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Position: LW Weight: 182 Birthplace: Shelby Township, Michigan
Game Logs 2018-2019
Date Opp Result G A Pts +/- PIM SOG SPct. PP PPA SHG SHA GWG TOI
10/04 @ StL W 5-1 1 1 2 2 2 5 20.0% 0 0 0 0 0 17:38
10/06 @ Dal L 1-5 1 0 1 1 0 3 33.3% 0 0 0 0 0 20:00
10/09 LA W 2-1 1 0 1 1 0 3 33.3% 1 0 0 0 1 22:10
10/11 @ Nsh L 0-3 0 0 0 -2 0 2 - 0 0 0 0 0 15:12
10/14 Car W 3-1 1 0 1 1 2 4 25.0% 0 0 0 0 0 22:37
10/16 Edm OTL 4-5 0 0 0 -1 0 4 - 0 0 0 0 0 19:45
10/18 Van W 4-1 0 0 0 0 0 2 - 0 0 0 0 0 16:15
10/20 Ari W 5-3 0 2 2 2 0 1 - 0 1 0 0 0 19:56
10/22 StL W 5-4 0 1 1 0 0 3 - 0 0 0 0 0 21:19
10/24 Tor L 2-4 0 1 1 -1 0 2 - 0 1 0 0 0 20:23
10/26 @ Det W 2-1 1 0 1 0 0 3 33.3% 1 0 0 0 0 17:57
10/27 @ Tor L 2-3 1 0 1 -1 0 3 33.3% 1 0 0 0 0 18:08
11/01 @ Fla W 4-2 0 0 0 1 0 1 - 0 0 0 0 0 18:18
11/02 Fla L 2-4 0 0 0 0 0 2 - 0 0 0 0 0 16:35
11/09 Col W 5-2 1 0 1 -1 0 2 50.0% 1 0 0 0 0 16:58
11/11 NJ W 5-2 0 1 1 2 0 3 - 0 0 0 0 0 17:26
11/14 Was W 3-1 1 1 2 1 0 2 50.0% 0 1 0 0 0 16:26
11/16 Buf L-SO 1-2 1 0 1 1 0 4 25.0% 0 0 0 0 0 19:38
11/19 @ Van W 6-3 1 3 4 2 0 7 14.3% 1 0 0 0 0 16:50
11/21 @ Cgy L 3-6 0 0 0 -2 0 3 - 0 0 0 0 0 20:00
11/23 @ Min L 2-4 0 0 0 0 0 1 - 0 0 0 0 0 14:43
11/24 @ StL W 8-4 0 4 4 2 0 4 - 0 0 0 0 0 17:22
11/27 Pit L 3-4 0 0 0 -1 0 3 - 0 0 0 0 0 22:16
11/29 Chi W 6-5 0 0 0 -1 0 2 - 0 0 0 0 0 17:16
12/01 @ NJ W 4-3 0 0 0 0 2 3 - 0 0 0 0 0 16:43
12/02 @ NYR W-SO 4-3 0 0 0 -3 0 5 - 0 0 0 0 0 19:38
12/04 @ NYI W 3-1 0 1 1 -1 0 2 - 0 1 0 0 0 17:57
12/07 StL L 0-1 0 0 0 0 0 2 - 0 0 0 0 0 24:03
12/09 Phi W 7-1 1 0 1 1 0 4 25.0% 0 0 0 0 0 17:42
12/11 Chi W 6-3 2 0 2 -1 0 5 40.0% 1 0 0 0 1 20:26
12/13 Edm W 5-4 0 0 0 2 0 3 - 0 0 0 0 0 19:08
12/14 @ Chi W 4-3 0 0 0 -2 0 5 - 0 0 0 0 0 19:19
12/16 TB W 5-4 0 0 0 0 0 2 - 0 0 0 0 0 19:21
12/18 @ LA L 1-4 0 0 0 -2 0 3 - 0 0 0 0 0 19:17
12/20 @ SJ W 5-3 0 0 0 0 0 1 - 0 0 0 0 0 19:39
12/22 @ Van W 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 3 - 0 0 0 0 0 21:09
12/27 Cgy L 1-4 0 0 0 -3 0 3 - 0 0 0 0 0 17:13
12/29 Min L 1-3 0 0 0 -1 0 2 - 0 0 0 0 0 21:31
12/31 @ Edm W 4-3 0 0 0 0 0 1 - 0 0 0 0 0 16:37
01/04 @ Pit L 0-4 0 0 0 -2 0 6 - 0 0 0 0 0 22:01
01/06 Dal W 5-1 1 0 1 1 2 2 50.0% 0 0 0 0 0 17:48
01/08 Col W 7-4 1 0 1 0 0 4 25.0% 1 0 0 0 0 19:54
01/11 Det W 4-2 1 2 3 3 0 3 33.3% 0 0 0 0 0 18:48
01/13 Anh W 4-3 0 0 0 -2 0 2 - 0 0 0 0 0 19:40
01/15 VGK W 4-1 2 1 3 2 2 3 66.7% 0 0 1 0 0 19:31
01/17 @ Nsh W 5-1 0 0 0 0 0 3 - 0 0 0 0 0 19:12
01/28 @ Phi L 1-3 0 0 0 0 0 2 - 0 0 0 0 0 22:13
01/29 @ Bos W-SO 4-3 2 0 2 1 0 2 100.0% 0 0 0 0 0 22:44
01/31 Cls W 4-3 1 0 1 2 0 2 50.0% 0 0 0 0 1 20:51
02/02 Anh W 9-3 0 1 1 1 0 2 - 0 0 0 0 0 18:22
02/05 SJ OTL 2-3 0 0 0 1 0 2 - 0 0 0 0 0 20:34
02/07 @ Mon L 2-5 0 1 1 -3 2 3 - 0 0 0 0 0 18:59
02/09 @ Ott L 2-5 0 0 0 -2 0 5 - 0 0 0 0 0 19:24
02/10 @ Buf W 3-1 0 0 0 0 0 2 - 0 0 0 0 0 22:22
02/12 NYR W 4-3 0 1 1 2 0 1 - 0 0 0 0 0 19:25
02/14 Col L 1-4 0 0 0 -3 0 4 - 0 0 0 0 0 19:10
02/16 Ott OTL 3-4 0 0 0 0 0 2 - 0 0 0 0 0 19:36
02/20 @ Col L 1-7 1 0 1 -2 0 1 100.0% 1 0 0 0 0 18:59
02/22 @ VGK W 6-3 1 1 2 2 0 4 25.0% 0 0 0 0 0 16:11
02/24 @ Ari L 1-4 0 1 1 -2 0 3 - 0 1 0 0 0 22:54
03/01 Nsh W 5-3 1 0 1 1 0 5 20.0% 0 0 0 0 0 19:22
03/03 @ Cls W 5-2 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 18:21
03/05 @ TB L 2-5 0 0 0 -1 0 2 - 0 0 0 0 0 19:31
03/08 @ Car W 8-1 1 1 2 3 0 3 33.3% 1 0 0 0 0 14:35
03/10 @ Was L 1-3 0 0 0 -2 0 2 - 0 0 0 0 0 20:27
03/12 SJ L 4-5 1 0 1 -4 0 3 33.3% 1 0 0 0 0 16:57
03/14 Bos W 4-3 0 0 0 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 15:43
03/16 Cgy W 2-1 0 0 0 -1 0 1 - 0 0 0 0 0 15:53
03/18 @ LA W 3-2 1 1 2 1 0 2 50.0% 1 0 0 0 0 18:46
03/20 @ Anh W 3-0 1 1 2 2 0 4 25.0% 0 1 0 0 0 16:16
03/21 @ VGK L 0-5 0 0 0 -2 0 1 - 0 0 0 0 0 19:32
03/25 Dal L 2-5 1 1 2 0 2 5 20.0% 0 1 0 0 0 22:09
03/28 NYI L 4-5 0 0 0 -1 0 2 - 0 0 0 0 0 18:49
03/30 Mon L 1-3 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 20:08
04/02 @ Min L 1-5 0 0 0 -1 0 3 - 0 0 0 0 0 20:36
04/04 @ Col OTL 2-3 0 1 1 -1 2 4 - 0 0 0 0 0 24:19
04/06 @ Ari W 4-2 1 1 2 1 0 1 100.0% 0 0 0 0 1 18:18
04/12 StL L 3-4 0 1 1 -2 0 0 - 0 1 0 0 0 21:38
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Two papers released by the UK suggest Brexit is as sensible as Trump’s wall
Posted on August 23, 2017 by Stephen
Assessing the two Brexit papers released last week by the UK government is difficult, due largely to the misguided nature of the underlying premise.
It’s a bit like trying to assess a paper from the White House on options for building a wall along the Mexican border. Trump’s wall is populist, ill-conceived nonsense. Popular with many because it provides foreign villains to blame for domestic failures. Ill-conceived because it would make America smaller, poorer and less relevant, while harming America’s friends and allies.
And Brexit is a bit like that.
It will hurt the people of the UK – particularly in Northern Ireland. It will hurt the people of Ireland – particularly in the border regions, rural Ireland, and sectors like fishing, agri-food and tourism. It will make Britain less relevant internationally at a time when its voice is needed. It could lead to a hard border with Northern Ireland and undermine the peace process.
So the two papers issued last week require us to investigate proposed details for what is a spectacularly bad idea.
The first paper concerns future customs arrangements between the UK and EU. It is pure Brexiteer propaganda, aimed at a domestic audience growing increasingly uneasy about the dross they were sold. The paper is so Brexit-biased that it could have been used by the Leave campaign during last year’s referendum – it even mentions the NHS.
The second paper concerns Northern Ireland and Ireland. It’s a more serious piece of work, with less spin and more detail, but is similar to the first paper in several ways.
Firstly, both papers say a lot of the right things, in direct contradiction to what the UK government is actually doing.
They emphasise the need for openness, while the UK closes its borders. They prioritise free trade with the EU, while the UK leaves the single market. They prioritise no return to a hard border for Northern Ireland, while the UK exits the customs union. They emphasise the importance of a transition period, while the UK states that free movement of people will end in March 2019.
Secondly, both papers restate the opening position from the Brexiteers: we want full access to the EU’s single market, but won’t accept freedom of movement; we want full access to the EU’s customs union, but will negotiate our own trade deals.
These positions were rejected by the EU after the referendum, and after the prime minister’s Lancaster House speech, and in response to the UK’s Article 50 letter, and during the first round of negotiations in Brussels. And again – not surprisingly – last week Guy Verhof, the EU Parliament’s lead on Brexit, described the UK’s customs proposals as ‘fantasy’, while the UK’s Brexit Minister, David Davis, admitted that Michel Barnier was “losing patience” with the UK.
Thirdly, both papers attempt to put the ball back in the EU’s court on the question of borders. They propose that international goods entering the UK, but destined for the EU, would have EU customs measures applied at the UK border, thus negating the need for additional border checks between the UK and EU. International goods entering the UK, and destined for the UK, would on the other hand have UK customs measures applied. A logistical nightmare, but maybe it’s possible.
What isn’t addressed, however, is the need to process UK goods bound for the EU, and vice versa. The inherent assumption, of course, is that the UK would retain barrier-free access to the EU’s Single Market.
The Northern Ireland and Ireland paper develops this thinking, and puts the island of Ireland very much in the firing line.
The paper says all the right things – about no return to a hard border, respecting the Good Friday Agreement in all its parts, protecting north-south and east-west cooperation and trade, and so on.
It links, correctly, the peace process and economic progress to the absence of a hard border. But then it springs the trap – because the solution it provides for continuing with no hard border is the same as in the first paper: that the UK retains full access to the single market and customs union, with none of the obligations.
The UK government knows this proposal is unacceptable to the EU. But now it can claim that it is in fact the EU, and not the UK, that is insisting on border controls, endangering the peace process and harming the people of Northern Ireland and Ireland.
This line was already being put about by one UK MEP shortly after the document was published. I won’t pour paint over your car if you let me drive it at the weekends. So if you refuse, then really it’s you, and not me, that’s pouring the paint.
The UK government also knows that avoiding some hard border will be very difficult once they’re out of the customs union. The papers show little concern for the movement of people across the border, which is peculiar given the rationale for Brexit being to stop EU citizens entering the UK. And they suggest technical fixes when it comes to goods, which seems utopian (dystopian maybe?).
Take the Brazilian cow. Brazil produces high-quality, grass-fed beef at about 60pc of the cost here. Post-Brexit, the UK could adopt a ‘cheap food’ policy, recently advocated by a think tank with close links to the Tory Party.
That would mean Brazilian beef imported to Belfast tariff-free, wiping out Irish and UK beef sales. And making it highly profitable to load said beef into white vans in Belfast and drive it into the Republic and onwards. And no border of any kind to get in the way. How long would that be tolerated?
So how should Ireland respond? We should acknowledge that in the Northern Ireland and Ireland paper, the UK government prioritises many of the same issues we do, including the peace process and common travel area.
We should remember that it is the right of the UK to leave the EU. And we should be honest with our friends in the UK. Including that their proposals for avoiding a hard border are based on a proposition already rejected by the EU. That any border would be due to their actions, not those of the EU. That prioritising the peace process means they should at least consider the most important option for avoiding a hard border, which is the UK staying in the customs union.
(The rationale for leaving the customs union is farcical – that the UK will negotiate better trade deals with third countries on its own than it does as a member of the biggest economic bloc in history.)
We should explore with the UK options such as designating the North as a special economic zone, with on-going connections to the EU, post-Brexit.
And we must ramp up our preparations at home.
We need to expand our trade capabilities. This means a national programme of training and supports for SMEs, new trade infrastructure, adaptation funding for affected regions and industries, all supporting a national effort for Ireland to move beyond our traditional, comfortable, Anglo-Saxon trading partners.
This article originally appeared in the Sunday Independent on August 20th, 2017.
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John Sheridan
I won’t pour paint over your car if you let me drive it at the weekends. So if you refuse, then really it’s you, and not me, that’s pouring the paint.
I love this line above which aptly sums up the puerile behavior of a spoilt child unable to come to terms with its own wreckless, defiant actions.
We all know the game, a toddler throwing a tantrum in the middle of a shop floor needs to be left alone until it is able to listen to sensible direction, while acknowledging and obeying it’s responsibilities.
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Darfur rebel leaders meet with international envoys in Berlin
Hentet fra Radio Dabanga (ingen journalist kreditert)
The meeting, arranged by the German Berghof Foundation, was chaired by the German envoy to Sudan. The French envoy to Sudan and representatives of the Office of the US envoy to Sudan and South Sudan and the European Union in the Horn of Africa participated as well.
The discussion topics concerned future negotiations with Khartoum to revive the peace process and address the humanitarian situation in Sudan’s conflict zones.
The rebel delegation called for linking the lifting of the US sanctions on Sudan to progress in the field of fundamental freedoms and human rights, the humanitarian and security situation, and a comprehensive peace process in Sudan.
They further appealed to the leaders of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North to resolve their internal disputes through dialogue “in the spirit of their long revolutionary camaraderie,” Ahmed Tugud, Peace Negotiations Secretary of the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM), told Radio Dabanga.
He said that the rebel leaders also pointed to the dangers of “the selective policies” of the Sudanese government regarding the disarmament of tribal militias in Darfur by another militia, the Rapid Support Forces.
“The collection of weapons should be conducted through dialogue, political understanding and in accordance with the comprehensive security arrangements under which the ex-combatants are demobilised as well,” Tugud stated.
“It was the government that distributed weapons to the tribal militias. The authorities have records about the number of weapons, the serial numbers, and the leaders and contractors who received them, so should be able to retrieve the arms as well.”
The JEM spokesman emphasised that the Sudanese army should be tasked with collecting weapons.
In an attempt to revive the peace negotiations between the Darfur armed movements and Khartoum, the German government invited the parties for informal consultations in May.
The negotiations, under the auspices of the African Union High-level Implementation Panel (AUHIP), collapsed in August last year, as the government insisted on the 2011 Doha Document for Peace in Darfur as the basis for the talks, while the rebel movements have categorically rejected this agreement signed by Khartoum and a coalition of Darfur breakaway groups.
The rebel movements are also dissatisfied with the role of the AUHIP. JEM recently called for the replacement of the AU mechanism.
The third holdout Darfur rebel group, the mainstream SLM led by Abdelwahid El Nur, declined the invitation, sticking to its position that any negotiation with the government must be preceded by security in the region, the disarmament of the militias, and compensation to the displaced people.
The UK Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan discussed his country’s support for the Sudanese peace talks with Presidential Aide Ibrahim Mahmoud in Khartoum last week.
Mahmoud stressed his government’s keenness to achieve security and stability in Sudan through peaceful means. Envoy Chris Trott renewed his country’s support for the lifting of the US sanctions imposed on Sudan.
The UK envoy also met with opposition forces. He spoke about the peace negotiations and the possibility of democratic reforms with El Sadig El Mahdi, President of the National Umma Party, and with representatives of the Sudan Call [Sudan Appeal] alliance.
https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/darfur-rebel-leaders-meet-with-international-envoys-in-berlin
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Home / Biography / Anna Wintour Net Worth, Background, Early Life, Professional Career, Vogue, Fashion, Personal Life and Charity
Anna Wintour Net Worth, Background, Early Life, Professional Career, Vogue, Fashion, Personal Life and Charity
Published Date 12th Aug. 2017, 02:54 am
Best known for her pageboy bob haircut and large dark sunglasses, Anna Wintour net worth rose as she became the editor-in-chief of one of the most selling magazines, Vogue.
Born in 1949, Anna Wintour is British-American journalist and editor. She became editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine in 1988 until now. She is also artistic director for Vogue publisher, Conde Nast. Anna Wintour net worth rose as she became one of the most influential personalities in fashion industry.
Birth and Background
Dame Anna Wintour was born on November 3, 1949 in Hampstead, London, United Kingdoms. Her father, Charles Wintour, was the editor of the Evening Standard while her mother Eleanor “Nonie” Trego Baker was an American. Her maternal grandfather was a Harvard law professor. She is the great-great-great-granddaughter of late-18th century novelist Lady Elizabeth Foster, Duchess of Devonshire and Sir Augustus Vere Foster.
She grew up with four siblings among which Gerald, her older brother, died in an accident as a child. Her younger brother Patrick is a diplomatic editor of The Guardian. Similarly, her younger siblings are James and Nora. James worked in London local government while Nora worked in an international non-government organization.
Wintour went to North London Collegiate School, where she was a rebel regarding her dress code. She was 14 years old when she began having bob haircut. At a young age, Wintour developed interest in fashion watching Cathy McGowan and reading Seventeen. After Wintour turned 15, she began dating older men. Wintour was born in a wealthy family due to which she had the freedom to choose where she wanted to go for academics.
Early Editorial Career
Anna Wintour net worth started to rise as she followed her passion of fashion joining Harper’s & Queen in London. Only in a year, she rose to the editorial and started collecting experience from various publications. She worked in publications in New York as well as London. However, she moved to New York in 1976 to take fashion editor position at Harper’s Bazaar.
Wintour was in her 20s when she left Harper’s Bazaar for Viva. In Viva, Anna Wintour net worth increased as she managed to become high-end editor and manager. As a manager, she spent huge sum of money on photo shoots in expensive trips like Japan and Carribean.
She briefly served as a fashion editor in the magazine Savvy. Later, Wintour joined New York Magazine in 1981, where she showcased her unique sense of style and direction.
In 1986, Wintour returned to London and became chief editor of the British Vogue which Condé Nast owned. It did not come by surprise when she brought her ideas to the table to direct magazine. Wintour was sharp and impatient which subsequently earned her nicknames such as “Nuclear Wintour” and “Wintour of Our Discontent.”
Wintour went to work with another Condé Nast publication, Home and Garden. During her time of work there, she changed the publication’s title to HG and rejected approximate value of $2 million for already-paid-for photos and articles. Anna Wintour net worth rose working with the publication as she earned more than $200,000 salary as a demanding editor. Additionally, her bosses allowed her $25,000 annual allowances for clothes. Furthermore, they arranged Concorde flights between New York and London so that she and her husband could be together.
Success at Vogue
In 1988, Anna Wintour net worth accelerated as she became editor-in-chief of Vogue. This position allowed her to return to New York. However, during that time, the successful fashion magazine since 1960s was losing its popularity to growing three-year-old magazine Elle. Elle had already paid circulation of 850,000 while Vogue’s subscriber was 1.2 million.
Due to the high competition, the owners placed Wintour in the higher position and gave her all the freedom including financial backing. All that she needed to do was revitalize the publication. The decision worked like magic and Wintour surpassed all the expectations of the Vogue owner. She restored preeminence and produced mammoth magazines like 832 pages 2004 September edition.
The creative and full of idea fashion magazine editor, Wintour was the first one to mix low-end fashion items with expensive pieces in photo shoots. Wintour made debut cover of the magazine in 1988 November issue where she paired $50 jeans to $10,000 jewel-encrusted t-shirt for 19 year old Israeli model in the magazine’s cover. She also decided that supermodel era should end thereby, choosing celebrity photos on the magazine covers over models.
Fashion Sense and Popularity
Wintour claimed that she was not fashionable; however, the world decided that she is. She celebrates new designs in her magazines and helped new designer breakthrough their career. Mark Jacobs and Alexander McQueen are the fresh designers whom Anna Wintour helped raise in their career featuring their designs in magazines. Wintour spoke against Hillary Clinton when she said that her feminine clothes would undermine the way people look at her presidential ambitions. She said, “The notion that a contemporary woman must look mannish in order to be taken seriously as a seeker of power is frankly dismaying”.
Apart from the accomplishments, Anna Wintour net worth is high because of her high fashion sense. She wore Chanel micro-mini skirt throughout her pregnancies. However, she is known for her cold and aloof attitude. The staffs say that it is difficult to work for her.
Personal Life and Charity
Anna Wintour married South African psychiatrist David Shaffer in 1984. However, the couple divorced in 1999. They have 2 children Charles and Katherine. Wintour now lives with her longtime boyfriend, Shelby Bryan in New York City.
The fashion icon, Anna Wintour net worth and reputation rose with her charity works. She helped raise funds for Twin Tower attack and encouraging upcoming designers. In addition, she raises fund for Metropolitan Museum of Art’s costume department each year.
Wintour is also involved in politics. She cohosted fundraising for President Obama with Scarlett Johansson in 2012 and organized “Runway to Win” soiree. The show offered Obama-themed fashions and accessories.
Salary and Net Worth
The successful and in-demand fashion magazine editor, Anna Wintour net worth rose due to her incomparable creativity and unique ideas. According to the 2017 data, Anna Wintour boosts net worth of $35 million due to her accomplished career and high level fashion sense. The popularity and sharpness she enjoys has not only accomplished her career, but also made her one of the world’s most powerful women.
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Former speechwriter for Al Gore. Speaks of a right-brain revolution.
Bidding adieu to his last "real job" as Al Gores speechwriter, Dan Pink went freelance as a career analyst to spark a right-brain revolution in the career marketplace and he has changed the way companies view the modern workplace.
Daniel H. Pink is the author of four provocative, bestselling books on the changing world of work.
In his latest book, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, Pink shows us that the secret to high performance and satisfaction in todays world is the deeply human need to direct our own lives, to learn and create new things, and to do better by ourselves and our world. Based on forty years of scientific data supporting his argument that people need intrinsic rather than external motivation, Pink’s work revolutionizes the way that we look at performance and motivation.
In A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future, Pink charts the rise of right-brain thinking in modern economies and describes the six abilities individuals and organizations must master in an outsourced, automated age. A Whole New Mind is a long-running New York Times and BusinessWeek bestseller that has been translated into 20 languages.
Pink’s The Adventures of Johnny Bunko: The Last Career Guide You’ll Ever Need is the first American business book in the Japanese comic format known as manga. (In 2007, he won a Japan Society Media Fellowship that took him to Tokyo to study the manga industry.) Illustrated by award-winning artist Rob Ten Pas, The Adventures of Johnny Bunko was one of the bestselling graphic novels of 2008 and the only graphic novel ever to become a BusinessWeek bestseller. The book is now being translated into 14 languages.
His first book, Free Agent Nation: The Future of Working for Yourself, was a Washington Post bestseller that Publishers Weekly says "has become a cornerstone of employee-management relations."
Pinks articles on business and technology appear in many publications, including the New York Times, Harvard Business Review, Fast Company and Wired, where he is a contributing editor. He has provided analysis of business trends on CNN, CNBC, ABC, NPR and other networks in the U.S. and abroad. He also lectures to corporations, associations and universities around the world on economic transformation and the new workplace.
A free agent himself, Pink held his last real job in the White House, where he served from 1995 to 1997 as chief speechwriter to Vice President Al Gore. He also worked as an aide to U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich and in other positions in politics and government.
He received a BA, with honors, from Northwestern University, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and a JD from Yale Law School. To his lasting joy, he has never practiced law.
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White House Pets
A surprising issue that has arisen in the American political arena is not foreign policy, but rather which breed of dog the Obama's chose to join their family in the White House. Barack Obama has announced that his family narrowed their breed choices to a Labradoodle, a mix between a Labrador retriever and a Poodle, and a Portuguese water dog. Both breeds are large, with curly hair and a mild amount of shedding.
Obama stated in interviews that a limiting factor was his daughter Malia's allergies. They decided on a six month old Portuguese water dog they named Bo. The dog is a gift from Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, who owns several Portuguese water dogs.
There has been a long history of pets in the White House. Most Presidential pooches have been pure-breed dogs, including "Buddy" Clinton, a chocolate Labrador retriever and "Barney" and "Miss Beazley" Bush, both Scottish terriers. Bush Sr. had a Springer Spaniel named "Millie" that gave birth to puppies while at the White House. Ford's Golden Retriever "Liberty" also had a litter of puppies. Reagan owned a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named "Rex" and a Bouvier des Flandres named "Lucky". James Garfield named his dog "Veto".
There have been some mix-breed dogs in the White House though: Abraham Lincoln's dog "Fido" and Lyndon B. Johnson's dog "Yuki" were both strays that found a home in the most prominent house in the world. Cats have also lived at the White House, most notably "Socks" Clinton. Eleven presidents have brought their cats to the White House, including Lincoln, McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, Kennedy, Ford, Carter, Clinton, and George W. Bush. Although the standard White House pets are dogs and cats, a few presidents have enjoyed the company of more rare animals. John Quincy Adams owned an alligator and silkworms. Martin Van Buren briefly owned two tiger cubs. Calvin Coolidge had pet raccoons and a pygmy hippopotamus named Billy, among many other exotic pets. James Buchanan had a Newfoundland named "Lara" and owned a herd of elephants, which were a gift from the King of Siam, and two bald eagles. John F. Kennedy had a collection of animals joining him at the White House, including dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, hamsters, ponies, and horses.
Teddy Roosevelt had the most elaborate menagerie at the White House, including a bear named Jonathan Edwards, a badger named Josiah, and a blue macaw named Eli. He also had a lion, a hyena, a wildcat, a coyote, bears, a zebra, and various dogs, cats, snakes, hamsters, and guinea pigs. Animals at the White House certainly provides opportunities for some embarrassing occurrences. Teddy Roosevelt's Bull Terrier named "Pete" chewed a hole in the French ambassador's pants at a White House reception. "Yuki", Lyndon B. Johnson's mix-breed dog would howl during Oval Office meetings. Jimmy Carter's dog "Grits" ruined a White House photo op for Heartworm Awareness Week by becoming aggressive, ripping off her muzzle, and growling while a technician tried to draw blood for a heartworm test. Obama and his family have a big choice to make. Animals living with their family at the White House are an American tradition, and whichever dog the Obama's choose, one thing is for sure, it will be one lucky dog.
Popular Pet Names
Whether a pet's name comes from pop culture, their owner's profession, or is named after a loved one, there are many choices for pets names. The Presidential dog is named "Bo" in reference to singer Bo Diddley. Below are the most popular dog names:
1. Max
2. Buddy
3. Jake
4. Rocky
6. Buster
7. Cody
8. Charlie
9. Bear
10. Jack
Most popular female dog names:
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2. Maggie
3. Daisy
4. Lucy
5. Sadie
6. Ginger
7. Chloe
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We soon learn that another child is on the way and Primo is overjoyed. We especially meet young Sincere, Primo’s son, who is profoundly affected by autism. Primo’s own children played themselves in the movie and both the director and Primo deemed them “naturals” in front of the camera. In a post-screening Q and A, Primo declared that his son, “no matter what anyone says about him. He’s perfect!”
It’s the kind of whistling in the dark heroism displayed by many parents of autistic children, which I learned as a volunteer with the Autism Spectrum Disorder Foundation, in which horses are used as Equine Therapy with children who have autism. The children with autism interact and communicate with the horses in a way that they will not with humans. It’s magical to see. (See the reference in actor
Liam Neeson’s op-ed piece on the Central Park horse drawn controversy in the April 14 New York Times).
Director Miller admits that parts of the film were unscripted. That is both one of its strengths, and its profound weakness. As Miller later pointed out in the post-screening Q and A, the ad libbed approachs fostered a great deal of honesty in the actor’s interactions and contributed to the authenticity of some of the scenes, such as the pickup basketball game between John and Primo at the outset of the film. It is a pivotal moment in the development of their relationship. The scene unfolds as a sort of male rite of passage with the older and younger man developing a sparring match that becomes a test of manhood between the mentor Primo and his new charge, John. Part of the central theme of Five Star revolves around the meaning of manhood and the process of fostering same, which often translates as toughness. Miller and his crew capture the inner essence of Primo’s life perfectly, eavesdropping on the tender interactions with his family in their bleak apartment and contrasting that with the twinkling lights of the cityscape view just outside his window. The nearby beach also plays a role in the film, as both a metaphor for
life’s endless possibilities and a parallel setting for some of the grittier pivotal moments in the film, such as the place where John target practices an illegal semi-automatic, and where, in all probability, his father was murdered.
One of the few lighter moments in the film is the budding romance between John (John Diaz) and the girl-next-door beauty Jasmine (Jasmine Burgos). As much as the mother rails against the relationship, she grudgingly advises him on proper condom use, much to John’s chagrin. The scenes of John courting Jasmine on the beach are magical and in such sharp contrast to the eventual consummation of their relationship on a mattress on the floor of her family’s apartment, which is her bedroom. Wanda Nobles Colon displays considerable acting chops as John’s Mom, and lights up the screen with her intensity. Her character offers the single best explanation of
the plot construct surrounding the mystery of her husband’s death. Unfortunately the film fails to build upon that point. The character delineation and conflict between John and Primo somehow fall flat and gets lost in the amorphous ramblings of the core scenes of the film. According to the script, John’s father was supposedly killed by a stray bullet, an explanation that neither the mother, nor her son, believes. John is determined to find the truth. Subconsciously he knows that it lies hidden somewhere beneath the emotional chain mail that surrounds his mentor, Primo. (That was the image gleaned from the maze of tattoos Primo wears on his arms and chest. They looked like the chain link armor worn by the knights of old for
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Socialist Foreign Policy Must Center Climate Change
A new progressive internationalism must be tailored to meet this century’s challenges.
BY Meredith Tax
As we rebuild the U.S. Left, we should be in close communication with people in Rojava, Chiapas, Barcelona and other places that are experimenting with new forms of direct democracy.
As midterm elections loom, suddenly everyone is formulating a foreign policy for the Left. On August 9, Phyllis Bennis put forward “A Bold Foreign Policy Platform for the New Wave of Left Lawmakers,” for In These Times; on September 4, in Foreign Affairs, Daniel Nexon called for “a new progressive internationalism.” On September 13, Bernie Sanders wrote in the Guardian that we need an “international progressive movement” to combat a rapidly coalescing “new authoritarian axis.” His motion was seconded by Yanis Varoufakis.
And it didn’t end there. Soon joining the call for a new progressive foreign policy were Daniel Bessner in the New York Times, Katrina vanden Heuvel in the Washington Post and more. All these pieces addressed traditional foreign policy questions and what progressives should pressure the U.S. government to do.
This piece is about something different: not primarily what candidates or the state should do but what we in the socialist movement should do, with or without state power—and how we can update our approach for the 21st century. (I am using socialist as a catchall term for all the anarchists, labor organizers, municipalists, feminists, anti-racists, gender activists and other progressives who make up our still-amorphous movement.)
Four New Developments
Let’s begin with one of Phyllis Bennis’ formulations for candidates: “A progressive foreign policy must reject U.S. military and economic domination and instead be grounded in global cooperation, human rights, respect for international law and privileging diplomacy over war.”
I agree with everything in this sentence, but have a problem with a paradigm that is so timeless. Add another sentence on denuclearization, demilitarization and conversion to a peace economy, and we could be back in the peace movement of the seventies. But our lives in the 21st century will be shaped by at least four new developments—including, most urgently, climate change—and these must fundamentally affect our foreign policy.
1. Climate change has already put the survival of many species and low-lying regions at risk, and made the future of human civilization an open question. It has endangered people’s livelihoods all over the world—livelihoods which, in many cases, were already compromised by neoliberal globalization. At the same time, the physical security of some of these same communities is threatened by wars, authoritarian governments and fundamentalist movements. Facing so many dangers, many see no choice but flight. This means the coming period will be a time of unprecedented migrations. The walls being thrown up to exclude migrants have already produced the most severe human rights crisis since World War II.
For decades, U.S. foreign policy has been based in part on gaining and keeping access to fossil fuels. In order to keep things sweet with the Saudis, the United States has turned a blind eye to their funding al Qaeda, and educating extremists throughout the world. The United States sees them as allies against Iran, and continues to supply them with weapons and political support even as they devastate Yemen.
Socialists must insist that the U.S. end its dependence on fossil fuels, rather than making this dependence the basis of foreign policy. We must also insist that the U.S. hold to and strengthen agreements that will maximize the chances of saving life on this planet. We ourselves and civil society at large must develop our own domestic and cross-border instruments to police such agreements, as is already happening spontaneously with anti-extraction movements. The global movement against fracking has mobilized activists all around the world and mounted a still-ongoing transnational campaign against the Keystone Pipeline led by indigenous groups in the United States and Canada.
2. Globalism. We now live in a fully globalized world economy, characterized by the interpenetration of economic regions, the rule of finance capital and the concentration of wealth in a very few hands. Globalism weakens the ability of individual states to control their own economies; as living conditions in these states decline and the people become restive, their elites reach for authoritarian methods of social control, making possible new alliances between old-style feudal authoritarians and neofascist politicians. It’s reminiscent of Germany in 1933, when General von Hindenberg, President of the Weimar Republic, appointed Adolf Hitler his Chancellor, paving the way for his ascent.
We must directly confront not only the consequences of globalism but the ideology behind it, which Varoufakis describes as “the false promise that everyone can become better off as long as we submit to commodification.” It has long been a staple of U.S. foreign policy to make the world safe for business on the unspoken assumption that what’s good for business is good for everyone. In the period of globalism, this belief became dogma and an almost-religious belief in market fundamentalism was promoted by both Democrats and Republicans until Bernie came along; as socialists, we have to continue to expose this belief-system as a fraud that will never contribute to world peace, sustainability, or real economic development.
3. The rise of a neofascist international. The right-wing parties and racist popular movements of today are internationally connected. Steve Bannon attends meetings of the European right; Putin supports their parties; Russian disinformation channels publicize their views. And, as Bernie Sanders points out, they have common sources of funding: “The Mercer family, for example, supporters of the infamous Cambridge Analytica, have been key backers of Trump and of Breitbart News, which operates in Europe, the United States and Israel to advance the same anti-immigrant, anti-Muslim agenda. Republican megadonor Sheldon Adelson gives generously to rightwing causes in both the United States and Israel, promoting a shared agenda of intolerance and illiberalism in both countries.”
While these neofascist movements and parties are organizing at a time of economic uncertainty, their principal appeal is to cultural prejudices, framed as “us and them” and “order and disorder.” And their method is violence. All those people different from “us” must be pushed out, eliminated, killed, to make the world orderly again. A socialist foreign policy must strongly oppose racist and nativist politics and movements, and stand for the rights of political, economic and climate refugees; we must fight the idea that nations are meant to be homogenous, and strive for increasingly open borders rather than walls.
4. A new paradigm for social justice. After 1989, most leftists saw that neither 20th-century state socialism nor the era’s national liberation movements were leading in the right direction, for both had proven disastrous for human rights. But slogans like “another world is possible,” didn’t get us very far. Today, a new and as yet mostly uncoordinated movement—reaching from the Zapatistas in Chiapas, Mexico, to municipalists in cities like Barcelona and Jackson, Miss., to the “democratic confederalists” of Rojava, the autonomous majority-Kurdish region of Syria—is working out in practice what 21st century socialism could look like.
Their paradigm begins with bottom-up local democracy and an aversion to statism. It fully integrates women into governance structures and makes their liberation central to its idea of revolution. Pluralistic and secular, it emphasizes ecology, sustainability and economic cooperation. A socialist foreign policy must make solidarity with these fragile and beleaguered movements central to its strategy.
Keeping these four 21th century conditions in mind—climate change, globalism, the rise of a neofascist international and a new paradigm for social justice—let us turn to the principles that inform a socialist foreign policy.
Socialist principles and foreign policy
A number of principles are basic to a socialist foreign policy. Relations between countries and peoples should be based on equality and fairness, not exploitation, racism or bullying. States and peoples should work out their differences through negotiations, not violence. Global problems should be addressed multilaterally.
It is a problem that the UN and other multilateral institutions are bureaucratic, weak and subject to blackmail by rich and powerful states. The solution is not to withdraw from these institutions but to insist on transparency and give them more money and more teeth. For starters, the United States should join the International Criminal Court rather than threaten to arrest its personnel.
In addition, since these institutions represent states, many of which are authoritarian, we socialists—independent of our own state—must develop relationships with democratic and oppositional movements in other states, rather than try to do everything through UN mechanisms. As we develop such autonomous networks, we will find ways to pressure the state-based system from below.
The defense of human rights is fundamental to our project, although people on the Left have not always recognized this and some still don’t. This skepticism goes back to the Cold War, when individual rights of free expression and assembly were invoked by the West against the Soviet bloc. The hard Left was often ready enough to dismiss the importance of these rights; I have heard more than one leftist (mis)quote Stalin to the effect that you can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs.
Other leftists, more sensitive to democracy, remember how the language of human rights was used to justify the disastrous war in Iraq and military intervention in Libya, with no thought about what would come after and no ability to shape the chaos that emerged. As Aziz Rana points out, both Democrats and Republicans have long invoked human rights to argue for “the necessity of American international police power.”
But despite such misuse, the principles laid out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights—including the right to education, housing, unionization, freedom of movement and expression, free choice of a spouse, and even national liberation—provide a foundation on which we can stand to reach for, in Marx’s words, “the free development of each.”
While these general principles are well and good, when we get down to the practical level and look at a real-life problem like the civil war in Syria, things get more complicated. On the one hand, we have a dictatorship and a civil war that has destroyed the country, piled corpses to the rafters, and created millions of refugees. It is reasonable to fear that US involvement might make things worse. On the other hand, we have Rojava, a pluralistic, feminist, ecologically minded bottom-up democracy trying to survive and grow under extremely hostile conditions. How does Rojava fit into a 21st century socialist foreign policy?
Bennis takes the position—a popular one on the Left— that no arms should be provided to Middle Eastern states and nonstate actors. This was Obama’s position in the early days of the Syrian civil war, when the civil opposition was begging for weapons and he feared they would, as some put it, “fall into the wrong hands.” Bennis makes no exception for the largely Kurdish region of Syria called Rojava, the one place in the region that mandates religious and ethnic pluralism, enforces equal rights for women, strives for environmental sustainability, and is building a cooperative economy. Rojava has needed U.S. military support to survive: It was attacked by ISIS in 2012 and by Turkey in 2018, and is now being threatened by Assad, Turkey, and Turkish-funded jihadis. To deny them arms and support is to say, essentially, tough luck.
I believe that a socialist foreign policy must be based on international solidarity. We cannot abandon progressive enclaves surrounded by jihadis and fascist states that want to destroy them. Not only do people in Rojava and those still active in the Syrian civil opposition share our values and work for the same goals we do, but they have been trying out grassroots democratic ways of organizing society that will provide us all with precious experiental data. From any foreign policy point of view, their idea that Syria should become a secular federalist state with a weak central government and considerable local autonomy is the best blueprint yet for many ethnically and religious mixed societies in the Middle East. For all these reasons, I believe the United States should continue to arm the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, give them air support against Turkey, Assad and jihadis, and insist that representatives of the Democratic Federation of Northern Syria—the official name for Rojava—be at the table in peace negotiations.
As we rebuild the Left in the United States, we should be in close communication with people in Rojava, Chiapas, Barcelona and other places that are experimenting with new forms of direct democracy, not only in order to support them but also to learn what has worked and what has not in various contexts. Ways to show solidarity with Rojava, for instance, could include informing ourselves; going there to help, like people in the Internationalist Commune; giving money; supporting their tree-planting campaign to restore sustainability to devastated agricultural land; and doing advocacy for continued U.S. aid, like the Emergency Committee for Rojava (of which I am a member). Rojava is of critical importance because it is positioned at the intersection of many of the coming century's themes: A war made worse by drought, a constellation of authoritarian far-right enemies, a radical experiment in building an egalitarian and ecologically sustainable society amid climate change.
Some progressives will disagree with the idea that U.S. progressives should support Rojava. They see the United States as the source of all evil, and believe the U.S. must be quarantined to avoid harming others. The extreme version of this viewpoint even supports Assad and Putin, foolishly believing that “the enemy of my enemy is my friend.” These socialists are, as Sri Lanken feminist and human rights campaigner Rohini Hensman says in Indefensible, her important new book, “unable to deal with complexity, including the possibility that there may be more than one oppressor in a particular situation; for them, ‘the West’ has to be the only oppressor in all situations.”
In fact, the days when the United States was the only world super-power are over and the U.S. simply does not have the money or troops to engage in massive or widespread military interventions, nor would such a policy have popular support. As Phyllis Bennis puts it, “U.S. global domination is actually shrinking,” and the United States is a “waning power,” though still a very dangerous one.
The outlook critiqued by Hensman can only be called imperial narcissism, a perceptual disorder found in those who cannot pull their eyes away from their own reflection in the mirror. What would happen if the United States abandoned the Kurds and withdrew from Syria? Would Syria then be at peace? Would its civilians be safer? Or would the region become even more of a killing field for Russia, Iran, Turkey, Assad and assorted jihadis? To imperial narcissists, these questions don’t matter; their only interest is self-purification. Calls for solidarity from progressives in other countries are not their concern. As Michael Walzer wrote in 2017, “comrades abroad who ask for help are a nuisance; they interfere with our self-absorption.”
Other progressives fear that support for any of the parties at war in Syria will put the United States on a slippery slope toward further escalation leading to a full-scale invasion. The war in Iraq was a terrible lesson in the human costs of such interventions, particularly to the people living in the country being “saved.” And some of our leaders continue to think the United States has a divine right to do whatever it wants anywhere in the world. For this reason, the U.S. military absolutely needs to be restrained and closely scrutinized by Congress.
But this restraint should not mean a complete retreat from international responsibilities, including the much derided and sometimes misused “responsibility to protect.” If there had been a recognized “responsibility to protect” during World War II, my mother’s family in Latvia might have survived. But a powerful isolationist movement in the late 1930s pushed for the United States to stay out of “the mess in Europe.” So the United States stood back as Germany invaded Poland; we also failed to do anything to save the European Jews.
Was that good foreign policy? I don’t think so. Entering the war against fascism was the right thing to do, just as it was right for the international Left in the late 1930s to mobilize material aid and send volunteers to fight in the Spanish Civil War. And today’s political climate is too much like that of the 1930s for comfort.
There are no dogmatic one-size-fits-all anti-imperialist slogans that can help us thread our way through the complexities of the current international situation. We live in a time of economic crisis, increasing polarization, and the growth of right-wing movements. We have two adversaries: the globalists who have looted the world, and a growing axis of fascists and fundamentalists. Sometimes these adversaries collude and sometimes they collide. The international situation is complex, shifting, and not easily reduced to either left-wing or right-wing formulae. A socialist foreign policy must be based on close study of the particulars of each situation and a sense of what will bring us together against both our adversaries. And the solutions we find must also address climate change
Climate change as the catalyst
In their recent linked statements in the Guardian, Bernie Sanders and Yanis Varoufakis called for a new international alliance to fight both globalism and the growing neofascist axis. U.S. socialists should go beyond this state-based vision to develop their own independent relationships with progressive movements and parties in other countries. It is critically important that these relationships be shaped by the central issue of climate change.
Our adversaries have one big thing in common: Both face the prospect of a destroyed planet with equanimity. On one side, neofascists and fundamentalists look forward to an Armageddon in which they will be raptured up to heaven, or a weakened West that can be conquered by a new Caliphate, or a string of survivalist enclaves sorted by race. Unlike them, the globalist rich are willing to address climate change, though not very fast or energetically. If that approach doesn’t work out, they plan to retreat into underground bunkers or set up gated communities in space with Elon Musk, leaving the rest of us on an unlivable planet.
Anyone who thinks a destroyed planet is acceptable is the enemy not only of progressives but of all humanity, and it is our job to point this out. Climate change is an issue we can use to unite people against fascists and neoliberals, and create multilateral, cross-border movements. It provides a framework in which socialists can bring together domestic and foreign policy, the ideological and the practical, the personal and the political, and engage in open debate with all those who don’t care. Naomi Klein lays out this vision in her book, This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs the Climate:
Any attempt to rise to the climate challenge will be fruitless unless it is understood as part of a much broader battle of worldviews, a process of rebuilding and reinventing the very idea of the collective, the communal, the commons, the civil and the civic after so many decades of attack and neglect. Because what is overwhelming about the climate challenge is that it requires breaking so many rules at once—rules written into national laws and trade agreements, as well as powerful unwritten rules that tell us that no government can increase taxes and stay in power, or say no to major investments no matter how damaging, or plan to gradually contract those parts of our economies that endanger us all. And yet each of those rules emerged out of the same, coherent worldview. If that worldview is delegitimized, then all of the rules within it become much weaker and more vulnerable.
This is why climate change must be at the center of any socialist foreign policy and why ideological struggle is the order of the day. It is also why we must defend those few and fragile systems that are trying to find democratic, sustainable ways for people to live, like those of the Zapatistas and the people of Rojava. Their communities sit at the crossroads where socialist foreign policy and climate change meet.
Meredith Tax
Meredith Tax has been a feminist writer and organizer since the late Sixties. Her most recent book is A Road Unforeseen: Women Fight the Islamic State (2016). She is a member of the steering committee of the Emergency Committee for Rojava.
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Socialist policy can counter climate change in the command economy. Examples include corporate average fuel economy (CAFÉ) standards and EPA Clean Power Plan regulations.
Climate change cannot be left to market capitalism informed by a rising carbon tax. Socialism is superior to capitalism as everyone should have learned in socialist schools.
Posted by Ernest Martinson on 2018-12-10 06:14:26
Oh, the Hitler-thing. Again. "So the United States stood back as Germany invaded Poland; we also failed to do anything to save the European Jews." Dear comrade, that argument could be used to support any war. And in the case of the US it actually is.
So there is a progressive US imperialism. In Rojava. Great! Go tell the Chileans, the Libyans, the Syrians, the Cubans, he Somalians, the Japanese, the Venezuelans, the Mexicans, the Vietnamese, the Haitians! It´s all a big missunderstanding! The F35 was built to protect socialism, in Rojava.
You say there is no one-size fits all anti-imperialist formula? Try this on for size: stay the f**k away! We don´t need you!
Posted by Jörgen Hassler on 2018-10-17 13:17:30
From what I read here and elsewhere, many socialists have yet to grasp the existential nature of climate change. And even less so, the general public, which is expressed in the ballot box.
Posted by srh1965 on 2018-10-16 05:16:48
This is the group most likely to get the support from the Trumpies in congress. If the progressive group wins it will such a narrow victory that they will need help from Gop members. Whom ever wins needs to get their act together ASAP.
Posted by 6384601 on 2018-10-13 17:49:16
Wow...................I never really thought I'd see someone put a fever dream down in writing, but here it is.
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This was interesting to me. At my age I've forgotten how much I used to know. :rolleyes:
Most everyone knows about the summer solstice-but to me it's still interesting to remember the rest of the story.
Today is the summer solstice and the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. On this day at noon, the North Pole of the Earth is tilted as far toward the sun as it gets during the course of the year: 23 degrees 27 minutes north latitude. This marks the Tropic of Cancer, along which lie Calcutta, India; Havana, Cuba; Hong Kong; and Mazatlán, Mexico. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, today will be the longest day of the year and tonight will be the shortest night.
Midsummer Night's Eve
Tonight is Midsummer Night's Eve, also called St. John's Eve. St. John is the patron saint of beekeepers. It's a time when the hives are full of honey. The full moon that occurs this month was called the Mead Moon, because honey was fermented to make mead. That's where the word "honeymoon" comes from. Midsummer dew was said to have special healing powers. Women washed their faces in it to make themselves beautiful and young. They skipped naked through the dew to make themselves more fertile. It's a time for lovers. An old Swedish proverb says, "Midsummer Night is not long but it sets many cradles rocking." Midsummer Eve is also known as Herb Evening. Legend says that this is the best night for gathering magical herbs. Supposedly, a special plant flowers only on this night, and the person who picks it can understand the language of the trees. Flowers were placed under a pillow with the hope of important dreams about future lovers. Shakespeare set his play A Midsummer Night's Dream on this night. It tells the story of two young couples who wander into a magical forest outside Athens. In the play, Shakespeare wrote, "The course of true love never did run smooth."
Comedian George Carlin dies at 71
Anti-establishment icon gained fame with his ‘Seven Dirty Words’ routine.
George Carlin, who died of heart failure Sunday at 71, leaves behind not only a series of memorable routines, but a legal legacy: His most celebrated monologue, a frantic, informed riff on those infamous seven words, led to a Supreme Court decision on broadcasting offensive language.
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Don't feel sad. He had a great life, and worked it 'till the end.
Some day, I hope to understand just a portion of his wisdom.
-Rusty
It was on this day in 1997, the Pentagon tried to end the speculation that the United States had intercepted a wrecked alien spacecraft along with alien bodies 50 years before in Roswell, New Mexico.
There had been a lot of reports of UFOs during the summer of 1947, and during this flying saucer craze, a man in Roswell found debris on his ranch from something that had crashed — and the Air Force came to clean it up.
Newspapers around the world picked up the story. The government later said the object found had been a weather balloon, but UFO enthusiasts thought it was evidence of an alien invasion, and the government was trying to cover it up. At a press briefing in 1997, the Pentagon said the bodies found in Roswell had been test dummies and not aliens. Many enthusiasts still believe that that press briefing, too, was part of the cover-up.
The Start Of WWI
The start of WWI:
It was on this day in 1914 that the Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife were shot and killed by a Bosnian revolutionary, an event that led to the start of World War I.
Ferdinand was the heir to the throne of the Hapsburg Empire, and Bosnia was one of the empire's most rebellious provinces. Many ethnic Serbians wanted to free Bosnia from Hapsburg rule and unite their country with neighboring Serbia.
Early in the morning, on this day in 1914, Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie, boarded a touring car that would carry them to Sarajevo's city hall. What they didn't know was that six Bosnian Serbs, members of an organization called the Black Hand, were planning an assassination attempt.
Ferdinand's car wasn't even half way to city hall when one of the assassins threw a grenade. The chauffeur sped up, and the bomb bounced off the side of the car, wounding 20 people in the cars behind. Ferdinand made it to City Hall unscathed, and he was greeted there as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened. The mayor began making a welcome speech, and Ferdinand interrupted him, pointing out that he'd just nearly been killed.
Instead of offering to protect the archduke with an army escort, the general in charge of security suggested they return to the train station along the straightest, widest road in the city, so that they could travel rapidly. Unfortunately, no one told the chauffeur about the change in plans. So Ferdinand and his wife got back into the car, and the chauffeur proceeded down the route that had been published in the paper that morning. Once he realized his mistake, the chauffer stopped and tried to back out of a narrow street.
The chauffeur just happened to have stopped the car a few feet away from one of the assassins, a 19-year-old named Gavrilo Princip, with a .38 Browning pistol in his pocket. Standing just a few feet away from the royal car, he fired only two shots, but that was enough to kill both the Austrian archduke and his wife.
One month after the assassination, Austria used the event as an excuse to declare war on Serbia, even though the nation of Serbia had nothing to do with the Bosnian Serbs who had carried out the assassination. Germany chose to back Austria in its attack. Russia declared that it would defend Serbia from the assault. By August, France had entered the war against Germany. And when Germany invaded Belgium, Great Britain got involved as well, having pledged to defend Belgium from any invaders.
That series of alliances led to the largest war ever conducted in history at that point — all set in motion by a single assassin.
Coincidentally, it was also on this day in 1919 that the Treaty of Versailles was signed, officially ending World War I.
It was on this day in 1858 that a paper by Charles Darwin about his theory of evolution was first presented to a public audience. Darwin had actually come up with the theory 20 years before that, in 1837. Back then, he drafted a 35-page sketch of his ideas and arranged with his wife to publish the sketch after his death. Then, for the next 20 years, he told almost no one about the theory. He practically went into hiding, moving to a small town and living like a monk, with specific times each day for walking, napping, reading, and backgammon. He was so reclusive that he even had the road lowered outside his house, to prevent passersby from looking in the window.
Part of his reluctance to share his theory of evolution was that he was not known as a biologist, and he assumed that no one would take such a radical theory seriously from such an amateur. In fact, for most of his early career, he was known as a geologist. He only made his name as a biologist in the early 1850s when he wrote an influential study of the sexual behavior of barnacles.
He was still reluctant to publish his ideas, though, because he didn't want to create a controversy by offending anyone's religious beliefs. Atheism was a crime punishable by prison at the time, and Darwin feared that people would object to the idea that God hadn't created each creature individually. When he finally told one of his friends about his theory of evolution, he said it was like confessing a murder.
But then, in 1851, his oldest and favorite daughter, Annie, died of typhoid, and suddenly Darwin began to worry about the future of all his children. He was terrified that they would all have health problems and that they might not be able to provide for themselves. So, to help assure his children's well-being, Darwin began writing a book about evolution, which he hoped would become a scientific classic. He had kept notes on his theory for 20 years, but he began to run new experiments to test his ideas. He experimented with seeds in seawater, to prove that they could survive ocean crossings, and he raised pigeons to observe the traits they inherited from their parents.
Almost the same day he received that news, his household was struck by an epidemic of scarlet fever. His children and several nursery maids came down with the disease. Most everyone recovered, but Darwin's youngest son, Charles, died. And so it was that Charles Darwin wasn't even in attendance when his theory of evolution was first presented to a public audience on this day in 1858. He was at home, grieving the death of his son. But his theory would go on to become the basis of all modern biology.
It's the birthday of the first African-American to serve as a Supreme Court justice, Thurgood Marshall, born in Baltimore, Maryland (1908). His mother was an elementary school teacher and his father was a steward at an all-white yacht club on the Chesapeake Bay.
He was a troublemaker in school, and as punishment for his misbehavior was often sent down to the school basement to memorize the Constitution. But by the time he graduated, he was an honor student. He originally considered becoming a dentist, but later said, "My father turned me into a lawyer without ever telling me what he wanted me to be. ... He taught me how to argue, challenged my logic on every point, even if we were discussing the weather."
He applied to the University of Maryland Law School, but he was rejected on the basis of race, so he enrolled at Howard University instead. The first thing he did, upon graduation was use his law degree to sue the University of Maryland for racial discrimination, and he almost couldn't believe it when he won. Thanks to his efforts, the University of Maryland Law School admitted its first black student in 1935. It was the first time that a black student had ever been admitted to any state law school south of the Mason-Dixon Line.
Marshall became the legal director of the NAACP, and of the 32 cases he argued for that organization, he won 29. His biggest case was the landmark Brown v. Board of Education in 1954, challenging the long-standing precedent of Plessy v. Ferguson, which had established that public institutions could be segregated but still equal. During the arguments, Marshall was asked by Justice Felix Frankfurter what he meant by the word "equal." Marshall replied, "Equal means getting the same thing, at the same time, and in the same place."
The Supreme Court actually asked him to argue the case a second time, and he was shocked when the court ultimately agreed with him in a unanimous opinion. He later said, "I was delirious. What a victory! I thought I was the smartest lawyer in the entire world."
The decision took decades to be fully implemented, but Marshall would go down in history as the man responsible for dismantling the legality of segregation in America. He went on to serve as an appeals court judge under Kennedy, and Johnson appointed him to the Supreme Court in 1967.
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On this date in 1799, French soldiers found the famous Rosetta Stone. They were tearing down a wall in the town of Rosetta, thirty miles north of Alexandria in Egypt, and found the famous tablet inscribed with a proclamation honoring Ptolemy V, carved in three alphabetic systems: hieroglyphic, demotic, and Greek. It served as the key to decoding Egyptian hieroglyphics, which had puzzled archeologists up to that time. It's now on display at the British Museum in London.
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More than 40 lynchings have been documented in Maryland. Shutterstock
Maryland has created a truth commission on lynchings – can it deliver?
June 14, 2019 8.41am EDT
Kelebogile Zvobgo, University of Southern California – Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
Kelebogile Zvobgo
Provost's Fellow in the Social Sciences and Ph.D. Candidate, University of Southern California – Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
Kelebogile Zvobgo receives funding from the National Science Foundation.
University of Southern California — Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and University of Southern California provide funding as members of The Conversation US.
Between 1850 and 1950, thousands of African American men, women and children were victims of lynchings: public torture and killings carried out by white mobs.
Lynchings were used to terrorize and control black people, notably in the South following the end of slavery.
Yet despite the prevalence and seriousness of the practice, there has been an “astonishing absence of any effort to acknowledge, discuss, or address lynching,” reports the Equal Justice Initiative, the leading organization conducting research on lynchings.
In April 2018, the National Memorial for Peace and Justice – the first lynching memorial in the U.S. – was opened in Montgomery, Alabama. In December of the same year, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill that defined lynching as a federal crime.
More recently, in April 2019, the state of Maryland established a truth commission to investigate the lynchings of at least 40 African Americans between 1854 and 1933.
The legislation that authorized the truth commission, Maryland HB 307, was sponsored by Maryland House Delegate Joseline Peña-Melnyk.
Speaking before the House Judiciary Committee in February 2019, Peña-Melnyk said that the commission would be an opportunity “to send the message that the lives of the 40-something people really mattered.” Written with the help of the Maryland Lynching Memorial Project and endorsed by the Equal Justice Initiative, the bill passed with strong bipartisan support just two months later.
The commission has the potential to educate the public about dozens of lynchings – some of which occurred with the knowledge or direct involvement of local, county and state government entities. The commission can also provide the opportunity for reconciliation between the families of those who were responsible and the families of those who were killed.
Can it live up to its promise?
Death certificate for George Armwood, 22- or 23-year-old lynched in Maryland by a mob. Maryland State Archives/Flickr
Truth commissions around the world
I study human rights, with a particular interest in institutions that hold individuals, organizations and governments accountable for human rights abuses. My current research focuses on truth commissions and how they can be designed to be effective.
A truth commission is a temporary body that investigates different forms and systems of violence that happened in the past. Examples include the commissions that investigated apartheid in South Africa, the civil war in Timor-Leste and the dictatorship in Chile.
Generally, governments establish commissions to examine documents and collect witness testimony. A key goal of commissions is preparing a report that details the facts and traces the legacies of violence and abuse. A second, related goal is reconciliation. In Maryland’s case, this would mean working toward respect, understanding and trust of those of other races and their experiences.
Based on my research and analyses of truth commissions in Chile, South Africa and Timor-Leste, I believe that the commission in Maryland has the potential to succeed.
But it faces some big obstacles.
Truth commissions in the US
The commission in Maryland will not be the first in the U.S.
In the 1980s, a national commission studied the government’s relocation and internment in camps of people of Japanese ancestry during World War II. The commission’s work led to both apologies and reparations for victims.
In addition, there have been commissions at the local level – for example, the 2004 commission in North Carolina that examined the killing of five anti-Ku Klux Klan demonstrators in Greensboro in 1979. There have also been commissions at the state level – for example the 2013 commission in Maine that investigated the separation of indigenous Wabanaki children from their communities since 1960.
However, the commission in Maryland will be the first to research lynchings, which investigative journalist Ida B. Wells in 1909 called the U.S.‘s “national crime.”
