. They in turn ran over 2,200 Cuban agents. JM/WAVE had a navy of over 100 craft, including the 174-foot Rex, that had the latest electronic eqquipment and 40-millimeter and 20-millimeter cannons. The CIA station also had a large number of V-20 Swift craft and access to F-105 Phantoms from nearby Homestead Air Force Base. Laurie, I like your taste of music. Are you a music teacher? Measha Brueggergosman http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEYlIFILUG8 hey there Xenophile - Bill Moyers and Simon Johnson are both Jews who are playing Good Cop vs. Bad Cop...they both in this, and they are going against the US government because they are planning an anti-government revolution for the overthrowing and complete takeover of the US government by the Jews - the Jews are destructive revolutionaries who will fool the masses into overthrowing their own governments. It is like when a virus or parasite enters your body, and makes you sick to the point that your stomach starts to hurt - however if you cut open and threw out your stomach from your body - that would be a misdiagnosis that would lead to your own death - one should not trust the Jews when they go against the Government. Jewish deception at its final stages before the American Republic is killed off... Good Luck goyim...and Greg Bacon...tell us about how the next goy frei US government is going to look like. ... tell us about how the next goy frei US government is going to look like. it is going to look good. oops ... not good, my brain translated it into juden frei. heck, my phone is already ringing with offers of academic and diplomatic positions ... Way off topic http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article2238252.ece There are a lot of very interesting points in this. You have caught my interest and I am going to research this topic further. Thanks! his massive achievement was to prove that truth bends as it travels through mainstream medium. - lobro his (Einstein's) massive achievement was to prove that truth bends as it travels through mainstream medium. That,.. is very clever. Thank you. Sea bathing, soonish No waltzing A psychosexual history of the Wars For The Jews Why is CanWest over? Technophobia II Getting the story straight Assassination news Parts of the propaganda war bibi4ever "International law progresses through violations" The blood pours from their fangs JIZ logic	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22899
__label__wiki	0.597915	0.597915	In These Times Column: Citizens of Nowhere achy obejas Follow Achy Obejas on Twitter Sudden changes in your social life might catch you off guard t... More for Cancer bit.ly/yk3b9m 23 hours ago RT @ilyseh: Literally nothing is more Trumpy than denying children nutritious meals just to try to ruin Michelle Obama's birthday. https://… 1 day ago Your intuition is the peacemaker between the warring rational ... More for Cancer bit.ly/yk3b9m 1 day ago Follow @achylandia Follow Achy Obejas on Facebook THE TOWER OF THE ANTILLES IMMIGRANT VOICES: 21st CENTURY STORIES THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED IN OUR OTHER LIFE AGUAS Y OTROS CUENTOS HAVANA NOIR DAYS OF AWE MEMORY MAMBO WE CAME ALL THE WAY FROM CUBA SO YOU COULD DRESS LIKE THIS? PAPI by Rita Indiana DARING TO WRITE: CONTEMPORARY NARRATIVES BY DOMINICAN WOMEN, edited by Erika Martínez THE COWBOY BIBLE AND OTHER STORIES by Carlos Velázquez THE SECRET BOOK OF FRIDA KAHLO by F.G. Haghenbeck EVERYONE LEAVES/TODOS SE VAN by Wendy Guerra ¡DUÉRMETE, CARAJO! by Adam Mansbach & Ricardo Cortes ASÍ ES COMO LA PIERDES by Junot Díaz BARCELONA NOIR eds. Adriana V. Lopez & Carmen Ospina ONE HUNDRED BOTTLES by Ena Lucía Portela MEXICO CITY NOIR ed. Paco Ignacio Taibo II LA BREVE Y MARAVILLOSA VIDA DE ÓSCAR WAO by Junot Díaz About 200,000 Haitian-Dominicans woke up one morning in September 2012 to find that the Dominican Republic’s Supreme Court of Justice had left their citizenship in doubt. They no longer held valid birth certificates, could no longer practice certain professions (such as law) and no longer had the right to vote. Even cashing a check had become a legal challenge. The result of the manipulation of existing citizenship laws and the stacking of the Supreme Court by powerful politicians, the court decision broadened the category of non-citizen “persons in transit” to include anyone without documents—no matter if they’ve been in the DR for decades. The redefinition effectively nullifies citizenship, not just for first-generation immigrants, but for the descendants of anyone who arrived in the country after 1929. In practical terms, that overwhelmingly affects Haitian-Dominicans, most of whom know no other country than the DR and no other language but Spanish, and who consider themselves thoroughly Dominican. The history of Haitians in the DR, where about 11 percent of the population is black and 73 percent is mixedrace, has been fraught; a 2007 United Nations report called out the DR for racism and discrimination against its black neighbors and their descendants. At 1.5 million strong, Dominicans are the fifth-largest Latin American immigrant group in the United States. So one might think that the U.S.—led by its first black president—might have, at the very least, issued a few words of protest. But the U.S. did not speak up. It wasn’t until mid-December, three months after the decree became law and more than 300 Haitian-Dominicans had been deported in spite of the DR’s assurance that no such actions would be taken, that the U.S. expressed “deep concern” about the situation.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22902
__label__wiki	0.701434	0.701434	ACL 2016: Top Ten Modern Composition By postrockcafe / December 21, 2016 / Featured Articles, Modern Composition / 2 comments This year’s most competitive category overflows with life, even though some of its subject matter is death. This is a golden era for modern composition, which borrows from its ancestors in classical music but pushes it forward for newer generations. While listening, one can hear the drama and emotion of great literature and cinema, etched in vinyl grooves and preserved in zeroes and ones. Violins and cellos are everywhere, tugging at the heartstrings. In the hands of these composers, even darkness sounds like light. This year, they provided us with exactly what we needed to hear. And now A Closer Listen presents the Top Ten Modern Composition Albums of 2016! Christine Ott ~ Only Silence Remains (Gizeh) I firmly believe that Only Silence Remains is one of the most hopeful albums of the year, in that post-rock ‘tiny lights vs. infinite darkness forever’ kind of hope that opposes the collectivity of mourning to the solitude of death. A crushing oppression brings us together, little stars in the vast nothingness, not as survivors (that great fantasy of the powerful) but as witnesses: of each other’s love, of each other’s sadness, of each other’s joy in being together as we all watch the night’s enclosure. It will leave nothing standing but our silence, that great refusal of the noise of man-made death, the silence of a life that never yielded to forgetfulness, that never renounced the happiness of friendship, that always doubted every single step forward for fear of giving in. Disaster will come, but we will be there to face it, each and every one of us. (David Murrieta) Review and purchase link Colin Stetson ~ Sorrow: a reimagining of Gorecki’s 3rd Symphony (52Hz) This reverent interpretation of Henryk Górecki’s Symphony of Sorrowful Songs breathes astonishing life into the Polish composer’s lamentation on war and death. With a motley cast from fellow Canadian heavyweights to his own sister on soprano, Stetson retains the repetitive arrangements of the three-movement original while imbuing them with louder crescendos courtesy of tremolo guitars and crashing drums. A vital collision of classical and metal-leaning post-rock, culminating in a wonderful coda whose vocals, despite their sorrow, reach to the sanguine. (Chris Redfearn-Murray) Dakota Suite \| Vampillia ~ The Sea Is Never Full (Karaoke Kalk) This patient, heartfelt reflection of Japan’s Fukushima disaster begins like a lullaby, only to suddenly descend into chaos. In this recording, the artists rail against the abyss; they plumb the depths of their own mortality; and most of all, they present a cathartic suite that serves as a tribute to the victims and a solace to the survivors. To listen is to pass through the stages of grief. (Richard Allen) Jherek Bischoff ~ Cistern (Leaf) Cistern is a patiently-paced set that reflects Bischoff’s time improvising in an (empty) underground water tank. Yet the actual recording was anything but isolated, as the artist recruited an astonishing 26 guest musicians to help realize his vision. The title piece is the highlight, but the album is best played as a continuous suite; it sparkles like a vein of gold in an un-excavated rock and possesses a similar worth. (Richard Allen) Kjartan Sveinsson ~ Der Klang der Offenbarung des Göttlichen (Vinyl Factory/Bel-Air Glamour) Is there life after Sigur Rós? Yes, absolutely, as Kjartan Sveinsson proves with this astonishing Icelandic opera, based on Halldór Laxness’ novel World Light. The title (in English, The Explosive Sonics of Divinity) highlights the connection between music and spirituality, offering a sonic reflection of the famous prose. Looking back on our lives, we may realize that the light once shone, and may be shining still. (Richard Allen) Ólafur Arnalds ~ Island Songs (Mercury Classics) The album was released over the course of seven weeks, one video and song each week until the set was complete. (The CD includes an eighth.) As the artist traveled around his native Iceland, we traveled with him, meeting friends and family and experiencing beautiful collaborative sounds. The beauty of the country shines through, along with the music. Now the entire project is available on CD/DVD: a wonderful keepsake of a vicarious summer. (Richard Allen) Pauline Oliveros & Musiques Nouvelles ~ Four Meditations / Sound Geometries (Sub Rosa) Oliveros’ passing was a great loss for avant-garde music, but hopefully albums like this one signal that there is still a great deal of interest in her work. Composed of two reworked pieces, Four Meditations and Sound Geometries highlight the intense tri-alogue that develops from the encounter of different listening perspectives: players amongst themselves and listeners with players, making sounds into an almost accidental feature of music itself. The meditations open up speech to this sculptural moment of attention while the geometries explore sound’s relationship to space, whether a concert room or an ear canal, and they enable questions around the act of listening that cannot be reduced to the physical or the philosophic: it is boundlessly experienced. (David Murrieta) Roger Goula ~ Overview Effect (Cognitive Shift Recordings) We knew something special was in the works when we heard Roger Goula’s debut single, “Awe”, whose finale is one of the best of any track this year. The single’s title encapsulates our feeling for the album, whose string quartet features ACL favorite Peter Gregson. The album imagines the feeling of being in space looking back on earth, the “pale blue dot.” The songs are weightless, rising into the heavens like pioneers. When we return home, we’ll do so with new perspective. (Richard Allen) Sophie Hutchings ~ Wide Asleep (Preservation) The wonderfully cool, moonlit piano music of Sydney’s Sophie Hutchings is kind and serene. Her enchanted music unfolds with a fabulous mysticism, making the music feel like a magical fairy tale. There are plenty of stars to wish on at this time of night, and her music hints at bigger things surrounding and passing this little blue orb. Your dreams will come true. (James Catchpole) Tilman Robinson ~ Deer Heart (Hobbledehoy) There’s nothing else quite like Deer Heart. Thanks to Tilman Robinson’s unique approach and styling, the music occasionally leans towards the experimental, but it’s also a tender, emotionally-strung record. Something’s in the process of decline, be it a relationship or the self, with tense strings fatiguing under the weight of frustration. A hurt spirit makes for some noticeable tension. A venomous temper gushes from the open wound before slowly resigning towards sadness, ruminating on romance as it writes an open letter; a parting wish for happiness, wherever that someone may be, and signed with the words I love you, sweetheart. (James Catchpole) Tags: 52Hz, a reimagining of Gorecki's 3rd symphony, ACL 2016, Ólafur Arnalds, Bel-Air Glamour, Christine Ott, cistern, Cognitive Shift Recordings, colin stetson, Dakota Suite, Deer Heart, der klang der offenbarung des göttlichen, Four Meditations / Sound Geometries, Gizeh, Hobbledehoy, Island Songs, Jherek Bischoff, karaoke kalk, Kjartan Sveinsson, Leaf, Mercury Classics, Musique Nouvelles, Only Silence Remains, Pale Blue Dot, Pauline Oliveros, Preservation, Roger Goula, Sophie Hutchings, Sorrow, The Sea Is Never Full, The Year's Best Modern Composition, Tilman Robinson, Top Ten Modern Composition, Vampillia, Vinyl Factory, Wide Asleep rflattuca Reblogged this on Fabio R. Lattuca. Pingback: 2016 Best of Lists from Around the Web: Part VII – Avant Music News	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22903
__label__wiki	0.501443	0.501443	Yerevan State University Authors Publications Infrastructure Journals Grants "Banber Yerevani hamalsarani. Russian Philology", 2019 № 2 (14) About “BANBER YEREVANI HAMALSARANI” “Banber Yerevani Hamalsarani”: the four-month bulletin of social sciences has been published since 1967 in Yerevan. It is included in the list of scientific periodical publications acceptable for publishing the main results and propositions of doctorate dissertations and candidate theses established by the Higher Certification Commission of RA. It is the successor of the periodicals “Scientific Bulletin of State University of Armenian SSR” (1925-30), “Works” (1934-36), “Scientific Works” (1939-61), “Scientific Bulletin” (1962-66). Scientists from YSU and other institutions of RA, as well as Diaspora and abroad, are published in “Banber”. The bulletin had been published annually three times by January 1, 2010 – 15 printing sheets each. So far it has had four Editors-in-Chief: Edward Jrbashyan (1967-77), Harutyun Feleqyan (1978-86), Edward Aghayan (1986-91), Hrachik Mirzoyan (since 1992). The scientific works carried out in YSU and scientific and educational institutions of the Republic are published in “Banber”; considerable attention is paid to the issues of Armenian Studies. Well-known scientists of the scientific institutions of RA, Diaspora and foreign countries collaborate with the bulletin. By January 1, 2010, the bulletin had been published three times a year (15 printing sheets). Since 2010 “Banber” has been published in the same periodicity but in six series, each of which has a steady label and 5 printing sheets. They are 1. “Armenian Studies”, 2. “Philology”, 3. “Jurisprudence”, 4. “Philosophy, Psychology”, 5. “Sociology, Economics”, 6. “International Relations, Political Science”. Each of the series has its own editorial board and managing editor. Since 2015, according to the requirements of RA Book Chamber, the series of “Banber Yerevani Hamalsarani” have become separate journals with their international standard serial numbers: “Banber Yerevani Hamalsarani: Armenian Studies” – ISSN 1829-4588, “Banber Yerevani Hamalsarani: Philology” – ISSN 1829-457X, “Banber Yerevani Hamalsarani: Jurisprudence” – ISSN 1829-4561, “Banber Yerevani Hamalsarani: Philosophy, Psychology” – ISSN 1829-4553, “Banber Yerevani Hamalsarani: Sociology, Economics” – ISSN 1829-4545, “Banber Yerevani Hamalsarani: International Relations, Political Science” – ISSN 1829-4529. Since January 2015, according to the decision of YSU Academic Council, “Banber Yerevani Hamalsarani: Russian Philology” (ISSN 1829-4537) journal has been added to those aforementioned. After the changes, each of the journals has its separate editorial board under the general leadership of H. Mirzoyan – editor-in-chief. The materials are published in Armenian, Russian and English. 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For printing articles, turn to the editors responsible for series. 1, 106, Alex Manoukian, Yerevan, RA ephbanber@ysu.am “Banber”- Bulletin of Yerevan university Editor-in-chief: Mirzoyan Hrachik (Sc. D. in Philosophy, Professor, ephbanber@ysu.am) Deputy editor-in-chief: Avetisyan Levon (PhD in Philology, Associate Professor, ephbanber@ysu.am) Gonchar Natalya (PhD in Philology, Associate Professor, ephbanber@ysu.am) Executive Secretary: Hovakimyan Armen (PhD in Philology, ephbanber@ysu.am) Managing Editor: Gonchar Natalya (phone: +374 060710219) Editorial Board: Denisenko Vladimir (Moscow, Sc. D. in Philology, Professor, denisenko@mail.ru), Gazarova Diana (PhD in Philology, Associate Professor, dgazarova@ysu.am), Gevorgyan Tatyana (Moscow, Sc. D. in Philology, tatgev@yandex.ru), Hakobyan Levon (PhD in Philology, Associate Professor, levon_hakobyan@bk.ru), Harutyunyan Veronica (Sc. D. in Philology, Professor, v.mdsh@rambler.ru), Janpoladyan Magdalina (Sc. D. in Philology, Professor, m-poladyan@mail.ru), Lalayan Susanna (PhD in Philology, Associate Professor, susanna.lalayan@yandex.ru), Matevosyan Lianna (Sc. D. in Philology, Professor, lianna.matev@gmail.com), Mkhitaryan Karine (PhD in Philology, Associate Professor, karmina999@gmail.com) Georgy Kubatian Paradoxes of Fidelity. Children's Poems by H. Tumanyan Interpreted by B. Akhmadulina \| "Banber Yerevani hamalsarani. Russian Philology", 2019 № 2 (14), p. 3-13 \| Karine Sahakyanc From the Archives of Levon Mkrtchyan: Andrei Bitov at the Department of Russian Literature of the Yerevan State University, 1985 \| "Banber Yerevani hamalsarani. Russian Philology", 2019 № 2 (14), p. 14-28 \| Tatyana Gevorgyan (Moscow) F. Dostoevsky in the Latest Works of K. Stepanyan \| "Banber Yerevani hamalsarani. Russian Philology", 2019 № 2 (14), p. 29-40 \| Natalya Gonchar Vahan Teryan in Dialogue with Fyodor Sologub \| "Banber Yerevani hamalsarani. 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__label__wiki	0.638635	0.638635	Dassault presented Virtual Falcon 6X at LABACE 2018 Download: Printable PDF Date: 18 Aug 2018 00:00 categories: Country: Brazil Aircraft: Airplanes The Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (LABACE) featured a virtual representation of Dassault’s newest aircraft, the Falcon 6X, the most spacious, advanced and versatile ultra-widebody twinjet in business aviation. This new 5,500 nm aircraft will make its first flight in early 2021 and begin deliveries in 2022. Additionally, the static display included the ultra-long range 6,450 nm/12,000 km Falcon 8X trijet and the 4,000 nm/7,700 km Falcon 2000LXS short field twinjet. Falcon 6X Sets New Standard in Long Range, Large Cabin Segment The 5,500 nm/10,186 km Falcon 6X feature a cabin six feet, six inches (1.98 m) high and 8 feet 6 inches (2.58 m) wide -- the highest and widest cross section in a purpose built business jet. Nearly 40 feet 8 inches (12.3 m) long, it will offer more cabin volume than any other Falcon ever designed. The new twinjet will also be equipped with the industry’s most advanced digital flight control and cockpit technologies, drawing on heritage from Dassault fighter jet programs. It will be the first business jet to carry a flaperon, a new control device that further improves control during approach, especially on steep descents. The 6X will make its first flight in early 2021 and begin deliveries in 2022. Virtual reality demonstrations will enable viewers to experience the 6X’s entirely new passenger-centric cabin, three lounge configurations and multiple large entry and crew rest options. Visitors will also get a glimpse of the aircraft’s all-new cockpit, centered around a third generation of the award-winning EASy III all digital flight deck. All demonstrations will be in the chalet. Falcon 8X and Falcon 2000LXS on the Static Line Brazil has emerged as one of the strongest markets for the new Falcon 8X, accounting for one in every five aircraft sold to date. With eight passengers and three crew, the Falcon 8X is capable of connecting São Paulo with San Francisco and Moscow, Hong Kong with London and Shanghai with Los Angeles. The aircraft features a cabin 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) high, 2.34 m (7 ft 8 in) wide and 13 m (42 ft 8 in) long and offers customers the most diverse selection of cabin layouts on the market. Three galley sizes are available, including two with a crew-rest option. Operators can also choose from an extensive selection of passenger seating areas of varying lengths capable of supporting different lavatory layouts. The 8X is available with Dassault’s revolutionary new FalconEye Combined Vision System, the first head-up display in the industry to combine synthetic and enhanced vision capabilities. In addition to ensuring superior situational awareness in all conditions of operation, day and night, FalconEye will also make it possible to reduce minima in low visibility landing conditions, providing a substantial operational benefit. This new capability recently completed a joint FAA/EASA certification campaign and is being introduced onto the market later this year. Falcon 8X passengers can also enjoy Ka-band high speed internet connectivity throughout the cabin thanks to the recently introduced Honeywell JetWave connectivity option and Falcon Connect, a state-of-the-art high speed connectivity service. Falcon Connect integrates all cockpit and cabin ground and satellite communications into a single bundled offering, making onboard connectivity systems easy to use and consumption simple to manage and control. It also provides a single source for hardware, services and technical support, allowing pilots, passengers and operators to remain fully connected everywhere, all the time with complete peace of mind. The Falcon 2000LXS, and its shorter range sibling, the Falcon 2000S, offer a short-field capability comparable to smaller midsize business jet models but with a range and comfort level far better than those aircraft. Equipped with a next-generation EASy flight deck and the FalconCabin HD+ cabin management system, the 2000LXS/S offers a combination of airport performance, cabin design and efficiency unique in its class. It is also available with the FalconEye Combined Vision System and FalconConnect. Continued Investment in Dassault Aircraft Services—Sorocaba Over the past year, Dassault Aircraft Services has added tooling to perform ‘B’ level checks for Brazilian registered Falcons to both the Falcon 7X and Falcon 2000 family. Additionally, the Pre-Purchase Evaluation (PPE) program has been started in Sorocaba. The PPE is a program for those considering a pre-owned Falcon and includes a thorough physical evaluation of the aircraft, aircraft systems operational checks and a detailed record research. The company-owned Sorocaba Service Center is also authorized to perform line maintenance and airframe inspections on all Falcon models except the Falcon 10, Falcon 20 and Falcon 200. In addition, the facility is qualified to provide engine maintenance on the CFE-738, Honeywell TFE731 series engines and Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307A, PW308C and PW307D models. Specialized Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) services, such as penetrant and eddy current testing can also be performed. A full service battery shop is available to repair, replace or recharge main and emergency batteries on Falcon and other aircraft models. Following the opening of the Sorocaba Service Center in June 2009, Dassault Falcon Jet has continued to invest in the facility with increased manpower, spare parts and tooling. Sorocaba can dispatch an AOG team to support Falcon aircraft anywhere in South America, along with the parts and tools necessary to get the aircraft flying again with minimal delay. Related event: Brazil, Sao Paulo, Congonhas Sao Paolo airport. LABACE 2018 Loading comments for Dassault presented Virtual Falcon 6X at LABACE 2018... SCALE Aviation - new financing and liquidity player on aviation market Credit Suisse established a new wholly-owned subsidiary, SCALE Aviation. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, SCALE will focus on supporting Credit Suisse’s clients in driving increased aviati...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22908
__label__wiki	0.940027	0.940027	NFLNFL Total QBRTotal QBR NFL DraftNFL Draft NFL Nation Choose Blog...NFL NationAFC NorthBaltimore RavensCleveland BrownsCincinnati BengalsPittsburgh SteelersAFC SouthHouston TexansIndianapolis ColtsJacksonville JaguarsTennessee TitansAFC EastBuffalo BillsMiami DolphinsNew England PatriotsNew York JetsAFC WestDenver BroncosKansas City ChiefsOakland RaidersLos Angeles ChargersNFC NorthChicago BearsDetroit LionsGreen Bay PackersMinnesota VikingsNFC SouthAtlanta FalconsNew Orleans SaintsCarolina PanthersTampa Bay BuccaneersNFC EastDallas CowboysNew York GiantsPhiladelphia EaglesWashington RedskinsNFC WestArizona CardinalsLos Angeles RamsSan Francisco 49ersSeattle Seahawks Brother's death adds 'fuel to fire' for Panthers' Mario Addison 72dDavid Newton Why Bruce Arians 'failed at retirement' and returned to coaching 73dJosh Weinfuss David NewtonESPN Staff Writer Covered Panthers, NFL for 11 years More than 25 years experience covering NFL, college football and NASCAR Joined ESPN in 2006 CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers defensive end Mario Addison had two Jeep Wranglers, an orange one and a red one, built for his younger brothers as incentives to succeed in life. To earn them, each had to get a job and hold it down for a few months to prove he was becoming responsible. Addison recently gave the red one to the youngest of the two, 27-year-old Gjamal Antonio Rodriqcus. NFL PrimeTime on ESPN+ NFL PrimeTime continues this postseason with extended highlights and analysis following the conclusion of each day's playoff games. Watch on ESPN+ Twelve days ago, in Addison’s hometown of Birmingham, Alabama, Rodriqcus was shot and killed in that Jeep. Addison missed Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans because he was grieving his brother’s death after laying him to rest in a shiny red casket. He’s still grieving. “Red was his favorite color," Addison said Thursday as he sat in front of his locker. A few minutes later, he stood and talked to a large group of reporters for the first time since he rejoined his teammates at Bank of America Stadium on Monday. His words were raw. “I’m fair," Addison said when asked how he was holding up. “I would say I’m fair. I can’t say I feel good. I can’t say I’m happy. I can’t say I’m sad. Angry. I’m all of them at once. It can change every two minutes. I’m fair." Athletes often don’t have the luxury of grieving in private, especially during their seasons. There’s no better example of that than the former quarterback of the team the Panthers (5-3) will face on Sunday in Green Bay, Wisconsin. On Dec. 22, 2003, the day after Packers quarterback Brett Favre lost his father to a heart attack in Mississippi, he threw for 399 yards and four touchdowns in a Monday Night Football game in Oakland. He didn’t have to play, but he did because he didn’t want to let his teammates down. And he believed that perhaps the best way he could honor his father was to be the best he could possibly be that night. Addison, 32, feels that way about playing on Sunday. Carolina’s sacks leader (6.5) has a celebration planned in which he will mimic his brother’s favorite pose if he sacks Aaron Rodgers. “It’s going to be phenomenal," Addison said, anticipating what might happen on the “frozen tundra" at Lambeau Field, where cold temperatures are in the forecast. “I might get stuck in the pose, it’s so cold out there." Mario Addison returned to the Panthers on Monday after the death of his brother in a shooting in Birmingham, Alabama. Grant Halverson/Getty Images Addison left his family in Birmingham on Monday because he needed to get away from the memories of Rodriqcus, whom he refers to as “G” or “Geeski." He wanted to get back to his football family in Charlotte. “I was having a whole lot of mixed emotions while I was there," Addison said. “I just wanted to get away and be back with these guys and actually use football to clear my mind. I think I’m ready to be back on the field." Get the best of ESPN sent to your inbox The ESPN Daily delivers the biggest sports news and moments every weekday. Privacy PolicyRead the Latest The decision on whether Addison is ready to play falls to Panthers coach Ron Rivera, who has spent time talking with Addison about what has happened to make sure he’s mentally ready. The Panthers also have the benefit of one of the league’s first full-time, in-house mental health clinicians. Owner David Tepper approved the hiring of Tish Guerin last year, shortly after he purchased the team. Guerin helped when two players witnessed a fatal car crash outside Bank of America Stadium last year. She has been working with Addison this week. “Tish, she’s amazing," Addison said. “I actually talked to her while I was on the field. I know I’m going to spend a lot of time talking to her to try to clear my head and try to get the right advice that I need to go forward to start back dominating on the field. “The mind is a powerful thing. It can be your downfall. My main focus is to try my best to block out all the negative things and just think about the positive things." Mario Addison leads the Panthers in sacks with 6.5 this season. Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports ‘Win this for Mario’ On Oct. 27, before boarding the plane in California after a 51-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, Addison learned via text message that his brother had been shot. He didn’t get the news that Rodriqcus had died until he was in the air. One of the first people he told was fellow edge rusher Bruce Irvin. “I ain’t cried in five years," Irvin shared. “When he found out, I was crying like a baby on the plane." Addison’s teammates and coaches stayed in touch with him throughout the week. The messages were most powerful before Sunday’s game. It began with defensive lineman Gerald McCoy gathering everyone to deliver a simple message: “Let’s go win this for Mario." Addison wasn’t on the sideline for the 30-20 victory, but he was there in every other way. His No. 97 jersey was on the bench, and McCoy wore his hoodie during warm-ups. I love y'all Guys, My Famly is very Grateful #panthersnation101 #keeppounding🏈 A post shared by Mario Addison (@hit_stiq4) on Nov 3, 2019 at 1:32pm PST Linebacker Marquis Haynes promised Addison that he would get a sack for him, and he did. It was the first of his two-year career. After the game, Rivera put aside a game ball for Addison. That meant a lot. I'm def giving this GameBall to my momma, thanks @panthers this really made the tears run down my face, My emotions are all over the place. I want to thank everyone for the Prayers/Calls/Texts “It felt almost like I was there," he said. “I had shown my mom that picture they had posted, and she started crying. She was like, ‘We’re going to get through this.’" Addison knows he’ll get through it in large part because of football. An unrestricted free agent after this season, he was already motivated to get a new deal. Now he'll also be inspired by his brother. “The thing that hurt me the most about my little brother getting killed, he was getting his life together," Addison said. A 22-year-old Birmingham man was charged with capital murder in the shooting, which escalated from what police believe was an ongoing argument. “It’s going to add fuel to the fire," Addison said. “It’s going to make me turn up even more. I’m playing for a higher cause, which I was from the get-go. Now I’m playing with a chip on my shoulder, and the chip is G."	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22913
__label__wiki	0.945904	0.945904	Nigeria avoid FIFA ban, court case dropped Nigeria avoid 'lengthy' FIFA suspension deadline after court case is dropped Nigeria have avoided the deadline for a "lengthy suspension" from FIFA after a court case against the nation's football federation was dropped on Thursday. After months of uncertainty, Amaju Pinnick was elected as president of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) on Sept. 30, with FIFA confirming its recognition of the elections on Oct. 2. However, a group led by Chris Giwa took the matter to court -- despite statutes forbidding football issues to be deliberated in a civil court -- as he alleges he was elected NFF president on Aug. 26. FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke urged the NFF to resolve the situation or face a suspension, writing a letter to to Pinnick stating: "We inform you that if by Friday, Oct. 31, 2014, at midday Nigerian time we have not received proof that the case [the Jos Federal High Court ruling that sacked the Pinnick-led NFF board] has been definitively withdrawn from court and that the board elected on Sept. 30, 2014, is able to carry out its activities without any hindrance, we will refer the case to the FIFA Emergency Committee for implementation of the suspension." However, a fresh hearing on Thursday has led to Giwa withdrawing his complaint, with judge Ambrose Allagoa saying: "I have struck out the matter. The suit ceases to have life." Giwa's lawyer Habila Ardzard said the decision was "as a result of pleas from so many well-meaning Nigerians and in the national interest." NFF representative Joshua Onoja also confirmed the case had been dropped, with Nigeria free to continue competing in international competitions. Nigeria have faced numerous problems in the past few months despite qualifying for the last-16 at the 2014 World Cup, with Stephen Keshi sacked as the national team's coach on Oct. 16.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22914
__label__cc	0.661442	0.338558	The Bucketheads Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez (born June 7, 1970) is an American dance musician. He is also one half of the Masters at Work musical production team with Little Louie Vega. Gonzales started his DJ career in 1985 organizing neighborhood block parties in his home of Brooklyn, New York, with his then partner, Mike Delgado. Under the Masters At Work moni… Read More Eddie Amador Kim English Stations With The Bucketheads The Bucketheads Radio Plays The Bucketheads along with similar artists like: Urban Cookie Collective, Culture Beat, 2 Unlimited, 2 Brothers On The 4Th… Plays classic, old-school House tracks from the late 80's to 90's. Frankie Knuckles, The Bucketheads, Marshall Jefferson, Inner City, Fingers Inc.… Club & Dance Plays the hottest club & dance tunes. Benny Benassi pres. The Biz, Dirty Vegas, Fatboy Slim, Tiësto, DJ Encore, Passion… Plays the biggest Eurodance tracks from the 90's. Corona, The Bucketheads, The Grid, M/A/R/R/S, 2 Unlimited, DJ BoBo, Opus III, Les… 2 in a Room Radio Plays 2 in a Room along with similar artists like: Reel 2 Real, Madison Avenue, Club House, Sabrina Johnston, Royal House… David Morales Radio Plays David Morales along with similar artists like: Kings of Tomorrow, X-Press 2, Crystal Waters, Kaskade, Reel 2 Real… Michael Gray Radio Plays Michael Gray along with similar artists like: Madison Avenue, Dirty Vegas, Audio Bullys, Soul Central, DB Boulevard… Guru Josh Radio Plays Guru Josh along with similar artists like: N-Trance, Supermode, Ferry Corsten, Reel 2 Real, Vengaboys… Duck Sauce Radio Plays Duck Sauce along with similar artists like: Armand Van Helden, Freemasons, Paul Johnson, Bakermat, The Bloody Beetroo… From The Bucketheads The Bomb (These Sounds Fall Into My Mind) Got Myself Together The Bomb! (These Sounds Fall Into My Mind) (Armand Van Helden Re-Edit) The Bomb! (These Sounds Fall Into My Mind) (Henry St. Mix]	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22916
__label__wiki	0.565977	0.565977	Algorithmic Bias in Search and Research April 18, 2018, 4:00pm to 5:30pm Designing for Digital Literacy Read a recap of this program and view a list of additional resources. Open to: All instructors, graduate students, and academic staff Algorithms shape our everyday access to information, defining what we can and can not find online. Safiya Umoja Noble's (USC) book Algorithms of Oppression (available for free through the Library as an eBook to all Berkeley faculty, students, and staff) explores the algorithms that form the backbone for services like Google and Facebook, and the ways in which these algorithms reinforce racist views and encode gender discrimination. As commercial platforms increasingly control how scholars, as well as the general public, access information, it's critical for our students to consider the ways in which these tools are anything but neutral. Join your Berkeley colleagues for an open, informal discussion led by librarian Cody Hennesy, coordinator of the Library's digital literacy initiative, Level Up. Light refreshments will be served. Suggested pre-readings/viewings: Missed Connections: What Search Engines Say About Women (Noble, 2012) "Google Faulted for Racial Bias in Image Search Results for Black Teenagers," (Washington Post, June 10, 2016) (video) Safiya Noble on "Challenging Algorithms of Oppression" (2016) Also on April 18, the Library is hosting a live viewing of the Information Freedom, Ethics, and Integrity webinar from 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., which will include an online talk by Safiya Noble at 11:45 a.m. The Black Box: Algorithms and Bias (online talk by Safiya Noble) Moffitt Library, Room 405 (bring Cal ID to enter Moffitt) Registration is unavailable. Registration closed on April 17, 2018 - 5:00pm. Berkeley College Writing Programs (CWP) Join us for our ongoing conversation series about critical thinking and teaching in a digital age. All instructors and academic staff are welcome; no prior experience necessary. Free snacks and adult beverages included! Hosted by the Berkeley College Writing Programs and the Library. Disinformation Literacy Workshop Log in via CalNet to register for Disinformation Literacy Workshop. Visualization Literacy Workshop Log in via CalNet to register for Visualization Literacy Workshop. Digital Privacy and Wellbeing Workshop Log in via CalNet to register for Digital Privacy and Wellbeing Workshop. Dialogue, Featured, Meetup Equity and Inclusion topic page, Research topic page, Teaching and Learning topic page, Digital Pedagogy topic page, Digital Literacy topic page, Assignment Design topic page	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22919
__label__cc	0.512681	0.487319	Étiquette : relations transatlantiques Des centaines de personnes venues assister à notre nouvelle édition du Sursaut, axée sur les relations transatlantiques Le 14 septembre 2018 17 septembre 2018 par admindans CommuniquéLaisser un commentaire Hier, à la mairie du 4ème arrondissement de Paris, se tenait la nouvelle édition de notre forum Le Sursaut, intitulée « Pour un sursaut des démocraties libérales : quelle nouvelle alliance transatlantique ? ». L’événement, organisé à l’initiative d’AJC Europe et de la Fondation pour l’innovation politique, s’est caractérisé par une journée complète d’échanges et de débats, et a réuni une trentaine d’intervenants de qualité face à un public de plus de 300 personnes. Visite d’une délégation de hauts dignitaires de l’AJC en France Le 6 février 2013 7 février 2013 par admindans ArticleLaisser un commentaire 5 février 2013 – Paris – La délégation du comité exécutif de l’AJC a conclu une visite de trois jours à Paris après des étapes à Amman, Athènes, Jérusalem, Ramallah et Berlin. Parmi les faits marquants de la visite étaient les réunions avec le ministre français des Affaires étrangères, Laurent Fabius, le Ministre de l’Intérieur Manuel Valls, le secrétaire général de l’Elysée, Pierre-René Lemas, le Conseiller diplomatique du Président François Hollande, Paul Jean-Ortiz, et le Président du parti d’opposition (UMP), Jean-François Copé. Ces entretiens ont permis à l’ensemble de la délégation d’échanger avec les responsables français sur les prérogatives de l’AJC. En outre, la délégation de 20 personnes, dirigé par le Président de l’AJC Robert Elman et le directeur exécutif d’AJC David Harris, a rencontré l’ancien président Nicolas Sarkozy et séparément Monsieur Jean-David Levitte, qui a servi comme conseiller diplomatique du Président et Sherpa. La délégation s’est également entretenue avec l’ambassadeur français pour les droits de l’Homme, François Zimeray, l’Ambassadeur d’Israël en France, Yossi Gal, l’ambassadeur d’Israël auprès de l’UNESCO, Nimrod Barkan, et l’ambassadeur américain auprès de l’UNESCO, David Killion. L’UNESCO a également accueilli le groupe à son siège pour un déjeuner. Enfin, la délégation a rencontré les dirigeants juifs français, parmi lesquels Richard Prasquier, le président du CRIF, et le Grand Rabbin de France, Gilles Bernheim. La délégation a été accueillie par Hassen Chalghoumi, l’imam de Drancy, lors d’un dîner spécial œcuménique auquel ont assisté le ministre de l’Intérieur Manuel Valls, des représentants politiques, plus de 150 imams, le clergé chrétien et les représentants des organisations juives françaises. À Drancy, la délégation de l’AJC a également visité le mémorial et le musée, dédié à la mémoire des Juifs de France déportés vers les camps de concentration en provenance de la banlieue parisienne. «Il y a près de 100 ans des dirigeants de l’AJC sont venus pour la première fois en France, à l’époque de la Conférence de la paix de Paris, et ont établi un bureau à Paris peu de temps après la Seconde Guerre mondiale », a déclaré le Directeur exécutif de l’AJC David Harris, récipiendaire de la Légion d’honneur française. « Nous avons toujours considéré la France comme un pays d’une grande importance dans le monde et pour les juifs ». « Pilier de l’Europe, membre permanent du Conseil de sécurité de l’ONU, abritant la troisième plus grande communauté juive au monde (et la plus grande communauté juive en Europe), acteur majeur au Moyen-Orient et Afrique du Nord, la France a toujours occupé une place prioritaire dans l’action de l’AJC. En effet, notre relation de longue date et de grande envergure avec la France et de ses institutions clés est tout à fait unique dans le monde juif. » Lors de cette visite, la délégation AJC a axé ses débats sur plusieurs questions importantes, y compris sur les ambitions nucléaires de l’Iran (la France est membre du P5 +1); les bouleversements dans le monde arabe et les implications pour la sécurité régionale, le Hezbollah et la liste des organisations terroristes de l’UE; et le bien-être de la communauté juive française, en particulier dans le contexte des récentes attaques antisémites de Toulouse et de Sarcelles. « Comme toujours, nous avons été reçus chaleureusement, avons eu des discussions productives et profondes. Le bureau français de l’AJC est prioritaire pour nous et une délégation sera bientôt de retour à Paris, » a ajouté David Harris. AJC France est dirigé par Simone Rodan-Benzaquen. Une délégation d’AJC rencontre le Président Sarkozy à Paris Le 24 janvier 2011 9 janvier 2016 par admindans Archive, CommuniquéLaisser un commentaire David Harris, Nicolas Sarkozy et Simone Rodan-Benzaquen (Photo: Erez Lichtfeld) 21 janvier 2011 – Paris – Une délégation d’AJC a effectué une visite à Paris sous la houlette de sa représentante en France Simone Rodan-Benzaquen. Ce vendredi 21 janvier 2011 a été une formidable occasion de s’entretenir avec le Président de la République Nicolas Sarkozy. « Le Président Sarkozy est un homme d’Etat respecté qui a une vision de l’Europe et du monde basée sur des valeurs démocratiques et sur la liberté. Nous avons apprécié cette opportunité d’approfondir le dialogue avec le Président Nicolas Sarkozy», a déclaré David Harris, Directeur Exécutif d’AJC. Depuis son mandat en tant que Ministre de l’Intérieur, durant lequel il a à de maintes reprises démontré un fort engagement dans la lutte contre l’antisémitisme en France, AJC a maintenu de bons rapports avec Nicolas Sarkozy. « Je ne change pas facilement mes convictions, tout comme je ne change pas facilement mes amis, et ma porte sera toujours ouverte à AJC », tels ont été les propos tenus par le Président envers la délégation. Lors de cette rencontre au Palais de l’Elysée, AJC a félicité le Président français pour les vigoureux efforts qu’il fournit pour empêcher les ambitions nucléaires du régime iranien, pour renforcer le partenariat transatlantique, pour son soutient envers Israël en tant « qu’état-nation du peuple juif » et son implication dans le processus de paix. La conversation qui a duré une heure a couvert plusieurs sujets, dont les récents événements au Liban et en Tunisie, le processus de paix israélo-arabe, et les nouveaux défis auxquels les pays européens doivent faire face, tels que l’immigration, l’intégration et la question identitaire. AJC entretient de bonnes relations avec la France depuis plusieurs décennies. Celles-ci ont débuté au lendemain de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, lorsqu’un bureau d’AJC a été établi à Paris. Actuellement, AJC France est représenté par Simone Rodan-Benzaquen. En 2007, AJC avait eu l’immense honneur d’offrir le prix de “Lumières parmi les Nations » à Nicolas Sarkozy. Ce prix a ensuite également été offert à la Chancellière allemande Angela Merkel lors d’une cérémonie à Berlin le 20 janvier 2011. Les membres de la délégation d’AJC ont commencé leur voyage en Europe mercredi à Berlin, où ils ont rencontré la Chancelière, le Président Wulff, Le Ministre de la Défense Guttenberg, le Ministre de l’Economie Brüderle, les ambassadeurs américain et israélien, ainsi que les anciens ministres des Affaires étrangères, Fischer et Steinmeier. A Paris, le groupe a également rencontré le Secrétaire Général de l’UMP Jean-François Copé, le dirigeant du parti socialiste Harlem Désir, le Maire de Paris Bertrand Delanoë et le président du CRIF Richard Prasquier. La délégation a ensuite quitté Paris pour continuer des entretiens à Londres. Intervention commune de Simone Rodan-Benzaquen et David Martinon Consul Général à Los Angeles Le 7 décembre 2010 9 janvier 2016 par admindans Archive, CommuniquéLaisser un commentaire AJC Leadership Delegation Concludes Europe Visit, Highlighting AJC Presence in Germany, France, Belgium Le 22 novembre 2010 9 janvier 2016 par admindans Archive, ArticleLaisser un commentaire November 21, 2010 — Brussels — An AJC leadership delegation has just concluded a weeklong mission to Germany, France and Belgium, three key European countries where AJC maintains an official presence. In Berlin, the delegation and AJC Berlin, under the direction of Deidre Berger, conducted high-level discussions with key officials in the Chancellery and German Foreign Office. At meetings with State Secretary Dr. Wolf Ruthart-Born and Foreign Policy and Security Advisor to Chancellor Merkel, Christoph Heusgen, AJC raised several issues, including the Iranian nuclear threat and human rights violations, the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, the UN Human Rights Council five-year review in 2011, the upcoming referendum on independence for southern Sudan, and the Special Tribunal on Lebanon. The group also held discussions with the Israeli and American ambassadors to Germany. AJC Executive Director David Harris and Ambassador Wolfgang Ischinger, chairman of the Munich Security Conference, addressed recent alumni of AJC’s exchange program with insurance giant Allianz. The AJC-Allianz exchange is a pioneering program that brings young German professionals together with their American Jewish counterparts for a weeklong program in Germany. From Berlin, the group traveled to Paris, where along with AJC Paris Director Simone Rodan-Benzaquen they met with top government officials. In her very first official meeting as French foreign minister, Michèle Alliot-Marie, received the AJC delegation at the Quai d’Orsay. Items on the agenda included the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, Iran’s drive for nuclear weapons capability, reform of the UN Human Rights Council, Lebanon, and the upcoming referendum in Sudan. At the Foreign Ministry, AJC also praised the efforts of Ambassador François Zimeray to advance international human rights and promote greater understanding between Arabs and Jews worldwide, as well as of Ambassador Valerie Hoffenberg, former AJC Paris director, to strengthen ties between Israelis and Palestinians in the fields of economic cooperation and youth. In addition to the meeting with Alliot-Marie, AJC met with the President of the Senate, Gérard Larcher, the President and other members of the French-Israeli Friendship Group in the National Assembly, leaders of the Jewish community, the American ambassador to France, the Israeli ambassadors to France and UNESCO, and leaders of the French Union of Jewish Students. Jason Isaacson, AJC Director of Government and International Affairs, led a panel discussion at Sciences Po, one of France’s most distinguished universities, on the subject of U.S. and European policies toward Iran. « AJC recognized long ago that France, which is home to Europe’s largest Jewish community, is a key player on the international stage,” said Harris. “Indeed, we established a presence in France shortly after the war. Today, France remains critically important to our concerns in the Middle East and elsewhere, and President Sarkozy is to be applauded, in particular, for his unrelenting courage and leadership in combating the Iranian nuclear threat.” In Belgium, AJC’s Brussels-based Transatlantic Institute (TAI), founded in 2004, organized the visit in Europe’s capital. AJC met with the EU Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighborhood Policy, Stefan Füle, to discuss, among other matters, the EU’s relations with Israel, and the accession bids of Turkey and other candidate countries. The delegation, including TAI Acting Chair Harold Tanner, also met with Members of the European Parliament in charge of links with Iran, Israel, and the United States, an array of ambassadors to the EU, leaders of Belgium’s Jewish community, and representatives of the Brussels-based European Union of Jewish Students, an AJC partner organization, and the Belgian Union of Jewish Students. « The European Union is the most ambitious and successful peace project of the 20th century, » said Harris. « AJC has long applauded the process of European integration. Further, as committed proponents of the transatlantic relationship, exemplified by our establishing the Transatlantic Institute six years ago, we came to Brussels to bolster and reaffirm this critically important alliance. It represents a vital and irreplaceable community of democratic values and common security concerns, » Harris said. AJC France en action Le 17 novembre 2010 9 janvier 2016 par admindans Archive, CommuniquéLaisser un commentaire (de gauche) Elisa Sagor, David Harris, Michèle Alliot-Marie, Simone Rodan-Benzaquen, Jason Isaacson Une délégation de AJC (American Jewish Comittee) composée de David Harris, Jason Isaacson, Simone Rodan Benzaquen et Elisa Sagor a pu rencontrer durant 2 jours (mardi 16 et mercredi 17 novembre), des personnalités du monde politique et de la diplomatie française. Ce court séjour marathon organisé par la représentante de l’AJC en France Simone Rodan Benzaquen, a été particulièrement riche. En plein remaniement ministériel, et malgré une actualité de politique intérieure très imposante, l’accueil des différentes personnalités politiques, notamment Gérard Larcher président du Sénat ou bien le long entretien avec Michèle Alliot-Marie nommée la veille Ministre des Affaires Etrangères, a prouvé l’extraordinaire amitié que porte la France à l’American Jewish Committee. Pendant ces différentes entrevues les sujets abordés ont été les suivants: les relations transatlantiques, le processus de paix entre israéliens et palestiniens, le Liban, le Soudan et l’imminent référendum du Sud, l’inquiétude concernant la politique iranienne, le Conseil des Droits de l’Homme de l’ONU ou encore les questions liées au racisme et à l’antisémitisme en Europe. Sciences Po- Discours de Jason Isaacson, directeur de relations gouvernementales et internationales “THE U.S., EUROPE AND IRAN: WHAT POLICY FOR WHAT THREAT?” REMARKS AT L’INSTITUT D’ÉTUDES POLITIQUES DE PARIS BY JASON ISAACSON, AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE Good evening. On behalf of my AJC colleagues and myself, thank you for creating this opportunity for me to present our organization’s perspectives on perhaps the most critical strategic issue confronting Europe, the United States, our allies and energy suppliers in the Middle East, and, indeed, the future of nuclear non-proliferation and the entire international security architecture: Iran’s efforts to acquire nuclear-weapons capability – and the steps that can be taken to thwart them. I’d like to begin this evening not where the flyers announcing this program suggested an American Jewish Committee spokesman would likely begin in discussing the Iranian challenge. I’ll begin not in the United States or in Europe, but in the Persian Gulf – or, as they prefer to call it in the states of the Gulf Cooperation Council, the Arabian Gulf. Just last Saturday, I completed a nine-day tour of three Gulf states – the latest in a series of periodic consultations my AJC colleagues and I have been conducting in the region since the mid-90’s. The objective of this and similar trips has been to build bridges across religious and national divides; to puncture myths and counter prejudices about Jews and Arabs; to encourage cooperation in various sectors and at various levels between these countries and Israel – as a means to help improve the climate for regional peace; and to discuss common problems and, perhaps, common strategies to resolve them. In the course of the week, I met with cabinet ministers and business leaders, think tank directors and diplomats, military planners, human rights activists and university students. Our conversations were frank, our agenda was broad, and, on many issues, there was considerable congruity in our thinking. It may not surprise anyone in this sophisticated audience to learn that the viability of the Arab-Israeli peace process, the latest developments in the search for a formula to induce Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Abbas back to the bargaining table, was not the primary focus of our discussions – although, of course, the peace process was a subject of concern and frustration. No, the most urgent talks we had were on the topic of Iran. From the perspective of any of the small GCC member states, with native populations of no more than one or two million (and sometimes considerably less), Iran is a dominant presence – and, with an ideological regime that rejects the fundamental concept of strategic cooperation between the West and the Muslim world, it is a persistent threat. In Gulf states with a significant, or even a majority, Shi’a population, Iran is seen in a further dimension: as an aggressive, radicalizing factor in internal affairs. As I have seen in each visit I have made over the last 15 years, every Arab state in the Gulf views Iran through multiple lenses: as an important trading partner; as a cultural and demographic fixture in Gulf societies; as a supporter and an exporter of extremism – and as financier and arms supplier to movements destabilizing and terrorizing one Arab country, Lebanon, and one state-in-the-making, Palestine; and as a direct threat to the security of GCC regimes. Business and political leaders and policy analysts in the Gulf recognize Iran as a significant factor in sustaining and deepening civilizational conflict. When a Canadian journalist is beaten to death in an Iranian prison … when a young woman is murdered in a street protest over the 2009 Iranian election and the air of freedom is brutally sucked out of an entire generation … when the Iranian president mocks and denies the facts of the Holocaust … when in the Iranian construct “modern” and “Western” equal “decadent” and “evil” … the divide between West and East grows immeasurably wider, the wall of suspicion grows higher, the burden on adherents to Islam living and working in other societies grows heavier. The prospect of the brutal, zealous, truth-twisting mullahs in Tehran – the most polarizing forces in the East-West divide, and the rulers of a large and rich country just a few dozen kilometers away – having access to the deadliest form of modern weaponry fills Gulf leaders with dread. It also fills them with plans: plans to vastly expand and upgrade their military forces, in ever-closer partnership with the United States and other Western allies; plans to install new anti-missile systems; and plans, should it come to this, to pursue nuclear programs of their own and to consider breaking out of the Non-Proliferation Treaty and obtaining weapons capability. This is the not-very-distant future we are now creating: a future in which the region that is the world’s most significant energy supplier is increasingly militarized, increasingly radicalized, and very likely, with great wealth and fear and unfettered by NPT restraints, increasingly nuclear. The question of whether Iran does or does not acquire nuclear weapons capability, and what the most effective response should be, is at its most immediate and urgent, I would argue, right there in the Gulf – amid the oil and gas fields and the sea lanes that deliver energy to the world … amid societies that nourish the faith of more than one billion adherents across the globe … and amid economies that are deeply invested and enmeshed in the industrial and commercial life of Europe, the Americas, and the Far East. From my most recent conversations in the Gulf, and discussions over recent months elsewhere in the Middle East, I know that the Iranian nuclear threat, a powerful extension of Iran’s hegemonic ambitions, is a pressing Arab problem before it is an Israeli or an American or a European problem. But it is also – now and ultimately – very much our problem … which we have allowed to grow in severity and complexity, and which we have sought to address together – ineffectively until now – and which now summons us to the most urgent action. Because, given the resources and technical prowess of Iran and the worldview of its bunkered, morally bankrupt, theocratic regime, the problem of Iran’s drive for nuclear weapons capability is unquestionably the preeminent global security challenge we face. Allow me to summarize our dilemma: Iran is on the verge of nuclear arms capability. It has already amassed enough enriched uranium to make, with further enrichment, at least two and possibly more nuclear bombs. If Iran were to acquire nuclear weapons, or were to stop short of deploying such weapons but possess the ingredients and the knowledge to do so, the regional security regime would be permanently and drastically altered. Its actual or presumed nuclear arsenal would threaten not only its neighbors – including its almost-neighbor, Israel, which Tehran has repeatedly threatened directly, and toward which it has proven its hostile intent through its proxies and clients Hezbollah and Hamas – but it would also threaten Europe and other regions reachable by new generations of ballistic missiles. Iran could be expected to use its enhanced regional power to seek hegemony over the Gulf – the vital energy supply routes through which 40 percent of the global supply of crude oil transits. Its policy influence on, and its political influence within, the GCC states as well as Iraq, Jordan, Syria and other regional states would grow. A nuclear Iran would stir the already simmering tensions between Shi’a and Sunni societies. I do not believe it is far-fetched to envision the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps transferring – or threatening to transfer – weapons-grade material to be used in “dirty bombs” by Hezbollah or other terrorist groups; such capability would make the prospect of a pragmatic solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and wider Arab-Israel peace (and we must note that Iran opposes such a pragmatic solution) infinitely more complex. It would further undermine French, U.S. and other efforts to stabilize and normalize Lebanon. And it would set off an accelerated and dangerous regional arms race. The first victim would be the NPT regime and the international order that regulates the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. From Egypt to Saudi Arabia to Turkey and beyond, many regional players will seek to acquire nuclear arsenals to deter Iran. The risks for Europe and South Asia – and, of course, for Israel and other regional allies, and for global interests in Middle East stability – are obvious. The risk of accident, of miscalculation, of the deadliest technology falling into the most reckless hands, is enormous – and intolerable. Iran’s revolutionary ideology is not necessarily tinged with a yearning for the End of the Days, though it would be foolish to dismiss the existence of such feelings among Iran’s ruling elites. In spite of their rhetoric, Iran’s leaders may be guided by a rational calculation – the desire to ensure the survival for the Islamic Revolution and to strengthen it, both internally and regionally, in order to achieve regional hegemony. But the revolutionary nature of the regime means that, at a minimum, Iran aspires to redefine the regional order of power in its favor, and remake it in its own image. Nuclear weapons would exponentially increase Iran’s ability to achieve that goal. What can we do about the Iranian nuclear threat? I think we can begin by acknowledging that international appreciation of this threat has heightened significantly in recent years. We have seen four United Nations Security Council resolutions imposing political and economic sanctions on Iran – the most recent, last summer, representing the firmest response by the world body to Iran’s continued defiance of its treaty obligations and its threats to world order. We have seen a very significant European Union sanctions measure, in which France exerted extraordinary leadership, and we have seen a number of governments around the world step up to the challenge with their own unilateral economic and political sanctions measures. From available evidence, the sanctions are starting to bite. The Iranian economy is suffering. Crucial investments in the energy sector are being deferred. Access to capital has been constrained as key financial institutions around the world, under pressure from the U.S. and other governments – and on their own volition, to safeguard their own reputations – have halted transactions with Iranian banks. Deliveries of cargo and refined petroleum products have been impeded by interruptions in Iran’s access to insurance on such shipments. What we have seen over the last year and a half, as a new Administration in Washington has signaled its intention to both continue and tighten existing sanctions and to extend an offer of diplomatic engagement to Iran – policies entirely consistent with the policies in place at the end of the Bush Administration – is ever-closer cooperation between key European powers and the United States; in particular, there has been close alignment between Paris and Washington in assessing the Iranian threat and devising measures to address it. While this cooperation has been fruitful and welcome, and has showcased leadership and generated success on the political front, there is no evidence that economic and diplomatic pressure on Iran is producing consequent effect on the regime’s nuclear progress. Experts in the International Atomic Energy Agency and elsewhere tell us that Iran is continuing to install new cascades of centrifuges, and its stockpile of low-enriched uranium is continuing to grow. There have been reports, of course, of trouble in the Iranian program – of technical problems that have set back the timetable for further enrichment and perhaps the fashioning of a nuclear device. But there is no indication that the Iranian regime is any less committed to acquiring this capability, no indication that the nearly universal condemnation Iran’s program has generated has had any impact on the mullahs’ nuclear ambitions. In the face of international censure, in the face of international sanctions, they are determined to move forward. This determination and intransigence presents the United States and Europe – as well as our Gulf allies and the Israelis, all directly threatened by Iran – with several policy options, and a set of profoundly difficult choices. The first choice, I would argue, is a question of ultimate objectives: Are we prepared to accept that the Iranian regime – which routinely violates international law with its arms supplies to terrorist organizations, actively works to subvert Arab regimes from Morocco to Lebanon, brazenly threatens the security of more than one UN member state, and shows no conscience in its abuses of its own citizens’ rights – can be the reliable custodian of nuclear weapons technology? Successive American presidents of both major parties, and the President of France, and other global leaders have said no. If the answer is truly no, the policy options are stark. In fact, I believe the only responsible option is to signal to Tehran that the international community is united and resolute; that diplomatic engagement with Iran and the development of common understandings with Iran are desirable – but that engagement and understanding are not ends in themselves, and cannot substitute for, and cannot be allowed to defer, the necessary action Iran must take to comply with its international obligations; that the military means to focus Iran’s attention and, if necessary, to prevent it from fulfilling its nuclear ambitions remain viable, and are at the ready. Any other option – protracted bargaining while the nuclear clock continues to tick, or acquiescence to Iran’s ambitions and an assumption that a Cold War strategy of containment will work against a regime with a very different ideological framework – is unacceptably dangerous. Any other policy course but determined and tough engagement, international unity, and the maintenance of a convincing military option exposes all of us, Americans and Europeans, our regional allies, and the international order on which we rely, to intolerable risk.