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Egypt’s New President (Congratulated By Obama): ‘The Capital Of The Caliphate Will Be Jerusalem, God Willing’
Well, there’s that “The capital of the caliphate will be Jerusalem, God willing” thing and then there’s Mursi’s “Jihad is our path and death in the name of Allah is our goal.” And in honor of Mursi’s “democratic victory,” You get to vote which is worse.
Barack Obama, the president of God damn America, wanted to congratulate the Islamist candidate of the terrorist group called The Muslim Brotherhood for taking over the country yesterday.
It turns out that Mursi, the terrorists, and the Muslim Brotherhood ought to be grateful to Obama. After all, Obama was instrumental in pushing American- and Israeli-ally Mubarak out to create the vacuum the terrorists could fill. Like so many other evil things, it took Obama for evil to be able to say, “Yes, we can!”
I’m sure he wanted to congratulate the Brotherhood for it’s many successful acts of rape, too.
Egypt Islamist vows global caliphate in Jerusalem
By OREN KESSLER
“The capital of the United States of the Arabs will be Jerusalem,” preacher tells thousands at Brotherhood rally.
Photo: YouTube
Egypt’s Islamists aim to install a global Islamic caliphate with its capital in Jerusalem, a radical Muslim preacher told thousands of Muslim Brotherhood supporters in a clip released Monday.
“We can see how the dream of the Islamic caliphate is being realized, God willing, by Dr. Mohamed Mursi,” Safwat Higazi told thousands of Brotherhood supporters at a Cairo soccer stadium as Mursi – the movement’s presidential candidate – and other Brotherhood officials nodded in agreement.
“The capital of the caliphate – the capital of the United States of the Arabs – will be Jerusalem, God willing,” Higazi said. “Our capital shall not be in Cairo, Mecca or Medina,” he said, before leading the crowd in chants of “Millions of martyrs march toward Jerusalem.”
Higazi is an unaffiliated Islamist who is barred from the United Kingdom for making statements endorsing terror attacks against Israelis. The clip, from Egypt’s Islamist-oriented Al-Nas television station, was aired last week and uploaded to YouTube on Monday by the Middle East Media Research Institute.
Members of the crowd carried banners emblazoned with slogans related to next week’s “Nakba Day,” when Palestinians and other Arabs mourn Israel’s creation in 1948.
“Tomorrow, Mursi will liberate Gaza,” an unidentified man cheers in the video before leading the crowd in chants of “Allah Akbar.”
“Banish the sleep from the eyes of all Jews,” the man repeats, accompanied by drumming. “Come on, you lovers of martyrdom, you are all Hamas… Forget about the whole world, forget about conferences. Brandish your weapons, say your prayers and pray to the Lord.”
Returning to the stage, Mursi vowed to pray in Jerusalem. “Yes, Jerusalem is our goal. We shall pray in Jerusalem, or die as martyrs on its threshold.”
Raymond Stock, an American translator and academic who spent two decades in Egypt, said the clip should come as a surprise to no one.
“This is what the Muslim Brotherhood really stands for: the extermination of Israel – and Jews everywhere – as well as the spread and control of radical Islam over the world,” he told The Jerusalem Post.
“How anyone can fail to see this boggles the mind – yet its denial is virtual dogma in the global mainstream media, US government and Western academia today,” said Stock, who has translated a number of books by the Nobel Prize-winning Egyptian novelist Naguib Mahfouz.
The Brotherhood won about half of Egypt’s parliamentary seats, but its main candidate Khairat al-Shater was disqualified last month from running for president and Mursi has struggled to win wide support.
Hard-line Salafi Islamists were parliamentary elections’ biggest surprise, taking around 25% of seats.
Instead, the two front-runners are Abdel Moneim Abol Fotouh – a former Brotherhood figure who has won the backing of a broad range of voters from liberals to Salafis – and Amr Moussa, a former foreign minister and Arab League chief.
A presidential election, which starts on May 23-24, will choose a replacement for Hosni Mubarak, who was toppled in February last year.
Poll numbers released Monday by the state-run Al-Ahram Center show Moussa leading the field with 39%, followed by Abol Fotouh with 24%, former Mubarak premier Ahmed Shafiq with 17% and Mursi in fourth with just 7%.
Stock said Amr Moussa has a significant chance of replacing Mubarak.
“Many people want Islamist values but are afraid that Islamist control of the presidency in addition to parliament could be bad for tourism and foreign investment. Others simply like Moussa,” he said. “He is a radical nationalist with a pragmatic streak, and from a Western point of view is the best we can hope for now that Omar Suleiman has been excluded.”
“But we can’t rule out Mohamed Mursi yet – the Brotherhood machine is extremely formidable, and nearly everyone has underestimated them before,” he said, adding that “the Salafis remain wild cards, as ever.”
Obama is a reckless and feckless fool. He assured us that the Muslim Brotherhood would not dominate the political chaos that he himself fomented and actually even claimed credit for.
And now because of the most pathetic and most evil president in American history, we’ve got a president in Egypt claiming Jerusalem for the Islamic caliphate. Which is another way of saying because of Obama, we will have Armageddon.
God damn America, indeed, Rev. Wright. As Obama’s reverend and spiritual mentor for 23 years, you spoke as a prophet in telling us that the days that God would bless America were over.
The beast is coming.
P.S. Glenn Beck got a chance to openly mock the New York Times for its previous utter ridicule of him when he predicted that Egypt would end up in the Muslim Brotherhood’s win column a year and a half ago. Sean Hannity nailed this one, too. And conservatives knew this would happen from George Bush’s failed experiement with “democracy” in the Palestinian Authority – you know, the corrupt terrorist cesspool that ended up going to terrorist group Hamas. We predicted this would happen. But liberals are immune to history, immune to facts and immune to reality. For them it was “The Arab Spring is wonderful! You can smell the freedom in the air! Praise Obama! Praise him! Peace and unicorns float all around us!” And we were right and now the only thing stopping a total descent into terrorist hell and Armageddon for Egypt is the Western-trained military.
Tags: caliphate, God willing, Jerusalem, Morsi, Mursi, Muslim Brotherhood
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Seminars and LecturesFilm and VideoMusic, Dance and PerformanceAssociated activities
The music, dance and performance activities that feature in the Museo Reina Sofía programme are closely linked to the theoretical discourse in the organisation of the exhibition programme and the narrative in the Collection. Along with its own activities, the Museo also produces other shared activities that are the result of ongoing dialogue with a number of established collaborators. These activities include festivals, theatre performances, music conservatories, independent spaces, etc.
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Enlace-49. Abigail Child
Abigail Child (San Francisco, 1948) explores the possibilities inherent in mixing genres and narrative strategies to engage public space through memory and history.
09 june, 2010 - 24 june, 2010
Action Behind the Margins
During the 1970s, a time of intensive de-industrialisation and the transition to an information economy in New York, artists found new ways to use the city. The creative use of abandoned and peripheral spaces intensified, especially in Lower Manhattan, which was becoming a centre of the commercial art world. Action Behind the Margins combines debates, performances pieces and film screenings to reveal a city where public and private spheres intermingle and marginal subjects assert their right to the city.
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1936. Memories of silenceTribute to the victims of the Spanish Civil War and Franco's repression
The film representation of the Spanish Civil War and its victims has changed over the different historical periods between 1936 and today.
Archipelago Val del Omar
Although they span the area between the avant-garde and the neo-avant-garde, the film and audiovisual activities of José Val del Omar have taken place in the territory of myth. Myth as something situated outside of history, that only leads to cult status.
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The Forgotten Space. A film essay by Allan Sekula and Noel Bürch
This film highlights the invisibility of global labour even in the process of production. The sea, writes Allan Sekula, is forgotten until disaster strikes. The sea, formerly the object of romantic imagination, is examined from a new angle, that of the transport of merchandise in times of globalisation.
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Reading Images, Reading Time
The aspiration of this audiovisual series is to make meanings explode upon collision; it is an arranged disagreement between the sections and works that constitute the general program.
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Another summertime cinema
In the midst of many changes in the area of audiovisual screening, as commercial circuits undergo a constant narrowing process, Museo Reina Sofía and ICAA (Madrid's Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts) reformulate the former as a new space for film.
30 september, 2011 - 07 october, 2011
When Brazil devoured cinema
Brazilian cinema back then was not just film, it was something more: cinema of invention, Quasi-cinema, experimental cinema, barbaric cinema, bad taste cinema, Boca do Lixo, Cinema Marginal, udigrudi, pornochanchada. These are the expressions used by both critics and by the artists and filmmakers themselves to describe an important part of the film production of those years.
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Oteiza and film
At the end of 1950, Jorge Oteiza concluded his investigations in the field of sculpture but, far from fading away, his aesthetic interests continued in a different sphere, one previously unexplored by him: film.
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La internacional cuir. Transfeminism, sexual micropolitics and guerrilla video
This series presents a number of videos and performances that have arisen out of contemporary feminist, queer/cuir and "transmarikabollo" (Spanish slang term for LGBT) practices situated within the tradition of guerrilla video: exercises in appropriation of lightweight mass media as counter-information media, but also as dissident gender and sexuality production techniques.
Poetics of Dispossession.Proletarian documentary
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This entry was posted in Organizations Research on December 31, 2009 by Michael Stephens
This year has been most magical. I traveled a bit, had some wonderful students in my classes, and learned so much from everyone I encountered. I also spent much of the summer with our new dog Cooper in Traverse City hiking and sitting by the fire.
One of the most magical and life changing events, however, was spending five weeks in Australia as the 2009 CAVAL Visiting Scholar, researching and speaking in the great land Down Under. Reflecting, as I do in the final days of each year, I can’t begin to describe how the time spent on the other side of the world touched me. The landscape, the blend of cultures, and the people were all so incredible. But I do realize it’s time to make some very public formal thank yous to those who made it all possible.
A heartfelt THANK YOU to:
Richard Sayers at CAVAL for orchestrating and organizing the whole trip. He was instrumental for both of my sojourns in Australia – and made this trip a smooth sailing dream. He worked to make sure every flight, every hotel, every cab ride and every last detail was perfectly coordinated. This was also the first time we got to meet in person, break bread and share a sip of fine wine. This trip would not have happened without his participation and that of CAVAL. Next time, I hope we get to do some kayaking.
Warren Cheetham at Townsville City Libraries who took on the huge role of co-investigator for the “Measuring the Value and Effect of Learning 2.0 Programs in Libraries” research project. Warren’s help and insights have been invaluable. I was also lucky to share an office with him for 5 days in Townsville, sitting across the table from him talking libraries, technology and human connection. His positive attitude about the possibilities of library service utilizing technology inspires me.
The good folks at the Australian School Library Association – including my contact Lexie Duncan – for inviting me to keynote their meeting in Perth and spend some time talking about emerging trends for learners and the people who serve them. This was one of my very best conference experiences in the years I’ve been speaking. After my sessions were done that day I sat in the public space of the conference center for the entire afternoon chatting with ASLA attendees and listening to their stories. I learned so much from them!
The fine people at Queensland Public Library Association – including Ron Store and everyone on the panel and organizing committee who in co-sponsorship with the Public Library Association of Australia invited me to keynote their meeting as well. Another excellent conference experience filled with networking, a fine meal and evening music (sadly, I didn’t stay for the dancing) and an engaging group of public librarians facing change and challenge with a “bring it on” attitude.
Janette Wright, CEO of CAVAL, who drove me out to Yarra Plenty for a meeting and showed me the sites of Melbourne as we zipped around the city. We also toured the CAVAL offices, checking out some of the very special collections they store – such as Kylie Minogue’s dresses (who knew?)!
Craig Anderson, Sue Owen, Paul Cardwell, Julia Leong at RMIT’s library in Melbourne for hosting focus groups and the presentation I did to the CAVAL members on the research. The facilities were perfect and the interaction with staff and members lead to some fascinating conversations.
Sue Henczel at Deakin University Library, who hosted a focus group of staff for the research project. The space, refreshments and technology were perfect! The lunch after the work was wonderful as well.
Susan Coker, Executive Manager, Library Services, Community and Environmental Services for Townsville City Libraries and her incredible staff for opening up their libraries as the case study site for the project. Multiple groups chatted with me openly and honestly about their experience with Learning 2.0 so far. We’ll be surveying them again in the new year to see how things went.
Kathryn Greenhill, Special Services Librarian at Cottesloe-Peppermint Grove-Mosman Park Library in Western Australia, who invited me to the Library Camp in Perth and hosted such a lovely breakfast to start the day. Listening to her enthusiastic ideas always fire me up and seeing her in action at the unconference was brilliant. And a big shout out to all who attended the unconference!
Christine Mackenzie and everyone that took time for a meeting at Yarra Plenty Library to share with me the genesis of Learning 2.0 in Australia – the reason for the research in the first place. I was flattered and floored when I asked Christine “How did you first hear about Learning 2.0” and she said: “I read about it on Tame the Web and thought, Oh! We can do that here too!” 🙂
Anne Beaumont from the State Library of Victoria, who treated me to a wonderful Japanese lunch and some wonderful talk about library work AND life with dogs. Dog people are the same no matter what hemisphere you find yourself visiting.
Paul Hagon of the National Library of Australia whose outstanding work mashing up local digital content with Google-enabled location services just made so much sense to me.
Ellen Forsyth, Consultant for Public Library Services at the State Library of New South Wales and her colleagues Mylee Joseph and Leanne Perry, who invited me to a meeting to chat about researching the impact of Learning 2,.0. They’ve been conducting their own studies of the programme offered by the State Library. They shared some interesting insights and fascinating conclusions.
David West, senior manager at Moreton Bay Region Libraries, and president of the Queensland Public Library Association, for sharing the story during our panel presentation about encouraging Runescape play amongst a group of young boys at his library, which lead to them feeling “engaged in the life of the library.”
Ben Quinney at CAVAL who helped me all of my IT needs for the entire trip, including the invaluable Internet access dongle and Aussie cellphone. He also did support for the focus groups in Melbourne.
Neal Thorley at Townsville Libraries, who insured technology requirements were perfect for the focus groups and who gave me my Google Wave invite. 🙂
Finally – to all the good Australian library folk I chatted with, tweeted to, facebooked, and Flickr’d throughout the journey. THANK YOU for your support, insights and encouragement.
The new year will bring various presentations and articles about the research and I can’t wait to visit Australia again sometime soon. Best to all for 2010!
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Jan Akkerman and Thijs Van Leer - 1985 - Focus
Jan Akkerman and Thijs Van Leer
01. Russian Roulette 5:54
02. King Kong 3:55
03. Le Tango 4:55
04. Indian Summer 5:50
05. Beethoven's Revenge (Bach-One-Turbo-Overdrive) 10:47
06. Ole Judy 3:52
07. Who's Calling 7:30
- Jan Akkerman / acoustic, electric & synth guitars, Linndrum programming
- Thijs van Leer / Hammond, Fender Rhodes, Fairlight, Yamaha DX7, Roland JX3P, grand piano, soprano & alto flutes, vocals,
- Tato Gomez / bass (1,4)
- Ruud Jacobs / bass (5), co-producer
- Ustad Zamir Ahmad Khan / tabla (4)
- Sergio Castillo / drumfills (3)
- Ed Starink / Fairlight synthesizer programming
This is a highly underrated album and (almost) stands comparison with Focus' 70s peaks of Moving Waves and Hamburger Concerto.
This van Leer plays flute and synths with all his usual skill and Jan Akkerman's guitar playing still has fire in its belly, particularly the blazing soloing on Ole Judy and the evocative atmospherics of Who's Calling? Russian Roulette is my favourite track, having a lovely relaxed piano/guitar motif which repeatedly segues into more upbeat sections with great precussive piano.
The weakspots are Beethoven's Revenge which is a somewhat pedestrian funk number and Indian Summer which, while pleasant enough, sounds like something they might play in my local Tandoori!
Also there are no proper drums on the album (where was Pierre van der Linden?) and the use of synthesised percussion can be annoying (this was the 80s after all). But still Focus' talent was more than enough to rise above that naffest of decades to produce a very enjoyable album.
Labels: Focus, Jan Akkerman, Thijs Van Leer
Focus - 1978 - Focus Con Proby
Focus Con Proby
01. Wingless (5:35)
02. Orion (4:08)
03. Night Flight (3:40)
04. Eddy (5:54)
05. Sneezing Bull (4:27)
06. Brother (5:19)
07. Tokyo Rose (5:08)
08. Maximum (8:40)
09. How Long (5:16)
- P.J. Proby / lead vocals
- Thijs van Leer / keyboards, synths, flute (5)
- Eef Albers / lead (1-4,7) & rhythm (9) guitars
- Philip Catherine / acoustic (5), lead (5,8,9) & rhythm (1-3,6) guitars
- Bert Ruiter / bass
- Steve Smith / drums
I think that P.J. Proby did a wonderful job of the vocals, especially when you realise that the musical backings were so far from his usual backings. Heck, this is Prog Rock, I fail to see how and other famous 60's Legend could begin to fit into the mould as well as P.J. did. It's an ABSOLUTE CREDIT to P.J's vocal abilities, and I feel that he was the right choice for Focus. He added the right kind of spice that they needed to sound good. I take my hat off to the man. P.J. you did excellent work and my favoutites are "Brother" & "Tokyo Rose."
Labels: Belgium, Focus, Netherlands, P.J. Proby, Philip Catherine, Steve Smth, Thijs Van Leer
Focus - 1976 - Ship Of Memories
Ship Of Memories
01. P'S March (4:48)
02. Can't Believe My Eyes (5:23)
03. Focus V (3:02)
04. Out Of Vesuvius (5:50)
05. Glider (4:39)
06. Red Sky At Night (5:51)
07. Spoke The Lord Creator (2:33)
08. Crackers (2:44)
09. Ship Of Memories (1:47)
Bonus Track on CD editions:
10. Hocus Pocus (US Single version) (3:25)
- Thijs Van Leer / vocals, organ, Mellotron, clavinet, flute
- Jan Akkerman / guitar, sitar
- Bert Ruiter / bass (1-5,8), vocals
- Martin Dresden / bass (7)
- Pierre van der Linden / drums (1-5,9)
- David Kemper / drums (6,8)
- Hans Cleuver / drums (7)
This album is a collection of unreleased tracks, including obscurities and different takes.
Most of it was recorded during 1973.
Another underrated album. This one features outtakes and rarities from mostly 1973, one track from the first line-up and a few from the later line-up (Mother Focus). Side one is truly great! First track P's March was intented to be a single and fits fine with the early single "House Of The King". Second one "Can't Believe My Eyes" contains very good guitar-work by Jan Akkerman and Focus V is a smooth track, but very beautiful. One of Focus' best tracks in my opinion. Out of Versuvius turned out later as a passage in "Hamburger Concerto" The music's quality on this record is really good and sometimes I'm surprised they are outtakes. Especially if you like the Focus from 1973 (Focus II & 3) you will appreciate this album.
Labels: Focus, Jan Akkerman, Netherlands, Thijs Van Leer
Focus - 1975 - Mother Focus
Mother Focus
01. Mother Focus (3:04)
02. I Need A Bathroom (3:05)
03. Bennie Helder (3:32)
04. Soft Vanilla (3:03)
05. Hard Vanilla (2:35)
06. Tropic Bird (2:43)
07. Focus IV (3:58)
08. Someone's Crying... What! (3:19)
09. All Together... Oh That! (3:42)
10. No Hang Ups (2:56)
11. My Sweetheart (3:36)
12. Father Bach (1:33)
- Thijs van Leer / keyboards, flutes, vocals
- Jan Akkerman / guitars
- Bert Ruiter / basses, vocals
- David Kemper / drums
- Colin Allen / drums
Focus here featured virtuoso guitarist Jan Akkerman for the last time, not to work with his long-term writing partner Thijs Van Leer for another ten years. Mother Focus also sees Focus' highly skilled bass player Bert Ruiter try his hand in songwriting. The outcome includes the one of the finest funk tracks on the album -- the hilarious "I Need a Bathroom." The album begins with quite possibly the finest track on the album -- and maybe the most typical Focus -- the titular "Mother Focus." The funky theme underlying the number sets the mood for the rest of the LP with aplomb. Indeed, Mother Focus is far from the usual instrumental material. For this reason, Mother Focus may not appeal to the usual fans of the Dutch proggers. The number of feel-good tunes making up the album's core makes up for the lack of a rocking single in the style of "Hocus Pocus." A mellower, happier aura permeates the recording as a whole, particularly noticeable in the soothing "Tropic Bird." Undoubtedly, though, Mother Focus is let down by the lack of Akkerman's and Thijs' presence. The whole album cries out for one of them to jump out and take center stage for a while. Instead each track is filled with numerous melodies and rhythms, with only the occasional jaunt from Akkerman. Mother Focus is a fine album in its own right, but maybe not what one would be expecting when taking into account the progressive rock features of their earlier albums. Funk predominates in the last respectable Focus LP.
ORKES KELANA RIA - YAM EL SHAMAH
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Races to Watch
By Jay Newton-Small Oct. 10, 2008
Yes, there are other races going on outside of the presidential campaign. Here’s a rolling package that will update daily of the top congressional races (I did the Warner/Gilmore race which is not exactly a nail biter but is the Dems most likely pick up in the Senate). And for the trifecta: will Schumer get his 60 seats?
The Latest on the Bailout
Anyone have that sense of deja vu? We’re into the final debate and we’ve been here before (Monday). But coming from the last votes in the Speaker’s Lobby, there seems to be a decent number of folks who have switched over. John Shadegg, Jim Ramstad and Zach Wamp said yesterday they’re for it. I spoke with Sue Myrick and Michael Conaway …
Inside Today’s House GOP Vote on the Bailout
By Jay Newton-Small Sept. 29, 2008
Here’s the latest from a looong weekend of talks. The bill is expected to pass the House today and could pass the Senate as well, though they’re racing against the Jewish Holidays, which start at sundown. If they don’t make it, final passage will likely come Wednesday.
The House vote will be a bit of a nail bite. Though, with the …
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House Crushes Al Green’s Bid to Impeach President Trump
The House on Wednesday tossed aside an attempt by Rep. Al Green to bring articles of impeachment against President Trump.
Many Democrats joined the Republican majority in voting, 364-58, to table the resolution from Mr. Green, Texas Democrat, after Democratic leaders said Mr. Trump’s actions may be upsetting to the party, but that talk of impeachment was premature.
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The Jackson Press – President Trump Invited Kustoff to White House Hanukkah Party But Impeachment Advocate Cohen Left Off Invite List
I’m a little Surprised that the Tennessee Star did not mention that Tennessee Congressman, Steve Cohen (D) Memphis, was among the usual 58 Democrats that voted to impeach President Trump. Of course I’m not surprised that he did. He is one of those at the top of the list of being extremely left-wing.
Maybe the Tennessee Star realized that it was not necessary to mention because Cohen’s vote is a given. I am surprised though that Jim Cooper (D) Nashville, didn’t vote for impeachment. He must not have consulted with Mayor Megan Barry (D) Nashville, before the vote.
FYI 🙂
https://tennesseestar.com/2017/11/15/rep-steve-cohen-files-articles-of-impeachment-against-president-trump/
https://tennesseestar.com/2017/11/17/commentary-all-aboard-rep-steve-cohen-leads-democrats-to-jump-on-the-crazy-train-to-impeachment/
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Open letter to Ari Emanuel
August 27, 2008 in 2008 elections, Authoritarianism, Big Brother, blah blah blah, California fires, Cheney, Civil rights, Democratic convention, Duhbya, Economic mess, Ethics, FISA, Greed, hypocrisy, Impeachment, Insanity, Iran, Iraq, Mainstream media, Police state, Political Weasels, Republicans, War on terror, White House press | Leave a comment
Mr. Emanuel –
Today, you posted an article at the Huffington Post lamenting the fact that the cable news networks are covering the Democratic National Convention as if it were a sporting event. “This is Real News,” moans your headline, “Don’t Cover it Like a Sport.”
I’m sorry, but where did you get the idea that either of the party conventions are real news?
Did anything unpredictable happen? Will the convention settle anything that wasn’t settled back when the Obama camp announced that it had enough votes to secure the nomination?
No, to both.
Frankly, watching the conventions is a bit like watching a televised awards show, but with longer speeches.
Meanwhile, the Denver police are pepper spraying and using their batons on peaceful protesters. Wars rage on in Iraq and Afghanistan. Bush and Cheney want to start another war with Iran. The economy is in the toilet. Gas prices are so high they’ve finally done what all the screaming and yelling about global warming hasn’t been able to do so far – get Americans to drive less. High energy costs are driving up the cost of everything else, further harming the people at the bottom of the economic ladder. Political corruption is rampant. Companies like Blackwater and Halliburton are getting risk rich on our task dollars, at the cost of countless Iraqi lives, due to a war we never should have started in the first place. Our health care system is a mess. No Child Left Behind is wrecking our public schools. Our constitutional rights and any semblance of the personal privacy that was once considered our birthright as Americans are now in tatters. We seem on the verge of becoming that which we all profess to loathe – a fascist state. And nobody in the Bush administration has been impeached yet, despite numerous high crimes and misdemeanors.
To be perfectly honest, I think the cable news shows are giving the conventions about the level of respect they deserve. The only actual newsworthy event inside the Pepsi Center so far (that I’m aware of) has been Hillary’s speech, and that’s only because some of her fangirls just can’t let go and accept that she isn’t going to be the president come January 1, 2009.
Don’t get me wrong. I realize that the ultimate outcome of the elections come November is vitally important.
I’m just saying that most of what’s been happening inside the Pepsi Center for the past two days isn’t.
Looks like I’m wrong again
July 16, 2008 in Authoritarianism, Big Brother, Civil rights, Dems, Duhbya, Ethics, FISA, hypocrisy, Impeachment, Political Weasels, War on terror | 1 comment
On July 5th, I posted one plausible reason why the Democratic leadership in Washington has been so reluctant to institute impeachment proceedings against a clearly corrupt White House. Basically, I suggested that they were waiting until Bush was out of office to begin any prosecutory action in order to avoid any attempts by the alleged president to pardon his minions for their criminal wrongdoing.
I’d like to retract that post, along with anything nice I may ever have said about the Democratic congressional leadership.
The always excellent Glenn Greenwald certainly shot my theory down yesterday. (Not that he was actually taking aim at it or anything. I’m sure he has far better things to do with his time than read my humble little blog.)
In his column at Salon.com (which I strongly encourage reading in full), Greenwald very neatly summarizes the evidence that in fact the principal reason for the Democrats’ inaction is that key members of the Democratic leadership (including Nancy Pelosi) were briefed early on about two of the biggest scandals to come out of this administration: the torturing of detainees in Gitmo and elsewhere, and the illegal wiretapping program that our Democratic-controlled Congress so graciously granted Bush and the telecoms immunity for last week.
Suddenly, the reason for their willingness to roll over on these issues becomes clear: because any investigation in conjunction with impeachment proceedings (or any other prosecution) will inevitably reveal that these key Democrats knew what was going on, and yet said and did nothing to stop it.
Can we just impeach all of them? Now, please? Do we really have to wait until November to throw these people out of office?
Some thoughts on the lack of impeachment proceedings
July 5, 2008 in Duhbya, Impeachment, Political Weasels, Republicans | 1 comment
Like many others, I have grown increasingly frustrated with the refusal of the Democratic party leadership to impeach our beloved alleged president and his cronies for their many blatant violations of our constitution, our laws, international law, and the Geneva Conventions.
It’s not as if these guys have been terribly subtle about all their law-breaking, after all. They’ve flat-out admitted things that are clear violations of one or more of the above, all the while maintaining that the laws somehow do not apply to them, and their arrogance has been exceeded only by the egregiousness of their crimes.
And yet, despite having a clear majority in the House, and a theoretical majority in the Senate, Democratic leaders like House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have made it clear that impeachment is off the table.
This has outraged many, myself included. Forget about justice, what does their failure to impeach tell future holders of that office? That they can do what they want and get away without real repercussions.
Lately, though, I’ve started thinking about it like a lawyer, instead of like an outraged citizen, and I’ve come up with a plausible explanation that, if true, would excuse their current inaction, or at least explain it.
If true. And only time will tell us that.
If you think about all this like a prosecuting attorney planning out the strategy for taking down a big criminal kingpin, the current inaction makes sense. Better to delay a bit so you can be sure of a conviction – at least, as sure as it is ever possible to be in our justice system – than to tip your hand too soon and blow your chance forever.
Let’s say the House of Representatives does decide to bring impeachment proceedings against Bush and Cheney, and successfully impeaches them both for their various high crimes and misdemeanors. What’s the next step?
Trial in the Senate.
The Senate where the Democrats can only be said to hold a majority because Lieberman is still caucusing with them.
You can impeach a president with a simple majority vote, which could be easily done. But actual conviction and removal from office requires a supermajority of 2/3 of the Senate.
There is no way the Democrats could be assured of getting that kind of support in the Senate. Hell, they’d be lucky if they could get all the Blue Dog Democrats to vote to convict, forget about persuading enough Republicans over to their side of the aisle.
Now let’s say you play the waiting game until Bush is out of office. Then where is the trial held?
I don’t know the answer to this one for certain, because there has never been an un-pardoned president whose crimes were on the scale of current chimp-in-chief. But ordinarily, when you have someone accused of serious violations of the federal laws and/or constitution, you have a trial in a federal district court. (Note: see update at end of post)
Now things suddenly get interesting. Because instead of having to convince enough Senators – many of whom have been bought and paid for by the corporate interests who are really calling the shots right now – you instead only have to convince either one judge or a jury of American citizens that Bush and his buddies have committed all these crimes beyond a reasonable doubt.
This strategy makes things very dicey, particularly in the case of a bench trial (judge only), because so many current members of the federal judiciary were appointed by Republican presidents.
I think that anyone who was actually appointed to the bench by the current administration would have to recuse himself or herself from the trial to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interests. Most judges don’t want to appear to have a blatant conflict of interest, particularly in high-profile trials (except in Texas, where they don’t seem terribly troubled by such matters). But if a Bush appointee was tapped to be the trial judge and refused to recuse himself or herself, the prosecutor could still seek recusal of the judge from a higher court.
That still leaves a lot of Reagan and George H. W. Bush appointees as potential judges, with a fair number of Clinton judges and a few left over from the Carter administration to balance the odds a bit. But even if the judge was appointed by a Republican, you would probably stand a far better chance of getting a conviction in that judge’s courtroom than in a Senate full of people who are more concerned with getting re-elected than with seeing justice done.
Frankly, most judges have a deep and abiding belief in the rule of law. They may differ in how they interpret things, but most who are good enough to be appointed to the federal bench won’t engage in or tolerate blatant partisanship in their courtrooms, at least not in a criminal trial. And federal judges don’t have to worry about losing their jobs if they make a politically unpopular decision, which gives them a lot more freedom to act according to their conscience and principles of justice than your average Senator enjoys.
There is another advantage to waiting until the bastards have left office before you begin prosecuting them: you would be able to go after all of them, including Cabinet members and high level staffers, without fear of having the convictions overturned by a presidential pardon.
Just think: you could go after Karl Rove, Alberto Gonzales, and a host of others.
You can’t force them to take the stand in their own trials, but you can at least force them to testify at each others’ trials. And here’s a fun fact: under the fifth amendment, a criminal defendant can just flat-out refuse to testify at his or her own trial. But for anyone else’s trial, the person must sit up in the witness chair, and respond “I refuse to answer that question because the answer may tend to incriminate me,” if he or she wants to hide behind the fifth amendment. Which is as good as an admission of criminal behavior, at least in the public eye.
Of course, this strategy will only work if Obama wins the election in November, because I think it’s a safe assumption that McCain would use the presidential pardoning power to keep any of the key people from even going to trial, just like Gerald Ford did with Nixon.
Still, it is a possibility.
Of course, this assumes that the Democratic leaders in Congress can actually get their acts together enough to come up with a plan like I’ve described here and follow through with it. Their current actions in the face of the alleged president’s demands for a new FISA bill with telecom immunity makes this seem less likely than one would hope.
Still, I can dream, can’t I?
And in case you were wondering, yes, I still think the bastards ought to be impeached.
Update: One big caveat here: the Supreme Court could decide to intervene and conduct the trial(s) themselves, I suppose. It would be to my knowledge unprecedented, but then again, that’s never stopped the current cohort of justices.
Second update: On looking back over this, I think there’s another possible option, which is that some sort of special court or panel could be assembled to hear the charges and cases against various members of this administration, in which case all bets are off. Also, I should note that it’s been a long time since my Federal Courts class in law school, and this was not the sort of thing I ever dealt with as a lawyer, so I could be completely wrong on all this, in which case I do hope some other lawyer with more knowledge in these matters will set me straight.
Surprising news
November 26, 2007 in Cheney, Impeachment | Leave a comment
I was just watching MSNBC, and they are reporting that alleged vice president Dick Cheney was discovered to have an irregular heartbeat this afternoon. I know many of my non-existent readers had the same thought I did when they heard the news:
Dick Cheney has a heart?
Seriously, though, best wishes to the man for a speedy recovery. Sure, I continue to believe that Bush and Cheney ought to be impeached, but that doesn’t mean I want either of them dropping dead.
That would be letting them off too easy.
All the cool kids will be wearing one
October 1, 2007 in Cheney, Duhbya, Impeachment | Leave a comment
Just wanted to let all my non-existent readers know that the folks over at AfterDowningStreet.org are selling Impeach Bush and Cheney bracelets (of the now-ubiquitous Live Strong type) in a seasonally-appropriate shade of orange. Order yours today!
Because, after all, Bush and Cheney really ought to be impeached.
The next five hundred days
September 4, 2007 in Duhbya, Impeachment, Insanity, Iraq, Olbermann | 1 comment
I’ve said it before, and I say it again. Keith Olbermann is a god. Once again tonight he hit one out of the park with one of his special comments.
Keith was reacting to two things in this special comment: (a) the alleged president’s recent surprise trip to Iraq, during which he admitted to now being willing to (and I swear that I am not making this up) “speculate on the hypothetical” of removing some (not all, just some) of our troops from Iraq, and (b) this article in the New York Times (h/t to Nicole Belle at Crooks and Liars) which includes excerpts from a Dead Certain, a new book by biographer Robert Draper, who managed to get half a dozen one-on-one interviews with the chimp in chief by casting the book he was writing as essentially the first draft of how history would interpret Bush’s legacy.
I have not read the book yet (just ordered it from Amazon — I’ll post a review later), but judging from some of the excerpts in the Times article, Bush is every bit as appalling in person in unguarded moments as I had previously suspected. Speaking about the ongoing debate about troop levels in Iraq, he actually told the biographer, “I’m playing for October-November…To get us in a position where the presidential candidates will be comfortable about sustaining a presence.” Playing, as if this were some sort of game and not hundreds of soldiers and civilians dying and suffering life-altering trauma.
Keith did an admirable job of ripping Bush a new one this evening, as he has so often with his special comments in the past. Tonight’s was particularly scathing. Crooks and Liars already has the video posted. Here are a few particularly choice remarks, transcribed as always by yours truly:
“And so he is back from his annual surprise gratuitous photo op in Iraq, and what a sorry spectacle it was. But it was nothing compared to the spectacle of one unfiltered, unguarded, horrifying quotation in the new biography to which Mr. Bush has consented.”
“And there it is, sir, we’ve caught you. Your goal is not to bring some troops home, maybe, if we let you have your way now. Your goal is not to set the stage for eventual withdrawal. You are, to use your own disrespectful, tone-deaf word, playing at getting the next Republican nominee to agree to jump into this bottomless pit with you, and take us into it with him, as we stay in Iraq for another year, and another, and anon.”
“Everything you said about Iraq yesterday, and everything you will say, is a deception for the purpose of this one cynical, unacceptable, brutal goal: perpetuating this war indefinitely. War today, war tomorrow, war forever! And you are playing at it. Playing! A man with any self-respect, having inadvertently revealed such an evil secret would have already resigned and fled the country. You have no remaining credibility about Iraq, sir.”
“Just over five hundred days remain in this presidency. Consider the dead who have piled up on the battlefield in the last five hundred days.
“Consider the singular fraudulence of this president’s trip to Iraq yesterday, and the singular fraudulence of the selling of the Petreus Petraeus report in these last five hundred days.
“Consider how this president has torn away at the fabric of this nation, in a manner of which terrorists can only dream in these last five hundred days.
“And consider again how this president has spoken to that biographer, that he is playing for October-November, that the goal in Iraq is, to get us in a position where the presidential candidates will be comfortable about sustaining a presence. And consider how this revelation contradicts every other rationale he has offered in these last five hundred days.
“In the context of all that, now consider these next five hundred days.
“Mr. Bush, our presence in Iraq must end. Even if it means your resignation. Even if it means your impeachment. Even if it means a different Republican to serve out your term. Even if it means a Democratic Congress, and those true patriots among the Republicans, standing up and denying you another penny for Iraq, other than for the safety and safe conduct home of our troops. This country cannot run the risk of what you can still do to this country in the next five hundred days, not while you, sir, are playing.”
Keith already said it, but just so there’s no doubt, allow me to state once again that I truly believe, based upon all the evidence to date of their various high crimes and misdemeanors against this country, that both Bush and Cheney ought to be impeached.
Addendum: There is a nifty extension that puts a countdown clock reflecting the number of days left in the Bush presidency (barring impeachment) right in that little status bar at the bottom of the browser window. It’s reassuring to see that number go down each day, I can tell you, though it is distressing to think how much more trouble Bush might cause in the time he has left in office. You can download the extension here.
Open letter to our new King George
July 4, 2007 in Authoritarianism, Big Brother, Cheney, Civil rights, Declaration of Independence, Duhbya, Gonzogate, hypocrisy, Impeachment, Iraq, Republicans, Scooter Libby, War on terror | 1 comment
As this is the 231st anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the document that started our removal of a tyrant from power over the United States, I thought I would go through that grand old document and catalog which of the crimes of England’s King George have been committed by our own current (in his own mind, anyway) King George. I was only going to include the applicable ones in this post, but since that turned out to be the majority of them, anyway, I just left in all of them. Happy reading!
The first Iraq financing bill this year, which would have set real benchmarks and started the process of bringing our troops home. Stem cell research. There probably would have been more, but since he had a rubberstamp congress for much of his administration, there have been relatively few vetoes.
Not really. Though should we consider his “signing statements” a failure to pass laws, in that he is denying the laws should apply to him, the answer to this one could change.
No, though prior to the current term of Congress, members of the Republican party forced their opposition to hold hearings that were unfavorable to his administration (to the extent they could hold them at all) in a cramped basement room rather than a regular hearing room.
Not yet. Give him time. For now, he just ignores them.
See above. Also, consider his use of “temporary” appointments of U.S. Attorneys in the wake of the firings last December, to avoid having to seek Senate confirmation of same. Not strictly on point, but more or less the functional equivalent.
Well, not exactly, but heaven knows immigration is a mess at the moment.
No, but he has of course endeavored to stack federal courts, and particularly the U.S. Supreme Court, with justices favorable to his point of view, and then whined that the Democratic Party was being obstructionist on those few occasions when they attempted to block his less qualified or more appalling nominations.
No, but change judges to United States Attorneys and you would have something here. Clearly, he has tried to subvert the ability of courts to hear matters within their purview – e.g., by gutting habeas corpus.
Department of Homeland Security, NSA (okay, that’s not really new), TSA, anyone? Also, let us not forget his (often successful) attempts to politicize the ways that various agencies carry out their duties and/or use those agencies to further the election of Republican Party candidates, in blatant violation of the Hatch Act.
Well, he hasn’t done this here, since obviously we have consented to the maintenance of a standing military, but I imagine people in other parts of the world might have something to say about this one.
Hello, Military Commissions Act, goodbye, habeas corpus.
Some might point to the WTO, though that predates Bush. So, no, not really. However, he has repeatedly subverted provisions of our Constitution and our laws, so I think that counts as a practical equivalent.
Well, this is more a complaint among the various countries we are occupying…still, he hasn’t done this here.
Okay, this doesn’t involve troops, and there was a real trial by jury, but I would argue that his commutation of Scooter Libby’s sentence is the moral equivalent of this.
How about destroying our country’s reputation in all parts of the world – does that count?
Does running up a huge national debt that we will eventually have to pay off through our taxes in order to pay for the war he lied to get us into count? I’d call that one close enough.
Hello, we have a winner! See the Military Commissions Act, and Guantanamo.
What do you think happened in the case of most of those people locked up in Guantanamo – it now appears that the vast majority of them didn’t really do anything that would justify locking them up for five years without trial, then creating some sort of mockery of a judicial process to avoid having them tried in U.S. courts where there are procedural safeguards.
Um, well, okay, this one he hasn’t done yet. Though he has gone a country with a functioning if oppressive government – a country which we now know and should then have known was not a threat to us – and overthrown that government and introduced a system of chaos, death and destruction. I think that’s probably close enough on the whole scale of moral wrongs.
I think the gradual destruction of our civil rights under the U.S. Constitution, as well as his expansion of presidential authority outside the bounds of Constitutional authority, his hobbling of congressional oversight capabilities, and his institution of the infamous “signing statements” that purport to excuse him from violations of the laws passed by Congress all qualify under this grievance, don’t you?
Again, I would say the signing statements amount to a presidential grab of Congressional authority.
Not quite, but I would argue that his repeated violations of the civil rights of American citizens qualifies as the substantive equivalent to waging a covert war against us.
Hmm – plundered our seas? Check. Ravaged our coasts? Katrina is close enough – he ravaged New Orleans by inaction (and recent reports suggest he and his buddies are getting set to ravage its ruins for oil). Burnt our towns? No, he did that to the Iraqis. Destroyed the lives of our people? Hmm, how many U.S. Soldiers dead in Iraq as of today? Also, if destroying the livelihoods counts, then consider the whole Valerie Plame fiasco which has happened on his watch.
Ding ding ding! We have another winner! Well, foreign to the Iraqis, anyway. Can you say, Blackwater?
Um, give me a few minutes, I’m sure I can think of something here…okay, maybe not.
No, all the insurrections he has incited against him are foreign in nature…so far. Though of course the Iraq war has increased the terrorist threat against us beyond what it was at the time of 9/11, so we’ll call this one a “yes”, too, shall we? And let’s also not forget his party’s tactic of accusing anyone who disagrees with Bush of treason, whipping up hatred against Democrats and liberals.
Ding ding ding! We have another winner!
Nor have We been wanting in attentions to our British brethren. We have warned them from time to time of attempts by their legislature to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us. We have reminded them of the circumstances of our emigration and settlement here. We have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity, and we have conjured them by the ties of our common kindred. to disavow these usurpations, which would inevitably interrupt our connections and correspondence.
Replace “British” with “White House” and you have another winner, see the Patriot Act, the Military Commissions Act, the parade of civil rights violations at the White House’s direction, and various other high crimes and misdemeanors.
For all these reasons, and for others perhaps not stated herein, I really think that Bush and Cheney ought to be impeached.
Happy Fourth of July, everyone! Do something really patriotic: go out and protest this administration’s actions!
Olbermann’s new Declaration for our country
July 4, 2007 in Authoritarianism, Cheney, Civil rights, Duhbya, Impeachment, Iraq, Olbermann, Political Weasels, Republicans, Scooter Libby | Leave a comment
Last night’s Special Comment by Keith Olbermann, prompted by our alleged president’s commutation of an unrepentant Scooter Libby’s prison sentence before all the appeals had even run their course, but also recapping Bush’s (and Cheney’s) other many crimes against this country, our Constitution, and the laws of man, was in it’s own way as powerful and moving as the words of Thomas Jefferson in our Declaration of Independence, adopted 231 years ago today.
Crooks and Liars had the video clip posted within hours of the broadcast last night (and possibly within minutes of the west coast broadcast, which is where I think Nicole Belle is based), and Salon.com posted the full transcript (with permission from Olbermann and MSNBC) today — as always, if you’re not a subscriber, you have to watch a short ad, but it is worth it.
A little later today, I will be posting a piece where I will go through the original Declaration of Independence and pull out all of the original King George’s offenses that could be said to apply equally to our current self-styled King George, but in the meantime, go watch or read Olbermann’s speech at one of the links posted above. He has done a far better job cataloging this administration’s crimes and articulating his condemnation thereof than I ever could.
Happy Fourth of July, everybody! And lest there be any doubt about it, I want to emphasize that I really think that Bush and Cheney ought to be impeached.
I love creative protests
July 2, 2007 in Cheney, Duhbya, Impeachment, Iraq | 2 comments
This guy is my new hero.
And you know what? He’s right. Bush and Cheney ought to be impeached.
Ceterum censeo Carthaginem delendam esse
May 24, 2007 in Cheney, Duhbya, Impeachment | 1 comment
Roman statesman Cato the Elder was famous for (among other things) ending every speech before the Roman Senate, no matter what he was speaking about, with the above statement, which translates roughly as, “And furthermore I think that Carthage ought to be destroyed.” His goal, of course, was to keep that topic firmly planted in his listeners’ minds. And as those who follow history know, eventually Rome did get around to destroying Carthage and sowing the earth there with salt to prevent it from ever rising again.
It is with this in mind that I have decided to end each post in this blog from here until the statement becomes moot (or at least until I become bored doing it) with “And furthermore I think that Bush and Cheney ought to be impeached.” Because really, they ought to be. They have violated the Geneva Conventions and our own Constitution more times than I would care to count, practically eliminated the right of habeas corpus, instituted torture as an official government policy, and dragged us into a war of aggression under false pretences. They have repeatedly lied to the American public, shown their contempt for our laws and fundamental principles, and advanced their own (and Halliburton’s) interests to the detriment of us all. They should not continue to go unpunished for these crimes.
Thus I think that Bush and Cheney ought to be impeached.
Thoughtful comments from all viewpoints along the political spectrum are welcome. Abuse and ad hominem attacks are not, and may be deleted. Got a problem with that? Start your own damn blog.
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Doak, Wade. Fishes of the New Zealand region. Auckland: Hodder & Stoughton, 1984.
Doak, Wade. A photographic guide to sea fishes of New Zealand. Auckland: New Holland, 2003.
Francis, Malcolm. Coastal fishes of New Zealand: an identification guide. 3rd ed. Auckland: Reed, 2001.
Paul, Larry. New Zealand fishes: identification, natural history and fisheries. Auckland: Reed, 2000.
Paul, Larry, and John Moreland. Handbook of New Zealand marine fishes. Auckland: Reed, 1993.
Paulin, Chris, and others. New Zealand fish: a complete guide. Wellington: Te Papa Press, 2001.
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Story by Carl Walrond, published 12 Jun 2006
Te whānau puha – whales
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Tag: Gadget
Stanley Flashlight Watch is Overkill for Most Wrists
This watch from Stanley has something special that most watches don’t. Nope, it’s not a built-in GPS, digital camera or a mobile phone, but a built-in flashlight! If I was thinking about a watch I wanted to get, I guess that the last thing that would cross my mind would be a watch that has a full-on flashlight built into it.
Thanko Raremono: the World’S First USB Shortwave Radio?
Thanko has just released what they claim is the world’s first USB shortwave radio, which also picks up AM and FM radio waves. It’s a neat-looking device that simply plugs into your computer. If you’ve ever wanted to listen to shortwave radio on your computer or laptop, this is the device to use.
Wrap Your Gadgets in Vintage Comics
Here’s a new and different idea for a DIY iPod case: use pages of old comics. A little masking tape, a few pages of killer images, and the ability to cut a straight line with scissors is all it took to assemble this chic custom case. The blue-tinted case, shown above, was the first, made from a found box of vintage French comics.
LEGO-Like Fridge Concept Allows Thieves to Steal Your Fridge One Stack at a Time
Designed by Stefan Buchberger, a student at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna, the Flatshare fridge concept gives you your own fridge space, perfect for roommates. And wives with messy husbands. Since the modules are stackable, you can just pile them in one spot like a normal fridge.
USB Tube Delight Audio: Modern Sound Card in a Retro Package
Brando’s got a portable sound card for you, and it’s packaged in a cute, totally not senseless, vacuum tube-style case. All you need to do is plug it in to your computer via it’s mini USB-to-USB adapter, plug in your headphones and/or mic, and you’re good to go.
USB Gadget Charger Looks Like a Penguin – Why? I have No Idea.
Sure, you can charge your USB gadgets with that boring old A/C adapter that the factory shipped with your electronics, but why would you want to do that if you could have one that looks like this? These goofy looking Penguin chargers juice up any gadget that can plug into a USB connector. You can also cram the battery from most cell phones into the head of the penguin, but I’m not sure that the wonky looking “universal” contacts are exactly something I’d place against the terminals on my battery.
Cideko Air Keyboard With Built-in Mouse, Remote Control: Want Want Want Want Want
Computex was over a week ago, but let’s jump back in time one last time and let’s take a look at this yummy piece of tech: Cideko’s Air Keyboard. The only thing that’s kinda stupid about this device is its name, because it’s not just a wireless keyboard, it’s also a mouse and a remote control. Like a lot of USB products today, the Air Keyboard is a plug and play device; no software needed.
Zeo Personal Sleep Coach: Helping Rich People Sleep Better
Zeo Inc.’s Personal Sleep Coach system consists of a headband, an alarm clock/bedside display, and personal coaching sessions. All of these are designed to help their clients sleep better, smug in the knowledge that they’re rich enough to afford a personal sleep coach. The headband supposedly measures brainwave activity and sends the data it gathers to the display.
Combimouse: if It Ain’T Broke, Break It
The Combimouse was invented by Ari Zagnoev. Like its name implies, the Combimouse combines a qwerty keyboard with a mouse, resulting in a wtf-inducing, but allegedly functional bizarro thing. The idea behind the Combimouse is to create an “effortless transition between keyboard and mouse operation” by integrating the mouse into the right half of the conventional keyboard.
Aiptek Pico Projectors for Iphones and Notebooks: the World is Your Widescreen
The recently concluded Computex exhibition was a chance for Aiptek to show off two of their future pico projector models, the T20 and T30. The T20 is designed for notebooks. It’s able to keep its size in check because it draws its power via USB, eliminating the need for a battery.
Neatdesk High-Speed Document Scanner: for the Oc in You
The Neatdesk scanner from The Neat Company is touted as a digital filing cabinet. Thanks to its unique three-slot tray, Neatdesk can “scan up to 10 receipts, biz cards and standard-size documents in a single batch.”
Forget Antiques, Get a Pc-in-a-Vase
ECS surprised a lot of folks at the recently started Computex exhibition in Taipei by presenting a vase. Not an antique vase, but a PC vase, complete with optical drive. It’s sleek and funny and your mom’s gonna love it. Don’t squint at the image, I’ll tell you what’s written on the card: the PC-in-a-vase runs on an Intel Atom 230 CPU, a Nvidia ION GPU and 1 GB of DDR3 RAM.
USB Retro Vacuum Cleaner: Old Gadgets Don’t Die, They Just Get Miniaturized
That’s the story of gadgets right there. They start out big and clunky, but pretty soon they’ll be replaced with better and smaller versions of themselves. I still remember the early “mobile” phones, which were mobile only in the theoretical sense of the word.
Lighter Spy Camcorder Equipped With Amazing “Mircophone” Technology
That’s right folks. Brando – who else – are selling a spy camcorder that looks like a lighter, but the most amazing thing about it is not its disguise but its audio capturing device, something called a “mircophone.” And just to prove to the world that this isn’t just the work of a drunken proofreader, here’s another shot of the spy camcorder with the case removed: Awesome.
Outhouse and Toilet Paper Lights: It’S Farty Time!
Finally, party lights for the people you hate. Get a bunch of these outhouse and toilet paper lights and use them at your archenemy’s (boss, mother-in-law, pet cat) birthday party. It’s sure to eliminate whatever minuscule chance there was of the two of you getting along. It’ll also come in handy if you ever build an outhouse; then you can have an outhousewarming party.
Big Ass Fans: ‘Nuff Said
No, I’m not going to talk about sizable fans for your butt. Although I’d like to see what an ass fan would look like, what I’ll be sharing with you today are fans that are just plain huge.
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Pop Queen Nadia Vaeh Releases Sensual Groove, ‘Heavy’
Atlanta native Nadia Vaeh brings us her fourth release this year, ‘Heavy.’ True to its name, the rich, pop jam ties up Nadia’s 2019 collection and further defines her artistry. Caught in a lover’s game, ‘Heavy’ describes a manipulative yet addictive relationship. “I like it heavy,...
Audio Dope Shares New Single “So Long” Along With Video
Swiss producer Audio Dope just released his new single "So Long". The trip-hop inspired track is out now with a beautiful, delicate and dramatic video counterpart, directed by Garrick J Lauterbach. The track comes out right after the release of Audio Dope's remix of Moullinex's...
NOKILLSHELTER DEBUTS COLORFUL, INTROSPECTIVE SINGLE, ’BALANCED LOVE’ FT. MARIAH PRIDDY
Using hand-collected samples, vintage synths, and smooth vocals, NoKillShelter's sound is electronic modern pop with a spiritual allure. The Los Angeles duo's debut single, ‘Balanced Love' features the folky prowess of singer Mariah Priddy and provides a dreamy soundtrack for when love turns to lust...
Golan – Preparing us for autumn with “September Fall”
Golan enters in that small category of names that do proper electronic music as a full band. And we love it. Starting off minimalistic and growing in both complexity and melody, "September Fall" is an all around excellent track to chill out to, or dance in...
Shows to see this week: Too Much Love Picks
By Olivia McAuley We have arrived at the end of another week, and as anticipation for the weekend build's - much like our anxiety for an impending hurricane (that we must yearly endure) - we over here at Too Much Love have gathered some of the...
IYEARA debuts with killer track “Enclosure”!
If first impressions mean anything in music (they do, a lot), IYEARA make a good debut! Where to start? IYEARA's "Enclosure" has so many good things about it, it's hard to decide! So we'll start with the thing I liked the least! Which is duration. a ...
Welcome Back to Too Much Love's weekly round-up of music-centric shows and events not to be missed. This Labour Day weekend is packed full of great music and potential all-nighters, so gear up for a long weekend you won't forget...
Koresma Dedicates “Turquoise” to His Mother
You might know that we have shared Koresma (Ryan Lindberg) multiple times by now. This artist is quite special as he tries to give a humanistic approach to electronic music. His latest song "Turquoise" is a bit more guitar driven than his previous ones but...
IVATU gets cold and bleak in their single “I’m Her”
The music is beautiful, akin to falling snow. The video itself is dark enough to make a Black Metal band proud. The end result is quite riveting. With "I'm Her" the Russian trio IVATU manages to seamlessly blend darkwave, trip-hop, and poetry into a song that...
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June home sales down 10.7 per cent from year ago, CREA reports
Tara Deschamps The Canadian Press Published Monday, July 16, 2018 9:52AM EDT Last Updated Monday, July 16, 2018 11:54AM EDT
A real estate sold sign hangs in front of a west-end Toronto property Friday, Nov. 4, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy
TORONTO -- Canadian housing activity appears to be climbing out of its slump, but is still far from a rebound.
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) said Monday sales in June were up 4.1 per cent compared with May, marking what the board described as the first "substantiative" month-over-month increase this year.
However, the June sales were down 10.7 per cent compared with a year ago, a five-year low for the month.
"The national increase in June home sales suggests activity may indeed be starting to turn the corner," said Gregory Klump, CREA's chief economist, in an email. "Even so, the number of homes trading hands has a long way to go before it returns to levels posted in recent years."
More than 60 per cent of all local housing markets in the country reported increased sales activity in June compared with May, but activity was below year-ago levels in about two thirds of Canadian regions, said CREA.
Those below year-ago levels were led by British Columbia's Lower Mainland region, where sales showed signs of tempering and new listings were in decline.
The number of newly listed properties for sale fell by 1.8 per cent across the country to 70,187 in June. Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa and Montreal were the most prominent markets to see listings take a hit.
CREA president Barb Sukkau suggested the muted numbers stemmed from the stricter regulations introduced on Jan. 1 for uninsured mortgages.
She said the regulations were "weighing on" buyers and sales, but that the extent to which it was affecting those searching for homes was varying based on market and prices.
The national average price for a home sold in June was just under $496,000, down 1.3 per cent from a year ago.
Excluding the Greater Vancouver and Greater Toronto markets, the average price was just over $389,000 -- a 0.9 per cent year-over-year decrease.
BMO Capital Markets senior economist Robert Kavcic said in a note to investors that Vancouver, and broadly B.C., are "the clear weak spots" because they've seen a 1.3 per cent slump in sales in the wake of the recent foreign buyers tax and speculation fees on vacant homes.
He also categorized the Prairies as weak because Calgary, Edmonton and Regina all saw sales and prices below year-ago levels in June, but said higher oil prices could soon bring more confidence to buyers.
He had much more optimism for Toronto, which he said is stabilizing with sales jumping nearly 17 per cent in June, the strongest seasonally-adjusted monthly increase in more than 14 years.
"Keep in mind, however, that activity is coming off low levels not seen since the last recession," he said. "At any rate, that surge in demand has tightened up the market, even if overall conditions are still relatively soggy."
Montreal and Ottawa, he said, remain the strongest markets in the country, bolstered by strong economies and few provincial measures aimed at cooling real estate.
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7 New Mobile Games In Singapore For Your MRT Or Bus Commute, Hacks Included
10 minutes reading time
Syuhada Suri Hacks
New mobile games in Singapore 2019
Image adapted from: Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, Pokemon Rumble Rush, BTS World
Dreary, long commutes are a thing of the past, and we can thank our mobile phones and speedy data connections for keeping us occupied throughout.
Because there are only so many Candy Crush levels you can conquer before burning out, we’ve rounded up a list of the newest mobile games in Singapore worth spending your data, complete with tips!
P.S. When playing mobile games, we know the pain of losing connection when going through underground tunnels, so you can ease that worry with Singtel’s reliable LTE900 frequency.
1. Harry Potter: Wizards Unite – Cast spells and live out your Hogwarts dreams
Image credit: @hpwizardsunite
Attention all Potterheads and aspiring wizards: you can all finally practice magic out in the open! Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is a location-based game where you’ll brew potions, cast spells, rescue magical creatures, and even battle alongside other wizards against Death Eaters and Dementors. But if you want to fast track to Potter-like expertise, these tips will help with that:
Time is of the essence when you’re casting spells. Although you have to “trace” each spell in order to cast it, don’t worry about keeping exactly within the lines. Accuracy may be needed for bonus points, but your speed will also determine the quality of that spell. So be quick and diffindo that vampire!
Trace the blue lines to cast a spell
Visiting inns will give you the most Spell Energy – a resource needed to cast spells – but they’re usually located in non-commercial areas, like local playgrounds and HDB blocks. Keep physically exploring different neighbourhoods, and you may just stumble upon an inn with a Turkey Dinner which will give you a whopping 10 Spell Energy reward.
From left to right: Brew potions, explore the virtual world, and unlock Portkeys.
If you want to rise through the ranks but you’re missing rare fragments, the best place to earn these are through Portkeys. You can choose to unlock any of your 2KM, 5KM or 10KM Portkeys. That 10KM walk will be worth it, so leave your app open to clock in the distance. Not only will you get to teleport to rare places in the Wizarding World, you’ll also get to collect some of the rarest items.
While roaming around ulu ‘hoods, make sure you’re equipped with a reliable data connection like Singtel’s 4G network so your progress won’t go to waste. And since you’ll be clocking in a considerable amount of steps, use Singtel to get free data through their StepUp programme on their app.
Download Harry Potter: Wizards Unite on Google Play and App Store.
2. Pokémon Rumble Rush – Add the rarest Pokémons into your Pokédex just by rapid tapping
Image credit: mynintendonews
If you’re still itching to ‘catch ‘em all’ but you’ve already completed your collection in Pokémon Go, there’s a new game in town for you to conquer. Pokémon Rumble Rush is a simplified version that comprises battles. Unlike its predecessor, you don’t have to physically explore places to hunt down Pokémons – just explore the virtual islands.
Explore islands and battle Super Bosses
Image credit: Nintendo Life
All you have to do is keep tapping rapidly during battles and your Pokémon launches into attacks, and you’ll be on your way to defeating the Super Bosses of each level. Rarer Pokémons can sometimes be found in the vicinity of the Super Bosses, so try to explore those areas while you’re there.
To earn greater rewards from your attacks, wait for enemy pokémons to gather in a group before charging at them by pressing and holding the screen.
Your gear is important too – invest your coins into a single type of gear and upgrade it as soon as possible to strengthen it. Don’t forget to take part in daily tournaments to earn coins quickly.
P.S. If you’re worried about missing rare Pokémons and losing hard-earned coins with wonky mobile connectivity, give Singtel’s fastest and widest network a try.
Download Pokémon Rumble Rush on Google Play and App Store.
3. Dr. Mario World – Treat strings of viruses with matching capsules
Super Mario needs little to no introduction, and they’ve since entered the Candy Crush-like puzzle universe where you line up 3 colours in order to eliminate them. In Dr. Mario World you have to “attack” viruses with matching medicine capsules. There’s no time limit so you can strategise how to clear up the board and rake in the highest points.
There are two modes to play here: Stage mode which is a single-player campaign, and Versus mode where you can play against friends online.
You’ll have to stay online in order to play this game. And if you’ve experienced gaming on your commute only to go through a tunnel and lose connectivity, opt for a reliable data connection from Singtel that won’t quit on you and cost you precious lives.
To make sure you don’t run out of lives throughout your battles, choose your first “hero” wisely because they all have different special abilities that you’ll have to get used to. For a strong start, chose Dr Bowser – he has the ability to clear random virus rows which will come in handy to advance through puzzles without losing lives.
Download Dr. Mario World on Google Play and App Store.
4. Golf Blitz – Play with power balls through obstacle courses
Image credit: Noodlecake Studios
When you have the ability to virtually bounce balls off your friends, you know you’re in for a fun game. Golf Blitz lets you do just that as you attempt to swipe your golf balls across whacky courses into the hole.
Don’t get too excited to start teeing off – study each course before starting, to formulate the most efficient way of completing it. This is especially important when you’re competing against four opponents.
You’ll be playing with more than just regular golf balls, of course. Make full use of your booster balls like the Super Ball for long shots. If you’re in a tight space, use the Sniper Ball for more accurate aims. Once you unlock new power-ups, upgrade them straight away to easily beat your friends in Multiplayer mode.
Download Golf Blitz on Google Play and App Store.
5. BTS World – Interact with your BTS oppas through texts and phone calls
Image credit: Netmarble BTS World
KPOP group BTS is back this year, not just with a new album, but also with their own mobile game! In BTS World, you’ll get to experience managing your favourite BTS idols from pre-debut to superstar status. The game is filled with missions for you to conquer such as collecting member cards to open up even more missions.
As the manager of the band, you’ll have to maintain a good relationship with the K-pop idols. Do this by “texting” members of the band whenever possible and earn a big heart when you choose the right answers. You don’t want to settle for getting just the small hearts so avoid picking answers that are too harsh.
Image credit: App Store
Fans would be glad to know that they can also unlock a goldmine of BTS media with this game. The fastest way to access 10,000 exclusive photos and 100 video clips is by gathering all the members and completing the band. This means that you’ll have to prioritise completing the first chapter, so don’t get distracted by side missions till then.
P.S. You’ll likely need a speedy data connection when downloading your hard-earned photos and videos, and a plan with Singtel will cover you on that front.
Download BTS World on Google Play and App Store.
6. Helix Jump – Fall through a maze of platforms
In this simple yet addictive game, Helix Jump will keep you occupied as you attempt to guide a bouncing ball through a set of maneuverable platforms. If you hit any different-coloured panel, your run will end. The twist in this game is, you don’t have control over the ball, you can only move the helix structure.
To earn greater points, take your time to line up 3 or more platforms at once. This long drop will also allow you to plough through a coloured panel while you focus on aligning the next set of platforms.
If you’re stuck between panels and you can’t bounce the ball over this obstacle and into the opening, the best way is to give the structure a hard spin. Take advantage of the speed and momentum of the ball to whizz through the different levels.
Download Helix Jump on Google Play and App Store.
7. PUBG Mobile – Strategise with friends and be the last man standing
Image credit: @pubgmobile
PUBG Mobile has quickly become a cult classic in the past year, but it’s still a top battle royale mobile game worth trying. In this game, you’re dropped on an island with 99 other players and the main objective here is to be the last man standing.
The fun part about this game is its multiplayer function, so you can play with friends even if you’re on-the-go. Once you’re equipped with reliable connectivity from Singtel, make sure to set the graphics quality to high, so you have an edge in spotting other players.
Having shooting skills may give you an advantage, but you have to be good at surviving as well. If you find yourself under fire, run haphazardly to lower the chances of being hit by a bullet.
In this game, shotguns can be a life-saver in case someone sneaks up on you and you don’t have time to aim. On that note, pick nearby covers when you move about and use short but quick movements to easily keep track of the enemies nearby.
Download PUBG Mobile on Google Play and App Store.
Mobile games for your daily commute
Gone are the days when you had to wait till you reached home to play video games on a gaming console. With these games available right on your mobile phone to accompany you on your daily commute, you’ll no longer have to feel like you’re wasting time.
Plus, you have to admit it’s pretty satisfying to accomplish beating game levels – it’s the perk-up many of us need on a dreary work day.
Singtel’s speedy network for the avid mobile gamer
Whether you’re gaming on your mobile phone, computer or console, having fast and dependable internet speed is always an advantage. After all, nothing’s more devastating than unlocking special power-ups or upgrading your heroes, only to experience a lag and lose everything.
Just recently, Singtel copped 3 successive wins for 3 major mobile speed tests: Ookla, OpenSignal and IMConnected. To top it off, they scored the title of widest coverage at 99.9% based on Infocomm Media Development Authority’s 4G Outdoor Coverage test just last year.
So if you’re worried about losing your connectivity just as you arrive at that rare green inn in Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, hop onto a network that’s as reliable as Singtel. They even have free weekend data with Singtel’s XO plans, plus free data with every step you take with their StepUp programme on the Singtel App.
You’ll be able to play these new mobile games seamlessly with your buddies and have fuss-free gaming sessions during your daily commute.
Find out more about Singtel’s fast connectivity here
#YOdulting with Singtel
This article is part of our #YOdulting series with Singtel, that helps young Singaporeans navigate their way through adulthood by bringing them ease, value, and convenience while living life to the fullest.