Lynchings happened across the U.S., including the 1916 lynching of Jesse Washington in Waco, Texas. Shutterstock
The truth commission in Maryland
The Maryland law establishing the commission calls for “full knowledge, understanding, and acceptance of the truth.”
How would a commission accomplish this?
I have found in my research that a commission needs support from politicians, access to information, and community knowledge and involvement. It appears that the commission in Maryland has – or will have – each of these characteristics. In this regard, it is similar to previous successful commissions.
First, similar to South Africa, the commission has support from politicians on both sides of the aisle – in this case, Democrats and Republicans. Bipartisan support affords the commission public legitimacy as it seeks access to court records, historical archives, and local and statewide newspapers. So, it may be harder to politicize the commission’s work.
Second, as in Timor-Leste, where the commission held hearings in the villages where violence occurred, the commission in Maryland will hold hearings across the state, including in communities where lynchings occurred.
By operating throughout the state, the commission can more easily reach victims’ descendants and collect their stories. Collecting information from as many sources as possible is important to ascertaining the truth.
In addition, the commission will be well positioned to broadly share its work and findings, through the hearings themselves, local news reporting and more. This is key to both truth and reconciliation.
Third, as in Chile, the commission in Maryland will receive recommendations from the public, including from victims’ families, about erecting memorials and historical markers where lynchings occurred.
Getting families and the wider community involved in this aspect can help provide healing and closure. For more than a century, the pain and trauma they experienced went unacknowledged.
Now, not only does Maryland have the potential to address this pain and trauma, it has the opportunity to memorialize the lynchings so others, too, can know what happened.
Obstacles to truth and reconciliation
There are, I believe, obstacles that may prevent the commission from accomplishing all of its goals.
To start, the commission’s limited focus may lead to limited reconciliation. Lynchings represent just one form – the most extreme form – of race-based discrimination and violence.
Other forms – which persist today – include the over-policing, over-criminalization, and mass incarceration of African Americans. The commission hasn’t been designed to address these issues or the broader context of racism and violence. So, it’s unclear how the commission will lead to widespread reconciliation.
In addition, while the families of those responsible for lynchings can work with the commission and take the opportunity to make amends to the victims’ families and communities, they may decline to do so. And victims’ families may not be prepared to forgive.
Finally, the commission has been created in a fraught social and political environment. Hate crimes have increased in recent years throughout the U.S. Some elected officials have trivialized racial violence – including lynchings. And some race-focused policies, such as reparations, are widely unpopular among Americans.
So, while the commission benefits from broad support from government leaders in Maryland, it may not enjoy similar support from the public.
Whether the obstacles I describe will overcome the strengths of the commission remains to be seen. Nevertheless, the commission represents an important first step, and offers a guide for similar efforts in other states.
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Names of lynching victims at the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Ala. AP/Brynn Anderson
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Tracking progress on the government’s disability and employment commitments
February 27, 2018 10.56am EST
Victoria Wass, Melanie Jones, Cardiff University
Victoria Wass
Reader in Economics, Cardiff University
Melanie Jones
Professor of Economics, Cardiff University
Victoria Wass has received funding from ESRC. I am a member of the Labour Party.
Melanie Jones has received funding from the ESRC.
Cardiff University provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation UK.
One in six working-age people report some kind of disability. shutterstock.com
Disability affects the lives of millions of people in the UK. With about one in six working-age people currently reporting some kind of disability, around 70% are either working, looking for work or want to work. Good quality work is important for both their health and well-being and contribution to the wider economy. Yet, despite high rates of employment across the population as a whole, only half of disabled people are in work.
Campaigners have long called for a greater focus on the job opportunities for disabled people: for more support in the recruitment process and to raise job retention rates for people who become disabled in work. This challenge has been increasingly recognised by the government, including in the recently launched strategy on employment for disabled people, Improving Lives.
The government has made formal commitments to increasing the employment rate for disabled people. Understanding and assessing progress towards disability employment targets requires regular production and monitoring of national statistics. This becomes difficult when the commitments change. It becomes impossible when the data series stops being published.
When the government launched its new strategy, there was an important change in how it measured progress. The Conservative party manifesto in 2015 promised to halve the disability employment gap – that’s the difference between the employment rate of non-disabled people and the same for disabled people – by 2020. In its 2017 manifesto, and in the Improving Lives strategy, this was changed to committing to see a million more disabled people in employment by 2027.
The government suggests that its new commitment is better than its previous one. It said: “Both commitments are ambitious and far-reaching, but the new one is specific and time-bound.”
In fact, both are time-bound and specific but, in the context of an increasing number of disabled people in the working-age population, and rising employment rates within the economy, the second is a much weaker commitment. This was recognised by the shadow minister for disabled people, Marsha De Cordova. At the strategy launch, she expressed regret that the first commitment has been replaced with the second less ambitious target.
The disability employment gap, measured as the percentage point difference between the employment rates of non-disabled and disabled people of working-age, was 33.1 percentage points in April 2013 and 34.5 percentage points at the time it was made the subject of the Conservative government’s commitment (July 2015).
As the graph below shows, progress has been positive but small. The gap had narrowed by 1.8 percentage points between April 2013 and June 2017. But meeting the 2015 manifesto commitment requires a narrowing of 16 percentage points. At this rate of progress, fulfilling its commitment would take 37 years (until 2054) – beyond the working lifetime of anyone currently aged over 30.
Disability employment gap (percentage points) 2013-17
The disability employment gap. Victoria Wass and Melanie Jones
The commitment to a million more disabled people in work is, on the other hand, likely to be achieved quite easily and well within the target period. Over the same 4¼ years to June 2017, the number of disabled people in employment increased by 596,000. That is an average of 140,235 jobs per year. At this rate, a million jobs will be reached in just over seven years.
Number of disabled people in employment 2013-17
Disabled people in employment (2013-17). Victoria Wass and Melanie Jones
So, the government may meet its new target. But this implies nothing about meeting its original commitment to narrow the disability employment gap. Relative to non-disabled people, disabled people could continue to be disadvantaged to the same extent that they are now and the government can claim success in meeting its new commitment.
Disability disadvantage is a relative concept and absolute numbers can be misleading as a guide to progress on equality and inclusion. The expansion in jobs for disabled people (596,000) looks less impressive when set against an increase in the population of working-age disabled people of 458,000 and an increase in the number of non-disabled people in employment of 1,455,000.
The government should be judged on both its commitments.
The missing quarters
The sharp-eyed reader will also notice a reversal of progress on both commitments in the first two quarters of 2017. The disability employment gap has widened and the number of disabled people in employment has fallen. Short-term survey data which track minority groups are volatile and can be misleading in identifying trends. Longer term “smoothed” trends (shown in red) are more reliable.
Statistics for the second two quarters of 2017 will help distinguish whether this recent widening gap reflects short-term volatility or a reversal of the narrowing trend. With unfortunate timing, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) is unable to release this information.
We have been told this is due to a problem with data quality but we have been given no further details and there is no sign of when it might be resolved. When the series restarts, it will be important that the statistics are comparable otherwise the analysis of trends and the scrutiny of progress will be impossible.
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The Cataclysm Wave Of Revolution
The wave of French revolution arose somewhere from 1987 to 1989 in various parts of Europe, especially in France, Poland, Dutch republic and Austria. And as a result, it finally broke out in the form of 5th October incident. The French revolution is very important in history because the French were considered one of the most educated, wealthy and populous societies in the Europe at that time. When the wave of revolution entered the Dutch republic, it attracted the attention of the whole world as it was considered the capital in terms of finance and economy control.
The same revolution took place in Belgium where people organized a club in order to raise voice for their rights, as a result, these secret clubs formed armed companies and finally the Austrian government clasped as every province declared its own independence. But this was soon suppressed by the local people when they came with their priests with crucifiers in order to protect the churches.
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In Poland, a reformed party called patriots emerged and brought about the wave of revolution. Although there were many things that played an important role in initiating the French revolution, however, financial crisis played a very important role. The government had an equal tax system, so as a result, they were trying to modernize the tax system, but they failed every time. The king and the queen of the time were hated by the people as both were more interested in their lavish hobbies than in the prosperity of the country. The king tried to reform the constitution but each time judges denied and as a result, they became heroes for the public but in reality, they wanted things on their own term.
So the king finally called the estate general, the tax structure was reformed again but still the lower class has to pay more. King accepted the new assembly but also ordered the soldiers to march to Paris. On reaching there the soldiers murdered a high ranked minister. At this time a dangerous famine took place, France was already going through a finical crisis as many of the textile workers were out of their job. This famine added the fuel of hunger to the already unemployed penniless fire of people. Once the people heard about the death of the minister they armed themselves and attacked the places where the government stored food.
The government finally fell apart and one of the heroes of the war of independence became the deputy of the national assembly. Unlike other places French revolution did not settle right away, instead, they tried to build a constitutional monarchy but failed when king attempted to raise the army. Peasant refused to pay the tax and started to attack the aristocrats, this was the result of the great panic. The government changed the rules overnight ending the feudalism. This is called a declaration of the rights of men and citizen, this gave equal rights to everyone, freedom of speech and many other though it raised some questions regarding the equality of black men and women as they were not allowed to vote during the French revolution. Regardless of every question the first written constitution that gave the right to vote to white people passing certain wealth test.
When this constitution was refused, the government ordered the clergymen to take an oath of loyalty to the government, but when the pope of Rome condemn it clergymen refuse to take the oath. As a result, they were forced into exile. Royal family escaped and was captured on their way to Austria. After the first assembly tenure came to an end no one from the former assembly stayed. King declared war on Austria and later Prussia entered Austrian side. People threatened the royal family as soon as they realized they were not ready for the war, later Prussian commander took the side of the royal family.
Later Prussian army entered France and as a result, violence exploded. The king was finally executed but the violence did not settle. The wrong policies kept on increasing the resistance. They started a new revolution called de-Christianization. By getting into religion republicans provoked resistance, women became frustrated of long food lines and started to protect the priests who refused to take the oath. After the elections, a national convention was formed that crushed the women clubs, this closing played an important role and from then onwards it became difficult for the sans-culottes to survive.
The judgments were revolved giving the right or either acquittal or death. This made political scenario worse. French army defeated the Austrian army. A clash between the public safety and national convention left Robespierre isolated. He was later arrested. New government arrested and killed some of the notorious terrorists and finally there was calm everywhere. French revolution also reformed the European policies (Lynn Hunt).
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GAFCON leaders respond to Williams critique, criticize covenant draft
The primates of Nigeria, West Africa, Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and Southern Cone responded July 18 to Archbishop Rowan Williams’ criticism of the Final Statement issued at the end of GAFCON. (See Pittsburgh Update story here.) In their response, the primates deny that they have asserted that they are “the only ones to hold a correct interpretation of scripture according to its plain meaning,” while asserting that others are promoting a “false gospel.” They argue the need to “evangelise among people of other faiths,” and they defend the legitimacy of GAFCON and its innovations. The primates’ statement also defends boundary crossings and the acceptance of clergy into one province after their having being disciplined in another.
At the same time the primates’ statement was released, GAFCON’s Theological Resource Team—the group’s members are not named—issued an analysis of the so-called St. Andrew’s Draft Text (SAD) for an Anglican covenant. The team declares the SAD “seriously limited and severely flawed,” defective in ways incapable of correction “by piecemeal amendment.” The document enumerates seven “theological flaws” of the SAD, while asserting that “a crisis of obedience to Scripture” is the problem any covenant should address. The team attacks the so-called Instruments of Communion generally, but it is especially critical of the Archbishop of Canterbury, who is said to have “undue influence” and a role assigned by the SAD that is “frankly colonialist.”
Andrew Goddard has just posted “GAFCON & The Anglican Covenant,” which analyzes “Changes between the Nassau and St Andrew’s Drafts of an Anglican Covenant” another GAFCON paper that is related—it is unclear how—to the GAFCON analysis of the SAD. (The link here is to Anglican Mainstream, as the GAFCON briefing paper disappeared from the GAFCON public Web site after Goddard posted his analysis. The original GAFCON link is here.) Goddard questions the conclusions of the Theological Resource Team’s work, as it seems to rely on a comparison not between the Nassau covenant draft and the SAD but between the SAD and an earlier document that predates the covenant proposal of the Windsor Report. (He points out other problems as well.)
Participants in GAFCON are not alone in criticizing the SAD, of course. A paper given by the Rev. Canon Marilyn McCord Adams, of Christ Church, Oxford, has been widely circulated. “Unfit For Purpose or, Why a pan-Anglican Covenant at this time is a very bad idea!” was presented at the 2008 Modern Churchpeople’s Conference. The 14-page paper carefully analyzes the history of the covenant concept and the specific drafts that have been put forward. Her conclusion is apparent from the title of her paper.
Lambeth Conference moves into full swing
The 2008 Lambeth Conference moved into full swing Sunday, July 20, 2008, as the main program began with a service in Canterbury Cathedral. The grand event has been widely reported, for example, in the Guardian and the The Times, both of which quote Pittsburgh bishop Robert Duncan.
Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams later delivered an address at the first plenary session of the conference. He described the Communion as being at a “deeply significant turning point,” and urged that the bishops move toward the adoption of an Anglican covenant. (The Archbishop’s address can be read here. See also the Times story here and Telegraph story here.) Bishop John Howe, the Central Florida bishop who recently broke with the Anglican Communion Network but who nevertheless opposes trends in The Episcopal Church (see Pittsburgh Update story here) has written a very clear account of the options for the Communion offered in Williams’ Sunday address.
Sunday’s events followed a three-day retreat for the assembled bishops that included a number of addresses by Rowan Williams. (Episcopal News Service provides an overview of the Lambeth Conference here.) Williams, of course, remains the central figure in ongoing disputes, and the current Lambeth Conference is very much his. The Guardian has brought back its former religion reporter Stephen Bates to do a profile on the archbishop, and his piece “Church of England: Beset by liberals, hounded by conservatives, Williams needs a miracle to keep church intact” provides helpful insight into Williams, Lambeth, and the conflicts in the Communion generally.
It is fair to say that the conference has yet to produce much news, but commentary abounds. A number of bishops are blogging about the conference, and The Lead has thoughtfully offered a syndication feed from blogging bishops. The “Lambeth Daily” feature on the official conference Web site will help Web visitors follow conference events. The popular church cartoonist, Dave Walker, is contributing cartoons to “Lambeth Daily” and providing his own commentary on his personal blog. Stories on significant developments will likely be noted quickly on Thinking Anglicans. Religion reporter Ruth Gledhill of The Times has her own blog, Articles of Faith. Her postings will add color to Lambeth reporting and may, on occasion, offer actual news.
Schofield not attending Lambeth
Bishop John-David Schofield, the former Episcopal bishop who engineered the “realignment” of the Diocese of San Joaquin to the province of the Southern Cone, will not be attending the Lambeth Conference. According to a letter to Schofield from Southern Cone Presiding Bishop, the Most Rev. Gregory Venables, Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams wrote that “it is acknowledged that his [Schofield’s] exact status (especially given the complications surrounding the congregations associated with him) remains unclear on the basis of the general norms of Anglican Canon Law.” Under the circumstances, Schofield declined the invitation to Lambeth that he received while he was still an Episcopal Bishop.
Perhaps significantly, the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin, but not the diocese that Schofield claims to lead, is listed on the official Anglican Communion Web site. Bishop Jerry Lamb, the new provisional bishop of San Joaquin is attending Lambeth.
Unlike some GAFCON attendees, Venables has chosen to attend Lambeth, though, according to the BBC, he was “one of several bishops who did not take communion [at the opening service of the conference proper, in Canterbury Cathedral], arguing that he is no longer in communion with many of his colleagues
Remain Faithful calls for ‘definitive action’ against same-sex unions, ordination of gays
The Fort Worth (Texas) Star-Telegram reported July 19 that the conservative Remain Faithful group has called for “definitive action … not just more ‘discernment periods’” against same-sex unions and the ordination of active homosexuals. It took the action July 12 during a convention held in Arlington, Texas. (See Pittsburgh Update story here.) The Star-Telegram story reports that Remain Faithful claims 700 members in 60 dioceses.
News for Week Ending 5/26/08
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The 2007 Journalist in Residence Program included a number of firsts for USCET: the first time the program featured a woman, the first time the JIR was a broadcaster, and the first time Hong Kong was included on the schedule. The featured journalist for the October 2007 program was Gwen Ifill -- and it was her first trip to China!
Gwen Ifill is moderator and managing editor of "Washington Week" and senior correspondent for "The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer". She is also frequently asked to moderate debates in national elections, most recently the Vice Presidential debate during the 2004 election.
Prior to her arrival at PBS, she spent five years at NBC News as chief congressional and political correspondent. While at NBC, she covered the premier political stories affecting the nation, including national political campaigns and conventions, legislation before Congress and the impeachment of President Clinton. Her reports appeared on "NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw," "Today," "Meet the Press" and MSNBC, the all-news cable network.
A veteran journalist, Ifill joined NBC News from The New York Times, where she covered the White House and politics. She also covered national and local affairs for The Washington Post, Baltimore Evening Sun, and Boston Herald American.
During the JIR program, Ms. Ifill spoke at Hong Kong Baptist University, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies School of Journalism, Fudan University School of Journalism and press venues. She moderated a panel at "The United States After September 11: Changes and Continuities".
Gwen Ifill in the Shanghai Star
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Valio Con 2016
A Conference for Designers & Makers
May 19th - 22nd Catamaran Resort • San Diego, California
Learn From These Great Folks
Ash Huang
Ash is an independent designer, illustrator and writer. She's worked with Pinterest, Dropbox, Twitter and more. She recently published her first novel, The Firesteel, a time-bending fable about memory, creativity, love of all kinds and everyday magic.
Luisa Mancera
Luisa is an illustrator of maps, designer of digital things, diver of seas and climber of rocks. She cut her teeth as a designer in Mexico City before joining a travel startup in Cincinnati. She’s currently a designer at UENO in San Francisco.
Alex Cornell
Alex is currently a product designer at Facebook, working on Live Video. Prior to Facebook, he cofounded Moonbase (production company), UberConference (business comms), and worked for ISO50/Tycho.
Alex currently works as the Creative Director for Reach Records and their lifestyle brand 116. He's also an award-winning music producer for Lecrae, Andy Mineo, and other artists. He and his wife, Elidaysi, were born and raised in New York City and currently live in Atlanta with their son, Luca.
Allison House
Allison is a designer, visual artist, and educator known for her tenacity and upbeat, make-it-happen attitude. Her recent 3D work includes Tweedy’s “Summer Noon” music video and a series exploring childhood fixations through a computer-made aesthetic. Previously, she was at Dropbox and the lead designer on Codecademy and Treehouse.
Makers Moment
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Blake Thomas
Blake is a multidisciplinary designer and illustrator based in sunny Los Angeles. Her work began in the realm of flat illustration recently evolving to a three dimensional approach. Her clients include Macy's, Microsoft Outlook, Upwork and more.
Zac Keeler
Zac is an Ecommerce UX / Design Manager at Stance. Previously he was at Oakley designing and developing digital experiences. He's a family man and a musician, who enjoys running, surfing and skateboarding.
Sarah Drasner
Sarah is an award-winning Senior UX Engineer at Trulia and staff writer at CSS-Tricks. She has worked for 15 years as a web developer and designer, and at points worked as a Scientific Illustrator and a Undergraduate Professor.
Greyson MacAlpine
Greyson is a product designer and when she’s not designing she spends her free time working hard towards building her brand, exploring photography, blogging on lifestyle and creativity, and traveling nomad-style because why the heck not?
David Keegan
David is currently the VP of Design at Acorns. He joined the team before launch and has focused on designing their award winning apps, developing the brand, and growing the design and creative team. He also created one of the first 500 apps in the Apple App Store.
Jesse Genet
Jesse is the founder and CEO of Lumi. An entrepreneur since age 16 and an industrial designer by trade. She's a Y Combinator Alum, has done two successful Kickstarters, been on Shark Tank and lives in an aistream full time in Los Angeles.
Jeremy Goldberg
Jeremy is a Product Designer at Facebook, building M and Businesses on Messenger.
Rocky Roark
Rocky is a designer, illustrator, entrepreneur and overall geek. He is the founder of Slap! Stickers and designer at Digital Telepathy based in San Diego, CA.
Sarah Pease
Sarah designs physical and screen-based products and experiences. She studied furniture design at RISD, where she also worked on a national education policy reform movement. She is now creating better design tools as the founding designer of Figma.
Gabriel Valdivia
Gabriel is a Product Designer currently working on VR experiences for Facebook. Previously, he served as the Head of Design for Automatic. Born in Cuba and raised in Costa Rica, he currently lives in San Francisco.
Learn to brew your own beer at home in our
Brew Crash Course
Presented by Derek Gallanosa, Head Brewer at Abnormal Beer Co.
Tyler Galpin
Tyler is the Co-founder of RadPad, and previously co-founded the Lost Type Co-op. Canadian living in Los Angeles, California.
Corinne Alexandra
Corinne is the photographer, designer, illustrator, creative-of-many-talents behind the San Diego based design studio, Stuck with Pins.
Ben Cline
Ben is a designer and co-founder of Rally Interactive, a small design and technology studio based in Salt Lake City. They have built products used by millions and won numerous industry awards including an Apple Design Award in 2012.
Jason Markow
Jason is the founder of TEKSTartist. Back in 2012 he built a site to sell his work online and since then has shipped over 5,000 prints to fans across all 50 US states and 27 countries around the globe. Last year he launched Derbby, a new way to buy art online.
GoPro Design
GoPro makes the world's most versatile cameras. The design team focuses on creating digital experiences that eliminate the pain points associated with capturing, managing, creating, sharing and enjoying life's most meaningful moments.
Charlie Waite
Jill Iwasaki
Ha Phan
Dan Defenbaugh
Come Join The Fun
The conference will be held at the
Catamaran Resort
On the beach in San Diego, California
Valio Con is the FUN conference. This is our fifth annual conference, and each year it gets better and better. Our goal is to inspire you to create and build amazing things.
The conference is on the beach in San Diego, California. We can't think of a better place to connect with friends, old and new, than in a relaxed beach environment with sunny walks on the warm sand, and inspiring talks from people doing amazing things.
You'll hear talks from people who are 'doers' and risk-takers. They'll be sharing their inspiring stories on how they've built their own products, services and projects.
Your ticket comes with a lot more than just entrance to the conference. You'll also get free breakfast and lunch each day! The official Valio Con 2016 t-shirt. A chance to win some cool stuff multiple times each day. Tickets do NOT include a hotel stay, you must book that separately. We highly suggest the Catamaran.
We'll also be doing a bunch of fun activities, like: a Bonfire, our annual 'Drink Night' with custom brewed beers and wines just for Valio Con, a nightly cruise boat and a ton more!
Tiki Torches & Great People
Drink Night
Custom brews & wine made just for Valio Con
The 'Kickoff Bonfire' will be happening at 8pm on Wednesday, May 18th. Be there!
Thursday, May 19th
Giovanni Donelli
Maker's Moment
Friday, May 20th
GoPro Happy Hour
Saturday, May 21st
GoPro Design Team
Dann Petty
DT Party
Sunday, May 22nd
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Kickoff Bonfire
May 18th at 8:00 PM on the beach at the Catamaran
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Preview: UBet FA Trophy vs Hibs Published on: 17-05-2013
Valletta and Hibernians will meet today in the second semi-final of the U*Bet FA Trophy, kick-off at 18:00hrs.
After winning two consecutive championships, the Citizens finished third this season and winning the FA Trophy is a must. Valletta, won the FA Trophy twelve times, seeking the twenty-sixth final in the history of the club.
Last season, they were eliminated by Qormi in the semi-finals (3-4). Valletta reached the semi-finals after eliminating Hamrun Spartans 3-1 in the third round, Champions Nadur Youngsters 2-0 in the fourth round and Rabat Ajax 3-0 in the quarter-finals.
Holders Hibernians hope to end the season on a positive not after losing the BOV Premier League Championship Decider to Birkirkara last week. Hibernians won last year’s edition of the FA Trophy against Qormi.
Hibernians reached the semi-final of this competition after eliminating Mosta 2-1, First Division side Gudja United 4-0 and Second Division champions Zebbug Rangers 3-0.
Both teams met six times this season. During the Euro Cup, Hibernians registered a 1-0 win but Valletta defeated Hibernianss 3-1 in the BOV Super Cup, Valletta won the first two matches in the first two rounds of the BOV Premier League 1-0 and 4-1, however in the Championship Pool, Hibernians won the two encounters 4-2 and 2-1.
Today’s winner will face Qormi in next Wednesday’s final.
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Throckmorton arrest
A former Cocke County jailer on Monday was arraigned in Cocke County Circuit Court on two counts official misconduct, two counts sexual contact with an inmate and the introduction of contraband into a penal facility. Hayden Bryce Throckmorton, 18, Highway 70 Bypass, Greeneville was named on a sealed presentment returned by a Cocke County Grand Jury in April, but the charges remained sealed until his recent arrest. He was arraigned before Judge Carter Moore. The presentment alleges that Throckmorton on two occasions in May, had sexual contact or sexual penetration with an inmate or prisoner, who was in custody of the Cocke County jail. He also allegedly took a cell phone to the inmate. The case was investigated by Sheriff's Detective Josh Hall and Narcotics detectives David Robertson and Danny Hartsell. Throckmorton was hired as a jailer in March and was terminated in June of this year. He is free on a $25,000 bond.
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UNESCO/Swiss Funds in-Trust Emergency consolidation of the monuments in Jam
Following the inscription of the Minaret and archaeological remains of Jam in the 'World Heritage List' and the 'List of the World Heritage in Danger' in 2002, the Government of Switzerland has decided to generously fund to the conservation of the Minaret and its archaeological site in the area of Jam, which had been seriously deteriorated because of its state of neglect and the civil war of the country.
In line with the aim of emergency assistance for restoration for the site of Jam, UNESCO has implemented various safeguarding activities. By collaborating with the Afghan Ministry of Information and Culture information since the inception of the project, the following activities have been carried out.
Assessed the state of conservation and documentation of the Minaret of Jam (2002);
Constructed a new road and a bridge to facilitate access to the site of Jam by the Afghan Ministry of Information and Culture (2004);
Masonry work at the base of the Minaret (2005);
Set up a protective fence around the site of Jam in order to prevent looting and vandalism (2006);
Provided the training session for the Afghan experts in conservation techniques by international experts (2007).
Thanks to the prompt intervention funded by the Government of Switzerland on conservation of the Minaret and the site of Jam, the deterioration of this site has been now considerably stabilized.
In 2010, the World Heritage Centre resumed the on-site activities that are the first field work to the site undertaken by UNESCO since 2006. Through the three-week field mission from April to May in 2010 with the Afghan local NGO, Afghan Land Consulting Organization (ALCO), and the Afghan Ministry of Culture and Information, the World Heritage Centre has productively completed the establishment of a detailed topography of the archaeological remains of Jam. This topography will allow the Afghan government to conduct the better protection for the Minaret and the archaeological remains of Jam in the World Heritage Site.
Add to the above-mentioned topography, the monitoring of inclination of the Minaret of Jam including the training of the Afghan experts was also successfully carried out. On the basis of the recent field survey, the full documentation (including 3D documents) of the Minaret of Jam as well as the assessment for the conservation work to be carried out will be completed.
Also, World Heritage Centre is planning to prepare in 2010 a long-term conservation proposal after having made a thorough assessment on conservation for the Minaret of Jam and its site. For this, some of the activities including the training of the Afghan experts have jointly planned with the Project of the Italian UNESCO/FIT for "the Consolidation of the Site of Jam and Monuments in Herat".
Categories: Emergency action Restoration
Duration: 2003-2010
Contacts: Junhi Han (j.han@unesco.org)
Geographical focus: Asia and the Pacific
Expert Working Group for the Preservation of the Jam and Herat sites 09-Jun-2008-10-Jun-2008
Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam
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WHC Mission Report, Doñana National Park, 10-13 November 1998
The Bureau was informed that the at the invitation of the Spanish Government, the Centre carried out a mission from 10 to 13 November 1998 reviewing the situation at the site and the area affected by the toxic spill.
Publication date: Friday, 13 November 1998
22nd session of the World Heritage Committee (1998)
Doñana National Park
22COM/VII.25/24/ SOC: Doñana National Park (Spain)
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A Bit of American Christmas History
Have you ever wondered why Christmas is such a big deal in America?
After the American Revolution 1776, British customs fell out of favor, including Christmas. In fact, Congress was in session on December 25, 1789, the first Christmas under America’s new constitution. Americans re-invented Christmas, and changed it from a raucous carnival holiday into a family-centered day of peace and nostalgia. But what about the 1800s piqued American interest in the holiday?
The early 19th century was a period of class conflict and turmoil. The American Civil War, 1861-1865, challenged the nation to define its moral values. The Civil War began as Confederate warships bombarded Union soldiers at Fort Sumter, South Carolina on April 12, 1861 and lasted until Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox, April 9, 1865 to Ulysses S. Grant. Five days later, President Lincoln was assassinated on Good Friday, April 14, 1865.
The vice-president, Andrew Johnson, succeeded to the office of president after Lincoln's assassination, and was immediately confronted with the problems of peace. The last shot may have been fired at the end of the Civil War but deep prejudices remained. The nation was divided. Civil unrest spread throughout America. Gang wars nearly destroyed New York City. There was overwhelming mistrust of the government. President Ulysses S. Grant declared Christmas a legal holiday June 26, 1870. Many believe this declaration was an attempt to bring opposing forces together and focus on rebuilding the nation by placing the vision of peace within the hearts of American families.
Civil unrest continues to be an issue in current American culture. America is divided on political and social issues. Nostalgic remembrances can be a catalyst for self-reflection and for attempts at simplifying contemporary daily life--even if for a brief season or even one day. Advent has been called a season of preparation. Maybe we can examine what prejudices take up residency within our own hearts and what may need to be moved out so that hope can move in.
"He will go forth before the Lord, equipped with the spirit and power of Elijah. He will turn the hearts of fathers back to their children, and he will turn the disobedient to righteous patterns of thinking. He will make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” Luke 1:17 CEB
-Pastor Jen
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In 1984, a team of production professionals formed an organization that would evolve to become Women In Film Dallas, a non-profit organization committed to empowering, promoting, and mentoring women in the entertainment, communication, and media industries. With members involved at every level in feature films, documentaries, commercials, and corporate productions, WIFD quickly grew to become one of the region's most active, exciting, and influential industry organizations.
WIFD offers tuition scholarships and filmmaking grants, and presents educational programs, networking events and workshops for our members and the North Texas filmmaking community. Members also serve the community by combining their talents to produce Public Service Announcements for other Dallas area non-profit organizations. Our Topaz Award honors distinguished professionals who have made outstanding contributions to our industry.
Support our mission to empower, promote, and mentor women working in film, video, and screen-based media by becoming a Member or a Partner today.
Letter from Founding Member and 1st President
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About Patrick O'Brian
The official movie site
Lobscouse and Spotted Dog
Web Discussion Forum
Norton General Interest Books
W.W. Norton Home
1914-2000 W. W. Norton & Company mourns the loss of Patrick O'Brian, one of the great authors of the twentieth century, whose novels were often compared by critics to the work of Jane Austen and even Homer. A writer of breathtaking erudition, Mr. O'Brian evoked in complete and dazzling detail an entire worldthat of the British Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. In addition to formidable scholarship, Mr. O'Brian brought to his work keen psychological insights, a sharp wit, and fast-paced, heart-stopping action.
In a cover story in The New York Times Book Review published on January 6, 1991, nine years to the day before we learned of Mr. O'Brian's death, Richard Snow wrote that Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey/Maturin naval adventure novels are "the best historical novels ever written. On every page Mr. O'Brian reminds us with subtle artistry of the most important of all historical lessons: that times change but people don't, that the griefs and follies and victories of the men and women who were here before us are in fact the maps of our own lives." And in a Washington Post article published August 2, 1992, Ken Ringle wrote, "The Aubrey/Maturin series far beyond any episodic chronicle, ebbs and flows with the timeless tide of character and the human heart."
W. W. Norton & Company began publishing Patrick O'Brian's books in 1990. The previous year, our editor-in-chief, Starling Lawrence, had read The Reverse of the Medal on a trans-Atlantic flight, fallen hard for the series, and had become convinced that Norton ought to publish Mr. O'Brian's works in the U.S. We decided to publish each new book in hardcover as it was completed and to bring out the earlier books in the series in paperback until we had caught up. The first season, we published The Letter of Marque (# 12) in hardcover and Master and Commander (# 1) and Post Captain (# 2) in paperback. Most recently, we published Blue at the Mizzen (# 20) in hardcover in 1999 and in paperback in 2000. At present, we have all of the books in the series available in uniform hardcover and paperback editions.
In addition to the twenty books in the Aubrey/Maturin series, we have published a short story collection (The Rendezvous and Other Stories) and three of Mr. O'Brian's other novels: Testimonies, The Golden Ocean, and The Unknown Shore. O'Brian has also written acclaimed biographies of Pablo Picasso and Sir Joseph Banks and has translated many works from the French, among them the novels and memoirs of Simone de Beauvoir and Jean Lacouture's biography of Charles de Gaulle. In April of 2000, we published Caesar: The Life Story of a Panda-Leopard, his very first book, begun when he was just twelve, and Hussein: An Entertainment, written when he was about twenty years old. Both of these books had long been out of print.
Starting in the early 1990s, Mr. O'Brian achieved, at long last, the critical and popular recognition that was his due. All of his new books published since 1993 have appeared on national bestseller charts, and his books have sold well over three million copies in the U.S. alone.
Mr. O'Brian once said, "Obviously, I have lived very much out of the world: I know little of present-day Dublin or London or Paris, even less of post-modernity, post-structuralism, hard rock or rap, and I cannot write with much conviction about the contemporary scene." [Patrick O'Brian: Critical Essays and a Bibliography, edited by Arthur Cunningham]. In fact, Mr. O'Brian often seemed to have walked out of another era, and in his interactions with his publisher, he displayed a level of courtesy and civility rarely seen in our times.
We were grateful to him for setting aside his cherished privacy and agreeing to come to the U.S. on three occasions, in 1993, 1995, and 1999, to grant interviews and appearances on behalf of his new books. When he departed for home on November 20, 1999, after graciously spending a week in New York for the publication of Blue At The Mizzen, we hoped to see him sometime again. We are deeply saddened that we will not.
Copyright © 1999-2003 W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.
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As We Used to Float: An Interview with Julian Charrière
Article by Isabelle Hore-Thorburn // Sept. 12, 2018
Julian Charrière is the 2018 recipient of the GASAG Art Prize. His career to date articulates the award’s focus on the intertwining of art, technology and science. Since studying under Olafur Eliasson at the Institut für Raumexperimente, the French-Swiss conceptual artist has travelled to some of the most hazardous and remote locations on earth, producing poetic reportages on the consequences of atomic power and radioactivity. His Berlinische Galerie exhibition, ‘As We Used to Float,’ will consist of a multimedia spatial installation that takes visitors underwater, to an atomic aquarium somewhere within the deserted isles of Bikini Atoll. This is Charrière’s first solo exhibition in Berlin. It will be accompanied by the release of two related books and a video installation, An Invitation to Disappear, at Berghain.
Charrière and his colleague Nadim Samman undertook a perilous journey to the island two years ago. As in Adrienne Rich’s poem Diving into the Wreck, the two were armed with their own “book of myths;” a compendium of American Cold War propaganda, late capitalist fantasies of “the island,” Marshallese folklore and Bikinian creation myths. Unlike Rich’s diver, however, theirs was not so much a story of discovery as rediscovery. From one of the most disconnected locations on the planet, Charrière has produced a haunting body of work that resonates with the disconnectedness of our increasingly “compressed” world. We spoke to Julian Charrière about deep-sea narcosis, subjectivity, and mankind’s atomic endeavor, ahead of his exhibition ‘As We Used to Float.’
Julian Charrière: ‘As We Used to Float – USS Saratoga’ // Courtesy Julian Charrière; VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn, Germany
Isabelle Hore-Thorburn: Can you talk about the title of the exhibition ‘As We Used to Float’?
Julian Charrière: It is the title of the exhibition, but it is also the title of a piece and the title of a book. The book is a travelogue that I have co-written with Nadim Samman. All three are influenced by the trip that we took to Bikini Atoll—the former atomic test site—in 2016. ‘As We Used to Float’ is an interrogation of our position in the world, and of the world as different atmospheres. I think that’s something that you learn once you’re diving; that you’re never above, you’re never underneath, you’re actually within. You are within more than you are at the surface for the simple reason that the volume and the weight of your body is similar to that of the water. So once you actually try to move you put something into motion, so that the so-called “butterfly effect” of your movement is close to your range of action once you’re under water. If you move in one direction and there is something there, then that thing is going to move as well. Similarly, if there is a current you are going to be moved by it. The interaction that you have with your direct environment is increased and therefore the feeling of you belonging to the surrounding expanse.
Julian-Charrière: Navajo, First Light, 2016 // Courtesy of the artist, VG Bild Kunst Bonn Germany
IHT: You spent four weeks at Bikini Atoll, was a lot of that time spent underwater?
JC: There was a lot of scuba diving beforehand because we had to be certified to go 65-meters deep. I think there were six certifications we had to do. I was an “advanced diver” but that just sounds good, it doesn’t mean anything. Tech Diving is something very different because at some point you’re defining the frame within which you will evolve. At 65-meters underwater; you’re not allowed to shoot up to the surface, you’re not allowed to stress or panic. If you don’t manage, basically worst case scenario you die. But if you don’t die, you can hurt your body quite a bit. If nitrogen starts to boil it attacks your nerves so you can lose the motion of a leg or even a spleen. Once you’ve learned the principles it’s not that much more complicated than recreational diving, it’s just about planning right and being extremely accurate once down there.
I was with Nadim because we started to dive together for a different project and I thought it would be a great opportunity to push this kind of “companionship.” With diving it is always about buddies and bodies. What is nice about the book is that we are always talking as “we.” It’s not like two different people, it’s more like two bodies in the water; a diving companionship.
IHT: Tell us more about the book.
JC: The book is something between a sea story in the tradition of adventure literature (the trip was actually quite an epic adventure from the beginning to the end, we went through really harsh sea and weather as the trade winds pick up over the Pacific in November) and it’s also about a live digestion of feeling in terms of space and thinking. It is theory, dream and adventure. Diving is also about narcosis, and within our narcosis we understood a lot of things. When you go down that deep, nitrogen is filling in your blood and nitrogen is not so good for your brain… it’s like being drunk or drugged. The further down you go, the drunker you become. At some point you are not even able to do 4 + 4: so if you want to act you need to make your body work like an automatic mechanism. In a way, it is like everyday life: we are all in a narcosis and we forget to come up to the surface to oversee our actions. This is something we try to dissect in the book, how to not only drift in the flow, but to instead reflect on the drift. One of the dilemmas of contemporary culture is that the amount of technology and speed doesn’t allow us to stop. We are constantly connected and constantly being moved around by some current and some mood and so we are never able to stop. It is like narcosis under water.
At the end of a deep dive, when you come up to the surface you first need to hang from a bar to get the gas out of your body: that’s the moment of reflection. It’s quite boring but you slow down and let your body adapt to another atmosphere. In the world we live in, we tend to forget to go “on the bar” and readapt. A lot of problems and dilemmas are bound up with that.
Julian Charrière: Iroojrilik, 2016, film still // Courtesy of the artist, VG Bild Kunst Bonn Germany
IHT: What had originally drawn you to the Atoll of Bikini?
JC: There were a few things that drew me to Bikini, one was the short story by J.W Ballard, ‘Terminal Beach’, which I found very interesting. Then there was this particular moment when I was looking into the iconography of the twentieth century and obviously the “Whole Earth” from above, which brought us towards ecological consciousness and eco-activism, the earth as finite (we’re on a spaceship like R. Buckminster Fuller). But then there is this kind of destruction; the image of Vernichtung, which is the German word for “total destruction” the end of history. Basically, the atomic bomb.
I was interested in this image because it changed the way Western civilization saw itself. So there was a self-reflection based on the image but then I thought “Ok but this image is also a kind of paradise;” the image and the setting. It is something that we have inherited from colonial times– it has been summoned from the first moment we discovered the world to the moment when late capitalist society tried to sell it to us as the “ultimate need,” as something to wish for. They want me to think that’s what I wish for, and to have this bomb there.
As I was digging into this idea I began to understand that the actual architecture had only been built for the purpose of “the image.” The bunkers and all the infrastructure that was leftover was actually image-making architecture. I understood radioactivity and I understood that you could not somehow document the scale of the atrocity that was being deployed on the beach. I understood that the climatic scale of the nuclear endeavour was only possible to document through a camera, which needed an extra body; exactly as I needed an extra body under the water, the camera needed an extra body to handle the level of radiation and the brightness of the thermonuclear reaction. It needed a bigger body covered in lead, meaning an expansion of the camera toward architecture. It was now something quite radical in the scaling of image-making.
I was interested in the fact that Bikini Atoll is so known, first of all because of the swimming suit. Some know that it’s related to an island and a lot of people know about this image, a lot of people know about the testing, but nobody knows where it is. It’s a kind of non-place, a geographical non-space that only exists through these images, and the images kill the space. This kind of tension was interesting enough to go there and work with that, because there was plenty to explore.
IHT: You have described your strategy as similar to that of the Situationists in terms of how your actions are dictated by the place itself. Can you talk about the mythologies that you went to Bikini with, and how they affected your experience of the place?
JC: I’m always interested in places that have a layering of different meanings, different views through different cultures and different times; a different prism. I wanted to start a dialogue with all these different meanings that are overwhelmingly compressing the space itself. If you take Bikini: it is shrinking through the amount of mythology and amount of understanding and storytelling that have been photographed and said about it, in its physicality. I’m always interested to first go to a place and start a dialogue, to feel it and be there and be exposed to it. In this case I was exposing myself to radioactivity, but actually it’s not so radioactive. It’s not about that, it was about exposing myself to the space and situation and, from there, weaving a story together. The fact that this place has been described as a paradise was very interesting because the conceptual background of the work was related to the idea of the Garden of Eden and the Forbidden Fruit of Knowledge. A lot of things that have happened in the contemporary world—one of them being quantum physics and the atomic testing program—are reenactments of this mythos; that when you bite into forbidden fruit of the atomic age you might get in trouble and perhaps kicked out of the garden.
I knew that there were also sunken ships that had been brought to the atoll for political reasons. For 70 years without anyone living there, a lot of pieces of complicated architecture and engineering, left alone, rotting, in the middle of a place that doesn’t exist anymore, has become this new landscape of friction.
Julian-Charrière: As We Used to Float USS decompression bar// Courtesy Julian Charrière VG Bild Kunst Bonn Germany
IHT: Can you talk about the coconuts?
JC: While digging into the whole story of Bikini I ended up reading the Bikinian myth of creation. It was interesting because there was a fish coming out of the ocean and walking on two legs and becoming a man, as well as a woman giving birth to a coconut; so there’s Darwin and a coconut. After all, the coconut was providing almost everything for the community; the coconut tree was providing shelter, providing food, providing drinks. It was crucial to Bikini and its people, but it was not endemic. It was brought over millennia from one island to another and became the entity sustaining life on the atolls. Yet we assume that they were there from the beginning, but no, the palm tree on the beach is a cultural construction.
The coconuts are now radioactive because the plants go deep down in the coral sand and mistake cesium for potassium. The plant becomes a kind of mutant, which comes back to this idea of the “forbidden fruit.”
Julian Charrière: Nectar, First Light, 2016 // Courtesy Julian Charrière VG Bild Kunst Bonn Germany
IHT: You’ve said that you are interested in the future of archaeology, how does “the island” as a concept, and the physical island of Bikini, function within that exploration?
JC: Future archaeology is something I said at some point and now people ask me about it all the time. For Bikini Atoll as a principle it works very well. America took the island over, displacing its Indigenous population (who had their whole history bound up with it). This kind of killed that cultural link to the place itself. Then, the atomic testing happened, which made cultural rehabilitation impossible. In a physical and cultural way, the place is cut from the rest of world, to a certain extent. Once could even say it is cut twice because it’s also out of the 48 hours travel pattern. Now the world has been compressed by the fact that you can reach anywhere within 48 hours. But for Bikini, the island is kind of floating out of space. The atoll became a place that seems a speculative apparition of the future. You can look at something that no one is looking at anymore because it doesn’t exist, but is still being discussed. In 70 years, nobody has been there, it’s very luxurious. We have the oppressive feeling of the radioactivity and history, which is dark and heavy on our shoulders. Then, we have the magnificent pristine coral reefs or the coconut groves that are re-growing. You always have the sensation of looking into a speculative future. It’s a place that is bound with the past, bound with the future and actually very present in an encapsulated reality. So, while you are there, you can describe yourself as a future speculative archaeologist.
IHT: ‘As We Used To Float’ is a physical, three-dimensional experience. Can you talk about the decision to present your work like this?
JC: ‘As We Used To Float’ has four different parts. In the physical exhibition you enter within ‘Iroojrilik’ which is a film I shot under and out of water in Bikini; the movie being a sort of aquarium. An aquarium is always about a “cut,” a slice of reality contained behind a glass plate. When you look at the aquarium you always have a view of the over-water world and the underwater world. The diving mask is in itself a device, allowing you to see the world as an aquarium. Coming into the movie you are in the atomic aquarium space, you are above and beneath but you are mostly within. Once you get out the video room you actually “dive in” to the exhibition space.
It’s very complicated to work in this space that is extremely long. I didn’t want to create a panopticon where you come in and you see everything at once. So I decide to build a video space right at the front, forcing the viewer to come into this very dark space and enter the main space from behind a screen, which I don’t think has ever been done before at Berlinische Galerie. This is a good thing because everybody in Berlin knows this space very well and I wanted to try to reinvent it.
Julian Charrière: Cedar First Light, 2016 // Courtesy Julian Charrière VG Bild Kunst Bonn Germany
I say there are four parts because you can’t cut the exhibition from the three publications that are going to be released on that same day. The travelogue is a conceptual extension of the exhibition, and it is the first time I’ve entered the space of literature.
There is also another another publication “second suns”, which is actually a box containing two books: one about Bikini and one about Semipalatinsk. It is a collection of almost every picture made during my two visits to these two former atomic test sites. The pictures have been exposed to some radioactive material. For me this is almost an exhibition in itself.
This exhibition is not so much about radioactivity on Bikini as it is about the technological apparatus, the feeling of being underneath, the feeling of different atmospheres. For example, the diving bell was the kind of first piece of architecture that you put around your body to expand it. That then being counterbalanced with the plastic bags, which are also an extension of our bodies. I didn’t want to make a point about the radioactive, sensual space of Bikini. It’s much more about the broader themes, therefore I made those two books that tell more about this part of the story.
The last thing, which will happen on the 26th, is the projection of An Invitation to Disappear at Berghain, followed by a proper party. Obviously this work is visually very different to the body of work displayed at the Berlnische Galerie. But conceptually there are a lot of links; it is also an introspection into a kind of climatic scale of mankind’s endeavour and its repercussions. Again, this idea of the Garden of Eden. Once you are in the plantation, it seems to be architectonic, seems to look like a cathedral and the cathedral architecture is that of the canopy. It is about the Garden of Eden, about humans being the new quintessential gardener, trying to make the world a bigger garden.
This article is part of our monthly topic of ‘Water.’ To read more from this topic, click here.
Julian Charrière: ‘As We Used to Float’
Opening Reception: Sept. 26, 2018; 7pm
Exhibition: Sept. 27, 2018 – Apr. 08, 2019
Alte Jakobstraße 124–128, 10969 Berlin, click here for map
BERGHAIN/PANORAMA BAR
Julian Charrière: ‘An Invitation to Disappear’
Screening: Sept. 26, 2018; 11pm
Am Wriezener Bahnhof, 10243 Berlin, click here for map
Purchase the book ‘As We Used to Float’: k-verlag.org
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Open Call for the Strabag Artaward International
As a European technology group for building services, Strabag SE has its origins in Austria and Germany. As well as economic and ecological responsibility, cultural and social engagement are deeply integrated into the life of the company. Strabag Kunstforum – founded in the 1990s, when the group was still headquartered in the Austrian town of Spittal/Drau – has successfully built bridges between art and business, including via its annual art prize to support young artists. First awarded in 1994, the competition was initially limited to Austria. Since 2009, when it became the Strabag Artaward International, it has also been open to artists from selected European countries.
Strabag Art Award
The Strabag Artaward is an award for the support of artists from Austria and Germany. Participants must be citizens of one of these two countries or must have been permanently based in one of these countries for at least two years. Applicants for the Strabag Artaward International must be born in or after the year 1979 and work in the fields of painting and drawing, terms which are to be freely reinterpreted for the contemporary art landscape. A main prize of €15,000 and four recognition prizes of €5,000 each will be awarded. In addition, artworks of the winners might be purchased for Strabag Artcollection. Following the award ceremony and the collective exhibition of all prize-winning works, each of the five laureates will have a solo exhibition at Strabag Artlounge in Vienna and the laureates can also apply for the artist-in-residence program at Strabag Artstudio in Vienna.
strabag-kunstforum.at
Deadline: Jan. 31, 2019
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Some Christians integrate yoga and other aspects of Eastern spirituality with prayer and meditation. This has been attributed to a desire to experience God in a more complete way.[281] In 2013, Monsignor Raffaello Martinelli, servicing Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, having worked for over 23 years with Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI),[282] said that for his Meditation, a Christian can learn from other religious traditions (zen, yoga, controlled respiration, Mantra), quoting Aspects of Christian meditation: "Just as "the Catholic Church rejects nothing of what is true and holy in these religions," neither should these ways be rejected out of hand simply because they are not Christian. On the contrary, one can take from them what is useful so long as the Christian conception of prayer, its logic and requirements are never obscured. It is within the context of all of this that these bits and pieces should be taken up and expressed anew."[283] Previously, the Roman Catholic Church, and some other Christian organizations have expressed concerns and disapproval with respect to some eastern and New Age practices that include yoga and meditation.[284][285][286]
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The purpose of the Mayo Clinic Diet is to help you lose excess weight and to find a way of eating that you can sustain for a lifetime. It focuses on changing your daily routine by adding and breaking habits that can make a difference in your weight, such as eating more fruits and vegetables, not eating while you watch TV, and moving your body for 30 minutes a day.
^ On the dates of the Pali canon, Gregory Schopen writes, "We know, and have known for some time, that the Pali canon as we have it — and it is generally conceded to be our oldest source — cannot be taken back further than the last quarter of the first century BCE, the date of the Alu-vihara redaction, the earliest redaction we can have some knowledge of, and that — for a critical history — it can serve, at the very most, only as a source for the Buddhism of this period. But we also know that even this is problematic... In fact, it is not until the time of the commentaries of Buddhaghosa, Dhammapala, and others — that is to say, the fifth to sixth centuries CE — that we can know anything definite about the actual contents of [the Pali] canon."[92]
The Bhagavad Gita ('Song of the Lord') is part of the Mahabharata and also contains extensive teachings on Yoga. According to According to Mallinson and Singleton, the Gita "seeks to appropriate yoga from the renunciate milieu in which it originated, teaching that it is compatible with worldly activity carried out according to one's caste and life stage; it is only the fruits of one's actions that are to be renounced."[109] In addition to an entire chapter (ch. 6) dedicated to traditional yoga practice, including meditation,[113] it introduces three prominent types of yoga:[114]
Ascetic practices, concentration and bodily postures described in the Vedas may have been precursors to yoga.[59][60] According to Geoffrey Samuel, "Our best evidence to date suggests that [yogic] practices developed in the same ascetic circles as the early sramana movements (Buddhists, Jainas and Ajivikas), probably in around the sixth and fifth centuries BCE."[8]
The Rigveda, however, does not describe yoga, and there is little evidence as to what the practices were.[7] Early references to practices that later became part of yoga, are made in Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, the earliest Hindu Upanishad.[67] For example, the practice of pranayama (consciously regulating breath) is mentioned in hymn 1.5.23 of Brihadaranyaka Upanishad (c. 900 BCE), and the practice of pratyahara (concentrating all of one's senses on self) is mentioned in hymn 8.15 of Chandogya Upanishad (c. 800–700 BCE).[68][note 8] The Jaiminiya Upanishad Brahmana teaches mantra repetition and control of the breath.[71]
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Switchfoot Live in Manila
Switchfoot will be visiting Manila, Philippines once again for another exciting concert happening at Phil Sports Arena (ULTRA) on April 30, 2011 at 7:30 as part of their "Hello Hurricane Tour." Switchfoot last came to Manila in September 10 of 2007. For ticket details, call Ticketworld at 891-9999 or Becca Music Inc. at 910-5524.
Switchfoot consists of Jon Foreman (vocals/guitar), Tim Foreman (bass), Chad Butler (drums), Jerome Fontamillas (keys/guitar) and Drew Shirley (guitar) They already sold over 4.4 million albums in its career. Founded in San Diego, CA in 1996, Switchfoot released three independent records before its breakthrough album, 2003’s The Beautiful Letdown, which was certified multi-Platinum. Each of the band’s subsequent studio albums – 2005’s Nothing Is Sound, 2006’s Oh! Gravity and 2009’s Hello Hurricane – debuted in the Top 20 of The Billboard 200 and elicited critical acclaim.
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Marcel Wanders. Publicity photo
Modernism Is a Mistake 0
An interview with Dutch designer Marcel Wanders in Amsterdam
Anna Iltnere
Material produced with the support of ABLV Charitable Foundation
On this first really warm spring day in Amsterdam, people were swarming not only on the park greens, but also in the Stedelijk Museum, which was exhibiting a retrospective of Dutch designer Marcel Wanders (1963); titled “Pinned Up. 25 Years of Design”, the exhibit was open until June 15th. On one of the numerous exhibition walls hangs a huge portrait of Wanders – with smoothly-combed hair and a golden clown nose. It is the same picture that was on the cover of a 2002-issue of the French design magazine Intramuros, illustrating the designer's cynically playful attitude. Alongside this now-classic clown nose image is an almost identical one, except in this one the smoothly-combed hair is going gray; this is Wanders today. And he is no longer so serious. The golden clown nose is the logo for Wanders' design studio. Wanders himself says that the image is not of a clown, but rather of a court jester – because the jester was the only one who was allowed to make fun of the king. All that's left is to guess who this king could be. Possible answers can be found on other walls in the exhibition, some of which feature quotes by Wanders. One, for instance, is about how modernism (and its motto: “Less is more”) is deceptive, and that it is not only functionality that is important in design, but also a passionate love. It will come as a surprise to no one that Wanders is a thorn in the side of many, and he has been well aware of this fact ever since his first forays into the design world. It only follows that the local press has been hotly divided in its opinions on the Stedelijk exhibition – even if only because many consider a museum exhibit featuring commercial design as pure sacrilege.
The exhibition at Stedelijk was the first retrospective to be held for the designer on such a scale in the Netherlands, and covers his 25-year-long career from the 1980s to the present day. In the promotional poster for the exhibition, Wanders had himself photographed in a picture frame, pinned down by a huge, red push pin – indicating that by being voluntarily and blatantly pinned to the wall, he has put all of his cards on the table. The exhibit contained more than 400 of Wanders' design-objects – furniture, lamps, jewelery, packaging design and so on, as well as design sketches, sculptural objects and interior design projects. There were three sections to the exhibition: The White Zone analyzed Wanders' work in ten thematic cross-sections (innovations, archetypes, dialogs, etc.); the Black Zone featured his most extreme projects; while the Lounge Zone presented Wanders' oeuvre as the artistic director of various design brands. It is well known that Wanders was at the helm of the founding of the Dutch design company Moooi, and he has also worked with such brands as Alessi, Kartell, Flos, Target, Puma,Baccarat and Mandarina Duck, among others.
Marcel Wanders in 2002 and 2014
Wanders is largely self-taught (he was “thrown out” of the Eindhoven Design Academy), but he did receive a diploma from the 3D design department at the Arnhem Art Institute (now known as ArtEZ). Despite these apparent setbacks, the young and ambitious designer started winning competitions and receiving commissions quite early on. His “Mobilis” (1987) chair was even featured in the pages of Domus magazine – and getting published in Domusis considered to be quite an accomplishment for even veteran designers. In an interview with a daily newspaper from Rotterdam from the 1980s, the then-twenty-something Wanders was already brazenly asserting that one day he would be a great designer.
International recognition came to Wanders with his “Knotted Chair” (1996), which he had created under the wing of the newly-established Dutch cult-design company Droog Design (and which is still considered to be as stylishly relevant as ever). In the mid-nineties, Wanders discovered, and even spelled out, his approach to design: “...to create an environment of love, live with passion, and make our most exciting dreams come true.” He likens the design profession to being a poet of life and a magus. In 2001, together with his partner Casper Visser, Wanders founded the brand Moooi; the company sells design-products that have been created not only by Wanders, but also by other designers who adhere to his philosophy. Among the non-Wanders items sold through Moooi are a gigantic floor-lamp that consists of a black horse with a small lampshade on its head, by Front; Maarten Baas' burnt-black chairs; and Bertjan Pot's spherical lamps made from hardened, crisscrossed string.
Colorful stories that one just itches to share with others are part of every single piece of work that Wanders makes. Even the components of his own physical image – such as the colorful beaded necklace that is revealed under his unbuttoned white shirt and black suit jacket – have their own story. Wanders calls the necklace his “diary”, since every bead comes with a story; from a Viagra tablet to a kidney stone.
Since the late 1990s, Wanders has taken on alongside product design the field of interior design – which he once conceded as being “a completely different animal” that requires a different kind of thinking and an increased awareness of context. Transforming interior spaces into fairy tale-microcosms is something that Wanders is arguably good at. Be it the seven-meter-high yellow, naked mannequin (2002) in London's Mandarina Duck luggage shop, or one of his latest projects – the hotel Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht (2012); Wanders was given free reign in terms of the hotel's design, which resulted in such a peculiar wonderland that the press has nicknamed the establishment “Alice in Amsterdam”. One of Wanders' interior design projects currently under construction is the luxury apartment building Quasar, in Istanbul; slated to open in 2015, Wanders has been entrusted with designing the building's lobby. Wanders' “Midas touch” can also be applied to his success in real estate development. He is co-owner of not only the above-mentioned Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht, but also of the one-time school building in the center of Amsterdam that now houses his studio and, since 2008, a Moooi showroom. Wanders renovated the building to his liking, and rents out space to businesses in the creative industry.
I press the doorbell at the main door of the Westerhuis building, and tell the receptionist through the intercom that I've come for my scheduled interview. I am buzzed in and take the elevator to the fourth floor – Marcel Wanders' design studio. Upon exiting the elevator, I find myself in a hallway carpeted by one of Wanders' floor-coverings; the same carpet can be seen through the glass panes that reveal a wide-open studio with tables, computers, and several people who are busily moving about. I am greeted by a dark-skinned woman, and after a few of her questions, I realize that I have been mistaken for an interviewee seeking a position of employment. The snafu is quickly taken care of, and I am soon standing in the elevator again, this time with Marcel Wanders at my side, and heading two floors up. Significantly taller than me, and dressed in his “uniform”, he laughingly jokes that I should let him now, if I ever end up working for him.
The interview takes place in a snow-white boardroom, and contains a table that is just as blindingly white. One wall is lined with windows opening up to a view of the roofs of Amsterdam's Old Town; when illuminated by sunlight, the room is so bright that several times during the interview, my eyes begin to water as if I were standing in a snow-covered field and suffering from snow-blindness. I wryly think to myself that the designer has managed to literally blind me with his brilliance. But during the interview, Wanders reveals himself to be the complete opposite – grounded, open and sincere.
You have a retrospective going on in a museum. How does that make you feel?
A bit strange. Most of my works are design-related, after all, and their context was of the utmost importance. In putting together an exhibition of designed works, you travel around the world selecting pieces that have already been made, plucking them out of their original environment so that they can all be put into one anonymous, white box. We have various different manufacturers and various different concepts. We have very inexpensive products and unbelievably expensive ones; huge objects from interior design projects, and miniatures. The white box – into which all of these pieces have been assembled – has its own manufactured context. In this sense, it is really strange to put together an exhibition like this because now people also look at my works differently – mainly from a visual aspect. But in my works, the visual is usually just a dependent feature.