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22920
__label__cc	0.541479	0.458521	Aliette de Bodard Writer of Fantasy and Science Fiction Search Twitter Facebook Contact Me Protected: End of year newsletter bonus December 29, 2019 at 2.29 PM - 0 comments Share on: Twitter Facebook Google+ Gollanczfest 2019 August 28, 2019 at 7.41 PM - 0 comments - Events I will be at the Gollancz festival in London on October 19th. Come see me and a ton of other cool authors! Productive Futures (London) I’m pleased to be an author guest of the academic conference of the London Science Fiction Research Community, Productive Futures. Come see me and plenty of really smart and talented people talk about economics in the future! It’ll be happening at Birkbeck School of Arts, 43 Gordon Square, WC1H 0PD. Get tickets here! The House of Sundering Flames US edition ! August 28, 2019 at 7.35 PM - 0 comments So… a question I’ve gotten asked a lot was about a US edition of The House of Sundering Flames, book 3 in the Dominion of the Fallen series. It’s been… tricky (to cut short a long story, I’m out of contract in the US and it’s not super easy to convince a publisher to pick book 3 of a series). I’m pleased to announce that The House of Sundering Flames is now available for sale through JABberwocky Literary Agency, with a gorgeous atmospheric cover that matches those of the US editions. Art and cover design is by Dirk Berger, who also did the UK edition of The Tea Master and the Detective (with thanks to John Berlyne for all the help). This concludes the Dominion of the Fallen series (after The House of Shattered Wings and The House of Binding Thorns). Expect: more Gothic devastated Paris, more dragons, more snark, queer families, Vietnamese immortals, and creepy trees + creepy hawks! Here’s the cover copy: The white-hot conclusion to the Dominion of the Fallen trilogy by the multi-award-winning author… The Great Houses of Paris—headed by Fallen angels and magicians—have co-existed in fragile peace. When a powerful explosion razes House Harrier, old alliances are torn apart and a race begins to fill the power void. Thuan, the beleaguered dragon head of House Hawthorn, finds a war on his doorstep. Aurore, once cast out by Harrier and almost beaten to death, seeks power to protect her family—and must venture back to her former home. And, in the ruins of House Harrier, Emmanuelle desperately tries to piece her fragmented memories of the explosion. But beneath House Harrier awaits a fiery magic that hungers for destruction. And it is time for Houses and Houseless to stand together—or be engulfed in flames… Praise for The House of Sundering Flames: Incredible… one of the most original, fantasy settings I’ve seen Adrian Tchaikovsky, Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author of Children of Ruin thrilling and creepy A.F., a definite must for fans of de Bodard and fantastical fiction. Tade Thompson, Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author of The Rosewater trilogy The perfect closure of the trilogy! Really took my breath away more than once. FrauMiest (Goodreads) Trade Paperback (UK) Waterstones Book Depository Amazon Ebook (US) Amazon US (Kindle) Barnes and Noble Kobo US (EPUB) Apple Books US Ebook (UK) Amazon UK (Kindle) The Dominion of the Fallen Reading Order (Novels Only) Book 1. The House of Shattered Wings \| Book 2. The House of Binding Thorns \| Book 3.The House of Sundering Flames The Dominion of the Fallen Reading Order (Complete) 0.2. “Of Books, and Earth, and Courtship” \| 0.5. “In Morningstar’s Shadow” \| 0.6. “Against the Encroaching Darkness” \| 0.7. “The Death of Aiguillon” \| 0.8 “Court of Birth, Court of Strength” \| 0.9. “The House, in Winter” \| Book 1. The House of Shattered Wings \| 1.5. “Children of Thorns, Children of Water” \| Book 2. The House of Binding Thorns \| Book 3.The House of Sundering Flames Buy book 1, The House of Shattered Wings: Hardback (US) Penguin Random House Amazon US Barnes and Noble US Indie Stores The Book Depository Trade Ppb (UK) Amazon UK Foyle's Waterstones Blackwell's WH Smith The Book Depository Ebook/Audio Amazon US (Kindle) Amazon UK (Kindle) Kobo Blackstone Audio (US audiobook) Orion Books (UK &RoW audiobook) Trade Ppb (US) Amazon US US indie stores The Book Depository Mass Market Ppb (UK) Buy book 2, The House of Binding Thorns: Penguin Random House US indie stores Amazon US Barnes and Noble The Book Depository UK indie stores Waterstone's Amazon UK Blackwell's WH Smith The Book Depository Amazon US (Kindle) Amazon UK (Kindle) Amazon UK Foyles Waterstones WHSmith The Book Depository Tags: dominion of the fallen house of binding thorns house of shattered wings house of sundering flames The House of Sundering Flames is now out! July 28, 2019 at 2.46 PM - 0 comments The third book in Dominion of the Fallen, The House of Sundering Flames, is out now! Gothic devastated Paris, dragons under the waters of the Seine, flower spirits, ruined houses and monuments–my love letter to the 19th Century with more queer people and more Vietnamese people. Things are about to burn… Dublin worldcon July 27, 2019 at 8.50 PM - 0 comments - Events I’ll be attending the Worldcon in Dublin in two weeks’ time. My schedule is below. Note that: -I’m always happy to stop and chat because this is what I go to cons for: if you see me and I don’t obviously look like I’m hurrying away to go someplace else, feel free to come and say hi. -I will have copies of my f/f Beauty and the Beast with a dragon retelling In the Vanishers’ Palace and of the Hugo award finalist The Tea Master and the Detective with me at the con: these are self-published and I’m quite happy to sign them (note that this is the only edition of Tea Master that’s going around since the Subterranean one is out of print). The easiest way to find them is at the Hodges Figgis bookstore table in the Exhibits Halls (I think they are in the Dealers’ Area?). I’ll also have some copies for sale at my events, especially my signing on Thursday. Note that this is first come first serve and that once I run out they’re all gone! -If you’re coming over from North America and would like to grab a copy of The House of Sundering Flames, the concluding volume to the Dominion of the Fallen trilogy, I highly encourage you to hop over to the dealers’ area or to a Dublin bookseller: this title has, right now, no North American release (long story but I’m out of contract in the US) so this is your best chance to get a copy from a bookseller! I’m also quite happy to sign these obviously. Oppy or Armstrong? Autonomous vs human space exploration 14 Aug 2019, Wednesday 19:00 – 21:00, Fringe (Other) The Mars Explorer Rover, nicknamed Opportunity (‘Oppy’), launched in 2003, cost US$400 million and operated for 15 years. While an impressive achievement, what more could have been done with a sustained human space programme that was focused on Mars? Can the flexibility of an onsite human team justify the undoubtedly higher cost? What is the role of humans and robot probes in the exploration of space? Our panelists examine the various (dis)advantages of both human and robotic exploration of Luna and Mars. This is a free, ticketed event that must be booked in advance, and is taking place at the Science Gallery Dublin, Pearse Street, Dublin 2. Jeanette Epps (NASA), Noelle Ameijenda PhD (M), Aliette de Bodard, Dr Inge Heyer (Loyola University Maryland), Geoffrey A. Landis Crime and punishment in the age of superheroes 15 Aug 2019, Thursday 11:00 – 11:50, Liffey Hall-2 (CCD) Superhero TV shows repeatedly borrow the structures and tropes of cop shows, with many superheroes being ‘Cowboy Cops’ – operating according to the Rule of Cool with a sketchy adherence to notions of due process and civil rights. Can these hybrid narratives really acknowledge the ways in which real law enforcement is tangled up with race, class, and so on, and what do they reveal about attitudes to contemporary policing? Chris M. Barkley (M), Rachel Coleman, Dan Moren, Aliette de Bodard Reading: Aliette de Bodard 15 Aug 2019, Thursday 14:00 – 14:20, ECOCEM Room (CCD) Autographs: Thursday at 16:00 15 Aug 2019, Thursday 16:00 – 16:50, Level 4 Foyer (CCD) Dublin 2019 fountain pen meetup 16 Aug 2019, Friday 15:00 – 15:50, Wicklow Room-5 (Workshops) (CCD) An informal meetup for people who love and want to talk about all things fountain pen and ink! Join us to chat about your favourite pens and how you use them. NB: feel quite free to bring your own pens and inks, or to come look in on us even if you have no pens–we’ll have some starter pens and inks for you to handle! Aliette de Bodard (M) Autographs: Saturday 11 17 Aug 2019, Saturday morning 11:00-11:30, Gollancz table in Dealers’ Area (CCD) Invisible Work: Mothers and Caretakers in SFF Format: Panel 17 Aug 2019, Saturday 12:00 – 12:50, Wicklow Hall-1 (CCD) A query online for mothers in SFF led to endless lists of the most badass mothers, but why must mothers always be badass in order to be valid? Do characters like single mother Nicole Reese in Raising Dion represent a change in the depiction of SF motherhood? The panel will discuss the depiction of mothers and carers in SFF and how it aligns with the politics of motherhood in the wider world. Aliette de Bodard, Kate Elliott, Sylvia Spruck Wrigley (M), Rivers Solomon What I learned along the way 17 Aug 2019, Saturday 15:00 – 15:50, Wicklow Room-3 (CCD) Writing is a many wondrous thing filled with highs and lows, but those lows can be really tough to navigate either after a great success or after a lack of success. Rejection is something every writer has to face, but how do writers keep writing in the face of failure? What lessons have they learned along the way? Our panellists share the ups and downs of a writing life. Aliette de Bodard, Ian R MacLeod (M), Karl Schroeder (Tor Books), George Sandison (Titan Books) , Nina Allan Kaffeeklatsch: Aliette de Bodard 18 Aug 2019, Sunday 13:00 – 13:50, Level 3 Foyer (KK/LB) (CCD) Dragons, wyrms, and serpents: why the myth endures 19 Aug 2019, Monday 12:00 – 12:50, Wicklow Hall 2A (Dances) (CCD) There are a lot of mythical beasts that can and do feature in fantasy, but the dragon/wyrm/serpent seems to be one of the most popular. What are the reasons for this enduring popularity? What roles does it perform? What mythic properties does it embody and why do these continue to resonate (if they do)? Marie Brennan, Karen Simpson Nikakis (M), Aliette de Bodard, Naomi Novik, Joey Yu (Kino Eye Ltd. / Freelance) Chapter one of House of Sundering Flames is now online! A quick reminder that as we approach the publication of The House of Sundering Flames (less than two weeks!!), you can read chapter 1 here! Come back to a Gothic devastated Paris where dragons, magicians and Fallen angels fight for dominion–and where a devastating explosion ensures that nothing will ever be the same… (also: Vietnamese dragons! Queer relationships and queer families! Creepy trees and even creepier birds! Sarcasm, flirting and murder()) ()not always in that order or indeed, not always in the same scene Tags: dominion of the fallen house of sundering flames House of Sundering Flames excerpt! June 26, 2019 at 8.47 PM - 0 comments It’s almost a month before publication of the final Dominion of the Fallen book, The House of Sundering Flames (coming July 27th from Gollancz), so here’s a little snippet from the beginning: In Emmanuelle’s dreams, the world was fire. Angels rose on wings of flame towards a distant, unattainable City: a concoction of mother-of-pearl buildings, enameled domes and white, eye-searing streets in which featureless shapes flowed past each other. At the top of the highest tower was the light of a burning sun—it couldn’t be watched, couldn’t be held within her field of vision without hurting her eyes or burning her face. She reached out towards it—towards Him—and everything fell apart, the flames becoming the jagged shards of a vast, unknowable puzzle raining down on her. She woke up, and everything hurt. She lay on her back for a while, staring at a sky that wasn’t gray—that wasn’t even the cornflower blue of Lucifer Morningstar’s eyes, or of the heavens as they had been, before the war, before the pall of pollution. It was an odd shade of purple, shading into indigo. As she watched, sounds intruded: distant clatters, and a rumble, like stones collapsing atop each other. It was hot—too hot. She needed to get up. What to expect: a Gothic Paris devastated by a magical war, a bi dragon prince with a gift for trouble, explosions, back stabbings and creepy birds! (oh, and creepy trees, too. Because apparently nature is scary insofar as I’m concerned). If you want to know more, there’ll be a longer excerpt (the whole of chapter 1, which has dragon prince Thuan as an additional point of view character) going out tomorrow with the newsletter: you can sign up here! More info about the book here. The Tea Master and the Detective won a Nebula Award! May 19, 2019 at 1.59 PM - 0 comments The funny thing about living in Europe is that I blearily woke up this morning, made a tea to try and wake up while still rubbing my eyes, and while I was making a bottle of milk for my youngest I saw that my twitter mentions had exploded. Which is basically how I found out that my gender-swapped space opera Sherlock Holmes retelling The Tea Master and the Detective (set in the Xuya Universe and published by Subterranean Press and by JABberwocky) had won a Nebula Award for Best Novella (the awards were in Los Angeles so 9 hours behind me). °_° Below is the full text of my acceptance speech as kindly delivered for me by my good friend Fran Wilde, acceptor extraordinaire: Uh. Whoa. That was not expected. I would like to thank Fran Wilde for accepting this award on my behalf, my editor Yanni Kuznia, Geralyn Lance, Bill Schafer, Gwenda Bond and everyone at Subterranean Press who worked on this book; my cover artists and designers Maurizio Manzieri, Gail Cross at Desert Isle Design and Dirk Berger, my agent John Berlyne as well as the JABberwocky team (Joshua Bilmes, Lisa Rodgers, Patrick Disselhorst) for the non-American edition. To my friends and supporters: Likhain, Zen Cho, Alis Rasmussen, Tade Thompson, Vida Cruz, Victor Fernando R. Ocampo, Cindy Pon, Kari Sperring, Liz Bourke, D Franklin, Zoe Johnson, Jeannette Ng, Nene Ormes, Ken Liu, Elizabeth Bear, Stephanie Burgis, Alessa Hinlo, Inksea, and Mary Robinette Kowal, as well as everyone who spread the word, nominated this and voted for it. I wrote this book for fun: it was a story that mashed together two of my childhood idols, Sherlock Holmes and Judge Dee, one that came with no deadlines or expectations attached to it. One thing I realised was that it’s easy for writing–for any writing–to feel frivolous and self-indulgent. There are always more important things to do, especially as a mother of colour–children, family, day job, politics in an environment that feels like it’s swinging back to darker days, with people stopping me in the streets and telling me to go back home. It’s so easy to take the path of least resistance and put writing last, to always find something more important that needs to be done. It’s so easy to choke for lack of self-care. The truth, of course, is that writing matters. It is frivolous, it is self-indulgent, but it is also necessary. It is breathing space and act of resistance and escapism on my own terms. Stories shaped me as a child and continue to shape me as an adult. And it is a great and potent reminder of how far this particular one has gone to be accepting this award, now. (picture thanks to Fran Wilde) Tags: awards nebula Announcing “Of Wars, and Memories, and Starlight”, my first short story collection May 9, 2019 at 6.55 AM - 0 comments Very pleased to reveal my upcoming short story collection with Subterranean Press. Isn’t it gorgeous? The title was my choice, as it brings together several of my preoccupations! The cover is by artist and friend Maurizio Manzieri, and the cover design by Gail Cross of Desert Isle Design. A major first collection from a writer fast becoming one of the stars of the genre… Aliette de Bodard, multiple award winner and author of The Tea Master and the Detective, now brings readers fourteen dazzling tales that showcase the richly textured worldbuilding and beloved characters that have brought her so much acclaim. Come discover the breadth and endless invention of her universes, ranging from a dark Gothic Paris devastated by a magical war; to the multiple award-winning Xuya, a far-future space opera inspired by Vietnamese culture where scholars administrate planets and sentient spaceships are part of families. In the Nebula award and Locus award winning “Immersion”, a young girl working in a restaurant on a colonized space station crosses paths with an older woman who has cast off her own identity. In the novelette “Children of Thorns, Children of Water”, a shapeshifting dragon infiltrating a ruined mansion finds more than he’s bargained for when his partner is snatched by eerie, child-like creatures. And in the award-winning “Three Cups of Grief, by Starlight”, three very different people–a scholar, an engineer and a spaceship–all must deal with the loss of a woman who was the cornerstone of their world. This collection includes a never-before seen 20,000-word novella, “Of Birthdays, and Fungus, and Kindness”, set in Bodard’s alternative dark Paris. It will be published in September 2019 in a gorgeous hardback edition, and include my favourite stories from the Hugo-award nominated Universe of Xuya, as well as some Dominion of the Fallen fiction set in my Gothic devastated Paris (the universe of The House of Shattered Wings, The House of Binding Thorns and the forthcoming The House of Sundering Flames). The original novella, “Of Birthdays, and Fungus, and Kindness” is a comedy of manners set in the Dominion of the Fallen universe, where Fallen angel Emmanuelle attempts to throw a relaxing birthday party for her partner, and everything goes wrong in all the worst possible ways. Complete with supernatural fungus in a ballroom, meddling immortals and Emmanuelle desperately trying to keep it all going smoothly in spite of her enemies–and of her friends! 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__label__cc	0.569757	0.430243	Coevolution of Male and Female Genital Morphology in Waterfowl Patricia L.R. Brennan, Richard O. Prum, Kevin G. Mc Cracken, Michael D. 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However, male waterfowl have a phallus whose length (1.5->40 cm) and morphological elaborations vary among species and are positively correlated with the frequency of forced extra-pair copulations among waterfowl species. Here we report morphological complexity in female genital morphology in waterfowl and describe variation vaginal morphology that is unprecedented in birds. This variation comprises two anatomical novelties: (i) dead end sacs, and (ii) clockwise coils. These vaginal structures appear to function to exclude the intromission of the counter-clockwise spiralling male phallus without female cooperation. A phylogenetically controlled comparative analysis of 16 waterfowl species shows that the degree of vaginal elaboration is positively correlated with phallus length, demonstrating that female morphological complexity has co-evolved with male phallus length. 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they choose a male, they're making the best possible choice, and that's the male they want siring their offspring,\" she said. \"They don't want the guy flying in from who knows where. It makes sense that they would develop a defense.\"\n\nI am certainly no expert on evolution but this makes absolutely no sense. As I was taught, evolution is based on mutation and natural selection - not by choice. Humans did not decide to walk upright so they could see over the long grasses and carry stuff in their hands. Giraffes did not think to themselves \"Hey, no one's eating those tasty leaves at the top of the tree. Why don't I grow my neck longer so I can?\" How is it that female ducks can decide to change their genitalia to lessen the reproductive success of rape? Doesn't it make more sense to say that the vagina of the female duck underwent a strange mutation that only allowed male ducks with a certain bent (as it were) to successfully mate? And then only with the consent of the female? Could it be that the frequency of forced copulation is a result of frustration on the part of male ducks that have not found a willing mate? It simply makes more sense to say that the mutation of the female's anatomy predated that of the male leading, unfortunately, to the rise of duck-on-duck violence. If not, then why haven't the females of other species been able to make the same choice? Ducks aren't the only sexual predators in the wild. And I'm sure there are many women who would argue the merits of vagina dentata.\n\nDr. McCracken comments on the \"male bias\" that prevented them from looking at the female duck's anatomy before, but that bias continues in the observation \"If a male bird had a long phallus, the female tended to have a more elaborate lower oviduct. And if the male had a small phallus, the female tended to have a simple oviduct.\" Surely it's the other way around? And what are the rates of forced copulations among the ducks with the simple oviducts and small phalli? Does the relative ease of copulation take the stress out of reproduction? Or are ducks with simple oviducts simply not as picky? Maybe it is the difficulty of mating successfully that leads the other types of ducks to form pair-bonds. Just sayin' \n\n(This commentary was written in response to the NYT story and contains quotes from it. I have read the study in PLoS and I think the questions are still valid)", "isRemoved"=>false, "created"=>"2007-05-02T16:15:20Z", "lastModified"=>"2007-05-02T16:15:20Z", "creator"=>{"userId"=>"86679"}, "highlightedText"=>"", "competingInterestStatement"=>{"creatorWasPrompted"=>false, "hasCompetingInterests"=>false}, "parentArticle"=>{"doi"=>"info:doi/10.1371/journal.pone.0000418", "state"=>"published", "journals"=>{"PLoSONE"=>{"journalKey"=>"PLoSONE", "eIssn"=>"1932-6203", "title"=>"PLOS ONE"}}}, "replyTreeSize"=>1, "mostRecentActivity"=>"2007-05-14T15:37:28Z", "replies"=>[{"type"=>"REPLY", "parentID"=>7725, "annotationUri"=>"info:doi/10.1371/reply/164", "title"=>"RE: On Evolution and Duck Genitalia", "body"=>"Females do indeed choose, and their choices affect evolutionary processes. Half of the science of sexual selection is based on female choice (the other half male-male competition). Of course we did not say that females choose to coil their vagina. The process would indeed be as you describe, a mutation that changed the female morphology in such a way that forced copulating males were less successfull. This would be advantageous for females if forced copulation males are of lesser quality than paired males, or if a pair bond is required in order to succesfully raise chicks.\nIn order to answer the question of what came first the coiled vagina or the long phallus, we need to look deeper in phylogentic history. If all ancestral ducks have phalluses but no coiling in the vagina, this argues in favor of females developing the defense after the male had the long phallus. We are still collecting specimens.", "isRemoved"=>false, "created"=>"2007-05-14T15:37:28Z", "lastModified"=>"2007-05-14T15:37:28Z", "creator"=>{"userId"=>"87471"}, "highlightedText"=>"", "competingInterestStatement"=>{"creatorWasPrompted"=>false, "hasCompetingInterests"=>false}, "parentArticle"=>{"doi"=>"info:doi/10.1371/journal.pone.0000418", "state"=>"published", "journals"=>{"PLoSONE"=>{"journalKey"=>"PLoSONE", "eIssn"=>"1932-6203", "title"=>"PLOS ONE"}}}, "replyTreeSize"=>0, "mostRecentActivity"=>"2007-05-14T15:37:28Z", "replies"=>[]}]} {"type"=>"COMMENT", "annotationUri"=>"info:doi/10.1371/annotation/556", "title"=>"Antagonistic coiling", "body"=>"Just wondering if the authors, or anyone else out there, has any thoughts on why antagonistic genital coiling would be beneficial (from the female perspective). Makes sense that a female would want to exclude some males from parenting her offspring, but certainly not all of them. Yet from my reading of the paper, the antagonistic coiling seems to be a universal thing? \n\nAlso, on a related note... how much is known about variation in morphology within a single species, and since males can basically regrow their phalluses each year (they regress during the non-breeding season), is there a potential for individual males to alter their genital morphology over their lifetime?", "isRemoved"=>false, "created"=>"2007-05-03T00:13:38Z", "lastModified"=>"2007-05-03T00:13:38Z", "creator"=>{"userId"=>"86581"}, "highlightedText"=>"", "competingInterestStatement"=>{"creatorWasPrompted"=>false, "hasCompetingInterests"=>false}, "parentArticle"=>{"doi"=>"info:doi/10.1371/journal.pone.0000418", "state"=>"published", "journals"=>{"PLoSONE"=>{"journalKey"=>"PLoSONE", "eIssn"=>"1932-6203", "title"=>"PLOS ONE"}}}, "replyTreeSize"=>1, "mostRecentActivity"=>"2007-05-14T15:22:27Z", "replies"=>[{"type"=>"REPLY", "parentID"=>7749, "annotationUri"=>"info:doi/10.1371/reply/163", "title"=>"RE: Antagonistic coiling", "body"=>"Our best hypothesis for the antagonistic coiling is that is useful for females to discriminate against males who attempt forced copulations. We believe that when the female mates with her chosen male (not a froced copulator), she may be able to help the copulation be successful, by altering her behavior. Because the oviduct is soft tissue whe may be able to do this. For example she can cease struggling, or she can actively position herself to allow her partner to bypass the vaginal barriers. We would like to test this idea, but as you can imagine it is difficult to \"look inside\" the female to know exactly what is happening during copulation.\nWe know nothing about the intraspecific variation of male phalluses. The question is very interesting. How much of the morphology is condition dependent? We are just beginning to look at this.", "isRemoved"=>false, "created"=>"2007-05-14T15:22:27Z", "lastModified"=>"2007-05-14T15:22:27Z", "creator"=>{"userId"=>"87471"}, "highlightedText"=>"", "competingInterestStatement"=>{"creatorWasPrompted"=>false, "hasCompetingInterests"=>false}, "parentArticle"=>{"doi"=>"info:doi/10.1371/journal.pone.0000418", "state"=>"published", "journals"=>{"PLoSONE"=>{"journalKey"=>"PLoSONE", "eIssn"=>"1932-6203", "title"=>"PLOS ONE"}}}, "replyTreeSize"=>0, "mostRecentActivity"=>"2007-05-14T15:22:27Z", "replies"=>[]}]} {"type"=>"COMMENT", "annotationUri"=>"info:doi/10.1371/annotation/557", "title"=>"Referee Comments: Referee 3", "body"=>"Reviewer #3's Review\n\n“This is an interesting ms, showing correlated evolution of male phallus length and female vaginal morphology in a group of birds. As far as I can tell, it is technically basically correct and should be of interest to many scholars.”\n\nn.b. These are the general comments made by the reviewer when reviewing this paper. Specific points addressed during revision of the paper are not shown. \n", "isRemoved"=>false, "created"=>"2007-05-03T12:23:50Z", "lastModified"=>"2007-05-03T12:23:50Z", "creator"=>{"userId"=>"80539"}, "highlightedText"=>"", "competingInterestStatement"=>{"creatorWasPrompted"=>false, "hasCompetingInterests"=>false}, "parentArticle"=>{"doi"=>"info:doi/10.1371/journal.pone.0000418", "state"=>"published", "journals"=>{"PLoSONE"=>{"journalKey"=>"PLoSONE", "eIssn"=>"1932-6203", "title"=>"PLOS ONE"}}}, "replyTreeSize"=>0, "mostRecentActivity"=>"2007-05-03T12:23:50Z", "replies"=>[]} {"type"=>"COMMENT", "annotationUri"=>"info:doi/10.1371/annotation/558", "title"=>"Referee Comments: Referee 1", "body"=>"Reviewer #1's Review\n\n“This ms reports on a very interesting discovery of complexity in the genital morphology of female waterfowl, and provides convincing evidence that this complexity is correlated with male penis size and the incidence of forced copulations across species. This study is important because it is the first report of interspecific variation in female genital complexity in the vertebrates-there is considerable evidence in the invertebrates-and one of the few studies to show a correlation between male and female genital complexity, suggesting that this complexity has been the result of intersexual antagonistic coevolution (or sexual conflict). This is a first-rate study that would be acceptable in a front-line journal of evolutionary/behavioural ecology.”\n\nn.b. These are the general comments made by the reviewer when reviewing this paper. Specific points addressed during revision of the paper are not shown. \n", "isRemoved"=>false, "created"=>"2007-05-03T12:28:36Z", "lastModified"=>"2007-05-03T12:28:36Z", "creator"=>{"userId"=>"80539"}, "highlightedText"=>"", "competingInterestStatement"=>{"creatorWasPrompted"=>false, "hasCompetingInterests"=>false}, "parentArticle"=>{"doi"=>"info:doi/10.1371/journal.pone.0000418", "state"=>"published", "journals"=>{"PLoSONE"=>{"journalKey"=>"PLoSONE", "eIssn"=>"1932-6203", "title"=>"PLOS ONE"}}}, "replyTreeSize"=>0, "mostRecentActivity"=>"2007-05-03T12:28:36Z", "replies"=>[]} {"type"=>"COMMENT", "annotationUri"=>"info:doi/10.1371/annotation/e8e37187-c6f2-4dce-b342-097461c7cdb4", "title"=>"Excellent", "body"=>"One of the most revolutionary findings ever in the field of forced-copulation research. ", "isRemoved"=>false, "created"=>"2007-08-08T22:25:57Z", "lastModified"=>"2007-08-08T22:25:57Z", "creator"=>{"userId"=>"154209"}, "highlightedText"=>"", "competingInterestStatement"=>{"creatorWasPrompted"=>false, "hasCompetingInterests"=>false}, "parentArticle"=>{"doi"=>"info:doi/10.1371/journal.pone.0000418", "state"=>"published", "journals"=>{"PLoSONE"=>{"journalKey"=>"PLoSONE", "eIssn"=>"1932-6203", "title"=>"PLOS ONE"}}}, "replyTreeSize"=>0, "mostRecentActivity"=>"2007-08-08T22:25:57Z", "replies"=>[]} {"id"=>"237300761221005312", "text"=>"'Coevolution of Male and Female Genital Morphology in Waterfowl' http://t.co/rw8LbjUv Var det det här Todd Akin tänkte på? Fel art.", "created_at"=>"2012-08-19T21:31:24Z", "user"=>"Vilsjin", "user_name"=>"Jonas Vils", "user_profile_image"=>"http://a0.twimg.com/profile_images/1647103548/laika_normal.jpg"} {"id"=>"237311905591611392", "text"=>"'Coevolution of Male and Female Genital Morphology in Waterfowl' http://t.co/rw8LbjUv I suppose #Akin only thinks about ducks.", "created_at"=>"2012-08-19T22:15:41Z", "user"=>"Vilsjin", "user_name"=>"Jonas Vils", "user_profile_image"=>"http://a0.twimg.com/profile_images/1647103548/laika_normal.jpg"} {"id"=>"237312320311787521", "text"=>"RT @Vilsjin: 'Coevolution of Male and Female Genital Morphology in Waterfowl' http://t.co/rw8LbjUv I suppose #Akin only thinks about ducks.", "created_at"=>"2012-08-19T22:17:20Z", "user"=>"isobelsverkstad", "user_name"=>"Isobel Hadley-Kamptz", "user_profile_image"=>"http://a0.twimg.com/profile_images/2342074088/xalmcibngxlqu7mgnz3x_normal.jpeg"} {"id"=>"238040619656835072", "text"=>"That Republican #Akin was mixing up women and ducks. It's DUCKS that can sterilise a rape, not humans. Silly Republican http://t.co/7jO5HMTs", "created_at"=>"2012-08-21T22:31:20Z", "user"=>"YellowRoss", "user_name"=>"Ross", "user_profile_image"=>"http://a0.twimg.com/profile_images/863367289/CIMG1173_-_Copy_normal.JPG"} {"id"=>"291412390929629184", "text"=>"@SallyMeyer_ Here is one of the papers http://t.co/l3FWNUJm or I can summarize over wine some time.", "created_at"=>"2013-01-16T05:11:42Z", "user"=>"DebbyHerbenick", "user_name"=>"Debby Herbenick, PhD", "user_profile_image"=>"http://a0.twimg.com/profile_images/2365508778/0b667q62z6hsav8b0qe9_normal.jpeg"} {"id"=>"329490989045657600", "text"=>"Didn't get to this in lecture: #UCLApsych118 #PLOSONE: Coevolution of Male and Female Genital Morphology in Waterfowl http://t.co/dMCOHfy6V1", "created_at"=>"2013-05-01T07:02:28Z", "user"=>"fuzzyatelin", "user_name"=>"christopher schmitt", "user_profile_image"=>"http://a0.twimg.com/profile_images/2897214707/bc0fb4ef66dde7de90335f06b702a844_normal.jpeg"} {"id"=>"342832997298487296", "text"=>"[閲覧注意] カモ科の鳥類は例外的で、オスはこういう形の外性器を持っている。 http://t.co/TyTS8oCYs5", "created_at"=>"2013-06-07T02:38:50Z", "user"=>"MasakiHoso", "user_name"=>"細将貴", "user_profile_image"=>"http://a0.twimg.com/profile_images/1205759797/Thumbnail_normal.jpg"} {"id"=>"342834446237573120", "text"=>"RT @MasakiHoso: [閲覧注意] カモ科の鳥類は例外的で、オスはこういう形の外性器を持っている。 http://t.co/TyTS8oCYs5", "created_at"=>"2013-06-07T02:44:36Z", "user"=>"Kontan_Bigcat", "user_name"=>"Kontan_Bigcat", "user_profile_image"=>"http://a0.twimg.com/profile_images/3736935695/ea954a0dafb54036941e0c43ace5ec65_normal.jpeg"} {"id"=>"342862212832051201", "text"=>"細胞死が抑えられている足の水かきの有無と相関している？ RT @MasakiHoso: [閲覧注意] カモ科の鳥類は例外的で、オスはこういう形の外性器を持っている。 http://t.co/REQ65P3hXX", "created_at"=>"2013-06-07T04:34:56Z", "user"=>"celmisia", "user_name"=>"Motomi Ito", "user_profile_image"=>"http://a0.twimg.com/profile_images/1579853932/cel2_normal.png"} {"id"=>"342931087766466560", "text"=>"RT @MasakiHoso: [閲覧注意] カモ科の鳥類は例外的で、オスはこういう形の外性器を持っている。 http://t.co/TyTS8oCYs5", "created_at"=>"2013-06-07T09:08:37Z", "user"=>"y_y6181", "user_name"=>"Y・Y", "user_profile_image"=>"http://a0.twimg.com/profile_images/801305017/iriomoteyamaneko_normal.jpg"} {"id"=>"344883352177868802", "text"=>"Interesting graphs about duck genitals: http://t.co/hyn6K8AUWy", "created_at"=>"2013-06-12T18:26:13Z", "user"=>"humbit", "user_name"=>"Jeremiah", "user_profile_image"=>"http://a0.twimg.com/profile_images/3523313176/efce35eaeb9bc6596f4033928d49a631_normal.png"} {"id"=>"372443576934105088", "text"=>"#EOU2013UK Birkhead: Most of the people downloading my well cited paper in @PLOSONE are probably perverts http://t.co/x6Z6TKksYI", "created_at"=>"2013-08-27T19:40:43Z", "user"=>"AvianBiology", "user_name"=>"J. of Avian Biology", "user_profile_image"=>"http://a0.twimg.com/profile_images/3279607748/034dc67e75b113780d249bf923db56f6_normal.jpeg"} {"id"=>"372456846185213952", "text"=>"Or ornithologists? @AvianBiology: #EOU2013UK Birkhead: Most people downloading my paper in @PLOSONE are prob perverts http://t.co/D2eaVrHnrm", "created_at"=>"2013-08-27T20:33:26Z", "user"=>"bgosford", "user_name"=>"Bob Gosford", "user_profile_image"=>"http://a0.twimg.com/profile_images/3352587988/6bd453ab6e7b07f3c8738dcfa43bb44f_normal.jpeg"} {"id"=>"412291639319609345", "text"=>"@geeoharee @ksej @cogdisastrA @SpringaldJack @GreenSkyOverMe See eg http://t.co/5YU55LwoV8 and http://t.co/kPJiebRxSV", "created_at"=>"2013-12-15T18:42:41Z", "user"=>"Iteration23", "user_name"=>"E.S.W.", "user_profile_image"=>"http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/2705209312/6d3ea0c6f1d13c7f6708ae0645f7ee88_normal.png"} {"id"=>"412291923077267456", "text"=>"RT @Iteration23: @geeoharee @ksej @cogdisastrA @SpringaldJack @GreenSkyOverMe See eg http://t.co/5YU55LwoV8 and http://t.co/kPJiebRxSV", "created_at"=>"2013-12-15T18:43:49Z", "user"=>"GreenSkyOverMe", "user_name"=>"Monika Eggers", "user_profile_image"=>"http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/378800000214371881/17fc66f2a4fae5ba404e75d25ce0e94c_normal.png"} {"id"=>"463906267358973952", "text"=>"@cduhigg @edyong209 @PLOS got a lot of duck vagina research! http://t.co/DjdwBVzZpg", "created_at"=>"2014-05-07T05:00:47Z", "user"=>"wphilberry", "user_name"=>"wangston", "user_profile_image"=>"http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/2202969630/pony_normal.jpg"} {"id"=>"669744423777927168", "text"=>"Paging Mr Lovecraft...\nhttps://t.co/7KGAfSxr1V https://t.co/pwPIaUvLJf", "created_at"=>"2015-11-26T05:08:08Z", "user"=>"meehawl", "user_name"=>"Mee Hawl", "user_profile_image"=>"http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/80925989/Me_SmilingDarkness_140x140_20020205_normal.jpg"} {"id"=>"685505489233248256", "text"=>"@LDrogosPhD without knowing your interests, this classic plos one pub if you haven't:\n\nhttps://t.co/UGBRLxJdQA", "created_at"=>"2016-01-08T16:56:59Z", "user"=>"Duke_of_neural", "user_name"=>"Phil Spear", "user_profile_image"=>"http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/676998852927479808/jf0QtwNP_normal.jpg"} {"id"=>"697044284898291713", "text"=>"Today's lecture will include sexual conflict. And so...duck penises. Yes, duck penises. See here...\n\nhttps://t.co/ajJ5NiguyK", "created_at"=>"2016-02-09T13:08:02Z", "user"=>"AlbrechtS_H", "user_name"=>"Albrecht - EBV lab", "user_profile_image"=>"http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/660154208784547844/Dj4tDXTR_normal.jpg"} {"id"=>"806425896777199616", "text"=>"????????????????????\nhttps://t.co/XwFgR9mQQq", "created_at"=>"2016-12-07T09:11:31Z", "user"=>"scolopax_odenya", "user_name"=>"????", "user_profile_image"=>"http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/785357424089718784/hcSJESGG_normal.jpg"} {"id"=>"806433256216227840", "text"=>"RT @scolopax_odenya: ????????????????????\nhttps://t.co/XwFgR9mQQq", "created_at"=>"2016-12-07T09:40:45Z", "user"=>"haltaq", "user_name"=>"????", "user_profile_image"=>"http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/417879088/1354759_775726246_normal.jpg"} {"id"=>"953809557763117057", "text"=>"See Brennan et al 2007 in @PLOSONE \n\n\"Coevolution of Male and Female Genital Morphology in Waterfowl\"\n\nhttps://t.co/GPlta8eGc9", "created_at"=>"2018-01-18T02:01:34Z", "user"=>"seaarth", "user_name"=>"Courtney Arthur", "user_profile_image"=>"http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/939700288893710336/GREq-pRV_normal.jpg"} {"title"=>"Intromittent organ", "url"=>"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intromittent_organ", "timestamp"=>"2019-03-05T14:02:56Z"} {"title"=>"Lake duck", "url"=>"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_duck", "timestamp"=>"2018-06-28T16:25:06Z"} {"title"=>"Cryptic female choice", "url"=>"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptic_female_choice", "timestamp"=>"2019-02-08T01:33:15Z"} {"title"=>"Bird anatomy", "url"=>"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird_anatomy", "timestamp"=>"2019-02-18T04:23:56Z"} {"title"=>"Penis der Vögel", "url"=>"http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penis_der_Vögel", "timestamp"=>"2018-02-21T09:37:11Z"} {"title"=>"Maskenruderente", "url"=>"http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maskenruderente", "timestamp"=>"2018-12-23T21:04:55Z"} {"title"=>"Sélection naturelle", "url"=>"http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sélection_naturelle", "timestamp"=>"2019-02-04T17:15:49Z"} {"title"=>"Conflito sexual", "url"=>"http://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conflito_sexual", "timestamp"=>"2017-06-02T19:12:08Z"} {"title"=>"南美硬尾鴨", "url"=>"http://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/南美硬尾鴨", "timestamp"=>"2019-02-26T03:49:21Z"} {"month"=>"10", "year"=>"2009", "pdf_views"=>"28", "xml_views"=>"3", "html_views"=>"1577"} {"files"=>["https://ndownloader.figshare.com/files/950703"], "description"=>"<p>Phallus length >12 cm has evolved three times independently within these waterfowl- in <i>Oxyura, Clangula</i>, and <i>Anas.</i> All three of these lineages show correlated evolution of anatomical counter measures in the female reproductive tract.</p>", "links"=>[], "tags"=>["phylogenetic", "phallus", "phylogeny", "minimized", "squared", "parsimony", "algorithm", "classes"], "article_id"=>621016, "categories"=>["Infectious Diseases", "Evolutionary Biology"], "users"=>["Patricia L.R. 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(C) Long-tailed duck (<i>Clangula hyemalis)</i>, and (D) Mallard <i>Anas platyrhynchos</i> two species with a long phallus and high levels of forced copulations, in which females have very elaborate vaginas (size bars = 2 cm). ] = Phallus, * = Testis, ★ = Muscular base of the male phallus, ▹ = upper and lower limits of the vagina.</p>", "links"=>[], "tags"=>["genital", "covariation"], "article_id"=>620925, "categories"=>["Infectious Diseases", "Evolutionary Biology"], "users"=>["Patricia L.R. Brennan", "Richard O. Prum", "Kevin G. McCracken", "Michael D. Sorenson", "Robert E. Wilson", "Tim R. 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Our results suggest that females have evolved a cryptic anatomical mechanism of choice in response to forced extra-pair copulations.</p></div>", "links"=>[], "tags"=>["coevolution", "genital", "morphology", "waterfowl"], "article_id"=>152105, "categories"=>["Cancer", "Evolutionary Biology"], "users"=>["Patricia L.R. Brennan", "Richard O. Prum", "Kevin G. McCracken", "Michael D. Sorenson", "Robert E. Wilson", "Tim R. 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Pockets (*) are closer to the cloaca (Cl) and their lumen in shown between the traces lines. Spirals (white arrows) are closer to the uterus (or shell gland) (U). S.S. = Area of sperm storage tubules. (Scale bar in all pictures = 2 cm).</p>", "links"=>[], "tags"=>["vaginal"], "article_id"=>620887, "categories"=>["Infectious Diseases", "Evolutionary Biology"], "users"=>["Patricia L.R. Brennan", "Richard O. Prum", "Kevin G. McCracken", "Michael D. Sorenson", "Robert E. Wilson", "Tim R. 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__label__wiki	0.798543	0.798543	Lakeland, John (1791–1828) by L. L. Robson John Lakeland (d.1828), public servant, arrived in Van Diemen's Land in 1814 or 1815, 'with a view of establishing himself in the colony'. In 1816 he acted as provost-marshal when Martin Tims was suspended and in July 1818 Lieutenant-Governor William Sorell appointed him assistant to Major Thomas Bell, engineer and inspector of public works in Hobart Town, at a salary of £75 with rations and three servants. In this post Lakeland became familiar with the general management of the convicts and with the procedure relating to their disposal and coercion. In 1820 he succeeded Thomas Crowder as principal superintendent of convicts and in 1825 resigned as assistant inspector of public works because the duties were too arduous to enable him to give full attention to his other office. As principal superintendent Lakeland was responsible for all matters concerning convict discipline and, after the arrival of Lieutenant-Governor (Sir) George Arthur, for putting into effect the policy of tightening up the control of the prisoners. During Lakeland's tenure office hours of work were lengthened, task work abolished, barracks opened, the payment of wages ceased, and the penal establishments of Macquarie Harbour and Maria Island were founded. In 1826, when the department was reorganized and the system of punishment by labour in chain-gangs was begun, the position of some convicts was made more humiliating by the superintendent's recommendation that they be dressed in suitably conspicuous yellow clothing; the distillery at the Cascades was bought for use as a factory for the female convicts. On 26 November 1828, after a short illness brought on by assiduous application to his duties and the grievous effect on him of the death of a favourite daughter, he died at his residence at Pittwater. Lakeland held land at Pittwater in 1818; he received 300 acres (121 ha) from Governor Lachlan Macquarie in 1820 and 300 (121 ha) from Governor Sir Thomas Brisbane in 1825. In 1830 his trustees received an additional 1960 acres (793 ha) near the River Styx. On 17 August 1818 Lakeland had married Mary Louisa, a daughter of Surgeon Thomas Arndell and sister-in-law of James Gordon. She survived him with two sons, James Gordon and John Thomas, and two daughters, Emily Elizabeth and Louisa. In 1831 Lakeland's widow married Thomas H. White; she died at her home, Macquarie Street, Hobart, in May 1835. Lieutenant-Governor Arthur held Lakeland in high regard and in 1827 had supported his application for a further salary increase—it had been raised to £150 in 1825—to £400. He attended Lakeland's funeral, and in reporting his death declared that the government had 'been deprived of an intelligent and extremely indefatigable and zealous officer'. His office was the keystone in Arthur's administration and was exposed to temptation, but Lakeland filled it 'with great benefit to the Public Service'. The Hobart Town Courier declared that the convicts themselves lamented his loss 'with little less regret than those in the higher walks of life'. Historical Records of Australia, series 3, vols 2-6 Hobart Town Gazette, 25 July, 29 Aug 1818, 1 July 1820 Hobart Town Courier, 29 Nov, 6 Dec 1828 Tasmanian, 28 Nov 1828, 8 May 1835 Australian, 18 Mar 1831 GO 33/24/837 (Archives Office of Tasmania) CSO 1/301/7311, 1/354/8076, 1/558/12298 (Archives Office of Tasmania). Lakeland, John White, Mary Louisa (wife) Maddox, Emma Elizabeth (daughter) Lakeland, Margaret Jane (daughter) Benson, Frances Maria (daughter) Lakeland, John Thomas (son) Lakeland, James Gordon (son) Lakeland, Alice Hutton (daughter-in-law) Benson, William (son-in-law) Arndell, Elizabeth (mother-in-law) Arndell, Thomas (father-in-law) Hovell, Esther (sister-in-law) Clement, Frances Hannah (sister-in-law) Gordon, Elizabeth Emily (sister-in-law) Threlkeld, Sarah (sister-in-law) Arndell, Sophia (sister-in-law) Gunn, Frances Hannah (sister-in-law) Arndell, Mary Elizabeth (sister-in-law) Arndell, John (brother-in-law) Gordon, James (brother-in-law) Hovell, William Hilton (brother-in-law) Threlkeld, Lancelot Edward (brother-in-law) Arndell, William (brother-in-law) Arndell, Thomas (brother-in-law) Gunn, William (brother-in-law) Arndell, James (brother-in-law) Bradley, Emily Esther (niece by marriage) Threlkeld, Martha (niece by marriage) Fairfax, Elizabeth Sophia (niece by marriage) Loder, Jane Elizabeth (niece by marriage) Siddins, Frances Hannah (niece by marriage) Threlkeld, Sarah Ann (niece by marriage) Allison, Margaret Elizabeth (niece by marriage) Scott, Emily Elizabeth (niece by marriage) Arndell, Sophia (niece by marriage) Race, Frances (niece by marriage) Arndell, Louisa Charlotte (niece by marriage) Burrowes, Emily Elizabeth (niece by marriage) Arndell, Eliza Frances (niece by marriage) Gunn, Louisa Caroline (niece by marriage) White, Sarah Amelia (niece by marriage) Simmons, Isabella (niece by marriage) Arndell, Samuel (nephew by marriage) Hovell, Arndell John (nephew by marriage) Arndell, Thomas (nephew by marriage) Threlkeld, Lancelot Edward (nephew by marriage) Arndell, George (nephew by marriage) Arndell, James Andrew (nephew by marriage) Gunn, William (nephew by marriage) Threlkeld, Thomas Samuel (nephew by marriage) White, Frederick Robert (nephew by marriage) Gunn, Ronald Thomas (nephew by marriage) Gunn, James Arndell (nephew by marriage) Terry, Isabel Elizabeth (granddaughter) Cox, Mary Frances (granddaughter) Rodd, Teresa Emily (granddaughter) Maddox, Frances Louisa (granddaughter) L. L. Robson, 'Lakeland, John (1791–1828)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/lakeland-john-2320/text3015, published first in hardcopy 1967, accessed online 20 January 2020. Pittwater, Tasmania, Australia commandant/supervisor of convicts Map of the Settlements on and near the Derwent River, Van Diemen's Land 1819, G W Evans	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22935
__label__cc	0.704435	0.295565	RCWs > Title 90 > Chapter 90.66 > Section 90.66.020 90.66.010 << 90.66.020 >> 90.66.030 RCW 90.66.020 Prior existing rights to withdraw and use public waters not affected. Nothing in this chapter shall affect any right to withdraw and use public waters if such rights were in effect prior to the effective date of the act, and nothing herein shall modify the priority of any such existing right. [1979 c 3 § 2 (Initiative Measure No. 59, approved November 8, 1977).] Reviser's note: "The effective date of the act" [1979 c 3 (Initiative Measure No. 59)], consisting of RCW 90.66.010 through 90.66.080, 90.66.900, and 90.66.910, is "thirty days after the election at which it is approved" as mandated by Article II, section 1(d) of the Washington Constitution. Initiative Measure No. 59 was approved by the voters at the election November 8, 1977, and was so certified by the governor on December 8, 1977.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22943
__label__cc	0.507216	0.492784	John Kerry admits conducting secret meetings with Iran behind Donald Trump’s back tags: foreign policy, Iran, Iran nuclear deal, John Kerry, Logan Act, Politics, President Trump Back in May we learned that in a highly unusual move which might violate the Logan Act, former Secretary of State John Kerry was working behind the scenes to salvage his Iran deal. Here is more from this story: “It is unusual for a former secretary of state to engage in foreign policy like this, as an actual diplomat and quasi-negotiator,” said Michael O’Hanlon, a foreign policy expert at the Brookings Institution. “Of course, former secretaries of state often remain quite engaged with foreign leaders, as they should, but it’s rarely so issue-specific, especially when they have just left office.” As far as the Logan Act goes: Any citizen of the United States, wherever he may be, who, without authority of the United States, directly or indirectly commences or carries on any correspondence or intercourse with any foreign government or any officer or agent thereof, with intent to influence the measures or conduct of any foreign government or of any officer or agent thereof, in relation to any disputes or controversies with the United States, or to defeat the measures of the United States, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three years, or both. John Kerry is at it again, this time promoting his new book, admitting he is conducting shadow negotiations with Iran behind the President’s back. Here is more: Former Secretary of State John Kerry disclosed that he has been conducting rogue diplomacy with top Iranian officials to salvage the landmark nuclear deal and push the Islamic Republic to negotiate its contested missile program, according to recent remarks. Kerry, in an interview with radio host Hugh Hewitt to promote his new book, said that he has met with Iranian Former Minister Javad Zarif—the former secretary’s onetime negotiating partner—three or four times in recent months behind the Trump administration’s back. “I think I’ve seen him three or four times,” Kerry said, adding that he has been conducting sensitive diplomacy without the current administration’s authorization. Kerry said he has criticized the current administration in these discussions, chiding it for not pursuing negotiations from Iran, despite the country’s fevered rhetoric about the U.S. president. We now have more than speculation, we have John Kerry on the record admitting he is working behind the President’s back in an attempt to undermine current United States foreign policy and I think it is time he is made an example of. malo periculosam libertatem quam quietum servitium from → Politics ← Newly released texts show Peter Strzok and Lisa Page were coordinating a ‘media leak strategy’ Luis Gutierrez attacks Donald Trump’s response to Hurricane Florence…two days before it hits → Dr. Jeff permalink Paging Jeff Sessions. Paging Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Please call your office. We have clear evidence of a crime, action is needed. Please respond. We actually have the admission of a crime here and Sessions still isn’t interested. What is it going to take!? petermac3 permalink Doesn’t his selling out his President and his country fall under the “ You can discuss anything you damn well please with your family at the dinner table” clause? 🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀 Good point. I keep forgetting about Kerry’s family connection to Iran! I am coming to believe that Sessions is a Swamp Creature. I’m holding off my final judgement until I see what he does when Mueller’s investigation is complete. During the course of the investigation, it has become clear that members of the FBI covered up Hillary’s criminality and attempted to interfere with Trump’s campaign. At the very least, there are severe ethical breaches involved and more likely there were illegal acts committed by members of the FBI. I’m willing to let Mueller run his course. When that’s done, I want to see the corrupt FBI and DOJ people crushed. If Sessions doesn’t do it, that will be proof of his participation in the Shadow Government supporting Obama and Hillary while screwing with Trump. If that is how it plays out, I will want to see Mr. Sessions prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law along with all the other smug bureaucrats left behind by Obama. I have no doubt at this point that Sessions is part of the problem in Washington. He has already recused himself from the investigation and I would be shocked if he doesn’t distance himself from Mueller’s report when it comes out. dbnokidden permalink What the He**?Here is someone admitting to a crime and NO ONE but WE THE PEOPLE are putting it out there!What has happened to moral outrage?I think that Satan has taken over people’s minds for he is the EVIL one.Come quickly Jesus,we need you here on Earth. I think the most troubling aspect of the whole thing is that Kerry knows he can come right out and admit it because he understands nobody cares and nobody will do anything about it. petermc3 permalink The man with the endless dispensations…even from the Trump administration. And that probably has to do with Sessions. bunkerville permalink Telling Iran to wait until Trump is out……of course, its all in the family for Kerry. Yes it is, I always forget about his family connections! Mike Pompeo and Donald Trump blast John Kerry’s shadow diplomacy with Iran \| America's Watchtower Report: Former Obama administration officials working behind the scenes with European nations to evade Iran sanctions \| America's Watchtower Marco Rubio asks Jeff Sessions to investigate John Kerry for possible Logan Act violation \| America's Watchtower John Kerry denies setting up a back-channel with Iran \| America's Watchtower	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22947
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__label__cc	0.628986	0.371014	Vote for Conan Posted on 12 January 2010 by andrewtytla Gotta love Conan’s statement: People of Earth: In the last few days, I’ve been getting a lot of sympathy calls, and I want to start by making it clear that no one should waste a second feeling sorry for me. For 17 years, I’ve been getting paid to do what I love most and, in a world with real problems, I’ve been absurdly lucky. That said, I’ve been suddenly put in a very public predicament and my bosses are demanding an immediate decision. Six years ago, I signed a contract with NBC to take over The Tonight Show in June of 2009. Like a lot of us, I grew up watching Johnny Carson every night and the chance to one day sit in that chair has meant everything to me. I worked long and hard to get that opportunity, passed up far more lucrative offers, and since 2004 I have spent literally hundreds of hours thinking of ways to extend the franchise long into the future. It was my mistaken belief that, like my predecessor, I would have the benefit of some time and, just as important, some degree of ratings support from the prime-time schedule. Building a lasting audience at 11:30 is impossible without both. But sadly, we were never given that chance. After only seven months, with my Tonight Show in its infancy, NBC has decided to react to their terrible difficulties in prime-time by making a change in their long-established late night schedule. Last Thursday, NBC executives told me they intended to move the Tonight Show to 12:05 to accommodate the Jay Leno Show at 11:35. For 60 years the Tonight Show has aired immediately following the late local news. I sincerely believe that delaying the Tonight Show into the next day to accommodate another comedy program will seriously damage what I consider to be the greatest franchise in the history of broadcasting. The Tonight Show at 12:05 simply isn’t the Tonight Show. Also, if I accept this move I will be knocking the Late Night show, which I inherited from David Letterman and passed on to Jimmy Fallon, out of its long-held time slot. That would hurt the other NBC franchise that I love, and it would be unfair to Jimmy. So it has come to this: I cannot express in words how much I enjoy hosting this program and what an enormous personal disappointment it is for me to consider losing it. My staff and I have worked unbelievably hard and we are very proud of our contribution to the legacy of The Tonight Show. But I cannot participate in what I honestly believe is its destruction. Some people will make the argument that with DVRs and the Internet a time slot doesn’t matter. But with the Tonight Show, I believe nothing could matter more. There has been speculation about my going to another network but, to set the record straight, I currently have no other offer and honestly have no idea what happens next. My hope is that NBC and I can resolve this quickly so that my staff, crew, and I can do a show we can be proud of, for a company that values our work. Have a great day and, for the record, I am truly sorry about my hair; it’s always been that way. The Consumerist is calling for an EECB (executive e-mail carpet bomb), publishing their particulars… JOHN.ECK@nbc.com, Jeff.Gaspin@nbc.com, JEFF.ZUCKER@nbc.com, jeff.zucker@nbcuni.com, STEVE.CAPUS@nbc.com, ALLISON.GOLLUST@nbc.com, PAULA.MADISON@nbc.com, CORY.SHIELDS@nbc.com, JOHN.WALLACE@nbc.com, David.Verdi@nbc.com, Jeff.Zucker@nbc.com, Bob.Wright@nbc.com, LYNN.CALPETER@nbc.com, DICK.EBERSOL@nbc.com, MARK.HOFFMAN@nbc.com, MICHAEL.PILOT@nbc.com, david.verdi@nbc.com, MARC.CHINI@nbcuni.com, Alyssa.Corcoran@nbcuni.com, MICHAEL.BASS@nbcuni.com, MICHAEL.PILOT@nbcuni.com, Ron.Lamprecht@nbcuni.com You can also call Jeff Zucker, President and CEO of NBC Universal at 212-664-2830. Personally, I think Conan’s show at 12:30 was more fun to watch, so I prefer tuning in to Letterman. Conan — a brilliant comic — needs more time to “find his groove,” as Leno did before him. Filed under: Uncategorized \| Tagged: comcast, conan, conan o'brien, jay+leno, jeff zucker, nbc, nbc universal, teamconan, the tonight show \| « A Look at 2010 Aide à Haïti »	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22951