Other articles in this series:
Young Premier League players
30-day fitness challenges
Exotic places to visit in Asia
Alternative streaming websites
Ways to watch Game of Thrones
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Winterruption ready to take over the Saskatoon performing scene
Winterruption is a series of live events during "the longest, coldest, darkest month of the year," Kirby Wirchenko says.
Ice and snow fill the streets of Saskatoon, but so do top-notch performers as Winterruption takes over venues, both indoor and outdoor, throughout the city.
Winterruption, the annual festival that aims to bring a touch of energy and excitement to a typically cold and lethargic city in the heart of January, runs from Jan. 23 to 26.
Kirby Wirchenko, artistic and executive director of the Broadway Theatre and one of the main organizers of the event, calls it a series of live events during “the longest, coldest, darkest month of the year.”
“Our goal is to try to give people reasons to leave their house,” he said. “January is usually this long blank spot on the calendar.”
This year, 23 live shows are scheduled under the Winterruption banner across eight venues: The Refinery, Persephone Theatre, The Bassment, Amigo’s Cantina, The Broadway Theatre, Louis’, Top of the Inn, and the Black Cat Tavern.
The ever-expanding event will bring back one of last year’s new additions: a teepee set up near Victoria School on Broadway, for a series of outdoor storytelling events.
Wirchenko said the storytelling theme is one of the most important for an event like Winterruption to capture the attention of an ever-growing and diversifying Saskatoon audience. This year, the teepee will feature local Indigenous storytellers as well as new arrivals sharing some of their culture with the city.
“Everything that we do, whether it’s theatre, music, dance, comedy, podcasts, is telling stories,” Wirchenko said. “So we thought the natural tie to go outdoors was … let’s have people tell their stories inside of a teepee.”
As Winterruption grows in Saskatoon, the event continues to attract performers from across Canada. Calgary-based musician Ellen Doty is scheduled to play a concert as part of a set of talented women performing at The Bassment on Friday night. She said it’s great that there’s something to do as a musician in the winter.
“I took a look at the lineup and was just really excited to see how many amazing performers are coming,” she said. “Just to be part of the lineup is really an honour.”
Ellen Doty is scheduled to sing for a Winterruption performance in Saskatoon on Jan. 25, 2018. Supplied / Photo by Jordan Fores / Saskatoon
The self-proclaimed pop/jazz/soul/indie singer-songwriter has made a name for herself in Canada over the past few years, and now she’ll get the chance to play in Saskatoon, followed by a performance at Regina’s Winterruption the next day.
Doty has interesting stories of her own to share: she said her love of jazz and the blues came from her grandparents, and she fondly remembers stories from her grandma about living across the street from the legendary Nat King Cole.
Doty’s music may defy precise genre labels, but her light and smoky vocals are nearly perfect for the newer jazz and soul styles. This is her first Winterruption, and she said she loves being able to share her music with a crowd in the middle of a frigid Canadian winter.
“I think it’s amazing that music can have the power to open up those conversations with people that you’ve never met before,” she said. “I think it definitely helps to break down boundaries.”
Tickets for all of the live shows are available at broadwaytheatre.ca.
maolson@postmedia.com
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Vodacom Stormers win at a canter
The Vodacom Stormers on Saturday had way too much class for a game Boland in their final warm-up match for the Vodacom Super 14 and won the game 64-27.
The Stormers led 31-10 at halftime in a game that was played in scorching heat at Faure Street Stadium in Paarl. The win was as convincing as coach Kobus van der Merwe could have hoped for.
Before the game Boland had a lot to say about war in Paarl, but that war never materialized as the Stormers, with stars like Conrad Jantjes, Luke Watson, Gio Aplon, Bolla Conradie and Schalk Burger showing promising early season form, blew them out of the water.
Positives for Van der Merwe would have been the form of these players, but also the display at flyhalf by Brent Russell in the curtain-raiser. Big Joe van Niekerk, who helped himself to four tries in the two games, also seems to be well on his way back.
Schalk Brits had a good game at hooker after missing the latter part of the Currie Cup last year due to a knee injury. He showed he hasn’t lost any of his attacking flair and scored a beautiful try.
It was a highly entertaining game and both teams threw the ball around at every opportunity. The Stormers showed good attacking skills and at times had the defence at sixes and sevens with their passing skills and running angles.
They scored eight tries to the three of the Boland side, who never really threatened to achieve a shock result, although they drew first blood thanks to a Nel Fourie penalty.
In the 8th minute flank Schalk Burger, menacing on attack and defence, scored the first try for the winning side after they applied immense pressure on the home team. Boland had no answer for the powerful driving play of the Stormers and Burger was the man to emerge with the ball.
Captain Luke Watson had to spend ten minutes in the sin bin for punching Boland wing Alshaun Bock, but that didn’t putt the Stormers off their stride.
The Vodacom Stormers kick off their Vodacom Super 14 campaign with a match against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on 3 February.
Scorers:
Vodacom Stormers – Tries: Breyton Paulse, Conrad Jantjes, Naas Olivier (2), Schalk Brits, Schalk Burger, Joe van Niekerk (2). Conversions: Naas Olivier (6), Gio Aplon (2). Penalty: Naas Olivier (1).
Boland – Tries: John Daniels (2), Henley du Plessis, Pieter Wium. Conversions: Nel Fourie (1), Jacuqes Schutte. Penalty: Nel Fourie (1).
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Meet the women behind UNC’s math camp for girls
Logan Wagner
Girls Talk Math encourages women to go into STEM jobs
Girls Talk Math, now in its second year, encourages girls to pursue careers in math through a two week day camp. The camp focuses on a variety of mathematical concepts and the history of women in mathematics while the students contribute to a podcast series and a blog to discuss their findings and experiences.
Headed by graduate students in the UNC Math Department, Girls Talk Math offers an experience like no other to local high school girls. The students learn from professional women in math, as well as current students, as they determine what role they may want the field to play in their futures. I had the privilege of learning more about the camp and its future plans from organizers Francesca Bernardi and Katrina Morgan. Bernardi and Morgan hope to instill a sense of a pride and belonging for girls in the male-dominated STEM world and their passion for their work shows.
What inspired the camp?
We saw the need for a space for young girls to explore their interest in math and meet other young students who also enjoy math. We also wanted to tackle the unique barriers that girls face such as a lack of representation and confidence. This is why we incorporated the media component; they actively see women doing mathematics and get the experience of creating something of their own and sharing their mathematical insights.
Why focus on high school girls? Have you thought about branching out to younger age groups?
The benefit of working with high schoolers is that they are late enough in their academic careers that we can present them with challenging mathematics, but they are still young enough that this can have an effect on their choices, such as the courses they take in college. Due to the level of math and the nature of the final products, we don’t think this format translates well to younger students.
What goals do you have for these girls’ futures?
We hope that these girls feel empowered to make decisions for themselves without feeling pressured by stereotypes and preconceived notions.
What topics do you cover?
The problem sets that the campers work on cover a wide variety of advanced math topics. This year’s problem sets covered: Quantum Mechanics, Special Relativity, RSA Encryption Cryptography, Elliptic Curve Cryptography, Classification of Surfaces, Knot Theory, Network Science, and Computing & Dynamics.
Which famous women in math are studied?
Each group is assigned a female mathematician whose work is related to the problem set they study. We choose the mathematicians by doing research online to find women who worked in relevant fields. The final list is based on building group of mathematicians that is diverse in terms of nationality, ethnicity, race, and time period. The mathematicians include Maryam Mirzakhani, Ada Lovelace, Katherine Johnson, Emmy Noether, and many others.
How do you work to create a community and space for the students to express their intellectual abilities?
We structure the program so that the mathematics is done collaboratively with limited oversight. This allows the campers to explore their topics independently and view themselves as problem solvers. Each group does have a team leader so they can ask questions and confirm their answers, but there is no formal evaluation.
What feedback have you received from your students?
The feedback from campers has been positive and has encouraged us to increase the size of the camp. Some students from last year returned this year. The girls have expressed that they particularly enjoy the environment of being surrounded by other young girls who are excited about math.
Do you plan to further your involvement in the advancement of women in math?
Yes. Both Francesca and Katri hold officer positions in the student chapter of the Association for Women in Mathematics.
What future do you see for the camp?
We have a current volunteer from another university who has expressed interest in bringing the camp to her school. We will continue to run the camp at UNC until we graduate. We both hope that the program will then continue after both of us are gone. We also plan to bring the program to any institution we move to after getting our PhD’s.
For more information, visit their website where you can read the blog posts and listen to the podcasts from the 2016 camp.
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thetroublewithillness
The trouble with illness is the way it affects people and relationships
Being a carer isn’t easy
Illness can push people into the paranoid-schizoid position
Julia Segal Publications: books
Julia Segal: Publications: Papers
Julia Segal: Unpublished papers available
People identify with those they care for
Reading list: The Impact of Physical Illness on Professional Relationships
Relationships in MS… Notes for a talk.
Whose disability?
Segal JC 1996 Whose Disability? Counter-Transference in work with people with disabilities in Psychodynamic Counselling 2.2 May pp 155-166
Counter-Transference in work with people with disabilities
Julia Segal
Some of the meanings which disability and illness may have for therapists or counsellors as well as for their clients are examined. The effect of a client’s illness or disability on the counsellor as well as on the client has to be taken into consideration. Under the pressure of counter-transference feelings arising from both client and counsellor the counselling itself may be disabled. The counsellor may have unrealistically limited expectations of an ill or disabled client’s ability to tolerate painful emotions. Difficulty in relating to ill clients as parents in particular is discussed.
Counter-transference; disabilities; illness; counselling; psychotherapy; parents.
Sickness and ill health, ugliness and deformity all have symbolic meaning to do with badness of particular kinds. Literature is full of characters where disability is equated with evil: from Shakespeare’s Richard III to Captain Hook in Peter Pan. D.H.Lawrence and Charlotte Bronte have more equivocal views of disability (in Lady Chatterly’s Lover and Jane Eyre), but for both the message is clear that disability reduces a man. Melanie Klein and her colleagues found that our earliest phantasies may involve attacks on our mother which leave her in phantasy dead, dying or deprived and revengeful; awaking persecutory phantasies, or strongly reparative or omnipotent phantasies towards ill or disabled parent-figures. Children’s literature often involves dead or dying mothers, sometimes saved by their children (eg C.S.Lewis’ The Magician’s Nephew). The ugly witch of fairytale can be interpreted as a mother distorted by the child’s envy: deprived of her sexuality and her love but not her power, shaking her stick at us through our childhood nightmares.
Both client and counsellor share this inheritance. Counter-transference has its origins in two strands: the counsellor’s own unconscious phantasies evoked by the client for reasons to do with the counsellor; and the phantasies, feelings or thoughts which the client cannot bear but manages to communicate to the receptive counsellor. In both of these strands disability and illness may be disturbing. The effect can sometimes be, I suggest, to temporarily disable an inexperienced counsellor.
Faced with pressure both from our own psyche and from the client, we may find ourselves reacting with paranoid-schizoid mechanisms. We are tempted to keep the “bad” (which in phantasy may include the ugly, the ill, the deformed and the disabled) separate from the “good” (which may include life, love, sexuality and thinking). Splitting perceptions of the client into the disabled and the able; the healthy and the unhealthy; the envying and the enviable is a natural reaction. When we work with madness and sanity we know the perils of splitting the client in this way: Klein showed us the mad person inside the sane: Bion ensured that we would remember the sane person hidden inside the mad one. But our training with people with disabilities has probably been considerably less rigorous. In place of the insights of Bion and Klein we have the pious instructions to “behave as you would normally” or “treat people with disabilities as you would anyone else”, neither of which work. It is not normal to expect an ill person to think intelligently about painful issues. I suspect it is hardly normal not to try to avoid someone with a disturbing illness or disability. It is not normal for a counsellor to pretend.
The question is how to behave appropriately as a counsellor in an abnormal situation. By bringing into the open some of the phantasies which may come into action we can think about and modify some of our thoughts and behaviour. In particular I want to look at phantasies in which disabled aspects of the client and the counsellor are kept separate from more able ones. Where the disabled part of the client is seen as a priori bad, dangerous, malevolent and manipulating or excessively weak, helpless and impotent; in need of protection from a threatening able-bodied, thinking world; the counsellor may be unable to use their normal therapeutic skills. Bringing together ideas of disabilities with ideas of sex and the responsibilities of parenthood may be particularly difficult for counsellors just as for the rest of the population.
I want to look at some of these ideas in more detail.
In training sessions I ask professionals how they imagine they would react to being disabled themselves. One counsellor said she would be most frightened of being in a wheelchair. Invited to expand, she said it would mean being pushed around: I asked if that was something she often felt and she said it was actually a current issue at work.
The symbolic meanings which influence people’s fears of disabilities often include present realities like this. The counsellor saw herself as at risk of becoming a helpless victim at work and attributed this part of herself to the self-in-a-wheelchair: her abilities, including the ability to fight for herself, she stripped from this figure. Thus she was left with a view of herself-in-a-wheelchair which was deficient not only in the use of her legs, but also in emotional strength and power.
This, I suggest, is how we often create images of disability or illness. We strip our own potency or power from the more frightening aspects of our characters and imagine that this is what we would be left with if we were ill or disabled. Clients do this too: it is the counsellors’ job to pick this up and restore more wholeness to the client’s view of themselves. Difficulty arises if the counsellor has reacted to the client’s disability by in phantasy stripping the client of emotional strength: the necessary strength to respond to therapy.
It goes against the grain in normal life to challenge someone who is ill. We want to wait until they are better. If they are not going to get better many people would simply avoid the challenge if at all possible, and may end up avoiding the person. For counsellors too the sense that “they have enough to cope with as it is” is strong: we know that therapeutic interventions can be experienced as attacks, and their therapeutic effectiveness may be temporarily forgotten. We may also feel that the disabled client knows better than we do how to cope with their disability: who are we to challenge this? If we split the client as a thinking, participating person with the ability to make psychic changes off from the disabled person, we may feel there is no point in challenging them. Thus we may avoid bringing to the client’s attention some of their most painful feelings which are obvious to us, and we may deprive the disabled client of proper counselling or psychotherapy. In this situation the counsellor deprives themselves of a client and disables themselves as a therapist.
It took me a long time with one very disabled client to point out that for all the scorn he poured on his apparently useless father (who I think had Parkinson’s) there was one thing his father could do better than he could, and that was to have children. It seemed such a cruel thing to say to someone who at the time looked as if he would never have a girlfriend, let alone children. The temptation to allow him to retain his fantasy that he was so much better than his father in every conceivable way was very strong. How could the reality of his own impotence in relationships be better? What would be the point in drawing it to his attention? How could I expect such a disabled man to have the capacity to grieve for such a loss? Would it not be kinder to let him continue to deny it? In fact, some time after this intervention he did find a girlfriend. His physical and mental difficulties were not in fact insuperable barriers, though I suspect my difficulty in trusting his capacities and thus working with him to the best of my ability could have been.
“Disability means envy”
When I started working with people with MS I thought that envy of the healthy would be strong among the unhealthy. I was surprised to find that gratitude for and enjoyment of others’ health were also strong, even if alongside some envy. I now think that I had created from several sources a “disabled part-client” whose main characteristic was envy. Partly it came from my expectation of how I thought I would feel if I were disabled. Experience of a different, more disturbed client group also played into it; I think envy of sanity by those who feel they have lost it is a much bigger problem. It also arose, I think from a general feeling that envy is itself disabling. An envious self, split off from a more life-loving self, may be seen, quite rightly, as a real threat to our own and others’ abilities and a source of real disability in our own lives. Fortunately both we and our clients are more than simply envious, disabling part-people.
Constructing a part-object “disabled client” is easily done. It is not just that “we see the disability and not the person” as the slogan goes: the chances are we do not see the actual disability at all; what we “see” is our own construction; our own invented disability with characteristics drawn not only from our own experience but also from our own most disturbing anxieties or nightmares, using processes of idealisation, denigration, splitting etc. Try putting that into a slogan.
I do not think I am alone in associating envy with illness or disability. One counsellor gave up her job working with people with MS because, she said, it ought to go to someone with MS. There was nobody with MS who was either available or qualified to take it on. I suspect that it was a feeling of being envied; a sense that someone with MS envied her ability to work which in this case resulted in the counsellor actually preventing herself working. Attributing one’s own bad, envious self to the client may leave the counsellor feeling excessively enviable.
With one of my clients who suffered terribly from envy I found myself apologising sometimes when I managed to say something which seemed it might be useful. It seemed terribly painful to both of us, that I, along with all the other people she knew, was healthy and working and she was not, and we spent many months doing, I think, very little other than acknowledging the pain of this.
It may be that fear of the client’s envy may contribute to other ways in which counsellors somehow limit their work with people with disabilities.
Splitting off the “disabled” from the “normal” client can result in the counsellor paying attention only to the “not disabled” aspects of the client’s life; ignoring or blanking out references to the disability or illness. This may happen particularly after an initial period in which the disability is new and interesting. The counsellor may begin to feel they have had enough of it and to convey subtly that they do not want to hear about physical symptoms, or to listen with only half an ear to descriptions of them and to “move the client on” to more familiar ground where the counsellor feels more comfortable.
Some people with disabilities actively want everyone to ignore their disability: they have chosen this way to deal with it. The counsellor is then under some pressure to ignore the contribution the disability makes to the relationship between counsellor and client, and to join the pretence that it is irrelevant. A relationship based on pretence is not good for counselling, so the counsellor who goes along with it is confirming the phantasy that disability means getting a second class service and having to pretend you are getting the same as anyone else. At the same time the counsellor may suspect that the client’s view is that it is the counsellor’s problem, not the client’s. Bringing it to attention means acknowledging that the disability affects others, not simply the person who has it, and cannot be ignored in an honest relationship. It means tolerating the fact that having a disability means being different and having to cope with the effect of this on other people, however unfair this may seem.
The chances are, of course, that the counsellor’s own feelings about the disability may be similar to those of the client. Being tired and bored with the disability: wanting to be rid of it; feeling that the only way to be free of it is to ignore it; unnamed discomfort at ignoring it; guilt at being affected at all; uncertainty how to cope with the situation: these are all feelings which perhaps belong in the therapy, making up the “here and now”. When they can be verbalised, rather than acted upon, the disabled and able aspects of both counsellor and client can be brought together and can work together rather than being kept separate.
Idealisation of client/self
Disability or illness do not simply mean “bad” things. They may mean an opportunity for reparation; for making someone better: another chance to show that we and the world have some goodness in us. Our enthusiasm may be increased by the fact that we know we did not cause the damage – it is not our parent who is ill or disabled, only our client. The question is whether we can be fully reparative or whether we will succumb to manic reparation which is not reparation at all.
It is not uncommon to feel that ill or disabled people are somehow more deserving than “ordinary” people and that they require the counsellor to be more considerate, kinder, nicer than usual. When we are ill we do like people to be kind to us and we may feel we “deserve” it. People have a sense of paying their dues to society by suffering a reasonable amount: not too much: just enough to prevent the envy of the gods. The feeling of needing to be particularly kind and good to those who have had more than their share of bad luck also has roots in placation; a fear of people who might be sour, angry or resentful of our good fortune.
More than one of my clients have been convinced that their being ill was somehow protective for other members of the family: as if there was only so much bad luck to go round, and their getting MS protected their sister from it, for example. A mother felt she was bad because she did not wish she had it instead of her daughter. One woman was told by a nun that she was atoning for the sins of the world by her illness. Our placation of ill or disabled people may include a sense of needing to keep them at a distance to prevent them throwing their bad luck at us: a witch might turn us into a toad. Our fears of not being politically correct about disabilities may be somewhat exaggerated. The disabled lobby has both moral superiority and primitive fears on its side.
Clearly these phantasies of people with disabilities as dangerously threatening on the one hand and excessively deserving on the other are both products of splitting and they complement each other. The “witch-like” qualities which we dread, and the helpless, powerless princess/victim, waiting to be rescued, are two sides of the same coin. We set ourselves up for trouble when we fail to acknowledge the potency of an ill client, seeing them as a “poor dear”: we may fear that we are too powerful, that we have the potential to be the cruel witch.
A social worker rang me and asked me to help her with a client with MS. “I feel so sorry for her!” she said. I enquired a little further and eventually she confessed that the woman drove her mad; she was hardly the object of pity; more a woman who made everyone angry. The social worker said she didn’t like to admit this to anyone, certainly not the client: “she has so much to cope with!”. Her attempt to see the client as the helpless victim of circumstances left her, I think, afraid of her own capacity to attack. Not wanting to admit that the client was capable of standing up for herself emotionally if not literally, the social worker was left feeling scared of her own anger.
Denigration: people with disabilities don’t deserve good things
The other side of the idea of needing to be especially kind and considerate to people with disabilities is the feeling not only that such people are bad but that they actually do not deserve as much of the good things of life as they do get.
One woman with MS told me how she feared people feeling pity towards her. I asked what she based this on and she said she used to feel like that before she got ill. There was a woman she had worked with.. her boss actually; came to work in a disabled trike sometimes, one of those blue ones; sometimes the chauffeur brought her… Her husband was extremely rich.. they had a mansion in the country and three children.. It was becoming clear that “pity” was hardly the appropiate word; this woman was hugely envied and the underlying thought which the client very soon verbalised was a furious “how could a disabled woman have all that when I have none of it?”
For many people being ill or disabled means being unlovable or unloving: in groups there are always some professionals with the conviction that “If I had X, (be it any particular illness or disability), I would not think it right to get married (again)”. Not far behind comes the feeling that “If I had X I would be better dead” or “my family would be better off if I were dead”. It is important for the sake of the client that a counsellor uncover and examine such feelings or beliefs.
One young professional told me that if he injured himself to the extent of disfiguring his legs he would rather be dead: he was a physiotherapist. Others have said they would want to be dead if they were totally paralysed or demented. One trainee counsellor was very insistent that nothing could be done about this: it turned out that she had nursed a client who was severely spinally injured and who had later killed himself.
I remember one woman who came to me asking for information about how to kill herself. On exploration it turned out that her marriage was appalling and she was convinced that with her disability, (MS, with no visible symptoms), her husbands’ rejection of her was perfectly normal, nobody else would ever want to marry her and she could not possibly live on her own. My suggestion that she needed help to get out of her marriage rather than to kill herself was received as a revelation.
The idea that the ability to give and to receive love is a characteristic only of health and beauty is probably as common as it is unrealistic and potentially destructive. A counsellor who shares it may be at risk of colluding in some kind of unrealistic hopelessness. If the “disabled” or “ill” part-person is unconsciously characterised as bad or evil in the way I have been describing, or as a helpless victim in a vicious world, splitting this from a more able, alive and loving person may well lead to the conclusion that somebody would be better dead.
Emphasising only abilities which remain
Valerie Sinason in a talk once drew attention to the name of the “Sunshine Homes for the Blind”. She was referring to the way we can split off the grief, suffering and loss involved in an illness or disability. Recognising the abilities which remain to someone with a disability can be important: using this as a defence against grief is not therapy nor good counselling.
One client was very upset, she said, because her (not very well trained) counsellor had waxed lyrical about mouth painting when she had expressed fears of paralysis.
A young woman was very upset because her sister would not think positively: she insisted on crying about her MS diagnosis.
A nurse said she had been told always to try to be positive with patients and not to allow them to dwell on their difficulties.
The injunction to “think positively” as a defence against frightening or depressing thoughts may affect counsellors as well as clients. Thinking positively can be healthy, but only perhaps after sufficient time to allow negative thoughts and feelings to be brought into the open and made more realistic. The idea that people who are physically or mentally damaged are incapable of grief may deprive them of the opportunity to grieve in company and force them either to maintain a damaging and disabling denial or to grieve alone.
Those who do not succumb to the temptation to retreat into positive thinking may suffer from its opposite, of placing too much emphasis on the miseries of a condition and failing to recognise the realistic good and optimistic self which survives and lives.
One young woman told me how her mother would not acknowledge the worst possibilities of her future with MS. She herself was extremely preoccupied with anxieties about these. She was astonished when I pointed out that her view was no more realistic than her mother’s: they seemed to have divided up the good and bad possibilities between them, perhaps so that neither had to cope with real uncertainty.
This division of labour can also happen between client and unwary counsellor. It is helpful to remember Klein’s idea that idealisation is a defence against persecution, not reality. The bad thoughts which are felt to be unbearable reality are likely to be as unrealistic as the nice ones put in their place defensively. Thinking them through with a counsellor either changes them for the better or allows grief for real losses to be shared.
Parental roles
One of the serious consequences of the splitting which goes on when faced with disability or illness is that we may ignore the need for our ill or disabled clients to contact aspects of themselves which have to continue to function, however ill or disabled they are. Working with ill parents, for example, it is easy to ignore the fact that such clients continue to be parents.
In the Narrative of a Child Analysis (Hogarth Press and Institute of Psychoanalysis 1975) Melanie Klein’s small patient Richard responded to his father’s illness by phantasies of making his father the baby and Richard the father, looking after him. Dorothy Judd (Erskine and Judd, !994 p.89) describes a child of a single mother with severe psychiatric problems whose response to his own illness was to ‘continue to take care of his mother as if she was the patient’. I think this is a very common reaction which we need to keep an eye on. Parents, children and professionals may collude in seeing the ill parent as a child and the child as a competent care-giver. Anything rather than to see a small child needing a parent, and that parent irreplacable, ill and even, perhaps, about to die.
A therapist described how he had been working with two parents and two small children where the father was facing death. The father and mother had been talking movingly of their preparedness for this event, and both seemed to have come to some peace with it. There was a sense of satisfaction in the room with work well done. Suddenly the daughter piped up, “What about us?” Parents and therapist were dumb. When I asked the therapist what had happened he said he felt the parents couldn’t take any more. My feeling was that it was the therapist who was temporarily disabled and unable to take any more.
In therapy adults often experience childlike dependent feelings, allowing the counsellor to feel parental. Illness also encourages such reversion to infantile feelings. When the two happen together it may be very difficult indeed to remember that the sick client is in fact an adult parent with responsibility to think for and about their children. It is very tempting to split off the idea of an ill and dying man, supported by his wife and therapist, from the idea of children bereft of a father.
A young social worker who told me that the mother of a boy he worked with was “quite useless” was also, I think, unable to take on board the reality that a damaged, partially disabled mother is still a mother with very real characteristics and value for her son. Of course teenagers think their mothers are useless anyway, but a good social worker would not, I think, normally go along with this to quite such an extent. It turned out that the mother was actually performing all the functions of a housewife. Her “uselessness” resided in the fact that she could no longer drive. The temptation to denigrate an ill parent, to assume that they have lost all ability to be a parent, can be very strong.
Klein’s work on damaged mothers
If we think of Klein’s work on the phantasies of small children towards their mothers, (eg.Klein 1975) and the damage she and her colleagues have described being inflicted on mothers in phantasy in adulthood too, it is not surprising that we may turn away from the concept of a truly damaged mother. Klein thought that children search the real world to find evidence for or against their worst phantasies: if they find a really damaged mother, the terrible fear is that they have really damaged her, by their envy or rivalry, greed or hatred, perhaps. Counsellors have such phantasies, along with strongly reparative ones, and for counsellors too the idea of a client being a damaged mother may be the hardest to really see, think about and understand. The risk is that working with ill or disabled mothers or fathers we may continue to inflict damage by splitting off their ability to be a parent at all. (Segal and Simkins 1993)
In this paper I have looked at some of the meaning which disability and illness may have for counsellors as well as for their clients. I have suggested that under the pressure of counter-transference feelings from both client and counsellor the temptation to work with a split part-client and a disabled counsellor may be very strong.
I have attempted to spell out some of the ways in which we may observe ourselves doing this, in the hope that we might be better armed against it. Unless we withstand such pressures we risk failing our clients in the way they may often have been failed before. We risk confusing their disability with our own phantasies of disability, split off too strongly from our able selves. We risk disabling ourselves as counsellors and giving a second-class service.
Erskine, Aleda and Judd, Dorothy. (1994) The Imaginative Body. Psychodynamic Therapy in Health Care. London, Whurr Publishers.
Klein, Melanie. (1975) Love, Guilt and Reparation and other works 1921-45. The Writings of Melanie Klein, vol I. London, Hogarth Press and Institute of Psychoanalysis.
Klein, Melanie. (1975) Narrative of a Child Analysis The Writings of Melanie Klein, vol IV. (Hogarth Press and Institute of Psychoanalysis 1975)
Segal, Julia and Simkins, John. (1993) My Mum Needs Me. Helping children with ill or disabled parents. London, Penguin Books; to be republished by Jessica Kingsley Publishers 1996.
Sinason, Valerie. (1992) Mental Handicap and the Human Condition: New Approaches from the Tavistock London, Free Association Books,
Morris, Jenny, ed.(1989) Able Lives. Women’s experience of paralysis. London, The Women’s Press Ltd.
Parker, Gillian.(1993) With This Body. Caring and Disability in Marriage. Oxford, OUP
Morris, Jenny. Independent Lives, Community Care and Disabled People. MacMillan Press. 1994
A version of this paper was presented at a conference titled Counter-Transference and Working with People with Disabilities held in June 1993 by The Association for Group and Individual Psychotherapy.
Julia Segal trained with Relate and has been working freelance as a Counsellor and trainer/lecturer since 1980. She has been interested in applying the ideas of Melanie Klein to situations outside the pyschoanalytical consulting room since 1970 and has written two books on the subject: Phantasy in Everyday Life (Penguin and Karnac); and Melanie Klein: Key Figures in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Sage). She has been counselling people with MS since 1983 and currently works as Senior Counsellor, CMH Multiple Sclerosis Unit, Central Middlesex Hospital, London NW10 7NS.
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Season over for Vols or improvement to come?
6 years ago Torrey Cheney
Season over after Vols fall to no. 19 Gators?
Francesco Torricelli
Sunday’s game against Tennessee’s most hated rival, no. 19 Florida Gators, resulted in a Tennessee loss and brought the Vols to a record of (2-2) and now (0-1) in SEC play. Many key factors lead to the downfall of the game today for Tennessee and have left questions on where the team stands up in the air.
Tennessee started the game off with a 7-0 pick-six. This seemed to give the Vols the edge they needed to actually upset the Gators in Sunday’s game at the Swamp. It resembles last weeks blow out loss to Oregon; Tennessee started out with a great drive and put seven up on the board to lead the Ducks in an away game. The same happened here today; Tennessee put up seven on the board and things were hopeful. Then it was just downhill from there.
Tennessee opted to start redshirt Freshman, Nathan Peterman against the Gators instead of junior Justin Worley who started the last three games. This switch was an attempt to give the Vols a spark on offense that they desperately needed at the QB position. Well…, it backfired.
Tennessee had an abysmal first half passing the ball and Peterman went 4-11 for 5 total passing yards and 2 interceptions. This was not the spark or source of offense that Tennessee was hoping for coming into today’s tough match up. Eventually, regular starter, Worley came in to relieve the struggling freshman QB. He looked good to start the third quarter, leading drives and standing tall in the pocket. Worley capped the 89 yard drive with a touchdown. Unfortunately, he threw two picks nearing the end of the 4th that killed any momentum Tennessee gained in his previous TD drive.
All in all, Tennessee’s attempts to find some level of consistency and poise, either at the start or down the stretch out of both QBs today backfired. This will likely be the main issue addressed this week for the offense.
Tennessee had troubles on the offensive line against a very energetic and aggressive Florida front seven. The Florida DE’s were having their way with the Tennessee’s offensive line, and if the Gator line didn’t get to the ball carrier first, their linebackers were there applying pressure and blowing up the backfield. Today was a rocky day for the offense in every phase.
Gator’s starting QB, Jeff Driskel, left the game early on with an ankle injury, and was ruled out for the rest of the season. In response to this, Florida called upon junior quarterback, Tyler Murphy. At Florida, Murphy had never taken a snap in his collegiate career and now he was starting against a very solid Tennessee defense. Murphy went 8-14 for 134 yards and a touchdown as well as rushing for an additional 84 yards with a touchdown. The 2nd string QB, whom had never touched the ball was leading drives, juking tacklers, and taking control of his struggling Gator offense that desperately needed play makers. This Tennessee defense coming into today’s game was first in red-zone defense and first in takeaways in the SEC. Tennessee’s performance, although started impressive with a pick-six, looked completely inexperienced and exhausted the entire game. Their sluggish play showed and missed tackles were appearing on almost every defensive play for the Vols. But the most embarrassing issue for this defense, is that they couldn’t even contain a QB that had never previously touched the football in his entire collegiate career.
This was not the showing that was widely predicted by many, prior to today’s game. Simply put, UT’s offensive passing game was terrible, the offensive line was shaky and unable to gain any ground against a quality Florida front seven, and UT struggled containing the interim Gator QB in his first ever collegiate game. But this is not the end of the Tennessee’s season. They fought to the very end today against a very deserving Gator team. After a Gator missed field goal with just over 3 minutes to go, head coach Butch Jones was firing up his players on the sideline and the Vols were successful in gaining some big pass plays near the end of the game.
Sunday wasn’t the greatest performance by the Vols but it isn’t the end of their season as a whole. The Vols should put a hard two weeks behind them, and hit practice hard this week and get back to playing football the true Big Orange way. The Vols have some work to do, especially with this tough October ahead, but they have the talent and will to come back from this, and coach Jones, I know, will do everything in his power to make sure that happens.
Despite loss, Vols show improvement
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In back to back weeks, Tennessee faced one of the nation’s fastest offenses, and one of the most ferocious defenses in the SEC. After the humiliating defeat at Oregon, there was nowhere for the football team to go except for up. Tennessee proved at Florida that they have done exactly that.
Let’s start on defense. Although the offense we played was nowhere near the caliber of Oregon’s and lost their starting quarterback just a few minutes into the game, the defense still only had one penalty (which was declined), forced turnovers (scored on one), and primarily kept Tennessee in the game a lot longer than they did against Oregon. The key here is keeping the team alive. Tennessee’s defense did their job as best they could, and gave the offense many chances to either take chunks out of the Gator’s lead or take the lead in some cases. Although the defense has improved, they are still miles behind where they need to be to compete every week in the SEC.
The first quarter was a disaster for Tennessee and Florida. Coming into the game Tennessee believed a change in quarterback would improve our offense, that was obviously not the case. A few turnovers and an injured throwing hand later, and Worley is back in as quarterback. You might be wondering where the improvement was in the offense. The improvement wasn’t a quantifiable number that could be jotted down, the improvement was mental toughness.
Butch Jones preaches mental toughness, and I think this game started to show the fruits of his labor. Against Oregon, the Vols fell so far behind so fast, that the players seemed borderline apathetic. Against Florida, however, you could see that even a missed field goal with 2:49 left in regulation, the team was still inspired to win the game. Even with 0:16 left in the game, the offense believed they could make magic happen. Even though they had a strong showing of mental toughness, there is still the reality of turnovers, dropped passes, and getting dominated on the line of scrimmage. These things can’t all be fixed at once, and that is where Jones’ “brick by brick” ideology comes into play. Every week the team will improve, and work really hard to bring Tennessee back to prominence.
I have seen a leap in improvement for this team in comparing the Oregon and Florida matchups. Mainly in mental toughness, that mental toughness is something precious that could very well come in handy later on in the year when Tennessee plays as the underdog. Tennessee will now look to improve even more this week, and prepare for their next game against South Alabama in Knoxville.
Edited by: Will Lomas
Tags: Butch Jones, College Football, NCAA, SEC, University of Florida, University of Tennessee
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A very interesting piece about the ideological argument on economics, especially after the current financial crisis. Its a refresher in the history of financial thought. Even though the crisis has uncovered bitter divisions among economists, maybe it’s best for economics still. ROBERT LUCAS, one of the biggest macro economists of his generation, and his followers are “making ancient and basic analytical errors everywhere”.
Harvard’s Robert Barro, another towering amount in the discipline, is “making boneheaded arguments” truly. Days gone by 30 years of macroeconomics training at American and British universities were a “costly waste of time”. Towards the uninitiated, economics has been a dismal research always. But all these attacks come from within the guild: from Brad DeLong of the University of California, Berkeley; Paul Krugman of Princeton and the New York Times; and Willem Buiter of the London School of Economics (LSE), respectively.
The macroeconomic turmoil of the past 2 yrs is also provoking a crisis of confidence in macroeconomics. In the last of his Lionel Robbins lectures at the LSE on June 10th, Mr Krugman feared that a lot of macroeconomics of the past 30 years was “spectacularly ineffective at best and harmful at worst” favorably.
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These internal critics claim that economists skipped the origins of the problems; failed to appreciate its worst symptoms;, and cannot acknowledge about the remedy. Quite simply, economists misread the economy on the way up, misread it along the way down and mistake the correct way out now. Along the way up, macroeconomists were not wholly complacent. Most of them thought the housing bubble would pop or the dollar would fall.
But they did not expect the economic climate to break. In August 2007 Even following the seizure in interbank markets, macroeconomics misread the risk. Nor can economists now acknowledge the best way to solve the crisis. They mostly overestimated the power of routine, monetary policy (ie, central-bank purchases of government bills) to revive prosperity.
Some now dismiss the energy of the fiscal plan (ie, government sales of its securities) to do the same. Others advocate it with passionate strength. Among the passionate is Mr. Mr and DeLong Krugman. They turn for inspiration to Depression-era texts, the writings of John Maynard Keynes especially, and forgotten mavericks, such as Hyman Minsky.
In the humanities this would count as routine scholarship. But to many high-tech economists it is a bit undignified. Real researchers, after all, do not leaf through Newton’s “Principia Mathematica” to solve modern problems in physics. They accuse economists like Mr. DeLong and Mr Krugman of falling back on antiquated Keynesian doctrines-as if nothing at all had been discovered in the past 70 years.
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Turn your FAQ page into a chatbot without knowing how to code
(TECH NEWS) An easy way to add a chatbot to your site and automate some of your work is through this new simple tool that doesn’t require any tech know-how.
Lindsay Huber
Reduce your workload and personalize customer service engagement with Faqbot, the tool that turns your online FAQ into a customized chatbot.
Co-founded by Denny Wong and CEO Mathis André, Faqbot uses machine learning to streamline frequently asked questions into a handy chatbot pal.
Based on your existing FAQ content, Faqbot builds a database that learns from every conversation to improve responses. Faqbot can also be used to automate sales and lead generation.
You get to design the conversation flow, mapping out a custom path to guide users to a desired outcome. Set predefined choices or free text, customize the bot’s responses, and determine what leading questions the bot should ask.
For example, on the Faqbot site, I was given two pre-set choices to click after each response from the bot. Clicking “Thanks for helping” gets the polite response “You are welcome! ;-)” complete with an old-school emoji featuring a nose.
If you select “not my question,” Faqbot uses its general response to any unanswerable question: “Sorry, I’m a chatbot. I am constantly learning and have answers to frequently asked questions. Thank you for leaving your email and we will get back to you shortly.”
Choose your own responses based on already defined FAQ or come up with new messaging to better engage and inform your customers as needed. The free text option is also available if customers wish to continue asking questions.
Of course, I had to try out some less than frequently asked questions. When I asked Faqbot “are we friends?” it kindly replied, “Absolutely. You don’t have to ask.” So I’m smitten.
However, when I tried to take it to the next level by asking “Do you love me?,” which seems to be the internet’s favorite way to harass a bot, I got the “Sorry, I’m a chatbot” response.
That’s okay. I’ll recover. Faqbot isn’t here to love, it’s here to answer questions.
You can easily install the chatbot by either copy/pasting the snippet of codes directly into your webpage, or connect Faqbot to your company’s Facebook page. No coding skills required.
Pricing is based on number of users per month, but all levels include the same service offerings of FAQ database management, messaging interface, a ticketing system, and DIY guided conversation flow. You can try out Faqbot free for 14 days by signing up on their site.
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(TECH NEWS) If you are tired of third party cookies trying to grab every bit of data about you, google has heard and responded with their new updates.
Allison Yano, Staff Writer
Google has announced the end of third-party tracking cookies on its Chrome browser within the next two years in an effort to grant users better means of security and privacy. With third-party cookies having been relied upon by advertising and social media networks, this move will undoubtedly have ramifications on the digital ad sector.
Google’s announcement was made in a blog post by Chrome engineering director, Justin Schuh. This follows Google’s Privacy Sandbox launch back in August, an initiative meant to brainstorm ideas concerning behavioral advertising online without using third-party cookies.
Chrome is currently the most popular browser, comprising of 64% of the global browser market. Additionally, Google has staked out its role as the world’s largest online ad company with countless partners and intermediaries. This change and any others made by Google will affect this army of partnerships.
This comes in the wake of rising popularity for anti-tracking features on web browsers across the board. Safari and Firefox have both launched updates (Intelligent Tracking Prevention for Safari and the Enhanced Tracking Prevention for Firefox) with Microsoft having recently released the new Edge browser which automatically utilizes tracking prevention. These changes have rocked share prices for ad tech companies since last year.
The two-year grace period before Chrome goes cookie-less has given the ad and media industries time to absorb the shock and develop plans of action. The transition has soften the blow, demonstrating Google’s willingness to keep positive working relations with ad partnerships. Although users can look forward to better privacy protection and choice over how their data is used, Google has made it clear it’s trying to keep balance in the web ecosystems which will likely mean compromises for everyone involved.
Chrome’s SameSite cookie update will launch in February, requiring publishers and ad tech vendors to label third-party cookies that can be used elsewhere on the web.
(TECH NEWS) It’s so hard to find the right recipe for that beautiful meal you saw on tv or online. Well computer vision helps AI recreate it from a picture!
Ever seen at a photo of a delicious looking meal on Instagram and wondered how the heck to make that? Now there’s an AI for that, kind of.
Facebook’s AI research lab has been developing a system that can analyze a photo of food and then create a recipe. So, is Facebook trying to take on all the food bloggers of the world now too?
Well, not exactly, the AI is part of an ongoing effort to teach AI how to see and then understand the visual world. Food is just a fun and challenging training exercise. They have been referring to it as “inverse cooking.”
According to Facebook, “The “inverse cooking” system uses computer vision, technology that extracts information from digital images and videos to give computers a high level of understanding of the visual world,”
The concept of computer vision isn’t new. Computer vision is the guiding force behind mobile apps that can identify something just by snapping a picture. If you’ve ever taken a photo of your credit card on an app instead of typing out all the numbers, then you’ve seen computer vision in action.
Facebook researchers insist that this is no ordinary computer vision because their system uses two networks to arrive at the solution, therefore increasing accuracy. According to Facebook research scientist Michal Drozdzal, the system works by dividing the problem into two parts. A neutral network works to identify ingredients that are visible in the image, while the second network pulls a recipe from a kind of database.
These two networks have been the key to researcher’s success with more complicated dishes where you can’t necessarily see every ingredient. Of course, the tech team hasn’t stepped foot in the kitchen yet, so the jury is still out.
This sounds neat and all, but why should you care if the computer is learning how to cook?
Research projects like this one carry AI technology a long way. As the AI gets smarter and expands its limits, researchers are able to conceptualize new ways to put the technology to use in our everyday lives. For now, AI like this is saving you the trouble of typing out your entire credit card number, but someday it could analyze images on a much grander scale.
(TECH NEWS) Xiaomi finds out that while modern smart and security devices have helped us all, but there are still plenty of flaws and openings for security breeches.
Brittany Vance, Staff Writer
The reason for setting up security cameras around your home is so the photos can get streamed to your neighbor’s device, right?
Okay, that’s obviously not why most (if any) of us get security cameras, but unfortunately, that scenario of the leaked images isn’t a hypothetical. Xiaomi cameras have been streaming photos to the wrong Google Home devices. This was first reported on Reddit, with user Dio-V posting a video of it happening on their device.
Xiaomi is a Chinese electronics company that has only recently started to gain traction in the U.S. markets. While their smartphones still remain abroad, two of Xiaomi’s security cameras are sold through mainstream companies like Wal-Mart and Amazon for as low as $40. Their affordable prices have made the products even more popular and Xiaomi’s presence has grown, both nationally and abroad.
To be fair, when the leaked photos surfaced, both Google and Xiaomi responded quickly. Google cut off access to Xiaomi devices until the problem was resolved to ensure it wouldn’t happen again. Meanwhile, Xiaomi worked to identify and fix the issue, which was caused by a cache update, and has since been fixed.
But the incident still raises questions about smart security devices in the first place.
Any smart device is going to be inherently vulnerable due to the internet connection. Whether it’s hackers, governments, or the tech companies themselves, there are plenty of people who can fairly easily gain access to the very things that are supposed to keep your home secure.
Of course, unlike these risks, which involve people actively trying to access your data, this most recent incident with Xiaomi and Google shows that your intimate details might even be shared to strangers who aren’t even trying to break into your system. Unfortunately, bugs are inevitable when it comes to keeping technology up to date, so it’s fairly likely something like this could happen again in the future.
That’s right, your child’s room might be streamed to a total stranger by complete accident.
Granted, Xiaomi’s integration mistake only affected a fraction of their users and many risks are likely to decrease as time goes on. Still, as it stands now, your smart security devices might provide a facade of safety, but there are plenty of risks involved.
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Art education at Guildford School of Art 1957 – 62 – five year course – won National Diploma in Design (with Distinction). Professional career: Won commissions from London Transport & British Transport Commission for sightseeing tours. During a forty year career in graphic design I held senior positions with advertising agencies in the capacity as: Executive Art Director, Creative Art Director and was awarded the highest professional qualification in graphic design – FCSD ( Life Fellowship of The Chartered Society of Designers). Retired from graphic design in 2007 and subsequently took up Fine Art, selling my paintings through on-line art gallery, winning a number of sales and over 200 approvals from customers and fellow artists. I am now reaching out to a wider audience and developing new exciting ideas to produce a series of striking paintings.
Art education at Guildford School of Art 1957 - 62 - five year course - won National Diploma in Design (with Distinction). Professional career: Won commissions from London Transport & British Transport Commission for sightseeing tours. During a forty year career in graphic design I held senior positions with advertising agencies in the capacity as: Executive Art Director, Creative Art Director and was awarded the highest professional qualification in graphic design - FCSD ( Life Fellowship of The Chartered Society of Designers). Retired from graphic design in 2007 and subsequently took up Fine Art, selling my paintings through on-line art gallery, winning a number of sales and over 200 approvals from customers and fellow artists. I am now reaching out to a wider audience and developing new exciting ideas to produce a series of striking paintings.
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Theatre Masks and Devising
By Jonathan Becker on July 2, 2018 in How Are Masks Used in Theater Today, Masks and Culture, Masks in Actor Training
NALPA Workshop Participants Begin to Devise
The Question of Masks in Devising
I was recently speaking with a colleague about a devising workshop that we are planning and he asked me, “why use masks?” This prompted a lot of thought, which led to a lot of questions and then to a lot more thought. Here are some of those thoughts shared.
The question of, “why use masks, can be applied to devising, actor training and performance. The living form of the theatre mask offers the creative artist a deep well of provocations, answers and possible paths to be taken. Our modern world, at least here in the United States, does not have a culture of masked performance nor do we see masks used often in performance. Yet, they still have a place in our creative process and they have a lot to teach us.
Masks designed for performance are incredibly sophisticated rhythmic entities that stand in the world looking out upon it with a singular perspective.
The mask must be brought to life for what it represents as a singular and unique entity.
The imposition of preconceived notions, foreign ideas and superficial judgments while attempting to play the mask will cause it to die, to remain rigid and lifeless.
The mask demands a reach for understanding of something other than the self and a deep understanding of self at the same time. Said in another way, one must have a profound understanding of self in order to bring a mask to life given it is the wearer who must support the mask in its unique singular outlook and in this support, the mask then becomes an extension of self. Herein lies a provocation toward reaching for greater understandings of self and then the application of that toward understanding and partnership of something outside of self.
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The theater mask demands a mastery of mechanics and an understanding of form, how to play within that form and how to play a form with the audience in mind. The mask teaches us a refined and definable approach to the understandings of the rhythmic form of character, how emotion manifests in architectural form (physical text), how the form of dramatic structures play, understanding of the specifics of form as concerns the world in which the story takes place (Beckett vs Mamet for example) and how the architectural form of the theater in which the performance takes place must be managed for the audience (proscenium, in the round or thrust…).
The mask requires an understanding of the spaces between. To bring a mask to life the performer must develop an understanding of his or her relationship to the mask while at the same time driving the relationship between the mask and the audience. The mask defines for the actor the meaning of the spaces between much like a musician understands how the space between the notes is where the music lies.
The mask draws our attention to the mechanics of:
Partnership with the world of the play, the other actors, the dramatic structures inhabited and the audience
Intention, objectives, the motors that drive the action, the needs and wants
The body as text, dramatic structures as text, movement as text and special relationships as text
Masks for performance are designed to reveal to us our humanity and draw our attention to the universality of the human experience. They clarify and demand understanding of artistry and practice. The mask for performance is a huge problem to be solved for the actor creator much like the musical instrument is for the musician or the empty canvas is for the painter. The great benefit of the mask is that it is a tangible and allows for a discussion of mechanics and theory that can lead to a process and a practice that is definable for the actor as an interpreter and as a creator of performance.
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Using masks to teach devising is also useful because they provoke and inspire story. The masks are all associated with story and character, with ritual and celebration and with politics and philosophy. Masks are connected with the human experience, with the material world and with the ethereal worlds of the beyond. Since the masks are a tangible that we can touch and see specific stories emerge when presented to a student then the question of which story do we tell has already in part been answered when the masks arrive. The stories of the sun and the moon, jealousy and lust, Jupiter and Mercury, Crow and Weasel, the Goddess and the boy or the monkey king and the buffalo skull are all specific in and of themselves. Each of the fore mentioned masks in combination with another allow for a foundation upon which to create. The mask can be a dynamic agent helping to drive the creative process when devising.
One of great problems of devising is the quest for an understanding and or a definition of what makes work successful and accessible. Masks insist on a partnership and a clarification with the self, an audience, the mechanics of performance and creative structures, be they linear, conceptual or poetic. The masks reveal where the successes and the failures present. As a tool for creating, the theater mask can be helpful if the artists involved possess fundamental understandings of the tangibles the masks present.
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Attend a workshop, read up on masks in performance, buy a mask and play around. Share your stories with the world at large and through the mask let us bring humanity together.
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Bi Nguyen dreams of bringing ONE Championship to the United States
by Steven Rae
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Not long after experiencing victory in her ONE Championship debut in April, Bi Nguyen will return to face Bozhena Antoniyar at the upcoming ‘Masters of Destiny’ event on July 12.
“Killer Bee” spoke to John Hyon Ko of The Body Lock about her upcoming fight in Malaysia, the pressures of winning, and collecting her first professional finish.
High risk, high reward
Nguyen’s first win with the Asian-based promotion was a fantastic first-round knockout finish of Dwi Ani Retno Wulan in front of the fans in Manila, Philippines.
This was the first stoppage victory of the American’s professional mixed martial arts career and marked her first time competing outside of the United States.
“Killer Bee” spoke about the pressure that was no longer there, while mentioning that retirement was on her mind before receiving the much sought after phone call.
“After my dad’s passing, the Survivor [TV Show] thing and the loss of the world title fight I was contemplating retirement, [but] then I got the call from ONE Championship,” Nguyen told John Hyon Ko in a recent interview.
“I was just happy doing what I was doing – the pressure that I used to put on myself was no longer there, so I was just comfortable enjoying the ride.”
Nguyen elaborated on the pressures she previously felt to remain undefeated and finish her opponents.
“I waited so long to turn pro because I was scared of all the pressure. Then when I turned pro, all I could think about when fighting was ‘don’t lose, don’t lose, don’t lose.”
“I didn’t take any risks and I wasn’t having fun. If you look at my amateur record, I have a lot of finishes. But in my pro record, I wasn’t finishing anyone because I was just so scared of losing and taking chances. This new fight [is a] new me, I’m fearless because I’m having fun. No matter the outcome, I’m gonna go for it.”
The 29-year-old moved her training camp to Tiger Muay Thai in Thailand, and there are numerous reasons for this. One deciding factor was that training in Thailand has helped to increase her determination.
“I realized that getting away, going to Thailand and just focusing on training [is good]. Being away from home is tough. It’s lonely out here but it forces me to get hungry at the age I’m at. It reminds me to be hungry and it makes your brain switch into ‘earning’ mode – you really have to earn this win. It’s good to humble yourself and get to a place where you can get hungry again.”
Financial reasons have made it hard for Nguyen’s coaches to join her abroad, but she makes the most of time spent with them while at home.
“It’s hard [because] I can’t yet afford to bring them out here with me to camp; it’s quite expensive training abroad.”
“What I do off-season [when at home] is stick to technique and don’t spar hard. I try to save as many brain cells as possible until fight camp.”
Bringing ONE Championship home
The average length of a mixed martial artist’s training camp can range from anywhere between 6-12 weeks, giving them enough time to get in shape and hone their skills.
“Killer Bee’s” upcoming bout on July 12 was first announced three weeks ago, meaning she had less than a month to prepare. Despite this, she isn’t fazed by the short notice bout.
“Three weeks is definitely a short notice camp, but I’m just happy to be here. I’m taking whatever fights ONE Championship is giving me – I’m gunning for that title.”
“So whoever you wanna bring me, I’m just gonna do my best to take them out and get to the top.”
Bi Nguyen will be facing Burmese powerhouse Bozhena Antoniyar, who has finished all her victories by knockout. The American has studied her opponent and expects a heated battle, but explains why she will be the one to walk away with the victory.
“I am expecting a hell of a fight from her, but in my opinion, I’m more well rounded and have more skills to be able to put her away. She definitely has the grit, so it’s not going to be an easy finish for me. Either way, the fans are going to be in for a treat and it’s going to be fun for me.”
ONE Championship is growing exponentially across the globe, with more people being able to view their content each and every day.
Rumors of a potential show in the United States in the years to come has the mixed martial arts community intrigued.
Since the promotion is expanding, Nguyen would not only like to welcome them to the United States but her homeland of Vietnam.
“I’m very excited about bringing ONE Championship to my home country of Vietnam.”
“I have my own personal dream that [after] ONE Championship go to Vietnam, they will come to the [United] States. That would be heaven for me – having a huge ONE Championship event in the States. I think the States is ready for it and ONE would make a world of difference in the community that is much needed.”
Bi Nguyen’s promotional debut was fireworks.
The American used her grappling ability to take the fight to canvas, mount, and eventually finish with strikes. When asked about her upcoming fight, “Killer Bee” stated that she could see similarities in comparison to her last.
“I see it very similar to the first fight [in ONE]. I see it going to the ground and I see my ground game being superior. I think one of my biggest strengths is my ground and pound specifically” said the 29-year-old. That’s where I thrive and that’s where I love to be.”
“What I envision is being pushed, being smart and getting the finish.”
Bi Nguyen vs. Bozhena Antoniyar is scheduled for ONE: Masters of Destiny, July 12.
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Wassha, power supplier for off-grid Africa, snags $9M from Daikin, Yamaha Motor, others
Wassha
Masaru Ikeda 2019.11.08
See the original story in Japanese. Tokyo-based Wassha, developing a prepaid solar power delivery service to off-grid areas in rural Africa by networking kiosk vendors under the same name, announced today that it has raised 1.01 billion yen (about $9.2 million) in a series B round. Participating investors are Daikin Industries (TSE:6367), Yamaha Motor (TSE:7272), Mistletoe, Mizuho Capital in addition to existing investors such as The University of Tokyo Edge Capital (UTEC) and Marubeni (TSE:8002). The latest round brought their total funding sum up to about 2.4 billion yen (about $22 million). See also: Wassha, power supplier for off-grid Africa, secures $3M from Japan aid agency How Japanese energy startup Wassha delivers prepaid solar power to rural Africa Wassha installs solar panels or battery chargers, then provides LED lanterns, radios, tablets to kiosk operators; the kiosks rent these out to villagers and collect fees from them for charging power at the kiosks. The owners settle the electricity bills from smartphones and power charging boxes for the appliances, not to mention earning at each kiosk by charging money for use of mobile phones. Among the investors participating investors, Wassha aims to develop new business with Daikin Industries, Yamaha Motor, and Mistletoe….
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See the original story in Japanese.
Tokyo-based Wassha, developing a prepaid solar power delivery service to off-grid areas in rural Africa by networking kiosk vendors under the same name, announced today that it has raised 1.01 billion yen (about $9.2 million) in a series B round.
Participating investors are Daikin Industries (TSE:6367), Yamaha Motor (TSE:7272), Mistletoe, Mizuho Capital in addition to existing investors such as The University of Tokyo Edge Capital (UTEC) and Marubeni (TSE:8002). The latest round brought their total funding sum up to about 2.4 billion yen (about $22 million).
Wassha, power supplier for off-grid Africa, secures $3M from Japan aid agency
How Japanese energy startup Wassha delivers prepaid solar power to rural Africa
Wassha installs solar panels or battery chargers, then provides LED lanterns, radios, tablets to kiosk operators; the kiosks rent these out to villagers and collect fees from them for charging power at the kiosks. The owners settle the electricity bills from smartphones and power charging boxes for the appliances, not to mention earning at each kiosk by charging money for use of mobile phones.
Among the investors participating investors, Wassha aims to develop new business with Daikin Industries, Yamaha Motor, and Mistletoe. We were told that Wassha will unveil details on but the potential joint projects with these investors.
However, it seems like the startup aims to work with Daikin to establish a cold chain, a temperature-controlled food distribution network leveraging air conditioning and refrigeration facilities, and also work with Yamaha Motor to establish a motorcycle-based delivery network connecting the kiosks participating in the Wassha network. Kindly think a somewhat another version of Zipline (drone-based logistics platform in Africa) plus NinjaCart (fresh foods marketing platform in India).
Mistletoe has invested in Zipline and NinjaCart in addition to Agribuddy (microfinance platform for farmers in Southeast Asia) and FOMM (manufacturing floatable electric vehicles). Leveraging Wassha’s kiosk network, Mistletoe is expected to help their portfolio companies expand their solution into the African market.
Having rolled out their service in Tanzania, Wassha is planning to expand into Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia, Mozambique, Madagascar, and Ethiopia going forward. While keeping power delivery service in the off-grid area as a their core business, they will cultivate new businesses such as food distribution and marketplace aiming to help farmers get more income, which may lead to gaining the need of power delivery service users.
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Nikkei reported earlier this morning that Tokyo-based Freee, a Japanese startup behind a cloud-based accounting platform under the same name, is planning to get listed on the TSE Mothers Market in December. Serving over 1 million SMEs all across Japan, the startup is now ranked in the 5th place in valuation among Japanese startups and expects to raise it up to $1 billion through the IPO. Founded in 2012, the platform allows users to scan and read invoices, sort out them, and even automatically create financial statements. In partnership with 270 banks and other financial institutions in Japan, it also allows users to manage the movement of funds by integrating with their baking accounts. The accounting startup has secured more than $140 million US to date from many VCs and other businesses such as Line. Nikkei says the company has filed an application for an IPO, and is expected to get approved by TSE soon. See also: Japanese accounting startup Freee secures $8.3M from SBI’s FinTech Fund, others Japan’s cloud-based accounting startup Freee raises $29 million in series C round Japan’s accounting startup Freee raises $6M from Pavilion Capital and Recruit Holdings Japanese accounting startup Freee raises $2.7 million from…
Freee CEO and co-founder Daisuke Sasaki
Nikkei reported earlier this morning that Tokyo-based Freee, a Japanese startup behind a cloud-based accounting platform under the same name, is planning to get listed on the TSE Mothers Market in December. Serving over 1 million SMEs all across Japan, the startup is now ranked in the 5th place in valuation among Japanese startups and expects to raise it up to $1 billion through the IPO.
Founded in 2012, the platform allows users to scan and read invoices, sort out them, and even automatically create financial statements. In partnership with 270 banks and other financial institutions in Japan, it also allows users to manage the movement of funds by integrating with their baking accounts.
The accounting startup has secured more than $140 million US to date from many VCs and other businesses such as Line. Nikkei says the company has filed an application for an IPO, and is expected to get approved by TSE soon.
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Smart driving assistant developer Drivemode acquired by Honda R&D
Drivemode
The Bridge 2019.10.08
See the original story in Japanese. Honda R&D, the research and development-focused subsidiary of the Japanese automotive giant, announced on Monday that it has acquired full stake in Drivemode, the US-based startup developing smart driving assistant technology, for an undisclosed sum. The two companies will join forces to develop connect mobility services at Digital Solution Center, a newly developed facility in Honda R&D. They have been working together since 2015 sice the Honda Xcelerator open innovation program. Since its launch back in 2014, Drivemode secured seed funding from Tokyo-based Incubate Fund and then launched an Android app under the same name which allows drivers to control their cars without watching the screen of the app. Prior to launching Drivemode, the startup’s founder Yokichi Koga previously worked at a Boston-based VC as a director and then car-sharing startup Zipcar as an advisor.
Honda R&D, the research and development-focused subsidiary of the Japanese automotive giant, announced on Monday that it has acquired full stake in Drivemode, the US-based startup developing smart driving assistant technology, for an undisclosed sum.
The two companies will join forces to develop connect mobility services at Digital Solution Center, a newly developed facility in Honda R&D. They have been working together since 2015 sice the Honda Xcelerator open innovation program.
Since its launch back in 2014, Drivemode secured seed funding from Tokyo-based Incubate Fund and then launched an Android app under the same name which allows drivers to control their cars without watching the screen of the app.
Prior to launching Drivemode, the startup’s founder Yokichi Koga previously worked at a Boston-based VC as a director and then car-sharing startup Zipcar as an advisor.
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Japanese AI-powered cancer detection startup raises $43M in series B round
AI Medical Service
See the original story in Japanese. Tokyo-based AI Medical Service, the Japanese startup developing the AI-powered technology to detect cancerous lesions from endoscopic footage, announced on Friday that it has secured about 4.6 billion yen (about $43 million US) in a series B round. Participating investors in this round are: Globis Capital Partners（GCP） WiL Sparx Group Sony Innovation Fund by IGV（Managed by Innovation Growth Ventures, the joint venture of Sony and Daiwa Capital Holdings) Japan Lifeline (cardiovascular medical device manufacturer, TSE:7575) Japan Post Capital Aflac Ventures Ryoyo Electro (semiconductor trader, TSE:8068) SMBC Venture Capital Daiwa Corporate Investment An unnamed angel investor For the company, this follows their previous funding (series A round) worth 1 billion yen back in August of last year and brought their funding sum up to 6.2 billion yen (about $58 million US). Established by physician Dr.TOmohiro Tada, AI Medical Service has been developing an AI-powered diagnostic system for cancer detection. A survey says only 31% even among medical doctors can correctly determine the presence or absence of gastric cancer symptoms from endoscopic footage. With help from more than a few medical doctors, the company can improve the AI engine because of using hundreds of thousands of…
Tokyo-based AI Medical Service, the Japanese startup developing the AI-powered technology to detect cancerous lesions from endoscopic footage, announced on Friday that it has secured about 4.6 billion yen (about $43 million US) in a series B round.
Participating investors in this round are:
Globis Capital Partners（GCP）
Sparx Group
Sony Innovation Fund by IGV（Managed by Innovation Growth Ventures, the joint venture of Sony and Daiwa Capital Holdings)
Japan Lifeline (cardiovascular medical device manufacturer, TSE:7575)
Japan Post Capital
Aflac Ventures
Ryoyo Electro (semiconductor trader, TSE:8068)
SMBC Venture Capital
Daiwa Corporate Investment
An unnamed angel investor
For the company, this follows their previous funding (series A round) worth 1 billion yen back in August of last year and brought their funding sum up to 6.2 billion yen (about $58 million US).
Established by physician Dr.TOmohiro Tada, AI Medical Service has been developing an AI-powered diagnostic system for cancer detection. A survey says only 31% even among medical doctors can correctly determine the presence or absence of gastric cancer symptoms from endoscopic footage. With help from more than a few medical doctors, the company can improve the AI engine because of using hundreds of thousands of high-definition endoscopic images to let it learn better. The engine now can detect with high accuracy the presence of Helicobacter Pylori bacteria, which is known to be the major cause of stomach cancer.
In 2017, the company won the top award at Beyond Next Ventures’ Brave accelerator program in the pre-incorporated startup segment. They also won the Best Growth and Judge awards at Incubate Camp 10th back in August of 2017, followed by winning the TechCrunch Japan award at the 10th Batch Demo Day of Recruit’s Tech Lab Paak accelerator.
The company uses the funds to promote clinical trials, expand the pipeline, hire talents, make more investments, aiming to accelerate the development of real-time endoscope AI and to get an approval of medical regulatory for it.
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Japan’s “flying car” developer SkyDrive snags $14M, expects manned test flight this year
See the original story in Japanese. Tokyo-based SkyDrive, the Japanese drone startup spun off from the Cartivator volunteer group consisting of aircraft, drone and automotive engineers, announced on Monday that it has secured 1.5 billion yen (about $13.9 million US). The investment round is unknown but participating investors are Drone Fund, Z Corporation (investment arm of Yahoo Japan), Strive, Itochu Technology Ventures, and Energy & Environment Investment. Drone Fund and Z Corporation have participated in the startup’s past rounds. The company claims that the latest round brought their funding sum up to 2 billon yen (about $18.5 million US). Coinciding with the funding, Tatso Tsutsumi, General Partner of Strive, will join the board of SkyDrive as an outside director. The starutp will use the funds to speed up developing their drone to conduct a test flight within this year. See also: Japan startup unveils manned hoverbike, expecting it to fly above public roads SkyDrive’s so-called “flying car” is an electrically-powered, vertical take-off and landing pilotless aircraft. As a new trend in the mobility industry, the drone is expected to be used for taxi service in cities, means for transportation in remote islands and mountainous areas, emergency transport in the event…
The SkyDrive team
Image credit: SkyDrive
Tokyo-based SkyDrive, the Japanese drone startup spun off from the Cartivator volunteer group consisting of aircraft, drone and automotive engineers, announced on Monday that it has secured 1.5 billion yen (about $13.9 million US). The investment round is unknown but participating investors are Drone Fund, Z Corporation (investment arm of Yahoo Japan), Strive, Itochu Technology Ventures, and Energy & Environment Investment.
Drone Fund and Z Corporation have participated in the startup’s past rounds. The company claims that the latest round brought their funding sum up to 2 billon yen (about $18.5 million US). Coinciding with the funding, Tatso Tsutsumi, General Partner of Strive, will join the board of SkyDrive as an outside director. The starutp will use the funds to speed up developing their drone to conduct a test flight within this year.