Twenty-five years in design is definitely reason enough to put together a retrospective. You feel as if you've spread your wings over your whole fantastic body of creative work – at least that's the way you judge it from your own point of view. You've created this universe of ideas and thoughts that has been energized by 25 years of a passion for living. And here it is, all stuffed into the framework of one exhibition. Of course, it's wonderful to be able to show this. But in the process of creating the exhibition, you must die, and the works must freeze. The feathers fall out of your wings and you stop breathing.
I am truly honored by all of the people who have worked on putting together the exhibition. And I am just as honored by everyone who comes to see it – people who spend an hour getting to the museum, and then another hour to view the whole exhibit. Those are two hours of their day – an enormous amount of worth! But at the same time, they will, most likely, be only able to devote twelve seconds to every piece, and that's nothing. It's a joke! If someone came up to me and said: “Hi Marcel. You've created these wonderful objects. But I only have twelve seconds to give to each. Quickly, tell me something about them!”, I'd tell them to sod off! Go to hell! That's not being serious.
Consequently, I'd say that a retrospective is both a wonderful and extremely painful experience.
Regarding the beginnings of your creative career, the media often mention the fact that in the late 80s, you were “thrown out” of the Eindhoven Design Academy (called “Industrial Design in Eindhoven” at the time). In order to understand the reasoning behind the frequent mentioning of this fact, I'd like to ask you again – what sort of impression did this event leave you with, in terms of becoming a designer?
Some of my biographical aftermath really is closely related to his event. One them of is my tenacity, which allowed me to become what I am today. When I was expelled, I was hellishly angry. When I applied to Eindhoven, I wasn't yet sure of what design actually was. But after having studied for nine months, I understood very well what design was, and I knew that this profession was as if tailored for me. And that's when they kicked me out! One should take into account that back then, Eindhoven was the only institution of higher learning in the Netherlands where one could get a degree in industrial design. That's why I was angry and disappointed. But at the same time, I was absolutely sure that I would become a designer – and a great one, at that. I came to that decision on my own. Since there weren't any other industrial design schools at the time, I understood that I had to educate myself, starting with acquiring a comprehension of what is necessary for one to become a designer – what sort of knowledge, what kind of skills. In this sense, the event was fortuitous because I took care of my own education. Consequently, I studied things that no one else was studying at the time. I researched things that others didn't. It must be mentioned that when I was at Eindhoven, the school was still under the direct influence of Bauhaus. The faculty had no doubt that modernism was the only possible direction in which designers should develop and work. In addition, I fell in love with design in a completely primitive way – to me it was exciting and interesting, and I loved creative experimentation and always looking for something new. It seemed pointless to me to attempt repeating an already existing tradition. The road of experimentation seemed much more logical to me. I was ready to make all of the possible mistakes out there, and not just immediately think of having an excellent end-product.
I believe that is exactly what school is for – to allow for mistakes and to learn from them. Great products must be created after schooling, not during it. It should even be forbidden to create something good while you're still learning. You have to learn well, not manufacture well.
When I was studying, another strong voice alongside Bauhaus was that of the postmodernist Memphis Group. As students, we were warned about this “horrible example” of how badly design can go. If we had even just tried to copy Memphis in our works, we would most likely be punished with a bad grade; however, no one even tried to explain to us the philosophy of this group. Nevertheless, the Memphis Group left a shocking impression upon a good number of students; these young people suddenly understood that there is not just one unchanging order in the world – something completely different is also possible!
Have you ever had the urge to open your own design school, or at least develop an educational program according to your understanding of how design should be taught?
At the beginning of my career, I was linked to educational institutions. But I had to go through the experience of watching how students who had been under my tutelage were later thrown out of school, or failed their exams. Obviously, my approach did not fit into the overall educational system. Deep in my heart, I believe that schools are horrible institutions that have no interest whatsoever in their students. There are a whole slew of wonderful people who work in this field, and who passionately believe in their ideas, but I still think that students are not being taught correctly. The system, at least in the Netherlands, is such that everybody passes their first year – no matter how talented or untalented one may be – because it's financially advantageous for the school to hold on to everyone at the beginning. But by the fourth year, shortly before graduation, a whole bunch of students “fly the coop” because now they must show their results, and these results haven't turned out well for everyone. I've seen this happen several times, and in my opinion, it is horrible – in the first few years, the school gives the student the confidence that he is capable of something, but then, in his final year, this young person comes into contact with outright criticism.
In my opinion, the instructors should be very direct and demanding in the very first year, and after this year, the strong must be winnowed out from those who don't really belong there. The school should then sign a contract with the students who show potential; the contract would ensure that the student will not be expelled, and that the instructors will do their job dutifully and honestly. Herein starts a three-year collaboration – without any grades, without any points. The instructors' only responsibility is to teach and explain everything that they passionately love about their field. There is no room for critique because any sort of critique during the learning process is redundant; it is based on deep-rooted prejudices of the past and makes the student do what you already did yesterday. It is impossible to critique new experiments. The only thing that the instructor must do is inject a belief in the positive – in terms of design and in the world as a whole. When the teaching is done, the instructor should be graded. It is idiotic to think that a student must create something great during the learning process. There's enough time for that after school. The most important thing in these four years is to learn. I created complete crap in school, but I learned an awful lot and I was insanely honest with myself. In short, I am a complete anarchist when it comes to education. And life has proved that I cannot be given students for just one out of their four years in school. I have to teach from start to finish, or else upon leaving me and returning to the established school system, they will, most likely, fail – that is, “fail” according to the entrenched standards. Because how are the schools of today structured? Ask the students to do something specific and then see if they succeed at it. And then they are judged according to some sort of preexisting scale. Where is the innovation? Where is the new?
But at the same time, the objects you create often refer to the familiar; they utilize archetypal forms and are like a protest against the cult of the new. Instead of playing with cultural history, why don't you attempt to create completely new forms?
I want to create things that are connected to our society, to each of us. In addition, it's not even possible to create something completely new. If there was something like that in this room, we would probably not even be able to see it because human senses are not adapted to adequately sense something that has never existed before. I think that it is important that the world around us be both based on cultural history and reflective of changes.
I always say that, firstly, I rob the brains of others – the brains of the potential users of the end-product. You see, that is the material with which I have chosen to start working. That is exactly why people perceive the things that I create as being close to them and special – because they seem familiar to them. If I created something that is unimportant to others or unnecessary, how could I make it special?
It's not as if all of my pieces are created in this way. For instance, the “Airborne Snotty Vases” (2001) seemed even foreign to us, at first. But once you get to know their back-story – that they are vases in the shape of sneezed-out snot – they cannot be said to be completely unrelated to us. (Laughs) I believe that a good starting point is a material that we understand, with which we are familiar, and then the designer must think about how it can be transformed through time and space so that we can develop from it a relationship between the object and the user. And the result of all this? A closer connection between us and the things that surrounds us. It then follows that we are less apt to get rid of them because, in our eyes, these things have worth.
Working on interior design projects usually means cooperating with a client, which is different than working on product design. What is the dynamic of the relationship between the designer, Marcel Wanders, and his client?
Although the greater part of my projects are done without the client's involvement, even in product design one must think about the consumer – who, in my case, is also at the root of the idea. Consequently, all projects are, more or less, linked to a specific context that must be taken into account. For instance, in creating the interior design for a hotel in Miami (The Mondrian South Beach Hotel Miami, 2008), one is given a completely different setting than, for instance, working on a hotel in Amsterdam ( (The Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht, 2012). If one didn't take that into account, the results would be really weird. Every thing has its place, and not without reason. If you travel to a hotel in Miami, but you feel as if you're in Moscow, then you most likely have arrived at an amusement park – and not even an authentic one. Just like in Las Vegas, where you're supposed to feel like you're in Venice – which seems idiotic to me. In short, there is always a context that must be taken into account, and that's true whether you're working with a client or not.
In addition, I only work with people with whom I have a mutual respect. I take on my client as an unpaid, short-term employee. He regularly visits my studio and guarantees that the work I do becomes increasingly better. If the client doesn't have anything to add to the process, then I don't want to work with him. Every client knows something that I don't, and that gives the work additional quality. That's why I always listen to them very carefully, and together we can do something that I never would have been able to do by myself.
Do you remember when you first fell in love with ornamentation?
Over time, I have understood that we live in a society that has gotten past the postmodern phase. Exactly where we are I can't say precisely, but in any case, we're no longer living in open denial of modernism; instead, we're building something new that will be named sometime in the future. Meanwhile, instead of taking steps forward – after having just gone through postmodernism – the field of design has raced back towards modernism. Of course, modernism suits design almost as if it had made for it – it is rational, easily explained, the clients are satisfied, and so on. But modernism, in my opinion, is a mistake. It is not rooted in a sustainable philosophy. I am becoming ever more convinced of this, and that's why in my practice, I struggle against modernism in any way I can come up with.
Why is modernism not a sustainable design philosophy?
Modernism looks at the past as if it were irrelevant. But what does that mean? It means that anything that I have done today will, by tomorrow, be no longer be needed by anybody. Modernism was created by a “throw-away” society – because nothing ages as quickly as the new. If we don't create the new with respect towards the past, then tomorrow it will already be old. Instead, we have to create things that are ancient already at the time of their creation. The new must be old.
And ornamentation is one of the ways to fight against modernism?
Ornamentation is one of my experiments. Why ornamentation, specifically? It's hard to say; I simply do every possible thing that my imagination comes up with in order to counter modernism. Minimalism, too, I believe, is an invention of modernism, and I've never been able to comprehend why minimalism is so great that it should become my environment.
Imagine that I make my daughter a birthday present – in the best tradition of minimalism. Before I give it to my daughter, I tell her in a very serious voice: “Listen dear, I've made you something great. It is inside this gray box, it is unbelievably light, and it was so elementary to produce – without any waste of time.” The box has no ribbons, no flowers. This gift box definitely doesn't create a feeling of how great and wonderful the present inside it is. It reflects neither me nor my daughter, and it lacks personality. Meanwhile, my lovely daughter is standing in the corner, sobbing, because she thinks that her father no longer loves her. See – that's modernism's gift to the world. But that's not enough for me! If the modernists think that they can wipe away whole layers of culture that have been carefully accrued up to that point, then they are not worthy of their profession.
(Again in a mock serious voice:) “Listen, I make things that are simple and that require as little of my effort as possible. That is sufficiently enough for people. They won't get a fraction more of my time and energy – because they don't even want more! A flower on a gift box? No, I won't put one on because it's not worth my time. It wouldn't be rational.” (Back to a normal voice:) But people aren't rational! We have created such a narrow view of ourselves. We are not rational beings, but rather completely irrational beings, and that is exactly the beauty of humanity. That's wonderful!
I'm simply trying to create something that makes us happier in our everyday lives. To create an environment that makes us feel inspired, beautiful – like kings and queens.
Speaking about placing flowers on gift boxes – how involved are you in your studio's work?
There is nothing in my studio that starts or finishes without me. In the steps that take place between A to Z, I am helped by an unbelievably talented team. But I nurture the philosophical concept behind every project myself, and I am the one who puts the stamp of approval on every end-result.
Which part of the process is your favorite?
The hardest one, of course. It's different for every project. My favorite moments are the ones from which I learn the most. Putting the screws into a chair? I've done enough of that in my time that I can now entrust somebody else with doing that. There's nothing new that I could learn from that anymore. In the areas where I've already done my share of time, I can be a great adviser to my teammates, and I find it inspiring to hand down my knowledge. The key to waking yourself up from a snooze is personal growth, and an essential part of that is professional growth. And that's what I'm looking for – unceasingly new experiences.
You've mentioned that you admire Philippe Stark. Why so? And does Philippe Stark admire you?
I remember Stark once remarking in an article that all designers are crap, except for maybe Marcel Wanders. I take that as the highest possible compliment that can come from Stark, since he is not one to throw around complements (laughs). Of course, I don't know if he still thinks that way. Although he did agree to be in the jury for last year's Moooi Awards, which is a rare thing for him to do, and something that I very much appreciated. But I think that Stark is number one in design because he has been able to change the preconception of what design is, and he has done this from standing on his side of the “world of objects”, at that. Instead of following in the ruts of tradition, he changed our way of design-thinking. There are not many who have been able to do this in our time.
25 years of design are behind you. What is ahead?
I have always looked at design as a very light and white universe. As a field in which we're creating a new world, and which tomorrow will be enchantingly beautiful. But as I reviewed what I had already done, at some point I realized that I don't recognize myself in it anymore. Many chambers of my soul – doubt, apprehension, frustration, fear – have not been mirrored in my works. All of this was not to be found in this “white positivity” that my design works were emitting. That's why it was important to me to find a way in which to express the other facets of my personality. Concurrently, I understood that I wouldn't be able to do this from my position on the pedestal of design – these works would have to have a different sort of relationship with their audience. Another kind of intimacy. That's why over the last five years, I've been directing my creative work more in the direction of art. This is where my video works – virtual interiors – fit in. This is also where I group the “Phoebes” – the girls with the lamps. It's opened up a new spectrum of possibilities for me, and I'm really excited to be working on pieces like this.
One of the most constant ones is the fear of death. If the key to my work as a designer is the search for sustainability, then it must eventually come up against the inevitable – namely, the fact that life is not sustainable. It is not for nothing that most artists want to achieve immortality with their works, to transcend their lives and bodies and stay in this world forever. This fear has definitely been one of the central themes of the works I've done in the last year.
Also, doubt about what it is that I am doing as a designer. When you invest all of your energy into creating projects that don't age either physically or morally, and then when you visit one of your designed interiors five years later, you see that it has changed into ugly chaos. It's a question of – as a designer, how far can you stretch your ability to control the end result? Because in the end, you're just a part of a bigger system. All of these doubts are worth speaking about out loud. You must be true to yourself. That's exactly why I started creating video works – virtual interiors that are not meant to be executed in real life, and that never will be. They will exist forever and they will never change. Another powerful source of doubt – and which I believe is present in the work of every designer – is the fear that we are lying. Yes, we tend to say that we do honest work, but how true is that? A client asks me to create a logo that expresses how free-thinking and open his company is, but have we checked to see if what he is saying is true of the company? Do we have to check up on that? No, we simply do what we were asked to do, and as best we can. We designers are liars, no matter how purely we approach our work. These are widespread doubts that few speak about openly.
www.marcelwanders.com
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4/1, The Battle for Justice in Palestine with Ali Abunimah at Northeastern University
Tuesday, April 1 at 5pm
ROOM 444, Curry Student Center
Join the Progressive Student Alliance, the Northeastern Palestine Underground, and the International Socialist Organization - Boston on Tuesday, April 1st at 5:00pm as we host prolific author and activist Ali Abunimah. He will be discussing his most recent book, The Battle for Justice in Palestine, which documents the struggle on campus for Palestinian liberation and the BDS movement. Abunimah has also dedicated the last few stops of his tour to raising awareness about the Northeastern administration's censorship of SJP, along with the censorship of Columbia SJP at Barnard and of Prof. Iymen Chehade at Columbia College in Chicago. We are honored to have such a distinguished speaker advocate for our struggle on campus, and that of all students concerned with justice in Palestine.
Ali Abunimah is the author of One Country: A Bold Proposal to End the Israeli Palestinian Impasse, and co-founder and director of the widely acclaimed publication The Electronic Intifada. Based in the United States, he has written hundreds of articles and been an active part of the movement for justice in Palestine for 20 years. He is the recipient of a 2013 Lannan Cultural Freedom Fellowship.
The Battle for Justice in Palestine has been praised by Alice Walker, Joseph Massad, Rebecca Vilkomerson, Omar Barghouti, and many others. The fascinating new book can be purchased at the event, or online via Haymarket Books:
http://www.haymarketbooks.org/pb/The-Battle-for-Justice-in-Palestine
CO-SPONSORS:
Progressive Student Alliance
The Northeastern Palestine Underground
International Socialist Organization - Boston
Harvard Palestine Solidarity Committee
Boston University Students for Justice in Palestine
Boston College Students for Justice in Palestine
The American Friends Service Committee Peace & Economic Security Program
Jewish Voice for Peace - Boston
THIS EVENT WILL BE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Several members of the Bridgewater State University men's outdoor track & field team competed on Thursday at the MIT Last Chance Qualifier.
Senior Cameron Williamson (North Easton, Mass.) captured top honors in the triple jump as he posted a career-best leap of 47 feet, 7.25 inches (14.51m).
Senior Michael Kotleski (Great Barrington, Mass.), sophomores Lamont Haynes (South Boston, Mass.) and Joshua Higgins (Fitchburg, Mass.), and freshman John Lara (South Boston, Mass.) set the school record in the 4x400-meter relay with a time of 3:16.99. The foursome placed fifth at the meet as they eclipsed the previous BSU mark of 3:18.15 set in 2017.
Higgins also placed second in the 800-meter run with a career-best time of 1:52.13.
Sophomore Ryan Bain (Tewksbury, Mass.) placed seventh in the javelin with a career-best toss of 180 feet, eight inches (55.08m), while junior Brandon Houle (Cumberland, R.I.) finished ninth in the javelin with a distance of 172 feet, nine inches (52.67m).
Senior Joseph Kisamore (Attleboro, Mass.) placed eighth in the 1,500-meter run (3:58.47), while junior Joseph Keough (Walpole, Mass.) was the eighth runner to cross the finish line in the 3,000-meter steeplechase (9:40.61).
Williamson is currently tied for 21st place in all of Division III in the triple jump, while Higgins is presently ranked 30th in the 800. The Bears' 4x400-meter relay squad is currently 30th overall.
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2 Chronicles 24: Joash’s Bildungsroman Presage
2 Chronicles 25: The vicissitudes of Amaziah
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Much like his father’s, Amaziah’s reign is marked by great early faithfulness followed by a descent into idolatry. This time, however, we don’t have a shadowy priest/puppeteer to blame.
In this chapter, which is largely derived from 2 Kgs 14, we find a 25 year old Amaziah as his takes his father’s throne. His father, if you’ll remember, was murdered in his bed to avenge his killing of the prophet Zechariah (son of the high priest Jehoiada).
Once Amaziah took power, he wasn’t long in avenging his father. As soon as he has stabilized himself in his new position, he had the conspirators killed (we saw the same kind of court cleansing with Solomon in 1 Kgs 2, and Jehoram in 2 Chron. 21). Amaziah did, however, spare their children, which the Chronicler tells us was in accordance with the law of Moses (quoting Deut. 24:16).
The Edomite War
In 2 Kgs 14:7, we are told that Amaziah defeated 10,000 Edomites and captured Sela (which he renamed Joktheel). The Chronicler gives us quite a bit more detail:
It begins, as all good battles do, with preparation. Amaziah assembles his army, mustering any males over the age of 20 – this comes out to a total of 300,000 men, a much smaller number than Asa musters in 2 Chron. 14:8.
Amaziah fled to Lachish
In addition to his native army, Amaziah also hires 100,000 Israelites for 100 talents of silver. God isn’t too happy about this, of course, and sends a prophet to change his mind. The argument is the same that we’ve heard quite a bit: Trust in God because victory comes from him, not from superior numbers. Besides, “the Lord is not with Israel, with all these Ephraimites” (2 Chron. 25:7). Amaziah doesn’t seem to contest this line of reasoning, but is worried about all the money he’s spent on the mercenaries going to waste. the prophet reassures him, saying that God is capable of giving him far more wealth than that.
Since Amaziah is still in the loyal portion of his reign, he listens to the prophet and sends the Israelite mercenaries back.
We finally come to the events of 2 Kgs 14:7, where Amaziah leads his army out to the Valley of Salt and kills 10,000 men of Seir. The Chronicler doesn’t mention Seir’s capture or renaming to Joktheel, but adds that Amaziah also took 10,000 Edomites captive (though he promptly tossed them off a cliff).
While this is going on, the spurned Israelites double back and attack Judah while it’s defenceless. They kill 3,000 Judahites, but this appears to be a fairly straightforward raid and they head back to Israel with their spoils. The Chronicler never tries to explain this loss, despite Amaziah doing as he was told.
In this story, the Chronicler never tells us why Amaziah killed the Edomite captives. The most likely explanation is that this was a show of force, a decimation to prevent future resistance. I also tried to think of it in light of the Israelite flanking attack: Perhaps Amaziah’s intention was to bring the captives (or at least a portion of them) back to Judah as slaves. But when he heard of the Israelite attack, he had to rush back and couldn’t afford the time to bring the slaves along. Or perhaps he feared their number, worrying that leaving too many Edomites alive could mean getting caught between two armies. Better to decimate the Edomites while his military power is concentrated in Edom, then return to deal with the Israelites without having to fear for his back.
Whatever the explanation, Amaziah doesn’t seem to have been in too much of a hurry to bring Edomite idols back to Judah, setting them up for worship. This detail is absent in the Kings account, but may be hinted at in 2 Kgs 14:3, where Amaziah is described as “follow[ing] the example of his father Joash” (Joash having turned to idolatry in his later life).
The Chronicler doesn’t give us any information about Amaziah’s motivations, but there are some possibilities:
It could have been another act to demoralize the Edomites and, perhaps, bring them back into the vassalage after they seceded in 2 Chron. 21. The point would be to, effectively, take their gods as hostages. As for setting up their worship in Judah, it could just be the Chronicler’s failure to imagine the possession of idols without their worship. Or perhaps Amaziah, a monolatrist, wasn’t comfortable with the possibility of angering the Edomite gods by cutting them off from worship.
One possibility that seems to be favoured by religious commentaries is that, having won such a great victory, Amaziah believed that the Edomite gods had changed sides.
In any case, God isn’t happy, and he sends another anonymous prophet to harangue Amaziah. This time, his argument is actually fairly compelling: Why would you worship the Edomite gods when they couldn’t even protect the Edomites?
The Thistle of Lebanon
Listening to the advice of his councillors, Amaziah sends an invitation to battle to King Joash of Israel. In response, Joash tells him a parable about a thistle who asks the cedar to give his daughter to marry the thistle’s son, but then a wild beast passes by and tramples the thistle. Just in case Amaziah doesn’t get it, Joash explains: Amaziah is full of boasting about his defeat of Edom, but that will only provoke trouble.
In 2 Kgs 14, Joash’s response makes a little more sense. Amaziah, full of his victory, decides to go after another neighbour. Here, however, it’s hard not to read Amaziah’s invitation as retaliation for the Israelite raid – but then Joash’s parable doesn’t fit quite so nicely.
In any case, Amaziah doesn’t listen (according to the Chronicler, God prevents him from listening so that he can use the ensuing war to punish him) and the two armies face each other at Bethshemesh. Israel wins and Amaziah is captured.
Joash then goes after Jerusalem, knocking down many of its walls, taking captives (including Obededom, who is not mentioned in the 2 Kgs account), and taking spoils from both Temple and palace.
We never learn of how Amaziah came to be freed, only that he outlived Joash by 15 years. Back in Jerusalem, a conspiracy grew against him and he was eventually forced to flee to Lachish. He was followed, though, and slain there, and the conspirators brought his corpse back to Jerusalem for burial.
In summary, the Chronicler tells us that Amaziah ruled for 29 years and that his mother’s name was Jehoaddan of Jerusalem. For more information, we are referred to the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.
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NPNF1-07. St. Augustine: Homilies on the Gospel of John; Homilies on the First Epistle of John; Soliloquies
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Tractate CXVII.
Chapter XIX. 17–22.
1. On Pilate’s judgment and condemnation before the tribunal, they took the Lord Jesus Christ, about the sixth hour, and led Him away. “And He, bearing His cross, went forth into the place that is called Calvary, but in Hebrew, Golgotha; where they crucified Him.” What else, then, is the meaning of the evangelist Mark saying, “And it was the third hour, and they crucified Him,”18631863 Mark xv. 25. but this, that the Lord was crucified at the third hour by the tongues of the Jews, at the sixth hour by the hands of the soldiers? That we may understand that the fifth hour was now completed, and there was some beginning made of the sixth, when Pilate took his seat before the tribunal, which is expressed by John as “about18641864 Quasi. the sixth hour;” and when He was led forth, and nailed to the tree with the two robbers, and the events recorded were enacted beside His cross, the completion of the sixth hour was fully reached, being the hour from which, on to the ninth, the sun was obscured, and the darkness took place, we have it jointly attested on the authority of the three evangelists, Matthew, Mark, and Luke.18651865 Matt. xxvii. 45; Mark xv. 33; and Luke xxiii. 44. But as the Jews attempted to transfer the crime of slaying Christ from themselves to the Romans, that is to say, to Pilate and his soldiers, therefore Mark suppresses the hour at which Christ was crucified by the soldiers, and which then began to enter upon the sixth, and remembers rather to give an express place to the third hour, at which they are understood to have cried out before Pilate, “Crucify, crucify him” (verse 6), that it not only may be seen that the former crucified Jesus, namely, the soldiers who hung Him on the tree at the sixth hour, but the Jews also, who at the third hour cried out to have Him crucified.
2. There is also another solution of this question, that we should not here understand the sixth hour of the day, because John says not, And it was about the sixth hour of the day, or about the sixth hour, but says, “And it was the parasceve of the passover, about the sixth hour” (ver. 14). And parasceve is in Latin præparatio (preparation); but the Jews are fonder of using the Greek words in observances of this sort, even those of them who speak Latin rather than Greek. It was therefore the preparation of the passover. But “our passover, Christ,” as the apostle says, “has been sacrificed;”18661866 1 Cor. v. 7. and if we reckon the preparation of this passover from the ninth hour of the night (for then the chief priests seem to have given their verdict for the sacrifice of the Lord, when they said, “He is guilty of death,”18671867 Matt. xxvi. 66. and when the hearing of His case was still proceeding in the high priest’s house: whence there is a kind of harmony in understanding that therewith began the preparation of the true passover, whose shadow was the passover of the Jews, that is, of the sacrificing of Christ, when the priests gave their sentence that He was to be sacrificed), certainly from that hour of the night, which is conjectured to have been then the ninth, on to the third hour of the day, when the evangelist Mark testifies that Christ was crucified, there are six hours, three of the night, and three of the day. Hence in the case of this parasceve of the passover, that is, the preparation of the sacrifice of Christ, which began with the ninth hour of the night, it was about the sixth hour; that is to say, the fifth hour was completed, and the sixth had already begun to run, when Pilate ascended the tribunal: for that same preparation, which had begun with the ninth hour of the night, still continued till the sacrifice of Christ, which was the event in course of preparation, was completed, which took place at the third hour, according to Mark, not of the preparation, but of the day; while it was also the sixth hour, not of the day, but of the preparation, by reckoning, of course, six hours from the ninth hour of the night to the third of the day. Of these two solutions of this difficult question let each choose the one that pleases him. But one will judge better what to choose who reads the very elaborate discussions on “The Harmony of the Evangelists.”18681868 “On the Harmony of the Evangelists,” Book iii. chap. xiii. secs. 40–50. And if other solutions of it can also be found, the stability of gospel truth will have a more cumulative defense against the calumnies of unbelieving and profane vanity. And now, after these brief discussions, let us return to the narrative of the evangelist John.
3. “And they took Jesus,” he says, “and 429led Him away; and He, bearing His cross, went forth unto the place that is called Calvary, in the Hebrew, Golgotha; where they crucified Him.” Jesus, therefore, went to the place where He was to be crucified, bearing His cross. A grand spectacle! but if it be impiety that is the onlooker, a grand laughing-stock; if piety, a grand mystery: if impiety be the onlooker, a grand demonstration of ignominy; if piety, a grand bulwark of faith: if it is impiety that looketh on, it laughs at the King bearing, in place of His kingly rod, the tree of His punishment; if it is piety, it sees the King bearing the tree for His own crucifixion, which He was yet to affix even on the foreheads of kings, exposed to the contemptuous glances of the impious in connection with that wherein the hearts of saints were thereafter to glory. For to Paul, who was yet to say, “But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ,”18691869 Gal. vi. 14. He was commending that same cross of His by carrying it on His own shoulders, and bearing the candelabrum of that light that was yet to burn, and not to be placed under a bushel.18701870 Matt. v. 15. “Bearing,” therefore, “His cross, He went forth into the place that is called Calvary, in the Hebrew, Golgotha; where they crucified Him, and two others with Him on either side one, and Jesus in the midst.” These two, as we have learned in the narrative of the other evangelists, were thieves with whom He was crucified, and between whom He was fixed,18711871 Matt. xxvii. 38; Mark xv. 27; and Luke xxiii. 33. whereof the prophecy sent before had declared, “And He was numbered among the transgressors.”18721872 Isa. liii. 12.
4. “And Pilate wrote a title also, and put it on the cross, and the writing was, Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews. This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, Greek, and Latin, The King of the Jews.” For these three languages were conspicuous in that place beyond all others: the Hebrew on account of the Jews, who gloried in the law of God; the Greek, because of the wise men among the Gentiles; and the Latin, on account of the Romans, who at that very time were exercising sovereign power over many and almost all countries.
5. “Then said the chief priests of the Jews unto Pilate, Write not, The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of the Jews. Pilate answered, What I have written I have written.” Oh the ineffable power of the working of God, even in the hearts of the ignorant! Was there not some hidden voice that sounded through Pilate’s inner man with a kind, if one may so say, of loud-toned silence, the words that had been prophesied so long before in the very letter of the Psalms, “Corrupt not the inscription of the title”?18731873 Ps. lvii., lviii. Here, then, you see, he corrupted it not; what he has written he has written. But the high priests, who wished it to be corrupted, what did they say? “Write not, The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of the Jews.” What is it, madmen, that you say? Why do you oppose the doing of that which you are utterly unable to alter? Will it by any such means become the less true that Jesus said, “I am King of the Jews”? If that cannot be tampered with which Pilate has written, can that be tampered with which the truth has uttered? But is Christ king only of the Jews, or of the Gentiles also? Yes, of the Gentiles also. For when He said in prophecy, “I am set king by Him upon His holy hill of Zion, declaring the decree of the Lord,” that no one might say, because of the hill of Zion, that He was set king over the Jews alone, He immediately added, “The Lord said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten Thee. Ask of me, and I will give Thee the Gentiles for Thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for Thy possession.”18741874 Ps. ii. 6–8. Whence He Himself, speaking now with His own lips among the Jews, said, “Other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice, and there shall be one flock and one Shepherd.”18751875 Chap. x. 16. Why then would we have some great mystery18761876 Sacramentum. to be understood in this superscription, wherein it was written, “King of the Jews,” if Christ is king also of the Gentiles? For this reason, because it was the wild olive tree that was made partaker of the fatness of the olive tree, and not the olive tree that was made partaker of the bitterness of the wild olive tree.18771877 Rom. xi. 17. For inasmuch as the title, “King of the Jews,” was truthfully written regarding Christ, who are they that are to be understood as the Jews but the seed of Abraham, the children of the promise, who are also the children of God? For “they,” saith the apostle, “who are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God; but the children of the promise are counted for the seed.”18781878 Rom. ix. 7, 8. And the Gentiles were those to whom he said, “But if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.”18791879 Gal. iii. 29. Christ therefore is king of the 430Jews, but of those who are Jews by the circumcision of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God;18801880 Rom. ii. 29. who belong to the Jerusalem that is free, our eternal mother in heaven, the spiritual Sarah, who casteth out the bond maid and her children from the house of liberty.18811881 Gal. iv. 22–31. And therefore what Pilate wrote he wrote, because what the Lord said He said.
1863 Mark xv. 25.
1864 Quasi.
1865 Matt. xxvii. 45; Mark xv. 33; and Luke xxiii. 44.
1866 1 Cor. v. 7.
1867 Matt. xxvi. 66.
1868 “On the Harmony of the Evangelists,” Book iii. chap. xiii. secs. 40–50.
1869 Gal. vi. 14.
1870 Matt. v. 15.
1872 Isa. liii. 12.
1873 Ps. lvii., lviii.
1874 Ps. ii. 6–8.
1875 Chap. x. 16.
1876 Sacramentum.
1877 Rom. xi. 17.
1878 Rom. ix. 7, 8.
1879 Gal. iii. 29.
1880 Rom. ii. 29.
1881 Gal. iv. 22–31.
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Home / News / Samurai Warriors 4 Empires / Koei Tecmo America reveals series debut features for upcoming Samurai Warriors 4 Empires
Koei Tecmo America reveals series debut features for upcoming Samurai Warriors 4 Empires
February 18, 2016 News , Samurai Warriors 4 Empires
While a Warriors fan, the Empires games in particular with their more strategic elements has always appealed to me, and this upcoming release looks like it will be bringing some cool new features to the table.
KOEI TECMO America released new assets and information detailing the character substitution and castle customization features in upcoming strategy epic Samurai Warriors 4 Empires. Slated for release across North America on March 15, 2016, the game will be available in stores for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and digitally for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PlayStation®Vita handheld system.
Character Substitution is one of the most exciting new features to debut in Samurai Warriors 4 Empires. Players will be able to fully create and customize their playable character’s appearance, political proclivities, and move sets, as well as personalized family crests, Musou kanji, and portraits. Player-created characters will be fully immersed in the drama of the era, taking part in the lives of historical figures (either as friends or foes). Players will also be able to swap a historical character with a custom character in unlocked cutscenes, allowing for a more customized experience.
To add to the level of customization in Samurai Warriors 4 Empires, developer Omega Force has implemented a brand new Castle Customization feature, allowing players to build a Castle to their specifications as well as decorate it with unlockable decorative wallpapers, or with banners that can be collected by completing missions. These banners often offer extra bonuses, such as increased income, supplies, commerce, and fame.
KOEI TECMO has released two gameplay videos detailing both these exciting new features, which can be viewed below.
Lastly, KOEI TECMO has released information on the strategic importance of exploiting in game Facilities of conquered territories. When ruling over a territory that has one or more Facilities, a number of related policies become available. This means that it is not just a matter of which clans are defeated, but also where they are based and what resources they can add to the player’s fief. A few examples of these Facilities include the economy-boosting Mines, the Trading Post, the army-upgrading Gunsmith (which allows for riflemen), Horse Farms (which allows for mounted units), the espionage-instigating Ninja Village (which enables Assassination missions), and the more invigorating Hot Springs, among many others. The clever use and acquisition of these Facilities gives players a competitive edge in their quest to either rule or unite Japan, and can be used to bestow great tactical and strategic advantages.
For more news and information on Samurai Warriors 4 Empires, please visit the official website at www.koeitecmoamerica.com/sw4e/, Like KOEI TECMO America on Facebook at www.facebook.com/koeitecmous, and become part of the #KTfamily by following KOEI TECMO America on Twitter at @KoeiTecmoUS.
About Samurai Warriors 4 Empires
Samurai Warriors 4 Empires marks the return of the Empires brand in the Samurai Warriors universe after a nine year hiatus. Since the 2007 release of Samurai Warriors 2 Empires for the PlayStation®2, Samurai Warriors has grown to become one of the most successful and acclaimed titles in the Warriors franchise. This revamped version of the fan-favorite installment features improved gameplay mechanics and an expanded, intuitive governing system, and explores the effects that building in-depth relationships and alliances have in times of war.
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3 Stores-in-1!
It all was started long ago: 1961 in Madison, Nebraska, by a hardworking 37 year-old entrepreneur by the name of Martin Deets. Martin Deets started working career as a hired man on the farm of Herman Hass (brother-in-law) straight out of 8th grade in Cuming County, Nebraska. Driving a team of 8 work horses to till the land at age 12 seemed "normal" to the young blonde lad at that time.
After a few years on the farm, a short stint in the Armed Services and graduating from Business College in Norfolk, Nebraska…He began his business career.
Then, Martin met and married Norma Jean Major in 1951. Another try at farming in the mid- fifties, some over-the-road sales jobs, and then a position at the Kesting Furniture Store in downtown Norfolk from 1958-1961, motivated Martin and Norma, now with 3 young daughters and a 4th child on the way, to start Deets Furniture in Madison, Nebraska on September 1st, 1961.
Martin started out in a very humble fashion, with a $5,000 loan from a favorite Uncle, he paid rent on an old department store in Madison, an apartment for his growing family, bought a used delivery truck and some inventory that Martin said "…I had to spread out to make it look like I had something…."
Things went well early on and the store grew into a favored place to buy furniture, floor coverings and draperies in the Madison County area. The sixties also brought 2 baby boys into the family, Ron and Tim.
In 1976, a new warehouse/showroom was constructed ½ block east of the original location and both locations continued to be used.
In the early 1980's, Ron and Tim came home to Madison to help run the store. Let's just say there was a lot of learning going on at that time.
1987 brought more change to the Deets Furniture operation as another location on North Riverside Blvd. in Norfolk, Nebraska was added. By 1989, all retail activity in the Madison locations was ceased and all efforts were concentrated on the Norfolk store.
A ten year time span showed more learning and growth, growth that led to the thought of owning our own buildings and moving to a better location.
In 1996, 9 acres of land were purchased at our current location on South Hwy 81, Norfolk, Nebraska. A large, 71,000 square foot, steel warehouse/showroom building was constructed, the Deets Furniture and Flooring operation moved and opened for business on October 9, 1997.
Today, Deets HomeStore is owned by Ron Deets offers employment to 30 hardworking northeast Nebraskans and features a furniture store, mattress store, Deets Mattress 1st and floor covering store, Deets Abbey Carpet & Floor all under one big roof at the Deets HomeStore building on South Hwy 81, Norfolk, Nebraska.
To many of you reading this story, 1961 may seem like a very long time ago, but to a certain lady and gentleman named Norma Jean and Martin Deets; I'll bet it seems like yesterday….
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Clark County, Nevada
Econ. Dev.
About Clark County
ClarkConnect
Laura Fitzpatrick was appointed County Treasurer by the Clark County Board of Commissioners in March 1998 to fill a vacancy in that position. In November of that same year, she was elected to her first four-year term. As Treasurer and Ex-Officio Tax Receiver, her responsibilities include the billing, collection, and distribution of real property taxes. They also include the receipting and disbursement of all county revenues, and the management of the county's banking services and investment portfolios.
Laura is a CPA and has over 20 years of high-level experience in the area of accounting and public finance. Before becoming County Treasurer, she was with the Las Vegas office of Deloitte & Touche. In addition to her background in public accounting (both at Deloitte & Touche and previously at Ernst & Whinney), she served as Deputy State Treasurer for the state of Michigan, and was the Director of Intergovernmental Relations for The Bond Market Association in Washington, D.C.
Laura is a member of the Nevada County Fiscal Officers Association, Nevada Association of Certified Public Accountants, and the Government Investment Officers Association, as well as other professional organizations. She was a two-term board member of the Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada. She is a member and past president of the Las Vegas Fremont Rotary.
Laura is a native Texan and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin. She and her husband have two children.
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Will Poland avoid a recession?
Speakers at the 4th Warsaw CEE Financial Hub, an international conference held on 30 November 2011 at the Warsaw Stock Exchange, gave high marks to the Polish economy.
In his welcome to the conference, National Bank of Poland president Marek Belka apologised that he would violate Polish custom by delivering optimistic news. In Belka’s view, the Polish economy has not—and will not—fall into a recess, primarily because over the past decade Poland avoided the drastic increases and declines that occurred, for example, in the Baltic states. Poland is also less dependent on exports, and thus external shocks affect the Polish economy only about half as strongly as they might.
The prospects for Polish exports are nonetheless positive, mainly thanks to exchange rates, which despite significant fluctuations do not rise above a level that would make exports unprofitable. Poland’s economy has opened up extensively over the past 10 years. A decade ago, exports represented 24% of gross domestic product, but now the figure has risen above 40%. Poland’s share in total EU exports tripled in 10 years, from 1% to 3.4%, with exports by Polish firms rising just as fast as exports within international distribution chains. This demonstrates the strength of the Polish economy compared to other countries in the region, where the share in exports of domestic firms is significantly lower.
Poland has a relatively low and very stable current account deficit. The variation in this figure does not exceed 1.5%, which means that the Polish economy is more stable than others in the region. The current account deficit is also financed primarily out of the influx of foreign direct investment and EU structural funds.
The Polish labour market is one of the most flexible in Europe. Only Estonia and Italy have a less rigid wage system than Poland. On average, about a third of wages in Poland represent variable elements, which means that in case of need base wages do not have to be cut, but only certain bonuses. About 25% of employment contracts are for a definite period. They may be disparaged by staff as “garbage contracts” but they increase the country’s competitiveness.
One chronic weakness, however, is a low inclination to savings, and another is dependence on foreign capital for investments.
The dependence of the Polish enterprise sector on bank borrowing is very low, however, and is declining further (in 2010 it was 14.4% of GDP). Polish enterprises are funded to a similar degree by their parent companies—in other words, outside the banking system—but nonetheless, at 30% the total dependence on borrowings is extremely low.
Household incomes are rising, and the gap between Poland and Western Europe in this respect is narrowing. Meanwhile, the rate of return on investment in Poland remains very high.
Another strength of Poland is its constitutional checks on public debt. A debate is currently underway in the European Union on whether to introduce similar restrictions in other political systems. Poland has had limits in place since adoption of the 1997 Constitution. In terms of the size of its public debt, Poland is at about the middle of the pack among EU member states, and during the crisis public debt rose fairly little. Total state spending comes in at about 35% of GDP, which means that Poland is not overburdened by the state sector. Nonetheless, total spending on public investments in Poland is the highest in the EU. This demonstrates the country’s success at absorption of EU funds, thanks first to prevailing in Brussels in obtaining decentralisation of this process, and second to the existing budget perspectives, which enable leveraging of co-financing costs.
During the panel discussion, the question was raised how long Poland can remain an oasis in the surrounding economic desert. Sławomir Majman, president of the Polish Information and Foreign Investment Agency, pointed out that Poles are not afraid of the crisis: they continue to spend, they are not laying off workers, and net production is growing. Henryka Bochniarz, president of the Polish Confederation of Private Employers Lewiatan, took the view that Poland will continue to stand out because the fundamentals of its economy are healthy. On top of that, the economy is diversified and is not dependent on any one sector, and it receives EU funds.
Ludwik Sobolewski, CEO of the Warsaw Stock Exchange, admitted that the crisis has obviously had an impact on the Polish stock market. Poland may be an oasis, but it is not an island. The country requires injections of foreign capital. Although the international market can be fickle, the benefits of being part of it outweigh the disadvantages.
The question of Poland’s entering the eurozone also arose. The speakers agreed that it is worthwhile joining the eurozone but there is no rush. First the criteria must be met. Deputy Minister of Finance Maciej Grabowski said this could be achieved in 2–3 years. Then there will be time to consider whether the euro will be beneficial for Poland.
Sobolewski stressed that entering the eurozone will have an uncertain effect on the capital market. The equity market should react positively, but the impact on the derivatives market may be negative. He also pointed out that there are other more urgent and more difficult issues, such as pension reform. Bochniarz also called for raising the retirement age—over the objection of public opinion.
According to Sławomir Majman, for Poland to remain competitive it must first maintain economic and political stability, second, an entrepreneurial spirit, and third, its current work ethic. After Korea, Poland is now the second hardest-working country in the world. If Poland keeps its nose to the grindstone, Majman said, it will continue to be headed in the right direction.
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Religion: not determined yet
Name: Rusty
Alter Ego: Arch
First Appearance: Freedom Fighters (vol. 1) #7 (Apr. 1977): "The Emperor of the North Pole!"
Creators: Bob Rozakis, Dick Ayers, Jack Abel
Teams/Affiliations: The Crusaders
Details from now-defunct webpage at http://obscure.dcuguide.com/crusaders.htm:
The Crusaders
Marvel's Crusaders, Biography #1
In the mid-70s, DC and Marvel both had titles reviving Golden Age heroes. Marvel had their All-Winners revived in the pages of THE INVADERS. DC meanwhile revived the Quality Comics heroes in the pages of FREEDOM FIGHTERS.
At one point, both books had doppelgangers of the other hero team show up in their comics (ala Squadron Supreme). This was almost simultaneous and, amazingly, both new super-teams were called "the Crusaders".
This has always struck me as too much of a coincidence and I can't help but suspect that either there was an inter-company conspiracy or that one writer heard what the other was planning and decided to try to match him.
Anyway, here is the Marvel version of the Crusaders, as they appeared only in INVADERS #14-15, written by Roy Thomas and drawn by Frank Robbins.
They were a group of super-heroes based in Great Britain. While not having the raw power of the American group The Invaders, they still were a force to be reckoned with. The team included:
The Spirit of 76: William Nasland, an American dressed like a revolutionary hero and equipped with a bullet-proof cloak. Patriotic hero in a tricorn hat and domino mask (looking very similar in appearance to The Fighting Yank). He also had a cape that was somewhat bullet-proof and no metahuman powers. After the war, the Spirit of '76 was one of three men (along with Jeff Mace and the artificial being Adam II) who wore the costume of Captain America while the real Super-Soldier was lost (imprisoned in a block of ice). (Clearly the stand-in for Uncle Sam)
Dyna-Mite: Roger Aubrey, a six-inch tall man with the strength of a normal sized person. He was able to shrink down to about 12 centimeters tall, but retained his full-size strength. Dyna-Mite later took on the guise of the Mighty Destroyer. (Doll-Man)
Ghost Girl: An unidentified Scottish girl who had a mechanism in her gloves that could cast her image several feet away. She wore a rather revealing outfit and had the ability to create illusory doubles of herself that were very lifelike in appearance. (Phantom Lady)
Tommy Lightning: An unidentified Cockney who had the ability to absorb electricity and cast powerful lightning bolts. (the Ray)
Cap'n Wings: Upper-class gent who couldn't get into the RAF because of a heart murmur. He was able to fly and had a pair of golden wings on his back. (Black Condor)
Thunderfist: He was very strong and had the ability to throw explosive punches. (Human Bomb)
They show up in wartime London and rout the crew of a crashed German bomber, convincing the British that they finally have a superteam to rival the Invaders. An eccentric cab driver named Alfie seems to be their boss. It is later revealed that he gave most of them the devices that grant them their powers and can turn their powers off with a switch on his belt.
But Dyna-Mite, who has no memory of where he came from, becomes suspicious. He spies on Alfie and discovers that he is a tool of the Nazis and is using them in a plot to assassinate the king. Alfie, meanwhile, has convinced the Crusaders that the Invaders (Captain America, Bucky, Torch, Toro, Namor) have traitorous inclinations.
So when Dyna-Mite finally warns the Invaders, and they rush to the scene to stop the king's murder, the Crusaders naturally assume they are under attack and a slugfest ensues. Tommy shocks Cap, Cap slugs the Spirit of 76, Thunderfist punches Namor, etc.
Eventually, the truth (and a bomb in the champagne bottle) is revealed. Alfie flees but is killed when the Torch's fireball causes his taxi to go off a bridge. Most of the Crusaders give up their heroic careers, now that their powers are gone. Two of the Crusaders however remained active: Spirit of 76 took over as the new Captain America when Steve Rogers got frozen. But after the war, Nasland was killed in a fight with some robots of the evil android called Adam 1.
Dyna-Mite turned out to be a friend of Brian Falsworth, the original Mighty Destroyer, and later Union Jack II. Aubrey was restored to his normal size and succeeded Falsworth as the Mighty Destroyer.
DC's Crusaders
The DC Comics Crusaders were even stranger. They debuted in FREEDOM FIGHTERS #7, by Bob Rozakis and Dick Ayers.
This team was obviously based on Marvel Comics' Invaders:
Americommando: No relation to the DC hero who was also called Mr. America. This guy had super strength and a triangular shield (which he threw!). He was later revealed to be the Freedom Fighters arch-foe, the Silver Ghost. (Captain America)
Rusty: Teenaged sidekick with no powers. (Bucky).
Fireball and Sparky: A flaming duo. (Human Torch and Toro).
Barracuda: A green-skinned, trident-wielding, super-strong, flying amphibian. (Sub-Mariner)
The Crusaders were one of the most popular super-hero comic book groups from the Freedom Fighters' past on at least two Earths (Earth-One and Earth-X). No one seemed too concerned how old comic book characters could come to life.
The Crusaders appeared for real on Earth-One, offering their services to New York City District Attorney David Pearson to help capture the Freedom Fighters, who were at that time fugitives because they were believed to have been working with the villainous Silver Ghost. Pearson gave the Crusaders the authority to pursue Uncle Sam and his group after a report that they had caused a blackout in upstate New York.
Uncle Sam, The Ray, Doll Man, Black Condor, Phantom Lady, and the Human Bomb were in upstate New York, at Niagara Falls, in fact. The Ray had been forced to use his powers to stop the Falls temporarily, which naturally affected the hydroelectric plants that used them to generate power for a large part of the eastern United States. Jokingly, the Human Bomb suggested the Ray light up Buffalo himself, and the others thought that it was actually a good idea, and would hopefully convince people that they never willingly did any damage anywhere (even back in New York City where they were wanted by the authorities).
The Ray lit up the sky over Buffalo, much to the puzzlement of the citizenry. As he did, he was attacked by Fireball and Sparky, who began tossing flames at him and tried to capture him in a cage of fire. The Ray retreated and the fiery duo followed him back to the others at Niagara Falls, where a huge flaming "C" in the sky summoned the rest of the Crusaders. The Americommando parachuted in and threw his triangular shield at Uncle Sam, cutting the hero's star-spangled top hat in half. The pair then began to duke it out.
Barracuda tried to capture Phantom Lady, but she went intangible, allowing the Human Bomb to push their blue-skinned adversary over the railing and into the water. The fact that being underwater increased Barracuda's powers ten- fold was not lost on The Human Bomb, who's explosive punch made sure his finny friend did not stay in the water very long.
Doll Man was momentarily distracted by the appearance of reporter Martha Roberts (the Earth-One equivalent of his own deceased girlfriend) so that Rusty was able to grab ahold of the tiny hero. Unfortunately, Rusty hadn't counted on Doll Man weighing the same 175 pounds that he did when he was full- sized, and Doll Man quickly overcame the young man.
Black Condor and the Ray went after Fireball and Sparky. Using his cape to protect his hands, the Black Condor stunned Sparky with a punch, while the Ray absorbed the flames of Fireball, extinguishing his flames and causing him to fall. Sparky recovered and caught Fireball, but he was too heavy and was dragged down with him. As they fell, Fireball's body struck Martha and pushed her over the railing. Doll Man attempted to pull her up, but Rusty swatted him away.
Martha was saved by the Human Bomb, who was climbing up from the lake below. Phantom Lady blinded Rusty with her blackout beam, but The Americommando, in the midst of his fight with Uncle Sam, saw her and kicked his shield which blindsided her just as the Human Bomb made it back to the battleground. Barracuda chose that moment to make a reappearance, and ripped the Human Bomb's helmet off. Barracuda hit him, causing a huge explosion that knocked out everyone but the Americommando and Uncle Sam, who was distracted by the blast and knocked out by the other patriotic hero. Meanwhile, only Martha was conscious to see the Americommando pull off his mask to reveal himself to be Raphael Van Zandt, also known as the Freedom Fighter's archenemy, The Silver Ghost.
Martha woke up Barracuda and tried to tell him about the Americommando's dual identity, but was interrupted by the criminal, who struck her, much to the dismay of the sea-spawned hero. The Americommando knocked Barracuda out after a brief battle, and sent the rest of the Crusaders to track down the Freedom Fighters (who he said had escaped), while he took Martha to D.A. Pearson in New York City. He had actually taken their unconscious bodies to the power plant and wired them all to the power generator, which would soon come back online and electrocute them all.
Luckily, the first person in the "human circuit" was The Ray, who woke up and was able to contain the electricity long enough to wake up Uncle Sam, who unplugged the generator. The Freedom Fighters then took off in pursuit of the Crusaders to prove their innocence. The Americommando was enraged to find the Earth-X'ers to have escaped, and proceeded to kidnap Martha and head back to Manhattan.
The heroes met up with the comic book team soon after, and The Ray used the remains of the current he had absorbed to shock them all out of the sky. After a brief battle, Uncle Sam sent Doll Man and the Ray after the Americommando, and asked the Crusaders how they became the comic book heroes of World War Two. The group revealed that the Americommando had approached a group of young comic book collectors at a convention (Marvin, Lennie, Arch, and Roy) and had offered to recreate them as his former teammates, using a special device to transform them into their super-powered identities. NOTE: These fans are based on real-life creators Roy Thomas, Marv Wolfman, Len Wein, and Archie Goodwin.
Meanwhile, the others had caught up to the Americommando and Martha. The villain dropped Martha, but the Ray was able to save her. He left Doll Man with Martha and headed off after the Americommando. The Ray again caught up with him, and the sky battle between them burned off the Americommando's mask, revealing him to indeed be the Silver Ghost. The fight also attracted the attention of some state trooper helicopters, which swooped in to arrest both of them. The Ray inadvertantly hit one of the copters with a light blast, prompting them to open fire. The Ray was wounded and fell to Earth. The Silver Ghost followed to gloat and left him to die. The Ray was soon after moved and patched up by a hidden figure (who would later be revealed as Rod Reilly, the original Firebrand). The Silver Ghost would next turn up in an adventure that was published (but not widely distributed) in CANCELLED COMIC CAVALCADE.
The Crusaders fought among themselves until finally, after being deserted by Americommando, they revealed their origins. They disappeared at the end of the story (FREEDOM FIGHTERS #9) and there was no sign that they have lost their powers, but they never appear again. Maybe the experience disillusioned them from being super-heroes.
There was no mention of how the Silver Ghost gained super-strength or developed the technology to turn comic fans into golden age superheroes. (Much less why he chose to bestow these powers on comic fans instead of hired thugs.)
Appearances: Freedom Fighters #7-10
Bob Rozakis was writing FREEDOM FIGHTERS and Roy Thomas was writing THE INVADERS, and both decided together that each would introduce a super-hero team called The Crusaders, and go from there.
There appears to be a computer game out now called The Crusaders, with some Kirby-esque art on the box.
Amid the flood of all these Crusaders, no one even remembered that there was an earlier team of superheroes, the Mighty Crusaders, which was made up of the old MLJ (?) heroes.
Freedom Fighters (vol. 1) #7 (Apr. 1977): "The Emperor of the North Pole!"
Suggested links for further research about this character:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crusaders_(DC/Marvel)
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Leanne Rubenstein brings over 20 years of non-profit experience to Compassionate Atlanta. She has an extensive background working in a leadership capacity with non-profit organizations and serves on several non-profit boards. Leanne’s passion for social justice has led her to take her degree in Special Education and her Master’s level training in counseling to a wider audience through program leadership, fundraising and development. As a passionate storyteller, Leanne has transformed her program development and leadership skills into helping the wider community understand the impact of their voices and their philanthropy in order to make a positive impact in their communities and worldwide. Contact Leanne at Leanne@CompassionateATL.org.
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The Rev. Dr. William Edward Flippin, Jr., is senior pastor of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Atlanta. He is the first African-American pastor of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, a multicultural congregation. He was born in Nashville, TN, and his formative years and training were developed and nurtured in Atlanta. He is a 1998 graduate of Morehouse College where he majored in History and minored in Religion. He furthered his education at Emory University, Candler School of Theology receiving the Master of Theology (Th.M.) degree in 2003 and an additional Th.M. in 2005 from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. He received his Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) in Transformational Leadership from Ashland Theological Seminary, Ashland OH. His dissertation project developed a new ecclesiological model for Lutherans and Baptists based on John, Chapter 3 and Spirit Baptism. He’s married and has one daughter. Bill’s mantra is found in Matthew 20:26 “the greatest among you shall be your servant”. He is committed to serving this present age and being a true shepherd-servant leader.
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Sue Gilman is an Atlanta native and has been involved with Compassionate Atlanta since its first meeting. She has been practicing and studying Buddhism since the 1980s and teaching meditation for more than 15 years. Sue was recently appointed a Shastri (mentor of teachers) for the Shambhala Meditation Center of Atlanta. She has been involved in non-profit leadership for many years, most recently as the Executive Director of The Wren’s Nest Museum in Atlanta. Sue was the first Director of Sky Lake Lodge in the Hudson Valley in New York, and the Director of Development at Karme Choling in Vermont, both contemplative practice and retreat centers. She is a passionate environmental advocate and has developed a program of conversations on race both at the Atlanta Shambhala Center and in the broader Atlanta community.
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Pam has been a volunteer with Compassionate Atlanta since October 2013, and is currently directing the Mindfulness initiative. Prior to retirement, Pam enjoyed a career as a Special Educator. Pam has a M.Ed. in Special Education, Emotional Disturbances, and taught children with special needs in a variety of settings including a public school classroom, psycho-educational center and psychiatric hospital. Pam has devoted the last 29 years to raising a family and performing community service, including serving on Boards of Trustees at independent schools such as Cliff Valley School and The Paideia School. She also volunteered with the Georgia Council on Child Abuse, Jewish Family and Career Services, International Rescue Committee, First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta and Shepherd Spinal Center. She is married with 3 grown children and her favorite hobbies are tennis, biking, yoga, and reading.
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Relay prepares to "Celebrate Survivors" (Local News ~ 04/05/12)
A Cancer Survivor's Dinner will be hosted by Relay for Life of Stoddard County on Monday, April 30 at the Dexter Elks Lodge on Two Mile Road in Dexter. "We're looking for all cancer survivors to attend this special dinner," says organizer Jennifer Hartlein, co-chair for this year's May 4-5 Relay event at West City Park...
Life getting back to normal in Morehouse (Local News ~ 04/05/12)
MOREHOUSE, MO. - Nearly a year after floodwaters crept into Morehouse, affecting nearly 80 percent of the town, life is returning to normal for most of the 1,000 or so residents. "We're doing fairly well and still have some work that has to be done," said Morehouse Mayor Pete Leija about his residents...
'Cats drop match to Tigers (High School Sports ~ 04/05/12)
Dexter sophomore Myles Urhahn chips up to the green on the par-4 9th at Hidden Trails Country Club Wednesday during the Bearcats' match against Cape Central. The Tigers defeated the Bearcats by 10 strokes (172-182). Central's Travis Simmons was medalist with a 1-over-par round of 37, followed by Dexter's Cody Stevens who carded a 38. Urhahn finished with 45 for Dexter. Drake Mitchell's round of 49 and Brandon Strickler's 50 accounted for Dexter's other qualifying scores...
Cora Mae Putnam (Obituary ~ 04/05/12)
Cora Mae Putnam, a resident of Dexter, died on April 4, 2012, at the age of 98. Funeral arrangements are incompleteand will be announced later by the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter.
Betty Jane Doerschlen (Obituary ~ 04/05/12)
Betty Jane Doerschlen, 83, died at her Dexter home on March 31, 2012. Graveside services were held April 3, 2012 with Chiles Cooper Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Patrick Ray Merick (Obituary ~ 04/05/12)
Patrick Ray Merick, son of Harold Merick and the late Joyce Ray, was born on Jan.14, 1964, in Tracy, Ca., and died at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on April 3, 2012, at the age of 48. Mr. Merick had lived Bloomfield most of his life. ...
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digitalphotographyninja May 11, 2019
Tips on How to Click The Best Portrait Photography
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Portrait photography is regarded as one of the most popular genres of photography. Portrait photography is more than just capturing an image of a person; it is an artistic representation of a person’s outlook. Portrait photography is all about the face. A photographer’s objective is to take a cautiously crafted photograph of a person’s unique facial features while capturing the person’s feelings, individuality, and behaviour.
If you are new in this area, then you should go through the below mentioned tips:
At first you should understand your camera settings correctly for portrait photography. A professional DSLR camera has numerous options including exposure compensation, shutter speed, ISO, aperture, lens, etc. You should check the composition and exposure to make sure that the object is intense enough.
If you click a portrait photograph from too near, you will disfigure the subject’s features, making it seem bulging and round. This can be very disturbing, not to mention completely unattractive. You should ideally move back as far as your lens will enable and zoom in. Keep in mind that the more back you will get, the less deformed their features will be, and the added eye-catching and genuine your portrait will look.
Frequently people are frightened of making errors while in front of a camera. To fight their nerves, it is helpful if you can bring in a prop. A prop can be anything for instance, toys, chewing gum, keys etc. It will divert them from the big camera lens, so you can click their best moments.
Whatever background you select for your portrait, always keep in mind that the main focus of your photo is the individual, not the place. Keep the background free from disruptions, use a wide aperture to send it out of focus, and keep your subject huge in the frame.
You should not depend on your camera’s in-built flash. Lighting your subject from the front will eliminate completely any facial shadows, leaving their features looking even and dull. In addition, you may also finish up casting disturbing shadows on your setting. When shooting in a studio, you should use a blend of natural lights and reflectors to light your model.
In order to take the most dramatic portraits, you will have to place stress on the eyes. This indicates ensuring that the eyes are bright and have a good amount of light reflecting on them. If feasible, place your autofocus manually on the eyes to make sure that it is sharp even when you are using a more trivial profundity of field.