__label__wiki	0.648906	0.648906	Iron War: Mark Allen and Dave Scott at the 1989 Ironman World Championship By Bob Babbitt Mark Allen came to Kona five times trying to win the Ironman and to beat Dave Scott. On his sixth attempt it finally happened. I am sitting in the back seat of a Ford Mustang convertible on the Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway in the middle of the afternoon on Saturday October 14, 1989. There is an entourage of vehicles surrounding two runners, one dressed in yellow and one dressed in green. The two have been within a second or two of each other since 7 am that morning. It all started in October of 1982 when the 1980 Ironman World Champion, Dave Scott, was once again racing the Ironman. He was returning from the bike turnaround in Hawi with only one other cyclist in the same zip code. The other cyclist’s name? Mark Allen, a lifeguard from San Diego who had come to Kona hoping to finish in the top 100. The event was being televised by ABC’s Wide World of Sports for the fourth time and the first time since February of 1982, when Julie Moss collapsed for the last time within 50 feet of the finish line and, while she crawled for the line with most of America watching, was passed by Kathleen McCartney in a moment that to this day was the most important in Ironman history. McCartney won, Moss took second, but that was just the beginning of the story. When Moss was carried off on a stretcher and Wide World of Sports moved on to Cliff Diving or Barrel Jumping without telling the audience what the heck had happened to this young woman, the switchboard lit up at ABC like a Christmas tree. Who was this young red headed co-ed, viewers wanted to know? Was she alright? And what was it about this crazy event on the Big Island of Hawaii that would push someone to actually crawl to get to the finish? The response was so amazing that ABC flew Julie Moss and Kathleen McCartney to New York a week after the show aired to go on with celebrated journalist Jim McKay to reassure the American public that the two were okay and this Ironman event was pretty darn special. How special? Ironman added a second event in 1982 in October that sold out immediately and a former UCSD swimmer by the name of Mark Allen, who knew Julie Moss from lifeguarding and would actually one day marry her, decided that training for this Ironman thing would be a nice diversion from possibly going to medical school. Eric Heiden, the Olympic speed skating legend and cyclist, was doing the commentary for ABC that day and mentioned that this young man Mark Allen looked great on the bike, definitely smoother than Dave Scott. On the screen for the viewers at home, they had Dave Scott’s name under his image and Mark Allen’s as well. One problem. They knew so little about this newcomer that his last name was spelled ‘Allan.’ No matter. As Mark Allen came side by side with Dave Scott, the first words he ever spoke to The Man, were, “Hey Dave….how about we go for a run after the bike ride?” “I was trying to be funny,” remembers Allen. “Dave wasn’t amused and went ‘who are you?’ I told him my name, he told me that he had heard of me, then he switched gears and took off. So I did the same thing.” One problem. Allen’s derailleur failed and he was left with one gear -the hardest- for the rest of the bike ride. He ended up hitchhiking back to town and his race was over. “Even though my goal was to finish the race in the top 100 and I didn’t finish at all, I still came away feeling like I could be good at this sport,” remembers Allen. “I was right with the best guy in triathlon when I had a mechanical problem. I was looking forward to coming back and giving it another go.” Mark Allen made a name for himself around the world, eventually winning the Nice Triathlon ten times and earning the nickname ‘The Grip’ for his ability to simply push the pace to the point where no one could hang with him. He didn’t show pain and his facial expression never changed. Other athletes feared Mark Allen in other places, at other races. But when it came to the Ironman, the race belonged to Dave Scott. “When a race was over six hours, that was when Dave really shined,” admits Allen. “He also thrived in the heat and wind of the Ironman. As soon as I got off the plane in Kona, I couldn’t believe that I would have to race in those conditions in a few days. I dreaded and feared the place. Dave embraced it.” Allen took third in 1983 and in 1984 had a 12 minute lead heading out on the marathon. “I thought the race was in the bag,” Allen says. “The run was my strength and I couldn’t imagine losing that big of a lead in 26 miles. I was high fiving people as I ran down Ali’i Drive. When I got to the base of Palani as we headed out of town, I knew I was going to win the Ironman. A few minutes later, at the top of Palani, as I headed out on the lava fields, I had absolutely nothing left and knew I was going to lose.” Dave Scott stormed by Allen as he was walking about 13 miles into the run. “A 12 minute lead doesn’t last long when you’re walking the Ironman marathon,” he laughs. Allen ended up in fifth place as Dave Scott won his fourth Ironman World Championship title. In 1986 Allen took second to Scott and in 1987 he took second again after building up a five minute lead with about eight miles left in the marathon. This time he was forced to a walk as Scott stormed by once again, this time on the other side of the ABC van. “I was in bad shape,” admits Scott. “I went around the van because I didn’t want to run up next to Mark and have him try to go with me. Those last four miles to the finish were horrible.” While Dave Scott was celebrating his sixth Ironman title, Mark Allen was rushed off to the hospital with internal bleeding and was left to wonder if this race was healthy for him or if it was time for him to listen to his friends and family and simply move on. In 1988 Dave Scott pulled out the night before the race and Allen thought this would finally be his year. He ended up with three flats and took fifth. In March of 1989 I reached out to both Dave and Mark to do a photo shoot with them leading into the 1989 Ironman. In my mind, this was the year that we were going to have a real race. I would shoot them back-to-back for my Showdown on the Kona Coast cover of Competitor Magazine. One small problem. Dave was in Davis, California and Mark was in Boulder, Colorado and, while they both agreed to do the shoot, neither was going to travel to make that happen. “Have Dave fly here to Boulder,” said Mark Allen. “Happy to do it,” said Dave Scott. “Have Mark fly here to Davis.” Neither would budge so I hired photographer Dave Epperson and had him bring a backdrop with him, shoot Dave in Davis and Mark in Boulder and then we put them back to back on the cover of the magazine and created some fun shots inside as well. Who knew it would work out so well? That spring Allen had spent a training block in New Zealand with Erin Baker and Scott Molina. Life was simple. Ride, run, swim, eat and sleep. Then repeat. “I realized that if I was going to go back to Kona, I couldn’t worry about beating Dave,” Allen insists. “I wanted to go back and finally have the best race I could over there. In the past I had done well in races six hours and under. Ironman was a different beast and I had to put in eight and nine hour training days to be really ready for race day.” He did and he was. From our Kona Countdown, a sound bite from Scott Molina on training with Mark that spring in New Zealand….. Today’s #KonaCountdown comes from 1988 Ironman World Champion, Scott Molina. I interviewed The Terminator about his career, and he chatted about training with 6-time Ironman World Champion Mark Allen in 1989, leading in to the greatest Ironman in history: IronWar with Dave Scott. We got a classic Molina description of Mark: He Was Just That Bloody Good! Listen to the sound bite here. Enjoy the full interview with Scott Molina here: www.babbittville.com/babbittville-radio/scott-molina/ . #babbittville #IMKona @markallengrip @ironmantri A post shared by Bob Babbitt (@babbittville) on Aug 29, 2017 at 9:36am PDT Allen and Scott were together out of the water and then, during the ride, Allen was behind Scott, watching his every move. “I never saw Mark’s face during the bike ride,” admits Scott. But he knew Allen was there. “I’ve tried everything else,” Allen said. “There’s no reason to out-bike Dave because he’ll just run you down. It was really difficult at first to resign myself to the fact that I’d have to run with the guy for 18-26 miles. But I had tried everything else.” Off the bike, Dave Scott set a brutal pace. “We were side-by-side and the first eight miles through town were really fast,” remembers Scott. As they entered the meat of the marathon on the Queen K Highway, our entourage of vehicles surrounded the two and it was dead quiet, the only sound their running shoes hitting the pavement. It was like they were racing in this cocoon of silence. Why were we all so silent? Because we realized we were witnessing history, that the closer Scott and Allen came to downtown Kailua-Kona still side-by-side, the more exciting and legendary this day was going to be for the sport of triathlon, for the Ironman, and for Dave Scott and Mark Allen. Allen was finally having the day he had been dreaming about and he did his best to quiet his mind as they approached mile 23. “Dave had been stronger on the downhills throughout the run,” remembers Allen, “but I was stronger on the uphills. As we approached the last long climb a little past mile 23, we came to an aid station. Dave reached out to get fluid and I did as well. Then something told me that it was time to go and I pulled my hand back without taking aid and sprinted as hard as I could.” From our Kona Countdown, a sound bite from Mark Allen on making his move…. #KonaCountdown 3 days Side by side for 8 hours. After years of defeat, it all came down to a move in the final miles for Mark Allen to finally beat Dave Scott and win IronWar in 1989. . #IMKona #babbittville @ironmantri @markallengrip 📷 Lois Schwartz A post shared by Bob Babbitt (@babbittville) on Oct 11, 2017 at 10:17am PDT From our Kona Countdown, a sound bite from Dave Scott on Mark Allen making his move… #KonaCountdown 4 days It was the moment of truth. After being side-by-side for nearly 8 hours with Mark Allen in 1989, Dave Scott knew that it was almost time to make his final move to win his seventh Ironman World Championship title. Only one problem. Mark Allen was in the midst of making his move to win his first. . #IMKona #babbittville @ironmantri @davescott6x 📷 Lois Schwartz A post shared by Bob Babbitt (@babbittville) on Oct 10, 2017 at 9:30am PDT The move surprised Scott who was hoping to make his move at the top of Palani. “Mark looked back and in about 15 seconds he had put 20 yards on me,” remembers Scott. “My legs were pretty empty but I kept thinking ‘I’ve got to stay with him…I’ve got to stay with him.’” He couldn’t. Allen looked back up the hill after he took the left turn at the bottom of Palani and at that point he saw the most beautiful sight ever: an empty road. As Allen came down Ali’i Drive knowing that he was about the win the most important title in his career, the reality set in and the tears started to flow. Dave Scott ran a 2:41:53 marathon and finished in 8:10:13, a time that was a full 18 minutes faster than the six-time Ironman champion had ever gone in his life. Mark Allen had not only won the Ironman, he ran the fastest marathon ever with a 2:40:04, set a new course record of 8:09:15 and beat ‘The Man’ on the best day he ever had in Kona. “I went through hell to finally win that race,” says Mark Allen. “But looking back on it now, the fact that it took me six tries to finally win the Ironman and the fact that Dave and I had such an epic battle that day made that victory much more special than if I’d won it earlier in my career.” Dave Scott hated losing that day, but he knew deep down that he had had a great race but that Mark Allen had simply been better. “The race went exactly how I predicted it would go,” Dave Scott said at the time. “Except the finish was wrong.” Dave Scott and Mark Allen discuss their 1989 Iron War on Breakfast with Bob in Kona, October 2014 Looking Back at the 1988 Ironman Mark Allen on Babbittville Radio Dave Scott on Babbittville Radio Commemorative Mark and Dave bobbleheads from our Competitor Awards for the 15th anniversary of Iron War in 2004 2019 Kona To Boston – Babbittville Dave Scott: Still Lord of the Lava Remembering Mike Plant	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22954
__label__cc	0.633936	0.366064	Colin Donnell Biography Biography by Clarence Published on 25 Mar, 2016 Updated on 25 Mar, 2016 Facts of Colin Donnell 1982 , October-9 Birth Nation: Ben Donnell Francoise Donnell Movies, TV Shows Bicep Size 10 (US) or 9 (UK) or 43 (EU) Patti Murin (m. 2015) Every Secret Thing Jason Donnell ,Ryan Donnell View more / View Less Facts of Colin Donnell Colin Donnell was born on October 9, 1982 and his birth place is St. Louis, Missouri, United States. He was raised his birth place Missouri and his parents belongs to Irish and French ancestry. According to Donnell's ethnicity he is white. He holds citizenship of United States and his nationality is American. He was born as the youngest children of his parent's three boys. Colin Donnell was very interested signing from his early childhood and he used to play guitar for his early age. Later at the age of 17 he took singing classes. In 2005, he earned graduate degree from Indiana University. Colin made his first appearance in stage when he was in High school. Colin made his professional acting career debut from an American period drama television series Pam Am where he played the role of character Mike Ruskin in 2011. In 2012 Colin was featured in an American television series Arrow, in the lead role of Tommy Merlyn and till 2015 he has been featured in the 23 episodes of the series. Colin Donnell has also made his acting presence in an American science fiction crime drama television series Person of Interest in 2014. Same year Colin also made his presence in the several television series Unforgettable and The Mysteries of Laura. Colin was featured as Scotty Lockhart in an American television drama series The Affair. His other television presence includes Love Is A Four Letter Word (2015), Chicago Med (2015), Chicago Fire (2016) and many more. Colin Donnell has also made his several movies appearance; he made his notable movie appearance in 2015 from American crime film Every Secret Thing, where he played the character of Paul Porter. Colin Donnell has been in relating with many ladies in the past and he is very talented as well as good looking. His current relational status is married and Colin's sexual orientation is straight. Colin Donnell stated dating an American actress Zelda Williams, daughter of comedian and actor Robin Williams. And they remained in relationship for about a year till 2013. And later in 2013 he had an affair with an American actress Patti Murin; they met in the stage of a musical adaptation of Love's Labour's Lost. Colin was engaged to Murin in December 2014. He married his girlfriend in on June 19, 2015 in New York City in a private ceremony. There are no any rumors about his children and he currently lives with his spouse in New York. Colin Donnell is a tall guy with a height of 5 feet and 10 inches and he has maintained a perfect 6 pack abs. Colin's net worth and salary information is under review. Colin has very dashing personality with good looks and his bio is updated in Wiki and IMDb. Colin has made his celebrity profile and he has huge fan following in Twitter and Facebook. Featured Biography 15 Oct, 2019 Biography by Joey Jordan Ada-Nicole Sanger 13 Oct, 2019 Biography by Shally Tracey Needham 1967 - 13 Oct, 2019 Biography by Basanta Carly Steel Gets Engaged To Beau Jacob Andreou In Front Of Eiffel Tower 02 Dec, 2019 News by Joey Jordan Lyssa Chapman's Relationship With Girlfriend Leiana Evensen 16 Oct, 2019 News by Joey Jordan Why Lyssa Chapman "Baby Lyssa" Divorced Her First Husband Brahman Galanti Ryan Reynolds And Blake Lively Have Welcomed Third Child; Their Married Life 06 Oct, 2019 News by Krijana Duwal Trending Biography Sarah Wayne Callies 1981 - Wendi McLendon-Covey 1969 - Jonathan Lipnicki 1990 - Victoria Pratt 1970 - Reina Hardesty 1996 - Mimi Sommer 1973 - Meet Nancy Pelosi: Speaker Of The United States House Of Representatives-Her Personal And Professional Life Including Her Role On The Impeachment Of Donald Trump 19 Dec, 2019 News by Krijana Duwal Golfer Tom Watson Mourns Death Of Wife Hilary Watson 29 Nov, 2019 News by Joey Jordan "Geordie Shore" Alum Aaron Chalmer Is Expecting A Son With Girlfriend Talia Outway Chris Elliott 1960 - 19 Jan, 2020 Biography by Shally Damon Herriman 1970 - 19 Jan, 2020 Biography by Basanta Natalie Paul 1986 - Jennifer Robertson 1971 - Elisabeth Rohm 1973 - 19 Jan, 2020 Biography by Arsad J. Smith-Cameron 1957 -	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22957
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__label__wiki	0.779859	0.779859	Articles revamp, 1732 births, 1782 deaths, English people Continental Army Templar Order members British Templars Colonial Templars Individuals who held Pieces of Eden Ezio, my friend! How may I be of service? This article is in desperate need of a revamp. Please improve it in any way necessary in order for it to achieve a higher standard of quality in accordance with our Manual of Style. "And so we must fight on. We will vanquish our enemies. We will spread our word. And in time, my brothers and sisters, in time... we will have our New World." ―Charles Lee, speaking at Haytham Kenway's funeral, 1782.[src] Darnhall, England, United Kingdom 2 October 1782 (aged 51) Monmouth, New Jersey, United States Colonial Rite Real-world information Neil Napier Charles Lee (1731 – 1782) was a British soldier and veteran of the French and Indian War, as well as a member of the Templar Order. After his induction into the Order, Lee took a position as Haytham Kenway's second-in-command, and it was in this role that he later joined the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War as a General. Throughout the Revolution, Lee competed against his political rival and superior, Commander George Washington, with the ultimate aim of taking control of the Patriot leadership and handing the newly formed nation over to his Templar brothers. Following Haytham's death in 1781, Lee briefly became the Grand Master of the Colonial Templars, until his own death in 1782 at the hands of Haytham's son, the Assassin Ratonhnhaké:ton. "Master Birch said I should know only as much as you saw fit to share. He sent me a list of names and bade me ensure you could find them." ―Charles Lee to Haytham Kenway, shortly after the latter's arrival, 1754.[src] Charles Lee was born to John Lee, a prominent British Colonel, and Isabella Bunbury, the daughter of a British Conservative politician. Due to his father's reputation and encouragement, Charles pursued a military career at a young age. He was sent to a military academy in Switzerland, and by 1746, he had joined his father's regiment as an ensign. Five years later, in 1751, Lee returned to England and was commissioned to the rank of lieutenant.[1] In 1754, Charles was sent to the British colonies in America to serve under General Edward Braddock, to fight in the French and Indian War.[1] At some point, Lee learned of and became affiliated with the Templar Order, of which Braddock was a member, and was keen to become a fully fledged member. In response, Lee was given instructions by Reginald Birch, the Templar leader in Great Britain, to assist Haytham Kenway in finding and recruiting fellow Templars in the Colonies to assist in Haytham's mission: the location of the Grand Temple, perceived to be a hidden First Civilization storehouse.[2] Induction into the Templar Order "If I am to serve the Order I can imagine no better mentor than yourself." ―Charles to Haytham, 1754.[src] Lee meeting Haytham Kenway Upon Haytham's arrival in Boston, Charles met the Grand Master at the docks and led him to the Green Dragon Tavern, where Haytham's fellow Templar, William Johnson, was residing.[2] After a brief conversation with Johnson, Charles and Haytham set out to meet with Thomas Hickey, who was scouting a nearby bandit compound in an attempt to retrieve some of Johnson's stolen research. The three proceeded to raid the compound and accomplished their aims.[2] Shortly thereafter, Charles and Haytham searched for Benjamin Church, who had recently been detained by a British military office named Silas Thatcher. After searching Church's ransacked home and eavesdropping on several guards and eyewitnesses, Charles and Haytham deduced Church's location; in a warehouse on the docks, following which the pair made their way there. After Haytham managed to pickpocket a key to the warehouse from a nearby guard, both Charles and Haytham rescued Church from being tortured and brought him to the Green Dragon.[2] Subsequently, the two went to gather their final recruit, John Pitcairn, from General Braddock's encampment at Copp's Hill Battery. However, despite Braddock also being a Templar, Charles noted that and he and Haytham were clearly at odds. Furthermore, Braddock was already angered by the fact that despite Lee was in stationed under his command, the general had been forced by his superiors to let Lee help Haytham. These factors led to Braddock denying their request to give them Pitcairn. In a plan to retrieve Pitcairn, the two followed Braddock's entourage and ambushed them. After a brief engagement in a back alley, Haytham, Charles and Pitcairn left together.[2] With all of the Templar recruits assembled at the Green Dragon tavern, Haytham proposed a plan to infiltrate Southgate Fort and kill Silas Thatcher, the notorious slaver who had kidnapped Church, in order to gain favor with the local Kanien'kehá:ka. Haytham reasoned that by doing so, the Kanien'kehá:ka would be willing to provide information that would lead them to the Grand Temple.[2] Lee with his fellow Templars disguised as Redcoats After ambushing a slave cart transport destined for the fort, Lee and the others disguised themselves as British Regulars and led the convoy into the fort. Inside, Haytham stealthily freed the slaves while Lee and the others blended with and distracted the guards. However, upon realizing that the slaves had escaped, Silas raised the alarm. Lee and the others then fought and distracted the garrison, fending off Silas' troops while Haytham and Church killed the slaver, allowing them to free the remaining detainees.[2] After several weeks, Haytham decided to make contact with a Kanien'kehá:ka woman, Kaniehtí:io, who would be a valuable ally in the search for the Precursor site. Lee was able to find a lead, informing Haytham that she had been seen in the wilderness near Lexington. However, Lee left shortly after beginning the search, explaining that he had to return to his commission under Braddock.[2] Months later, Lee returned to Lexington in 1755, to aid Haytham in his plan to kill General Braddock. Charles assisted by taking part in Braddock's expedition. When the expedition was ambushed by the French Army Charles fired the first shot, killing the French Commander Daniel Liénard de Beaujeu. In the ensuing chaos of the attack, Haytham chased and killed Braddock.[2] Haytham inducting Lee into the Templar Order Haytham returned days later, revealing that the Precursor site had contained nothing and disregarded it as merely a painted cave. He then changed their goal to establish a permanent base and to expand Templar power and influence throughout the colonies. Commending Lee for his dedication and loyalty, Haytham decided to formally induct Lee into the Templar Order, placing a Templar ring on his finger that had previously belonged to Braddock.[2] Fighting in the French and Indian War "You are nothing. A speck of dust. You and all your ilk. Living in the dirt like animals, oblivious to the true ways of the world." ―Charles Lee to a young Ratonhnhaké:ton, 1760.[src] Following his induction, Lee continued to serve in the British Army; he participated in several battles during the French and Indian War, such as the battles at the forts of Ticonderoga and Niagara, and the British conquest of Montreal.[1] In November 1757, after the violent death of Colonel George Monro, Lee attended the induction of former Assassin Shay Cormac into the Templar Order.[3] Lee strangling Ratonhnhaké:ton In 1760, Lee and his fellow Templars, with the exception of Haytham – who was away on personal business – and Pitcairn, sought to meet with the elders of the local Kanien'kehá:ka tribe in Kanatahséton, in their continued efforts to locate the Precursor site.[2] En route, Lee encountered a young boy in the forest and forcibly demanded the location of his village, unaware that the child was Ratonhnhaké:ton, Haytham's son. Instead of answering, the boy defiantly asked for Lee's name, before warning him steadfastly that he would find him. Amused, Lee mocked the boy, saying that he would look forward to it, and left after Johnson had knocked the child out with the butt of his musket.[2] Soon after, Lee and the others gave up in their search, and left. Shortly afterward, Ratonhnhaké:ton's village was set ablaze by George Washington and his forces, who suspected their allegiance to the French; an act which Ratonhnhaké:ton would mistakenly attribute to the Templars.[2] Lee returned to England in 1760 and was promoted to the rank of Major, where he fought in several campaigns in Portugal and Poland. Despite his service, Lee was not well paid, and so became a critic of several military and political figures in England. This backfired however, and as a result, Lee was unable to advance his career as his payment didn't improve, nor his chances for promotion.[2] Joining the Continental Army Lee instigating the Boston Massacre Lee returned to America in 1770, rejoining his Templar brothers. Along with Haytham, Lee instigated the Boston Massacre by firing his pistol into the air, alarming the guards and causing them to open fire against the protesting citizens. Although he was spotted by Ratonhnhaké:ton - now a budding Assassin - Charles was able to evade detection.[2] By 1773, the colonists had started to rebel against British rule, en masse. Beginning with the Boston Tea Party, the colony's citizens – aided by the Assassin Ratonhnhaké:ton – dumped a large supply of British tea, owned by William Johnson, into the water of Boston's port as a show of defiance towards the tax laws. As a result, the Templars' found themselves unable to smuggle the tea, cutting off one of their main sources of funding. This act was the first, of many, that would eventually led to the outbreak of war between the British Crown and her colonies.[2] Lee at Washington's acceptance speech Responding to the events, Lee resigned his commission from the British Army and joined the Continentals in 1775. He quickly established himself as a strong supporter of the Patriots and became a likely candidate for the position of Commander-in-Chief, alongside George Washington. However, Lee's demand to be well compensated, which contrasted against Washington's selfless and modest insistence for little payment, saw him fall from favor for the position. As a result, Washington was chosen by the Continental Congress to lead the Continental Army.[2] Despite this, Lee was still promoted to the rank of General and served directly under Washington. Charles also attended Washington's acceptance speech and watched with contempt and criticism. It was at this moment that Lee met a man named Connor, in actuality the self-same child he had assaulted over a decade before, but did not recognize him and merely dismissed him as Samuel Adams' lapdog.[2] Plotting Washington's assassination "Your meddling in the revolution has caused us no small measure of grief. It cannot continue. Our work is too important." ―Lee to Connor.[src] Lee receiving instructions from Haytham In 1776, the Templars tasked Hickey with the murder of Washington, in order to secure Lee the promotion to Commander-in-Chief. Unfortunately for them, Hickey was intercepted by the Assassin, and was soon arrested for counterfeiting and treason, alongside Connor.[2] On receiving word of Hickey's shortcomings, Charles and Haytham visited him in Bridewell Prison, where they reprimanded him for his recklessness and informed him that he could not be pardoned due the investigations against him by Benjamin Tallmadge. Upon realizing that Connor, the Assassin, was also locked up in a cell next to Hickey's, Lee formulated a new plan.[2] Connor was later able to steal the prison warden's key and went to kill Hickey in his cell, only to find the murdered body of the warden. There, he was ambushed by both Hickey and Lee, who held him at gunpoint. In this moment, they revealed to Connor that he would be tried and executed for the murder of the warden and for attempting to assassinate Washington.[2] Lee choking Connor Lee justified his actions and the Templars to Connor by slandering Washington, citing his poor military record and calling him unfit for leadership. Connor attempted to attack Lee, but was pinned down due to exhaustion. It was at this moment that Lee finally recognized Connor as the boy from the forest, to which Connor reminded Lee of his vow to find him. Lee then choked and rendered Connor unconscious.[2] Lee's plan not only framed Connor but would allow Hickey an opportunity to murder Washington, who would personally attend the execution. The next day, Connor was taken to be publicly executed after Haytham and Lee were able to omit the supposed trial.[2] Lee addressing the crowd at Connor's hanging Hickey escorted Connor to the gallows, with Lee presiding to announce his crimes against Washington and the colonies, before sentencing him to death. However, Connor was saved in part by Achilles Davenport and his Assassin recruits, and also through the intervention of Haytham, who had recently discovered his familial link to the Assassin. In the resulting confusion, Lee escaped while Hickey made a desperate attempt to kill Washington; he failed and was assassinated by Connor, proving the latter's innocence.[2] Lee continued serving under Washington, biding his time and secretly undermining Washington's orders and authority. Washington failed in his campaign in keeping New York for the Patriots, and because of this, he ordered the evacuation of his forces as the British Army retook control of the city.[2] However, Lee intentionally delayed the retreat and allowed himself to be captured by the British. Consequently, Lee was imprisoned, but since he formally resigned his commission in the British Army rather than deserting, Lee was treated with civility and given comfortable accommodations and fine dining. Lee then took this opportunity to give the British information regarding the Continental Army, hoping it would lead to further weaken and disgrace Washington in battle.[2] "I will say it one last time – that man is your enemy and he will not stop until you are dead or dishonored." ―Connor's warning to Washington regarding Charles Lee.[src] On his release from prison, Lee returned to Congress, where he attempted to convince them that the Continental Army was not strong enough to match the British forces. Nonetheless, Washington prepared his armies in Valley Forge to stop the British march from Philadelphia to New York in 1778. Washington also ordered the extermination of the Kanatahséton village, Connor's home, due to his suspicions of them allying with the British.[2] Lee took advantage of this situation by traveling to Kanatahséton, where he met with Kanen'tó:kon and several others, and convinced them to join the war against the Continental Army in order to protect their land. He also manipulated Kanen'tó:kon into believing that Connor had betrayed the village by allying himself with Washington.[2] Following this, Lee took control of Marquis de Lafayette's contingency forces at Monmouth and ordered a full retreat, while abandoning his post, leaving them unprepared against the advancing British forces. However, Connor arrived in time to help hold off the British Army and secured the Patriots' retreat, saving many lives of the Continental Army and sparing Washington a devastating defeat.[2] Prompted by Lee's behavior, Connor and Lafayette revealed Lee's treachery to Washington. As a result, Washington investigated, leading to Lee's court martial for insubordinate behavior and poor command decisions. Lee was disgraced, though he was spared execution and was instead temporarily suspended from duty.[2] Becoming Grand Master "He will wait. He will watch. And then – when he's seen all his life's work brought to ruin... Only then will I allow him to die." ―Lee to his guard regarding Connor.[src] By 1781, both Haytham and Charles knew that Connor sought his death; Lee resided in the Templar-controlled Fort George, in the military district of New York. Haytham visited Lee, encouraging him to leave and assuring him that there was no danger, while also giving him his amulet for safekeeping.[2] Soon after, Connor infiltrated the military district with aid of several French warships creating a diversion. As he had expected an attack, Haytham had remained to confront and kill his son, however Connor prevailed in the struggle they shared, assassinating Haytham. Lee soon learned of this and ascended to the rank of Grand Master, in Haytham's place, over what was left of the Templar Order.[2] Lee threatening Connor Months later, in 1782, Lee presided over Haytham's funeral and delivered the eulogy in his honor. However, Connor appeared from the crowd and approached Lee, though he was restrained by guards. Enraged by Connor's constant interference of his plans and the murder of his comrades, Lee vowed revenge, promising not only to kill him, but to also murder everyone and destroy everything that Connor loved and held dear.[2] Connor brushed off Lee's threats, warning him that he would fail, and die with the rest of his plans. As the guards carried Connor away, Lee decided to gather an army and recuperate his power. To this end, he recruited the captain of the HMS Jersey and many mercenaries to his cause. After leaving for Boston, Lee learned that Connor had escaped, to which he decided to flee and return to England for safety.[2] "Why do you persist...? You put us down. We rise again. You end one plot – we forge another. You try so hard... But it always ends the same. Those who know you think you mad and this is why... Even those men you sought to save have turned their backs on you. Yet you fight. You resist. Why?" Connor killing Lee Connor intercepted Lee at Boston pier, leading to a chase through the dockyards. Lee attempted to lose Connor by running through a ferry under construction, during which an accident had caused it to set ablaze. After a dangerous pursuit, both Lee and Connor crashed through a collapsed floor, with Connor impaling himself on a wooden splinter through his abdomen.[2] Lee approached Connor, looking down on him, before asking why the Assassins fought an endless and futile cause against the Templars. Catching Lee off guard, Connor quickly raised his pistol and shot Lee in the stomach.[2] Though injured, Lee managed to escape, taking a ferry up the Charles River to Monmouth and rested at the Conestoga Inn. Connor once again followed and caught up with him, neither in any condition to fight. Lee silently offered and shared his drink, to which Connor accepted. Welcoming his end, Lee gave Connor a slight nod, and Connor proceeded to stab Lee in the heart. After the Assassin took the amulet from around Lee's neck, Charles fell forward against the table and finally passed away.[2] Personality and characteristics Charles Lee, throughout most of his life, was a veteran warrior and commander from years of military service in the French and Indian War and American Revolution. In his youth, Lee was dedicated, enthusiastic and keen. To this, William Johnson commented that he was "a good lad, if a bit earnest." All of this changed as he rose through the Order's ranks to become second-in-command. Though Lee was seemingly noble and honorable, he appeared as impulsive, violent and aggressive. In his pursuit to take control of the colonies, he also became ruthless, vengeful and cruel. This was evident by his strong political motivations and demand for higher pay. Furthermore, his arrogance manifested into violence and contempt for others; for example, he had frustration for the Kanien'kehá:ka people for not knowing the threats the colonists might pose, considering them to be naive, and he also slandered and criticized Washington with passion. His cruel and vengeful side showed in his promise to Connor to destroy him utterly; he outright stated that he would kill all Connor held dear or who were even remotely associated with him, including the innocent people who lived on the Davenport Homestead and his entire village. Despite his long, successful career and military prowess, Lee wasn't popular or favored amongst the Patriots. This was clear by how the Congress viewed him: vulgar and slovenly in appearance and attitude, as well as greedy. As a result, Lee constantly plotted and competed against Washington to seize his command. However, Haytham had strong faith in Lee's ability, loyalty and understanding of the Templar vision for a New World Order. The initial render of Charles Lee prior to the game's release showed him as an older-looking character. Charles Lee was the first major assassination target to die without sharing their final thoughts with their killer, neither in the Animus' memory corridor, nor at the moment of their death. Among the Kanien'kehá:ka, Charles Lee was known as Ounewaterika, meaning "Boiling Water". In the Davenport Manor's basement, Ratonhnhaké:ton's memento from killing Lee was the Grand Temple Key, despite the fact that after Lee's death, the key was buried in Connor Davenport's grave. Historically, Lee was only discharged from the Continental Army years after his retreat: On January 10, 1780, he was formally discharged and spent his remaining years reportedly verbally attacking Washington to anybody around, and as a result, was frequently challenged to duels by those loyal to Washington. In a duel with Colonel John Laurens, Lee was heavily wounded in his side, but he continued to duel. Charles eventually retired to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he died of fever on October 2, 1782. In 2015, his name was on a list of known British Templars used by the Templar Isabelle Ardant. Concept art of Lee has appeared in-game as a portrait in two instances: one hung in Isabelle Ardant's London office, while another could be seen in the Finnegans' residence during the "The Color of Right" memory. In the memory "Scars", Charles' older character model from Connor's adulthood is used despite it being set before "Hide and Seek" in Assassin's Creed III where he appears as a younger model. Early concept art of Charles Lee Finalized concept art of Charles Lee Lee wearing a Templar ring Lee at Shay Cormac's induction into the Templar Order Lee and the other Templars in the Frontier Pitcairn, Johnson and Lee observing the Tea Party Hickey and Lee in Bridewell prison Lee holding the Grand Temple key Connor shooting Lee Lee sharing a drink with Connor Assassin's Creed III (first appearance) Assassin's Creed: Forsaken Assassin's Creed: Memories ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Assassin's Creed III – Database: Charles Lee ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 2.19 2.20 2.21 2.22 2.23 2.24 2.25 2.26 2.27 2.28 2.29 2.30 2.31 2.32 2.33 2.34 2.35 2.36 Assassin's Creed III ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rogue Rebecca Crane • Shaun Hastings • Desmond Miles • William Miles \| Deborah Carter • Stephane Chapheau • Jamie Colley • Achilles Davenport • Robert Faulkner • Duncan Little • Miko • Louis Mills • Ratonhnhaké:ton • Clipper Wilkinson • Jacob Zenger \| 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__label__cc	0.67104	0.32896	An Interview with Robin Craig, Author of Hannibal’s Witch MM: You have a PhD in molecular biology. You’re a scientist, you publish in your field as well as in philosophy. What prompted you to become a fiction writer? RC: In addition to my interest in science I have always had a creative streak expressed in painting and music, but had never considered fiction writing. I had started writing a philosophy column for Australian Mensa when they put out a short story competition. I had just read an essay on “The Toxicity of Environmentalism” by George Reisman, and it gave me an idea whose result was “Requiem,” my first published short story. A few other short stories followed at long intervals. Short stories basically encapsulate a single idea, but eventually I came up with an idea that had more complexity and its result was my first novella, Frankensteel. Having made that jump into more complex worlds with multiple character threads and subplots, I became interested in the wider creative options provided by full-length novels. MM: Do science and philosophy play a role in your fiction writing? RC: Definitely. Most of my novels are science fiction, not the far future kind where anything goes but near future, based on current science and reasonable speculations built on it. For example, Frankensteel deals with conscious artificial intelligence, The Geneh War with human genetic engineering, and Time Enough for Killing with cyborg (machine-organic fusion) technology. And whether they are scientific or historical fiction, my main interest is the philosophical questions and implications involved, both in the major theme and in relevant side issues that arise during the story. Sometimes this is explicit but often it is encapsulated in the characters’ own development as they wrestle with the issues they face. In general I try to make my novels philosophically interesting and with any science as plausible as it can be. MM: How did you get interested in Ayn Rand and Objectivism? RC: I originally had a low opinion of philosophy, because what I had read was always either trying to prove the ridiculous or disprove the obvious. I had always recognised that reality exists and we can understand it, but that’s where I stopped. Then some friends I met at Mensa recognised a kindred spirit in me and lent me Philosophy: Who Needs It, whose title perfectly expressed my opinion. It was the first philosophy I’d read which I could not immediately dismiss as nonsense. Furthermore it was the first philosophy I’d read which actually addressed Hume’s “is-ought” problem, and provided an objective link between reality and ethics, the key point to move philosophy beyond metaphysics and epistemology. And while at the time I did not fully accept all she said, it got me interested and I went looking for more. So I followed what is probably an unusual trajectory, beginning with her non-fiction and ending with her fiction. MM: Did Ayn Rand’s ideas influence your science career? RC: By the time I “discovered” Ayn Rand I was already a scientist with my own company, so it was too late! My “philosophy of science” (though I’d never have called it that) was already compatible with Objectivism, so I don’t think much would have been different. I think most scientists have a reasonable grasp of reality and reason or they wouldn’t be scientists. MM: Does Rand’s theory of aesthetics in The Romantic Manifesto influence your fiction writing? RC: That is an interesting question. Certainly I try to represent heroes who are actually heroic, including female characters who are both strong and feminine, and convey a sense of life that is benevolent and hopeful. And though much of what I write is science fiction or historical fiction, it is still “romantic” in the sense that people are not pawns of fate but make their own lives, and “realism” in that the contexts are relatable. That is, my near future science fiction deals with contemporary issues in a society much like we now live in, and even the more speculative fiction has a foot in the present or at least in universals of human experience. While I don’t deliberately try to tick boxes off Rand’s theory of aesthetics, I think it provides a more explicit understanding and focus than I would otherwise have (if I even wrote at all!), and gives my work a tighter philosophical punch. Every artist expresses their sense of life in their work, but if you also understand the philosophy it represents then you can do it better. The other way in which it influences me is more basic, in the recognition of the importance of art, and how little modern art there is which actually meets that need (especially for Objectivists, I think!). So I want to write stories that fill that need, which show people as they can and ought to be and not only leave you thinking but leave you feeling better than when you started! MM: There is ample evidence for human flourishing at this point in history, but there is also potential for more. I’m convinced life could still be a lot better. We have the technology, and we have a good understanding of the physical world and of human nature. Frequently, however, bad ideas in the form of reactionary political and social policies hold people back. In your novel, Hannibal’s Witch, the protagonist Angela Milton time travels to undo some of those bad ideas. Granted, it is a novel – a fiction – but the benefits of the undo are persuasive. Without giving the plot away, elaborate on what you consider some of the better ideas that Angela brings to the forefront of history. RC: The fundamental idea she carries with her is that a civilisation whose basic essence is wealth by trade is better for people than one whose basic essence is conquest and control. But no culture past or present is perfect, and even the classic militaristic culture of Rome also produced a lot of good. So a lot of the tension in the novel and in her own mind comes not only from whether she can actually change things but also from whether she should. Indirectly she also is the catalyst for the idea of science as a new way of thinking that can transform our understanding and technology. MM: In Hannibal’s Witch, Bitcoin is a major plot device. That said, in addition to time travel, you also shift narrators to tell the story from a variety of perspectives. Is the decentralized structure a comment on Bitcoin? RC: Great question! Now I wish I’d been that clever! But no, the shifting first person present tense narration is to add what I think is an interesting immediacy to the readers’ insight into the characters and their different perspectives, to show rather than describe. MM: Thank you for your time. I enjoyed reading Hannibal’s Witch. RC: Thank you. I enjoyed writing it :-) Author: Marilyn Moore Senior Editor Marilyn Moore thinks that Ayn Rand is a great American writer, and with a Ph.D in literature, she writes literary analysis that proves it. As Director of Student Programs, Moore trains Atlas Advocates to share Ayn Rand’s ideas on college campuses and leads discussions with Atlas Intellectuals seeking an Objectivist perspective on timely topics. Moore travels nationwide speaking and networking on college campuses and at liberty conferences.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22970
__label__wiki	0.836241	0.836241	F1 says triple-header would only return for flyaways Jonathan Noble Formula 1 will only consider having a triple-header again in the future if it was for a run of flyaway races, says grand prix racing’s sporting director Steve Nielsen. This year the French, Austrian and British Grands Prix all ran on consecutive weekends, but the intensity of the events allied to daunting travel schedule left teams unhappy about how tiring it was for personnel. F1 has steered clear of attempting another triple-header in 2019, and Nielsen has said that if it was ever felt necessary to do it again in the future then it would be highly unlikely to be for European events. Asked ahead of the Russian GP about the lessons of the triple-header, Nielsen explained: "I think what it taught us is that if we were to do a triple-header again – and it's not something we'd undertake lightly - it would certainly be better to do it at flyaway events rather than European ones. "In Europe we have large hospitality units. They are unique, but constructing and deconstructing them is enormously time consuming and hugely expensive in terms of manpower etc. "So if we were to do something like a triple-header I think it would be at flyaways." Nielsen has explained that while the distances travelled in flyaways are greater, they are actually logistically easier for teams to deal with than European events. "While European back-to-backs probably sound simpler, they are far more complex than the flyaways," he said. "The European back-to-backs involve taking down motorhomes, building motorhomes, fleets of trucks and all sorts of movement. In Europe, F1 requires nearly 300 articulated trucks. It's actually far more complex than a flyaway. "With flyaways the distances are obviously far greater, but you're basically packing everything up and putting it all on the same set of planes. "Formula 1 organises the movement of all the teams' freight and it's a very efficient process; the way in which the equipment moves is much slicker than at a European race. "If you had to choose a pattern F1 is best set up for, it's ironically the long distance flyways that are the easiest in terms of logistics." Fukuzumi, Makino remain Honda's top F1 hopefuls Uralkali claims it is suing Force India administrators Author Jonathan Noble	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22972
__label__cc	0.706769	0.293231	AUTHOR CAMELIA MIRON SKIBA – FINDING LOVE ONE STORY AT A TIME LOVE. WITHOUT YOU HIDDEN HEART BORN IN VENGEANCE ME TARZAN–YOU JANE Tag Archives: Carmen Stefanescu Review–“Till Life Do Us Apart” by Carmen Stefanescu Reading was my first love before writing, but since starting on this writing journey, my time to read is very limited. Because of that, I’m very selective with what I read, picking books carefully. If the books deliver entertainment and help me escape reality (which at the moment drives me crazy with all the political trash exchanged between the two candidates) that much better! “Till Life Do Us Apart” by Carmen Stefanescu is such a book. At first the cover attracted me with its eerie and mysterious flair. I picked it up and refused to put it down, intriguing me until the very end. Carmen Stefanescu put her heart into this book and it shows. It’s the second book of hers that I read, and I hope that she has more stories to tell. Barbara Heyer can hear voices of dead people. They whisper of their deaths, seek comfort for those left behind, and occasionally even warn her about future events. But when Barbara’s brother, Colin, is accused of murder, it will take more than her gift to prove his innocence. Becoming smitten with the handsome investigator, Detective Patrick Fischer, is a serious complication given his assignment to her brother’s case. Barbara senses there is something far deeper—and perhaps much older—than the surface attraction between them. Could that be why she’s visited by a mysterious woman named Emma in her dreams? Could past life regression tie all the seemingly unconnected events together? Barbara and Patrick must overcome heartache to find the truth to save Colin, and perhaps themselves. I always fear I give up too much in my reviews but, let me just say, “Till Life Do Us Apart” has an original twist on the controversial topic of reincarnation, past lives, rebirth. Aside from the main characters, I absolutely adored the dog–Jack who adds a special flavor to the story. I liked the combination of murder mystery with a bit of romance and supernatural elements. Overall this was an enjoyable read, just complicated enough, and fast moving. I wholeheartedly recommend it, you won’t be disappointed. I got my copy in electronic version but I believe the book is also offered in paperback, great for those of you who prefer it that way. Tags: Amazon, author, Carmen Stefanescu, cotrovery, death, drama, life, mistery, new release, paranormal, review, suspense, Urban fantasy Categories REVIEWS, Work Author Carmen Stefanescu is in the House–Cover Reveal for Till Life Do Us Apart When I found out that fellow author Carmen Stefanescu has a new novel coming out June 9th, I reached out and invited her to stop by to tell us a little about it. Who doesn’t want to hear about myths, ghosts and oh, reincarnation? Carmen, the floor is yours! Cami, thank you so much for having me as your guest today. You know my interest in anything odd – paranormal, myths, legends – all that is out of the normal boundaries. Reincarnation and chat with ghosts can be included, too. I’m thrilled to be here, and excited to share the cover for my upcoming release Till Life Do Us Part. Publisher: Solstice Publishing Magic, Reincarnation, Mystery, Suspense Release date: 9th June 2016 Becoming smitten with the handsome investigator, Detective Patrick Fischer, is a serious complication given his assignment to her brother’s case. Barbara senses there is something far deeper—and perhaps much older—than the surface attraction between them. Could that be why she’s visited by a mysterious woman named Emma in her dreams? Could past life regression tie all the seemingly unconnected events together? Barbara and Patrick must overcome heartache to find the truth to save Colin, and perhaps themselves. Carmen Stefanescu resides in Romania, the native country of the infamous vampire Count Dracula, but where, for about 50 years of communist dictatorship, just speaking about God, faith, reincarnation or paranormal phenomena could have led someone to great trouble – the psychiatric hospital if not to prison. Teacher of English and German in her native country and mother of two daughters, Carmen Stefanescu survived the grim years of oppression, by escaping in a parallel world that of the books. She has dreamed all her life to become a writer, but many of the things she wrote during those years remained just drawer projects. The fall of the Ceausescu’s regime in 1989 and the opening of the country to the world meant a new beginning for her. She started publishing. Several of her poems were successfully published in a collection of Contemporary English Poems, Muse Whispers vol.1 and Muse Whispers vol.2 by Midnight Edition Publication, in 2001 and 2002. Her first novel, Shadows of the Past, was released in 2012 by Wild Child Publishing, USA. Carmen joined the volunteer staff at Marketing For Romance Writers Author blog and is the coordinator of #Thursday13 posts. You can stalk the author here: http://shadowspastmystery.blogspot.ro/ https://twitter.com/Carmen_Books http://www.pinterest.com/carmens007/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Carmen-Stefanescu-Books/499245716760283 http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6624397.Carmen_Stefanescu http://www.amazon.com/Carmen-Stefanescu/e/B00APVDGAA/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1 Tags: Carmen Stefanescu, magic, mystery, novel, paranormal romance, Reincarnation, Solstice Publishing, suspense, Till Life Do Us Part. Categories Work Meet my Character Meme–Blog hop Peeps, prepare to go behind the scene, inside my novel in ways you haven’t ever expected. My dear friend Noemi Ghirghi writing as Mimi Sebastian tagged me and I thank her for the opportunity. What are the rules for what’s called MEET MY CHARACTER Meme? It’s simple: This highlights a main character from one of my soon to be published work. Here are the questions to answer about the main character from a WIP (work in progress): 1) What is the name of your character? Is he/she fictional or a historic person? Her name is Jane Sullivan and she’s a fictional person. 2) When and where is the story set? The story is set in present day, part of the novel happening in the US (Arizona and California) and part of it in Paris, France. 3) What should we know about him/her? Jane is a widowed make up artist whose goal is to keep her husband’s memory alive and raise their 4yr. old daughter, Ella Rae. She’s very traditional, uptight and lives a simple life. Arrogance and shallowness rub her the wrong way–always. She doesn’t believe in second chances. 4) What is the main conflict? What messes up his/her life? She gets unwanted attention from Lucas Oliver, an acclaimed model whose face and chiseled abs appeared on thousands of romance novels. 5) What is the personal goal of the character? Jane is passionate about writing and pursues her dream of becoming a published author. 6) Is there a working title for this novel, and can we read more about it? The working title is Me Tarzan–You Jane. Momentarily I’m shopping around for an agent. More updates soon! 7) When can we expect the book to be published? We’ll have a press release in the next few months. I hope you had fun learning a few things about my newest finished work. Now hop over at Mimi’s blog to see what she has in store for you (she writes incredible urban fantasy). To keep the game going I’m tagging the following authors: Ana Calin and Carmen Stefanescu. Both women are fellow Romanians writing in English and their prose is outstanding. Check it out for yourself. Tags: agent, Ana Calin, blog, Carmen Stefanescu, character, conflict, Mimi Sebastian, novel, publishing, Urban fantasy, work in progress Review–Shadows Of The Past by Carmen Stefanescu A while ago I invited fellow Romanian author Carmen Stefanescu to stop by with a guest post. Since then I read her book titled Shadows of the Past and decided the book is an amazing read deserving of a review on my part. Shadows Of The Past is the story of two young women, Genevieve and Anne their life, love and of the misfortunes they meet and how they handle the evil that wants to destroy them. It is a cross-time romance, with a creepy villain and beautifully described worlds. The two stories, Anne’s and Genevieve’s, are equally compelling because these two women who lived over 500 years apart are connected by something. The legend of the cursed forest, of witchcraft, strange rituals and a forbidden love build a suspenseful, paranormal/ romance novel that will keep you glued to the pages. The dreams and visions the protagonist of the modern day part of the novel – Anne- experienced set the stage for the unfolding of a story, brilliantly told, moving through her as a past life apparition, Genevieve. I loved the fact that I could relate to the characters; especially Genevieve’s tragic destiny made me sad. It’s important when the author manages to make me cry and laugh at the same time with the characters she created. Although from the cover of this book it would seem that it is more adult in nature, this novel would also be appropriate for a YA audience. Carmen Stefanescu did a great job in creating this fictional world with such distinction and giving life to so many other characters. If you are fond of a classy romance mixed with a lot of historical background and suspense, then you’ll love this. 5 star all around! Tags: author, book, Carmen Stefanescu, fiction, Genevieve, Reincarnation, romance, romance novel, Shadows of the Past Guest Post and Author In The House Carmen Stefanescu with “Shadows Of The Past” I love getting to know authors, the more the better. We share the same passion and we have an instant connection. This is exactly what happened when I met (virtually) fellow Romanian author Carmen Stefanescu. Her writing career has been going on far longer then mine with poems then later prose, both in English. Her newest release titled “Shadows of The Past” receives more and more recognition. For that alone I invited Carmen to stop by with a guest post. Before I give her the floor, here some more details about her latest release. Publish date: 4th December 2012 Publisher: Wild Child Publishing Genre: paranormal/light romance/light horror. Anne’s relationship with her boyfriend Neil has disintegrated. After a two-year separation, they pack for a week vacation in hopes of reconciling. But fate has other plans for them. The discovery of a bejeweled cross and ancient human bones opens a door to a new and frightening world–one where the ghost of a medieval nun named Genevieve will not let Anne rest. This new world threatens not only to ruin Anne and Neil’s vacation but to end all hopes of reconciliation as Anne feels compelled to help free Genevieve’s soul from its torment. Can Anne save her relationship and help Genevieve find her eternal rest? The twists and turns in this paranormal tale keep the reader guessing up to the end and weave themselves together into a quest to rekindle love. Author, Carmen Stefanescu’s Site:http://shadowspastmystery.blogspot.ro/ Buy Link: Wild Child Publishing I thank Cami for suggesting the topic of this post –What does it mean to live in Dracula‘s country? I won’t bore you with economical, social and political details. I’ll leave these for another place and another time. By the way, have you ever thought that the blood of someone famous, whose name inspires, even nowadays, a feeling of admiration or unease or dread may be flowing through your veins? No? I must admit that I haven’t either till I wrote the novel Dracula’s Mistress and, come to think of it, Dracula’s blood may flow through my veins, too, as I am a native of his country. If you go outside in the street, in the States, and ask at random, ordinary people passing by “Have you heard about Romania “, you will be, most often, met by frowned eyebrows, confused looks or shrugging the shoulders. Or even answers like: “Well, I don’t know… is it South America… or maybe Africa….” Ask the same people “Have you heard about Dracula’s country?” A large smile/grin will lighten the face of your interlocutor. “Oh, Dracula. Yes, yes, I heard about it. Somewhere in Europe. Transylvania. Vampires.” So, I am glad to live in a country known to everyone, be it only because it is linked to a name bearing negative connotations: creatures of the night, fangs, sucking the blood of maidens, crimes and horrors. Dracula is said to have drunk his victims’ blood, terrified his enemies and turned into a bat at will. The border between legend or history and figments of people’s imagination is difficult to perceive in his case. Links between the British Royal Family and Vlad the Impaler, the 15th century nobleman whose deeds inspired the vampire legend are exploited now for advertising reasons. Books, movies, restaurants, T-shirts, fan clubs, toys, posters, wine…. So many products with this name Dracula. It’s a powerful brand and a source of inspiration for generations to come. There are many people in Romania who are bothered by this analogy, Romania – Dracula’s country. I am not. I am proud to be one of his country people. And I chose to think about Dracula as a symbolic personality, a hero, a true leader, who used harsh yet fair methods to reclaim the country from the corrupt and rich boyars. I wish there lived another man like him in his present-day country! Anyway, words are never enough to describe the place. Beautiful landscapes with gorgeous mountains and mysterious ancient forests, clear rills coming down grassy slopes to meet the Danube. Well, not to mention that there are enough elements in the Romanian mythology – ghosts, zombies, vampires – to be a real attraction for visitors. We have our paranormal, haunted places, too. Come and visit Romania and you’ll see for yourselves how Dracula’s country really looks like. And to prevent getting bored while crossing the ocean, get a copy of Shadows of the Past and read it. Otherwise you don’t know what you are missing! Thank you, Cami, for hosting me today! 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__label__wiki	0.625093	0.625093	Menorca Guides Home / History & Culture / We Recommend: the Anglican Church of Santa Margarita We Recommend: the Anglican Church of Santa Margarita If you’re familiar with the religious and historical background of Spain and the Balearics, you know that this country is home to a strong Roman Catholic tradition. Experience tranquility at the Anglican Church of Santa Margarita By some survey estimates, Roman Catholics make up approximately 70{2e9a29907c228ed991d9aff9aa6ed23dfa488b4197c5c483fb373dfcf9ed5631} of the Spanish population. The country’s main religion is responsible for some of its most spectacular architectural sights, from the staggering cathedral at Seville, to the pilgrimage site at Santiago de Compostela, to name but a few. For visitors to Spain and the Balearics, soaking up the local traditions is one of the main attractions. But for British visitors seeking a little solace in their home traditions, an Anglican church is a welcome sight. That’s why British travellers in Menorca will find themselves right at home at Menorca’s Church of Santa Margarita in Es Castell. Originally a Carmelite convent, the Church of Santa Margarita, located in the eastern Menorcan town of Es Castell, is the main seat of the Anglican Church in Menorca. The convent consisted of a school, living quarters for nuns, and a public chapel. In 1880 the convent was converted into a Roman Catholic chapel and named after Santa Margarita of Antioch, a Christian saint who remained steadfast in her faith despite betrayal and torture. In 1985, the chapel was permanently loaned to the Anglican Church of Menorca. The Anglican community was quite small at the time, and so relied on visiting chaplains from Mallorca for Communion services. It wasn’t until 1992 when the first resident chaplain arrived on the island. Today, the Church of Santa Margarita is home base for a small but thriving community of local and visiting Anglicans. Worship takes place each Sunday at 9am and 11am, Wednesday at 11am, and Friday at 11am. Those visiting from Britain will find a welcoming congregation to make them feel at home. Es Castell is a ten-minute drive from the capital of Mahón and twenty-five minutes or less from Bartle rental properties at Punta Prima, Binibeca, and Son Bou. Alternatively, there are also Anglican services at the Church of Sant Francesc in Ciutadella and at the community centre in Cala en Porter. Menorca’s Age of Piracy Menorca and its neighbouring islands haven’t always been the oases of calm that they are now. Find out more about their history of piracy. Fiesta Season in Alaior For a small town, Alaior knows how to throw a big party! Find out more about the fiesta season. Traces of Menorca’s Ancient History The island of Menorca holds a secret. Find out about the ancient structures that have the key to the island's past. OUR RESORTS IN MENORCA Binisafuller Es Grau Punta Prima Sant Lluis Son Bou – San Jaime Son Bou – Torre Soli Nou History & Culture (26) Menorca Musings (19) Natural Island (13) Tasting Menorca (14) Location of Our Resorts Make an enquiry villas@bartleholidays.co.uk Follow Bartle Holidays on Social Media Minorca Villa Holidays Menorca Villas Financial Bonding Menorca Family Holidays HSBC Account No: 11751670 Sort code 40 44 20 Account name Bartle Holidays Ltd Bartle Holidays, The Park Roundel, Oast Business Centre, North Frith Farm, Ashes Lane, Tonbridge, United Kingdom, TN11 9QU Bartle Holidays is the trading name of Bartle Holiday Ltd. Company registration no. 2668206. VAT registration no. 791146618.