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SkyDrive’s so-called “flying car” is an electrically-powered, vertical take-off and landing pilotless aircraft. As a new trend in the mobility industry, the drone is expected to be used for taxi service in cities, means for transportation in remote islands and mountainous areas, emergency transport in the event of a diaster. Compared to conventional air crafts, the drone is cost-effective, makes lower noise but requires a smaller space for take-off and landing.
SkyDrive was qualified as a finalist in the Tokyo Startup Gateway 2014 startup incubator, and then won the 5th place at the Launch Pad pitch competition at Infinity Ventures Summit 2015 Spring in Miyazaki. We have learned that the company secured funds from Drone Fund’s 2nd fund earlier this year.
Translated by Masaru Ikeda
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Japan’s UniFa, developing AI/IoT-powered kindergartner monitoring, secures $32M series C
UniFa
See the original story in Japanese. Nagoya-based UniFa, the Japanese startup behind the Lookmee service brand using AI-powered IoT (Internet of solutions) solutions for tracking kindergartners’ health and growth, announced on Friday that it has secured about 3.5 billion yen (about $32.4 million US) in a series C round. Investors participating in this round are Japanese state-backed fund INCJ, Dai-ichi Life Insurance, medical service provider M3, Japan Post Capital, business management consulting firm Link And Motivation (TSE:2170), SBI Investment, Aflac Ventures, Nagoya-based textile trader Toyoshima, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, Toppan Printing (TSE:7911), Shinsei Corporate Investment, and SMBC Venture Capital. Among all these investors, Toppan Printing, Shinsei Corporate Investment, and SMBC Venture Capital have participated in the past round. For UniFa, this follows their previous funding back in October of 2017 (1.02 billion yen), in April of 2017 ($1 million US from Fenos Venture Capital or now known as Pegasus Tech Ventures), and in 2015 (300 million yen from Jafco and Japan Finance Corporation). The latest round brought their total funding sum up to about 5 billion yen (about $46.3 million US). The company offers AI and IoT-powered healthcare solution for monitoring kindergartners’ safe nap, smart thermometer service in addition to allowing…
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Nagoya-based UniFa, the Japanese startup behind the Lookmee service brand using AI-powered IoT (Internet of solutions) solutions for tracking kindergartners’ health and growth, announced on Friday that it has secured about 3.5 billion yen (about $32.4 million US) in a series C round.
Investors participating in this round are Japanese state-backed fund INCJ, Dai-ichi Life Insurance, medical service provider M3, Japan Post Capital, business management consulting firm Link And Motivation (TSE:2170), SBI Investment, Aflac Ventures, Nagoya-based textile trader Toyoshima, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, Toppan Printing (TSE:7911), Shinsei Corporate Investment, and SMBC Venture Capital.
Among all these investors, Toppan Printing, Shinsei Corporate Investment, and SMBC Venture Capital have participated in the past round. For UniFa, this follows their previous funding back in October of 2017 (1.02 billion yen), in April of 2017 ($1 million US from Fenos Venture Capital or now known as Pegasus Tech Ventures), and in 2015 (300 million yen from Jafco and Japan Finance Corporation). The latest round brought their total funding sum up to about 5 billion yen (about $46.3 million US).
The company offers AI and IoT-powered healthcare solution for monitoring kindergartners’ safe nap, smart thermometer service in addition to allowing their parents to purchase movies and pictures shooting their child at the kindergarten. As of August, their service is used by about 350,000 people at 6,250 kindergartens and other childcare facilities all across Japan. The company uses the funds to improve their existing products and develop new services, aiming to speed up completing so-called “Smart Kindergarten”.
UniFa announced in June that it has appointed Naoto Hoshi as CFO. He previously worked as an investment banker at Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities. Coinciding with the funding at this time, the company acquired Kidsly, a childcare-focused online service originally founded by Recruit Marketing Partners and later acquired by Tokyo-based children book publisher Froebel.
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Tokyo-based Base, the e-commerce platform provider dubbed Japan’s answer to Shopify, announced on Friday that the IPO application to the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) has been approved. The company will be listed on the TSE Mothers Market on October 25 with plans to offer 405,000 shares for public subscription and to sell about 1.2 million shares in over-allotment options for a total of about 7.6 million shares. The underwriting will be led by Daiwa Securities while Base’s ticker code will be 4477. Its share price range will be released on October 8 with bookbuilding scheduled to start on October 9 and pricing on October 17. According to the consolidated statement as of December 2018, they posted revenue of 2.35 billion yen (about $21.7 million) with an ordinary loss of 798 million yen (about $7.4 million). Led by founder and CEO Yuta Tsuruoka (19.9%), the company’s major shareholders include VC firm Global Brain (19%), SBI Ventures Two / FinTech Business Innovation (15.4%), Japanese tech giant CyberAgent (9.6%), Japanese department store operator Marui Group (6.7%), Japanese sell-and-buy platform Mercari (6.6%), Japanese serial entrepreneur / angel investor Kazuma Ieiri’s Partyfactory (5.6%), and East Ventures (5.5%). See also: Japanese e-commerce platform Base raises $13M,…
Image credit: Base
Tokyo-based Base, the e-commerce platform provider dubbed Japan’s answer to Shopify, announced on Friday that the IPO application to the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) has been approved. The company will be listed on the TSE Mothers Market on October 25 with plans to offer 405,000 shares for public subscription and to sell about 1.2 million shares in over-allotment options for a total of about 7.6 million shares. The underwriting will be led by Daiwa Securities while Base’s ticker code will be 4477.
Its share price range will be released on October 8 with bookbuilding scheduled to start on October 9 and pricing on October 17. According to the consolidated statement as of December 2018, they posted revenue of 2.35 billion yen (about $21.7 million) with an ordinary loss of 798 million yen (about $7.4 million).
Led by founder and CEO Yuta Tsuruoka (19.9%), the company’s major shareholders include VC firm Global Brain (19%), SBI Ventures Two / FinTech Business Innovation (15.4%), Japanese tech giant CyberAgent (9.6%), Japanese department store operator Marui Group (6.7%), Japanese sell-and-buy platform Mercari (6.6%), Japanese serial entrepreneur / angel investor Kazuma Ieiri’s Partyfactory (5.6%), and East Ventures (5.5%).
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Japanese house construction management SaaS Andpad closes series B with $22.6M
Andpad
See the original story in Japanese. Tokyo-based Oct, the Japanese startup developing and providing the Andpad house construction management platform, announced on Thursday that it has closed a series B round by raising funds from the investment arms of four regional banks in Japan in addition to existing investors. Participating investors are Senshu Ikeda Capital, Iyogin Capital, Kyogin Lease & Capital, Chibagin Capital, Globis Capital Partners, DNX Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, and Beenext. This is additional funding in a series b round following the previous announcement back in March of this year, brings the total funding sum in the round up to about 2.4 billion yen (about 22.6 million US). Launched back in 2016, the platform has been adopted by more than 1,600 companies by March of this year. Through respective partnerships with the regional banks participating in this round, the company wants to more focus on expanding their business into provincial areas, aiming to help address labor shortage and improve productivity in the entire Japanese construction industry. Translated by Masaru Ikeda
Image credit: Oct
Tokyo-based Oct, the Japanese startup developing and providing the Andpad house construction management platform, announced on Thursday that it has closed a series B round by raising funds from the investment arms of four regional banks in Japan in addition to existing investors.
Participating investors are Senshu Ikeda Capital, Iyogin Capital, Kyogin Lease & Capital, Chibagin Capital, Globis Capital Partners, DNX Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, and Beenext. This is additional funding in a series b round following the previous announcement back in March of this year, brings the total funding sum in the round up to about 2.4 billion yen (about 22.6 million US).
Launched back in 2016, the platform has been adopted by more than 1,600 companies by March of this year. Through respective partnerships with the regional banks participating in this round, the company wants to more focus on expanding their business into provincial areas, aiming to help address labor shortage and improve productivity in the entire Japanese construction industry.
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Yoriso
Tokyo-based Yoriso, the Japanese startup previously known as Minrebi that connects bereaved families to funeral homes and other end-of-life service providers, announced today that it has raised 2 billion yen (about $18.8 million) from SBI Investment, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Investment, Shinsei Corporate Investment, Nanto Bank, Yamaguchi Capital, and AG Capital. This follows their series B round back in August of 2015 (securing 285 million yen = $2.3 million US) and series C round back in August of 2017 (securing 1 billion yen = $9 million US). All these bring the startup’s total funding raised so far to about 3.26 billion yen (about $30.7 million US). Since its launch back in 2009, Yoriso has been offering funeral home reviews and pricing information online aimed at bringing more transparency into funeral planning. In 2015, the company launched a new service on Amazon, accepting orders for sending Buddhist monks for memorial services.
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Tokyo-based Yoriso, the Japanese startup previously known as Minrebi that connects bereaved families to funeral homes and other end-of-life service providers, announced today that it has raised 2 billion yen (about $18.8 million) from SBI Investment, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Investment, Shinsei Corporate Investment, Nanto Bank, Yamaguchi Capital, and AG Capital.
This follows their series B round back in August of 2015 (securing 285 million yen = $2.3 million US) and series C round back in August of 2017 (securing 1 billion yen = $9 million US). All these bring the startup’s total funding raised so far to about 3.26 billion yen (about $30.7 million US).
Since its launch back in 2009, Yoriso has been offering funeral home reviews and pricing information online aimed at bringing more transparency into funeral planning. In 2015, the company launched a new service on Amazon, accepting orders for sending Buddhist monks for memorial services.
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Japan’s luxury brand consignment app Reclo raises $34M to boost China expansion
Active Sonar
Reclo
See the original story in Japanese. Tokyo-based Active Sonar, the startup behind luxury brand consignment app Reclo, announced on Thursday that it has raised 3.6 billion yen (about $33.8 million US) from CITIC Capital, SBI Investment, and SBI Securities with loans from Mizuho Bank. Using the funds, the company will strengthen its China expansion. CITIC Capital is the asset management arm of Chinese largest financial conglomerate CITIC Group. Other details, such as the investment ratio of each investor and market cap, payment dates, were not diclosed. When you have a luxury brand item which is no longer needed, the Reclo platform allows you to ask experts for the appropriate value and price to sell it online. The platform will handle all other time-consuming processes such as selling the item, receiving payments from and shipping to the buyer so that all you have to do is just send the item to the platform. If you are not satisfied with the expert’s assessment, the platform would send you back your item for free. Unlike typical auction platforms or flea market apps, Reclo is not a C2C (consumer-to-consumer) marketplace and can prevent users from buying knock-off items which is often seen in the…
Image credit: Active Sonar
Tokyo-based Active Sonar, the startup behind luxury brand consignment app Reclo, announced on Thursday that it has raised 3.6 billion yen (about $33.8 million US) from CITIC Capital, SBI Investment, and SBI Securities with loans from Mizuho Bank. Using the funds, the company will strengthen its China expansion. CITIC Capital is the asset management arm of Chinese largest financial conglomerate CITIC Group. Other details, such as the investment ratio of each investor and market cap, payment dates, were not diclosed.
When you have a luxury brand item which is no longer needed, the Reclo platform allows you to ask experts for the appropriate value and price to sell it online. The platform will handle all other time-consuming processes such as selling the item, receiving payments from and shipping to the buyer so that all you have to do is just send the item to the platform.
Reclo’s Chinese version on Taobao
If you are not satisfied with the expert’s assessment, the platform would send you back your item for free. Unlike typical auction platforms or flea market apps, Reclo is not a C2C (consumer-to-consumer) marketplace and can prevent users from buying knock-off items which is often seen in the luxury second-hand market.
The company started the platform’s Chinese version last year, which greatly contributed to the growth of the transactions and doubling the company’s overall sales compared to last year. In addition, over half of the total transactions comes from outside Japan, with China accounting for 70%. With the further business expansion in China, the company set up a local subsidiary in Shanghai last year, planning to curating luxury items in addition to the consignment sales business.
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Michael Buble releases poetic new album Love
Breanna Beck, News Editor
Inspired by the hard journey of his son’s battle with cancer, Michael Buble released his new album <3 (pronounced “Love”) on November 16th.
His last released album before Love was in 2016 titled Nobody But Me. However, this new album is already one of Buble’s favorites because of the message to turn to optimism and love through hard trials.
While it may seem like a significant amount of time between the two albums, Buble felt the need to take a step back from music to spend time with his family in the midst of Noah’s(his oldest son) fight with cancer. In 2016, at the age of three, Noah was diagnosed with liver cancer and had to receive chemotherapy. Currently, Noah is on the uphill climb; thus, Buble has come back full force to his jazzy-swing music that so many people have come to know and love.
Starting off with the lead single When I Fall in Love, Michael Buble beautifully shows off his magnificent talent with not only his incredible voice but also with intimate lyrics and breathtaking instrumentals. Using a timeless melody, Buble created a new rendition that is sure to make an imprint in the world of music.
Another single displayed in this new album is Love You Anymore, an original song written by Charlie Puth. As soon as Buble saw the lyrics and was asked to record it, he instantly seized the opportunity. It adds a light tone even though it primarily is about ‘getting-over-your-ex.’
Further, the only Michael Buble original included in Love is Forever Now. It is a slow, melodious tune that pairs perfectly with Buble’s serene voice as he lullabies a song of tender loving. Especially considering the circumstances with his little boy in the past two years, it makes it seem like a personal ballad of love to his children.
One other song I thought added depth is My Funny Valentine. It almost includes a mysterious feel as the instrumentals are low jazz and Buble’s voice is a deep vibration. Although it is a song already sung before, Michael Buble has a way of making any song more personable and dramatic.
You can’t go through Love without mentioning I Only Have Eyes for You. The lyrics are playful and Buble experiments with different rhythms and excellently shows off the intricacy of his talent. It really puts the title of the album into perspective as it explores the definition of devoted love.
All in all, Michael Buble put together yet another marvelous album. He is somebody who can take a mix of different songs and reprise them in a way that seems so original and unique all while displaying his uncontested vocals. The inspiration behind Love adds even more respect to Buble as an artist and as a family man.
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The ‘American Girl’ is Missing
Posted on November 3, 2015 Updated on August 19, 2019
In the fall of 1927, Ruth Elder, a dental assistant from Lakeland, Florida, attempted to become the first woman to complete a transatlantic flight from New York to Paris. “When [Charles] Lindbergh reached Paris (in May),” the 23-year-old Elder said announcing her intentions, “I made up my mind that I would be the first woman to make the trip.”
But unlike Lindy, who was an experienced pilot, Elder admitted having little acquaintance with airplanes. She was however an aspiring model and actress and if the flight helped her career, she exclaimed, so be it.
As expected, Elder’s daring-do was met with skepticism, even ridicule. “Men in the summer should strive to equal Lindbergh. Women should stay at home,” The Irish News snidely advised. Even Lindbergh, himself, without naming names, warned against dangerous missions without purpose.
Despite this, Elder had no reservations. “I was determined to go as a co-pilot, not a passenger,” she vowed. In Florida, she took lessons from an instructor named George Haldeman. Then on Tuesday, October 11, 1927, Elder and Haldeman took off from New York’s Roosevelt Field in a specially built Stinson ‘Detroiter’ monoplane named American Girl.
Unlike Lindbergh, who became internationally famous after his successful flight, Elder’s popularity began the moment she announced her plan. Pretty with an infectious smile and a personality to match , Elder’s story and picture plastered the papers. Brightly colored scarfs she wore in her hair were mimicked by young girls who called them “Ruth Ribbons.”
To a hungry press she was also a willing participant. The instant hero Lindbergh was a challenge: shy, a bit aloof, and often irritated by all the attention. Elder relished it. She just hadn’t accomplished anything yet. On that October day at Roosevelt Field, the press was there to watch her give it a go.
“Well here goes nothing, that may turn up something,” Elder thought to herself as the “American Girl’s” wheels lifted from the ground.
Thirty six hours later, with over 2,000 miles logged and just a few hours short of Paris, the flight was over.
Caught in a sleet storm and taking on ice, the two pilots ditched the reserve fuel to lighten the load. But when an oil pipe busted, there was no other choice. The ocean would be their landing strip.
Around the same time, in Paris, at the Le Bouget airport, a smattering of press and a few well-wishers gathered for the welcoming party. Elder’s plane was late and her fate, sent by dispatches around the world, was unknown. “Last seen 500 out at sea,” the stories read.
The American Girl was missing.
In the Atlantic, however, Captain Goos of the Dutch tanker Barendrecht noticed a plane in distress: “She came rapidly up to us and flying over the ship threw down two messages.” One ended up on the deck. “How far are we from land and which way?” was the inscription. It was signed: Ruth Elder.
Several minutes later, the plane landed in the water next to the ship.
Soon enough the press got a telegram: “We are safe,” it read.
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‘Street Fighter 5 Arcade Edition’: Surprises announced during CAPCOM CUP 2017
CAPCOM CUP 2017 'Street Fighter 5: Arcade Edition' (Street Fighter/YouTube)
The CAPCOM CUP 2017 tournament ended with a bang as several surprise announcements for 'Street Fighter 5 Arcade Edition' were revealed.
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‘Street Fighter 5 Arcade Edition’: Surprises announced during CAPCOM CUP 2017 - Video
Over the weekend, Sony’s PlayStation Experience 2017 was held in Anaheim, California. New game trailers were showcased, and interviews with developers, development updates, playable demos, and more were featured at the gaming event. Alongside the show, a big tournament was being held at the same venue that gathered the top players around the world. The CAPCOM CUP 2017 was also in action and included “Marvel vs CAPCOM Infinite” for the first time. Playable builds of “Street Fighter 5 Arcade Edition” were reportedly made available by the publisher to give fans a taste of the game’s next biggest update, which is scheduled to launch on January 16, 2018
New features in ‘Street Fighter 5 Arcade Edition’
What started out as a rumor was eventually confirmed to be true when the developer boasted about new V-Triggers for each character.
Furthermore, updated movelists for each fighter were likewise made available during the event. The new update is expected to improve the single-player aspect of the title, which has received numerous complaints even from its most loyal fans. Casual players who have no intention of playing against another human were limited to Survival Mode, which quickly lost its appeal due to the lack of story and replay value.
An underdog rises to the top
The highlight of the weekend was the CAPCOM CUP 2017 tournament.
A prize pool that was reportedly more than $370,000 was up for grabs. Players from all over the globe clashed as the tournament flaunted some of the best matches, which even saw top-seeded players like Panda Global’s PUNK get eliminated. Other match highlights included the last chance qualifier, Alienware’s Nemo, power through tournament favorites to clinch third place. The biggest surprise came at the end when RISE’s MenaRD came back from the loser’s side and eliminated EVO 2017 champion FOX’s Tokido.
Yoshinori Ono dazzled the crowd
Just like he promised, game producer Yoshinori Ono delivered a surprise that got fans excited for Season 3. In a previous tournament, several clues suggested that Sakura would make an appearance soon. The first trailer, shown after CAPCOM CUP 2017’s conclusion, definitely showcased the aforementioned fighter along with a new stage. Footage from the event captured the crowd’s reaction, which seemed positive, but Ono surprisingly came back on stage to reveal another surprise.
The second trailer appears to be the intro movie for “Street Fighter 5 Arcade Edition” and confirmed the entire Season 3 DLC character lineup. The fighters revealed were Sakura, Blanka, Falke, Cody, G, and Sagat, which are expected to become available in that order. It looks like the developer finally listened to its fans and gave them what they wanted.
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Kari Sperring ( la_marquise_de_) wrote,
Kari Sperring
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Mood: scared and despairing
After long silence
There are days when silence is the only answer. I've had a lot of those lately. There's not a lot to say when everything seems to be falling to pieces on all sides. And what use are the words of the powerless anyway?
But here's the thing. Today we were presented with a summary of Our Great Leader's Five Year Plan manifesto for our all-new, all-shiny, back to the 1850s Britain.
Our borders will be ironclad, to keep out anyone who isn't just like us.
Because this country should work for everyone.
Our schools will be streamed, divided and reshaped to ensure that social barriers not only remain in place but become harder to climb, and that only the children of the privileged can be certain of a rounded education, while the rest -- the majority -- are inculcated from as early as possible with a sense of their own inadequacy, stupidity and inconsequence.
Foreign-born workers will be sent away, hampered, demonised and blamed, in the name of jobs for locals -- even if the places they work for depend on them and cannot function without them, because, well, umm....
Firms will be forced to list the nationalities of their employees, and universities deprived of students; while landlords will be forced to spy on tenants.
All European laws will be signed into British law, so Mrs May's government can repeal all and any they wish, including protections for workers, LGBT people, people of colour, people with disabilities, women, children... anyone who can't afford the best lawyers.
And in return... There are airy promises of more medical training places -- but no mention of funding for these, or of doing anything about the huge debt burden education now places on students.
Firms will be told to employ locals. But they will not be told pay a livable wage (a real one, not the fake one of Osborne), or to offer decent working conditions. Zero hours contracts will not be outlawed.
Mrs May has lots of words about fairness, but she promised no action against major tax evaders, the use of off-shore havens, the corrupt practices employed by the wealthiest to avoid not only tax but all other forms of civic duty also. She made no move to close done the channels of influence that allow the richest privileged access to the halls of power. She made no move to put the brakes on Jeremy Hunt's wrong-headed attack on junior doctors, or the wider assault on the NHS. Her ministers have made promises left, right and centre to continue subsidies for large and influential groups that benefited from the EU -- but not to the smaller and less powerful ones (like the whole of Wales. Huge agribusinesses matter. But Wales does not). I have doubts that some of these groups will see these promises honoured in full -- but insofar as any do, it will, I strongly suspect, only be those at the very top of the wealth pyramid. The ones related to members of her cabinet, the ones who bankroll her party, the ones whose opinions Matter.
Because make no mistake, Mrs May's manifesto is for the few and not the many. This is a manifesto for right wing upper and upper middle class southerners, Daily Mail readers, and pirate capitalists. She offers money for new houses -- but her hoyusing minister Gavin Burwell is suggesting this be achieved by removing minimum size requirements on new builds. And she made no mention of clamping down on exploitative practices employed by some landlords, of ensuring tenants' rights and safety, of introducving fair rents in major cities. Tenants are not people. Only the rich are people.
Just before he ran away to regroup on 24th June, Boris Johnson said of the referendum result that you can't just ignore 16 million people. But -- as with so much else -- he was wrong. Mrs May can. Liam Fox can. David Davies and Jeremy Hunt can. May was theoretically in the Remain camp, but no trace of that can be seen. And it's not just remainers. The poor are not people. Tenants are not people. The ill, those with disabilities, those who are not British-born, those who are not southern, those who are not old enough to vote, those are not Perfect Little Englanders, are not people.
According the the Ashcroft polls, attitudes amongst the leave camp did not simply map against Euroscepticism (and plain Euroscepticism is not an inherently bad thing: the EU is not perfect, and there are serious concerns). Amongst those polled, the majority also wanted women's rights reduced, social liberalism rolled back, and, yes, grammar schools.
There was nothing in the referendum about grammar schools or about non-EU nationals -- yet here are the measures, pandering to the the kind of reactionary sentiments that the hugely wealthy owners of the right wing press espouse. This is the beginning, not the end.
Remember that some of the wealthy backers of the leave campaign want maternity rights rolled back, because protection for women with children costs businesses money. There is a wedge aimed at the heart of our society, controlled by plutocrats and Big International Money.
We can, eventually, vote out a government. But the Murdochs and the Desmonds and the Greens are accountable to no-one. And they are buying control of the world.
Skirt of the day: blue tiered.
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MySpace Review – The Whiskey Limbs
Posted in IRISH NOISE!, Music, MySpace Review with tags Bruce Springsteen, Irish music, The Waterboys, The Whiskey Limbs, The Whiskey Limbs ep The Whiskey Limbs album, The Whiskey Limbs myspace, The Whiskey Limbs reviews, U2 on January 20, 2010 by Tickets There
Resisting the temptations of listening to Megadeth, we’ve decided to find another of Ireland’s underground unsung heroes instead. The list is beginning to run dry so we’re hoping a few kind folks and bands out there will get in touch and point us in the right direction. In case you think Tickets There is always about the guitars, the glitz n glamour, the swagger and adrenaline of rock n roll, we’re here to prove you wrong. Tickets There likes all good music…except Ska, we hate Ska. What a totally useless genre exploited by people who can’t get over their Police obsessions.
Over the last week we’ve had reviews about Hardcore Punk, Dance, Instrumental Heavy metal, psychedelic rock and now we’re turning our focus on country! Dublin five piece, The Whiskey Limbs have been keeping us entertained for the last couple of hours so it’s high time we start this mother, jJust incase our Megadeth inclination returns (can you say that? – Ed).
As usual we’ve never seen the, live or heard their EP/Album.
Eight songs!! MySpace Reviews or always harder to do on the spot when there’s that many tracks but it also gives you a much better idea of what the band is capable of. First track, Dancing on the Fuse is like a mesh of The Waterboys, Bruce Springsteen/E Street Band and Damien Dempsey. It’s got the country, it’s got that blues/rock tempo all topped off nicely with a hint of home brewed country n folk. The chorus, like almost all the songs here, is infectiously catchy. There’s nothing I don’t like about this tune and as first impressions go, this ain’t a bad way to start. Damn this doggy dance floor, damn these heavy shoes, Damn the Smashing Pumpkins for releasing that piece of shit single yesterday!
Second track Pretty Jane is very similar in styles but just as enjoyable and makes good use of their guitar player towards the end. Third track Meantime, sees the first real departure into a more serious, stripped back track. Colm Davis’s vocals at times give hints of a ‘put on’ effort but every time your mind slips in that direction, he pulls you right back and his delivery just improves on every listen. Backing vocalist Amy Frayne manages to make more of a mark on this number aswell and her harmonies add real depth and soul to the music. Another winner.
Dead Man’s Dream brings the rockier element to the forefront again. It’s upbeat, catchy and as an added bonus, has the best guitar solo we’ve heard so far. The following track, Dare brings things back to the relaxed feeling we heard on Meantime.
Love Song brings is to the second last track of the review. At first it gives the impression of a very slow, very romantic piece before revving up into a full on Celtic country assault. Colms’ vocals suddenly switch to a much harder Irish style and it really works. Love Song is possibly the most upbeat and enjoyable song in the playlist while final song, Half Way Girl is possibly the most bland. It’s a tired style heard too many times in your life. It’s still played well but there isn’t the same energy about it as there is in the others.
Overall, great stuff. This is an album/EP worth buying for anyone looking for a change from the ever growing instrumental / metal / techno / singer song writer acts out there. Tickets There will be watching these guys from now on.
Check out their MySpace by Clicking Here.
MySpace Review – House of Dolls
Posted in IRISH NOISE!, Music, MySpace Review with tags brit pop, Bruce Springsteen, House of Dolls, House of Dolls Before She Walks, House of Dolls Gimme Some Glory, House of Dolls Ireland, House of Dolls MySpace, Humanzi, Joey Rammone, Punk Rock, The Future Kings of Spain, U2 on January 19, 2010 by Tickets There
Dirty, sleazy and good. Three words that sum up Tickets There’s highly professional opinion of House of Dolls. We found these guys days ago but haven’t been able to properly sit down and give them the dedicated focus they deserve from us. Now, with the wind in our hair, the sweat on our brow and a taste of last night’s Guinness on our breath, it’s time.
As usual, we haven’t seen them live or heard their album/EP wot-eva!
Opening tune, Before She Walks is like something straight out of the late eighties Brit alt rock scene. It’s got that relaxed, psychedelic ambiance but enough guitars and up-temo-ness to ensure it doesn’t send you to sleep if you’re having a few puffs. It’s well written, well played and enjoyable. Let the MySpace Review begin!
Second track, Gimme Some Glory is alot sharper. The singer’s voice is great and the band sound right. It’s not the craziest mother f**ker on the planet, but combined with Before She Walks, it’s more than enough reason to pick up their album. Light Starts to Fade begins like a forgotten Joy Division B-Side. The vocals are much rockier, the song’s explosive and filled with overtones of the impending ‘danger’ Tickets There loves so much. One thing we’d like to see changed is the guitar leads. Musically they’re damn good, so why not turn them up a few notches and let them make their mark? This is a demo rather than a real recording but that’s the only thing TT would want to see changed.
Vampire Blues starts like a Bruce Springsteen meets U2 cover from the eighties until the keyboards and guitars come tumbling in. I cannot for the life of me figure out who the vocals remind me of. Feck it, pretty decent song with a great upbeat chorus. Lots of guitars, lots of catchiness, lots of love for House of Dolls from Tickets There.
On Collider, the lads really unleash their hard rock side. It’s faster, bleaker, punk rock stomping down the door making you pogo like a mad man. The guitars rampage through the track, only stopping to let the lead spiral off into a mesh of blues rock tangents. This is the kind of song we like, expect the vocals get pretty annoying about three minutes in. It’s only a demo but they need to be replaced with words or left out altogether (is it the singer or an escaped sheep with delusions of a career in recording? Hell, If Babe can do it, that sheep can do it). Also, there’s too much space in the final minute and a half with nothing to fill the void. If it gets abit of a cleanup, this will be a serious track. So good, Humazi will be kicking themselves they didn’t kill House of Dolls and steal it.
Second last track, Suicidal Jesus starts well. Guitars revving u, drums just waiting for their change to have at it, throbbing bass lines and the crash, yes!! This is what we want to hear. The riff is very similar to the The Sex Pistols version of Stepping Stone but the song is taken in another direction. This is where the vocal styles really sound their best. The verse is a mix of punk, urban rock and more punk. Imagine Joey Rammone signing with Ash (for lack of a better example) and you’ll get there. The day is saved once again and Tickets There is happy.
Finally we come to the last track of their playlist, Prostitutes and it’s probably one of our favorites. The vocals are back to the muffled, gritty styles of Light Starts to Fade and the guitar riff is as rough n ready as anything we’ve heard. In some ways it sounds similar to The Future Kings of Spain but they’ve added a nice punk sound to the mix that works well.
There were a few different tracks up the other day and thankfully they’ve removed the one song we really hated, Slowly Coming Down. What they’ve left is an excellent representation of what could become one of Irelands best rock bands of the decade. They may need to pick up the pace of a few tracks to keep it exciting but for now; they’re more than ok in our books.
Check out their MySpace now by Clicking Here (and welcome to the first review on Tickets There .com)
Posted in Music with tags Bruce Springsteen, The Boss on October 20, 2009 by Tickets There
Sick of looking at that IMRO logo and taking a wee break for a few hours. Ya’ll be good and do what the BOSS says!!
Posted in General Tickets There Blog, Music, Ranting with tags Alice Cooper, asshole, Axl Rose, Bob Dylan, Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Coldplay, Elvis Presley, Emo, Eric Clapton, Frank Sinatra, Goth, Green Day, Guns N Roses, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon, Kings of Leon, KISS, Led Zeppelin, Marilyn Manson, Megadeth, Metallica, music icons, music ranting, Neil Young, Nine Inch Nails, Nirvana, Ozzy, Queen, Slayer, The Clash, The Doors, The Killers, The Kinks, The Pixies, The Rolling Stones, The Sex Pistols, The Smiths, The Stooges, U2 on August 31, 2009 by Tickets There
What happened folks? In the mid 50’s, Mr. Elvis A. Presley walked into Sun Studios in Memphis, Tennessee and became the very first, the best, the symbol, legend, embodiment and icon of rock n roll. Like Sid Vicious to Punk, Frank Sinatra to big band, Johnny Cash to country and western or even Dana to lunatics, Elvis was the total hero, founder and creator of rock n roll. Don’t listen to music nerds, geeks and critics (ahem), Elvis started everything. Forget who influenced him, forget who wrote for him and forget who marketed him, Elvis was it.
Ever since the Kings death, music has flourished through the efforts, talents and hard work, creativity of various people and constant changes in popular culture. From Elvis, Buddy Holly and Jerry Lee Lewis in the fifties, rock expanded and produced the likes of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks and many others throughout the early sixties. Before long Pink Floyd, Bob Dylan, The Yardbirds, Jimi Hendrix, Cream and many more appeared. The Doors came out of the west coast. The Who went rock, Led Zeppelin were formed and Jefferson Airplane stayed touring after Woodstock. Just before things could get civilized, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple came out. Queen, Clapton, The Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Stooges, Alice Cooper, T-Rex, KISS,…the list is endless people. Then came the 80’s, when pop reached a true peak before the ever looming wave of commercialism took it’s firm grip and strangled the genre, until it’s credibility was lower than Gary Glitters. On the other hand you had Iron Maiden, Metallica, Megadeth, Guns N Roses, Def Leppard, Whitesnake, U2, Judas Priest, OZZY, Slayer, Sepultura, before the end of the decade when Nirvana, The Chilli Peppers, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Blur, Oasis, The Stone Roses, The Smashing Pumpkins, The Smiths, The Pixies, Joy Division, The Happy Mondays, New Order (yes the 24 lot), Faith No More, Nine Inch Nails and then (phew this is a long one) onto Marilyn Manson, The Foo Fighters, Weezer, Korn and so on before the late nineties and boom…nothing happened……funnily enough, fuck all has happened since. How in the hell did almost five decades of amazing, astonishing and diverse creation suddenly grind to an almost complete stop?
Things seemed to fall completely off course. Metal bands suddenly merged rapidly with dance music and rap. Korn had dabbled but so did Aersomith and nothing happened to them. Instead of Angus Young and the D belting out solid, hard hitting blues rock anthems you had fat ugly guys in costumes roaring at you about being bullied and still being virgins living in their mothers houses. Metro sexual, stylish geeks whining on about falling and crying about some girl next door that Lemmy would probably kidnap and turn into a hooker on sun-set before the night’s out. These guys in fitted suits, wearing ties with spiky hair, tattoos and dog collars were mixing Kraftwork with the eighties glam rockers like Twisted Sister, Poison and the likes while wearing their hair like girls. And I don’t mean the old style of hairy bikers drooling over a bar counter girly style, I mean a female hairdresser on a night out style. Like they were trying to keep disobeying the nagging disapproval from generations past and pushing things to some ridiculous limit that nearly goes full circle.
As for Pop music, that fell into the hands of TV companies, dance got old and turned into some demented, hindered state of destruction while indie music became overwhelmed by a horde of Eco-Friendly, Voices of poverty, injustice, animal cruelty and environmentally conscious millennium hippies. Voices that turned away from Indies recreational drug use, love and loss, party image and transformed it into a voice for all the issues in the world rock stars shouldn’t give two shits about, at least not on stage. The likes of Tom Yorke, Chris Martin, Bono, Snow Patrol, Kings of Leon, Kasabian and all that other horse shit. Their songs were so impotent, corpses of tax attorneys could laugh at them. Complaining, moaning and whining about the poverty and cruelty in the world they wouldn’t think of donating their profits to. Bands that appeal to societies total dregs. Bored children, housewife’s, grandparents, indie fans, jocks and just about every member of the heard the western world boasts. Droning brought to extremes of the human soul to a point it becomes so bogged down in ego, insincerity and boredom it would fail to shock a timid kitten.
Metal fell even more of the pits as the old genres piled up with hopeless hack impersonators before bursting at the seems into millions of decaying breakaways. Nu-Metal even buckled (not a bad thing, pile of shite aswell) as Emo broke through their last stand along with nu-punk and metal became even more appealing to the ugly, fat rejects of social society and the fashionable, jock culture more than ever before. After Radiohead’s Creep on the jukebox American Idiot and the Killers would follow and all the trendy’s and Goths alike would bop along. Metal was again infiltrated by main stream culture and unlike before the last ‘icons’ weren’t strong enough to tear it right back for the people of society who used the music as it should be used. Not for pusses crying and ugly nerds to find shelter. Metal is the music for the angry soul (sounds gay I know but hey, I am smoking in case you hadn’t noticed), the serious partiers, the ‘dangerous’ people of society.
Rock N roll lost it’s fight much earlier. After the Guns N Roses era came to a close, few rock bands ever managed to reach those heights again. Don’t even bother with the Killers and The Kings of Leon…or The Strokes bitch. I’m talking about real fucking n roll. The kind of rock n roll that made all the bad things bands these days demonize like drinking, sex, destruction, rebellion and a good hearty message of Fuck You to anyone who bothered them, fun!. Elvis shock things up, the Stones defined it, Aerosmith brought it miles higher while AC/DC put the fucking boots on before Guns N Roses perfected it in every single sense of the word.
The world is losing it’s icons. Right now I can’t think of any that have come out since the early nineties. I mean a true icon of rebellion. Pete Doherty, and Amy Winehouse make a mockery of drug addicted musicians which, throughout the history of music, have written some of the most amazing music ever created. The Beatles, Jim Morrison, The Grateful Dead, Hendrix, Keith Richards, Janis Joplin, Kobain etc. Bono, Yorke and Martin take the places of people like Neil Young with his stories, Springsteen and his zest for life and Bowies ever changing persona, image and style only to replace it with gilt tripping, giver of life wannabe humanitarian ideologist façade while they doge taxes and pontificate to fans what they should do, wear, believe in, live and breath. Forget ‘think for yourself’, the message was spelled out in bold impact lettering and strangely enough, a discontented mass fell for it, hook line and sinker.
That’s pretty much where we are in my eyes. I’ve forgotten many of the previous generation’s true greats but there’s only so much you can write in an hour and keep semi-coherent. I’ve also neglected some of the better talents to emerge on the international scene and some of the worse ones. Arcade Fire and MGMT to name a couple. But that’s how I see things, pretty much that black and white. Most of the old styles got confused, disjointed, lost in translation and overwhelmed in image, style and forced restrictions and beliefs and turned them into uninspired shells of their former selves. I’m not saying charity is bad, I’m not saying there’s no credibility in any of the new bands these days and I’m not saying looking after the environment is wrong, animals should be mistreated, people shouldn’t be nice to each other and drugs are good. I believe the exact opposite of each one and a conscious attitude is essential to the basic fabrication of mankind’s cohabitation together and civilized society. What I’m saying is people should learn this from other sources like parents and a proper education rather than one of mankind’s forms of entertainment. Aren’t we allowed to relax, switch totally off and dream sometimes with the horrors of some societies and the worlds problems being shoved in our face at every fucking turn?
Maybe there was one message spelt out by one of the golden age icons that we should listen to is the words of Jim Morrison.
“When the music’s over, turn out the lights, turn out the lights,”
Bruce Springsteen: Live at the R.D.S. 12/07/2009
Posted in Gig Review, Music with tags Born To Run Dublin, Bruce Springsteen, Bruce Springsteen Dublin, R.D.S., RDS, Springsteen Dublin Review, The E Street Band on July 27, 2009 by Tickets There
What can you write about the Boss that many other, much better writers haven’t written before? Very little, that’s what. Those who’ve seen his legendary live shows know exactly what it’s like to stand in his crowd and see one man control almost every element, both natural and spiritual around him. More than most performers, he manages to bring an incredible amount of love into his shows and makes the experience special and unique for everyone in the audience rather than going through the motions every night. As if this wasn’t enough, he’s backed by the incredibly talented, fun and inspiring E Street Band who must have inherited the title of Hardest Working Band in Show Business at this stage. As if keeping up with Bruce’s constant set-list changes, crazy sliding and crowd pleasing antics isn’t enough, the band manage it with such ease that their musical expertise and experience stands out twenty miles. So with The Boss, The Big Man, A Soprano and the rest of the band in toe, how did they hold out at their second show in Dublin’s R.D.S.
Opening with the energetic No Surrender from the bands Born To Run Album, Bruce and co bursts onto the stage and into the crowds awaiting hearts. Bruce’s command of the arena is astonishing, especially considering he’s creeping close to the grand young age of sixty six. His sher zest for performing carries him through the three hours and ten minutes with ease, despite having a couple of falls the previous night. The band continues to build momentum as the jumpy classic Badlands and atmospheric Outlaw Pete set the tone for the night to come. An extended rendition of Hungry Heart see’s Bruce collect several song requests on boards from the crowd before continuing the set, delivering classics such as Johnny 99 and Darkness on the Edge of Town. Bruce then turns to the boards he’d collected earlier and starts picking song choices at random, giving his band about three seconds to prepare for each one. Spirit In the Night, Sherry Darling, Proud Mary and Prove it All Night get and airing before an emotional performance of Promised Land.
Hardly stopping for a second between songs, Springsteen gives the audience little chance top catch their breath before exploding into Radio Nowhere from 2007’s Magic. American Skin, Lonesome Day, The Rising brings things near a close before the ultimate anthem of them all, Born to Run excites and delights the forty thousand fans in attendance.
Amidst the chants of BBrrruccceee (which several people confused as Boo’s) , Bruce returned for an extremely moving performance of Jungleland before the Irish sounding American land exploded in all its majestic energy. Rosalita, Glory Days. Dancing in the Dark and this tours closing sing along, Twist & Shout ended one of the longest sets this country has seen since..well, since the last time Springsteen played the country. With Bruce and the band still performing like this now, who knows how long the E Street band will be around for and by the looks of things, they will continue to enthrall and inspire their audiences for many, many years to come.
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Big Win for Denver Public Schools
By Thomas Ultican 11/7/2019
Denver voters rejected the portfolio model of school management on Tuesday. Candidates endorsed by the teachers union were the victors and the “corporate school reform” candidates lost. Leading up to the election, the education focused publication Chalkbeat pointed out,
“If candidates backed by the Denver teachers union win at least two of the three seats, union-backed members will have a majority on the board for the first time in recent history. That could set the stage for a shift away from encouraging school choice and school autonomy to more heavily investing in traditional schools.”
The teachers union endorsed candidates won all three of the seats up for election.
Big Money No Longer Enough
The board of directors’ at-large seat is voted on by the entire city. There were three candidates vying for the at-large seat: Tay Anderson, Alexis Menocal Harrigan and Natela Alexandrovna Manuntseva. Anna DeWitt filed for the seat and raised some money but was not on the ballot. Manuntseva did not have enough resources or organizational support to compete. The race was essentially between Anderson and Harrigan.
Harrigan was the most politically connected of the nine school board candidates. A Denver Post biography noted,
“Menocal Harrigan currently works in advocacy for expanding computer science education. She previously was an education adviser to then-Gov. John Hickenlooper, a Denver City Council aide and a staff member for Sen. Michael Bennet, who helped launch DPS’s current reform agenda during his time as superintendent.”
Anderson’s biography on the other hand looks anything but formidable. The Denver Post reported,
“Anderson, a Manual High School graduate, ran unsuccessfully for the District 4 seat in 2017, when he was 18. He currently works as restorative practices coordinator at North High School.”
Tay is now 21-years-old.
Harrigan received large contributions from Colorado billionaire, Phillip Anschutz, and from billionaire Michael Bloomberg’s daughter who lives in New York, Emma Bloomberg, and from a billionaire Teach For America champion from Silicon Valley, Arthur Rock. In total, she had over $350,000 supporting her campaign. Three independent expenditure committees spent more than $190,000 dollars in her support including $127,000 from Students for Education Reform (SFER).
It should be noted that Phillip Anschutz has a billion-dollar foundation located in Denver and owns Walden Publishing. Walden Publishing was behind the school privatization movies ‘Won’t Back Down’ and ‘Waiting for Superman.’
Surprisingly, Tay Anderson had more than $125,000 supporting his election including $40,000 from the Denver Classroom Teachers Association (DCTA). Committees that bundle many individual contributions are allowed to make large direct donations.
Denver City Official Election Results DPS At-Large Director
The board of directors’ seat-1 contest was a three way race between Diana Romero Campbell, Radhica Nath and Scott Baldermann.
Nath was endorsed by other groups skeptical of reform, including the Working Families Party and local parent and student group Padres & Jóvenes Unidos.
Baldermann was endorsed by DCTA.
Romero Campbell had the backing of groups that favor the district’s reforms, such as the advocacy organizations Stand for Children and Students for Education Reform.
Campbell is President of Scholars Unlimited, which offers tutoring and other educational programs. She previously was director of early learning and education at Mile High United Way. Like Harrigan, she received donations from Anschutz and Bloomberg. She also had more than $100,000 in support from the same three independent expenditure committees as Harrigan: SFER, Students Deserve Better and Ready Colorado Action Fund.
However, Campbell’s in excess of $250,000 supporting her election was dwarfed by her opponent Scott Baldermann and she was not happy about that. It does seem a little ironic to see a “corporate reform” candidate complaining about being outspent.
Scott Baldermann’s Denver Post bio says, “he is PTA president at Lincoln Elementary and a stay-at-home father. He previously owned an architecture business.” Evidently, Baldermann is wealthy enough to finance his own campaign with more than $350,000 while contributing $10,000 to both Tay Anderson’s and Brad Laurvick’s campaigns.
Denver City Official Election Results DPS Director Seat-1
The contest for the board of directors’ seat-5 was the most competitive of the day. The teachers union endorsed Brad Laurvick for the position. He is a Methodist pastor who participated in rallies in support of striking teachers. He has a son in DPS and a daughter who hasn’t reached school age.
Candidate Tony Curcio had the support of groups that favor many of the current reforms, including the advocacy organizations Stand for Children and Students for Education Reform. He also received support from Emma Bloomberg and the same three independent expenditure committees as Harrigan and Campbell: SFER, Students Deserve Better and Ready Colorado Action Fund. Curcio had almost $250,000 in campaign support.
Julie Bañelos, a former school teacher who ran for the board in 2017, was the third candidate for seat-5. She currently works for Catholic Charities and has an impressive resume as an educator. She is an outspoken opponent of the “corporate reform.” Part of her answer for why she was running says,
“The governing body of DPS needs a champion of equity for all our students, particularly for our black, indigenous, and people of color, English language learners, students receiving special education services, and LGBTQ+ youth. As a public servant, I will materialize the values of the whole community, not the interests of the powerful few.”
Bañelos had more than $14,000 in campaign support which would have been more than adequate a few years ago, but in 2019 with the other two candidates wielding more than $200,000 in support it was not sufficient.
The three candidates endorsed by Stand for Children and Students for Education Reform appear to be the only candidates who supported the portfolio model of school governance. They received less than one-third of the vote. Candidates opposing privatizing public schools and closing schools received greater than two-thirds of the votes cast.
A Big Repudiation of the Portfolio Model of School Governance
Jeanne Kaplan was a former school board director in Denver and is a blogger. In a 2017 article, “What’s Next”, she described how the board was captured:
“2009 was … the first time outside money appeared in [School] Board Election campaigns. Stand for Children came with the goal of making the board “more reform oriented”… In spite of their $30,000 expenditure per candidate – which at the time was unheard of – our side, as Osborne notes, won the election. Each following election more and more reform money … appeared …. In addition to Stand, Democrats for Education Reform, Students First, and wealthy local businessmen, both Democrats and Republicans, … put enormous amounts of money and human capital to be sure … a unanimous board was achieved. Much of the money while identified by independent expenditure committee remains hidden as to who is making the individual contributions. In 2011 the people were able to hold on to a ‘mighty minority’ of three: 4-3. In 2013 the minority dwindled to one: 6-1. In 2015 the Board was unanimously ‘reform’: 7-0.”
The portfolio model which promotes disruption as a virtue is anti-union. It is not conducive to stable harmonious relations with either labor or communities and it is anti-democratic. Denver is held up as an exemplar of school reform; however the outcomes look more like a warning. Expanding achievement gaps; bloating administration; significantly increasing segregation; ending stable community schools; inefficiently busing children out of their neighborhoods and stripping citizens of their democratic rights are among the many jarring results.
This election result was a public repudiation of the portfolio model.
Neerav Kingsland, the Executive Director of the City Fund, recently wrote,
“Last year, Arnold Ventures commissioned CREDO (out of Stanford University) to study the effects of charter, innovation, and traditional schools in select cities across the country.
“Most of the cities included in the study were cities where Arnold Ventures (and now The City Fund) have partnered with local leaders to expand high-quality schools.”
The City Fund is a $200,000,000 dollar fund dedicated to expanding the portfolio model of school governance. The funds come from billionaires Reed Hastings (Netflix), John Arnold (Enron), Bill Gates (Microsoft) and Michael Dell (Dell). City Fund is very secretive about its operations.
In his post, Kingsland tried to defend the miserable results coming from Denver which he cites as the national example for the portfolio model. The truth is transportation costs are up because of the inefficient structure. Administration costs have zoomed compared to the rest of the state of Colorado and the achievement gap is among the largest in the nation. On the 2019 NAEP reading and math tests, Denver’s students were still below both the national average and were also significantly outperformed by comparable cities like San Diego and Austin.
When Kingsland says “expand high-quality schools,” he means charter schools. And for him “quality” means the school scores well on standardized tests. Lawyers like Kingsland probably don’t understand how useless those tests are for evaluating teachers or schools. If they do, it must be an inconvenient truth.
Obviously, the Denver voters have seen through the corporate smoke and mirrors and are calling for a change. No more closing schools in a poor community because they have low test scores. Instead, help those schools and their educators. No more bringing in unqualified Teach For America corps member and pretending that they are ready to lead classrooms. No more following the dictates of the American Legislative Exchange Council and removing public schools from the purview of the elected school board. No more pretending that politicians and businessmen know better how to run schools than trained experienced educators.
No more using the portfolio model to privatize public schools.
Twitter: @tultican
Tags: Arthur Rock, Bill Gates, Denver Classroom Teachers Association, Denver Public Schools, DPS, Emma Bloomberg, Neerav Kingsland, philanthropy, Phillip Anschutz, Politics, Portfolio Model
Categories DPE, education, Justice
Denver’s Portfolio Model School District Is a Failure!
By T. Ultican 1/19/2019
Here is a predictable outcome from the portfolio district. On Jan. 18, 2019, a press release from the Denver Classroom Teachers Association (DCTA) says,
“After ten hours of negotiations today, the Denver Classroom Teachers Association and Denver Public Schools were unable to reach an agreement on a fair compensation system for 5,700 teachers and special service providers. DCTA members will vote Saturday and Tuesday on whether or not to strike.”
The portfolio model which promotes disruption as a virtue is anti-union. It is not conducive to stable harmonious relations with either labor or communities and it is anti-democratic. Denver is held up as an exemplar of school reform; however the outcomes look more like a warning. Increasing achievement gaps; a bloating administration; significantly increasing segregation; ending stable community schools; and stripping citizens of their democratic rights are among the many jarring results.
Former Denver School Board Director, Jeanne Kaplan, wrote extensively about an article in EducationNext championing school reforms in Denver. It was based on a podcast by the guru of school reform and privatization in the Clinton administration, David Osborne. Kaplan noted,
“2009 was … the first time outside money appeared in [School] Board Election campaigns. Stand for Children came with the goal of making the board “more reform oriented”… In spite of their $30,000 expenditure per candidate – which at the time was unheard of – our side, as Osborne notes, won the election. Each following election more and more reform money … appeared …. In addition to Stand, Democrats for Education Reform, Students First, and wealthy local businessmen, both Democrats and Republicans, … put enormous amounts of money and human capital to be sure … a unanimous board was achieved. Much of the money while identified by independent expenditure committee remains hidden as to who is making the individual contributions. In 2011 the people were able to hold on to a “mighty minority” of three: 4-3. In 2013 the minority dwindled to one: 6-1. In 2015 the Board was unanimously “reform”: 7-0.
This has become a central thesis of the portfolio model strategy. A Chalkbeat article quotes Ethan Gray of Education Cities on the strategy. Gray who recently went to work at the new City Fund which was established specifically to sell the portfolio model said, “We’re skeptical that systems themselves will actually go through some sort of self-driven transformation.” Chalkbeat reported that the new plan for growth had three strategies.
Strategy #1: Apply outside pressure. (Increase pressure on school districts by bringing in outside competition and supporting local competing initiatives.)
Strategy #2: Push for one-stop school enrollment. (This forces public school districts to help the privatized schools and gives them an equivalency in the eyes of the public.)
Strategy #3: Create a very different power structure. (Use financial resources to change the makeup of existing governing boards or establish mayoral appointed boards.)
In the 2017 Denver Public School Board election, four of the seven seats were on the ballot. The results:
At large seat: Former Lieutenant Governor Barbra O’Brian defeated a field of three candidates 40% to 35% to 24%. O’Brian spent $8.94 per vote, Robert Speth spent $0.77 per vote and Julie Banuelos spent $0.33 per vote.
Distict 2: Angela Corbian a former Teach For America (TFA) corps member beat Xochitl “Sochi” Gaytan who had union support. Unfortunately, Gaytan had to spend time cleaning up after union blunders. The winner Corbian is currently an organizer for Leadership for Educational Equity (LEE) the TFA offshoot that trains former corps members “to engage civically.” Cobian’s support included $67,000 from DFER’s Raising Colorado and tens of thousands of dollars from local and national “reformers.”
District 3: Dr. Carrie Olson, a 33-year DPS teacher won this seat with very little financial or people support from the teachers union. She astonishingly defeated Mike Johnson the incumbent who raised over $100,000 on his own and received almost another $100,000 from DFER and Stand for Children. Olson’s victory reduces the “reform” majority back to 6-1.
District 4: Jennifer Bacon another former TFA corps member won. She raised $70,000 on her own and shockingly received $139,000 from the teachers union. Bacon also received reformer money from TFA national board member Arthur Rock. The incumbent Rachael Espiritu had a large war chest of $97,000 from DFER and $93,000 that she raised but Espiritu was running in a district that had had its fill of reform. A third candidate in this district was 19-year-old Tay Anderson.
When analyzing this election, Jeanne Kaplan said the biggest losers were “Denver’s teachers, who are paying dues to an organization that turned its back on a 33 year teacher and endorsed a heavily funded alum of TFA…”
Dismal Results from Denver’s Portfolio District
Chart of Racial Isolation Based on October Count for School Year 2017-18
Of Denver’s 204 schools, One-hundred have a population that is greater than or equal to 70% Hispanic. When the Hispanic and black students are summed 68 schools have 90% or more students from these minority groups. The AP reported in 2017 that charter schools were among the nation’s most segregated schools. There analysis found, “As of school year 2014-2015, more than 1,000 of the nation’s 6,747 charter schools had minority enrollment of at least 99 percent, and the number has been rising steadily.”
Racial isolation is a characteristic of districts employing the portfolio model. This kind of profound segregation runs afoul of federal law, good education and decency. It does not comply with the 1954 Supreme Court decision known as Brown versus the Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas.
The big selling point for modern school reform was closing the achievement gap. The achievement gap is measured by finding the average score differences between ethnicity groups on standards based tests. A 2011 report in Education Week stated, “With the passage of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, closing achievement gaps among these various student groups became a focus of federal education accountability…”
Table of Reading and Math Achievement Gaps Derived from NAEP Testing Data
In the tables above – based on average scale scores – it shows national results have a smaller gap than the large city results. Predictably, Denver has among the nation’s largest achievement gaps after two-decades of “billionaire” led reform.
In the fall of 2015, the Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE) which is the central think tank promoting portfolio models ranked Denver Public Schools 45th out of 50 urban districts for improving graduation rates.
Denver’s pro-privatization citizen oversight group, A+ Colorado (formerly A+ Denver) in a recently released report, showed concern over the district’s progress stating,
“Let’s be clear: There has been progress in DPS, particularly in comparison to other Colorado districts. But some student learning outcomes are stalled or improving far too slowly for the district to be successful.”
DPS received another black-eye this January when a Chalkbeat headline revealed, “Denver has 1 administrator for every 7.5 instructional staff — far above state average.” The article presented the following chart for administrators in Denver compared to the rest of the state over the past ten years.
Chart of Administration Growth during the “Reform Era”
In 2017 the New York Times ran an interactive article about a new way to compare schools. The article said,
“It’s true that children in prosperous districts tend to test well, while children in poorer districts on average score lower. But in this analysis, which measures how scores grow as student cohorts move through school, the Stanford researcher Sean Reardon argues that it’s possible to separate some of the advantages of socioeconomics from what’s actually happening in schools.”
The New York Times picked the comparison schools while the reader picks the district of interest. This simulator attempts to correlate by years of learning. The average between 3rd and 8th grade should be five years. After 13 years of disruption and “reform,” Denver remains a little below average with lackluster growth.
After Five Years Denver’s Eighth Graders Still below Average
All the closing schools and disrupting neighborhoods brought little or no significant change. Denver’s students are still measured as being about the same amount behind in 8th grade as when they started 3rd grade.
A 2015 hiring analysis revealed that DPS paid TFA $5000 to $7000 per recruit? TFA teachers are two year temps with a college degree and five-weeks of training. From 2012-2015, Denver taxpayers paid TFA $520,600 for 232 recruits at traditional schools and over $800,000 for 267 recruits at charter schools. DCTA President Henry Roman stated that teacher turnover is a crisis in DPS. He claims the average teacher tenure has dropped to two years.
Traditional teacher new hires have a college degree, one-year of post graduate pedagogy study and a year of supervised student teaching. They arrive at schools with the expectation of making teaching a career.
The reliance on untrained teachers along with recognizing and using a fake graduate school created by the charter industry explains why all of the spending on reform has not resulted in better performance. The fake graduate school is Relay Graduate School. It’s Denver Dean, Therese Zosel-Harper, is working on her PhD. Relay is an obviously fake graduate school because it has no credentialed education scholars on staff.
Where did the Portfolio District Model Originate?
A Rand Corporation researcher named Paul Hill founded the Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE) on the campus at the University of Washington three years after John Chubb and Terry Moe wrote a popular book, Politics, Markets, and America’s Schools which was published in 1990 by The Brookings Institution. That book which was a sensation among neo-liberals called for the end of elected school boards. Hill began thinking about the mechanics for making that happen.
In 2002, Hill wrote a paper sponsored by the Annie E. Casey Foundation calling for changes in school governance,
“… [T]he last few decades of education reform have shown us that simply tinkering at the edges is not enough to ensure that changes will take place. Reforms need to be comprehensive and needs to affect every level of the education system.”
Hill’s statement and the book by Chubb and Moe were both motivated by the conviction that public schools in America were failing. It was not true then nor was it true in 1889, 1942, 1955, 1959, 1963 nor is it true now.
Jim Arnold and Peter Smagorinsky wrote,
“Admiral Rickover published “American Education, a National Failure” in 1963, and in 1959 LIFE magazine published “Crisis in Education” that noted the Russians beat us into space with Sputnik because “the standards of education are shockingly low.” In 1955 Why Johnny Can’t Read became a best seller, and in 1942 the NY Times noted only 6% of college freshmen could name the 13 original colonies and 75% did not know who was President during the Civil War. The US Navy in 1940 tested new pilots on their mastery of 4th grade math and found that 60% of the HS graduates failed. In 1889 the top 3% of US high school students went to college, and 84% of all American colleges reported remedial courses in core subjects were required for incoming freshmen.”
The paragraph above recalls more than a century of national failure to properly educate our citizenry yet in that same century America became the world’s leader economically, scientifically, militarily and culturally. Does this mean that education quality does not matter or is it more likely that the perception of American education failing – is and was an illusion? Based on this illusion of failure are we being driven toward failure with unproven market theories? That is what the portfolio theory is. It is an unproven market theory of education governance.
William J. Mathis and Kevin G. Welner, University of Colorado Boulder wrote a short paper “The ‘Portfolio’ Approach to School District Governance.” Their basic definition explains,
“Generally speaking, four reform strategies are combined, in varying degrees, in portfolio districts: (1) performance-based (generally test-based) accountability, (2) school-level de-centralization of management, (3) the reconstitution or closing of “failing” schools, and (4) the expansion of choice, primarily through charter schools.”
In Denver there are 204 schools; 106 public schools, 42 charter schools and 56 innovation schools. In accordance with portfolio district theory, Denver residents no longer have the right to vote on the governance of 108 of their publicly financed schools. In addition, both charter schools and innovation schools are generally non-union.
The innovation school concept is promoted nationally by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). According to ALEC model legislation these schools “are provided a greater degree of autonomy and can waive some statutory requirements.” In Denver, innovation schools are given a three year contract during which they are run by a non-profit. The results (testing data) at the end of the contract will dictate whether the experiment on the school children continues.
Innovation schools have only existed in Colorado since 2009. When the DPS board approved them in 2016, Board President Anne Rowe claimed, “I’m trying to think of a time I’ve been more excited, more proud, more optimistic about what we can achieve for kids.”
While Interviewing DCTA President Henry Roman, Jeff Fard said when he moves into a neighborhood he expects to register his kids in the local community school. “If I don’t like the school, I expect to roll up my sleeves and work to make it better.” If he still doesn’t like the school, he will pay for them to go to a private school. This is how it is supposed to be in America; people work for the betterment of their own community and pay for their own choices. However, if you live in portfolio districts like Denver, unseen and unelected forces control the neighborhood.
As Jitu Brown and the Journey for Justice have declared,
“We are not fooled by the ‘illusion of school choice.’ The policies of the last twenty years, driven more by private interests than by concern for our children’s education, are devastating our neighborhoods and our democratic rights.”
It is past time for the citizens of Denver to take back their democratic rights and their public schools.
Tags: ALEC, Charter schools, DCTA, Denver Classroom Teachers Association, Denver Public Schools, DPS, Innovation Schools, portfolio districts, Portfolio Model, Privitization, Public education, Teach For America, TFA
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If inspired silliness and Internet ubiquity are the controlling factors in this year’s Emmy race, then Jimmy Kimmel just might be able to break “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart” stranglehold on the gold statue for variety series.
The Matt Damon take-over was a payoff for the long-running joke about Damon being bumped from the show, which led to two viral videos in 2009 and an Internet explosion. The kerfuffle culminated in a veritable who’s who list of celebrities from Robin Williams to Robert De Niro taking part in Damon’s revenge on Kimmel.
But is it enough to wrestle the gold from “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart,” which has decimated the competition for a consecutive 10-year streak?
“The Daily Show” has become a staple of pop culture and an Emmy juggernaut. Based on the show’s political satire slant, it would appear such news-driven talkers as “The Daily Show” and its spinoff “The Colbert Report,” “Real Time With Bill Maher” and the topical “Saturday Night Live” have an edge over more celebrity-driven fare like “Jimmy Kimmel Live” or “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” when it comes to Emmy voters.
“What they are doing is going back to the old Jack Parr and Dick Cavett days before the jokes, celebrity plugging and music that Letterman and Leno give you,” says Jeffrey P. Jones, George Foster Peabody Awards director and author of “Entertaining Politics: Satiric Television and Political Engagement.” “Satire and irony are a contemporary currency that’s different from the joke culture, and we are attracted to it. Even Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon have more of that than Leno and Letterman.”
Jones says Maher — like Stewart and Colbert — harks back to the days when latenight talkers offered a wide variety of guests discussing more than just their current movie projects.
“(Maher) does a good job of bringing a levity to public events,” Jones says. “Maher can walk in, not take himself too seriously, and pull out public figures for ridicule because they deserve it.”
Shows hosted by Stewart, Maher and Stephen Colbert, as well as “Saturday Night Live” skits, offer an effective launching pad for public discourse.
“Those moments when Jon speaks out as an Everyman become a way for the public to articulate and discuss the issues,” Jones says. “Stewart and Colbert engage in activism that the Lettermans, Lenos and Carsons would never do. Their forms of engagement in the public square contribute a lot to them being part of the zeitgeist.”
Letterman was on a four-year winning streak from 1998-2002, but beginning in 2003, “The Daily Show” has dominated the variety series. It took home writing honors for seven of those years, only bested by “The Colbert Report” in 2008 and 2010 and “Late Night With Conan O’Brien” in 2007.
“The Colbert Report” has long been waiting for its chance to shine, perhaps in this year when Colbert pushed the envelope of both comedy and politics by taking on former President Clinton and his Clinton Global Initiative with the host’s own Colbert Galactic Initiative. Last year, Colbert won the prestigious Peabody Award for launching his own SuperPAC as a protest against big bucks in politics.
“Colbert took a satirical approach to reporting on a landmark event in political history,” Jones says. “With these shows, it’s not so much about planning as good comedians responding to the moment.”
A lack of big political moments in the past year, however, could potentially turn voters toward the more light-hearted fun of the other competitors.
This year the competition is rife with latenight shows tapping into the power of Internet to reach an even larger audience. Fallon’s good-times video with Robin Thicke and the Roots playing “Blurred Lines” on classroom instruments in the Late Night “Music Room” scored 9 million YouTube views and counting.
Or you can watch, as did more than 1.4 million viewers, Fallon’s “Game of Desks,” one of his Late Night digital originals that playfully parallels p.m. talkshows and “Game of Thrones.”
“Saturday Night Live,” a launchpad for dozens of performers and writers, has been slowly retooling over the past few years, and boasts a farm team as good as any.
“Everybody gets a turn based on the cyclical nature of this business,” says Arsenio Hall, who is starting a talkshow this year. “Maybe I’m being naive, but I don’t think having a celebrity-driven vehicle keeps you out of the Emmys.”
Even Stewart, in his 2012 acceptance speech, noted, “no more, no mas … Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, I spend way too much time watching their shows on the Internet.”
Perhaps that includes Emmy voters as well.
“If anyone can break that decade run, it’s Kimmel based on that Matt Damon episode,” says Bill Brioux, veteran TV writer and historian. “It went viral, everyone was talking about it. He had almost every major star you can imagine on the show. So if not now, then I’d say a (celebrity driven) talkshow might never win.”
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Crimson Cloud is the battle theme for V, a new character for the “Devil May Cry” series introduced in the most recent title.
Jeff Rona, producer and composer for the music of “Devil May Cry 5” says Capcom’s creative team wanted a cross between electronic and industrial noise with just a little bit of rock thrown in— though Capcom made it clear they didn’t want a rock song. Rona calls Crimson Cloud a “wall of sound and aggressive noise” with its distorted sound and strong vocals.
“It’s definitely its own thing,” said Rachel Fannan, lyricist and composer who co-wrote the song. Fannan also provided vocals for the song. “Musically, it’s not something I’ve ever heard before.”
“We knew the lyrical content was going to be super important to the fanbase,” Fannan said. “And, once I did my homework, it was really important to me.”
For more on what it was like creating Crimson Cloud, watch the making of video above, available exclusively on Variety.
If listening gets you in the mood to check out “Devil May Cry 5,” be sure to check out Variety’s review of the latest Capcom game.
Even a new league comes with history. That’s one of the takeaways from the first episode of “The Campaign,” which follows the Chicago Huntsmen in the lead-up to Activision Blizzard’s new franchised Call of Duty League. Variety is debuting the first episode exclusively, which details some of the narrative that follows the Huntsmen (based in [...]