Try to shoot with a wide angle lens attached to your camera as this can assist create some unforgettable shots when you are doing portrait photography. It can also give a broad open and spectacular impact when your subject is in an inspiring setting.
These are some of the tips that you will need to consider when it comes to clicking portrait photography.
digitalphotographyninja April 30, 2019
Common Photography Tips for Beginners
Photography is often referred to as the art of capturing images. Pointing a camera and pressing a button is simple enough. The tricky part is getting a shot to go with your vision. By following some helpful tips and by practicing regularly, clicking photographs might become a very easy task.
Listed below are some of the common photography tips for beginners:
Several types of cameras, lenses and other accessories are there in the market today. Most of us spend a lot of time reviewing them and it is true that some are better than others. But once you have tested enough of them, the actual takeaway is that pretty much everything today is outstanding. The differences are almost always negligible, particularly at a given price. So, you should use the camera you have already, and do not look back. It is in fact possible to get very nice photos with an inexpensive point and shoot.
In addition, you should invest on a reasonably priced tripod especially if you are new to this field as there are chances that you hand may shake while clicking photos. Once you get a tripod, your satisfaction with the shots will be sky high. For even more steadiness, use your timer function of the camera with a tripod.
Remember that photography is all about arresting light. Most beginners believe the delight of photography occurs because of the camera, but the correct source of magic is light. A badly-lit subject will never look superior. Thus, to capture light well, you must know the exposure triangle. This includes the aperture, the shutter speed and ISO units.
You may not see anything motivating to photograph in your bedroom or your backyard, but try looking at common surroundings with fresh eyes. You may catch a motivating trick of the light or find some unanticipated wildflowers in your yard. Often a plain subject makes the best shot.
Do not hesitate to experiment with the setting of the camera. Your shoot and point may be more powerful and flexible than you know. Go through the manual carefully for help decoding all those little signs. As you discover, try shooting your subjects with numerous settings to learn what effects you like.
Try to photograph something on a daily basis. If you cannot do that, make sure you take time to practice on a regular basis, so you don’t forget what you have learned. An outstanding way to motivate yourself is by doing the weekly assignments.
It is not that difficult to make errors in photography if you are not vigilant. The ideal way around this is to hold back and take your time, mostly when you are beginning to learn photography at first.
It is easy to get trapped in one place while you are taking photos. Do not fall into that trap. Rather, move your feet or your tripod as much as possible. Change the height of your camera, climb on top of things, walk backward and forward in order to click good photos.
These are some of the tips that you can refer to when it comes to clicking photographs.
digitalphotographyninja December 11, 2018
Booming Career Fields In Photography
Do you like to play around with a camera? Is photography your hobby? Do you want to take this photography to its next level? If you think YES!! Then the photography courses will be of great help to you.
It is very rightly said that at times only a single picture can be much more eloquent than a thousand words. One can portray volume through their art of photography. There are a very few vocations that offer a large variety of prospects than-photography does. The stream of photography is divided into many fields each generating numerous job opportunities in their own directions. For entering into the field one needs to analyze the likes and dislikes first so that the true passion for photography can come out easily. There are many professional photography courses in India which help in enhancing the learning by offering a line of guidelines both theoretical and practical. These courses are making photographers that are able to create a good composition of any subject, whether it is a piece of machinery, the beauty of human body, or a natural scenery or a child’s smile.
Eligibility to join classes- These days many of the schools are offering diploma courses that can be easily joined after class 12th. Children can choose it as their vocational subject and master on it at the same time. The value of diploma or certificate courses are similar to the degree courses as they also gives you a peppy start to learn and focus on the core areas of development in the field of photography.
Careers in Photography-
Mass media- The correct word for a photographer working for media is the photojournalists. They are the ones that supply their handy accurate pictures to the media and global press. These have an eye to shoot a good news picture and master the same through their course content so taught in their schools.
Portrait or wedding photographers- These photographers handle the art of clicking pictures of individuals or groups in seminars, organizations, and even taking photo shoots of the pre and post wedding celebrations.
Fashion photographer- Giving the toughest competitions in the world of photography is the art of the fashion photographers. Mumbai or Delhi is said to be the hub of fashion photography. We have many sophisticated and well-equipped studios for this where one can work as a freelancer if have the talent and passion to shoot one.
Advertising photographer- This is the career that is said to be of great demand and side by side highly payable in photography world. The top photography courses in India also deals in making their students perfect in capturing images of the real world. The ability, efficiency and the right personality of people can join this area.
Freelancers- Next we have the freelancers that are self-employed and have the business management skills to capture images and sell them to the needy.
The job prospects in photography are many. One just needs to bring out the best photographer from inside to give a kick start to the career.
digitalphotographyninja July 24, 2018
First Selfie Taken on Mars
The Mars Curiosity Rover has been meandering around the Red Planet since August 2012.
And even though it was only designed for a mission of less than two years, here we are nearly six years later and the car-sized rover is still going strong.
In fact, NASA has extended the mission life of the Curiosity Rover to “indefinite” because of the incredible track record of performance that it has amassed over the years.
The main purpose of the Curiosity Rover is to conduct scientific experiments on samples that it collects from the Martian surface.
As shown in the Tweet below, it recently discovered organic material on Mars, which is a HUGE deal:
✔@MarsCuriosity
Oh, these are #organics in my neighborhood… Methane swells each summer and ancient carbon-compounds locked in rocks. I haven’t found life on Mars, but signs say…we’re on the right track. https://go.nasa.gov/2HwATPi
However, the Rover also armed with a variety of cameras that allow it to take breathtaking photos of Mars. It also allows Curiosity to take a few selfies now and then.
The image above shows Curiosity’s first selfie – and the first selfie from Mars – taken back in September 2012.
This image was taken with the Rover’s MAHLI camera, which is mounted to the end of a nearly 7-foot-long robotic arm.
Curiosity is no Millenial with a selfie stick, but it has managed to take a handful of selfies over its time on Mars.
If you inspect the Rover’s selfies from over the years, you can see the changes that Curiosity is undergoing the longer it’s on the Red Planet.
In its most recent selfie (shown above), you can see that it’s increasingly covered in dust (especially after the recent dust storm on Mars that was large enough to cover the United States and Russia), and its wheels are showing signs of wear.
In fact, small holes have developed in its wheels with the metalwork beginning to show in some spots.
What’s interesting about Curiosity’s selfie-taking process is that due to the MAHLI camera’s limited view, it has to take a number of images from a variety of angles to create a “patchwork” of images that cover the desired area.
Those images – which can number in the dozens – are then stitched together in Photoshop back here on earth by project engineers.
That’s why sometimes in Curiosity’s selfies you can see the shadow of the robotic arm, but no robotic arm. Other times you can see parts of the robotic arm and no shadow. Often, the image looks distorted, as seen above.
Though the selfies aren’t perfect, they are nonetheless impressive given that they’re taken with a camera on a robot well past its prime from more than 350 million miles away!
The point of taking selfies on Mars isn’t just to stir up excitement about the mission back here at home.
Instead, a selfie is taken at each new site where Curiosity drills as a means of documenting the site. Images are also taken along the way from Point A to Point B to give scientists a visual record of the journey.
NASA surely didn’t think that Curiosity would still be going strong so long after its expected expiration date.
But as these selfies show, though it’s deteriorating and the day when it stops sending data back to earth will eventually come, for now, Curiosity’s research game (and selfie-taking game) are still on point.
digitalphotographyninja November 7, 2017
14 Turning Points in the History of Photography
Louis Daguerre [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
It’s easy to forget sometimes that in the grand scheme of things, photography is a relatively new art form.
That’s compared to other artf orms like sculpture and painting, and that’s certainly compared to the earliest art forms like cave paintings that date to thousands and thousands of years ago.
To say that photography has changed a lot in the last couple of centuries is certainly an understatement.
Here are 14 moments that have shaped and changed the world of photography in one way or another.
The First Permanent Photo
By Joseph Nicéphore Niépce [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
When talking about the first fixed image created by a camera, that credit is given to Joseph Nicephore Niepce.
His tool of choice was a camera obscura that was fitted with a plate coated in pewter. That plate was exposed for a whopping eight hours, creating an image of Niepce’s view of the courtyard outside his home, shown above. The image, taken in 1826 or 1827, was titled View From the Window at Le Gras.
Once the exposure was complete, he used a mixture of white petroleum and lavender oil to render the photo in a process he would later call heliography.
The Daguerreotype
The next step in the evolution of photography was the development of the Daguerreotype process, which was invented in 1829 by French painter Louis Daguerre.
Daguerre worked with Niepce to figure out a way to reduce the incredibly long exposure that was needed to get an image using the heliograph process.
Eventually, Daguerre solved the problem by using copper plates that were coated in silver instead of using the pewter-coated plates Niepce used.
The shorter exposure times resulted in a much more subtle image, but by using a chemical mixture, Daguerre discovered that he could develop the latent image into one that was actually far more visible.
Though he perfected the process throughout the 1830s, it wasn’t until 1839 that Daguerre revealed his new method of photography to the world.
His photo, L’Atelier de l’artiste, shown above, was taken in 1837.
Light-Sensitive Paper Makes Its Debut
Hill & Adamson [Public domain or No restrictions], via Wikimedia Commons
Merely weeks after Louis Daguerre made his photography breakthrough known to the public, Fox Talbot, a British scientist, released news that he had devised a process of photography that relied not on metal plates, but on light-sensitive paper.
Talbot had been working on the process for years, but it wasn’t until the late 1830s that he discovered, by accident, the right chemical mixture needed to turn the paper into a negative that could in turn be used to make prints.
In 1841, he went public with his work, calling it the calotype process. One of the earliest known calotypes (circa 1844), a portrait of Thomas Duncan, is shown above.
Documentary Photography is Popularized
Roger Fenton [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
In 1855, Roger Fenton was sent by the British government to document the events unfolding in the Crimean War.
That action resulted in Fenton being the first war photographer in the world, and one of the first documentary photographers used to immortalize world-changing events in the field.
As photographers covering the American Civil War would find out just a few years later, creating photos in the field was a laborious process that required a wagonfull of equipment and a mobile darkroom.
Likewise, even though exposure times were lightning fast compared to the heliotype, they still weren’t fast enough to capture action.
As a result, Fenton photographed still portraits and landscapes, and never photographed soldiers that were injured or had died in battle. His photo above, taken in April 1855, is titled Valley of the Shadow of Death.
The First Commercially-Licensed Photos
In 1859, Jean Francois Gravelet (who performed under the name Charles Blondin) drew a crowd of thousands to the border between the United States and Canada to watch as he attempted to cross the Niagara River on a tightrope.
Dispatched to the scene was William England, who at the time was serving as the London Stereoscopic Company’s chief photographer.
England’s images immortalized Gravelet’s 1100-foot walk across the tightrope in a series of stereoscopic images that were among the first to be internationally licensed for commercial use.
Roll Film is Born
After Kodak introduced the first simple-to-use publically available camera in 1889, George Eastman debuted transparent nitrocellulose film that came in rolls.
Eastman’s film rolls were in 70mm format, which Thomas Edison cut right down the middle to create a 35mm of film.
Edison also cut perforations down both sides for easier advancement of the film from one frame to the next.
Photojournalism Emerges
By Thiele, Reinhold [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Where Roger Fenton’s portrayal of the Crimean War was “toned down” a bit and excluded the human toll that the war was taking, Reinhold Thiele took no such approach.
After covering joyous events in England – among them Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee – and perfecting his photojournalistic approach to photography, he was sent by the London Daily Graphic newspaper to document the Second Boer War.
But upon receipt of his images, the paper refused to print many of them due to their graphic nature and portrayal of the carnage that was occurring.
As a result of the manner in which he documented events in a realistic manner, Thiele is considered one of the fathers of photojournalism.
The 35mm Standard Opens Photography to the Masses
By Leica (Leica Microsystems (früher Ernst-Leitz)) [CC BY-SA 2.0 de (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/de/deed.en)], via Wikimedia Commons
Oskar Barnack, a German engineer and amateur photographer, had a problem.
His camera gear was way too heavy, especially in light of his poor health.
He wanted to lighten his load by designing a smaller film camera that was easily transported.
In 1913, he created his prototype (shown above), a 35mm still camera that used existing 35mm film for movies.
Over a decade later, in 1925, Barnack’s camera became available to the public under the brand name Leica, making photography accessible to anyone who could afford it.
The rest, they say, is history!
Instant Photography Makes Its Debut
By OppidumNissenae (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
Using a process called diffusion transfer, American physicist Dr. Edwin Land created a camera that could take, develop, and print a photo.
The process required film that was both the film and the photo, which resulted in virtually instant photographic gratification.
His Land Camera – the Polaroid Model 95 shown above – became available in 1948, ushering in the instant camera craze the Polaroid would make famous in the decades to come.
Magnum Photos is Formed
One of the most influential photographers of the 20th Century, Henri Cartier-Bresson, started his photography career in earnest in 1947 when he started Magnum Photos, one of the most well-respected photo agencies of the time.
Cartier-Bresson had a gift for depicting both the triumph and tragedy of human life. In his book, The Decisive Moment, he offered up 20 years of documentary images that gave people a glimpse at the best and worst in people.
He also famously photographed the likes of Gandhi, Marilyn Monroe, Che Guevara, and many other influential figures of the time.
Digital Photography Revolutionizes the Industry
If you asked someone when digital photography became a thing, it’s doubtful they would say 1974.
Yet, that’s the year that Gareth Lloyd, a worker at Kodak, questioned the possibility of using a semiconductor to create an image sensor for a camera and asked Steven Sasson, an electrical engineer, if it could be done.
In 1975, Sasson had what they wanted – a digital camera that converted image information into an electronic signal to be stored in the camera’s onboard memory.
It was a huge camera, weighing in at eight pounds, and its images were a paltry .01-megapixels.
However, it was the start of a revolution of which we are still experiencing effects today.
The First Commercially Available Digital Camera
By John (Flickr: Early digital!) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
In 1991, Kodak released the first widely available digital camera, the Kodak DCS-100.
It had a 1.3-megapixel sensor in a modified Nikon F3 body and an external memory storage unit (shown above) that had a 200-megabyte capacity. That was good enough for 156 uncompressed images!
It was spendy, though. At $13,000, it certainly wasn’t a massive success, with less than 1,000 units sold.
However, it ushered in the modern era of photography that we all enjoy today.
Photographers Get to GoPro
Even as digital photography was becoming more and more ubiquitous in the late 1990s and early 2000s, there was still a problem…
As Nick Woodman discovered in 2002 on a surfing trip, it was difficult for amateur photographers to get high-quality action shots because the camera gear needed to do so was so expensive.
Later that year, he founded GoPro to solve that problem.
In 2005, GoPro came out with its first camera, the GoPro Hero 35mm, which you can still find floating around on places like Amazon.
The camera came with a roll of Kodak 400 film, a clear waterproof case to protect the camera to a depth of 15 feet, and a camera strap to help photographers get those elusive action shots.
The iPhone Arrives
By Rafael Fernandez (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
Sure, there were plenty of phones that had a camera before the arrival of the first-generation iPhone in 2007.
However, in terms of having an iconic place in the development of smartphone photography, the iPhone is at the top of the heap.
It was equipped with a single, rear-facing camera that sported just 2-megapixels.
However, the easy-to-use touchscreen interface on the phone made it quick and easy to snap and share photos.
When the App Store was unveiled a year later in 2008, smartphone photography took another leap forward with the advent of being able to add supplemental features to the phone to take better photos, like improved camera apps, photo processing apps, and the like.
At the time of this writing, we’re awaiting the arrival of the iPhone X, a phone that has a 7-megapixel front-facing camera, a infrared front-facing camera for face detection, a 12-megapixel rear-facing camera with both wide-angle and telephoto lenses, and a host of other features that certainly would’ve been unimaginable to the likes of Niepce, Daguerre, and other pioneers in the field of photography.
To say that we’ve come a long way is an understatement!
Via LightStalking (with updates and additions)
The Most Iconic Photos in History
By Chief Photographer’s Mate (CPHoM) Robert F. Sargent [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
There are many great things about photography, if you ask me.
But among its best qualities is the ability to transport us to a moment in time.
That is, a photograph is sometimes the most powerful reminder of events of the past, something that can often trigger a feeling or an emotion on a much greater level than other means of documenting the world’s events.
This collection of photos certainly fits into that thinking.
This isn’t a complete list of the world’s most iconic photos, just a sampling of what people have been able to do with a camera when the moment counted.
The Statue of Liberty’s Head Arrives (1885)
See page for author [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
A gift from France, the Statue of Liberty was designed by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi and built by Gustave Eiffel (of Eiffel Tower fame). The statue was dedicated on October 28, 1886, but her head was delivered and unpacked on June 17, 1885. Read more about the Statue of Liberty.
Exploring Antarctica (1911)
By National Library of New Zealand (https://flic.kr/p/7doxMR) [CC0], via Wikimedia Commons
The British Antarctic Expedition, which took place from 1910 to 1913, was tasked with numerous scientific objectives to follow up on discoveries made during the Discovery Expedition to the continent between 1901-1904. This image was taken on January 5, 1911. Learn more about the British Antarctic Expedition.
The Titanic Setting Sail (1912)
By F.G.O. Stuart (1843-1923) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
This photo was taken as the Titanic set sail from Southampton, United Kingdom on April 10, 1912. The ship would sink just five days later. Read more about the Titanic.
Armenian Woman Kneels Beside Her Dead Child (Circa 1915-1919)
By: American Committee for Relief in the Near East [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
This image, captured during the Armenian Genocide, shows the incredible human toll of the efforts of the Ottoman Empire (and, later, Turkey) to exterminate the Armenian population during and after World War I. Read more about the genocide.
The Unbroken Seal on King Tut’s Tomb (1922)
By Harry Burton (English, 1879–1940) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
When this photograph was taken by Harry Burton in 1922, this seal on King Tut’s tomb had been untouched for 3,245 years. Read more about the discovery of the tomb.
Testing a Bulletproof Vest (1923)
By National Photo Company [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Though variations of bulletproof vests existed for quite some time before this image was taken in 1923, law enforcement agencies in the United States found themselves needing improved protection from the many criminal gangs that were popping up – and armed to the teeth. Read more.
August Landmesser Refuses to Give the Nazi Salute (1936)
There is some debate about whether or not the man seen in the photo refusing to do the Nazi salute is August Landmesser or not. If it is, it would make sense, as he had numerous run-ins with the Nazis for “dishonoring the race.” Read more about Landmesser.
Migrant Mother (1936)
By Dorothea Lange, Farm Security Administration / Office of War Information / Office of Emergency Management / Resettlement Administration [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
One of the most iconic images of the Great Depression Era, Migrant Mother, by Dorothea Lange, came to epitomize the struggles that migrant workers and the working poor faced at that time. Read more about Lange’s work.
The Hindenburg Explodes (1937)
By Sam Shere [No restrictions], via Wikimedia Commons
Airships were supposed to be the wave of the future, but when the Hindenburg caught fire as it attempted to dock in Manchester Township, New Jersey, it marked the end of airship travel as a legitimate form of mass transit. Thirty-six people died in the disaster. Read more about the Hindenburg.
The Blitz (1940)
By The original uploader was Sue Wallace at English Wikipedia (Transferred from en.wikipedia to Commons.) [CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
Throughout 1940 and 1941, Hitler’s German forces attempted to drive the United Kingdom out of the war with merciless bombings of major cities, including London. This image, captured in September 1940, shows children in London’s East End that have lost everything to an air raid attack by the Germans. Learn more.
Portrait of Winston Churchill (1941)
By BiblioArchives / LibraryArchives [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
Yousuf Karsh took this iconic portrait of Winston Churchill in the Canadian Parliament in December 1941. The scowl on Churchill’s face is reportedly due to the fact that Karsh had just taken away his cigar. Learn more about Churchill.
Into the Jaws of Death (1944)
When Allied forces stormed Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944, this was the view that troops had as they disembarked from the landing vehicles to make their way to the beach. More than 425,000 Allied and German troops were either killed in action, went missing, or were injured during the battle. Learn more.
Marilyn Monroe’s Iconic Pose (1954)
By Published by Corpus Christi Caller-Times-photo from Associated Press [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
In what is perhaps one of the most famous photos of a celebrity ever taken, this shot immortalized Marilyn Monroe as one of the great icons of Hollywood. It was taken in 1954 as Monroe filmed the subway grate scene in her movie The Seven Year Itch. Read more about Monroe’s life and work.
Elvis Joins the Army (1958)
By Associated Press/Standard-Sentinel March 25, 1958, page 1 (eBay front back) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Elvis served in the army from 1958-1960 as a regular soldier, even though he was offered the opportunity to work in the Special Services and entertain troops around the world. The image above is of the swearing-in ceremony when he joined. Learn more about Elvis’ service here.
Building the Berlin Wall (1961)
By National Archives [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
From 1961 to 1989, the Berlin Wall was a symbol of the Iron Curtain dividing the U.S.-friendly West with the U.S.S.R.-friendly East portions of the city. This image shows the construction of the wall by East German workers in 1961. Read more about the Berlin Wall.
Ham Returns From Space (1961)
By NASA on The Commons (Great Images in NASA Description) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Before sending men into space, NASA enlisted the help of Ham, a chimpanzee, to determine what effects a human might encounter from space flight. The image above was taken after Ham’s 16-minute, 39-second sub-orbital space flight. Learn more about Ham.
Martin Luther King Delivers His “I Have a Dream” Speech (1963)
By Unknown [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King delivered one of the most famous speeches in history, “I Have a Dream,” at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Read more about King’s life and work.
Jack Ruby Kills Lee Harvey Oswald (1963)
By Ira Jefferson “Jack” Beers Jr. (1910-2009) for The Dallas Morning News (Life time: Originated from the Warren Commission report, a US Government report. From WH Vol.21 p.19) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Just two days after allegedly assassinating President Kennedy, Lee Harvey Oswald was himself killed. Jack Ruby, shown lunging toward Oswald in the image above, was responsible for Oswald’s murder, which took place in the basement of the Dallas Police Headquarters. Learn more about Oswald.
Aftermath of the Oklahoma City Bombing (1995)
By Staff Sergeant Preston Chasteen [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
On April 19, 1995, a massive truck bomb exploded outside the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Downtown Oklahoma City, killing 168 people, injuring nearly 700 others, and destroyed or damaged over 300 buildings. Until September 11, 2001, it was the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil. Learn more about the bombing.
The Aftermath of September 11 (2001)
By Jim Watson (http://www.news.navy.mil/view_single.asp?id=1465) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
This image, taken on September 13, 2001, shows a New York City firefighter looking at what’s left standing of the South Tower of the World Trade Center. Nearly 3,000 people were killed, over 6,000 people were injured, and more than $10 billion in damage was done that day. Read More about the 9/11 attacks.
President Obama is Sworn In (2009)
By Master Sgt. Cecilio Ricardo, U.S. Air Force [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
On January 20, 2009, Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States, and the first African-American to hold that title. Learn more about the Obama presidency.
Aftermath of the Boston Marathon Bombing (2013)
By Aaron “tango” Tang from cambridge, ma, usa (DSC03188) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
On April 15, 2013, three people were killed and hundreds were injured after two homemade bombs were detonated along the Boston Marathon Route. The image above shows the aftermath of the explosions. Read more about the Boston Marathon Bombing.
ADD DIFFERENT LOOKS TO YOUR PHOTOS USING ONLY GRADIENT MAP LAYER
There are several ways to color grade your photos, and plenty of different looks you can create. In this video, photographer Travis Transient will show you a simple and really versatile ways to do it – using a Gradient Map layer. All it takes is a single adjustment layer, so you can grade the images fast and achieve plenty of different looks.
Of course, start by opening the photo you want to adjust, and then add a new adjustment layer “Gradient Maps.” When you double-click on it, you can adjust it in a variety of ways.
You can select one of the premade presets, and this is what Travis chose for the first example:
Of course, it looks too extreme, but you can edit the colors. You can click on the orange pin and change the color to make it closer to the skin tone. You can also edit the purple and make it darker. Additionally, you can reduce the layer opacity to tone down the effect. Here’s Travis’ before and after with the first photo:
When you open the Gradient Map layer editor, you can click on the cog within presets, and choose another set. There’s a preset collection named “Photographic Toning,” which grades the image but saves skin tones. Again, you can edit the color of the pins, and even add or remove them:
Since the preset Travis used here desaturated the photo a bit, he cranked up the vibrance in addition to grading, and here’s the before and after:
In addition to changing the colors and opacity of the adjustment layer, you can also affect the final look by changing the blending mode. Set it to Soft Light to keep the midtones transparent, but add color to darks and lights.
I also played with Gradient Map and added some quick changes to some stock photos I downloaded. So, here are a couple of different looks from me too:
Travis shares a bonus tip – you can apply these color maps to video as well. You’ll need to create a LUT: go to File > Export > Color Lookup Tables, press ”Ok” and choose to a folder to save the LUT. When you open a footage in Premiere Pro, you can apply the LUT you just saved and quickly color grade the video.
Color grading is a powerful addition to the look of your images. It adds to the message you’re sending and also affects the viewers’ emotions. Other than using Gradient Map adjustment layer, you can also go with luminosity masks, curves, solid color adjustment layer… Or you can combine two or more adjustment layers to refine the grading. But, for some quick fixes with plenty of possible outcomes, I think Gradient Map will do the trick.
[STEP UP your photo editing game using GRADIENT MAPS in Photoshop! via FStoppers]
digitalphotographyninja October 30, 2017
Funny Wedding Photography Video
The current state of photography at weddings. It’s worth watching to the end.
digitalphotographyninja September 30, 2017
Top 8 Mistakes to Avoid as a Photographer
Sometimes, getting better results with your camera is as much about what you avoid as it is about what you actually do.
There are tons of mistakes that we’ve all made along the way, some big and some small.
And though making mistakes is a great way to learn, it’s even better to learn from the mistakes of others. That’s the whole point of this post!
If you can avoid these 8 embarrassing photography mistakes, you’ll end up with much better photos.
1. Using Direct Flash Without a Modifier –
I see so many photographers struggle with using artificial lighting.
Some opt to use the pop-up flash on their camera, which is a huge no-no.
The pop-up flash produces extremely harsh light that washes out subjects. In a word, the lighting is terrible.
I also see a lot of photographers use a hot-shoe mounted flash or an off-camera flash, but without a modifier.
Without a modifier to soften that light, you end up with the same problem – harsh, unflattering light that washes out the subject and creates deep shadows.
2. Leaving Your Camera at Home
This is a cardinal sin because the best way to get better at photography is to take a lot of photos, and to take a lot of photos you need your camera with you!
Granted, there are some situations in which you might not want to take your big DSLR, but you have a great camera right in your pocket – your smartphone.
That means there are zero excuses. Take your camera – any camera – with you to shoot at least a few frames each day. With time, that practice will pay off!
3. Shooting Landscapes Only in Horizontal Format
Sure, most landscapes probably benefit from shooting in horizontal format, but sometimes, they look even better in vertical format.
By switching things up and shooting landscapes in a vertical orientation, you can incorporate much more sky and foreground into the shot.
That’s especially advantageous at sunrise or sunset, or when there are interesting elements in the foreground, as seen above.
4. Not Cleaning Your Gear
I took a great shot of Yosemite back in the day. It was perfectly composed, I had great light from the sunset, and I was sure to include foreground interest in the shot to invite viewers into the image.
Unfortunately, I hadn’t cleaned my camera or lens for a good, long while, so my “great shot” ended up having dust specks and smudges appearing all over the place.
Cleaning your gear isn’t just necessary for the best shots, either. You want to keep your gear in good working order, because who wants to pay all that money to buy new stuff?!
5. Never Leaving Full Auto
Full auto is a great learning tool when you’re just starting out, but to stay in full auto isn’t going to do you any favors.
Instead, challenge yourself to learn aperture priority mode, shutter priority mode, program mode, and, eventually, manual mode.
The more you know how to use your camera, the more confidence you will have, and that will mean you’ll be able to take better shots in more varied conditions.
6. What’s not to like about that?!
If you take all your photos at your eye level, your collection of images will look a little boring.
Instead, vary your eye level a bit to find unique and unexpected ways to portray the subject.
Get up high. Get down low. Look up and look down. Even if it means laying down on the ground, give it a try!
7. Not Using a Tripod
Something that will kill the mood of even the best-composed images is if they’re blurry due to camera shake.
Though there are plenty of ways to try to avoid camera shake, the easiest one for beginner photographers is to use a tripod.
It’ll give your camera the stable base it needs to get the sharp results you want. Plus, using a tripod helps slow you down a bit, so you have a few more seconds to pay attention to things like your camera settings, the framing, composition, and so forth.
8. Overediting Your Photos
Photoshop, Lightroom, and other photo editing programs exist to help you make them look better, not to help you make them look like they’ve been edited to death.
Try making small adjustments first – enhancing colors, adjusting the contrast, cropping the image, and so forth – in an attempt to make the image more eye-catching but while also leaving the image’s integrity in tact.
If your photo looks like the one above, with totally unnatural colors (and too much saturation, at that), then you might consider toning it down a bit!
In the end, use the tips like those I’ve outlined above as guidance, but don’t think of them as hard-and-fast rules that if not followed will result in you being expelled from the photographer’s fraternity.
After all, photography is an art form, and each of us has our own personal style and vision!
digitalphotographyninja October 5, 2016
Excellent Low Light Photography Tips and Tricks
For novice photographers, clicking photographs in low light is always a matter of difficulties. You would face a lot of confusion regarding settings of your DSLR camera in low light conditions. Most of the people enhance ISO level in low light condition, and this is definitely a good idea. However, enhance ISO can create noise grains in your photographs. Hence, the final photographs will turn out to be ugly or not satisfactory. In the following section of this article, let us find out some effective tips that can enhance your skills in low light photography.
Avoid Backlighting
Choice of subject is important in photography and we all know that. At the same time, choice for light source is also important. Suppose you have chosen a subject in low light. Now, before clicking its photographs, you need to check source of light ion that particular object. Instead of keeping light at the back of the subject, you should try clicking the subject when light falls on it. This will give you brighter and better pictures. Keeping backlight will turn your subject dark, and in low light conditions you would experience heavy grains on your photographs.
White Balance Settings
Playing with white balance settings also delivers effective results in low light photography. You need to change white balance settings according to the lighting at your surroundings. A few preset white balance modes are there. You can alter these modes as per your wish. If you are not well versed with white balance modes, you can go for trial and error with different modes. Changing white balance can add dramatic values to your photographs. It makes you photographs vibrant and appealing even in low lights.
Use Tripod
In extreme low light conditions, enhancing ISO would not do the job. You need to opt for low shutter speed photo clicking. While working with low shutter speed, we generally face one common problem. Blur or shake completely spoils our photographs. Using a tripod is the most viable solution in this case. When we use tripod, we can eliminate possible chances of shakes, and thus we obtain crisp photographs even in low light conditions. With tripod, you can go extreme slow shutter speed modes, and that can eventually give you terrific photographs.
Using Flash
Using flash spoils photographs in most of the time, and most of the novice photographers think in this way. Well, it is indeed true that flash often spoils good photographs. However, it is not the true in all cases. In a few cases, using flash becomes necessary. In extreme low light conditions, never mind using flash, as that can too lead to creative results.
Manual Focusing
In low light conditions, it is always better to work with annual focusing rather than opting for auto focusing modes. In case of auto focus, camera fails to focus the subject properly due to low lights. This is why you need to use manual focus to ensure that focusing on the subject or object can become matter of perfection.
Learn Editing
Low light digital photographs need a few digital manipulations so that they look better. We have advanced level software or applications these days, offering excellent options for making crucial changes to photographs. Post-production is a different form of art. Though, every photographer should have basic knowledge in post-production techniques. With image editing software, you cannot only change the brightness, color and contrast of photographs, but at the same time you can control certain issues, like over exposure due to flash, noise or grains, and many more.
So, never feel hesitated with low light photography – try to be innovative with low light conditions, and you will get amazing results.
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The Equity Professional Program
The Equity Foundation hosts more than 100 events a year throughout Australia and New Zealand. The program is developed in close collaboration with performers.
The Equity Foundation's masterclasses are designed to address our members’ need for ongoing professional development and provide rare opportunities to work with leading directors, coaches and casting agents.
Our workshop series is an opportunity to work on specifics, such as acting for the camera, comedy, dancing, voiceovers and accents. Up to 10 members work over a two-hour period with an expert in their field.
As part of the foundation’s In Conversation series, performers are given the opportunity to attend an intimate question and answer session with leading international actors and directors. Sir Ian McKellen, Richard E Grant, Sam Neill, and Cate Blanchett are among those who have participated in the In Conversation events.
Casting Hothouse
Each year the Equity Foundation hosts a Casting Hothouse, which gives performers a unique opportunity to work with international casting agents, such as CBS TV Studios’ vice president of casting Matt Skrobalak and US feature film casting director Margery Simkin.
Student Days
We know how difficult it can be getting a toehold in the entertainment industry, so each year the Equity Foundation holds an industry day designed to provide graduates with important information and tools to help them on their way to a successful performance career.
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Comedy Acting With Darren Gilshenan
The registration period is from 05 Oct 2016 00:00:00 to 25 Oct 2016 23:59:00
Like mathematics or music, comedy is a learnt process. Rhythm, timing, tension, extension, illogical transitions, play against, stay in your lane, obsession and oblivian. All concepts integral to comedy. Come and fill up your kit-bag with a bucket of comic tools to generate laughter in any situation. Please note this masterclass is for more experienced actors who have completed an accredited 2 or 3 year acting course or have had at least three years' professional work as an actor.
Bio of host
Darren’s diversity as an artist is his strength and has allowed him an extensive body of work. After graduating from The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in ’88 he began his career in Musicals before spending 10 years with The Bell Shakespeare. Sketch comedy followed with 3 years on Full Frontal followed by some great TV series; Dossa and Joe (BBC/Granada), AFI Nominated Chandon Pictures and Logie nominated Derrick, which he wrote and starred in. Darren returned to the theatre for 7 productions with the Sydney Theatre Company and then to the small screen again; Moody Christmas and The Moody’s, as Uncle Terry, the Emmy-winning Top of the Lake created by Jane Campion and Gerard Lee, The Elegant Gentleman’s Guide to Knife Fighting, Rake, Janet King, The Killing Field, Old School, Devil’s Playground, Maximum Choppage, No Activity, which he co-developed and co-wrote, and Here Come the Habibs, currently on Nine Network. Film credits include; Save Your legs, The Outlaw Michael Howe, the AACTA nominated Liebermans in the Sky, and Women He’s Undressed, the Orry-Kelly story directed by Gillian Armstrong, which is currently nominated for Best Feature Length Documentary at the 5th AACTAs. Recent theatre includes Strictly Ballroom the Musical directed by Baz Luhrmann in the role of Doug Hastings, Absent Friends by Alan Ayckbourn at the Ensemble Theatre, Arthur in Mother and Son alongside Noelene Brown and Piggsy in a festival version of Monkey - Journey to the West. In 2016, he can be seen in the role of Paul in Sydney Theatre Company’s production of Machu Picchu and in Tartuffe, in the title role, for the Black Swan State Theatre Company and Queensland Theatre Company. He has won a Best Actor Helpmann Award for The Servant of Two Masters, Equity Ensemble Awards for The Moody’s and A Moody Christmas, and been nominated for Green Room, Sydney Critics and Glugg Awards.
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HQ 228570 - Protest Application for Further Review No. 2704-91-102840; 19 U.S.C. 1501; 19 U.S.C. 1504; 19 U.S.C. 1514; Antidumping duties; liquidation; suspension of liquidation; reliquidation; LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. v United States
HQ 228571 - Protest Application for Further Review No. 2704-90-004096; 19 U.S.C. 1504; 19 U.S.C. 1514; Antidumping duties; liquidation; voidable liquidations; suspension of liquidation; LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. v United States
HQ 228645 - Protest Application for Further Review No. 1001-99-103656; GSP retroactive application; liquidation; gold jewelry from Thailand; 19 U.S.C. §1501; 19 U.S.C. §1514; 19 CFR 159.1; 19 CFR 159.9
HQ 228678 - Protest No. 1601-99-100183; Application for Further Review; deemed liquidation;19 U.S.C. § 1504(d); Fujitsu General America, Inc. et. al v. United States, 110 F. Supp. 2d 1061(Ct. Int’l Trade 2000), affirmed, No. 01-0142, 2002 U.S. App. Lexis 4402 (Fed. Cir. March 20, 2002); 19 U.S.C. § 1514; HQ 227793 (November 4, 1998); HQ 228249 (August 23, 1999);Rheem Metalurgica S/A v. United States, 951 F. Supp. 241, 249-50 (Ct. Int’l Trade 1996) aff’d 160 F. 3d 1357 (Fed. Cir.1998); Wolff Shoe Co. v. United States, 936 F. Supp. 1084, (Ct. Int'l Trade 1996), reversed in part, 141 F.3d 1116 (Fed. Cir. 1998).
HQ 228682 - Internal Advice; Harbor Maintenance Fee; 26 U.S.C. § 4462; “ferry” definition
HQ 228712 - Internal Advice; Protest No. 4101-99-100297; deemed liquidation; 19 U.S.C. § 1504(d); Fujitsu General America, Inc. et. al v. United States, 110 F. Supp. 2d 1061(Ct. Int’l Trade 2000), aff’d, No. 01-1042, 2002 Lexis 4402 (Fed. Cir. 2002); 19 U.S.C. § 1514; HQ 227793 (November 4, 1998); HQ 228249 (August 23, 1999); Rheem Metalurgica S/A v. United States, 951 F. Supp. 241, 249-50 (Ct. Int’l Trade 1996) aff’d 160 F. 3d 1357 (Fed. Cir.1998); Wolff Shoe Co. v. United States, 936 F. Supp. 1084, (Ct. Int'l Trade 1996), reversed in part, 141 F.3d 1116 (Fed. Cir. 1998); HQ 228678 (May 13, 2002)
HQ 228725 - Internal Advice Request, Port of Tampa; Petition 1801-99-200005; 19 U.S.C. § § 1520 & 1514; Executone Information Systems v. United States, 96 F. 3d 1383, 1386 (Fed. Cir. 1996); C.S.D. 80-250
HQ 228750 - Internal Advice; Protest No. 0901-99-100325; Application for Further Review; Stelco, Inc.; 19 U.S.C. § 1677g(a); 19 U.S.C. § 1505; antidumping duty deposit; interest; HQ 227689 (November 24, 1998); HQ 226263 (December 10, 1996); 19 U.S.C. § 1514(c)(2)
HQ 228764 - Internal Advice; Protest No. 1703-00-100026; Coastal Paper Co., Inc. (Importer of Record); The Hipage Company, Inc. (Customs Broker); 19 U.S.C. § 1520 and 1514; Computime, Inc. v. United States, 622 F. Supp. 1083 (Ct. Int’l Trade 1985); Concentric Pumps, Ltd. v. United States, 643 F. Supp. 623 (Ct. Int’l Trade1986); Executone Information Systems v. United States, 96 F. 3d 1383, 1386 (Fed. Cir. 1996); Boast, Inc. v. United States, 17 C.I.T. 114, 117 (1993); Fibrous Glass Products, Inc. v. United States, 63 Cust. Ct. 62 (1969); Fabrene, Inc. v. United States, 17 C.I.T. 911, 914-15 (1993). C.J. Tower and Sons of Buffalo, Inc. v. United States, 499 F.2d 1277 (1974); Taban Co. v. United States, 960 F. Supp. 326, 334-35 (Ct. Int’l Trade 1997); Zaki Corp. v. United States, 960 F. Supp. 350, 359-360 (Ct. Int’l Trade 1997); HQ 223524 (February 13, 1992); ITT v. United States, 24 F.3d 1384, 1387 (Fed. Cir. 1994); HQ 226151(October 6, 1996); HQ 220042 (April 10, 1989); PPG Industries, Inc. v. United States, 7 C.I.T. 118, 121, 126 (1984)
HQ 228878 - Protest Application for Further Review No. 2720-00-100233; antidumping duties; liquidation instructions; 19 U.S.C. §1514; Mitsubishi Electronic America Inc. v. United States; ABC International Traders, Inc. v. United States; protestable matters.
HQ 229064 - Internal Advice; Protest No. 2904-00-100067; Jewel Import Division; 19 U.S.C. § 1514; HQ 225382 (July 3, 1995); Mitsubishi Electronic America Inc. v. United States, 44 F.3d 973 (Fed. Cir. 1994); ABC International Traders, Inc. v. United States, 19 CIT 787, 791 (1995); American Hi-Fi International, Inc. v. United States, 936 F. Supp. 1032, 1037(Ct. Int’l Trade 1996); HQ 226285 (October 10, 1997); HQ 227653 (October 31, 1997)
HQ 229174 - Application for Further Review of Protest No.:2002-01-100092; Continuous Cast Steel Slabs; Subheading 7207.12.0050, HTSUS; Companhia Siderurgica de Tubarao; Product of Brazil; Department of Commerce Countervailing Duty Order: C-351-818.
HQ 229188 - Protest No. 1601-01-100072 and Application for Further Review; misclassification; entitlement to quota-class treatment; quota priority; quota status; tariff-rate quota; entry summary; proper form; 19 U.S.C. §1484; 19 C.F.R. §132.1; 19 C.F.R. 132.11; 19 C.F.R. 141.0a(b)
HQ 229254 - Application for further review of Protest No. 1512-01-100037 Importer of Record Michael Weinig, Inc.; 19 U.S.C. 1520(c)(1); mistake of fact; reliquidation; 19 U.S.C. 1514 mistake of law.
HQ 229413 - Protest No. 2704-01-101203; Application for Further Review; 19 U.S.C. § 1514; HQ 225382 (July 3, 1995); Mitsubishi Electronic America Inc. v. United States, 44 F.3d 973 (Fed. Cir. 1994); ABC International Traders, Inc. v. United States, 19 CIT 787, 791 (1995); American Hi-Fi International, Inc. v. United States, 936 F. Supp. 1032, 1037(Ct. Int’l Trade 1996); HQ 226285 (October 10, 1997); HQ 227653 (October 31, 1997)
HQ 229557 - AFR Protest No. 1101-02-100248; antidumping duties; deemed liquidation; 19 U.S.C. 1504(d); 19 CFR 353.26; International Trading Co. v. United States; Rheem Metalurgica S/A v. United States; Wolff Shoe Co. v. United States
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George Barna has filled executive roles in politics, marketing, advertising, media development, research and ministry. He founded the Barna Research Group in 1984 (now the Barna Group) and helped it become a leading marketing research firm focused on the intersection of faith and culture before selling it in 2009. Through the Barna Group, George served several hundred parachurch ministries, thousands of Christian churches, and many other non-profit and for-profit organizations as well as the U.S. military. From 2012 through 2018 he served as the Executive Director of the American Culture & Faith Institute, a division of United in Purpose.
He currently serves as the President of Metaformation, a faith development organization.
Barna has written more than 50 books, mostly addressing cultural trends, leadership, spiritual development, and church dynamics. They include New York Times bestsellers and several award-winning books. His works have been translated into more than a dozen foreign languages. He has sold more books based on survey research related to matters of faith than any author in American history.
His work is frequently cited as an authoritative source by the media. Barna has been hailed as “the most quoted person in the Christian Church today” and has been named by various media as one of the nation’s most influential Christian leaders.
A frequent speaker at ministry conferences around the world, he has been on the faculty at several universities and seminaries, and has served as a pastor of a large, multi-ethnic church as well as a house church, and has helped to start several churches.
After graduating summa cum laude from Boston College, Barna earned two Master’s degrees from Rutgers University and has a doctorate from Dallas Baptist University.
George was born in New York City and later moved to Princeton, NJ. After attending high school and college together, George and his wife Nancy married in 1978. They have three adopted daughters and three grandchildren, and live on the central California coast. He enjoys reading, music, the ocean, and rooting for the Yankees and Lakers.
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Introduce technology breaks during lectures – Dr Effah
By Albert Futukpor, GNA
Tamale, May 31, GNA - Tertiary institutions in the country have been advised to consider introducing “technology break” during lectures for one or two minutes to allow students to check and respond to messages on their mobile phones.
Dr Paul Effah, Foundation Registrar of the University for Development Studies (UDS), who made the suggestion, argued that this would enable students to concentrate fully in class knowing very well that they would have time to attend to their mobile phones.
Dr Effah said this when delivering a lecture at UDS in Tamale on Thursday as part of events marking the UDS’ 25th anniversary celebration.
His topic was: “UDS @25: Impact on National Development through Practical Higher Education”.
Dr Effah, who is currently Chairman of the Board of Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Institute for Scientific and Technological Information (CSIR – INSTI), was the acting Registrar of UDS when it was established on March 15, 1993, and the lecture was for him to give an account of how it all began and the impact it has made 25 years on.
Dr Effah said “once the students get to know that they will have short breaks to check and send messages, they will be more inclined to focus on what the lecturer is teaching and to participate fully in the teaching and learning process.”
He said “this will minimize the frequency of students’ excuses to visit the washroom or to step out of class during lecture periods most of the time only to check and send messages on their phones.”
The high levels of smartphone use has been an issue at tertiary institutions as it disrupts lectures and a number of measures such as banning use of smartphones and blocking WIFI during lectures thus disconnecting internet in lecture halls have proven to be unsuccessful.
Dr Effah expressed the hope that the introduction of technology break would help address the high levels of smartphone use amongst students at tertiary institutions in the country.
He spoke about the 25 years of existence of UDS saying the period was used to prepare the ground for the take-off into the sustained growth and advised management to be creative and innovative to address challenges that the University would face in the future.
He said “the University’s mandate to focus on the pro-poor, and to help address poverty and environmental deprivations in the northern savannah zone is far from over. You require rekindled interest, commitment and dedication to embrace and address the set of challenges.”
He commended UDS for remaining focused on its mandate urging the University to continue to play an active role in the socio-economic transformation of the northern part of the country and the country in general.
Professor Gabriel Ayum Teye, Vice-Chancellor of UDS, called on faculties of the University to continue to work hard in spite of the challenges to promote the UDS’ agenda.
The UDS will climax its 25th anniversary in November.
Source: GNA Story (http://www.ghananewsagency.org/education/introduce-technology-breaks-during-lectures-dr-effah-133449)
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300 million user data for leak marriott international by British and regulators fined 100 million pounds
Britain's information regulator, said in a statement in 2014 starwood hotel group data system by the invasion, the marriott in 2016 acquisition of starwood but customer information theft was found only in 2018.The agency believes that the marriott failed to fully investigation in the acquisition, also not doing enough to protect the data system.
British 9 information watchdog said in a statement, in violation of marriott international, inc., the general data protection ordinance, out of about 99 million pounds (us $123 million) fine.
The statement said the marriott in November 2018 to the reported information authority began in 2014 with data leak, the incident led to more than 300 million customer data is stolen.
The statement pointed out 2014 starwood hotels group data system by the invasion, the marriott in 2016 acquisition of starwood, but customer information theft was found only in 2018.The agency believes that the marriott failed to fully investigation in the acquisition, also not doing enough to protect the data system.
British information administration commissioner Elizabeth denham, said the general data protection ordinance stipulates that any organization must be responsible for their personal data held by.This includes is required for a company in the acquisition of due diligence, and take appropriate protective measures.
Information watchdog said at the same time, the marriott is the results and fines.
The European Union the general data protection regulations take effect on May 25, 2018, is widely considered to be the most strict network data management laws and regulations in the European Union.
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State by State>
State by State
Home Education in TASMANIA
LOCAL SUPPORT:
Facebook page for Tasmania
Home Education Association - HEA in Tasmania
Facebook group for Tasmania:
Tasmanian Home Education Association Members & Friends
Some other home education Facebook groups in Tasmania (not affiliated with the HEA):
Tasmanian Home Learning
H.E.T - Home Education Tasmania
Tasmanian Home Education Supporters
Home Education Southern Tasmania
Hobart Natural Learners
Helmets (West Tamar Home Education Group - Tas.)
Derwent Valley Homies
Teen Link Tasmania Home Education
Note: new Facebook groups are continually being formed and sometimes older ones fall into disuse.
To find other homeschooling families in TAS visit the support group listings.
To list yourself as a contact person in Tasmania click here.
The Office of Education Registrar
LEGISLATION:
Tasmanian Education Act 2016 (effective 10 July 2017)
Education Regulations 2017
FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ON HOME EDUCATING IN TASMANIA:
See the HEA’s ”Understanding the home education system in Tasmania”
LEGALITIES IN TASMANIA (SUMMARY)
Home Education is a legal option in Tasmania and Tasmania has the highest rate of legally registered home educators in Australia. Home educators choosing to register in Tasmania must be Tasmanian residents and are required to submit their proposed home education program to the Education Registrar for approval. The Office of the Education Registrar is a statutory office, established by the Tasmanian Education Act 2016. It is independent of the Department of Education, but reports to the Tasmanian Minister for Education. The Tasmanian Home Education Advisory Council [THEAC] also has input into the registration process in Tasmania.
A combination of part-time home education and part-time school enrolment (up to the equivalent of 2 full days per week) is also a legal option in Tasmania, although schools have the discretion to refuse part-time enrolments if the school lacks the resources or capacity to accommodate the part-time student.
Tasmanian home educators are not required to adhere to any particular education curriculum.
The registration process requires parents to put together a separate home education program for each child.
Registration is granted for a maximum of one year and a new program should be submitted annually. Each program, (called a Home Education Summaryand Program, or HESP), is required to address the 10 standards for approved home education programs as outlined in Regulation 5 of the Education Regulations 2017. For a more detailed explanation of these, see the HEA’s: “Understanding the home education system in Tasmania” Pack
Home educators requiring support or assistance with the registration process may approach the Home Education Association (HEA) in Tasmania. Contact tasmania@hea.edu.au.
How the Tasmanian registration process works (summary)
A Registration Officer from the Office of the Education Registrar will review the parent’s proposed home education program and will confer with two members of the Tasmanian Home Education Advisory Council [THEAC] before granting a family provisionalregistration (see below for more about THEAC). Once provisional registration is granted a family can legally commence home education.
Before full registration can be granted, the family will be visited by a registration officer who will talk with the parents and the children about their program and look at the resources the family is using, as well as looking at what each child has been making/doing. In Tasmania, the registration officers usually have home education experience themselves and are generally highly regarded by home educators and children alike. In some cases, the registration visit can be conducted away from the family home – for example, at the Hobart or Launceston office of the Education Registrar, or by teleconference if the family is travelling for an extended period. (However, the teleconference option cannot be repeated in the subsequent year).
After the registration visit, the registration officer makes a report to the Registrar which includes recommendations relating to whether the application for registration be granted, whether the proposed home education program be amended and then granted registration, and whether any grant of the application be subject to conditions.
THEAC retains the power to check and advise on all home education applications and can read and comment on the registration officers’ reports to the Registrar. In practice, THEAC will mainly focus its attention on first-time applications, but any other HESP which registration officers assess as not clearly satisfying the required standards will also be referred to THEAC for further deliberation.
In deciding whether or not to grant registration, the Registrar takes into consideration both the registration officer’s report and any comments or recommendations by THEAC.
All decisions made by the Education Registrar can be appealed in the Magistrate’s Court, (Administrative Appeals Division). Before deciding to deny or revoke registration of a home education program, the Registrar is required to consult with THEAC and will also seek a report from a second registration officer (requiring a second visit to the family concerned).
Discussions between the Registrar and HEA representatives in May 2017 indicated that the Registrar intends to take an enabling and supportive approach to the registration process with the emphasis on helping families to reach the required standard, rather than rejecting outright those applications which do not initially meet the standards.
Families can amend their home education programs during their registration period. However, major amendments need to be approved by the Registrar. Major amendments include: a change in which parent is delivering the program, a change in pedagogy (for example, from a curriculum-based approach to an unschooling approach), or a change to or from part-time school enrolment. Minor changes, like a change in maths text book or a change from one phonics curriculum to another, do not need prior approval by the Registrar, but should be discussed in the next Home Education Summary and Program the family submits to the Registrar’s office.
Home educated children in Tasmania have access to the equivalent of school-based apprenticeships and should discuss this option with their registration officer if interested.
The Tasmanian Home Education Advisory Council [THEAC]
THEAC is an advisory body consisting of members appointed by the Minister of Education. From 1993 until 9 July 2017, THEAC managed home education registration on behalf of the Minister. Under the Tasmanian Education Act 2016, which came into effect on 10 July 2017, the management of registrations became the responsibility of the Office of the Education Registrar.
According to the advice on the Registrar’s website, THEAC continues to be responsible for:
Providing advice to the Registrar in relation to applications for approval of a home education program;
Providing the Minister and the Registrar with advice in relation to home education generally;
THEAC still provides a reference point for queries, responds to community concerns and maintains liaison with other agencies about home education.
Under the Education Act 2016, THEAC is required to have a minimum of five and a maximum of seven members with a majority of the members having skills in, or experience in or related to, home education. At least one member must be an employee or officer of the Department of Education. Before appointing a person as a member of the Tasmanian Home Education Advisory Council, the Minister is required to call for expressions of interest in the appointment by advertising in at least 3 Tasmanian daily newspapers.
THEAC members serve on the council in a voluntary capacity, although they may receive an honorarium. The council’s Chair is traditionally chosen from one of the home education representatives on THEAC. Whereas previously, THEAC had its own office and was the “front door” for registrations in Tasmania, all applications and enquiries will now be handled by the Office of the Education Registrar and THEAC’s important work may be less visible to the general home educating community. However, the council’s ability to continue providing a home education perspective in the assessment of home educators’ applications and HESPs, will depend on the continuing presence of home educators on the council. In the interests of protecting home education in Tasmania, it is important that home educators consider volunteering to serve for a term on THEAC at some point in their home education journey.
Further information about the Council may be found at www.theac.tas.gov.au.
Historic note on the uniqueness of the Tasmanian system
THEAC was established in 1993, as an outworking of the research and recommendations contained in the Ministerial Working Party Report “Home Education in Tasmania” released in October 1991. The working party was chaired by Miss Alison Jacob (Senior Superintendent, Special Education and Distance Education) and included: influential home educator Mr John Barratt-Peacock of the (historic) Home Education Movement, Mrs Kathleen Carins (home educator and coordinator of the Australian Christian Academy), Mr Alistair Home (Principal of the School of Distance Education), Ms Kate Shipway (Lecturer in Special Education at the Centre for Education, University of Tasmania) and Mrs Georgie Holderness-Roddam (convenor of a support group for families interested in home education). Even with the changes introduced by the Tasmanian Education Act 2016, including the creation of the Office of the Education Registrar, which took over much of THEAC’s responsibilities, Tasmania’s home education system has retained much of its uniqueness and THEAC itself has been protected under the Act. This uniqueness exists because home educators (including THEAC members, HEA representatives and independent home educators) have actively contributed to the evolution of the regulatory framework in Tasmania, through their advice and lobbying. Whilst, at times, holding different views about the way forward, Tasmanian home educators have historically been actively engaged in protecting their freedom to home educate and their right to a voice in the regulatory oversight of home education in Tasmania. The HEA is working to provide a united voice for Tasmanian home educators and their children into the future.
HEA Lobbying documents relating to Tasmania
Here is the submission Tasmanian HEA representatives made to the state government’s Education Review in 2016. It is an example of the hard work that the HEA has done in the past to ensure that government decisions are well-informed and that legislation is best tailored to the needs of home educators.
13-05-2016: HEA Submission to the Review of the Tasmanian Education Act
For more on how the HEA has worked to protect home education in Tasmania, see the HEA’s document,“Understanding the home education system in Tasmania”.
For more specific information on your application to home educate in Tasmania, read the HEA's "Understanding the home education system in Tasmania". For a printable version of this document use this link Understanding the home education system in Tasmania - print version.
Tasmanian home educators may also like to look at the HEA's registration packs for other states to get some general tips on what to say in their application.
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Smoking ban considered for prisons
A pilot is expected to begin next year, with a ban likely by 2015.It is thought the move is linked to potential legal action by staff and inmates who have suffered the effects of passive smoking.
Campaigners warn a ban would be difficult to implement and could have a destabilising effect, with an estimated 80% of prisoners thought to be smokers.Smokers among the 84,000 inmates at prisons in England and Wales, where tobacco is used as currency on the wings, will be offered nicotine patches as a substitute.
'Harmful effects'
A Prison Service spokesman said: "We are considering banning smoking across the prison estate and as part of this are looking at possible sites as early adopters."According to a report in the Times newspaper, prisons in south-west England, including Exeter and Eastwood Park Women's jail, will be involved in the pilot in the spring.Inmates are currently allowed to smoke in their cells but a ban would prohibit this and extend to all parts of a prison, including exercise yards.
Senior prison staff were said to have been informed of the move in a letter."You will no doubt be aware that the decision has been made that the time is right for the prison estate to adopt a tobacco and smoke-free policy to provide a smoke-free workplace/environment for our staff and prisoners," the letter, quoted in the Times, said.
The Prison Officers Association (POA) began campaigning for a smoking ban in all UK prisons in 2007. It had expressed concerns about staff and prisoners "forced to suffer the harmful effects of second-hand smoke".It came after smoking bans were introduced across the UK, to protect people from the effects of second-hand smoke in workplaces and enclosed public places. The bans did not apply to prisoners as their cells were defined as "domestic premises", although non-smoking prisoners could not be made to share a cell with a smoker.
'Pressure on jails'
POA general secretary Steve Gillan told the Times the union would work with the Ministry of Justice to make sure a ban "works effectively".He acknowledged it "could cause disturbances" but pointed out a ban had successfully been introduced in young offender institutions in England and Wales. Andrew Neilson, from campaign charity the Howard League for Penal Reform, suggested a ban would be difficult to enforce.
He told the BBC: "Prisons are going through unprecedented budget cuts, prison resources, staff resources have been cut. There may well be good intentions behind this policy proposal, but it will undoubtedly put a lot of pressure on jails which are already pretty stretched."He added there could be a damaging effect in the short term on the mental health of prisoners "who are often very distressed".Former offender Mark Johnson, chief executive of the charity User Voice, said there are "greater priorities" that need addressing in the prison system, such as rehabilitation.
He criticised the Ministry of Justice for "tinkering around" with the issue of smoking, which he believes is a human right. He told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "We've got a serious problem the way we have the rates of reoffending, and they sort of come up with... a PR line about something as minute as smoking in cells. "We work in a number of prisons around the country and already in communal spaces smoking's banned. The only place that you can smoke is actually in your cell." A ban on smoking in workplaces and enclosed public spaces came into effect in England in July 2007 following similar legislation in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
BBC News, 20th September, 2013
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Hockey's Future | The #1 Online Prospects Resource
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Capitals goaltending pipeline
By Jon Shecket
For the past decade, Olaf Kolzig has been the full-time starting goaltender for the Washington Capitals, a face of the franchise. Kolzig helped lead the Caps to the Stanley Cup finals in 1998, and was honored two years later with the Vezina Trophy. While the Caps have failed to reach the playoffs over the last five seasons, Kolzig has remained consistent in goal. In that span, he has started more than 75 percent of their games, each time saving an average of 28.5 out of 31.3 shots.
Next year, Kolzig will turn 38 and become an unrestricted free agent. Should the team fail to extend his contract, veteran options exist, including backup Brent Johnson and career minor-leaguer Frederic Cassivi. But it’s time to look to the future in nets. Four young goalies are striving in the organization to show that they are capable of taking over when Kolzig’s time is through.
It is widely believed that the torch will be passed to Russian butterfly Semen Varlamov. Varlamov, 19, stands 6’1, 174 pounds. He was a first-round draft pick in 2006 and is considered his country’s best young netminder. He was signed in July to a three-year, entry-level contract, but he remains in Russia due to complications with the lack of a transfer agreement between the Russian Federation and the IIHF. Varlamov is currently playing in the Super League with Lokomotiv Yaroslavl where he is their No. 1 goaltender.
Earlier this fall, Varlamov was part of the train wreck known as the Canada-Russia Super Series. Varlamov was in net for three games as he and the Russian junior team were overmatched by coach Brent Sutter’s indomitable squad.
Varlamov started Games 1, 3, and 6, all Russian losses. The low point was Game 3 as he allowed three goals on just four shots and was pulled after 20 minutes.
Varlamov’s season with Lokomotiv Yaroslavl is off to a much better start. Through 12 games he is 8-3-0 with a 2.53 GAA.