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22986
__label__cc	0.661312	0.338688	This panel examines Trumpism, Fox News, alt-right male fantasies, and unending sex scandals to explore the pornification of politics and the American Dream. It examines these phenomena as a symptom of the advanced stage of neoliberal decline. Alan-Arkin-The-Russians-are-Coming-the-Russians-are-Coming-300x300.jpg This panel will analyze the reinvigoration of Russophobia in American media and political culture over the last five years and its ramifications in shaping public attitudes in support of a dangerous new Cold War. We will in turn provide some historical context by discussing how alarmism about Russia is nothing new but dates back to the first Cold War lasting from 1917-1991 when the Russian threat was constantly elevated and popular culture stereotyped Russia as a dangerous and backward nation bent on subverting American national security from within. Few Americans remember that it was the United States that actually invaded Russia in 1917 following the great October Bolshevik revolution in support of white counter-revolutionary forces. Today, the United States remains more of a threat to Russia than vice versa, with American military spending topping that of Russia by at least ten times. How can we activist-turned-politicians not just make a dent in the system, but win an election? Very strategically. And although winning is the obvious end goal, are there other benefits to running for office? What about raising issues (usually silent) in the media, exposing corruption, pushing the envelope and getting yourself known for the next time? Also -- how do you run when you are a political novice and do not have a machine, nor name recognition or money? Is it worth it? These candidates say, indeed it is -- that if you want the system to change, you must pressure it with the most effective thing that one person can do: GET ON THE BALLOT. Here what this diverse group of progressive Democrats and Greens have learned and wish to share to help the next generation of candidates! Considering the ongoing shift and crisis of political landscape in the U.S.A. but also in Europe, that is deepening and radicalizing persistently, the emergence of new political subjects now seems more inevitable than ever before. Alternative, counter political or counter-establishment movements are constantly appearing in a move to reorganize the way politics is done and communicated. These new political bodies demand change: new political and social agenda, sharp and immediate measures against inequalities, social injustice, the fraud economics of Wall street and the dictatorship of the banks, climate change, the constant state of war and the resulting politics of fear, supervision, exceptional authorities, escalating violence etc. This is something that we do understand very clearly in Europe and we have to face together on both shores of the Atlantic Ocean. It is a political and historical duty of the European Left in this unprecedented situation to hold out hand, start communicating and building an alliance with the American leftist parties, movements and organizations. That is a crucial point of the global struggle and the globalization of resistance. Together we are stronger, therefore communication and cooperation with our American and Canadian partners is of utmost importance at the moment. How to find the best fields of cooperation and exchange the most effective experiences between the North American Left forces and the European Left? Since the election of Donald Trump, millions of Americans have protested his unconstitutional policies including the ban on Muslim immigration. But while the Islamophobia of this administration has been well documented, many have failed to recognize the plethora of policies and tactics by past administrations designed to disenfranchise the American Muslim community. From the use of “secret evidence” by the Clinton Administration to the PATRIOT Act and expanded surveillance that followed the 9/11 attacks, the U.S. government has aggressively pursued American Muslim leaders, activists, and charities in the name of fighting the "war on terror". Since then, hundreds of Muslims have been victims of politically motivated terrorism prosecutions, many of which criminalize constitutionally protected speech. Author Miko Peled will discuss his recent book about the case of the Holy Land Foundation Five, who received draconian sentences for charitable work. Mel Underbakke, the executive director of the Coalition for Civil Freedoms, will discuss the case of Professor Sami Al-Arian, who fought against these civil rights abuses until his own unjust prosecution on false terrorism charges in 2003. Mel will also present on ways to stand up to these injustices. Following the attacks of 9/11, the U.S. government embarked on a domestic “war on terror” which has employed a policy of preemptive prosecution that targets individuals and organizations based on their beliefs and ideology. In these cases, the actual crime is manufactured by federal law enforcement officials who almost always create and foil their own terrorist plots. This panel will discuss the questionable tactics and strategies by the government, such as discriminatory surveillance of American Muslim communities, infiltration of mosques by undercover agents and paid informants, and flawed counter-extremism programs, which undermine our fundamental freedoms. Murtaza Hussain, a journalist at The Intercept, will discuss government overreach in these national security cases. Attorney Kathy Manley, the legal director of the Coalition for Civil Freedoms, will further present on these abuses documented in a report she co-authored titled Inventing Terrorists. Ashley Young will discuss the unjust prosecution of her brother, Nicholas Young, a victim of FBI entrapment and the first law enforcement officer to be charged with terrorism. LeftForum2018_OccupyCommons.png Income Inequality is growing wider by the day while Social Ills keep ailing the global human polity amidst an unparalleled advancement of the technological and scientific frontier. We are being told that handouts to the poor, minimum wage, Unions, Taxing the Rich Lowering Taxes, Social Security, Universal Basic Income, Free Pre-K, Free College for All, Open Borders and unchecked immigration, Deficit Spending, Unlimited Government borrowing, Reintroducing the Gold Standard, Reforming the Federal Reserve, "Free" Trade or Protectionism, Regulated or Deregulated Markets, Protecting Private Property/Or its centralized appropriation are solutions to the problem. All these contradictory solutions are being touted by either side of the ruling elites and their parrots in Politics, Media and Academia as solutions to our Society's problems. Really? All these schemes have been applied in one form or another and seem to exacerbate the problem rather than solving it. In a battle with the Cancerous Viral effects of "Rent Seeking" behavior both the so called "Left" and the so called "Right" come in armed with band-aids... all the while playing useful idiots to the one and only real enemy of the Productive Classes i.e the Rent-Seekers (masqueraded as Financiers, Insurance Companies, Real Estate Owners). So what should the productive classes do? Come and join us in an eye-opening discussion and effective solutions against the progressive gangrene of the economic enslavement of Humanity and the Destruction of our Global Commons. Aaron Hamlin Felix Sargent from the Center for Election Science and acclaimed author Jackrabbit Rockstar invite you to join them in a round table discussion on Instant Runoff Voting and Approval Voting, and why they’re a prerequisite for any and all democratic revolutions in the United States. Our current voting methods are the fundamental barriers to legitimate democracy. This will be a conversation on how we can subvert the current system to make true alternatives a reality. The entire left is struggling towards a coherent electoral strategy. On the one hand, many committed activists continue to feel they must vote for 'progressive' Democrats. On the other, a huge segment of newly radicalized fighters for social change have become totally disillusioned from electoral politics altogether. Perhaps there is a third way. Hear different perspectives from activists who have run or are running electoral campaigns independent of the Democrats and join a discussion on how the movement can make a definite break with the parties of big	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22987
__label__wiki	0.930562	0.930562	Beach House Pictures Developing Teen Horror Mr. Midnight Based on Bestselling Book Series MIPCOM, October 15th 2018 – Beach House Pictures developing teen horror Mr. Midnight based on bestselling book series described as the ‘Harry Potter of Asia’. Beach House Pictures, a Blue Ant Media production company and one of Asia’s largest indies, is internationally renowned for its award-winning factual content but is launching a slate of scripted properties including Mr. Midnight. Mr. Midnight is a children’s horror fiction book series written by Jim Aitchison under the pseudonym of James Lee. The series is published by Angsana Books, Flame Of The Forest Publishing. There are currently 115 books in the series, including 19 Special Edition titles, with more being written and released around every two to four months. It has been translated into Burmese, Malay, Indonesian, simplified Chinese, and traditional Chinese. Mr. Midnight is often referred to as Asia’s answer to Harry Potter having sold in excess of three million copies. The first series is currently in development and will feature new stories inspired by the books. Leading the development team is Beach House Pictures’ Head of Kids, Susan Oliver, and Creative Director for Kids Sean Michael Masterson, who are the team behind other successful Beach House shows including Teddies and Hiccup & Sneeze. Susan said of Mr. Midnight: “Today’s tweens deserve to experience the spine-tingling chill of true horror delivered in a non-condescending way but with a comedic cushion. The Mr. Midnight books are an exciting property because they give us the opportunity to do just that by creating a world that will have the audience diving behind the couch one minute and laughing out loud the next.” Beach House Pictures’ Managing Director Jocelyn Little added: “Mr. Midnight is one of a number of properties that form our original scripted slate, which we are developing as part of a strategic push into fictional content. We are extremely excited to be working with such as renowned property as Mr. Midnight and look forward to developing it into an equally renowned television show.” Veteran Director Tony Tilse, who helmed HBO Asia Originals horror series Grace and Ash vs. Evil Dead for Starz is also attached and has been instrumental in the development process. Mr. Midnight is just part of Beach House Pictures’ strategic push into scripted content with a slate of original productions that also includes a reboot of Singaporean super spy Cleopatra Wong, star of three cult 1970s films cited by Quentin Tarantino as “a gigantic inspiration”. For further enquiries and interview opportunities please contact Sarah Etherden on +1 416 725 1696, email [email protected] or visit Beach House Pictures and Blue Ant International at MIPCOM Booth R8.D7. About Beach House Pictures Beach House Pictures, a Blue Ant Media production company, is one of Asia’s largest indies. With 600+ hours of international HD, 3D and 4K content in its library, Beach House Pictures specializes in factual and entertainment programming, creating high profile series such as Ed Stafford: First Man Out, Masterchef Singapore, Frontier Borneo, Wild City, Raffles: Remaking an Icon and China from Above. The company’s other divisions include children’s production arm, Beach House Kids, which recently produced Teddies; Beach House Entertainment for reality formats and general entertainment programs like Cesar’s Recruit and Asia’s Next Top Model; Beach House Labs for digital and branded content; Beach House Academy, which offers skills training and education to established and aspiring producers throughout Asia; and Beach House Studios for Virtual Reality, animation and broadcast design. Beach House Pictures is headquartered in Singapore, with offices in Beijing and Taipei.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22990
__label__wiki	0.673652	0.673652	Science: The rise (and fall?) of America From Abraham Lincoln's founding of the National Academy of Sciences in 1863, to the US currently leading the world in the Nobel Prize count (a third of which we owe to immigrants), America was built on science. What happens when we doubt and defund it? In 2017, science is a political tennis ball being served hard and fast. It's a buffet from which people on the left and right cherry pick their information. It's something to be believed in or doubted. Is Neil deGrasse Tyson worried? "Everyone should be concerned by this, not just a scientist," he says. The reality is, even if science research organizations have their budgets cut, and even if science loses its credibility, scientists will continue to do exactly what they're doing—it just won't be in the US. From jobs and innovation, to immigrants and global clout, Tyson expresses how an America without science will fade away. Science is not a partisan issue; it informs politics, not the other way around. So how can the US hold onto its long tradition as a scientific and economic leader? Tyson's solution is better education, and he pitches one class all schools should teach, but don't yet have. Tyson's new book is Astrophysics for People in a Hurry. science politics partisan innovation truth jobs Neil deGrasse Tyson anti-science science denial anti-vax videos Hey Bill Nye! How Do You Reason with a Science Skeptic? Whether it's palm reading, climate denial, or straight-up illuminati finger pointing, people all around us – and including us – have world views that are inconsistent with evidence. Denial comes in all flavors. Some think the moon landing was staged, some think Tupac is alive, and others reject vaccines. If the United States learnt anything in the 2016 election, it's that social bubbles need to be broken down — so how do you reason with someone who ignores evidence or bends it to fit their worldview? This has been on Bill Nye's mind more and more since climate change denial has become a political issue rather than a scientific one. People can't change their minds instantly when their beliefs are ingrained, so it's not a matter of convincing them on the spot. Nye suggests working together towards scientific understanding by tactfully pointing out that perhaps this person is rejecting evidence because the alternative makes them uncomfortable. Understanding is a process, not a flip switch. Bill Nye's most recent book is Unstoppable: Harnessing Science to Change the World. Bill Nye cognitive dissonance science skeptics anti-science climate change denial fake moon landing conspiracy theories Tupac videos Some Scientists Are Skeptical of the March for Science Since the March for Science was planned, it's been mired in controversy from both supporters and those who think it's politicized. Protestors gather near the National Monument [Photo: Zach Gibson] science protest march for science bill nye anti-science trump climate change Washington EPA Steven Pinker Climate Scientist Proposes “Red Teams” to Challenge Established Global Warming Science Is it good science in practice or just a smokescreen? Philip Perry Al Gore in An Inconvenient Truth. Getty Images. 97% of climate scientists agree that the radical changes in the Earth’s climate, over the past century, are caused by human industry. So what about the remaining three percent? One of them recently approached a Congressional committee with a proposal. He wants to create “red teams,” which Congress would fund, to investigate what natural phenomenon could be warming the planet, rivaling the claim that human activity is the main driver. The goal would be to produce evidence to counter the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), among other prominent institutions. The IPCC is considered one of the world’s most respected authorities on global warming. climate change global warming Dr. Jane Goodall the Trump Administration Scott Pruitt red teams congress denial anti-science 5 Topics That Are "Forbidden" to Science A "forbidden research" conference at MIT tackles areas of science constrained by ethical, cultural and institutional restrictions. science march for science politics anti-science MIT robotics AI genetic engineering EPA climate change scihub	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line22991
__label__cc	0.68896	0.31104	BENIDORM FONDOS FEDER THE WEATHER IN BENIDORM NOW Cloudy con lluvia 19.2 ºC N 50km/h AND SPEED THE WEATHER IN BENIDORM NEXT 7 DAYS 14º/7º Cloudy con lluvia. Maximum 14ºC. Minimum 7ºC. Winds from N at 50 km/h. Chance of showers 100%. EL TIEMPO EN BENIDORM LAS PROXIMAS 12 HORAS SEARCH ON BENIDORM.ORG EDUSI Benidorm Unidad de Gestión Canal Antifraude Choose your preferences Select a language for this computer or device Adjust the font size and contrast SELECT A PORTAL Information to live in the city Press, Radio and TV Office of filming SMART DESTINATION Indicators of our destination FEDER FUNDS Actions co-financed by the EU No has marcado ningún contenido como favorito Article Ministry Extends One Week Deadline Submit Edusi Projects The Ministry extends one week the deadline to submit EDUSI projects Local government postpones the approval of the strategy for next week in the plenary session The Ministry extends one week the deadline to submit EDUSI projects. The Ministry of Finance and Public Administration has agreed today to extend one week the deadline given to municipalities to present their strategies for Sustainable and Integrated Urban Development (EDUSI) with which they will choose to obtain European funds. Following this order, the deadline will end on Tuesday, November 28. In view of the extension of the deadline, the local government has called off the extraordinary plenary session scheduled for tomorrow, which had one point only, the approval of EDUSI, postponing this matter to next week. The councilwoman of the Presidency, Ana Pellicer, explained that the approval of the strategy, with which Benidorm opts to get 10 million euros from European funds, "will be included in the agenda of the plenary session in November, which will be held next Monday, day 27. " For its part, the councilwoman of Participación Ciudadana, Mª Jesús Pinto, has indicated that "the extension of the deadline to present the EDUSI projects allows us to have more time to perfect technically Benidorm's proposal, and also to collect the contributions that we make neighbors and visitors through the surveys available at www.edusibenidorm.org ". Pinto has clarified that "we will continue collecting surveys until next Friday", and recalled that for this call have been formalized around 2,300. For this call, the second to which Benidorm opts, has been taken as the basis for the project developed for the first and that collected performances valued at 23.7 million. Some actions to be carried out before December 31, 2023 and aimed at improving the quality of life of citizens. Specifically, they are related to improving the quality and access to information technologies (ICT), reducing CO2 emissions, protecting the environment and efficiency in the use of resources, as well as combating inequality and poverty by promoting inclusion policies. EDUSI's area of action is Beniardá-Jaime I axis, which encompasses the upper part of Colonia Madrid, as well as the area of Els Tolls neighborhood closest to the bullring, and the surroundings of Jaime I with special incidence in the sphere of influence of Alfredo Corral. This area is completed with a peri-urban area that encompasses all the natural environments of the ravines, the whole area parallel to the TRAM line, the existing parks and also two large green areas: El Moralet and the surroundings of the roundabout of Séquia Mare. Benidorm starts Sant Jaume's acts with the presentation of the members of honor Wednesday 27 de July de 2016, 11:28 The Urban art of Antonio de Felipe takes shape for visitors in Boca del Calvari Thursday 28 de July de 2016, 09:22 Low Festival is ready for a record edition with up to 75,000 attendees 70 primary school children have participated in the Summer Educational Support Program Thursday 1 de September de 2016, 09:13 Did you find it useful? 42% encontró este contenido útil ART-51987 https://benidorm.org/fondos-feder/sites/default/files/field/image/20171117_edusi_web_0.jpg US-0 USE OF COOKIES We use cookies, own and third party to develop statistical information and show personalized content through the analysis of your navigation. If you continue navigating you accept its use. More information. Links to contact with the City Hall All interesting links a click away T +34 96 681 54 00 Telephone Numbers Plaza SS.MM. Los Reyes de España, 1 - 03501 Contact form of the Benidorm City Council for Consultation, Suggestions or Complaints FORM Contact us EMAIL incidencias@benidorm.org Site mapAccesibilityPrivacy Policy	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line23002
__label__cc	0.552841	0.447159	NEXT \| Everything we know about the Diablo 4 Sorceress The QueueNov 25, 2019 12:00 pm CT The Queue: Convoluted bronze By Anne Stickney @Shadesogrey Welcome back to The Queue, our daily Q&A feature for all of Blizzard’s games! Have a question for the Blizzard Watch staff? Leave it in the comments! Is Nozdormu in the Shadowlands? I mean, technically he’s still alive, but we killed him at some point in the future, but that hasn’t happened yet, except that it has, except for the timelines that it hasn’t, including the one in which we’re currently residing. So maybe not. Maybe so? My head hurts. I think I’m beginning to understand why so many people were after Chromie. It wasn’t because she’d done anything, they were just trying to rid themselves of the bronze-colored migraines they’d been plagued with. Right, on to your questions! MISTAH JAY ASKED: Didn’t that Safe Haven cinematic show that Rogue’s Stealth ability is basically magic, since they literally turn invisible/visible? Sooooort of — those weren’t just Rogues, they were Forsaken, and they weren’t just Forsaken, they were Night Elf Forsaken, or at least the one that Saurfang unmasked had what appeared to be the standard Night Elf tattoo markings. What does all that mean? Well, it means they were turned fairly recently, and with Sylvanas wielding all that power, they might have more magic than the average Rogue. Mind you, they did still make the standard Rogue falling out of stealth noise, so hey, it could be magic too. I don’t think that Stealth has ever really been defined as an ability. It could be magic, or it could just be some really, really good subterfuge. One of those things where your mind doesn’t register a thing is there until it appears, that sort of thing. I wouldn’t call it magic though, because silencing a Rogue doesn’t mean they can’t Vanish. Silencing a Rogue doesn’t really do much of anything. LOTHARFOX ASKED: Lore QftQ: Did the titans create the Emerald Dream and the Shadowlands? If so, were they created at the same time? All signs point to no. If the Titans created the Shadowlands, then why would Helya have to find a way to grant Odyn access to them? As for the Emerald Dream, Chronicle doesn’t outright state that Freya made the place, just that some believe she did so, while others believe the Emerald Dream had always been around. I suspect, given the cosmology chart in Chronicle, that both places existed before the Titans did — the Titans didn’t create them at all. They may have found a means to access them, but I don’t believe they created those realms wholesale. This then poses an interesting question — will we see any Titans in the Shadowlands? Any Titanforged? Do their souls naturally go to the Shadowlands, or have Helya and Odyn usurped that entire process completely? I have to say I’m really looking forward to this expansion. So many questions waiting to be answered! SAEWEN PINHA ASKED: Has Blizzard said anything about profession streamlining to go along with the level squish? No, but they’ve essentially done that already anyway with the change to professions to group them by expansion rather than putting them in one giant pile. You can pick and choose what parts you want to level, and you’ll never really be “behind.” This makes it doubly convenient for those leveling through one expansion in particular — you can just choose to learn all Burning Crusade related recipes and level your profession that way while you’re leveling your character in Outland, for example. We almost could’ve seen that revision as a sign that the leveling changes were coming, if we’d thought about it. It feels like the profession revamp will work ideally with the new leveling situation, you know? KALCHEUS ASKED: Q4tQ: Do you think Nathanos writes poetry for Sylvanas? Do you think he shows it to her? And do you think it’s any good? He doesn’t really seem the type to write poetry, does he? I don’t expect he was that type even while he was alive. And Sylvanas doesn’t really seem the type to enjoy poetry, or soppy professions of true love. I feel like she’s more about acts of service than she is gifts or words of affirmation. I feel like Nathanos is probably the same, maybe with a little quality time thrown in for good measure. And that’s how we started talking about love language among the undead. Today’s a weird day. THOMAS STRANGE ASKED: Q4tQ: Does a server being “high” or “full” affect access or game play or whatever? My wife is on Thrall, which is a “full” server”, and I’m planning to move my team of characters to that server so we can play together — we’re finally getting a second computer! I’m not seeing anything online that indicates a “full” server prevents you from playing or whatever. Not exactly, but it does indicate that there are a lot of people playing on that server, and you might run into a queue when you try to log in. Busy areas might experience more lag than on lower population realms. WoW won’t prevent you from making or transferring a character to that server, the indicator is more of a warning, kind of a “Hey, this server has a gigantic amount of people on it and maybe you might want to go somewhere else” heads up is all. If you try and create a new character on a full server, it’ll pop up a window that will tell you the same. But if you’re all right with the occasional queue and potential lag, feel free to transfer away! You won’t be locked out of anything. BUCKWYSTER ASKED: Q4tQ: How is transmog farming going to work in Shadowlands? With the level squish, players would be only +10 levels higher than the “previous content” at max level. It’s going to work exactly the same way — or rather, it’s going to feel the same. They didn’t get into specifics, but at BlizzCon they did say that all players will still be able to go back and solo old raids and clear old content just like they’d always been able to do. The numbers may be different, but the performance should be the same. No worries, you’ll still be able to get all your pretty pretty outfits! (And trust me, had they said or implied otherwise I’d be the first person in line protesting about it!) That’s it for today’s Queue — if you have any questions you’d like to see answered, be sure to leave them in the comments below! 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__label__cc	0.659236	0.340764	Live Blog: Thursday’s city council meetings (Jan. 9) This is a live blog from the College Station City Council’s workshop and regular meetings on Thursday, Jan. 9. It’s not the official minutes. Chamber of Commerce Funding Agreement The council voiced its support for the funding agreement with the Chamber of Commerce, which receives $25,000 from the city’s Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund. The funding offsets part of the costs of the annual Economic Outlook Conference and the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet at a local hotel and conference center. The agreement will be brought back for approval at the Jan. 23 council meeting. Here’s the PowerPoint presentation received by the council: Toni Court On-Street Parking The consensus of the council was to bring back an ordinance at a later date to remove on-street parking on one side of the 300 block of Toni Court for safety reasons. The city’s Traffic Management Team reviewed the concerns and, along with the Police and Fire Departments, recommends the change. Comprehensive Plan Review Subcommittee The council voted unanimously to appoint Mayor Nancy Berry and council members Blanche Brick and Julie Schultz as representatives to the Five-Year Comprehensive Plan Review Subcommittee, which also includes three Planning & Zoning Commissioners. The subcommittee’s report will identify the successes and shortcomings of the Comprehensive Plan, consider changing conditions and recommend appropriate modifications. The review is expected to be completed by May. After the council discussed its calendar, future agenda items and committee reports, the workshop was suspended and will continue after the regular meeting, which will start at 7 p.m. The regular meeting has started. The council unanimously approved the entire consent agenda: The city Internal Auditor’s Citywide Asset Management Audit. Renewal of the general services agreement not to exceed $120,000 with Emergicon to provide ambulance billing, accounts receivable and delinquent account collection services. An annual blanket purchase order for $75,000 with NAPA Auto Parts through the Purchasing Solutions Alliance contract for auto parts, shop equipment and services. Annual tire purchases of $197,000 from Pilger’s Tire & Auto Center through the State of Texas Tire Contract. A contract for $84,400 with Gessner Engineering for the inspection and condition assessment of the city’s drainage structures. A contract for $352,897 with Highway Intelligent Traffic Solutions for traffic signal improvements at the intersection of University Drive and Texas Avenue, and a resolution declaring intention to reimburse certain expenditures with proceeds from debt. A semi-annual price agreement not to exceed $960,000 with Knife River for asphalt for street maintenance. An interlocal agreement with the Texas Department of Public Safety for cooperative purchasing activities. A contract for $212,655 with Shermco Industries for electric substation maintenance, which includes $162,655 in scheduled work and a not-to-exceed cost of $50,000 for emergency work. The appointment of a parliamentarian and alternate parliamentarian. Updated the city’s Code of Ordinances regarding the amount of insurance that taxicabs are required to carry to comply with current standards. City Recognized by BVGCD The Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District recognized the City of College Station with its Groundwater Conservationist of the Year award, which honors municipalities that work to reduce the impact of groundwater use on district aquifers. College Station has several programs in place that lessen the impact of pumping and extend the usable life of the aquifers. For more on the city’s water conservation programs, click here. Pictured below (l-r) are Alan Day (general manager, BVGCD), Pete Brien (BVGCD Board of Directors), Mayor Nancy Berry, Bill Harris (BVGCD Board of Directors), Jennifer Nations (College Station Water Resource Coordinator), and David Stratta (BVGCD Board of Directors). Hear Visitors No one signed up to speak during Hear Visitors, when citizens may address the council on any item that doesn’t appear on the posted agenda. Municipal Utility Districts After a public hearing, the council unanimously adopted a policy on the creation, operation, and dissolution of Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) within the city limits or its extraterritorial jurisdiction, along with fees related to MUD petitions and the inspection of public infrastructure. Land Use Change Request After a public hearing, the council voted 5-2 to change the land use designation for about 1.3 acres north of the Norton Lane-Wellborn Road intersection from Estate to Suburban Commercial. Councilmembers Blanche Brick and John Nichols voted against the motion. Sign Regulations for Places of Worship After a public hearing, the council unanimously voted to allow freestanding signs for places of worship in residential or rural districts on streets classified as a freeway/expressway in the city’s Thoroughfare Plan. Attached signs and commercial banners for places of worship in all zoning districts are also allowed. Rezoning for Gateway Subdivision Phase 3 After a public hearing, the council unanimously approved the rezoning of about 0.76 acres at 180 Forest Drive in the Gateway Subdivision from General Commercial to R-4 Multi-Family. The property is generally located adjacent to the Gateway Villas development. The meeting was adjourned. The council meets again Thursday, Jan. 23. This entry was posted on January 9, 2014 by City of College Station. 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__label__wiki	0.727605	0.727605	Website FacebookTwitterPinterestYoutube All about dinosaurs, fossils and prehistoric animals by Everything Dinosaur team members. About Everything Dinosaur’s Blog Dinosaurs in School: Dinosaur Workshops Home/Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal News Stories/Manchester University Scientists Searching for “Ghosts” in Fossils Manchester University Scientists Searching for “Ghosts” in Fossils Advanced Synchrotron Light Rays – Shed “Light” on Long Dead Lizards A joint Anglo/American team of researchers led by scientists from the University of Manchester are using an extremely powerful light source to pick up tiny traces of chemical signatures and by doing so they are “shedding light” on fossils and making some exciting new discoveries. Many of the fossils held in museum and university collections were found in the 19th and 20th Centuries, these fossils may have been scientifically described and carefully studied, but scientists are now able to use technologies beyond the imaginations of their academic predecessors to explore fossil material and tease out new information from the ancient rocks. A team of scientists from the Palaeontology Research Group at Manchester University were able to collaborate with the engineers based at the Stanford University Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (based in California, United States), and reveal new information on the fifty million year old fossil of a lizard. The Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource is one of the most sophisticated and powerful synchrotrons in the western world. The technology, enabling strong beams of electromagnetic radiation, produced by particle accelerators to bombard an object with intense light has been around for fifty years or so. This technology has a wide range of applications, from providing engineers with an ability to assess structural issues in new materials, to being used in medicine, physics and now to scan fossils looking for tiny traces of otherwise invisible elements. This non-invasive and non-destructive technique has been used on a Palaeogene fossil of a lizard, which was originally thought to be just a moulted skin. However, the electromagnetic radiation scans found tiny traces of phosphorous where the teeth in the miniature jaws would have been. This proved that teeth had been present in the fossil and since no member of the Squamata (lizards and snakes) sheds their teeth as well as their skin when they moult, the fossil was re-described as a more complete specimen. Fifty Million Year Old Lizard Fossil Used in the Study Shedding light onto Ancient Creatures. Picture Credit: University of Manchester/Applied Physics The Manchester University team of scientists, a collaboration from various faculties includes Dr. Roy Wogelius and Dr. Phil Manning, who has recently been in the United States working on the excavation of a number of Triceratops (dinosaur fossils). One application of this new technology could be the analysis of dinosaur fossils, preserved in coarse sandstone to detect the chemical signatures of feathers which otherwise would not have shown up under more conventional light studies and X-rays. This could help palaeontologists to understand more about the evolution of feathers and ultimately the relationship between Aves (birds) and the Dinosauria. Not only was the powerful synchrotron able to detect the presence of chemicals related to the teeth of the tiny lizard, but their chemical signatures and placement in the jaw corresponding to other general features such as the lizard’s relatively elongated snout enabled the scientists to establish more information about the family and genus this fifty million year old specimen might be related to. Based on this study, the team have concluded that the fossil specimen has a close resemblance to Shinisaurids (Chinese Crocodile Lizards), these are small, semi-aquatic lizards that can be found today in south-east Asia. The fossil specimen has been proposed as being an example of Bahndwivici ammoskius an extinct Shinisaurid that lived in Wyoming during the Eocene Epoch. Commenting on the research work carried out by the team, palaeontologist Dr. Phil Manning stated that the finding of teeth residues changed almost everything that the palaeontologist’s thought they knew about this particular specimen. Thanks to the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource, the species could be identified, the technology allows scientists to see the “ghosts” of original biological structures that only remain in association with the fossil as minute chemical concentrations. The results of this study have been published in the academic journal “Applied Physics”. Dr Manning and his team hope to be able to use this technology to study more fossils, including dinosaur fossils. The scientists are excited about the prospect of discovering more about previously very well studied fossil specimens using the Stanford-based synchrotron. The electromagnetic radiation will truly be shedding new light on long extinct creatures. Our thanks to Manchester University for helping to compile this article. 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__label__wiki	0.751381	0.751381	Introduction [See slide show below] The town of Brixham has a long history of brass and military style bands and not too long ago the Brixham Heritage Museum staff discovered that a Brass Band existed in the year 1896 and have a photo supporting this – this early band was named the Brixham Artillery band. Previous to this our earliest information about our band was of the Brixham Excelsior Band which existed in 1910 when a Mr. Cauley was the bandmaster. The earliest record in Brixham Heritage Museum of the Brixham British Legion Band must have been around the 1920s. There is a photographic record of the Brixham British Legion band playing outside the town hall in 1937 for the King George the sixth’s coronation celebrations. Since 2002 when the band lost their involvement with and were no longer able to play at the Royal British Legion club premises, the band has been known as the Brixham Town Band. The pages describing the band history between 1927 and 1996 were compiled by Ted Thomas, currently (2017) our longest serving member who is not only our Solo trombonist but also one of our teachers for new players. Brixham Band in 1896 Brixham Excelsior Band 1910 Brixham Military Subscription Band 1914 Brixham Royal British Legion Band 1938 Brixham Band 1952 Brixham British Legion Band 1956 Brixham RBL Band 1960 Brixham RBL Band D Day 1994 Brixham Town Band 2000 Exmouth Competition Winners 2004	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line23026
__label__wiki	0.856043	0.856043	PRINCESS POSSE PRESENTER MATERIALS Unleash Your Inner Princess Contest SCOUT PROGRAM Twin Cities Arts Reader: Spectacular Women, Amazing Voices In The Broadway Princess Party Article Originally Published on Twin Cities Arts Reader By Bev Wolfe Broadway/Disney royalty was in town last week at the Pantages Theatre. Which members of the royalty, you ask? Well, Cinderella, Jasmine, and Belle…to start. There was no need to splurge on spectacular scenery or lush costumes to bring the spirit of these characters to life. These princesses only needed an intimate stage, their powerful voices, and enchanting music to create the magical Broadway Princess Party (BPP) for princesses both young and not so young. The Broadway Princess Party was originally conceived by Music Director Benjamin Rauhala. Rauhala teamed up with Minnesota’s own Laura Osnes (now a Broadway Tony Award-nominated star) as producer, and the two recruited Disney princesses to bring BPP to the stage. Rauhala opens the show by both sharing its origins and providing musical accompaniment for the performers. Osnes is the first to sing and the host, and provides an incredible musical melody of the uncommonly good songs from Rogers and Hammerstein’s musical Cinderella. She is joined on stage by Susan Egan, who originated the role of Belle in Disney’s Broadway version of Beauty and the Beast and who also played the voice of Megara in Disney’s 1997 animated film Hercules. Courtney Reed, who originated the role of Jasmine in Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway rounds out the trio of princesses on stage. The quality of each princess’s singing was astounding. Just as I might conclude that one was the best, the other two would perform songs rivaling that performance and throwing my judgment into question. The three princesses went on and off the stage, sometimes singing solos, duets, and trios. Joining them on stage for both a solo and a couple of duets was Adam Jacobs, who originated the Broadway role of Aladdin in Disney’s Aladdin and who performed at the Orpheum Theatre last year as part of the Aladdin touring company. His duet with Osnes in “Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful” was the highlight of his performance. Twin Cities Arts Reader: Spectacular Women, Amazing Voices In The Broadway Princess Party2018-08-242018-09-11https://broadwayprincessparty.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/bpp-website-navigation-wide-logo.pngBroadway Princess Partyhttps://broadwayprincessparty.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/featured-thmb-twincities.jpg200px200px CAST & PERFORMERS Andrea Johnson ICM Partners Aljohnson@icmpartners.com Technical Fairy Broadway Princess Party royalservice@broadwayprincessparty.com	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line23027
__label__cc	0.575854	0.424146	Content, Engagement, Membership, Social Media and Networking, Storytelling, Strategy Bright Ideas: O Facebook What Art Thou? Here’s the latest edition of Bright Ideas where we take a look at changing Facebook relevance may mean to content, storytelling and marketing. Also, why is BuzzFeed doing tote bags? And new jobs for great people. Subscribe here: O Facebook, What Art Thou? I’m not going to make the case that Facebook is going away. At least not anytime soon. But the obstacles it faces, largely challenges of its own making, should be of enormous concern to any nonprofit campaigner, fundraiser or leader. (And present exciting opportunities for positive change, I hope.) First, let’s look at how anti-user Facebook’s core product, the ad manager (ha, I mean the news feed), has become. Despite Facebook’s self-proclaimed return to being a place for friends in 2018, it’s pretty much a visual (and targeted) classified ads platform. Example: at 4 pm last Wednesday I pulled up my Facebook feed and scrolled through the first 25 posts. Twelve were from pages I’ve followed at one time or another. Five were ads. Eight were from people I know. Five of those were straight up reshares of page content with no context. So much for friends. Second, the world that analyzes these things is full of stories about declining Facebook use among people under 25 and Europeans, among others. This parallels data about falling interest in the US. Meanwhile, Facebook does seem to have followed through on its promise to deprioritize news by sending less traffic to media sites – a hit to online publishers that’s unlikely, in the short term, to do anything about public trust in media. Where does that leave us? In the short term, probably in the same place we’ve been for a couple years now. Facebook is huge and any organization willing to put real resources behind the creation and advertising of engaging content that can help bring people (and their data) to Facebook is going to be okay. But can nonprofits as well as media orgs (including nonprofit journalism) continue to rely on social media to drive growth and visits to their websites? And can nonprofits (and even the consultants surrounding them) continue relying on a platform that seems okay absolving itself of political, social and human collateral damage? Hey, I’m on Facebook. It’s complicated. But somehow I think we need to aim for more human-scale relationship building that don’t outsource targeting of lookalike audiences to an unregulated corporation. That means, I think, more tools people can use to create news and fewer platforms for sharing news. More members and fewer audiences. More teaching people to tell stories and less talking about storytelling. If you think this edition of Bright Ideas is interesting (dare we say useful?), please forward it along or share it on Twitter, LinkedIn or Facebook. You could share it on Instgram but that would be weird. Get this from a friend? Want to subscribe? Head over here. Just say no to Trumpian Drift. How advocates, journalists, leaders tell stories of migrants and refugees says a lot about how society views citizenship and basic human rights. Masha Gessen urges journalists to choose their words and stories with more care because the scale of problems facing us requires smarter – and more scaled – reporting. She points this out in the quote below and it’s important for advocates to be aware of this, hold media to account, and to also be very conscious of how every story is framed in their own communications: “Like most coverage, but perhaps more than most coverage, the writing about immigration has been suffering from what I think of as Trumpian drift. Journalists casually use terms like crossing the border illegally when referring to asylum seekers—when in fact there is no law that says they must use the ports of entry. Journalists increasingly buy into the framing of immigration policy as a strategy for preventing people from entering the United States. And then there is the conspicuous use of the words caravan and migrant to refer to people fleeing for safety. – Masha Gessen Adding value by adding values. This is a headline I can get behind because I see nonprofits, unintentionally in most cases, making pitches for financial support and action that reflect the righteousness of their work as though it’s assumed every member or reader had a hand in creating their theory of change. Ben Terrett writes about how successful product design does a great job solving user problems but often shows no regard for public values (using the apropos and timely example of scooters littering most major cities). Nonprofits and civil society are – or should be – modeling inclusive behavior that helps all consider the impact our work has on the whole community: the powerless, not just members, wealthy donors or the loudest voices. Thanks to Paul de Gregorio for sharing this one. The constant pressure of tracking everything is burning out journalists. And I know that many activists and campaigners feel the same way as reporters John Crowley spoke to for this piece at Nieman Lab. A few things: (1) Stop reporting on Trump’s tweets. They exist only to overwhelm media bandwidth and make everything about him. (2) We hear a lot about tech solutions to info overload, turning off notifications, and self-care. All good (phone notifications are truly evil). But, as Crowley points out, much of this is driven by management and leaders who support systems that place professional and personal value on constant work. Does climate fiction lead to climate action? Only if readers are also accessing cultural messages that effective action is possible. Researcher Matthew Schneider-Mayerson surveyed US readers of 19 works “cli-fi” to understand how climate storytelling may help shape advocacy and opinions on climate change. So…who actually does what in high-performing digital comms team? Every organization is churning out content. Very few are well-staffed for it. The good folks at Contentius put together this smart field guide to content roles. Get your BuzzFeed tote bag now. It’s free when you make your $100 membership payment. Pretty cynical tone to this piece by Christine Schmidt for NiemanLab but it seems meaningful that a private media company with a household name is scrambling to try every membership experiment it can. Curious how membership as a BuzzWord hooks on here but I’m rooting for the great writers there. This great little piece from Transparency International shares five ways to help people engage in campaigns. It’s insights that go beyond anti-corruption activism to support most any issue and the communications around it. All orgs could benefit from a user-centered focus on accessibility, safety, relevance, credibility and responsiveness. Anyone going to (or involved in) the #Reframe Conference on Mental Health and the Media? Looks interesting! Do good work A few great roles at the intersection of digital, content, creative and campaigning. Have one to share? Click reply and let me know. Have an idea of your next perfect role but not finding it? Send me a note. Chicago-based Hearken helps newsrooms listen to and engage the public on the way to building public trust and stronger stories. They’re hiring US-based engagement consultants to work with their 150 (and growing) clients. Engagement consultants should have newsroom experience but, as the description says, “please don’t be discouraged if your title doesn’t include engagement-related words.” Free Press has several campaigning/organizing roles open: Campaign Manager, Online Community Manager and Digital Manager. Free Press is leading the fight for net neutrality in the US by, in part, engaging tens of thousands of volunteer activists. The team is based in western Massachusetts, Washington, DC, and remote locations around the US. New Citizenship Project is doing smart work helping orgs and campaigns engage people in more meaningful and powerful ways. The London-based group is bringing on a Strategist. Check it out if you’re over that way. United for Iran is hiring a Civic Technology Program Director based in Berkeley. Great group and should be a wonderful opportunity to do innovative work. Note: must be fluent in Farsi. I don’t know much about Communitas America but this Program Manager role that will run coworking and a social venture accelerator looks super interesting. Based in the Bronx. Greenpeace is filling two Media and Digital Analyst roles to guide the global organization’s tracking and learning from social media, news, and all the other bits that fly around the internets. Flexible location. The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights is hiring a DC-based Digital Director. Campaign Legal Center in Washington, DC, is hiring a Multimedia Strategist. The BlueGreen Alliance is hiring a Denver-based Colorado State Coordinator to grow and run the Alliance’s work there. Here’s a google spreadsheet full of job lists, email groups and online job boards where you’ll find roles like these posted. It’s editable (for now) so feel free to comment or add a resource. What’s on your “you should read this” list? Here’s a short version of mine. Read either of these? Have anything to add? Hit reply and share what you’re digging into (or at least hoping to with any theoretical extra time). The Art of Gathering: How we meet and why it matters by Priya Parker. Social media means we’re constantly interacting with one another but I don’t think we know how to really come together in beneficial ways. Selfie: How we became so self-obsessed and what it’s doing to us by Will Stoor. A tour through the history and science of the idea of self and how that’s playing out in a world that seems to value narcissism over community (which, ironically, is the opposite of centuries of human culture and storytelling). Question? Idea to share? Let’s talk. Reply or email ted@brightplus3.com. Don’t hesitate to forward this to others or pass along the subscribe page link. December 11, 2018 February 28, 2019 Bright IdeasLeave a comment Defining transparency Transparency in campaigning isn’t just about sharing campaign plans, making videos and being authentic on social media. That’s all important and can build relationships and increase name awareness. But there’s one level of transparency that’s about talking a lot – and openly. And there’s another level of transparency that involves opening yourself up to risk and inviting others to share that risk with you. I’ve recently been working on a story about transparency in campaigning and what, if anything, is new or can be learned from the 2018 U.S. elections. I’ve looked at the Beto O’Rourke campaign which produced 1,300+ (or so) Facebook Live videos and shared its field plan (and results) online. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has used social media, especially Instagram, with authenticity to foster stronger, trusted relationships with supporters There’s also been a good deal written previously about “open campaigns” – groups putting their campaign plans out there for all to see – and distributed campaigning or big organizing that gives people the power and tools to act on behalf of the campaign. For candidates like O’Rourke and Ocasio-Cortez, sharing their day to day life builds name recognition. For activists, sharing plans and giving supporters tools to act independently is about trust and scaling impact. But, shifting gears a bit, transparency creates personal and strategic risks. And it’s precisely the risk of opening up yourself, your organization, your plans, to others that makes transparency powerful. Last week I read Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen. The book is Jose Antonio Vargas’s memoir that begins with him being sent from the Philippines to the U.S. at 12 years old to live with his grandparents. From that point forward his childhood was about as “normal” as any California teenage could experience. That changed when Vargas turned 16 and went to get a driver’s license. He was turned away because he didn’t have the right identification. He went home and found out from his grandfather that he was undocumented. His family sent him to the U.S. without going through the “proper” immigration channels. After living in the U.S. for four, ten or 20 years the only legal option is to abandon the life he’s built, return to a Philippines that he no longer knows and wait for 10 or more years to possibly immigrate to the country he grew up in. Vargas, of course, didn’t leave the U.S. He became a high school and college journalist and later worked in D.C. for the Washington Post and Huffington Post. He has directed documentaries, co-founded Define American, and been a guest of Rep. Nancy Pelosi at the 2017 State of the Union address. In 2011, Vargas wrote My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant. He came out as undocumented, practically inviting the government to deport him. Looking back, he writes in Dear America: I am not hiding from my government. My government is hiding from me. At least that’s how it’s felt in the past seven years, living a public life while practicing what I call “radical transparency,” which has taken on various forms. Transparency, it seems, protects Vargas. His visibility has turned him into a spokesperson. Deporting Vargas would cause more problems than it would solve for people and agencies opposed to immigration. But transparency – or at least Vargas’s approach to it – has done something else in this case. Basically, it seems there are a couple levels of transparency. One involves openness and exposure. It means talking about your plans, releasing documents and inviting outsiders and other people make their voice heard – even weigh in. This is the transparency of open government and open campaigning. It’s valuable. It means people can engage because they’re no longer in the dark. But it can remain exclusive. The agency, organization, staff still makes decisions and is ultimately responsible for what happens. Another level of transparency invites people in to help make the decisions. People don’t just know what’s going on, they have a hand in deciding whether actions are good or bad and how to respond. In the end, this transparency makes everyone involved responsible – and puts them at risk. This is the transparency of movement building. Vargas talks of helping to organize 30+ undocumented young people to travel across country for a Time magazine cover photo. Vargas could easily make his case about the immigration system and undocumented people without dozens of them joining him and putting themselves at risk. But by putting themselves on the line these people are showing that other people are also willing to be radically transparent for this cause. They’re modeling transparency and leadership for others. Vargas goes on to speak at length about transparency and how, as a journalist, it is easier for him to be transparent on the outside than in his personal life. Living as an undocumented person who works, pays taxes, and obeys laws also means not having the right to vote, drive, cross the border. It also means living with knowing you could be removed from the country and lose your job, relationships, family and friends overnight. Transparency is complicated and has personal/private as well as public/political layers. You’re going to grapple with transparency if you’re a political candidate, running a political campaign or working on an advocacy effort. Social media, the web and open data have all changed the public’s perception of how much and what kind of transparency is required. Consistently opening up yourself (or your campaign), your ideas and beliefs, and your plans for putting those beliefs into action in the physical world invites others to do the same alongside you. It’s important to think about whether you really want that – and to commit to the level of transparency that you need. November 30, 2018 February 28, 2019 Leave a comment Leadership, Membership, Organizational Structure, Strategy Let’s strengthen organizations, raise more money and scale up impact by speeding up how we learn about and position membership programs. A membership innovation community of practice will identify and speed understanding of what’s working, best practices and innovation across a broad range of communications, engagement, fundraising, and organizing activities in nonprofits, journalism, political campaigns and social-good business. Don’t want all the background? Jump to project goals and process. Comments? Feedback? Suggestions? Send an email or contact us. We believe membership – people joining, investing in, learning from, and acting in partnership with others – is (or could be) a strong framework for scaling deep and sustainable activism and healthier organizations. This brief provides a path towards testing that idea. Membership is critical to sustaining relevance, revenue and sustainability. Membership has a long, global history. Groups like the Sierra Club, Audubon Society, National Geographic, Consumers Union and League of Women Voters are membership based. Labor unions are membership-driven as are cooperatives (local grocery co-ops, for example, and outdoor stores like REI in the United States and MEC in Canada). Community groups (Rotary Club, garden clubs) and trade associations are also membership based. And millions of people become members associations like the American Association of Retired Persons People every year. People become members by investing money and time. In many cases, people receive career guidance, networking, volunteer opportunities, discounted products, invitations to events and more. What is membership? For the purposes of this brief, we view membership as having three parts: People investing in an organization. An organization investing in people. A framework that binds together the interests of people and an organization. Why do people become members of an organization? The simplest reason: because they’re asked. Usually by people they know. Most members enter an organization with at least one active relationship. Members receive access to services and benefits for the time, money and personal capital they offer groups. Members are often given opportunities to meet, interact and learn from one another. People also learn and improve skills, take on volunteer roles and eventually become leaders. In many advocacy organizations, membership offers people an opportunity to directly engage with others and the organization in actions around a shared mission or vision for the world. Let’s assume there’s some value (or at least a bit of accuracy) in the above definition of membership, it’s historical presence and why people put their hard-earned money and time into an organization as a member. It’s worth noting that the public service journalism sector is looking to membership as a path towards revenue growth and sustainability as well as knowledge and service. The Membership Puzzle Project is one example of that sector’s search for stronger member-driven skills and projects. Today, nonprofits (both advocacy and community service groups), associations and journalism/media organizations (nonprofit and for-profit) use a variety of membership models to secure direct and indirect support. Membership programs are usually built around and optimized for fundraising. People are asked for a minimal amount of time – a $30 donation, a Facebook follow, an email address. They receive a thank you (hopefully). They are passed into the hands of staff running fundraising and advocacy programs. Membership programs are typically separate from organizing and communications. Software/CRMs may track donations and email opens. But software only does what the people using it ask. Organizations do little to build member relationships (or, in other words, do little to invest in the needs of members). People are either bombarded by messaging in their inboxes and social media feeds. Or receive little at all. Everyone is concerned about impact. Many people want to work with others to have a direct impact. People in are looking for opportunities to invest not just their money but their time, skills and experience. They’re looking for anchors – places to hook their attention, build relationships, learn more and do good. Meanwhile, organizations are dealing with solving transactional problems like high membership growth costs and/or churn. Most members would be surprised to learn that the most important calculation of their relationship is aquisition cost and lifetime value. The constant need to replace members creates an endless search for new people, new lists, new audiences – attention taken away from deepening and sustaining membership. People are looking for consistency and impact are hearing about crises and immediate needs. It gets attention. But we lose attention, tune out, and move on to another crisis. Worse, people are losing faith in nonprofit organizations. It’s a problem for the causes and communities in which we work who are not consistently served by a committed group of supporters. Thousands of nonprofit organizations have decades of data about membership programs. Yet, too often, membership teams are sidelined to focus on marginal list growth strategies. Conversations about innovation, sustainability, scale and value TO members get set aside. We need to rethink what membership can be. It’s time to share lessons, test outside the box, build partnerships across sectors (and inside organizations). Creating Modern Membership Models Now is the time to look at new membership models. Membership teams and their partners across the organization, nonprofit and NGO leaders, and even members themselves need new and empowering membership models that can engage and even excite people. To get there, the sector needs testing and learning, networking and training, and many more opportunities to unleash creativity. We believe that networks of people working in and around membership programs (everyone from membership teams to organizing, volunteering, fundraising and other roles) will create stronger organizations – and more powerful outcomes – with opportunities and resources to more rapidly learn, test and master membership programming across their organizations, campaigns and teams. This is a time of declining trust in institutions. And it’s not just government. NGOs, nonprofits and even small orgs face questions from constituents and potential supporters about finances, diversity, leadership, sexual harassment and more. Media and news organizations rely on reader (and source) trust to stay in business. Membership programs invite and build trust by increasing transparency and direct investment in an organization’s mission, values and operation. More people than ever are engaging in advocacy and political campaigns as volunteers, activists and leaders. Nonprofit organizations can better learn from organizing campaigns – even those under their own roof – to build stronger membershp programs. Sustainable funding remains critical to the long-term health of nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits are raising money and figuring out monthly donor programs but aren’t innovating membership in ways that deepens affiliation to sustain themselves for long time and grow leaders. Meanwhile, journalism organizations and others are looking towards advocacy and struggling to find/implement membership models and practices. There is a place for renewed, revitalized and re-imagined membership in nonprofit advocacy and organizations. Some of this work is already happening in public service journalism through the efforts of The Membership Puzzle, the Coral Project, Open News and others. These projects demonstrate the value that testing and networking around membership and engagement bring to communities of practitioners. We envision a project that advances membership innovation in nonprofits, collaborates with other sectors and ongoing projects to share learning, and makes it possible for far more people to become more sustainably engaged in social good and community change. Goals of this project Here’s what we believe this work can accomplish: Revitalize the membership field so that a wider range of organizations and campaigns can reach more people, engage people more efficiently and sustainably, and promote growth of leadership, revenue and program innovation. Build a learning community of people working in and around membership. This may include people in nonprofits, NGOs, advocacy groups, political campaigns and social movements, associations, trade groups and labor unions, journalism and community media and more. Rapidly share data and resources needed to test membership and related programs in fundraising, organizing, mobilization, volunteering and leadership. Identify and assess a variety of new and existing membership models that organizations, funders, consultants and members can apply, learn from, test and iterate upon. Create a culture of measurement, testing, reporting, iteration and transparency that supports broader membership program innovation. What would doing this actually look like? Here’s an idea: Create a network through baseline research and reporting. Survey a broad cross-section of people involved in members Get direct and subjective feedback on What’s working and what’s not? Who’s doing good, great, creative work and thinking in membership? Bring subset to a kick-off meeting/event/conference where diverse group meets, networks, shares learning, creates plans for next steps in community Identify what needs to be measured/evaluated for project impact and success. Continue growing and sustaining a network of membership innovators and leaders. Online/offline community (could range from just email list/facebook group to one or more in person events in different locations) Identify need for and create training materials Identify and showcase membership innovation and testing in the wild. Membership Innovation Showcase and/or Membership impact guide. Read more. Inspiration / Background / More Reading Who’s thinking about this now? We’ll continue updating this list as we find/receive ideas. The Future of Membership [New Citizenship Project] The Secret of Scale [Peter Murray, Stanford Social Innovation Review] Lesssons and cautionary tales from 130 years of membership at National Geographic [Cherie Hu, Membership Puzzle] We spoke to hundreds of independent news supporters over the past year. This is their membership manifesto [Emily Goligoski, Membership Puzzle] Texas Tribune strategic plan Shorenstein Center. Business Models for Local News (report). Extensive section on membership tests/models. Buzzfeed news quietly tests a membership program [Digiday] Where does journalism end and activism begin? [Nieman Lab] Advocates are becoming journalists. Is that a good thing? [Columbia Journalism Review] When it comes to launching serious, sustainable membership programs for journalism, ask for more, more often, and aim higher [Nieman Lab] What your site can learn from 100 news programs with robust membership programs [Membership Puzzle] A journalism innovation entrepreurship reading list [Phillip Smith] Guide to audience revenue and engagement [Emily Goligoski and Elizabeth Hansen, Tow Center for Digital Journalism] Six lessons about audience and email growth for nonprofit news [Emily Roseman, Shorenstein Center] Jay Rosen: Members don’t want a gate around the journalism they’re supporting [Poynter] Crossfit is my church: How fitness classes provide the meaning that religion once did [Tara Isabella Burton, Vox] ‘Hands-on