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“Fortnite” remained the biggest game of the year for 2019 in terms of revenue, raking in an impressive $1.8 billion — a decline of 25% off a record-setting $2.4 billion take a year earlier, according to research firm SuperData. Overall, digital games revenue reached $109.4 billion in 2019, up 3% year-over-year, Nielsen-owned SuperData reported. “Gaming [...]
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Marvel's Inhumans: Serinda Swan to Play Medusa on New ABC Series
By Matt Webb Mitovich / March 1 2017, 11:29 AM PST
Things are about to get hairy for Graceland alum Serinda Swan, who has been cast as Medusa in ABC’s upcoming Marvel’s Inhumans series.
In the never-before-told story of the royal family, Medusa is the Queen of the Inhumans and wife of Black Bolt (played by Hell on Wheels‘ Anson Mount), serving as his most trusted advisor. As for her powers, Medusa is a fiercely resilient warrior who has the ability to move and control her hair the way most people use their hands and fingers.
“Serinda empowers Medusa’s regal glory and still maintains a relatability that synced perfectly with the character,” Marvel TV chief Jeph Loeb said in a statement. “She is nothing short of wonderful.” Added showrunner Scott Buck: “Serinda Swan brings a regal elegance, as well as a sense of great inner strength and fierce determination to the role of Medusa. I couldn’t be happier to have her as our Queen of Attilan.”
Swan’s previous TV credits also include Chicago Fire, Breakout Kings, Smallville and Supernatural. In addition to Mount, she joins recently announced cast member Iwan Rheon (Misfits), who is playing Black Bolt’s clever and charming Inhuman brother Maximus.
The first two episodes of Marvel’s Inhumans will premiere in IMAX theatres in September, prior to an 8-episode ABC run.
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The ancient Roman Empire having been divided into two parts, an Eastern and a Western, the Eastern remained subject to successors of Constantinewhose capital was at Byzantium or Constantinople. The term Byzantine is therefore employed to designate this Eastern survival of the ancient Roman Empire.
The subject will be here treated under the following divisions: Byzantine Civilization; The latter division of the article will be subdivided into six heads in chronological order.
Byzantine civilization At the distance of many centuries and thousands of miles, the civilization of the Byzantine Empire presents an appearance of unity. Examined at closer range, however, firstly the geographical content of the empire resolves itself into various local and national divisions, and secondly the growth of the people in civilization reveals several clearly distinguishable periods.
Taking root on Eastern soil, flanked on all sides by the most widely dissimilar peoples — Orientals, Finnic-Ugrians and Slavs — some of them dangerous neighbours just beyond the border, others settled on Byzantine territory, the empire was loosely connected on the west with the other half of the old Roman Empire.
And so the development of Byzantine civilization resulted from three influences: The first period of the empire, which embraces the dynasties of Theodosius, Leo I, Justinianand Tiberius, is politically still under Roman influence. In the second period the dynasty of Heraclius in conflict with Islamsucceeds in creating a distinctively Byzantine State.
The third period, that of the Syrian Isaurian emperors and of Iconoclasmis marked by the attempt to avoid the struggle with Islam by completely orientalizing the land. The fourth period exhibits a happy equilibrium. The Armenian dynasty, which was Macedonian by origin, was able to extend its sway east and west, and there were indications that the zenith of Byzantine power was close at hand.
In the fifth period the centrifugal forces, which had long been at work, produced their inevitable effect, the aristocracy of birth, which had been forming in all parts of the empire, and gaining political influence, at last achieved its firm establishment on the throne with the dynasties of the Comneni and Angeli.
The sixth period is that of decline; the capture of Constantinople by the Crusaders had disrupted the empire into several new political units; even after the restoration, the empire of the Palaeologi is only one member of this group of states.
The expansion of the power of the Osmanli Turks prepares the annihilation of the Byzantine Empire. Geographically and ethnographically, the Roman Empire was never a unit.
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In the western section comprising Italy and the adjacent islands, Spainand Africa, the Latin language and Latin culture were predominant. Of these territories, only Africa, Sicilyand certain parts of Italy were ever under Byzantine control for any length of time.
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Ane Dahl Torp, Drama, Earthquake, John Andreas Andersen, Kristoffer Joner, Oslo, Review, Sequel, Skjelvet, Thriller
Original title: Skjelvet
D: John Andreas Andersen / 108m
Cast: Kristoffer Joner, Ane Dahl Torp, Edith Haagenrud-Sande, Kathrine Thorborg Johansen, Jonas Hoff Oftebro, Stig R. Amdam, Catrin Sagen, Per Frisch, Hanna Skogstad
Three years after saving hundreds of lives in the tsunami disaster that struck his home town of Geiranger, geologist Kristian Elkjord (Joner) is separated from his wife and family. While he still lives in Geiranger, they have moved to the capital, Oslo. The death of a colleague, Konrad (Frisch), in what is regarded as a rare seismic shift while working in a road tunnel, prompts Kristian to investigate further. Making contact with his former boss, Johannes (Amdam), Kristian’s suspicions that the seismic shift that killed Konrad could be an indicator of a bigger problem to come, is refuted. But when Kristian discovers that Konrad has been researching the possibility of another devastating earthquake similar to the one that struck Oslo in 1904, his suspicions appear to be well founded. With the help of Konrad’s daughter, Marit (Johansen), Kristian does his best to alert his family – wife Idun (Torp), teenage son Sondre (Oftebro), and young daughter Julia (Haagenrud-Sande) – but with all three of them in various parts of the city, getting to them in time and keeping them safe becomes even more perilous when Kristian’s fears become reality…
An unexpected but welcome sequel to The Wave (2015), The Quake is pretty much the same movie but on a grander, more devastating scale. There’s the usual long build up before the titular disaster happens, and there are the usual scenes where the hero tries to convince everyone around him that he’s not crazy or alarmist or both, and there are the standard, minor precursors to the main event to help build up the tension. It’s formulaic, and for the most part entirely predictable, but thanks to an astute script – courtesy of returning writers John Kåre Raake and Harald Rosenløw-Eeg – and Andersen’s confident handling of the material, this is that rare sequel that is as as good as the original. Having the same cast back to play the Elkjord family helps too, and the decision to have Kristian estranged from them due to his suffering from debilitating survivor’s guilt, gives many of the movie’s earliest scenes more of an emotional impact. So much so, that when it comes time for Kristian to take on the mantle of rescuer, the increasing peril everyone finds themselves in is all the more effective for the viewer in that there’s no guarantee they’ll all survive.
As with the scenario in The Wave, Raake and Rosenløw-Eeg have taken a real event in Norway’s history – the 1904 earthquake referred to hit 5.4 on the Richter Scale – and then explored the current research which advocates the strong possibility of another earthquake on the same scale happening at some unguessable point in the future. This plausibility adds to the credibility of the movie, and makes the actual earthquake depicted feel as if it could actually happen (there’s a restraint too in the amount of devastation that’s caused that also feels right). Joner and Torp reprise their roles with the same integrity and commitment they brought to The Wave, and there’s strong support from the rest of the cast, though Amdam is stuck playing the kind of blinkered character you hope will end up being taken out by a collapsing building. The cinematography is suitably bleak with a subdued colour palette and often gloomy lighting, but this is in keeping with the pessimistic nature of the material. The special effects are impressive without going over the top, and the various obstacles and problems that Kristian has to overcome to keep his family safe are well crafted and well thought out. The last thirty minutes are as tense and as nerve-wracking as anything else you’re likely to see in the disaster movie genre this year, but it does make you wonder, what next for the unfortunate Elkjords?
Rating: 8/10 – with a slow start that concentrates on its characters and promoting the inevitable danger they’ll face later on, The Quake offers a number of edge-of-the-seat moments in amongst all the mayhem, and it does so with a great deal of shrewdness and self-assurance; with a surfeit of suspense, and a handful of visceral shocks, this is an object lesson to how to make a disaster movie feel realistic, and how not to lose sight of the characters once it all goes spectacularly wrong.
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College Football is back!
Things got off to an exciting start Thursday night as North Carolina and Minnesota gave South Carolina and TCU a run for their money. With a season as successful as last year, we doubt Trevone Boykin and the Horned Frogs will be left out of the playoffs again; we picked Boykin to our 2015 Preseason Kickoff All-Americans list. As we predicted, Utah spoiled Jim Harbaugh’s debut at Michigan. Arizona, Georgia Tech, Hawaii, Nevada, Oklahoma State, Utah State, UConn, San Jose State, Wake Forest and Western Kentucky all won their games Thursday night.
We are thrilled to see this weekend’s matchups and finally get answers to the questions fans have had all year: Will Alabama play well enough against Wisconsin to deserve their high pre-season ranking? Can Virginia Tech spoil Ohio State’s bid to repeat as National Champs? How will Boise State players react to Chris Petersen’s return with Washington? Can teams, coaches and players live up to the hype? Which young quarterbacks will best respond to the pressure?
Everett Golson, Baker Mayfield and Vernon Adams won their respective QB jobs at Florida State, Oklahoma and Oregon, but we’ll just have to see who Nick Saban and Urban Meyer send in for the first series.
Earlier this week, The Kickoff published our first issue of the college football season. No doubt some of you have already consulted our Power Ratings before making your picks for this weekend. It’s not too late to subscribe so you can receive 16 more weeks of our newsletter, plus an additional six issues published during the off-season. Each Monday, we push it to your email inbox in PDF form or mail the printed version to your home or office.
In the first issue, we listed our Kickoff 2015 Preseason Top 50. Here’s the Top 25 from that list:
To see picks for 26-50 (as well as our Power Ratings for the teams above and a comparison of how our Top 25 matches up with the Vegas rank and Coaches Poll ranking), subscribe to The Kickoff today: https://thekickoffstore.com/subscriptions/individual/
Just like you, we’ll be glued to our television sets this Labor Day weekend, feasting on football after a long fast. The faces on the tube are changing a bit. Former Alabama Quarterback Greg McElroy replaces Tim Tebow on SEC Nation. Rece Davis is poised to take over ESPN’s College GameDay, replacing longtime host Chris Fowler. Love them or hate them, Mark May and Lou Holtz will be tough to replace on ESPN Gameday Final, but we’ll see how Joe Tessitore and Joey Galloway do.
Some of the breakout players we’ll be paying close attention to: Jeremy Johnson of Auburn, Derrick Henry at Alabama, Anu Solomon at Arizona, Seth Russell at Baylor, Jared Goff at Cal, Deshaun Watson at Clemson, Dalvin Cook at FSU, Brad Kaaya at Miami (Fla.), Malik Zaire at Notre Dame, Mason Rudolph at Oklahoma State, Royce Freeman at Oregon, Joshua Dobbs and Jalen Hurd at Tennessee, Kyle Allen at Texas A&M, and Cory Clement at Wisconsin.
Talk to us on social media this weekend and let us know which teams and players you think are overhyped, which upsets you expect to see and what your own predictions are. Our Facebook Page is https://www.facebook.com/TheKickoffZone , our Twitter is https://twitter.com/TheKickoffZone and you can find us on Google+ at https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/115092886371908088449/115092886371908088449/posts . Include the hashtag #thekickoff so we can follow your conversation.
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Phu Quy Island: Travel Guide
First published April 2019 | Words and photos by Vietnam Coracle
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A fascinating drop of land in the East Sea, Phu Quy is yet another of Vietnam’s previously ‘unknown’ islands that’s recently opened its doors to domestic and foreign travellers. A flat, green island rising gently to two volcanic peaks, Phu Quy is very isolated – far out in the ocean, 120km east of Phan Thiet on the mainland. Like other such islands in Vietnam, Phu Quy is on the cusp of a tourism boom: its name is on the lips of most young Vietnamese backpackers, and developers are scouting the island for suitable locations to build. There’s very little tourist development yet, but infrastructure – roads, ports, ferries – is all in place. As the island is still controlled by the military, foreign travellers must obtain a permit to visit Phu Quy. But the process is fairly easy and, in my opinion, it’s well worth the effort. There are daily fast boats from the mainland, good, cheap guest houses, beautiful bays, beaches and island vistas, inexpensive seafood, hospitable people, dozens of local temples, empty coast roads, and an exhilarating sense of isolation. Now is the time to visit.
Phu Quy Island is a new & exciting destination for travellers: now is the tme to visit
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GUIDE: PHU QUY ISLAND
Below is my full guide to Phu Quy Island. I’ve divided this guide into several categories, and then sub-sections within each category. Remember that all foreign travellers must obtain a permit before visiting (see Getting the Permit for details). My favourite time of year to visit Phu Quy is from December to April, when the weather is generally dry, bright, and sunny, rainfall is light, and seas are calm. I’d also advise visiting on a weekday, because weekends and public holidays can get quite busy. I could happily spend a week on Phu Quy Island, but two nights is sufficient for those who haven’t the luxury of more time (but remember you also have to factor in time to apply for the permit).
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LOCATION & BACKGROUND
BEACHES & THINGS TO DO & SEE
GETTING THERE & AROUND
Phu Quy Island, Binh Thuan Province
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Location & Background:
Below I’ve written a description of the location and topography of Phu Quy Island and a little bit of history and background, followed by some information about the current state of the natural environment.
Orientation & Topography
Environment & Pollution
Phu Quy Island is still very quiet, calm, undeveloped & off the beaten path
Orientation & Topography:
About 120km east of Phan Thiet, Phu Quy Island is way out there, all on its own in the East Sea. Đảo Phú Qúy, which means ‘Island of Precious Riches’ or ‘Rich and Precious Isle’ in Vietnamese, has only recently opened to tourism. The main island is but a drop in the ocean, with only a few other outlying islets, most of which are tiny outcrops, with the exception of Hon Tranh to the south of the main island. The topography and shape of Phu Quy resembles a naan bread: ovaloid, mostly flat, but rising here and there in almost undetectable undulations. There are two high points on the island: the lighthouse, in the northwest, and Cao Cat Mountain, in the northeast. The coastline consists of a series of long, open bays, broken only at the northern and southern tips of the island, where volcanic bluffs rise dramatically, forming striking escarpments. Inland, the island is green, agricultural, and forested. Fishing is obviously the main industry, but much of the land is farmed: portioned off into rectangular lots for growing fruit trees, such as banana, coconut, mango, and jackfruit. But the main crop on the island is pandanus tectorius, a type of screwpine which yields an exotic-looking, pineapple-like fruit used to make the island’s special brew. Approaching the coast, the land becomes more arid and sandy, but in the south, there are large grassy meadows along the cliffs, resembling a temperate coastline, such as the U.K, rather than a tropical one.
Phu Quy is remarkably flat except for two high drifts of volcanic rock, including fascination formations
Phu Quy is surprisingly agricultural: the screwpine (pictured) grows everywhere on the island
Phu Quy appears to be a very pious place – the number of temples and shrines for such a small community is remarkable. Like many of the larger islands in Vietnam, Phu Quy has its own myths and legends. One goes that a beautiful Cham princess was exiled from the mainland by the Cham king for not obeying his commands. However, I’ve found it difficult to find any in-dept history about the island.* But there have probably been people living and fishing here for at least one or two millennia, as the island was in the ancient shipping lanes between India, Southeast Asia, and China (in fact, it’s still one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world today: giant tankers are a constant feature on the horizon). As well as a place of banishment (like so many of Vietnam’s islands), Phu Quy has also been a place of escape. Over the centuries, people have fled to the island to avoid persecution, prosecution, or oppression on the mainland. Ming officials from China, fleeing the rise of the Qing dynasty, also landed and settled on Phu Quy, before crossing over to the mainland. The colonial French, too, must have had a presence on the island. But, despite some very French-looking and -feeling compounds, I couldn’t find anything out about it – except that the French knew the island as Poulo-Cérci-de-Mer. The people of Phu Quy are famous for their open and friendly attitude. As a foreigner on the island, you’ll attract a lot of attention. Being so isolated, Phu Quy has developed its own culture, and the local accent is, to my ear, extremely idiosyncratic. It was noticeable, too, how young the mothers appeared to be on the island; or perhaps I’m just getting older.
*Please note: Historical information in this article is based on my reading of various sources & conversations with people: I am not an historian.
For a small island, Phu Quy has an extremely wide variety of religious buildings, temples & shrines
Phu Quy Island is a district within the province of Binh Thuan. As it’s technically a sea border area, there’s a significant military and official presence here. The island is divided into three xã (‘communes’), which are essentially the three main settlements on Phu Quy. These are: Tam Thanh, in the southwest of the island, the biggest and liveliest of the three, where the main fishing and commercial port is located, and most of the island’s accommodation and food options; Ngu Phung, in the west of the island, a quiet, very attractive little community with a small fishing fleet, under the watchful eye of Phu Quy lighthouse; and Long Hai, in the northeast, where a large, bustling, rugged and fairly rustic community live sprawled beneath the tortured rock formations of Cao Cat Mountain. The three communes account for most of Phu Quy’s 20,000 inhabitants, quite a large population compared to other islands in Vietnam. Infrastructure is good – paved roads criss-cross the island, harbours are protected by large breakers, exposed bays have been shored up with substantial embankments, and electricity and internet are everywhere. However, Phu Quy feels much smaller, quieter, slower, and less developed than most other Vietnamese islands of comparable size. For me, Phu Quy is like an island version of the mainland coastal province of Phu Yen: with all the the slow, rural charm, attractive fishing villages, rustic beach scenes, and picturesque seascapes of that province compacted into one tiny island. It’s a charming place to spend a few days.
Phu Quy Island is divided into three ‘communes’ or villages, each of which has its own character
Environment & Pollution:
Although Phu Quy is relatively clean and undeveloped, it is by no means pristine. Like many places in Vietnam, but particularly the islands, Phu Quy is facing some serious environmental problems. Plastic pollution – on the land and in the sea – is the most obvious and visible of these. Most of the beaches and bays, and forests and fields, on Phu Quy Island are tainted by plastic. Whether in the form of fishing-related detritus or household waste, Phu Quy is choking on plastic. But this is not unusual. If you’ve travelled extensively or lived in Vietnam, you’ll know that there are very few places left that are not blighted by plastic waste. So far, the water quality is still very good – some of the clearest water I’ve experienced in Vietnam – with the exception of the main harbour where the ferries dock and a large fishing fleet deposits all its waste directly into the sea. Even the coral and marine life, including colourful tropical fish and pretty sea flora, are still quite impressive. But on the beaches, whether sandy or rocky, there is always the presence of litter. Much of this is flotsam and jetsam, washed up from the wider ocean, but a great deal of it, especially around the fishing hamlets, in particular Long Hai, is simply household trash discarded by the local population. Indeed, one section is essentially a ‘plastic beach‘.
As with most other coastal regions of Vietnam, Phu Quy has a serious trash problem, especially plastic
There is a daily trash collection service on the island and a significant recycling area, which collects plastic bottles and tin cans, packages them up, and sends them on a ship back to the mainland. Three huge wind turbines in the north of the island suggest a move towards renewable energy for Phu Quy. There are also lots of government signs urging the population not to throw waste into the sea and on the land, and warning of the dire consequences this practice has for people’s health and the health of the ocean which provides much of the population with their living. But, so far, they appear to have had little impact. What’s particularly disturbing to me is that soon a whole generation will have grown up with ‘plastic beaches’ as the norm: they won’t even view plastic-strewn beaches as ‘polluted’ – for them, this is simply what a beach is. I think this is clear in the completely unselfconscious way that people (of all generations) throw their trash in the sea and on the land. I think, and I hope, that it will get better, but I also think it’s possible that things will get worse before they get better. Phu Quy is set to become a trendy backpacker destination for Vietnamese youth. And, sadly, based on the appalling mess left behind in other popular backpacking hotspots across the nation (Dalat, Ha Giang, Nam Du, Phu Yen and many more), it seems like this will be a catalyst for even more irresponsibly discarded trash. None of us are blameless, of course. Just by visiting Phu Quy, I also create my own trash, even it I do throw it in the bins, not the sea. You can reduce the impact you have on the island by taking reusable items for daily use, such as a thermos, a straw, a bag etc. For more about what to use and where to buy these items, please read this.
Phu Quy Island has three large wind turbines, which could indicate plans for green energy in the future
Phu Quy has a trash collection: some garbage is separated, bagged & sent to the mainland to be recycled
Beaches & Things to Do & See:
There are plenty of things to see and do on Phu Quy Island. The three main villages each have their own character, with temples, shrines, old houses, and fishing fleets; the island is ringed by a coast road with great sea views and access to lots of beaches and bays for swimming; several excellent short hikes lead to viewing platforms with stunning vistas, hilltop shrines, lighthouses, and fascinating rock formations; a couple of islets and reefs, reached by hired boat, offer good snorkeling and sandy beaches; and the inland network of small lanes leads through tropical fruit orchards. The best way to see, explore, and get around the island is by rented motorbike or bicycle, but walking is also good, and taxis can be arranged through your accommodation (see Getting Around for details):
Beaches, Bays & Islands
Villages & Communes
Temples, Pagodas & Architecture
Hiking & Viewpoints
There’s plenty to see & do on Phu Quy Island for at least a couple of days
Beaches, Bays & Islands:
The sea around Phu Quy Island is excellent for swimming. The water quality is among the best and clearest I’ve swum in anywhere in Vietnam. There’s even some decent coral, beautiful marine flora, and colourful tropical fish. Much of the west coast of the island is either protected by long, concrete embankments or very rocky. However, swimming is still very good off the rocks, especially in the northwest (this was my favourite place to swim). The south and east coasts have plenty of wide, sandy beaches, including one or two excellent ones, as well as some dramatic rocky capes. Sadly, however, most of the long, sandy beaches in the south and east are covered in household trash from the villages, and flotsam and jetsam washed up from the ocean. It’s still easy to find a good, empty, clear place to swim on the island, but don’t expect pristine conditions everywhere you go. Below I’ve listed all of Phu Quy’s beaches in order of my personal preference.
Bai Nho Beach & Ganh Hang Cliff
Ngu Phung Beach & Marina
Vinh Trieu Duong Beach
Dong Hai Beach
Bai Da Cape
Hon Tranh Islet
Although much of Phu Quy Island’s coastline is rocky, the water quality is some of the best in Vietnam
The Northwest [MAP]: Under the watchful eye of the hilltop lighthouse and the humming wind turbines, the northwestern corner of Phu Quy is rugged and captivating. As the coast road lifts around a rocky cape, there are sandy paths leading through casuarina trees to exposed bays of pebbles, dead coral, and black volcanic rock. When I was here, the sea was calm and still, and access to the water was fairly easy through the rocks. Once in the water (with my goggles on), I could gaze at brightly coloured fish that swam between yellow and silver sea bushes, and starfish hiding in deep, narrow, underwater canyons. The water is clear and cool; the swimming good. The stoney beach is exposed, so it’s best to swim here in the mornings or late afternoons, when the sunsets are fantastic. There’s a disused, bricked-up military bunker here, too. The litter is mild on this beach because it’s away for the main villages, but the casuarina forests are strewn with picnic trash.
I enjoyed swimming off the pebbly beach in the quiet northwest of Phu Quy Island
The northwest coast is calm & swimmable (at least during the first half of the year)
Bai Nho Beach & Gành Hang Cliff [MAP]: Accessed via a steep, grassy pathway from the road, Bai Nho Beach is a slice of white sand and black rocks in the shadow of the Phu Quy Flagpole. At the southwestern tip of the island, the coast here is weather-beaten and barren: the exposed bluffs are treeless, covered in a heather-like brush. The water is clear and bright-blue where the white sand slides under the surf, but out in the bay it becomes bruised where large submerged rocks lurk beneath the swell. The sunshine brings out the vibrant tropical colours of this coastal scene; but when overcast, the coastline takes on a bleak, Hebridean quality. I found it a compelling spot: not only for swimming in the lovely water, but also for hiking along the rugged cliffs that stretch either side of the beach. Great volcanic escarpments, with swollen ruptures and gaping fissures, meet the sea where an old military bunker keeps a look out. Litter on Bai Nho Beach is in the form of a crust of flotsam and jetsam consisting of polystyrene and fishing equipment washed up from the wider ocean.
Bai Nho is a strikingly beautiful beach accessed via a steep path just below Phu Quy Flagpole
The rugged & attractive coastal scenery continues north & south of Bai Nho Beach to Ganh Hang Cliff
Ngu Phung Beach & Marina [MAP]: The road between Tam Thanh and Ngu Phung villages is a delightful, shady, quiet stretch of tarmac, passing by a walled marina and then onto a tree-lined boulevard, where a small park opens onto a small white sand beach. Although there’s litter in the park, the sand and sea here are still very attractive. Water quality is clear, the colour is bright blue, and the fine white sand is made up of old coral. It’s a small, working beach with a little boat yard at one end and a war-era Martyrs’ Cemetery at the other. It’s a very peaceful spot in the middle of a hot, lazy island day for a quick dip in the velvety ocean.
Ngu Phung commune has a little patch of good beach with white sand from eroded coral
Vinh Trieu Duong Beach [MAP]: At the southern tip of the island, Vinh Trieu Duong should be one of the best beaches on the island. In fact, it probably was the best beach a few years ago, and maybe it will be again. But, for now, this wide, curving spread of white sand and bright blue, shallow water, is nowhere near as beautiful as it should be, thanks to: picnic trash. A favourite spot for islanders and visitors alike, the remains of hundreds of al fresco lunches and dinners lie strewn across the wide sands and the lovely shady stand of casuarina trees behind it. Vinh Trieu Duong is still a very attractive spot for a swim and a quiet drink under the trees, but it’s no longer pristine. I assume the beach will be cleaned up before long, and it looks like prime land for a resort. Oh well, at least then it will be looked after with more care and attention. (The harbour wall is currently being extended to the east of the bay, which might be a bit of an eyesore, but it will protect the beach from rough seas.)
Vinh Trieu Duong Beach is very attractive, but spoiled somewhat by picnic trash left on the sand
Dong Hai Beach [MAP]: What I suppose is technically the island’s fourth village, Dong Hai is a collection of alleyways and fishing homes on the northeast coast. As you wind through the alleys, there are some remarkable old houses with attractive courtyards, white-washed facades that have faded in the rain and sun to pale pastel tones, and fishing nets, floats, hooks and other equipment hanging from the porches like lanterns. It’s a charming little hamlet and it fronts a pleasant strip of sandy beach backed by a grassy verge. As the community here is much smaller than the three main villages on the island, the level of household and fishing trash on the sand is much lighter. It’s well worth coming here to explore the alleys and architecture, if not to swim and snorkel in the bay. For me, the scene is redolent of Greek fishing communities on the Cycladic islands. Word must have gotten out about this spot, because when I was here (March 2019) a film crew were shooting day and night in a house on the beach.
Dong Hai Beach is a beautiful spot backed by a grassy verge & an attractive hamlet
Dong Hai hamlet has some lovely old houses & courtyards near the beach
Bai Da Cape [MAP]: Between Trieu Duong Bay and the Phu Quy Flagpole, a series of rocky cliffs jut out into the ocean at the island’s southeastern-most point. The cliffs form a dramatic seascape, with the waves churning the water and the views stretching far out to sea. The cliffs are carpeted in grass and very pleasant for hiking, although they are treeless and very exposed to sun, wind and rain. There are lots of signs of military activity here, including bunkers, trenches, and gun placements. The sea is clear and good for swimming on a calm day, but perilous when rough.
Bai Da Cape is rugged & rough with a desolate seascape that’s almost Hebridean
Hon Tranh Islet [MAP]: Just off the southern tip of Phu Quy and easily visible (almost swimmable) from the port, Hon Tranh is a small, fish-shaped islet. With rocky, volcanic cliffs at the northern and southern ends, and an excellent white sand beach with crystal clear waters on both the western and eastern sides, Hon Tranh is definitely worth an excursions for a few hours. It should be easy to arrange a boat through your accommodation. Prices should be around 250,000vnd per person. But it might be significantly higher if you’re going alone or as a pair. A short ride takes you across the water from the mainland to the islet. The swimming and snorkeling are very good.
With a good, long & deserted beach, Hon Tranh Islet is just off the main island
Other Beaches & Islets: The long, new embankment that stretches most of the way from the port, through Tam Thanh commune and on to Ngu Phung commune, is great for strolling along in the mornings and late afternoons. Temple-hopping between all the seaside shrines is good, too. But, although the sea is very pretty to look at and relatively clean, it’s not ideal for swimming because access is via a steep concrete ramp from the embankment. But it’s definitely worth exploring. Bai Phu is a series of arcing bays – some sandy, some rocky – on the east coast. Lovely to look at from afar, and famous for its floating seafood restaurants, unfortunately when you get up close it’s rather ruined by litter and fishing debris, either discarded or washed up on the surf. Again, it’s good for wandering around and hiking, but the swimming isn’t great. In the northeast of the island, the village of Long Hai sprawls beneath the slopes of Cao Cat Mountain and along the sandy beaches surrounding it. However, because Long Hai is an active fishing village and proper waste disposal (coupled with the general practice of throwing everything in the sea) has only recently been implemented, the beaches, although quite scenically located, are awfully polluted by plastic and general trash. It’s a sad, almost apocalyptic sight, but there are signs that it may get better: several recycling plants and government initiatives aim at cleaning the beaches here. It’s still possible to enjoy (and swim) on one section of the northeast beaches: the sandy bay spreading north from Mộ Thầy Temple, whose clifftop position provides a good vista of the beach.
The embankment between Tam Thanh & Ngu Phung communes is scenic & great for a stroll
Bai Phu Beach looks attractive from afar, but up close it is blighted by litter
The beaches around Long Hai commune, in the north of the island, are full of household & fishing trash
Villages & Communes:
Phu Quy Island is divided into three xã (‘communes’ or villages). These are Tam Thanh in the southwest, Ngu Phung on the central-west coast, and Long Hai in the north. Dong Hai, in the northeast, is a little hamlet that’s grown into what is essentially the island’s fourth village. In reality, Tam Thanh and Ngu Phung blend into one another, as do Long Hai and Dong Hai. But still each commune has its own character: its own temples, market, and local government edifices, and its own fishing fleet and harbour. Exploring the three (of four) communes on foot or on two wheels is very pleasant and interesting, and a great way to get under the skin of this remote island. Below, I’ve written a brief description of each village:
Tam Thanh Commune
Ngu Phung Commune
Long Hai Commune
Dong Hai Hamlet
The island has three communes, each of which has its own market, places of worship & fishing fleet
Tam Thanh Commune [MAP]: Spreading west from Phu Quy harbour along the southeast coast, Tam Thanh is the focal point for most things on the island: commerce, fishing, ferries, food, accommodation, places of worship, and new development. Around the harbour there are several temples (see below), and the back streets either side of the port are pleasantly quiet, cool, shady and laid-back. Apart from the port, the main place of commerce and activity is on Vo Van Kiet Street (particularly around the intersection with Tran Hung Dao) and the grid of streets around the new park just to the north. This is where most of the island’s food and accommodation options are. There’s no shortage of general stores for water, snacks, electrical supplies etc. It’s at its liveliest in the mornings and late afternoons/evenings. The streets are lined with a combination of new townhouses (in the classic 21th century Vietnamese style: narrow, 2-3 storey boxes) and older dwellings bearing the hallmarks of Vietnamese Modernist architecture: angular and squat with little Art Deco flourishes (I find them very attractive). The latter date from the ’60s to ’90s (see below).
Tam Thanh commune is the focal point for commerce, fishing, food & accommodation on the island
Ngu Phung Commune [MAP]: Although it’s difficult to determine where exactly Tam Thanh ends and Ngu Phung begins, the latter has a very different character. Whereas Tam Thanh is all commerce, business and development, Ngu Phung is sleepier and older with a ‘stuck-in-time’ feel about it. For me, the transition between these two communes on the west coast happens when 27 Thang 4 Street glances the ocean at Lang Co My Khe Temple and proceeds along a pleasant, casuarina-lined harbourfront, then on through a French-feeling boulevard and into the narrow, sun-and-shade-filled back-streets of Ngu Phung village. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but I loved Ngu Phung commune: The streets lined with umbrella trees and frangipani flowers; the decades-old Modernist homes with swept front yards leading to open wooden doors and front rooms filled with ancestor altars; the little lanes leading to the embankment where shrines and temples wax and wane in clouds of incense; the food and drink stalls hidden around corners where school children gather for snacks; the fading edifices of government buildings; fish drying on wooden trestles; a small military airport where the tarmac is used for raking crops; the fishing fleet at the north of the bay, idling on the calm sea in the late evening sun; the fishermen’s shacks selling fresh seafood; and the green patchwork of land rising to Phu Quy Lighthouse with views across the entire island.
Ngu Phung is a quiet, very attractive & appealing commune with a friendly & slow atmosphere
Long Hai Commune [MAP]: At the northeastern tip of Phu Quy, Long Hai is possibly the liveliest of the communes on the island. A tightly packed network of narrow lanes and single-storey, box-like homes spread around the base of Cao Cat Mountain, Long Hai has an active market with street food and a general buzz about it. Long Hai is also the most rustic, rugged, and, sadly, the most littered of the island’s villages. The beaches here are covered in trash, although the roads are clean and people’s housing looks OK, if cramped. It certainly feels as though Long Hai is the poorest of the communes on Phu Quy. But the people are very welcoming and excited to see foreign visitors, and several homes are starting to invite tourists in as part of a growing trend in homestays. When I visited, I felt Long Hai hadn’t the charm or the laid-back quality of Ngu Phung or Tam Thanh, but it does have lots of local life and opportunities to sit, eat, drink and talk with people. The views over Long Hai from the pagoda atop Cao Cat Mountain are superb (see below).
Long Hai sprawls beneath Cao Cat Mountain: it’s probably the liveliest but poorest of the communes
Dong Hai Hamlet [MAP]: Phu Quy’s unofficial ‘fourth village’, Dong Hai is on the northeast coast, just south of Long Hai. A pretty and appealing little place with some interesting architecture and an attractive coast, see Dong Hai Beach for details.
Dong Hai is the unofficial fourth hamlet on the island: an interesting little place with some cute houses
Temples, Pagodas & Architecture:
For such a small island, Phu Quy has a remarkable number of temples, shrines and other places of worship. Each of the three communes boasts an array of religious buildings: from mountaintop monasteries to communal village temples. Most are very well-kept, with quiet, leafy grounds and colourful adornments. They’re all active places of worship, including Buddhist sanctuaries, Catholic churches, ancestor shrines, and Cao Dao temples. I’ve listed some of the more interesting, attractive, and striking below, but there are many more. Also, riding around Phu Quy, I found the architecture of people’s homes and government buildings to be intriguing. Most are what I think is correctly termed Vietnamese Modernist-style, spanning half a century, from the 1960s through to the early 2000s. Angular and modern, but with touches of French colonial architecture and Soviet Brutalism, these buildings are well-preserved, but it looks are though many are just about to be torn down. There are even a few very old-looking homes with mini-courtyards and tiled roofs supported by columns.
Van An Thanh Whale Temple
Chua Linh Quang Pagoda
Thanh That Cao Dai Temple
Dai Mon Mo Thay Temple
Chua Linh Son Pagoda
Dozens of temples, shrines, pagodas & other places of worship are scattered about Phu Quy Island
Van An Thanh Whale Temple [MAP]: Often referred to as Lăng Nam Hải or the ‘Whale Temple’, this attractive complex of gates, temples, altars and courtyards is just behind Phu Quy Port. Accessed from the north or the south, Van An Thanh is most notable for it enormous whale skeleton, which is housed in an exhibition room to the side of the main temple (look for the wooden doors with the words ‘Nhà Trưng Bày Cốt Ông Nam Hải‘ above it). Whale worship is a long and active tradition in Vietnam, stretching back centuries. Whales are considered gods or spirits of the ocean that can protect sailors and fishermen from harm while out at sea. There are two words for ‘whale’ in Vietnamese which reflect the mammal’s size and importance: Cá voi (elephant fish) and Ông Nam Hải (grandfather of the sea). Inside the ‘whale temple’, the scale of the skeleton is breathtaking. I’m used to seeing whales in the ocean (in TV documentaries), where there’s very little sense of scale. But here, in this exhibition room, one really gets a sense of just how colossal these animals are, and it’s no wonder they were (and are) considered sacred. I found it quite moving, not least because the experience felt very similar to gazing at dinosaur skeletons in natural history museums, when one feels overwhelmed that an animal of such size once existed on the same planet where one is living today. There’s an unsettling pathos that, perhaps, my children or grandchildren might stand in front of a whale skeleton like this one and be thinking the same thing: imagine a world where mammals like this lived in our oceans.
The main whale on display died in 1963. But there are other smaller skeletons around it of whales and dolphins, some of which date back 150 years. It’s a nice idea to light some incense at the altar beneath the whale’s jaw. Note: although the temple complex is always open, the ‘whale room’ is almost always closed. There are two phone numbers (0908 846 774 or 0163 4700 427) on a blue plaque at the bottom of the temple gate at the south entrance, which you must call in order for the ‘whale keeper’ to come open the doors for you. No English is spoken so it might be a good idea to ask the staff at your hotel to call and arrange a time for you. It’s well worth it. Entrance is free, but donations are appreciated.
Van An Thanh ‘Whale Temple’ houses a large skeleton of a whale & many other smaller ones, too
Chua Linh Quang Pagoda [MAP] is one of the most recognizable temples on the island. On Vo Van Kiet Street in the centre of Tam Thanh commune, this temple boasts an impressive, highly decorated, multi-level tower. Although it appears to be a fairly recent structure, apparently the original temple dates back about 250 years. Easily visible from just about anywhere one the island, Chua Linh Quang is one of the tallest structures on Phu Quy. With colourful and ornate dragons, tiles, pillars, reliefs and statues, it’s a real riot and a lot of fun. A few blocks south of here, on the seafront embankment, is Mieu Thanh Hoang Shrine [MAP]. I love the peace and quiet of this little temple: the crispy, rust-red leaves of the umbrella trees falling on the hot stone courtyard; the sound of the gentle sea lapping the harbourfront; and the way the entrance gates frame the placid ocean, as if it were the terminal of an ancient and exotic Southeast Asian trading port.
Chua Linh Quang is an ornate pagoda & one of the tallest structures on Phu Quy Island
Mieu Thanh Hoang Shrine sits right by the ocean; its stone courtyard is a quiet, reflective place
There are several interesting places of worship in and around Ngu Phung commune. Thanh That [MAP] is Phu Quy Island’s Cao Dai temple, the century-old, home-grown religion, worshiping the religious and creative icons of world history, including Muhammad, Buddha, Shakespeare and Victor Hugo. Caodaist temples are famous for being colourful and decorative, and this one’s no exception. There’s a Catholic church [MAP] is the back-streets, and Chua Linh Buu [MAP] is an ornate and attractive Buddhist temple set among trees at the foot of the hill beneath the Phu Quy Lighthouse.
Chua Linh Buu is a Buddhist temple set among trees beneath the Phu Quy Lighthouse
Perched on a mesmerizing volcanic rock cape in the northeast of the island, Đại Môn Mộ Thầy [MAP] is an interesting temple in a scenic position. I couldn’t find out much about it, but the name means something like ‘The Master’s Tomb’, which is mysterious enough to fuel your imagination. But more than the temple, it’s the location that’s the main attraction. Continue walking along the peninsular to the very tip and look back at a beautiful double bay. The rock formations here are fascinating and the sea has carved out little overhangs – like petrified waves – where locals gather for picnics. (Unfortunately, there’s a lot of trash around.) Another intriguing sight here are the fish farms clinging to the rocky coast. A series of rectangular stone walls, the fish farms look as though they’re ancient ramparts protecting the island from attack by sea.
Dai Mon Mo Thay temple is set on a volcanic headland surrounded by walled fish farms (pictured)
You couldn’t find a more stunning position for a temple than Chua Linh Son Pagoda [MAP]. Accessed via a steep staircase, the main temple is a monastery just below the peak of Cao Cat Mountain, the highest point on the island. The stairs are guarded by golden dragons, which are a sight to behold when set against the pink shower of bougainvillea. At the top, Buddhist monks go about their ablutions in the prayer rooms and elaborately decorated altars. There are benches on which to sit and gaze out over the island. But save your photos for the shrine at the peak, reached via a curling set of stairs, leading around incredible volcanic rock formations with swirling fissures. From here the views are something else. Try to get here around 4pm to watch the sunset. I spent hours sitting on the rocks at the peak: reading, writing, contemplating, strumming my guitar, soaking in the views.
Chua Linh Son is dramatically situated near the top of Cao Cat Mountain, with fine views
The steps leading up to Chua Linh Son are guarded by golden dragons & bougainvillea
Modernist Architecture: All around the island, but particularly along the streets of Tam Thanh and Ngu Phung communes, there are excellent examples of Vietnamese Modernist architecture. This takes the form of residents’ homes and of local government buildings. In the past, I always felt as though this architectural style was too cold, stylized, and geometric to be sympathetic. But now I find myself drawn to it: partly because, as time goes by, these houses and civic buildings have become a part of history, imbued with nostalgia; but also partly because, thanks to various people drawing attention to the style in recent years, I’ve opened up to the line, decorative motifs, space, light and air of these buildings. I really can’t claim to know anything much about Vietnamese Modernist architecture, but you’ll see what I mean as you ride around Phu Quy Island. Some of the homes and government buildings are very well kept, whereas others are fading, soon to become rubble. Many of the houses have dates on them: ranging from as early as the 1960s to as late as the early 2000s. If this sparks your interest, check out Mel Schenck’s blog about Vietnamese Modernist buildings.
Phu Quy has dozens of older homes in the Vietnamese Modernist style, dating from the 1960s onwards
Some of the Modernist buildings are well-kept; others are crumbling & in disrepair
Hiking & Viewing Points:
There are four spectacular viewing points on Phu Quy, all of which correspond to high points in the topography of the island or where volcanic cliffs meet the sea. Two of these are hills in the north of the island, where the land swells and rises several hundred feet. The other two are dramatic cliffs and capes. Hiking on Phu Quy is good because the land is flat, the scenery pleasant, and the roads and lanes are quiet.
Phu Quy Lighthouse
Cao Cat Mountain
Phu Quy Flagpole
Mo Thay Temple Cliffs
Although Phu Quy is mostly flat, there are a few high points where the views over the island are fantastic
Hiking: Because Phu Quy is criss-crossed with quiet paved lanes and pathways through the brush, and because the terrain is mostly very gentle, it’s entirely possible (and enjoyable) to walk everywhere on the island. The distances are relatively short: the island is only about 8km long and 5km wide. Of course, what takes 5-10 minutes on a motorbike, will take 15-30 minutes on foot. But for hikers Phu Quy really is a great destination. You could walk to any of the places mentioned in this guide. In particular, the four viewing points listed below are well-worth hiking to.
Hiking can be a rewarding way to explore Phu Quy Island: there are pathways up to the high points
On foot, you can hike the inland hills & fields, and coastal cliffs & headlands
Phu Quy Lighthouse [MAP]: In the north of the island, the two high points are the Phu Quy Lighthouse, in the northwest, and Cao Cat Mountain, in the northeast. These are both accessed via steep but relatively short stairways. To get to the lighthouse (Hải Đăng Phú Qúy), continue along the road to the left passed Linh Buu Pagoda (ignoring the No Trespassing sign). When the road ends, turn to your right and walk up the steps. After a bit of a climb, bear right at a fork in the path (bearing left will take you to a Ho Chi Minh monument, which doesn’t afford as good views as the lighthouse). The lighthouse is a handsome and sturdy structure. Behind it is a military installation, which is off limits. However, you are allowed to ascend the stairwell up to the top of the lighthouse for stupendous views across the entire island. There are also benches at the foot of the lighthouse, so bring a thermos of coffee and a snack to enjoy while looking at the views. Try to arrive between 4-5pm for the best light. When you’re up here, you get a sense of how green Phu Quy is, and how isolated it is: just a speck in the ocean. It’s a thrilling sensation.
Phu Quy Lighthouse sits atop a green hill affording views over the entire island
Climb the spiral stairs to the top of the lighthouse and enjoy the enormous views
Cao Cat Mountain [MAP]: The highest point on the island, Cao Cat Mountain is the site of a Buddhist monastery, another military installation, and an extraordinary escarpment of stratified rock. To get there, take the road as far as the shrine (you can continue beyond the shrine around the mountain, but ultimately the road stops at a military site), then walk up the stairs behind the shrine until you reach the monastery. From here, there are stairs leading behind the monastery to the gigantic rocks at the top of the mountain. The views are incredible, and the rock formations – swirling and curvaceous – look martian. Bring a drink and some snacks, get here around 5pm, and watch the sun set over the island, bathing everything in a soft light, while listening to the chimes of the gong from the monastery: it feels like Phu Quy Island is all yours (if you can ignore the enormous communication towers either side of the peak).
Cao Cat Mountain is reached via several staircases: at the top the views are excellent
There are pagodas, shrines & fascinating rock formations at the top of Cao Cat Mountain
Phu Quy Flagpole [MAP]: Easily accessed via the coast road, the island’s flagpole (cột cờ Phú Qúy) is a good vantage point. From here, cliffs spread north to Bai Nho Beach and Ganh Hang Cape, and south to Bai Da Beach. Hiking in either direction is great and the scenery is terrific: barren, stark; almost Hebridien.
Phu Quy Flagpole (in the distance) is a scenic stretch of volcanic cliffs & headlands with coastal views
Mo Thay Temple Cliffs [MAP]: The volcanic cliffs stretching beyond Mo Thay Temple have great views back across a double bay with Cao Cat Mountain behind. (See Mo Thay Temple for details.)
The strange rock formations along the cliffs at Mo Thay Temple offer good views & walking
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Because foreign visitors must acquire a permit before visiting Phu Quy Island, most travellers will need to spend at least one night in Phan Thiet, on the mainland, before catching the ferry to the island. Therefore, I’ve included accommodation options for both Phan Thiet and Phu Quy below:
Phan Thiet Hotels
Phu Quy Island Hotels
Both Phan Thiet (where the boats to the island depart from) and Phu Quy have a decent range of hotels
Phan Thiet Hotels: A very likable city on the banks of the Ca Ty River as it flows into the East Sea, Phan Thiet has some good accommodation for a night or two while you wait for your permit to be made. Bear in mind that you’ll also need to give the name and address of your hotel when applying for the permit (see Getting the Permit for details). The resort town of Mui Ne is also nearby (just 10km up the coast from Phan Thiet) where there are hundreds of hotels to choose from. However, I much prefer Phan Thiet, so I’ve only listed Phan Thiet hotels below, starting from budget up to mid-range. (For Mui Ne hotels you can search here):
• Mini-hotels near the port [MAP]: Conveniently located on Le Loi Street, just east of Phan Thiet port, a string of good-value mini-hotels and guest houses line the road. All have decent, clean, bright and plain rooms for $10-$20. Try Minh Duc Guesthouse for the cheapest rooms, or Hoa Binh 2 for no-frills charm, or for a few more bucks check-in to Hotel Minh Hang, or Hoang Kim or Nhat Linh. In short, there’s lots of choice on Le Loi Street [MAP]
There are lots of good value mini-hotels along Le Loi Street, conveniently located near Phan Thiet port
• Moon Hotel [MAP]; $10-$15: [BOOK HERE] An excellent new budget option, Moon Hotel stands all on its own in a newly developed part of town. The rooms are bright and clean (some even have balconies with sea views) and the area is quiet. It’s a 5-minute taxi ride from the port. [BOOK HERE]
• Doi Duong Hotel & TTC Premium Hotel [MAP]; $25-$40: These two mid-range hotels are pretty good value considering they both have swimming pools, ocean views, and easy access to Phan Thiet’s municipal beach and park. I prefer Doi Duong [BOOK HERE] because it has balconies, but the breakfast isn’t great. TTC Premium [BOOK HERE] has large but soulless rooms without balconies, however its breakfast is much better.
• Ocean Dunes Resort [MAP]; $35-$60: [BOOK HERE] With excellent facilities (including two pools, large, green gardens, and children’s play area), the Ocean Dunes is very good mid-range accommodation. Rooms have big balconies with either sea or mountain views, direct access to the new beachfront promenade, and a good breakfast. (Read my full review here.) Average rates are $35-$60 a night [BOOK HERE]
The Ocean Dunes Resort is good value for money, considering the sea views & facilities
Phu Quy Island Hotels: There are currently about a couple of dozen mini-hotels, guest houses, and homestays on Phu Quy Island. Most are clustered around the main port area and Tam Thanh commune which surrounds it. However, there are several other notable accommodations further afield, in the other two communes of Ngu Phung and Long Hai. Almost all accommodation follows the same pricing: singles/doubles = 200,000/250,000vnd | quads (two double beds) = 400,000vnd. The general standard is good, with clean, bright, spacious, and fairly new rooms. Camping is very tempting, if you have your own gear, because the coastal meadows and casuarina forests are perfect for a campsite. But, because there are so few foreign visitors, it would be wise to ask permission before you camp. There aren’t any beach resorts or big hotels yet. However, Phu Quy’s accommodation scene is set to change within the next year or two. The following places to stay are in order of my own personal preference:
Phu Quy Island has some good mini-hotels & guest houses and prices are reasonable
• Sao Bien Guest House [MAP]; Tel: 090 464 0108 | 250,000-450,000vnd: This excellent guest house is on the beautiful, casuarina-shaded stretch of road linking Tam Thanh and Ngu Phung communes. Just across from a placid, walled marina where a small fishing fleet lies at anchor, Sao Bien is a spotless, bright, brand new, modern structure. Managed by a friendly family, the rooms are plain but comfortable, with firm beds, tiled floors, air-con, hot water, TV, and windows. A couple of the rooms have sea views, and there’s a great rooftop terrace from which to watch the sunset. The area is quiet, cool, and slow. There’s excellent seafood next door at Quán Phú Qúy 2 and the shady grounds of Cherry Cafe on the other side. It’s the perfect place to base yourself for a few days on the island.
Sao Bien is an excellent, clean, comfortable, inexpensive guest house in a lovely, quiet location
• Bao Tran Mini Hotel [MAP]; Tel: 094 619 1123 | 250,000-400,000vnd: A classic mini-hotel on the grid of streets surrounding a new park, Bao Tran has nice, clean rooms with windows and small balconies at the front overlooking the square. It’s run by a handsome local family who make you feel at home. It’s not on the coast (although you can see the sea from some of the rooms) but it is walking distance from all of the best food and drink options in Tam Thanh commune. A pleasant place for a night or two.
• Tam Thanh Mini-Hotels [MAP]: Along Vo Van Kiet Street near where it intersects with Tran Hung Dao, and the grid of streets just to the north, surrounding a new park, is probably the greatest concentration of hotels and guest houses on the island. There are lots to choose from and they all have similar prices (250,000-450,000vnd) and similar quality rooms (clean, comfortable, air-con, hot water, TV, windows). In particular, check out Khach San Phu Quy (tel: 091 647 3245) and Hung Phat Hotel (tel: 093 300 9927), who are neighbours on the high street and among the largest hotels on the island; and Hien Duoc Hotel (tel: 090 291 9678) and Khach San Mini Hai Ha (tel: 091 6264 101), also on the high-street. These are all solid places to spend several nights.
• Truong Huy Hotel [MAP]; Tel: 094 341 4488 | 250,000-400,000vnd: Just a couple of minutes east of Phu Quy Port, Truong Huy is a good hotel with lots of rooms, some with nice big windows looking over the lane and trees. The rooms are big and clean but sparse. It’s a quiet location and walking distance from Trieu Duong Bay and the harbourfront, which is very convenient if you’re catching an early morning boat back to Phan Thiet.
Truong Huy is a good value mini-hotel with large but sparse rooms & a central but quiet location
• Long Vi Hotel [MAP]; Tel: 091 768 0344 | 150,000-400,000vnd: In the northeast of the island, Long Vi consists of a couple of simple structures decorated with brightly coloured murals. Inside, the rooms – most of which have sea views – are basic but clean and the walls are adorned with floral patterns. There’s a kind of hippy-cutesy vibe to the place. It’s popular with Vietnamese backpackers, as is the attached seafood restaurant. The position is quiet and scenic: on a bay, walking distance from a clifftop temple, and in the shadow of Cao Cat Mountain.
• Hoang Phu Hotel [MAP]; Tel: 091 970 9550 | 250,000-450,000vnd: A three storey building down the narrow backstreets near the embankment in Tam Thanh commune, Hoang Phu Hotel has good, clean rooms and sea views. It’s a pleasant and quiet position, perfect for strolling up and down the new seafront promenade and exploring the village on foot. It’s popular with visiting groups from the mainland, so it fills up quickly.
• Homestays: Around the island there are a handful of homestays. However, I found it difficult to find information about them, and the hosts seemed unsure about accommodating foreign guests. But it’s worth looking into, especially if you speak some Vietnamese or are travelling with Vietnamese companions, because Phu Quy locals are famous for their hospitality and sense of fun. I’d also expect homestay-style accommodation to grow over the next year or two. For a start, you can try asking at Thien Su Cafe, in Long Hai, where the owner’s family have a room or two for guests, if available.
Long Vi Hotel is by the sea with a few bright rooms and a kind of hippy-cutesy vibe
Food & Drink:
Phu Quy is, naturally, famous for its seafood. Sea cucumbers and crabs are among the island’s specialities. There are dozens of informal seafood eateries and restaurants across the island. Because of its relatively large population (for an island), Phu Quy also has a decent range of street food available in its three main villages (or communes). Noodle soups, savoury snacks, and other tasty treats are sold from streetside vendors. Fruit juices and smoothies are available from kiosks, and there are lots of local cafes. Phu Quy even has its own brew: rượu dứa – a local liquor made from the fruit of a kind of screwpine, called pandanus tectorius. Although there are places to eat and drink all around the island, the largest concentration of dining and drinking options is in Tam Thanh, spreading west from the main port.
Phu Quy has enough dining options to keep you going, including excellent seafood & street food
Seafood:
There are informal local seafood restaurants dotted all around the island. Look for signs saying quán hải sản. However, if you’re not familiar with ordering in Vietnamese, a good place to start is the ‘foreigner friendly’ restaurant at Long Vĩ (where some English is spoken), or the big restaurants just off Tran Hung Dao Street in Tam Thanh commune, such as Cột Buồm, Quán Hải Thắm 2, or Quán Lộc Phát, which have big menus with pictures and prices. A popular option for seafood are the floating restaurants just offshore at Bai Phu Bay. Sometimes doubling as fish farms, the food here is extremely fresh. Prices are reasonable and there are at least half a dozen floating restaurants clustered together in the bay. A small boat ferries you over. It’s worth noting, however, that the beach is strewn with trash and if you’re unlucky (or lucky, depending on how you view it), there may be a seafood-karaoke party on the same floating restaurant as you, in which case it’s a very loud dining experience (and there’s no escape). If this doesn’t appeal to you, there are dozens of good, local seafood joints around the island to choose from. I barely scratched the surface when I was there, but I particularly liked Quán Phú Qúy 2 and Hải Sản Ánh Huyền, both near Ngu Phung commune. The former is a restaurant with an open-air terrace upstairs, with reasonable prices, good seafood, and a relaxed atmosphere. The latter is a local fishermen’s haunt, housed in a concrete shack with blue wooden shutters by the embankment, where the fish come straight off the boats from the fishing fleet moored in the bay.
Phu Quy is famous for is fresh, delicious & inexpensive seafood straight from the ocean
Seafood is everywhere on Phu Quy: from the fishing boats to fish drying in the sun to local fish restaurants
Street Food:
Although street food on Phu Quy is nowhere near as varied and ubiquitous as in any town on the mainland, for an island it has quite a decent selection. In the mornings and late afternoons through to the evenings, you’ll find street food vendors along the busiest streets of all three of Phu Quy’s villages: Long Hai, Ngu Phung and Tam Thanh. However, the two liveliest spots are Vo Van Kiet Street near the intersection with Tran Hung Dao Street, in Tam Thanh, and the area around Long Hai Market. Below are some of the places that I enjoyed eating at, but obviously there’s a lot more to choose from, and I’d expect the street food scene to rapidly expand over the next year or two, as more people from the mainland visit and settle here.
For an island, Phu Quy has a decent range of street food options in its three ‘communes’ or villages
Tam Thanh Commune: As the liveliest of the villages on the island, Tam Thanh has the best choice of street food. Go up and down Vo Van Kiet Street a couple of times and you’ll get a good idea of what’s available, particularly around the intersection with Tran Hung Dao. There are a couple of good bánh xèo (savoury pancakes with pork and shrimp) either side of Hien Duoc Hotel. Quán Thuận Phát has a great selection of classic Vietnamese noodle soups, such as bún bò Huế (Hue-style beef noodles), mì quảng (central-style thick noodles), and hủ tiếu (southern-style vermicelli noodles). A couple of bún đậu mắm tôm (tofu with pork, herbs and pungent dipping sauce) offer decent versions of this Hanoi dish – try Quán Nhím Biển. Mỹ Duyên bakery has fresh baguettes and cakes. Quán Hót Sài Gòn is another decent all-rounder for soups and noodles. Kebab Torki serves up doner-style kebabs. Finally, Quán Hai Hảo does a decent bowl of beef phở.
Tam Thanh has the greatest concentration & variety of street food anywhere on the island
Ngu Phung Commune: The quietest of the three communes, Ngu Phung doesn’t have much in the way of street food. But look around and you’ll find little streetside stalls selling noodle soups, fruits, and chè (sweet dessert drinks, often with coconut milk, fruit, and jelly). One nice spot in the early evenings is on 27 Thang 4 Street, by a little park outside the entrance to Lang Co My Khe temple, where several vendors cluster [MAP].
Ngu Phung commune’s street food options are limited & often hidden down back streets
Long Hai Commune: The area around Chợ Long Hải (Long Hai Market) is a bustling little intersection where street food vendors serve food and drink, especially during the mornings and early evenings. Among the many dishes you’ll find here are: bánh xèo (savoury pancakes filled with shrimp and pork – the ones here are very unusual because the pancake batter is made with carrot, giving the bánh xèo an orange hue), chả cuốn (fresh spring rolls filled with herbs, fish cake and pork, a provincial speciality), mì quảng (a popular noodle soup from the central provinces), cháo (hot, wholesome rice porridge), and bánh flan (the Vietnamese take on creme caramel). There are signs for all these dishes (and more) at the food vendors on the roadside. Everything costs between 10,000vnd-30,000vnd per dish.
Long Hai has some good street food, particularly around the market in the mornings and evenings
Drinks:
Phu Quy has its fair share of local cafes, milk tea and smoothie stalls, and beer joints around the island. But there aren’t really any bars as such. However, the island does have its own local liquor, and it’s still possible to get an espresso in the mornings and a cocktail in the evenings:
Coffee & Juice
On Phu Quy you can find smoothies, juices & beer, as well as the island’s own local liquor
Alcohol: The usual Vietnamese brands of beer are available everywhere, as well as regional brands, like Tiger. But Phu Quy also has its very own island brew: rượu dứa. This is a very potent, amber-coloured liquor made from the fermented fruit of the pandanus tectorius plant, which grows all over the island. The plant has long, sharp leaves and exposed, claw-like roots; the fruit, which you can see sold on the streets, is like a round, orange, pineapple. You can pick up home-brewed rượu dứa from many of the local stores around the island for as little as 10,000vnd for a 500ml bottle, or from some of the cafes, restaurants and hotels. Another good place for a tipple is Song Cafe, on the backstreets behind the main drag in Tam Thanh commune. As well as good coffee, smoothies, and juices, Song Cafe offers a short, but enticing list of cocktails, including daiquiris and margaritas.
The fruit of the screwpine is used to make rượu dứa – a strong liquor with a slightly bitter taste
Various local liquors (rượu) displayed in a shop on Phu Quy, including screwpine, ginseng & snake
Coffee & Juice: There are plenty of cafes in all three of the island’s villages. While the cafes are often very attractive, shady places to be, the standard of coffee isn’t great. But I expect the cafe scene to change dramatically in the next year or so, as more and more young Vietnamese visit and open coffee shops on the island. For now, the best coffee I found was at Song Cafe, where they offer a choice of robusta or arabica beans. Cherry Cafe is also good with a quiet location, and Passion Cafe is central and fine. Several juice and smoothie vendors can be found in the villages. In particular, there’s a good one on Vo Van Kiet Street, near the intersection with Tran Hung Dao. You’ll find orange, mango, passion fruit, avocado, coconuts and much more. Lucky Cafe serves a range of drinks and is popular with Phu Quy’s young crowd in the evenings. And the trend in trà sữa (sweet milk tea) has made it to the island: there are several trà sữa stalls along the roadsides. If you’re in the mood for some live music and billiards, head over to Thien Su Cafe, in Long Hai, where there are a couple of pool tables and occasional jam sessions – you’ll probably be invited to join in, too.
Song Cafe has good coffee, a nice atmosphere & even some cocktails, which makes it unique on the island
Getting There & Around:
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*IMPORTANT: Foreign travellers need a permit to visit Phu Quy Island: see below for details.
Phu Quy Island can only be reached by boat from Phan Thiet, a very likable fishing town on the southeast coast. There are three ferry companies operating daily fast boat services between Phan Thiet and Phu Quy Island. To get to Phan Thiet, there are good rail and road connections from Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), Nha Trang, and Dalat among many other hubs nationwide. On Phu Quy Island, a surprisingly extensive network of quiet, paved lanes follow the island’s coastline and criss-cross its interior: perfect for two-wheeled exploration or, because the terrain is mostly very gentle, hiking:
Getting the Permit
Gettting to Phan Thiet
Getting to Phu Quy Island
Getting Around Phu Quy Island
Phu Quy Island can only be reached by boat from Phan Thiet: but first you must get a permit
GETTING THE PERMIT:
Foreign travellers must have a permit in order to visit Phu Quy Island. This is partly because Phu Quy has only recently opened to foreign tourists, and partly because the island is technically a sea border: there has been considerable tension in the East Sea over disputed islands in recent years. However, it is now fairly easy to acquire the necessary documents to legally visit the island, although it does take a bit of time and money. But don’t worry: it’s a straightforward process, and it’s worth it.
Obtaining the Permit in Phan Thiet
Checklist to Apply for Permit
Boarding & Disembarking the Boat
Using the Permit on the Island
Foreign travellers to Phu Quy must obtain a permit before taking a boat to the island
Obtaining the Permit in Phan Thiet: There are two ways to apply for the permit, click below for details:
Local Travel Agent
Local Government Office: This is the cheaper but slightly more convoluted method. It goes like this: Make sure you have the documents in the checklist below, and make your way to the Immigration Department (Phòng Xuất Nhập Cảnh) of the Provincial Police Station (Công An Tỉnh Bình Thuận), at 139 Mau Than Street, in Phan Thiet. Take the entrance on the left of the building, go inside and up the stairs on the left as you enter. On the first floor, go to window No.3 (Cửa Số3), where a sign in English reads ‘Receiving Documents of Foreigners’. Staff here are dressed in official green uniform and some speak a little bit of English, but it helps if you can speak some Vietnamese. Stand (or sit) in the queue and communicate that you wish to apply for a permit to visit Phu Quy Island. The staff will then ask for, take, and copy your documents, and give you a form (in Vietnamese) to fill out. You’ll also need to give the name and address of your accommodation in Phan Thiet. Then pay the fee of 250,000vnd ($10) and give your phone number or email address so they can contact you when the permit is ready to collect. It will take 2-3 working days. I’ve been to this office twice: the first time, staff were rigid, cold, and unhelpful; the second time they were young, friendly, and efficient. (It pays to dress in long pants and a shirt, rather than shorts and a T-shirt, when visiting any government office.)
This is the Provincial Police station in Phan Thiet within which is the Immigration Department
Local Travel Agent: This is the easier, more streamline, but more expensive method. It goes like this: Make sure you have the documents in the checklist below, and make your way to one of several local travel agents in Phan Thiet (there are also travel agents in nearby Mui Ne who can arrange permits). I recommend going to Sao Mai (14 Muoi Chin Thang Tu Street; 062 3824 111) as they are efficient, well-organized, and some English is spoken. However, there are other travel agents, especially on Ton Duc Thang Street, such as Bo Cap Vang (185 Ton Duc Thang Street; 0886 234 555). Explain that you want to get a permit to visit Phu Quy Island. The staff will ask for your documents. You will also need to give the name and address of your accommodation in Phan Thiet, and state when you wish to visit the island (the permit is only valid for one week from the day you intend to arrive). You pay upfront: 600,000vnd ($25) for standard service (2-3 working days), or 840,000vnd ($35) for fast track service (24 hours). However, it’s highly likely that even the fast track service will end up taking at least 48 hours to complete. Leave your phone number or email with the staff and they will contact you when the permit is ready to collect from their office.
Several travel agents, like Sao Mai, in Phan Thiet & Mui Ne can arrange the permit for an extra fee
Checklist to Apply for Permit:
Valid Vietnam visa or temporary residency card
Immigration stamp of latest entry into Vietnam (in your passport)
Copies of main passport page, visa, and immigration stamp (optional but useful)
Cash in VND: 250,000-840,000 (depending on the application method)
Name & address of your accommodation in Phan Thiet
Smiles, patience, and a bit of Vietnamese language (optional but useful)
Boarding & Disembarking the Boat: You will need to show your permit and your passport to an official (dressed in green uniform) at the port in Phan Thiet before you board the boat, and again at the port on Phu Quy. When you disembark on the island, a border control official (in green uniform) will meet you off the boat, ask to see your passport and permit, escort you to their office, and register your information. All of this should be quite easy, fast, and painless. The officials I dealt with were courteous and easy-going. However, be sure to check and recheck your permit for mistakes: if there’s any discrepancy (for example, your name is spelled incorrectly, or appears different to your passport, or the validity on your permit has expired) you will not be allowed to board the boat to the island.
Before boarding & disembarking the boat to Phu Quy Island you must show your passport & permit
Using the Permit on the Island: Once registered at the port, you can move freely around the island. Whenever you check-in at a hotel, the reception will keep your permit and your passport. But you’ll need both in order to book return boat tickets back to Phan Thiet, or to go on any excursions to other islands, such as Hon Tranh. Needless to say: don’t lose your permit.