Czech butterfly Michal Neuvirth (2006 second-round draft pick, 34th overall) was hoping to land a spot in Hershey this year but he was sent back to the Plymouth Whalers in the hopes that one more season of junior hockey will allow him to refine his skills. He was traded to the Windsor Spitfires on Nov. 12 as Plymouth was faced with the league’s Nov. 14 deadline to reduce their slate of overage players to four or fewer.
Neuvirth came to North America in 2006 after playing three years with Sparta Prague and winning a bronze medal with the Czech Under-18 team at the 2006 IIHF World U-18 Championships in Sweden. Neuvirth later said that his most memorable game came in that tournament, a 3-0 shutout of the host Swedish team.
In 2006-07, Neuvirth had a stellar rookie campaign good enough for second in the voting behind London’s Steve Mason (CBJ) for top goaltender in the OHL. Neuvirth had a league-best 2.32 GAA and .932 save percentage. He, along with Jeremy Smith (NSH), were said to be the beneficiaries of the Whalers’ strong blue line. Neuvirth’s season included a franchise-record shutout streak of 164 minutes, 18 seconds (Dec. 28, 2006-Jan. 1, 2007).
In the Memorial Cup, Neuvirth started all five of the Whalers’ games. He allowed one goal apiece in his two wins, both against Lewiston. He was pulled just 4:25 into the game against Medicine Hat after allowing two goals. Then, in the semi-final, he was relieved 4:55 into the second period.
This year, Neuvirth and Smith began the year as the Whalers’ goaltending tandem before Smith emerged as their No. 1. Neuvirth made a total of 10 appearances for Plymouth this year. He went 5-4-1 with a 2.60 GAA and .928 save percentage.
Neuvirth will now have to share time with undrafted 19-year-old Andrew Engelage.
Daren Machesney (6’0, 185 lbs.) was the Capitals’ 2005 fifth-round selection (143rd overall). He played his junior hockey in the OHL with the Brampton Battalion. His best year came in 2005-06 when he compiled a record of 28-17-3 and led the Battalion to a Central Division crown. Machesney was then the starter throughout the playoffs as they defeated Belleville in six games before losing to Barrie in five.
He began his minor league career in South Carolina last season. He was called up to Hershey in December and sent back down one month later. His numbers were modest. He went 5-8-2 with the Stingrays (3.30 GAA, .888 save percentage) and 3-3-1 with the Bears (3.18, .887).
Machesney is with the Bears where he is Cassivi’s backup. He had to wait until Nov. 2 to make his season debut, a 36-save shutout of Albany in which he helped kill seven River Rat power plays. Machesney has made three more appearances, one in relief and two starts. He is off to a good start with a record of 2-1-0, 1.84 GAA and .944 save percentage.
This June’s sixth-round draft pick (#154 overall) Dan Dunn is a freshman at St. Cloud State. He is competing for ice time with sophomore Jase Weslosky (NYI) and 22-year-old freshman B.J. O’Brien. He has made two starts this year, picking up a 6-1 win over Bemidji State on Oct. 27 and a 4-4 tie against Alaska-Anchorage on Nov. 3.
Dunn, a native of Oshawa, Ontario, was previously a member of the Wellington Dukes of the Ontario Provincial Junior Hockey League. In 2006-07 he had a 1.83 GAA and .939 save percentage.
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Brad Remillard and Barry Deutsch, founding partners of IMPACT Hiring Solutions, have caused a major controversy within the traditional arena of hiring and retaining top talent.
They are the only hiring solutions company to have SHATTERED the myths and assumptions of hiring and retaining top talent. They’ve identified the errors and mistakes that most commonly occur.
After extensive research over decades, they’ve developed a simple methodology to overcome all the major errors and mistakes that lead to hiring failure and retention disaster.
Brad Remillard and Barry Deutsch have worked together for 25 years. They’ve collaborated on over 1,000 executive searches, interviewed on a combined basis over 100,000 candidates, and facilitated workshops on hiring and retaining top talent to well over 50,000 CEOs, senior executives, and hiring managers. They’ve been interviewed by well-known news publications, won awards for their presentations, and been honored before numerous trade associations and industry groups.
The Partners of IMPACT Hiring Solutions have developed a proprietary and trademarked process called the Success Factor Methodology for Hiring Executives and Managers. These two Partners have extended their knowledge of hiring and retention to create the Career Success Methodology for Senior Executives. Brad and Barry have made an IMPACT in thousands of companies around the world and have changed the career trajectories of many senior executives.
This website integrates all of the resources, content, products and services surrounding these two major methodologies that SHATTER the traditional approaches to hiring and retention for companies and job search/career management for senior executives.
Brad Remillard, an executive recruiter with over 25 years of experience, has conducted over 50,000 interviews and been involved in more than 1,000 executive searches. A CPA and graduate of California State University, Fullerton, Brad previously served as President of CJA Executive Search, which was recognized as one of the top search firms in Southern California. Brad has conducted nationwide searches ranging from Fortune 500 executive vacancies to entrepreneurial companies. His search expertise includes General Management (CEO, COO, GM), Sales and Marketing, Manufacturing and Operations, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, and Information Systems.
In 1999, Brad co-founded the American Association of Senior Executives (AASE), one of Southern California’s largest career management and business resource organizations exclusively dedicated to VP and C-level executives. The AASE has assisted more than 1,500 corporate executives manage their careers. Brad has personally coached many of these executives on success-based interviewing, 21st Century netowrking techniques, and career transition. He is a frequent speaker on the subject of career management and executive networking.
Barry Deutsch is a well-known thought leader in hiring and peak performance management. He is a frequent and sought-after speaker for management meetings, trade associations, and CEO forums, such as Vistage International, formerly known as TEC, a worldwide CEO membership organization of over 10,000 CEOs and senior executives. Many of his clients view him as their virtual “Chief Talent Officer”.
Barry was named “IMPACT Speaker of the Year” for 2006 by Vistage International. This award recognizes the Speaker/Expert who has made the greatest impact on the worldwide member companies of Vistage. Barry is also frequently asked to present IMPACT Hiring Solutions award winning programs on Hiring, Retention, and Motivating Top Talent. Barry leverages a vast knowledge base of 25 years in the executive search field, with a track of successfu placements in multi-billion dollar Fortune 100 companies, entrepreneurial firms, and middle-market high-growth businesses. He has worked closely with thousands of CEOs and Key Executives to help improve hiring success, leverage human capital, and raise the bar on talent acquisition.
Barry earned his BA and MA from American University in Washington, D.C. Prior to his executive search career, Barry held positions of responsibility in Finance and General Management with Mattel, Beatrice Foods, and Westinghouse Cable.
Barry Deutsch and Brad Remillard January 8, 2009
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2013| September-December | Volume 4 | Issue 3
Online since December 12, 2013
Interocclusal records in fixed prosthodontics
Balvinder Singh Saluja, Divya Mittal
September-December 2013, 4(3):120-124
The precise relation of maxillary and mandibular casts is an essential step in developing accurate occlusion in fixed prosthodontics. When an adequate number of opposing teeth and stable intercuspation exist, direct occlusion of the casts is the most accurate method of articulation. In the absence of definitive occlusal contacts for direct relation of the casts, an interocclusal record is required. This becomes even more important when the distal tooth in the arch is also an abutment in the fixed partial denture. This article reviews various materials and techniques for recording interocclusal relationship in fixed prosthodontic procedures.
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Probiotics and periodontal diseases: The link
Nymphea Pandit, Inder kumar Pandit, Deepika Bali, Saloni Oberoi
The interest in probiotics and the modulation of the microbiota for restoring and maintaining health have gained a lot of attention over the past decade. Probiotics have been extensively studied for their health promoting effects. However, in the past few years probiotics have also been investigated in the oral health perspective. In the field of periodontics, probiotics have come up as an attractive alternative to antibiotics. They target particular periodontal pathogens, thus increasing the long-term success of periodontal therapy. This review evidence the use of various probiotic strains in periodontal diseases.
Oral health status and treatment needs among factory employees in Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh Industrial hub, Himachal Pradesh, India
Mohit Bansal, KL Veeresha
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the oral health status and treatment needs among factory employees in Baddi (Himachal Pradesh), India. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among 1384 employees in 38 factories. Information regarding demographic details, habits and data on oral health status and treatment needs was collected on modified World Health Organization (WHO) format (1997) and WHO criteria and Pindborg's colored atlas were used for diagnosis of oro-mucosal lesions. Results: Tobacco pouch was the most common lesion found and buccal mucosa was the most common site involved. The prevalence of caries was found to be 18.5% of which males were 15.2% and females were 84.8%. The mean decayed filled missing teeth was 2.18 and was higher among females (3.18) than males (2.0). Need for one unit prosthesis was required for both maxillary and mandibular arches (9.5% and 14.8% respectively). Community periodontal index score 2 was found more in males 58.4% than females 48.8%, which was significantly related to brushing frequency. Conclusion: The result from the baseline study indicate that primary oral health-care programs like dental screening and oral health education at regular intervals should be made mandatory, which will help to prevent accumulation of health-care demands of the factory employees.
Lycopene in oral health
Rohit Bhardwaj, Karun Chaudhary, Simerpreet Kaur, Rajan Gupta, Reet Kamal, Mukesh Kumar
Functional components of food are potentially valuable substances found naturally in foods or added to them as useful ingredients and include carotenoids, dietary fibers, fatty acids, flavanoids, phenolic acids, etc. Carotenoids are among the most widespread and important ones due to their varied functions. They are fat-soluble pigments mostly found in plants, fruits, algae, photosynthetic bacteria, and also occur in yeasts and molds. The most abundant naturally occurring carotenoids are β-carotene, α-carotene, γ-carotene, lycopene, lutein, β-cryptoxanthin, zeaxanthin, and astaxanthin. Lycopene, one of the most important carotenoids, structurally determines the potential biological function and plays an equally important role in oral health. Lycopene is a red plant pigment found in tomatoes, apricots, guavas, watermelons, papayas, and pink grapefruits, with tomatoes being the largest contributor to the dietary intake of humans. Lycopene exhibits higher singlet oxygen quenching ability. Due to its strong color and non-toxicity, it is a useful food coloring agent. Moreover, it plays a multifunctional role in the body by protecting the body from the oral pre-cancers like leukoplakia and also prevents the destruction of periodontal tissues. This review article focuses mainly on the role of lycopene in the prevention of periodontal disease and oral cancers.
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Discovering the unexpected sources…!!!
Taurodontism of deciduous molars: An overview and a case report
Sandeep Kumar Mahajan, Ritu Jindal, Kavita Sharma
Taurodontism is a relatively rare variance of human teeth. It is characterized by elongation of pulp chambers and the apical displacement of bifurcation or trifurcation of the roots, giving it a bull-like appearance. The prevalence of taurodontism in permanent teeth is not common and it is still rare in deciduous dentition. As a taurodont tooth shows wide variation in the size and shape of the pulp chamber with varying degrees of obliteration and canal configuration, root canal therapy becomes a challenge. In this article a case with taurodontism in deciduous dentition involving all molars is reported.
Bolton's intermaxillary tooth size ratios among school going children in Punjab population
Ritu Jindal, Eera Bunger
Background: Incidence of tooth size discrepancy varies between different racial and ethnic groups. Values of tooth size ratios for Punjab population were found to be different when compared to Bolton's Caucasian population. Materials and Methods: The study sample consisted of study casts of 300 subjects (150 males; 150 females) with an age range of 12-14 years of Punjab population. Alginate Impressions of both arches were taken and dental casts were made. Mesiodistal dimension of each tooth was measured with the help of Digital Vernier Caliper. Further, mean anterior ratio (AR) and overall ratio (OR) was calculated. Results: AR was 80.87% for males and 78.77% for females. OR was 93.93% in males and 91.58% in females. Statistically significant difference was found between tooth size ratios of Punjab and Caucasian population. Males had larger tooth size ratios as compared to females. Conclusion: These results suggest that tooth size relationships are population specific. Values specific to specific population should be derived.
Parry-Romberg syndrome: A case report and an insight in to the advances in its pathophysiology and treatment
Deepthi Karukayil, Anuradha Sunil, Archana Mukunda, Ashik Bin Basheer
Parry-Romberg syndrome is a rare degenerative condition of unknown etiology characterized by slowly progressive atrophy of facial tissues including subcutaneous tissue, muscle, bone and skin. Along with the loss of facial symmetry it leads to several functional and psychological problems. Though the disease does not deteriorate further after few years of progress the deformity caused by this disease will not disappear. Moreover, there is no universally accepted treatment or permanent cure for this condition. Here a 45-year-old female with Parry-Romberg syndrome is presented along with a review of the literature concerning the general characteristics, etiology, pathophysiology, differential diagnosis and treatment.
Intraoral myoepithelial tumors: A review and case reports
Meena Kulkarni, Deepak Kulkarni, B Sushma, Yashwant Ingle
Myoepithelial cells that express both epithelial and smooth muscle phenotype have a potential to differentiate into various cytomorphologic forms such as spindle, plasmacytoid, epitheloid and clear cells. Salivary gland tumors composed entirely or almost exclusively of myoepithelial cells are referred to as myoepitheliomas. They may be benign or malignant in nature and about 90% of them are benign and only 10% are malignant. The palate is the most common intraoral site of occurrence for both the variants. In this paper, we report one case of myoepithelioma occurring on the palate and two cases of myoepithelial carcinomas, one seen on the palate and the other rare case seen on the alveolar mucosa, along with an elaborate review on benign and malignant myoepitheliomas of salivary glands along with their ultra-structural, cytological and immunohistochemical profiles.
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Home Page > Sports
Boys Basketball Battle for Foothill Title
The Foothill League lost two of its best boys basketball players in the last decade (at least) to graduation in West Ranch guard and Foothill League Player of the Year Kevin Harris and league first-team center and fellow Wildcat Ako Kaluna.
Former Canyon Baseball Coach Now Wears Dodger Blue
Just eight years ago, Chuck Crim was standing inside the dugout at Canyon High School's baseball field guiding teenagers.
Looking Forward, Looking Back
When one looks back on the 2012-13 high school sports season in the SCV, there are many things that stand out. There were the breakthrough athletes who made their first impression on the valley. There were the champions - expected and not expected. There were the records that fell, the streaks that ended and continued. There were also the goodbyes to the kids who ended stellar careers. And there's one team from Saugus High that keeps making statement after statement. Here's a capsule of the season that was.
Lacrosse is the Newest SCV Prep Sport
The footsteps on fields across the Santa Clarita Valley are getting louder. Lacrosse is here and it's growing.
Battle of the Valley
CHS Girls Basketball's Last Stand
It was a bit of an upset. Coming on the heels of one of the worst reported violations committed by a program in the Santa Clarita valley in the last 10 years, Canyon girls basketball turned to an unknown coach from Indiana named Chuck Johns in 2009.
They're All Contenders
Every year, Foothill League boys basketball is one of the most competitive sports in the SCV. Over the last six seasons, every single school - with the exception of Saugus - has won a league championship. Sure, there are title favorites this year, West Ranch and Hart, but this is shaping up to again be a highly-competitive league. Here's the lowdown on the teams.
COC's Coach Herrick is Gunning for a State Title
Is it the system, the partner or the personality? It's all of them. It's what makes College of the Canyons women's basketball coach Greg Herrick, now in his 21st season at the helm of the Cougars, one of the Santa Clarita Valley's most successful and significant coaches.
Hart's Renaissance
During the 1990s and into the early part of the 2000s, Hart football was the program that the Santa Clarita Valley was identified with. Between 1995 and 2003, the Indians won six CIF championships and had a series of superstars who went onto play at higher levels.
Going for the Gold SCV Olympic Medalist Shares Secret to Success
David Neville, originally of Indiana, has called Santa Clarita "home" for over five years - but his work representing our country has taken him well beyond SCV borders.
Does SCV Cross Country have WHAT IT TAKES for a state Title?
In the last decade, no high school sport in the Santa Clarita Valley has been more successful than cross country. It's been a valley-wide show of success, but no two teams have been the flag bearers of that success more than Saugus High girls cross country and Golden Valley High boys cross country.
SCV SPORTS STARS
If there's ever been a time in Santa Clarita Valley history where the world knows more about its sports than its amusement park, it's now.
2012 SCV High School Football Preview
It is said that of all the sports, football is king in the Santa Clarita Valley and the crown is the Foothill League championship. In 2012, there's a favorite, but that team is not necessarily a runaway favorite. Hart High football, armed with its most potent offense since its last Foothill League championship in 2007, is the trendy pick for the team to beat in the Santa Clarita Valley.
SCV Star goes for the Olympic Gold
There's one thing Alysia Montano rarely does - and that's stop. But two weeks before the Canyon High graduate won the 800-meter race at the US Olympic Trials and earned a spot on the 2012 US Olympic team, Montano was finally at a standstill. She explained what life had been like leading up to trials.
What a Year
How do you wrap up the entire Santa Clarita Valley high school sports year in one sentence? What a season. It began in the fall with the excitement of the Foothill League football race between Valencia, Canyon and Saugus, but the headlines were again taken away by the overwhelming success of Saugus girls cross country, joined by the upstarts at Golden Valley. In the winter, it was a Canyon-dominated time with two league titles and some unwelcomed controversy. In the spring, new programs stepped to the forefront. We saw new stars and waved farewell to athletes who peaked in the final moments of their high school careers. In the end, 2011-12 was another special chapter in the valley's rich high school sports history.
Swimming with the Big Fish in the SCV
Swimming in the Santa Clarita Valley tends to get pushed aside by the sports that draw the bigger crowds. But there's a hidden truth about it locally - it's one of the most successful sports in the SCV and one that helps define the sports landscape in our community.
SCV's Soccer Stars
The highest level of soccer in the Santa Clarita Valley begins its third season on May 20 at Valencia High School. And this year, the Santa Clarita Blue Heat has set its sights on its biggest success yet.
Seven Athletes to Watch this Season
In the spring, seven high school sports take center stage: baseball, softball, track and field, swimming, boys tennis, boys golf and boys volleyball.
The Master's College
This is Leif Karlberg's third season playing at The Master's College. In the first two years, it was a rarity for people to be talking about his Mustangs basketball team. But this season, professors at the private Christian school are mentioning the team. On the winter break, people were showing up more than usual at Bross Gym, despite the fact that many kids went home for the holidays. And even some of those kids, away from the Newhall campus, were texting Karlberg about the success of the Mustangs.
I'm going to be honest; I don't have a clue what teams are in contention for the Super Bowl. Actually, I wasn't even sure of the exact date (I looked it up: Sunday, February 5!). I do know that Super Bowl Sunday is the second-largest day for U.S. food consumption, after Thanksgiving Day. Clearly, on this un-official American holiday, people eat... a lot!
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Iraqi Hashd Sha'abi leader says he won't run for premiership
Secretary General of Iraq's Badr Organization, who is also the leader of the political Fatah (Conquest) Alliance and the pro-government Hashd al-Sha’abi (Popular Mobilization Units), has withdrawn his candidacy for prime minister, stressing the need for political consensus in order to make progress in the Arab country’s political process.
“I would like to announce to the dear Iraqi people the withdrawal of my candidature for the head of the Council of Ministers, to open the way for serious dialogue to elect a prime minister and his government according to the vision of the Supreme religious authority,” Ameri said in a press conference in Baghdad on Tuesday, Presstv Reported.
He added, “There is no choice but reaching consensus in the political process, and prioritizing public interests over private ones.”
On September 13, outgoing Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said he was not seeking to serve a second term in office.
“We respect and obey the instructions of the religious authority Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani. I did not and will not request the post of prime minister in the second term,” he said at a news conference in Baghdad
Ayatollah Sistani, the country’s most senior cleric, said earlier this month that Iraq needed new faces in the government as protests escalated in the southern oil-rich city of Basra and Baghdad.
Iraqi lawmakers on Saturday elected former governor of Anbar Province Mohammed al-Halbousi as the speaker of the 329-seat parliament, putting the country one step closer to forming a government for the next four years.
During a parliamentary session with 298 lawmakers in attendance, Halbousi garnered 169 votes, while his competitor, former Defense Minister Khalid al-Obeidi, obtained 89 votes.
Former parliament speaker Osama al-Nujaifi and politician Mohammed al-Khalidi received lower numbers of votes.
The two leading parliamentary coalitions of Sairoon and al-Fatah have called on Abadi to step down over deadly protests in the southern oil-rich port city of Basra.
“We demand Abadi and his government to resign immediately and to apologize to the people of Iraq,” Hassan al-Aqouli, spokesman for Sairoon coalition, backed by influential Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, said in a press conference earlier this month.
Aqouli added, “Sairoon Coalition is seeking to form a national and strong government to save the country.”
The Fatah alliance also asked Abadi to resign, noting that “all political blocs agree that Abadi's government has failed to meet its commitment toward Basra province.”
“The people of Basra are fed up with the promises of the government,” Ahmed al-Asadi, spokesman of Fatah alliance, said.
At least 12 protesters were killed in Basra and many of its institutions were set ablaze. Calm returned to the city late on September 8.
Basra has long witnessed complaints among its 2.5 million residents about failing infrastructure, power cuts and corruption. Water supply is also widely criticized for high salinity.
Anger boiled over on September 4 after more than 30,000 people were hospitalized by water pollution.
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Young adult novel A Good Hiding deals with domestic abuse and discrimination
Launched this week to coincide with Belfast Pride, Shirley-Anne McMillan's new novel for young adults addresses issues of discrimination. The Co Down-born author spoke to Michael Jackson about A Good Hiding
Shirley-Anne McMillan's new novel has been published to coincide with the Belfast Pride Festival
A Good Hiding touches on the lives of young people who face discrimination
HOMOPHOBIA, domestic abuse and discrimination are things that are still experienced by many people in our society; Maghera-based writer Shirley-Anne McMillan's new novel, A Good Hiding explores how, quite often, they are suffered by children.
McMillan began writing while studying English at Queen's University around two decades ago. This, the author's second novel, tells the story of 15-year-old Nollaig and her best friend Stephen. Nollaig lives with her alcoholic father, and since her mother's death she has regularly suffered from both verbal and physical abuse. As a young gay person, Stephen too has experienced his fair share of hardship at the hands of homophobes.
Nollaig becomes pregnant and decides to run away from home to protect her unborn child, and with only Stephen to trust, things turn out to be more difficult than she anticipated. While taking refuge in a church, she is found by a vicar who, we discover, has a secret of his own.
A Good Hiding offers an insight into the lives of individuals who face discrimination; McMillan said it was important for her to portray young people's experiences realistically and to relate the particular circumstances of life in Northern Ireland.
"I like books that are set in real life and in the present," she said. "The issues in the book are ones that young people experience, and are interested in. My publisher is in London, and they thought that [setting the book in the north] would be great for their readers too. Hopefully the book does give a sense of Northern Ireland. I hope the landscape comes across."
Character is key to Lisburn native McMillan's writing.
"I spend a lot of time before I start writing just thinking about each character and what they're like,” she said. “I try to do character sketches as well just to try to solidify it in my mind what they look like and what they think like. I might even write little diaries from their point of view that don't make it into the book just to get myself into their mind.”
McMillan is a former English teacher and a mother of two who has worked with young people for over 20 years. While her characters aren't based on any specific person, they are grounded in real experiences.
“Anything that strikes people as realistic just comes from my own personal background and my experiences with young people,” she revealed.
The story of A Good Hiding is told via the first person narrative of both Nollaig and Stephen, which McMillan insists was also vital to the story.
"I felt pretty strongly that I wanted them be able to tell their own stories in their own words." she explained. "Especially because they're all coming from a place of marginalisation. I didn't want anyone to be telling anyone else's story so I did that quite deliberately."
Despite the serious subject matter, the story is told in an endearing way and maintains a huge element of hope, which McMillan believes is present in Northern Ireland.
"I know that there is good work that goes on with young LGBT in Northern Ireland," she said. "There's a lot hope there because they're doing such excellent work. It can be a difficult place to be sometimes but I wanted the hope to come across in the book."
The novel will be launched at an event at the Black Box in Belfast on Tuesday August 02 to coincide with the ongoing Belfast Pride Festival. The novelist says that it is only fitting that the book coincides with Ireland's biggest LGBT festival.
"It was always going to come out in the summer but it was intentional to make it coincide with Belfast Pride because it deals with issues that affect the LGBT community," she said.
:: A Good Hiding is published by Atom Publishers and is available from August 04; for details on the book launch see blackboxbelfast.com. For more info on the author, see: shirleyannemcmillan.com. Belfast Pride Festival runs until Saturday August 6 (belfastpride.com)
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New Studies suggest women's brains are more vulnerable to Alzheimer's than men’s.
Two-thirds of all individuals in the US diagnosed with Alzheimer’s are women — a circumstance long explained by scientists by the fact that women live longer than men.
Two new studies presented at the 2015 Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) in Washington, DC suggest there may be more to the story.
The studies indicate that women's brains may in fact be more vulnerable to the degenerative effects of Alzheimer's disease than men’s, and that these differences may also cause them to experience memory loss and other declines in cognitive function twice as fast as men.
The first study conducted at Duke University used data from the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) to study how the cognitive abilities of about 400 seniors (141 women, 257 men) with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) changed over the course of up to eight years.
They found the cognitive abilities of the women declined twice as fast as men's.
“The bottom line is, more and more we think there are some differences,” said Kristine Yaffe, a professor of psychiatry, neurology and epidemiology at the University of California at San Francisco. “It’s not just that women are living to be older — that’s true, and that drives some of this. But there’s something else going on in terms of biology [and] environment for women compared to men that may make them at greater risk or, if they have some symptoms, may change the progression.”
Katherine Amy Lin who reported on the study said, "Our findings suggest that men and women at risk for Alzheimer's may be having two very different experiences." "Our analyses show that women with mild memory impairments deteriorate at much faster rates than men in both cognitive and functional abilities. These results point to the possibility of as yet undiscovered gender-specific genetic or environmental risk factors that influence the speed of decline. Uncovering those factors should be a high priority for future research."
The second study conducted at University of California at San Francisco used PET (positron emission tomography) scanning to measure levels of amyloid (the substance that forms sticky plaques in the brains of Alzheimer's patients) in about 1,000 people, including many with cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease.
“This study shows women have more amyloid in their brain than men in general, and especially once the women are in the late stages where they’re having dementia,” said Michael W. Weiner, a radiology professor at UC San Francisco and principal investigator of the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative.
As to why women have more amyloid in their brain, Weiner says the answer is still unclear—it may be a function of genetics, or caused by hormonal differences (women have estrogen, men have testosterone) or lifestyle differences; diet, exercise, childbearing.
Learn more about this research Here.
risk for Alzheimer's, women's risk for Alzheimer's, vulnerability for Alzheimer's, women's vulnerability for Alzheimer's, gender differences with Alzheimer's, amyloid, Michael W. Weiner, Kristine Yaffe, Katherine Amy Lin, Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative, Alzheimer's Association International Conference
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Home Film, Music & TV May the 4th: Holiday Special
May the 4th: Holiday Special
Adam D Bram
May 2, 2014, 3:00 AM, BST
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…
Episode ??? THE HOLIDAY SPECIAL
Starring Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Harrison Ford as Han Solo, and Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia.
With Anthony Daniels as C-3PO, Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca, R2-D2 as R2-D2, and James Earl Jones as the voice of Darth Vader.
Introducing Chewbacca’s Family: His wife, Malla; His father, Itchy; His son, Lumpy.
With special guest stars: Beatrice Arthur, Art Carney, Diahann Carrol, The Jefferson Starship, Harvey Korman, and an animated Star Wars story on the Star Wars Holiday Special…
In 1978, after the screaming success of A New Hope (then simply the first and only Star Wars), someone got the idea to make a TV special around Christmastime. Who exactly had the idea has been disputed for years. This should tell you something.
George Lucas granted the writers a general story outline and then stayed out of the way to see what the creative team could do with it. The directing duties ended up changing hands due to infighting. This should tell you something else.
The show aired once and has since only survived by bootleg copies taped from TV sets. George Lucas himself has gone on record saying he wishes he could find every last copy and burn it.
I’ve got a BAD feeling about this…
This special is pretty much the dictionary definition of the word “infamous,” and I’ll be honest; this is one of the ones I was looking the least forward to viewing and reviewing. Even though I’ve never seen it, its ungodly reputation precedes it.
But is it truly as bad as they say?
Frankly, it never is. Though parts of it do come close in this case.
See, the fundamental flaw of the piece is that rather than give us simply a new adventure, it quickly becomes apparent that this special is actually a classic 70’s cheesy variety show. Which is all well and good, except that the segments seem to come almost out of nowhere and don’t seem to fit the atmosphere of the framing story, which is at least attempting to be a Star Wars story.
Oh, that’s right. I have to explain the framing story because for some odd reason this special has no opening crawl. Just a cold open and the announcement of the cast that I wrote in the crawl’s place above.
Well, the framing story is as follows: the Wookiee holiday Life Day is fast approaching (as there is no such thing as Christmas a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away). Han Solo is trying to get Chewbacca back to his family on Kashyyyk for the celebration. However, the Empire is closing in on both fronts and making life difficult for the Wookiees.
So the majority of the special is spent with Malla, Itchy, and Lumpy. Those last two are rather unfortunate names, and I’m told that the Expanded Universe writers who used the characters in later material gave them extended names in an attempt to salvage their dignity. Also, it’s a good 15 minutes between Han’s lines in the cold open and the appearance of another English-speaking character. During this interval, we get our establishing sequence with the Wookiees who speak unsubtitled Shyriiwook. This is an…odd choice, and likely what started to turn viewers away.
Honestly, though, it doesn’t bother me, because of what is my first overwhelmingly positive point in this special: the actors behind Malla, Itchy, and Lumpy are really, really good. They get across so much with just their body language and their telling looks. Not to mention the fact that the animatronics/costumes, courtesy of Stan Winston no less, are also surprisingly well-done and believable for the time period.
Plus, there’s the little fact that this is the first appearance of Kashyyyk itself in media, and it would not reappear on film until over 25 years later in Revenge of the Sith – and its appearance there was based on Lucas and Ralph McQuarrie’s designs for this special.
So then the special is basically the Wookiees waiting for Chewbacca, and having to fend off an Imperial inspection while trying to contact both familiar and unfamiliar faces. Of these, it’s really Art Carney who is the best as a lovable trader named Saun Dann. While at first it seems incredible that the original cast of the film reappears, it’s a little jarring. First of all, Han Solo is uncharacteristically serious through the whole thing. Ford pulls it off, but it’s out of character. Thank goodness Mark Hamill is right back into classic Luke Skywalker mode…
…except holy bantha beaks. This was right after Mark’s unfortunate car accident and subsequent facial reconstruction. Explained away in The Empire Strikes Back with a Wampa claw to the face, poor Mark looks like a reanimated Ken doll here. While, like I said, he’s the same old Luke in voice and mannerisms, this look is supremely distracting.
And then there’s Carrie Fisher, who was…
…let’s just say “impaired” through her two appearances. This, by the way, is by Carrie’s own admission, if it wasn’t obvious from watching her.
The other skits come in and out while the family is waiting, and sometimes used as a distraction for the Imperial Officers that come calling. So I think it’s only fair to judge each segment individually.
The first is a series of acrobats that Lumpy watches through a holotable.
It’s a nice performance, but it leaves us asking…well…why?
After this is a cooking show that Malla watches that is populated by the first of this special’s three Wacky Harvey Korman characters, Chef Gormaanda. Now, I love Harvey Korman, and I get the joke here, but for some reason I find it goes on just a bit too long with a minor payoff at best.
Then there’s Diahann Carrol’s segment, which has perhaps the most disturbing lead-in imaginable: Saun sets Itchy up with some virtual-reality erotica. I’m not kidding, it’s pretty blatant.
And the resulting musical number is not my style, though I suppose there’s nothing really wrong with it other than it’s kind of slow.
The next variety segment is a performance by Jefferson Starship which…again, this is completely subjective, but I’m not a huge fan. Plus I have to admit tilting my head at the general atmosphere of the segment, especially the “microphones.”
I bet you’ve all been waiting for me to get to the next part, which is the animated segment. It’s a cute little serial story starring Mark, Harrison, Carrie, and Anthony. However, what distracted me is that it’s clear whoever animated it is a huge Ralph Bakshi fan, since a lot of the creature design seems like it came right out of his adaptation of Heavy Metal. But you guys don’t care about that; you want to know how I felt when I saw this sucker:
Yes, this is the legendary first appearance of Boba Fett, and I can see why Lucas brought him in for The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Funnily enough, when I watch Boba here with his subtle disarming kindness and his soft accented voice, he reminds me more of Jango Fett than the Boba we’d see just a few short years later.
Then there’s an instructional video for Lumpy’s new toy starring Harvey Korman, and I feel the same way about that skit as I do about the Gormaanda sketch.
But Harvey redeems himself in the next sketch opposite Bea Arthur and the Cantina crew. It was surprisingly heartwarming, and I found Arthur’s character Ackmena – the Cantina bartender – extremely engaging. Arguably, this is the best non-story segment in the special. Even the musical number didn’t seem so out-of-place.
And that’s really the secret to enjoying this special. As a whole, it’s a giant mess, and I can’t blame Lucas for being ashamed of letting it happen. However, there are enough really good ideas and performances that, if you give each piece a chance, you’ll find something worthwhile. If you’re a Star Wars fan, at least.
Next week, we find out what happens when George Lucas has even more influence in a Television project…
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Adam lives with his wife in Providence, Rhode Island USA (a wife who was gracious enough to allow “Across the Stars” as their wedding processional). Adam plays World of Warcraft, writes and manages the self-indulgent blog “Nilbog’s Storybook Land”, and attempts (often in vain) to complete his novel. He secretly hopes that the production of the new Star Wars films will lead to open auditions.
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The Force Awakens First Impressions
The Tao Of Binks
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Forbes features Ming Smith and Jenkins Johnson Gallery
Frieze New York Takes Us Back To Gritty 1970s New York And On A Diverse Voyage Of 1,000-Plus Artists
By Natasha Gural
A serene cloud of dazzling bold blue and purple hovers over a chain of linked circles, the velvety oil on canvas Ebb Tide (1975) is inspired by Norman Lewis’ visit to Greece, where he became enchanted while viewing the ocean and mountains at different times of day and night.
Lewis, represented by Michael Rosenfeld Gallery, is one of seven solo artists from 10 galleries featured in the stunning return of Just Above Midtown (JAM) at Frieze New York, which opened to the public today.
Lewis’s art borrows from his passions for classical and jazz music, along with nature, ancient ceremonial rituals, and social justice issues critical to the civil rights movement.
Forty-five years after she founded JAM, a New York City non-profit interdisciplinary space that promoted work by emerging visual, video, and film artists, as well as choreographers, musicians, writers, and performance and theater artists, Linda Goode Bryant is holding court at Frieze New York.
"We were growing up together. We floated on that energy," Bryant said of JAM’s influence on 1970s Manhattan, a gritty era where art filtered through the air like glitter that would impact generations of artists long after it closed in 1986, moving twice, first to TriBeCa, and then to its final location in SoHo, both downtown with a very different vibe than “just above Manhattan” on West 57th Street.
JAM, the first gallery space to exhibit work by African-American, Native American, Latino, Asian, and other artists of color in a major gallery district, is honored in a special section at Frieze curated by Franklin Sirmans, director of the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM).
“When I moved to New York, I had a lot of interaction with African American artists. One of the things they said a lot was: ‘They won’t let us. They won’t us show our work.’ And what they were referring to was museums and galleries, the art world. At one point I said … let’s just do it ourselves,” said Bryant, who was 23 when she founded JAM.
A portion of the sales from the galleries in the JAM section will be donated to Bryant’s latest non-profit initiative, Project Eats, a neighborhood-based urban agricultural partnership and social enterprise that creates sustainable food and equitable distribution among communities.
"The JAM section significantly acknowledges the foresight of gallery director Linda Goode Bryant, the founder of the Just Above Midtown gallery, and the influential artists that she showed,” said Deborah A. Goldberg, Ph.D., who gave private tours last night to V.I.P. guests of Deutsche Bank Wealth Management Lounge. “Starting in the 1970s, Bryant gave artists of color, including several women, a place to show their groundbreaking work. MoMA just announced this week that they will mount an exhibition about JAM in the fall of 2022."
JAM’s other artists and galleries at Frieze include:
Dawoud Bey (Rena Bransten Gallery, Stephen Daiter Gallery)
Senga Nengudi (Thomas Erben Gallery, Lévy Gorvy, Sprüth Magers)
Lorraine O'Grady (Alexander Gray Associates)
Howardena Pindell (Garth Greenan)
Lorna Simpson (Hauser & Wirth)
Ming Smith (Jenkins Johnson Gallery)
Jenkins Johnson Gallery’s solo presentation of Ming Smith won the Frieze Stand Prize. Hauser & Wirth received an honorable mention for its solo presentation of Jenny Holzer in the main section of Frieze.
“Our decision to honor the JAM initiative in general and Ming Smith in particular was unanimous. We recognized that the presentation constituted an important recuperation of an artist’s practice that is not as well-known as it should be,” said Nancy Spector, artistic director and Jennifer and David Stockman chief curator of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. “Her booth at Frieze is filled with vintage prints, which is rare to see in the case of artists active in the 1970s and early ‘80s who did not have a market at that time.”
The eighth edition of Frieze is open to view and buy art from more than 1,000 artists until Sunday, May 5. Buy tickets here, and find the best way to get to Randall’s Island Park, including the ferry at East 35th Street and FDR Drive, the quickest and most picturesque way to travel.
“Our support of Frieze New York underlines our continued commitment to the US and to the arts and their positive impact – something that we believe reaches far beyond the walls of the fair,” said Fabrizio Campelli, global head of Deutsche Bank Wealth Management.
Deutsche Bank became the lead sponsor of Frieze one year after the fair’s launch, and in 2010 its Private Wealth Management business supported the fair’s expansion to New York. The German multinational investment bank and financial services company headquartered in Frankfurt is the fair’s lead global p
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PERSISTENCE PAYS IN BIG REAL ESTATE CASE
PERSISTANCE PAYS
Several years ago, a client requested that I consider a proposed case involving a real estate transaction that had gone bad. My client and his partner owned the real estate parcel as equal tenants in common. His partner later sold his ½ interest in the property to a 3rd-party, known hereafter as “co-owner”. Thereafter, my client lost all of his property interest rights in the valuable parcel located in the City of Detroit due to some actions and or inactions as were taken by the co-owner of such parcel. As a result, the co-owner ended up owning the entire parcel.
I knew that I would have to do a lot of work to have any chance at victory in such case. In 2017, I paid a local title company to find, retrieve and copy all relevant documents, as to the lost valuable property, for possible use in my potential law suit. The Title Company found and produced a few thousand pages, relating to the property’s history, which essentially told the story on how the events unfolded.
After reviewing the documents, it became clear to me that the co-owner had never recorded his interest in the property, as had been acquired by way of a Quit Claim Deed. Although this co-owner had purchased a ½ ownership interest in the property from my client’s former partner, such acquired interest was never recorded so as to show all interested persons that the co-owner was actually an “owner.”
As part of the scheme, the co-owner had all of the property tax bills sent directly to him. Tax bills were not sent to my client and the responsibility for payment, up to a point, was on the former partner and the new co-owner. The co-owner, intentionally, it seems, ignored the tax bills and the property was later subject to foreclosure by the Wayne County Treasurer. Because the co-owner did not record his interest in the property, he was able to “purchase” the property at the foreclosure sale. Had he properly recorded his interest in the property he would not have been able to purchase it at such tax sale but would have lost such property - absent an agreed upon payment plan for the back taxes.
Extensive research was commenced for such case and theories developed for potential success. I knew that this case was not going to be easy and that success could only come with a lot of hard work. I first went after and sued the County of Wayne and attempted to have the Foreclosure sale reversed. The County would not budge and would not cooperate and ultimately the trial court denied such relief. I then went after the co-owner and sent him (his attorney) detailed discovery requests including interrogatories and requests for production of documents – all needed to prove my case. The defendant, however, tried to frustrate all such discovery efforts and produced little or nothing in response to my discovery requests. The Court, during that period, had ordered each side to produce and file a Witness / Exhibit List. We filed our detailed exhibit / witness list but the other side (defendant) did not. After defendant failed to produce proper responses to our interrogatories and requests for production of documents, we filed a Motion to Compel production of same. We got a further response from the co-owner, but it was largely non-responsive. The Motion for an Order to Compel proper responses was re-filed but, again, not much was produced by the defendant.
Ultimately, it was determined that depositions should be taken of the co-owner and his wife, who had placed a substantial, but in my view, a fake mortgage lien on such property. Neither the co-owner nor his wife appeared at the scheduled deposition in December 2018. Calls were made to the co-owner’s attorney, but no one answered.
Enough was enough. A motion was filed in the Circuit Court seeking judgment against the co-owner for the relief sought in the complaint filed therein. The Judge requested that all of the discovery requests be attached as a supplement to the motion as well as the responses to same. Ultimately the court agreed to such request and my client was able to regain his ½ property interest in the parcel. Diligence was rewarded.
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I, Cladius
Roman Emperor
I, Claudius (Books)
I, Claudius (BBC radio)
I, Claudius (BBC TV-series)
I, Claudius
1 Gambling and other adult themes
2 Examples of accolades
5 Radio
7 Television
8 German translation of the novels
9 Plagiarism or homage?
The I, Claudius novels are two books published in 1934 and 1935, respectively, both written by the English 20th century writer Robert Graves, but in the form of an autobiography of the Roman Emperor Claudius who ruled the Roman Empire from 41 to 54 AD.
The first book, titled I, Claudius, chronicles the history of the Julio-Claudian Dynasty and the Roman Empire, from the murder of Julius Caesar in 44 BC to the murder of Caligula in 41 AD.
The second book, titled Claudius the God, continues with the “autobiography”, running from Claudius ascent to the imperial throne in 41 AD to his death in 54 AD. This book also contains a section written as a biography of Herod Agrippa, who would be the King of Judea in 41-44 AD.
Collectively, the two books are known as the I, Claudius novels. They are among Grave’s best-known work and considered pioneering masterpieces in the field of historical fiction. Interestingly, Graves would later claim that he wrote both novels simply because he needed the money and was on a strict deadline.
Examples of other well-known books by Graves are the myth essay The White Goddess and his own autobiography Goodbye to All That.
Gambling and other adult themes
The book contains sections that are not suitable for children. The book describes life in Rome during an era where sex, prostitution, and gambling was everyday occurrences. The public moral was different then it is now. These things were widely accepted even if high born women and men in certain positions was expected to distance themselves from this officially.
The sections in the book about the reign of Caligula is especially unsuitable for children. He is well known for his wicked life, and it is not possible to reflect this area without including gambling and other vices.
Gambling was available in most bars and was also common in the Colosseum. Today people chose to gamble in regulated casinos such as Casumo casino. These casinos are honest and provided honest games. This was not the case during the period depicted in I, Claudius. There were few casinos during this time. People instead played in smaller private games and cheating was widespread.
Both slaves and free Romans gambled for money.
Examples of accolades
The I, Claudius novels were an instant success when first published and literary critics showered them with praise. In 1934, Robert Graves was presented with the James Tait Black Prize in the fiction category. (Along with the Hawthornden Prize, this is the oldest extant literary award in Britain.)
In 1998, the U.S. publishing company Modern Library placed I, Claudius on spot #14 on their list of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century.
In 2005, Time magazine included I, Claudius in their list of the 100 best English-language novels from 1923 to present. (1923 was the year when Time was first published.)
Several audio recordings of the I, Claudius novels exist.
In 1987, Nelson Runger recorded unabridged readings of both I, Claudius and Claudius the God for Recorded Books, a United States-based audiobook company that is now a part of RBMedia.
Jonathan Oliver recorded an unabridged reading for ISIS Audio Books in 1988.
Frederick Davidson recorded an unabridged reading for Blackstone Audio in 1994.
Derek Jacobi recorded an abridged version for Dove Audio in 1986, followed by another abridged version for CSA Word in 2007.
The most well-known adoption for the stage is the one made by the English screenwriter John Mortimer for a 1972 production of I, Claudius starring David Warner as the emperor.
Both novels were dramatized for radio by Robin Brooks for BBC. Directed by Jonquil Panting, a series of six hour-long episodes were recorded, starring Derek Jacobi and Tom Goodman Hill. The episodes were broadcast by BBC Radio 4 in November and December 2010 as a part of the Classic Serial strand.
The production won the 2012 Audie Award in the “Audio Dramatization” category.
Attempts to adapt the first novel to a film was made as early as 1937 by the Austrian-American film director Josef von Sternberg, but the project was abandoned when Merle Oberon – who had been cast to play Claudius’ wife Messalina – was injured in a car accident.
In 2008, it was reported that Relativity Media had obtained the rights to produce a film based on I, Claudius, but so far, no film has been released.
Both novels formed the basis for a BBC Television serial titled I, Claudius that aired in 1976. Starring Derek Jacobi, Siân Phillips, Brian Blessed, and John Hurt, the series became a huge success among both critics and the general audience, and it received four BAFTA Awards in 1977 and three Emmy Awards in 1978.
In 2011, rights to make a miniseries adaptation passed to HBO and BBC2. So far, no such miniseries has been released.
German translation of the novels
In Germany, the two novels were released as a one-volume edition titled “Ich Claudius, Kaiser und Gott” (I Claudius, Emperor and God).
Graves himself – who had German relatives and spoke the language – did the translation from English to German and it was he who decided to rework the two novels into a one-volume edition as a part of that process, in collaboration with the translator Hans Rothe.
Together, Graves and Rothe removed many of the digressions, with the hope of presenting Claudius’ story in a clearer and more effective way. All in all, the content of the books was reduced by roughly 50%. They also decided to use Robert Graves full name for the German edition: Robert von Ranke Graves. (In Britain, Graves avoided using his German surname von Ranke due to anti-German sentiments.)
Plagiarism or homage?
The 1957 science fiction novel Empire of the Atom by Candian writer Alfred Elton van Vogt (1912-2000) is very similar to the I, Claudius novels, although set 10,000 years into the future an with the stories involving various planets and moons throughout the solar system.
In 1998, software developer C.J. Silverio pointed out that several long sections of Richard Condon’s 1959 novel The Manchurian Candidate seem to be adapted from the I, Claudius novels.
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BBC radio adaption
About Claudius
Wives of Claudius
The Julio-Claudian dynasty
Expansion of the Empire
Temples of Cladius
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LAST RESORT PLAYERS
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November 1, 2, 3, and 7, 8, 9, 10
This fall the Last Resort Players will be presenting the musical hit MAMMA MIA!
on the main stage at the Florence Events Center.
The play premiered in 1999, has been seen by more than 54 million people in 40 countries, and was the inspiration for two hit Hollywood films.
Play dates are November 1-3 and 7-10, Thurs, Fri, and Sat shows at 7:00pm, Sun shows at 2:00pm.
Tickets won't go on-sale until late summer, but mark the show dates on your calendars, and set a reminder on your phone for mid-September to buy your tickets — we expect these shows to be sell-outs.
In the meantime, whether you're a theater-goer looking forward to a satisfying, up-beat, modern musical experience, or a confident actor/vocalist/dancer planning to dance and sing your way into a starring role, check out our Mamma Mia website at www.lrpproductions.org to explore the production — synopsis, history, characters, music (well, you probably already know all the music since it was created by ABBA), auditions, cast, photo gallery, and more. Expect the site to evolve as the production develops.
It's going to be a lot of fun!
Mamma Mia! announcements will be posted on the Last Resort Players Facebook page and on our Mamma Mia website www.lrpproductions.org
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How do people feel about divorce compared to a decade ago?
On behalf of Khan & Yau, PC posted in same sex divorce/family law matters on Monday, March 28, 2016.
Our society will always have an opinion on just about any controversial topic. Our country has recently had a lot of opinions on gay marriage and laws have changed that coincide with how many individuals feel about the topic. But how do people feel about divorce?
Divorce is not an easy subject to discuss. Many individuals feel scared to bring up the topic with family and friends because of the negative implications that come with it. Thankfully, no matter how society feels about divorce, it is a legal option that exists for those that no longer want to be married.
A recent poll shows that less people seem to be accepting of divorce as an option when a marriage is unstable. The poll asks thousands of young adults and teenagers what they think about various types of relationships and changes in family relationships.
A decade ago 44 percent of men polled felt divorce was the best option when a marriage was struggling. The recent number stands at 39 percent. There was a similar drop for women. A decade ago 47 percent of women felt divorce was the best option. That number has dropped to 38 percent.
While statistics can be fascinating, there may be a lot of different factors that play into the results. For example, marriage rates are down as a whole and many people are getting married at a later age. On top of that, this poll was conducted when the economy was struggling. When there is an economic downturn, some couples may not file for divorce because they don’t have the financial means to live separately. These statistics are interesting to consider as we look at how divorce has evolved over time. While the poll shows a lower acceptance of divorce, the acceptance of same-sex relationships has increased in the last decade.
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The A23 Trunk Road (Croydon) Red Route (Clearway) Traffic Order 1996
The Traffic Director for London, in accordance with a direction given to him by the Secretary of State for Transport under section 58(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1991(1) and in exercise of the powers conferred on the Secretary of State by section 6 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984(2), and of all other enabling powers, hereby makes the following Order: —
Commencement and citation
1. This Order may be cited as The A23 Trunk Road (Croydon) Red Route (Clearway) Traffic Order 1996, and shall come into force on 16th December 1996.
2. In this Order —
(a)a reference to an article or a schedule followed by a number is a reference to the article of, or the schedule to, this Order so numbered;
(b)“carriageway” has the same meaning as in section 329(1) of the Highways Act 1980(3);
(c)causing includes permitting;
(d)“disabled person”, “disabled person’s badge” and “disabled person’s vehicle” have the same meanings as in regulation 2(1) of the Local Authorities' Traffic Orders (Exemptions for Disabled Persons) (England and Wales) Regulations 1986(4) ,and “relevant position” in relation to a disabled person’s badge has the same meaning as in regulation 2A of those regulations;
(e)“the trunk road red route clearway” means the lengths of road specified in column (2) of the table in schedule 1;
(f)“vehicle” includes part of a vehicle; and
(g)an entry in column (3), (4) or (5) of an item in a schedule to this order applies to that column in subsequent items in that schedule.
General prohibition of stopping
3.—(1) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (2) of this article, and of articles 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, no person shall cause any vehicle to stop at any time in the trunk road red route clearway.
(2) Not taken up.
Exemptions for parking
4. The controls specified in article 3(1) do not apply in respect of a person causing a vehicle to be parked at the edge of the carriageway on a length of road specified in an item in column (2) of the table in schedule 3A during the hours specified in column (3) in that item for a period not exceeding the period specified in column (4) in that item, provided that not less than the period specified in column (5) in that item has elapsed since the vehicle was last parked on any part of the same length of road.
Miscellaneous exemptions for parking
5.—(1) Not taken up.
Exemptions for loading and unloading
6. Not taken up.
Exemptions for disabled persons
7.—(1) The controls specified in article 3(1) do not apply in respect of a person causing a disabled person’s vehicle which displays a disabled person’s badge in the relevant position to park at the edge of the carriageway on a length of road specified in an item in column (2) of the table in schedule 3A during the hours specified in column (3) in that item.
Exemptions at bus stops and stands
8.—(1) The controls specified in article 3(1) do not apply in respect of a person causing a vehicle to which this article applies to stop at a bus stop (being an area of road bounded by a traffic sign which includes the words “bus stop”) for so long only as may be required to enable passengers to get on or off the vehicle or, in the case of a vehicle being used to provide a local service, for so long only as may be required for a change of crew.
(2) The controls specified in article 3(1) do not apply in respect of a person causing a vehicle being used to provide a local service to stop at a bus stand (being an area of road bounded by a traffic sign which includes the words “bus stand”) for so long only as may be required for timetabling reasons.
(3) This article applies —
(a)before 1 January 1997 to
(i)a public service vehicle used for the provision of a local service or a scheduled express service,
(ii)a school bus, and
(iii)a works bus; and
(b)after 31 December 1996 to
(i)a motor vehicle constructed or adapted to carry more than 8 passengers (exclusive of the driver), and
(ii)a local bus not so constructed or adapted;
(4) In this article “local bus”, “local service”, “scheduled express service”, “school bus” and “works bus” have the meanings given to those expressions in regulation 4 of the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 1994(5).
9.—(1) The controls specified in article 3(1) do not apply in respect of a person causing a vehicle to stop if that person is —
(a)required by law to cause the vehicle to stop or not to proceed;
(b)obliged to stop the vehicle so as to avoid an accident;
(c)prevented from proceeding in the vehicle by circumstances beyond the person’s control;
(d)getting or giving help in consequence of an accident or an emergency, or otherwise taking action for public safety;
(e)opening or closing a gate or other barrier at the entrance to premises to which the vehicle is being driven or from which it has emerged if it is not reasonably practicable to cause the vehicle to stop elsewhere for the purpose;
(f)using the vehicle for fire brigade, ambulance or police purposes;
(g)using the vehicle in connection with the removal of any obstruction to traffic;
(h)using the vehicle in connection with the maintenance, improvement or reconstruction of any length of road specified in schedule 1;
(i)using the vehicle under a licence under section 6 of the Metropolitan Public Carriage Act 1869(6) to stop for so long only as may be required to enable a passenger to get on or off the vehicle; or
(j)using a disabled person’s vehicle which displays a disabled person’s badge in the relevant position to stop for so long only as may be required to enable a disabled person to get on or off the vehicle.
(2) The controls specified in article 3(1) do not apply in respect of a vehicle which bears the Royal Mail livery which is waiting at the edge of a carriageway for as long as may be necessary for the purpose of collecting or delivering letters in pursuance of any statutory duty of the Post Office to collect or deliver letters.
(3) The controls specified in article 3(1) do not apply to anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a traffic warden.
Revocation of existing Orders
10.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this article, The A23 Trunk Road (Croydon) Red Route (Clearway) Experimental Traffic Order 1995(7) is hereby revoked.
TRO243
Signed in accordance with a direction from the Secretary of State for Transport.
Derek Turner
Traffic Director for London
Articles 2 and 3(1)
SCHEDULE 1The Trunk Road Red Route Clearway.
Length of Road
1. A23 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, between a point 240 metres north of the common boundary between Birchfield and Springbank, Brighton Road and the Greater London Boundary.
SCHEDULE 3ALengths of the trunk road red route clearway on which there are exemptions for parking and disabled persons' vehicles.
Restricted Hours
Maximum Period of Parking
Minimum Interval
1. A23 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, east side from a point 52 metres south of the southern kerbline of Woodplace Lane, southwards for a distance of 71 metres. At any time None None
2. A23 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, west side from a point 22 metres north of the Greater London Boundary, northwards for a distance of 163 metres.
(This note is not part of the Instrument)
1. This Order is based on a comprehensive model Order produced by the Traffic Director for London to assist understanding of the regulations, and to assist future consolidation of Orders relating to priority routes.
2. Articles used in the model Order but not required for the purposes of this Order have been marked in this Order as not taken up.
3. A list of schedules used in the model Order and an indication of those schedules (and their respective articles) taken up in this Order are shown in the table below —
Schedule Number
Taken up in this Order
1 2 and 3(1) The Trunk Road Red Route ✓
2 3(2) Areas not included in The Trunk Road Red Route ✓
3A 4 and 7(1) Exemptions for parking and disabled persons' vehicles ✓
3B 7(2) Exemptions for disabled persons' vehicles ✓
3C 5(1) Exemptions for licensed taxi cabs ✓
3D 5(2) Exemptions for coaches ✓
3E 5(3) Exemptions for doctors' vehicles ✓
3F 5(4) Exemptions for solo motor bicycles ✓
4A 6 and 7(3) Exemptions for loading and disabled persons' vehicles ✓
4B 6 Exemptions for loading ✓
S.I. 1986/178 as amended by S.I. 1991/2709.
S.I. 1994/1519.
1869 c. 115.
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The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Transitional Provisions) (Ombudsman Scheme and Complaints Scheme) Order 2001
The Ombudsman Scheme
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Determination of relevant existing complaints
6.—(1) The following provisions do not apply in relation to a relevant existing complaint—
(a)section 228(2) (criteria for determining complaints);
(b)except as provided in paragraphs (4) and (5), section 229 (awards); and
(c)except as provided in paragraph (6), section 230 (costs).
(2) A relevant existing complaint is to be determined (so far as practicable) by reference to such criteria as would have applied to the determination of the complaint by the former ombudsman under the former scheme in question immediately before commencement (provided that where the former scheme is the FSA scheme, the criteria are those which would have applied to the determination of the complaint by an independent investigator under that scheme at that time).
(3) A determination of a relevant existing complaint may include such remedy as could have been included in a determination (whether described as a determination, award, recommendation or otherwise) made by the former ombudsman under the former scheme in question immediately before commencement.
(4) Where such a determination includes an award against the respondent of compensation payable to the complainant, section 229(8)(b) and paragraph 16 of Schedule 17 apply in relation to such an award as they apply in relation to a money award (as defined in section 229(2)(a)).
(5) Where such a determination includes a requirement for the respondent to take any steps in relation to the complainant, section 229(9) and (10) apply in relation to such a requirement as they apply in relation to a direction under section 229(2)(b).
(6) Where the former scheme in question, as it had effect immediately before commencement, included provision for the award of costs, an ombudsman may, on determining the relevant existing complaint, award costs in accordance with that provision (irrespective of whether those costs were incurred, or relate to anything done, before or after commencement); and subsections (6) and (7) of section 230, and paragraph 16 of Schedule 17, apply in relation to such an award of costs as they apply in relation to an award under that section.
(7) Where, in relation to a relevant existing complaint, the former scheme in question was the FSA scheme—
(a)if the complaint was, at commencement, subject to arbitration in accordance with that scheme, the extent to which the determination of the complaint under the new scheme is binding and final depends on the terms of the arbitration (which are not affected by this Order);
(b)in any other case, the determination of the complaint under the new scheme is not binding on the respondent or the complainant;
and subsections (4)(c) and (5) to (7) of section 228 (determination of complaints) do not apply in relation to the complaint.
(8) Where, in relation to a relevant existing complaint, the former scheme in question was the SFA scheme—
(a)if the complaint has not been submitted to arbitration under that scheme, and would not have been eligible to be so submitted under that scheme as it had effect immediately before commencement (disregarding any requirement for certification by the Complaints Bureau that the complaint had not been resolved by conciliation), the determination of the complaint under the new scheme is not binding on the respondent or the complainant;
(b)if the complaint has been submitted to arbitration under that scheme, or would have been eligible to be so submitted under that scheme as it had effect immediately before commencement (disregarding any such requirement), the determination of the complaint under the new scheme is binding on the respondent and the complainant and final (but if the complaint has been submitted to arbitration the terms of the arbitration are otherwise unaffected by this Order);
and subsections (4)(c) and (5) to (7) of section 228 do not apply in relation to the complaint.
(9) Where, in relation to a relevant existing complaint—
(a)the former scheme in question was the building societies scheme, and
(b)the complaint was, at commencement, subject to arbitration in accordance with that scheme,
the extent to which the determination of the complaint under the new scheme is binding and final depends on the terms of the arbitration (which are not affected by this Order); and subsections (4)(c) and (5) to (7) of section 228 do not apply in relation to the complaint.
(10) Where, in relation to a relevant existing complaint—
(b)if the complaint had been determined under that scheme as it had effect immediately before commencement, the respondent would have been relieved of his obligation to comply with the determination if he had complied with conditions as to the giving of notice of his non-fulfilment of the obligations imposed by the determination,
the determination of the complaint under the new scheme is (notwithstanding section 228(5)) not binding on the respondent if he complies with equivalent conditions.
(11) But subject to paragraphs (1) to (10), section 228 applies in relation to a relevant existing complaint as it applies in relation to a complaint of the kind mentioned in section 226(1) (compulsory jurisdiction).
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WATCH LATEST MOVIES, TV SHOWS WITH GOOGLE PLAY MOVIES & TV ON LG SMART TVs
‘Google Play Movies & TV’ Brings Great Content to LG Smart TVs, PCs, Smartphones
SEOUL, Nov. 18, 2015 — Starting this month, owners of LG Smart TVs will be able to enjoy thousands of movies and TV shows through “Google Play Movies & TV” in more than 100 countries. Compatible with LG’s industry-leading webOS Smart TV platform (as well as its earlier NetCast 4.0 and 4.5), Google Play Movies & TV will offer timeless classics, new releases, independent films and cult favorites in both HD and SD formats.