journalism’ fosters community engagement [Josh Stearns, International Journalists’ Network] The Myth of Civic Engagement During Trump’s Presidency [Adam Seth Levine, Behavioral Scientist] Seven newsrooms share the promise and pitfalls of moving the engagement needle with members [Jessica Best & Alec Saelens , Membership Puzzle] Small groups can change the world: An interview with Marianne Manilov of the Engage Network [Britt Bravo, Have Fun. Do Good.] Compact Flash photo via JD Hancock, Flickr. CC 2.0. November 8, 2018 February 28, 2019 Leave a comment Helping people create change by helping people Bright Ideas: How stories, strategy, people and tech are creating change. This is Bright+3’s email newsletter. Subscribe now. Do you need a digital team, what roles would be on it and who would be included? Good questions. I’m skeptical that most organizations need a digital team so much as need digital first leadership and cultures. I wrote about it the other day in a piece called Thinking about digital strategy in teams: “Digital is in every role in the organization, not just a few people easily pulled into a single team. Everyone and every role can, will and needs to understand how digital works.” If nothing else, check it out the digital teams resources shared at the bottom. Other good/smart people have been thinking hard about digital teams in nonprofits the past few years. Another good read on nonprofit digital strategy comes from Ryann Miller at Toronto-based Grassriots. Digital is a strategy, not just random tactics, posted at Charity Village, distills more thinking about how and why a digital-first organization isn’t just running better online fundraising and social media campaigns but is building lasting relationships with people built on member needs. Miller identifies building blocks for a digital-first org: Supporter/consumer-centric Agile / iterative Have you seen the new book, Driving Digital Strategy by Sunil Gupta? Gupta, Edward W. Carter Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, explains how legacy organizations need to approach digital strategy in an org-wide / holistic way and not as a single tactic, single department, or as something that just gets added onto existing strategy. Leaders need to think about what people really need. If you understand what people are trying to accomplish and build for that, instead of thinking of digital as a channel to reach more people, you’ll be more efficient, advertise better, save money, sell more. Gupta’s aiming at the for-profit world but the point stands for NGOs. Here’s another summary from an interview with Gupta. He was also interviewed for the HBR Ideacast in August. Great listen for the ride home. Gupta talks about Peloton, the stationary bike company, in the Ideacast interview. Peloton doesn’t view digital as a way to reach more people but as a way to create a fuller experience that people will crave, rely on, pay more for and tell people about. This brings me to exciting examples of companies putting people first to build powerful relationships (and businesses) in a Vox article called Crossfit is My Church. Sounds weird, perhaps, but a powerful read. Casper ter Kuile, a researcher at Harvard Divinity School and Executive Director at On Being’s Impact Lab, looked at Crossfit and Soulcycle (again with stationary bikes!). They wanted to understand if, why and how millennials are replacing organized religion with other experiences that fulfill a need to be part of something bigger than themselves. I think unions and membership orgs (e.g. Sierra Club) once did this very effectively but for a variety of reasons failed at thinking about membership as anything more than payment for services. Skipping ahead, what if a membership organization’s strategy (most of which was digital and probably all of which was guided by core elements like transparency, empowerment, being supporter-centric) was directed at creating at experiences that addressed people’s needs, including a need to belong to something bigger / better than any one individual’s self? Charity:Water is one example of this approach in action. There are loads of ways for NGOs to solve advocacy / political / community problems. But few are built from the ground up to give supporters direct roles – and personal meaning – in addressing water supply problems in communities thousands of miles away. Putting the needs of supporters first would change how most groups staff themselves, think of revenue streams, approach role of volunteers, define membership, develop content, and more. This isn’t an especially new idea (see older versions of Sierra Club, trade associations, and labor unions). But does an updated version work in complex legacy organizations (and newer startups) that are solving advocacy problems (protecting forests, stopping mining, reforming health care finance)? It can and, I suspect, has to work in more orgs, more campaigns, more communities. Good more or less related reading: I’m not the only person who once subscribed to National Geographic who ended up confused about what membership means there. Membership Puzzle shares Lessons and cautionary tales from 130 years of membership at National Geographic. By the way, Membership Puzzle is doing an amazing job looking into how journalism/media nonprofits and startups are rethinking and testing membership engagement. “When newsrooms start valuing their relationships with the communities they serve over the quantity of content they can produce, it shapes journalism for the better. And that focus on relationships is helping newsrooms have an impact and develop new opportunities for revenue and sustainability.” American Press Institute releases A Culture of Listening, a report diving into how/why journalists strengthen reporting and value through deep listening practices, tools and techniques. Useful for community organizers and activists Want to kill democracy? Starve civic institutions (and parks and public lands). From Eric Klinenberg, a sociologist at NYU: “Just as certain hard infrastructures, such as those for power and water, are ‘lifeline systems’ that make modern societies possible, so too are certain social infrastructures especially crucial for democratic life.” Libraries, environmentalists, outdoor recreations groups, the YMCA and many more should be talking about this at a time when government zeroing out spending on community institutions. Don’t stop believing. Never thought I’d share a New York Times piece about Steve Perry (yeah, that Steve Perry) but this story has it all: music, love, tragedy, redemption, croquet, the Eels, big hair. Question? Idea to share? Let’s talk. Email ted@brightplus3.com. September 25, 2018 February 28, 2019 Bright IdeasLeave a comment Engagement, Storytelling, Strategy Power-full storytelling for change Can we create powerful (and “power-full”) storytelling for advocacy that shifts power to people and communities so they may better control the change they seek? The “traditional” framework for advocacy storytelling is built around persuading those who aren’t directly affected – or who aren’t currently engaged – to empathize and act. This is a good way to go when what you need are people to write Congress, come to a march on Washington or give you money so you can do more of your good work. But persuasion isn’t about power. Persuasion acts on those not affected. Somewhere along the way it’s possible—too easy, really—for the change that needs to happen to be disputed, watered down, stalled in a committee. Meanwhile, real people go hungry, real homes sink into the ocean, real wildlife lose a place to live. Philanthropy may recognize the power problem Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, recently wrote Why Giving Back Isn’t Enough in the New York Times. In it, Walker calls on the philanthropic community and, perhaps, a broader economic and political establishment, to not simply address the effects of inequality and injustice on society but to solve their root causes. Farhad Ebrahimi of the Chorus Foundation wrote about the Foundation’s decision to focus on systemic change and supporting transitions to a new political economy in choosing how to direct its support of climate change advocacy. It’s not a new idea to social justice advocates: We can (and should) feed the hungry but wouldn’t it be more prudent to tackle systemic causes of inequality and poverty that are leading to a growing number of hungry families and children each year? Pressuring the System or Shifting Power? Advocates and campaigners can do much more to tell the stories of people impacted by inequality, poverty, hunger, war or environmental disaster. And many are doing just that with interviews, personal histories, photos and video, and other narratives that tell stories of the impacted and less powerful in their own voices. Recent work by Humans of New York tells the story of refugees to help fundraise for the community. In the film @Home, activist Mark Horvath interviews dozens of homeless people, family members, and others in the community to tell the story of homelessness from the perspective of those living it. Continue reading “Power-full storytelling for change” → January 5, 2016 February 28, 2019 Leave a comment Advocacy, Innovation, Storytelling, Strategy Turning policy experts into reporters The Munk School of Public Affairs at the University of Toronto is doing something brilliant that NGO leaders should check out. The Fellowship in Global Journalism, an 8-month program that trains subject experts to become reporters. The program gives students the support, training and tools needed to create powerful stories for widely read news and online media outlets. Training focuses traditional and digital reporting skills and the program provides participants with high-level mentorship from working editors. All that is layered on top of the participant’s strong subject expertise. An ocean issue that could use more news stories: deep sea mining. This is an Auxiliary Cutter to be used by Nautilus Minerals for seabed mining near Papau New Guinea. Photo via Nautilus Minerals. Imagine, for example, the stories that a few oceans experts could create for widely read media newspapers and online media if they had deep skills in reporting, data visualization, video production and other storytelling skills needed today. You don’t see many oceans stories because traditional news outlets don’t have staff to cover those stories and new media outlets haven’t built up subject expertise. But all are looking to publish great stories people will read and share. It’s not that readers don’t care about oceans, it’s that there’s nobody to tell the story. And more (and better) stories are needed to support a public narrative on which advocates can hook their calls to action. Oceans are just one example. You could swap out medicine, immigration, childcare or prison reform and get similar results. Great news stories are in higher demand than ever so why not make them about issues that matter. There are more places reporting general news for national and global audiences than ever. Some start with a V: Vice and Vox. A is covered: AlJazeera. And then there B for Buzzfeed and M for Mic. Meanwhile, long-time regional, national and global news outlets are cutting full-time positions but, in most cases, hungry for good stories. There are too few people who both know their subject and can develop great stories about it. This creates an opportunity for policy experts to engage global media in new and more direct ways. It would be fantastic to see the environmental community or other advocacy sector support a similar endeavor. September 24, 2015 February 28, 2019 communication, journalismLeave a comment Analytics, Engagement, Kicking Ass, Strategy Three ways to stop wishing for a big campaign In the movie Big, Tom Hanks plays 12 year old Josh Baskin who puts a coin in a magic wish machine at the amusement park arcade one summer night and asks to be big. Nothing happens after making the wish so he heads home and goes to bed. You know the story. Josh wakes up the next morning and is, well, BIG (and played by Tom Hanks). Sometimes, your campaigns go big. You probably didn’t plan for it (though you may have wished for it). The ride may be fun but it’s probably not what you expected. Sometimes, things don’t turn out as you hoped. You didn’t raise much money. New people didn’t stick with you. The media didn’t respond as you hoped. The big suit doesn’t always fit right — you may walk away disappointed but a bit wiser. I’ve been thinking a lot about the question “What does it mean for a to ‘go big’ if you’re a nonprofit?” What is a viral campaign? That’s because I’m organizing a session here in Denver with the folks from Tech4Good titled Going Viral: The Ups and Downs of Hitting it Big. The program is tomorrow so you’ve probably missed it. We don’t have to find Zoltar and wish to be big but we do need to know what “big” is, tap into what helps make campaigns go big and be ready when it happens (even if it’s not as dramatic as in the movie or the ice bucket). So… What IS Big? When it’s really big you know it. The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge was big. Very big. A 12 month Google search trends chart tracking ALS and Obama searches. The ALS spike is reminiscent of the Super Bowl and other huge national events. Continue reading “Three ways to stop wishing for a big campaign” → May 19, 2015 February 28, 2019 Leave a comment Content, Measuring Impact, Strategy What DO you know about your content? Content is everywhere. For starters: blog and Facebook posts, tweets and webinars, infographics and Slideshare presentations, online and print advertisements, email newsletters, action alerts and fundraising appeals, photo galleries and research reports, annual reports, magazines and books. That’s just a start. And let’s not forget the dozens or hundreds (or sometimes thousands) more web pages that tell people who you are, how you work, why you do what you do and (super important!) why the reader should support you with their own time and money. Meanwhile, these readers (donors, supporters, activists, media, legislators and others), are (we hope) relentlessly reading, sharing and taking action with through constant connections to smartphones and tablets. What’s missing? A clear sense of what works, when, why and a plan for how to move to that spot. When we talk with executive directors, fundraisers, communicators and digital strategists, all report that their organizations are spending more time and money than ever on content. They wonder if they’re doing the right thing (and how to tell). What works and why? We’re finding out, starting with the (mini) content survey. Take it now. What Works and Why? It’s time to start answering that question. We’re starting with a survey (two surveys, really) that brings together data from across the nonprofit sector about content spending, staffing, strategy as well as goals, methods and metrics. We’ll also be talking with leaders and practitioners to collect stories that give context to the data. When we find patterns in the data that helps explain success (or failure) we’ll dive deeper and hear from people doing the work. Wait. Two surveys? Sure. The first is a mini-survey. Just three questions to help scratch the surface and identify some key questions YOU (not just us) have. A survey, after all, should be about what the user needs. Just like great content. Take the (mini) content survey now. Thanks! January 22, 2015 February 28, 2019 Leave a comment Advocacy, Strategy What community advocates should know about the Princeton Offense It occurred to me, while watching Georgetown trounce Western Carolina a few weekends ago (thanks for the game, Eric!), that nonprofit advocates might learn a thing or two from the Princeton Offense practiced by the Hoyas and others. The Princeton Offense, so named because of its origins at its namesake university early in the 20th century, is a high-energy offense that uses constant motion, frequent passing, and sharp cuts to create shooting opportunities. The offense relies on nimbleness and speed … by making frequent and sudden cuts timed with sharp inside passes, players often find themselves all alone with the ball and an easy layup. If the defense pulls in to cut off those opportunities, the offense finds itself with more open three-point shot options. The Princeton Offense has some limitations. For one thing, it depends on the entire squad being strong at passing, layups, and shooting three-pointers. Everyone doesn’t necessarily need to excel at everything, but they all need to be solid. For another, it requires a great deal of preparation and discipline, effective communication, and tight teamwork. This may be true for basketball in general, but it’s exacerbated in an offensive scheme based on sharp, precision movements. But it doesn’t rely on overpowering your opponent, which is good given that small community groups are often at a disadvantage in terms of funding, political connections, and political muscle. Instead, it relies on qualities often found in spades among nonprofit advocates: agility, high-energy, and versatile team members. This analogy is a stretch, I know, but the basic point is sound: play to your strengths. Design strategies that take advantage of your assets, and sidestep or minimize the strengths of your opponents. Whenever possible, set the terms of the engagement rather than play their game. If you like the basketball-as-political-strategy analogy, the basketball team at Grinnell College offers another fun example. Unable to compete for the best players (it’s a small college in the middle of Iowa, after all), but still able to recruit a bunch of guys with solid high school experience, they twisted convention on its head: rather than field their best players for longer stretches, they substitute fresh legs constantly so that every Grinnell player on the court is able to play at 100% for the entire (short) time they’re on. The details vary every cycle, but they send in substitutes every half-minute or so, and within the first three minutes Grinnell has already fielded fifteen players playing an average of a minute each. They shoot like crazy and they leave guys on the offensive end (violating convention but not the rules). Although their opponents may consistently field better players, each member of the Grinnell squad can play at 100% the entire time they’re on the court (versus, say, an opponent, only playing at 80% because of their need to pace themselves for longer stretches of game time). “The System,” as it’s called, is a controversial approach, and it isn’t popular among basketball purists, but Grinnell – with a 7-2 record this season – is figuring out a way to play competitive ball despite being underpowered and out-skilled. Analogies like these obviously have their limits, but there might be some wisdom to draw from the comparisons, and at the very least they can help reinforce some basic instincts about crafting effective strategies even when outmatched by your opponent. (Photo by Flickr user Keith Allison.) Jacob Smith is the co-author of The Nimble Nonprofit: An Unconventional Guide to Sustaining and Growing Your Nonprofit, the former mayor of Golden, Colorado, and a nonprofit consultant. Advocacy, Engagement, Social Media and Networking, Strategy A friend of a friend: How Obama used Facebook to turn out voters We all know that social networks can be a crucial arena for engaging your supporters and developing new relationships, but for a sense of scale look no further than the 2012 presidential campaigns. Both campaigns made extensive use of social networks like Spotify, Pinterest, Instagram, Tumblr, and, of course, the giants Facebook and Twitter. One major problem for the campaigns in the closing weeks of the race: 18-29 year-old voters are very difficult to reach by phone, and making sure that very specific audience actually voted was a critical campaign element, especially for the Obama campaign. Their solution: aggressively, intelligently, and strategically using Facebook to identify supporters, keep them engaged, and then – during the GOTV (“get out the vote”) efforts in the final weeks – reminding them to actually vote. Because of their early and sustained efforts identifying supporters through Facebook, 85% of the campaign’s GOTV 18-29 year-old targets were friends of friends of Barack Obama on Facebook. Obama for American Digital Director Teddy Goff explains, “We had about seven million instances of people contacting about five million people, all of their friends who they knew … these were people we had to reach, and couldn’t reach otherwise.” And note the importance of very clearly identifying the audience. Even though Facebook users span a wide range of demographics, different demographics use the network differently. This was a strategy targeted for a very specific demographic. This not-so-little detail highlights a common problem in exhortations for nonprofits to use social networks more aggressively. The first step should always be defining the goal, and the second step – always – understanding the mechanisms of change enough to clearly and specifically define the audiences you need to influence. Then you can figure out if and how social networks matter, and how to use them effectively if they do. But there is clearly a growing chance that social networks will matter, and if your target audience for a given campaign includes 18-29 year-olds in the United States, then social networks may well be critical part of your strategy. December 6, 2012 February 28, 2019 engagement, Obama, presidential campaign, social media, social networksLeave a comment	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line23040
__label__cc	0.737779	0.262221	« Can I pour you a drink? Johnnie Walker page updated Bollywood orphan collage » Pardes: America is very bad for the Indian soul! July 21, 2011 by sitaji This is my contribution to Roti Kapada aur Rum’s international call to all Indian film bloggers to submit something for Shameful Classics celebration in July, 2011. After I saw Pardes (1997) last year I was very enthused about it, yet nearly every NRI I spoke to, emailed, or tweeted about it said how much they disliked the film. I adored Pardes, maybe because as a gori I’m free of the cultural shame some NRIs have over Bollywood films, so when Shameful Classics month came up, I figured it’s time to do a post on this insane film, after all I loved the film so much I practically screen capped it all! In fact, if you scroll quickly over this post it will look like a flip book of the movie, THAT’S how many screen caps there are. So I suppose at minimum I should be ashamed of adding to internet pollution. One of best parts of doing this blog is being able to rave about a movie that most of you saw years back that I’m just discovering now. As I said, I LOVED this movie, but then again I tend to love all Subash Ghai films for their kitsch value and dramatic plot twists. Glancing over Ghai’s filmography, I’ve seen and enjoyed all of these, Vishwanath (1978); Karz (1980); Krodhi (1981); Meri Jung (1985); Ram Lakhan (1989); Khalnayak (1993); Trimurti (1995) (producer); Taal (1999); Aitraaz (2004) (producer); Kisna: The Warrior Poet (2005); Iqbal (2005) (producer); Black & White (2008); and with time I’ve even remembered Yuvvraaj (2008) as resonating as a fun film, especially when Katrina’s character says something like , “You’re 100% complete anti-family hai!” to Salman’s character. Remember that?! I LOVED that! So is it possible that Ghai’s my favorite Bollywood director? Should I be ashamed? Let’s continue on with Pardes! Pardes, meaning “foreign land”, is a story that revolves around Ganga (Mahima Chaudhary). She is an Indian girl living in a rural village, brought up by her conservative family. Kishorilal (Amrish Puri) is a wealthy and successful businessman who lives in Los Angeles, America but is still deeply attached to his motherland India and adores the values and culture of India. On a visit to India, he meets his old friend Suraj Dev (Alok Nath) and stays at his house. During his stay he gets to know Suraj Dev’s family and becomes very attached to Ganga, Dev’s eldest daughter, who is the epitome of Indian culture. He hopes to find an Indian girl for his westernized, American son, Rajiv (Apoorva Agnihotri) and feels that Ganga is just right. He offers a marriage proposal between Ganga and Rajiv; Dev’s family accepts. Kishorilal knows he will have a tough time trying to convince Rajiv, who has never even visited India. But Kishorilal has a plan. He sends his foster son, Arjun (Shahrukh Khan) (‘Little Master’), to play cupid and convince Rajiv to visit India and meet and approve of Ganga. Arjun arrives at Dev’s house and makes changes and arrangements to make the place suitable for Rajiv. Rajiv joins him in a few days and initially does not like the idea. Arjun spends many days trying to get Ganga and Rajiv to like each other and, in the process, becomes a close friend of Ganga. Eventually Rajiv and Ganga agree to the wedding….(source) Pardes (1997) is one of those America is bad for the India soul films, but unlike the more recently released MNIK, Pardes simple “America’s evil culture is bad, and India and its people are good,” theme didn’t bother me at all. Perhaps this is because America was played a lot of the time by Canada, (Vancouver) in Pardes, and the places where innocent beautiful bride Ganga ( Mahima Chaudhry) does show up in the USA are really not so chaste, such as Las Vegas, aka sin city. So let’s begin the tale of Pardes in India, where everything is good, see: Those are the words of Amrish Puri’s character, Kishorilal, the typical NRI rich industrialist living in Ameerika who travels back to Hindustan to keep in touch with his roots and meet with childhood friends, like Alok Nath’s Suraj Dev. After some typically spectacular Indian hospitality, Kishorilal thinks, “I Love My India” and figures why not marry his fancy American-raised son to a pure woman of India, Suraj’s beti, Ganga!. Wouldn’t you do the same given the opportunity? He returns to India to pitch this idea to his fancy son, Ragiv (Apurva Agnihoti), who is of course amoral having been raised in the USA. But how to soften this blow to Ragiv? How can a lad raised in the pure and constant luxury of America understand and accept India, a developing country? How to solve this dilemma? Well as it turns out, Kishorlal has a quasi son, a pure hearted orphan named Arjun, played by Shahrukh Khan… who’s grown to be both an accomplished auto mechanic, who runs a fancy garage, where he dances with his boyz in their off time and also manages to be an Asian Music Chart topper! See how humble Arjun is when being interviewed on a big radio show, even though he’s a chart topper? He’s from India, he’s a good man. So Arjun escorts Rajiv over to India as his cultural attaché, which comes in handy when some village guy thinks he’s got a claim on bride-to-be Ganga and they decide to play a game of kabaddi to settle the score. NRI Rajiv, is like Kabaddi? So this is where Arjun’s cultural attaché-ness comes in handy, he not only shows him how a mean game of kabaddi is played, but he shows how to play kabaddi to win the girl! I think I forgot the part where Ganga sees Arjun when he first arrives in India and thinks he’s cute before she ever sees Rajiv, so there’s that. Just keep that in the back of your mind for now for dramatic foreshadowing purposes only… Back to America, and Ganga is a bit shy upon arrival to this foreign land, for it’s so different from her beautiful India, but she’s not too shy to perform I Love My India in front of the masses at a function. Kishorilal begins to plan for the wedding and it’s clear that he’s been contaminated by his time in America, revealing his superficial materialism, which does not exist in India, right? Ganga is comforted by orphan to foster savior son, Arjun, who is there in Canada America to soften the blow of culture shock. Rajiv is always busy with work and then while looking around the home, abandoned Ganga sees trashy gori and kali girl photos plastered on the walls, as well as dirty magazines and is rightfully concerned. What does it all mean? Rajiv’s evil cousin helps to explain the morally bankrupt ways of America to innocent Ganga. Rajiv, Arjun, and Ganga go out to a party on a fancy yacht in the port of Los Angeles Vancouver one afternoon and there’s a scuffle, and while Rajiv is focusing on his own richi-rich status… he doesn’t even notice when some guys leer and grope on Ganga, but watchful Arjun does, and defends her honor. One night the same three all go to a disco, something new to Ganga. She’s shocked to see Rajiv is smoking, but Arjun to the rescue, explains away any concerns about this to Ganga: No worries, right? It’s only a bit of smoking, right? They go one to play some game at the disco called Prince & Princess Made in Heaven Contest which in all my time spent in American discos, I’ve never seen. Their compatibility is revealed in this game and they win! See how happy they are together? See the cute statue they win in the leucite box? Alas, their happiness is fleeting because in the background Rajiv is getting drunk. But remember, Ganga is engaged to Ragiv, not Arjun, the man who’s maintained his pure Indian soul despite his long-term exposure to American culture. Rajiv having spent all his life in the USA is not so fortunate to have learned good Indian morals, and he gets drunk and Arjun helps remove him from a brawl. So these warning signs are adding up: the smoking, the drinking, the bar fight, the fight on the yacht, the dirty magazines, and an ex-girlfriend with a gori name. Rajiv even abruptly tells Ganga one evening he’s going out with his girlfriend, which is sort of a red flag, hai na? Ganga is feeling reluctant about her upcoming marriage to Rajiv and seeks comfort in her friendship with Arjun. On Arjun’s birthday she brings him a cake and some balloons and hangs out with him at the garage with the boys while Rajiv is probably out somewhere with this Kelly. Ganga even brings their “Match Made in Heaven” statue to the party and Arjun’s wise friend is bit suspicious, remember, Ganga is Rajiv’s match, not Arjun’s match. It’s Arjun’s wise friend (Pavan Malhotra), peering around some Bollywood balloons, who sees the love he has in his eyes for Ganga. Can you see it too? Rajiv becomes a bit jealous of the friendship between Arjun and Ganga, tells his dad Kishorilal, who in an effort to keep Arjun away from Ganga, transfers him to another office very far from where they live now, which I tought was Vancouver posing as Los Angeles, but maybe it was really being Vancouver all along since he was sending Arjun away to Los Angeles, confusing. In the meantime, Rajiv takes Ganga on a little trip to Las Vegas, corruption capital of America! There were plenty of gori extras, and for the first time in a Hindi film I saw kali extras too: Up in the hotel, Rajiv wants to share a penthouse room with his Indian fiance, and “take things to the next level.” Ganga is pure, Ganga is not having that! What’s so spectacular about this near rape hotel scene is that Rajiv insults Ganga, but it’s not until he makes disparaging remarks against India that she snaps! After the insults to India, the fight is on and she beats him up. I believe he does get one tight slap to the face in, but once Ganga is fired up, her rage for defending her mother India is unstoppable! She escapes after knocking him out, and as luck would have it, some of Arjun’s home boys catch wind of Ganga’s location at a truck stop near Las Vegas. Please note the brick phone, I didn’t take this screen cap for nothing! Kishorilal and Rajiv put the rush on the wedding plans and plan to catch up with Ganga, who has now returned to her mother India with the help of Arjun, who rescued her from her peril in Las Vegas. Obviously Kishorilal goes nuts and demands to know how she disappeared from the Vegas hotel, and Rajiv, doesn’t say, “well, I tried to rape her and she knocked me out,” but instead lies: If you’ve read this blog before, you may know that I have a small hobby with spotting Johnnie Walker bottles in Indian films, and this shot is the limit! Look at the slutty poster on the wall and FIVE bottles of Johnnie Walker, black label, (not to mention the implied bottles that lurk between him and that poster) to match Rajiv’s black American heart! Now safely back in India, Ganga’s reputation is ruined, because the NRI Americans have said she ran off with Arjun because they were in love, neglecting to tell the truth about Rajiv’s immoral and criminal behavior. To be fair, Kishorilal has been lied to by his son Rajiv, so how is he to know that his orphan to foster son is really an innocent savior as pure as the Ganga, and Ganga herself? I love my India! Ganga’s mother is mortified at the disgrace that’s happened since her daughter returned unmarried, which really messes up the family izzat. Ganga’s dad, Suraj Dev believes the stories from America that Ganga has run off with Arjun. Poor Ganga wants to protect her father from the truth about what happened in the US, considering that Kishorilal is his BFF and in leaving out a few key details (attempted rape) she and Arjun become the focus of Suraj Dev’s rage, for after all, a returned bride-to-be is a dirty thing in India. Wow Dad, so harsh! But you know who WON’T let his chaste Ganga be defiled with cruel lies or be hit by her own father!? Arjun! And here things get HOT! SRK goes full-blown crazy, cutting himself with a gigantic saber by pulling it by the blade from Suraj Dev’s furious hands! I love it when SRK does crazy, it’s one of his strengths as an actor, that over the top deliscious D R A M A, and Pardes delivers with his self mutilating with a large sword, to clearly make his point to Ganga’s dad. No one will hit or talk trash about Ganga! To escape further harm to Ganga’s already mistakenly tarnished reputation, Arjun runs off to what is supposed to be the bus station, but what is Fatehpur Sikri. Remember, he was originally an orphan, so he believes that a return to orphanhood is perhaps his fate. I loved how these scenes shot in historic Fatehpur Sikri were made to look like a bustling bus stand where SRK keeps toting around his backpack in various attempts to storm off in dignity. I had the good fortune to travel to Fatepur Sikri near Agra, India almost 2 years ago, and it looked more like THIS. I’ve added a few of my own travel photos of this historic site here so you can see I was right near where Arjun was! Dekh! My Fatehpur Sikri: Arjun’s Fatehpur Sikri: Arjun’s Fatehpur Sikri may have some sufi action: But MY Fatehpur Sikri in the same location has some kingfisher action: While Arjun runs off, Ganga has been locked away in the house, only to be released by her grandmother who urges her to go after Arjun! Ganga catches up with Arjun before he gets on the bus at Fatehpur Sikri, but to preserve what he thinks is family honor, he feigns disinterest. Ganga declares her love for Arjun, he holds back. Grandma catches up to the scene and encourages Ganga and disburses wisdom. That’s right girl! Arjun and Ganga seem to work things out, but guess who has arrived on the scene? Rajiv and some of his goonda friends wielding field hockey sticks, and Kishorilal! Sorry Ganga, they have returned for you. Let’s take a break for another view of My Fatehpur Sikri, right about where all the action is taking place in Pardes: And Action! Rajiv finally gets his comeuppance! Then Ganga finally reveals the wounds she suffered at Rajiv’s hands to Kishorilal and her own family. Reputation cleared, izaat intact, for Ganga, for her family, for all of India! At last the wise orphan addresses his foster father and tell him what America has done to Kishorilal’s soul: What Kishorilal forgot in America is what he learned in his Bharat Mata… Does Arjun get the girl? Is Kishorlal about to slap him or give him a pat of approval? If you don’t know see the film to find out. It’s unfortunate that Kishorilal and Rajiv weren’t able to read and follow this sign that I found posted in the local mandir, The Hindu Temple of Minnesota. This would have helped them avoid all of the problems they had in America all together, but then it’s a good thing they didn’t, so great film like Pardes could be made! Please share your thoughts of the film with me. Posted in BOLLYWOOD, Hindi, Indian Cinema, Related to India \| Tagged "I Love My India", 5 star hotel, Alok Nath, America is bad, Amrish Puri, Apurva Agnihotri, Bollywood balloons, Bollywood birthdays, bollywood orphans, cultural attaché, Fatehpur Sikri, Fatepur Sikri, gori extras, India is good, izzat, Johnnie Walker, Johnnie Walker black label, Johnnie Walker bottles foreshadow TROUBLE!, kabaddi, kali extras, Mahima Chaudhry, orphans, Pardes (1997), Pavan Malhotra, rascals in Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, Subhash Ghai, tight slap \| 31 Comments on July 21, 2011 at 11:26 am \| Reply nyanna I, too, enjoyed this film and I’m pleased to see your review of it. This has saved me a couple hours in rewatching the movie, and yet I got to see almost all my favorite parts. (I may only have to go watch the garage dance scene once again now to catch a bit more of Shah Rukh in the red headband.) The first time I saw this film I got to the kabaddi scene and I thought, “What the heck is that?!!!” I had to backtrack and watch it again, and even now it still leaves me with a weird sensation of bewilderment. This movie is worth a look even just for that one scene. One thought I had while looking over this review is how much I miss Amrish Puri. No other actor really can match the power of his portrayal of the good-hearted Indian father whose anger sometimes takes center stage. In watching many modern movies I often think how much better Amrish would have been playing certain parts. The world of Indian cinema is so very unfortunate to have lost him! And my final comment: Thanks for posting your own photos of Fatehpur Sikri! They’re awesome shots that really add to the sense of the place where there film was made. Good job! on August 8, 2011 at 12:00 am \| Reply sitaji nyanna-ji, Thanks for your comment and I have a special joy that I was able to save you a couple hours and you can skip a full rewatch of Pardes. As usual, I like to pick out the”frosting” part of the movie and leave the cake part behind. I miss Amrish too, and you’re right about his ability to let his angry characters dominate a film. Glad you liked the snaps of Fatehpur Sikri too. All the best, and sorry for my very tardy response to your comment. on July 21, 2011 at 1:27 pm \| Reply bollywoodeewana I love you Sita-Ji i really do, i was Lol all through this post and i love your priceless screen caps with English subs, especially the one with the mother’s advice to Ganga, had me fall off my chair. Pardes was one of the hindi films i saw while at Uni as my university library stocked it, i found it very forgettable but the only thing I remembered were the ‘I love my India song’, perhaps because i wasn’t such a bollywood deewana then i couldn’t appreciate it, I think i have to revisit it now that I’m a bollywood deewana. I also love your commentary on the kali extras, i myself I’m surprised when i see them from time to time, I particularly like this one below with Akshay discovering his inner Beyonce 😉 bollywoodeewana-ji! I love you bhi! xoxo I am delighted I made you laugh AND that the toiling I did over screen capping was rewarded with your joyful response. That, “I love My India,” tune is hard to forget SINCE THEY PLAY IT 5 TIMES in the film! Now that you are bollywood deewana, the finer points of the movie will be much more pleasing. Jai kali extras! Thanks for the link, lol at, “Akshay discovering his inner Beyonce.” Can’t believe I’ve been avoiding that film, but now thanks to you showing me that riveting video my netflix account now reads: Humko Deewana Kar Gaye has been moved to the top of your DVD Queue. Thanks for stopping in to comment, and sorry for my late response. 🙂 on July 21, 2011 at 5:51 pm \| Reply Anarchivist Ha ha! When SpyGirl and I watched this, we were amazed at how clueless Arjun seemed to be about emotional matters. It’s like, dude, you’re Shah Rukh Khan! If you understand anything, it should be this love business. Watching him repress his feelings to that extent seemed like a crime against nature. Anarchivist-ji! Namaste to the Dakotas. LOL, love it, “It’s like, dude, you’re Shah Rukh Khan! If you understand anything, it should be this love business.” Very true, it was a crime against nature, SRK was so pressurized only, that finally blew a gasket at the end of the movie for full relief and all was well with the world, or at least India! Thanks for your comment and I’m glad we share a history of watching this film, it helps to balance out that we had to watch MNIK together, isn’t it? (another crime against nature) 😉 on July 22, 2011 at 12:46 am \| Reply dustdevil.liz I need to see this film, but this question is going to keep me up all night: if Rajiv is so thoroughly corrupted by America, how does he get his hands on a field hockey stick, much less know how to hold it? (Maybe he borrowed it from Kelly, who was a star player at her Palos Verdes prep school?) dustdevil.liz-ji, VERY good film watching on your part! I wonder if through editing we missed the part where Rajiv met some FOB NRIs who gave him a field hockey stick and showed him how to use it. Remember, Pardes came before those tough TSA flight restrictions, homeland security didn’t exist back then, so he could have brought the stick from Vancouver, which is how I say L.A., to India, or purchased the stick in Hindustan? Great, NOW I have to rewatch Pardes and look for how he got the stick! I bet Kelly has something to do with it, and if we were on twitter, I could simply say “Kelly = #goriwhore” right? 🙂 on July 22, 2011 at 3:00 pm \| Reply shweta Oh how i love to hate on this film! i actually saw this in the theatre when it first came out, on the Indian Independence day. We laughed through it v unapologetically, and it still makes me smile. That horrible I love my India song :O. Calling Sikri a Bus station- !!! The Kabaddi playing to impress women! the drinking in smoking “in America”! and that Rajiv must have jaws of steel, since Ganga appears to haev retained major scars even after a few weeks 🙂 on August 8, 2011 at 1:02 am \| Reply sitaji shweta-ji, Nice that you did get to see Pardes on the big screen where I’m sure you got maximum impact. Yeah, I remember seeing Fatephur Sikri as a bus station, and thinking, “wait a minute, this is a historical landmark!” Too funny. You’re very insightful to understand how strong Rajiv’s teeth and jaw must have been to leave that scar day, weeks, later. 🙂 on July 24, 2011 at 8:21 am \| Reply Banno Sita-ji, this is one corny film. But I see it every single time I catch it on air. I love Shahrukh in this. And Mahima too is good, though her India-baazi does make me feel a little nauseous. 🙂 Banno-ji, I’m envious that you have the possibility to flip on the television and stumble upon a great piece of art like Pardes! Thanks for stopping in to comment. 🙂 on July 24, 2011 at 4:00 pm \| Reply Limette Hm, seems like most people either love or hate this film – actually, I don’t belong to any of those groups. To me, it’s just a forgettable film with a cute Shahrukh and some nice songs. But I do love the idea of this blogathon, and your post. Limette-ji, I like your neutral take on the film. I hope that eventually Rum, who started the idea, will post all the links to her theme of shameful classics on her blog, and when she does I’ll add the link. Thanks for stopping in to read and comment, yaar! on July 27, 2011 at 10:59 am \| Reply Prima Londongirlinthe D Mojet hey there sitaji, my gori sister from another mista. yeah i watched this on youtube, even though the subs were a little messed up, i get what you are saying about this. have to say though i didnt love this film, the whole artifice of the smoking and drinking, girlfriends being a way to differentiate between indians and NRI’s was truly laughable, we all know how much SRK smokes ( like 10 million packs a year) how many bolly stars suffer with or enjoy drinking (Salman, Sanjay, etc) and extramarital /fornication is not something new in india. it was hilarious to me, how the NRI aunty acted in this movie, because even back then nothing that they were doing was cool, from the clothes to the disco, i mean come on i was a twenty something at the time and the club scene was just laughable. so i get why NRI’s would hate this film, its shameful pandering to the indian clueless mass audience. only consolation is SRK though, but i wont re watch it, like i have many of his other films. Prima Londongirlinthe D Mojet-ji, Behenji! 🙂 Yes the laughable part is what made this movie such a deliscious spectacle, a so bad it’s good kind of thing. I didn’t think the extramarital fornication thing was allowed in India, so because of that I didn’t think it happened. 😉 SRK smokes in real life!? (I heard he sleeps in an iron lung.) I must stand up for the clueless mass audience and be their advocate and thus heavily endorse this film! 😉 Yes, I’m not sure I’d rewatch this ever, because it was so outlandish that I had to stop and screen the whole thing to process it and get it out of my system and above all to do some public service. Jai Hind! oh and i dont mean clueless in a negative way, just that they try to paint a picture, mythical of india and indians to make the indian audience feel superior to the NRI. They’re not superior? 😉 on July 31, 2011 at 3:12 pm \| Reply Julie Anderson At first I thought this film was just laughably bad/cheesy/simplistic, but the aftertaste was a nasty one – I officially hate this movie. I find myself questioning the hearts and intentions of all people involved with it. Were they just catering to uneducated and inexperienced audience members in India or did they really believed this pap themselves? It reminded me of when my junior high students try to write a story with a serious life theme and you can see their lack of life experience. The writers either do not really know about life in America or they do and decided to cater to the lowest common denominator. I don’t know which is worse. The only scene I liked was the one with SRK and the sword talking about Ganga being as pure as the Ganges. Thanks for sharing the sign from the temple in Minn. – I did enjoy that. Julie-ji! Thanks for the comment and I followed the link in your name and am following you one twitter now. 🙂 (I’m that @mynameissuzy person) I loved your comment about the film, “it reminded me of when my junior high students try to write a story with a serious life theme and you can see their lack of life experience. The writers either do not really know about life in America or they do and decided to cater to the lowest common denominator. I don’t know which is worse,” good question, a Sophie’s choice, na? Glad you liked the mandir cross cultural success sign, and the kick-ass SRK with a sword being a righteous bad ass scene, I loved that one too. Hope to be in touch with you again. 🙂 Also, in my real life I’m a teacher too. on August 6, 2011 at 1:56 am \| Reply Anishok Sita-ji, what a great write-up! I like to think of Pardes as a potential Armenian film (with less sword-wielding action), because there’s still a portion of people who really do imagine US as a giant Las Vegas with discos, alcohol and lots of half-naked goris. Anishok-ji, Thank you madam! I support Pardes as an Armenian film too and would like the Kardashians to do it, along with fellow Armenian-American, Cher, in the roll of the evil aunty. Also, it’s true the US is a giant Las Vegas with discos, alcohol and lots of half-naked goris, as well as a lowered credit rating now too. : / on August 7, 2011 at 12:18 am \| Reply Ness Every time I see the trailer of this film I wonder “Why haven’t I seen this yet?” Now reading this, I wonder, seriously…WHY HAVEN’T I SEEN THIS YET?! It looks hilariously awesome! Ness-ji, I command you to see this film NOW. And HOW DARE the person who maintains the http://shahrukhislove.blogspot.com/ site miss this seminal film!? For shame! Watch karo and report back hai! on August 31, 2011 at 12:59 am \| Reply vivek mittal Hey suzy, commenting here after long time. Pardes i watched during my late teens (more than 10 yrs back) and i liked it as it was entartaining & had good music…As far as portrayel of America is concerned, i know its silly …and i dont think even the director believed in that…. on September 15, 2011 at 2:33 pm \| Reply sitaji vivek mittal-ji! SOrry for my late reply also. Yes, I think the director must have been making the American (and Indian) stereotypes knowing they were extreme, but it was certainly a lot of fun to watch, hai na? Thanks for stopping in to comment. 🙂 on May 31, 2012 at 10:47 am \| Reply M thanks a lot for writing this..i think i like this movie too..i know its overly dramatic/loud etc etc & has dumbly critisized NRIs…but i still love it… on May 30, 2014 at 6:40 pm \| Reply Dishoom I have been watching Indian movies for years now, and no-one I know shares my interest. I watched Pardes while stuck on a trip and searched for “where was Pardes filmed” and got here to your review and discovered a whole world of hilarious reviews and observations and people who share my amusement. So delightful, all because I found the disconnect between the stated locations in Pardes too much to take. Yay! on June 17, 2014 at 6:47 am \| Reply sitaji Dishoom-ji, Thanks for your comment and visit. I’m glad you stumbled upon the fun. So sorry I haven’t updated this little project in such a long time, despite my neglect of the blog, I am still faithfully watching Indian filums and trust you are too. Pardes is ridicuously fantastic! on January 21, 2015 at 5:04 pm \| Reply Vishal Loved your synopsis. This is my favorite Bollywood movie all time, more than KKHH, DDLJ, 3 Idiots and MPK. I watched it when it came out in 97. I’ve seen it at least 50 times since. I do believe in the moral of the story and the message about Americans. I’m a first generation Indian American and couldn’t agree more. Which other movies have you written blogs for? on February 26, 2015 at 12:52 am \| Reply Larry Bone I totally agree with you that Pardes is a wise and incredible film. It helped me understand a lot I have had trouble understanding such as why the New York Times seems to look down on righteous Hindi people. There are many Indian people living in America who fully live the Hindustani values celebrated in Pardes. They often give many Americans a very huge spiritual generosity or life force that helps almost any American who feels bad to feel better. And a huge spiritual generosity is becoming more difficult to find almost anywhere. Because they often don’t fully let go of these values sometimes before or after becoming successful, their goodness is rarely fully appreciated. And even worse, it is often looked down upon. 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__label__wiki	0.525192	0.525192	If we cut CO2 emissions today...or Dunning and Kruger visit WUWT again Sou \| 8:29 PM Go to the first of 12 comments. Add a comment Update: See below for ABC news item on the horrid but expected decision of this new government to disband Australia's Climate Commission. (The website is still up here.) Anthony Watts has a cartoon by Josh as part of an article (archived here) telling his readers about how PM Tony Abbott has shut down the Climate Commission. The cartoon is this one: (you wouldn't) Credit: Josh - who suffers a serious case of the Dunning Kruger Effect Source: Home of the DuKEs - WUWT The object of the cartoon is Professor Tim Flannery who chaired Australia's Climate Commission. Tim Flannery is not a meteorologist but he knows more about climate than all the deniers at WUWT and elsewhere put together. If you read the top and bottom of the quote, you'd see that Josh (and presumably Anthony Watts) don't understand much about CO2 or climate. As you'll see if you don't already know, Tim Flannery is, of course, correct. One gets the feeling that Josh and Anthony Watts believe that a mere cut in CO2 would result in a drop in temperature. That's pretty silly of them. Any old cut in CO2 won't drop temperature. As long as more CO2 is being added to the atmosphere than leaves it, then energy in the earth system will increase and temperatures will keep going up. CO2 is a greenhouse gas and what it does is absorb IR radiation. The more CO2 there is the less quickly will earth radiate energy to space. That's why earth is heating up. What the science says about CO2 and future temperature I thought it might be worth writing an article about what the science says if the world suddenly stopped emitting any and all CO2 and what would happen if we started to cut emissions. There was an article on realclimate.org a couple of years ago about this topic, based on a paper in Nature Geoscience by Damon Matthews and Andrew Weaver: "Committed climate warming." Nature Geoscience 3.3 (2010): 142-143. The article included this diagram from the paper (click to enlarge): Source: Realclimate.org The flattish blue line represents what would happen if all CO2 emissions stopped, assuming all else stayed the same (ie, same aerosol emissions etc). The oceans would stop absorbing as much as they are today and temperature would level off. The top red line represents what would happen if we cut CO2 emissions such that the actual CO2 in the air stayed constant. That is, if we only put as much CO2 into the air as was taken out of it. As Gavin Schmidt of realclimate.org says: However, constant concentrations of CO2 imply a change in emissions – specifically an immediate cut of around 60 to 70% globally and continued further cuts over time. Matthews and Weaver make the point that this is a little arbitrary and that the true impact of climate inertia would be seen only with emissions cut to zero. That is, if we define the commitment as the consequence only of past emissions, then you should set future emissions to zero before you calculate it. This is a valid point, and the consequence of that is seen in the lower lines in the figure. CO2 concentrations would start to fall immediately since the ocean and terrestrial biosphere would continue to absorb more carbon than they release as long as the CO2 level in the atmosphere is higher than pre-industrial levels (approximately). And subsequent temperatures (depending slightly on the model you are using) would either be flat or slightly decreasing. With this definition then, there is no climate change commitment because of climate inertia. Instead, the reason for the likely continuation of the warming is that we can’t get to zero emissions any time soon because of societal, economic or technological inertia. That is an interesting reframing of an issue that comes up all the time in discussions of adaptation and mitigation. This is because it demonstrates that adaptation (over and above what is necessary to reduce vulnerabilities to current climate conditions) is unnecessary if mitigation is dramatic enough. However, the practical implication of this reframing is small. We are clearly not going to get to zero emissions any time soon, and even the 60-70% cuts required to stabilise concentrations initially seem a long way off. Thus as a practical matter, it doesn’t really matter whether the inertia is climatic or societal or technological or economic because the globe will continue to warm under all realistic scenarios (what we do have a possible control over is the magnitude of that warming). Thus further adaptation measures will still be needed. In the comments, Bart Verheggen pointed out (excerpt): I think this framing is still arbitrary, in that the CO2 emissions are set to zero, but aerosol emissions are (presumably) allowed to continue. It is thus the climate commitment of only CO2, not considering other anthropogenic climate forcings. The warming commitment if we stop all human emissions (GHG and aerosol) is probably very substantial: The cooling effect of the aerosol will very quickly disappear, thereby ‘unmasking’ the greenhouse warming, approximately half of which has been canceled by aerosol cooling up to now. There has been other research on the topic. I don't know how science deniers like Anthony Watts and Josh missed it. The warming we've had already is irreversible for at least 1000 years Damon Matthews has recently written another article on the topic with Susan Solomon. This was published in Science earlier this year: "Irreversible Does Not Mean Unavoidable." Science 340.6131 (2013): 438-439; DOI: 10.1126/science.1236372. In that article they write: The notion that there will be additional future warming or “warming in the pipeline” if the atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide were to remain fixed at current levels (1) has been misinterpreted to mean that the rate of increase in Earth's global temperature is inevitable, regardless of how much or how quickly emissions decrease (2–4). Further misunderstanding may stem from recent studies showing that the warming that has already occurred as a result of past anthropogenic carbon dioxide increases is irreversible on a time scale of at least 1000 years (5, 6). But irreversibility of past changes does not mean that further warming is unavoidable. There is more here, from the reference (6) in the above excerpt, a separate paper by Damon Matthews and Ken Caldiera (2008), Stabilizing climate requires near-zero emissions, Geophys. Res. Lett., 35, L04705, doi:10.1029/2007GL032388.. This is from the abstract (my bold): We show first that a single pulse of carbon released into the atmosphere increases globally averaged surface temperature by an amount that remains approximately constant for several centuries, even in the absence of additional emissions. We then show that to hold climate constant at a given global temperature requires near-zero future carbon emissions. Our results suggest that future anthropogenic emissions would need to be eliminated in order to stabilize global-mean temperatures. As a consequence, any future anthropogenic emissions will commit the climate system to warming that is essentially irreversible on centennial timescales. And from this paper by S Solomon, GK Plattner, R Knutti, P Friedlingstein (2009) "Irreversible climate change due to carbon dioxide emissions" Proceedings of the national academy of sciences, doi: 10.1073/pnas.0812721106 The severity of damaging human-induced climate change depends not only on the magnitude of the change but also on the potential for irreversibility. This paper shows that the climate change that takes place due to increases in carbon dioxide concentration is largely irreversible for 1,000 years after emissions stop. Following cessation of emissions, removal of atmospheric carbon dioxide decreases radiative forcing, but is largely compensated by slower loss of heat to the ocean, so that atmospheric temperatures do not drop significantly for at least 1,000 years. Among illustrative irreversible impacts that should be expected if atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations increase from current levels near 385 parts per million by volume (ppmv) to a peak of 450–600 ppmv over the coming century are irreversible dry-season rainfall reductions in several regions comparable to those of the “dust bowl” era and inexorable sea level rise. Thermal expansion of the warming ocean provides a conservative lower limit to irreversible global average sea level rise of at least 0.4–1.0 m if 21st century CO2 concentrations exceed 600 ppmv and 0.6–1.9 m for peak CO2 concentrations exceeding ≈1,000 ppmv. Additional contributions from glaciers and ice sheet contributions to future sea level rise are uncertain but may equal or exceed several meters over the next millennium or longer. The comments predictably include the usual lies about what Prof Flannery said - when of course he didn't. The comments are archived here with the main WUWT article. Rick Bradford says: Flannery is the man who advised the Government that south-east Australia would be in permanent drought due to AGW, so no new catchment dams should be built, and the money spent on desalination plants instead. Outcome: South-East Australia awash with water, billions of dollars wasted on (mothballed) desalination plants, not enough catchment to prevent the kind of flooding which killed 38 people in Queensland, while Flannery pocketed a fortune. He’s getting off lightly, IMO. Professor Flannery has never said that south-east Australia would be in permanent drought. That's just a denier myth. You'll notice neither Rick nor any science denier can provide a direct quote or interview transcript that shows Tim Flannery ever said any such thing. And I'm not sure what a desalination plant in Melbourne or Adelaide has to do with floods in Queensland! They are separated by thousands of kilometres as well as mountain ranges! I do know that without its desalination plants Perth in Western Australia would be in very big trouble. John Coochey says: There is an article on the publicly funded warmist blog “The Conversation” I am banned from that blog but someone should ask the author Andy Pitman how long it would take the world to cool if human activity ceased tomorrow he has previously stated twenty to thirty years not the thousand claimed by Tim Flannery. When I asked Ian Chub the Chief Scientist who was right his answer was quote “I would not have a clue not a clue”. So ask Andy Pitman again and see if he has changed his tune. Maybe I'll tell him myself, after I've published this :) (Later: I was too late, comments are closed.) Roy Martin is a bit deluded when he says: David Karoly and Will Steffen also went the same way as Tim Flannery. Three for the price of one, and it is only the day after the new government was sworn into office. Our new Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, already has his staff busy drafting legislation to repeal the Australian Carbon Tax laws put into place by the previous government. These two scientists probably got no more than sitting fees and travel expenses when doing work for the Commission. David Karoly was never a member of the Climate Commission but he was a member of its Science Advisory Panel. He is Professor of Meteorology and an ARC Federation Fellow in the School of Earth Sciences. Professor Will Steffen was a member of the Climate Commission. He is Director of the Climate Change Institute at the Australian National University. Tony Abbott cannot sack either of them from their academic posts. Mike Haseler had some mixed feelings and wrote: I saw the “sacked” and just assumed it was another sceptic losing their job. So when I realised it was an alarmist … I felt a little hypocritical for a second … until I realised that unlike sceptics it is not that the individual was being targeted, but the job was going because the organisation was (rightly) being shut down. High Treason is calling "off with their heads" and says: We need to put on trial all those who deceitfully spread warmist propaganda, including Tim Flannery. Those that gave the orders and those that followed the orders to deceive the people and cause economic loss must be held to account. It is unfair that the taxpayer has to fund ideology based on fraud and self interest. Just hope the cat starts to come out of the bag on the whole AGW fraud and the motivations behind it. oldseadog says: Oh well, I suppose that since he was only part time he has his other job to fall back on. (Unless he is a sword smith, of course.) Anyone know what the other job is? Yes, we do. About the now defunct Climate Commission Let's finish with a video of one of the dozens of public forums held all around Australia by the Climate Commission: For the time being, there are more videos here and all the reports of the Climate Commission are still on line here - but probably not for long. This is from Australia's ABC (excerpts - my formatting: paras, bolding and italics): The commission was set up under then prime minister Julia Gillard in February 2011 as an independent body "to provide reliable and authoritative" information on climate change. The now former chief commissioner, Professor Tim Flannery, says Environment Minister Greg Hunt called him this morning to announce the commission's closure. Professor Flannery, who is also a former Australian of the Year, has defended the commission's role. "We've stayed out of the politics and stuck to the facts," he said. "As a result we've developed a reputation as a reliable apolitical source of facts on all aspects of climate change. I believe that Australians have a right to know - a right to authoritative, independent and accurate information on climate change. We've just seen one of the earliest ever starts to the bushfire season in Sydney following the hottest twelve months on record." Mr Hunt has released a statement saying the commission was dumped as "part of the Coalition's plans to streamline government processes and avoid duplication of services". It says the commission's role will be picked up by the Environment Department. However, Professor Flannery says he is not aware of any organisation that can do the same job - not even the CSIRO or universities. "The Bureau of Meteorology puts out advice and information on weather events, but doesn't cover the economics or international action happening around climate change," he said. "There's various other groups that may or may not be able to do some of it, but having an independent strong authority that's committed to just