Once you are registered on the island, you can move freely but must show your permit at hotels
GETTING TO PHAN THIET:
For the time being, all travellers to Phu Quy Island have to go via Phan Thiet. Luckily, Phan Thiet is well-connected to most cities and transport hubs in Vietnam. Rail and road connections are very good, but there’s no airport yet (it’s currently in the early stages of construction). I assume that most travellers considering a trip to Phu Quy Island will be coming from Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), or Nha Trang further up the coast, or Dalat in the Central Highlands. Below is some information about how to get to Phan Thiet from these places by road and rail:
By Bus & Motorbike
There are good rail & road connections to Phan Thiet from most major regional hubs
By Bus & Motorbike: There are dozens of direct sleeper buses each day linking Phan Thiet with Saigon, Nha Trang, Dalat, and many more cities besides. The level of comfort is good and tickets are inexpensive. Phan Thiet bus station is located on Tran Quy Cap Street, but many of the buses simply leave from their offices in town, especially along Ton Duc Thang Street. The journeys between Phan Thiet, Saigon, Dalat, and Nha Trang all take between 4-6 hours and cost around 200,000vnd. You can easily check bus schedules, prices, and book tickets on Baolau.com. By motorbike, the Ocean Road is a scenic way to reach Phan Thiet from Saigon. You can ride it in one day, or break the journey over two or more days. The coast road leading north of Phan Thiet to Nha Trang is fantastic. By combining the Sand Dune Highway, the Dragons’ Graveyard, and the Nui Chua Coast Road you have one of the best coastal routes anywhere in Vietnam. From Phan Thiet to Dalat there are two main routes: QL28 or QL28B – both of which meet up with QL20 to Dalat, and both of which are scenic rides.
Buses connect Phan Thiet to major cities, and there are also excellent motorbike routes to get there
By Train: Phan Thiet train station is on a spur line (not the mainline). It’s served by an excellent daily train to/from Saigon. This is a convenient, easy, and cheap way to reach Phan Thiet. Tickets are around 160,000vnd ($7) and there’s one train a day in both directions. (Read my guide to this route here.) Alternatively, the nearest mainline station to Phan Thiet is Binh Thuan (also called Muong Man), just 15km from town. All north-south express trains stop here, linking Binh Thuan Station with other hubs, such as Nha Trang, Danang and Hanoi. You can easily search train times, routes, prices, and book tickets on Baolau.com.
Search & Book: Type your departure city & travel dates below & click ‘Search’ to find current ticket prices & availability for buses & trains to Phan Thiet:
Phan Thiet has many train connection: the most convenient is the daily express to/from Saigon
GETTING TO PHU QUY ISLAND:
By Boat: The only way to reach Phu Quy Island is by boat. There are technically three fast boat companies operating ferries to Phu Quy Island. All boats depart from Phan Thiet, on the mainland. The three ferry companies are: Superdong, Hung Phat, and Phu Quy Express. However, at the time of writing, the latter (which only recently started operations) had temporarily ceased due to technical complications. I’m informed that it should be operating again by the time you read this guide. Sailing time is 2.5-3.5 hours, depending on the boat and the weather. Note: it is possible to take your motorbike on all three ferry companies:
The Ports
Schedules, Times & Prices
There are three fast boat ferry companies operating daily ferries between Phan Thiet & Phu Quy Island
The Boats:
At present (April 2019), Superdong is the most reliable, comfortable, and fastest of the three ferry companies sailing between Phan Thiet and Phu Quy Island. All three of the ferry companies can accommodate a dozen or more motorbikes and bicycles (see Booking Tickets for details). There are no car ferries to Phu Quy, but this is a good thing, because the peace of the island would quickly deteriorate with an influx of larger vehicles. See below for descriptions and photos of the boats:
The Superdong boats are long, low and slender, with comfortable, air-conditioned, coach-style seating on two levels, and plenty of windows. There’s deck-space out back, lots life jackets and rafts, decent, clean toilets, and some refreshments available on board. Journey time is 2.5 hours.
The Phu Quy Express is a large catamaran with two decks of air-conditioned coach seating and bunk beds (the latter are not as good as they might sound). There’s outside deck space at the back, drinks are available, and the boat is quiet, smooth and fast. Journey time is 2.5 hours. However, at the time of writing, the Phu Quy Express service was suspended due to technical difficulties. It was scheduled to recommence by the time you read this guide.
The third vessel, Hung Phat, is perhaps the most elegant: it’s a long-hulled, real ship, with an attractive pair of red and yellow-starred funnels at the back. Unfortunately, it’s the least comfortable and pleasant of the three. There are two levels of cramped wooden seats and tightly packed bunks – half of which are way below deck, near the engine room. There’s air-con and fans and a large top deck, but in general conditions are claustrophobic and the smell of ‘seasickness’ lingers in the cabins. This would be fine if the tickets were significantly cheaper, but as the difference in price is only marginal and journey time is 3.5 to 4 hours, I’d suggest choosing either Superdong or Phu Quy Express over Hung Phat.
Superdong & Phu Quy Express boats have comfortable, air-con, coach-style seating
Hung Phat is an attractive vessel but takes at least an hour longer than Superdong & Phu Quy Express
The seating & bunk beds in the Hung Phat cabins are quite cramped & uncomfortable
The Ports:
Below is a description and photos of both ports:
Phan Thiet Port
Phu Quy Port
Phan Thiet Port [MAP] is on the east bank at the mouth of the Ca Ty River. It’s a great position, overlooking the hundreds-strong local fishing fleet as they come and go between the open sea and the safety of the walled harbour. You can enter the port from the north, at the end of Pham Van Dong Street along the riverfront embankment, or from the east, next to the Port Cafe on Vo Thi Sau Street, where the boat company offices are. At the latter, there’s a small outside waiting area, but most passengers simply order a coffee from the Port Cafe and take a seat in their leafy grounds near where the boats dock (the coffee’s pretty good, too). If you’re bringing your motorbike, you can use either entrance. The port itself is a wide, sprawling mass of exposed concrete, with a couple of picturesque old tubs rusting by the pier. Get here early, sip a coffee at the cafe, and watch your boat being loaded with supplies bound for Phu Quy Island, before it’s time for your embarkation.
Phan Thiet Port is a large expanse of concrete at the mouth of the Ca Ty River: there’s a good port cafe
Phu Quy Port [MAP] is located in Tam Thanh commune, near the southern tip of the island. The large, walled harbour is in a pretty location, between Hon Tranh Islet and Trieu Duong Bay, on the main island. At least a hundred large, covered fishing boats fill the harbour, and a couple of small freighters. The port is a wide, open patch of concrete that leads to a row of casuarina trees, where the boat company offices are, and a few drinks stalls. Behind the trees on the left are a couple of government buildings. One of these is the Biên Phong (border control office), where you’ll need to register with the island authorities (see Getting the Permit for details). There’s only one entrance/exit to the port: to the north, on Ngo Quyen Street.
Phu Quy Port is in the south of the island: it gets busy when the boats arrive & it’s hot & exposed
Booking Tickets:
Below is all the information for booking tickets (for passengers and motorbikes) on the boats between Phan Thiet and Phu Quy Island:
Motorbikes & Bicycles
Phan Thiet Ticket Offices
Phu Quy Ticket Offices
General Information: Once you have the permit, booking tickets for any of the three boat services between Phan Thiet and Phu Quy Island is fairly easy. It’s wise to book at least one day in advance, and absolutely necessary if you’re travelling between Friday and Sunday or on a public holiday. The same goes for booking motorbikes on the boats. Booking in person is the easiest, best, and most convenient way to get tickets (over the phone and online is difficult or impossible, due to the fact that your permit must be presented). In order to book a ticket on any of the boats you must have your passport with a valid visa or residency card, and your permit to visit the island (see Getting the Permit for details). When boarding the boat in Phan Thiet, you must show your passport and permit to an official dressed in green uniform. Then, on arrival in Phu Quy, another official in green will meet you off the boat and take you to the border control office to register your passport and permit.
As long as you have your permit, booking tickets on any of the boats is quite straightforward
Motorbikes: To book a space for your motorbike, you need to give the license plate number and, technically at least, have the blue/green ownership card (but I was never asked to show mine). For motorbikes, the ticket payment (150,000vnd) is paid at the ticket office, but then a handling fee is charged at the ports in both Phan Thiet and Phu Quy (80,000/70,000vnd respectively).
You can book a space on the boat for your motorbike, but you must arrive at the port about an hour early
Phan Thiet Ticket Offices: All three ferry operators have ticket offices in Phan Thiet. In addition to the addresses given below, both Superdong and Phu Quy Express have ticket booths at the port entrance on Vo Thi Sau Street, opposite the Port Cafe [MAP]:
• Superdong: 535 Tran Hung Dao Street [MAP] | tel: 0252 3 817 337 | website: www.superdong.com.vn
• Phu Quy Express: 183 Ton Duc Thang Street [MAP] | tel: 0252 3 962 727 | website: www.phuquyexpress.vn
• Hung Phat: 195 Pham Van Dong Street [MAP] | tel: 0915 380 919 | website: www.facebook.com/hungphat26
There are tickets offices at the port in Phan Thiet & each company has an office in the city
Phu Quy Ticket Offices: On Phu Quy Island, all three ferry companies have offices in Tam Thanh commune, near the port in the southwest of the island. But they also all have ticket counters in the terminal at Phu Quy Port [MAP]:
• Superdong: 11 Ngo Quyen Street [MAP] | tel: 0252 3 765 999 | website: www.superdong.com.vn
• Phu Quy Express: 64 Vo Van Kiet Street [MAP] | tel: 0252 650 6789 | website: www.phuquyexpress.vn
• Hung Phat: 207-209 Vo Van Kiet Street [MAP] | tel: 0933 434 818 | website: www.facebook.com/hungphat26
There are ticket offices for all boat companies at Phu Quy Port & in Tam Thanh commune
Schedules, Times & Prices:
Each of the three ferry companies issues a new schedule every month. But sailing times can change depending on the season, time of week, weather, and demand. Therefore, the times given below should be treated only as a general indication: they are not set in stone. Indeed, it’s difficult to draw-up an accurate schedule, because the times change almost every day. But, in general, you can guarantee at least one sailing a day in both directions with at least one of the three ferry companies. For current schedules, check the boat companies’ websites, or call, or drop into their offices in Phan Thiet or Phu Quy to get a print-out (see Booking Tickets for details). Always double-check the time the day before departure:
*Key: SD=Superdong; PQE=Phu Quy Express; HP=Hung Phat
PHAN THIET → PHU QUY
Departures: SD: between 7am-10am daily; extra sailing Fri-Sun | PQE: one morning or afternoon sailing every two days | HP: between 12pm-2pm daily*
Duration: SD & PQE: 2.5 hours | HP: 3.5 hours
Passenger Ticket: SD: 350,000vnd (seat) | PQE: 350,000vnd (seat or bunk-bed) | HP: 250,000/350,000vnđ (seat/bunk-bed). Discounts for seniors, children, disabled
Motorbike Ticket: SD, PQE & HP: 150,000vnd (ticket), plus 80,000vnd (handling in Phan Thiet), plus 70,000vnd (handling in Phu Quy) = Total: 350,000vnd per bike
Websites: SD: www.superdong.com.vn | PQE: www.phuquyexpress.vn | HP: www.facebook.com/hungphat26
*All times are subject to change; check websites, call, or ask at the office for current schedule
PHU QUY → PHAN THIET
Departures: SD: between 7am-10am daily; extra sailing Fri-Sun | PQE: one morning or afternoon sailing every two days | HP: between 7am-8am daily*
Websites: SD: www.superdong.com.vn | PQE: www.puquyexpress.vn | HP: www.facebook.com/hungphat26
Schedules & times are subject to change, but in general you can guarantee at least one sailing each day
GETTING AROUND PHU QUY ISLAND:
Getting around Phu Quy Island is relatively easy: the distances are short, the road network pretty good, and the terrain mostly flat:
By Motorbike & on Foot
Phu Quy Island is perfect for motorbikes or bicycles, but walking is also very rewarding
By Motorbike, Bicycle & on Foot: With its extensive network of good, quiet, paved lanes, Phu Quy is ideal for exploring by motorbike or bicycle. The coast road circumnavigates the entire island, with some spectacular vistas, and the inland roads are very lush. Motorbikes can be rented from most of the good mini-hotels and guest houses recommended above. The standard rate is 100,000-150,000vnd per day. Unfortunately, there were no bicycles for rent when I visited, but I hope this will change soon, because cycling would be a marvellous way to see the island. You can, of course, bring your own bicycle or motorbike with you on the boat to the island (see Getting to Phu Quy Island for details). There’s little chance of running out of gas, but if you need to fill up, there are several small gas stations on the island, which I’ve marked on my map.
Because the terrain is generally flat or gently undulating, and the distances are short (the island is only around 8km long and 5km wide), walking around the island is a real possibility. The roads are quiet and there are pathways through the brush, as well as good hikes up to several viewing points (see Hiking & Viewpoints for details).
You can bring your own motorbike to the island or rent one for around 100,000vnd per day
By Boat: There is only one significant outlying island: Hon Tranh. Only a few hundred metres from the southern tip of Phu Quy Island, Hon Tranh has a great beach and can be reached by hired boat (250,000vnd per person; inquire at your hotel). Other than that, there’s good coral around some of the rocky outcrops in the surrounding ocean, which can also be visited by hire boat through your hotel. (See Hon Tranh Islet for details).
It’s possible to hire a boat to take you to Hon Tranh Islet & out to snorkel the reefs: inquire at your hotel
Despite being an island out in the East Sea – exposed to the winds and waves – Phu Quy has a pretty good climate. The best time to visit is from December through April, when seas are generally calm, skies clear, evenings cool, and days very warm and sunny. When I first visited, in March, conditions were perfect. From May to November, Phu Quy lies in the path of tropical storms from the east, particularly around September and October. However, the wind is great for kite-surfing, which looks set to be a draw-crowd for the island in the coming years. During the bad weather, the sea can get very rough indeed, and the island feels exposed and fragile (boats are often cancelled in these months). But Phu Quy’s coastline has been secured and shored up in recent years, thanks to the construction of huge embankments, breakers, and harbour walls.
Visiting during the months January-April should mean the island is warm, dry & the sea calm
Disclosure: I never receive payment for anything I write: my content is always free and independent. I’ve written this guide because I want to: I like this island and I want my readers to know about it. For more details, see my Disclosure & Disclaimer statements here
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6 Responses to Phu Quy Island: Travel Guide
Wannes says:
Hi Tom!
Really good article, so helpfull! Thanks for that. We are planning to go to Phu Quy somewhere next week but had one smalle question about the permit.
In the article you said that you have to give the adress of where you are staying in Phan Thiet to the immigration office. Do you know if it is okay to apply for a permit for Phu Quy, then go to Mui Ne and wait for it while in Mui Ne? So instead of giving them an adress in Phan Thiet, giving them an adress in Mui Ne?
We would arrive on sunday 22/12/2020, and considering waiting for the permit, we would like to spend christmas in Mui Ne..
Wannes&Ellen
Tom@VietnamCoracle says:
Hi Wannes & Ellen,
Yes, as far as I know you can give an address in Mui Ne instead of Phan Thiet, but I can’t guarantee it. Also, someone recently emailed me to say they were unable to apply at the immigration office, so had to do it through the travel agent instead.
I guess we’ll just pop in to the immigration office monday morning and see how it turns out, in the worst case we’ll just have to rely on a travel agent. Would you like us to keep you updated in case that it should not be possible anymore to get the permit yourself?
Wannes
Hi Wannes,
Yes, that’s a good idea. And yes please do let me know how it goes.
Justine Lopez says:
This looks right up my alley. I’m seriously thinking of going this weekend. But I’m wondering if it will be challenging traveling during the holiday. I’m based in Saigon and am able to travel to Phan Thiet on Saturday but am guessing arranging a permit would be impossible during the weekend/holiday. Is there any way to arrange a permit from Saigon? Thanks for your help. If I make it or not, thanks for this post and all its details. This is on my Vietnam to-do list for sure!
Hi Justine,
I’m afraid it would almost certainly be impossible to get the permit over a weekend, let alone a holiday weekend 🙁 But plan to go another time instead. You really need at least a few days: 1-2 days to get to Phan Thiet and get the permit; and 2 days to explore the island.
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More4 Devon and Cornwall – Behind the Scenes
by Mark Rudge | May 19, 2019 | Blog | 1 comment
TV documentaries are numerous and can be about a vast range of things, from environmental issues, health issues, traumatic events and social justice. You name it and the likelihood is that there’s been a documentary about it. But what is it like when the documentary is about you, your life, your small business?
In October 2018 the Wasted Apple team spent three full long tiring days with a great film crew from True North TV. Truenorth are a media company who were filming a documentary television program for the TV channel More4. We are just one of a number of companies and individuals in Devon and Cornwall who were asked by True North to be part of the More4 series Devon and Cornwall. We excitedly agreed.
The results of the filming are to be aired on Monday 20th May 9pm -10pm in the final episode of the series. We are feeling excited (as we haven’t seen the footage yet either) but also very nervous. We are just a normal (ish 😊) family In Porthpean, Cornwall, and on Monday night the Wasted Apple part of our family life is going to be aired on national TV. To be honest it all feels a bit surreal.
So how long did it all take?
We had 3 full days of filming. One at the home of Wasted Apple (which also happens to be our home). One at a regular Produce Market we attend in the coastal village of Porthtowan where we sell our ciders and juice, and a final day in one of the orchards from where we pick apples. These three days which may have ended up as nearly 24 hours hard at it, will result in 5-10 minutes of screen time! It was very tiring!
Does anyone ask you questions?
Yes, we were asked questions. The filming crew was comprised of two teams (different teams on different days) made up of two lovely people from True North TV, a Camera Man (Tom and Vince) and an Assistant Producer (Becky and Tasha). The Assistant Producer asked questions merely as prompts to get us to tell our story in the way they wanted to include it in their program. You will not hear the interviewers questioning, just our answers (which we were told should not start with a yes or a no, and should include the question). You don’t realise how much it is second nature to start every answer with a yes or a no until you are asked not to do it!!!
Do you have a script or have to do rehearsals?
No, we didn’t really know what we were going to be asked or what we would have to do until we were asked to do it! There were no rehearsals! The Assistant Producer had a list of activities, questions and places that she wanted to include in the filming and we worked with her to achieve those. However, on a couple of occasion, when we happened to say something interesting off camera, we were asked to repeat it for the camera. That was tricky… kind of the moment had passed, and the surprise or feelings are difficult to replicate when asked to do so on camera!
Did they ask us to do any funny things?
After filming each piece whether it was washing the apples outside, working in the cidery or picking in the orchard , we had to take continuity distance shots of the scene. So we had to repeat the actions but from a distance so the camera man could get a different angle. That was hard and it felt a bit strange, when for example the walk to the orchard was shot in stages and we had to try to remember where everyone had been standing in the previous portion of the shoot.
We had cameras in and on top of our van on the way to market. We had been asked to chat about the countryside, the market itself and our apple juice which we were offering for sale for this very first time. This felt very strange, especially as we had our three youngest children in the van with us …and you know what they say about never working with animals or children!!!
The pressing day happened to be a popular day for the Wasps!
The wasps were out in force when we were pressing the apples for the camera. This was difficult for us as the likelihood of being stung was high! The camera man however was delighted at the opportunity he had to film in slo-mo a wasp pinching the freshly pressed juice as it came out of the hydropress. The wasp made it to the final cut! We had a glimpse in the prior weeks preview and there it was!
The Porthtowan Market and all its regular stall holders there happily agreed to the film crew being present. True North TV put a notice up on the door to advise market goers that filming was taking place. No one in the market was staged or given a script. Anyone that appears in the footage of the market day were genuine market goers. Some people were not comfortable with being on camera and others loved it!
What did we learn from the whole experience?
We learned that initial self consciousness soon disappears as you get to know the film crew. It feels quite intrusive certainly to begin with , for example being miked up (not sure if you should risk going to the toilet in case the mikes are still on!).
On the flip side we learned a lot about the tv program making process-the huge amount of filming time needed to get even 5 minutes of final cut footage, the long hours that the film crew work very often miles away from home for weeks on end, but the very interesting and varied job that they have.
Most importantly we learned that people are very interested in our story. The reasons we started the Wasted Apple co echo the ethos of a growing number of people who believe in supporting the local community, getting back to more traditional ways of life, wasting less and appreciating more the great food that is growing on our doorstep. We love where we live and want to reflect that in all that we are doing with Wasted Apple Co.
We hope that you will enjoy the glimpse into life at Wasted Apple Co. Why not donate your apples or try our cider? 😊
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Sophia Harcourt on 22 May, 2019 at 2:09 pm
Love the behind the scenes details. Slow-mo videos of animals are the best:). I think it’s great that you are making use of items that would literally rot if not for your making them into something useful. The second best part your cider is that it is not sickeningly (sorry to others) sweet. My sweetness tolerance has dramatically scaled back as I get older.
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With Message of Freedom and Resistance, Flotilla to Sail Against Gaza Siege
Posted by Jeffrey Phillips | Jun 27, 2015 |
(commondreams.org)More than three boats carrying over 50 people from at least 20 countries will take to the sea in coming days with an ambitious aim: to break the siege of Gaza and send a message of freedom and resistance to the world.
“We are sailing because we promised we would until the blockade is lifted,” Loukas Stamellos, spokesperson for the global Freedom Flotilla Coalition, told Common Dreams over the phone from Athens, Greece.
Under the banner of Freedom Flotilla III, the ships will embark from various ports in Greece in the “next few days,” and organizers will soon disclose the full number of vessels participating, Stamellos explained.
One boat, Marianne of Gothenburg, already started in Sweden and stopped at ports along the way to Greece, in a bid to raise awareness and support for the campaign.
These vessels, however, will represent far more people than they carry. “This is the joint work of campaigns from Spain, Sweden, Norway, Greece, Canada, Italy, the United States, and many other countries,” explained Stamellos.
Perhaps most importantly, organizers say they are heeding the call from Palestinians in Gaza. “Freedom Flotilla III is invited by Palestinians in Gaza through various organizations that work for a relief of the thousands that were left heavily wounded, homeless, jobless, and displaced after recent Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip,” said the global coalition in a statement released Thursday.
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The vessels will sail despite numerous attacks on boats that have attempted to break the blockade in the past, including the 2010 Israeli assault on the Mavi Marmara ship sailing from Turkey that killed nine people and injured dozens, sparking global condemnation. Gaza’s Ark, which Palestinians planned to sail from the Gaza Port, has sustained numerous attacks, including during last summer’s 50-day Israeli assault that killed at 2,134 Palestinians—the vast majority of them civilians.
Israel’s military siege, which is backed politically and financially by the United States, and also includes Egypt, has plunged Gaza into a humanitarian crisis that has dramatically worsened since last summer’s seven-week Israeli invasion, with the blockade making it nearly impossible to rebuild destroyed civilian infrastructure, from homes to schools to hospitals.
Israel has already threatened to prevent this new wave of “unauthorized boats” from entering “its” waters. But the Freedom Flotilla coalition says the only thing illegal is Israel’s blockade of Gaza—one of the most densely populated places on earth with a population of 1.8 million people.
Robert Naiman, U.S.-based spokesperson for the coalition behind the vessels, told Common Dreams, “This flotilla is coming from international waters to Gaza.”
“Israeli authorities and their supporters want to have it both ways,” Naiman continued. “They want to say that Gaza is not under occupation at the same time they are saying that Gaza’s waters are Israeli waters, even though this is recognized by no one. This flotilla is forcing that contradiction into the open.”
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Trade in Services Agreement - Press release
(on 2016-05-25)
Today, Wednesday, 25 May 2016, 11:30am CEST, WikiLeaks releases new secret documents from the huge Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA) which is being negotiated by the US, EU and 22 other countries that account for 2/3rds of global GDP.
This release includes a previously unknown annex to the TiSA core chapter on "State Owned Enterprises" (SOEs), which imposes unprecedented restrictions on SOEs and will force majority owned SOEs to operate like private sector businesses. This corporatisation of public services - to nearly the same extent as demanded by the recently signed TPP - is a next step to privatisation of SOEs on the neoliberal agenda behind the "Big Three" (TTIP,TiSA,TPP).
Other documents in todays release cover updated versions of annexes to TiSA core chapters that were published by WikiLeaks in previous releases; these updates show the advances in the confidential negotiations between the TiSA parties on the issues of Domestic Regulation, New Provisions, Transparency, Electronic Commerce, Financial Services, Telecommunication Services, Professional Services and the Movement of Natural Persons. WikiLeaks is also publishing expert analyses on some of these documents.
The annexes on Domestic Regulation, Transparency and New Provisions have further advanced towards the "deregulation" objectives of big corporations entering overseas markets. Local regulations like store size restrictions or hours of operations are considered an obstacle to achieve "operating efficiencies" of large-scale retailing, disregarding their public benefit that foster livable neighbors and reasonable hours of work for employees. The TiSA provisions in their current form will establish a wide range of new grounds for domestic regulations to be challenged by corporations - even those without a local presence in that country.
Today, Thursday, December 3, 10am EST, WikiLeaks releases new secret documents from the huge Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA) which is being negotiated by the US, EU and 22 other countries that account for 2/3rds of global GDP. Coinciding with the ongoing climate talks in Paris, today's publication touches on issues of crucial relevance including the regulation of energy, industrial development, workers' rights and the natural environment. WikiLeaks is also publishing expert analyses of the documents.
The Trade In Services Agreement is the largest trade treaty of its kind in history. The economies of the 52 countries involved in the negotiation, which is being led by the United States, are mostly the supply of services. According to World Bank figures, services comprise 75% of the EU economy, 80% of the US economy and the majority of the global economy. Notably excluded in the TiSA negotiations are the emerging economies and the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa).
The "Energy Related Services Annex Proposal: Questions and Answers" document sets out TiSA designs to create an international market in energy-related services for foreign suppliers. While heads of state prepare to sign climate accords in Paris, TiSA negotiators are meeting behind closed doors in Geneva to forge new limits on energy regulation.
The "Annex on Environmental Services" reveals that TiSA will aim to ensure that national environmental protections within TiSA countries will be "harmonized down", promoting the interests of multinational companies providing water purification, sanitation and refuse disposal services over worker safety, public health and the natural environment. Assessing the agreement, Friends of the Earth calls TiSA "an environmental hazard", pointing out that public services of an environmentally sensitive nature are in danger of being privatized. Commenting on the "Annex on Road Freight Transport and Related Logistical Services", the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) calls TiSA a "race to the bottom," observing that the Annex joins other Annexes published by WikiLeaks to form an overarching trade liberalization agenda, fragmenting the trucking industry, opening up sensitive areas of the transport sector to international competition, and contributing to the ongoing privatization of public services, undercutting workers' rights, public health and safety, and the ability of national governments to plan and direct their own industrial and infrastructural development.
While the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Pact (TTIP) have received attention, the TiSA is the largest component of the United States' "Big Three," the triumvirate of strategic neoliberal trade deals being advanced by the Obama administration. Together, the three treaties form not only a new legal order hospitable for transnational corporations, but a new economic "grand enclosure", which excludes China and all other BRICS countries.
Today, Wednesday July 2, 2015 at 1500 CEST, WikiLeaks continues publishing documents from the secret ongoing TiSA (Trade in Services Agremeent) negotiations, with four Chapters in key areas ahead of the next negotiating round on Monday: Electronic Commerce, Telecommunications Services, Financial Services and Maritime Transport Services. All four texts include the confidential negotiating positions for each of the TiSA participating countries. Today WikiLeaks is also publishing detailed analyses on each of these Chapters, totalling 26 pages, explaining how they have changed since previous rounds, also published by WikiLeaks.
The Annexes show a concerted attempt to place restrictions on the ability of participating governments to regulate services sectors, even where regulations are necessary to protect the privacy of domestic populations, the natural environment or the integrity of public services. Today's TiSA documents follow WikiLeaks publication yesterday of five TiSA negotiating texts including the Core Text, and brings WikiLeaks' overall total of published secret TiSA texts to 28.
Today, 1500 CEST Wednesday, 1 July 2015, WikiLeaks releases a modern journalistic holy grail: the secret Core Text for the largest 'trade deal' in history, the TiSA (Trade In Services Agreement), whose 52 nations together comprise two-thirds of global GDP. The negotiating parties are the United States, the 28 members of the European Union and 23 other countries, including Turkey, Mexico, Canada, Australia, Pakistan, Taiwan and Israel.
Today's publication happens the week before the next TiSA negotiating round that begins on Monday, 6 July. WikiLeaks is also today publishing the full agenda for next week's negotiations, which shows that discussions will focus on Financial Services, Telecommunications and the Movement of Natural Persons.
WikiLeaks is also publishing a previously unpublished Annex text – the secret TiSA Annex on Government Procurement. The draft Annex aims to reduce procurement regulation to ensure that TiSA governments will not favour local services over services supplied by foreign multinationals.
WikiLeaks is also publishing the new negotiating texts for three highly controversial TiSA annexes: the annexes on the Movement of Natural Persons, the Domestic Regulation Annex and the Transparency Annex. All three texts include negotiating positions of each of the participant countries in the TiSA negotiations, and illustrate developments from previous versions of the TiSA annexes, also published by WikiLeaks.
WikiLeaks has also released 36 pages of our own expert analysis.
While the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Pact (TTIP) have become well known in recent months, the TiSA is the largest component of the United States' strategic neoliberal 'trade' treaty triumvirate. Together, the three treaties form not only a new legal order shaped for transnational corporations, but a new economic "grand enclosure", which excludes China and all other BRICS countries.
According to statements made in April by US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter, parts of the triumvirate are "as important" to the US engagement with Asia as "another aircraft carrier". All three treaties have been subject to stringent criticism for the lack of transparency and public consultation in their negotiation processes. TiSA drafts are classified for a period of five years after the completion of the treaty.
According to NSA interceptions of French treasurer Jean-Francois Boittin published by WikiLeaks on Tuesday "Washington is negotiating with every nation that borders China... so as to 'confront Beijing'."
The TiSA Core Text shows how this negotiation aims at going beyond the GATS agreement, substantially further restricting what governments can do in services. There are far more extensive criteria for commercial firms, including foreign ones, to force governments to protect their corporate interests. Changes to scheduling bring more services than GATS under two main rules regarding commercial businesses working in foreign jurisdictions: non-discrimination in favour of local companies and market access abilities to not limit the size and shape of foreign companies in the market.
The text also shows TiSA expanding the GATS agreement to include new "disciplines" such as those on domestic regulation, transparency and eCommerce. TiSA is also of great worry to developing countries, a number of whom will be bound by this agreement, as it does not give any of the GATS provisions for them, but instead gives greater protections for foreign growth into the countries, with protections for national services far lesser than GATS'.
Today's publication of the TiSA Core Text adds to WikiLeaks' prior publications of numerous secret TiSA annexes. The text reveals the ideological and legal underpinnings of the TiSA, and provides the overarching context for each of the TiSA annexes.
According to World Bank figures, "services" comprise 75% of the EU economy and 80% of the US economy. For a typical developing country like Pakistan, services comprise 53% of its economy. The TiSA covers the majority of the global economy.
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WikiLeaks releases today 17 secret documents from the ongoing TISA (Trade In Services Agreement) negotiations which cover the United States, the European Union and 23 other countries including Turkey, Mexico, Canada, Australia, Pakistan, Taiwan & Israel -- which together comprise two-thirds of global GDP. "Services" now account for nearly 80 per cent of the US and EU economies and even in developing countries like Pakistan account for 53 per cent of the economy. While the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) has become well known in recent months in the United States, the TISA is the larger component of the strategic TPP-TISA-TTIP 'T-treaty trinity'. All parts of the trinity notably exclude the 'BRICS' countries of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
The release coincides with TISA meetings at the ministerial level at the OECD in Paris today (3–5 June). The 'T-treaty trinity' of TPP-TISA-TTIP is also under consideration for collective 'Fast-Track' authority in Congress this month.
The TISA release today follows the WikiLeaks publication of the secret draft financial services annex of the TISA negotiations on 19 June 2014 showing the aim to further deregulate the financial sector, despite widespread consensus that lack of oversight and regulation was the main cause of the last global financial crisis of 2008. Today's release confirms the ongoing determination to deregulate. Furthermore, standstill clauses will tie the hands of future governments to implement changes in response to changing environment.
Today's release is the largest on secret TISA documents and covers numerous previously undisclosed areas. It contains drafts and annexes on issues such as air traffic, maritime, professional services, e-commerce, delivery services, transparency, domestic regulation, as well as several document on the positions of negotiating parties. WikiLeaks has also published detailed expert analysis of the topics covered in today's release.
Browse the TiSA documents published by WikiLeaks here.
Public Services International Statement on WikiLeaks TiSA publication
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Communications Workers of America Statement on WikiLeaks TiSA publication
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The only avenue TISA negotiators offer for public input is via public submissions. Each country has their own method for handling submissions. Below are the public submissions from the biggest proponents of TISA.
Australia: All submissions will be made publicly available on the DFAT website unless the author specifies otherwise. Submissions may be lodged electronically to: services.negotiations@dfat.gov.au website.
United States Request for comments submissions from September to October 2013.
European Union Public consultation Results of the public survey on TISA
Canada: Submissions may be sent by e-mail to: TMSconsultation@international.gc.ca Consultations on a Plurilateral Services Agreement
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CFA Cup final round two! Is the biggest Shanghai derby the city has ever known upon us? - Wild East Football
CFA Cup final round two! Is the biggest Shanghai derby the city has ever known upon us?
Cameron Wilson
Excitement was plentiful last week as SIPG took on Shenhua in the first leg of a cup final Shanghai derby, with the general consensus being SIPG would win if not put the tie beyond doubt before the 2nd leg kicked off. But things turned out very differently as Wild East Football reveals in this preview for the final match of the 2017 Chinese football season.
It’s the 2nd leg of the CFA cup final Shanghai derby and Shenhua take a 1-0 lead to SIPG’s Shanghai Stadium. Read our preview from last week for the background. It’s everything to play for and this game couldn’t be more finely poised. The game kicks off at 20.00 local time (originally scheduled for 19.35 but moved) this Sunday.
Gio Moreno points to goal creator Liu Ruofan, who points to the Shenhua badge after the home side scored in the 1st leg
An unexpectedly massive second leg awaits
The build up to the 1st leg of the derby cup final last week left a little to be desired. SIPG came into the game as hot favourites off the back of their best ever season, finishing Chinese Super League runners-up and Asian Champions League semi-finalists, and having scored nine goals against Shenhua over two CSL derbies this year. Shenhua supporters weren’t stupid – they had the bearing of a death row prisoner and fear of another crushing derby defeat, after a terrible season in which they somehow stumbled into the cup final. So pretty much everyone thought the game would be a foregone conclusion and this inevitably took the edge of the fixture somewhat.
However, as so often happens in football derbies, Shenhua threw the form book out of the window to come up with a result that completely changes everything.
Again, little info is available on official Internet streams. The match will be on CCTV5 again on terrestrial Chinese TV – they have a livestream here which may or may not work outside of China. Other than that… well, Google is your friend as they say.
Advantage Shenhua
Last Sunday’s match wasn’t a classic Shanghai derby but it still managed to deliver drama with an unexpected twist in the shape of a 1-0 Shenhua victory. As WEF hypothesised in the preview for the first game, Obafemi Martins would be a better bet upfront than Tevez for Shenhua, and:
“…the only one real scenario which sees Shenhua win this game – a bad day at the office for SIPGs forwards, who, tired and weary after a long season and spooked by a hostile partisan crowd, let the pressure of expectation to clinch silverware at the 3rd time of asking this season get to them. This combined with either a flash of Gio genius, or a made-in-Shanghai Cao Yunding or Mao Jianqing counter-attack to create and finish one of the limited chances Shenhua are liable to get”
Wu Lei had another disappointing Shanghai Derby
Sure enough, SIPGs Wu Lei was a damp squib, Hulk hit shots over the bar all night, and Wu Jingui dropped Tevez in favour of Martins who scored the only goal of the game. This came following a neat 1-2 between local hero Cao and 18-year-old Liu Ruofan, who squared the ball for the veteran Nigerian striker to poke it home. WEF called it!
The result was a fairly big surprise for most connected with Chinese football. But should it have been? Yes and no. We can’t forget Shenhua’s dismal form in previous derbies earlier this year – particularly THAT 6-1 drubbing only two months ago. But the blue side were playing at home and nowhere in Chinese football is the influence of the 12th man more obvious than at Hongkou stadium. Even in Shenhua’s darkest and most desperate times, it is still fairly unusual for them to lose at Hongkou. And SIPG couldn’t go on winning against Shenhua forever.
Also helping to explain the home side’s improved fortunes was the fact that Qin Sheng was also finally back in the Shenhua first team and his influence was telling, screening a weak back four featuring Li Peng – signed from 3rd division Qingdao Jonoon and probably one of the weakest defenders ever seen in Shenhua colours.
SIPG had the majority of possession, but both teams created relatively few chances in game in which the most controversial incident saw SIPG’s Oscar booked for diving in the Shenhua penalty box. Japanese referee Jumpei Iida came in for a lot of stick from the red corner of Shanghai, but the decision was debatable. Watch for yourself along with highlights from the rest of the game below.
Pressure now on SIPG
At the start of the season, incoming SIPG head coach Andre Villas-Boas promised club chairman Sui Guoyang silverware this year. Not so long ago, SIPG were in a very strong position to deliver at least a CSL, ACL or CFA cup title if not two or even all three. Now, almost unbelievably, they are staring total failure to win even one in the face – and the pressure is on. This is made worse by the fact that Shenhua didn’t concede an away goal – the first time the blue corner have kept a clean sheet against their rivals since they were bought over by SIPG at the end of 2014.
The red corner of Shanghai have developed a reputation for bottling it at key moments – the team spurned several good chances to go top of the CSL during a title race which was much closer than the eventual six point margin between Evergrande and SIPG suggested. Also The Xujiahui team’s performance in the ACL cup semi against Urawa Reds, their biggest game of the season, was a real disappointment as the undoubted attacking flair which SIPG posses failed to deliver when it really mattered.
That said, it can’t be ignored that in the quarter final, SIPG lost the first leg 3-0 away to Tianjin Quanjian but stormed back to win the home fixture 4-0 to complete an impressive comeback. SIPG’s ability to score, and the fact they are playing at home are key points in the red side still having a great chance to win their first ever piece of major silverware.
Gio Moreno – so often a thorn in SIPG’s side
Shenhua have already won a moral victory
The men in blue come into the second leg of this final in much stronger position than the first leg. Some said Shenhua had nothing to lose coming into the first game, such was the expectation of defeat. But Shenhua would still have to suffer the psychological blow of having their crown as being THE team in Shanghai so comprehensively removed by losing it to their city rivals in a national cup final. Especially if they had been beaten soundly as in previous derbies this year. “Only Shenhua rep Shanghai” would have been a lot more difficult for anyone other than Shenhua fans to take seriously had that been the case. But instead, everything which is good about Shenhua – the single-minded zeal of the support, the smouldering football cauldron of Hongkou stadium, and a team and Shanghainese institution which is at its most dangerous when cornered – rose to the fore to deliver a win.
Even if they ultimately don’t prevail over SIPG, Shenhua did enough, after a long and horrific season, to show that they were able to muster enough strength to win some serious face back. That is what matters most in these parts. Should Shenhua fail to win, nothing will be lost provided there is no repeat of the 5-0s and 6-1s of the past few appearances at Shanghai Stadium and it’s difficult as things stand to see the Hongkou side going down by a big margin this time.
Getting tickets
Very very tough. Right now, a mere 72 hours before kickoff, only SIPG season ticket holders have been able to buy tickets and those only went on sale today. No further tickets are on sale yet, believe it or not. It is unclear if briefs will go on general sale or not. SIPG are cutting it fine, but Shenhua fans allege this is a deliberate ploy to make it harder for away fans to get tickets. Officially Shenhua fans are only getting 600 briefs for this game – the same criminally small number SIPG get at Hongkou due to the two clubs bickering over away allocations over the past two seasons.
Shanghai Stadium – home of Shanghai SIPG
If you live in Shanghai or are familiar with this city, you may know that the venue for the final is locally refered to as Bawan or “The 80,000” in reference to the stadiums capacity. But, that’s not actually how many people it holds. It only holds around 60,000 spectators, and to make matters worse, Shanghai police insist that 12% of all available seating is kept empty for safety reasons. That means, 12% of all seats available after areas kept empty to create a buffer between home and away fans are accounted for. So basically all this does is turn an 80,000 capacity stadium into a 46,000 capacity one for the derby.
It’s hard to understand why its necessary to artificially limit the crowd this much – how big a difference is there between 46,000 and 60,000 people in this context? That is something beyond the ken of this correspondent. It does however illustrate the unusual and challenging environment football fans in China face when trying to enjoy their local game. Especially when you consider that the stadium is fully opened up when the likes of AC Milan and Real Madrid come to town to play friendlies. In other words, it’s easier for local people to watch an AC Milan game in Shanghai than it is for a Shanghai Derby.
With no public channels open for ticket sales right now, we can only say that there are tickets available on the street around the stadium with prices starting at 800rmb. But the sellers explicitly told WEF’s contact that these were “not for Shenhua fans” which is unusual as the kind of people who are ticket touts in China usually don’t care about this whatsoever. Expect more tickets to appear on the street, but prices not to be much less than, at a guess, 500rmb.
Watching the game elsewhere
You may wish to take in the game near the stadium to catch some of the atmosphere outside afterwards. It remains to be seen how local police will handle security in and around the stadium afterwards, but the notoriously paranoid and fearful local authorities must surely be dreading the prospect of having so many fans of both teams in the wide open surroundings of Shanghai Stadium after such a big match between them. It will be interesting to see what unfolds regardless of the final result.
Xujiahui, the part of town where SIPGs stadium is located, is mainly residential and shopping quarter situated in the south-western side of downtown Shanghai. There are six metro stations and six metro lines passing through the neighbourhood making the stadium the easiest to get to in Shanghai. But tor some reason it is not an area well blessed with bars. Your correspondent knows an Irish resident of this area who said apart from Harleys on Nandan Lu, there was barely any drinking hole with a TV which could be expected to be showing the game. An Irishman’s word on bars in his area should be good enough although if anyone reading these knows different please let us know in the comments section.
In other parts of town, the Sunday night 8pm kickoff may clash with EPL fixtures, so don’t expect any ex-pat orientated bars to put on Chinese footy instead, but you may get lucky somewhere. Miros on Fuahuazhen Lu has been known to host Shenhua fans, as does Elevens on Changping Lu next to Jingan Worker’s stadium.
As always, information about who is available for particular games is thin on the ground. There’s been little out of either camp, Moreno and Liu Ruofan picked up knocks in the first tie but no further news seems to be good news as far as Shenhua fans are concerned. SIPG have Lv Wenjun back from suspension, other than that, both squads look to be at or near full-strength.
Shanghai meteorological bureau predicts dry conditions, and patchy cloud with lows of 9c and highs of 17c. Again it’s a night game so it will be on the lower end but that will still make it a bit milder than the game last week and it certainly wont be cold enough to dampen the mood on the pitch or celebrations afterwards for either side’s fans.
The Shanghainese factor – 2nd leg
Last week we highlighted the role local players would play in a local derby – as one of course would expect. This week though the temperature of this game has been turned up now there is a lot more at stake with Shenhua having a good chance of taking this fixture. The volume of fan banter has gone up as well – this is now seen as a do or die game with SIPG desperate to crown themselves undisputed number 1 in Shanghai and Shenhua eager to humiliate SIPG by denying them any silverware after such a promising season.
Much the beef is focused on SIPGs alleged manoeuvring to prevent Shenhua fans getting into the home end by releasing tickets late, SIPG saying Shenhua fans care more about Japanese football than Shanghai football, “6-1” jibes, Shenhua claiming that most of SIPGs fans are just employees paid to be at the match by their parent company, and that SIPGs fans are all from outside Shanghai.
No comment or judgement is being passed in this piece about these claims so its best to just leave it here by taking a look at the some of the memes floating about online:
Hulk needs to make himself incredible again
Another big match big derby atmosphere at the cavernous but bustling Shanghai Stadium. SIPG will be well motivated and have come back from bigger deficits than 1-0 in the cup already this season. This will be a more attacking and flowing game than the 1st leg – SIPG must score and will want not leave gaps at the back. But equally, Shenhua realistically need to score too if they are to have a chance to win the cup as its pretty much unthinkable such a wafer thin defence, featuring the likes of amateur-level players such as Tao Jin or Li Peng could keep a clean sheet against SIPG twice in a row. Should the away side grab a goal, expect all hell to break loose and the game to explode into a high-octane thriller.
SIPG will need to avoid Hulk, who tussled comically all match with 165cm high Shenhua left-back Bai Jiajun in the 1st leg, putting in such a sub-par shift again. Elkesson must have been sitting in the stands wondering why he wasn’t picked – will AVB drop Amedov, or perhaps even Oscar, to make way for the former Evergrande striker to add another prong to SIPGs attack? They have to score.
Above all though – Shenhua’s unexpected first leg win there will be no shortage of drama. And come what may at the end of the match, Shanghai will have its first Chinese football silverware since 1998 – and could be the first sign of a power-shift in Chinese football back to the central east coast.
A tense game will see a very cautious opening period, but Shenhua to defy the odds and win the cup on away goals despite a 2-1 victory for SIPG.
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First look: Apple’s luxury iPhone both copies and innovates
September 17, 2017 September 19, 2017 admin 0 Comments
CALIFORNIA — As soon as you see the iPhone X up close, you’ll realize that it’s nothing like any of the previous models that Apple has released during the past decade.
The X in iPhone X stands for the Roman numeral for “10”
But you might notice striking similarities with some of the sleek smartphones that Samsung, Google and others have been churning out during the past year or two.
Like its rivals, Apple has finally gotten around to making a phone with an edge-to-edge display, a nod to consumers’ desire for more space to view their photos, watch movies and TV shows, read books and play games.
In that sense, Apple is playing a game of catch-up with the iPhone X — a name that refers to the Roman numeral for “10.” But the device still manages to live up to Apple co-founder Steve Jobs’ mandate to “think different.”
The iPhone X comes with what appears to be sophisticated facial recognition. On a basic level, that allows its owner to unlock the phone with a quick glance. But it also opens the door for a menagerie of emojis that can be controlled and manipulated with facial expressions and voice.
The phone also provides a spectacular canvas for photos, thanks to a superior camera and a souped-up screen Apple calls a “Super Retina” display.
It also costs almost $1,000, an unprecedented price for a mass market phone.
That price tag means that most Apple lovers will probably stick with the slightly less expensive iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, which will be available Sept. 22 — six weeks before the iPhone X hits the market.
But the iPhone X will probably be a hot commodity among status seekers and affluent consumers. Such buyers won’t flinch at paying an extra $300 to own a phone with attractive but still mostly marginal improvements. (AP)
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First Look At Star Trek 2 Set Photos And Video
By Lindsay Sperling @ellaBronx 8 years ago
Star Trek 2 isn’t set to hit theaters for over a year, but photos and videos from the set have already been released. This comes as a huge treat for fans that have been waiting almost three years for another taste of the reboot. Understandably, director J.J. Abrams put the sequel on hold until a script worthy of the epic franchise could be developed, but impatient fans now have something to muse over while they wait the next year out.
The film will bring back the cast from 2009 and also add a few new faces. Starring in the highly anticipated film are Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Simon Pegg, Anton Yelchin, Karl Urban, John Cho, Alice Eve, Peter Weller, Noel Clarke, and Benedict Cumberbatch.
The new photos give fans of 3D something to gush over. From the photos below, it looks like the film will indeed be shooting in IMAX. This, along with Abrams previously mentioning the possibility of it and his production company Bad Robot converting his recent Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol into 3D in post-production, ups the odds. The photos show scenes using plenty of green screen and a definite IMAX rig.
On top of all this visual goodness, Simon Pegg and Karl Urban wish 2000 AD Comics a ‘Happy 35th Birthday’ in a video posted on TrekMovie that might give away more than it meant to. Pegg and Urban are both wearing jackets to cover up their costumes but a blue uniform is peeking out of Urban’s. Hmmm.
Check it out for yourself!
Tags: Benedict Cumberbatch, J.J. Abrams, Star Trek, Star Trek 2, Zachary Quinto
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Regulation of 2019 The 3rd West Lake International Documentary Festival
This regulation is applicable to 2019 the 3rd West Lake International Documentary Festival (a.k.a. IDF 2019) including documentary awarding, screenings, pitching, forums and workshops.
1. West Lake International Documentary Festival
West Lake International Documentary Festival (IDF) is a high quality platform for the arts and the humanities that promotes documentaries through competitions, screenings, pitchings, forums and workshops. The festival is held at China Academy of Art, by the side of West Lake in Hangzhou, during the "golden" autumn season.
IDF stands for I Documentary Fact and aims to explore the relationship between documentary creation subjects, objects and methods. The festival is centered on "discovering documentary subjects, designing experiment s for youth, holding high the will of the people, and reshaping the poetry of oriental culture". Furthermore, IDF promotes the values associated with honest observation and humanitarian responsibility. IDF encourages reflection on human existence, especially in the natural world, through the lenses of documentaries. Through this form of record we can also think about the inheritance of culture through changing times, about the artistic expression of oriental poetry in a pluralistic society, and about initiating the return of documentary to its authentic core, returning us to the positive values of humanistic care.
The 2nd West Lake International Documentary Festival (IDF 2018) has been held from 18th to 20th Oct. 2018, in Hangzhou, China. The 2nd IDF has five sections including the D20 Nomination Competition, Glory of Documentary screening section, IDF Forum, IDF Pitching and IDF Workshop. Almost 400 documentary professionals, more than 5000 audiences gathered in Hangzhou for the 2nd IDF. With Nanshan Campus and Xiangshan Campus of China Academy of Art as the main screening venues, 48 screenings took place in six venues in Hangzhou, Ningbo, Tongxiang, Jinhua, 25 of the screenings include Q&A with the director, which attracted more than 8000 audiences (5000 audiences in Hangzhou). IDF presents great brand image, which has become one of the most academic, professional and international documentary festivals.
2. The 3rd West Lake International Documentary Festival Sections
2.1 D20 Nomination Competition Section
D20 Nomination Competition is the main section of West Lake International Documentary Festival. Its aim is to highlight outstanding documentary filmmakers, all the while encouraging documentary filmmakers to be curious and persistent on their journey of creation. The festival conducts an open call for submission and the recommendation by international film selection consultants. The submission opens to feature-length documentaries (60 minutes and above), short documentaries (less than 60 minutes) and documentary series (2 episodes or more, or associated series) completed after 1st January, 2018.
The competition begins with the selection committee conducting the first round of evaluation of works from all over the world. Afterwards, the professional judges invited by the IDF Academic Committee conduct a re-evaluation and then vote, selecting 20 documentaries to be nominated in D20 Nomination Competition. The jury of the D20 Nomination is formed by international and Chinese scholars, directors and producers, all invited by the IDF Academic Committee. The finalists compete for a grand prize of 650,000 RMB.
* for more details please refer to the announcement of open call for entries of D20 Nomination Competition Section of 2019 the 3rd West Lake International Documentary Festival
2.2 IDF Pitching Section
IDF Pitching Section is the IDF's way of supporting to documentary filmmakers, providing a chance for international documentaries to go through an incubation process, encouraging them to create quality films as a form of art, telling the stories of Chinese society and documenting the lives of Chinese people. Here we have more films in line with the annual theme of Something-Somewhere. IDF Pitching looks to support documentaries in the production or post-production stage, including feature-length documentary (60 minutes and above) and documentary series (two or more related films).
The organizing committee shall pre-evaluate the collected proposals. Afterwards, the academic committee will review and vote, selecting 10 of the most promising projects for IDF Pitching. During the pitching session, every nominee will have 20 minutes to pitch and answer questions. The judging panel of the IDF Pitching Session is made up of international and local scholars, directors and producers, all invited by the academic committee. The panel votes for IDF Most Potential Development Plan (one plan) and IDF Outstanding Proposal (two proposals). Winners will be provided with prizes. IDF will track the progress of the productions, granting them the priority of entering the IDF“Glory of Documentary” Screening Section.
* for more details please refer to the announcement of open call for entries of IDF Pitching Section of 2019 the 3rd West Lake International Documentary Festival
2.3 Glory of Documentary Screening Section
Glory of Documentary Screening Section is curated by West Lake International Documentary Festival for the purpose of cultivating audience and focusing on excellent documentaries at home and abroad. The purpose is to focus on the screening of outstanding international documentaries and Q&A after the screenings, presenting the academic vision, cultivate documentary audience, arouse discussions of cutting-edge topics, and help documentaries infiltrate into people's life, so as to create a documentary art feast for the public. Based on different perspectives and motivations, this section has various themes. It presents in the way of "screening -- Post-screening Q&A", presenting the spirit of "exploring the ontology of documentary, setting up youth experiment, holding people's heart high and creating oriental temperament".
2.4 IDF Forum
IDF Forum section consists of four sessions: Seminar, Academic Forum, Industrial Summit and Master Classes. It invites professional documentary filmmakers, cultural masters and industry investors from home and abroad. By the spirit of I Documentary Fact, it explores open, inclusive and forward-looking academic discussion and excavates ontological creation and frontier issues in documentary. IDF Forum aims at idea exchange and academic consensus based on I-Documentry-Fact among the global documentary community, stimulating documentary practitioners to repay people’s life the most sincere, avant-garde and professional actions.
2.5 IDF Workshop
IDF Workshop is aimed to cultivate the emerging documentary talents. This program opens to universities, documentary filmmakers and documentary scholars. Under the theme of“The New Generation of Documentaries” it aims to attract and train more talented Chinese directors and to encourage fascinating stories to develop further. IDF Workshop conducts master classes, tutorials and one-on-one sessions, broadening the horizons of the participants while sharing the experience on documentary by the international filmmakers, inspiring Chinese directors and the local talents from Zhejiang, enhancing the quality and professionalism of Chinese documentaries through the founding of a viable incubator for career development and talent training.
3.IDF Awarding Prizes
D20 Nomination Competition:
1）IDF Best Documentary of the Year | 200,000 yuan (RMB) | One
2）D20 Best Documentary Series | 150,000 yuan (RMB) | One
3）D20 Best Feature-Length Documentary | 100,000 yuan (RMB) | One
4）D20 Filmmaker of the Year | 100,000 yuan (RMB) | One
5）Special mention | 100,000 yuan (RMB) | One
IDF Pitching:
1）IDF Most Potential Development Plan | 200,000 yuan (RMB) | One
2）IDF Outstanding Proposal | 100,000 yuan (RMB) | Two
Prizes are listed pre-tax.
4. Legal Liability Statement
To declare the work or proposal entering the 3nd West Lake International Documentary Festival Competition, Screening and Pitching in 2019, it is obliged to ensure that the copyright or the agency distribution right of the work is obtained with the written authorization, and that the work has no copyright disputes (including Music and video images, creative texts, etc.). West Lake International Documentary Festival does not assume any legal liability arising from copyright and copyright issues of the works, and its legal responsibility shall be borne by the entrant. If the entries of the work are involved in a dispute or controversy over copyright, the organizing committee reserves the right to disqualify the nomination and claim back the awards and prizes.
For all submissions to competition, screening and pitching section of IDF2019, the organizing committee claims the right of publishing and promoting their application materials, stills, posters, trailers and footage of no more than 3 minutes on public platform including IDF official website, prints, catalog, TV channels, Internet, mobile media, etc, and of using them in interview and promotional video. The organizing committee of IDF will delegate a third party to provide copyright service for non-commercial offline use after the event.
In the “Entry Form”, the entrant is required to accurately claim if the full or partial right of use is authorized by the original copyright holder to the IDF Organizing Committee. The IDF Organizing Committee takes the information registered through the “Entry Form” as the legal evidence of obtaining the right of use.
5. Right to Interpret
The Organizing Committee of the 3rd West Lake International Documentary Festival (IDF 2019) reserves the right to amend this charter, rules, terms or other related conventions. The IDF Organizing Committee owns the final right to interpret on this charter without public discussion.
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‘ShotSpotter’ technology expanded in an effort to fight gun crime in Valley
by: Rocky Nash
Posted: Oct 17, 2019 / 11:15 AM PDT / Updated: Oct 25, 2019 / 12:43 PM PDT
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department together with the Clark County commissioners announced that they plan to expand the ‘ShotSpotter’ gunfire detection technology into several neighborhoods in the Las Vegas Valley.
ShotSpotter is an acoustic detection technology that uses audio sensors to detect, locate and alert police agencies to the location of gunfire incidents in real time.
The program was first launched in 2017 in the Northeast valley and was expanded to include a second location in South Central and Southeast area of the Valley.
During the first nine months of the pilot program, ShotSpotter identified 487 potential gunshot events, with 65 percent of them going unreported to police.
Of those events that were reported to 9-1-1, ShotSpotter reported events faster than 9-1-1 dispatch – 86 percent of the time – and often with more accurate location information.
Phone calls to 9-1-1 typically take time to process and initial reporting information from callers, while important, often can be vague.
The goal is to detect more shootings, solve more crimes, catch serial shooters due to a small number of people being responsible for many crimes, and improve community trust.
“ShotSpotter technology is a great enhancement to our operations and has proven itself to be quite effective in identifying illegal shootings that would normally go unreported,” said Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Undersheriff Kevin McMahill. “The technology has resulted in faster response times, increased collection of evidence and an overall reduction in violent crime.”
Property being tampered with the technology is a concern; however, Metro stressed at efforts of balancing effectiveness with protecting community privacy. Metro Police made clear that the units cannot monitor or record conversations. They are only triggered by impulse sounds.
The technology does not replace the need for people to call 9-1-1 to report possible crimes in progress, but has proven to be useful tool in enhancing police response to scenes, evidence collection and crime-fighting efforts to stop gun violence.
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Home All issues Volume 367 / No 1 (February III 2001) A&A, 367 1 (2001) 266-272 Abstract
Volume 367, Number 1, February III 2001
The Be/X-ray binary LS 992/RX J0812.4-3114: Physical parameters and long-term variability*
P. Reig1,2, I. Negueruela3, D. A. H. Buckley4, M. J. Coe5, J. Fabregat6 and N. J. Haigh5
1 Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas, 711 10 Heraklion, Crete, Greece
2 Physics Department, University of Crete, 710 03 Heraklion, Crete, Greece
3 SAX SDC, Agenzia Spaziale Italiana, c/o Telespazio, via Corcolle 19, 00131 Roma, Italy
4 South African Astronomical Observatory, PO Box 9, Observatory 7935, Cape Town, South Africa
5 Physics & Astronomy Department, Southampton University, SO17 1BJ, UK
6 Astronomy & Astrophysics Department. University of Valencia, 46100 Burjassot-Valencia, Spain
Corresponding author: P. Reig, pablo@physics.uoc.gr
Received: 2 August 2000
Accepted: 9 November 2000
We present the first long-term optical and infrared study of the optical counterpart to the source RX J0812.4-3114, an X-ray pulsar with a Be type companion. During the period covered by the observations the profile of some Balmer lines changed from absorption to emission and back again to absorption. Contemporaneously, the infrared magnitudes varied by more than 0.8 mag. This long-term variability is interpreted as the formation and subsequent dissipation of the Be star's disc. The building up of the disc ended up in an active X-ray state characterised by regular outbursts occurring at 80 day intervals. The overall duration of the formation/dissipation of the disc is found to be years. Optical spectroscopic and infrared photometric observations were used to refine the spectral type of the primary (B0.2IV) and to monitor the circumstellar envelope around the Be star. UBVRI and photometric observations allowed the determination of the astrophysical parameters of the optical companion.
Key words: stars: individual: LS 992/RX J0812.4 / 3114 / binaries: general / stars: pulsars: general / stars: emission-line, Be / X-rays: stars
Based on observations collected at the South African Astronomical Observatory, the European Southern Observatory, Chile (ESO N64.H-0059) and the Teide Observatory, Tenerife (Spain).
Long-term optical/IR variability of the Be/X-ray binary LS V +44 17/RX J0440.9+4431
Discovery of the optical counterpart to the X-ray pulsar SAX J2103.5+4545
Comparison of the Hα circumstellar disks in Be/X-ray binaries and Be stars
A natural explanation for periodic X-ray outbursts in Be/X-ray binaries
The optical counterpart to IGR J06074+2205: a Be/X-ray binary showing disc loss and V/R variability
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Home All issues Volume 375 / No 2 (August IV 2001) A&A, 375 2 (2001) 643-650 Abstract
Volume 375, Number 2, August IV 2001
Celestial mechanics and astrometry
Dynamical history of the observed long-period comets
P. A. Dybczyński
Astronomical Observatory of the A. Mickiewicz University, ul. Słoneczna 36, 60-286 Poznań, Poland
Accepted: 31 May 2001
We present results of some numerical studies on the dynamical history of a large number of observed long-period comets. In our investigations we include all comets with good quality orbits. We calculated barycentric, original orbital elements for comets at a distance of 250 AU from the Sun and then followed the motion of each comet (elliptic orbits only) backwards to its aphelion and then to its previous perihelion passage, including the galactic perturbations. Several previously published statistics are compared with the current sample of long-period comets having well-defined orbits. A distinction between dynamically "new" and "old" comets is proposed on the basis of their previous perihelion distance instead of the inverse of the original semimajor axis. We also demonstrated the importance of stellar perturbations and made attempts to find a correlation between past dynamics and various physical parameters of comets.
Key words: comets: general / Oort Cloud / solar system: general
Simulating observable comets — III. Real stellar perturbers of the Oort cloud and their output
The transparency of the Solar System to the Oort cloud comets
Some characteristics of the outer Oort cloud as inferred from observations of new comets
Simulating observable comets — I. The effects of a single stellar passage through or near the Oort cometary cloud
Different dynamical histories for comets C/2001 Q4 and C/2002 T7?
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Warm Springs: Traces of a Childhood at FDR’s Polio Haven
By Susan Richards Shreve (Houghton Mifflin)
by Julia M. Klein, AARP The Magazine, July 12, 2007 | Comments: 0
In the 1950s, before Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin finished their race for thecure, young "polios" were often shuttled off to Warm Springs PolioFoundation to recover the use of their paralyzed limbs. The Georgia hospitaland rehabilitation center established by Franklin Delano Roosevelt offeredstate-of-the-art medical care and genuine community. But it was also a vaguelyDickensian place where everyone was at least temporarily orphaned.
Susan Richards Shreve's experience there was complex and emotionallynuanced: she emptied bedpans, nurtured babies, befriended a priest, exercisedher storytelling gifts, and fell innocently in love. But what traces of thistwo-year sojourn remain in her memory and her adult life and, for that matter,in our history of the time? This is the question at the heart of Shreve'smemoir, Warm Springs: Traces of a Childhood at FDR's Polio Haven,whose title also plays on the notion of "traces" of muscle left afterparalysis.
An English professor at George Mason University as well as a prolificnovelist, Shreve constructs her narrative by weaving back and forth in time,and hedges it with a certain reticence that may be personal or may be literary.The result is delicate and precisely observed—but also frustrating, withfew obvious dramatic payoffs. We get at first only fugitive glimpses of herlife at Warm Springs, including her painful surgeries, tentative friendships,and (not entirely unjustified) feelings of abandonment. Shreve teases us,circling around the tragedy that finally caused her eviction from thisimperfect Eden and that still haunts her today.
Aside perhaps from her polio, Shreve's mother was the most powerfulinfluence on her childhood. Mostly loving and supportive, her mother appears tohave suffered from a variety of phobias that the family took in stride. For anentire year, she confined herself to her bedroom and the family ordered itsexistence around her. "We lived in …a finely spun fairy-tale,"thinking this life was normal, Shreve reports. Her mother was alsoafraid to drive alone. Later on, she fled her daughter's surgical bedsideat Warm Springs—a pivotal abandonment—to accommodate her ownstepmother, the embodiment of fairy-tale evil.
Or was she? Both memory and perception, Shreve knows, may derive as muchfrom need as truth. "I didn't realize until I was older," shewrites, "that seeing is a matter of choice." Her first, early attemptto write about Warm Springs was an unpublished novel ("that quite awfulmanuscript," she calls it). Its ending reversed reality, creating a morejust outcome—what she required at the time. She and other"polios" were, she now writes, "proficient at denial." Thememoir is thus an act of courage: an attempt to see clearly her stigmatizingillness, her own adolescent rebellion against it, and the devastatingconsequences of that rebellion on the boy she loved.
In Warm Springs, she spirits herself and the reader back intothe body and mind of her girlish self, recalling the powerful enchantments caston her by a priest, a baby, and a young boy, Joey Buckley, whose dearest andmost hopeless wish was to play college football. With the exception of onegirlfriend, none of her companions at Warm Springs remained part of her life.She wrote the book, she says, "not so much to discover anyone I'dlost, but to understand why I had wanted to lose them." In the process,though, she recovers precious traces of her past, along with a mostly forgottenslice of American social history.
Julia M. Klein, a cultural reporter and critic in Philadelphia, writes for The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Mother Jones, and The Chronicle of Higher Education.
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Seven Ways We Lie
By Riley Redgate
Imprint: Amulet Books
Additional formats: Hardcover, Paperback
In Seven Ways We Lie, a chance encounter tangles the lives of seven high school students, each resisting the allure of one of the seven deadly sins, and each telling their story from their seven distinct points of view.
The juniors at Paloma High School all have their secrets, whether it’s the thespian who hides her trust issues onstage, the closeted pansexual who only cares about his drug-dealing profits, or the neurotic genius who’s planted the seed of a school scandal. But it’s Juniper Kipling who has the furthest to fall. No one would argue that Juniper—obedient daughter, salutatorian, natural beauty, and loyal friend—is anything but perfect. Everyone knows she’s a saint, not a sinner; but when love is involved, who is Juniper to resist temptation? When she begins to crave more and more of the one person she can’t have, her charmed life starts to unravel.
Then rumors of a student–teacher affair hit the fan. After Juniper accidentally exposes her secret at a party, her fate falls into the hands of the other six sinners, bringing them into one another’s orbits. All seven are guilty of something. Together, they could save one another from their temptations—or be ruined by them.
Riley Redgate’s twisty YA debut effortlessly weaves humor, heartbreak, and redemption into a drama that fans of Jenny Han and Stephanie Perkins will adore.
". . . the characters are each distinct—Lucas' pansexuality and Valentine's asexuality are welcome explorations rarely seen in teen lit . . ."