With Google Play Movies & TV, viewers can rent or buy from among thousands of movies or TV shows from major Hollywood studios. And because all the content originates from the cloud, viewers can begin watching on their LG Smart TVs at home and resume watching from where they left off the next day on their smartphone, tablet or PC.
“The smart TV market is growing rapidly and with that comes a tremendous demand for fresher, higher-quality content,” said In-kyu Lee, senior vice president and head of the TV and monitor division at the LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company. “Meeting this demand is LG’s highest priority, matched only by our desire to provide the best possible viewing experience on our TV products with the webOS platform. Our close partnership with Google will go a long way toward fulfilling the high expectations of LG Smart TV owners.”
Google Play Movies will become available starting this month on LG Smart TVs in 104 countries with the TV service rolling out initially in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada.
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Project's Presentations
Address: Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment - Department of Environment
Fax. +357 22774945
The Department of Environment (DoE) is placed at the Permanent Secretary's Office and, among others, is the Competent Authority for the implementation of the IPPC, EIA and SEA and Habitats Directives. It is the coordinating Department for Government programmes for the protection of the environment, heads the technical committee on environmental impact assessments, advises on environmental policy, is mandated to ensure the implementation of the environmental policy, administers the Law on the Control of Water Pollution, co-ordinates the process for the adoption of the European Union's environmental policy and legislation, co-ordinates the co-operation of Government agencies with international agencies and promotes environmental awareness, training and information. The Department is also the National Focal Point for the Commission of Sustainable Development, INFOTERPA, UNEP, the Basel Convention, CITES, the Montreal Protocol, the Biological Diversity Convention, the Climate Change Convention, etc.
The DoE employs more than 40 professionals in a wide variety of science and engineering fields including environmental management, natural sciences, hydrology, pollution control, geology, marine ecology, chemical engineering and environmental engineering.
Address: 2 J.Grypary Str., 1st Floor Trust House, Nicosia Cyprus 1090
WebSite: www.atlantis-consulting.eu
ATLANTIS Consulting Cyprus ltd is a private company specializing in environmental management and impact assessment. ATLANTIS has a successful record been involved in numerous large projects for the Government and private organizations. ATLANTIS has been involved in several strategic projects for the Cyprus government as well as EU funded projects. Among others, Atlantis has participated in the Government funded project "Establishment of Sustainable Management Policy for the development of the mineral wealth of Cyprus' where ATLANTIS was responsible for establishing an environmental policy, an EIA study for the management of the Larnaca Storm water management system for the protection of the Larnaca Salt Lakes, the feasibility study for the enrichment of the Liopetri aquifer with treated wastewater and several EIAs for desalination units, golf courses and industrial plants. Also the company participated in several LIFE funded projects: Project CYNOISE for the implementation of the Noise Directive in Cyprus, Project URBANGUARD for the development of a decision support system for urban sustainability indicators, and Project COMANACY for the protection of 5 Natura 2000 Sites. Also the company participated in research locally funded from the Cyprus Research Promotion Foundation and Eureka, and locally funded research.
The company participated also in the INCO-MPC funded project OPTIMA. The overall aim of OPTIMA was to develop, implement, test, critically evaluate, and exploit an innovative, scientifically rigorous yet practical approach to water resources management intended to increase efficiencies and to reconcile conflicting demands. Based on the European Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) the approach equally considers economic efficiency, environmental compatibility, and social equity as the pillars of sustainable development.
At present the company is undertaking a Marie Curie grant under which the BASINS System (which will be implemented within the present proposal) is tested and modified for applications in Cyprus.
Atlantis employs 12 people in the fields of biology, soil science, environmental science, agronomy, engineering and economics.
Address: 7, Y. Frederickou St., Palouriotisa, Nicosia 1036 Cyprus
Frederick University (FU) is one of the six recognised Universities operating in the Republic of Cyprus. It is an energetic and vibrant private university, enjoying respect and recognition both nationally and internationally. FU offers a broad range of academic programmes of study. The University assigns great emphasis to academic research and promotes the advancement of research and creative output of its faculty members. A key principle of the University is to enhance its standing as a great research institution by creating a vibrant centre of research of international standards. The University's academic staff is involved in a wide range of research activities in various disciplines, such as engineering, earth sciences, information technology, social sciences and education. The research initiatives and activities that are being carried out by its faculty place the University among the most successful organisations in Cyprus with respect to the level of financial support received for research projects from local and European Union sources. Frederick University is equipped with contemporary research facilities, which are vital for the successful implementation of research projects and for the education of its students. The members of FU academic staff are highly qualified and have to demonstrate a rich publication record. They have been actively involved in many research activities with various roles; both as researchers and coordinators.
This project is supported by the European Commission under the LIFE+ Environment and Governance Programme.
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Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder has designs on safer Nassau County
Lynbrook High School graduate outlines goals for his new role
Posted Thursday, March 29, 2018 9:00 am
Lynbrook High School alumnus Patrick Ryder was sworn in as commissioner of the Nassau County Police Department on Feb. 26.
Mike Smollins/Herald
Ryder said his major goals are to combat the opioid crisis on Long Island and enhance school safety.
I’ve been fighting crime my whole life. Crime has gone down. We’re in historic lows in the county.”
Patrick Ryder, NCPD commissioner
By Mike Smollins
Patrick Ryder, Nassau County’s recently installed police commissioner, can still remember the moment that he decided he wanted to become a police officer.
He was a young boy growing up in East Rockaway when Officer Jimmy Cone of the Lynbrook Police Department inspired him. Ryder’s parents, Seamus and Katherine, immigrated to America from Ireland, and Cone sponsored their citizenship. He often stopped by their house, and Ryder said he was enamored by the way Cone carried himself and the thrills of his job.
“He would show up to the house and tell war stories about being a cop,” Ryder recalled. “I said, ‘Man, I really want to be a cop.’”
Ryder, 55, eventually did just that. And on Feb. 26, he became Nassau’s top cop when he was sworn in as commissioner.
“Every cop dreams that they want to be the big boss,” he said, smiling as he sat in his office at the department’s headquarters in Mineola, his desk lined with dozens of coins with various emblems on them. Some of them were given to him by people with whom he has worked, while others represent places he has been and those he has lost along the way. Each tells a story of his journey to the big job, but one coin is still on its way, he noted. “The commissioner’s coin,” he said, grinning.
Ryder’s road to the post began locally. He grew up in East Rockaway, the third-oldest of five siblings. He graduated from St. Raymond’s Parochial School in 1976. After his family moved to Lynbrook, he graduated from Lynbrook High School in 1980. While there, he joined the wrestling, football and baseball teams, and made many memories.
“I remember jumping off the Pearl Street bridge,” he said of East Rockaway. “Crabbing off of Cannonball Park. Going down to Bay Park. One time, I put a fishing hook through my finger. We just loved the water down there. . . . Lynbrook is also a great community. It’s an old, hometown area. People move back and live there. All my friends are down there.”
Ryder noted that being a police officer was not his only dream while he was growing up. After high school, he moved to Arizona to play baseball. “I couldn’t hit a curve ball, so I became a cop,” he said. After returning to Long Island, he took a job with the Lynbrook Department of Public Works, where he would regularly see police officers gassing up their cars. Seeing them rekindled his desire to join the police force.
He became an officer in the New York City Police Department in January 1984. In July 1986, he received a call from the NCPD. He and his wife, Jill, eventually moved to Wantagh, where they raised triplets, Sean, Liam and Meghan, now 18.
Though he has now reached the NCPD’s pinnacle, Ryder said, he had a humble beginning when he first joined the NYPD. He recounted that he made an arrest on his first day on the job, and though it was a sign of his hunger to be a cop, it was not well received by his peers and administrators.
“I made an arrest and I got yelled at by everybody,” he recounted, “because it was my first day on the job and you don’t do that. But I did what I had to do.” He said then-Capt. Ray Kelly, who eventually became NYPD commissioner, patted him on the shoulder and told him it would be OK.
Ryder’s drive eventually led former NCPD Commissioner Thomas Krumpter to name him the NCPD’s deputy commissioner on Jan. 5, 2017. He became acting commissioner on July 10, and County Executive Laura Curran announced in February that he would be promoted to full-time commissioner of the 2,500-officer department.
“At the end of the day, he has emerged as the right person at the right time,” Curran said at a news conference last month, adding that Ryder was the most qualified out of a pool of interested candidates.
“I’ve been fighting crime my whole life,” Ryder said. “Crime has gone down. We’re in historic lows in the county. Since 1966, when we started looking at numbers, we are the lowest we’ve ever been.”
Ryder said that two of his biggest objectives are to combat the opioid crisis on Long Island and to enhance school safety amid a rise in shootings across the country.
To help combat opioid abuse, he created the Commissioner’s Community Council, a police task force that established a subdivision in each of the county’s 19 legislative districts. All areas have executive community council members, who will represent their districts. Each member will be a bridge between police officers and residents, and will help keep the department informed about any potential opioid issues locally. They will also take part in educational forums and seminars to raise the public’s awareness.
Ryder said he spends many evenings reaching out to community members from all the districts, and that the CCC gives the department an outreach it has not had before. There are 180 people on the committee, and the number for each district varies, he said.
To enhance school safety, he recently rolled out the School Resource Program, which will offer additional resources to school districts in the event of active-shooter situations. He said it would provide a link between school officials and the federal Department of Homeland Security.
Ryder also spoke of the Rave system, an app installed on school administrators’ phones that alerts police if there is an active shooter or medical emergency. Once the app is engaged, a call is placed to 911, and the police gain access to the school’s security cameras.
The School Resource Program will also include resource officers meeting with superintendents and training teachers, students, parents and administrators on how to handle emergencies. “Not only do we walk them through with a PowerPoint and educational side,” Ryder said, “we also do training drills with them and, more importantly, we physically walk the premises.” He said that about 130 buildings across the 56 districts in the county have cameras, and about 125 have the Rave app, which bypasses the usual 911 caller line and goes straight to a separate terminal during emergencies.
Ryder said the efforts are all a part of his vision for a safer Nassau. “I’ve got several years to make a difference,” he said, “and I’m going to make a difference.”
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Gold Award recipients inspiring change in Rockville Centre and beyond
Three Camp Anchor counselors killed in crash on Meadowbrook Parkway
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Recession takes swing at exclusive golf clubs
Portions of Route 107 to close for utility work
East Rockaway resident who teaches in Merrick charged with making purchases with stolen debit card
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ALONE expand supports for older people to Donegal
Sustainability and climate action at the centre of the Vienna Model of public housing as exhibition returns for second showing in Dublin’s Civic Office
Minister Damien English visits ALONE head office
ALONE calls for demand-led funding for Home Care scheme
Sorry We Missed You – Coming to cinema 1st November
The Young Offenders Series 2 – First Look Image Released
Thousands of kites colour the sky at the 2019 Dublin Kite Festival
ICAD Bells Ring for Big Winners in Advertising and Design
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Chinese New Year Community Celebration
The Chinese New Year Community Celebration will be hosted by Hill Street Family Resource Centre, Saturday 9th February from 2-7 pm.
The event is organised in partnership with Dublin City Council.
North Inner City’s Hill Street will be transformed into a Chinese Wonderland, hosting a wide range of entertainment, as well as traditional Chinese workshops and performances, over the course of the afternoon. This year’s celebration is the Year of the Pig 2019: a year of fortune and luck!
On the day, children and families can expect an array of activities, from food and drama to Tai Chi, Origami, and Calligraphy. Open to all, there are delights for everyone as a variety of workshops and traditional Chinese performers, culminating in the line dance by children from the Hill Street Family Resource Centre, take over this central Dublin venue! Whether you’re a fan of art, culture, food, or history, there will be something for everyone to enjoy at the Chinese New Year Festival.
Lord Mayor of Dublin Nial Ring said, “Hill Street has become an area of rich diversity since the mid-1990s. The Celebration highlights that families from places as far away as China have lived in the area over the past 25 years, and at the Centre in 2019, we see families from more than 24 nationalities. These new residents have added hugely to Dublin’s cosmopolitan atmosphere.”
Speaking at the launch, Eileen Smith, Project Manager of Hill Street Family Resource Centre, said, “We believe that it is an important time to celebrate, as well as shine a light on the work of the local community and what it means to belong for the many families who live here.”
Fennell Photography
Eileen continued, “From our experience, families in this area, including those from Migrant Ethnic Communities, are in need of a range of supports. Hill Street’s work is rooted in community engagement, in responding to the needs of the community, in our case the families who live in the local area. This celebration is one example of many as to how we engage with our community and is a great opportunity for migrant ethnic minority families and local Irish families to come together to celebrate the rich diversity of people now living in the North East Inner City.”
The celebration is led by a group of Chinese parents who live locally, and it has grown organically since it started in 2014. During consultation with Hill Street FRC participants in 2014, the need for a space for Chinese families to come together to celebrate being Chinese in Ireland and to develop their children’s cultural identity was identified. By supporting the parents to set-up, run and facilitate this group, Hill Street also supported community leadership within the Chinese Community. Five years on, the Chinese parents are confident leaders; three of them are Home Visitors with the local Area Based Childhood Initiative and are attending college.
The Hill Street Family Resource Centre Chinese New Year Festival is a Multi-Cultural Family Fun Event with entertainment, arts and crafts and outdoor sport activities for both children and parents/carers. All are welcome to take part in this important festive and cultural celebration. This is an excellent opportunity to celebrate inclusion and diversity as we say goodbye to the year of the dog and hello to the year of the pig!
The event is funded by the Government under the North East Inner City Initiative. Given its expansion in recent years, the event is moving from the playground out onto the street, and is expected to attract 4,000 visitors.
Hill Street Family Resource Centre is based in Hill Street Playground, Hill Street, Dublin 1.
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1959 Ford Fairlane Retractable
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Jerry Costacos is the son of Greek immigrants and was born in Longview, WA
in 1926. He graduated from West Seattle High School in 1944 and immediately
enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving on the U.S.S. California and seeing
combat in the South Pacific including such campaigns as the battles of
Okinawa and East China Sea. After the Navy he enrolled at the University of
Washington, graduating in 1950. His love of cars led him to start leasing
and operating a parking garage on 4th & Columbia in downtown Seattle in
1954, where he began renting the three cars he owned, a 1953 Chevrolet
convertible, a 1954 Plymouth, and a 1954 Chevrolet. He eventually purchased
the garage and two adjacent ones, and built his rental car business to 600
cars, eventually merging with the Budget Rent-A-Car franchise for Washington
and Oregon in 1983.
From the time he was a child, Jerry loved cars. He loved riding in them and
was fascinated with all the different body styles and engines. Before he
was able to legally drive, at age 14 and unbeknownst to his parents, Jerry
bought a 1927 Pontiac for $10. After a few months of driving it and parking
in front of a friend’s house so his parents wouldn’t know, they became wise
to this and made Jerry sell the car, which he turned a $3 profit on by
selling it for $13. While in high school during WWII, gas rationing
allowed each car only 4 gallons per week, which wasn’t enough for Jerry, so
he bought two cars, a ’30 Chevrolet and a ’37 Oldsmobile, giving him 8
gallons per week. He also learned to double the weekly mileage in the
Chevrolet by mixing the gasoline with a concoction of cleaning solvent and
mothballs. With this mixture lowering the octane, the car could only be
compression started so he always had to park it on a hill. Being in the car
rental business, he continued to be fascinated with all the new trends and
changes in each new model year, and enjoyed driving all the different brands
and models. From time to time, he would come across a classic car that he
liked and bought it.
He loved the 1959 Ford Retractable while having two of them in his rental
fleet when they were new to the market as he was fascinated with the new
technology. In the 70’s, he saw one that was owned by his friend Allan
Faltus who owned a Chrysler-Dodge-Plymouth Dealership in Ellensburg, WA. He
continued reminding Allan that if he ran across one for sale, to call him.
In 1976 he received a call from Allan that he knew of one for sale, and
asked if he wanted it. He had checked the car out and felt it was worth the
asking price and Jerry bought the car sight unseen and sent two of his
drivers to Ellensburg to pick it up.
At age 87, Jerry continues to drive to work at the garage six days a week.
He’s been married to his wife Eva for 56 years and lives in West Seattle.
This past January 1, he began his 61st year at his place of business.
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MBC Brexit Information
On 23 June 2016, the United Kingdom (UK) voted to leave the European Union (EU):
Nationally, the result of the referendum was that 17.4 million people (51.9% of the total) voted to leave the EU, and 16.1 million (48.1%) voted to remain.
In the Maidstone Borough, 52,365 people (58.8%) voted to leave and 36,762 (41.2%) voted to remain in the EU.
The UK Government invoked Article 50 of the Treaty of the European Union in March 2017, triggering a two-year process of negotiations, culminating in the UK formally leaving the European Union on 29 March 2019 or at the end of any agreed transition period.
As the situation currently stands, the UK could leave the EU on Thursday 31 October 2019. Leaving the EU means there will be a number of changes taking place that will affect businesses, citizens, EU citizens living in the UK and UK nationals living in the EU.
Be Kent Prepared
The multi-agency Kent Resilience Forum is committed to working with the Department for Transport, Kent County Council and Highways England to prepare for a range of potential outcomes, including the event of no deal and traffic disruption on Kent’s roads.
Forum partners are continuing to develop contingency plans to ensure the M20 can be kept open to traffic and that disruption for local residents, businesses and other road users is kept to a minimum, in addition to plans for additional temporary traffic holding areas under a worst-case scenario.
The Forum is also planning for a wide range of other contingencies, including the welfare of those who may be delayed in queues for long periods of time.
Download the KRF EU exit contingency plans
Information on OPERATION BROCK
Week commencing 25 March – Operation Brock will be in place as of Monday morning at 5.30am will be in place impacting drivers joining the motorway at junction 8 (Hollingbourne/Leeds Castle), which means that they will not be able to access the coastbound carriageway of the M20 and will have to head either down the A20 to junction 9 (Ashford), or go back to junction 7 (Detling/Bearsted).
Coastbound carriageway will be used by HGVs only – which will be restricted to 30mph with other traffic using the M20 going through the contraflow will still be set at 50mph.
For more information on Operation Brock and other contingency measures in Kent, visit:
How Operation Brock will affect your journey
How Kent County Council has prepared for Brexit
Kent’s joint action plan for dealing for disruption
Follow #BREXITKENT on Social Media
Follow the dedicated hashtag #BrexitKent on Twitter for the latest news and updates from all the lead agencies and supporting organisations.
Visit the GOV.UK/euexit website
To find the latest guidance and information on what these changes are, how they could affect you, and what steps you can take to prepare, visit gov.uk/euexit.
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Review – Jamie Cullum’s “The Pursuit”
March 27, 2010 4 comments Article Jazz
Alright, let me come clean. Jamie Cullum is one of the first jazz artists that I ever got into. His sophomore album Pointless Nostalgic, and his third album Twentysomething were (and still are) gems in my jazz infancy. Having moved on to other artists, I unfortunately never had the chance to listen to his fourth album Catching Tales, but I plan on doing so soon.
Jamie’s fifth album, The Pursuit, is one that I’m interested in reviewing because of the mediocre reviews it received in Downbeat. Having read said review, I decided to give it my own chance, based on my own experiences and tastes. That said, here’s the review:
1. Just One Of Those Things
2. I’m All Over It
3. Wheels
4. If I Ruled The World
5. You And Me Are Gone
6. Don’t Stop The Music
7. Love Ain’t Gonna Let You Down
8. Mixtape
9. I Think I Love
10. We Run Things
11. Not While I’m Around
12. Music Is Through
1. Just One Of Those Things beings with a jazzy vocal & piano head. It’s definitely not as poppy as I was expecting it to turn out to be. In fact, the entire track swings, and swings better than any Jamie Cullum song I’ve heard to this day. There are two great solos in the track by the pianist and the saxophonist. The brass section delivers some great riffs and hits. This track left me excited to hear what else is on the album.
2. I’m All Over It – I’m going to go ahead and say it, I don’t like this one. I was extremely disappointed after being so excited about the first track. I believe that this song could be the worst on the album, with its cliche beat, quarter note piano chords and the choral hits. It is hard to explain this track, but you can hear it for yourself by following the linked title.
3. Wheels has a sort of train effect with the snare played with brushes. While listening to this song I kept thinking about Coldplay. It has got a very mellow feeling to it, stating “the wheels are falling off of the world.” I felt that the lyrics were a bit on the repetitive side and the track quickly faded into the background as I zoned out.
4. If I Ruled The World – This track brings me back to listening to Tony Bennett. Perhaps because he wrote it? The rhythym is all different, the drums are turned up and the keyboard has a rotating speaker effect which I found nice. I found the piano solo in this track very soothing and it was nice to listen to after a hard day of work. The solo has some accidentals thrown in which helps it stay on the jazz side. I found that Jamie’s distinct vibrato adds a lot to this track (and the entire album) by adding a lot emotion. When the track was over, I wanted to listen to it again.
5. You And Me Are Gone – This track begins with a cool piano riff in the lower end of the chromatic scale. It has a cool feel to it (sort of rowdy) and it swings. It has organ and it has nice piano and rhythm work. I like the block in the middle of the song. The piano solos are pretty jazzy. I would listen to it while driving. Not in the apartment.
6. Don’t Stop The Music – This is a song that was originally sang by Rihanna. It’s a slower track that makes me feel nostalgic. The piano really adds a lot to this track, helping with the mellow-ness of the whole thing.
7. Love Ain’t Gonna Let You Down – This track blended into “If I Ruled The World” because the drums sound similar and my computer was playing on random. Jamie’s falsetto in the beginning was kind of cliche. I felt that the horn section was kind of lame on this track as well, and didn’t get a very good feel for it.
8. Mixtape – This is a song about trying to win over someone by playing them a mixtape. Let me tell you right now that this is not a new idea, and this type of song has been done countless of times. This is a driving song with a fast beat. The interesting thing about this song is that the bridge is a half-time piano solo. It was enough to make my roommate and me look at each other and say “cool!” I give this song a thumbs up.
9. I Think I Love – This is a beautiful song that brings to mind dining in a classy restaurant with a live band (such as sambucas). Perhaps a nice dance with your significant other? This track is piano driven with some strings thrown in at the bridge. I think that this song is one of the top of the album. I’ll say that I like it.
10. We Run Things – The beginning is different. I’m not sure how to describe it. The song has a cool beat, This song is not jazzy at all, it’s pure pop. There is even a vibe solo thrown into this song. I’m not sure if they are really vibes or if it’s keyboard but I was surprised on a Jamie Cullum track. This is a good track for driving, but the jazzers probably won’t like it.
11. Not While I’m Around – When this track started I already felt like it was headed in the wrong direction. The beat is good but the piano and vocals are cliched, especially the lyrics. It’s something that you might hear in a romantic comedy. I found myself messing with the internet while this song was playing, as it was boring. I will say that the bridge was semi-decent… maybe. All-in-all, I really had to fight against skipping the track.
12. Music Is Enough – This is an energetic tack that has a dance feel to it. In fact, I’d say that it’s safe to say that it’s a track fit to be played at a dance club. Upon first listen I wasn’t too excited about this track but it grew on me. I do like it, and while it’s not jazz it does add to the energy of the album.
The Pursuit is not what I would call a jazz album. The Pursuit is more a pop album with some jazz elements. It is definitely more pop-oriented than his previous albums, but for the most part the music remains good. Hardcore jazz fans probably won’t like this album, while those who like jazz and pop will love it. I don’t think that jazz fans should go out and buy this album, but rather try out Just One Of Those Things, If I Ruled The World, You And Me Are Gone, and I Think I Love on iTunes.
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So, tell me, what do you think?
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Kelly March 27, 2010 at 10:14 pm - Reply
I love Jamie Cullem! Thanks for the review! I have to check this album out!
Robert March 27, 2010 at 10:17 pm - Reply
I’d say that it’s a “fun” album. Not to be taken too seriously but it’s not amazing. Probably good for the car, not so much for the house.
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Canucks to Host Trevor Linden Night
by Carmen - Thursday, September 04, 2008
Iconic Canucks forward to have his number 16 retired.
From canucks.com
Vancouver, B.C. - The Vancouver Canucks announced today that they will host ‘Trevor Linden Night’ at General Motors Place on December 17th when they play the Edmonton Oilers. The night dedicated to the longtime Captain of the Canucks will be highlighted by a pre-game ceremony where Linden’s number 16 will be retired. Linden’s sweater will join Stan Smyl’s number 12 in the rafters at General Motors Place.
“Retiring a player’s sweater is one of the highest honours a club can pay to its most elite players and ambassadors,” said Chris Zimmerman, President and CEO, Canucks Sports & Entertainment. “Trevor embodies the qualities we strive for as an organization; character, hard working, commitment, generous and loyal. We are proud that his sweater will hang beside Stan Smyl’s at General Motors Place.”
“This is a tremendous honour and I am very grateful to the club,” said Linden. “To be drafted by the Canucks organization 20 years ago as an 18 year old and to now have my sweater retired is very humbling and rewarding.”
‘Trevor Linden Night’ will include a number of special guests and keynote speakers and will be an opportunity for Canucks fans to show their appreciation to Linden one more time. Linden’s number 16 will join Stan Smyl’s number 12 which was raised to the rafters at the Pacific Coliseum on November 3, 1991.
Linden, 38, retired as a Canuck on the 20th anniversary of his Draft day, June 11, 2008. He left the Canucks and the NHL after 19 seasons having recorded 867 career points (375-492-867) in 1382 regular season games with the Canucks, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders and Washington Capitals. In addition, Linden was a proven Playoff performer, in 124 Stanley Cup Playoff games, he recorded 99 points (34-65-99) and 104 penalty minutes. Of his 124 Playoff games, 118 came in a Canucks uniform, highlighted by his 25 points (12-13-25) in 24 games during the Canucks 1994 Stanley Cup run that concluded in a Game 7 versus the New York Rangers.
Linden completed his NHL career among the all-time League leaders in a number of statistical categories. His 1382 regular season games rank 32nd on the all-time list. Linden’s 375 career goals rank tied for 94th all-time (Butch Goring) and his 867 career points place him 99th in NHL history.
After joining the Canucks in 1988 from the Medicine Hat Tigers, Linden enjoyed immediate success, finishing runner-up for the 1989 Calder Trophy and being named The Hockey News Rookie-of-the-Year. In his first eight NHL seasons, Linden recorded 30 or more goals six times.
In 1991-92, Linden, just 21 years old at the time, was named the Canucks captain, becoming the youngest captain in the NHL. Linden wore the “C” as Canucks captain for seven seasons, the second longest tenure as captain in club history. After spending his first 10 NHL seasons in Vancouver, Linden went on to play parts of five seasons with the Canadiens, Islanders and Capitals before returning for six more years in a Canucks sweater after he was re-acquired in November of 2001.
During his 19 seasons, Linden was a two-time NHL All-Star (1990-91, 1991-92) and represented Team Canada at the 1998 Winter Olympic Games in Nagano, Japan. He retires as the Canucks all-time leader in games played (1140), assists (415) and is second in goals (318) and points (733). His 118 games, 34 goals, 61 assists and 95 points in the Playoffs are all club records.
Just as impressive as his on-ice accomplishments are, Linden’s work in the community has been tireless over the past 20 years. Most recently Linden was named the recipient of the NHL Foundation Player Award which is awarded annually to the National Hockey League player "who applies the core values of hockey – commitment, perseverance and teamwork – to enrich the lives of people in his community". In 1997, Linden was awarded the King Clancy Memorial Trophy which is given annually to the NHL player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and who has made a significant humanitarian contribution in his community.
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Jenny from the Block 3:45 PM
Let's go and watch! Although it might be sad for you to see the Canucks lose to the Oilers on Trevor Linden night! ... Haha ... But seriously, if you are interested in going, I am game!
just a girl... 11:22 AM
okay clearly you are a freaking hockey fan. But that guy is Fucking Hot, and he is now in my top 5
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Leaders at Americas Talks: World Economy Top Worry
by Naharnet Newsdesk 03 December 2011, 15:57
Leaders from across Latin America and the Caribbean pledged to work together to fend off the effects of the world financial crisis and safeguard the region's growing economies.
Several presidents stressed at the start of a two-day summit Friday that they hope to ride out turbulent times by boosting their local industries and increasing trade within the region.
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff led such calls, saying that if the nations are to keep thriving they will need to look more to their neighbors.
"The economic, financial crisis should be at the center of our concerns," Rousseff said. "We should respond to this crisis with a new paradigm."
Rousseff said Latin America should "realize that to guarantee its current cycle of development despite the international economic turbulence, it means that every politician must be aware that each one needs the others."
As a region, Latin America and the Caribbean have so far weathered the economic woes better than the U.S. or Europe, achieving economic growth of more than 5 percent last year.
Brazil is now one of the world's fastest growing economies, and its government said this week that it's willing to contribute funds to the International Monetary Fund to help minimize the effects of the European debt crisis.
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said the region has immense potential "in this world that's going through great uncertainty, where there's a hurricane that's hitting the so-called industrialized economies hard." He said Colombia's current trade with Brazil, for instance, is minimal and could grow significantly.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez read aloud a letter from Chinese President Hu Jintao congratulating the leaders on forming a new 33-nation regional bloc, the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States. Hu pledged to deepen cooperation with the new group, which he said will "contribute in a significant way to strengthening the unity and the coordination among the region's countries to face global challenges together."
The U.S. remains the top trading partner of many countries in the region, with exceptions including Brazil and Chile, where China has become the biggest trading partner. China has also made diplomatic inroads, including by granting about $38 billion in loans to Venezuela in exchange for increasing shipments of oil.
Argentine President Cristina Fernandez noted that experts believe the region could be vulnerable to fallout from the economic crisis. She said trade within the region should be a priority.
Some countries, such as Brazil, expressed interest in reducing imports from outside Latin America.
"Together we can be stronger, together we can grow, and that should be beneficial for everyone," Rousseff said.
Chavez and some of his closest allies, meanwhile, called for the new regional bloc to be a tool for both integration and for countering U.S. influence.
"Only unity will make us free," Chavez told the more than two dozen heads of state.
Cuban President Raul Castro said that if it's successful, the creation of the new bloc known by its Spanish initials CELAC will be "the biggest event in 200 years."
The group includes every country in Latin America and the Caribbean. Unlike the Washington-based Organization of American States, it will have Cuba as a full member and exclude the U.S. and Canada.
Both Chavez and Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa said they hope the bloc eventually leaves behind the OAS.
"We need a new inter-American system and, more specifically, a new system to guarantee human rights," said Correa, referring to the Washington-based Inter-American Human Rights Commission, which has received complaints from Ecuadorean newspapers and television channels that accuse his government of trying to silence critics.
"All these attacks and threats are made in the name of freedom of expression," he added, accusing powerful media outlets of manipulating public opinion. Correa called for creating of a committee to investigate such issues.
Other presidents said they see CELAC as a forum to resolve conflicts and build closer ties, but not as an alternative to existing bodies such as the OAS.
Santos said he also sees a role for the group in re-examining whether current counter-drug efforts are the right approach. Colombia remains the world's top producer of coca, which is used to produce cocaine.
While Santos has said the amount of land being used to grow coca plants has declined, the trade "keeps flowing the problem persists."
"There is still growing demand in the consuming countries," Santos said. He added that if there is eventually debate about legalizing cocaine and marijuana as a way of reducing drug-related violence, he wouldn't be opposed.
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Kerala court to hear Congress MLA's bail plea on Tuesday
Thiruvananthapuram, July 24 (IANS) A court here in Kerala on Monday posted the bail hearing of Congress MLA M. Vincent, arrested in a sexual harassment case, for Tuesday.
Vincent was arrested on Saturday, a day after being charged with sexual harassment and stalking of a 51-year-old woman, who attempted suicide earlier this week.
The police plea seeking custody of the legislator for five days for further questioning was also posted for Tuesday.
Since Saturday, the legislator has been remanded to judicial custody at the Neyattinkara sub-jail, located in the city’s outskirts.
Vincent’s counsel on Monday pointed out that the prosecution has not provided the necessary details for it to study the case. Following which, the court postponed the hearing.
The court also asked Vincent to be produced before it.
On Saturday night the court had sent him to 14-day’s judicial custody.
This is the first time a sitting legislator in Kerala has been arrested on such charges.
Before being arrested, Vincent, a first-time legislator, was grilled for over two hours by a police team.
The woman’s husband had filed a complaint with the local police station near here accusing the legislator of threatening and harassing his wife on the phone.
Vincent, who represents Kovalam Assembly constituency, said he has done no wrong and claimed he was a victim of political conspiracy.
The case surfaced after the woman attempted suicide by consuming an excessive dose of sleeping pills on Wednesday.
She was rushed to a hospital in the city suburbs and was saved.
The police had earlier taken the statement of the woman.
The woman told the media on Saturday that she has been facing severe mental harassment from the legislator, who had misbehaved with her on two different occasions.
But a sister of the victim and Vincent’s wife support the legislator’s claim. They have given him a clean chit.
“This lady is known to us and on numerous occasions she has called on my mobile asking the phone to be given to Vincent. This has been a planned exercise with political overtures led by the CPI-M to trap my husband,” said the legislator’s wife.
Top Congress leaders, including former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, visited Vincent’s house on Monday.
“You can even ask any child here, everyone knows the truth in this case,” said Chandy when asked whether Vincent was innocent.
The Congress party on Sunday decided to suspend him from the post of party Secretary, but later decided to wait till the court found out the truth in the case.
The Congress party leadership and the Congress-led UDF would meet here on Tuesday to discuss the issue.
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Of Dreams and Contemplation Selections from the Collection of Richard Koh 23 January to 3 March 2019
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Richard Koh's day job informs and has an influence on the type of art he collects. Surrounded by and working with a whole range of paintings and sculptures in myriad colors, textures, and forms, in contrast, the charismatic gallerist's personal art collection reflects a preference for minimalism and mood.
"These are the paintings I've bought because they have triggered a memory an emotion for me. I don't particularly care for how famous or "collectible" the artist is when I buy – as long as the work speaks to me," describes Koh, who started dealing in art from the 2005 through his eponymous gallery, and quickly became a familiar name in the art world for representing bold works by up-and-coming artists as well as established names in the Asian art scene.
Now, his personal collection will be shown in Singapore, proudly presented by The Private Museum in conjunction with Singapore Art Week 2019. Of Dreams and Contemplation is the inaugural showcase of Richard Koh's collection spanning more than two decades and reflects a multitude of his ruminations, personalities, and interests through the works of 30 artists. Often referred to by Koh as "Landscapes of Memory", each work evokes a specific memory, a tangible reminder of a fleeting moment in his life. Mostly abstract and monochromatic, the works offer rare insights into Koh's private contemplations - inviting the viewer to interpret and delve deeper.
This collection is an exploration of his journey in the world of art and life, in public and in private, within Southeast Asia and internationally. Of Dreams and Contemplation features 33 works by artists whom Koh admires as well those whom he represents. Among them are pieces by Chinese artists who are part of the "apartment art" generation including Lin Tianmiao and Huang Rui, who is also the founder of Beijing's 798 Art District. The show also presents works by contemporary Southeast Asian artists Sopheap Pich, Natee Utarit and Kedsuda Loogthong.
The Opening Reception will take place on Tuesday 22 January 2019 at 6 pm. The Collector's Dialogue on Saturday 26 January at 3 pm is free and open to the public.
About Richard Koh
Richard Koh is the founder of Richard Koh Fine Art (RKFA), operating gallery spaces in Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore. RKFA has had a presence in Singapore since 2010. With more than a decade's experience, Koh is a valued resource for many of the region's important private and public collections, respected for his knowledge of the contemporary markets and his adventurous roster of Asian and Southeast Asian artists. Through RKFA, Koh hosts an ongoing programme of exhibitions, promoting contemporary art to local, regional and international audiences.
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To avoid clash with 2019 polls, IPL to begin from March 23 in India
By pragativadinewsservice On Jan 8, 2019
New Delhi: The 2019 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is likely to begin from March 23, is scheduled to be played in India despite the clash with the upcoming general polls, the BCCI said on Tuesday.
While the dates are likely to clash with general elections, which are expected to take place in April-May, a BCCI release said the date and venue had been decided by the Committee of Administrators (CoA) after discussions with federal and state officials.
A statement from the CoA said, “Based on the preliminary discussions with the appropriate central and state agencies/authorities, it was decided that the 12th edition of the world’s most popular and competitive T20 tournament will be played in India. It is proposed that the VIVO IPL 2019 will commence on March 23, 2019. The detailed schedule will be finalised in consultation with the appropriate authorities.”
NEWS: VIVO IPL 2019 to be played in India.
It is proposed that the league will commence on March 23, 2019.
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In view of the upcoming general polls, the venue of the sporting event is still a topic of discussion among the authorities. After the election dates are released, the venues and dates of the IPL matches will be fixed.
Notably, In 2009 and 2014, the IPL had been moved to South Africa and the UAE (first half of the season) respectively as the tournament clashed with general elections.
IPL has not announced the date for the final, it is likely to be around mid-May.
Besides, IPL will end a couple of weeks before the World Cup begins on May 30 in England because of which availability of overseas players towards the tail-end of the season is still unclear.
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Home // About Us // Who We Are // Our History
The original House of Providence on Power Street in downtown Toronto.
The first ‘House of Providence’ was founded through the sponsorship of Toronto Bishop de Charbonnel, who sought permission from Pope Pius IX to build a house of charity to alleviate the poverty throughout the diocese.
Bishop de Charbonnel invited the U.S.-based Sisters of St. Joseph to come to the city. In 1851, four sisters arrived to run an orphanage, and quickly found other urgent needs. Most relief needed at the time came from the churches and private charities.
In 1857, the Sisters of St. Joseph opened the doors to the House of Providence on Power Street in downtown Toronto at what is now the Don Valley Parkway exit to Adelaide and Richmond Streets. At its peak, it provided accommodation for 700 elderly residents and orphans, people who were among the most vulnerable in society.
The House of Providence continued to care for orphans, widows, immigrants and the homeless until it moved to its present site in 1962 – a former farm owned by the Sisters of St. Joseph at the corner of Warden Avenue and St. Clair Avenue East. At this time, the focus of care changed to residential care for the elderly and sick and the name was changed to Providence Villa and Hospital.
As the needs of the community continued to change and evolve so too did we, and in 1990 the name was changed again to Providence Centre, to better reflect the diversity of services that were being offered to not only residents and patients, but also to people in the community.
The Sisters of St. Joseph sponsored Providence Centre until 1998. At that time, Catholic Health Sponsors of Ontario was entrusted with continuing their legacy of caring by assuming the sponsorship of Providence.
Another chapter in the facility’s history began in 2004, when the name was changed to Providence Healthcare.
On August 1, 2017, Providence, St. Joseph’s Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital officially became an integrated health network. The integration means that our collective team of more than 10,000 staff is now officially employees of the new health network. Each of our hospitals has a long and proud history of providing excellent and compassionate care to all, particularly those who experience marginalization or disadvantage. Our new health network presents an opportunity for us to reinvest in patient care as well as help patients and their families obtain better access to higher quality, integrated care.
In 2017, Providence also celebrated 160 years of providing a culture of community, compassion and innovation in care.
From the original House of Providence in downtown Toronto to the sprawling site it is today, our organization has both endured and thrived as a result of our ability to adapt to the changing needs of society.
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Arup’s Rebecca Stewart in the ‘hot seat’
Tags: Arup, Forum Seating, Nowy Styl Group, Q&A, Stadium Seating
Arup’s Rebecca Stewart (RS) explains the difficult art of designing everyday products, the latest trends and her own office space, while also describing how chairs can uphold the quality of an entire project.
Building healthier communities in Victoria with new year-round sports facilities
Tags: Arup, Cricket Australia, HASSELL, Melbourne & Olympic Park Trust, Melbourne Park, Victorian Cricket and Community Centre (VCCC)
Global design and engineering firm Arup is contributing to building a healthier community through its work on two significant sports projects for Victoria – the new Victorian Cricket and Community Centre (VCCC) at Junction Oval, and the new Media and Administration building at Melbourne Park.
Arup is providing multidisciplinary engineering design service to the Victorian Cricket and Community Centre (VCCC) – pictured above – home to Cricket Victoria’s new state of the art training and administration facility at Junction Oval.
Designed in collaboration with Cox Architecture, the development, adjacent to the existing heritage listed grandstands, will support both professional State cricketers and community cricketers, as well as provide local community education and playing facilities.
Arup’s structural and building services solutions will enable a flexible and sustainable facility capable of adapting to the needs of both elite and community stakeholders, whilst enabling overlay infrastructure in the case of marquee events and matches being staged at the venue.
Richard Salter, Sports Market Leader, Southern Region (Vic / SA), Australia, said:
Victoria carries Australia’s sporting capital mantle for good reason – playing host to a number of world-class sporting events, including the Australian Open, Melbourne Cup, Australian Grand Prix, and Test Cricket Series. These new facilities will allow users to further the development and promotion of Cricket and Tennis in Victoria, connecting sport to the community.
Arup continues to lead the way in local and international sports design, and we are excited to work with our clients and collaborators to bring these state-significant projects to life.
Partially opened in time for the 2016 Australian Open, Arup is also providing all engineering and specialist services in collaboration with international design practice HASSELL on the striking Administration and Media building at Melbourne Park. Due for completion in the later part of 2016, the building will provide permanent accommodation for Tennis Australia and Melbourne and Olympic Park Trust, and offer state of the art broadcasting facilities for approximately 600 local and international media personnel during the annual Australian Open Tournament.
On track for a LEED gold sustainability rating, the multi-use, adaptable building features a number of energy efficiency initiatives. A centralised mechanical design solution located on the lower floors allowed for a re-stacking of office levels and subsequent release of the top floor for tenancy, with associated views and amenity, in addition to an increase in floor plate efficiency to exceed 85%. The building also features deep shade overhangs on the façade, which not only assist with reducing glare for train and tram drivers, but ensures comfort for staff and media personnel.
Arup takes home top honour at The IStructE Structural Awards 2015 for the Singapore Sports Hub
Tags: Arup, Industry Awards, Singapore sports hub, Stadia & Arena Singapore
Arup, a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm with a reputation for delivering innovative and sustainable designs, was recognised with the highest accolade at the The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) Structural Awards 2015.
The Singapore Sports Hub, for which Arup was the structural engineer, won the Supreme Award for Structural Engineering Excellence. This is the highest accolade of the ceremony and is given at the judges’ discretion, to the project that has distinguished itself from all submissions in 2015, and for being the finest global example of structural engineering design in the year.
The Singapore Sports Hub is home to the world’s largest free-spanning dome of 310 metres, the approximate width of four A380 aeroplanes parked wing to wing. The roof, which covers the 55,000-seat sports stadium, also sets new benchmarks in efficiency of design and material usage, utilising a third of weight of steel normally used in a span of this size.
Andrew Henry, Project Manager, Arup, said:
It is a rare honour to have worked on and led the design for the Singapore Sports Hub – a fantastic project, with contributions from so many talented people. I am elated with the recognition the project and team have received, and am particularly proud of the work Arup has done on the National Stadium roof. Working under intense pressure, the team delivered exceptional technical work with a brilliant outcome. They pushed the boundaries of technology and thoroughly deserve this recognition.
To address the issue of spectator comfort in the tropics, the lightweight dome roof structure was made retractable to provide shade during events, complemented with an energy-efficient cooling system that delivers cooled air to every seat. The stadium was also designed to be highly versatile with movable seating, and is the first in the world that can be adapted to combine the sports of football, athletics, rugby and cricket.
Mike King, Lead Structural Engineer, Arup, said:
The Singapore Sports Hub National Stadium roof structure is the result of the extraordinary vision of the client, the outstanding skills and collaboration between Arup’s sports architects and structural engineers and the expertise of the main contractor and steel subcontractor. We are very proud that the team has received this accolade from the IStructE and to have helped deliver this iconic structure as part of Singapore’s nation building.
The firm was also crowned champions in four other categories: the Award for Sports or Leisure Structures, again, for the Singapore Sports Hub; the Award for Arts or Entertainment Structures for the Vegas High Roller in the USA; the Award for Regional Groups for the SSE Hydro in Glasgow; and the Housing for Low-Income Communities project in El Salvador was presented with the Award for Sustainability.
The IStructE Structural Awards is a platform that highlights outstanding achievements by structural engineers from all over the world.
For more information on the Singapore Sports Hub, home to the last two editions of Stadia & Arena Asia Pacific, visit: http://www.arup.com/Projects/Singapore_Sports_Hub.aspx
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New Perth Stadium structure soars to new heights
Tags: Arup, Brookfield Multiplex, Cox Architects, HKS Sports & Entertainment Group, new Perth Stadium, stadium development
The new Perth Stadium structure has reached its full height of 42 metres with the first of 50 steel roof trusses installed on the Burswood Peninsula site.
First steel roof truss installed on the five-tier Stadium
Year one of construction completed on schedule
Premier, Colin Barnett, and Sport and Recreation Minister, Mia Davies, were onsite today to view the latest construction milestone.
The Premier said:
Just 12 months ago we were onsite to see the first concrete pile driven into the ground.
The progress since then has been remarkable and construction is now 33% complete based on design and procurement status. With the first of the roof trusses installed recently, the final height of the Stadium is now clearly visible.
The 50 roof trusses will be delivered to the Burswood site and installed over the next 12 months. The 45 metre-long steel trusses will support the lightweight roof fabric covering 85% of the 60,000 seats.
Ms Davies highlighted the significant involvement of local West Australian companies in the construction of the world-class venue:
More than 14,000 tonnes of steel are being used to construct the stadium’s steel frame. This includes 50 steel roof trusses manufactured at the factory of Henderson-based contractor, Civmec Construction and Engineering, with a workforce of over 120.
Subcontracts valued at more than A$159m have already been awarded to local companies and the opportunity for more WA businesses to benefit from Perth Stadium will continue in the years ahead.
Alongside installation of over 2,700 tonnes of steel for the Stadium structure, more than 600 of the terraced concrete platforms that will support the seats are now in place.
2016 will be the busiest period of construction and the Burswood site is set to become a hive of activity, peaking mid-year with a workforce of around 1,000 workers.
Brookfield Multiplex is responsible for sourcing and securing construction contracts
Construction of the new Perth Stadium and Sports Precinct is on schedule to open in time for the start of the 2018 AFL season
Design team: Cox Architects, Hassell, HKS and Arup
Watch a virtual video tour of the new stadium online at:
https://youtu.be/1kEFRTIM2so
The new Perth Stadium in AFL format.
The new Perth Stadium in concert mode.
AC Milan gets the go-ahead for new €330m stadium
Tags: AC Milan, Arup, new stadium
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Italian club, AC Milan, has been granted permission to build a new €330m (US$363m, £236m) stadium in the north of the city.
The seven-time European football champions’ plans for a new 48,000-capacity stadium in the Portello region of Milan were approved by The Fondazione Fiera – the city administrators – following a six-month consultation period.
Designed by world-renowned sports architects Arup, the Club has described the stadium as “the most innovative in the world”. The design team, which is being led by Arup, studied 70 different stadia across the world before producing the plans.
As well as a new stadium, the project includes a hotel, sports college, restaurants, green areas and public art spaces.
The mixed-use project will take its inspiration from English stadiums, with the purpose of creating a multi-use venue that is operational both on matchdays and non-matchdays, and can be reached by public transport.
To limit the venue’s impact on the surrounding area, the stadium will be built partly underground, resulting in the building only being 30m tall at its highest peak. The design also includes a moveable roof to mitigate noise pollution, while special attention will be focused on the social and environmental needs of the fans/patrons.
Part of the Club’s motivation to produce sustainable and environmentally considerate plans stems from the fact that residents of Milan have previously opposed the relocation plans.
Speaking about the new stadium development in Milan-based broadsheet, Corriere della Sera, Giovanni Malago, President of the Italian Olympic Committee, CONI, said:
I had already expressed support for this project. Now I can express my great satisfaction and congratulate all the protagonists. I back all operations that are linked to building new stadiums, with new philosophies on safety, new concepts of services for families, maybe even with museum activities. The future of Italian football also belongs to privately-owned stadiums.
Doctor Barbara Berlusconi said of the decision made by The Fondazione Fiera regarding the new stadium:
It is the first historic step. Milan will be like London. Today, with the decision of the Fair Fondazione Fiera, officially starts the path that, at least in our intention, will lead to a new stadium.
It is a first step because we will have to submit the entire project to the institutions for approval. Today, however, is a historic day. Ours is primarily a cultural challenge. First of all for Milan because we offer: an urban stadium, to promote the development of the area that will host it, to make it safer and a symbol of the city, it will completely change the mentality of those who have gone to the stadium, proposing services and moments of entertainment not only for the 90 minutes of the game.
At the same time, we will fight to discourage private and encouraging instead public transport. Milan, therefore, will be like London. In fact, London also has urban stadiums, they can be reached by metro and have allowed the redevelopment of the areas in which they were built.
In addition, for Milan, it is essential for the commercial development of the club. The use of the stadium overall will bring in €50-€80m per year. This income will also be used to buy new players.
Sources: AC Milan, Arup and World Leisure
Rogers Stirk Harbour & Partners unveils images of its first ever football stadium
Tags: Arup, Caracas, Estadio Nacional de Fútbol de Venezuela, Rogers Stirk Harbour, schlaich bergermann und partner
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The Estadio Nacional de Fútbol de Venezuela will sit on a hillside in Caracas providing views of the city to the north-east.
Rogers Stirk & Partners secured the stadium project after being commissioned to design a new bus station for the city.
Phase one of the project involves creating a masterplan for an area known as La Rinconada. This includes establishing a transport interchange linking the new bus station with an existing metro and train station. It also establishes a new park protecting the surrounding hillsides from further development.
The stadium will be built in the park alongside existing sports facilities, including a listed racecourse designed by Arthur Froehlich in 1959.
The Estadio Nacional de Fútbol de Venezuela, designed with engineers Arup and schlaich bergermann und partner, features a lightweight, brightly coloured bicycle wheel canopy roof intended to “capture the joy and vitality of the city and its people”.
Rogers Stirk Harbour’s Estadio Nacional de Fútbol de Venezuela in Caracas.
Simon Smithson, lead partner for the project at Rogers Stirk Harbour & Partners, said:
The hillside site created an unusual challenge and the design reflects this, with terraces cut into the landscape giving way to a series of floating esplanades that provide access to the various levels of stadium.
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Hysteria: Male circumcision is a feminist issue too
Below is an interview I gave to Tove Lyssarides at Hysteria, a periodical and platform for feminist activism, about why male circumcision is a feminist issue too.
In it, I argue that "it’s time to re-examine our gender and cultural assumptions about genital cutting, and take a non-discriminatory, intellectually consistent approach. We either accept that the loss of some individual rights of both boys and girls is the price of societal diversity, or we respect the rights of all children, both girls and boys, equally."
You can read the full interview here or below.
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MALE CIRCUMCISION IS A FEMINIST ISSUE TOO
A CONVERSATION BETWEEN DR. REBECCA STEINFELD & TOVE LYSSARIDES
T: You have argued that male circumcision is a feminist issue. Why do you think this is the case?
R: Feminism, at its best, encourages us to think broadly and critically about the potentially harmful effects of gender constructions on both men and women. It is so much more than a narrow interest group of women who care only about ‘women’s issues’ or women’s rights. Feminism is much bigger than that. It is about identifying and challenging discourses and practices that engender all of us. The legal scholars Marie Fox and Michael Thomson describe male genital cutting (MGC) as “a gendering practice tied to masculinity and the management of male sexuality” that “parallels the ways in which feminist scholars have argued that female genital cutting (FGC) serves to fix gender in women.” As such, like FGC, MGC is a feminist issue. Furthermore, not challenging MGC while condemning FGC reinforces sexist attitudes about female and male bodies. It perpetuates the idea that male bodies are resistant to harm or even in need of being tested by painful ordeals, whereas female bodies are highly vulnerable and in need of protection, and as such propagates the notion that vulnerability is gendered. Finally, from a strategic point of view, making foreskin cutting a feminist issue strengthens efforts to eliminate female genital cutting. How can activists expect to convince a mother to leave her daughter uncircumcised if her husband is able to continue circumcising his son? That double standard is counter-productive.
T: What are, according to you, the most important and powerful arguments against male circumcision?
R: First and foremost, the bioethicist Brian Earp’s argument that “all children, whether female, male or intersex should be protected from having parts of their genitals cut or removed unless there is a pressing medical indication … regardless of the cultural or religious affiliations of the parents.” This is the standard approach in medical ethics, and is tied to ideas about the importance of bodily integrity and personal autonomy. Second, the child’s right to an open future: A boy who has been circumcised must live forever with his parents’ choice, thus undermining his self-determination. Third, circumcision can cause physical, psychological and sexual harm: In 2011, in Birmingham Children’s Hospital, 11 boys under the age of one were treated for life threatening haemorrhage, shock or sepsis relating to circumcision. Though defenders of circumcision often point to parents’ rights to freedom of religion, the right to manifest one’s religion is not absolute and is limited by the harm caused to others. It does not justify exposing a child to disease, injury or death.
T: Don’t you think the comparison between FGM and male circumcision is problematic and runs a risk of neglecting the sexist and harmful elements of FGM?
R: I understand why some resist the comparison between female and male genital cutting. The media tends to juxtapose the most severe forms of female genital cutting with the least severe forms of male genital cutting, leading to the impression that the former is always barbaric and the latter is always benign or even beneficial to health. But the reality is much more complex.
First, FGC exists on a spectrum from nicks in the clitoral hood through to removal of the clitoris and labia, and sewing up of the remaining flesh (known as infibulation). MGC also exists on a spectrum from removal of the foreskin to sub-incision (slicing open the urethral passage on the underside of the penis from the scrotum to the glans) to testicular crushing.
Second, though FGC may in some cultures involve a sexist expression of patriarchal values and an attempt to contain women’s sexuality within marriage and reproduction by reducing sexual pleasure, some women have challenged the representation of FGC as inherently barbaric. As Earp points out, it is nearly always carried out by women, many of who believe it is a beautifying, empowering and important rite of passage with high cultural value. Consequently those women vigorously defend it against Western efforts to wipe it out, which they regard as culturally imperialist. Meanwhile, some have pointed out that MGC can also be bound up with patriarchy. Judaism only requires the circumcision of boys as part of the divine covenant, suggesting inherent sexism. And the Jewish sage Maimonides and the Victorians advocated MGC to reduce lust and masturbation, indicating that both FGC and MGC have sought to shape bodies and control sexual desire.
There are several other overlaps: Both occur without the consent of the child, and irreversibly violate the child’s human rights to bodily integrity and an open future. Both can cause serious, long-term physical, mental and sexual harm (severe bleeding, problems urinating, infections, and, in the case of FGC, infertility, complications in childbirth and increased risk of newborn deaths). Both prioritise the cultural or religious beliefs of parents over their child’s right to self-determination.
So the two practices may in fact be much closer in reality that they appear in the public imagination. Drawing attention to these overlaps doesn’t trivialise the harm done to women, it simply highlights that men too can be harmed by genital cutting. It is important to remember that this is not a harm competition: One can believe, as I do, that girls, boys and intersex children have a right to be protected from non-consensual, non-therapeutic cutting of their genitalia.
T: How, according to you, should the (liberal) state deal with this issue?
R: There are three possible approaches: First, the state could continue accepting that, in the case of only male infant genital cutting, personal freedom is the price of societal diversity – approach rooted in a respect for pluralism and multiculturalism. To preserve the community, one sacrifices some individual rights, in this case those of the individual boy. The problem is that sacrificing basic concepts like individual rights and bodily integrity to a particular worldview focused on community could be a slippery slope. Plus, it would require rethinking opposition to FGC, and perhaps even re-allowing it on the basis of parents’ religious beliefs or cultural preferences. In my opinion, this should be unconscionable.
The second approach is more purist and more rights based. It would involve banning non-therapeutic infant male circumcision outright in order to safeguard the rights of the child. This would send a powerful symbolic message. But there are problems here too, since prohibition could have troubling side effects, such as driving the practice further underground or putting parents off seeking post-surgical medical help for fear of prosecution. This could put more children at more risk.
A third approach is to reduce the harm caused to children by constraining the practice in ways that minimally infringe on religious rights, such as prohibiting circumcision without anaesthesia, insisting that it only be performed by a properly qualified paediatric surgeon in a hospital, and outlawing certain religious practices such as sucking blood from the wound. The challenge to this approach is that while it alleviates actual harm, it fails to overcome the fundamental issues of the lack of consent to an irreversible procedure, and the undermining of the child’s right to bodily integrity.
Either way, it’s time to re-examine our gender and cultural assumptions about genital cutting, and take a non-discriminatory, intellectually consistent approach. We either accept that the loss of some individual rights of both boys and girls is the price of societal diversity, or we respect the rights of all children, both girls and boys, equally.
T: Many proponents of male circumcisions argue that it is a long tradition that people (parents) will continue to practice even though it gets outlawed. Is it not better to keep male circumcision controlled by the state to ensure clean, hygienic methods for this practice?
R: First, neither the longevity nor meaning of a particular practice are usually accepted as sufficient moral justification to override individual rights. As one Orthodox Jewish father, Elie Jesner, puts it, “Mankind has been doing horrendous things for thousands of years: slavery, capital punishment, condemning homosexuals, oppressing women. That is not a club of actions I want to be part of.”
Second, not all parents would continue to circumcise their sons if the practice was legally restricted. A 2006 online survey reported in Israel’s Haaretz newspaper found that nearly a third of parents of boys would prefer to forgo circumcision, but have it done primarily for social reasons. Enforcement of existing child protection laws or an explicit ban could actually provide these parents with the legal and moral support they need to effectively stand up against the communal and familial pressure to circumcise. A ban could also send a powerful symbolic message that would no doubt prompt many more people to reconsider their decision to circumcise. So there are advantages to this approach. But, there are also disadvantages. As I said before, it could drive the practice further underground or put parents off seeking post-surgical medical help for fear of prosecution, putting more children at more risk.
The advantage of regulation is that it could reduce the harm caused to children by constraining the practice in ways that minimally infringe on religious rights. The problem is that it fails to overcome the fundamental issues of the lack of consent to an irreversible procedure, and the undermining of the child’s right to bodily integrity. Only voluntary or legally enforced cessation of the practice could address those issues.
T: What kinds of reactions have you received for your criticism of male circumcision?
R: A mixture. Some have refused to engage with my ethical and legal questions outright, and dismissed me as a self-hating Jew, while others have been extremely supportive. When I first wrote publicly about this issue in The Guardian in 2011, I was subjected to three weeks of character assassination in one of the UK’s main Jewish newspapers, The Jewish Chronicle, and was fired from my role as an Under-35 Observer to the Board of Deputies of British Jews. Two years later, when I wrote about the overlaps between female and male genital cutting, I was criticized again, but this time by anti-FGM campaigners unwilling to consider the overlaps between all forms of infant genital cutting. So you’ve got to have a thick skin to enter this fray!
But, at the same time, many people have reached out to me both in public and private. Some have expressed their agreement, and thanked me for raising these issues or confided in me about their own dilemmas. Others have challenged me, thoughtfully and respectfully. I have had several stimulating and lengthy discussions over email and Facebook about the ethics, legality and health issues surrounding the practice. Several Jewish friends and acquaintances told me in confidence that they feel deeply uncomfortable with their decision to circumcise (some even regret it) or are struggling to decide what to do. I have enormous empathy and sympathy for the position they are in. I think it’s crucial that well-intentioned Jews who continue to circumcise their sons should not be maligned, and that the significant religious and cultural value they ascribe to circumcision is appreciated and understood. But, at the same time, I think Jews who question circumcision from the point of view of human rights and medical ethics should also be respected, not demonized. And reconsidering the practice in light of its human rights and ethical implications should be encouraged.
Dr Rebecca Steinfeld is a Visiting Scholar in the Department of History at Stanford University. She is also a BBC/AHRC New Generation Thinker and Haaretz Jewish Thinker. She researches the history and politics of reproduction in Israel, and genital cutting, and tweets @beccasteinfeld
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A Jewish couple's battle for civil partnership equality in the U.K.
In last week's Haaretz, I explained why my partner, Charles Keidan, and I are campaigning for equal civil partnerships in the UK - and why that might seem like a diasporic luxury to those in Israel...
Below is my piece. Please do share your thoughts via Twitter @beccasteinfeld - I would love to hear them. Also, please consider sharing my piece with your professional and social networks.
Opposite-sex couples in Britain should have the option to choose civil partnership instead of marriage, just like same-sex couples do.