telling the facts as they are …we're the group that was doing that. You need a well-informed public in order to make the right sort of decisions. I believe that Australians have a right to know - a right to authoritative, independent and accurate information on climate change. Professor Flannery says the Government will have to find another way to keep the public informed about climate change. Other groups in the environment sector say they will be sad to see the Climate Commission close. Australian Conservation Foundation spokesman Tony Mohr says the Coalition Government threatens to undo years of work. "It's really unfortunate that we've seen the first few steps of the new government unwind years of progress on climate change action in Australia," he said. "The Climate Change Commission has been a world-leading body in educating Australians about what climate change will mean for us." Labels: Anthony Watts, Climate Commission, Damon Matthews, David Karoly, Josh, Susan Solomon, Tim Flannery, Tony Abbott, Will Steffen Lars Karlsson September 19, 2013 at 8:48 PM Unlike the NIPCC report, Josh isn't funny enough to be in the Onion. cRR Kampen September 19, 2013 at 9:03 PM Exit Flannery and Climate Commission. So this was Abott's first action, not even cold from inauguration? Australia is going to burn this summer and no-one is going to know why :) john byatt September 20, 2013 at 8:42 AM shutting the Climate commission was the top of the IPA wish list, Abbott is working his way through it http://watchingthedeniers.wordpress.com/2013/09/19/the-abbott-counter-reformation-climate-commission-shut-down-expect-the-war-on-science-to-get-worse/#comment-48788 Oh great. Well this kinda Bush jr. administration will kill the economy in no time tops. Congratz, Aussies. I'm really gonna sit back and enjoy this. Cugel September 19, 2013 at 10:23 PM To WUWTers, Abott's dismantling of the Climate Commission is a serious blow to climate science. The distinction between scientific bodies and science itself is quite beyond their grasp. Is there a good source for what the Abott Plan is beyond the dismantling phase? How is this Green Army to be administered, for instance? Which Ministry will it answer to? Does anything similar already exist as a possible basis? I'm intrigued. lucyjunior September 20, 2013 at 1:17 AM I notice Liberal MP Don Randall in Canning WA is giving out Green Army money: https://www.facebook.com/darlingdownsresidentassociation?ref=stream&hc_location=stream "With help from Don Randall he has been able to secure a very large Grant from the New Federal Government Under a new Initiative Green Army for Darling Downs and Birriga Brook On the Ground environmental Solutions for the Darling Downs Equestrian Estate Wetlands and Waterways Rehabilitation Trail Repairs and Bushfire control" I can't see if any Ministerial coordinating is done, or how they assess CO2 uptake - probably don't..? On the sunshine coast there is a very short window to get seedling trees planted, It can only be done in april which is our best rain/cool temps ratio, It is not just an exercise in planting and walking away, watering, weeds and pest control is required for many months and you are still not even compensating for ongoing land clearing. feel good for F*K all solution So yes we need to plant more trees but not pretend that it will make a difference Cugel September 20, 2013 at 9:24 PM lucyjunior : thanks, but that grant must surely have been in the pipeline for months (at least) so the 'New Initiative', if even genuine, ain't the Abott Plan. It's false attribution to start bigging-up what will no doubt descend into farce. I'm sorely tempted to refer to the Green Army as the Abott Youth, in an homage to Monckton, but too far too soon, perhaps? Is the Climate COmmission's web site going to go down, or will it be left for ongoing reference? Removing it would be a spiteful and vindictive act indeed, and a profoundly regressive one, as well as demonstrating to the world that the Abbott government is a beholden to a biocidal denialist ideology. This is Abbott's first step in taking Australian (and international) science to the equivalent of the gas-chambers. I hope that somewhere these government sites are backed-up for future reference. Bernard J. bill September 20, 2013 at 9:51 AM Ah, Josh, the quintessential example of Denial's elevation of mediocrities. The Trotskyite 'Direct Action' plan will achieve nothing, and isn't intended to. (Well, it's not even properly funded, is it?!) My prediction? A whole bunch of revegetation programs, most of which were going to happen anyway, will be rebranded as part of it. This really will be an example of Australia's meagre capacity meaning we're unlikely to make any difference globally! (Except this time this will be a reason to do something, rather than not to, because it won't disrupt the Corporate Welfare State! I.e. you won't hear a peep from the Murdoch Minions.) Some of these reveg programs will be important in biodiversity terms, and some of them may well be opportunist efforts run by incompetents (well meaning or otherwise!) and be of little benefit even there. None of them will manage to offset land-clearing in QLD alone, which the consciously schizoid feds will actively facilitate in collaboration with their state counterparts - 'getting out of the way and allowing Campbell to get on with it!' - and then refuse to notice. The CO2 accounting really will be a joke - I work in Landcare; you tell me how much CO2 a part tubestocked, part direct-seeded attempt at a grassy Euc. odorata woodland buffer planting is going to be sequestering in 2023! - but, again, the erstwhile-ever-vocal, hyper-scrutinous Usual-Suspects will find themselves strangely uninterested. Within a decade it will be evident to almost all that this election result is pretty-well the most Pyrrhic victory in the country's history, but the Apparatchiks at the IPA don't care... We appear to be in complete concordance: http://blog.hotwhopper.com/2013/09/denier-weirdness-anthony-watts-favours.html?showComment=1379545705382#c2069097858299449991 http://watchingthedeniers.wordpress.com/2013/09/03/more-thread-lets-talk-climate-politics-down-under/#comment-47919 Or, with linkies: WUWT tabloid science It's back - WUWT is heading for an ice age The ugly side of the anti-activist misogynist at W... Nigel Lawson and the GWPF is "confused and meaning... Empty vessel Judith Curry wants to stop the public... Anthony Watts is disconnected from climate reality... Fake sceptics have nothing to latch onto given the... IPCC: reaction from fake sceptics. Another "scienc... "Popularity" of IPCC report on climate change The latest climate science from the IPCC and some ... Anthony Watts goes to SkepticalScience Anthony Watts flunks ocean chemistry at WUWT Denier Don Easterbrook gets it all wrong in his ab... Matt Ridley couldn't support his ridiculous claims... Denier weirdness: Judith Curry asks the IPCC a (du... The new Climate Council - Australians aim high! Become a Founding Friend of the Climate Council to... Paranoid Anthony Watts seeks attention from the IP... Denier weirdness: Wondering Willis Eschenbach buil... Denier weirdness: Anthony Watts walks on water in ... More WUWT denier weirdness:- Monckton's 8% Dismiss... Wicked messy Judith Curry's vexing denial of scien... Curry and Watts - dejected, rejected WUWT, Heartland Institute and CFACT advocate globa... If we cut CO2 emissions today...or Dunning and Kru... Heartland Institute's NIPCC science deniers make s... Wind and ice in Antarctica as seen through the eye... Cathy McGowan, Member for Indi Denier weirdness - Anthony Watts favours taxation ... Is climate disinformer Ross McKitrick dishonest or... The illogical Anthony Watts and more spin from the... Human influence on climate is confirmed (again); p... Abbott Destroys the Joint:- Sexism regains its cro... Attacks on science are getting weaker but there is... Editing the Environment out of Existence: Graham L... Wondering Willis Eschenbach visits Dunning Kruger ... Anthony Watts repeats David Rose's fibs and more d... Disinformer David Rose of the Daily Mail takes ano... Threats and promises - computer models, conflict a... Pine Island Ice - warming from beneath, and reacti... Matt Ridley loses the plot, falls back on "CO2 is ... Stillborn - a suicide note from a lost civilisatio... A science denying fan of Monckton as Science Minis... ABC lists Indi for Cathy McGowan - Sophie Mirabell... Sequel to: Anthony Watts visits Greenland and find... A mad, mad, mad "science-based" rebuttal by the NI... Donna Laframboise new "book" - Instructions are on... Christopher Monckton passes Childish Bluster with ... Hockey by email ~ more vexatious lawsuits by polit... WUWT is the biggest blog in the anti-science echo ... Renewing wind and solar: more denier weirdness fro... David Rose and his tabloid "reporting" of Arctic s... Quote of the Week - Anthony Watts himself sums up ... Denier weirdness - On WUWT it's Arctic ice-breaker... Do Christopher Monckton and Anthony Watts reject p... Will Australia do an about face on carbon pricing?... James Hansen to head up new Climate Science and Po... Six Grand Challenges - 12 Extreme Weather Events i... Anthony Watts' Inertia, Incompetence, Malice and G... What is the difference between Anthony Watts and a... Two bob each way - or Anthony Watts pats Schröding... Anthony Watts thinks it's April the first at WUWT!... WUWT Bombshell - or not! ENSO phases affect global... My advice to Topher Field - take the money and run... The Angry Year: Australia's hottest 12 months on r... Activating water vapour Fifty to One Moncktonian Codswallop! Talking of fruitcake and scumbags, Topher's lying ... Feeling sensitive at WUWT Planet Earth is losing water, sez WUWT	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line23048
__label__wiki	0.736717	0.736717	Pennsylvania Schools: Leading the Way to a Sustainable Future Kim Martinez \| July 10, 2015 Long before the US Green Ribbon Schools Award was established, there were ‘green guardians’ of schools and universities. These folks arrived to campus early, left late, and spent countless weekends and summers preparing, planting, pruning, watering, and taking action to conserve and protect resources. And to this day, they are the quiet champions of our schools and our environment. US Department Green Ribbon School Award In 2011, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) and 80 other supporting organizations collaborated with the US Department of Education to develop award criteria to recognize these champions at schools, districts, and Institutions of Higher Education that are making progress to green school grounds, buildings, and curriculum. The U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) recognition award honors public and private elementary, middle, and high schools, districts, and postsecondary institutions that are demonstrating progress in three Pillars: 1) reducing environmental impact and costs, including waste, water, energy use and alternative transportation; 2) improving the health and wellness of students and staff; and 3) providing effective sustainability education. Pennsylvania Green & Healthy Schools Partnership Earlier this year and under the leadership of Lori Braunstein, the Pennsylvania Green & Healthy Schools Partnership (PAGHSP) adopted NWF’s Eco-Schools 7-Step Framework and Pathways to Sustainability resources and curriculum to support Pennsylvania schools statewide. In May, Charles Patton Middle School, a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School, was the first school in Pennsylvania to receive the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award– the program’s highest and most prestigious award. Charles Patton Middle School becomes the first school in Pennsylvania to receive the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award. Photo credit: Kim Martinez What makes Charles Patton Middle School a model for sustainability? Ninety percent of grounds are devoted to vegetable and flower gardens, including 30 raised beds, a greenhouse, wildlife and native plant habitats, a solar array, composting, pervious trails, protected wetlands, and plantings by a local farmer who engages in annual crop rotation. Two outdoor classrooms provide space for learning in a natural environment. Students learn and observe nature and investigate vegetation and wildlife. High tunnels are a ten-minute walk away, and an accessible walkway to the high tunnels is being built of recycled composite materials. Science classes go outside regularly to explore nature, conduct experiments, learn about the growing process, water, and harvest. Orienteering classes teach students how to use a compass and calculate distance, as well as how to find an object using coordinates. Accolades in Harrisburg On June 24th, the PAGHSP hosted an award ceremony in the Capitol Media Center in Harrisburg to congratulate Pennsylvania’s 2015 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools– Northampton Community College and Charles Patton Middle School, as well as the Pennsylvania nominee, the School District of Jenkintown. The ceremony featured three cabinet secretaries: PA Department of Environmental Protection Secretary John Quigley, PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn, and PDE Secretary Pedro Rivera. Pennsylvania legislators, Senator Art Haywood, Rep. Steve McCarter, Rep. Marsha Hahn, Rep. Jack Rader, Senator Mario Scavello, Rep. Chris Ross, Sen. Dominic Pileggi, and Senator Lisa Boscola recognized the awardees on the house and senate floors, presented citations to school teams, and participated in the award ceremony and photo opportunities. Pennsylvania Green & Healthy Schools President, Lori Braunstein, provided opening remarks. Photo credit: House Republican Committee Your School Can Do It Too! With support from state agencies, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary leadership, Pennsylvania schools will continue to reduce environmental impact and costs, improve the health and wellness of students and staff, and provide effective sustainability education. Look for the 2016 Green Ribbon Schools applications in late August and contact Lori@pagreenschools.org to become a Pennsylvania Eco-School. To register as an Eco-School, click here. To learn more about the work NWF is doing in the Mid-Atlantic region, click here. Students and Nature \| eco-schools usa, education, green schools, Mid-Atlantic Regional Center Written by Kim Martinez	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line23052
__label__cc	0.620433	0.379567	Manage New Post Logout Login OtherPeoplesPixels Blog Websites for Artists by Artists Tag Ben Willis OtherPeoplesPixels Interviews Ben Willis Man Candy (detail), 2017. Acrylic, Flock, Glitter, Resin, Spray Paint on Panel. 14" x 24" BEN WILLIS creates vibrant juxtapositions of color, texture and brushwork, which appear to be separated by clean borders. But in actuality, the smooth, one-directional brushwork never meets the swirling impasto at this sharp edge; the matte acrylic and the glitter never square off defending their own territory. Instead, each hovers above or below the other, floating harmoniously on layers of resin. Ben earned his BFA in Sculpture at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio (2005) and went on to earn his MFA in Painting at Arizona State University in Tempe. He received a Contemporary Forum Artist Grant in 2014 and has had solo shows at Rhetorical Galleries (2016) and Pela Contemporary Art (2013), both in Phoenix, Arizona. His most recent solo show Candy Man opens this Friday, August 5, 2017 at Fort Works Art in Fort Worth, Texas and is on view through September 9, 2017. The show is accompanied by Candy Castle, a group show curated by Ben, who lives and works in Phoenix, Arizona. OtherPeoplesPixels: The title of your solo show Candy Man makes me think of the term eye candy. This description was often used in a dismissive way in my own grad school critiques. Have you encountered this kind of attitude about color? Ben Willis: I envision Candy Man as an immersive experience in both color and pattern. The challenge has and will be creating an exhibition that has something for everyone. A lot of what we learn and how we speak in graduate school is for such a secluded group, that the majority of your audience members are lost before they begin. When I was working towards my MFA I painted portraits of the artists who shaped my experience. Early on I kept hearing “you need to expand your color palette” or “find more ways to apply the paint.” I was encouraged to experiment but to also build towards a body of work that was cohesive and meaningful. I went on to use more complex paint mixtures by pushing color into a higher Chroma and found alternative paint application methods that didn’t use a brush. Ultimately my portraits had become more vibrant, but I was so invested in color, texture and mark that painting the figure seemed mundane. PPAP, 2016. Acrylic, Glitter, Resin on Panel. 18" x 12" OPP: What would you say to these haters? What don’t they get about color? BW: I would educate them on the subjectivity of color. It has the ability to trigger emotional and symbolic responses, both good and bad. I’d assure them that it’s more than just eye candy at play and that there is intention behind that sparkly surface. Materials like glitter, flock and even spray paint have certainly been used with negative connotations in my experience, and I like to think of myself as an artist who is not afraid to break the rules if it enhances my message. The color palette references “sweet treats” and the overwhelming presence often displayed in a traditional candy store. In many ways, I want to create a visual experience that is both fun and satisfying yet leaves you hungry for more. I truly enjoy what I am doing right now and believe there is some healing power behind this body of work. Little Juan, 2017 OPP: Big Juan (2016) and Little Juan (2017) evoke a classic quilt pattern known as Tumbling Blocks. Are you influenced by quilts? If not, can you talk about how you’ve come to work with repetitive squares and triangles? BW: As far back as I can remember, my mother has always made quilts as well as crocheted various blankets and garments for the entire family. My father is very much a handy man and for all intents and purposes a wood worker. I hadn’t considered it much before, but would certainly be steering you in the wrong direction if I said my parents and up bringing haven’t played a role in my work. What really tipped the scale in terms of pattern and abstraction relates once again back to portrait painting. My process involved visiting other artists to capture poses in their studio. It was a great challenge trying to replicate the artist’s physical presence in front of their work. I distinctly remember several paintings using impasto techniques, hard edges and geometric shapes. At the time, there was something about that style, using tape and thinking about what paint can do that felt fresh and exciting. Original Woodie, 2016. Acrylic, Glitter, Resin on Panel. 18" x 12" OPP: Tell us a bit about your process which involves layers of epoxy resin, glitter and dry pigments as well as acrylic and spray paint. Have you always worked in layers this way? BW: All of the panels I work on are handmade. I start with a variety of primers from traditional gesso, spray paint, acrylic paint, resin and collage. From there, it’s more of a classic way of drawing or working general to specific. A loose pattern is sketched on top of the primer followed by resin often mixed with a combination of flakes and pearls (glitter and dry pigments). I build up layers but feel like there is a lot more intuition and freedom involved allowing the composition to evolve on its own. It’s rare for me not to use a variety of media on any piece and I have always worked in layers. For example, my oil paintings are never really just oil paintings. I typically build up value on canvas with compressed charcoal. The drawing is then sprayed with fixative and squeegeed with amber shellac. From there I use a scumbling technique to build up layers of oil paint as I progressively work towards finer detail. #groundrules, 2016. Installation at Rhetorical Galleries. Photo credit: Airi Katsuta OPP: What were the ground rules in your 2016 show #groundrules at Rhetorical Galleries? Did the hashtag #groundrules work the way you’d hoped? BW: I’ve been working full time as a preparator at Phoenix Art Museum for almost two years now. My job entails closely handling valuable historical and contemporary objects. I think a big portion of the idea for this show came from what I see on a day to day basis. For #groundrules I wanted to create the same road blocks visitors are confronted with in a museum—don’t get to close or touch the art, no flash photography, no food, no drinks—but in a shipping container. I posted said rules both on social media and on a large didactic at the entrance of the space. I used the same censors and warnings we use at work and even recorded visitor interactions (they were warned). The only real change was that there was no security to stop occupants from acting out. In my opinion, the entire process revealed rules that exist when it comes to interacting with art and that there is value in finding new outlets to allow your audience to connect with your work. I would say the hashtag was a success and provided new avenues for getting my ideas outside of Phoenix. So Post Post Modern, 2016. Acrylic, Resin, Glitter on Panel. 18" x 12" OPP: You’re in the process of curating a show called Candy Castle, featuring the work of Derick Smith, Christina West, Adam Hillman, Sean Augustine March, Sean Newport, Rachel Goodwin, Wheron, Kristina Drake and another of our own Featured Artists Dan Lam. How is the process an extension of your studio practice? What was your curatorial process like? BW: The idea for this companion show to Candy Man was spawned during a conversation with Dan Lam a little over a year ago about Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas, Texas. I’m told it’s not out of the ordinary for artists showing at the Nasher to curate additional works on view during the run of their exhibition. The space at Fort Works Art is quite large and stunning. I knew it would be difficult to truly utilize it entirely on my own and felt I could expand my reach by getting more artists involved. From a curatorial stand point it has been about finding work that speaks to my senses. I was still thinking in terms of color, texture and repetition but also looking for artists who are currently pushing the conversation on materials and form. Eye Candy, as you put it earlier, is an underlying theme in both shows paying some homage to the Hasbro board game Candy Land. As the creator and curator, my aim is to provide a sense of adventure for all ages through concepts of desire, play, nostalgia and maybe just a tiny bit of death. The experience thus far has certainly provided a new set of obstacles and amazing opportunities for collaboration. There certainly is and will continue to be a lot of takeaways that will benefit my practice moving forward. I am grateful to everyone involved for the opportunity and support. To see more of Ben's work, please visit benwillisart.com. Featured Artist Interviews are conducted by Chicago-based artist Stacia Yeapanis. When she’s not writing for OPP, Stacia explores the relationship between repetition, desire and impermanence in cross-stitch embroideries, remix video, collage and impermanent installations. She is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Fiber and Material Studies at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where received her MFA in 2006, and was a 2011-2012 Artist-in-Residence at BOLT in Chicago. Her solo exhibitions include shows at Siena Heights University (2013), Heaven Gallery (2014), the Annex Gallery at Lillstreet Art Center (2014) and Witness, an evolving, durational installation at The Stolbun Collection (Chicago 2017), that could only be viewed via a live broadcast through a Nestcam. Now that the installation is complete, you can watch it via time lapse. Her upcoming solo show Sacred Secular open on August 11, 2017 at Indianapolis Art Center. Ben Willis Need a Portfolio website? Artists ♥ OPP! ABOUT OPP OtherPeoplesPixels is a portfolio website service designed especially for artists by artists. Getting an OPP website is easy, stress-free, and our clean & simple designs let your artwork take the foreground. 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__label__cc	0.718147	0.281853	Dialexa Advice for Building Successful Data-Driven Products by Rowdy Howell At Dialexa we partner with enterprises and startups alike to design, build, and deploy successful data-driven products from the ground up. A data-driven product is one that, at its core, is based on an intelligent engine that leverages data to automate decisions. Take, for example, a platform that bids for online advertisement placements. This is a platform that would require some human input in the form of what advertisements they want to display, some optional hard bidding limits, and a configurable aggressiveness factor. The system itself could be driven by a machine-learned agent that makes bids, monitors the click-rates of an ad, and potentially makes online adjustments to itself to optimize bidding patterns. Product-focused data science and machine learning comes with a whole new set of challenges that typical data science projects are not constrained by. In product-focused projects, data scientists work with multidisciplinary teams of designers, software engineers, and product owners to make sure their models are aligned with business objectives, created within the constraints of the system, and delivered in an agile timeframe. Over the years we have seen some common scenarios across multiple projects and have accumulated some techniques on how to mitigate risk, deliver value quickly, and build a robust plan for the future. Here are some points of advice for those looking to build a data-driven product. Acquire and analyze data early Successful machine learning and data science products live and die by data. In Kaggle competitions and some domains of academic research, data is clean, accessible, trustworthy, and abundant enough to train a model from. Industrial data science data, however, is typically unformatted, noisy, and strictly governed. One of the biggest challenges we’ve faced has been cutting the red tape just to get our hands on the right dataset. Enterprises have a treasure trove of data sitting idly in their warehouses, but between your team and that data sits multiple departments (legal, IT, governance) who needs to approve the transfer, a potential negotiation process to buy the access rights, and a team of data engineers to settle on the data contract all before the data is transferred to your team. Without access to this data, a data scientist can only conjecture what they can do with it. It’s impossible to correctly assume that this data is ready for modeling or even has the signal needed to hit a target KPI. Getting the data early allows the team to return quick feedback before going too deep down a potentially unfeasible modeling path. We recommend starting each data-driven product with a short “proof of value” phase. This is where a small team goes through the ropes of acquiring the data needed, establishes a baseline with an initial naive model, and sets attainable model KPIs based on that model. This is a low-risk way to verify the problem you are solving is possible with a small pool of resources. Empathize with your end-users When you’re building a product, you’re really building a tool to solve a problem to be leveraged by end-users. Users work in and interact with a product in a multitude of ways. Data-driven products add a focus on the process of receiving suggestions from your models and giving models feedback to learn from. To build a successful data-driven product, it’s crucial to first understand how your user plans to interact with your product, what they expect to see from the model, what control they have over outputs, and how they can provide feedback to the system. The web application space has refined its design process for successful products by heavily incorporating a research phase. This phase typically includes building personas, gaining an understanding of both users and the machine through empathy mapping, and conducting user interviews. The output of this phase is the design of an interface that a product owner can be confident about and a team of engineers (and data scientists!) can execute on. At Dialexa we’ve successfully injected data-focused prompts and questions into these tools to get insight into what a user actually wants from a model. These new data points give the data scientists metrics to hit, requirements on model architectures, and many times new features that they may have never considered! AirBnB’s price suggestion feature One great example of an intelligent feature in a product is AirBnB’s listing price suggestion. Some great takeaways from this feature that could be discovered in the research phase are: It’s just a suggestion, give the user control of the final price They give top factors on why a price was selected They allow users to give direct feedback on their pricing models This feature isn’t perfect and has been criticized for pricing listings too low among other complaints. These could be addressed by again empathizing with your user’s concerns. I believe there are multiple areas for improvement on this feature based on the feedback. One way to gain trust in their users would be to invest in a model that outputs a confidence interval with the decision. They may have to sacrifice some accuracy but, as long as it’s still acceptably accurate, the end-users would likely be happier with the feature as a whole. Empathize with your models Just like the end-users, models need love too. These models aren’t standalone — the whole team has to get on the same page so the engineers can write supporting software, the designers can wireframe UIs, and the stakeholders can set their delivery expectations. It’s crucial to get the whole team on the same page by gathering requirements before going gung-ho on building a model or a model-based feature. One of the approaches that we’ve picked up comes from our research and design team. We’ve adapted the user empathy map to empathize with a model-based feature. Here’s a great article describing the process in-depth. The gist of the exercise is to get the team thinking about the feature and take notes on the following: Senses — What data and variables does the model need? Does — What does the model output and what actions are taken? Says — How does the user know why the model made a decision? Thinks — What hard rules does the feature have to follow? Feels — How do we know the feature is doing what we expect? These are our interpretations of the categories that have worked well for our team. Some categories like “says” and “feels” can be particularly hard to wrap your head around. We prime the team to start thinking in the right direction by providing examples of a similar feature. For example, some sticky notes for the AirBnB price suggestion tool could be: Location data of the rented unit Day of the week of the listing A suggested price A range of good prices Similar listings in the area Breakdown of pricing factors Can’t go below the minimum break-even price Are there legal considerations? Direct user feedback from the tool Are users staying within the range? The output of this session is a shared understanding and a clear set of requirements for all players on this feature. At a high level, data scientists can start designing a model architecture, engineers can plan work for the new data feeds and API endpoints, designers can wireframe components, and the product owner knows exactly what’s going to be delivered. What an incredible exercise! Start with simplicity, expand with complexity On a product team, many times a data scientist’s work is a dependency of other team member’s work. A backend engineer can’t effectively develop and test software to support their model until they have access to it. On top of this, a product owner might want to push out the feature for beta testing sooner than the team can optimize the model. The first and most important action to take in this situation is to communicate with your team. Document the expected inputs and outputs to work around and set expectations on when a model will be ready. This should be flushed out at a high level after a model empathy map! The next option to consider is to not use a machine learning model or drastically simplify the approach. One of the hardest realities for a tried-and-true machine learning engineer to cope with on a product team is that machine learning is a means to an end, not the end itself. As a machine learning engineer who loves to read and learn about the bleeding-edge advances in the field — it pains me to write that. But in reality, most features are supported successfully by a naive model or even a heuristic — you don’t need deep learning to solve every problem. Quickly deploying a simple model, or at least the interface for a model, unblocks the rest of the team to get their gears turning. Engineers can quickly start developing off of that model with confidence and stakeholders can monitor the KPIs of the model in the product and turn on the full feature when it’s acceptable. Take for example the AirBnB price suggestion model again. After defining the full-fledged feature, the team can build and deploy a quick heuristic engine by using the averaging listing prices in the surrounding area. The engineers can develop off of that heuristic-based model and hide it behind a feature flag, waiting to be turned on in production. Meanwhile, the data science team, SMEs, and product owners can work together to iterate on the model until it’s ready and then release it to the end-user. This is a process that has worked wonders for us. We’ve been able to quickly iterate through more and more advanced models, test the models in a production-like environment, and release model-driven features with complete safety. These are just a few of the many techniques and processes our teams have adopted for delivering data-driven products. There are many more lessons learned along the way that we’re eager to share and help other product teams implement. Rowdy Howell Rowdy Howell is a Solutions Engineer at Dialexa who strives to build innovative and interactive technology with an emphasis on the “wow” factor. The majority of his experience is in Android development and algorithm engineering, but ... More About Rowdy » Create and launch brilliant ideas. Let us work alongside you to create products users love. Get our content delivered to your inbox once a month. hello@dialexa.com © 2019 Dialexa, LLC. All rights reserved. Gethub	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line23060
__label__cc	0.617962	0.382038	Oil edges up ahead of U.S. data, OPEC jostling caps gains Posted on October 25, 2016 by Seth Rusek Oil edged up on Tuesday ahead of the release of U.S. crude inventory data, which in recent weeks has provided bullish surprises, but comments by OPEC members regarding chances of an output cut kept a lid on prices. Brent crude oil futures was up 21 cents at $51.67 per barrel by 1100 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures turned positive, gaining 30 cents to $50.82. The American Petroleum Institute is due to publish weekly crude stocks estimates at 2030 GMT, followed by the official Energy Information Administration data due on Wednesday. “Crude oil does not want to drop the support until it sees if it can use the weekly U.S. statistics for another test of an upside break-out,” analysts at Petromatrix said in a note. U.S. crude inventories were seen to have risen last week by 800,000 barrels to 469.5 million barrels, compared with a 5 million barrel fall in the previous week. [EIA/S] Analysts said a leak in a pipeline leading out of the huge Cushing, Oklahoma, storage hub should lead to more build up of stocks in the coming weeks. But inventory data has surprised by showing drawdowns in six of the seven past weeks, including the largest fall since 1999 when analysts foresaw a rise. The data is closely watched to gauge supply and demand in the world’s biggest crude consumer. The verbal jockeying among OPEC’s 14 member states ahead of a Nov. 30 meeting that may lead to a cut in output continued this week, with Iraq emerging as a possible dissenter and non-member Russia as a potentially compliant collaborator. “So for now the market remains range-bound while jumping from one headline to another,” said Ole Hansen, head of commodity research at Saxo Bank. “Potential negative price news such as rising Libyan production, Iraq not wanting to cut, Indonesia seeking a 42 percent production increase in 2017, the widest contango of the year in Brent, are currently being ignored,” he said. Iraq, the second-largest producer in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, said on Sunday it wanted to be exempt from output curbs as it needed more money to fight Islamic State militants. Fellow OPEC members Iran, Nigeria and Libya are already expected to be exempt from any deal that may be struck at the Nov. 30 meeting, all of which would put pressure on Saudi Arabia to shoulder a significant proportion of the cuts. OPEC’s oil production has in any case reached record highs as member states vie for market share and some overcome conflict-related obstacles to production. Nigeria’s oil production has risen to 1.9 million barrels per day (bpd), its petroleum ministry said in a tweet on Tuesday. « EUR/CHF tests 1.08 amid Jordan’s speech Great Graphic: Growth in Federal Spending »	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line23070
__label__wiki	0.54631	0.54631	The Cane and Rinse forum Friendly videogame discussion Cane and Rinse Forum home General stuff Videogame Discussion Games completed 2016 This is where you can deliberate anything relating to videogames - past, present and future. Bakers_12 Location: Dartford Contact Bakers_12 Re: Games completed 2016 Post by Bakers_12 » November 28th, 2016, 9:55 pm 10/2 MGS V 18/2 Uncharted - easy 26/2 Majoras mask 7/3 Uncharted 2 - Normal 23/3 Uncharted 3 - Normal 14/6 Gone home 7/7 X-com enemy within iOS - normal 10/7 80 Days 29/7 Dark Souls 3 14/9 Journey 30/9 Tearaway : Unfolded 26/10 Day of the tentacle 9/11. Resident evil hd : Jill play though 20/11 Hitman: all opatunatys leval 20 mastery 28/11 Steamworld hiest: experienced all stars Fun little iOS game part worms part x com combat in 2d. Nice for a game to not want to be connected to the internet Indiana747 Post by Indiana747 » November 29th, 2016, 12:43 am Alex79uk wrote: Indiana747 wrote: (Jan) Assassins Creed Liberation HD - PSN. (Jan) Army of Two:The Devils Cartel - PS3. (Jan) Assassins Creed Freedom Cry - PS4. (Jan) Alien Breed Episode 2:Assault - XBOX 360. (Jan) Beyond: Two Souls - PS3. (Feb) Bastion - XBL. (Feb) Batman Arkham Origins Blackgate - PSN. (Feb) Borderlands The Pre-Sequel - PS4. (Feb) Bloodborne - PS4. (Feb) Contrast - PS4. (Feb) Condemned: Criminal Origins - XBOX 360. (Feb) Castle of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse - PSN. (Feb) Nihilumbra - PS Vita. (Feb) Dishonored: Definitive Edition - PS4. (Mar) Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken - PS Vita. (Mar) Firewatch - PS4. (Mar) Rainbow 6 Seige - PS4. (Mar) Duke Nukem Forever - PS3. (Mar)Tom Clancy's The Division(platinum) - PS4. (Apr) Ether One(platinum) - PS4. (May) Dead Space 3 - PS3. (May) Renegade: Arcade Archives - PS4. (May) Uncharted 4(hard mode) - PS4. (May) Dead Space Extraction - PSN. (May) Double Dragon Neon - PSN. (May) Doom(platinum) - PS4. (June) Dying Light: The Following - PS4. (June) Shadow of the Beast - PS4. (June) Gone Home - PS4. (July) Zombie Army Trilogy - PS4. (July) Layers of Fear - PS4. (July) Resident Evil Revelations 2 - PS4 (July) The Walking Dead: Michonne - PS4. (July) The Deadly Tower of Monsters - PS4 (July) F.E.A.R. - Xbox 360. (July) Metro Last Light Redux - PS4. (July) Left 4 Dead 2 - Xbox 360. (Aug) Shadow Warrior - PS4. (Aug) The Vanishing of Ethan Carter - PS4. (Aug) The Park - PS4. (Aug) Murdered Soul Suspect(platinum) - PS4. (Sept) Double Dragon: Arcade Archives - PS4. (Sept) Middle Earth-Shadow of Mordor - PS4. (Sept) Need for Speed:The Run - PS3. (Sept) Inside - PS4. (Sept) Homefront:The Revolution - PS4. (Sept) Rachet & Clank - PS4. (Oct) Killer is Dead - PS3. (Oct) Prototype 2 - PSN. (Oct) Portal 2 - PS3. (Oct) Halo:CE Anniversary - XBO. (Oct) Battlefield 1(hardcore) - PS4. (Oct) Watch Dogs - PS4. (Oct) Until Dawn: Rush of Blood - PSVR. (Nov) Never Alone - PS4. (Nov) Alienation - PS4. (Nov) Call of Duty 4 Remastered - PS4. (Nov) Titanfall 2 - PS4. (Nov) Call of Duty Infinite Warfare - PS4. (Nov) Just Cause 3 - PS4. (Nov) SOMA - PS4. (Nov) Kholat - PS4. Looks interesting - how was it? Sorry Alex, only getting back to ya now. Eh, yeah, Kholat, quite enjoyed it, which surprised me as i had played the first half hour months ago and got that "meh" feeling right off the bat. It is a real slow burner 'find the diary to reveal the story', type game. Really need to be in the mindset to enjoy these games, Everybodys Gone to the Rapture type stuff. Its not as slow as Rapture, slow, as in the speed of your character, you can run and you will need to as there are enemies(entities) that can kill in one strike. They arent too annoying though, they pop up now and again to ramp up the tension. The game itself offers no help, no hand holding, barr a set of i think it was 8 seperate co-ordinates, a map, torchlight and compass. I found myself using pen and paper for the first time on a game since the early 90s, since more co-ordinates are carved or painted randomly around the map to search for even more info, which is extra, they're not needed for the main story. Its a pretty enough game, but suffers severe frame rate drop at certain times, but not enough to ruin the experience. Found myself getting lost a few times even with the compass, never was any good at orienteering. All in all, i liked it, if you see it in a sale, id say yeah, give it a shot if at all curious, you'll not be out much if you dont like it at the end of the day. Dante Fireseed Location: Somewhere within the Multiverse Post by Dante Fireseed » November 29th, 2016, 11:22 am January 2 - Just Cause 3 (PS4) February 8 - Rise of the tomb raider (360) March 11 - Life is strange (PS4) April 24 - Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain (PS4) May 22 - Uncharted 4 (PS4) June 18 - Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (PS4) Hearts of Stone DLC July 13 - Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (PS4) Blood and Wine DLC August 2 - Assassin's Creed Syndicate (PS4) August 8 - Everybody's gone to the Rapture (PS4) September 12 - Until Dawn (PS4) October 2 - Alien Isolation (PS4) October 18 - The Talos Principle (PC) November 1 - Shadow of Mordor (PS4) November 28 - Firewatch (PC) Flabyo Post by Flabyo » November 29th, 2016, 2:48 pm Flabyo wrote: 5th Jan - Wolfenstein: The New Order (XBO) 16th Jan - Oxenfree (XBO) 11th Feb - Firewatch (PS4) 5th April - The Wolf Among Us (XBO) 10th April - Pokken Tournament (WiiU) 24th April - Sunset Overdrive (XBO) 19th June - Assassin's Creed: Syndicate (PS4) 1st July - Street Fighter 5: A Shadow Falls (PS4) 22nd September - Virginia (XBO) 7th October - Valiant Hearts (XBO) 30th October - XCOM 2 (XBO) 2nd November - Titanfall 2 (XBO) 6th November - Everybody's Gone to the Rapture (PS4) 28th November - Arslan: The Warriors of Legend (XBO) A Koei Warriors title based on an anime I've not seen based on an ongoing manga I've never heard of. It doesn't deviate much from the standard warriors formula, but it has good characters and an engaging plot. Really nice cel shaded art style too, makes it look quite different to the normal series games. The story does kind of end just as it's about to get good, and long before anything gets resolved. I suspect this is because the game has gone as far as the source anime has. Does mean there might be a sequel at some point, but it was a bit of a let down to reach the end with so much left hanging. MagicianArcana Joined: September 22nd, 2015, 11:00 pm Post by MagicianArcana » November 30th, 2016, 8:02 pm Jan 6 - Psychonauts Jan 13 - GTA V Jan 21 - Hotel Dusk Apr 22 - Sonic Lost World July 1 - Fragile Dreams Sept 15 - Tales of Zestiria Oct 22 - Last Window Nov 2 - A Story About My Uncle Nov 22 - Trace Memory/Another Code: Two Memories Nov 22 - Chase: Cold Case Investigations I completed both Trace Memory and Chase: Cold Case Investigations yesterday while on the train. I enjoyed both of them, but was a little disappointed by how short they are. While I still think Hotel Dusk is that team's strongest title overall, I feel that Trace Memory had some more interesting puzzles. I thought Chase was kinda weak with some of its storytelling, but a worthwhile experience for the pricetag. I wonder if I didn't find it as charming as that team's previous titles because Rika Suzuki didn't work on it. Also, seeing Satoru Iwata's name at the start of the end credits of Trace Memory made it a bit more emotional. ratsoalbion Contact ratsoalbion Post by ratsoalbion » November 30th, 2016, 8:38 pm I don't know if you heard it but Trace Memory (aka Another Code) got a wee mention on the latest podcast. That's awesome! I haven't listened to it just yet. I have some catching up to do Todinho Post by Todinho » November 30th, 2016, 9:30 pm Okhlos(PC)-Well I kinda did I mean I defeated Hades and the credits rolled there seem to be at least another 3 endings but man I really like this game,took me completely by surprise I got it on a whim of the steam sale with some store credit but man Im glad I did it's probably the most fun I've had with a roguelike game in quite awhile it's also the first argentinian game I'ver played I think. But yeah everything clicked for me with this game,the humor,the mechanics,the aesthetic,the music,etc. Highly recommend it AndrewBrown Joined: November 21st, 2015, 8:37 am Contact AndrewBrown Post by AndrewBrown » December 1st, 2016, 6:29 pm AndrewBrown wrote: 04/01: The Swapper (Wii U) - Complete 09/01: BioShock [360] - Complete 27/01: Toy Story [GEN] - Beat 29/01: Home Alone [SNES] - Complete 08/02: Mass Effect [360] - Complete 16/02: Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS [3DS] - Complete 19/02: Starcraft II: Legacy of the Void [Bnet] - Beat 29/02: The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX [GBC] - Complete 03/03: Mortal Kombat XL [PS4] - Beat 05/03: Teslagrad [PSN] - Complete 11/03: Tom Clancy's The Division [PS4] - Beat 26/03: Pokémon AlphaSapphire [3DS] - Beat 01/04: Hyrule Warriors Legends [3DS] - Beat 02/04: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD [Wii U] - 4x Damage Challenge Beaten 22/04: My Nintendo Picross: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess [3DSDL] - Complete 23/04: Star Fox Zero [Wii U] - Beat 25/04: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time [N64] - Complete 01/05: PICROSS e [3DSDL] - Complete 07/05: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask [N64] - Complete 13/05: Uncharted 4: A Thief's End [PS4] - Beat 14/06: The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons [GBC] - Beat 11/06: The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages [GBC] - Beat 18/06: Psychonauts [PS4] - Beat 23/06: Bayonetta [360] - Beat 26/06: Plants vs. Zombies [XBLA] - Beat 09/07: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD [Wii U] - Complete 17/07: The Witcher III: Wild Hunt [PS4] - Beat 21/07: Disney's Aladdin [GEN] - Complete 28/07: The Wolf Among Us [PS4] - Beat 07/08: The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventure [GCN] - Complete 16/09: Borderlands 2 [PS4] - True Vault Hunter Mode Beat 17/09: Journey [PS4] - Beat 24/09: Virginia [PS4] - Complete 27/09: Tabletop Racing World Tour [PS4] - Beat 09/10: Super Meat Boy [PSN] - Beat 09/10: Xeodrifter [PSVita] - Beat 02/11: Paper Mario: Color Splash [Wii U] - Beat 04/11: PICROSS e2 [3DSDL] - Complete 17/11: The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass [Wii U VC] Jobobonobo Post by Jobobonobo » December 1st, 2016, 9:41 pm Inside (PS4) Wow, talk about short and sweet. This game did so much with such little playtime. It was a game I was determined not to have spoiled for me and I only got tempted to look online for help with a puzzle once (ashamed to say the solution was pretty obvious in hindsight, doh!). Every other time I was determined to figure it out myself. The beauty of this game's puzzles is that you only have two moves in your arsenal, jump and interact. This means its puzzles are not solved using particular items or abilities. You simply have to observe the environment very carefully to figure it out and when you do, the feeling of satisfaction matches that of the best puzzlers I have played. It also never repeats its ideas, it will go through certain situations once and that is it, onto something new, always keeping things fresh. Then there is the presentation. My goodness, this game is incredibly unsettling. The fact that you are a helpless little boy means that you have no choice but to escape or trap the numerous forces out to get you and certain sequences really can be unbelievably tense and unnerving without resort to cheap jumpscares (speaking of, my distaste for jumpscares is why I usually give horror games a wide berth). Playing this is the very antithesis of a power fantasy which all good horror should aspire to. Its story is integrated lovingly with the gameplay and it also gives you just enough details that it can be open to interpretation. And that ending....Jesus Christ, it really was something else. I will not spoil it for those who have not played it, but for those who have they will know exactly what I am talking about. Now that is how you do horror. And this will be my last game for 2016! I will not be anywhere near a console for the month of December so will get back into the swing of things January 2017. But other than the disappointing Trials Fusion, the PS4 has been a fantastic purchase full of games that I have grown to adore in a very short amount of time. Hope 2017 will have plenty more great games for me to play and experience. Post by Indiana747 » December 3rd, 2016, 5:40 am (Dec) God of War 3 Remastered - PS4. Post by ratsoalbion » December 3rd, 2016, 12:20 pm 03 Jan: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (NES on WU) 17 Jan: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES on WU) 24 Jan: Crash Team Racing (PS1 on Vita) 25 Jan: Street Fighter Alpha 3 MAX - World Tour Mode (PSP on Vita) 07 Feb: Until Dawn (PS4) 21 Feb: DOOM (360) 24 Feb: DOOM II: Hell on Earth (360) 02 Mar: The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX (GBC on N3DS) 26 Mar: DOOM 3 (PC) 28 Mar: DOOM 3: Resurrection of Evil (PC) 08 Apr: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (N3DS) 02 May: 3D Gunstar Heroes (N3DS) 02 May: My Nintendo Picross: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (N3DS) 12 May: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D (N3DS) 28 May: The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons (GBC on N3DS) 17 Jun: The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages (GBC on N3DS) 01 Jul: Street Fighter V: (PS4) 02 Jul: INSIDE (XO) 13 Jul: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD (WU) 14 Jul: Rogue Legacy (PS4) 15 Jul: The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth (PS4) 11 Aug: Grand Theft Auto V (PS4) 09 Sep: Steel Empire (3DS) 09 Sep: The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (GBA on WU) 08 Oct: Unravel (XO) 13 Oct: Rez Infinite (PS4) 14 Oct: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD (WU) 25 Oct: Undertale (PC) 12 Nov: MDK (PC) 25 Nov: Bloodborne (PS4) 02 Dec: The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (DS on WU) Combine Hunter Post by Combine Hunter » December 4th, 2016, 8:59 pm 23/01 - Advance Wars (Wii U) 29/01 - The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Wii U) 06/02 - SOMA (PC) 10/02 - Deus Ex: Revision (PC) 12/02 - Firewatch (PC) 18/02 - Catherine (PS3) 28/02 - SUPERHOT (PC) 28/03 - Rise of the Tomb Raider (PC) 12/04 - Lara Croft GO (IOS) 24/04 - XCOM 2 (PC) 30/05 - Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow (DS) 05/06 - Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch (PS3) 02/07 - Oxenfree (PC) 04/07 - Dark Souls 3 (PC) 11/07 - Inside (PC) 17/07 - Ratchet & Clank (2016) (PS4) 30/07 - DOOM (2016) (PC) 03/08 - ABZU (PC) 14/08 - Fire Emblem: Fates - Conquest (3DS) 18/08 - The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures (Dolphin) 29/08 - The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (Wii U) 17/09 - Alien: Isolation (PC) 25/09 - Dishonored: The Knife of Dunwall and The Brigmore Witches (PC) 22/10 - Amnesia: The Dark Descent (PC) 07/11 - Titanfall 2 (PC) 14/11 - HITMAN (PC) 20/11 - The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (DS) 27/11 - Deus Ex: Mankind Dividied (PC) 04/12 - Dishonored 2 - Emily Playthrough (PC) I thought it was excellent. Not quite done with it though, because I quite fancy playing it as Corvo too. Stanshall Joined: January 31st, 2016, 6:45 am Post by Stanshall » December 4th, 2016, 9:15 pm Very much hoping this will be in the 12 Deals of Christmas on PSN, because I don't quite fancy it at full price. I enjoyed the original to some extent but more for the atmosphere than the gameplay or story. I'd also like ROTR and Steep, if Sony or Father Christmas are listening. Sinclair Gregstrum Post by Sinclair Gregstrum » December 6th, 2016, 2:54 pm Sinclair Gregstrum wrote: Jan - Broken Age (Vita) Jan - Thomas Was Alone (Vita) Feb - NiGHTS Into Dreams (Saturn via X360 via XBO) Feb - Until Dawn (PS4) Mar - Uncharted 3 (PS4) Apr - Journey (PS4) Apr - Street Fighter Alpha 2 (PS1 via Vita) May - Guacamelee (Vita) Jun - The Division (XBO) Jul - Football Manager Mobile 2016 (iOS) Jul - Mirror's Edge: Catalyst (PS4) Aug - Wipeout 2048 (Vita) Sep - Quantum Break (XBO) Oct - The Legend Of Zelda - A Link Between Worlds (3DS) Oct - Brothers - A Tale Of Two Sons (PS4) Oct - Batman Arkham VR (PSVR) Oct - Actual Sunlight (Vita) Nov - Wolfenstein - The Old Blood (XBO) Dec - Inside (XBO) What a game. The less said about it the better to a large extent for those yet to play it, but suffice to say Inside is my game of the year and a brilliant evolution of what Playdead started with Limbo back in 2010. An intoxicating, unsettling, hauntingly beautiful journey that everyone should play. gallo_pinto Location: Guatemala Contact gallo_pinto Post by gallo_pinto » December 6th, 2016, 5:07 pm Jan - Persona 4 Arena Ultimax (PS3) Jan - Escape Plan (Vita) Jan - That Dragon, Cancer (Mac) Jan - Super Time Force Ultra (Vita) Jan - Three Fourths Home (Mac) Jan - A Bird Story (Mac) Feb - Super Meat Boy (Vita) Feb - Bastion (Vita) Feb - Undertale (Mac) Feb - Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX (Gameboy Color via 3DS) Feb - Yo-Kai Watch (3DS) Mar - Super Mario Bros 2 (NES via 3DS) Mar - Metal Gear (MSX via Vita) Mar - Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake (MSX via Vita) Mar - Metal Gear Solid (PS1 via Vita) Mar - Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (PS2 via Vita) Apr - Out Run (Genesis via 3DS) Apr - Streets of Rage (Genesis via 3DS) Apr - Zelda: Oracle of Ages (Gameboy Color via 3DS) Apr - Super Mario Bros 3 (NES via 3DS-Replay) Apr - SteamWorld Heist (3DS) Apr - Gunstar Heroes (Genesis via 3DS) Apr - Streets of Rage 2 (Genesis via 3DS) May - Metroid (NES via 3DS) May - Kirby’s Dream Land (Gameboy via 3DS) May - Super Mario Land (Gameboy via 3DS) May - Zelda: Oracle of Seasons (Gameboy Color via 3DS) May - Metroid II: The Return of Samus (Gameboy via 3DS) May - New Super Mario Bros 2 (3DS) May - Sonic the Hedgehog (Genesis via Vita) May - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Genesis via Vita) June - Volume (Vita) June - Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Wii-Replay) July - Mutant Blobs Attack (Vita) July - 80 Days (Mac) July - Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty (Vita) July - Streets of Rage 3 (Genesis) July - Felix the Cat (NES) July - Kirby’s Adventure (NES) July - Super Mario World (SNES via Wii) July - Fez (Vita) July - Star Fox (SNES via Wii) July - Luigi’s Mansion (Gamecube) Aug - Severed (Vita) Aug - Guacamelee (Vita-Replay) Aug - Aladdin (Genesis) Aug - Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (Genesis) Aug - Kirby’s Pinball Land (Gameboy) Sep - BOXBOXBOY! (3DS) Sep - The Room (iPad) Sep - Zelda: The Minish Cap (Gameboy Advance) Sep - Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island (SNES) Oct - Super Mario Sunshine (Gamecube) Oct - Little Inferno (iPad) Oct - Prune (iPad) Oct - Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (PS2 via Vita) Oct - Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins (Gameboy via 3DS) Oct - Rhythm Tengoku (Gameboy Advance) Oct - Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 (Gameboy) Nov - Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (DS-Replay) Nov - Elite Beat Agents (DS) Nov - Zelda: Four Swords Adventures (Gamecube) Nov - Rhythm Heaven (DS) Dec - Kirby's Epic Yarn (Wii) Fun game! Wonderful presentation and really cute animation throughout. Kirby's feet turning into a spring every time he jumped was my favorite. I found the gameplay a little un-engaging though. I don't think that's only due to the game's low level of difficulty because a lot of modern Mario games start really easy and I still find those early sections thoroughly enjoyable. I think it's the fact that it's both slower paced and not that challenging. Whatever the reason, I liked the game a lot, I just didn't feel the need to unlock everything and get all of the collectibles the way I do with most Nintendo platformers. Scrustle Post by Scrustle » December 6th, 2016, 5:16 pm 10/02 - Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition (Normal) 19/02 - Killer Is Dead: Nightmare Edition (Normal) 23/02 - Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 (Prince of Darkness) 25/02 - Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2: Revelations (Prince of Darkness) 27/02 - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 02/03 - Portal: Still Alive 08/03 - The Darkness II 25/03 - Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (Normal Castle) 30/03 - The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD 13/04 - Bayonetta (Normal) 24/04 - Hyper Light Drifter 22/05 - Dark Souls III 07/06 - Halo 5: Guardians 15/06 - Dark Souls III (NG+) 24/06 - Darksiders (Normal) 16/07 - Yakuza 5 05/08 - Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen 23/08 - Metroid Prime (Wii version) 20/09 - Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut 05/10 - Fast Racing Neo - Neo Future Pack (Subsonic) 11/10 - Forza Horizon 3 16/10 - Metroid Prime 2: Echoes (Wii version) 28/10 - Toren 31/10 - Dark Souls III: Ashes of Ariandel DLC (NG+ level) 07/11 - Metroid Prime 3: Corruption 26/11 - Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas 06/12 - Gravity Rush Remastered Not sure I've spoken about it here yet, but I picked up a PS4, and this was one of the games I got with it. Such a brilliant game! It's far from perfect, but I love it. The major gameplay conceit of the gravity powers are a real joy. They really nailed the feeling of flying, and gave it a unique feel with the way you're "falling" everywhere, instead of simply flying about. Soaring above the city with the air rushing by in a strange sideways free fall never gets old. The controls can be somewhat clunky though, and I can see people having problems with that. Changing direction can be a bit fiddly, which is especially a problem when you're in a busy battle against a lot of enemies, but it was never bad enough that I felt like I didn't have enough control, or that I wasn't put up against anything poorly thought out. Only a couple of enemies really ended up being a problem, but the special attacks you have were easily able to solve that problem. Speaking of, they're fun to pull off. Very satisfying and powerful feeling. The art direction is also great. It had a distinct Ghibli feel to it, with its European-inspired charm. I'm not really sure what the original inspiration for that would really be. I'll have to look in to it some time. Early 20th century or something. But I digress. It's a nice art style, with a really striking setting. The floating city the game is set in is a really neat concept, and it throws in some interesting ideas and mysteries to think about. I suppose it also has a watercolour style to it as well, with how buildings far away are simply outlines coloured in with solid, soft colours. The soundtrack is also brilliant. Also very reminiscent of something from Ghibli, or Joe Hisaishi more accurately. Very catchy and adventurous, but can also be very relaxing and atmospheric. I especially liked the Old Town theme. Although I have to say I think the art style wasn't really able to bring out its full potential. Perhaps a symptom of it being originally for the Vita, but sometimes the cityscape does fade in to brown earthy colours too much, with not too much little details at street level to make the place really feel alive. Character models are also a bit lacking. But despite that, I still think the overall art design is really strong. I think I'm going to have to add it to my list of favourite game soundtracks for one thing. The story though, is a bit of a mess. I'm not sure I would necessarily call it bad per se, since it features quite a few charming and appealing characters, but the overall plot itself feels like a random sequence of unfinished events. It's broken in to three very distinct acts, each of which have no connection to each other whatsoever, and each leaves lots of questions unanswered. I guess they're going to tackle a lot of those questions in the sequel, which I am for sure going to pick up, but I don't think that really excuses this game from being so disjointed and having such a short attention span for plot threads. The ending does make it seem like they were always planning to carry on the story afterwards, and I've heard that they always wanted to do a sequel, but had trouble getting it off the ground. But I don't think they way they did this story was the best way to lead in to the next one. Also kind of presumptuous, not to mention risky, to assume you can just create a slap-dash story in one installment, just to patch up the holes in the next one. But as I said before, despite its flaws, I still love the game. Was a blast, and really looking forward to the next one. With it being made for more powerful hardware, it seems to be fixing the problems of having a world that feels more alive and detailed, and even if I think it's bad that they left so much unanswered in the story of the first game, they have a lot of very interesting things to cover that I'm eager to find out about. Joshihatsumitsu Contact Joshihatsumitsu Post by Joshihatsumitsu » December 7th, 2016, 7:54 am Just finished Persona 4 Golden, on the Vita of course. I won't say anything about the plot or give anything away. Obviously I absolutely loved the game, and I spent a bit of time afterwards going through some of the extra content. My favourite games so far of 2016 have been a PS2 game from 2006 played through my PS3 (Persona 3 FES, earlier this year) and a 2012 Vita game which is an adaption of a 2008 PS2 release. I like to take my time. As I am currently listening to episode 80 of Cane and Rinse, I release that I have a slightly different preference with characters, in that I actually like Rise. I can understand why others aren't so fond, but hey, personal preference. Also, I found Yosuke to be a bit of a dick, especially to Kanji, who is impossible to dislike. Everyone loves Naoto, and rightly so. And I don't think I can safely say anything else without spoiling anything, so I'll leave it there. Post by Flabyo » December 7th, 2016, 8:35 am I found Rise gets more sympathetic once you play through the two Persona Arena fighting games. Especially the second, the plot kinda hinges on her in that. Post by gallo_pinto » December 7th, 2016, 10:29 am Joshihatsumitsu wrote: Also, I found Yosuke to be a bit of a dick, especially to Kanji, who is impossible to dislike. Yeah, I do like Yosuke, but the farther we get from 2008 the more repellant his behavior becomes in regards to the homophobic jokes he keeps throwing at Kanji. 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__label__wiki	0.632049	0.632049	CAPCO HONORED AT THE 2019 BRITISH LGBT AWARDS AS ONE OF BRITAIN’S 10 MOST INCLUSIVE EMPLOYERS CAPCO NOMINATED AT THE 2019 BRITISH LGBT AWARDS Capco was proud to attend last night’s British LGBT Awards ceremony at London’s Grosvenor House as one of 10 companies nominated in the most inclusive companies’ category. “To attend the Awards alongside so many other LGBT+ champions is an immense honour and a huge source of inspiration,” said Mike Ethelston, UK Managing Partner at Capco. “We are delighted to offer our congratulations to Vodafone, who were named on the night as the winners of our category”. “Capco’s culture and values are founded on the principles of equality and opportunity, and we are fully committed to ensuring an inclusive and progressive working environment for all our employees". We are looking forward to London Pride next month, where once again we will be marching in support of all LGBT+ people across the wider global community". Capco works with a range of LGBT+ charities and professional diversity networks – including recent partnerships with Positive East and Stonewall – and among other activities hosts a variety of events through its #BeYourselfAtWork network. Short-listed Awards submissions within the corporate categories were considered by a judging panel comprising business leaders from companies including Channel 4, RBS, MTV and Barclays Bank who are invested in their workplace and the wider LGBT community.