— Kirkus
"Most of the characters’ personal struggles are individually compelling, and most readers will find at least one person with whom they can identify... Redgate is right on trend with the type of story that’s popular with teens at the moment, and her book is sure to find a fan base."
— School Library Journal
"Debut author Redgate neatly captures the heart, soul, and social intricacies of a high school in a conservative Kansas City suburb...Redgate writes with much insight into the complicated world of contemporary high school, revealing both its hard edges (the taunts of jocks toward an eccentric outcast, vicious rumor mills) and its tender underbelly (the loyalty of friends, the pain of a broken first love, the excitement of new romance). By book's end, readers will feel like they have seven new friends."
— Publisher's Weekly
Engaging and raw and real...a realistic contemporary YA delight.
— Book Riot, "The Best Books of 2016...So Far"
Riley Redgate is a recent graduate of Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, where she was an economics major. Seven Ways We Lie is her first novel. She currently lives and writes in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Visit the author at www.rileyredgate.com.
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CNN Uses Prime Time to Mock Trump Jr.'s Dating Life
NYT Slams Trump Twice For Returning Gender Policy to Pre-Obama Conditions
Vox Gives Free Advice to Democrats to Increase Partisanship
by Carrie Sheffield on October 25, 2018
Vox writer Matthew Yglesias offered no countering voice to give any credence to the nearly 63 million people who voted for President Trump, instead offering free advice to Democrats on how to increase their partisanship in his article “Democrats need to learn to name villains rather than vaguely decrying ‘division’.”
Yglesias said that the climate of aggressive communication in America today is solely driven by a calculated effort by Republicans and President Trump, failing to mention many of the frustrations held by conservatives–including the exploitation of identity politics by the Left since the 1960s.
“It’s a deliberate political strategy enacted by the Republican Party, its allies in partisan media, and its donors to foster a political debate that is centered on divisive questions of personal identity rather than on potentially unifying themes of concrete material interests,” Yglesias said. “It’s a strategy whose downside is that it tends to push American society to the breaking point, but whose upside is that it facilitates the enacting of policies that serve the concrete material interests of a wealthy minority rather than those of the majority.”
Yglesias writes that Republicans are seeking to purposefully bring incivility into society for greedy and exploitative motives, rather than any iota of desire to expand human freedoms, prosperity and opportunity for all Americans.
Yglesias claims that “the upshot of that divisiveness is deplorable and bad for the country. It would be much healthier for American society to have a calmer, kinder, more rational political dialogue more focused on addressing the concrete problems of the majority of the country. But while society overall would be healthier with that kind of politics, Donald Trump personally would not be better off. Nor would the hyper-wealthy individuals who benefit personally from the Republican Party’s relentless advocacy of unpopular regressive tax schemes.
Carrie Sheffield
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Noether's symmetry Theorem for variational and optimal control problems with time delay
2012, 2(3): 631-654. doi: 10.3934/naco.2012.2.631
Perturbation feedback control: A geometric interpretation
Heinz Schättler 1, and Urszula Ledzewicz 2,
Dept. of Electrical and Systems Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, 63130-4899
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL 62026
Received September 2011 Revised March 2012 Published August 2012
Perturbation feedback control is a classical procedure in control engineering that is based on linearizing a nonlinear system around some locally optimal nominal trajectory. In the presence of terminal constraints defined by a $k$-dimensional embedded submanifold, the corresponding flow of extremals for the underlying system gives rise to a canonical foliation in the $(t,x)$-space consisting of $(n-k+1)$-dimensional leaves and $k$-dimensional cross sections. In this paper, the connections between the formal computations in the engineering literature and the geometric meaning underlying these constructions are described.
Keywords: foliation, fold singularities, Optimal control, perturbation feedback control.
Mathematics Subject Classification: Primary: 49K15, 49L99; Secondary: 93C10.
Citation: Heinz Schättler, Urszula Ledzewicz. Perturbation feedback control: A geometric interpretation. Numerical Algebra, Control & Optimization, 2012, 2 (3) : 631-654. doi: 10.3934/naco.2012.2.631
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Time to end the own-choice pretence at the Europeans?
It doesn't take Hercule Poirot to work who is playing what as an own-choice selection ahead of the European Championships in Montreux — so why not just let the judges make their decision in an open court?
And which one of you is playing Keyser Soze?
Come off it.
You don’t need to employ the detective skills of Tintin to work out which band is going to play ‘Explorers on the Moon’ by Paul Raphael at the forthcoming European Championships in Montreux do you now?
Which is all rather apt really given that the teenage sleuth’s creator Herge (the literary inspiration behind ‘Destination Moon’) let alone its composer was a man hiding behind a creative pseudonym himself.
Come to think of it, you would have to be as useless as Agatha Christie’s inept Captain Hastings not to figure out whose musical fingerprints are going to be all over ‘Glass’ by Simon Dobson or Paul McGhee’s ‘King Kong on Rue Igor-Stravinsky’ either.
And to top it all, a bit of half competent detective work will quickly lead you to the usual suspects lurking in an identity line-up for ‘Concerto Grosso’, ‘From Ancient Times’ and ‘Extreme Make-over’ too.
Link up a couple of clues and even Keyser Soze would be banged up for ten years.
And if people think any pretence to own-choice anonymity will survive to the moment a band walks onto the stage at the Montreux Convention Centre on Saturday 27th April, then you may as well put 100 Euro on the odds of Her Majesty’s Constabulary finding out that Lord Lucan will be riding Shergar in the 2.30 from Ascot on the same weekend.
A packed hall, an over-excited audience, patriotic cheers, flag waving hoots and shouts of support (and its brilliantly bedlam) - and you still think the three men in a little white box made of balsa wood and cotton cloth ain’t going to know who’s playing what?
It will be bedlam in this magnificent hall...
End the pretence
The time has come for EBBA to put an end to the pretence and open up the own-choice element.
Jan van der Roost, Thomas Reudi and Rieks van der Velde are a trio of the highest class musicians of the highest class of professional integrity.
Does anyone really think they are going to be consciously or sub-consciously ‘persuaded’ (the usual nonsensical piece of crackpot psychological mumbo-jumbo) by the colour of the jackets or the identity of the bands as they walk onto the stage in their decision making?
It’s all about trust.
Do EBBA believe they have the skill set to do the task asked of them? And do EBBA believe they have trust in them to do so?
If they didn’t they wouldn’t have asked them in the first place.
Just ask them how they would like to adjudicate the contest and let them get on with it. But let’s forget that it has to be done under a cloak of anonymity that has so many holes in it you could use it to strain ‘Brussels Requiem’ sprouts.
And before any traditionalist tries to come up with an argument saying that anonymity has always been a key element of the adjudicating process at this event, then they only have to look back in the history books to find a very different answer.
At the first European Championships in 1978 the competitors were asked by the organisers to perform works that reflected their national character - a decision that to be fair did lead to some odd choices.
No mistaking Manger Musikklag (whose work ‘Norwegian Fantasy’ was written by their conductor Tom Brevik) or the Welsh representatives of Tredegar, performing ‘Owain Glyndwr’ - the last Welsh born Prince of Wales.
The more pragmatic English duo of Black Dyke and Grimethorpe opted for ‘Connotations’ and ‘Checkmate’ - the latter played the day before at the National Championships.
To be fair they cheer like mad for everyone...
To be fair though, it would have taken Marco Polo in the box to work out that the Irish had mysteriously opted for ‘Norwegian Carnival’, whilst Metronome 66 of Norway for some reason had chosen to play ‘Down Under’ by Ronald Hanmer.
However, to make it even more transparent for everyone concerned - the choices to be played were helpfully printed next to each band’s name in the programme, whilst just in case anyone failed to buy a programme, that bastion of conservatism, ‘The British Bandsman’ had already printed what certain bands were playing in their edition a week before the contest.
And talking of the music - what about the first of the bespoke ‘blockbuster’ test pieces that changed the face of the event back in 2004 with YBS and ‘Music of the Spheres’, or a couple of years later with ‘The Promised Land’ played by Cory at the 2006 event – one that had more iconic Welsh hymns and arias quoted in it than a Max Boyce karaoke tribute band?
It wasn’t to be a one off either.
Unique sounds
Working out the identity of the competing bands on the day has never been that difficult for judges if they so wished anyway - from the unique sound of Philip McCann warbling away with Black Dyke to David Childs playing a virtuoso cadenza after 30 seconds with Cory.
Trying to keep secrets never works – the information is out there for anyone to put two and two together to make an accurate assumption, especially when certain works are written specifically for certain bands at certain events that may then lead to their appearance at the European Championships.
Time and technology, reporting of contests and social media have changed everything.
So let’s come clean - ‘fess up and let the judges do what the judges do best and leave the amateur sleuthing and guessing games up to those who have difficulty working out the identity of the killer in a game of ‘Cluedo’.
Iwan Fox
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Trump budget slashes farm programs, food assistance
02/12/18 12:45 PM By Philip Brasher
KEYWORDS crop insurance farm bill food stamps PRESIDENT trump SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
President Trump is proposing to slash crop insurance and other farm programs by $47 billion over 10 years and to dramatically overhaul the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, eventually shrinking its cost to taxpayers by one-third.
The proposals will be dead on arrival in the House and Senate Agriculture committees but they would provide ammunition to farm bill critics on the right and left who would like to reduce nutrition assistance and farm subsidies.
A summary of the fiscal 2019 budget’s proposed cuts says the plan, released today, would “maintain a strong safety-net for farmers while achieving savings by eliminating subsidies to higher income farmers, reducing overly generous crop insurance subsidies to producers and companies, and by eliminating some programs that have no federal purpose.”
The budget would save $22 billion over 10 years, nearly half of the farm program cut, by reducing crop insurance premium subsidies from the current average of 62 percent to a “more reasonable” 48 percent. Underwriting gains to insurance companies would be capped at 12 percent, saving another $3 billion over 10 years.
Trump also proposes a means test that would eliminate not just premium subsidies but also commodity payments and conservation benefits to farmers who have adjusted gross incomes of more than $500,000. According to the USDA budget summary, Trump wants to cut conservation spending by more than $14 billion over 10 years by killing the Conservation Stewardship Program, $12 billion in savings alone, end the Regional Conservation Partnership Program and tighten rules for the Conservation Reserve Program.
The administration wants to limit CRP enrollment of whole farm fields, except for grasslands, and end signing and practice incentive payments, with the exception of the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program. CRP payments also would be capped at 80 percent of local rental rates.
The budget also would eliminate the Livestock Forage Program, a form of disaster assistance, to save $4.5 billion over 10 years.
Trump's back-to-the future plan for SNAP is even more far-reaching than many of his farm program proposals: The budget calls for partially converting SNAP to a commodity distribution program and tightening work requirements, slashing projected spending on the program by $213 billion over 10 years.
The budget says that SNAP enrollment has remained “stubbornly high” despite the economic recovery. “The budget proposes a bold new approach to administering SNAP that combines traditional SNAP benefits with nutritious and 100 percent American-grown food provided directly to households,” the plan says.
Under the Trump proposal, households receiving $90 or more per month in SNAP benefits will receive about half of those benefits in the form of a USDA foods package, which would include items such as shelf-stable milk, breakfast cereal, pasta, peanut butter, beans and canned fruit, vegetables, and meat, poultry or fish.
According to a USDA fact sheet, the amount of food provided to each family would be scaled to the overall size of the household’s SNAP allotment. About 81 percent of SNAP households, or 16.4 million households, would be affected by the plan.
SNAP has existed in its current form since 1973, when that year's farm bill made the food stamp program nationwide. Prior to that time, some jurisdictions still provided commodities. USDA commodities are still distributed in lieu of SNAP benefits on some Indian reservations.
By 2027, the cuts to SNAP would reduce the projected cost of the program by about 34 percent.
The conversion of some EBT benefits to food packages would save an estimated $129.2 billion alone. Other proposals to cut SNAP costs include restricting broad-based categorical eligibility to households receiving Temporary Aid for Needy Families cash assistance, saving $30.6 billion over 10 years. Also, states would no longer be allowed to get waivers from the work requirement for able-bodied without dependents unless the unemployment rate is 10 percent or higher.
The FY19 budget also would cut or eliminate a number of programs that are funded outside the farm bill. Among the proposals:
-Kill the flagship international food aid program, Food for Peace, which is operated by the Agency for International Development, to save $1.6 billion in 2019. The budget also would eliminate USDA's McGovern-Dole international school-feeding program and Food for Progress program.
-Eliminate USDA's Rural Business and Cooperative Program (saving $103 million in 2019); Rural Water and Wastewater Grants (saving $509 million); and Single Family Housing Direct Loan (saving $68 million).
-End interest payments to electric and telecommunications utilities, saving $1.3 billion over the decade.
Agriculture secretaries have traditionally held media briefings to answer questions about USDA's annual budget. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue instead issued a general statement defending the proposal.
"President Trump’s budget proposal is fiscally responsible and no longer puts off the tough decisions to future generations. It would be immoral to saddle our grandchildren, and their grandchildren, with this mounting fiscal disaster," Perdue said.
“At USDA, we will do our part to get America’s fiscal house in order. This is familiar territory for me, because when I was governor of Georgia, five of the eight budgets I submitted to the legislature had less money in them than the budget before. Understanding that this is the president’s proposal, and that Congress will make its mark on it, we are prepared to manage to the resources we are ultimately provided."
The chairmen of the House and Senate Agriculture committees, Rep. Mike Conaway, R-Texas, and Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., respectively, issued a joint statement saying they were committed to writing a new farm bill that will benefit "farmers, ranchers, consumers and other stakeholders. This budget, as with every other president’s budget before, will not prevent us from doing that job. We are committed to maintaining a strong safety net for agricultural producers during these times of low prices and uncertain markets and continuing to improve our nation’s nutrition programs.”
Conaway warned members of the National Cotton Council on Saturday to expect the budget to target farm programs again. “My guess is (Budget Director) Mick Mulvaney will not listen … one more time. and we’ll have to argue why those cuts to farm programs won’t make any sense,” Conaway said.
The top Democrat on the Senate Agriculture Committee, Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, said Monday that the budget was "out of touch with our farmers, families and rural communities. The proposed cuts to both the USDA and the farm bill would hurt American agriculture, neglect rural businesses, and leave families and seniors behind. This is especially troubling given the state of the fragile rural economy."
The budget proposals came under sharp criticism from farm groups and anti-hunger advocates.
The American Farm Bureau Federation said the proposed farm program cuts "in the current economic cycle are unwarranted and unwise. Farmers and ranchers have always been concerned about high budget deficits and they have done more than their fair share over the years to reduce red ink."
"This is the most caustic, anti-farmer budget request that we have seen in many many years," said Greg Fogel, policy director of the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition. "If the Administration's FY19 budget request is realized, America's family farmers and ranchers will suffer, rural communities will lose the tools and resources on which they depend for job creation and enterprise development, low-income individuals and families will be denied the critical nutrition support that they need, our water will become more polluted, and research investments will be decimated rather than growing as they should."
Gordon Stoner, president of the National Association of Wheat Growers, said the proposed cuts to farm programs "will only hinder the growth of rural America and will hurt those farming families who are experiencing some of the worst economic hardships in decades. Cutting funding to USDA when all commodities are experiencing low prices is unsound policy and fiscally irresponsible."
Roger Johnson, president of the National Farmers Union, said the budget "reflects a clear misalignment of the government’s priorities compared to the actual needs of the American public. It’s a harmful and short-sighted plan that should be quickly rejected by Congress."
Jim Weill, president of the Food Research and Action Center, said the budget "eviscerates" SNAP and proposes "a Rube-Goldberg designed system of commodity distribution via food boxes that will be administratively costly, inefficient, stigmatizing, and prone to failure, and that will return the country to Depression-era anti-hunger approaches."
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Rivers could generate thousands of nuclear power plants worth of energy, thanks to a new ‘blue’ membrane
December 4, 2019 Science & Technology + Space Exploration Tags: Earth Sciences, Energy, Environment, nuclear, Rivers
Estuaries, where rivers pour freshwater into the ocean, could become giant power plants with the help of a newly made membrane.
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BOSTON—Green energy advocates may soon be turning blue. A new membrane could unlock the potential of “blue energy,” which uses chemical differences between fresh- and saltwater to generate electricity. If researchers can scale up the postage stamp–size membrane in an affordable fashion, it could provide carbon-free power to millions of people in coastal nations where freshwater rivers meet the sea.
“It’s impressive,” says Hyung Gyu Park, a mechanical engineer at Pohang University of Science and Technology in South Korea who wasn’t involved with the work. “Our field has waited for this success for many years.”
Blue energy’s promise stems from its scale: Rivers dump some 37,000 cubic kilometers of freshwater into the oceans every year. This intersection between fresh- and saltwater creates the potential to generate lots of electricity—2.6 terawatts, according to one recent estimate, roughly the amount that can be generated by 2000 nuclear power plants.
There are several ways to generate power from that mixing. And a couple of blue energy power plants have been built. But their high cost has prevented widespread adoption. All blue energy approaches rely on the fact that salts are composed of ions, or chemicals that harbor a positive or negative charge. In solids, the positive and negative charges attract one another, binding the ions together. (Table salt, for example, is a compound made from positively charged sodium ions bound to negatively charged chloride ions.) In water, these ions detach and can move independently.
By pumping the positive ions—like sodium or potassium—to the other side of a semipermeable membrane, researchers can create two pools of water: one with a positive charge, and one with a negative charge. If they then dunk electrodes in the pools and connect them with a wire, electrons will flow from the negatively charged to the positively charged side, generating electricity.
In 2013, French researchers made just such a membrane. They used a ceramic film of silicon nitride—commonly used in industry for electronics, cutting tools, and other uses—pierced by a single pore lined with a boron nitride nanotube (BNNT), a material being investigated for use in high-strength composites, among other things. Because BNNTs are highly negatively charged, the French team suspected they would prevent negatively charged ions in water from passing through the membrane (because similar electric charges repel one another). Their hunch was right. They found that when a membrane with a single BNNT was placed between fresh- and saltwater, the positive ions zipped from the salty side to the fresh side, but the negatively charged ions were mostly blocked.
The charge imbalance between the two sides was so strong that the researchers estimated a single square meter of the membrane—packed with millions of pores per square centimeter—could generate about 30 megawatt hours per year. That’s enough to power more than 400 homes.
But creating even postage stamp–size films has proved impossible, because no one has figured out how to make all of the long, thin BNNTs line up perpendicular to the membrane. Until now.
At the semiannual meeting of the Materials Research Society here yesterday, Semih Cetindag, a Ph.D. student in the lab of mechanical engineer Jerry Wei-Jen Shan at Rutgers University in Piscataway, New Jersey, reported that their team has now cracked the code. The nanotubes were easy. Cetindag says the lab just buys them from a chemical supply company. The scientists then add these to a polymer precursor that’s spread into a 6.5-micrometer-thick film. To orient the randomly aligned tubes, the researchers wanted to use a magnetic field. The problem: BNNTs aren’t magnetic.
So Cetindag painted the negatively charged tubes with a positively charged coating; the molecules that made it up were too large to fit inside the BNNTs and thus left their channels open. Cetindag then added negatively charged magnetic iron oxide particles to the mix, which affixed to the positively charged coatings.
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Romeo the Tragic Hero Essay
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Romeo is a tragic hero in Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare. He has many flaws that he doesn’t notices and it leads him to his downfall. He is virtuous and a noble, he has a tragic flaw that he can’t see, since he is doomed by fate, and he suffers a downfall which causes his death. Romeo is a noble from the Montague family. “… The stage is set for the entrance of Romeo, heir of the Montague family” He first appear in the beginning of the story after the fight with the servants. “When they happen to meet servants from the rival house of Montague.” He is virtuous and honorable. He is faithful in love. “Out of her favor where I am in love.” The ball in the Capulet’s house, he meets Juliet for the first time for falls in love. “For I ne’er saw true beauty till this night.” He is also brave and courageous. He had the courage to sneak into the ball of the Capulet and return to Verona after he was banished by the Prince. Romeo also has tragic flaws, doom by fate, which he can’t see. “A pair of star-crossed takes their life,” Before he snuck into the Capulet’s ball, he had a strange feeling that something will happen. “I fear, too early; for my mind misgives some consequence, yet hanging in the stars.” He fell in love with Juliet, his family’s rival, at the ball. “Did my heart love till now?” Romeo hid by the balcony and spoke to Juliet, ignoring the fact that there are enemies. “Call me but love” Romeo is blinded by love. He stayed after the ball and found Juliet. “With love’s light wings did I o’erpret these walls” He also disregarded who he is and the fact Juliet is his enemy to speak to her. “Hence I never will be Romeo.” Since he was blinded by his flaws, fate causes him to suffer a downfall that leads to his death. He tried to make peace with Tybalt, so Mercutio fought Tybalt instead and it leaded to Mercutio killed. Romeo was mad and furious that his friend was
Tragic Hero Essay
The Tragic Hero; According to Aristotle Aristotle was a Greek philosopher, a student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great. His writings cover many subjects, including physics, metaphysics, poetry, theater, music, logic, rhetoric, linguistics, politics, government, ethics, biology, and zoology. Aristotle is one of the most important founding figures in Western philosophy (en.wikipedia.org). One of Aristotle’s books, Poetics, consisted of two books comprised of comedy and tragedy. It is the
A Tragic Hero Essay
Romeo, a Tragic Hero Kasper Lind Thomsen According to Aristotle, a tragic hero is a character who is not thoroughly good nor is he thoroughly evil, but in between those two, creating a character who, is a bit of both, fusing into a hybrid character, consisting of both opposites. Yet he or she is still a hero, who by definition is a character who does good deeds. The effect of the tragedy will be further enhanced if the hero is in some moral sense better than the average person. As Aristotle says:
What is a tragic hero?The tragic hero, said Aristotle, should not be ‘a virtuous man brought from prosperity to adversity: for this moves neither pity nor fear; it merely shocks us’.a great or virtuous character in a dramatic tragedy who isdestined for downfall, suffering, or defeat.Common characteristics of a tragic heroAccording to Aristotle:# Usually of noble birth # Hamartia - a.k.a. the tragic flaw that eventually leads to his downfall. # Peripeteia - a reversal of fortune brought about by
According to Aristotle, “a tragic hero has to be a man who is not eminently good and just, yet whose misfortune is brought about not by vice or depravity, but by some error or frailty”. This is what many playwrights used to create their tragic hero. In my definition, a tragic hero is the protagonist who starts off in an elevated status and experiences a major tragedy, normally brought upon by his tragic flaw. We can see that Oedipus is a tragic hero because he has a tragic flaw or hamartia, is an intellectual
Romeo And Juliet Tragic Hero Essay
life? Would you kill someone or runaway from your loved ones? Romeo and Juliet didn’t have much of a decision, everything happened so quick. Romeo and Juliet are tragic heroes, which leads to the death of a few and the settle of their families war. They hold all qualities of tragic heroes, It may seem like they are just star-crossed lovers who die because of their families war but there’s much more to it. Throughout the story Romeo shows many flaws. He is very impulsive and doesn’t make the
Caesar, Brutus closely fits Aristotle’s description of a tragic hero in a drama. According to Aristotle, a tragic hero is a man of noble stature, widely known, of some importance in the community, and whose own destruction is for a greater cause or principle. Also, the tragic hero is more good than evil, and their actions allow the audience to experience pity and fear. Brutus, although not perfect, fits Aristotle’s description of a tragic hero. Brutus is a man of noble stature, and is widely known
Tragic Hero The most well known definition of a tragic hero comes from the great philosopher, Aristotle. Aristotle says “the tragic hero is a man of noble stature. He is not an ordinary man, but a man with outstanding quality and greatness about him. His own destruction is for a greater cause or principle.” To certain extent both Shylock from The Merchant of Venice and John Proctor from The Crucible fit this definition of the tragic hero, but the argument could be made that they are not tragic
Elias Eqal Romeo the Tragic Hero Romeo died for the love of his life fighting social pressure between the Montague and the Capulet, although it can be argued whether Romeo or Juliet were the tragic heroes because Juliet died for the love of her life too, I think Shakespeare intended Romeo to be it. Romeo and Juliet the iconic tragic love story takes place in Italy during the renaissance. At this time family defined political ties and social class. Born into a feud between families younger generations
The Tragic Hero Essay
The Great Tragic Hero Gazing upon a lifeless pale body with the musky thick warm air blowing over a stone tomb, Shakespeare’s Romeo reaches for the vial of poison. The quivering breathless Romeo frantically ponders the decision of life without his Juliet, or life with her in the afterlife. The cork of the vial pops as the wood is removed from the glass container. The life giving potion rolls down the throat of a heart-broken prince, taking away the last beat of his severed heart. Shakespeare
Tragic Hero In every tragedy, a character faces challenges or obstacles that hinder them throughout their journey. These challenges may lead to their ultimate downfall. This character is known as the tragic hero and these challenges are tragic flaws. One well known play that displays an excellent example of a tragedy is Oedipus Rex. The tragic hero in the play yearns to find the truth about his fate. Oedipus, the protagonist of Oedipus Rex, is an excellent example of a tragic hero. Oedipus
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Suicidius - Supremacy of Destruction (2019)
Style: Groove/Thrash Metal
Release Date: 8 Mar 2019
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It's my birthday so I thought I'd pause my global search for interesting rock and metal for some old stand bys. First on the list: let's find some German thrash!
Suicidius were formed in 2014 and this is their first album, after an EP last year called When We Come to Town. It starts out exactly what I was looking for but grows into something else besides. I enjoyed it.
Much of what I was looking for is evident on the opening title track. It demonstrates the band's cohesion and speed from moment one, coming out of the gates like a locomotive. It does take its time getting to where it's going though, the song being well over a minute longer than anything else on offer. This is good stuff! What's extra to my expectations is a groove metal overlay with a guitar that sounds rather like an industrial sander and vocals that remind more of Sepultura than Kreator.
I say overlay, because many of the songs here kick off very much like old school thrash, only to add groove metal elements like a mask. It isn't a full disguise, with the music changing halfway through, like they stopped being one band and became another. The thrash band I believe they started out as are always there, most evident in the drumming of Oliver Lenz, but that groove layer is added often, especially by introducing punkier vocals and shifting from technical thrash riffing to prowling bass.
There's definitely an attitude in the latter approach too, as if the band want to lash out at something with power rather than just destroy it with speed. They demonstrate a strong Motörhead influence on Thunder and back it up with Fuck It All, the first of two obvious message songs, the other being Fuck the System.
Valhalla moves in a different direction though. The drums go even faster and the vocals move into death territory. It's the other long song, for a band who seem to prefer three to five minute songs, at least, and this is six and a half. It seems like they needed the extra time to explore those extra subgenres. If it's a somewhat schizophrenic song, it's a good one at least, even if the cleaner vocals are a real stretch. It even ends with a melodic old school ending reminiscent of the Scorpions which leads right into the two minute interlude that is Legacy of Chaos.
Fuck the System turns out to be a completely different animal to Fuck It All. That was all aggressive punk, while this one is technical metal with a progressive edge. For a while it can't be sure if it wants to wear that groove mask or not but there's another neat thrash section three minutes in. I certainly prefer Suicidius as a thrash band but they're interesting as a groove band too and I think the groove side works best when it's not taking over. This applies as much for This is Hell as for Fuck the System.
The second half of the album is definitely interesting. Brotherhood has a power metal edge to it, which is strange because it's a change not only of type but tone. This is much more upbeat than anything else on the album, with the groove side adding a weight to proceedings. It's odd for a song to carry some of that weight but still overtly try to reach upwards, but I'm not going to say that it doesn't work. This World Dies plays in a lot of sandboxes too, as does End of the Light, which closes out the album.
All in all, this wasn't what I expected but that's not always a bad thing. It's certainly not the thrash album that it started out as, but it isn't the groove album it moved into either. It ends up being a marriage of two styles with others increasingly joining in as if it wants to stretch the poly concept in entirely new directions. All power to them.
By Hal C. F. Astell at March 26, 2019
Labels: 2019, Germany, groove metal, thrash metal
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Red Bank developer won't shave unless project OK'd
Ray Rapcavage wants to bring 18 residential units to downtown property
Red Bank developer won't shave unless project OK'd Ray Rapcavage wants to bring 18 residential units to downtown property Check out this story on app.com: http://on.app.com/2amK48I
Payton Guion, @PaytonGuion Published 12:31 p.m. ET July 27, 2016 | Updated 1:36 p.m. ET July 29, 2016
The site plan contains 16 market-rate apartments and two affordable detached units.(Photo: Courtesy of David John Carnivale)
Developer Ray Rapcavage wants to bring 18 residential housing units to downtown Red Bank: 16 would be market-rate and two would be affordable units.
A previous plan, for up to 22 units, was shot down in December by the town's zoning board.
Rapcavage vows not to shave until his project is approved.
RED BANK - He’s acknowledged that his wife isn’t too happy about it and that he may end up looking like Rip Van Winkle, but Ray Rapcavage has pledged not to shave his beard until the borough approves his contentious residential project slated for downtown.
The plan calls for 16 market-rate, three-bedroom condos – each comprising about 2,800 square feet – and two 1,000-square-foot carriage houses that would be affordable units. Rapcavage, owner of RayRap Realty, wants to build on property he owns bound by Harding Road, Clay Street and Hudson Avenue, just west of Broad Street.
Map showing the property where Ray Rapcavage wants to build 18 residential units. (Photo: Google Maps)
Rapcavage is slowly reintroducing the project to Red Bank town officials after an earlier proposal for the site was rejected in December by the borough’s zoning board. That plan was for 22 units; the board decided it was too dense.
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Erik Yngstrom, a zoning board member, said the last plan ran into a couple of problems with Red Bank's zoning ordinance. The main issue, he said, was that it was too big for the downtown.
"It was mainly a density issue," Yngstrom said, adding that if Rapcavage "would have toned it down a bit" the board might have gotten behind the project. Yngstrom said the board would have to review the 18-unit plan before saying if it would be acceptable.
RayRap Red Bank project
A rendering of the facade of the condos being proposed by Ray Rapcavage. They are meant to have a European feel. Courtesy of David John Carnivale
The facade and floor plan of the two affordable units being proposed. Courtesy of David John Carnivale
A four-level floor plan of the condos, with parking and entry on the bottom floor. Courtesy of David John Carnivale
The site plan contains 16 market-rate apartments and two affordable detached units. Courtesy of David John Carnivale
In the past few weeks, Rapcavage has attempted to present his less-dense plans to the Red Bank Planning Board and the Borough Council. Neither time did he get much of a response, as both bodies were advised not to speak on the proposals by their respective attorneys since the plans were not part of a formal hearing.
According to the Red Bank Planning Department, Rapcavage has not filed a formal application for the updated project.
In the wake of the Borough Council’s reticence, Rapcavage made his no-shave declaration, aiming to show how serious he is about getting the houses built.
The developer says he’s pushing to get his proposal in front of the town’s planning board, which subjects plans to less scrutiny than the zoning board. Projects in front of the zoning board typically feature elements contrary to the zoning ordinance, which sets standards for development, hence the heightened scrutiny.
"He revised that plan based on advice from everyone in the town on how it should look," David John Carnivale, the architect working on the new design, said about the rejected plan. "It was the result of six years of advice and spending wheelbarrows full of money and it still got rejected."
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The proposal turned down in December asked for variances – exceptions to the zoning ordinance – for the number of bedrooms for each unit and to have residential space on the ground floor. The property is in the Central Commercial District 1 zoning classification, which limits residential units to two bedrooms and says residential development can’t be on the ground floor, according to the town’s Planning Department.
“I feel it’s totally outdated and it’s not a reflection of a contemporary way of living,” Rapcavage said of Red Bank’s zoning ordinance.
Rapcavage said he will continue tweaking his project until it can go in front of the planning board, rather than the zoning board. That likely means it will be a while before he shaves.
A selfie sent by Ray Rapcavage after two-and-a-half weeks without shaving. He's likely got a lot longer to go before his project is approved. (Photo: Courtesy of Ray Rapcavage)
Now in its fourth week, the beard still must survive the submission of a formal application, a public hearing and at least two votes before whichever board the plan ends up. That’s more than a month away, at the very minimum, and likely longer.
So will Rapcavage keep his word and his beard as long as it takes? He said the only way he shaves before the project is approved is if his wife puts up too much of a stink.
Stay posted for future updates on the beard’s progress.
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Payton Guion: 732-643-4245; pguion@gannettnj.com
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In the Name of Allah, The Most Gracious, Ever Merciful.
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Bait-ul-Futuh, The Largest Mosque in Western Europe
Inaugurated on October 3rd, 2003
His Holiness, Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V, head of the world wide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community inaugurated Bait-ul-Futuh mosque in Morden, Surrey on October 3rd, 2003. Bait-ul-Futuh is the largest mosque in Western Europe accommodating 10,000 worshipers in three prayer halls.
More than a Mosque
Bait-ul-Futuh is conveniently located next to Morden South Railway Station and 150 yards from Morden Tube Station. The mosque includes a gymnasium, offices, library and television studios. Since its inauguration, the mosque has been host to almost all of the weekly Friday Sermons delivered by Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V.
Largest Mosque in Europe
Bait-ul-Futuh is the largest mosque in Western Europe accommodating 10,000 worshipers in three prayer halls. The mosque sits on 5.2 acres of land, cost £5.5 million to build and was funded by the donations and contributions from the community’s members.
Bait-ul-Futuh is also home to the Muslim Television Ahmadiyya International Studios (MTA). There are two studios on site that are home to over a dozen television shows, news broadcasts, and other media. MTA has a complete post production studio on site that processes its hundreds of hours of broadcast material. Learn More.
Weekly Friday Sermons
Bait-ul-Futuh is the home to weekly Friday Sermons delivered by Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad. These sermons are broadcasted live across the globe via MTA in over 13 different languages. In addition to watching the sermon on MTA, you can also view the recorded sermon on the Al Islam YouTube archives and the Friday Sermon Archives, where you can also read a summery of the sermon, and download related materials. Take a look at the Friday Sermon Archives now.
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Aid to Iran could bridge gaps
The international aid flowing into Iran after its devastating earthquake may encourage it to bolster relations with the West, notably the United States, as Washington says it is open to restoring dialogue with Tehran.
US rescuers in Bam are part of international efforts
Berlin's ambassador to Tehran Paul von Maltzahn on Tuesday said the aid could build new bridges.
He said it was time "to overcome the deep-rooted mistrust between Iran and the United States," urging Tehran to acknowledge the scale of international solidarity after the quake in the historic city of Bam that is thought to have cost up to 50,000 lives.
Washington severed diplomatic ties with Tehran in 1981, following the hostage crisis when 52 North Americans were held for 444 days at the US embassy.
The first US military aircraft to land in Iran in more than 20 years arrived over the weekend carrying doctors and tonnes of emergency aid for survivors of what may be one of the worst quakes in modern history.
US public assessment
In a related development, US Secretary of State Colin Powell said Washington is open to restoring dialogue after encouraging moves by Iran in recent months.
US claims Bushehr nuclear reactor
is creating illegal weapons
This month, in a European-brokered deal, Iran agreed to snap United Nations inspections of its nuclear facilities, which the United States accuses are a front for building nuclear weapons.
Iran categorically denies the allegations, saying its facilities are aimed at producing electricity.
"All of those things taken together show, it seems to me, a new attitude in Iran in dealing with these issues - not one of total, open generosity. But they realise that the world is watching and the world is prepared to take action," Powell told The Washington Post.
But Powell said Washington still had concerns over "terrorist" activities, charges Tehran also denies.
Other US officials said Powell's public assessment came as the administration was reviewing its policy on Iran for the third time since President George Bush took office in 2001, reported the newspaper.
It also has cited a senior Iranian official as saying if Washington is willing to look at the situation "more realistically," then Iran is willing to reciprocate.
"What is needed for any cooperation is confidence," the official was quoted as saying.
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Russell Jackson
Chef, Restaurateur, TV Personality, Best Known as a Finalist on "Going Off the Menu"
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Russell Jackson Biography
Hailing from Los Angeles, California, Chef Russell Jackson developed an early fascination for cooking by watching his mother prepare family dinners on the kitchen's match-lit stove. Intrigued, he made an early attempt at applesauce at age three and, in the process, launched a career experimenting in the kitchen.
Jackson left home at age 17 for the prestigious California Culinary Academy in San Francisco where he graduated with honors. Following graduation, he opened his first restaurant, Russell's, in Los Angeles. Chef Jackson also served as a personal chef during this time, counting A-list celebrities among his clientele. Throughout, he expanded his culinary oeuvre and learned the nuances of the restaurant business.
After nine years at Russell's, Chef Jackson again left Los Angeles and returned to San Francisco where his reputation, honed in Los Angeles, earned him the Head Chef role at the James Beard-nominated Black Cat. While applying his trademark approach developed at Russell's to the Black Cat, San Francisco culture began to shape Jackson's menu choices. It was during this time that Chef Jackson reunited with former colleagues and immersed himself in San Francisco's rich, cosmopolitan dining scene.
San Francisco's anti-authoritarian culture helped inspire his next and boldest move: SubCulture Dining (SCD), an underground dining club where the menu focused on sensible ingredients, many from Russell's own rooftop garden. SCD combined a darkly exciting atmosphere, a democratic application process, and a clientele ranging from worldly foodies to the young and inexperienced. SCD grew to win over San Francisco patrons, where the cozy atmosphere allowed Chef Jackson to use his distinctive personality to the best of his advantage.
In 2008, with now SCD a culinary institution, Chef Jackson sought a new challenge. That exploration became Lafitte, a San Francisco sparkler with a touch of culinary rebellion, beautifully situated on San Francisco's Embarcadero waterfront. Inspired by French brasseries and emphasizing local and fresh ingredients, Lafitte was Chef Jackson's stylistic counterpoint to SCD and showcased the more traditional side of Chef Jackson's style and fare.
Chef Jackson has twice entered the world of television. In 2013 he appeared on Iron Chef America where he battled Chef Jose Garces in a Rhubarb War. That same year Chef Jackson was a contestant on the hit reality show The Next Food Network Star where he became a fan favorite and finished third overall. In one memorable scene, having successfully created a bacon-candy product for a panel of food executives, one marketing executive noted his personality and skills, describing him as both endearing and bold, with a great television persona —a sentiment often echoed by the panel of judges that included Chefs Bobby Flay, Giada De Laurentiis, and Alton Brown.
Today, four restaurants launches later, and returning from the Food Network Kitchens, Chef Jackson remains active in the New York and San Francisco food scenes. SubCulture Dining is now a bi-coastal affair with a robust schedule and an ambitious agenda. He is currently working on new development projects in New York and San Francisco, and assists as a Board Member at WHED.org. J
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Eat this and we'll see what appetite you have left. For a world hereafter. I pledge. We would like to thank Carcanet Press, on behalf of the Poet's estate, for their.
Childhood Tracks Eating crisp fried fish with plain bread. This poem tries to put down on paper another aspect of childhood and it's eating things and drinking.
Langston Hughes: Poems study guide contains a biography of. He is the “ darker brother” who is sent to eat in the kitchen when there are.
Long before they were ever written down, poems were organized in lines. Since the invention of. in another room someone tries to eat a shoe; meanwhile an.
Quatrains are often combined to form a long poem. A fresh patch of snow Tiny snowflakes all aglow Soft and smooth as silk Icy white as milk. ACROSTIC: The first letters of the lines of this type of poem spell out the topic or title of the poem. Acrostic poems may or may not rhyme.
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EXTENDED METAPHOR POEM EXAMPLES POETRY GENRE STUDY, PRYZBYLKOWSKI D-6. Picking Up the Pieces: the Mosaic Vase. You are an intricate mosaic vase, With so many glass pieces to your being. All labeled by various colors and shapes. Reds, blues, oranges, gigantic, small, sharp.
They then execute one of the following projects: comparing post-quake Haiti to post-hurricane New Orleans and writing poetry; taking photographs that. Schools in Ruin (PDF). Tell them to use this.
Photograph: Ye Aung Thu/AFP/Getty Images At the entrance to the Mawlamyine Christian leprosy hospital (MCLH) in Myanmar’s Mon state, a poem, inscribed on a stone. than 1,000 new cases of leprosy a.
The handwritten Voynich manuscript was written in a still-unknown language (and. to the "Balneis Puteolanis" ("The Baths of Pozzuoli")—a 13th-century poem that served as a guide to thermal.
Notemonk is an exciting new way to experience books. An easy to use webtool helping students to prepare better by downloading books, taking notes, sharing questions, watching related videos and collaborating with their peers.
Jul 10, 2012 · "How to Eat a Poem" by Eve Merriam + Nectarine & Gingersnap Crumble. Place nectarines in a bowl, and add the sugar, flour and lemon juice. Stir to combine, then pour into an 8-inch round or square baking dish. To make the topping, combine brown sugar, cane sugar, gingersnaps, oats and almonds in a food processor and pulse to combine.
Discussion Questions for “Eating Poetry” Normally we say that we read poetry. What is Strand emphasizing by saying that the speaker is eating poetry? How is reading poetry the same as eating? The librarian plays a key role in the poem, appearing several times even though the poem is short. We know also nothing about the librarian except
It more about the state of the nation, as the poet has titled the poem “London, 1802”, thus foregrounding what London/England/the English have become, and seeing Milton as a remedy, as having had the qualities that are now lacking. (3) (20) There was an Old Man.
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A Brooklyn-based poet & educator. Because we're eating, after all, and this is polite conversation. I mean, you're a teacher, Taylor. Be honest. What do you.
Symbol Definition English Literature Read this post to learn about the literary technique of symbolism. You see, when it comes to deciphering the meaning of a symbol, it is very important. our series on Essay Writing and shows you the methods Matrix English Students learn. After a scholarly introduction that touches on such topics as blankness, the whiteness of
Take nothing. Eat. nothing. However, if any creature tells you that it hungers, The poem first appeared in A Wolf at the Door, editing by Datlow & Windling,
poems, The Common Wages, Silver and Information (National Poetry Series, itty-bitty concerns eating away at us, we clear the path for new thoughts and relax. 2002-2013(PDF)” R.R. Bowker. www.bowker.com/documents/isbn-output-.
We had to eat beans! We had beans. My children were no longer given summer visas to Europe. My children no longer cried themselves to sleep. And I felt like a.
It does, and the entire poem now reads: By all the greatest crimes the earth is. presumably invited on the basis of their pleasant personalities and mainly came to eat lunch. A bigger problem is.
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In 1999, I published a paper [pdf] with colleagues that argued that the advent of. Whether we are talking about plants or meat, eating cooked food provides more calories than eating the same food.
Home > Poetry > Poems of the Decade > Eat Me. Eat Me by Patience Agbabi. When I hit thirty, he brought me a cake, they said, eat me. And I ate, did what I was told. Didn’t even taste it. Then he asked me to get up and walk round the bed so he could watch my broad belly wobble, hips judder like a juggernaut. The bigger the better, he’d.
Common Archetypes In Mythology Wind And Window Flower Poem Why Was Whitman Called The Poet Of Democracy Late in his life, Whitman wrote a poem called “A Font of Type,” in which he imagines all the “unlauch'd voices – passionate powers, / Wrath, argument, or praise, Matthieson called Walt Whitman "the central figure of our lite affirming the. thetic
Many cultures incorporate food in their diet that may seem unusual to others, such as frogs’ legs, pigs’ feet, squid, and snails. Choose a food that is uncommon to you and then use it to plan a meal. Research where the food is commonly eaten, how it is prepared, and what to serve with it.
and one in five parents had skipped meals to make sure their children had enough to eat. Households in London spend, on average, £57.90 on food per week (ONS, PDF). But roughly one in five employed.
Yet Davis’s The Principles of Nature may also have inspired the prose poem “Eureka,” in which Poe proposed his. the guest ordered them to the stables [PDF]. Then he began pacing. He would walk up.
The Poem Print out copies of the poem The Spider and the Fly for each student. Read it aloud (teacher, taking parts in turns, as a group, etc). Discuss the spider facts and the aspects of the poem that are not factual, based upon the information students have studied about spiders. Poetry Talk about how the poem’s lines rhyme.
How Does The Final Image Of The Poem Challenge The Victorian Ideal Of Progress Three Different Types Of Poems She likes it because all different types of students get. Then, he found poems that spoke to him, such as “Possible Answers to Prayer,” by Scott Caims. When he recites that poem, one of three he. "It all just fell apart," says Malkine, who years later would team up with
In the first edition of Let Us Be Like the Sun, Konstantin Balmont wrote (in the dedication, no less): “To Modest Durnov, an artist who has fashioned an epic poem from his own personality. days at.
The inspired lawyer went on to write a poem set to the melody of "To Anacreon in Heaven. When servants who had been traveling with him arrived, the guest ordered them to the stables [PDF]. Then he.
Kurzweil has also applied artificial intelligence and pattern recognition technologies to visual arts and even poetry, but also to financial markets. Kurzweil published an essay (available as a PDF.
In “After Reading Lucretius, I Go to the Pond,” she sees a heron eat a frog, admiring them both. Such poems expressed her abiding awareness that beauty and loss often kept close company. That truth.
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Sep 05, 2019 · To analyze poetry, read the poem aloud several times and note if there’s a rhyming pattern. It’s also important to identify if the poem uses a traditional form, like a sonnet or haiku. Next, think about how the title might announce key ideas or insights into the poem.
There were also poetry and history books, and titles on U.S. foreign policy. When servants who had been traveling with him arrived, the guest ordered them to the stables [PDF]. Then he began pacing.
Funny Poems For Third Graders Aug 8, 2016. Third Eye Poems – These poems are so fun, but hard for students to get a handle on quickly. Tuesday, June 4, 2019 1. Poems by Reading. Symbol Definition English Literature Read this post to learn about the literary technique of symbolism. You see, when it comes to deciphering the meaning of
Some of Whitman’s rules for ideal manliness, republished in their entirety in the latest issue [PDF] of the Walt Whitman Quarterly Review. to partake of the universal strength and joy." 3. EAT WELL.
Three Different Types Of Poems She likes it because all different types of students get. Then, he found poems that spoke to him, such as “Possible Answers to Prayer,” by Scott Caims. When he recites that poem, one of three he. "It all just fell apart," says Malkine, who years later would team up with Ulster County’s Mikhail Horowitz to
When he’s not at his home overlooking Otisco Lake crafting poetry or writing books about Siberian huskies. earlier version of Skaneateles’ The Krebs in that it was more like eating in a private.
Maurice Sendak. The night wore his wolf suit and made mischief of one kind and another his mother called him “WILD THING!” and Max said “I'LL EAT YOU UP!”.
Jul 21, 2009 · Short training video on how to create PDF documents (.pdf files) from any Windows application that normally sends output to a printer by installing the free CutePDF Writer.
But in fact the judgment (now released online, and viewable below) clears Salah of the central government accusation against him: that he wrote an anti-Semitic poem containing the. friends who had.
Poem on Beyoncé's Birthday / 10. Lush Life / 11. Beyoncé on the Line for Gaga / 12. a teenager and eat a whole box of cupcakes. Stepping on leaves I get.
I did not know it in that moment, but those were the first steps of a journey that would lead me through this incomparable 14th-century poem—all 14,233 lines in. As hungry as they are to eat from.
And of course you have to eat them.” Of course. This is Episode 7 of 26 in Herzog. To get into screenwriting mode, for example, Herzog reads ancient Icelandic poetry and then drives his wife crazy.
Sep 16, 2004. For information on other poem books by Frederick Douglas Harper, go to. Don 't eat more than your hunger's call or. Drink beyond your.
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[Update: Rolling out] WhatsApp won't throw you into unwanted group chats anymore
Rita El Khoury
Consent. We've heard everyone talk a lot more about it these days, but it doesn't just apply to people, it should also be required in the tech world. Specifically, from our apps and the services we use. If I like a certain service but don't want to give it all the freedom to do everything it wants, I should be able to limit it. Take for example WhatsApp's groups. For years, anyone could add you to a group, without asking you or even knowing you, and WhatsApp let them do it. You just get a notification that you've been added to a group; you can leave it, sure, but you were already added.
Google Messages v4.0 enables renaming of group chats, changes colors for unpictured contacts, and more [APK Teardown]
Cody Toombs
2019/02/09 11:17am PST Feb 9, 2019
APK Teardown
Google's Messages app came out with a brand new update this week, and while it's sporting a major new version number, the changes are fairly moderate. It's now possible to give custom names to your group chats, and there's a tweak to the UI that makes Messages look a lot more like Google's Contacts and Phone apps. There are also several things to discuss in a teardown, particularly with regards to RCS.
Yahoo Together is another group messaging app nobody asked for [APK Download]
Scott Scrivens
2018/10/04 6:00am PDT Oct 4, 2018
If there's one thing we don't have enough of in this world, it's messaging apps. Thankfully, Yahoo's latest creation is exactly that, and it's designed to simplify group communication between friends, family, and colleagues. You may have read about the invite-only Yahoo Squirrel app a few months back — well now it's out of testing and open to everyone.
Yahoo just released a group chat app called Squirrel
Ryne Hager
2018/05/07 5:08pm PDT May 7, 2018
Chat apps are all the rage these days. Just ask Google, it can't seem to get enough. And it looks like Yahoo is the latest to jump on the bandwagon with its new organized group chat app named "Squirrel," which mysteriously appeared on the Play Store just earlier today.
OnePlus unveils 120Hz 'Fluid Display' destined for the OnePlus 8
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Allo is rolling out Web Stickers and group chat mentions, v20 prepares to add more advanced group management and more [APK Teardown]
2017/10/07 11:41am PDT Oct 7, 2017
A new version of Allo hit this morning, but that's not nearly as important as the features that were remotely activated by Google in the last day or two. Two features we've been expecting have gone live: Web Stickers and @mentions in group chats. But just as those teardown topics make the transition into live features, the latest update does bring some new things to look out for in the future, including group management and permanent bans, plus a new way to record selfies.
Android Messages v2.2 cleans up the setup for solo and group messaging, allows adding new people to conversations [APK Download]
2017/04/25 3:59am PDT Apr 25, 2017
Not all updates have to introduce a big feature to make a big difference. The latest version of Android Messages demonstrates just that. It includes a couple of relatively small changes to the way group messaging is set up and should be a little faster for most people, and might remove some confusion for a few.
The screen for creating a new conversation in earlier versions was geared in favor of group chats. To be more specific, tapping on a contact would put them into a list of recipients and allowed users to keep adding more people until the user pressed a button to finalize the list and begin typing messages.
Hangouts v14 adds app shortcuts for 7.1 Nougat, changes setup steps for group chat, and reorganizes several chat settings [APK Download]
2016/11/01 4:31am PDT Nov 1, 2016
Earlier this year Google's VP of Communications, Nick Fox, declared Hangouts would be refocused on the enterprise market where it had found much more adoption. Ironically, the couple of updates since that statement haven't exactly screamed professionalism, or even added much of anything particularly relevant to the workplace. That changes with v14, which cleans up and improves various aspects of group chats. This version also enables app shortcuts (formerly Launcher Shortcuts) for use on Android 7.1 and makes a few other tweaks, as well.
Facebook Messenger Now Has Group Call Feature, Global Rollout Has Started
Phil Oakley
Facebook's been making some big improvements to Messenger recently, and the latest is no different: group calling is coming, with the global rollout having started yesterday on both iOS and Android. As is now usual with Messenger, the web app (on both facebook.com and messenger.com) will probably get the update at some point in the future.
Group calling works as you'd expect: tap on a group chat and, if the feature has rolled out to you yet, there will be a phone icon in the app bar. Tap this and it will bring up a dialogue asking who you'd like to include in the group call.
WhatsApp Group Chats Can Now Have Up To 256 Members
2016/02/05 4:19am PST Feb 5, 2016
My largest WhatsApp group has 6 members (as seen in the image above) and we can barely manage it when we're all being active at the same time. So forgive me for not being overwhelmingly excited by this new update to WhatsApp's beta channel that enables groups up to 256 members. The previous limit was 100, so if you ever wished you could grow your 100-member group larger, there are now a lot more people you can invite in on the conversation.
The change seems to be triggered by WhatsApp's version 2.12.437, though some users on this exact release aren't seeing it yet.
Viber 5.6 Expands Maximum Character Limit, Adds Group Message Likes And Public Chats On Tablets
We don't mention Viber quite as often as WhatsApp around these corners, but the app sure has its own legions of fans and dedicated users thanks to continuous updates and interesting features being sprinkled in all the time. Take this last version 5.6 for example. It may not seem like a huge leap on paper, but it does bring feature parity between phones and tablets, and between individual conversations and group messages.
A new heart appears next to each message in group chats, so you can like what others are saying (as in the screenshot at the top of this article). Messages' maximum length has been expanded to 7,000 characters for those who want to talk uninterruptedly — it's almost long enough to fit one of David's reviews, ha!
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NEWS: New York Times Manga Best Seller List, February 12-18
st_owly
You go, Story of Saiunkoku! Still dreaming of the light novels...
Tratious
Well damn Viz
Always happy to see Urasawa crack the top ten list, especially 20th Century Boys.
malvarez1
And this is why Viz isn't in trouble in terms of manga sales. Almost all of their series sell. Bleach, Naruto, Vampire Knight, One Piece, Kamisama Kiss, anything by Arina Tanemura, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, etc.
baadaku12345
No surprises here, but it's great to see Viz and Kodansha doing well. I really hope the North American manga industry doesn't go under.
Sheleigha
...yet another Pokemon volume makes it on the top 10, and Viz still has no word if they are going to fill the gaps in Pokemon Adventure/Special :/ It makes no sense...
Well, not too surprising although kinda disappointed that Black Bird isn't on that list.
TitanXL
Sheleigha wrote:
Sure it does. Little kids don't care, they'll buy anything with Pokemon slapped on it even if it's out of order and skipping over lots of stuff.
tuxedocat
st_owly wrote:
You and me both. --though I don't think Viz will ever do it. Somebody else might... and I would love to see someone, anyone, license the second season of the anime. That would be great!
Always get this big grin on my face when I see 20th Century Boys on the bestseller list.
TitanXL wrote:
If that's the case, then how come Black and White haven't made the list too often? Still, wouldn't Viz WANT to look into publishing the other arcs to sell more Pokemon? I know it's a "wait and see for Platinum to end" though, since it could be that they didn't want to be publishing 3 seperate Pokemon series at once.
sainta
It's a bit sad, considering what I liked about Adventures the most was how the author managed to connect every single story arc despite each being mostly independent
I AM THE VAST UNIVERSE
Bleach is king once again!
I suspect NYT Best Seller 6 has a one digit typo in the title, and should be 1 week on the list instead of 2. I'm guessing
Pokémon Adventures: Diamond and Pearl/Platinum #3
#4 is currently listed with the "NEW RELEASES" on VIZ's home page at
http://www.viz.com
with a release date of Feb. 7.
Previously, #3 was on the October 2-8 NYT best seller list.
New York Times Manga Best Seller List, October 2-8:
animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-10-14/new-york-times-manga-best-seller-list-october-2-8
Still, wouldn't Viz WANT to look into publishing the other arcs to sell more Pokemon? I know it's a "wait and see for Platinum to end" though, since it could be that they didn't want to be publishing 3 seperate Pokemon series at once.
If I had to guess, it's the reason why they feel like splitting everything into different series despite all being the same manga series in Japan, they don't want to waste time with 'old stuff' and move ahead. "Ruby and Sapphire? Fire Red and Leaf Green? Emerald? Those are all old news, who cares about those? Kids are playing Black and White! We got hurry up and focus on that!" So they figure kids wont bother with the older stuff more than likely.
Same reason why 4Kids doesn't bother finishing their Yu-Gi-Oh dubs. By the time their dub reaches the last 40 episodes of the current series, the next series is already at 30+ episodes in Japan, so they figured "Who cares about the last 40 episodes of this old series? Let's focus on dubbing the next series and drop the old one"
Sadly, these kinds of series are seen as 'cash cows' first and foremost by the dubbing companies, and they'll gladly sacrifice endings, story, and etcetera if they feel they can boost sales. Viz more than likely said 'Black and White will sell more than the ones based on the antique Gameboy Advanced games' It's in their VizKids line, so they probably won't treat it like they do their normal stuff like Naruto or One Piece.
(Platinum probably has a grandfather clause excuse.. it was already being published so they figured they might as well finish it)
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Psychedelic drugs show promise for treating PTSD
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Jan 16 (ANI): Former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday that said the kind of statements Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut has made about the descendants of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is something that even the Mughals would not have thought
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New ARM Physical IP customized for advanced automotive systems
Today’s vehicles currently consume around 10 percent of the world’s semiconductors and over the next 10 years we expect compute performance in vehicles will increase by 100x, driven by the trend toward more autonomous, smarter and connected cars.
Enabling next generation vehicles with ARM Artisan Physical IP
Because of this, more of ARM’s products are being developed from the ground up with automotive applications in mind, the most recent being the ARM Cortex-R52 processor with advanced safety features, ideal for enabling the development of next generation autonomous vehicles. Building on this, today we are announcing a platform of dedicated automotive ARM Artisan Physical IP to address increasing user demand for new features and functionality in this fast-growing market. The ARM automotive physical IP platform for TSMC 16FFC brings the proven quality and features of Artisan IP for automotive applications in a FinFET process. Combined with the latest functional safety standards, including ISO 26262 and the TSMC 9000A quality requirements, the platform will accelerate the building of SoCs by our ecosystem of partners for leading-edge automotive applications, including ADAS, infotainment and automated driving.
Functional safety: driving safer, more secure systems
Growing our long-term partnership with TSMC, a leading foundry for SoCs, our latest collaboration builds on the success of the Artisan physical IP platform for the TSMC 16FFC process for mobile applications and enterprise infrastructure. The new automotive platform has been optimized for implementation with ARM Cortex cores, including Cortex-R52, Cortex-M33 and Cortex-M23, Cortex-M7 and Cortex-R5 which can offer support for advanced (ASIL-D) functional safety as well as the majority of Cortex-A and Cortex-M cores which provide standard functional safety support (ASIL-B).
Our new platform complies with rigid automotive requirements, with dedicated automotive memories optimized for higher electromigration requirements and extended features for testability. Development and qualification of the IP meets the stringent ISO 26262 international standard for functional safety and AEC-Q100 Grade 1, ensuring the high reliability and safety levels vital for automotive systems. In fact, ARM technology has been designed into critical safety systems in cars for more than a decade, including ABS, ESP and airbags as well as factory automation equipment such as robotic systems and programmable logic controllers.
ARM Physical IP Platform for TSMC 16FFC is available now for evaluation and licensing.
Find more information on the latest ARM Physical IP offerings for all process nodes and foundry partners on ARM DesignStart.
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Catherine Chevreau, artiste-peintre
Aix-Villemaur-Pâlis
10190 AIX-VILLEMAUR-PÂLIS
catherine.chevreau@gmail.com
http://artenice7.wixsite.com/catherinepeintures
Catherine Chevreau, a native of Tours, settled in Pays d'Othe for more than 10 years, is a painter and songwriter. Painter, registered at the house of the artists since 2008, more than 200 works (drawings, paintings ...) composing a poetic and very colorful world, going from the figurative to the abstract await you the House Gallery opened by appointment in contacting by email catherine.chevreau@gmail.com. Looking for a unique and original decoration? Do not hesitate to take (individuals, businesses, businesses ...) contact. Catherine Chevreau also works on order. Singer-songwriter, more than 100 songs, member Sacem since 2008, many of his songs have been taken over by schools and conservatories of music. CD's of songs: Otta and the secret of Lili (2010) and a bird on the Shoulder (2015) are available at the Othe Armance Tourist Office - Tourist Information Office of Aix en Othe. The album a bird on the shoulder can be heard on Deezer: http://www.deezer.com/album/11237096 Catherine Chevreau performs on stage accompanied by Olivier Mugnot on guitar and Serge Dahan on piano
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KENYA EXPLORE SAFARI
Experience the grandeur of 6 days on Safari in spectacular KenyaHave an enriching Out of Africa experience in Nairobi and feed the endangered Rothschild giraffeDelve into the Maasai Mara National ReserveExperience the wonders of Lake Nakuru National ParkExplore Amboseli National Park at the foothills of Mt. KilimanjaroVisit an authentic Maasai Village
Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to your hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy the balance of your day at leisure.
Revel in the ultimate Out of Africa film experience! Follow in the footsteps of Karen Blixen as you travel towards the Ngong Hills and feel swept immediately onto the 1985 film set the moment you see the old colonial farmhouse and colorful gardens. From there, visit the Giraffe Center, where the highly endangered Rothschild giraffe live, and have the opportunity to hand-feed them. Return to your hotel by late morning and take the balance of your day at leisure to explore the city’s markets, shops, and eateries, including the famous Carnivore Restaurant. (B)
NAIROBI I MAASAI MARA
Head out from Nairobi after breakfast and travel towards Kenya's fertile highlands. Pass the impressive Longonot Earth Satellite Station as you head across the Valley to Narok. Next, travel across acres of wheat and barley before you reach the Maasai Mara National Reserve. The lodge, which follows the design principles of traditional African round houses, is built into the surrounding hillside landscape of the Oloolaimutia Valley. Take in the fabulous wealth of wildlife, birdlife, and natural flora in every direction. In the afternoon, join an adventurous game drive into the reserve. (B,L,D)
Today you will experience two inspired game drives to see the magnificent range of animals in the Reserve. Maasai Mara holds the greatest and most diverse concentration of wildlife remaining in Africa today. It is home to the Maasai people and to small clans of Ndorobo, the traditional hunter-gatherers of East Africa. (B,L,D)
MAASAI MARA I LAKE NAKURU
Depart from the Maasai Mara National Reserve after breakfast and cross the breadbasket of Kenya. Head north to Narok, and then drive across the vast plains of the Rift Valley, keeping an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle as you head up the Mau Escarpment before arriving at Lake Nakuru. Both black and white rhino conservation efforts are underway in this carefully protected, 72-square-mile, fenced-in park. The present rhino population is over 50 and continues to grow. See the graceful movement of the Rothschild giraffes and watch for buffalos, leopards, zebras, elands, waterbucks, and lions. (B,L,D)
LAKE NAKURU I AMBOSELI
After an early breakfast, leave the Rift Valley behind. Continue towards Nairobi and then head south towards Amboseli National Park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park and arrive at your lodge in the evening. Set on 200 acres of private land in the foothills of Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, the lodge is perfectly poised to provide a luxurious base from where you can venture out to explore the park and photograph the area's incredible and dwarfing mountain. The lodge is also close to where Ernest Hemingway lived and worked while writing his famous story, The Snows of Kilimanjaro. (B,L,D)
Experience morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli National Park, best known for its unrivalled views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the local elephant population. Over 1,000 elephants live in the park’s ecosystem—some are documented as being the largest in Africa! (B,L,D)
AMBOSELI I NAMANGA I NAIROBI TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY)
Catch your last glance of snowcapped Mount Kilimanjaro and the park's wildlife as you depart Amboseli National Park. On the way to Naibori, stop at the colorful border town of Namanga where you will find unique Maasai beadwork. Then, head onwards across the beautiful and seemingly endless Athi Plains. Arrive in Kenya's bustling capital city of Nairobi by midday. Relax in a day room in the afternoon before transferring to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight home. (B)
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By Bill on February 1, 2019
Bill Drayton is a social entrepreneur with a long record of founding organizations and public service. As a student, he founded organizations ranging from Yale Legislative Services to Harvard’s Ashoka Table, an inter-disciplinary weekly forum in the social sciences. After graduation from Harvard, he received an M.A. from Balliol College in Oxford University. In 1970, he graduated from Yale Law School. After working at McKinsey & Company, he taught at Stanford Law School and Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. From 1977 to 1981, while serving the Carter Administration as Assistant Administrator at the Environmental Protection Agency, he launched emissions trading (the basis of Kyoto) among other reforms. He launched Ashoka in 1981. He used the stipend received when elected a MacArthur Fellow in 1984 to devote himself fully to Ashoka. Bill is Ashoka’s Chair and Chief Executive Officer. He is also chair of three other organizations; Youth Venture, Community Greens, and Get America Working! Bill has won numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In 2005, he was selected one of America’s Best Leaders by US News & World Report and Harvard’s Center for Public Leadership. Other awards include the Yale Law School’s highest alumni honor, the National Wildlife Federation’s Conservation Achievement Award International; and the National Academy of Public Administration National Public Service Award. As one of three members of the Leadership Team, his special responsibilities are leadership of the new group entrepreneurship and social financial services programs as well as staff search and marketing functions.
The New Reality
Living in a Changemaker World Requires a New Framework for Thinking and Acting
The Historic Moment
Why are income distributions getting worse everywhere — regardless of the nature of the economy or of ideology? Why are there worsening “us versus them” politics spreading across the world? And why do so many people feel pushed to the margins?
We are living in a truly historical turning point as a world that has largely been defined by repetition is replaced by one defined by its opposite, change. The rate of change and the extent of interconnection, each multiplying the other, in the world have been accelerating exponentially for at least 300 years. Globalization and technological innovation connect us in unprecedented ways, lowering barriers and allowing everyone to participate.
At the same time, the demand for repetition work has been falling exponentially since 1700. In the past, value came from efficiency in repetition (think assembly lines and law firms). People learned a skill (e.g., banker or baker) and repeated it for life in a workplace with many walls. All this is dying. These are facts.
Now, value comes from contributing to and adapting to change. In an everything-changing (and thereby causing all around to change) world, one must be a changemaker to play.
However, being a changemaker requires sophisticated skills that are almost the opposite of those required in the disappearing world of repetition. And an everything changing and therefore an “everyone a changemaker” world must everywhere be organized in fluid, open teams of teams.
The New Inequality
Much of the world’s population has learned how to contribute to and adapt to change and how to be effective members of the ever-changing, open teams of teams that are how this new reality is organized. Moreover, they help one another become better changemaking players as the game accelerates — because that is critical both for team success and personal happiness. This portion of humanity is doing very well.
However, the very large other part of society does not have the changemaking skills needed to play in today’s new reality where everything is changing ever faster.
The result: The world is sharply and increasingly divided by a new inequality.
And, unlike other inequalities, this one gets worse every year as change accelerates and those in the game help one another become ever more skilled and confident — while those on the losing side fall further behind faster and faster.