By Rebecca Steinfeld | Jan. 20, 2015 | 7:33 AM
Those of you, who, like me, love a sneaky peak at the Jewish Chronicle’s “hatches, matches and dispatches” over Friday night dinner at your parents’ might have noticed a first-of-its-kind and slightly unusual announcement in December 2013: My partner, Charles Keidan, and I announced our engagement to become civil partners. I say “unusual” because U.K. law continues to ban opposite-sex couples’ access to civil partnerships.
Not the types to take this kind of blatant discrimination lying down, last month Charles and I launched a petition and legal challenge to the U.K. government in the High Court. Consequently, a year after our original announcement, we’ve found ourselves back in the Jewish Chronicle. I’m not sure which story brings our families less nachas...
To readers in Israel, our struggle for equal civil partnerships might seem like a diasporic luxury. After all, in Israel there is no civil marriage. Mixed faith couples are prevented from getting married, as are same-sex couples. Jews can only be legally married by an Orthodox rabbi, violating the freedom of conscience of those belonging to other Jewish denominations, like Conservative and Reform. In fact, Israel finds itself amongst the world’s more oppressive states when it comes to marriage law.
Thankfully, the situation in the U.K. is very different. Religious and civil marriage have coexisted since 1836, and in 2013, a major milestone was reached with the legalization of same-sex marriage. The social significance and symbolism of opening marriage to same-sex couples cannot be overstated. My partner and I campaigned for equal marriage, including via British Jews for Equal Marriage, a social media campaign we set up with friends.
Sadly though, even in the U.K. full relationship equality has yet to be achieved. Six aspects of discrimination remain, including legislation explicitly banning the Churches of England and Wales from performing religious same-sex marriages, and discrepancies in pension inheritance rights between same- and opposite-sex married couples. Another prominent inequality is the continued prohibition on opposite-sex couples’ access to civil partnerships.
This restriction is problematic for long-term cohabiting couples who do not wish to marry but nevertheless want legal protections, like exemption from paying inheritance tax on their deceased partner’s assets and entitlement to their deceased partner’s pension. To many, marriage is a meaningful expression of their love and relationships, and of course lots of couples have established equality within their marriages. But it is impossible to deny that marriage as a social institution, both in the past and in many places in the present, has been bound up with the mistreatment of women.
This inequality is evident within the context of the Orthodox Jewish community in which I grew up, as well as in secular civil marriage. Though rituals surrounding weddings, such as virginal white wedding dresses and segregated bachelor and bachelorette parties, can be avoided, the social and familial pressure to participate in them remains considerable. And at least in the U.K., some of the problematic aspects of marriage are unavoidable since they are grounded in law: The bride and groom must list their “condition” as either “bachelor” or “spinster,” “widow” or “widower.” There is no space on the marriage certificate for details of the mothers of the contracting parties, only for those of the fathers, meaning marriage, as an instrument of public record, serves only to trace patrilineal dynasties, effectively writing women out of history. Upon marriage, a woman may change her name with only her marriage certificate whereas a man must officially change his name via deed poll, a more complicated and costly procedure. Even if the couple regard themselves as partners, in law they become husband and wife, terms that connote gender roles and expectations, such as breadwinner and homemaker.
By contrast, civil partnerships are a modern, symmetrical social institution free of the patriarchal baggage and lingering sexist trappings of marriage. As a couple who want to be partners in law as well as in life, Charles and I thought an official civil partnership would perfectly capture and express the essence of our relationship whilst giving us almost identical legal rights and responsibilities as marriage.
But when we sought to give “notice of intention” to form a civil partnership at our local registry office in London in October 2014, we were refused by the registrar, explicitly on the basis of our genders and sexual orientation. We are trying to change this status quo by asking the U.K.’s Minister for Women and Equalities Nicky Morgan to open civil partnerships to all, regardless of sexual orientation.
The response to our efforts has been overwhelming. In only one month, more than 1,000 people have signed our petition and contributed over $10,000 to our legal fund. Dozens have sent messages of support and offers of help, including many Jewish friends and colleagues. Media outlets, amongst them the BBC and The Guardian, have taken notice. Prominent human rights campaigners, like Peter Tatchell, have given us their backing. Even critics have ultimately concluded that it doesn’t make sense to prevent opposite-sex couples from accessing civil partnerships.
There is also political support. The Liberal Democrats, part of the current government coalition, passed a resolution in 2010 calling on the government to open civil partnerships to all. And a current cross-party Private Members Bill proposes an amendment to the Civil Partnership Act 2004 to enable opposite-sex couples to become civil partners. Sadly though, the U.K. Government Equalities Office, the very body responsible for eliminating inequality, has so far refused to acknowledge the disparity in access or take action to open civil partnerships to all.
We hope that 2015 will be the year that full relationship equality finally comes to the U.K. But, as with the struggle for same-sex marriage – and with struggles against discrimination and inequality all over the world – hope alone may not suffice. Instead, significant legal, public and political pressure will be needed to change the law. Then, perhaps Charlie and I will finally make it into the Jewish Chronicle’s “Faces and Places” section.
Dr. Rebecca Steinfeld is a political scientist researching the politics of reproduction and the body. She tweets @beccasteinfeld
This article was originally published by Haaretz. For the full article, click here.
Labels: equality, feminism, gender, human rights, marriage
In today's Haaretz, I explain why my partner, Charles Keidan, and I are campaigning for equal civil partnerships in the UK - and why that might seem like a diasporic luxury to those in Israel...
Below is the opening of my piece - I will publish the remainder here on my blog in 48 hours. Please do share your thoughts via Twitter @beccasteinfeld - I would love to hear them. Also, please consider sharing my piece with your professional and social networks.
Labels: civil partnerships, equality, gender, human rights, marriage
Holocaust Memorial Day 2015: Tuesday 27 January
I am pleased to learn that the University and College Union (UCU) will be giving permission to the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust to add two UCU-made films - ‘The Holocaust’ (2012), to which I contributed, and ‘Journeys to Safety: Memories of the Kindertransport’ (2013) - to their list of resources. This is a great opportunity for the two films to reach a wider audience and is a great way to progress Holocaust education.
In the film ‘The Holocaust’ (2012), I share some of my family's tragic stories with a wider public. Though it was difficult to talk about the experiences of my family and the impact of these experiences, especially on film, I think it is very important that we commemorate the Holocaust annually and try to constantly raise awareness of these critical issues. I think I have a particular responsibility in this regard as an educator. After all, if society is to change, it has to come through the education system. So I hope that this film will continue to not only commemorate and honour those killed in the Holocaust, but also stimulate thinking about genocide, ethnic cleansing and racism more broadly.
The Holocaust: This film features UCU members who speak passionately about the impact of the Holocaust on their families and themselves. It won joint first prize for the TUC Communications Award in 2013.
Journeys to Safety: Memories of the Kindertransport: This film features three Kinder children (Lord Dubs, Ruth Barnett and John Fieldsend) who all gave their account of leaving their families via the Kindertransport.
In addition, the Jewish Human Rights Organisation, René Cassin, will be screening another film, Valley of Sighs, to mark Holocaust Memorial Week. My partner and I intend to attend the screening, as well as the Q&A with the film's writer and director afterwards, and to show our support for René Cassin's important work.
Between 1943 and 1945, the Nazis deported 25 000 Romani people to Transnistria. Half of them died of hunger, cold and other causes. This powerful documentary remembers a forgotten genocide - and provides historical context to the endemic discrimination that Gypsy, Roma and Travellers are still experiencing today.
Professor Rainer Schulze of the University of Essex will introduce the screening. Attendees will then have the chance to discuss the film with its Romanian writer and director, Mihai Andrei Leaha.
Time: Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start
Venue: Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL
Cost: £6
Book your tickets here.
Labels: anti-Semitism, Holocaust, human rights
Campaign and legal challenge for #equalcivilpartnerships
In December 2014, my partner, Charles Keidan, and I took the next step in our legal challenge to open civil partnerships to all, regardless of sexual orientation: We issued our judicial review claim at the High Court, and then served these on the two defendants - the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and the Government.
The BBC's legal affairs correspondent, Clive Coleman, reported from outside the High Court. He said that our legal case was an outcome of the inevitable collision course between the exclusionary Civil Partnership Act 2004 and the inclusive Equality Act 2010.
During the day, we spoke to several BBC radio and TV stations, including:
1) Jane Garvey at BBC Radio 4's Woman’s Hour (from 01.10 to 10.28)
2) Mark Mardell at BBC Radio 4's The World at One (from 35.26 to 41.24)
3) Clive Coleman for BBC Radio 5 Live, who interviewed us outside the High Court (from 01.50.43 to 01.56.07)
4) We were also interviewed by BBC London News, and for an article on BBC News Online.
The human rights campaigner, Peter Tatchell, who has been a consistent and principled advocate of both same-sex marriage and full civil partnership equality, and who set up the Equal Love campaign to that end, joined us outside the court. In a statement, he said: "In a democracy, we should all be equal before the law. Denying opposite-sex couples the right to have a civil partnership is just as wrong as denying same-sex couples the right to marry. We now have a situation where gay couples have two options, civil marriage or civil partnership, whereas heterosexual couples have only one option, marriage. This anomaly is unfair discrimination and could be easily remedied by opening up civil partnerships to opposite-sex couples, as has happened in many other countries.”
We have put in place an outstanding legal team to challenge both the registrars at Chelsea Register Office, who refused to register our notice of intention to form a civil partnership on the basis of our genders and sexual orientation, and the Government, which continues to discriminate against long-term cohabiting opposite-sex couples. Our solicitor, Louise Whitfield from leading public law firm Deighton Pierce Glynn, is working with a top equalities barrister, Karon Monaghan QC. Louise helped Caroline Criado-Perez successfully challenge the Bank of England to include a woman on UK bank notes. Karon wrote THE book on Equality Law, and was awarded Liberty’s Human Rights Lawyer of the Year Award in 2010.
To support our campaign, please sign our petition and consider contributing to our fundraising drive. Please also encourage others to support our efforts by signing and donating. We anticipate additional costs in the future and are appreciative of any help you may be able to give us.
Here’s to full relationship equality in 2015!
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Answering the Call of the Wild
Category: Spring 2019, Wild About Wildlife 05/15/2019 70 0
When wild animals are injured, sick or abandoned, it’s Project Wildlife to the rescue
Lauren DuBois, Director of Wildlife Rehabilitation,
with KWA’PAI .
By Sarah Sapeda & Chase Scheinbaum
Photos By Paul Body
This winter, a group of five juvenile raccoons were brought to Project Wildlife, a program of San Diego Humane Society, in the Morena area. The circumstances that landed them there were unknown—they may have been abandoned, orphaned by a predator or vehicle, or somehow separated from their mother—but their history was no concern to compassionate staffers and volunteers. The kits were fed and kept safe until strong enough to forage on their own, then packed up and taken to a quiet spot close to where they were found. The carrier doors were opened and the young raccoons cautiously explored the area, then scampered off into the brush.
NOW, WHO’S NEXT?
“We just keep seeing more and more wildlife coming through our doors,” says Lauren DuBois, Project Wildlife’s director of rehabilitation. In 2018 alone, the program cared for 12,594 animals.
When Project Wildlife got its start in 1972, it was just a handful of volunteers who saw a need. Much of the fledgling nonprofit’s animal rehabilitation work was done from volunteers’ homes. In 2000, it moved into a 1,100-square-foot trailer on San Diego Humane Society’s Sherman Street property. The bigger (but still tight) space focused on triage, while continued care was still outsourced to specially trained in-home rehabbers. “The animal would come in, get treated for whatever injury they had, then go directly into home care,” DuBois says.
Although Project Wildlife and SDHS were now neighbors, the agencies mainly kept to themselves. Project Wildlife saw modest expansion over the years, adding a medical unit housed in an RV and a few outdoor areas, but it wasn’t until the two nonprofits merged in 2014 that Project Wildlife could take its commitment to helping the region’s animals to the next level. It’s now one of the largest wildlife rehabilitation programs in the country. SDHS teaches volunteers all about local animal species (There are 320 in San Diego County!) and what it takes to care for a wild animal in their home. It’s a big responsibility. Unlike foster caregivers for companion animals, wildlife rehabilitators have the added challenge of meeting the animal’s basic needs without it becoming accustomed to human interaction.
HOW THEY DO IT
“A lot of the animals we get in are babies that just need some time, and to be fed two, three or four times a day, until they get to a size where they can be on their own,’’ DuBois says. Volunteers must limit contact with the animals and keep them separate from family areas. “Once they’re habituated to people, they might not be able to be released.”
It can be a tough job, but it’s worth it to know that the animal has a second chance. “I have a soft spot for ducklings,” DuBois says. “When the little ducklings get to be released into a nice pond—that’s always fun. It’s amazing to see them go out. They preen and flock together, go into the reeds and disappear.”
Teaching San Diegans to coexist with wild animals is a big part of the Project Wildlife program, too. Animals who can’t be released, for whatever reason, become “Animal Ambassadors,” visiting schools, community groups and events with their handlers to spread the word on conservation. “All these animals are in our backyard, whether we see them or not,” DuBois says. “Whatever we do can have an impact on them, and they have an impact on us as well.”
Now the Project Wildlife program has the space it needs to spread its wings. In March, the 5,200-square-foot Pilar & Chuck Bahde Wildlife Center opened to much fanfare, and Project Wildlife was ready, having doubled its staff and hired its first full-time veterinarian. Although it still enlists satellite and home-care volunteers due to the sheer number of animals in need, the transition into the new center allows staff to evaluate and treat more wildlife in-house. In a county as biologically diverse as San Diego, the extra room is much appreciated. “Each animal plays an important role in making up this ecosystem,” DuBois says, “so it’s crucial we take care of them.”
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Iwan Lewis visits RP to boost Les Misérables cast
A leading actor paid a special visit to Rydal Penrhos to boost the school’s aspiring performing artists ahead of their annual production.
Iwan Lewis, who is the artistic director at The Barn Theatre, spent three days at the school last week, where he worked closely with the Dramatic Society cast that will take the stage for their eagerly awaited production of Les Misérables later this month.
The experienced figure went through the majority of the play with cast members and worked on elements of their performance including acting, posture, singing technique and delivering emotion on stage.
He also spent a considerable amount of time with the primary cast on their respective contributions, what they need to improve and gave them a broader understanding of their characters and their significance to the overall play.
The visit was arranged by English and Drama teacher Fiona Earle, who taught Mr Lewis when he was a schoolboy and the pair have remained close ever since.
Tickets are flying out ahead of opening night on Thursday, March 28, with the Les Misérables production also set to take place on Friday 29 and Saturday 30.
Senior School Head Sally Ann Harding, said: “This was a fantastic experience for the Les Misérables cast, who all benefitted enormously from Iwan’s incredible knowledge and industry leading techniques that have seen him achieve an enormous amount of success.
“Hopefully this will stand them in good stead for the remainder of their rehearsal time and during the actual performances.”
Anyone wishing to purchase tickets can do so from Sarah James in reception, by calling 01492 530155 or emailing info@rydalpenrhos.com.
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Les Mis Cast Focus: Emily (Little Cosette)
Wednesday 6 Feb 2019
Name: Emily Jones
Year group: Year 8
Role: Little Cosette (two performances)
A bundle of joy with an infectious enthusiasm, Emily will be playing the part of ‘Little Cosette’ in the upcoming Dramatic Society production of Les Misérables.
The Year 8 pupil wasted no time in making an impact on Rydal Penrhos life after arriving at the school in 2017, throwing herself into every opportunity that is presented to her and every pupil living and learning at Rydal Penrhos.
Her love for all things related to the Performing Arts, which was nowhere more evident than at last year’s RPS Showstoppers event, which featured a wealth of musical talent across all age groups.
Emily’s efforts with the Junior Drama Club have also been the subject of considerable praise, with the pupil playing a leading role in their charity pantomime, which raised funds for Water Aid.
The sister of Sixth Former Sam is showing considerable progress academically and has developed her skills considerably in a sporting environment.
Her confidence and approachable nature is something that has further endeared her to staff and pupils alike during the initial stages of her senior school journey at Rydal Penrhos, something which also aided her transition into a new environment.
Cosette is the child of Fantine. She is the ward of the Thenardiers forced into child labour and sings "Castle On A Cloud”.
She is a trembling little creature, underfed, beaten by Madame Thenardier and bullied by Eponine.
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Ghosts and Ghouls in St. Mark's Place
If there can be said to be a theatrical equivalent of sitting around the campfire telling ghost stories, it is RadioTheatre's latest production, "The Haunting of St. Mark's Place." Featuring the outstanding cast of Frank Zilinyi, R. Patrick Alberty, Alexandra Hellquist and Richard P. Butler, the production features all the things that you want out of a Halloween tale - supernatural visitors, spooky scenes, terrified screams, and enough creepiness to see you all the way to Halloween night.
The play begins with a classic, Lovecraft's "The Music of Erich Zann," reimagined to fit the St. Mark's Place setting for these short plays. It continues with a story of possession, the return of a dead groom ready to claim his still living bride, a reimagining of W.W. Jacob's "The Monkey's Paw," and a terrific story about a dead wife's screaming skull.
Using little in the way of sets and special effects (just enough to create atmosphere), but taking full advantage of terrific music and sound effects, the company puts on a truly delightful evening of ghostly terror under the deft direction of Frank Zilinyi.
I have now seen four or so productions by this company, and continue to be impressed not only by the overall strength of the productions, but by the extremely talented cast and the well adapted plays (their work with H.P. Lovecraft's work is outstanding). If you have never seen one of their shows, I urge you to head down to the East Village and catch one. If you like radio theatre, you'll love RadioTheatre.
"The Haunting of St. Mark's Place"
Created by Dan Bianchi
Directed by Frank Zilinyi
Sound Engineer: Eduardo Ramirez
Featuring: Frank Zilinyi, R. Patrick Alberty, Alexandra Hellquist, Richard P. Butler
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BREATHALYSER USE ENFORCED AS OF TODAY
Alcohol/Drugs, Court, Crime, Laws, People, Police, Solomon Islands, Top Headlines
The breathalyser. Photo credit: SIBC.
The legislation for ‘alcohol testing’ using breathalysers has been gazetted and enforced from today’s date, June 1st.
A statement from the Police Media reports, the Police and Transport Legislation Act 2016 gives police the power to order drivers or person in charge of a vehicle to submit to a breath test.
Police officers now have the power to conduct alcohol testing on the person driving or in charge of the vehicle, a person who is in the driver’s seat and attempting to put a vehicle in motion, or a person whom the officer has reasonable cause to suspect was within the previous hour driving or in charge of a vehicle and was driving or in charge of the vehicle at the time it was involved in an accident.
Alcohol is a leading factor in the number of crashes where people die or are seriously injured in the country.
The statement said the legislation will greatly enhance the ability of the RSIPF to remove intoxicated drivers from roads, further ensuring the safety of all road users.
The Act prescribes the level of alcohol as 0.05 grams or more of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood, often referred to as the Blood Alcohol Content.
It says a driver or operator of a vehicle who is at this level or higher has committed an offence.
A breath test to determine the Blood Alcohol Concentration of a driver is performed by a police officer both at the roadside, called a ‘Preliminary Breath Test’, and at a police station, called an ‘Evidentiary Breath Test’.
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Suez Canal Corridor Development Project
The Suez Canal
A Brief History of Suez Canal
Importance & Advantages of Suez Canal
Features of Suez Canal Corridor Development Projec
Speech of President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi
Speech of SCA Chairman
Ecological impact of Suez Canal Development Projec
Mega Projects
Thursday، 07 August 2014 12:00 AM
The Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway running north to south across the Isthmus of Suez in Egypt to connect the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. The Canal separates the African continent from Asia, and it provides the shortest maritime route between Europe and the lands lying around the Indian and western Pacific oceans. It is one of the world's most heavily used shipping lanes.
The Suez Canal is one of the most important waterways in the world.
The Canal is extensively used by modern ships, as it is the fastest crossing from the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian Ocean. Tolls paid by the vessels represent an important source of income for the Egyptian government.
Railway and a sweet water canal are run on the West Bank parallel to the Suez Canal.
The Canal runs between Port Said harbor and the Gulf of Suez, through soils which vary according to the region. At Port Said and the surrounding area, the soil is composed over thousands of years of silt and clay sedimentations deposited by the Nile waters drifted by Damietta branch.
This formation extends to Kantara, 40 km to the south of Port Said, where silt mixes with sand. The central region of the Canal between Kantara and Kabret consists of fine and coarse sands, while the southern region contains dispersed layers of rocks, varying in texture from soft sand to some calcium rocks, The side gradient of the water cross section differs according to the nature of the soil, which is 4:1 in the north and 3:1 in the south.
The Suez Canal is a sea level Canal and the height of water level differs slightly and the extreme tidal range is 65 cm in the north and 1.9 m in the south. The banks of the Canal are protected against the wash and waves, generated by the transit of ships, by revetments of hard stones and steel sheet piles corresponding to the nature of soil in every area. On both sides of the Canal, there are mooring bollards every 125 m for the mooring of vessel in case of emergency, and kilometric sign posts helping locate the position of ships in the waterway. The navigable channel is bordered by light and reflecting buoys as navigational aids to night traffic.
Most of the Canal is limited to a single lane of traffic, but the Canal has 4 doubled zone with 6 bypasses (total length 80.5 Km) are located along the Canal, and this allows the transit of ships in both directions. :
1. Port Said by-pass 40.1 km accomplished in 1980 (Increased several times)
2. Ballah by-pass 8.9 km accomplished in 1955
3. Timsah by-pass 4.3 km accomplished in 1980
4. Deversoir by-pass 8.4 km accomplished in 1980
5. The Bitter Lakes by-pass 11.8 km accomplished in 1955
6. Kabret by-pass 7.0 km accomplished in 1955
SCA site
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Egyptian Policy Foundations
Tuesday، 19 January 2016 12:00 AM
Egypt has a multi-dimensional personality that has a direct impact on its foreign policy and its regional and international relations. This pluralism is not a dividing line between different identities, but it is exploited to maximize the Egyptian role. Egypt's Arab identity does not conflict with its specificity and its African identity reflects geographical reality and human attachment while the Islamic identity reflects the spiritual aspect of the Egyptian identity. The Constitution of Egypt in 2014, in its first article, states that Egypt is part of the Arab nation and enhances its integration and unity. Egypt is also part of the Islamic world that belongs to the African continent, proud of its Asian extension and contribute to the building of human civilization.
Egypt plays a cultural role in its region as the first church in Africa, the Church of Alexandria, was in Egypt, the first mosque in Africa, the mosque of Amr ibn al-Aas, was in Egypt and the first university in Africa, the University of Al-Azhar, was in Egypt. The first national revolution in Africa that changed the systems of government and worked to achieve the independence of the Arab and African countries was, also, in Egypt. So Egypt is very close with the Islamic civilizations in Africa and Asia as well as in Europe.
Following the revolutions of January 25, 2011 and June 30, 2013, Egypt aims to meet the aspirations of the Egyptian people by adopting an active foreign policy and an effective regional and international role with an Arab and African orientation. It also aims to balance its foreign policy by cooperating with all the international powers, especially emerging ones such as Russia, China, India and Brazil in order to maximize common interests and benefit from the successful experiences of those emerging economies.
Egypt, through its non-permanent membership of the Security Council for the period 2016-2017, sought to express the interests of developing countries, particularly in Africa and Asia, and to support the Organization's efforts in the maintenance of international peace and security. Arab and African issues are at the top of Egypt's priorities in the Security Council.
At the Arab level, Egypt seeks to address the challenges experienced by the Arab countries, achieve stability in the region, combat the forces of terrorism and extremism and support States' institutions to eliminate the environment incubator.
At the African level, Egypt seeks to settle conflicts, continue the tasks of peacekeeping missions and enhance their role on the continent, advance peace and stability efforts, create a better reality for African peoples and contribute effectively to the various challenges at the international level.
Under the rubric "Egypt takes of" Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli gave the government policy statement, to be implemented during the second presidential term of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi (2019-2022), including Egypt's foreign policy and national security goals.
Egypt's foreign policy and national security goals will focus on four major topics:
- Maintain a balanced policy with all world powers.
- Ensure the security and stability of the Gulf Region.
- Ensure national security in the regional and African arenas.
- Activate the role of the Cairo International Center for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping and Peace building.
First: Egypt's foreign policy Principles
1. Support peace and stability in the regional and international periphery.
2. Support the principle of mutual respect among nations, adherence to the principles of international law, respect the covenants, support the role of international organizations, strengthening solidarity among States and push towards reform of the United Nations.
3. Giving attention to the economic dimension of the international relations.
4. Commitment to a balanced foreign policy linked to strategic objectives and interests within the framework of the independence of the Egyptian decision.
5. Considering the Arab framework as a major movement for Egypt's foreign policy, with a continued focus on external activity related to other vital spheres, namely, the Islamic and African spheres, and Egypt's association with the Nile Basin countries.
6. Realize the full link between Egypt's foreign policy and its internal situation. Hence, the foreign policy aims at continuing to convey the true internal image of the outside world, efforts to establish a modern democratic system that will achieve full equality of citizens before the law in conjunction with the fight against terrorism and mobilize political and economic support for the country by attracting foreign investments and tourism flow to raise the standard of living of Egyptian citizens.
Second: Egypt's foreign policy Objectives
The Egyptian foreign policy aims at achieving two interrelated goals:
1. Protecting the Egyptian national security and the supreme Egyptian interests .
2. Achieving the comprehensive development in its various dimensions to achieve the first goal.
3. Strengthening the security, stability, the quest for a just peace in the Middle East and making the region free of mass destruction weapons.
4. Facing terrorism at the international level by pursuing a comprehensive strategy and seeking to place it at the top of regional and international priorities .
5. Supporting all that strengthens international economic relations, ensures cooperation and exchange of development experiences and recruiting resources to achieve common interests among different international groups.
6. Strengthening relations with major powers in the international community to ensure the Egyptian national interests .
Third: Circles of Egypt's foreign policy
The Egyptian foreign policy moves in a number of circles due to factors such as geographical nature, identity considerations and national security :
1. The Arab Circle: Egypt believes that the Egyptian national security is based on the security of its Arab and African peripheries. It also seeks to strengthen Arab solidarity as an essential step to support the Arab ranks and enable the Arab nation to mobilize its energy and resources to confront threats and challenges , such as terrorism and support stability in the Arab countries after the revolutions have been witnessed in the region.
2. The African Circle: Egypt seeks to consolidate its relations with the African countries in all economic, cultural and historical fields and the special importance of the Nile Basin countries as a strategic depth, to work for solidarity with all African peoples in their march towards democratization, achieving comprehensive development and activating the multilateral partnership.
3. The Islamic Circle: Confronting the Islamic world issues, spreading the values of moderation and the tolerance of Islam and promoting interfaith dialogue
4. The Asian Circle: Enhancing the relations between Egypt and the major Asian countries as an essential partners in the civilization of the era, where there are those who call this century the Asian century.
5. The European Circle: The relations between the two parties are embodied in two complementary paths; the first one is the bilateral track represented in the Association Agreement, which entered into force in 2004 to represent the contractual framework governing the various aspects of these relations, as well as a plan of action within the framework of the European Neighborhood Policy, and the other one is the regional track represented in the Barcelona process for Euro-Mediterranean participation.
6. The International Circle: Egypt seeks to achieve the desired balance in its international relations as an important principle called for by two popular revolutions by developing its relations with Western partners such as the United States, the European Union and Japan and seeking for more openness, development and deepening cooperation with major powers and other emerging countries in the global system such as the Russian Federation and China, taking into account that the new partnerships are not a substitute for existing partnerships, but it means opening new horizons for cooperation between Egypt and other countries.
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RENAL DATA FROM ASIA–AFRICA
Year : 2018 | Volume : 29 | Issue : 5 | Page : 1165-1173
Prevalence of depression and its associated factors among patients of chronic kidney disease in a public tertiary care hospital in India: A cross-sectional study
Rajiv Ahlawat1, Pramil Tiwari1, Sanjay D'Cruz2
1 Department of Pharmacy Practice, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Mohali, Punjab, India
2 Department of General Medicine, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India
Date of Submission 04-Jan-2017
Date of Acceptance 23-Feb-2017
Date of Web Publication 26-Oct-2018
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients are at high risk of depressive disorders because of considerable psychological stress due to physical and social changes brought on by disease. The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of depression in patients with CKD and the factors affecting it at a public tertiary care hospital. This cross-sectional study was carried out at the renal clinic of a tertiary care hospital. Data on 612 patients diagnosed with CKD from September 2014 to April 2016 was obtained. Nine-item Patient Health Questionnaire from PRIME-MD was used to assess the depression. Of all the patients, 55.9% had no depression. Mild depression was found to affect 28.4% of the patients followed by moderate depression, moderately severe, and severe depression (11.8%, 3.8%, and 0.8%, respectively). According to multiple logistic regression, the occurrence of depression was significantly higher with age below 60 years [odds ratio (OR) 1.6, 0.8–2.7; P<0.05], male gender (OR 1.3, 0.9–3.1; P<0.05), no treatment funding (OR 2.6, 1.2–4.5; P<0.05), education less than grade 12 (OR1.3, 1.3–3.2; P<0.05), monthly income ≤INR 20,000 (OR 1.6, 1.1–3.6; P<0.05), CKD stage V (OR 1.3, 1.02.9; P <0.05), Patients on hemodialysis (hD) (OR 2.6, 1.2–4.5; P<0.05), comorbidities ≥3 (OR 1.7, 1.1–2.9; P<0.05), overweight (OR 2.5, 1.3–2.9; P<0.05), and duration of CKD >2 (OR 2.2, 1.3–4.3; P<0.05). About 44% of the patients were found to have depression. Patients’ age, gender, body mass index, treatment funding, education status, income, CKD duration and stage, HD status, and comorbidities were found to be significant factors affecting depression.
Ahlawat R, Tiwari P, D'Cruz S. Prevalence of depression and its associated factors among patients of chronic kidney disease in a public tertiary care hospital in India: A cross-sectional study. Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl 2018;29:1165-73
Ahlawat R, Tiwari P, D'Cruz S. Prevalence of depression and its associated factors among patients of chronic kidney disease in a public tertiary care hospital in India: A cross-sectional study. Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl [serial online] 2018 [cited 2019 Jul 16];29:1165-73. Available from: http://www.sjkdt.org/text.asp?2018/29/5/1165/243972
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the major chronic noncommunicable health problems in India.[1] According to the findings of screening and early evaluation of kidney disease (SEEK) study, the overall prevalence of CKD stands at 17.2%; and, approximately 6% for CKD stage 3 and beyond.[2] Hypertension and diabetes are the leading causes of CKD in India.[3] As India moves to be the next diabetic capital of the world, it is expected that the number of CKD patients will rise.
CKD is known to be associated with increased social and psychological problems. Life-long treatment, recurrent symptoms, diet restriction, the high cost of treatment,[4] deprived kidney function over time, and limited capacity to work are some of the factors that alter the daily lifestyle and social functioning. Unaffordable treatment is very common. In the absence of insurance coverage, patients pay out of their pocket.[4],[5] High cost of medication(s) is associated with medication nonadherence.[6] Patients with depression are reported to have poor outcomes and poor the quality of life.
Depression is one of the most commonly occurring psychiatric problems in CKD patients.[7] Prevalence of depression via questionnaire in patients or clinicians varies from 7%–50%.[8] Most of the available evidence is from the western countries and in patients on dialysis. Until date, the prevalence of depresssion in CKD patients in India has not been evaluated. Chiang et al have reported advanced stages of CKD, gender, marital and living status, religious belief, sleep disturbance, and regular exercise are some of the responsible factors for depression in Taiwanese CKD patients.[9]
Beck depression inventory (BDI), Hamilton Depression Scale (Hamilton), Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale were some of the validated questionnaires to study the depression. PHQ-9 is validated, in the Hindi language, and freely available tool for academic research to study the depression in Indian patients.[10]
Depression remains undiagnosed and untreated in the CKD patients. The routine screening and diagnosis help in decreasing this burden and improving patient’s quality of life. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of depression in patients with CKD and the factors affecting it at a public tertiary care hospital.
This cross-sectional study was carried out at a public teaching tertiary care hospital in Chandigarh from September 2014 to April 2016 at the renal clinic of a tertiary care hospital.
Patients of either gender aged 18 years or above diagnosed with CKD and receiving treatment, and willing to participate were included in the study. Patients with cognitive impairment, critically ill, not willing to participate or unable to complete the interview were excluded from the study.
The study was approved by Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh Human Ethics Committee and carried out in compliance with the ethical guideline provided by ICMR for such studies.
Patients’ confidentiality was respected. Patients were informed about the objectives of study and procedure. When the patients agreed to participate, informed consent was obtained for participation. Questionnaire response from the patients was collected via patient interview by a research investigator. Patients were also informed that they could withdraw from the study at any time and they will continue to receive the same level of care as other patients.
Socio-demographic, anthropometric details and clinical variables were recorded in a data collection form via patient interview and details in OPD card. Patients’ clinical record was used for collecting clinical details.
PHQ-9 is a validated tool to assess the depression.[10] It has been used and validated in Indian patients.[11] It consists of nine questions to assess the depression. Each question score ranging from 0–3 (maximum score-27). The depression was furthered classified on the basis of score “minimal” to “severe” depression. Score 0–4 were considered as “minimal;” 5–9 as “mild;” 10–14 as “moderate;” 15–19 as “moderately severe” and 20–27 as “severe” depression.
Internal consistency of PHQ-9 in Indian CKD patients was assessed by using Cronbach’s alpha (α). The Cronbach’s α in this study was 0.92, indicates a good internal consistency of PHQ-9 in this population.
Modified Kuppuswamy’s scale was used to assess the patients’ socioeconomic status. It classifies the patients into five classes on the basis of occupation, patients’ education, and family monthly income.[12]
Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes guidelines were used to define and classify CKD. Patients were classified on the basis of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and albuminuria. The Cockcroft-gault equation was used for calculation of creatinine clearance.
Patients were classified into different Body Mass Index (BMI) categories according to the World Health Organization Global database on BMI. The patients with 60 years of age or beyond were defined as “elderly.”
Descriptive and inferential statistics were used. Patients’ age, weight, disease duration, and biochemical data were expressed as mean with standard deviation (SD). Categorical variables such as gender, age group categories, CKD stages, comorbidities, and income were represented using percentage. Chi-square test and one-way analysis of variance for continuous variables were used to explore the relationship between the depression and other variables. Various factors that determine the prevalence of depression were assessed by using multiple logistic regression analysis. Predictors were represented using the OR and 95% confidence intervals and P<0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology statement for cross-sectional studies were used for reporting.
A total of 612 patients were included and interviewed with a response rate of 96% (612/635).
The mean age of the patients was 54.3 years and 53% of them were male. Thirty-six percent of the patients were elderly. Moreover, 31% and 34% were found to be smoker and alcoholic, respectively. Over one-fourth of the patients were receiving the treatment funding (27%) whereas 73% of the patients paid out of pocket. Of the total, 47% of the patients were unemployed/retired and 15% had attended school only up to eight standard. Among total patients, 66% were residing in the urban area and only 36% had monthly income over INR 20,000. Socioeconomic status classification of the patients revealed that the maximum number of the patients belonged to middle class followed by upper and lower class, respectively (59%, 23%, and 19%; [Table 1]).
Table 1: Sociodemographic characteristic of the chronic kidney disease patients on the basis of the presence of depression.
The patients were classified by GFR. About 39% of them were in CKD stage V, 28% were on hemodialysis (HD), and 41% were diagnosed with CKD for >2 years.
Among the enrolled patients, 38% were found to have at least three or more comorbidities. Fifty-three percent had hypertension, 39% had diabetes, 32% had hyperlipidemia, and 46% of patients had anemia.
BMI classification revealed that 36% of the patients were overweight [Table 2]. The median (IQR) BMI of the patients was 24.1 (20.3–28.5). The median (IQR) duration of CKD, diabetes, hypertension was found to be 2 (16), seven (1–11), and 10 (3–19), respectively.
Table 2: Clinical characteristics of the patients with chronic kidney disease by PHQ 9 score.
The overall prevalence of depression in this study was 44.1%. The mean (SD) score of depression was 7.1 (3.5). The patients were classified by the PHQ-9 score into none, mild, moderate, moderately severe, and severe depression. Of the 612 patients, 342 did not report any sign of depression, but 28.4% of the patients were found to have mild depression, 11.8% had moderate, 3.1% had moderately severe, and only 0.8% of patients had severe depression.
The prevalence of depression was evaluated across different sociodemographic variables and found statistically significantly different across gender, age, alcoholic, treatment reimbursement, employment, residence area, and socioeconomic status of the patients [Table 1].
Further, depression was classified by clinical characteristics of the patients; and, it was found statistically significant different across stages of CKD, duration of CKD, patients’ HD status, comorbidities, the presence of hypertension, duration of hypertension, the presence of diabetes and duration of diabetes, the presence of hyperlipidemia, anemia, and different BMI categories [Table 2].
Gender, age, treatment funding, education, monthly family income, CKD stage, HD status, existing comorbidities, BMI, and duration of CKD was found to be statistically significant predictors for the occurrence of depression in CKD patients using multivariable regression model [Table 3].
Table 3: Statistically significant predictors of depression in CKD using multivariate logistic regression.
Globally, most of the patients with chronic kidney disease is known to have depression. The reasons for this are an increasing number of comorbidities, financial burden due to disease, and lifelong diagnosis and treatment of CKD. CKD treatment over a period leads to a loss in terms of health, wealth and status of the patients and family. To the best of authors’ knowledge, this is the first report to evaluate the prevalence and predictors of depression in Indian CKD patients.
The mean age of the CKD patients according to the first report of Indian CKD registry was found slightly lower on compared to the present study (50.1 and 54.3 years, respectively). According to the registry, 70.3% of the patients were male (53%, in the present study). Monthly family income, as per the registry, was less than INR 20,000 in 20.5% of the patients and in the current study, this was 64%. Rajapurkar et al reported 48.1% of the patients in CKD stage V; and, in our study, this was 39% only. Single site of the present study may be one of the reasons for this variation.[3] In the present study, 66% of the patients were residing in urban regions com-pared to 73.4% in SEEK study.[2]
SEEK study reported hypertension and diabetes to be the most common comorbidities (64.5% and 31.6%, respectively). These findings were found comparable to the present study which reported hypertension and diabetes in 53% and 39% of the patients, respectively. According to SEEK and START studies, 31.6% and 41.2% of the patients, respectively were found overweight (compared to 36% in the present study.[2],[13]
In the present study, 44.1% of the patients were found to be depressed. The prevalence was found higher than that of study carried out by Andrade et al (using the BDI questionnaire- 37.3%), Amira et al (using Zung depression questionnaire - 23.7%),[14] Balogun et al (using PHQ - 30%),[15] Chiang et al (using Taiwanese Depression questionnaire - 22.6%), and Yu et al (using PHQ - 19.9%).[9],[16] According to study carried out by Al-Zaben et al, the prevalence of depressive disorder was 6.8% (major - 3.2%, minor - 3.6%), and significant depressive symptoms were present in 24.2%.[17]
Prevalence of depression was found lower than that of the study carried out by Makara- Studzmska et al (using BDI - 66%) ; Tanvir et al (using HADS - 57%); Bossola et al (using BDI - 52.5%); Lee et al (using HADS - 47%).[18],[19],[20],[21] Over 50% of the patients were found depressed according to the study carried out by Macaron et al.[22]
The higher prevalence of depression in the present study may be due to use of different tool to assess the depression. Further, the financial burden associated with HD therapy in India and the fact that the cost of treatment is entirely borne by the patients and their family. In addition, loss of patient’s job, loss of wages and time of the family members due to illness, the severity of disease, the presence of several comorbidities, and fear of death. All of these factors might be contributing to increased prevalence of depression in CKD patients.
The findings of the present study suggest that the depressive symptoms increased with increase in the duration of CKD. Amira et al and Hedayati et al have reported similar findings in CKD patients.[14],[23]
In the present study, patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) on dialysis were more likely to be depressed when compared to those not on dialysis. These findings were consistent with the results of Amira et al that also suggested that patients on dialysis are at higher risk of depression in comparison to those not on dialysis.[14] Watnick et al showed that there is no difference in the prevalence of depression among predialysis and ESRD patient.[24] Similarly, the prevalence of depression was found similar to that reported by Abdel-kaber et al in ESRD patients on HD and CKD stage IV and V patients not on HD, using PHQ.[25]
Younger age group (≤60 year s) was found to be a significant risk factor for the depression in CKD patients. These findings were found to be consistent with the findings of Yu et al using PHQ in ESRD patients.[16]
Strengths and Limitations
The key strengths of the study were high response rate, large sample size, and patients from different socioeconomic status and with different clinical characteristics. Data were collected from patients’ medical record with self-reports, to decrease the chances of missing.
There were chances of reporting bias in the study as the patients were interviewed for the presence of depression. Due to the crosssectional nature of study, a causal relationship between the occurrence of depression and CKD could not be established. In the absence of a similar study in Indian healthcare setting, findings could not be compared.
From the findings of the current study, it can be concluded that close to half of the CKD patients (44.1%) attending the outpatient renal clinic of a tertiary care public teaching hospital suffer from depression. Patients’ age, gender, BMI, treatment funding, education level, income, CKD duration and stage, HD status, and existing comorbidities were found to be significant predictors. Therefore, an early diagnosis of depression could be helpful in improving the quality of life of CKD patients.
We would like to thank Prof. Atul Sachdev, Director Principal, GMCH, Chandigarh, India, for his support in conducting the study. We also like to thank, Prof. Sarabmeet S. Lehl, GMCH, Chandigarh for his support in study planning.
Conflict of interest: None declared.
Ahlawat R, Tiwari P, D’Cruz S, Singhal R. Prevalence of chronic kidney disease in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Value Health 2015;18: A509.
Singh AK, Farag YM, Mittal BV, et al. Epidemiology and risk factors of chronic kidney disease in India – Results from the SEEK (Screening and Early Evaluation of Kidney Disease) study. BMC Nephrol 2013; 14:114.
Rajapurkar MM, John GT, Kirpalani AL, et al. What do we know about chronic kidney disease in India: First report of the Indian CKD registry. BMC Nephrol 2012;13:10.
Ahlawat R, Tiwari P, D’Cruz S. Cost of illness and the factors affecting it in the patients of chronic kidney disease at a public tertiary care hospital. Value Health 2015;18:A187-8.
Ahlawat R, D’Cruz S, Tiwari P. Drug utilization pattern in chronic kidney disease patients at a tertiary care public teaching hospital: Evidence from a cross-sectional study. J Pharma Care Health Sys 2015;3:149.
Ahlawat R, Tiwari P, D’Cruz S. Prevalence and predictors of medication non-adherence in patients of chronic kidney disease: Evidence from a cross sectional study. J Pharma Care Health Sys 2016;3:152.
De Sousa A. Psychiatric issues in renal failure and dialysis. Indian J Nephrol 2008;18:47-50.
Palmer S, Vecchio M, Craig JC, et al. Prevalence of depression in chronic kidney disease: Systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Kidney Int 2013;84:179-91.
Chiang HH, Livneh H, Yen ML, Li TC, Tsai TY. Prevalence and correlates of depression among chronic kidney disease patients in Taiwan. BMC Nephrol 2013;14:78.
Spitzer RL, Kroenke K, Williams JB. Validation and utility of a self-report version of PRIME-MD: The PHQ primary care study. Primary care evaluation of mental disorders. Patient health questionnaire. JAMA 1999;282:1737-44.
Kochhar PH, Rajadhyaksha SS, Suvarna VR. Translation and validation of brief patient health questionnaire against DSM IV as a tool to diagnose major depressive disorder in Indian patients. J Postgrad Med 2007;53:102-7.
Bairwa M, Rajput M, Sachdeva S. Modified Kuppuswamy’s Socioeconomic Scale: Social researcher should include updated income criteria, 2012. Indian J Community Med 2013; 38:185-6.
Prasannakumar M, Rajput R, Seshadri K, et al. An observational, cross-sectional study to assess the prevalence of chronic kidney disease in type 2 diabetes patients in India (START - India). Indian J Endocrinol Metab 2015;19: 520-3.
Amira O. Prevalence of symptoms of depression among patients with chronic kidney disease. Niger J Clin Pract 2011;14:460-3.
Balogun RA, Abdel-Rahman EM, Balogun SA, et al. Association of depression and antidepressant use with mortality in a large cohort of patients with nondialysis-dependent CKD. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 2012;7:1793- 800.
Yu MK, Weiss NS, Ding X, Katon WJ, Zhou XH, Young BA. Associations between depressive symptoms and incident ESRD in a diabetic cohort. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 2014; 9:920-8.
Al Zaben F, Khalifa DA, Sehlo MG, et al. Depression in patients with chronic kidney disease on dialysis in Saudi Arabia. Int Urol Nephrol 2014;46:2393-402.
Makara-Studzińska M, Koslak A. Depression symptoms among patients with end stage renal disease and among primary health care patients. Arch Psychiatry Psychother 2011;3:5-10.
Tanvir S. Prevalence of depression and anxiety in chronic kidney disease patients on haemodialysis. Ann Pak Inst Med Sci 2013;9:64-7.
Bossola M, Ciciarelli C, Di Stasio E, et al. Correlates of symptoms of depression and anxiety in chronic hemodialysis patients. Gen Hosp Psychiatry 2010;32:125-31.
Lee YJ, Kim MS, Cho S, Kim SR. Association of depression and anxiety with reduced quality of life in patients with predialysis chronic kidney disease. Int J Clin Pract 2013;67:363-8.
Macaron G, Fahed M, Matar D, et al. Anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation in Lebanese patients undergoing hemodialysis. Community Ment Health J 2014;50:235-8.
Hedayati SS, Minhajuddin AT, Afshar M, Toto RD, Trivedi MH, Rush AJ. Association between major depressive episodes in patients with chronic kidney disease and initiation of dialysis, hospitalization, or death. JAMA 2010;303:1946-53.
Watnick S, Kirwin P, Mahnensmith R, Concato J. The prevalence and treatment of depression among patients starting dialysis. Am J Kidney Dis 2003;41:105-10.
Abdel-Kader K, Unruh ML, Weisbord SD. Symptom burden, depression, and quality of life in chronic and end-stage kidney disease. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 2009;4:1057-64.
Prof. Pramil Tiwari
Department of Pharmacy Practice, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Mohali, Punjab
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Papal Artifacts / News / May 13: An Invisible Thread, Passing Through Fatima Unites Two Pontiffs
May 13: An Invisible Thread, Passing Through Fatima Unites Two Pontiffs
The Consecration of Eugenio Pacelli, May 13, 1917 by Pope Benedict XV
The Bullet Is Seen in the Center of the Crown
Pope John Paul II Offering His Gratitude to Mary at Fatima
An incredible synchronicity is that Eugenio Pacelli was consecrated Bishop by Pope Benedict XV on May 13, 1917–the date of the first apparition of Mary to the children. And it was Pius XII’s last formal act before dying to name Karol Wojtyla (the future John Paul II) Bishop.
And was it a chance occurrence that the burial of Eugenio Pacelli took place on October 13, 1958 – – the anniversary of the last apparition in Fatima in 1917.
We continue to honor and bless these two pontiffs for the gift of their lives to the Church and to the world.
IN THE LIGHT OF FATIMA TOWARDS THE THIRD MILLENNIUM: PIUS XII, FATHER, TEACHER AND FRIEND OF OUR TIME
Emilia Paola Pacelli
On 13 May 1917, while the Mother of God was appearing in Fatima, announcing to the world her message of peace and conversion and warning humanity about the terrible crises of the 20th century, in the Sistine Chapel in Rome from which he would emerge years later as the Successor of Peter, the Nuncio Eugenio Pacelli, the future Pius XII, was being consecrated Archbishop by Pope Benedict XV.
In the perspective of faith, as we know, nothing happens by chance, and some apparently chance occurrences are indicative signs of a providential course of events. Nor, we believe, was it a chance occurrence that the burial of Eugenio Pacelli took place on 13 October 1958 – 40 years ago – the anniversary of the last apparition in Fatima. A further, clear confirmation of Mary’s desire to accompany that faithful son of hers to the threshold of eternity.
Indeed, the Blessed Virgin had taken that son by the hand when he was still very young, a child predestined by God to guide the Church in the most tragic period of history, She had accompanied him step by step from the fervent Marian devotion of his infancy to his first Mass celebrated in St Mary Major’s in the Salus Populi Romani Chapel, from his episcopal consecration on the same day that Mary appeared in Fatima, to the Throne of Peter. Preparation, in a certain sense, for the role that the future Pius XII was destined to play in the glorification of the Mother of God, especially in relation to the events of Cova da Iria.
Pius XII: the Pope of the Dogma of the Assumption, of the Queenship of Mary, of the Consecration of the human race and of Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the Pope of the Holy Year and the Marian Year; that Pope who, in “the decisive hour of divine judgement of the world”, would be called to co-operate, through the Mother’s mediation, in fulfilling God’s saving plan for humanity and who, as was prophesied, would have to suffer greatly, undergoing persecution together with the Church.
It is important to stress this Marian dimension of Pius XII’s Pontificate, not only because it constitutes an aspect with a particular “force of gravity” but also because it serves to connect it, in a profound line of continuity, with the exquisitely Marian dimension of John Paul II’s totus tuus.
From that 13 May of 1917 in which Eugenio Pacelli received episcopal consecration, to the dramatic 13 May 1981 on which the blood of the Vicar of Christ was spilled on the ground in Rome, to 25 March 1984 when John Paul II himself, in union with all the Bishops of the world and with reference to Pius XII, consecrated humankind and the people of Russia anew to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, repeating the vow of trust uttered in 1982, an invisible thread, passing through Fatima, unites the two pontificates, placing them under the maternal protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
And the sensational, regained freedom of the peoples beyond the Iron Curtain, the re-opening of the church dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption in Moscow, and that bullet, set like a precious jewel in the crown of Our Lady of Fatima – which Pope Pius XII had placed on the “miraculous statue” by his legate on 13 May 1946 -are merely equally unmistakable signs of a grandiose providential project which, begun originally by Pius XII, John Paul II, “the Pope from the East”, has successfully concluded.
They are also signs which, even in the darkness of the present time – showing the close bond between the Mother of God and the Roman Pontiffs – appear as an explicit, clear prelude to the prophesied triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary that will inaugurate a new era for the Church.
Pope John Paul II himself, in his pilgrimage to Fatima, asserting that there are no mere coincidences in the plans of divine Providence and thanking Our Lady for her special protection during the attempt on his life which took place “in mysterious coincidence with the anniversary of the first apparition”, confessed that he saw in this “an appeal and a reminder of the message” from Fatima at the beginning of the century; that message which, with its maternal and at the same time strong and decisive call to conversion and repentance – the Pope underlines – is “so deeply rooted in the Gospel and the whole of Tradition that the Church feels that it imposes a commitment on her” (cf. Address outside the Chapel of the Apparition, 12 May 1982; Homily at Mass in Fatima, 13 May 1982).
Mary’s presence and the Fatima event, of such great importance for the history of the Church and of all humankind, are therefore deeply engraved in the heart of Eugenio Pacelli’s pontificate – which he expressly wanted to place under Our Lady’s protection enlightening it with special reverberations that help to express its goals better and at the same time the undercurrent that runs all the way through it.
It can almost be said that, contemplated in the beams of light radiating from the open hands of that Lady, “brighter than the sun”, Pius XII’s entire pontificate acquires a special clarity that exalts the essential core of his mandate: to co-operate, as we have said, through the protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in God’s plan for the salvation of the world at a decisive moment in human history; to be, therefore, not only the Helmsman sent to guide St Peter’s Barque in the planetary devastation of the 20th century; but also, and at the same time, to be the defender of civilization – through the promotion of “Christian renewal” – and the artisan of a new era for the Church in the difficult post-war period of reconstruction for which he would have to prepare Christianity.
In fact, Pius XII was deeply conscious of the determinative role the Church was called to play in God’s designs, at that critical hour, in the spiritual regeneration of a world ravaged and lacerated by conflicting ideologies, which ran the risk of destroying itself. With farsighted wisdom he perceived the formidable challenges she would have to face, which were already darkening the horizon.
Here we have the basic features of his pontificate: a work directed above all to consolidating within the Mystical Body its eternal and immutable principles, that is, its spiritual defences, at the same time increasing on the outside its dynamic ability for incarnation in the most diverse fields of society; also an attempt to unify all positive human values, harmoniously and hierarchically arranged in a mighty synthesis based on the profound affirmation of God’s primacy in human life; and again, the energetic mobilization of all members of the Church with a view to an in-depth evangelization and re-evangelization of the whole social structure. Many strong points organically arranged in a far-reaching plan, characterized by a singular unity.
In fact, from a careful analysis of the acts and documents of Pius XII, it can be said that all the policies of his Magisterium, which contributed so much to impressing a vigorous rhythm upon the Church, preparing her for the new historical mission she had been sent to carry out in the world, converged essentially towards this one goal: to re-establish the gospel spirit in a society where all values had been destroyed and to bring or lead peoples back to Christ as soon as possible, through the mediation of the Blessed Virgin, if they wanted “to avoid immensely greater and more disastrous ruin than that sown by the war”. Exactly the “heart” of Fatima. That “nucleus” which John Paul II would recall years later, underlining its special relevance and urgency, to the extent of indicating it as “the way that the Church follows at the end of the present century”, in which “sin has thus made itself firmly at home in the world and denial of God has become widespread”, and so many “almost apocalyptic menaces … gather like a dark cloud over mankind”, “more than it has ever been in any other period in the course of history” (cf. General Audience, 19 May 1982; Homily at Mass in Fatima, 13 May 1982; Regina Caeli, 9 May 1982).
And it is always in that beam of supernatural light that the pontificate of Pius XII not only expresses the profound purpose and prophetic inspiration that permeates it, but also very clearly reveals its distinctive character: that sovereign theological view of history and the world which, animating and guiding from within the immense volume of acts, interventions and documents of Pius XII’s Magisterium, constitutes its solid, unitary outline, providing at the same time the essential key for interpreting and understanding it correctly.
Therefore the profound motivations of his work are clearly perceived in this transcendent vision and one can easily understand on what level he tackled the issues related to the events of the civilized world. As in the case of the Consecration of the Church and of the human race in 1942 and then of the people of Russia, 10 years later, to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, in response to what Pope John Paul II would call the Mother of God’s “powerful warning against the errors that have been spread in this very century” (cf. General Audience, 19 May 1982). In 1948 Pius XII had indicated that he saw in the consecration of humankind to the Blessed Virgin Mary a sure and effective way for obtaining from God, through Mary’s powerful protection, the end of the “terrible universal conflagration”, for which human means have proved uncertain and insufficient (cf. Auspicia Quaedam, 1 May 1948; Meminisse iuvat, 14 July 1958).
Again, we should remember the institution of the feast of Our Lady’s Queenship, which he was sure would bring great benefits for the Church and the world (cf, Ad caeli Reginam, 11 October 1954); or the great mobilization of public and private prayer which he called for so that, by recourse to deeper remedies than human ones, a remedy could be obtained for the enormous calamities that weighed upon so many peoples and nations (cf. Fulgens corona, 8 September 1953; Ingruentiurn malorum, 15 September 1951; Meminisse iuvat, 14 July 1958, etc.).
The very definition of the Dogma of the Assumption can, in this perspective express at best its truest and most profound value, proving to be not only a gesture of great honour towards Our Lady, but also an excellent means for obtaining from God, through Mary’s mediation, great benefits for the whole of humanity: peace, freedom for the Church suffering violent persecution, and deliverance from the imminent danger of new conflicts. An authentic vision of faith (cf. Bull Munificentissimus Deus, 1 November 1950; Discourse to the Consistory, 30 October 1950; Summi maeroris, 19 July 1950; Meminisse iuvat, 14 July 1958).
Thus the image of a great architectural work emerges: a work which John XXIII defined as a “colonnade of the solid pillars of contemporary Christian thought”. The architecture of a papacy that far from indicating the end of an age, as Fr Raimondo Spiazzi explains, inaugurates instead a new era for the Church, laying the solid premises for the Second Vatican Council and planning the milestones for the Church’s subsequent path towards the third millennium.
Today John Paul II, who in turn has received the heritage that was yesterday in the hands of Pope Pius XII, is leading the Church along this path, written in the beam of light that started to shine just over 80 years ago from Cova da Iria and which projects its radiance into the next century, preparing her to cross the threshold of the Year 2000: that new millennium which, we hope, will finally mark the advent, foretold at Fatima, of a more complete return of the nations to Christ, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Now, 40 years after his entrance into God’s glory, let us remember Pius XII as the: “Doctor optimus, ecclesiae sanctae lumen, divinae legis amator”, according to the definition of Pope John XXIII. But above all, let us remember him and feel him still as the Father, Teacher and Friend of our time, close to us through the Communion of the Saints; let us remember him – as Paul VI so touchingly exhorted – “this illustrious and elect Pontiff; let the Church remember him; let the world remember him; let history remember him. He is worthy of our pious, grateful and admiring memory”.
L’Osservatore Romano
12/19 August 1998, page 9
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Johnny Russell Parks
PS Newsletter, Vol. 42, No. 1, Page 14 (2006)
For several years, I have been trying to discover more about the ancestry of my great grandfather, John E. Parkes, who was born in 1826 and died 27 Feb., 1899. He is buried in Flint Cemetery, Belle Rive, Jefferson Co, Illinois. My searches on the internet put me in touch with a distant cousin, Sandy Streitberger, a teacher in Florida. She had been looking for the same John Parkes, who was her great great grandfather. Upon comparing notes, I recalled that when I was a child, her grandmother, Nellie Iona Parks Davis, visited my father, Douglas Parkes Wilbanks, when we lived in El Paso, Texas. I remember she and I spent some time playing old phonograph records on my dad’s wind-up Victrola.
Sandy and I have visited county libraries and courthouses in Clinton County and Jefferson County Illinois, finding records pertaining to our common ancestors. We have reached back one more generation from John E. to John Russel Parks, but have not been able to trace any father back than that. The following data was put together using resources contributed by both of us.
John Russel Parks was born about 1790-1800; we established his age according to the 1840 Clinton Co. census. He was probably born in Pennsylvania or North Carolina; no date exists to prove either one, but family tradition says it was Pennsylvania. He lived in North Carolina in 1825 when his son Charles was born. His son, John E. was born in 1826 in either North Carolina or Illinois (Census data varies on this). He was not listed in the 1830 Clinton Co. census. His remaining 3 known children were born in Illinois according to the 1850 census. They are Mary, born 1836; Elizabeth, born 1839; and James born 1841. He purchased land in Clinton Co., in 1837 and 1839; records of these land purchases are clearly documented in the Archives in the Clinton Co. Courthouse, under Public Domain Land Tract Sales. The county seat of Clinton Co, is Carlyle. According to Clinton Co. probate records, he died Dec. 7, 1844 in Clinton Co., leaving his widow, Sarah, and five children, as listed above. We have not found his burial site, nor that of his wife.
John Russel Parks’s listing in the 1840 census states that he was employed in agriculture, and the household contained one male, between 40 and 50 (John R.), one female between 30 and 40 (his wife Sarah), two males between 10 and 15 (Charles and John E.), one female between 5 and 10 (Mary), and one female between 0 and 5 (Elizabeth). James had not been born yet. A probate case was filed on 3 or 5 January 1845, by his son Charles. Later additions to the probate record, dated Jan. 28, 1847, list a subpoena to Charles Parks, which is crossed out and replaced with Mrs. Mary Parks. She is not listed in any further documents. We wondered whether Charles had moved away and perhaps Mary was his wife, but we have no other information on this. The final settlement of the probate was dated 1 Mar., 1847, received by John’s widow, Sarah. In the 1850 census, the mother, Sarah, 47, born in North Carolina, was listed as head of household, and living with her were her son, Charles, farmer, 25, born in North Carolina, and daughters Mary, 14, and Elizabeth 11, and son James, 9, all three born in Illinois. John E. and his wife Sarah and child were listed separately.