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line23072
__label__wiki	0.525361	0.525361	B to C B to G Up Close and Personal: Getting to Know Jim Lansbury, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of RP3 Agency Profiles, Top Center Sponsored, Up Close and Personal Capitol Communicator is running “Up Close and Personal” profiles of communicators in the mid-Atlantic. In this profile we feature Jim Lansbury. Photography for the series is by award-winning Cade Martin, wardrobe styling by Pascale Lemaire and Sybil Street for THE Artist Agency; and hair and makeup by Patti D Nelson, Janice Kinigopoulos and Lori Pressman for THE Artist Agency. Jim, please provide us a short bio. I’m Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of RP3 Agency in Bethesda, MD. Before that I was Creative Director at Arnold DC, and before that I held various ACD/Copywriter positions at agencies in LA, San Francisco and Baltimore. I’ve been fortunate to work on global brands like Lexus, EA Sports, Marriott and The Coca Cola Co., but I find it equally rewarding to help build strong local and regional brands like Children’s National Health System and Giant Food. I studied Economics and Marketing at Bucknell, and put together my copywriting portfolio at School of Visual Arts in New York. I grew up in Buffalo, NY, in a family of scientists and professors and somehow ended up going into advertising when no one was looking. In my spare time I’m a golf addict, softball dad, and bad skier. Are you involved in any other organizations? I’m very active in the 4A’s, and also enjoy judging various award shows and student competitions through AAF, the Effies, the Webbys, etc. Supporting the community is part of RP3’s DNA, so we donate our time and talent to numerous non-profits including the Washington Area Woman’s Foundation and Facing History and Ourselves. When you have kids in youth sports, you are, by definition, a volunteer, so I put a lot of energy there as well, and through them I’ve been introduced to some great non-profits like Springfield Challenger Baseball and Level the Playing Field. What are you are most proud of? Personally, my kids. They’re both incredibly creative, kind and self-motivated, and probably not destined for a career in advertising. Professionally, there are certain campaigns that have won awards or gotten a lot of press. But I’m much more proud of the body of work and reputation we’ve built at RP3 over the past 10 years. That includes a lot of talented creative people who have worked for me and have gone on to do bigger and better things. I remember one of the first junior teams I hired. They left after a year or so to go to Crispin Porter Bogusky. It felt like my kids had just gotten into Harvard. Who are your personal role models? I’ve learned a little from every creative director, art director, film director, photographer, editor and technologist I’ve ever worked with. But one that stands out is the late Mike Hughes from the Martin Agency. I only met him once, right around the launch of RP3, and he was extremely generous with his time and advice. Especially since we were complete unknowns. But that meeting had a huge impact on me. Despite being in a small, off-the-radar market, he built that agency into a national powerhouse by doing great work and making the most of every opportunity – even obscure clients like fertilizers. He gave me the confidence that we could do the same with RP3. Did he offer advice that helped you in your career? I don’t recall exactly who told me this, but the gist was that as a creative person, you should never trust an agency that says they’ll start doing good work by hiring you. If the whole agency, including leadership, account people and clients, isn’t already committed to doing great work, you will fail. As I look back over my career, some of the opportunities I didn’t take as a result of this advice ended up being as important as the ones I did take. Also, to remember it’s just advertising. We’re extremely lucky to make a living by being creative. It’s not life or death. Try to stay humble and have fun. What professional advice do you have for others? Be yourself. Trust your creative instincts and do work that you believe in. There are so many platforms and channels out there these days that your ideas will find an audience. If you try to chase trends or emulate others, you won’t be as fulfilled or as successful in the long run. What’s on your Spotify and Pandora playlists? We have the family plan so I get sucked into my kids’ playlists… twenty one pilots, Jon Bellion, stuff like that. I’m currently reading Jeff Tweedy from Wilco’s autobiography, so I’m listening to a lot of his stuff dating back to Uncle Tupelo. I’m also into Rhett Miller from the Old 97’s new podcast. It’s aptly titled “Wheels Off: A Show About the Messy Reality of Creative Life,” and it’s fascinating to hear about the creative process among musicians and songwriters. What’s your favorite restaurant? All time? Slanted Door in San Francisco, back when it was just a hole in the wall in the Mission district. Liberty Tavern and Ser in Arlington, VA, are two neighborhood favorites. Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? For the record, I am not related to Angela Lansbury. Cade MartinJim LansburyRP3 D.C. 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__label__wiki	0.86535	0.86535	P.R. POLITICS Caribbean Business Home > Editor’s Picks > Court gives Trump, Senate 90 days to validate Puerto Rico fiscal board Court gives Trump, Senate 90 days to validate Puerto Rico fiscal board By Eva Lloréns Vélez on February 15, 2019 ShareTweetShareShareShareShare SAN JUAN – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit held Friday that members of Puerto Rico’s Financial Oversight and Management Board were not appointed according to the U.S. Constitution’s appointments clause, which calls for the U.S. president to seek Senate advice and consent to confirm an official. Judge Juan R. Torruella said in his opinion that fiscal board members must be selected in a manner consistent with the clause. The ruling was made in an appeal brought by Aurelius Investment LLC, Assured Guaranty Corp. and the Irrigation & Electrical Workers Union (Utier by its Spanish acronym) against the constitutionality of the board. The Boston court affirmed the district court’s ruling against Aurelius and Utier, rejecting their motions to dismiss the board’s bankruptcy-like petitions under Title III of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act (Promesa) and ratified all of the board’s past actions. The fiscal board can remain for 90 days with their authority unchallenged while the U.S. president and the Senate either validate or reconstitute the board according to the appointments clause. The current board’s appointments expire in September. Under Promesa, the members of the board were chosen by former President Obama from lists provided by congressional leaders. The governor of Puerto Rico sits on the board as a nonvoting ex officio member. Promesa stipulates that the president select members of the “territorial control board” from lists supplied by the speaker of the House (two appointees from separate lists); the Senate majority leader (two appointees); the Senate minority leader (one appointee); the House minority leader (one appointee) and one appointee from his own list. “The decision of the First Circuit Court of Appeals, declaring illegal the way in which the members of the Fiscal Control Board were appointed, leaves us in the same state of colonial subjugation. That’s why we were against its approval. Today the court changes the composition of the board but not its power over the island, a further portrait of the colonial absurdity,” Resident Commissioner Jenniffer González said in a statement. “It is evident that Puerto Rico does not need a board, it needs its two senators and 5 representatives with voice and vote so that the economic model of equality can prosper.” Judge Torruella said it was possible to separate the issue of the appointments of the board members from other clauses contained in Promesa because the law has a severability clause that states that any section deemed invalid will not invalidate the rest of the law. In ruling that the board members should have been appointed according to the Appointments Clause, Torruella said the members meet the so-called Edmond and Morrison tests because they are answerable to and removable only by the president and are not directed or supervised by others who were appointed by the president with Senate confirmation. Board members also have vast powers over the territory’s economy and its more than 3 million people, overpowering even the commonwealth’s own elected officials, the judge said. Torruella, nonetheless, opposed dismissing the Title III petitions and cast a specter of invalidity over all of the board’s actions until the present day by applying the “de facto officer doctrine” that confers validity upon acts performed by persons acting under the color of official title.” “Here, the Board Members were acting with the color of authority — namely, PROMESA — when, as an entity, they decided to file the Title III petitions on the Commonwealth’s behalf, a power squarely within their lawful toolkit,” the judge said. Awarding to appellants the full extent of their requested relief will have “negative consequences for the many, if not thousands, of innocent third parties who have relied on the Board’s actions until now,” Torruella said, adding it would throw back the board’s years of work because it would cancel out any progress made toward Promesa’s aim of helping Puerto Rico achieve fiscal responsibility. “Our ruling, as such, does not eliminate any otherwise valid actions of the Board prior to the issuance of our mandate in this case,” Torruella said. “In sum, we hold that the Board Members (other than the ex officio Member) must be, and were not, appointed in compliance with the Appointments Clause. Accordingly, the district court’s conclusion to the contrary is reversed. We direct the district court to enter a declaratory judgment to the effect that PROMESA’s protocol for the appointment of Board Members is unconstitutional and must be severed. We affirm, however, the district court’s denial of appellants’ motions to dismiss the Title III proceedings. Each party shall bear its own costs. “So ordered,” the judges’ conclusion reads. Aurelius hedge fund: Puerto Rico fiscal board is unconstitutional Assured challenges constitutionality of Puerto Rico fiscal board appointments Judge says Puerto Rico fiscal board is territorial entity and not subject to Appointments Clause HUD Appoints Federal Financial Monitor to Oversee Puerto Rico, USVI Disaster Recovery Funds Served as member of President George W. Bush's Task Force... House to Vote on Disaster Aid Package for Puerto Rico After Earthquakes Lawmakers challenged President Donald Trump’s reluctance to send more aid... Senate Passes Revised NAFTA, Sending Pact to Trump’s Desk Gives bipartisan approval to the United States-Mexico-Canada-Agreement just before House... 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__label__cc	0.746781	0.253219	Discover The Malliard Report The Malliard Report Author: Jim Malliard Subscribed: 428Played: 4,203 Paranormal, Alternative, Trending, Topical, Conspiracy. Join host Jim Malliard for the weekly podcast that ventures into the fringe, the unusual, and even current events and is not afraid to ask the tough questions. An interview-based podcast that features real-time interactions with live listeners.Stripped of rigid traditional show formalities, and no fear of controversy, The Malliard Report is sure to feature something for everyone. Wendy Gilhula This week on The Malliard Report we are going to talk about kindness and finding courage with children’s author and speaker Wendy Gilhula. Wendy has a unique ability to relate to children in such a way that promotes excellence. Her books are constantly recommended by therapists, counselors, activists, and teachers. The post Wendy Gilhula appeared first on The Malliard Report. Bobby Jeffries Bobby Jeffries is a graduate of Millersville University and works as a Director of Logistics, Warehousing, and Shipping for a health and wellness firm. He is a lifelong resident of Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District and is currently challenging incumbent Congressman Scott Perry in the 2020 GOP primary. The post Bobby Jeffries appeared first on The Malliard Report. Matthew DiBiase Matthew is also a huge sports fan and writer and has used this to publish several books and contributes regularly to numerous columns. In Matthew’s latest book Lords of the Gridiron: College Football’s Greatest Coaches, the 150th anniversary of college football is celebrated by digging into what really makes a great coach. The post Matthew DiBiase appeared first on The Malliard Report. Douglas Cirignano Douglas Cirignano’s voluminous book American Conspiracies And Cover-ups. From the foreknowledge of the attacks of Pearl Harbor and September 11, 2001, to the truth behind the assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King, no conspiracy is left behind. Pick your favorite conspiracy is the Federal Reserve System unconstitutional? Was the IRS created to bail out Big Banks? Are cancer cures and cheap alternative energy being suppressed? The post Douglas Cirignano appeared first on The Malliard Report. Lee Austin Jim welcomes radio host, author, conspiracy theorist, and Flat Earth advocate Lee Austin to the show. Lee “…is an American broadcaster known for his alternative talk show, ‘Outcast Radio.’ Pushing the existential envelope with topics including theology, metaphysics, and conspiracy theories, Lee’s show flourished as a late-night favorite for those in search of the truth. “ The post Lee Austin appeared first on The Malliard Report. 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DeGrilla is seventeen-year veteran of law enforcement, a Medal of Valor recipient, and have provided material support to the FBI, MBI, Gang Unit and various local, state and Federal agencies. He transitioned to the private sector where he is a security manager for a medical company in Florida. The post Sean R DeGrilla appeared first on The Malliard Report. The year 2020 has always sounded more like a future dystopic setting than what we will be flipping our calendars in just a few short weeks. There have been many predictions on what the year 2020 would look like with some of those being outright ridiculous and hilarious. The post Predictions for 2020 appeared first on The Malliard Report. Charles Reichblum Charles Reichblum the nickname “Dr. Knowledge” — an appropriate name for a man who has amassed one of the world’s largest collections of interesting facts and stories over more than 50 years as a journalist. The post Charles Reichblum appeared first on The Malliard Report. Live Calls – Dave Scott One of the most incredible developments in the world of photography within the last few years is the integration of the drone. High resolution, incredibly mobile cameras that allow for the capturing... The post Live Calls – Dave Scott appeared first on The Malliard Report. Leon Bibi This week Jim welcomes Leon Bibi to the show to discuss his theory that we are of extraterrestrial origin though his book Adam = Alien. The post Leon Bibi appeared first on The Malliard Report. Dan Shaw Dan Shaw began to specialize in geomancy, a branch of Alchemy focusing on the subtle energies of the Earth. The post Dan Shaw appeared first on The Malliard Report. Ask Jim 2019 One of the biggest drivers of this episode, will be a primary focal point in the upcoming predictions episode, and will be shoved down your throat pretty much 24/7 next year will be the election. 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__label__wiki	0.848807	0.848807	Home » News » Local » Catholics at home and around the world still reeling from the shock of Cardinal Pell’s conviction Catholics at home and around the world still reeling from the shock of Cardinal Pell’s conviction Shaken Catholics: Long-time religion reporter for the ABC Noel Debien, himself a Catholic, has noted how Cardinal Pell’s conviction has elicited extreme opinions and was “feeding into people’s own experience of Church”. SHAKEN and stirred – Catholics across Australia and the world are still coming to grips with Cardinal George Pell’s conviction. It’s a challenging, questioning time, with sensitivities running high, the Church acknowledging responsibility to care for survivors, and others, including political leaders, publicly pledging their loyalty to Cardinal Pell (pictured). Compounding the news of Cardinal Pell’s conviction was its timing – just days after Pope Francis concluded his unprecedented Vatican summit on the abuse crisis in the Church. It took Chief Judge Peter Kidd to make clear during sentencing that he was not passing sentence on the Church in this case – he was sentencing Cardinal Pell, and him alone. But the conviction of Australia’s most prominent Catholic for sexual offences against minors has proven explosive. Long-time religion reporter for the ABC Noel Debien, himself a Catholic, has noted how Cardinal Pell’s conviction has elicited extreme opinions and was “feeding into people’s own experience of Church”. “The conviction is socially vast in impact. And, given how human beings are by nature, it is being personalised, parsed and rapidly reclassified,” he wrote in an online opinion column. “For many ordinary people, and ordinary Catholics in particular, the news is gobsmacking and hard to process. It is a calamity for them.” There are examples of how Church authorities have already moderated their actions. Out of respect for survivors, Melbourne archdiocese cancelled a Day of Prayer for Cardinal Pell planned for March 9. And Hobart archdiocese withdrew an opinion column in its monthly edition of the Catholic Standard, defending Cardinal Pell. The column was written by the director of Hobart’s Christopher Dawson Centre for Cultural Studies David Daintree. “My thoughts were with survivors and victims and their families and the amount of wreckage and damage that we are only now accounting for,” Catholic journalist Fatima Measham told the ABC’s God Forbid radio program. “There were tears on my part and there was outrage on my part, and I couldn’t help but think that this trial represents a single case among thousands and thousands globally in the Catholic Church. “Everyone should allow legal processes to take place. This is a legal reckoning and it’s quite apart from other kinds of reckoning that the Church has to face.” This is not the end of the legal process for Cardinal Pell. It’s likely he will return to court for an appeal. His legal team has filed three grounds of appeal, one of which is that the verdict was “unreasonable” because it relied on only one victim’s evidence. “The verdicts are unreasonable and cannot be supported, having regard to the evidence,” the appeal reads. A second ground for appeal is that Cardinal Pell’s defence was stopped from using a “moving visual representation” of its argument that the allegations were impossible. A third ground is that there was a “fundamental irregularity” that stopped him from entering a not guilty plea in front of the jury. While some Catholics are simply shattered that Cardinal Pell was found guilty in the first place, Mr Debien said others had a different feeling. “For the many, who have been profoundly harmed through clergy sexual abuse, it seems that they have been heard and believed,” he said. “For Catholic progressives, a leader of the conservative faction has been pulled down. “For all those Catholics made refugees in their own Church because they are divorced and remarried, LGBTQI, ‘living in sin’ or doctrinally unorthodox, their nemesis is put down under their feet. “For those who dislike the Catholic Church and all it stands for, the public leader of all they detest has been brought low.” Cardinal George Pell Sexual abuse 2019-03-15 Previous: ‘Palliative care is the true form of assisted dying’ –anything else is assisted killing Next: Catholic Early EdCare – a new brand to capture the spirit of early learning Cardinal George Pell’s sexual abuse conviction appeal dismissed by Victorian Court Cardinal George Pell’s appeal against conviction set to be held next week	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line23087
__label__wiki	0.842997	0.842997	Untapped potential Comet freshman libero Jamie Tianero plays for a Comet team coached by her mother, Christy Tianero, after earning Tri-County Athletic League second team all-league honors in high school. Xavier Johnson / The Advocate By Xavier Johnson, Web Editor In volleyball, a libero is expected to be the most consistent player on the court. They are usually the first point of contact and need to be able to get the ball up after a serve time and time again. When a libero isn’t on, the team typically doesn’t perform well. During Jamie Tianero’s first volleyball game as a Comet against Yuba College, a moment came in the second set where it became clear she was being targeted. After several errant passes, Yuba began spot serving, looking to frustrate the freshman libero. It worked. Tianero began playing below her usual skill level, only able to find her groove late into the third set when the game was basically decided. After the loss Tianero was able to assess the situation and diagnose the problems and address them. “My first game was the worst,” Tianero said. “It was so much pressure. As a libero I’m supposed to be the second fastest and most consistent passer. I played angry. Now, I know I have to be calm to play and my second game was a lot better,” Overcoming the pressure to perform as a libero is the key to Tianero’s success. As the former Tri-County Athletic League (TCAL) all-league second team libero, she is coming into the season as one of the more experienced players with a volleyball background. Jamie grew up surrounded by volleyball. Her two older sisters played volleyball and her mom, Christy Tianero, is her coach at Contra Costa College. Early in high school, she would practice at open gyms improving her fundamentals before Christy would begin training her. Their dynamic as coach and player hasn’t been meaningfully affected. Christy said she sets high expectations and that at practice she is Jamie’s coach and not her mom. For Jamie, she prefers being coached by her mom. “I like having my mom as a coach because she doesn’t favor me. She goes harder on me,” Jamie said. While Christy coached at Richmond High School, Jamie attended De Anza High School and played volleyball there for her junior and senior year. Her time at De Anza was rocky dealing with bullying from teammates. “A lot of the girls bullied her,” Christy Tianero said. “I had to go talk to their principal about it. And look, this is a team and they shouldn’t treat anyone like that. As a team, you all have to get along. You don’t have to be (best) friends, but be a team. That was tough for her.” Christy Tianero said that experience hurt Jamie’s confidence as a player and a big part of this season is getting that confidence back because when she is ready to play, she’s a great player and a leader on the team. “When she’s not in a bad zone she is a leader. She steps up and comes in early to set up. She’s the first one in and is there to help anyone. She is the loudest communicator on our team. It starts with her and she brings the energy out of everybody,” her mom said. Outside-hitter Katrienne Lemye has known Jamie Tianero her entire life growing up and her constant encouragement was the big reason for her joining the team. “She knew I played volleyball,” Lemye said. “I didn’t want to play anymore but she encouraged me to come to a practice and then I joined the team. She made volleyball enjoyable again.” Jamie’s energy and good-natured heart extends past the volleyball court. After her time at CCC, she intends to transfer to UC Davis to major in zoology with the goal of becoming a veterinarian. She said when she was little, she loved reading books on big cats and dogs — dogs being her favorite animal. Two years ago, she rescued her dog from the street after she found the canine, two-weeks old and sickly. After taking her in, Jamie nursed the pup back to health. “I was like, ‘Not on my watch. She will not die,’” Jamie said.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line23089
__label__wiki	0.799838	0.799838	Rondo residents to help shape Gordon Parks memorial Marianne Combs July 18, 2014, 8:37 AM Jul 18, 2014 This Saturday at the annual Rondo Days celebration, attendees will be asked to share their ideas for a planned future Gordon Parks memorial in downtown St. Paul. Parks was a renaissance man — a gifted author, composer and filmmaker — but he’s best remembered for his photography for LIFE magazine. He got his start at the former Frank Murphy clothing store in downtown St. Paul. His biography, “A Choice of Weapons” was chosen for last year’s One Minneapolis One Read. Parks’ name is already on a St. Paul high school, and a college gallery. His great-niece Robin Patricia Hickman is spearheading the effort to honor him with a permanent public landmark. Forecast Public Art Executive Director Jack Becker says Hickman contacted him to find a sculptor who could do her great uncle’s image justice. But he encouraged to think beyond the traditional memorial statue. “Ever since Maya Lin’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the whole notion of memorial-making has changed,” Becker said, “and it’s a wide open field that’s open to all sorts of possibilities now, which is what makes this so exciting.” At Rondo Days, attendees will get to talk to Parks’ family members about his life and legacy and share their own ideas for the memorial in interviews and surveys. The Gordon Parks memorial site is planned for the Landmark Plaza, near the site of the old Frank Murphy store and the Saint Paul Hotel, where he also worked. Gordon Parks memorial Rondo Days ‹ Older Could St. Paul host a second Fringe Festival? Newer › Lessons learned during the Chinese Restaurant Tour	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line23092
__label__cc	0.679906	0.320094	In international politics, the pursuit of stability is not enough Daniel Korski One of the biggest challenges facing the post-Iraq generation of foreign policy decision-makers, like William Hague and Hillary Clinton, is to balance the pursuit of overseas stability with promotion of the dynamic and sometimes de-stabilising forces that build countries’ long-term stability and make economic and political progress possible. This may sound like an academic question but it is a very real change- and not just because the SDSR has made the task of building overseas stability a key government objective. Take Iraq. After having lost an admirably violence-free and largely fair election, it looks likely that Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki will cling to power and the voter-winner, Ayad Allawi, will be denied a role in government. If that happens it will be because the US (and Iran) wanted al-Maliki to stay in power, favouring stability that the Iraqi leader has managed to create. His close associates are briefing that he will try to remain in power for the next thirty years, reliant on Tehran’s support as US influence wanes. Over time, al-Maliki’s undemocratic path to power and his authoritarian instincts will help spawn a new generation of opposition, much of which is likely to be violent. The stability that the US (and UK) hopes to gain in the short-term will, in other words, lead to long-term instability. There are many similar examples – Hamid Karzai is an obvious one. In each case the UK has a choice to make, and it will be tempted to favour a short-term perspective if it can get troops home, costs down and maintain strong counter-terrorism cooperation. Those who could act as a counterweight to this short-termism, the neo-conservatives in the Conservative Party, are either bogged down by departmental business, boxed in by the coalition with the Liberals – or do not have a seat on the NSC. As William Hague tours the Middle East, he will hopefully see first hand how important it is to balance short-term strategic aims with the sometimes unpredictable but necessary forces of democracy. Tensions rise in the Middle East Our enemy’s enemy Hague’s ‘Cold War’ warning Jonathan Jones Egypt’s revolution – six months on Uncertainty reigns in Syria Iran lashes out	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line23094
__label__cc	0.563838	0.436162	Posts Tagged ‘transparency’ Science Writers Survey Looks At Reporter-PIO Dealings By Carolyn Carlson \| April 9th, 2015 Science writers have a hard time getting candid information from government scientists. While the public information office sometimes helps connect the two, the PIO also can interfere with the reporting process to the point of keeping the public from getting all the information it needs. These are some of the findings of the SPJ Freedom of Information Committee’s latest survey of reporters about their relationship with government public information offices. The survey of science writers was released April 9 at a news conference at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The survey was cosponsored by the Center for Science and Democracy at the Union of Concerned Scientists. Among other things, the science writers survey found that: • Almost three quarters (74.2%) of respondents said that PIOs require reporters to get their approval before interviewing employees at least some of the time. • More than half (52.2%) said that when they ask to interview a specific subject matter expert, their request for an interview is routed to a different agency employee by the PIO at least some of the time. • 67.5% said they have to make multiple requests for information and interviews when they go through the public information office to get access to a subject matter expert at least some of the time. • Reporters who got an interview often found the PIO sitting in on the interview either on the telephone or in person (31.8% some of the time, 19.5% most of the time, 6.5% all of the time). • However, many science writers have figured out ways to interview subject matter experts without involving the public information office (34.2% some of the time, 21.9% most of the time, 10.3% all of the time). Often, these are people they cornered at a conference or meeting, or had a long-term relationship with. Kathryn Foxhall, an SPJ FOI Committee member who has made a study of the PIO issue, said at Thursday’s conference that the problem of reporters being required to go through the PIO to talk to government employees is becoming widespread in recent years. “Most basically, when reporters are required to go through PIOs to talk to anyone, the source people know they are under surveillance by the official structure and that changes everything. Likely enough, there is someone in the agency who could blow the whole story out of the water if the PIOs weren’t tracking who is talking to which reporter,” she said. “Maybe the most frequent problem is not about hiding malfeasance. It may be the constant blockage of pieces of our education, so the whole understanding is weak,” she said. “However, often enough there is also just stone-cold manipulation of the message according to insiders’ ideas and desires, including political purposes.” The report released April 9, which included survey results from science writers, was the fourth in a series of reports from the FOI committee since 2012. The first surveyed Washington¬‐area reporters who covered federal agencies. The second surveyed members of the Education Writers Association and the third was a national survey of state and local political reporters. FOI Committee member Carolyn Carlson led the research for these surveys. Tags: open government, transparency, whistle-blower Posted in Uncategorized \| Comment » Must read FOI stories – 7/25/14 By David Schick \| July 25th, 2014 Every week I do a roundup of the freedom of information stories around the Web. If you have an FOI story you want to share, send me an email or tweet me. TOP MUST READ: How an activist journalist’s commitment to a poor Chicago community led to a big FOIA win. FOIA requests to Federal Election Commission about the Internal Revenue Service Tea Party targeting scandal results in backlogs. What’s more, IRS emails reveal huge loophole in federal open-records practices Speaking of which: Want public documents from the IRS? OpenSecrets.org has a handy flow chart to show you how. In the world of delayed FOIA response excuses: Dozens of public information requests filed with a New York City’s county sheriff went unseen because they were being diverted to outdated email addresses. A lawsuit filed by Florida’s largest teachers’ union and the case of a local teacher accused of producing and distributing child pornography have put a spotlight on a controversial statewide program that allows students to attend private schools on the public’s dime — but doesn’t hold those schools to the same standards and level of transparency required of public schools. The argument for why philanthropic non-profit foundations for colleges — designed to supply the school extra funding in times of state budget cuts — should open their books. This editorial is why the University of Connecticut Foundation should be more transparent. Journalism groups appealed a decision Thursday that is keeping thousands of pages of documents from full public view in litigation over an investigation into groups supporting Gov. Scott Walker. A rejected FOIA request gives ProPublic reporters a whole other scoop. The Electronic Privacy Information Center has sued the United States Customs and Border Protection to compel the agency to produce documents relating to a relatively new comprehensive intelligence database of people and cargo crossing the U.S. border. New Jersey judge rules that state agency wrongly denied an open records request for open records request logs. All the critical material in an 81-page 2011 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court’s opinion on NSA surveillance has been declassified and made public, a federal judge ruled, rejecting the Electronic Frontier Foundation’s request for an unredacted copy. The Des Moines Register wins access to video and audio records of a Taser death incident under a settlement reached Tuesday with the Iowa Department of Public Safety. Small business websites being sued for publishing open records. Clerks in one central Illinois town got so bogged down with requests from one person that they spent most of their days searching for and copying records. House Republicans and Senate Democrats may finally have found something on which they both agree needs improvement: transparency. David Schick is the summer 2014 Pulliam/Kilgore Freedom of Information intern for SPJ, reporting and researching public records and FOI issues. Contact him at dschick@spj.org or interact on Twitter: @davidcschick Tags: Electronic Frontier Foundation, FOIA, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, Internal Revenue Service, IRS, personal email, reporters co, transparency, university of connecticut Posted in court records, Courtroom access, Document story ideas, FOI strategies and tips, FOI wins, Freedom of Information, Loony denials, Must reads, NSA leak, Open government, public disclosure, Uncategorized \| Comment » FOI Daily Dose: Attorney sues Carolinas HealthCare System for withholding confidential settlement By Kara Hackett \| July 17th, 2013 A Charlotte attorney is suing Carolinas HealthCare System for allegedly violating the state’s “sometimes-ambiguous” public records law by keeping a settlement confidential, according to The Charlotte Observer. Attorney Gary Jackson is arguing that Carolinas HealthCare has no legal right to keep its settlement confidential, and he’s asking for a court order to force disclosure of the document so he can see if it’s fair. Carolinas HealthCare won the confidential settlement in a court complaint in 2008 against the former Wachovia Bank. The hospital system said the bank broke its promise to put the hospital’s money in low-risk investments. One of their investments fell from about $15 million to $1.8 million, according to The Observer. The hospital system’s board of directors in 2011 went into a closed session to approve the settlement, but they kept it confidential and refused to provide copies of the agreement. Jackson and Carolinas HealthCare representatives came before a Superior Court Judge this week in a hearing to present their case. The hospital is motioning to dismiss Jackson’s suit because the public records law does not explicitly say suits filed by a government agency are public records. Mark Merritt, a lawyer representing the hospital system, said public disclosure could cost public bodies more money. He argued that the settlement falls through one of the public records act’s many loopholes because the law only requires public release of “any suit, administrative proceeding or arbitration instituted against any agency of North Carolina government.” “I describe (the public records act) as a Swiss cheese,” Merritt said at the hearing. “It’s got a lot of holes in it.” Jackson agreed the law does have holes, but said he doesn’t believe confidential settlements in lawsuits filed by public agencies should be allowed to slip through and evade the public eye. “It’s a public body and there needs to be that transparency,” he said. Jackson said even though Carolinas Healthcare is the largest employer in Mecklenburg County, it is “not known for transparency.” Carolinas HealthCare system is a public, tax-exempt hospital, but Mecklenburg County officials have criticized it for acting more like a private organization than a public one, The Observer reported. The Observer lists a series of speculative open records and open meetings violations committed by the hospital, including failing to share data about a county-owned psychiatric hospital, not inviting the public to quarterly board meetings and not providing The Observer with its administrative expenses. Kara Hackett is SPJ’s Pulliam/Kilgore Freedom of Information intern, a freelance writer and a free press enthusiast. Contact her at khackett@spj.org or on Twitter: @KaraHackett. Tags: Carolinas HealthCare System, Charlotte, confidential, Gary Jackson, open meetings, open records, public disclosure, Public Records Act, public records law, settlement, The Charlotte Observer, transparency Posted in court records, Freedom of Information, Open government, open meetings, public disclosure, rights, Uncategorized \| Comment » From Wall Street to microfinance: How corruption is seeping into the financial sector By Whitney Evans \| July 10th, 2012 Microfinance expert blows whistle on corruption One whistleblower’s extensive knowledge of microfinance has effectively protected him against potential retaliation — even after publication of his book exposing scandals in the industry. Hugh Sinclair’s book “Confessions of a Microfinance Heretic” discusses the corruption evident in the microfinance industry. Although praised by many from U2 singer Bono to Hillary Clinton, Sinclair’s research reveals the industry’s exorbitant interest rates and harsh collection tactics, Huffington Post reports. Money initially intended to go toward a business will go instead toward providing basic life necessities or paying off other loans. Loans from these microfinance institutions (MFIs) come with a hefty burden, sometimes charging interest rates of 100 percent or higher. Microfinance can be beneficial, but only if the lenders are more transparent and have accountability, Sinclair told Bloomberg Businessweek. Sinclair still works with honest microfinance agencies, but has published his findings in an attempt to shed light on those whose practices do not measure up to expectations. “His goal is not to destroy the microfinance industry but to hold it accountable,” Huffington Post reports. Although many whistleblowers experience retaliation in some form, Sinclair is effectively safeguarded from such because of his expertise in the field. Some Wall Street folks admit they would cheat Wall Street seems to be making a case for its need for increased oversight and transparency. Roughly a quarter of Wall Street executives surveyed said they saw bending or breaking laws as necessary to get ahead professionally. Five hundred Wall Street executives in the U.S. and U.K. responded to survey questions regarding observations and intentions of engaging in corrupt practices. Labaton Sucharow, a law firm focused on corporate responsibility and whistleblower protection, conducted the survey. Read more here. Whitney is the summer Pulliam/Killgore intern with SPJ. She recently graduated from Brigham Young University after studying journalism. Connect with her via email – wevans@hq.spj.org – or on twitter – @whitevs7 *Know something about Freedom of Information that you think we should cover in a blog post? We want to hear from you! Send information to wevans@HQ.SPJ.org. It may be featured in a future post. Tags: Bloomberg Businessweek, Hugh Sinclair, Labaton Sucharow, microfinance, microfinance institutions, transparency, Wall Street Posted in Open government \| Comment » Changing the story behind freedom of information through peer pressure By Whitney Evans \| June 11th, 2012 In an article on changing corporate culture, strategic adviser Peter Bregman suggests the power of peer pressure to affect far-reaching change within the culture of a business . Bregman cites a study by Leann Lipps Birch that showed children’s preferences for foods they disliked increased when they saw their peers eating the same foods. Using this as a launching pad, he suggests the best way to change the culture of a company is to do positive, story-worthy things, or showcase those who are making positive efforts, and change the stories being told. Once people hear positive stories about their agency, they are more likely to follow suit. We live by stories. We tell them, repeat them, listen to them carefully, and act in accordance with them. – Peter Bregman What does this have to do with freedom of information? A look through stories in recent media shows that some public bodies and government officials are still less than excited to cooperate with the public’s demand for greater transparency and access to information. For example, the House Committee for Government Oversight and Reform recently to investigated questionable Department of Labor policies that would affect media outlets. Additionally, committee chairman Darrell Issa (R-CA) questioned Attorney General Eric Holder regarding the ‘Fast and Furious’ operation. These show public bodies need to shift from secrecy to transparency, ideally sparking a change among requesters — from suspicion to cautious trust. However, there are still those who work to further government transparency, effectively changing the nature of the stories being told. For instance: Maurice Frankel, a freedom of information expert in the United Kingdom, is using the power of peer pressure to force change in his corner of the world. In a recent article, he offered The Netherlands’ punitive measures as an example of what can be done in instances of freedom of information violations. Adding insult to injury, FOI violators may be subject to fines of 30 euros daily for late responses to FOI requests, to be paid directly to the requester. Fines can reach a maximum of 1260 euros. Frankel adds that The Netherlands FOI laws are currently under review, so the efficacy of these punitive measures may soon be known. Rosemary Agnew, Scotland’s Information Commissioner, is looking for ways to inexpensively train public bodies. Agnew is trying to help public bodies respond correctly to requests when they’re first made, effectively freeing up resources in the process. Agnew has experience with responding to freedom of information requests. She found training to be expensive, and is working to find ways to make training more affordable and accessible to all employees in the public sector. Tags: Attorney General Eric Holder, Darrell Issa, Department of Labor, Fast and Furious, FOI, Freedom of Information, House Committee for Government Oversight and Reform, Leann Lipps Birch, Maurice Frankel, Peter Bregman, Rosemary Agnew, Scotland Information Commissioner, The Netherlands, transparency Posted in FOI strategies and tips, Freedom of Information, Open government \| Comment » Transparency Triumph of the Week: Open Government Partnership making first forays into open government promotion By Morgan Watkins \| July 22nd, 2011 The Open Government Partnership Forum last week marked a step forward in its goal of encouraging transparency and accountability efforts among governments around the world. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton described the OGP as a support network for leaders and citizens committed to improving transparency in countries worldwide, according to an article from the Brookings Institution. The program’s emphasis on multilateral cooperation is key, as it will take efforts from all levels of power and influence to achieve its goal. Civil society organizations were mentioned during the forum as important factors in encouraging open government. The OGP has a tough road ahead – promoting transparency on a global scale is a tall order to fill. But starting a discussion on these issues is an important first step, and the forum last week succeeded in that respect. – Morgan Watkins Morgan Watkins is SPJ’s summer Pulliam/Kilgore Freedom of Information intern and a University of Florida student. Reach her by email (mwatkins@spj.org) or connect with her on Twitter (@morganwatkins26). Tags: accountability, global, Hillary Clinton, OGP, open government, Open Government Partnership, transparency, Transparency triumph Posted in Freedom of Information \| Comment » FOI DAILY DOSE: Fla. records requests get cheaper, push for transparent redistricting in Ohio Good news: Florida records to cost a little less Florida Gov. Rick Scott is making it a little cheaper to access public records, easing the costs his open records policy originally required. The state won’t charge people for public records work that takes less than 30 minutes to complete, according to a post by the Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida Political Pulse blog. It also won’t charge requesters for the first 30-minute period of work that follows if the search takes longer than the initial half-hour time span. The hourly rate that requesters will be charged for the time personnel spend on their request will also be changed. The rate was previously based on the salary of the specific person handling the records request, but people will now be charged $19.43 – an administrative assistant’s hourly rate. Ohioans call for transparent redistricting process Ohio residents gathered at the statehouse Wednesday to promote the need for transparency in the state’s congressional redistricting process. People advocated in the first of five planned legislative hearings for representatives to improve the transparency of redistricting by disclosing proposed maps for public feedback prior to voting and to encourage public input in the process. State lawmakers have until December 7 to approve a new map of the redrawn congressional districts, according to an Associated Press article. The Ohio Campaign for Accountable Redistricting is running an online political contest where state residents can create maps that can then be voted upon by various users. Tags: fees, Florida, Ohio, public records, redistricting, Rick Scott, transparency FOI DAILY DOSE: Army whistleblower hits gov with FOIA lawsuit, Rumsfeld releases new docs revealing secrecy views By Morgan Watkins \| July 19th, 2011 Whistleblower sues for info on Army investigation Army Lt. Col. Michael Holmes, who opposed what he felt were illegal actions while serving in Afghanistan, has filed a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit with fellow solider Laural Levine to gain the release of an Army investigation’s results. The investigation was launched in response to a Rolling Stone article that detailed how Holmes had spoken out against an Army general’s alleged orders for information operations specialists to employ “psychological operations” on congressional representatives visiting Afghanistan. These operations are generally used on insurgents, according to the Project on Government Oversight. Holmes enlisted the help of a military lawyer to ensure that the activities he was to take part in were modified because he felt they would otherwise have been illegal for him to perform. He and Levine worked closely together in Afghanistan and felt they were later subjected to an Army investigation in retaliation. For more details on Holmes’ story, check out the Rolling Stone article. Rumsfeld releases 2005 memos revealing his rhetoric on secrecy In a November 2005 memorandum then-Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld said the system of government secrecy was, quite frankly, a failure. He wrote that the government was unable to keep a secret and that policies should reflect that fact. Another Rumsfeld memo from August 2005 raised the idea of reducing the amount of information that is classified – a goal that is being evaluated by the Obama-ordered Fundamental Classification Guidance Review. While these memos don’t appear to have had any major effect on policy, they do raise interesting points about government secrecy. The documents were posted on Rumsfeld’s website on July 12 with more than 500 other memos that had been previously undisclosed. For commentary on the memos and their implications, read this Secrecy News blog post. Tags: Army, government secrecy, Rolling Stone, Rumsfeld, transparency, whistleblower FOI DAILY DOSE: N.J. phone records made more public, Kundra unveiled .gov task force, ACLU asked to return classified doc N.J. court requires public officials to reveal cell phone call locations That can’t stay secret when it comes to cell phone records, according to a New Jersey court ruling. Public officials using taxpayer-funded cell phones must disclose the destination of the calls they make because such information is helpful to the public interest, according to the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press. The court case, Livecchia v. Borough of Mount Arlington, arose after after the borough redacted the locations of calls made by public officials when it filled resident Gayle Ann Livecchia’s records request. Livecchia and other citizens can use the phone call locations, which must now be disclosed, to find out whether government employees are improperly using their work cells. Federal task force to evaluate gov websites Federal CIO Vivek Kundra revealed the names of 17 people who will comprise a .gov task force that will slim down government websites and evaluate potential policy adjustments for running such Web properties in the future. Those appointed include IT professionals from various federal offices, according to a Government Tech blog post. This task force complements President Obama’s “Campaign to Cut Waste,” which aims to cut unnecessary expenditures. This includes paring down the 2,000-plus federal URLs in use. Here’s a list of 1,759 top Web domains for the executive branch, as well as a Q&A page on the project that includes a list of all task force members. Gov demands ACLU return classified doc The federal government wants a judge to order the American Civil Liberties Union to return a classified document that was released to the organization detailing how employees decide which Afghanistan detainees are Enduring Security Threats. The ACLU must respond to the government’s court filings by July 29, according to the Washington Post’s Checkpoint Washington blog. The ACLU wants to post the document, which it says was improperly classified, to its website. The Pentagon gave the organization the document, along with several others, in compliance with a court order requiring their release. The ACLU notified the government about the Afghanistan detainee document on May 25. Tags: ACLU, Afghanistan, classified documents, federal spending, phone records, public records, RCFP, transparency, Vivek Kundra Posted in Freedom of Information, Uncategorized \| Comment » FOI Fail of the Week: Pentagon works to extend information safeguards, not rein them in Although President Obama issued an executive order in November 2010 calling for agencies to narrow their use of labels like “Controlled Unclassified Information” and “for official use only,” the Defense Department is trying to impose even more restrictions. The Pentagon proposed a rule in June that would permit new safeguard requirements for designations such as “Sensitive But Unclassified” that protect unclassified information from disclosure, according to Secrecy News. The rule also requires protection of any unclassified information that hasn’t been specifically authorized for public disclosure. This action, if implemented, would permit the further use of safeguarding labels. 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__label__cc	0.724987	0.275013	bluebrightly Wanderings & observations Look Up, Look Down – Early Spring Delights bluebrightly March 29, 2013 33 Photographs taken this spring at Bellevue Botanic Garden, Everett Arboretum, Washington Park Arboretum, Camano Island, and Kirkland, Washington (yes, we had a little snow the other day, but it melted fast). The Future, or a Future? (or, straddling past, present and future) Another Weekly Photo Challenge featuring phone photography – the challenge is, Future Tense! I don’t think taking pictures with mobile devices is THE future of photography, but I suppose it is A future; one among many. And adding effects with apps? Another future. So in honor of camera phones, apps and playfulness, here are nine pictures taken with my phone (a Droid Samsung) and processed with a single app: Pixlr ‘omatic. Have you noticed how many popular app effects are evocative of the past? They tempt me, you can see that. So here I am, in the present, using a technology of the future to create images from the past… More Weekly Photo Challenge photos can be seen here. I took a walk through Washington Park Arboretum in Seattle…Spring’s beauty is here. At the top of the stairs are Sword ferns (Polystichum munitum), an evergreen native fern that’s characteristic of the Pacific Northwest. The unfurling green fiddleheads are Ostrich fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris). When I crouched down among them it was like being in a miniature forest. I just about ruined my boots in the muck! The cherry blossoms after the bench photo are Nanking Cherry (Prunus tomentosa), native to parts of China. Its delicacy reminded me that hybrids may be spectacular, but species plants have their own beauty, often more subtle than the bright, beefy plants one sees at nurseries. The twisted little unfurling ferns are Maidenhair fern (Adantium pedatum). One of my favorites, and how happy was I to find that they’re common in the woods here? The white three-petaled flower is a Trillium (Trillium grandiflorum). It was my FOS. What’s that? Well, birders call birds they see for the first time each year, like a swallow returning in the spring, their First of Season, hence “FOS”. As a child in upstate New York I haunted the woods behind our house, sometimes finding wild trilliums – white and a few times, pink. I really wanted to transplant them to our back yard, but I found out they were disappearing from habitat destruction and over picking, so I let them be. They must be gone now – a computer bird’s eye view of my old house shows only a thin, poor band of woods between it and a newer development. When I moved here last year I was thrilled to find wild trilliums (a different species but very similar) regularly in the woods. It seems that respect for the wild comes more naturally to people here than in New York. Along the stream, moss and Skunk cabbage (Lysichiton americanus) grow happily. In the east Skunk cabbage is white but here, its bright yellow color lights up the early spring forest floor. The eastern variety has a different smell to me. Plants here smell more fragrant and less “skunk-y”, but it’s a heavy, strangely intoxicating, almost-perfume-but-almost-unpleasant odor. I like it. I don’t know the names of the other cherry trees I photographed. They’re well labeled, but once again I was caught up in the excitement and forgot to check. The Prunus genus include almonds and peaches as well as cherries, and the Washington Arboretum lists over a hundred different Prunus varieties growing in the 230 acre park – all within Seattle city limits! It was still early for cherry blossoms, and it snowed a bit today, so I expect to see more, before the bloom is off (but oh, the glorious, transient beauty of fallen cherry blossoms!) Lunchtime on Daufuskie Island The Daily Post’s Weekly Photo Challenge is all about lunch this week. The challenge is to photograph any aspect of your lunchtime experience with a phone. One post, from Wind Against Current, features two of my favorite bloggers having lunch on and off their kayaks in a variety of locations, and it got me thinking. Often, the quick snacks we have while in the middle of exploring new places involve the spontaneous use of whatever is at hand – sometimes resulting in a McGyver approach to lunch. We were vacationing on the Carolina coast and decided to visit Daufuskie Island. One of the Sea Islands, it has no bridge, and that has protected it from the rampant growth of neighbors like Hilton Head Island. It’s a beautiful place where remnants of the old Gullah culture – an African culture that escaped assimilation because of the isolation of these islands – might still be seen, if you know where to look. (Nearby, St. Helena Island has kept Gullah culture alive at the Penn Center, a school opened in 1862 to educate freed slaves and made a National Historic Landmark in 1974.) That mid-July day was sunny and the beach was steaming hot. A starfish seemed to mock our discomfort with a nonchalant wave: We saw a message in the sand – I guess someone found that perfect conch shell, but they didn’t want to lug it around in the heat. A Willet eyed us and posed nicely. We decided to take shelter behind the dunes under some scrubby cabbage palms. Scrounging through our backpacks, we found an apple, a small can of tuna & crackers, a little container of peanut butter I pocketed from the hotel breakfast bar, a bag of chips, and water. We wanted to share the apple but had no knife, so that tuna can lid made a good apple cutter. The shade sure felt good. Refreshed, we walked back down the beach, then turned inland to walk sandy roads back to the dock. We had a boat to catch. Near a tiny stream leading out to the beach, I found an old, neglected cemetery. It was one of the old Gullah cemeteries, overgrown and beginning to wash away. For Gullahs, burial near the water draws one closer to Africa, across the ocean; graves may be lost to erosion over time, but perhaps the loss more ours, for the history, than theirs …perhaps the final wash into the sea cleanses and unites every being. The old oaks hold many secrets on Daufuskie. If you have a minute, take a look at some resources on this magical region of the U.S. Better yet – go there! the graveyards Gullah Culture, and more and find more Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge submissions here. More From the Conservatory This cactus has a very blue cast. I wonder what those two furry places are in the center – the beginning of flowers? In any case, this cactus is an attention getter, with its big size and fuzzy textures. I’m not one for anthropomorphizing or getting cute, but I have to say, this cactus has the look of a Sesame Street character. Long ago I had a temporary job in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory at the New York Botanical Garden – what a gorgeous, magical place to work. I loved it, hard work and all, but weeding the beds in the desert houses is tricky – at least once I got a bottom-full of cactus spines after squatting down to weed in a narrow space. This is a Tillandsia, a kind of “air plant” that obtains moisture and nutrients through the air, using other plants as a support. These dry looking plants have beautiful gray green color and pleasing symmetry. This is some kind of Bromeliad. They also absorb moisture from the air, collecting it in the central rosette, where there is often enough water to harbor insects, or even animals, which depend on it. The shiny red and deep green leaves in this species are not at all subtle! The flower is in the middle, and that’s Spanish moss in the right-hand corner. As I took the photo on a longish exposure, I turned the lens to zoom out, creating the blur. You could do this with a tripod and get the center more perfectly in focus but I have little patience for tripods. Next time I have to be more disciplined about noting the names…this is an I-don’t-know plant, in the cactus house. Another Tillandsia. The image was processed in Lightroom and Photoshop. I moved the camera a little when I took it, to emphasize the exuberant feeling of movement in the leaves. Also in the Cactus House, I’m pretty sure this is an agave. These succulent plants bloom only once, and were an important food source in the drier, warmer parts of the Americas where they grow. I zoomed the lens again to blur the image, then made the digital color photo into a black and white image in Lightroom. All photos taken recently at the Volunteer Park Conservatory in Seattle. It’s looking greener and greener outside here – no need to depend on a conservatory for botanical inspiration. Soon I’ll go out and dodge the raindrops for photos of buds, blossoms and branches. Hats off to A Word in Your Ear Over at A Word in Your Ear, a wide-ranging travel and photography blog on WordPress, “Skinnywench” has challenged bloggers to do a riff on hats. Here are a few I have seen: In a clothing store window in Goldsboro, North Carolina. A tourist in New York City poses with a mime. A Whirling Dervish at a Turkish Festival in Manhattan. A couple “happily” awaits friends (or maybe family?) at an airport in Florida in January. Caught on the fly with my phone, a man takes his cat for a stroll in Manhattan. The original challenge can be found at A Word in Your Ear. bluebrightly March 9, 2013 20 Lost in orchids and agaves, form and light. Love is in the details and thrives in color. Spring Pushes Through Fragments of last year’s Clematis vine still cling to the post. But the Hellebores are up. The first fiddleheads, hidden inside a warm, protective covering, have broken through the ground. Early daffodils shout at the sky, or nod gracefully. The strangely named Edgeworthia chrysantha pops its yellow globes on leafless twigs, and Spring zephyrs rustle the bamboo into a tizzy. Photographs taken on 3/5/13, at Bellevue Botanic Garden, Bellevue, Washington. For the botany nerds or otherwise curious, Edgeworthia was named after a Brit named Edgeworth (too predictable an explanation, right?). He’s described as an amateur botanist, and he lived when England’s wide rule brought ample opportunities for any subject inclined towards plant exploration, as long as they had the means. As an administrator stationed in Punjab, I guess he did. An internet search reveals that his diaries are in an Oxford library; four accomplished botanical drawings of his reside at the Missouri Botanical Garden in the U.S. If I could access the diaries, I’d happily while away a few hours leafing through them. Commonly called Chinese Paper Bush, Edgeworthia is native to China and the the Himalayas; the bark was used for paper. It grows comfortably in much of the US, opening fragrant blooms in late winter or early spring. I first came to know it from a specimen at the Snug Harbor Botanical Garden in Staten Island, a borough of New York City. I was struck by its peculiar form – it tends to grow into a spherical shape, and with its stick-like branches with round, dotty buds-turning-to-flowers, it looked comical to me. Not a graceful plant, but its oddness draws one in. To a plant grazer like myself, that’s fine – I’m equally drawn by the odd, the graceful, the big, the small, the plain and the fanciful. Bring them all on! IT’S IN THE DETAILS This week’s Weekly Photo Challenge – In the Details – is about the difference between capturing a whole scene – say a big view landscape – and its details. Moss is everywhere here in the Pacific Northwest, making for fantastic Dr. Seuss trees, enchanting mystical rain forest scenes, and, when you look closely, amazing textures and colors. These trees are on the side of a road, somewhere within 25 miles or so of Seattle – I don’t remember exactly where because it’s not uncommon to see trees completely covered with moss. Our moist, cool weather creates ideal conditions for it. People think of Seattle being on the West coast, but actually there’s a mountain range between us and the coast, and that, plus another one to our east, traps lots of moist air. And BTW, it does NOT rain all the time here – it’s cloudy and it drizzles intermittently. Real Seattlites go without umbrellas. The strange mossy tree stump graces the Quinault Rain Forest, whose location down-slope from the Olympic Mountains and close to the coast means it receives about 140 inches of rain a year. This is a Juniper haircap moss, Polytrichum juniperum, on Echo Mountain, a 900 ‘ rocky outcrop near suburban Seattle that harbors a bog and some rare wildflowers. These spore capsules are on female plants – the male plants are separate. This common moss grows on every continent, and has been used as a diuretic (that’s what Wiki says). Take a step back… I think this is Juniper haircap again, in the Quinault Rain Forest, a place that’s supposed to be too wet for it. Maybe I’m wrong. Mosses are complicated – the Seattle area has easily a hundred species or more, and you’d need a microscope to identify some of them. Moss intermingles with lichens on every inch of these trees in Wallace Falls State Park, in the Central Cascade Mountains east of Seattle. Back on Echo Mountain, moss takes on brilliant colors and supports an unusual spring wildflower, Sea Blush (Plectritis congesta). At Bellevue Botanic Garden, across the lake from Seattle, ivy finds a comfortable place to anchor on a mossy tree trunk. At a park nearby, looking up – instead of ivy, licorice fern (Polypodium glycyrrhiza) has found a foothold in a lush bed of moss. Speaking of lush beds of moss- this roof supports quite a load, and I bet there’s some inside, too! (On Whidbey Island). More images that get Lost in the Details can be found here. LOCAL WALKS: Washington Park FURTHER AFIELD: Around Los Angeles Quiet at the Turn of the Year LOCAL WALKS: Little Cranberry Lake Further Afield (travel) mobile phone pics	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line23096
__label__wiki	0.909557	0.909557	Home Theater 101 The Bonus View BONUS VIEW Blu-ray: Give it A Rent 3rd Party $7.99 Release Date: June 1st, 2010 Release Country: United States COLLAPSE INFO - The Wolfman (2010) Review Date May 26th, 2010 by M. Enois Duarte Overview - Lawrence Talbot, a haunted nobleman, is lured back to his family estate after his brother vanishes. Reunited with his estranged father, Talbot sets out to find his brother... and discovers a horrifying destiny for himself. Talbot's childhood ended the night his mother died. After he left the sleepy Victorian hamlet of Blackmoor, he spent decades recovering and trying to forget. But when his brother's fiancée, Gwen Conliffe, tracks him down to help find her missing love, Talbot returns home to join the search. He learns that something with brute strength and insatiable bloodlust has been killing the villagers, and that a suspicious Scotland Yard inspector named Aberline has come to investigate. Give it A Rent See Full Rating Breakdown TECH SPECS & RELEASE DETAILS Technical Specs: Blu-ray Disc BD-50 Double-Layer Disc Theatrical & Unrated Digital Copy Region A Video Resolution/Codec: 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 Release Country:United States Aspect Ratio(s):1.85:1 English Descriptive Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Surround Sound French DTS 5.1 Spanish DTS 5.1 Subtitles/Captions: English SDH Special Features: Deleted & Extended Scenes Movie Studio: Universal Studios Story Review Storyline: Our Reviewer's Take After reading stories of director Mark Romanek ('One Hour Photo') walking out during the production of 'The Wolfman,' I figured things were looking fairly bleak for this remake featuring the classic Universal monster. Not long after, the studio quickly replaced him with Joe Johnston, whose previous work on family fare features such as 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids,' 'Jumanji,' and 'The Rocketeer' made him an odd choice. Then, as was the case with Romanek's involvement, studio interference led to several re-shoots and much re-editing, which also pushed the release schedule from Fall 2008, to 2009, before the film finally emerged in the light of the full moon in early 2010. Things apparently got much bleaker. After learning of his brother's sudden disappearance, Lawrence Talbot (Benicio Del Toro) returns to his childhood home in Blackmoor. At his family's funereal estate, he reunites with his distant father Sir John Talbot (Anthony Hopkins), who tells him that Ben's body was found earlier, and meets his brother's mourning fiancée Gwen (Emily Blunt). After seeing his brother's mutilated body, Lawrence travels to a gypsy camp, and there he encounters a wild beast which bites him on the shoulder. As he recovers from the attack, Inspector Aberline (Hugo Weaving) arrives to investigate the Talbot murder. What he discovers is more than he bargained for, while Lawrence is forced to confront his past and the origins of his mental turmoil. 