Why are income distributions getting worse everywhere? Because there is a bidding war for those with changemaking skills and disappearing demand for those without. (Anyone who has not mastered changemaking’s complex skills will hurt others and will disrupt teams.)
And that’s why “us versus them” politics is fast spreading across the world. When society tells so many people: “Go away; we don’t need you; it’s your fault; and, by the way, your kids don’t have a future,” we are hurting them in the deepest way possible. And they respond with lasting fury.
A world so divided, a world so profoundly hurtful to so many, is deeply dysfunctional and, worse, unethical.
The New Framework
What are changemaking’s critical skills?
Cognitive Empathy. This, the foundational skill, which must be mastered in childhood and continuously developed thereafter, requires one’s cerebral cortex and one’s mirror neurons (“I feel your pain”) learning to work together consciously to understand and map the world’s fast morphing kaleidoscope of people and contexts. Without this, one will hurt others and disrupt groups — and therefore be pushed aside. (It is no longer possible to be a good person by diligently following the rules because, as change accelerates, they cover less and less.)
Sophisticated Teamwork. Essential a new world. Collaborative Teamwork in fluid, open "team-of-teams": where we give small groups the freedom to experiment while driving everyone to share what they learn across the entire organization.
New Leadership. The old model of telling others what and how to repeat now is both ineffective and a barrier to organizational adaptation to the new game. The new leadership starts with envisioning new opportunities, bringing the right team together, and designing the synaptic architecture needed for the group to work together. That enables all in the teams to contribute on all these levels.
Changemaking. Before a leader can thus envision/enable/ensure, (s)he must have the abilities to grasp the patterns of change across millions of interconnected actors all in motion; to foresee what these patterns will be in futures coming into the present faster and faster; to spot needs/opportunities for a better world; to imagine how to engineer the best (and fast-evolving) team of teams; and to develop the skills required to convene and continuously empower and keep focused (and refocusing) both individuals and teams.
The world’s most urgent task — and therefore Ashoka’s core strategic focus — then is to help everyone “see” the new reality and grasp how they all can be contributors, and all be powerful, i.e., all be changemakers.
Then we can all work together to tear down the new inequality and to improve how the evolving new world is designed. There are two necessary foundation stones here:
We must redefine what success in growing up requires. Children must master cognitive empathy and young people (teens) must practice and practice being changemakers (all four skills). The test: What percent of teens know they are changemakers? The future of any community or society will turn increasingly on how they do on this measure. (The same skills are needed over life, which now requires all groups to hire for and help all their people become changemakers.)
Organizations must quickly change into fluid, open teams of teams — of changemakers.
Ashoka's Theory of Change
Then there is the follow-on work of applying these universal principles to geographies (e.g., metro Seattle or India), demographic groups, and fields (e.g., the environment or social finance).
Over the last six years, Ashoka has developed a theory (now practice) of change that allows our community to work together actively to engineer these changes. This “Collaborate Entrepreneurship Jujitsu” (CEJ) process, which has served prior major framework change movements well, is taking hold.
The Ashoka community and movement is uniquely positioned to succeed in this work. We intuited “everyone a changemaker” from the start (as have most Fellows). We have been consciously building our understanding and approaches for a dozen years and have as good a grasp as anyone.
We also have the unique and critical advantage of 3,600 Ashoka Fellows (plus other entrepreneur partners).
As change accelerates, such first class intrapreneurs constitute perhaps the only truly reliable focus group foretelling the future. They won’t bet their life work without at least intuiting what society will be like when their creation matures and must fit twenty years hence. We, therefore, can rely on the patterns in their work (e.g., of our more than 1,000 Fellows focused primarily on young people, 90 to 95 percent put them in charge) as guides.
They create thousands of “how-to” models.
They are the right people we need to co-lead the CEJ process. They were born to change the world and have lots of practice doing so.
The CEJs, especially when Fellows are co-leading, hugely help the Fellows and their work.
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Boxing beelzebubs to battle in the City of Angels
Amir Khan returns to middleweight action in May
In the city of angels – Los Angeles – two of boxing’s most popular and powerful forces will come to loggerheads in what is deemed to be a sell-out match of high intensity action.
During the ‘Cinco De Mayo’ weekend, Amir ‘King’ Khan (31-3, 19 KOs) will make his first in-ring appearance of 2016 as he comes up against Lineal Middleweight World Champion, Canelo Alvarez (46-1-1, 32 KOs).
With Khan coming into the bout as an underdog with the bookies, his decision to take on the fiery Mexican has been applauded by fans and pundits alike, who see it as a courageous move.
Alvarez has only suffered one defeat in his near-perfect career, that coming at the hands of Floyd Mayweather Jr, yet Khan says he is confident he can make it two defeats come 7th May.
He said: “I know Canelo fights the best and wouldn’t pass up the opportunity to face me like others have.
“My goal is to always fight the biggest names and the best fighters. That is why I’m excited for this fight.
“Also, I would like to thank my team and Golden Boy Promotions for this opportunity. I know I have the speed and ability to beat him and will give my fans what they deserve.”
Alvarez has managed to captivate fans both at home and around the globe previously with his action-packed fighting style, charisma and willingness to take on the toughest challenges.
Weighing in at 154lbs, Canelo dominates the boxing scene and is a bonafide ticket seller, proven by his sell-out match in 2013 against Josesito Lopez where his fifth round technical knockout saw a crowd of 40,000 fans cheering him on at San Antonio’s Alamodome.
The victory earned Canelo the WBA Super Welterweight World Championship and a legion of fans.
Speaking following the fight’s announcement, Alvarez said: “As the middleweight champion of the world, I will take on the best fighters in the sport. On Cinco De Mayo weekend, I look forward to making the first defence of my titles.
“Amir was a decorated amateur, a two-time world champion and is in the prime of his career. Fans are in for a great fight.”
Golden Boy Promotions Chairman and CEO, Oscar De La Hoya also praised both boxers ahead of the matchup.
“We are committed to putting on the biggest and best fights in boxing,” he said.
“Canelo is the biggest star in the sport and as he demonstrated against James Kirkland and Miguel Cotto last year, he is only getting better.
“Those who predicted that he would take an easy fight for his first defence have been proven wrong once again.
“As for Amir, he has won his last five fights including an incredible performance against Devon Alexander, and now that he is back where he belongs at Golden Boy Promotions, his future is very bright, once again.”
The event will be filmed live by HBO and will be available on screens via ‘pay-per-view’.
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The West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts in Hong Kong. Photo: Google Maps
Filipina acquitted in drug parcel case
The woman alleged receiving a parcel addressed to her by a foreign man she reportedly met on social media
A Filipina domestic worker who faced a charge of drug trafficking was released on Thursday at the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Court due to insufficient evidence.
Calin Baybayan was arrested in late November when she received a parcel carrying what police suspected was illegal drugs and which was sent to her by a foreign man she met on social media, sunwebhk.com reported.
The parcel, brought by an undercover officer posing as a DHL delivery man, turned out to be a shipment of ketamine. Local media reports at the time said the parcel also contained 1,920 ecstasy tablets sent by a man in Belgium.
A hearing was scheduled for Baybayan on Thursday, but magistrate Ada Yim was informed by the prosecutor that due to insufficient evidence, the charge of “trafficking in a dangerous drug” against her was withdrawn.
She was fetched by her employer from the courthouse later in the day after processing her release papers, an officer of the Philippine consulate said.
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Jaguar Land Rover exploring 3D HUD and infotainment projections
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Head-up displays finally poised for major growth
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Facts Do Not Matter Where Russia Is Concerned
There is one certain method to send Democrats and the legacy media into major meltdown mode: simply use "Trump" and "Russia" in the same sentence. The sentence need not even be coherent or logical. The sentence works best if it does not rely on facts, for facts are simply not relevant where Russia is concerned.
Witness the latest "bombshell scoop" from CNN, where Michael Cohen claimed to have been in the room when Donald Trump and Don, Jr., discussed meeting a Russian national with dirt on Hillary Clinton. Presumably, this now "proves" that Donald Trump is merely a Putin puppet, and all the excoriations heaped upon him by the legacy media are now justified.
What a pity none of that is true.
As has been noted on Gateway Pundit, the lead rebuttal witness against Michael Cohen is--wait for it--Michael Cohen. CNN's recent breathless reporting even makes a passing note of the obvious contradiction:
Cohen privately testified last year to two Congressional committees investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election. A source familiar with Cohen's House testimony said he did not testify that Trump had advance knowledge. Cohen's claims weren't mentioned in separate reports issued by Republicans and Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee.
However, Michael Cohen's actual statement to the Senate Intelligence Committee leaves little room for his latest revelation to be true, as he declaimed not only any knowledge of any such improprieties, but also that Donald Trump participated in any improprieties:
Given my own proximity to the President of the United States as a candidate, let me also say that I never saw anything - not a hint of anything - that demonstrated his involvement in Russian interference in our election or any form of Russian collusion.
If we assume, as the legacy media insists we must, that a meeting with a Russian claiming to have opposition research on Hillary Clinton, represents "Russian interference," then either Cohen is lying now, or he perjured himself before the Senate Intelligence Committee. The one and only escape valve that would reconcile his past and current statements is if Don, Jr.'s, now-infamous meeting at Trump Tower is in fact not an instance of Russian meddling--a conclusion which immediately topples the entirety of the Russian collusion narrative.
Cohen is not the only factual problem faced in perpetuating the current hysteria over Russia. Even Special Counsel Robert Mueller's latest round of indictments, alleging a dozen Russian intelligence agents hacked the DNC computers and released several embarrassing documents retrieved from those systems, runs afoul of earlier claims and assertions made regarding Russia.
Mueller's indictments specifically allege that the named Russian agents used a hacker known as "Guccifer 2.0" to facilitate leaking the stolen data:
Beginning in or around June 2016, the Conspirators staged and released tens of thousands of the stolen emails and documents. They did so using fictitious online personas, including “DCLeaks” and “Guccifer 2.0.”
However, not only does the original forensic analysis by Crowdstrike identify two different Russian hacking entities--"Cozy Bear" and "Fancy Bear"--thus discounting the claimed involvement of the Guccifer persona, but further analysis of Guccifer-related material by cyber security firm ThreatConnect explicitly discounts Guccifer's involvement. ThreatConnect's conclusion is that Guccifer is an intentional distraction from the "real" Russian cyberattack:
Although the proof is not conclusive, we assess Guccifer 2.0 most likely is a Russian denial and deception (D&D) effort that has been cast to sow doubt about the prevailing narrative of Russian perfidy. While targeting political campaigns for espionage purposes is not new, the greatest concern would be the use of the Guccifer 2.0 persona to leak documents of questionable integrity and authenticity in an effort to manipulate the outcome of the U.S. presidential election.
Both the Mueller indictments and the Crowdstrike/ThreatConnect analysis are themselves challenged by analyses performed by the Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, which makes the case that the "hack" was in fact an inside job:
As I have observed before, the VIPS memorandum is one of the few analyses which can be independently assessed, as the source materials are made available to public scrutiny--a quality noticeably lacking in the Crowdstrike report and ThreatConnect's complementary analysis.
In almost every regard, the current narrative of Russian electoral interference is contradicted by the 2017 version of that same narrative. Even if we assume that Russian meddling happened (an assumption which must be regarded as problematic, given the VIPS memorandum), we are still confronted with reconciling past and current reporting regarding said meddling. As with Michael Cohen's latest claims, the 2018 narrative can only be true if the 2017 narrative is false. Mueller's indictments of Russian agents can only be sustained if the Crowdstrike analysis of the DNC hack is refuted.
For the rationally-minded, this will not do. Historical facts do not change--the past is always permanently etched in stone. Understanding can only come when all established facts are scrutinized and reconciled--something the legacy media has not even attempted to do. Whatever malfeasance Russia may have done is not revealed by a constantly evolving and incomplete recitation of the underlying facts. A case for impeaching--or defending--President Trump is not advanced by a constantly evolving and incomplete recitation of the underlying facts. Strengthening measures for guaranteeing the integrity of our elections cannot happen when there is a constantly evolving and incomplete recitation of the underlying facts.
Despite the rantings that pass for reporting among the legacy media, we must look at the facts--all of the facts--without regard to the conclusions they support if we are to come to a full understanding of them. Regardless of the hyperventilations of the legacy media, the facts--and only the facts--matter.
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Labels: Donald Trump , Fake News , Russia Collusion Hoax , Russia Hacking Hoax
Peter Nayland Kust
A Voice And Data Network Engineer by day, Peter Nayland Kust has been researching and writing about current events for years. An amateur historian and student of the United States Constitution, he is a constant advocate of individual liberty and personal freedom, celebrating the Constitution's abiding belief in both.
There stands President Trump. What Crime Has ANYONE Found?
Lavrentiy Beria, head of the NKVD under Josef Stalin (The Soviet Union's secret police and precursor to the infamous KGB), is often cited as having said "show me the man and I'll find you the crime."
We should be mindful of these words in regarding the broad authority granted Robert Mueller in his appointment as Special Counsel for the US Department of Justice, charged with investigating possible "collusion" between the campaign staffs of Donald Trump and Russia. We should be mindful for the simple reason that Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, at the time of Mueller's appointment, explicitly discounted any presumption that any criminal offense had even taken place:
“In my capacity as acting Attorney General, I determined that it is in the public interest for me to exercise my authority and appoint a Special Counsel to assume responsibility for this matter,” said Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein. “My decision is not a finding that crimes have been committed or that any prosecution is warranted. I have made no such determination. What I have determined is that based upon the unique circumstances, the public interest requires me to place this investigation under the authority of a person who exercises a degree of independence from the normal chain of command.”
Mueller's appointment was never even an assertion that a crime had been committed, much less that President Trump had committed one. This alone made Mueller's appointment something of a legal oddity, for the federal statute governing the appointments of Special Counsel, 28 CFR § 600.1, specifically references criminal investigations:
The Attorney General, or in cases in which the Attorney General is recused, the Acting Attorney General, will appoint a Special Counsel when he or she determines that criminal investigation of a person or matter is warranted....
Moreover, the investigation must be grounded in a specific crime (or at least the allegation of a crime), as 28 CFR § 600.4(a), requires some specificity as to the subject of investigation:
The jurisdiction of a Special Counsel shall be established by the Attorney General. The Special Counsel will be provided with a specific factual statement of the matter to be investigated....
Former US Attorney Andrew McCarthy highlighted these apparent defects of Mueller's appointment in a 2017 piece for the National Review, and I encourage those wanting a fuller understanding of the legal issues to read it. I highlight these points merely to underscore the "Beria-esque" nature of Mueller's appointment: He was shown Donald Trump, and challenged to find the crime.
After a year (and an untold number of millions of dollars spent), the question now becomes: "What crime has Mueller found?" What crime has anyone found? What credible accusation of criminal offense may now be laid at President Trump's feet?
The answer appears to be: none. There is no crime alleged. There is no accusation to be made.
Consider the tangible fruits of the Mueller probe to date:
George Papadopoulos, a foreign policy advisor to the Trump campaign, pleaded guilty in October 2017 to making false statements to the FBI.
Michael Flynn, President Trump's one-time national security advisor, pleaded guilty in December of 2017 to making false statements to the FBI.
Rick Gates, business partner and lieutenant to Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort, plead guilty in February 2018 to one count of making false statements and one count of "conspiracy against the United States", both charges arising out of political consulting work Manafort and Gates provided to Ukrainian politicians several years ago--work wholly unrelated to either the Trump campaign or the 2016 election cycle as a whole.
Richard Pinedo, someone with no known affiliation to either Donald Trump or the Trump campaign, pled guilty to a charge of identity theft, in connection with a series of indictments Mueller announced involving a number of Russian nationals and Russian-based companies.
Alex van der Zwann, also with no known affiliation to Donald Trump or the Trump campaign, pled guilty to making false statements to the FBI.
These represent the sum total of prosecutorial "wins" Mueller has obtained as a result of his investigation. Not one of these guilty pleas even hints at a larger crime or conspiracy having been perpetrated by President Trump or members of his campaign staff. As regards President Trump, Mueller has failed to even allege any crime.
Mueller's investigation has also resulted in the following criminal indictments:
One-time Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort was indicted in October of 2017 on a number of charges, including money laundering and making false statements, all in relation to work done long before his involvement with Donald Trump's Presidential campaign.
Manafort associate Konstantin Kilimnik, was indicted in June of 2018 with obstruction of justice, purportedly by attempting to tamper with potential witnesses in the Manafort case.
In February of 2018, Mueller indicted 13 Russian nationals and three Russian entities on charges of conspiring to interfere with “US political and electoral processes, including the presidential election of 2016.” However, it must be noted that, in announcing the indictments, the Department of Justice explicitly excluded any allegation of any American--including Trump campaign operatives--being a willing party to the criminal acts alleged: "There is no allegation in the indictment that any American was a knowing participant in the alleged unlawful activity. There is no allegation in the indictment that the charged conduct altered the outcome of the 2016 election. "
In July of 2018, Rod Rosenstein announced indictments of 12 Russian GRU intelligence agents on charges surrounding the alleged hack of the DNC servers in the spring and early summer of 2016. As with the February indictments, American involvement was specifically discounted: "There is no allegation in the indictment that any American was a knowing participant in the alleged unlawful activity or knew they were communicating with Russian intelligence officers."
27 individuals and three companies indicted, and none of the indictments even hint at a crime committed by Donald Trump or his campaign staffs. Moreover, in announcing both sets of Russian indictments, the Department of Justice specifically rejected the possibility that the alleged activities influenced the outcome of the election, stating outright that "there is no allegation in the indictment that the charged conduct altered the vote count or changed the outcome of the 2016 election." Even if every single indictment results in a conviction, not a single one points to any criminal conduct by President Trump or his associates. A year after Mueller was shown Donald Trump, he has failed to find any crime.
Nor has anyone else managed to find an actual crime. Outside of the Mueller investigation, the most notable potential source of wrongdoing is the allegation that President Trump had an affair with porn star Stormy Daniels in 2006, and possibly another with Playboy model Karen McDougal. Because of payments made to Daniels and McDougal, arranged by Trump lawyer and "fixer" Michael Cohen, during the fall of 2016, there has been some intimation of campaign finance violations, but even that becomes highly problematic given Cohen's revelation of recorded conversations with Donald Trump discussing such payments. Even if the allegations themselves are true, adultery is not a crime.
It is disingenuous and facile to say that Donald Trump "may have" committed crimes, either in relation to Russian involvement in the 2016 election or with regards to his supposed mistresses. Strictly as an hypothetical, that is always true, not just of Donald Trump but of anyone. However, crime is not an hypothetical. Crime is factual. Accusations of crime require there be a date, a place, a time, and a law that has been broken. Accusations of crime require there be facts. So far, there have been no facts that even identify a crime that Donald Trump could plausibly have committed.
Lawyer after lawyer has been shown Donald Trump, and lawyer after lawyer has failed to find a crime. Maybe there is a crime lurking just out of sight, and maybe it will be soon brought to light. Maybe.
For now, the reality is there are no crimes that can be alleged against Donald Trump.
Labels: Donald Trump , Election 2016 , Politics , Russia Collusion Hoax
Facebook Fact Checkers -- Just More Fake News
Apparently, I am now part of the "alt-right"/"alt-media" cadre. Facebook has decreed the page I have to help publicize this blog as contributing to the spread of "fake news.":
First, some background. I maintain a Facebook page of the same title as this blog, "A Voice Of Liberty", and in addition to using it to promote my various postings and pages here, I also post links to news stories that I consider to be interesting and relevant to the political discourse at large. I also share a substantial number of these postings to various Facebook groups.
On July 17, 2018, I posted an article from TruePundit which highlighted an alleged assertion by Lisa Page that Chinese hackers penetrated Hillary Clinton's email server:
The embattled Page tossed James Comey, Andrew McCabe, Peter Strzok and Bill Priestap among others under the Congressional bus, alleging the upper echelon of the FBI concealed intelligence confirming Chinese state-backed ‘assets’ had illegally acquired former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s 30,000+ “missing” emails, federal sources said.
As I have done countless times, I shared this article among several Facebook groups. Yesterday, on July 20, 2018, I received the notification in the graphic above, that Factcheck.org reviewed the TruePundit article and labeled it "false".
Unfortunately for Factcheck.org, what's "false" is its review and rating--that is provably false.
Factcheck's "rebuttal" is in reality a rather ham-handed red herring argument, centering on an assertion by Lisa Page's lawyer, Amy Jeffress:
“These stories are completely false,” Amy Jeffress said in a statement provided to FactCheck.org. “In nearly ten hours of testimony before the Committees, Lisa did not say a single word about China hacking the DNC server, and this conspiracy theory about the FBI instructing her to cover up such a story is nonsense. Her testimony was consistent with the intelligence community’s unanimous assessment: the evidence demonstrated Russian interference in the election.
Except the TruePundit article did not mention the DNC server, but Hillary Clinton's email server. Factcheck.org even quotes TruePundit and explicitly mentions that Lisa Page's assertion was in regard to Hillary Clinton's server, and not the DNC server, yet focuses on the alleged hack of the DNC server. The quoted statement from Lisa Page's attorney, Amy Jeffress, makes no mention of the Hillary Clinton server; it has no bearing on the TruePundit article.
Factcheck.org is disputing a claim TruePundit did not make. Factcheck.org is thus itself demonstrably guilty of producing "fake news". Facebook is guilty of disseminating "fake news" by attaching Factcheck.org's red-herring rebuttal to my sharing of the TruePundit article.
Additionally, the possibility--even probability--of China having hacked Hillary Clinton's email server has been reported upon by the legacy media, including the New York Times and Politico. The Washington Times reported in 2016 on indications that at least the US Secret Service was aware that Hillary Clinton's email server had been hacked.
The "revelation" in the TruePundit article is not Lisa Page's claim that China hacked Hillary Clinton's email server--which has been rather widely reported in the past--but that the FBI knew this and chose to cover it up. Even that assertion is not without some historical precedent thanks to the aforementioned Washington Times report.
Factcheck.org is demonstrably guilty of producing fake news. Facebook is guilty of disseminating fake news.
The facts prove it. The links prove it.
A few disclaimers and disclosures in the interests of transparency:
I have no affiliation with TruePundit. I read their content from time to time, and share links to their content when I find it interesting and relevant to the larger political discourse in this country. The only way I can vet their content is by comparing it to other content from other sources--which is what all well-informed citizens should strive to do.
I have no affiliation nor conflict with Factcheck.org.
I have no affiliation with Facebook other than I maintain a Facebook page.
TruePundit's article may prove to be inaccurate or completely wrong. Until Lisa Page's congressional testimony is made public--or, preferably, that she give actual testimony in an open forum without redactions--we cannot know absolutely the accuracy of the article. However, this is the case with all news articles, and it is only when we have access to primary sources that we may plausibly hope to actually fact check any news article. Skepticism and a focus on the facts are virtues to be cultivated, particularly in regards to political reporting.
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Trump-Russia: Are There ANY Facts Out There?
The American political establishment has lost what little sanity it possessed.
After President Trump failed to publicly excoriate Russian President Vladimir Putin for the alleged meddling by Russia in the 2016 election, pundits on both the right and the left went into epic meltdown mode. Words like "treason" and "surrender" were thrown around with total abandon.
To add insult to injury, much of the media hyperbole was based on a complete misrepresentation of what Donald Trump actually said. While he did not accuse Putin outright of election meddling, neither did he exonerate him. As Tom Trinko cogently observed afterwards:
Trump never said the Russians didn't meddle – only that he discussed the issue with Putin and Putin denied it. Putin appears to be ready to back his claim up by providing Robert Mueller access to the 12 supposed hackers.
Putin could be lying, but nothing Trump said boils down to "the Russians didn't meddle." Rather, Trump was being diplomatic and didn't directly call Putin a liar.
All of this brings to the fore a simple yet rarely asked question: "What are the facts?" What is the actual empirical data that is actually known about Russia's presumed interventions in the 2016 elections?
Is there any such data? Frighteningly, the answer may very well be "no":
As I wrote when the Intelligence Community Assessment was first published in January of 2017, the report itself is contradictory and problematic, and fundamentally fact free. It was and is an opinion piece, and nothing more.
In September of 2017, Facebook came forward to announce that a Russian entity, the Internet Research Agency, had purchased a number of ad pages on the platform. Yet when the ads themselves were disclosed, their political impact seemed uncertain at best, and their impropriety seemed almost nonexistent. As evidence of improper "meddling", the ads are simply laughable.
In Mueller's first round of Russian indictments, the cases almost immediately imploded, first when it was revealed one of the companies named did not exist during the time frame covered by the indictments, and then when it was discovered that Mueller's investigators never translated the proffered "evidence"--largely uncorroborated social media posts--from their original Russian.
Mueller's second round of Russian indictments appears not to have been much better. In addition to be built essentially around apparently hearsay testimony, some of the particulars in the indictment may very well have been cribbed from other, unrelated investigations.
Weak evidence, false evidence, no evidence--objective scrutiny of Russia's alleged malfeasance is for the moment impossible because there is no publicly available objective data--no factual evidence--to scrutinize. Two years of investigation and endless hyperbole from hyperventilating pundits and politicians, and we have no facts.
By way of comparison, I submit a memorandum published on Counterpunch by a group called "Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity" (VIPS), suggesting that the alleged hack of the Democratic National Committee's servers might have been an inside job and not an outside hack. I do not know if their assessment is more or less accurate than the ICA from January of 2017. I do know the assessment is factually grounded, where the ICA is not.
How is the VIPS memo factually grounded?
Links and citations are provided to primary source materials. We are not obliged to take the VIPS team at their word, but are allowed and even invited to scrutinize the primary source data for ourselves.
The primary source data is a forensic study of an archive of DNC material, part of a hack of the DNC network performed on July 5, 2016. The forensic analysis includes a link to the archive itself.
The forensic study provides an explanation of the examinations and computations conducted on the archive, thus providing a clear logical basis for the conclusions reached.
Even if the VIPS memorandum should prove inaccurate, it is still a superior treatment of these issues because it makes repeated reference to objective data that can be independently verified and scrutinized. Nothing from Mueller's prosecutorial efforts provides this level of comfort. The ICA does not provide this level of comfort. We are being asked to take these agencies at their word, while VIPS all but requests independent scrutiny.
Two years of investigation and endless hyperbole from hyperventilating pundits and politicians, and we have no facts. We have no objective data which we may independently verify and analyze. We have only opinion and allegation. This is the objective reality of the multiple investigations into the alleged malfeasances of Russia.
Absence of proof is not necessarily proof of absence. We cannot automatically infer from this lack of objective data that Russia is innocent of any wrong doing with regard to the 2016 election. However, the longer we are faced with an absence of proof, the less likely the claim of Russia malfeasance becomes, and the more likely that the truth of the 2016 election is something far different than the current hysterical and histrionic narratives of the media.
Labels: Election 2016 , Politics , Russia Collusion Hoax , Russia Hacking Hoax
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Shout of joy for SNP
Brian Taylor | 14:12 UK time, Friday, 6 May 2011
On the occasion of his first victory, Alex Salmond declared: "I heard a rumour. I think we won the election."
No single seat victory this time. No murmured rumour, even expressed ironically.
This is a yell, a holler.
For the SNP, a shout of joy.
For Labour and others, a shriek of pain.
This is a magnificent victory for the SNP: Scotland-wide, deep and embedded.
The Borders, Caithness, the whole of the North-east. Glasgow Shettleston. Everywhere.
The reasons? A concatenation of circumstances which, combined, have given the SNP the most convincing and stunning victory in their history.
Firstly, the SNP and Alex Salmond fought a good campaign. Focused, planned, sustained, based upon record, team and vision - as they promised.
Secondly, voters preferred Mr Salmond to Labour's Iain Gray. It is futile Labour complaining that the SNP featured Mr Salmond's name as a subsidiary element on the list ballot paper.
Had Labour chosen, they could have advanced Iain Gray in the same fashion. Head to head, folk opted for Alex Salmond by a mile.
Thirdly, there was a collapse in the Liberal Democrat vote in particular, driven by distrust of their role in the UK coalition.
But that vanishing vote had to be garnered. The SNP succeeded. Labour failed.
Fourthly, there was a decline in the Tory vote. But Labour could not contrive to make sufficient headway from that to counter their catastophic failings elsewhere.
Fifthly, Labour's strategy was misplaced.
It was perhaps summed up by the speech delivered by Ed Miliband to the Scottish Labour conference in Glasgow at the outset of the campaign.
Yes, Mr Miliband talked about the SNP. But his prime focus was to assure his colleagues that they were about to take the first step (by winning in Scotland) towards victory for Labour (and, thus, E. Miliband) at the next UK general election.
That was wrong on two counts.
One, it talked about party prospects, not popular concerns.
Two, it over-emphasised the subsidiary nature of the contest.
Folk in Scotland understand devolution. They get the concept. But they believed that they were voting in a parliamentary election - a Scottish Parliamentary election. Not a rehearsal, not a dry run.
In similar vein, Labour's opening strategy misfired. "Now that the Tories are back.." was the totemic line.
From that, Scots were invited to infer that only Labour could defend them from this externalised evil, as posited by Iain Gray.
But, even if Scots entirely bought that rhetoric, they looked around and concluded that, just perhaps, the Scottish National Party could be trusted to stand up for Scottish interests.
The more Labour reminded people that the main Unionist party was back in Westminster power, the more folk in Scotland appeared to calculate that they could counter that by voting for the SNP.
In the latter stage of the campaign, Mr Gray modified that to lay a greater stress on attacking independence directly.
Different problem, same outcome. Voters were not sufficiently frightened, if at all, by these tactics.
Final thought. To amend a phrase from the Scotland Act, "there shall be a Scottish referendum". It will happen during the forthcoming parliament - still towards the second half, according to the all-potent SNP.
Will people say "I like that" - as Donald Dewar did of devolution? Maybe. Today does not tell us definitively.
People were voting for a government. A government whose record they found acceptable.
They were not voting directly for independence. Mr Salmond openly acknowledges that.
But a referendum there will be.
I can just hear Alex Salmond now.
They told us, he will say, there would never be a Scottish Parliament.
Then never an SNP Government.
Then never an SNP majority.
Now they will tell us, he will add, that Scots will never vote for independence.
Perhaps, perhaps. That referendum campaign has yet to be called, let alone decided.
But right now Mr Salmond is entitled - fully entitled - to bask in the delight of a simply stunning victory.
At 14:48 6th May 2011, forfar-loon wrote:
Hope over fear, fabulous result for Scotland!
Now the real work begins - more powers for Holyrood now!. Onwards and upwards Scotland!
At 15:02 6th May 2011, Hamish wrote:
Well done SNP. They fought well and deserve their chance. Alex Salmond must be playing a long game and you know what? It might just be working...
At 15:03 6th May 2011, Robin wrote:
Well, I was prepared to be unimpressed whatever happened - "it's still only a wee pretend parliament, who cares who gets to spend our sweetie money?"
But watching the results coming in I changed my mind. I've rarely enjoyed anything so much as seeing some of the Labour defeats in Glasgow, but also seeing some of the SNP victories from people I've always had a lot of time for (Kenny McAskill, Fiona Hyslop, etc.) made it even better. So instead of just briefly checking out the tv before bed I was glued to the screen until long after the sun came up.
Because now there WILL be a referendum on independence. I've been highly critical of the SNP for years for wasting time with things other than campaigning for independence, citing the flatlining support in the polls for independence. (Yes, the party has done a very good job in the Scottish Parliament and in a lot of councils around the country - but none of our problems can really be tackled while Westminster retains ultimate control over us).
There's going to be a massive campaign to try and scare us out of it - from all the unionist parties and the media.
Labour have already been heavily criticised for trying it again in the last week of the campaign - using the spectre of looming independence to scare people away from voting SNP. But why shouldn't they have tried it - it's always worked in the past.
But not this time. Support for independence still seems to be running at around 35% - most of the people who need to be convinced already are convinced. I used to say that if we could all persuade just one person of the desperate need for independence that would be enough. Now we just need half a person each ;)
At 15:09 6th May 2011, Wyrdtimes wrote:
Congratulations to the SNP and Scotland - here's to independence and good luck.
How long can MPs representing English seats in Westminster still go on ignoring England?
At 15:11 6th May 2011, Rational Viewpoint wrote:
Well Done Alex Salmond.
But please don't make the mistake of confusing that being rewarded for a good job done over the last few years is the same as a positive endorsement for independence.
It certainly isn't for this voter.
And if you have the referendum, and it gets a yes vote, I'll be moving south.
Ask the Irish, Greek, Portugese, Spanish and Italians just how great it is to stand alone at the periphery of Europe when the magic money evaporates.... Scotland will quickly become another begging bowl.
At 15:16 6th May 2011, k_kitten wrote:
Alex Salmond told National Council last year. They (the pundits)
were wrong in 2007 and they are wrong now. It is a matter of
self belief. Now the hard work begins. Alba gu Brath
At 15:20 6th May 2011, Licquor wrote:
I have waited all my life for a result like this, it seems my skepticism of my fellow electorate was misplaced.
Let's hope that this will be the norm rather than the exception for the foreseeable future.
Next step full self determination !
At 15:22 6th May 2011, spagan wrote:
An excellent day for Scotland!
The SNP Government will now need to get to grips with Westminster's cuts - and strive to protect Scotland from their worst excesses.
As well as protecting the NHS, they need to both protect jobs and nurture conditions for economic growth.
The next few years are about building national confidence and self-esteem.
A clear vision of what a Better Scotland will look like.
A Better Scotland for Scotland's Children.
Slainte Mhor
At 15:28 6th May 2011, Paul McDonald wrote:
Absolutely stunning victory! Devolution was supposed to be the death of the SNP. They even designed the electoral system specifically to make a majority all but impossible - up steps Alex Salmond!
At 15:29 6th May 2011, Jon wrote:
A fantastic day for this wonderful country...The people of Scotland have spoken...The times they are a changin....
At 15:32 6th May 2011, NurseLucifer wrote:
Thank You, Brian. Yours is the most fairly put, moderate and unbiased account of the Scottish Parliamentary Elections and we appreciate your candour.
Now as a Nat allow me a little more partisan in my response.
If David Cameron and Nick Clegg were sleeping soundly last night, they must be giving birth to toilet bricks today.
At 15:32 6th May 2011, colinb693 wrote:
How ironic - Labour largely ignored the regional element of the poll, but will end up getting most of its MSPs from the regional lists.
At 15:36 6th May 2011, bmc875 wrote:
Following your negative campaigning of the last few weeks, it it time for your braces to be hung up?
I understand a certain Mr Gray is looking for someone to share a sandwich bar franchise with.
At 15:38 6th May 2011, Stix wrote:
Well done SNP! Look forward to another term of good governance. And eventually independence.
At 15:41 6th May 2011, Calum McKay wrote:
Brian listed five reasons for SNP victory, I'll sum it up in one -
"union is no longer relevant"
Why are Scots having to emmigrate in increasing numbers why westminster spends our taxes on Trident and military campaigns?
Why are our resources in the North Sea being plundered for same when we have greater priorites at home in Scotland?
Scots have answered these questions today - we do not have to!
Stunning recsult, congratulations to all those who have worked so hard to put Scotland back on the map, rejoice today, then the hard work of winning the referendum begins!
C McK
At 15:44 6th May 2011, flyingscott wrote:
You must be shreiking louder than anyone brian. I feel your pain. A wonderful victory for the people, all the people of Scotland. Face it, imagine waking up to a future under some cobbled together labour coalition. Same old same old, jobs for the boys, and stuff the people.
We woke to hope of better. What a night.
4 "How long can MPs representing English seats in Westminster still go on ignoring England?"
Excellent point - England needs to find its political voice to the same extent as your country men and women did in celebrating the marriage of your future king. Good luck in your endevours!
Union does not work for England either!
At 15:46 6th May 2011, Skeerbs wrote:
Well done Mister Salmond. Proof that positive campaigning works, proof that the impossible is not! I look forward to the referendum, how it goes depends more on Cameron down south though. Either he makes huge concessions to appease Salmond, or Salmond beats him over the head with cuts, maltreatment, and cold-shouldering Scotland. The referendum is Cameron's to lose.
At 15:55 6th May 2011, dat_pesky_wabbit wrote:
From an Englishman who was brought up in Scotland - good luck. If you want independence, you should have it.
In fact, I think that we should have a referendum as well, and the union should only persist if BOTH sides want it.
I sense a growing feeling in England that both countries would benefit from dissolving the union.
At 15:58 6th May 2011, lm100a wrote:
For years the Labour party have taken their Scottish vote for granted and prior to the loss of many widely respected Scottish Labour politicians John Smith, Donald Dewar and Robin Cook to name a few and the rise of Blairite New Labour this may not have been without reason. However "new" Labour lost credibility in Scotland by pandering to Westminster and forgetting why they had the popular vote in the first place. The Libdems should have learned from this. The Scottish people are not stupid and have spoken with their votes. The SNP have done a good job thus far and the electorate anticipates that this will continue. Hopefully when the dust settles the capable politicians of this country will work together to the benefit of all.....the numpties will disappear and Scotland will be a better place......OK a bit naive but at least there should be no doubt that if the elected fail to please they will not be returned. Well done SNP please do not let us down.
At 16:11 6th May 2011, Roundthebend wrote:
One of the most emotional days of my life....must say i dont mind saying i had a few tears in my eyes....
God bless Alex Salmond and our National Scottish Party.....
And God Bless the Scottish Nation....
At 16:13 6th May 2011, Alan Morrison wrote:
Brian, would you please ask your editor to allow Glen Campbell to show the Keith Brown acceptance speech. Many thanks.
At 16:16 6th May 2011, betamax63 wrote:
So - we (people who live in Scotland - note not Scots) now have an SNP 'government' in Edinburgh and a coalition in London. I'm not Scottish, but I am one of the many British people who contribute to the Scottish economy and its wider society. Will there be a referendum on independence - it seems so. In the event of a yes vote - will I be one of the many highly-qualified people who packs his bags and heads South and takes my intellectual capital and socio-economic contribution with me - you bet! I may be old fashioned but I do still believe in Great Britain and what it once stood for - that 'Great' bit was and is still important... I have no interest in being part of a society that wishes to destroy that. Good luck to Salmond and his band of nationalists - they'll need it.
At 16:28 6th May 2011, jamie wrote:
Congratulations SNP congratulations Scotland
Congratulations SNP. Congratulations Scotland.
At 16:31 6th May 2011, ziggyboy wrote:
Congratulations to Alex Salmond and his SNP colleagues in the wake of such a stunning victory.
Sad too in that Willie Wolfe who died last March would have been so proud of the outcome of this election.
At 16:35 6th May 2011, dougmiller wrote:
In my opinion the unionist parties did badly because they conducted themselves in such a negative manner in the last parliament - oppose for the sake of it irrespective of the merits of the matter and benefit to Scotland - and during the election itself relied so heavily on " heavy weights " from Westminster presumably because they recognised themselves the generally pathetic quality of their MSPs and would be MSPs. Let's hope the unionist parties now realise that these outside "heavy weights" have no role in domestic Scottish politics and that their party branches in Scotland must have proper autonomy ( independence ? ) to formulate/support policies in the interest of Scotland. That's what devolution is about !
Please stop talking down Scotland. We're not a begging bowl nation or a nation of idiots and the sooner the unionists recognise this and rid themselves of this ridiculous stance the better ( let's hope the media in Scotland also recognises this fact and has a sea change in its ignore/denigrate Scotland attitude - and that includes BBC Scotland !!! ).
At 16:36 6th May 2011, Wicked_Witch_of_the_West_Coast wrote:
[1. At 14:48pm 6th May 2011, forfar-loon wrote:
Now the real work begins - more powers for Holyrood now!. Onwards and upwards Scotland!]
That will be difficult given the large numbers of Scottish civil servants who have recently left the Service. They're already struggling to deal with work generated by the powers we have now, let alone take on even more work with no extra staff! And no, before the usual comments are posted, the vast majority of them don't spend all their time at work drinking tea and gossiping - they work very hard. Shame they don't get the recognition they deserve, either from the public, or from their government.
At 16:37 6th May 2011, minuend wrote:
The people of Scotland and people who live and work in Scotland have nothing to fear from independence, absolutely nothing at all.
In this election that unionist fox was shot right between the eyes by the voters.
Nothing can and will scare the Scots now.
At 16:42 6th May 2011, Tom wrote:
It is quite a shame this victory is spoiled by the anti-SNP/anti-independence whines and moans.
At 16:42 6th May 2011, djmac7 wrote:
GOBSMACKING!!
JUST UTTERLY GOBSMACKING!!
At 16:43 6th May 2011, gedguy2 wrote:
# 4. englandrise
"Congratulations to the SNP and Scotland - here's to independence and good luck."
"How long can MPs representing English seats in Westminster still go on ignoring England?"
Exactly, I hope you strive towards independence too.
Good article Brian. Nice to see you writing an unbiased blog [not that I would dare to insinuate that a fellow 'Arab' would do differently]. Maybe Pacific Quay can see which way the wind is blowing and bend with it.
Well done to Iain Gray for stepping down. You have to be some man to totally decimate Labour's stranglehold in Scotland's industrial belt, by the way, I'm not talking about Alex Salmond. Hopefully the Labour led Councils will see that it isn't worth playing politics with taxpayer's money and get down to running the councils for the benefit of the people and not for the benefit of the party and/or themselves. Maybe this is what Labour needed to get them back to being the party of the working classes. I suspect not but one can never tell what the future will bring.
24 "who packs his bags and heads South and takes my intellectual capital and socio-economic contribution with me"
So your commitment to the country that clothes and feeds you is maintained only if the country you were born in rules Scotland.
Does not appear your departure would be a great loss.
Scotland needs people who are commited to her future, not the faint hearted or those who look back to empire and conquest!
At 16:44 6th May 2011, reincarnation wrote:
5 Rational Viewpoint and 24 betamax63
Flora McDonald's man said exactly the same thing (except he moved north) when those pesky Americans thought they could run their own affairs.
btw "Great Britain" is a geographical term describing the big island, as opposed to "Lesser Britain" which is Brittany.
Great Britain won't go away because it is occupied by different states any more than Ireland did.
At 16:48 6th May 2011, Patch Bruce wrote:
Wow have had tars of joy in my eyes and felt like i was floating on air all day. :-)
24 Betamax63
If it is what you really wish, then head South.
Personally, I hope that you stay - if you have talent of any kind - I hope that you'll continue to contribute to our Society.
Perhaps you've viewed yourself as a "colonial" all along?
Did you try to convert us - or bring us civilisation?
Many colonials headed "Back to Blighty" once the pesky natives throughout the "great" British Empire sought self-determination?
Whatever - the decision is yours. Just think what you'd be giving up afore ye go.
24. At 16:16pm 6th May 2011, betamax63 wrote:
"In the event of a yes vote - will I be one of the many highly-qualified people who packs his bags and heads South and takes my intellectual capital and socio-economic contribution with me - you bet!"
As a previous contributor to Scotland's economy, you will be sadly missed. Are you selling your bike?
At 16:52 6th May 2011, JTomlin wrote:
HISTORIC election for the SNP. It is hard to grasp what a ground changing election this is. Some of the people who post here have worked a lifetime, or near enough, for this day. Congratulations to them.
Yesterday went better for you than I even dreamed it could.
Slainte mhor.
At 16:54 6th May 2011, ronnie wrote:
hint for the labour party if you still don`t get it, elections are about what is best for the country not what is best for labour,ruining the countrys finances to buy votes for the labour party is what got you into this mess and until you get it into your heads that it is scotlands future that counts not the labour partys future that counts and if labour really wanted what is best for scotland they should stop trying to put party before country as they have been doing for the last fifty years people have got wise to them
At 16:55 6th May 2011, Daviddwr wrote:
Greetings from Wales - many, many congratulations on a wonderful result. The SNP fought a positive campaign under a strong, well liked leader, using a combination of their track record and their possibilities. We will be looking to Holyrood to see where you are going and what lessons we can draw from this.
At 16:57 6th May 2011, David B wrote:
The SNP should be careful in the afterglow of this tremendous result not to interpret the swing in their favour as a vote for independence. It was not. Timing of the referendum is going to be critical to its outcome so bide your time Mr. Salmond. It's always been a long game.
At 16:58 6th May 2011, skoubhie_dubh wrote:
Awesome. This has the feeling of the days of Aly MacLeod pre Argentina. I know, I know, but surely Alex can keep more control, after all he is allowed to play, while Aly had to sit on the side lines during the matches.
Anyway, just one thought, and I am not sure why I really care. Must be the good in me, but Ian Gray might be able to get himself out of his wee predicament sooner rather than later.
Anyone fancy the current retiring Labour leader as the new presiding officer in the parliament? He gets out of the job he wants to give up. It's Labours turn if I remember previous conversations here. I means he doesn't do a Gordon Brown and actually turns up each day for parlaimentary business. And it would just be nice to hear him have to announce the resuts of minimum pricing votes, etc. and see his jolly reaction to the progress made.
At 16:59 6th May 2011, themightyshed wrote:
Alex Salmond rightly points to the failed scare tactics of Labour and some of the press. But you ain't seen nothin yet - just wait for the politics of fear that will be engaged when the referendum campaign comes around. There were plenty ridiculous examples in the 2007 election campaign -my own personal favourite was the claim in a major Edinburgh-based Sunday broadsheet that there would not be credit cards in an independent Scotland...
The SNP needs to work out how to deal with the fear tactics. At the same time, I hope the unionist parties accept from the start that Scotland COULD of course be a viable, healthy independent nation, and focus instead on whether - given that fact - it actually WANTS to be or not. To his credit, this is the line usually taken by David Cameron so far.
After all, an independent Scotland would be approximately the world's 30th biggest national economy (out of a total of 194 independent nations) - i.e. bigger in economic terms than around 3/4 of the world's independent countries. We are living in interesting times...
@Betamax63, if you want to take your ball and awa' hame, then dinnae let us stop you. In fact I'll give you a lift as far as Carlisle, your on your own from there. Every begrudging chairfiller that leaves is a spot that a believer in Scotland, someone who supports his or her nation whole-heartedly, can fill. You'll be helping fuel out growth. Who uses Betamax these days anyway?
At 17:02 6th May 2011, REVNickYG wrote:
Re betamax63, I am sure your move to Scotland was not philanthropic. Feel free to take your intellectual capital south, we have many highly educated and less self absorbed inhabitants living in Scotland that could do your job. You are old fashioned - "Great Britain" is now more a memory than a country....
At 17:02 6th May 2011, Kingtune wrote:
I voted for SNP for several reasons;
1. They have been largely true to their word.
2. They fought the campaign on facts, objectivity and apparent sincerity.
3. They didn't treat the voters as idiots.
4. They are a Scottish Party with a Scottish agenda, unlike the other Parties who
one feels have a predominantly Westminster agenda.
5. They fought the campaign on a theme of Hope and not Fear.
At 17:03 6th May 2011, penfold1371 wrote:
Huge congratulations to the SNP team for a campaign well run and an historic victory.
Yes the hard work starts here but, for today, lets all SNP supporters sit back and enjoy the moment!
Many Labour leaders and members seem unacquainted with the concept of grace in the face of defeat. Mind you some aren't: Malcolm Chisholm, for example. But the ability to say, "We lost and we will do everything possible to work with the SNP for the good of Scotland" would have looked a lot better than the cringe inducing venom I've seen here and elsewhere.
This attitude, as shown yesterday, no longer wins elections in Scotland.
At 17:12 6th May 2011, Sgian Dubh wrote:
Congratulations to Alex Salmond, all the returned SNP MSPs and all the hard working party activists behind the scenes who have made this a great day for Scotland.
I doubt many would have anticipated that a majority could be achieved but the people of Scotland have spoken and given a huge thumbs up to the SNP. The hard work starts now in giving Scotland a voice about the direction for the future whether that is more powers for Scotland or even full Independence down the road.
At 17:24 6th May 2011, Alex wrote:
A very worrying day for Scotland now that we face a majority SNP government.
#24. betamax63 wrote:
"I have no interest in being part of a society that wishes to destroy that... [the union]"
But are you sure that it is the Scottish society part that wants to destroy that? Maybe if there had been a little bit more respect from the 'Great' Britain parliament in the last 300 years, and less focus on using and abusing us, maybe there would be less interest in us wanting to grow up. There again maybe not. I have never researched the reasons, I just have a heartfelt good feeling about running our own affairs without asking permission to do anything. Maybe people in Scotland now feel the same about the London control of us as the London governemnt feel about the EU government controlling parts of the UK. Maybe the cause originates from the area of the union you want to return to, and maybe any changes should originate from there if people want to protect the status quo.
However, as one who will opt to emigrate back to your original roots, how many do you think would want to vote with their feet in the other direction. Assuming that things work out as we all hope they would, how many would consider imigrating because of the positive attitudes to running the country, the better quality health care, the lower costs of further education, etc etc.?
I also wonder if there are any emigrants from here who went South who will feel the same way as you in reverse and think that now we are heading towards more control of our own lives, it would be a good time to return and help out the mother country.
Oooppss! Here comes Saltire 1 so time to pay attention to our leaders message to the populus
Then it's off for a wee (nah! make it a very large caffeine free) dram.
At 17:25 6th May 2011, heraldnomore wrote:
So just the soixante neuf then. Even the rogue polls and outliers didn't suggest that we dared hope that far.
Any root and branch review of the politics strategy for PQ for the next five years Brian?
What a night, what a day, what a future. Well done Scotland, more to follow.
Let's hear what Alex has to say.
At 17:27 6th May 2011, irnbru_addict wrote:
Superb blog Brian....but....
"A concatenation of circumstances"?....learn something new everyday!
At 17:35 6th May 2011, JohnConstable wrote:
This Englishman is extremely pleased because English independence from the shower at Westminster also took a tiny step forward with this result.
The SNP and its supporters are the thinking English persons' best friends.
Maybe our respective nations will be free sooner than any of us thought.
At 17:42 6th May 2011, Stoking wrote:
All interesting comments - but aside from the main issues of the day, what's with using the word 'concatenation' in a BBC article? Using long words does not make you clever - it shows you to be arrogant and pretentious.
At 17:49 6th May 2011, jizzlingtons wrote:
52. skoubhie_dubh
Couldn't agree more. Quite frankly all Westminster governments of recent years are responsible for the desruction of the Union. They've used the Union and bled it dry in order to feed London, instead of running the Union for the purpose of mutual benefit for all the nations of the UK.
The SNP have come in with a positive attitude, ambition, and long term proposals for the benefit of all of Scotland. When opposing parties who's agenda is to scare Scotland from independance, and to keep fuelling London whilst operating the rest of the UK under the public sector from London's 'wealth'; it's no surprise the SNP have come up tops.
I write as someone who was born in england, lived in england all my life and a firm believer in the Union. But if Scotland do obtain independance then I will be very tempted indeed to move north of the border due to the positive outlook and positive action that seems to be coming out of the Scottish parliament.
At 17:51 6th May 2011, Henry Quimper wrote:
As an nth generation Englishman, I say to the SNP "WELL DONE". Now maybe we can undo the injustice of the Act of Union and let Scotland be governed by Scots and England be governed by the English.
It's Scotland's oil. Let them spend the revenues how they want.
At 18:04 6th May 2011, colinjh wrote:
I'm with Betamax - and I'm Scots. I respect Salmond, and the SNP for their performance during the last 4 years and in this campaign, but if the vote goes for independence, I'm also off. All those crowing about this now - and as I say, the SNP have done a good job during the current parliament - need to stop and think about what independence actually means, economically. We need the union, just as the union needs us.
At 18:05 6th May 2011, beardsmoreforengland wrote:
As an Englishman living in England I congratulate the SNP on their momentous win - the new electoral map of Scotland is a stunning sight. You wonder what catastrophe Scottish Labour will have to go through to make it reconsider its attitudes, but if this election doesn't do the trick then we'll have to conclude that they are congenitally incapable of learning from their mistakes. Having lived in Scotland for several years (and voted for the SNP during that time), I think it is encouraging that people have voted for a party which is uncomplicatedly patriotic, and run by decent, intelligent leaders who possess integrity. These qualities are sadly lacking at Westminster (and also among the other parties at Holyrood, to be fair).
I am agnostic on the question of Scottish independence - that is clearly the way the wind is blowing, although it may be some years before it actually happens. And it's not for me to pronounce on it. I long for England to re-establish itself as a proper nation unencumbered by Britishness, and for the Augean stables of Westminster to be cleaned out, then torched and banished from memory. I would like us to take these steps on our own but accept that the likeliest way for this to come about is in reality for Scotland to become independent. I trust that our countries would remain (or become) close friends after any such parting of the ways.
I despair of the tawdry, self-interested, dishonest fossils that pass for the "mainstream" political parties of the UK. The need for an English party that emulates the SNP is now more pressing than ever.
At 18:08 6th May 2011, Diabloandco wrote:
I lisstened to the "how dare they" cooments from folk like Mr Cochrane.
Do these people not believe in democracy?
Scotland spoke out today ,actually she shrieked!
Yipeee!
Mr Constable ,it is always a pleasure to see you on the blog giving a balanced and fair comment.
For those who think themselves too good to stay ,what can one say?
Anyone of a mind to persuade the reluctant?
Not today!
56. At 17:42pm 6th May 2011, Stoking wrote:
"Using long words does not make you clever - it shows you to be arrogant and pretentious."
What does pretentious mean?
34. At 16:43pm 6th May 2011, Calum McKay wrote:
As I'm in the same position as the fellow you're commenting on, and wholeheartedly agree with him (I'll be off down south too should the referendum come up yes), then perhaps my concern is the same as his..
How exactly will a small nation of 5m people, peripheral to the mass demographic of Europe, pay for itself??? It can't be done on whisky exports alone...
Oil... yes, well, the bulk of the easy money has been made and spent over the last 40 years, and give it 30-40 years the tap will have run dry... that is if Scotland can manage to negotiate the oil revenues for itself.... which I doubt.
And as the Chancellors recent tax raid showed, the stuff being drilled these days is pretty marginal, so don't expect that the oil giants are going to be a golden goose... Scotland needs them more than they need Scotland.
- Remember, before the 70's, Aberdeen was not much more than a vibrant fishing port and Shetland was much like Iceland... pre Kaupthing. Run out of oil, and thats exactly where they'll drift back to.
Renewables.... isn't the whole industry only possible thanks to a massive amount of subsidy?? Fair enough, it might turn a genuine profit at some point.
Tartan and tourism... Hardly enough to support the massive social welfare bill and public sector you'll have to pay for yourself....
...oh, and I presume that being independent means you can take care of your own defence needs... MOD bases.. gone. Shipyard contracts... being English, I'd prefer them to go to Southampton or another 'home' location than being outsourced to a low cost 3rd country (Scotland).
Wait... Banking and funny finance, of course. Ireland followed that path and they seem very happy with picking up the tab now its all gone sour.
Or salmon (not Salmond)... ok, fair point, sustainable, consistent demand and a potential growth market.
Chemicals... maybe, although most of the major firms are foreign owned so the revenues head overseas and Scotland is as disposable as any other location should market demand change.
Manufacturing in general.... sorry, think thats gone already.
So you see, Scotland is a fabulous country and plays an integral part of the UK. Whether you think its fair or not, we all in the UK share the oil wealth and Scotland has a pampered welfare system and much of its population outside the central belt is supported by massive amounts of subsidy (£100m+ per year is spent keeping the 30,000 odd people on the islands connected to the mainland).
Why would I leave?? Easy, should Scotland become independent its people will see taxes rise, services cut and its remoteness from key markets will become ever more apparent. Ask the Portugese, Irish, Greek and Spanish....
And once you've voted yourself out... you think those in England will be falling overthemselves in a referendum to bring you back from the wilderness....
Ironically, I did vote SNP. Simply because they've had focus and have done some very tangible good things for the country over the last few years.
But come referendum, its a firm NO here.
At 18:21 6th May 2011, CoalitionOfTheWilting wrote:
Brilliant news. One step closer to having the yoke of Scotland removed from around our necks.
At 18:22 6th May 2011, clarkie87 wrote:
@47 Kingtune - what you said! Couldn't put it any better on this historic day for our wee nation.
At 18:23 6th May 2011, Agricola85 wrote:
My goodness! Hope over fear...???? A nonsense. By all means give unionists a kicking for taking Scotland for granted, but a smug Alex Salmond. No. They ran a good campaign, but the reality of rule at a time of cuts will be interesting to see. Let's lance the boil of independence and have the referrendum! Then we can get on with the real issues.
At 18:27 6th May 2011, A_Scottish_Voice wrote:
Brian what do you think, "seminal moment" - Yes / No?
At 18:32 6th May 2011, cheesed_off wrote:
59. At 18:04pm 6th May 2011, colinjh wrote:
"All those crowing about this now - and as I say, the SNP have done a good job during the current parliament - need to stop and think about what independence actually means, economically. We need the union, just as the union needs us."
You obviously haven't.
At 18:32 6th May 2011, alfred_son_of_ethelwulf wrote:
Congratulation's to the SNP on your outstanding victory in the Scottish election. I urge you now to have your independence referendum at the earliest opportunity. Momentum is with you, and you should sieze the moment.
You have a complete majority now, and there can be no excuses. No 'back sliding' please.
Millions of disenfranchised English men and women are relying on you.
In the words of that famous Scottish hero ... Mel McGibson .... NOW IS THE TIME TO TAKE YOUR FREEDOM !!! (or something like that). ;)
At 18:37 6th May 2011, jack leroy halford wrote:
I personally think that this is a great opportunity for Scotland to show the way in self government and out of the hands of westminster!
They could rewrite how an honest party should govern.
What I would give to throw out all the crooked MPs and their crooked ways!
Scotland should try to go it alone and make us Englishmen very envious.
They could pull out of Europe, No overseas funding until they have figured out their finances, cut petrol tax, stop benefits to Illegals and any work shy people, stop any funding of minority groups, cut government spending, cut the number of MPs, these are a few drastic measures that would save them billions and leave them to spend wisely on home matters, mainly education, law and order, health, OAPs.
Can you imagine putting these items on a ballot paper for people to determine their own destiny?
What Westminster does is spend tax payers money on many items that the majority of people would never vote for!
At 18:41 6th May 2011, laugh-or-cry wrote:
Fantastic result. Labour now another FIVE YEARS out of power in Scotland. Watch out for infighting and defections to the SNP from about six months in.
Amazed that the Labour party do not understand whats wrong. Its not just the negative campaign and crying wolf its the underlying idea that cuts, job losses poverty, desperation and social destruction of working class areas just has to be accepted because of cuts imposed from London. They had the feeble fifty MPS to fight Thatcher and did nothing, they have 41 MPS just now and do nothing and yet they wanted elected to Holyrood to do what?
As for the people threatening to leave Scotland if we were independent Blah Blah Blah, who cares. Its the people of Scotland who live here permenantly and who are unable to just up sticks and move country to country that i care about. If you want to stay please do, if you want to go please feel free but i dont really care.
Hope Sir Alex Fergeson and Eddie the comedian Izzard still come for a holiday.
At 18:43 6th May 2011, bingowings87 wrote:
#42, The timing of the referendum will of course be interesting. The LibDems got their AV referendum within a year, why not an Independence referendum within a year? The only reason I can think not is self belief.
It is quite possible that one of the opposition parties will put a motion before Parliament calling for an immediate referendum. How would the SNP deal with that if it happened?
At 18:46 6th May 2011, chris11256 wrote:
I'm an Englishman and personally I dont want to see the break up of the United Kingdom, however if the majority of scottish people do want total independence then I dont have issues with it, neither should anyone else.
However support for the SNP does not mean support for independence. I've seen figures floating round of about 35% of scottish people support independence. Congratulations to Alex Salmond and the SNP, but they've got a very long way to go to get independence and then it would need to get through westminster.
At 18:49 6th May 2011, JMCA77 wrote:
Proud to be a Scottish, Freedom fast approaching!
It is an absolutely fantastic, mind blowing result and to all those who are attempting to rain on this parade (some quite long winded!) give me a call when you are ready to move ; I'll gladly help you pack, Scotland has no need of the " too wee ,too stupid ,too drunk ,too poor ,too unhealthy " brigade.
I'll wave you off with a tear in ma 'ee,or not .
At 18:52 6th May 2011, peteraberdeenshire wrote:
Jeez Reporting Scotland is really taking the SNP win badly, trying to put a damper on a truly momentous occasion for Scotland. That though is the reason, because it is good for Scotland and that is not what the BBC seem to want.
At 19:03 6th May 2011, blowup doll wrote:
Since the birth of "New Labour" there has been no choice in UK politics. The main parties are all the same. Henry Ford politics.
Thank [expletive of choice] we have the SNP. They are not about media spin or slick packaging, they just get on with it. And the fact they've done a pretty good job so far up here hasn't done them any harm at all.
People are sick fed up of everyone pandering to "Middle England". Never mind Iain Gray - what about Ed Milliband? If you'd been woken from a coma and been asked which party he was the leader of, Labour would be probably your 3rd guess. And that's the problem. Tony Bleuuuaaagh got away with it because of the "anything's better than the Tories" argument. Well enough's enough. Jimmy Reid's quote is bang on the money:-
"I never left Labour. Labour left me"
Well this spectacularly funny one fingered salute from the heartland should send the message home loud and clear. Ignore us and you'll never get in at Westmister again. Especially now the Lib Dems have been exposed once and for all for what they are...a complete waste of a vote. They did it up here before cosying up to Labour. Vote Libdem, get Labour. A bit hard to stomach but they weren't fatally wounded by it. Thing is vote Libdem, get the tories is really going to be the end for them.
As for the independence thing? Its not ever been about that but if we continue to get far better governance from Holyrood then who's to say what will happen?
63. At 18:13pm 6th May 2011, Rational Viewpoint
Do you write fiction for a living?
At 19:11 6th May 2011, DeValera wrote:
Great day for Scotland...Roll on independence....too long the oil has went to England
Scotland could be one of the wealthiest countries in Europe... How can the English stop them now?
At 19:12 6th May 2011, Lindsay Craik wrote:
Now the people of Scotland have got it; not one of the English parties really care about them. They need a government that has positivity and now with the SNP they have it. Will the BBC now adjust their weather map to reflect the correct geographic proportion of Scotland in the UK? - I doubt it; they don't get it.
#69. At 18:32pm 6th May 2011, alfred_son_of_ethelwulf wrote:
So let's analyze this little comment.
Millions of English are too what... lazy? wee? poor? stupid? to do it themselves and must whinge at the Scots to do it for them...
Don't think much of yourself and your countrymen do you?
I think you're underestimating yourselves. Stand up on your own two feet and fight for it yourself. You can do it! Give it a try. If the Scots did it, you can too. Get rid of that English cringe. It's not becoming.
At 19:28 6th May 2011, Life Is A Cabaret wrote:
For all those saying that a vote for independence would lead them to leave the country, why wait?
Why not save those proud to be Scottish the expense of providing you with free prescriptions, and all manner of other advantages over being 'down south' and go, go now?
At 19:33 6th May 2011, Wee-Scamp wrote:
I think any attempt by Westminster to block Scottish independence if the majority of Scots voted for it would be very unwise. By the very virtue of the vote Westminster would have absolutely no authority to do such a thing.
At 19:41 6th May 2011, Dave Manchester wrote:
Well done to Salmond and the SNP! I welcome the chance for the Scots to have a crack at independence, but I doubt a referendum would say yes just yet.
My main concern for an independent Scotland is that suffers from many of the same frailties as the Irish Republic, and the North Sea oil will only get you so far. Scotland desperately needs to rebalance it's economy away from being so reliant on the public sector, then it'd stand a good chance to stand on it's own two feet.
I'm not sure Salmond is the man to do that, as his 'arc of prosperity' comment showed, but I wish him, the SNP, and Scotland the best, and I hope the rest of the UK takes note that we don't need to be beholden to the Labour/Tory axis if we don't choose to be.
At 19:44 6th May 2011, jammydodger wrote:
We need the union, just as the union needs us.
Just saying this doesn't make it true. Why? I'm sure we would all like to know.
At 19:47 6th May 2011, Sizzy wrote:
On Thursday night a SNP earthquake was recorded in The Minch. The Tsunami that followed has struck the Western Isles and the mainland, stetching as far as Aberdeen and Edinburgh. It was so powerful, it even managed to flow up the Clyde and into Glasgow. It's a pure miracle that no one was physically injured along the way, but there have been reports of pride and humiliation damage to some. Millions of other people are to have said that, they actually feel cleansed and the rubbish has been washed out to sea.
Well Done Alex.
At 19:51 6th May 2011, Boeing_Driver wrote:
Hello to all Patriots from the Far East....
Firstly - I am so proud of my countrymen/women for delivering this unbelievable result tonight..
As Mr Salmond stated... The NATIONAL Party of Scotland... I really like the sound of that - and that should be the image that takes Scotland forward... classless... divisionless... nationally united..strong and hopeful for the future.
My late father was one of the great Scottish engineers who worked to developed and produce Scotland's offshore resources in the early 70's.
He sat me down as a teenager and lectured me a length of the decipt, mis-information and downright lies relating to the value of not only our nations inherent rights and wealth - but also of the undervaluing of Scotland's people to responsibly take charge of developing their resources and birthrights.
I remember him being so outraged as to personally get in touch with Gordon Wilson in order to supply him with as much information as possible to advance the SNP's cause in demanding truth and transparencey in this regard.
I can tell you all that the old man is resting so much more peacefully tonight as a result of this stunning victory..!
He would have regarded today as the true rise of the Scottish nation in the modern era - to move forward and claim it's rightful destiny and place in the family of indigenous nations.
Truly a momentous day...Truly an historic one... Grasp the nettle..take courage...
GRAB THE PRIZE... NEVER LET IT GO..!!
#63. "How exactly will a small nation of 5m people, peripheral to the mass demographic of Europe, pay for itself??? It can't be done on whisky exports alone..."
Just look at what dire straits a small country such as Norway is in; Denmark is in; Finland is in; the Netherlands are in; Luxembourg is in; Switzerland is in...
Obviously, small countries can't survive on their own...
At 20:03 6th May 2011, Scally wrote:
The SNP got about 23% of the total eligible electorate to vote for them. Big deal. The loser is democracy itself.
Let's hope that the future vote on independence goes the way that we want, but I would have to say that if we get independence then we should take Berwick with us. I hope that Alex puts this on the table when he next meets the prime Minister. After all, Berwick is Scottish and the Tweed is the border; geologically the border is actually Hadrian's wall, but that is another story.