Our only information on John R. Parks’ wife Sarah is that she was born in 1803 in North Carolina, from the 1850 census, and died between 1857 and 1860 in Clinton Co. She was not listed in the 1860 census, but was listed in a land sales record in 1857. There have been some family rumors as to Sarah’s maiden name, but no verification has been found so that information is not included here. Various land records in the Clinton County Courthouse show transfers of land among the various heirs of John R. Parks. In 1857, the persons involved were Sarah, John E. Mary, and Elizabeth. Between 1859 and 1871, the named parties are John E., Sarah C. (John E.’s wife), Elizabeth and Jacob Phillips, and Mary Parkes and later Mary and Thomas Herrin. From this I conclude that Sarah, John R.’s wife, died between 1857 and 1861. None of these transfers mention the younger son, James L., although and 1862 Civil War Census of Clinton County lists James L. Parkes, 21 and John E. Parkes, 36, both farmers living on the same piece of land in East Fork township, as having no Civil War service. Perhaps James was not listed in the land transfers as he was a minor at the time. I have no further data on what happened to Charles, Elizabeth, Mary, or James after this period. This about covers the information I have regarding the elder John Parks, listed here as John Russel Parks and his wife Sarah.
The next generation, John E. Parks/Parkes is better documented, although his place of birth is still uncertain. I have the family Bible of John E. and Sarah Caroline Parks/Parkes, which has a detailed listing of the births and deaths of them and their children, except for deaths of those who survived to later years.
Entries in the Parkes family Bible, owned by Nancy Wilbanks Sorensen:
John Parks born 1826
Sarah C. Parks born Feb. 22, 1826
Mary Elizabeth Parks born 1849
John Rusel Parks born Apr. 13, 1852
Luisa Catherine Parks born May 19, 1854
Charles Calvin Parkes born June 5, 1857
Agnes Josephine Parkes born Dec. 26, 1859
John H. Parkes born July 15, 1862
Susan Arminta Parkes born Nov. 20, 1868
Allies M. Parkes born May 10, 1866
John A. Parkes born Dec. 14, 1872
John A. and Ella's family:
Burrel Rubin Parkes born Mar. 21, 1895
John Calvin Parkes born June 31, 1899
Mary Elizabeth Parkes died Feb. 11, 1852
Luisa C. Parkes died June 2, 1867
Allies M. Parkes died Aug. 29, 1870
Susan Arminta Parkes died May 9, 1886
James H. Parkes died May 26, 1889
Burrel Rubin Parkes died Aug. 8, 1897
John E. Parkes died Feb. 27, 1899
Ella Parkes died Mar. 19, 1900
John A. Parkes died Nov. 12, 1900
Sarah C. Parkes died Aug. 31, 1907
Including the information to follow, thus, we have death dates for all of the nine children of John E. Parkes and Sarah Caroline Brewster Parkes, except for John Russel, born April 13, 1852. The 1860 Clinton Co. census lists John Parks, M, 35, farmer, NC; Sarah, F, 34, NC; Louiza, F, 6, IL; Charles, M, 3, IL; Josephine, F, 3 mo., IL. (I assume from this that John Rusel Parks born Apr. 13, 1852, from family Bible listing, had died before 1860, since he would have been 8 years old and still living at home.) Since this census lists John (E.) as born in North Carolina, but the 1850 census lists him as born in Illinois, we are uncertain which is correct. I tend to think the North Carolina location is correct; however his son Charles’ obituary states that he was born in Pennsylvania.
John E. Parkes wife was Sarah Caroline Brewster; her maiden name has been listed in several family sources. However, a reprinted Clinton County Marriages, 1825 to 1907 lists John Parks and Sarah "Green" as married 16 Nov., 1848 by T. L. Nichols, J.P. and the date that our John E. and Sarah were married, according to the Bible was 16 Nov., 1848. I can find no trace of any Greens in county archives, but there are a number of Brewster/Brusters listed, some of whom owned land close to the Parks land. Apparently, the original handwritten marriage listing is held at the Southern Illinois University library, but we have not had an opportunity to go there to see whether the writing is clear. It seemed to us that if the "Brew..." were scrawled, it could have been interpreted "Gree..." by a transcriber who then just finished it into a known word. Another, more remote possibility, is that Sarah might have had a previous marriage that lasted only a short time, but no one seems to have ever hear of such a thing.
In trying to discover whether any of the Parkes fought in the Civil War, I found an 1862 Civil War Census stating that John Parkes, 36 and James L. Parkes, 21, both of the same land description in East Fork Township, Clinton Co, IL, both farmers, were listed as having no service record. Another John Parks listed in the same census in Clinton Co, was John C., single, born about 1838. We have no record of such a person in our family records. He might have been from an entirely different family or he might have been some distant relation.
Nancy Sorensen (PS# 1415) has provided information on John Russel1 Parks (LK=XQ), who was born between 1790 and 1800 in either Pennsylvania or North Carolina. His wife Sarah -?- was born in 1803 in North Carolina and died between 1857 and 1861 in Clinton Co., IL. They had five children:
Charles2 Parks (1825 NC - bef. 1857)
John E. 2 Parks/Parks (1816 NC or IL - 1899)
Mary 2 Parks (1836 IL -? ) m. Thomas J. Herrin
Elizabeth2 Parks (1839 IL - ?) m. Jacob Phillips
James2 Parks (1841 IL -? )
John E. 2 Parks/Parkes married Sarah Caroline Brewster on November 16, 1848, in Illinois. Sarah was born February 22, 1826 in McMinville, Warren Co, TN and died Aug. 31, 1907 in Jefferson Co, Illinois. John died February 27, 1899 in Jefferson Co., IL. John and Sarah had nine children, of whom five died without issue. The four remaining are:
John Russel3 Parks/Parkes (b. 13 Apr. 1852 -? ) Does not appear on 1860 census with family
Charles Calvin3 Parks/Parkes (1857 Centralia, IL - 1933 Pratt, KS) m. 1880 in Jefferson Co, IL to Effie Mae Boudinot (1862 IL - 1941 Hooker, OK) Four of their seven children married:
Clark4 Parkes (1882 - bet. 1933 and 1976) m. in Dodge City, KS to Jessie -?- (b. 1884)
Frederick4 Parkes (1889 Stonington, CO - 1967 Dodge City, KS) m. Daisy -?- (b. 1891)
Frank4 Parkes (1894 Stonington, CO - 1976 Hooker, OK) m. Fern -?-
Nellie Iona4 Parkes (1896 Pratt, KS - 1980 Hugoton, KS) m. 1914 Pratt, KS to Henry Lewis Davis (b. 1892)
Agnes Josephine3 Parkes (1859 Clinton Co, IL - 1926 El Paso, TX) m. 15 Oct. 1878 Jefferson Co, IL to William Henry Wilbanks (1851 IL - 1925 El Paso, TX). Three of their four children married:
Pearl4 Wilbanks (1880 Raymond, IL - 1965 National City, CA) m. Gottlieb James Frick (b. 1881 -?)
Bess Mabel4 Wilbanks (1884 El Paso, TX - 1914 El Paso, TX) m. Frank Gurney
Douglas Parkes4 Wilbanks (1886 El Paso, TX - 1978 El Paso, TX) m. 15 Apr. 1922 El Paso, TX to Helen Rives Lucas (1892 Salisbury, MO - 1982 El Paso, TX)
John A. 3 Parkes (b. 1872 - d. 1900 Jefferson Co, IL) m. 24 Mar. 1897 Bluford, IL to Ella Crews (b. ? Ð1900). One surviving child:
John Calvin4 Parkes (b. 1899)
The contact person for this lineage is
Nancy Sorensen #1415 .
8311 Elizabeth Drive
Lincoln, NE 68505.
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Jun 1 The Devil in the White City: A Saga of Magic and Murder at the Fair That Changed America | Erik Larson
True Crime, History, Non-fiction
Synopsis.
The Devil in the White City is a novel from 2004 from Erik Larson that details the unbelievable events that took place during the construction and duration of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition (Chicago World's Fair). As Chicago and the fair's architects banded together to create the magical "White City", one of the most prolific serial killers the world had ever seen was covertly claiming victims in his "Murder Castle". Holmes used his proximity to the fair to lure his victims into his hotel, and is said to have murdered from 20-200 victims. Most of whom were women.
Review.
There's a couple of things that would be worthwhile to know going into this book. First, this book is as much about Daniel Burnham and the creation of World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago as it is about H. H. Holmes. There's a lot of detail surrounding the politics and construction of the fair, but I found that it helped paint a picture of life during the end of the 19th century. It also made me very thankful for modern medicine.
The second item that is worth knowing is that this story is told in a very interesting way. Larson did all of the research on his own, and all of the dialogue are direct quotes from letters and notes from that time period. (He also provides citations in the epilogue, which pleased the academic in me).
So many fun facts were woven into the story (lobbyists vying to have Chicago the host site of this event earned the city the nickname, "The Windy City"; the fair was the first time Shredded Wheat and Cracker Jack had been introduced to the world) and the reader gets to meet famous figures: Elias Disney, Susan B. Anthony, Buffalo Bill Cody, Frank Lloyd Wright, etc. I found myself turning to Google quite often to be sure that the events presented actually happened.
I would have liked to have more pictures of the fair included, but I found that it helped me frame the story to look these things up and use it to create my own visuals. I also would have liked to hear more about the H. H. Holmes and the alleged crimes he committed, but since Larson only included what is presented by multiple sources as fact, I can see why so little is known about Holmes and his many aliases.
I do think this book appealed to me so much because of its connection to Chicago and its architecture. I can take a lot of horror in my novels, and I found the way Larson presented the murders to overall be somewhat mild. This is the book we're reading for the next book club meeting, and I'll be very interested to hear what everyone else thought! Although it's from 2004, I choose it because I'm hoping it will be brought back into popular culture again, as Leonardo DiCaprio is set to play Holmes in the film adaptation (hopefully out in 2017!)
Quotable.
"It was time, he said, to acknowledge the truth: "Chicago has disappointed her enemies and astonished the world".
Chicago, True Crime, History
Jun 20 Lust & Wonder | Augusten Burroughs
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Wedgwood tankard
Wedgwood Tankard (mark)
Wedgwood tankard - 4⅞" (123 mm) high.
Murray, Keith
Keith Murray MC, was born in New Zealand in 1892. His training as an architect was interrupted by the First World War, when he distinguished himself in the Royal Flying Corps.
In the 1930s he became interested in shape and design, and started his long association with the Wedgwood company. In 1940 he designed Wedgwood's new factory at Barlaston.
Wedgwood is one of the best known names in pottery, and certainly one of the oldest of extant companies. Our description will be brief as the company is so well documented.
Thomas Wedgwood set up a pottery in Burslem in 1656. In 1759 Josiah Wedgwood established Josiah Wedgwood & Sons there, and ten years later moved to new premises at nearby Etruria, the source of the clay.
Wedgwood is best known for 'Queensware' and its distinctive Jasperware. In the twentieth century the company used highly competent designers; John Skeaping, Harry Trethowan, Rex Whistler and the architect/designer Keith Murray are associated with the name of Wedgwood, and Murray designed the new factory at Barlaston that was commissioned in 1940.
Further Reading: Wedgwood Ceramics 1846-1959 by Maureen Batkin
Wedgewood Ceramics 1846-1959 by Maureen Batkin
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Eurythmics vinyl reissues due in 2018
November 21, 2017 by Paul Sinclairtags: 1980s, Dave Stewart, eurythmics
With the band currently nominated as a 2018 inductee in the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame (you can vote here) today comes the news that Sony will release all eight of Eurythmics RCA studio albums next year…
In The Garden (1981), Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) (1983), Touch (1983), Be Yourself Tonight (1985), Revenge (1986), Savage (1987), We Too Are One (1989) and Peace (1999) are the albums in question, of which the first three are currently slated for release in April next year, Be Yourself Tonight, Revenge and Savage lined up for July and We Too Are One and Peace almost a year away, with an October 2018 release date!
The band have never liked 1984 remix album Touch Dance which is therefore not part of this reissue campaign and despite the social media campaign talking of ‘all’ their studio albums, 1984 (For The Love Of Big Brother) is another absentee, presumably because it’s the one album owned by Universal (this anomaly is down to an opportunistic Richard Branson managing to get the rights to issue the soundtrack back in the day). Peace has never been issued on vinyl, so fans might view that is the most exciting aspect of this campaign.
The announcement represents something of a thawing of relations with Sony, with Stewart in the past scathing about their perceived lack of interest in the band and their body of work. Whether this means we might see some proper archival activity – perhaps at the back end of next year – remains to be seen.
To coincide with this announcement ‘DJ Earworm’ has created an officially sanctioned mash-up called Eurythmix.
The vinyl reissues will be out in 2018. Read SDE’s 2016 interview with Dave Stewart.
In The Garden vinyl LP
Amazon fr 15.43 Order
Sweet Dreams Are Made Of This vinyl LP
Touch vinyl LP
Be Yourself Tonight vinyl LP
Revenge vinyl LP
Amazon uk 14.5 Order
Amazon jp 984.00 Order
Savage vinyl LP
Amazon usa 8.58 Order
We Too Are One vinyl LP
Peace vinyl LP
108 responses to Eurythmics vinyl reissues due in 2018
Dunc says:
It was “Love Is A Stranger” which got me back into playing my vinyl collection again, after coming across the original version on a 12″ remix. The sound was amazing, so warm, rich and sharp, and Annie’s voice on top of it like cut glass. Actually had myself a little pop “moment” there and then. While these are likely to lose out to the Banshees vinyl reissues this year, I hope this “thawing of relations” will finally pave the way for the “Savage” DVD.
Bob Burrows says:
Weirdly enough on the subject of the 24bit wav downloads, In The Garden and Sweet Dreams are 24bit 96k whereas Touch is only 24bit 44.1k. anybody any ideas why?
This is purely speculation ok but… Dave has complained many times about Sony losing masters. Perhaps it the masters to Touch that he is referring to???
Bought Bundle 1 in store from HMV today and they have 3 exclusive prints you get with the records.
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HalloweenJack says:
FINALLY! RSD 2018…
Eurythmics – 1984 (For The Love of Big Brother) [Legacy LP – ‘RSD First’ 2000 copies]
Here come Annie and Dave again. I will buy vinyls and I will back to 80s. They are Back to the Past, my past.
Phil Fogel says:
One of my all time favorite groups. They are so underrated. Be Yourself Tonight, Revenge and Savage are 3 of my all time favorite albums. I was hoping they would do a 3CD/DVD set like the Bananarama ones. I’ve been looking for he 1984 soundtrack on CD for years.
How many more posts do we need on here before Dave gets on with the DELUXE EDITIONS?
Wish list 2019:
SWEET DREAMS SDE the weird demos, remixes, concert special? Heaven club, London?
TOUCH SDE to include Touch Dance, Videos, Remixes, Demos
BE YOURSELF TONIGHT – empty the f*ing vault!
REVENGE SDE to include Eurythmics LIVE 1987 on DVD
SAVAGE SDE to include the films, remixes – especially those previously available on vinyl – what about that promo gig they did in paris?
WE TOO ARE ONE to include We TOO ARE ONE TWO on DVD
PEACE meh.
AND NEW MUSIC! Those two need to sit down with a synthesizer again. No string quartet anniversary or something. Lennox has helped enough. Time to make some more magic!!!
memoryboy says:
Ok, one last note here… I got a little excited, and posted about it, only to have possibly changed my mind again. Yesterday I was listening to my own collection of CD’s I had that I ripped the entire Eurythmics catalog from vinyl (including the ‘1984’ album and it has always sounded amazing to me. I’ve always felt that Vinyl was the superior listening experience. And I still feel that way. Analog is the way to go IMO.
Anyways, I decided to compare my Vinyl rips to the 2005 Reissues of the Eurythmics albums that were remastered. Wow. Once again I am really disappointed in the difference. The 2005 Remasters sound way too loud. Over-compressed? Almost muted in sound quality, like listening to it through a cloth… compared to my Vinyl rips the 2005 Remasters sound terrible. This was the conclusion I made years ago. So what happened recently where I changed my mind?
Well, I was listening to the 2005 Remasters over this past weekend and yes I found some redeeming qualities in them, there are subtle details in the sound that obviously sound remastered (in a good way), and honestly they sounded pretty good on my stereo, (small and large speakers) but when I compared the 2005 Remasters to my Vinyl rips, it’s amazing the difference. My Vinyl rips are superior in every way. Confirms why I love the sound of Vinyl.
But I love the convenience of mp3’s, for when I am out walking around.
After listening to the 2005 Remasters and my Vinyl rips yesterday I decided to look up anything about these online and came across this website…
http://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/eurythmics-on-cd-and-remasters.191914/
And there it is. Many people complaining about the Eurythmics remasters. And I have to say, I half agree with them. The song ‘When Tomorrow Comes’ on the ‘Ultimate Collection’ CD is Loud and so very overly-compressed, it’s so bad, and now I’m…. back to being heart broken.
I think for now I will stick to my Vinyl rips. Plus I have almost all the extended remixes ripped off vinyl and also the ‘1984’ album. So I’m good.
But would still love a Box set for each album, remastered beautifully, with bonus tracks and all the Extended Remixes, etc… AND the ‘984’ album Remastered with all the extras…
So there is my final verdict. I find the 2005 Remasters are listenable, they really are, but as some have said the original CD releases back in the 80’s may sound better, if you can find older used copies online or in the shops. I am extremely picky about sound quality. And I would say the 2005 Reissues are listenable … until something better comes along.
Ok, so, I’ve gone back and had a close listen to the 2005 Remastered Albums that were reissued years ago, I have the whole Collection, I was disappointed they weren’t able to include the 1984 (Big Brother) album in those Remastered albums but I understand why that was a problem for them to do. Someday let’s hope.
Earlier on this post I commented I was not happy with the 2005 Remasters. Well, I’ve changed my mind.
Well, I was pleasantly surprised when I went back to listen to those reissues. The sound quality is actually quite good. And I mean everything sounds great. I think what happened was I compared specific tracks to other copies I had and decided the remastered sound was not very good. I was wrong. What I realized was that the sound was actually better than many remasters being released out there. I like the fact that these remasters aren’t super “Tinny” if that makes sense, the sound is not overly “Treble-y” which is good… not sure what the word would be for this, but I found that it’s a great remaster. Everything sounds balanced.
Some remastered music is screwed up by either too much bass added or too much treble, something is either cranked up all the way to the left or the right. These remasters sound just fine, which is a relief. I have avoided listening to these CD’s for years mostly due to my verdict that the sound was not very good. Having changed my mind, I have been on an “Eurythmics-Marathon all weekend, Binge-Listening to all the CD’s these past few days.
What a nice surprise to find these Albums were not a waste of money back when I bought them. I’ve avoided them for the most part the past eleven years (I bought the complete Collection of Remastered CD albums back in 2005 when they were released)
Isn’t it strange how that happens?
I also have the Eurythmics “Ultimate Collection” that was also released back in 2005. And I love how they included single edit versions on that Collection. Although the “1984” era is sorely missing.
I have also been enjoying the Bonus tracks on each album as well. I had actually listened to these CD’s a few times back when I first got them and enjoyed discovering the Bonus tracks, but because I felt the sound quality wasn’t up to snuff I haven’t gone back to listen to them much. I actually have all the Eurythmics albums on Vinyl (Including ‘1984’ on Vinyl and I have ripped them all to CD and mp3, including many Extended Remixes. So I already have my own collection of their albums on CD ripped from Vinyl and they sound excellent) but it’s nice to know these remasters from back in 2005 sound Great. It’s like Christmas happened early over here now that I went back and had a second listen. Hahaha, So thrilled about this.
Now if only Depeche Mode would go back and remaster all their albums PROPERLY with a bonus disc of b-sides and remixes, well that would make my life complete. I am still disappointed by the sound quality of those DM reissues from years ago. They are my favorite band. I wish they would take the time and just do what the Pet Shop Boys are doing, they have done an excellent job on their remasters recently.
Songs to note that I have really been enjoying re-discovering off the Eurythmics 2005 Remastered albums are:
Never Gonna Cry Again [Live] (1982)
Your Time Will Come (1981)
4/4 In Leather [Live] (1982)
Satellite Of Love (1982)
Grown Up Girls (1985)
Missionary Man (Single Version) (1986)
Shame [Dance Mix] (1987)
The King And Queen Of America [Dance Remix] (1989)
Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me (1989)
Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) [Hot Remix] (1991)
william mckinley says:
Still patiently waiting for the Super Deluxes of their albums.
I remember being extremely excited when I first heard ‘Beethoven (I Love To Listen To) on the radio. I honestly thought it was Grace Jones and Annie Lennox doing a song together! I was confused, but knew I loved it instantly. Savage ended up being a favorite for me.
My favorite Eurythmics song? Gosh, that’s a hard one, but judging by the ones I play the most, it might go in this order… top 10:
1. Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
2. Here Comes The Rain Again
3. Who’s That Girl?
4. Aqua
5. Grown Up Girls
6. Beethoven [I Love To Listen To]
7. You Have Placed A Chill In My Heart
8. Missionary Man
10. I Love You Like A Ball And Chain
After that, it’s hard to choose, but I would add…
No Fear, No Hate, No Pain (No Broken Hearts)
Love Is A Stranger
The Miracle Of Love
Sex Crime (1984)
Would I Lie To You?
omg, see? I can’t stop, hahaha, it’s hard to choose.
I think my favorite Eurythmics album is “Touch” quickly followed by Sweet Dreams (are made of this), after that it’s hard to choose… I think Savage is right up there at the top too. Also 1984 is an excellent album. I prefer “Revenge” over “Be Yourself Tonight”.
I’m a sucker for the synth-based early stuff, with Annie’s extra cropped bright orange hair and power suit’s. Those first two albums were a huge influence on my youth and teenage years.
Daniel ( from Berlin ) says:
the megamix shows what great songs eurythmics did in all these years.
but the megamix itself is horror!
p.s. annie lennox seems like a little bit over the top on the “17 again” & “i saved the world”
videos….it lookslike she is on a LSD trip.
feline1 says:
Very non-plussed by this!
These albums sold by the bucketload on release and you can buy them on vinyl for peanuts at any record fair. (Apart from ‘Peace’, but meh to that) – don’t see what the need to bring them out on vinyl again is?! (Unless we’re acknowledging that vinyl is a crap format that degrades still further every time you play it ;)
There are still about a dozen B-sides, cassingle and 12″ bonus tracks from Eurythmics that never made it onto CD yet… and there’s surely to god tons of unreleased demos and other recordings in the vaults, and masses of live recordings too, all of which could be used to form 2 or 3-CD reissues of the albums.
Oh and there’s several live and promo videos of theirs that still aren’t available except on VHS or u-matic copies on YouTube!
“vinyl is a crap format that degrades every time you play it” YES! Re-issuing vinyl is just cynical marketing ploy.. more $ for the companies!
AKICKUPTHE80S says:
I love the Eurythmics but I have to admit to being a bit disappointed with this announcement. There had been some pics/video of Dave and Annie making music together so I was really hoping for a new album and tour… I suppose that it could still happen.
I’d rather see proper deluxe CD reissues of the albums.
I do need to go back and check out the 1984 soundtrack again as I clearly haven’t fully appreciated it judging on the comments above.
I would love to see a Savage box set.
With the Blu Ray DVD video album that they did 4 Savage. And all the remixes that came out with the Savage singles. I have the Savage Vine video but don’t have anything to play it on.
Anyone knows why the eurhythmics haven’t got the deluxe a treatment is a great misfortune for us music lovers
thanks for sharing that with us. I have to say those are great choices. “I love you like a ball and chain” is incredible. And her vocals on that song are incredible. I am still surprised they did not make that a single, did they? Did they make that a single? I thought I saw in Smash Hits magazine once they had the lyrics… and I wonder if it was ever issued as a single. “I love you like a ball and chain” is an amazing song. I also think “You have placed a chill in my heart” is one of their very best as well, that’s also an amazing song. those are both some of my favorites as well. It’s hard to choose.
No, “I Love You Like A Ball And Chain” was never a single.. but easily could have been. Be Yourself Tonight is a fantastic album.
Mike the Fish says:
Yes, it’s a stand out on the album, as is that crazy phasey bit near the end of the track
There was a really good Radio 1 documentary/interview with Dave Stewart when this album came out, where he talked about that phasing and loads of other aspects of the album. I remember a similar one for Arcadia’s So Red The Rose. Some great archive audio which is ‘lost’ and should be part of reissue sets if/when they happen.
I’d love to hear that documentary.
And i find someone else who remembers it! Every year i ask on the Duran forum if anyone has it, to utter silence. Great interview with Annie Nightingale and Nick actually named Rose Arcana on the show.
That’s right! Simon said that “Lady Ice” was Nick’s favourite song, ever!
alan hansen says:
i was considering whether to post something about “1984,” but i think i’ll pass, as it’s quite redundant and unnecessary.
Paul may I ask what is your favorite Eurythmics song?
That’s a tricky one…. Savage is my favourite album, so tempted to say “You Have Placed A Chill In My Heart” or “Shame”… but my favourite song might be “I Love You Like A Ball and Chain” from Be Yourself Tonight. I also really like “Take Me To Your Heart” from In The Garden.
Favourite single is still the first I’d heard – Love is a Stranger.
Apologies for the ramble, but seeing Annie pull off her wig in the back of that limo for the video at the age of 12 was one of the key turning points in my life. I’d compare it to the tales told of those seeing Bowie perform ‘Starman’ on TOTP. I had never seen anything like it. I was deeply transfixed and became more than slightly obsessed as teenagers do over pop stars and music.
And for the early-to-mid 1980s, Annie was a genuine, magnificent pop star. But what’s always held fascination is the period between the first two albums.
How did ‘Ann’, the mousy girl from Aberdeen who wrote and sang with her ex on ‘In the Garden’ – a wonderful potpourri of left-field Euro p0p-angst – in the space of just 6-9 months turn into ‘Annie’, a shimmering, confident diva seemingly unafraid to bare her soul to millions of us. Just take a look at her on The Old Grey Whistle Test performing ‘Belinda’ and ‘Never Gonna Cry Again’. Then watch some of the live footage from Heaven nightclub about a year later – the difference still staggers.
Obviously Grace Jones is a heavy influence, but after all these years on, I still don’t have an easy answer.
I pretty much loved all the albums up to ‘We Too Are One’, which still sounds to me like a collection of half-baked demos, songs quickly written to be ready for the next tour. The precise focus of writing and the emotion was absent, bar a couple of tracks. Maybe I’m being harsh, as ‘Savage’ was almost to great to follow.
Here’s hoping for some SDE sets to follow after these somewhat unnecessary reissues.
Annabel Lecter says:
I also love Take Me To Your Heart, Paul. Plus, the revised version from the Live in Heaven segment of the Sweet Dreams video album offers a great alternate take on the track.
Savage is my favourite album too. I just wish that the Shame video wasn’t blocked on YouTube. It’s the only track we can’t watch.
kittens69 says:
I like the idea of listening to The Eurythmics (formed, by the way, in Wagga Wagga Australia which I happened to pass through on a train yesterday), but her voice and the production gets v tiresome after three songs. ‘Sweet Dreams’, ‘Touch’, ‘1984’, some of ‘Be Yourself Tonight’ & ‘Savage’ are the only albums worth touching and all readily available in good pressing. Annie is a bit po-faced and worthy, but doubt she wrote her sleeve notes; suspect you can blame some eager beaver at 19 Management for penning those! ‘This City Never Sleeps’ is still a total classic, even better when it was used in ’91/2 Weeks’. A career of diminishing returns…
wayne klein says:
I’d love to see these reissued on CD mastered properly. I have all the original RCA releases and purchased a couple of the reissues and the mastering sucks.
UK price £22 is not great for a single album, some of them on Amazon are £17.10 (Touch was one) but for stuff that’s made it’s money years ago they’re a bit overpriced. Part of me thinks the record companies are starting to take the rise now with some of their pricing for what is just a straight repress usually without any bonuses etc.
Benjamin Adams says:
No 1984, that’s a bummer. It’s the one I want the most.
Keith Ainsworth says:
I missed the ‘In The Garden’ period the first time around. Then I saw the Whistle Test performances of Belinda and Never Gonna Cry Again (now on youtube) which intrigued me enough to seek it out. Glad I did, it’s great stuff.
I was not happy with the remastered sound from the 2005 reissues, I thought they sounded very flat, and it’s been a disappointment ever since. I bought all of those but I’ve always wish that they would remaster them properly and really do a really great job. It would be great if they remastered them on CD again. I don’t know Who remastered those reissues but they just don’t sound that great to me. It’s like those 2005 reissues sound like they made Annies vocals crystal clear but the music is very flat, like listening to it through a table cloth.
I compared a Stirling (I think) cut of Be Yourself Tonight with the 2005 remaster and thought the remaster sounded fine.
… It was cut according to the original mastering credit, and pressed on Germany. Maybe Precision rather than Stirling?
start eventually with a good ( complete ) DELUXE EDITION of the “sweet dreams” album!
but please with ALL remixes and all b-sides and 12” bonus tracks.
especially “i’ve got an angel” ( dub ) is amazing.
i still can’t believe that they made no 12” mix of “love is a stranger”…. too bad.
but maybe it lays deep in the vaults.
I love “Step on the Beast”, that was another one that never made it onto CD yet… and “Invisible Hands” (which was originally gonna be the album’s title track!) … and all those wierd remixes of “The Walk”
Peace doesn’t look like it will divide very well on vinyl. Depending on which mix is used (presuming it’s one or the other and not a combination and/or new mixes or edits) side 2 clocks in at just under or just over 27 minutes. I thought the resequencing might have been to even up the side duration, but there’s not a huge amount in it and the original running order. A 49 minute album is not ideal for single vinyl, but then I guess it wasn’t originally prepared with that in mind.
Isaías says:
I totally agree with JPD up above. Super Deluxe Editions to all of their albums. Needless to say to include all the edits, remixes, alternative versions, demos, promo videos, top of the pops, BBC, etc…
Great idea to get die hard fans involved in the process in order to make it as complete as possible !!! Record companies should listen to us before releasing box sets. Sometimes they turn it into something really boring !!!
baward says:
Having got well into Dave & Ann back with ‘In The Garden’, which I still have, my patience was truly tested with the seemingly endless 12″ version of ‘Right By Your Side’, and I drifted away from them after that.
On the other hand, ‘This Is The House’ 12″ is one of the best records I own.
I truly love this band, wondering if there will be a download code of sorts? Their back catalogue should be explored a little deeper as i wasnt aware of 1984 (born a little later)
Would love cd boxes for all these records.
Dustin Soper says:
SONY hasn’t issued one of their 2 CD “Essential” titles for Eurythmics at all – and I’m surprised. That could be something interesting – at least have it Eurythmics/Annie Lennox if you can’t find 2 CD’s worth of material for Eurythmics.
Andrew F says:
The official Eurythmics store is offering three bundles for each stage of the vinyl release campaign, which prices each record at £15 before postage.
I’ve preordered all three bundles and it’s added £11 postage to the total order, making each album £16.38 inclusive of UK delivery.
This is markedly better than the current Amazon UK pre-order price of £21.99 per album.
Are you aware that if that’s a single order they won’t post the albums until the last bundle comes out? They’re not staggering postage for single orders, each bundle has to be ordered separately to be posted separately.
It’s a shame In The Garden is ignored when it comes to their greatest hits albums. It’s one of their best. IMO
I think that album is so great because it is so “out there” in terms of what they are best known for. Yes, it has the electronics that they would put to such different effect in a short time, but the general aesthetic of the album is so much more….almost psychedelic? The arrangements and the distortions, the mixes of the songs. It feels like something that straddles 60’s psychedelia, 70s punk, and 80s electro. I’m sure there are probably other albums like it out there in terms of sonics, but I haven’t really found any of them. It may not be a “polished” as what came after, but it really deserves attention and acclaim for the risks that it takes.
Not Available says:
Has everyone forgotten about the live album, and particularly the acoustic disc?
seemingly they have. Mind you, it was basically rubbish compared to some of the live recordings that must be in the vaults.
The four live tracks from 1981 that ended up on the ‘This is the House’ 12″ are astounding (and outrageously, only two of them ended up on the remastered CD editions).
I also have a couple of wonderful bootlegs from 1982 on very hissy cassettes (one of which is from a licensable BBC In Concert).
Omar says:
I think a 3cd/dvd boxset would’ve been ideal. Like an anthology of sorts with stuff that was left off last time around in 2005. Hopefully this renewed interest in the duo’s rock & roll hall of fame nomination will somehow prompt Sony to get off their ass and let Dave Stewart have control over the back catalogue.
Let’s just hope this is a sign that the attention from the Hall of Fame has helped Sony notice that they have an entire catalog that has been seriously under-served. I would really like a proper re-issue campaign, possibly a box set. Something to make good on the promise of the original re-issue campaign, that started a trickle through the floodgates and then promptly slammed shut.
Martin Power says:
£22 per release but too rich for me so let’s hope for some deals as if not just pick up and Ex week on from charity shop?
I may have to try out the new sequence of Peace with both versions of the CD!
Mike- That’s a very interesting thought – which mixes they’ll be using. Same for “We Too Are One” which I think had a different version if I’m not mistaken.
Really? Wow, I didn’t know that!
I’m interested in Peace on vinyl, but is there any word on which mixes they’re using for it?
Waiting for ” Peace” no interst for the rest.
Chris Squires says:
Rather like the Phil Collins vinyl they are missing a trick. If these were all made into doubles with a second LP of original remixes, demos and b-sides then I would snap every single one of them up.
I’m thrilled with this idea. I wonder if Savage will have the original poster inside of it in this reissue?
Jon J says:
Whilst it’s welcome to see some activity around Eurythmics’ back catalogue, it’s hard to get excited about these vinyl reissues. As for many 1980s bands, secondhand copies of Eurythmics LPs are fairly easy to find, so apart from ‘Peace’ and, to a lesser extent, ‘In the Garden’, these don’t add much to what’s already out there.
A more comprehensive repackaging of their albums on CD to supersede the incomplete 2005 reissues would be much more welcome (as would finally releasing the superb ‘Savage’ video anthology on DVD). Alternatively, if vinyl is the only way forward, the release of Annie’s earlier solo albums on vinyl would be a more attractive option – ‘Diva’ is hard to find these days and ‘Medusa’ never got a UK release on vinyl.
Eric M. says:
I may buy these, as I had cassettes and CDs of theirs but hardly any vinyl; HOWEVER, jeeeeez would I much rather see a CD reissue campaign with those missing period remixes. Sigh.
Ken Evans says:
Saw Annie in concert a few years ago, good show – although, at one point she says “Did I invent the 80’s or what?” hmmm……
Paul, who do you think invented the 80’s, or did anyone?
Michael McA says:
There is an arrogance about Annie Lennox that is quite unattractive. In the sleeve notes to her ‘Collection’, I’m pretty sure she refers to the songs as ‘classics’ and ‘timeless’ – which is nonsense. Diva was a pretty good album but she’s produced nothing solo to match the inventiveness of Eurythmics. She’s a bloody great singer but IMO Dave was the greater talent.
Think she had probably watched Grace Jones’ ‘One Man Show’ a few times too!
I still play 1984 – even better than Savage.
Nigel D Day says:
Bowie with the Let’s Dance/Serious Moonlight.
For starters.
JPD says:
I for one am getting sick and tired of all these vinyl reissues. Most of us already have these on vinyl and first edition CDs plus the reissue CDs. Plus a lot of reissue campaigns as with this campaign are missing things. Touch Dance and 1984 are important releases in the Eurythmics back catalogue. It is great that Peace is finally getting a vinyl release.
I would prefer super deluxe cd editions containing all the edits, mixes and versions plus rarirites from each album. 1984 needs to receive the attention it deserves. It is one of my favourite Eurythmics album. Touch Dance can be included in the Touch SDE.
The vhs tapes of Savage and We Too Are One need to be released on DVD too. These could be a part of the SDE.
Savage is my all time favourite Eurythmics albums and it has some amazing single edits and remixes. A SDE would be incredible including a DVD of Savage and the Fanclub 1987 Christmas Flexidisc with I’ve Got A Lover (Back In Japan) Remix.
Record companies need to get fans involved in reissue campaigns. We know what we want and are more likely to part with our cash if these reissues are concise and complete.
Spot on, especially regarding Savage
Chris Gerard says:
Interesting to note that they have dramatically altered the running order for “Peace” for the upcoming vinyl release. When it was reissued on CD in 2005, they used different mixes for most of the songs. I wonder if this is an attempt to better sequence the album, perhaps the way they originally intended, or just to balance out the vinyl sides lengthwise. It seems they could have done that without so many changes, which leads me to believe it’s an attempt to reseqeunce the album more to their liking. I was actually listening to it last night thinking it is oddly sequenced.
https://store.eurythmics.com/products/october-releases
I wish ‘Touch Dance’ was included. I know they don’t like it, but I’m a completeist. And as a remix lover, I’m really quite fond of it. Plus it’s kind of contradictory to say they’re not keen on remixes (according to Wikipedia, Annie felt ‘Touch Dance’ was too much of a commercial product) but promote the reissue campaign wiiiiith (drumroll please)…..a megamix.
Of course I also want ‘1984’ included, but that’s a record company/rights issue, not an ‘I don’t like it’ issue.
Picked up sweet dreams vinyl and Spanish vinyl of revenge for £6 total to replace my damaged copies. Both play brilliantly. I’m sure there’s enough near mint copies of most of their albums floating about without the £22 price tag and my experience of the erasure vinyl reissues left a bad taste in my mouth with this kind of thing. Hope they do a good job with the transfer
Also it’s DJ Earworm (not Earthworm), who also did a similar remix for Annie’s solo output several years ago when ‘The Annie Lennox Collection’ was issued.
Kauwgompie says:
Wish they would do an SDE of the Eurythmics albums. One or two a year, like they do with the Ramones and include all the period remixes, demos, live stuff, early mixes, outtakes, etc. All these albums are high quality. Stewart probably has a point that Sony doesn’t pay enough attention. It’s astounding that you have (almost) the entire Eurythmics body of work under contract and you’re just sitting on it doing nothing.
Annie Lennox’s first two solo albums are also tipped to be reissued on vinyl next year as well. They were part of a prize package via Annie’s FB page, with delivery of those delayed until Feb, I believe.
Thanks for providing the link to the Rock’n Roll Hall Of Fame, though my 5 votes went to the current numbers 7,10,11,12 & 14 in ranking.
Bon Jovi waaay ahead of all other contenders and The Cars on number 4 can only be explained in that the possibility to vote is better known in the US than in other countries.
At least the Eurythmics currently have about 50% more votes than Depeche Mode, who seem to make the same album over and over again for more than 20 years now.
As opposed to have done one in the last 25 years? DM more deserving than Eurythmics, though none more deservant than Duran who are ignored again!
Paul you left out ‘Savage’ in your article on release dates. One if their best in my opinion
Whoops. Corrected. That’s my favourite album of theirs too.
One of my favorite bands ever.
Ross Munro says:
Is there going to be a download code with them? The CD’s are quite hard to find nowadays.
They are available from the US for around $7.99(us) part of the Sony budget range. I order Be Yourself Tonight, Touch, and Sweet Dreams for friends quite often.
I love early Eurythmics – the first three albums were peerless and Savage was a great return to form. But let’s be honest, Peace aside, all of these records are second-hand shop staples and can be picked up for fraction of the price of the proposed reissues.
Carl Ramplin says:
1984 … and Touch dance …
ho hum or is that completism?
There’s nothing ‘ho hum’ about 1984. I’d say it’s their second best album after Savage.
yes – but there aren’t BAD albums … great and good … great includes 1984 Be Yourself, Sweet dreams and Savage for me
I know they hate 1984 … but what about us … glaring gap in the linear stacked treasure … and Touch Dance has moments too
Dave definitely doesn’t hate 1984. We had a great chat about that album when I interviewed him.
I don’t think either of them dislike 1984. The problem is a rights issue (as Paul mentions in his write-up). The album rights were linked with the film and a different label, and there has yet to be an agreement that brings it back under the umbrella with all the “proper” studio albums.
I don’t really understand why together Dave and Annie don’t target 1984 as an album to reissue, because a) they don’t have to deal with Sony (which was always Dave’s issue) and b) despite the single being well known, it’s a rather ‘lost’ studio album. Also to throw in a ‘c)’ it didn’t get reissued in 2005 when the others did, so it’s long overdue. Finally d) It’s really good!
ok my understanding is wrong ….sure there was some reason it wasn’t remastered with the others but that makes it more irksome then its been forgotten …
Checking back it was reported as ‘there are issues’ …which morphed in my mind …
so – which one will be reissued first 1984 or seeds of love …..?
Trash says:
@Paul – 100% agree on both counts.
About time someone had the good sense to reissue 1984.
It would be great if we could get 1984 as an expanded edition with all the album tracks as they originally appeared on the release, plus the original score elements as they were intended for the film. I remember a post on here at some point linking to a file on YouTube where someone had pulled elements from the isolated film score on the BluRay release to show what the work that actually made it into the film sounded like. A disc of original cues and the music that was cut would be excellent as an archival release. Plus I love electronic scores, especially from that era, so I think it would be a chance for the entire project to be reevaluated, maybe even reconsidered as on-par with work by such masters as Carpenter.
I posted that YouTube link on twitter and Dave Stewart retweeted it, so he’s definitely aware :)
Absolutely agree! 1984 is excellent and remains their most underrated.
Michael Khalsa says:
1984 good album I remember that. That touch dance was not made with their involvement or consent at all. I read Dave Stewarts book .Lots of name dropping not a very good read.
I thought the book was brilliant. As for ‘name-dropping’… what are you supposed to do when you’ve worked with so many famous people? Not mention them?!
Tony Orwell says:
with my Aiwa cassette player being used on a daily basis I had a cassette with be yourself tonight on one side and Hounds of love on the other, pretty much wore that bad boy out in 1985/1986. One of the great 80’s bands for sure
Tom M Hans says:
Great combo. I had Revenge and Bell Donna on a Maxell tape and was killing it over time.
It would e great if they released a compilation of their 12″ mixes on vinyl
It would be an even better idea if they released a compilation of their 12″ mixes on CD.
Yes please..
They should do what the Pet Shop Boys have done with all their older albums and re-released them as 2 and 3 CD sets
Steve W says:
I lost interest in the band after Touch but I will very much look forward to replacing my ancient copies of that & Sweet Dreams. My copy of the curio In The Garden however is still in great condition.
Totally understandable, however you should really examine “Savage” which is an exceptional album.
Lemmin says:
I’ll second tim, Savage is outstanding. I dropped off after Revenge but revisited their later works during Annie’s solo success run, glad I did.
I’ll also support checking out Savage–it’s not that I dislike Be Yourself Tonight and Revenge, but they always sounded like a different band to me. Savage was the last point where they sounded like the original Eurythmics that I fell in love with in the early 80’s. I frankly enjoy all their albums, but Savage is on par with Sweet dream and Touch in m opinion.
@Tim you beat me to it. Savage is indeed a fantastic album – possibly (probably) my favourite – a return to their electronic roots!
Auntie Sabrina says:
“… Stewart is trying to track down the master tapes for Sweet Dreams – which were misplaced as RCA Records changed hands over the years.
He remembers making “about 60 weird experiments” before arriving at the single’s final arrangement “and some of them sound extremely modern”.
“I’d love to get that tape back. If a band came out today with some of those backing tracks, you wouldn’t say, ‘Oh, that sounds like it was made in 1981’.”
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-42051131
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One-Eyed Girl x Duck Hunt Dog
Is the "Duck Hunt Dog" really going to be included in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U as a playable character? I have no idea, of course, but I can't help but hope the rumor that suggests he's going to make a noteworthy appearance in the above-mentioned pair of games proves to be true upon their release.
Why, you ask? I don't really know, to tell you the truth--other than I think it sounds like he'd be a fun character to bring into battle. (I'd also like to bring the Ice Climber protagonists into battle, it should be said, but it sounds like they're being left out this time around?)
I can't say with any certainty that artist One-Eyed Girl (aka Kasey Tararuj) is as interested in all of this as I am, but I wouldn't be surprised to hear that she is, especially after coming across the adorable creation below.
Tararuj's take on the "Duck Hunter" was included in the "8 Bit and Beyond 2" show recently presented by the Bottleneck Gallery in Brooklyn, New York, by the way. Sadly for any of us who'd like to own one of these "custom bubs," and happily for Tararuj, the one showcased above was snapped up by some eagle-eyed gallery-goer. Oh, well, at least we can take in the photos that can be seen here.
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I Didn’t Lose, The Results Will Be Corrected — Akpabio
Former Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has promised to challenge his loss in the February 23 National Assembly elections.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, on Tuesday, had declared Dr. Chris Ekpenyong of the Peoples Democratic Party as winner of the senatorial election in the Ikot-Ekpene Senatorial District of Akwa Ibom State.
According to the result declared by the INEC Returning Officer, Prof. Peter Ogbang, Ekpenyong, who is a former deputy governor, scored 118,215 votes to defeat the incumbent senator, Akpabio of the All Progressives Congress, who secured 83,158 votes.
The result was announced at the INEC headquarters in Uyo instead of Ikot-Ekpene because of alleged security threats in the area.
But Akpabio, who spoke on The Verdict, a live programme of Channels Television, on Wednesday, vowed to challenge the collation of the results, adding that he could not lose the election.
The senator said, “I won. It’s a temporary setback. That is why there are processes. For instance, if you feel that you were cheated or there was wrong collation, you have recourse to the courts. I did not fail; I can’t fail.
“I believe strongly that there must have been some wrong collation somewhere. Those things will be corrected. We have processes in the election. It’s from one stage; we have to do registration, vote and collate.
“As far as there is a mistake anywhere, you go to the court and get your mandate. My mandate is somewhere waiting for me. My people know that I can’t fail elections.”
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An Interview with Karen Ziemba
August 22, 2017 September 11, 2017 Victoria Myers 2133 Views dancer, karen ziemba
In 2000, Karen Ziemba won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her role in Contact, Susan Stroman’s dance musical. In her early 40s at the time, Karen, who was already an established performer in the theatre community and had been nominated for a Tony previously, became a name everyone should know. (In a summer camp production of A Chorus Line in my hometown of Akron, Ohio, where Karen went to college and studied dance, a piece of dialogue was chanced to be about her.) Since then, she has continued as a staple of the theatre community and has earned two more Tony Nominations for her work in Never Gonna Dance and Curtains. She’s currently appearing in Prince of Broadway, a musical revue that celebrates the work of Hal Prince. Between preview performances, we sat down with Karen to discuss her career, her start as a dancer, her transition into theatre, and more.
For Prince of Broadway, you’re playing different roles from different shows. Do you approach that more like you’re doing a concert or like you’re doing a full production of each piece?
The way Hal Prince has directed it and the way Susan Stroman has staged it, each individual number is very much as if it is picked up right out of the show, as if you had been in the show. Beowulf Boritt has built the sets to resemble the original designs—they got permission to do that from the original designers or from their estates—and the same thing with our costumes. That informs who you are and, for me as an actor, if you are doing it within the confines of that character in the show, it makes the story stronger. I like to think of it that I’m actually in Sweeney Todd, and if we continued on in Sweeney Todd, it could do that. Of course, it breaks into something else. I think that’s what makes the show very seamless too; it’s not just a bunch of people walking out there and singing a song from a different show, it’s a continuation of a story that’s being told, and then it morphs into another one.
You mentioned that the designs are based on the original sets and costumes, which is different from how a lot of actual revivals are done today. For you as a performer, how is it to be playing with the nostalgia factor?
Yes, it is very different than a revival. For example, when they do the stuff from Showboat, that was from the revival of Showboat, so those costumes were by William Ivey Long, but he is very much influenced by what came before. I feel all designers in the theatre are historians and want to pay homage to that. It’s very important that they keep things close to what the those styles were or what the original costume design was and put their own flair into it. I allow myself to be influenced by other actors that I admire. I don’t say, “I’m not going to do it like them,” or, “I’m not going to sing it like that,” because I’m myself. You can’t help but be yourself because you have your own unique voice, your own unique everything, but if there’s something that inspires you that someone else did that you’ve seen before, I say, “Let it funnel through you,” and then it comes out as your own. Everything’s a little bit different because Hal wanted to honor all his original ideas, but he wanted each specific performer that is in this show, Prince of Broadway, to bring their own thing to it. It’s sort of like a taste of the original, but it is all seen fresh and new because of the people playing the roles.
As an actor, what is your process like? When you first approach a character, what’s your entrypoint?
When you have this much material to learn, a lot of it is about getting all the technical stuff down. Getting down the correct notes that Stephen Sondheim wrote, the correct lyrics that he wrote or that John Kander wrote, giving them that respect. Then you take it from there. I have two different dialects other than my own American dialect that I speak and sing in this show. You work on that, and then later you maybe get a pair of shoes that the character’s going to wear and that makes you feel a certain way. Sometimes I wear high pumps, sometimes I wear flat little oxfords. Sometimes I wear a sort of army boot type thing. That informs so much of how you feel when you’re performing something or playing a character. It’s sort of like layers that you add on, but I always say start with the material first and learn it and feel comfortable with it as if it’s coming out of your being—like it’s something that you would just expound, you would just say it or sing it. All the other stuff just makes it that much more specific—the clothes, the hair, the accent, maybe the way you stylize it in your own voice. That’s kind of how I approach it.
Do you also do stuff like looking for ways that the character is similar to you, different from you, that sort of stuff?
I like to think that there are all different characters inside of us. Whether they’re the villain, whether they’re the good person, whether they’re the mom, whether they’re the sister, whether they’re old or young. We have all of that inside of us, especially myself because I’ve been around for a while, I’ve experienced all of that. Now I have that much more to bring to whatever I do because I’m that much more realized as a human being. I’ve just had more years at it. I use all of who I am to inspire me to play a character. That’s what’s so great about Prince of Broadway: we all get to play so many different characters and tackle these different feelings inside of ourselves.
You started as a dancer. I was wondering if you could talk some about how you transitioned into theatre?
As a kid, I’d always sung in choirs and choruses in school and in church. My grandmother was an opera singer, so there was a lot of music in my home. My parents loved jazz, they loved big orchestras, they loved going to the theatre that came through Detroit—that’s pretty much all we had, was some of the touring productions that came through Detroit, but they loved all that so we were very influenced as kids by that. I was always very confident singing and dancing in front of people, but the dance—the ballet and the tap and all that I’d done—I excelled at and I really enjoyed it. Because I started young and continued with it, it was just a real strength that I had. Being a dancer you’re very musical too, but I was also able to hear pitches correctly in my head, so that fueled being able to sing later in life.
I never really stopped singing, but when you’re a dancer and you want to be a professional dancer, it has to be your main focus. You can’t do a little of this and dabble a little here, you have to really go there. I did for a while. I danced with the Ohio Ballet, and it was wonderful to get to the point where I was actually dancing professionally, and yet it wasn’t really where I belonged. I felt that I couldn’t express myself fully just that way. I really wanted to add the singing and the telling of the jokes to my repertoire. But having the dance background has so helped me in this business because so many of the shows I’ve done I have danced in because I could, and because I was good at it.
I feel that dance has helped me just to be a stage animal in that when you enter a stage, you have to be able to fill up a theatre, and the dance makes you feel confident. It helps you walk, it helps your posture and everything. It also makes you disciplined. That’s a good thing to have in your back pocket when you get into the live theatre because so much is demanded of you and you are working so much as a team player, in many instances, so you have to know how that works. So, my dance background was very helpful in that way. I never regret it.
What was the transition like when you were moving from one world into the other? Did you ever have a moment where you were like, “Oh, this is kind of scary,” or anything like that?
It felt so comfortable to me to move into it that. No, I wasn’t scared. But as time went on, when I was doing more and more singing, I did realize that I had to think about how to get through eight shows a week. When I started working on Broadway it was like, this is not easy. You’ve got to stay healthy, you’ve got to take voice lessons and learn how to do it correctly so you’re not hurting yourself. That all became very important to me: the lessons and just staying in shape. To this day, something will happen to my voice and I’ll stop and go, “Oh my gosh, that’s what she [the voice teacher] was talking about.” It takes a while to get to the point where you go, “Oh, now I know what that means.” Sometimes you don’t get it right away, it takes years. Just like anything. You don’t learn to dance overnight. I did that for years too. Singing and acting, it’s all experience. If you keep doing it, and as we say in the show: work with the best. Not necessarily the most famous, but the best. That’s what doing the work is. That’s what being in the best place you can be is, because you are being influenced. I’ve been so fortunate with so many good people and to just watch and listen and try stuff and make a fool of myself and make a lot of mistakes too. Fall on your face, pick yourself up, and say yes to stuff too. That’s what I had to do in the theatre.
How did you navigate things like typecasting? It seems like that’s something that’s much more prevalent in musical theatre than in the dance world.
I don’t think it happens as much in the dance world. In dance, it is more about line and position and how it looks, and how you’re telling a story with your body and with movement and music. Whereas in theatre you are playing a certain character in a story. It’s much more specific. In theatre, it’s much more specific because the singing voices are going to be different, the age is different, maybe even the color of your hair, because Cinderella has to be this, or Cinderella has to be that. When Mary Martin played Nellie Forbush in South Pacific, she was a brunette, but then when they did the movie, Mitzi Gaynor was a blonde, so now mostly blondes play Nellie Forbush. People get an image in their mind of what it should be, so sometimes that typecasting does come into play. You just have to say, “Okay, it wasn’t my turn that time and maybe I’ll do it somewhere else, or just move on to the next thing.” That’s the thing: you just have to realize that it’s not because you’re not good at what you do, you’re just not the flavor of the month or what they’re looking for.
Contact was a huge success for you. What was it like having that success and spotlight on you at that age rather than at the stereotypical 25 years old?
I was very fortunate that being the age I was—in my 40s at that time—that Susan Stroman created that role for me and she had a story in mind and what she wanted it to be. The fact that I had the opportunity at that time in my life to have something fashioned for my personality and that somebody knew that I could make something of it [was great]. Having anything created for you is a thrilling thing to happen in the theatre, and it gives you that much more responsibility too. What was so wonderful about that show was that it was such a good show already, that it just buoyed what I was doing in it. It wasn’t like I was like the only piece of that puzzle. I was part of this whole beautiful evening, and my character was someone you cared about a lot because she went through a lot—she’s a very tragic and yet very funny figure. She’s very lovable, and yet you felt for her. I had to pull a lot of emotion from inside of me to create that character. And the evening itself was very moving and so people left after seeing those entire three acts just elated and wiser. It really gave you something to think about.
It was an unusual show. But it seems like it would be even more unusual if it was made in 2017. It seems like dance in musicals, and people who can do all of it, as a trend, has been going away. What’s your perspective on that?
I think any kind of musical story that’s well told and full of interesting things and just keeps you interested is worth seeing. I don’t think a musical has to be any particular thing. You could use puppets, you could use no speaking at all. It doesn’t matter. If it’s a story well told to music of some kind, it’s what it is. If it’s well done, I’m all for it. Contact was kind of in that ballpark, as it were.
Thinking back on the early/mid ’90s, when you began your career, what do you see as the biggest changes in the industry, both positive and negative, from then to now?
I think social media is positive and negative, in that we know so much more about what’s going on and yet it’s so fast that humans can’t move as fast as social media. It’s like everything has to get out right away. We still have to reflect and realize that we still do eight shows a week and we need that down time to reflect and recharge ourselves. Now it’s like we have to do the shows, take the pictures and do Instagram, get on Facebook, advertise yourself, promote yourself. It’s just a lot more work. I wouldn’t say that it’s necessarily negative, but there’s something that I do miss about people opening up a newspaper and being able to see pictures in your hand. That’s just because that’s what I remember growing up and my first half of my time in business.
It is difficult. Things are so expensive and the tickets are so expensive to see shows. I wish people could see more and that theatre was more for the people as opposed to just for one day a year or a special event or something. I think theatre changes people’s lives, and the more that they see, the more different stories, the more voices, it just opens your world. I wish more people could experience it.
What are your thoughts on the status of women in the industry in terms of parts for women, the amount of women on creative teams?
The more the better I think. I’ve worked with Susan Stroman, of course, all of my career, and I recently worked with a wonderful director, Liesl Tommy, on a Kander and Ebb piece, Kid Victory, at the Vineyard Theatre last year. She was phenomenal. I think that a woman’s perspective and her voice is very important and I think the more the better. Bring it on. We have a lot to say and we have different feelings about things that I think need to be channeled into telling these stories in the theatre. I’m glad to see many more names up on the boards.
As far as actors, just keep on keeping on. Any kind of roles are hard to come by. They say statistically, I think, there are more white men getting work in the theatre than anyone else, but I don’t concern myself with that as much as I just keep myself open to anything. I don’t want to stay the same person I was yesterday. I want to keep moving forward. If that means playing somebody’s grandmother, that’s what I’m going to do. They’re people too, they have a great story to tell.
Do you have a story or anecdote that encapsulates what the theatre community means to you?
The show that I’m working in right now, Prince of Broadway, is probably the greatest example of what really turns me on, in that my fellow cast members in this show are all stars in their own right. They might not be well known yet—some of us have done more than others, some of us have won Tony awards, some of us have been Tony nominees, and some are just starting out—but everyone is so fabulous. I’m not just saying this like, “Oh, come see my show.” It’s not about that. They are so gifted, and that I get to share the stage with these people is like being in a candy store. I sometimes back them up, and sometimes I’m out in front and they’re backing me up. It is like we are a rep company, and it is the most thrilling place to be, because in the theatre it’s all collaboration and nobody does it on their own. I think at this point in my life, being part of this show, I’m at the right place at the right time. I couldn’t be more thrilled. And working with Hal Prince, who’s almost 90 years old, and who has won 21 Tony Awards. On one side he will say, “That’s not right. Don’t do it like that, I don’t like that,” and on the other side he’ll say, “That was the most incredible performance you’ve ever given.” He has both sides to his personality and each one is meaningful and valid and you must heed and listen to it. It’s not always going to be fantastic, it’s not always going to be great, but you get both from him. His heart and soul is so much in the fabric of what I do and what we’re doing. He’s been so lauded for it and that I’m in his presence and he is part of my life now and part of what I do each night, is very exciting after growing up listening to his shows as a kid and dancing to them in the living room. That’s a cool place to be.
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The Truth About Adobe and FEMA
It looks like the public is finally starting to realize that Adobe is one of the most evil organizations in history.
AMES research center is practically owned by Adobe, which drew from its giant, $12 billion slush fund in order to entrench its corporate interests. Politicians speaking out against this fact have been brutally silenced by FEMA.
Over the past 50 years, citizens expressing distrust of FEMA have been audited by the IRS at a rate 400% higher than the rest of this country's obedient sheeple.
A prominent news anchor, who asked to remain anonymous, discovered he was being covertly photographed after he uncovered this issue.
In a little-publicized press conference, a group of scientists paid off by FEMA have admitted to torturing individuals.
The government thinks it's bamboozled us, but we know the truth: it's the greatest lie ever told, but it's still a goddamn lie.
Rivlin, Alice M. Reviving the American dream: The economy, the states & the federal government. Brookings Institution Press, 1992.
Beck, Ulrich. The reinvention of politics: Rethinking modernity in the global social order. Cambridge: Polity Press, 1997.
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Former AP photographer Max Desfor dies at 104
February 19, 2018 at 5:13p.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Associated Press photographer Max Desfor, whose photo of hundreds of Korean War refugees crawling across a damaged bridge in 1950 helped win him a Pulitzer Prize, died Monday. He was 104.
Desfor died at his apartment in Silver Spring, Md., where he'd been living in his retirement, said his son, Barry.
Desfor volunteered to cover the Korean War for the news service when the North invaded the South in June 1950. He parachuted into North Korea with U.S troops and retreated with them after forces from the North, joined by the Chinese, pushed south.
He was in a Jeep near the North Korean capital of Pyongyang when he spotted a bridge that had been hit by bombing along the Taedong River. Thousands of refugees were lined up on the north bank waiting their turn to cross the river.
"We came across this incredible sight," he recalled in 1997 for an AP oral history. "All of these people who are literally crawling through these broken-down girders of the bridge. They were in and out of it, on top, underneath, and just barely escaping the freezing water."
Desfor climbed a 50-foot-high section of the bridge to photograph the refugees as they fled for their lives.
"My hands got so cold I could barely trip the shutter on my camera," he remembered. "I couldn't even finish a full pack of film. It was just that cold."
The Pulitzer jury in 1951 determined that Desfor's photos from Korea the previous year had "all the qualities which make for distinguished news photography — imagination, disregard for personal safety, perception of human interest and the ability to make the camera tell the whole story." The Pulitzer board honored his overall coverage of the war, based on a portfolio of more than 50 photos, and cited the Taedong River bridge shot in particular.
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