'The Wolfman' is a dark and brooding take on a horror classic, one that contains a great deal of beauty and potential, but which suffers from a script with too much going on. The filmmakers have admitted to adding more plot elements to the original story, but it doesn't pay off very well. The strained relationship between Lawrence and his father is more of a burden to watch than enjoy, and his romance with Gwen also drags on like typical middle-school drama. Granted, this is similar to George Waggner's 1941 film, but here, the pedestrian and somewhat flat pace makes these relationships rather tiresome. I'm not convinced Johnston really has the chops for this sort of material. Even more surprising is a cast of excellent actors that fails to bring any life to this dreary and wearisome remake. While Weaving runs around lost in what he's suppose to do as a confident Scotland Yard inspector, Blunt spends more time looking scared and acting the part of the fragile love interest than portraying a woman doomed to care for the wrong type of men. Just uttering the name Anthony Hopkins seems to give any production a semblance of respectability and seriousness, a movie that just might be worth watching, but as the neglectful father of a werewolf, he's uninteresting and forgettable. Sadly, even Del Toro sulks and mopes around the gloomy mansion like Droopy instead of a man struggling with his inner canine. The other aspects of the production are the real highlight here and maintain most of the film's appeal. It's clear Johnston wanted to do more than a simple update to a favorite Lon Chaney, Jr. character. With legendary make-up artist Rick Baker retaining much of the original look of the creature, 'The Wolfman' doesn't stray too far from its source. But with the dark and sumptuous cinematography of Shelly Johnson, the movie aspires to be a moody and grim revision of a Hollywood classic. It is also much bloodier and more violent than its inspiration, which is another aspect I liked, although this doesn't do much to improve the film's overall enjoyment. These few positives actually keep 'The Wolfman' standing on its own two hind legs. In the end, however, the script and direction are too much of a mess to really make this latest horror remake very entertaining. Even the editing expertise of Walter Murch and Dennis Virkler can't seem to salvage a good film from the confusion. And the 17 minutes of added footage doesn't offer much help either - it only makes the movie drag on longer. 'The Wolfman' may not be altogether an awful movie, but in terms of the werewolf genre, 'Teen Wolf' offers more bite. This is just another case where studios should leave the classics (and directors) alone. The Blu-ray: Vital Disc Stats 'The Wolfman' howls onto Blu-ray courtesy of Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Housed in a two-disc keepcase and attractive slipcover, the Region A, BD-50 disc contains both the Theatrical version and the Unrated Director's Cut of the film. The difference between them is surprisingly significant as the director's alternate vision adds 17 minutes to the narrative. Most of these changes arrive early on, with extended dialogue footage and some deleted scenes which actually benefit the film's storyline, like a cameo conversation with Max Van Sydow. The second disc is a Digital Copy of the movie. At startup, viewers are greeted by randomly selected but skippable trailers thanks to the studio's BD-Live connectivity. Once at the main menu, we find the standard selection of options, plus Universal's commercial-infested News Ticker playing over the full motion captures. Technical Specs: Video Resolution/Codec: 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 Aspect Ratio(s): English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Surround Sound Subtitles/Captions: Joe Johnston's darker vision of the classic Universal monster debuts with a highly stylized video presentation that's often stunning and lovely, only not as consistent as it probably should be for a newer release. 'The Wolfman' is frequently set at night, with many gloomy indoor scenes, and the 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 transfer (1.85:1) handles it pretty well for the most part. Black levels are deep and profound with London sequences making the strongest impression. However, there are many instances when the picture suddenly loses some of that luster and shadows tend to obscure much of the background details. In fact, almost all poorly-lit interiors display a great deal of murkiness and crush. But it's possible this is a deliberate effect in the photography as it does add to the dark atmosphere of the narrative. A few very minor scenes are also noticeably dull and oddly out of focus. On a more positive note and the real highlight of the video, the rest of the presentation comes with spot-on contrast, providing the encode with excellent visibility in the few daylight scenes scattered about. Shelly Johnson's cinematography, which is a blend of dreary overcast with an antiquated finish and a slightly soft focus, is gorgeous in high-def and contains several moments of remarkable reference quality sequences, especially in brightly-lit exteriors. The color palette is heavily subdued in keeping with the intentional look, but it's rendered accurately with good variation in the hues. The image also exhibits terrific definition in various stone and wood architecture, strong distinct lines in foliage, and dazzling, lifelike textures in facial complexions. Ignoring some of the issues mentioned above, this Blu-ray presentation of 'The Wolfman' offers a striking and beautiful picture quality. Audio Review Following closely behind is a very good DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack which really comes to life towards the end of the movie with a couple of near-reference fight sequences. Dynamics and interior acoustics are expansive and cleanly delivered, displaying wide imaging that reaches far into the back of the room. The voices of characters and light sounds echo and bleed into the surround speakers with convincing movement, subtly enveloping the listener. Even Danny Elflman's gothic score fills the entire soundscape terrifically to keep viewers involved. Separation between the channels is very smooth and attractive, allowing for an evenly spread-out and spacious soundstage. Low-frequency bass is weighty and powerfully responsive, adding a really heavy punch to the action and gunfire. Unfortunately, there are some issues with the lossless mix worth mentioning because they ruin the sound design's enjoyment somewhat. Dialogue reproduction is often very difficult to make out and so low that it's enough of a distraction to raise the volume in the center channel. For a good chunk of the movie's runtime, rear activity is fairly silent except for Elfman's score and practically devoid of ambience during outdoor scenes, making it seem as if all wildlife were missing from Blackmoor. But the moment there is a sudden burst of action, the entire system erupts with loud, high-pitched noise. While the mid-range appears to handle these sudden jumps in frequency, the abrupt shift in the overall volume is exactly that - just a bunch of loud noise with only some clarity. Whether intentional or not, the change is agitating and rather unpleasant at times. If not for these small personal objections, the track is a vigorous, near-reference presentation, sure to please fans immensely. No matter my opinion concerning the movie, I have to admit Universal Studios Home Entertainment did one heck of a job on the supplemental package. There is only one bonus feature shared between the formats. Almost everything is exclusive to the Blu-ray. Deleted & Extended Scenes (HD, 11 min) - This collection of five scenes which never made it to the final cut are surprisingly good. While most are meant to add some character development, the highlight of the set is the extended sequence of Talbot in wolf form running wild through the streets of London. 'The Wolfman' offers a darker and bleaker reimagining of the classic movie monster. Given the great cast involved and the familiar title, I had high hopes for Joe Johnston's revisionist take of the classic Universal monster. Unfortunately, I walked away somewhat disappointed and slightly bored. It's not an altogether awful film, thanks mostly to the beautiful cinematography, the production design, and Rick Baker's amazing make-up work, but this remake isn't all that good either. The special Director's Cut release adds 17 minutes to the story, and the disc arrives with an excellent audio/video presentation that fans will love. This Blu-ray edition also comes with a supplemental package that's almost entirely exclusive to the format, making this high-def disc the only way to truly enjoy the movie. 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__label__cc	0.747182	0.252818	← Kiss of death Stupid AD tricks → Because you don’t have enough anxiety in your life already… Sources tell me the Falcons have reached out to the agent of Georgia defensive coordinator Todd Grantham. http://t.co/DoqqQMzo — Pete Roussel (@coachingsearch) January 11, 2012 (h/t Bryant Denny) UPDATE: Somewhat remarkably, Grantham (more likely the school in response to panicked inquiries) felt the need to issue a formal response to the rumors. “This time of year there are a lot of rumors involving coaching openings. Because of the terrific recruiting class we are assembling and the juniors that have communicated to me their desire to come back to Georgia I felt it important to address some of these current and any future rumors. I’ve had discussions with Coach Richt and (AD) Greg McGarity and we are on track to finalizing details on a contract extension. My family enjoys Athens very much. I love the passion and excitement of our fans. We have the program headed in the right direction and I want to be a part of bringing Georgia a championship. My desire is to be at UGA for a very long time. Go Dawgs!” 81 responses to “Because you don’t have enough anxiety in your life already…” I hope Van Gorder woke up with a horse’s head next to him this morning. GShock OMG NO NO NO NO NO! I already hate the Falcons because they are terrible and Matt Ryan is not the answer but now they are going to send the UGA season down the drain! Not cool, Atlanta. Did a Tech grad take over their franchise or something while I was away? Gee, couldn’t see that one coming. Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop huffing glue. Yep, back on my cocktail of Prozac and Oxycontin with a martini chaser until this is all over! I hope they are reaching out for advice on who to hire. Meaning other than tg I hear Willie Martinez is tanned, rested and ready! Yeah this sounds about right. The Barn & flarda doing good…and now this… On the upside tho, if I ever needed a reason to totally dismiss the falcons and stop pretending and maybe even hate them or pull against them, this would just about take care of it. Let’s blame Bobo. FIREMARKRICHT!!1! It’s all the bloggers fault. (My personal favorite.) Believe me, if I thought I COULD blame Bobo I would. Wait a minute, CTG would NEVER leave Athens willingly. I mean, who would? If he goes, it MUST be because of something Bobo did. I just know it. If the Falcons want to generate even more ill will, this will do it. Someone needs to get in Mr. Blank’s face and tell him this is baaaad business. + infinity Seriously, Bama puts on one of the best defensive clinics EVER (with the help of some seriously poor planning on LSU’s part) and you decide to pass on Kirby Smart? WTF?! I think Grantham is fantastic, but you would think Smart would at least get a feeler, regardless of if it really is Saban’s D. I think he’d have to step down to position coach before an NFL team would give a D-Co job. Kirby wouldn’t go unless the Falcons hired Saban. He can’t function w/o Nick. Buy into it or not, he’s really a co-coordinator at ‘Bama with the head coach being the other head on the monster. If he goes, we should hire Saban as DC. It’s highly unlikely that the Falcons would want to switch from the 4-3 to the 3-4 with the personnel in place. That would not lead back to the playoffs next year. Just because someone decided to tweet it doesn’t make it true. Good Point. Grantham is a 3-4 guy. Not a good fit for Atlanta at this stage. Perhaps this is his agent doing what agents do. Falcon’s AJC beat writer points out that Falcon’s HC Mike Smith has said the same thing. To quote: “One thing to keep in mind is that coach Mike Smith pointed out the team has drafted for a 4-3 defense so you can rule out 3-4 guys.” Thank you for posting this. I was about to flip out. I thought this too until I saw something TD said about a new system. But even then… Mike Nolan is much more likely than TG. The Falcons just paid Ray Edwards a lot of money and he’s a 4-3 DE. Our Defensive line is deep and our only real strength. We barely have 3 LB who can drop into coverage, and with so many FA on the defense and no 1st or 4th round draft picks, it would be a 2 plus year rebuild to change schemes. Whoever the Falcons hire he almost has to be a 4 – 3 guy. Grantham’s agent floating rumor to help in current UGA negotiation. Other SEC schools floating rumor to screw up recruiting at UGA. Very true. Notice where the h/t comes from. Yep. That is likely. Why don’t we all call the Falcons and Blank and tell them we’ll cancel our season ticket packages if they take Grantham from GA. Don’t tell him none of us have season tickets, though. Well, guess I’ll go ahead and unlock the liquor cabinet. And put a hit out on BVG: he’s just a gift that keeps on taking. After reflecting upon my personal interaction with this website over the past 20 minutes, methinks the Senator is simply fishing for page hits. Someone, please, please, please tell me the Senator is simply a page-hit greedy *******. This is not H2H CoastToCoast Seriously. I wish The Dawgbone would cut them off already. Amen, plus Sports and Grits. Amen Again. To/ For both of them. GreenDawg I think the Senator creates enough page hits on his own. Plus anyone wanting to link to the tweet would just link straight to twitter, not here. I think the Falcons will most likely go with an established 4-3 NFL guy; hopefully Jack Del Rio. I can’t see them reshaking the whole defense. (crosses self and whispers prayers) Just because they may have contacted his agent, it doesn’t mean they’re focused on him or haven’t sent feelers out to other candidates. Point being, this doesn’t mean an offer from the Falcons is imminent, as some of you seem to be concerned about above. From Grantham’s point of view, he’s shown he can be a fantastic college D coordinator, but he hasn’t shown that he can be a great pro D coordinator (although I think he may have been a victim of bad teams/personnel while at that position in the pros). If his goal is truly to become a head coach, I’d stick with the college gig… but that’s my $.02. Thank you. Get some perspective people. Who is Pete Roussel anyway? I asked myself the same thing. Apparently he use to coach. “Those that can’t do teach”. Not everyone can teach though. http://www.coachingsearch.com/bio.html Same can be said about BVG Saltwater Dawg I like Grantham. And I understand the lure of perhaps being a DC in the pros But, if he convinced Jarvis to stay, and Jordan to come, and then bolted … douchebag near the likes of Junior. Personally, not believing this at all. Do agree it’s likely his agent is doing his job very well. This is probably not a real thing, since Grantham’s a proponent of a completely different scheme than Atlanta’s personnel would seem to fit as noted by other commenters. However, if it IS true, then this is solely the Senator’s fault for jinxing us with a “this offseason sure is going to be quiet” post on January 7th. Sources tell me the Falcons have reached out to the agent of Georgia defensive coordinator Todd Grantham. Dissect that. Sources? Uh, the agent himself. Now, why on earth would an agent say something like that right in the middle of an ongoing negotiation? Oh, right. Negotiating 101. I forgot. Two reasons that this is silly. 1. The Falcons have 4-3 personnel. No real DT’s, two 4-3 prototype DE’s (one of which they just inked last year), practically invisible LB’s and midget CB’s complemented by run-stopping/WR chasing into the endzone safeties. An overhaul would be required. 2. As stated before, it’s bad business. One thing Arthur Blank ain’t is bad at business. Steal Grantham and lose your entire fan base. I don’t think so. The linebackers are actually pretty good and there are a bunch of them. Lofton, Nicholas, and Spoon are really good. A few other guys still developing. Atlanta probably could make the 3-4 switch more easily than people think. Abe is a FA now. If the new DC is a 34 guy, letting Abe go frees up a lot of money. Sidbury looks like a prototypical 34 OLB and Kroy Biermann could play that position too. . Lofton and Nicholas (or Dent even) would be ILBs and Spoon could go play OLB. The dlinemen they have can play 34 DE. Babineaux, Cliff Matthews, Peria Jerry, and Corey Peters could figure that out. Babs might even be able to play the nose. There’d have to be a few big signings though. And Ray Edwards probably wouldn’t fit in anywhere. But… Even then. Grantham has to be behind Mike Nolan, Steve Spagnulo, Jack Del Rio, Mike Zimmer, Mel Tucker, and Eric Mangini anyway. Those guys have better resumes and more experience/success as a pro DC. Plus, if they were looking a college coaches (they probably aren’t) they’d look at Kirby Smart first. I’m not a Falcons fan, so I can’t speak much to their personnel, but I wonder if they’re willing to undergo a scheme change if they have to rebuild on personell anyway? I’m not sure a scheme change is as painful for a pro team as it is for a college team, anyway. More opportunities to practice, study, etc. Plus, Atlanta has 17 players that are FAs. Some of them are players that they could lose/replace in a scheme change. Still think Grantham isn’t in their top 10, though. hailtogeorgia From everything I’ve been reading, the Falcons are going hard after Steve Spagnuolo. It’s been said before, but I just can’t see the Falcons making the switch to the 3-4…their personnel doesn’t fit it, it wouldn’t work for their linebackers they’ve drafted, and it sure wouldn’t work with Ray Edwards. On top of all that, Grantham has made it known that he wants to be a head coach. He seems to like recruiting (he’s said as much from the get-go, and with the Jenkins commit, seems to be good at it), so I have a feeling he stays and parlays the solid defense into a head coaching position somewhere in college, as opposed to a coordinator position in the NFL. Given their performance in the playoffs, the Falcons should be reaching out to UGA for an offensive coordinator. That would be too good to be true. I love the Falcons but would gladly see their O fail for a few years to get Georgia a new OC. That’s a sacrifice I would make to get us headed in the right direction haha. Other than the gory crime scene that was his stint at the Rams, what’s Spagnuolo’s resume like? I honestly never heard of him before he got a HC gig. What teams’ defenses has he run? DC for the Jints and worked for 8 years under Jim Johnson, DC for the Iggles. Has a very solid reputation. PLEASE SAY IT AINT SO, TODD! There’s every reason for Grantham and the Atlanta Falcons to immediatly put an end to this if it’s only a rumor. They have to know it will hurt recruiting. I also suspect that this serves many people’s purposes (Grantham’s negotiations, every college in the SE USA for recruiting, news outlets for interest, etc), while it can only hurt UGA. I hope the rumor is killed very quickly, or we will have to suspect that maybe it IS so, Todd. Bruce Lauriault Rugby79 Grantham is not going anywhere-no way he would have Jarvis stay then bolt himself–would ruin his credibility for ever as a college coach–what is really better than making close to a million a year and living in Athens ? Ever hear of Pitino? I would never hope to compare TG to him, but some people don’t know the meaning of loyaty or honor. Until he denies it, which he needs to do RIGHT NOW, I’m holding my breath. (loyalty…sp from above post)… Point is…..For those who have the “mojo” of success sticking to them, lack of past loyalty doesn’t count. Hungry teams and programs will line up to bid for their services. That’s my point above. Help me out here….yes I’ve heard of PItino. What does Pitino’s knocking up of the equipment managers wife have to do with Coach TG being courted by the Falcons? ( And a “I beg your pardon” to all the lady/wo-person posters here who might take exception to the phase “knocking up”) I was using Pitino as an example of a coach who never seems to let the fear of losing his credibilty his decisions. BLR79 was making the point that TG would be risking his credibility if he left Georgia (esp after just signing JJ). Two completely different individuals and a personal equivalancy is not intended…I’m just saying it happens. (Was it not Pitino who tried to weasle into Auburn behind TT’s back, then went to the Falcons for a week or so, then left ATL for Arkansas…am I leaving anything out? I wouldn’t let him in my henhouse. I think that was Bobby Petrino, not Rick Pitino, hence the confusion. My bad!! My goofy mistake. It is Petrino…. I was wondering about the equipment managers wife remark. Sorry. I’m sitting here red faced Hobnail_Boot As if I didn’t already dislike the Falcons enough.. From Coachingsearch.com; Atlanta Falcons: Sources with knowledge of the situation tell me that a member of the Falcons’ organization has been in contact with Michael Harris, the agent representing University of Georgia defensive coordinator Todd Grantham. Georgia has been working on a new contract with Grantham’s agent, but don’t be surprised if the new contract is signed in the next few days. With the departure of Brian VanGorder, the Falcons are looking for a new defensive coordinator. [url]http://coachingsearch.com/coaching-search-ticker.html[/url] Doesn’t seem like a very reliable source. I think I see the fine hand of Kirby Smart in this anonymous tip. Anything to derail recruiting momentum for UGA as Grantham gets a commitment from a 5 star anchor for this year’s class. Of course, it could be Chin Gizik or SOD or Spurrier, or Dabo or Flahduh or a host of others. It’s just life in the shark tank known as the SEC. The Falcons arent a 3-4 team, dont have 3-4 personnel, and dont seem likely to want to wait a couple of years while a new guy comes in and scraps their entire system. Mike Smith worked for Jack Del Rio, you’d think JDR, or any number of 4-3 guys who can tweak a system Smith already knows would be the way the Falcons are going. Stop posting this stuff. I’m trying to get some work done around here. Chopper Reid My sources are telling me that James Franklin just took the Head Coaching position for the Raiders. Also…Dunwoody’s proudest son, Ryan Seacrest, finally came out of the closet on air this morning. Matt Chernoff “Dunwoody’s proudest son” The hell you say! Guys — Grantham was…uh….not good as an NFL DC. #BeingNice That’s kind of being overlooked as a reason this is unlikely to be true. That and the fact that he coaches the wrong system for the Falcons personnel. And Blank isn’t going to hire UGA’s DC. Oh…and it’s not going to happen. I keep hearing people say Grantham was a DC in the pros. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I thought he was the D line coach in Dallas, not the DC. You are correct. But he was DC at Cleveland prior to that. I think he was on butch davis’ staff without checking. Would not have these issues if we had an Athletic Board and Athletic Department worth a damn. Understand recruting is in full swing, but that is pretty much year round anyway. So when you hear McGarity’s comments last week about extensions, we will sit down after recruiting period, and etc. In essence we have a bunch of over paid idiots, people who can not make decisions, and people who piss away time like it is there forever. Time is money or did they not get any degree in business administration. When the alums demand an Athletic Board and Athletic Department that is more than your local community recreation department…well, just maybe our men’s big three will be men’s programs at the top in the SEC. You can not recruit top players unless you have top coaches. Just maybe McGarity is not the AD we thought along with Adams as president of the University. He should fire himself and everyone else. Just maybe you’re not as smart as you think you are, Will Trane. Orson Charles is gone. But Rambo is staying! BulldogBen Saw that NRBQ. I’ve already received emails from friends where the general theme is “BOBO WASTED HIS TALENT”, etc. He certainly didn’t maximize it but I’m curious, has Bobo ever moved a player from a position he wasn’t familiar with and HAD success? ie- Donnan moving Robert Edwards from D to RB or Richt putting Pollack at DE. Wasn’t sure where else to put that question? I have everything you need. I love Todd Grantham. That is all. Er….I don’t think I would have told that brother. (Todd is already married anyway. But I hear that Ryan Seacrest may be available.) Initially, I thought Grantham said, “My desire is to beat UGA for a very long time.”	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line23099
__label__wiki	0.79733	0.79733	Telltale Games shuts down (UPDATE: all remaining Telltale games to be delisted on May 27th) By Ryannumber1gamer, September 21, 2018 in Video Games Ryannumber1gamer 39,905 The Power of Ultra Instinct Original thread title: Telltale Games hit with layoffs and possibly closing down - The Wolf Among Us 2 and Stranger Things games seemingly cancelled The news just hit and a lot of things are still developing, so I don't know for sure what the case is. From IGN: The Walking Dead developer Telltale Games has reportedly laid off a "large number of its staff today" and will remain open with only a small team of employees. According to The Verge the studio will move forward with around 25 employees, Gamasutra reports that team will finish development on The Walking Dead's final season, while all other Telltale projects have been canceled. Upcoming Telltale projects included a game based on Netflix's Stranger Things, and a second season of The Wolf Among Us among others. The Walking Dead: The Final Season debuted its first episode last month. The second episode is currently scheduled to be released next week on September 25. We’ve reached out to Telltale representatives for comment and confirmation and will update this article with any additional information we receive. IGN wishes the best to anyone affected by today’s news. Developing... TL;DR: Telltale is seemingly facing a lot of setbacks, including losing nearly all of it's staff bar 25 members who are reportedly only there to finish The Walking Dead The Final Season and the other projects have been cancelled. What happens after is anyone's guess. According to other news outlets, Telltale is also possibly shutting it's doors entirely after TWD Season 4. Guess for the moment, we'll have to see how things develop. That said, best to take everything with a grain of salt for now, the information about it is rather all of the place at the moment, so it could be anyone's guess. Edit: More info: More details including things that after TWD Season 1, a lot of their projects was falling incredibly short of the mark and failing to turn a profit, the 25 members left are basically there only to finish the forth and final season of Walking Dead before shutting down entirely. Poker Night 2 (filled with licensed characters) was removed from sale, and many other things. This doesn't spell anything good for the company. Edited May 23, 2019 by Sean Tara 15,226 This is pretty distressing for me. While I don't always agree with their creative decisions, TellTale has always made great or at least valiant strides in pushing how video games can deliver compelling stories, as well as being in the forefront of preserving and updating the traditional "point and click" style games. From what I hear, they've transitioned to games more based on QTE's in recent years, but still. I've enjoyed many of their titles over the years, including Sam and Max, Strong Bad's Cool Game For Attractive People, and Batman: The Telltale Series. I hope they'll be able to work out their issues, but from the sound of things, it's looking pretty bleak for them. Sad news, indeed. tailsBOOM! and Lord-Dreamerz reacted to this Just now, Tara said: Supposedly one of the key issues that happened was due to very toxic work conditions, and beyond that, nothing was turning a profit (Post TWD S1 era at least). Batman was even one of their biggest commercial failures supposedly too. Pretty disheartened to say the least. Granted, I had my issues with Telltale since I preferred their older stuff like Sam & Max, Strong Bad, and such. In hindsight, you can begin to see the hints here and there. The constant milking of The Walking Dead being one of the key factors that drives the point home. I'm still surprised Batman did so bad supposedly considering that got a sequel. The thing that annoys me more is that technically nearly every Telltale game can fall under never getting their stories ended. Telltale had this strang systematic method of always putting in terrible cliffhangers at the end of their stories to set up sequels that never came. Batman TTG has an assassination attempt on Bruce or Batman seemingly set up by the Joker only to never be mentioned again. Tales from the Borderlands had near a perfect conclusion til they shoehorned in a cliffhanger. Wolf Among Us left a massive unanswered question which will never be told now because it's cancelled, GOTG had someone trying to resurrect Thanos etc. All of them are just dead in the water now. tailsBOOM! and lbyrd2 reacted to this PaddyFancy 1,126 Be ROMantic 2 minutes ago, Ryannumber1gamer said: And just to add to that, Back To The Future: The Game - Episode 5 almost had a fairly conclusive ending but after the credits they followed it up with a "TO BE CONTINUED", leaving the door open for more adventures. I would like an Episode 6 but after putting my sensible trousers on, I don't think I would really. What we got was pretty good for me. Now that'll never happen. Back To The Future was my only Telltale Games experience and it was a pretty good one, not least when I finally got to play the whole thing in early 2012 it help lift my spirits after a truly awful end to the previous year. 15 minutes ago, Ryannumber1gamer said: Sounds about on par with what I'd expect from any video game studio, honestly. Bad work conditions, general desperation to push out products that have an enormous hype at first but very shortly after begin to wane in interest. It's the killer of many studios. Definitely this. It's why I think media should always be as self-contained as possible. If there's interest in a sequel, audiences will seek it out. You don't need to bait them for it, and it keeps the series' integrity in tact should things turn south and the plans for a sequel not work out. Whereas sequel bait runs the risk of diminishing what could be an otherwise extraordinary product. I mean, there is a place for cliffhangers in media; just that it's not wise to count your chickens before they hatch as they say. And TellTale is the absolute worst in this regard. Polkadi~☆, FFWF, lbyrd2 and 5 others reacted to this Blue Wisp 4,854 reeeeeeeee I've been waiting for The Wolf Among Us 2 for so long and now this? This is all on Telltales. Keep churning out games instead of dedicating on fixing your stupid ass engine. That was a smart move. And Tales from the Borderlands 2 will never happen if this is true. Teoskaven 2,879 You chose to believe it even if it was a lie. No more, no less. Reports said TftB2 was cancelled already because the first one tanked hard. Other than that my statement is the same as yours, being blueballed on TWAU2 is hurting so much. Also, Poker Night 3 never ever because of this. Even worse. tailsBOOM! reacted to this Ratcicle King 5,560 YOU WILL NOT LEAVE EURASIA ALIVE! Welp, add Walking Dead to that list of stories we'll never see the end of. Just now, Ratcicle King said: Uhhh...I can't help but feel that's pretty scummy and possibly against the law. People have pre-paid for the season passes of the game, so if TTG doesn't hand out refunds, that's going to end up being a pretty big problem. Ruomarta 90 2 minutes ago, Ratcicle King said: Man, can this get any worse?! O_O SaturnWolf 1,452 Where compromise does not exist That's a massive bummer. Season 1 of The Walking Dead is one of my absolute favorite games of all time, and sure, their other efforts weren't exactly masterful, it's super upsetting to see such creative potential and projects go to waste. The Tenth Doctor 4,893 My song is ending, but the story never ends. Yet Minecraft Story Mode is still alive? Ugh... it was the worst Telltale thing in my opinion. Such a shame, I kinda wanted a Guardians of the Galaxy 2. Harkofthewaa 1,498 The Waaest Luigi Here's the million dollar question: with all the successful games that Telltale has put out, how did they all the sudden run out of money? Just now, Harkofthewaa said: From what I gather, poor business decisions coupled with poor sales. All of their games since TWD Season 1, bar Minecraft Story Mode has sold horribly and Telltale had been blowing through investor money this entire time, which is why Minecraft SE and Walking Dead got milked hard. That's not to mention how terrible and buggy their engine is. lbyrd2 reacted to this Yeah, that makes sense. Still, this is all very random and sudden, usually with these things there are warning signs for months before everything blows up (trust me, the place where my mom works is basically dead, it's only a matter of time). That does suck though, I liked that they were doing thier best to bring back a dead genre. I wish everyone involved in their future endeavors. 3 hours ago, Blue Wisps said: 2 hours ago, Teoskaven said: Godspeed you two, I hope I see you guys again. Balding Spider 5,418 They call me Cap'n Clown My heart to the employees out of work, but this was a long time coming. Yes they gave us some compelling narrative driven games, but that engine was so outdated and finicky even for the time of it's inception. Nowadays studios caught up and are doing the narrative format stronger then Telltale themselves. Games like Gone Home or Until Dawn. Milo 14,937 [not to be confused with the chocolate malt drink] First Capcom Vancouver is shuttered and now this. I feel really sorry for the hundreds of employees losing their jobs; especially with the reports about how they're being let go without any severance/benefits to cushion their dismissal, and how the studio's layoffs/closure seems to be as much of a surprise to them as it is for those outside the company. Based on what's been reported so far (most of their games not selling, studio expanding really fast with staff and projects, lack of benefits for employees, studio closure/layoffs coming out of the blue) it seriously sounds like the people running the company fucked up something vicious and ran the business into the ground in the process. We're surely going to get a tell-all story about TTG's meteoric ascent and descent from grace within the forthcoming months that documents exactly what the hell happened behind the scenes. It's going to be the story everyone's demanding to learn about. FFWF and lbyrd2 reacted to this 4 hours ago, Ratcicle King said: Well, it keeps getting worse. Not only did a number of news outlets confirm this was the case, but on top of that, one of the devs actually confirmed it, basically saying "im not saying its cancelled but i wouldn't hold your hopes up". Apparently the story is written as the season goes along so there's literally no story written for the final two episodes, and the writers of the season were among those fired. shdowhunt60 1,053 Let's be honest here though. The reason why this happened to Telltale is because they saturated the market with their own games. It's exactly what happened to Sierra Entertainment, only I don't think Telltale will have near the same cultural impact. Gresh11990 reacted to this Just now, shdowhunt60 said: I'd say you're on the right line of thinking there but there's more to it. For a long period of time, Telltale garnered a rep for not only oversaturation of games (Namely the fact all of their games after TWD were the exact same game in a different skin) but they developed a ton of multiple projects at once, and released episodes at inconsistent rates. When it was the older era of Telltale Games, as in Sam & Max and the like, the episodes were consistently out one month after each other and done to a high standard because they only worked on one project at a time for the majority of it. The delays only began a few times with BTTF The Game and the decision to make JP The Game come out at once. After that, there could be three or four month gaps between episodes and that got downright annoying. I remember getting the physical edition of GOTG when Episode 2 was out and I ended up so sick of waiting that I completely forgot about it til at least a week or so after Episode 5 released. When you can't even keep a semi-consistent schedule, and expecting people to shell out the money for a season pass up front for a game that could take a year to finish up, it's a pretty tough sell, and that's not even getting into the often buggy and unfinished nature of these games. Patticus 7,012 Ol' Redcoat Now this, this closure is what you call a bolt from the blue. Totally unexpected, and very sad. It must really sting to be a TT Walking Dead fan right now, eagerly awaiting the last finale, only to have it torn away at the end, with resources that might have been used to finish it off instead going toward some goddamn Minecraft arse. My deepest sympathies. Here's hoping THQ Nordic picks the property up and finishes it off. It's really bumming me out to hear Telltale is closing soon... While I have not played their newer games... regardless the Sam & Max series they made was among my favorite games of all time and I was hoping to see them make more someday... Good ol professional made point & click adventure games are pretty race nowadays... I don't care for all the first person view games and empty open world games we get often lately... Even action adventure games can't replace the classic appeal of relaxing story heavy 3rd person view point & click adventure style games I say. It's well past time for the founding of a game developers' union. I cannot fathom how anyone could stomach treating their fellow human beings this way. lbyrd2, Balding Spider, Celestia and 4 others reacted to this	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line23100
__label__cc	0.63819	0.36181	Published on January 4th, 2020 \| by Johnna Crider Tesla Has 2 Of Australia’s Top 3 Safest Cars Of 2019 January 4th, 2020 by Johnna Crider Photo courtesy IIHS In the latest annual ranking from ANCAP, which stands for Australasian New Car Assessment Program, 2 out of the top 3 safest cars in Australia were electric vehicles. They’re Tesla’s Model X and Model 3. ANCAP said in a statement that the top 3 safest cars for 2019 were the Tesla Model X, Model 3, and Mercedes-Benz CLA, which was #1 in the ranking with a score of 90.2%. The Model X scored 89.6% and did particularly well in occupant protection categories. “The Model X received a record-equalling high score of 98% for Adult Occupant Protection, with full points awarded for the protection of the driver in all four of the full-scale crash tests – frontal offset, full-width, side-impact, and oblique pole,” said ANCAP chief James Goodwin. The Model 3 was a very close third, scoring 89.6% as well even. Goodwin tells us that both the Tesla Model X and the Model 3 achieved the highest Safety Assist scores recorded to date — 94%. It’s well ahead of all the others that were rated this year. These safety ratings are based on a series of independent tests and safety assessments that have been internationally recognized. They involve a range of destructive physical crash tests, an assessment of on-board safety features and equipment, and performance testing of active collision avoidance technologies. #Tesla Models X and 3 ranked among Australia’s Top 3 safest cars for 2019 https://t.co/egOGjC2R6M — The Driven (@TheDriven_io) December 20, 2019 It’s good to see electric vehicles making the top 3 when it comes to the safest vehicles in Australia. It shows another reason people should be buying electric vehicles. Who doesn’t want to keep their family and themselves as safe as possible? Tesla demand is real, and its high safety scores are going to make the demand even higher as more people learn about this key benefit, especially as Tesla comes out with more vehicles for people to choose from in classes they prefer, such as the Model Y and the Cybertruck (which, to be honest, is in a class of its own). We covered the safety advantage of electric vehicles in a free 2018 report: The EV Safety Advantage. Perhaps it’s time for an update. Safety report after safety report — whether from the USA, Europe, or Australia — puts Tesla’s electric vehicles at the top of the charts. Tags: ANCAP, Mercedes, Mercedes-Benz CLA, safety, Tesla, Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model 3 safety, Tesla Model X, Tesla Model X Safety, Tesla safety Johnna Crider Johnna Crider is a Baton Rouge artist, gem and mineral collector, and Tesla shareholder who believes in Elon Musk and Tesla. Elon Musk advised her in 2018 to “Believe in Good.” Tesla is one of many good things to believe in. You can find Johnna on Twitter	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line23102
__label__wiki	0.53241	0.53241	CloudNine Collection Manager™ CloudNine Explore™ CloudNine LAW™ CloudNine Concordance® Off-Premise Software Legal Discovery Automation Preservation and Collection from CloudNine Legal Hold Notifications from CloudNine Outpost for Relativity from CloudNine Free Early Data Assessment Reporting Data Discovery Automation CloudNine News Home » Press Release » Legal Eagle Chooses CloudNine as Technology Provider Legal Eagle Chooses CloudNine as Technology Provider HOUSTON, TX and GREENVILLE, SC – February 16, 2015 – Legal Eagle, based in Greenville, SC, announced today that it has become a technology partner with Houston-based CloudNine™, the leading innovator of self-service online eDiscovery review. In business since 1994, Legal Eagle is a full-service document management firm dedicated to serving the legal industry, offering services that include eDiscovery, imaging, coding, duplication, document management and paralegal services. A leader in the electronic discovery field, CloudNine specializes in providing electronic discovery and litigation support software and services for management and processing of electronically stored information. The company’s cloud-based eDiscovery online review platform is completely browser-independent and is currently used by over fifty of the top 250 law firms. Do It Yourself features such as automated processing and loading your own data, adding your own users and fields, accessing audit logs and setting user rights give clients unique control of their review process. CloudNine President Brad Jenkins remarked, “We are excited to add Legal Eagle as a technology partner. Their professionalism and dedication to exceptional customer service, combined with CloudNine’s ease-of-use and its Do It Yourself features will enhance the user experience of their clientele.” “Legal Eagle, the Upstate’s most recognized litigation support firm and champion of the SC legal industry for over 20 years, is excited to offer a host of new services for 2015, most notably related to eDiscovery and online document review,” said the company’s president, Adam Shirley. “Documents go through a similar process in electronic discovery as with paper—they must be collected, sorted, organized, reviewed, redacted, Bates numbered, and prepared for production. CloudNine’s flexible, do-it-yourself data uploading feature reduces the time and expense of traditional processing. Users can begin reviewing data in minutes rather than waiting days. Most importantly, Legal Eagle provides local, hands-on support for CloudNine and eDiscovery solutions.” For more information about how to become a CloudNine Strategic Alliance Partner, email Doug Austin at daustin@cloudnine.com or visit https://cloudnine.com/company/. About CloudNine Discovery CloudNine enables law firms to save time and money by consolidating all their eDiscovery collection, processing and review requirements into one resource. CloudNine’s cloud-based eDiscovery software assists in the collection, processing and review of large volumes of data, reducing the expense of traditional processing, loading and hosting. CloudNine owns, operates and manages a dedicated cloud environment, where the hardware, storage and network are dedicated to CloudNine’s eDiscovery platform. CloudNine is currently used by over fifty of the top 250 law firms and offered as a software-as-a-service (SaaS) without user fees, where CloudNine licenses its applications to customers for use and provides access via the Internet. CloudNine’s blog, eDiscovery Daily (https://cloudnine.com/education/daily-blog/) is in its fifth year as a trusted source of information in the legal industry. Follow us on Twitter@Cloud9Discovery. For more information about CloudNine, please visit https://cloudnine.com/. About Legal Eagle For more than 20 years, law firms and other organizations have relied upon Legal Eagle as a full service document management provider. Legal Eagle’s services include eDiscovery, imaging, coding, duplication, document management and paralegal services. Legal Eagle has staked its entire process on perfection. Whether it’s imaging, document duplication, or paralegal support, Legal Eagle provides legal expertise and quality service that can’t be matched, guaranteeing on-time delivery and complete confidentiality. For more information about Legal Eagle, please visithttp://www.legaleagleinc.com/. READY TO SEE THE SOFTWARE IN ACTION? Request a CloudNine demo and see how easy eDiscovery can be!	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line23103
__label__wiki	0.795195	0.795195	Talk:2013 Lab 4 Revision as of 19:47, 16 April 2013 by Z3331469 (talk \| contribs) --Z3331469 (talk) 18:47, 16 April 2013 (EST) Anti-E Cadherin antibody (ab53033) --Z3376101 (talk) 16:28, 11 April 2013 (EST)Rabbit Anti-Connexin 30 pAb --Z3465159 (talk) 16:20, 11 April 2013 (EST)Anti-K Cadherin antibody --Z3375878 (talk) 16:16, 11 April 2013 (EST)Anti-beta Catenin antibody (ab16051) --Z3376100 (talk) 16:25, 11 April 2013 (EST)Anti-γ-Catenin Antibody, clone 11E4 \| MAB2083 --Z3293267 (talk) 16:10, 11 April 2013 (EST)Rabbit Anti-β-Catenin --Z3374173 (talk) 16:11, 11 April 2013 (EST)Pan-Cadherin Antibody --Z3240911 (talk) 16:11, 11 April 2013 (EST)E-Cadherin Monoclonal Antibody, Rat (ECCD-2) --Z3330795 (talk) 16:14, 11 April 2013 (EST)FAK-Focal Adhesion Kinase Antibody --Z3376548 (talk) 16:15, 11 April 2013 (EST) Catenin beta Antibody (6F9) --Z3374087 (talk) 16:15, 11 April 2013 (EST)alpha-2-catenin --Z3331321 (talk) 16:16, 11 April 2013 (EST)Anti-α-E-Catenin Rabbit --Z3369112 (talk) 16:19, 11 April 2013 (EST) Beta-Catenin (Ser33/37) Antibody --Z3451879 (talk) 16:20, 11 April 2013 (EST)Anti-Cell adhesion molecule 4 antibody (ab109767) --Z3377769 (talk)ANK-1 Antibody (8G6): sc-81550 --Z3374507 (talk) 16:21, 11 April 2013 (EST)E-Selectin --Z3330409 (talk) 16:22, 11 April 2013 (EST) Mouse Integrin α1 Antibody (A-9): sc-271034 --Z3331556 (talk) 16:22, 11 April 2013 (EST) Anti- GJA1 --Z3374392 (talk) 16:24, 11 April 2013 (EST)Desmocollin 2 antibody --Z3370664 (talk) 16:26, 11 April 2013 (EST) Rabbit anti-connexin-43 polyclonal antibody --Z3420150 (talk) 16:27, 11 April 2013 (EST)Integrin α6 Antibody (4F10): sc-53356 Retrieved from "https://cellbiology.med.unsw.edu.au/cellbiology/index.php?title=Talk:2013_Lab_4&oldid=44072"	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line23108
__label__wiki	0.506143	0.506143	Chester County’s latest Comprehensive Plan balances preservation and growth The Chester County Commissioners recognized the efforts of leadership, board members and staff of the Chester County Planning Commission at a recent Sunshine public meeting, noting national and regional accolades for Landscapes3, Chester County’s newly adopted long-range comprehensive plan. Landscapes3 has received a national award from the American Planning Association (APA) County Planning Division and an Achievement Award in Planning from the National Association of Counties (NACo). Additionally, the Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Association (GVFTMA) presented Chester County with the Public Leadership Award at its May annual meeting, based on the newly adopted Landscapes3 Plan and the County’s support of smart transportation options. The APA presented Chester County with an Award of Excellence in the Comprehensive Plan – Large Jurisdiction category for Landscapes3 at the APA National Conference in San Francisco, California in mid-April. Chester County will receive recognition for the NACo Achievement Award at the NACo Conference being held in Las Vegas, Nevada in July. “It’s an honor to receive awards for our new comprehensive plan,” said Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Michelle Kichline. “The Landscapes program has a history of winning awards at the national and regional levels and Landscapes3 continues that legacy. “Planning is a key part of everything we undertake for our residents, and these awards are a validation of the value of sound planning,” Commissioner Kichline added. Landscapes3 seeks to balance preservation and growth across the county’s landscapes in six goal areas: Preserve, Protect, Appreciate, Live, Prosper, and Connect. The plan recommits to core principles that will position the county and its municipalities for success, including resource preservation, revitalized urban and suburban centers, housing diversity, transportation choices, collaboration, and resiliency. The plan establishes a preservation and growth vision for the county and its municipalities; guides county government decision-making; guides municipal planning and implementation; and provides a framework for collaboration across municipal boundaries. Development of the plan was guided by the Chester County Planning Commission’s nine-member volunteer advisory board, staff, and by a steering committee of 27 members who volunteered their time and expertise. “While the County’s name is on this award, the development of Landscapes3 was truly a collaborative effort that involved input from many residents, businesses, municipalities, and planning partners,” noted Commissioner Kathi Cozzone. “A top priority of the update process was to engage with as many people as possible to create a plan that truly had countywide support. New methods for engaging the public were used which resulted in receiving input from literally thousands of residents and other stakeholders. The County is truly grateful for everyone who provided feedback throughout this process.” The Chester County Planning Commission began the update of its 2009 comprehensive plan, Landscapes2, in late 2016 with the goal of having a new comprehensive plan completed and adopted within the 10-year timeframe required by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code. “Landscapes3 represents a renewal of the County’s longtime commitment to balancing growth and preservation while addressing current planning issues that were of minimal concern a decade ago,” stated Commissioner Terence Farrell. “The plan update built on the solid foundation of the previous two Landscapes plans, while bringing something new and innovative to the planning process.” The Chester County Planning Commission board and staff began implementing the plan after the Chester County Commissioners adopted it in late November 2018. “We’re already hard at work implementing the plan with our partners,” said Chester County Planning Commission Board Chairman Kevin Kerr. “Some of the projects that are already underway include the Return on Environment: The Economic Value of Protected Open Space study and a National Register Historic Resources Map. The plan’s recommendations and implementation guidance are specific and provide a clear roadmap for implementation over the next 10 years.” Landscapes3 Website ⇐Previous Chester County Maintains National Accreditation in Emergency ManagementNext⇒ The 2019 "Guide to Local Farm Products in Chester County" is here!	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line23118
__label__cc	0.569184	0.430816	Archive \| cricketer RSS for this section in all in the mind, cricketer, matches watched Imposters at the Sir Leonard Hutton Gates? Police forces across the world have utilised the tactic of sending invitations to unapprehended criminals to collect prizes. It crossed my mind briefly that I may be being set-up, but I am law abiding, so the ECB invitation to Headingley was more likely to be a wind-up than a set-up. In turn, that anxiety slid into a more familiar one: imposter syndrome. It’s a universal truth that there’s always someone better than you are at cricket. Only the Don is exempt, sitting at the top of that pyramid scheme. It’s almost as true about being a cricket obsessive. In the right environment you’re never more than an anorak away from someone with a finer appreciation of the skills of the game, its history, current players or ‘knowledge ‘ about why that journalist wrote a particular piece about that player. Perhaps it’s only in the security of a blog that one’s obsession reigns supreme. And coaching, six years after qualifying, remains an area of shifting sands, few solid foundations and ever evolving puzzles. Why can that lad suddenly play that shot? How did that girl develop a throwing arm like that? Why’s that lad suddenly firing the ball down legside? The relationship of my methods and their outcomes are not just disjointed but appear to be on different planes. I am the arch-imposter when coaching. Attending an event with, amongst others, a current minor counties player, someone who played club cricket with ‘Stokesie’, a county head of coaching and a university head coach reinforced the suspicion, as we gathered by the Sir Len Hutton Gates, that I was a little out of my league. But inside the ground, sitting square of the wicket, trying to rationalise England’s loss of five top-order wickets to Sri Lanka’s seam attack; attempting to forecast the weather using a mixture of sky-gazing and smartphone apps, brought us all onto a level. Maybe it was just a day of imposters – out in the middle, not just sat in the crowd. Were England’s top-order shut away in a windowless room in Leeds while a gang of look-a-likes started the English summer for them? Take Alex Hales: leave, leave, leave – no heave. Cook stretching forward, having a dart outside off-stump, when a milestone of run aggregation lay so close by. Root simply failing to be magnificent. Yet Hales, having made the decision to forego IPL riches, has ample motivation for adopting a new degree of prudence. Earlier this month, against Yorkshire, he accumulated a mere 35 from only five fewer balls than are delivered in an entire T20 innings. Cook had been characteristically Cooky off his pads. He attempted two off-drives, connected juicily with one, but his edge to the second may make it his last of the summer. And Root bounced to the wicket and played short balls high on the tips of his toes. Most authentic of all were Stokes and Bairstow. The former banged a few boundaries in defiance of Sri Lanka’s rapid removal of the top order, before bunting a drive to mid-on. Bairstow banged a few balls, too, but it was his energy at the wicket that verified his identity. All but the tightest of singles saw him turning to set off for a second. He charged one 3, when most batsmen would have settled for 2, and had to be sent back from attempting an all-run 4. Another England batsman made a fine impression. Mark Ramprakash was walked across the ground at lunch to greet the award-winning coaches, treating each, whether genuine or imposter, with quiet congratulations and wishes for a enjoyable day. My cover wasn’t blown, or my company were too polite to out me. In truth, I had had a narrow escape – not at Headingley though, but at the conference I was to attend before I received the ECB’s generous invitation. I was to share my expertise on transforming contact centres. Imposter alert! in all in the mind, cricketer, matches played, me, short pitches Short pitch: an over Just 1.1% of a full day of Test cricket; only 5% of a T20 innings. An over is the second smallest unit in cricket, but for a non-bowling cricketer, obliged by the format of a competition to bowl, it has the potential to be the period of time covering the transition from active playing to determined retirement. It lasts long enough for repeated humiliation that then echoes onwards for years ahead. “You now,” shouts the skipper. The innings is short; the call inevitable. I trot towards the umpire, hand him my cap, and mark a short run-up, wondering if performing these conventional actions can somehow create an aura of bowling competence that will sustain me through the next six deliveries. That number, six, I put out of my mind. I know it’s a best case scenario. It could, with a mechanical merciless umpire, be infinite if I cannot control how I propel the ball. But even six deliveries, with these batsmen, could yield runs so richly that the game could be put beyond us. Before any more thoughts can overwhelm me, as if approaching a cold pool for a dip, I step forward and send the first ball on its slow flight towards a violent fate. It’s straight and full. The batsman meets it on the half-volley and drives it swiftly to the left of our fielder (one of only four) at wide long-on. The batsmen run one, and there’s a call for a second. A powerful throw reaches the keeper on one hop, the stumps are broken, we shout, the umpire raises a finger. We cheer and congratulate. A new batsman comes to the wicket, takes guard. So much has happened. The over should be finished soon, I feel. But, no, it has barely begun – five more balls required. So, back up to the crease, getting this unpleasant duty done. Another drive sends the ball skimming straight past me to the boundary. The ball is returned to me and I wave the four fielders straighter. I should have done it at the start of the over, but the notion of setting a field for bowling that I feel I can barely control, seemed like tempting fate. Here we go again, before my hand starts to tremble, a couple of steps and over comes my arm. I’ve managed to keep it full again, but this one is heading for the batsman’s legs. Down comes his bat, but somehow, probably through lack of pace, the ball evades it, hits his pads and bounces a yard or two into the legside. The batsmen run a leg-bye. My team-mates shout encouragement to me. I’ve made it to the half-way mark. It might be comical, these slow looping lobs, but I’ve not yet felt humiliated or put the game beyond us. The tall opener is now facing me. Forward I go and launch another benign missile, which he steps out towards and drills past my left hand, ball bounding to the straight long-off boundary. Not far to go now. I let a thought of technique into my mind as I move into my next ball: to pivot on my front foot so my chest rotates from facing leg to off-side. The tall opener clatters my next ball to my right. A full-length dive on the boundary cuts off the ball and keeps the runs down to two. I stop and applaud, relieved to be spared a boundary; embarrassed by the gap in quality separating my bowling and the fielding. My finishing line, my summit is approaching. I don’t want to ruin things now. That sense of protecting something carries through into my action and, hardly possible one would think, I put even less on this ball, which floats along the 20 yards, descending towards the batsman’s thigh, in front of which he waves his bat and spanks it past the square-leg boundary. “Over,” calls the umpire and I am released. Rankin’s rank ranking 2 days ago Boyd Rankin ranked no.91 as an Eng bowler with his highest ranking v Eng according to the ICC bowling rankings. https://t.co/SplG6aLTOC 2 days ago	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line23123

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