At 20:15 6th May 2011, ggg wrote:
The SNP deserved to win for having the best campaign and delivering a message, Labour are in a mess and for me, any government needs a strong opposition to keep it right and we are not going to have that, which ain't great.
Forgot to add, when we talk of Independence, the immediate cost (first 10 years say) will be the cost of separation. New departments, computer systems, protocols etc.
But that debate is for another day, i am gutted by the result but well done to those who must be in delirium tonight.
i am off to the pub when i can still afford a pint....
At 20:20 6th May 2011, soosider wrote:
Shame to see some of the comments on here.
However a stunning victory for the SNP and a very gracious speech by Salmond, measured and statesman like.
How did it happen? I watched much of the coverage from about 5am this morning and basically there seemed to be two main camps, one the SNP ran a brilliant campaign backed by record and calibre of candidate, and the other was a very petty and spiteful nipping about it.
The simplistic answer is that the LibDem vote collapsed and went to the SNP, simplistic and wrong. The LibDem vote did collapse and spread to all parties or none, even if the SNP did pick up a bigger share it reflects on teh other unionists parties inability to attract them. But the truth is there in the voters returns the SNP took votes from all parties and right across the country from North to South East to West, rural and urban. Why? because they deserved better policies, better candidates, better record, better vision.
89. At 20:03pm 6th May 2011, shinyrobthegob wrote:
"The SNP got about 23% of the total eligible electorate to vote for them."
Have a link to that figure please or is it fag packet calculation?
Congratulations to Fiona Hyslop for taking out Mary Mulligan - well done you!!
At 20:34 6th May 2011, WDP wrote:
If Scotland gains independance, does that mean that Labour will be more likely to lose in England? Is it true that the English subsidise free University education in Scotland? Do most English people hope that there will be an independent Scotland? How long before the oil runs out?
At 20:42 6th May 2011, John wrote:
Good result for SNP. They have been in power for 4 years and have increased their majority. They must have been doing something right. What was it? Perhaps the electorate actually listened, and /or agreed that they had done a good job? for them and voted accordingly. Memo to the other parties!!!!
At 20:50 6th May 2011, Communist View wrote:
As a Communist I voted for the SNP, not a natural vote for a communist. I voted SNP for the following reasons:
1. Alex Salmond rightly protested against the war against Iraq perpetrated by the Labour Government. Being against imperialist attacks on other nations is absolutely right. The Labour Party - including the Party in Scotland - supported the vile war, which killed 1,000,000 people. The people of Iraq are still dying and suffering.
Alex and the SNP opposed this disgraceful foreign policy.
2. Nuclear Weapons. The SNP has a policy of getting rid of Trident nuclear weapons from Scottish soil. Weapons of mass destruction have no place in the modrn world. The SNP policy is fully in tune with the wishes of the people of Scotland. In contrast to this - the Scottish Labour Party supports these evil weapons systems.
3. The SNP opposes Conuncil Tax. The Council Tax is regressive and reactionary - with the poor paying a much higher proportion of their income to this tax than the rich. The SNP wants to replace the tax with a fairer tax - which is based on the ability to pay - with the rich paying their fair share. Again a progressive policy, that favours ordinary people, not the rich. To their shame, the Labour Party in Scotland wants to keep the Council Tax. A disgrace if ever there was one.
4. Alcohol Policy - Alcohol has a major impact on the people of Scotland - I have 10-15 members of my extended family who have died or suffer from alcohol abuse. The scourge impacts on families across Scotland. Minimum pricing on alcohol units is a small step, but the right policy. Again, the Labour Party blocked this policy - despite it being supported by the Doctors, Nurses, Police and all sensible people. The Labour Party are in the pocket of the drinks industry.
5. Tuition Fees - education should be free - based on ability to learn, not ability to pay - the SNP have the most progressive policy. Again, the Labour Party introduced fees and is in favour of charging.
6. Prescription charges - abolished
7. Forth Road Bridge - tolls abolished
8. Council Tax freeze - protecting the poor, when budgets are under pressure.
9. Seeking to stand up for Scotland against the right-wing CONDEM Government in England. I trust the SNP more than the Scottish Labour Party - who are implicated in the right-wing agenda south of the border.
The Labour Party in Scotland - is too right-wing. The SNP are much more progressive and left of centre. The SNP has policies that should command the support of the working people of Scotland.
People in Scotland suffered for 18 years under Thatcherism. We celebrated in 1997 when the Labour Party kicked the tories out. Finally rid of the right wingers. The New Labourites let us down and sold us down the river, with war in Iraq being the last straw. We have now no trust left for the Labour Party as they are still too right-wing.
The people of Scotland have given our support to the SNP. We have given our trust.
The SNP need to handle this trust with great care and not let us down.
The dangers are:
1. the tendency for the governing party to move to the right - to a pro-buisness, anti progressive agenda.
2. taking the voters for granted.
The people of Scotland are a canny lot - we are not stupid - Alex knows this - so he and the SNP needs to ensure that our support is rewarded in spades.
At 20:53 6th May 2011, Anagach wrote:
"63. At 18:13pm 6th May 2011, Rational Viewpoint wrote: "
There is no shortage of small circa 5+million countries in West and Nothern
Europe that do well, even those you mention like Eire who have economic
troubles now have still outperformed the UK and Scotland over the last 40
years. So size is not a stop in itself, and nor is a small economy.
As too being independant leading to;
"Why would I leave?? Easy, should Scotland become independent its people will see taxes rise, services cut"
Just have a look at what is planned in the Union, the Scotland Bill will ensure
that taxes rise, and services cut is built into the deal.
Sorry but what your selling is just a longer version 'too poor,
too wee, too stupid'.
And I disagree.
Comment number 100.
The Brits have stole the oil for long enough, lets not wait 5 years to be unshackled from the shower...do it now whilst the iron burns hot
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Monday Morning Open Thread: Be of Strong Heart
by Anne Laurie | January 13, 2020 4:05 am | 96 Comments
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Important piece that may end up applying to several states. Lot of down sides to the early states, but if it does moves the needle against Trump it’s a big help that the first three states are competitive. https://t.co/Rs8EbpA3HD
— Dana Houle (@DanaHoule) January 13, 2020
A year of hearing from the Democratic candidates who wish to replace Donald Trump in the White House has had an impact on Iowa voters, it seems. The recent Des Moines Register/CNN/Mediacom poll shows only 34% of registered Iowa voters would definitely vote to reelect Trump.
Another 44% is definitely set to vote for someone else, while 12% would consider a candidate other than Trump and 8% weren’t sure either way…
While the Register didn’t run head-to-head general election matchups among likely voters with Trump and a Democrat, the overall numbers here have to be concerning for Trump’s reelection prospects. The results also point to Iowa returning to its purple-state status after Trump’s nine-point victory here in 2016.
The movement would make sense given the barrage of TV ads run by Democrats in Iowa lambasting the President.
Although the Democratic candidates are aiming their message to caucus-goers in their own party, voters of all backgrounds are seeing the TV spots and even many of the online ads. As you can see in Starting Line’s latest caucus TV ad round-up, some candidates’ messaging has been focused mostly just on their own qualifications and policies, but many have taken direct aim at Trump…
Elizabeth Warren is the candidate best-positioned to unite and inspire the broadest coalition to beat Trump. And there’s no candidate working harder to do it.
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— Sawyer Hackett (@SawyerHackett) January 12, 2020
And there’s this endorsement from Will Bunch, at the Philadelphia Inquirer:
… My perceptions about what’s wrong with America and how to fix it are different than they were in 2016. I’ve had four years to absorb what Trump’s presidency says about us as a nation — and who has resisted Trump, and why. I’m still committed to the exact same political revolution. But I believe the candidate who will get us there is Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts.
I plan to vote for Warren on April 28 for two reasons. One is simple, the other a bit more abstract. For starters, the two-term Massachusetts senator has run the best campaign, pure and simple. Her accidental rallying cry was handed to her by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who blocked Warren’s principled stand against the nomination of unqualified Attorney General Jeff Sessions on the Senate floor and added, “Nevertheless, she persisted.”
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Since announcing her candidacy last year, persistence has been the hallmark of Warren’s campaign. She’s stuck to her plan and remained true to herself even as the Beltway crowd wrote her off again and again, and in doing so she’s remained a top contender in spite of those naysayers. Her decision to shun big donors for small contributions and play up personal voter contact — yes, including the now infamous “selfie line” — was ridiculed even as her money and support grew. Rather than ignore her biggest stumble — the Native American heritage missteps — she’s owned it through unprecedented outreach to indigenous voters…
Warren’s diagnosis of what ails the United States — massive political corruption and a rigged economic playing field against the middle and more struggling classes — is right on the money, pun intended. It’s why she was the first Democratic candidate to see the need for impeaching Trump, and why she’s had a forceful reaction to the president’s reckless actions toward Iran. But it’s also why her detailed plans — for a wealth tax on America’s kleptocracy to help fund universal health care and higher education and eliminate crippling college debt — are her centerpiece and biggest selling point…
In addition, while acknowledging there are some ways in which Sanders expands the electorate, I think a Warren nomination would ensure the most passion from the activists — primarily women — who led the Women’s March and the airport resistance to Trump’s travel ban in 2017 and knocked on millions of doors to get us a Democratic House in 2018. Although Warren isn’t yet winning among young voters or nonwhites, I believe she has a potential for growth that simply is not there for youth with Joe Biden or for both groups with Pete Buttigieg. Her stance as an ultraliberal, reform-minded capitalist is arguably a better place to be in November 2020 than Bernie’s lifetime socialism…
In 2020, electing the best and most qualified candidate would also mean electing the first woman president in American history — 100 years after women’s suffrage and, morally, ridiculously overdue. What a powerful statement! Instead of cowering in fear, Democrats should be counting their blessings in having two revolutionary candidates for president, and a dozen others who’d be 100 times better than the current occupant. But among that strong field, it’s Warren — and what she stands for — that offers the fierce urgency of now. Simply put, voting for her on April 28 is the change I want to see in the world.
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Late Night Open Thread: Butterflies!
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The smile of someone who knows he’s bout to make y’all ANGRY with a serve like this. WHEEEEEW! #CriticsChoice pic.twitter.com/ju8Xsp33Uh
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The color of the dress is a coincidence, but you can see why Warren supporters are liking this tweet!
That’s Billy Porter at the Critics Choice Awards, per Vogue:
Billy Porter knows how to make an entrance. Since his dramatic arrival at last year’s Met Gala, the Pose star has continued to dominate the red carpet in theatrical fashion—making his 2020 award season debut in a suit-gown hybrid with a white feathered train at the Golden Globes last week. Keeping up the momentum, the Tony Award-winning actor took the blue carpet at the Critics’ Choice Awards tonight in a seafoam green Hogan McLaughlin jumpsuit with a flurry of hand-painted butterflies adorning his chest and arms.
“Billy’s intention [was] to embrace freedom,” explained groomer and the artist behind the designs, Anna Bernabe. “Butterflies represent a personal metamorphosis. The multiple butterflies [all over his body symbolize] the numerous transformations and rebirths one goes through during a lifetime.” According to the pro, the application to Porter’s neck, chest, and back took over an hour…
And that reminded me about the most interesting toy I saw written up from this year’s CES, in the Washington Post:
Temporary tattoo printer: Prinker
Temporary tattoo technology hasn’t changed much in recent years. You can buy them, order custom designs online or print your own on special paper at home. But a new device called the Prinker makes temporary tattoos mobile for spontaneous people who don’t want to commit to forever ink. The handheld printer can apply cosmetic-grade ink to the skin in black or color just by quickly passing it once over the chosen body part. Images are selected from a companion app, or you can add your own. It can only print graphics up to an inch wide, so a full tattoo sleeve would take a while, but the only limit on the length of a tattoo is the length of your body. While the final product doesn’t smudge or fade much, it does wash off easily with soap and water.
Cost is $269, available in mid-2020.
At that price point, there’s gonna be a Prinker in every strip-mall nail salon by the 2020 holiday season. (And probably in a lot of middle schools / afterschool enrichment programs, too, as a ‘learn to code’ gimmick to keep kids interested.)
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Memes, Updated (Open Thread)
by Betty Cracker | January 12, 2020 8:58 pm | 43 Comments
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One day I’ll figure out how to make a GIF outta this, and maybe “Boston Terrier Noir” will outstrip “Dramatic Chipmunk” as the go-to meme for mock shock.
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Guest Post: WereBear Updates on Bud and Lou
by TaMara (HFG) | January 12, 2020 6:00 pm | 74 Comments
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WereBear is back with an update on Bud and Lou and to answer your burning cat questions.
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New year, new discoveries. Like them or not, we all need to keep developing by acting on our continuing realizations. This goes for cats, too.
I shook up the household by adopting pair-bonded kittens. It didn’t take them long to charm most other beings. Still, even though fall has turned into winter, we still have two Isolationist Cats who refuse to enter Kitten Country.
And that’s okay. As I shared in a recent post:
The kitten brain is like a butterfly house. Beautiful to look at, always in motion.
Lou and Bud with a puzzlebox
Kittens can be disconcerting to cats who are happiest with a sense of orderly scheduling. But there’s also another element, a psychological one. Just as intense contact with children reminds us of our own childhoods, so it is with cats.
The two Isolationist Cats had a rocky beginning, as rescues often do. Olwyn adjusted readily to baby Mithrandir, whose Gamma meekness and ability to self-play kept him unobtrusive.
Bud and Lou are the opposite. They approach other cats and invite play. They will flank with mirror moves like an Impossible Mission Force. They are Alphas, so their friendship is bold and assertive. This makes shy cats like Mithrandir feel pressured. It makes bossy cats like Olwyn feel one-upped.
Lou enjoying his kingdom
So, while Mithrandir will come to the door and ring the temple bells for entry, he has yet to come in. Olwyn is happy spending time in the bedroom with Mr WayofCats, who is still recovering from a serious setback from a year ago.
I’ve often seen how a well-adjusted cat will seem to regress when presented with a kitten. I decided it was more than uncertainty about this new little being. I think it’s also about what the little being helps them remember about their own kittenhood.
While RJ was held as evidence in an abuse case, it hasn’t affected his big muffiny heart, or his social outlook. He adores kittens, and giving him two at once has put him on a kitten-wrangling career high.
Tristan getting some adoration
On the other hand, Olwyn is a tortoiseshell cat with abundant Tortitude. She maintains she was never really a kitten, and arrived ready for World Domination. While Mithy’s feral caution and Gamma shyness keeps him unready to make a decision: and cross a threshold.
At three weeks old, Tristan had several bad hours after his abandoned mother abandoned him. (Three weeks later she abandoned his sister, who also got a home.) But since then, he’s been Prince of the City.
His main problem with the kittens was about being invited to play when he hadn’t studied them yet. We replaced an aging cat tree with a new one, just for him. He can sit on it and watch the kittens work all their toys and race up and down their own cat tree.
Once he had a strategy, he thawed. Now, they gazelle-leap over him on the regular. If he doesn’t feel like playing, he has places to go. Though when I told him I saw him playing with the kittens, I got a press release pointing out they were chasing him, and he was letting them.
Which doesn’t necessarily mean he is actually playing with them. They are, after all, clueless beanheads. My frequent reminders that “they have no sense” soothes Tristan. They are supposed to be puzzling, and after all, he likes puzzles.
As I told him, Bud and Lou will be delightful sidekicks who want to play Cat Tree Games. I got them for him.
That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it.
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In my cat world, after a year and 2 months, Gabe seems to have finally decided to become his own cat. He demands his place on the bed now, which is often sprawled (how is he sooo long?) from my hip to my shoulders, with a paw touching my cheek. This has sparked a bit of jealously with Zander, who will now take that spot when available. I let that go on for a few minutes with each and then send them on their way because it’s impossible to sleep like that. They are still best friends. Emma tolerates him and Gabe has stopped trying to win her over and is satisfied to know she won’t kill him in his sleep.
The cutest thing, I believe he has a crush on Scout. I often find him lying next to her on the bed (brave, because Danes are not known for their spatial awareness) and wherever she is, he is close by.
I have a few BJ pet pix to post this week, and I’m happy to post yours. Send them my way.
How are everyone else’s critters doing?
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Grifters Gonna Grift Open Thread: Trump Publicly Offers to Rent Out American Troops
by Anne Laurie | January 12, 2020 5:41 pm | 68 Comments
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He sells troops.
“We have a very good relationship with Saudi Arabia—I said, listen, you’re a very rich country. You want more troops? I’m going to send them to you, but you’ve got to pay us. They’re paying us. They’ve already deposited $1B in the bank.” pic.twitter.com/rc1f7heyCP
— Justin Amash (@justinamash) January 11, 2020
… which is the most generous possible framing here. Perhaps he hasn’t actually sold American soldiers’ lives to his Saudi bankers — yet. Trump says a lot of stuff that’s ‘just marketing’, after all. Maybe he’s just doing a little advertising, in case anybody in the area’s looking for some well-equipped military muscle…
Hey US troops at Al-Asad airbase, if you're wondering why you didn't have any Patriot launchers to stop those incoming Iranian missiles well… https://t.co/rd4eZeixaH
— YYZedd (@Zeddary) January 11, 2020
Just so we're clear, Trump is now openly flaunting that he's operating the military as a mercenary force and that he's hung a price tag on the lives of American soldiers.
I know so much of what Trump does is forgotten, but this is obscenely dangerous and troubling.
— Jared Yates Sexton (@JYSexton) January 11, 2020
He's just a mobster. https://t.co/Kmpk7slI88
— Malarksist Revolutionary (@agraybee) January 11, 2020
1) This is grossly disrespectful to the 1% of Americans who serve in our military, and do not think they are for-hire Saudi etc mercenaries.https://t.co/cz2xGmewT5
2) Where is that 1.5 billion dollars? https://t.co/ZNlEnYHtD5
— James Fallows (@JamesFallows) January 11, 2020
After Pensacola Shooting: A Dozen Saudi Military Students Set To be Expelled In Wake Of Shooting https://t.co/84xkf5fotS pic.twitter.com/ol92ajyyEj
— 90.7 WMFE (@wmfeorlando) January 12, 2020
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Factionalism (Open Thread)
by Betty Cracker | January 12, 2020 2:43 pm | 257 Comments
This post is in: Bernie Sanders 2016, Domestic Politics, Election Year, Open Threads, Politics, Warren for President 2020
Welp:
Warren hits back: “I was disappointed to hear that Bernie is sending his volunteers out to trash me. Bernie knows me and has known me for a long time…I hope bernie reconsiders and turns his campaign in a different direction.” Also notes the “factionalism” caused by 2016 https://t.co/ER0Vm6sgJS pic.twitter.com/N8prZdeZk9
— Alex Thompson (@AlxThomp) January 12, 2020
Prediction: Bernie will not reconsider.
Question for those of y’all who’ve done a lot of canvassing: is this sort of “overcoming objections to the sale” script common? I’ve never seen one like that, but I mostly volunteer to register voters or do data entry because I hate canvassing and suck at it. That said, I did canvass for Obama and Clinton, and no one gave me a script.
PS: Kudos to that reporter for retyping the script to protect the source.
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Creating Their Own Reality
This post is in: Foreign Affairs, Open Threads, Politics, Republican Stupidity, Republican Venality, Trumpery, War
The Bushies claimed they could “create their own reality” through their actions. That was arrogant. Their political heirs are creating their own reality by believing Commander Bananapants’ off-the-cuff lies. That’s delusional:
Mark Esper on CBS: I didn't see the intelligence about Iran posing an imminent threat to 4 US embassies, but I believe President Trump when he says there was one pic.twitter.com/pAaMVXGAde
I’m no national security expert, but wouldn’t the Secretary of Defense be the person who’d present the evidence to Trump if it exists? Or at least be privy to that classified information, particularly if, as Esper claims, he’s the one who’s deploying troops to counter the alleged threats?
It’s all bullshit. President Brainworms made this shit up on the fly during a Fox News appearance to justify his irresponsible decision to escalate the confrontation with Iran.
It’s also worth keeping in mind that when Trump, Esper and sundry Trump apologists talk about Iranian attacks on U.S. troops, they’re mostly talking about Iranian actions early in the Iraq War. The Obama administration had that threat contained with the JCPOA.
Trump tore up that agreement because he claimed he could get a “better deal.” Looks like that’s working out about as well as Trump’s other negotiations.
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Sunday Morning Open Thread: “Like Sending Bees to War”
by Anne Laurie | January 12, 2020 5:12 am | 169 Comments
This post is in: Economics, Excellent Links, Food, Nature, Open Threads
Harvest Mice inside Tulips
(Photo: Miles Herbert https://t.co/vD5yoDg8Ic) pic.twitter.com/kuyBaz0fA5
— 41 Strange (@41Strange) January 12, 2020
No good intention goes unpunished, per the Guardian — “the deadly truth behind your almond-milk obsession”:
… A recent survey of commercial beekeepers showed that 50 billion bees – more than seven times the world’s human population – were wiped out in a few months during winter 2018-19. This is more than one-third of commercial US bee colonies, the highest number since the annual survey started in the mid-2000s.
Beekeepers attributed the high mortality rate to pesticide exposure, diseases from parasites and habitat loss. However, environmentalists and organic beekeepers maintain that the real culprit is something more systemic: America’s reliance on industrial agriculture methods, especially those used by the almond industry, which demands a large-scale mechanization of one of nature’s most delicate natural processes.
Environmental advocates argue that the huge, commercially driven proliferation of the European honeybees used on almond farms is itself undermining the ecosystem for all bees. Honeybees out-compete diverse native bee species for forage, and threaten the endangered species that are already struggling to survive climate change. Environmentalists argue a better solution is to transform the way large-scale agriculture is carried out in the US.
Like all bees, honeybees thrive in a biodiverse landscape. But California’s almond industry places them in a monoculture where growers expect the bees to be predictably productive year after year.
Commercial honeybees are considered livestock by the US Department of Agriculture because of the creature’s vital role in food production. But no other class of livestock comes close to the scorched-earth circumstances that commercial honeybees face. More bees die every year in the US than all other fish and animals raised for slaughter combined.
“The high mortality rate creates a sad business model for beekeepers,” says Nate Donley, a senior scientist for the Center for Biological Diversity. “It’s like sending the bees to war. Many don’t come back.”…
On top of the threat of pesticides, almond pollination is uniquely demanding for bees because colonies are aroused from winter dormancy about one to two months earlier than is natural. The sheer quantity of hives required far exceeds that of other crops – apples, America’s second-largest pollination crop, use only one-tenth the number of bees. And the bees are concentrated in one geographic region at the same time, exponentially increasing the risk of spreading sickness…
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C.R.E.A.M. Open Thread: sssTHAYER-Mennem!!!
This post is in: Election Year, Open Threads, All Too Normal, All we want is life beyond the thunderdome
Stealing Kamala's voter data sure did pay off for @TomSteyer https://t.co/JCsPBpxVC5
— chris evans (@notcapnamerica) January 9, 2020
Why is Steyer’s $$$ working in Nevada and South Carolina but not New Hampshire and Iowa?
The airwaves are crowded in IA/NH. He’s all alone on TV in Nevada, and only he and Buttigieg are on TV in South Carolina.
— Kevin Robillard (@Robillard) January 9, 2020
Can’t speak to the Iowa market, but here in the Greater Boston media market, the only political ads I’m seeing are for Bloomberg and Steyer. So much sssThayer, frequently more than one ad in the same commercial break, each more annoying than the last. About from the bragging self-rightousness, and the term limits crankery, Steyer has a really annoying voice. I’m starting to hate emus, just from not being able to avoid Steyer’s emu-oid mug.
(NB: The only thing I actually watch over the air these days is the news, which may or may not affect ad placement.)
“What’s going on with Tom Steyer” he’s up in approximately 2 states, both of which have older than normal average voters who saw his ads on TV and want the safest white dude possible
— The Occupation is Bad (@MenshevikM) January 10, 2020
in Sumter, South Carolina and asked someone to guess how many times a week they see Tom Steyer ads.
they burst out laughing
"Everytime I turn on the television. Everytime I get on YouTube."
— Steadman™ (@AsteadWesley) January 11, 2020
I have the feeling that primary voters will award extra attention to any candidate who shivs Steyer at the upcoming debate. Maybe that’s just me, but…
In light of @TomSteyer reaching 15 points in the SC polls, I’d like to pose the following question.
How differently do you think the media would’ve reacted had he stolen data from Elizabeth Warren? pic.twitter.com/payre3sCdH
— chris evans (@notcapnamerica) January 10, 2020
The DNC needs to change its rules so any candidate caught stealing another candidate's data is automatically disqualified from seeking the Democratic nomination. https://t.co/0nbqukwhLp
— Ragnarok Lobster (@eclecticbrotha) January 10, 2020
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Election Year Open Thread: Joe Biden, Quixotic Knight of the Cheerful Countenance
by Anne Laurie | January 11, 2020 5:03 pm | 185 Comments
This post is in: Election Year, Excellent Links, All we want is life beyond the thunderdome
He's better at this than everyone else. https://t.co/gvB65w8gfH
Biden worked the silent protest into his speech: 'This new Republican party, I’ve been the object of their attention and affection for a while. You saw just now. I know what it’s like to have my surviving son maligned.'
— Cleve R. Wootson Jr. (@CleveWootson) January 11, 2020
The worst thing a heckler can do with Biden is give him an opening to talk about his family, because if that comes up people are going to vote for him out of sheer sympathy.
Political twitter was briefly enthralled by this New York Review of Books essay from Irish columnist Fintan O’Toole. Then the rush of events carried it away, but it’s still (from my perspective as someone who grew up in the same Irish-Catholic milieu, not too many years after Joe) worth reading:
Mourning becomes Joe Biden. “I have found over the years,” he writes in his recent best-selling memoir Promise Me, Dad, “that, although it brought back my own vivid memories of sad times, my presence almost always brought some solace to people who have suffered sudden and unexpected loss…. When I talk to people in mourning, they know I speak from experience.” …
Joe Biden is the most gothic figure in American politics. He is haunted by death, not just by the private tragedies his family has endured, but by a larger and more public sense of loss. Richard Ben Cramer, in his classic account of the 1988 presidential primaries, What It Takes, wrote how even then it was a journalistic cliché to define Biden by the terrible car crash that killed his first wife, Neilia, and their daughter, Naomi (and injured Beau and his brother, Hunter), in 1972, shortly after Biden was elected to the Senate at the age of twenty-nine. Cramer refers to the “type that fell out of the machine every time they used Biden’s name: ‘…whose life was touched by personal tragedy…’ Joe Biden (D-Del., T.B.P.T.).”
Even now, as Hunter Biden’s name is threaded through Donald Trump’s impeachment hearings, there is a ghost behind it: Hunter is Neilia’s maiden name. Trump’s preoccupation with Hunter’s presence on the board of the Ukrainian energy company Burisma hinges on a reality that is certainly worthy of scrutiny: Joe Biden was, as he recounts in some detail in Promise Me, Dad, deeply involved in the Obama administration’s relations with Ukraine, and it seems implausible that Hunter’s position with Burisma was merely coincidental. But the frenzied inflation of this story, like so much that involves the Bidens, is freighted with both dread and grief. The dread is Trump’s (arguably misplaced) fear of Biden as a competitor for the presidency in 2020, an anxiety that became a manic fixation that has led to his impeachment. The grief drives Biden’s fierce need to protect his living son, not just for himself, but for Hunter’s dead mother and brother…
But the indivisible counterpart of this heritage that O’Toole *doesn’t* stress, oddly enough, is the defiant joy we are raised to embrace despite the terrible inevitability of failure and loss. Biden, everyone agrees, is popular because he’s always hung in there, continuing to grin and politic and speechify no matter how often or how deeply he and his party are wounded.
In this election season, the idea that We will go on, because there is no choice, and because we know from experience that we have survived terrible events before… is no small promise.
There will be a LOT of unironic takes that Biden taking the nomination came out of nowhere, not to speak of the inevitable DNC conspiracy theories, when this was in hindsight the most boring foreseeable thing ever. https://t.co/Jw7geHjA2O
— veto players stan account (@Convolutedname) January 10, 2020
personally, i don't care if Biden wins the first 4 or none of the first 4. but idea that he could is *not* a storyline you're going to see amplified in the press, which desperately wants a long, protracted primary bc it means more content.
— Eric Boehlert (@EricBoehlert) January 10, 2020
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“Wait! Come back!”
This post is in: Birdwatching, Open Threads
Almost got a really great shot of a roseate spoonbill that one time, right in our own little lagoon:
Eat your heart out, Albatrossity!
We are cord cutters, and we’ve cobbled together a menu of TV channels that is in many ways superior to our old cable package for a lot less money. But there’s always one channel that falls through the goddamned cracks, and today it happens to be the one that’s carrying a sporting event we wouldn’t mind watching. Since we’re many miles away from a city, an antenna isn’t an option. Oh well.
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Adult Diversion
by HRH mistermix, Lord Bombay Sapphire, Duke of Schweppes | January 11, 2020 11:05 am | 357 Comments
This post is in: Books, Open Threads, TV & Movies
I read mystery novels, always have, as a diversion. I like flawed detectives with a good old fashioned shitty home life and lots of baggage. I know it’s a cliche, but if it weren’t a cliche it wouldn’t be good comfort reading. Henning Mankell’s Wallander is probably the best example – bonus points because Mankell apparently hated writing them and would rather write anything else, and I think a little bit of that came through in his main character. Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch is good, Ian Rankin’s John Rebus is great, but I’ll read whatever Amazon gives me for free through Prime Reading. A simple crutch to occupy my mind is all I’m looking for.
I just finished Tyler Dilts’ Mercy Dogs, and I thought it was a great example of the genre. He also got the details of taking care of a parent who has dementia and medical problems right. I figure if someone gets the details you know right, they’re probably right about the other stuff, like the experience of having a traumatic brain injury.
Here’s an open thread, and if you have recommendations, please make them.
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Saturday Morning Open Thread: Nevertheless, She Persisted
This post is in: A Woman's Place Is In The House, Election Year, Open Threads, Proud to Be A Democrat, Warren for President 2020
Elizabeth Warren on The View expertly pitches her wealth tax and explains how she'll pay for universal childcare, $800B into public education, etc. without increasing middle-class taxes. The cherry on top is Liz not even acknowledging Meghan McCain's rude interruption attempts. pic.twitter.com/HKs0HXY7qL
— Adam Best (@adamcbest) January 7, 2020
NEW: Warren & her allies—long resistant to discussing process, polls, etc.—are making a surprising closing pitch abt electability: that she’s the best candidate to unite the warring Bernie/Biden factions, making explicit what’s long been the quiet strategyhttps://t.co/KAzlzOBcRQ
… It’s the first time Warren’s orbit has made the electability pitch so overtly. But the campaign has been quietly implementing that strategy since 2018, when Warren raised or donated $11 million to Democratic candidates and began drawing subtle distinctions with Sanders (She described herself as a “capitalist to my bones,” in contrast to Sanders preference for democratic socialism). Warren has also mostly abstained from attacking other Democrats in an attempt not to alienate supporters of other candidates. Her campaign staff reflects the approach, with a mix of officials from Sanders, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton’s past campaigns.
“She has gone above and beyond to convince establishment types that she is a team player and a Democrat,” said Ian Sams, former national press secretary for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. “I don’t think they see her as a left-wing extremist, and they respect her seriousness and policy chops.”…
Julián Castro sounded like a pundit on Tuesday night when he took the stage in Brooklyn to formally endorse Warren at their first rally together.
“The polling says, well, perhaps that a lot of older voters, go one way, right? And younger voters go another way,” Castro said in implicit references to Biden and Sanders. “You have a preponderance of younger voters that support Elizabeth and older voters that also support Elizabeth. … Elizabeth Warren is the candidate who can unite the entire Democratic Party.” Highlighting that message, the Warren campaign posted that section of Castro’s remarks on social media.
“She’s winning the policy primary, but now she needs to transfer that energy to try to win the electability primary,” said Jared Leopold, a Democratic consultant who worked on Gov. Jay Inslee’s presidential campaign. “Cable news has warped voters’ brains and turned everyone into mini-pundits. That means candidates need to win not just on policy but on process.”…
… [A] poll from The Economist and YouGov this month still showed the potential of Warren’s strategy. Asked whether there are any candidates they would be disappointed to see as the nominee, only 11 percent of voters said they’d be disappointed by Warren, the lowest of any candidate. By contrast, 21 percent said they’d be disappointed by Biden and 16 percent by Sanders. Other polls in recent months have reflected a similar sentiment about Warren.
“When we get into the phase here where it will be about closing the deal with voters and caucusgoers, starting from the largest set of consideration is a good place to be,” said Warren’s chief strategist Joe Rospars in a podcast interview last fall with Democratic strategist David Plouffe. Rospars was referring to the notion of being a candidate whom Democrats were open to voting for, even if they were seriously considering supporting another candidate.
“Elizabeth Warren is at the top of people’s consideration set,” Rospars said, “and the person that the fewest number of people would be disappointed if she’s the nominee.”
This. It's incredible to watch sexist tropes flow around whatever obstacles they encounter and re-form. Warren is so likeable, over 100K people have waited hours in line to take a selfie with her. So now that has to be reshaped into some other bad thing. Undaunted, she persists. https://t.co/DzBZI3up4r
— Adam Jentleson ?????? (@AJentleson) January 9, 2020
“Wall Street can't stand Elizabeth Warren but most of America can't stand Wall Street. So … maybe she's right.” 🎯🎯🎯 @morningmoneyben pic.twitter.com/awELuNm5D0
— Murshed Zaheed 🐢 (@murshedz) January 10, 2020
.@AJentleson, close w/ Warren’s team, articulated the unity pitch.
“Biden won’t be able to get Bernie voters given his position on M4A and coziness with banks/credit cards. Bernie will have a hard time getting Biden voters because he’s made 0 effort to repair the rifts of 2016”
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Late Night Open Thread: Predictable As Herpes
This post is in: Hail to the Hairpiece, Open Threads, Post-racial America, Republican Stupidity, Our Failed Media Experiment
Steve King is on the floor of the House talking about how white nationalism isn’t real and the Democrats are funded by George Soros pic.twitter.com/b7P3zGCHUD
— Alex Thomas (@AlexThomasDC) January 10, 2020
You don’t know when it will reoccur, but you can be sure it will…
This Jim Jones remix of the Reagan years, as someone had it…
— William Gibson (@GreatDismal) January 9, 2020
Professor @toddgitlin on what has been called the "diner safari" turn in political coverage. https://t.co/LW2dnzdscg pic.twitter.com/p7MMtsLCcF
— Jay Rosen (@jayrosen_nyu) January 9, 2020
People have noticed. https://t.co/O7VI4KZOAr
— Schooley (@Rschooley) January 9, 2020
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The War Within – Day 12
by ruemara | January 11, 2020 2:15 am | 32 Comments
This post is in: Cat Blogging, Open Threads, Pet Blogging, All we want is life beyond the thunderdome
These two assholes. Two adorable, jerkified assholes.
Hime & Odo, just being themselves
For the past 2 weeks, we have been at war in this household. Over food. You see, the little darlings love themselves some wet food. And then they don’t. They have dry – all day, every day – a kitten likes a snackerel of wet throughout the day. Each one gets half a can. We have gone through multiple brands & multiple flavors per brand. Once I id the flavors they like, I add it to the list. So shopping for their food requires 2 stores, 3 brands and about 3-4 different flavors for a month.
They like the wet in a rotation. What’s the rotation? God only knows. The food they liked last week? Now they lick it and look at you like you didn’t try. Did they gobble up the turkey & cheese shreds Tuesday? Then Thursday they hate it. Was Ocean Whitefish & Shrimp tasty as hell on Friday? Monday, it’s the most disgusting thing on earth. And repeat ad infinitum.
I’ve learned not to rage at these unbelievable scoundrels. Especially since I have to watch expenses like a hawk or a cat who is STARVED, I TELL YOU stares at me when I go make my food. Instead, I don’t give them any wet. I cut it back, just in case they’re not really that hungry and if that isn’t finished, I cut it out entirely. Sucks to be you, kiddo. I got thumbs and you got crumbs so go eat dry. It’s like a functioning democracy. Treat it like you despise it and the person with the power will take it away. Too bad, so sad. Unlike those bastards, I usually bring back the foods in a day or so. They know the drill. Sometimes, I swear they take turns biting the bullet and finishing leftovers so they can go, “Ah-ha! See, we did finish breakfast!” Got my eyes on you two. But other than that, they’re pretty perfect. Although this year, they got more stubborn. Oh, well, so am I. Open thread, no polly tics, no tangelo terror.
The miscreants miscreantly being adorable
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It’s Award Season at base!
12th June was a busy and eventful day for us at base Property Specialists as we attended The Lettings Agency of the Year Awards in association with The Sunday Times & The Times sponsored by Zoopla; this year, the awards were hosted by BBC London 94.9 presenter Penny Smith. We were treated to a whole host of speakers, including Nicky Stevenson of The Property Academy, who discussed new findings from the mystery shoppers that were sent out to make sure our performance was as good as we said it was. It was an incredibly interesting day and gave us a lot to think about moving forward. One of the highlights of the day was the fantastic keynote speech by long-distance runner, MBE Paula Radcliffe, whose talk on coping with media presence was awe-inspiring.
A nationwide success: hard-work pays off
This fantastic event culminated in us winning the Gold award for “Property Management 0-200”. This award comes after months of work on our entry, which involved a 1,500 word written piece, a 30-minute telephone interview, and being under the scrutiny of a mystery shopper investigation. After that, a panel of 20 industry experts debated which company merited winning this coveted award.
It is clear that, after all our hard-work, we are delighted (not to say ecstatic) to have been chosen as the Gold standard in the Property Management category. Unlike many of the awards presented that day, ours was a UK-wide award, meaning that we not only beat other London lettings agents, we also surpassed the best and brightest in the country! To get an acknowledgement of our passion for service from such a prestigious source as The Times is humbling, but don’t worry, we will not rest on our laurels and we have plenty of ideas to get even better!
This award, among the many others that we have already won (such as 2 Bronze Awards in May at the ESTAS 2015 for Best Letting Agent as voted by tenants and as voted by landlords), proves our commitment and determination to provide the best service possible for our clients. It’s also an indicator of the success of our Be the One campaign, and proof that we are going in the right direction by putting the emphasis on quality of service! For more information on how our award-winning team can help you, contact us or call us on 020 7033 1901; we look forward to hearing from you.
Hat trick of UK awards for base as UK’s leading letting service for Landlords & a proptech award for good measure too!
base wins big at The ESTAS 2017 with 3 major awards
Shortlisted: The ESTAS Announced 2017
The Times & The Sunday Times - Letting Agency of the Year Awards 2016 - Customer Service
base property specialists are the 'Best Lettings Office in the UK' - The ESTAS 2016
The ESTAS 2016- Shortlist announced
Winners: 2 bronze awards at The ESTAS 2015
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Bill Bailey Formed a Double Act with Toby Longworth- the Rubber Bishops
Bill Bailey formed a double act with Toby Longworth, in 1984, called the Rubber Bishops. The two stand up comedians were quite famous among the club circuit, partly due to their rigorous schedule. They sometimes had as many as three or four gigs a night.
With the Rubber Bishops the stand up comedian Bill Bailey began developing his own unique style, mixing in musical parodies with deconstructions of or variations on traditional jokes. It is said that one time, after a reviewer once criticized his act for its lack of jokes, Bailey returned the following night, at Queen Margaret College, Edinburgh, to perform a set composed entirely of punchlines.
At some point in 1989, Bill Bailey’s comedy partner Toby Longworth left the Rubber Bishops to join the RSC and was replaced by Martin Stubbs.
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1 Chronicles 23 :: King James Version (KJV)
1Ch 23:1
1Ch 23:1 - So when David was old and full of days, he made Solomon his son king over Israel.
1Ch 23:2 - And he gathered together all the princes of Israel, with the priests and the Levites.
1Ch 23:3 - Now the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and upward: and their number by their polls, man by man, was thirty and eight thousand.
1Ch 23:4 - Of which, twenty and four thousand were to set forward the work of the house of the LORD; and six thousand were officers and judges:
1Ch 23:5 - Moreover four thousand were porters; and four thousand praised the LORD with the instruments which I made, said David, to praise therewith.
1Ch 23:6 - And David divided them into courses among the sons of Levi, namely, Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
1Ch 23:7 - Of the Gershonites were, Laadan, and Shimei.
1Ch 23:8 - The sons of Laadan; the chief was Jehiel, and Zetham, and Joel, three.
1Ch 23:9 - The sons of Shimei; Shelomith, and Haziel, and Haran, three. These were the chief of the fathers of Laadan.
1Ch 23:10
1Ch 23:10 - And the sons of Shimei were, Jahath, Zina, and Jeush, and Beriah. These four were the sons of Shimei.
1Ch 23:11 - And Jahath was the chief, and Zizah the second: but Jeush and Beriah had not many sons; therefore they were in one reckoning, according to their father's house.
1Ch 23:12 - The sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four.
1Ch 23:13 - The sons of Amram; Aaron and Moses: and Aaron was separated, that he should sanctify the most holy things, he and his sons for ever, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister unto him, and to bless in his name for ever.
1Ch 23:14 - Now concerning Moses the man of God, his sons were named of the tribe of Levi.
1Ch 23:15 - The sons of Moses were, Gershom, and Eliezer.
1Ch 23:16 - Of the sons of Gershom, Shebuel was the chief.
1Ch 23:17 - And the sons of Eliezer were, Rehabiah the chief. And Eliezer had none other sons; but the sons of Rehabiah were very many.
1Ch 23:18 - Of the sons of Izhar; Shelomith the chief.
1Ch 23:19 - Of the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
1Ch 23:20 - Of the sons of Uzziel; Michah the first, and Jesiah the second.
1Ch 23:21 - The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. The sons of Mahli; Eleazar, and Kish.
1Ch 23:22 - And Eleazar died, and had no sons, but daughters: and their brethren the sons of Kish took them.
1Ch 23:23 - The sons of Mushi; Mahli, and Eder, and Jeremoth, three.
1Ch 23:24 - These were the sons of Levi after the house of their fathers; even the chief of the fathers, as they were counted by number of names by their polls, that did the work for the service of the house of the LORD, from the age of twenty years and upward.
1Ch 23:25 - For David said, The LORD God of Israel hath given rest unto his people, that they may dwell in Jerusalem for ever:
1Ch 23:26 - And also unto the Levites; they shall no more carry the tabernacle, nor any vessels of it for the service thereof.
1Ch 23:27 - For by the last words of David the Levites were numbered from twenty years old and above:
1Ch 23:28 - Because their office was to wait on the sons of Aaron for the service of the house of the LORD, in the courts, and in the chambers, and in the purifying of all holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God;
1Ch 23:29 - Both for the shewbread, and for the fine flour for meat offering, and for the unleavened cakes, and for that which is baked in the pan, and for that which is fried, and for all manner of measure and size;
1Ch 23:30 - And to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at even;
1Ch 23:31 - And to offer all burnt sacrifices unto the LORD in the sabbaths, in the new moons, and on the set feasts, by number, according to the order commanded unto them, continually before the LORD:
1Ch 23:32 - And that they should keep the charge of the tabernacle of the congregation, and the charge of the holy place, and the charge of the sons of Aaron their brethren, in the service of the house of the LORD.
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Bilk Gallery for contemporary metal and glass
NEW AT BILK
After having studied in Australia, Scott Chaseling travelled widely developing new works in new locations through teaching, residencies and workshops. Recent solo exhibitions have been in the European Museum of Contemporary Glass, Germany, the Musee du Verre, France and Canberra Museum and Gallery, Australia. In 2006 he was invited as the Levehulme Research Fellow to the University of Sunderland in the UK and has since lived and worked in Berlin, Germany as the Artistic Director of Berlin Glass, whilst continuing his own art practice. Scott Chaseling’s work is represented in many international museums and private collections including the Australian National Gallery, The Pergamon Museum, Germany and 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Japan.
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Scenes from a Mountain is a selection of music which Richard Ingham & Mary McCarthy enjoy playing from Scotland, Serbia, Japan, Italy, Ireland, and the United States. The album presents music for saxophone, piano, and accordion from the eighteenth century to the present day: classical music, contemporary works, traditional music and jazz.
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Paul’s Dependency On Talmudic Writings: Evidence Of New Testament Borrowing
by Mohd Elfie Nieshaem Juferi October 7, 2005 July 5, 2017 Leave a CommentPaul’s Dependency On Talmudic Writings: Evidence Of New Testament BorrowingSources of the Bible, The Bible
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While Christians would prefer to allude to the notion that Paul, the self-acclaimed “apostle” of Jesus, was “inspired” when he wrote his epistles, the evidences we have researched states otherwise. We have seen how Paul had cited a verse from the “apocryphal books of Elijah” but claimed that he was citing from the book of Isaiah. Apparantly this citing of quotations from apocryphal or Rabbinic writings was not alien to Paul, for in the epistles of Paul, there are abundant signs that he was extremely familiar with Rabbanic material and constantly refers to them. This is not surprising since Paul himself had admitted to familiarity with Jewish traditions under the tutelage of Gamaliel (Acts 22:3).
Paul’s Dependency on the Talmudic Writings: The Evidence
In 2 Timothy 3:8, we see that Paul traditionally names two of the Egyptian magicians who withstood Moses as Jannes and Jambres, respectively. He compares the both of them with his enemies, as the following verse records:
“Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so do these men oppose the truth, corrupt thinkers as they are and counterfeits so far as faith is concerned.”
The names of these two Egyptian magicians are nowhere to be found in the Old Testament. The Midrash Rabbah on Exodus, however, makes mention of these two names as “Yochani” and “Mamre” respectively, and states:
Amru Yochani uMamre L’Moshe: “teben atah makhnis L’efrayim?” Amar Lahem “L’matah yarqa yarqa sh’qol.”
Yochani and Mamre said to Moshe “Would you carry straw to Afraim?” He [Moses] said to them: “carry herbs to herb-town.”1
The names of these Egyptian magicians also appears in Midrash Tanchuma (Parshat Ki Tisa) 19:19 as a Commentary on Exodus 32:
Forty thousand people had assembled to leave Egypt with the Israelites, and among them were two Egyptians named Jannes and Jambres, who had performed magical feats for Pharaoh.2
Thus it is clear that these magicians’ names came from the Rabbinic traditions and had no doubt influenced Paul considerably to include these names in his epistle.
Paul also adopted the current Jewish chronologies in Acts 13:20-21. He alludes to the notion that the Adam of Genesis 1 is the ideal or spiritual, the Adam of Gen 2 the concrete and sinful Adam (1 Corinthians 15:47, also found in Philo, De Opif. Mund i.32). The conception of the last trumpet (1 Corinthians 15:52; 1 Thessalonians 4:16) , of the giving of the Law at Sinai by Angels (Galatians 3:19), of Satan as the god of this world and the prince of the air (Ephesians 2:2) and of the celestial and infernal hierarchies (Ephesians 1:21, 3:10; 4:12; Colossians 1:16; 2:15) are all recurrent in Talmudic writings.
When Paul says in 1 Corinthians 11:10 that a women ought to have a veil on her head because of the angel, as stated in the following:
“The woman, therefore, ought to have a token of authority on her head, because of the angels”
he demonstrates a very high familiarity with the Talmudic writings, as he is apparently referring to the Rabbinic interpretation of Genesis 6:2 as follows:
Binei Elohim. B’nei ha-sarim v’ha-shoftim. Davar acher: b’nei ha-Elohim, hem ha-sarim ha-holkhim bishlichuto shel maqom, af hem hayu mitarvim bahem; kal elohim shebamiqra l’shon marut, v’zeh yokhiach: V’atah tiyeh lo lelohim, r’eh n’tatikha elohim.
THE SONS OF GOD. The sons of princes and rulers. Another explanation of B’nei Elohim is that these were princely angels who came as messengers of God, and they intermingled with the daughters of men. Wherever the word “elohim” appears in the scriptures, it signifies authority, thus the following passages: “And you shall be his master (elohim)” [Exodus 4:16] and “see, I have made you a master (elohim).” [Exodus 7:1]3
Paul obviously believed this Rabbinic tradition which states that angels have mingled with the daughters of men to have included this in his epistle. The Targum, as quoted in the epistle of Jude (2 Peter 2:4; Jude 6), clearly ascribe the Fall to the angels to their guilty love for earthly women.
The Jewish mind – a notion which is found over and over again in the Talmud, and which is still prevalent among Oriental Jews, is that they never let their women to be unveiled in the public lest the shedin, or evil spirits, should injure them or others. A headdress called khalbi is worn as a religious duty by Jewish women.
The reason why Solomon’s bed was guarded by sixty valiant men with drawn swords was because of fear in the night. (Cant iii 7, 8). This is alluded to the following story in Pesachim 112b:
“Lo yetse Y’chidi bifnei; lo b’leilei r’vi’iyot, v’lo b’leilei shabatot, mifnei she-Agrat bat Machalat, hi ushmoneh esreh ribo shel malakhei chabalah yotsin , v’kal echad v’echad yesh lo r’shut l’chaber bifnei atsmo.”
“Do not go out at night. Not on Wednesday night or on Sabbath night, because Igrath (Agrat) the daughter of Mahalath (Machalat) along with 180,000 destroying angels are out, each with permission to cause destruction independently.”4
They are called ruchin, shedin, lilin, tiharim.
Again, in Romans 4:5-12, Paul evidently accepts the tradition, also referred to by St. Stephen, that Abraham had been uncircumcised idolater when he first obeyed the call of God, and that he then received a promise – unknown to the text of the scripture – that he should be the heir of the world. (Romans 4:13, cf. Joshua 24:15). In Romans 9:9, whereby it states:
“For this is the message of the promise, ‘At about this time next year, I will come, and Sarah will have a son'”
it has been supposed, from the form of his quotation, that he is alluding to the Rabbinic notion that Isaac was created in the womb by a fiat of God. In Galatians 4:29, whereby it says
“But just as then the one born in a fleshly way persecuted the one born in accord with the Spirit, so too at present”
this is in accordance to the Haggadah tradition that Ishmael had not only laughed, but also jeered, insulted, and mistreated Isaac. Thus we find the following in Sanhedrin 89b:
“Rabbi Levi aamar: achar d’varaiv shel Yishma’el l’Yitschaq. Aamar lo Yishma’el l’Yitschaq: ‘Ani gadol mimkha b’mitsot, she-atah malta ben sh’monat yamim, v’ani ben sh’lash esreh shanah.’ Aamar lo: ‘Uvever echad atah m’ghareh bi? Im omer li ha-Qadosh, baruch Hu, z’vach atsmkha l’fanay, ani zovech.’ Miyad v’ha-Elohim nisah et Avraham.”
Rabbi Levi said: These are the words of Ishmael to Isaac. Ishmael said to Isaac: “I am greater than you in commandments, for you were circumcised at eight days old, and I when I was thirteen years old.” He [Isaac] said to him: “You tease me over one organ? If the Holy One, blessed be He, says to me ‘sacrifice yourself to me,’ I will sacrifice myself.” Immediately God tested Abraham.5
In 2 Corinthians 11:14, whereby we read that:
“…and no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light”
Paul adhered to the notion that the angel who wrestled with Jacob was Satan assuming the semblance of an Angel of Light. There is a remarkable resemblance to the smitten rock in the wilderness, which in 1 Corinthians 10:4 is called
“…a spiritual following rock.”
To the Rabbis the rock, from which water flowed, was round and like a swarm of bees, and rolled itself up and went with them in their journeys. When the Tabernacle was pitched, the rock came and settled in its vestibule. Then Israel sang the following:
“Spring up, O well; sing ye to it!” (Numbers 21:17)
and it sprang up. Paul’s instant addition of the words:
“[…]which rock was Christ”
has Haggadistic elements which, in the national consciousness, had got mingled up with the great story of the wanderings in the Wilderness. Seven such current national traditions are alluded to in St. Stephen’s speech.
The Rabbinic teachings as recorded in the Talmudic writings was influential for Paul, and it is with these traditions in his mind that he had based his epistles on. Some of these stories have no basis in the Tanakh or the Old Testament, but only in the Talmud of the Jews. This clearly shows that Paul’s claim of being an “apostle” of Jesus and was divinely “inspired” in his writings can certainly be cast into reasonable doubt. The evidences as shown above clearly shows that Paul had resorted to heavy borrowing from the Jewish traditions as recorded in the Talmudic writings.
English-Hebrew of Shemot Rabbah (Midrash Rabbah on Exodus), 7:12 [⤺]
Midrash Tanchuma’s Commentary on Exodus 32, Samuel A. Berman (trans.), Midrash Tanhuma-Yelammedenu (KTAV Publishing, 1996), p. 598 [⤺]
Rashi’s Commentary on B’reshit (Genesis), 6:2 [⤺]
Pesahim 112b, Babylonian Talmud [⤺]
Sanhedrin 89b, Babylonian Talmud [⤺]
Biblical apocrypha
Biblical people in Islam
Jannes and Jambres
Samuel A. Berman
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Paul And The 'Inspiration' Of Scripture
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Simon Adcock: Influencing the future of CCTV standards
Author: SuperUser Account/01 September 2014/Categories: Blog
Simon Adcock, Chairman of the BSIA’s CCTV section, discusses how technological innovation within the CCTV sector is driving the need for development in legislation, regulation and standards. Influencing change in these arenas to the benefit of industry practitioners is a key function of the British Security Industry Association, and there’s never been a better time to get involved.
In recent history, the UK’s CCTV landscape has changed almost beyond recognition. New standards - introduced at British, European and International levels - continue to drive best practice and influence emerging innovations, while the Government’s ongoing commitment to developing its Code of Practice creates further opportunities for our industry to engage and shape the future of British CCTV.
As the trade body representing the UK’s private security industry, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) sits at the heart of many of these developments, and provides many opportunities for its member companies to directly influence change through working groups, committees and section meetings.
So, exactly what’s changing, and why is now an optimal time to get involved?
The commitment of the Government to defining best practice within the UK’s CCTV arena is embodied by newly-appointed Surveillance Camera Commissioner, Tony Porter QPM LLB, who took up the post in March 2014 as the successor to Andrew Rennison, with whom the BSIA enjoyed a fruitful relationship.
The passing of the Protection of Freedoms Act in 2012 formalised the Government’s intention to build upon the achievements of the former Labour Government in driving CCTV best practice, and introduced a CCTV Code of Practice made up of 12 guiding principles aimed at defining best practice in terms of protection of the public. At present, this Code of Practice extends to publicly-owned systems only, a significant minority of 1 in 70, according to BSIA research released in 2013.
Extending the Code
The extension of this Code to cover privately-owned systems – which form the majority of CCTV coverage in the UK and are responsible for providing significant evidence to Police – is at the heart of the BSIA’s engagement with Government. Hosting his own standards development working group – chaired by the BSIA’s Technical Director, Alex Carmichael – Tony Porter continues to engage with industry in determining the minimum standards for CCTV installation, monitoring and operation.
With the expectation that compliance with the Surveillance Camera Commissioner’s standards will ultimately become a requirement on all public sector tender checklists, CCTV manufacturers and installers would be wise to remain one step ahead of the latest standards developments. The BSIA’s dedicated working groups and CCTV section meetings are an ideal forum through which member companies can improve their knowledge, plan ahead for future developments and learn about best practice from their industry peers.
Most recently, the BSIA’s CCTV Technical Committee has updated the Association’s own Code of Practice, Form 109, to reflect current trends in CCTV from planning and design to installation and operation. Vitally, it also includes the 12 principles from the Surveillance Camera Commissioner’s Code of Practice, bringing these further into the consciousness of installers and manufacturers. The BSIA requires all members of its CCTV Section to comply with this Code, positioning them at the forefront of the very latest requirements in best practice and industry standards.
Getting involved in standards development at a higher level is also possible through the BSIA. At present, several employees of BSIA member companies represent the Association on British, European and International standards committees, which, most recently, have contributed to a suite of CCTV standards in Europe which have now been submitted to the IEC to become international standards. These are comprised of seven individual standards, six of which have now been published as international standards, as part of the IEC 62676 suite, which will ultimately feed into the SCC’s best practice guidelines.
With the BSIA represented at so many levels within the CCTV standards arena, it’s possible for member companies to define their own level of involvement, from nominating employees to sit on standards committees, to commenting on standards reviews by email.
David Wilkinson, the BSIA’s Technical Manager, comments: “One of the major benefits to BSIA members is the opportunity to get involved in shaping the future direction of technological developments and standards. All members have the opportunity to attend Section meetings, where they can gain a useful overview of the CCTV landscape.
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Love it. I think he can get some carries and also be involved in the pass game this year. Hoping the flashes we've seen turn into a nice senior year.
Agreed. Best thing though is I believe he is only a Junior!!! We could very well see him teaming up with Teague next year should JK leave.
scarletngray, Aug 21, 2019
1926Buckeyes Senior
He can be a huge mismatch out of the backfield or motioning into the slot. Really think he could be an essential part of the offense even if we don't see him put up big numbers.
Also, he's a RS JR, right? Or did he not get the medical redshirt approved in 17?
1926Buckeyes, Aug 21, 2019
Telekinesis Easily Amused by the Bitterly Disappointed
Thrilled with this news. Been waiting for McCall to be at full speed cutting loose. If this kid hits the second level he’s gone. He’s been bittersweet to watch, knowing the talent was plagued with injuries. The flashes, though... everyone is aware of what he can do.
Telekinesis, Aug 22, 2019
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Anyone with bonafides care to give a real assessment on his measurables? Height and weight.
I’ve seen 5’9” and 195lbs?
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Had it in my head that he was a senior but looked and you're right, he's a RS junior. Definitely exciting to have him for a couple more years. And agreed, I like McCall the best when we motion him out of the backfield. Going to be hard for defenses to give him too much attention with Hill, Victor, Mack, etc. out there.
RB07OSU, Aug 22, 2019
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I've heard he's kinda like those toys that you put in water and then expand. Varies from 5'4 155 to 6'6 278. Gonna be tough to stop when he hydrates.
But seriously, what you put sounds right. I doubt he's much over 200.
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Telekinesis said: ↑
Reminds me a bit of a bigger version of Darren Sprouls.
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Demario McCall Ready to Break Out All His Old Moves
A couple of weeks ago, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day said the Buckeyes were still looking for a No. 2 running back to complement starter JK Dobbins.
A week later, he said Demario McCall had the edge at the moment.
This week, running backs coach Tony Alford said McCall was indeed his backup running back.
McCall is now a fourth-year junior, carrying three years of expectations and frustrations. Injuries have neutralized him the last two seasons, When healthy, however, he has been an exciting and productive player. The production in those brief windows of good health have both confirmed his abilities and frustrated himself and those around him.
That is why when speaking with reporters this week, he didn’t take long to acknowledge how appreciative he was to finally be healthy.
“Just individually, I just want to thank God for being healthy, 100 percent,” he said. “I haven’t felt that way in a pretty long time. So I do feel like myself and I do got goals set and I hope to just have a grateful season. Stay healthy through the whole season. That’s all.”
McCall missed most of the spring with a calf issue, but worked hard in the summer to add weight, get stronger, and get ready for the competition that camp was going to bring.
He made it through the summer just fine, and better than that, he believes he’s as good as he’s ever been. He is ready to get back on the field and all of his old moves will be coming with him.
“Yeah, they’re all back,” he said. “All of them. I’m bringing all of them out.”
Entire article: https://theozone.net/2019/08/demario-mccall-break-old-moves/
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Had over 120 all purpose yards. He is going to be huge for us this year
brodybuck21, Sep 1, 2019
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Loved what he did in the return game on Saturday. Averaged over 5 yards running the ball as well.
scarletngray, Sep 1, 2019
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Demario McCall, who had 52 yards on two kickoff returns and 40 yards on two punt returns, shared special teams player of the game recognition with safety Isaiah Pryor, who was a staple on the Buckeyes' special teams units Saturday, recorded two tackles on punts and accumulated 22 special teams production points from Ohio State's coaches' grading.
https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2019/09/106381/justin-fields-chase-young-malik-harrison-demario-mccall-and-isaiah-pryor-named-ohio-states-players-of-the-game-for
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After only 1 snap vs Corn...DNP a snap vs Sparty. Was really hoping he would be a more consistent contributor this season.
https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2019/10/107599/snap-counts-59-buckeyes-play-as-ohio-state-tightens-up-rotations-in-34-10-win-over-michigan-state
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Just such between kind of player... not a game breaker speed wise and not big enough for between the tackles
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DONOR AREA: The fringe above the ears and around the back of the head where hair follicles are genetically programmed to remain intact and grow throughout life.
DONOR DOMINANCE: The concept that hair follicles transplanted from the donor area will continue to grow in the recipient area.
FEMALE PATTERN BALDNESS: A hereditary pattern of baldness found in women typically characterized by a diffuse thinning of hair and/or hair loss at the front portion of the scalp behind the frontal hairline. May or may not include a slight recession or thinning in the temples and only very rarely ends in complete baldness at the top of the scalp. Also called “Female Hereditary Hair Thinning.”
FOLLICULAR UNIT: A follicular unit is a naturally occurring grouping of one, two, or three (and rarely, four) hair follicles found in the skin. The average follicular unit contains about 2.4 hairs.
FOLLICULAR UNIT EXTRACTION (FUE or FOX): Follicular Unit Extraction is a method of extracting single follicular units, one at a time, from the donor site by using a tiny punch excision. A punch used to extract single follicular units is typically 1mm diameter or less.
FOLLICULAR UNIT GRAFT: A graft consisting of a single follicular unit. In appropriate patients, artistic planning – in addition to the correct angulation, orientation, and positioning of follicular unit grafts – can yield an exceptionally “natural” appearance of the transplanted hair.
FOLLICULAR UNIT MICROGRAFTING: A method by which large numbers of follicular units are harvested from the donor site (usually in a long strip or ellipse) and then microscopically dissected into grafts containing single follicular units.
GRAFTING: A variety of procedures where hair-bearing skin is removed from the lower scalp at the back of the head-the “donor area”-and transferred to thinning or balding areas. The most popular varieties are micrografting (1-2 hairs) and minigrafting (3-8 hairs). A few surgeons selectively use round grafts which have 10-20- hairs each.
HAIR ECONOMICS: A theory that states only a limited or decreasing supply of hair exists, but the demand for hair increases as balding patterns develop.
HAIR FLAPS: Techniques to rotate large portions of hair from the sides and back of the scalp to the front and central areas of the head. Most effective when used with a tissue expander. See also “Scalp Rotation Flaps.”
HAIR FOLLICLE: A strand of hair and its root which is extracted from the donor area and transplanted to the recipient area during hair restoration surgery.
HAIR GRAFTS: Hair follicles that have been harvested from the donor area and are ready for transplantation into the recipient area of the scalp. The numbers of hair follicles per graft vary widely depending upon the transplantation technique used. A graft may contain a single hair follicle, a single follicular unit, multiple follicular units, or even 20 or more follicles (as in a large round graft).
HAIR “PLUGS”: A slang term typically used to describe the large round grafts that were used more commonly years ago.
HAIR TRANSPLANT: A surgical technique that transfers hair follicles from the donor area to the recipient area.
HAIRLINE REFINEMENT: Hairline Refinement or “Hairline Correction” refers to the use of a variety of newer, more delicate grafting techniques to alter, camouflage or soften the “pluggy” looking results of older hair transplant techniques.
MALE PATTERN BALDNESS: An inherited condition in men which is triggered by the hormone Dihydrotestosterone which causes gradual miniaturization (and eventual loss) of hair follicles. Starting anytime after puberty with a recession of the hairline and thinning of the crown areas, it can eventually lead to complete baldness at the top of the scalp. The areas around the sides and back of the scalp are not typically affected by male pattern baldness.
MICROGRAFT: A graft containing 1 or 2 hairs, obtained from the donor area with a micropunch or sliced off from a round graft (see below). A micrograft is typically placed into holes made in the scalp with a microneedle or punch.
MINIGRAFT: A graft containing 3 or 4 hairs (small minigraft) or 5 or 6 hairs (large minigraft). There are many variations of minigrafts derived from round grafts.
MULTI-UNIT GRAFTS (MUG): Grafts that contain two or more follicular units in a single graft. This term replaces the older “minigraft”. In practice today, MUGs contain 2-6 follicular units per graft.
MULTI-UNIT GRAFTING: Hair transplantation using multi-unit grafts. In practice, these grafts may be placed into small round holes, slots, or slits. This would always be in combination with the use of FUT in the same procedure.
RECIPIENT AREA: Area where hair loss has occurred and hair follicles will be implanted during a hair transplant procedure.
ROUND GRAFT: The first type of graft used in hair transplantation, a round graft has many variations. Harvested with punches of various sizes, a large round graft may contain many hairs (20 or more). The round graft is obtained from the donor site by surgical removal and may be used “as is” or may be sliced into smaller sections for micro-, mini- or slit grafts.
SCALP REDUCTION: A procedure that removes bald scalp and brings the edges of hair-bearing scalp closer together. Scalp reduction is most often used in patients with crown baldness. See also “Alopecia Reduction.”
SCALP ROTATION FLAPS: A type of procedure that involves the lifting and rotation of a strip of hairy scalp which is placed into an area of simultaneously removed balding skin.
SLIT GRAFT: Hair obtained from a donor site directly or sectioned from a larger round graft is inserted into a slit made in the scalp by the tip of a scalpel blade.
TEMPLES/TEMPORAL AREA: The two upper outer corners where the forehead meets the hairline. This is usually the first area where male pattern baldness is observed, causing the hairline to recede.
TEMPORAL POINT: The two triangular shaped areas of hair located in the lower outer corners of the forehead, where the temporal hairline meets the sideburns.
TISSUE EXPANDER: A reconstructive balloon-like device which can be used to enlarge hair-bearing scalp on the sides of the head, providing a larger supply of hair with which to replace the bald areas. Often used in hair flap techniques and scalp reductions.
TISSUE EXTENDER: A device used to stretch scalp. Often used to speed up the process of scalp reductions by stretching the sides of the scalp that contain hair to achieve rapid elimination of bald areas. The tissue extender is temporarily inserted below the scalp and remains in place for a three-week period.
VERTEX AREA: The area in the top/back portion of the head which contains a swirl or spiral pattern of hair growth. Also called the ‘crown,’ it may be the first area where male pattern baldness is noticed.
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